http://www.talkinghorses.co.uk/forum// A UK based discussion board dealing with horse racing. Royal Ascot, Cheltenham, The Derby, The Oaks, Grand National and more. en Sat, 19 May 2012 06:47:01 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.talkinghorses.co.uk/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.talkinghorses.co.uk/forum// http://www.talkinghorses.co.uk/forum//showthread.php?t=18047&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 22:21:12 GMT Is he injured? No longer in training. Is he injured? No longer in training. ]]> General Racing Topics Simon http://www.talkinghorses.co.uk/forum//showthread.php?t=18047 http://www.talkinghorses.co.uk/forum//showthread.php?t=18045&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 17:07:08 GMT Bonfire, the Dante winner, and second favourite for the Derby, is out of a mare called Night Frolic. Those of you who were members of Talking Horses... Bonfire, the Dante winner, and second favourite for the Derby, is out of a mare called Night Frolic. Those of you who were members of Talking Horses back in the Jurassic days may remember that a couple of us who were regulars on Talking Horses were two of a small group of owners of Night Frolic.

We had her only for her racing career. We had the opportunity to lease one of two 2-y-o fillies from the Duke of Roxburghe to race at two and three. They were with John Hills to be broken. John and his assistant trainer both chose the one we later named Night Frolic without knowing which the other had chosen.

They rejected the other filly because she walked strangely and ran even more so, crossing her front legs from side to side as she galloped. She went back to race under the Duke's ownership.

Night Frolic had two races at two without success. She had nine races at three, winning one - on heavy ground at 14/1. We weren't on as she hated the ground (said JH).

The one that was rejected, by the way ran five times as a 2-y-o, winning all five. As a 4-y-o she had had seven races, all Group 1. She won four - the 1,000 Guineas, the Irish 1,000 Guineas, the Coronation Stakes sand the Sun Chariot Stakes. She was also beaten half a length by Soviet Song in Leopardstown's Matron Stakes.

Her name was Attraction. ]]> General Racing Topics BruttoCattivo http://www.talkinghorses.co.uk/forum//showthread.php?t=18045 http://www.talkinghorses.co.uk/forum//showthread.php?t=18044&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 08:17:57 GMT Hi everyone, New to this forum and I would like to post a few tips for when I think a horse has a strong chance of winning.Anyway here goes:) ... Hi everyone,
New to this forum and I would like to post a few tips for when I think a horse has a strong chance of winning.Anyway here goes:)

Todays tip "Pearl Secret" 15:35 York.

Pearl Secret is the one to beat and should blow these away based on what the other horses have shown. ]]> General Racing Topics chrisyboy1 http://www.talkinghorses.co.uk/forum//showthread.php?t=18044 http://www.talkinghorses.co.uk/forum//showthread.php?t=18041&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 21:44:54 GMT Good racing in Germany coming up, with Worthadd running on Thrusday in a g3 race over a mile. Demuro takes the ride. Danedream will run on Sunday... Good racing in Germany coming up, with Worthadd running on Thrusday in a g3 race over a mile. Demuro takes the ride.

Danedream will run on Sunday in a g2 over 2200. If I am not mistaken, prizemoney for this race was 272.000 in 2001. This year's renewal has a prizemoney of 70.000. ]]> General Racing Topics LBM http://www.talkinghorses.co.uk/forum//showthread.php?t=18041 http://www.talkinghorses.co.uk/forum//showthread.php?t=18037&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 12:55:40 GMT Nine acceptors for the Lockinge from just four yards. A small field in reality can be expected when stripping out pacemakers and duplications. Nine acceptors for the Lockinge from just four yards. A small field in reality can be expected when stripping out pacemakers and duplications. ]]> General Racing Topics SteveM http://www.talkinghorses.co.uk/forum//showthread.php?t=18037 http://www.talkinghorses.co.uk/forum//showthread.php?t=18034&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 09:33:59 GMT Anyone know what the ground is currently like and what the weather prospects are this week? Good ground key to Ernest Hemmingway running, winning and... Anyone know what the ground is currently like and what the weather prospects are this week? Good ground key to Ernest Hemmingway running, winning and going to Epsom to win the Derby. ]]> General Racing Topics del boy http://www.talkinghorses.co.uk/forum//showthread.php?t=18034 http://www.talkinghorses.co.uk/forum//showthread.php?t=18032&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 14:19:49 GMT Someone do the right thing and phone a bomb scare in to Plumpton.

Why on earth is this on split-screen with Classics and Classic Trials?

It's like having the Champions League final overlaid with someone's kick around in the park. Embarrassing. ]]> General Racing Topics betsmate http://www.talkinghorses.co.uk/forum//showthread.php?t=18032 http://www.talkinghorses.co.uk/forum//showthread.php?t=18030&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 21:38:45 GMT What are your biggest betting regrets?

Whether that's regretting not putting more on or simply regretting to put that horse in your Scoop 6 to only see it go in and win!

