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Thursday October 13th 2022

I missed a couple of Tuesday winners, and Pebbles and Leo scored on Wednesday: well done. If I've left anyone out, I apologise; please leave a message on this thread and I'll update.

Anyone have thoughts on the American Grand National? I see Hewick is a pretty hot favourite, but he has his own way of jumping fences and I wonder if these hurdles will catch him out. Also, it's a hell of a long way from home and there might be a travel hangover. One of my old cliff horses turns up here, now trained in Germany, and capable of winning this on his best form: Song For Someone, though the travel comments apply here too.

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32 Comments

Tom Jolliffe

Oct 13, 2022

I found a tip for Wor Verge (3.20 at Carlisle) today (Paul Kealy). The name is indubitably Northern, but how it came to be, I don't know. The long odds appealed, but the name of the jockey, Nathan Moscrop, (which of course I have noticed before) reminded me of the names of fictional characters in the novels by Trollope, Dickens, etc. The family name "Moscrop" seems to have grown out of the earth and "Nathan" pairs up with it perfectly. The 28-1 SP saw me come out on top today after a week of losses day after day (small stakes).

GForce

Oct 13, 2022

Tommy's Oscar won 11/8

Tom Jolliffe

Oct 13, 2022

The weather has been pretty miserable here in La Creuse in France all day today. It's still mild, though. Mrs J and I can't go to see the syndicate horse SIXFIVESEVEN have his first run at Compiegne tomorrow. We have other commitments, but it's is 270 miles away so I doubt we'd have made it anyway. There is a fuel drivers' strike at present causing shortages at fuel stations.

The weather at Compiegne where he runs tomorrow is forecast to be much like today (here), cloudy, drizzly and damp, but 16 degrees in the afternoon. The race can be caught on

https://www.france-galop.com/fr

which covers races live. I am not sure if you have to create an account, but it does not cost anything to do so.

I expect some of the posters here will have other ways of watching it?

Currently it's listed in the 13.40 race here

https://www.france-galop.com/fr/course/detail/2022/P/eDdNMFVyQllJQUhaaHYwNnRCbkFnZz09

This will take place at 12.40 in the UK.

The advice we have had is that SIXFIVESEVEN is going to have a learning experience. I might put a pound on, though! It will be fascinating to see him compete not least because it's the first horse that we have ever had a share in.

Many thanks to the syndicate manager, and Dilton for their work.

PRIX POGGIO RICCO

FICHE COURSE

2ème(P/ 6531), Maiden — 14/10/2022 13h40, COMPIEGNE PLAT , 2.000 mètres , Corde à GAUCHE ( 10.000, 4.000, 3.000, 2.000, 1.000)

el gran senor

Oct 13, 2022

Replying to

Quai,

I will place a bet with cautious optimism in what is now an 8 runner Race and that always allows me to see French Races on 365 on my phone but I have never tried Compiegne.

I have never thought of that access link and will be beside my local bookie anyway who I think will find room unless there is a really important Virtual Race on at the same time.

I made the mistake a few years back of clearing Northern French Gothic Cathedrals off my Bucket List and decided to a Maid of Orleans itinerary as the Unesco list on Northern France Gothic Cathedrals is never ending and I wanted a simple week.

Reims where she was Crowned, Compiegne where she was captured by the Burgundians and Rouen where she met her demise.

It was a stupid idea as you should only do one Carhedral at a time iin any week n order to remember the experience. I have a print of one of Monet's views in my bedroom.

I even saw Rouen Cathedral on a school trip when I was 13 when I was impressionable and had to get my first Passport.

Nope. I can look at the Monet Print and if someone told me it was Reims I wouldn't argue.

jakebuckfast

Oct 13, 2022

Mulberry Hill 1.35 Carlisle won SP 4/1.

David

Oct 13, 2022

As gazp notes Court dreaming won for nap at 15/8 - looked unlikely but powered up hill.

Leo

Oct 13, 2022

Replying to

I was getting very excited about my selection Stylish Moment 1f out. That finish brought to mind Witchita Lineman's Cheltenham win. I must have been the only person on track that had backed Maljimar (quite a substantial bet by my standards). 50,000+ spectators yet I don't think I've ever felt more lonely on a racecourse. On that occasion Satre was right - hell really is other people.

Harrytheactor

Oct 13, 2022

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Brings up a double for his local connections, with a live chance in the bumper for the treble. (As a professional spoilsport I am hoping he comes second to the favourite.)

GazP

Oct 13, 2022

Court dreaming won 15/8.

David

Oct 13, 2022

Court dreaming car 2.45. I was torn between this and ferry master last night .with the latter a nr seems an OK

Harrytheactor

Oct 13, 2022

Good to see Carlisle commemorating the late John Budden with their 3.55 race today. JB was a real stalwart of northern jumps racing - PTP course commentator, journalist, broadcaster (Border TV) and big advocate for the unsung yards who are integral to the fabric of racing everywhere in this country. He liked a bet as well, and he it was who put me onto Hallo Dandy's chances in the Grand National (he was a close friend and neighbour of Gordon Richards). We both spent the previous winter backing him at all prices from 33/1. Great memories.

Highflying

Oct 13, 2022

Miracles in May - 16.55 Curragh

GForce

Oct 13, 2022

Nap Tommy's Oscar

never won after a break but I reckon by my own warped assessment he is about half a stone well in with Geronimo so that may just suffice

Harrytheactor

Oct 13, 2022

Replying to

Wow, for a match race that was as good as it gets. Tommy's chase debut has been eagerly awaited as he has the make and shape of a chaser, but Carlisle is a demanding track for a novice (though he had plenty of experience in points) and I wasn't sure how fit the Hamiltons could get him on their grass gallop with the dry weather that we have had. It was a good performance to give 17lb to a horse that has won his last four chases. They can have some fun with him over fences this season now.

GForce

Oct 13, 2022

Replying to

I chose Tommy because in a 2 horse race he became the value - I saw positive odds as big. Geromino has done very well and is probably too high so I saw it as a good bet. I don't think it was all that impressive a performance by Tommy but you can be sure he'll do a lot better as the season progresses.