New Posts For Thread: Anyone remember these old jumpers........https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/25580209/anyone-remember-these-old-jumpersThe Cecil thread got me feeling all nostalgic, some cracking old horses on there. I had to check out an old jumps result anyway so I thought I may as well drag up some old favs from the sticks for another trip down memory lane....The West AwakeBoutzdAnother good chaser that Winter trained was Observe. Never quite top class but had his big day when winning the Foxhunters at 33/1 under Charlie Brooks. I could not believe the price on the day. Only a memory post so please check my facts! A few yearhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/25580209/anyone-remember-these-old-jumpers?post_id=563186303#563186303Another good chaser that Winter trained was Observe. Never quite top class but had his big day when winning the Foxhunters at 33/1 under Charlie Brooks. I could not believe the price on the day. Only a memory post so please check my facts! A few yearThu, 01 Jun 2023 08:40:39 -0500Yes dambuster Mac Vidi promoted to runner up behind Master Smudge due to the Tied Cottage disqualification , remember it well ( i think ) as Border Incident unshipped Francome when cantering around 3 out , Francome quoted after the race he'd have wonhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/25580209/anyone-remember-these-old-jumpers?post_id=563184381#563184381Yes dambuster Mac Vidi promoted to runner up behind Master Smudge due to the Tied Cottage disqualification , remember it well ( i think ) as Border Incident unshipped Francome when cantering around 3 out , Francome quoted after the race he'd have wonWed, 31 May 2023 13:16:38 -0500Remember Osbaldeston also trained by Fred Winter i think , ran as an old timer but not sure he was anywhere near Sonny Somers age.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/25580209/anyone-remember-these-old-jumpers?post_id=563184369#563184369Remember Osbaldeston also trained by Fred Winter i think , ran as an old timer but not sure he was anywhere near Sonny Somers age.Wed, 31 May 2023 13:11:39 -0500Sonny Somers won twice during a February, aged 18, Southwell and Lingfield, over 3 miles. Sprinted away from his rivals on the last occasion and won by 5.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/25580209/anyone-remember-these-old-jumpers?post_id=563184245#563184245Sonny Somers won twice during a February, aged 18, Southwell and Lingfield, over 3 miles. Sprinted away from his rivals on the last occasion and won by 5.Wed, 31 May 2023 12:09:48 -0500Mac Vidi was 15! dambuster, the oldest horse placed in a Gold Cup. Re Sonny Somers, I think he won his last race aged 18; he certainly raced at 18.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/25580209/anyone-remember-these-old-jumpers?post_id=563184243#563184243Mac Vidi was 15! dambuster, the oldest horse placed in a Gold Cup. Re Sonny Somers, I think he won his last race aged 18; he certainly raced at 18.Wed, 31 May 2023 12:05:20 -0500Didn't Mac Vidi get placed in The Gold Cup when he was about 14 ?https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/25580209/anyone-remember-these-old-jumpers?post_id=563184219#563184219Didn't Mac Vidi get placed in The Gold Cup when he was about 14 ?Wed, 31 May 2023 11:43:39 -0500Collins won the Foxhunters at Cheltenham, and the Pardubicka, and rode third in the Grand National. I recall he was quite a big lad too but not sure - what am I saying, lad!! - he is 10 years older than me.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/25580209/anyone-remember-these-old-jumpers?post_id=563184177#563184177Collins won the Foxhunters at Cheltenham, and the Pardubicka, and rode third in the Grand National. I recall he was quite a big lad too but not sure - what am I saying, lad!! - he is 10 years older than me.Wed, 31 May 2023 11:12:53 -0500Vulgan died in 1968 at the age of 25. His last offspring were foaled the following year.He was champion NH sire 10 times, the last time in 73/74.His son Fort Vulgan, then aged 9, ran in the 1977 Grand National (brought down at the 4th) for Ken Oliverhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/25580209/anyone-remember-these-old-jumpers?post_id=563184153#563184153Vulgan died in 1968 at the age of 25. His last offspring were foaled the following year.He was champion NH sire 10 times, the last time in 73/74.His son Fort Vulgan, then aged 9, ran in the 1977 Grand National (brought down at the 4th) for Ken OliverWed, 31 May 2023 11:06:19 -0500Navy Blue!! close enoughhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/25580209/anyone-remember-these-old-jumpers?post_id=563184147#563184147Navy Blue!! close enoughWed, 31 May 2023 11:04:56 -0500Credit Call - Chris Collins - White with blue collar/cuffs and a quartered cap. I think?https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/25580209/anyone-remember-these-old-jumpers?post_id=563184145#563184145Credit Call - Chris Collins - White with blue collar/cuffs and a quartered cap. I think?Wed, 31 May 2023 11:03:04 -0500