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stake: (ah) soul of sh"t, surely.
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first time I've read this, absolutely fantastic
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Gene Hackman 16 Jan 17:17
Fella at work had a boy last year.Called it STAN. I laughed. It's true.He did. :0 |
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Does he deserve a rhyme today ?:|
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BEN 10 - Just working on it !
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:D
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Have taken the 33-1 myself, nice to see you Custard !!!
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Will Venetia have him fully tuned on his first start back for her iyo?
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Dear Stan
Hi hows it going man ? i didnt expect to see you before cheltenham you finished 4th in this race last year but your out of form now i fear your priced up as a 33-1 shot can you land a final big pot ? you only have 8 rivals to beat just finish in the first 3 we need to eat but most of all jump safely around and come back safe and sound |
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Who knows Ben, if he is, then off this mark there is no reason why he wont be thereabouts, as i said on the other fred, you can chuck his efforts on soft or heavy into the bin, and hes won after seemingly bad performances.
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Nice one CC ;)
Possibly worth a small punt today and will be watching closely. |
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today won't be the day though will it....
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zil /ben , hi , i'm just hoping STAN shows a bit of the old sparkle today .
I think a few of todays other runners are having a prep race for the national and he shouldn't be a 33-1 no-hoper . cc . |
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Dear Stan
you are not the man second name James third name sham |
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Who's in for a little tickle on the old boy? The boy Challoner could be just the lad for him imo.
Potential thread carnage here! |
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Good luck custard, hope he runs well for you.
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Dear Stan
No show again i'm afraid to say maybe you should be lay of the day at least i knew my fate after a mile i knew then you wouldn't make me smile retirement could be a few weeks away standing in a field munching on hay or maybe one more run at aintree whatever will be will be i was hoping for 2 weeks in the bahamas but im sitting here in my pyjamas . |
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LOL
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:^0
Quality!!!!!!!!! |
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How are you man?
youre out for a day at the festival the racing is the very best of all youre now running over3 miles if you win this ill be all smiles im not expecting a great deal but maybe you can provide one final thrill im going to invest my few pound just come back safe and sound |
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Good luck cc. Great thread.
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STAN, Don't you DARE...........
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Dear Custard
This is your best buddy Stan I want to thank you again man I know i've gone downhill these days You'd have made a packet with plenty place lays What I was i'm not that force but i'll do my best for the cause i'd have to be at my very best if i'm to over come this test To win this race would be a dream now go and enjoy yourself a custard cream |
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Hi far from trouble
i think ive burst my bubble but ill try my best for custard look out for the flat , his tips are mustard i think i will retire in a few weeks time put my feet up with a vodka & lime look out for me on channel four ill be peering out of my stable door |
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Dear Stan
i hope you are safe & well man you showed a bit more life yesterday until a mile out when you dropped away you were in the first 3 at halfway i thought you were gonna make my day the distance was too far we all know that but when i see you next ill give you a pat until then put youre feet up im off to pick the winner of the coral cup |
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ttt .
