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Cheltenham Festival 2017 - Chat Thread
Cheltenham Festival 2017 - Chat Thread
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Overcrowded, cold, muddy, men urinating in the open, Irish folk "music", drunks, horses going down some staying down, what's to like?
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They are some of the reasons I choose not to go. Much prefer watching from home.
Will you be watching this afternoon, Foinavon? |
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No, I lost interest in horse racing a long time ago, Makybe Diva.
I do understand the excitement people who follow the sport and bet on it feel and I hope you enjoy the festival.  |
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Thanks, Foinavon
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That was a good show this morning.
Nina is the guest on tomorrow. I love Nina  Broadchurch now... must concentrate... back soon. |
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ITV Racing is starting
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Feeling nervous
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Phew! That was a bit of a thriller.
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I hate having to watch all the adverts. I record the racing on a Saturday and start watching about an hour and a half in. Don't think I would want to do that for Chelts.
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They're doing a nice piece on JT McNamara
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Just awful.
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Very humbling. Puts things into perspective.
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Lovely to see SpotTheDiferrence there, looking well and happy in his retirement. Spot was JT's favourite horse
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Cloudy Dream is an absolute beauty
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Martin Pipe also looking well and happy in his retirement
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I was torn between UTPT and Theatre Guide in the placepot comp and went with Theatre Guide
 But no matter, I'm a huge of fan of David Pipe and Tom Scudamore so I'm thrilled they have had a winner on the first day |
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I think a piece of my carrot cake is in order
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Delicious
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Foinavon 14 Mar 17 11:54
Overcrowded, cold, muddy, men urinating in the open, Irish folk "music", drunks, horses going down some staying down, what's to like? Irish folk music |
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Lol, yes,I quite like a bit of Irish folk music.
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Well, after 9 early points, I'm now having a mare in the placepot
Very happy for JP and Nicky Henderson. Another second for MTOY, what a little star he is |
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Some horrible falls this afternoon and a few horses pulled up quickly, but I have read that there were no fatalities. That is great news if it is correct.
Edwulf is reported to be ok too. It looked very bad for him, poor thing. |
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Hope you all had some winners
Early night for me, see you tomorrow |
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Today's attendance came to 66,019 on the first day of The Festival.
Wednesday = Going: Good to soft, good in places on cross country course |
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viewing figures ?
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A most wondrous day. Showed the nippers how to sup and lost my voice. The 4 pint limit got them and my voice went when AJ fought back in the mares. Hope you all enjoyed the day.
Onwards and upwards and all to the fray! |
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Good morning all
Thanks for the going report, Tictac. Yes, Money, ITV's viewing figures would be interesting, compared to Channel4's Glad you had a good day, G2D. I really enjoyed it and Edwulf seeming to being ok was the best result of all |
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seeming to be*
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Shame about Colin's Sister but the blog says she will be running soon as it was a small cut.
Thomas Crapper gets into the Brown advisory handicap tomorrow |
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Oh good, on both counts there.
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Two non runners I can see.
2.50 Coral Cup - Carrig Cathal 5.30 Champion Bumper - Someday Good luck for today all, especially the horses and jockeys. Come on, Douvan! |
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Today's attendance came to 66,019 on the first day of The Festival.
__________ and they keep on about evening racing  |
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Awful news after the first race.
RIP Consul De Thaix |
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...... Someone has had £500,000 on the horse to win at odds of 1-5 but Douvan's millionaire owner Rich Ricci tells 5 Live that it wasn't him!... is it guinness2dear ?
"It is the worst day because of the weight of expectation," he tells John Inverdale. "You are anxious and hope he wins and gets home sound. "I watched Douvan win last year but today I won't watch. I'll keep my head down, listen intently and try to get him home in my mind."  |
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Punter bets £500,000 on Douvan.....
Yesterday a male punter placed a bet of £400,000, at odds of 1-4, on favourite Altior in the Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase. It came in to earn the punter £100,000. Well, the same person is at it again, this time putting HALF A MILLION POUNDS on favourite Douvan to win the big race of the day - the Queen Mother Champion Chase. The odds are 1-5 and he will collect an additional £100,000 if Douvan wins. Own up who is it ? wish him or her well |
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I wish them well. I reallly want Douvan to win
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Worried about this next race. I hate big fields. Come back safe all.
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All back safe
Thank you, TDS |
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Wow! Douvan didn't win
 Special Tiara a very deserving wiinner. I'm thrilled for his lovely owner Heartbreak for Fox Norton's connections. So close and yet so far. |
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Consul De Thaix - poor bugger
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