A blizzard of winners in the first two days - well done. If I've left anyone out, I apologise; please leave a message on this thread and I'll update.
Reading the Burns funeral elegy David put up yesterday prompts me to publish this from his countryman, Matt McGinn, It's apposite given the coming winter in Scotland
Here lies the corpse of Wullie Brodie
Killed his granny, burnt her body
Told the polis he'd lost control
Just because he was short of coal
Alafdhal won 9/4
Northern Bound won at 11/8. The price shrunk due to the non-runners.
Ever have one of those moments where you were put off by the price...I like to follow Lisa Harrison's runners...one out today Solway Princess...2nd 200/1 ......bugger
Legende D'Art 4.00C nap
Falesia Beach - 16.00 Chelmsford
Didtheyleaveyououtto (nap) Newbury 15:05
Touch Kick 1.47 Sedgefield is the nap,well done yesterdays winners.
i like Newbury, fences take a bit of jumping. i'll opt for FLEMCARA in 3.05 for the nap - its about 8s so make it EW.
Northern Bound - 15.42 Newbury.
Dilton mentions Ronnie Radford’s wonder goal which made me think about other sporting moments which have a special place in my mind. They’re those which, presumably because of my age, tend to make me feel a bit emotional whenever I see them. Despite having no link to Hereford or Newcastle, Ronnie’s rocket is one of those along with Gareth Edwards’ try for the Barbarians against the All Blacks, and Lester and Royal Academy winning the Breeders Cup mile. There are others and they all make the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. Aside from my age I think it’s also seeing the joy and excitement of those present who, in that moment probably realised they had just witnessed something really special. Great memories.
Nusra. e.w. 14.50. Thurles.
Tyndrum Gold, what a name. For those who don't know, Tyndrum is a Scottish village on the most used road to the west coast of Bonnie which was known basically as the only service station en route. Then there was gold in them thar hills behind! There have been a couple of goes at setting up a mine and the current owners seem to be finally making a decent fist of it, I hope. Share price - Scotgold- unmoved after last nights impressive win but I don't know how the horse got its name. Does anyone on here? Please don't tell me it was just a whim. I hope its not an
Nap Newbury 1355 Unanswered Prayer
Nap 3.05 Newbury: Ditheyleaveuoutto
A bit short this morning (5/1 & 9/2 yesterday), but he's in the tracker after the Chepstow race. However, I'm most looking forward to the 1.20 and Boom Boom's hurdles debut.
3.42 Newb Striking a Pose
Chives 4.19L.
I've been trying to upload the video of Ronnie Radfords screamer for Hereford against Newcastle. ( just for Harry and any other Geordie fans to enjoy)
Joie de Vivre 14:20 Sedge Nap