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Dear Stan
i hope you are well man your owner as invited me to liverpool sadly i'm working ,oh what a fool i hear it's gonna be your last outing so i'll be watching on tv doing some shouting it's a shame i can't be there in person if i could i'd bring paul merson so just jump around and enjoy yourself i'll keep your photo on my shelve |
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Dear Custard
Stan here once again man On Thursday i'll run the best I can It might not be good enough to win this race But i'm happy as long as myself I don't disgrace I return to the scene of my biggest success to date At 25/1 the bookies thought I was great It's the llast race of my career And afterwards i'll enjoy a cool beer I'm sure there'll be a few tears that you'll weep But for now i'm off to get me some sleep |
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Dear Stan
Hi it's custard your biggest fan it looks like this is gonna be your last race i just hope you don't sink without trace thanks for all the wonderful times i'm glad youre retiring i'm running out of rhymes youre the outsider in the race but i'll be backing you win and place it's a shame i can't come and see you run it would have been a great deal of fun so do your best it's only 2 miles if you make the frame i'll be all smiles |
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so farewell to these our favourite poems
For once , a thread with lack of moans Custard cream the last romantic and far from trouble (a bit pedantic) and the owner with graceful song becomes the man to right those wrongs All ends well, stan's last flings tomorrow when the fat lady sings |
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:x
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Be class if he runs a good race, poor race so chance at a price hopefully
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Dear STAN,
how was it in Liverpool man ? you ended up 6th so no disgrace you came home safe from the race that was the last time you will perform taking it easy now will be the norm its been great following your career i will toast you tonight with a beer i started following you over 5 years ago back then you weren't so slow ! on 6 occasions you made those bookies pay you even won on my birthday but father time catches up with us all so its retirement now you will have a ball i'm sure Aidan will find you a new playmate the sun will be shining life will be great so its goodbye to my old friend Stan have a nice long life from your biggest fan . STAN 39 runs 6 wins 5 seconds 5 thirds . |
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CCK, just got home from Aintree and thought he ran well 6th, jockey said he would have been fourth if not hampered in straight first time.
VW and jockey think strongly he has a race in him, I am not so sure but they have pleaded with me to reconsider retirement. He is still enjoying the job but wish he could talk mate....what do u think....difficult given he loves the job and he is a long time in a field ....entered at Cheltenham next week..... |
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Hi Paul ,
I hope you had an enjoyable day at Aintree . As for Stan ,obviously you are the owner and the one that pays the bills so the final word should be yours . He may have finished 4th or 5th this afternoon without the interference but he would still have been beaten a long way . I've had a look at the entries for wednesdays race at Cheltenham and i honestly couldn't see him being involved in the finish unless the race cuts up badly . If Stan is feeling well in himself and VW thinks he is still up to it then who am i to say otherwise -she's trained a lot more winners than me ! I would sleep on it tonight and then have another chat with VW over the weekend . All the best , Rob . |
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Like you I am struggling to see what he can do but VW is staying at our house for the 3 days over Aintree and she is usually spot on and with all respect is the best women in the world at what she does !!.....(coming from the man who took him away from her last year)
Stan was full of beans today, Daryl Jacobs confirmed that he has plenty to offer so I guess we move on with him.....only time will tell whether he goes out on a high. He will never point to point or hunter chase and to be frank as long as he enjoys himself he can continue.....this year at least. When I am totally convinced he is either hating the game or cannot compete I will pull up stumps and he will retire to Ireland. He really is a lucky horse in that his girl Sarah, VW, AC and the CCK not to mention his owner think the world of him. In this sport it is about opinions and I hope I do not rue not retiring him.....only time will tell |
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Hi Paul,
If you see this i'd give him one more shot at Cheltenham on wednesday if he's fit and well as i think it's the first race he's had a fair while where everything is perfect in him. It seems key that Aidan Coleman rides him looking at the form and would honestly think he has a massive EW chance if a few of the top ones come out (looks like they will) and AC rides him. I've kind of outlined by argument in a thread i've just started called '*** Cheltenham April Meeting - Old Favourites***", though obviously what's best for the horse comes first. He's been a pleasure to follow as i'm sure he has been to own. Good luck on whatever route you choose to follow. |
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Apologies to not respond but been away.
VW likes this race tonight having won it regularly before and hopefully Stan will go well tonight. Like you I felt Wednesday was perfect but she knows best....lets hope so !! |
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Dear Stan
how you feeling man ? you were set for a journey across the irish sea but there's been a re - think and it's now plan B only 8 rivals to take on tonight i know you will put up a brave fight are you gonna give us one last thrill ? all guns blazing up that hill you are the best horse in the race i will back you win and place |
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Dear Stan
i hope you are ok man you ended up fourth of eight you tried your best but it wasn't great i think the time as come to call it a day get over to ireland and relax with some hay thanks for all the fun over the years i would hate to see it all end in tears . |