Go.. ]]> General Racing Topics Bruce_Savage http://www.talkinghorses.co.uk/forum//showthread.php?t=18030 http://www.talkinghorses.co.uk/forum//showthread.php?t=18029&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 12:19:56 GMT It's about time to have a quick look at the better 2-y-os we've seen so far this season.

Roughly in chronological order and based on the RP's Topspeed.

DAWN APPROACH
CANARY ROW
FORESTER
MY BOY BILL?
JUDY IN DISGUISE
LIBERATING
INFANTA BRANCA
BAILEY'S JUBILEE
STORM MOON
SOMETHINBOUTMARY
STRIPPED BEAR
LYRIC ACE
BADDILINI
OUZINKIE
REGAL DAN
HILLBILLY BOY
TASSEL
ALL FUR COAT
GRAPHIC GUEST
LEITIR MOR
CHILWORTH ICON

and just to keep Bruce happy;)

MOVE TO STRIKE ]]> General Racing Topics Colin Phillips http://www.talkinghorses.co.uk/forum//showthread.php?t=18029 http://www.talkinghorses.co.uk/forum//showthread.php?t=18027&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 21:08:05 GMT 2:50 Diverting was a handicap success story last season and I think he's a fairly safe bet, (if there is such a thing), to make the frame tomorrow: Certainly has to be considered. I am a bit worried about the horses who have been running at various trips, (they include Fork Handles, Making Eyes and Certral), as I think one or more of these could be being readied for a handicap in the near future. But Diverting is the one on the form based on the trip here.

3:25 It would be better if I finish football in time to watch it but Rodrigo De Torres is a solid bet all the same. In form of its life with two nice runs at Kempton and Thirsk (the latter on the Soft). And the form of its last race looks very good, coming second to an establshed handicapper from Richard Fahey's yard, with the third horse Smarty Socks clearly being very useful on his day aswell, (winning and placed in big handicaps last year).

I think Rodrigo is due to run well in a big handicap and will give supporters a good run for their money tomorrow: He'll most likely be up with the pace which is what you want here. That could be the key and indicate the gradule improvement in form shown: That he's now being ridden up with the pace - He could continue to improve based on this fact. 20/1 is a good price.

Best of luck if you're planning to have a bet tomorrow, you'll need it if you back against these two beauties:) ]]> General Racing Topics Marble http://www.talkinghorses.co.uk/forum//showthread.php?t=18027 http://www.talkinghorses.co.uk/forum//showthread.php?t=18026&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 09:06:05 GMT If you had a well-bred, unraced 4yo gelding, bred to stay and act in soft, what programme would you plan for it?

I'd think about bumpers or maidens for a bit of experience and take it from there (but I've never owned any more of a horse than what you'll find in a tube of UHU). If it was really good, prepare it for a valuable handicap, say the Ebor or something like that?

Calico Cat makes his racecourse debut in a reasonably prestigious race against horses with form in G1s. Why? It seems a tad ambitious and if it runs well what will the official handicapper do?

Anyway, it all intrigued me so I thought it was worth emptying what little I had in one account on the beast at 250/1 just in case my reverse logic proves to have some foundation. ]]> General Racing Topics Desert Orchid http://www.talkinghorses.co.uk/forum//showthread.php?t=18026 http://www.talkinghorses.co.uk/forum//showthread.php?t=18025&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 08:23:19 GMT I have family going to Cork races today. They have asked for tips. I know nowt about any of the horse running. Assistance would be appreciated I have family going to Cork races today. They have asked for tips. I know nowt about any of the horse running. Assistance would be appreciated ]]> General Racing Topics Tout Seul http://www.talkinghorses.co.uk/forum//showthread.php?t=18025 http://www.talkinghorses.co.uk/forum//showthread.php?t=18022&goto=newpost Thu, 10 May 2012 13:40:52 GMT Good call with MIKDAAM, Marble.:surrender: Good call with MIKDAAM, Marble.:surrender: ]]> General Racing Topics Colin Phillips http://www.talkinghorses.co.uk/forum//showthread.php?t=18022 http://www.talkinghorses.co.uk/forum//showthread.php?t=18020&goto=newpost Wed, 09 May 2012 12:14:24 GMT Glad to see there are five take-outs in the Lily Agnes (drawn 9,10,12,13,14). 18 2-y-os racing around here seemed a recipe for disaster. 13 is... Glad to see there are five take-outs in the Lily Agnes (drawn 9,10,12,13,14).

18 2-y-os racing around here seemed a recipe for disaster. 13 is probably still too many. ]]> General Racing Topics Colin Phillips http://www.talkinghorses.co.uk/forum//showthread.php?t=18020 http://www.talkinghorses.co.uk/forum//showthread.php?t=18017&goto=newpost Tue, 08 May 2012 15:51:09 GMT Will possibly return to training due to ongoing fertility issues - per Coolmore on twitter. Will possibly return to training due to ongoing fertility issues - per Coolmore on twitter. ]]> General Racing Topics Miesque http://www.talkinghorses.co.uk/forum//showthread.php?t=18017