New Posts For Thread: 50 Years Ago Todayhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31797631/50-years-ago-todayThe 1973 Grand National , still the greatest piece of sporting theatre in my opinion.The long camera shots on the second circuit showing the chasm between Crisp and the remaining runners ......The early 70's version of Moscow Flyer , Sprinter Sacre ,Backed Durham Edition E/W @ 40/1.Just didn't quite get home.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31797631/50-years-ago-today?post_id=563050069#563050069Backed Durham Edition E/W @ 40/1.Just didn't quite get home.Fri, 31 Mar 2023 18:30:45 -0500To correct you it was Rhyme 'n' Reason Interesting on your point about exchange times, especially when Rhyme 'n' Reason slithered on his arse at Beechers https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DmP6zpNW0AAEbyK?format=jpg&name=900x900 right in front of the camerahttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31797631/50-years-ago-today?post_id=563050063#563050063To correct you it was Rhyme 'n' Reason Interesting on your point about exchange times, especially when Rhyme 'n' Reason slithered on his arse at Beechers https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DmP6zpNW0AAEbyK?format=jpg&name=900x900 right in front of the cameraFri, 31 Mar 2023 18:15:44 -0500Spectacle abso ruined by the do-gooders given the challenge of the fences compared to a past era. Just another homogenised and compressed handicap along with many other races.That said, the '73 race was an incredible race, Crisp flying every fence gahttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31797631/50-years-ago-today?post_id=563050061#563050061Spectacle abso ruined by the do-gooders given the challenge of the fences compared to a past era. Just another homogenised and compressed handicap along with many other races.That said, the '73 race was an incredible race, Crisp flying every fence gaFri, 31 Mar 2023 18:14:38 -0500I actually watched the race earlier today. Rhyme and Reason's 1988 victory came up next, which my first win in the race. Watching it again, I don't think I appreciated that it looked beat all ends up when Durham Edition went past him. Durham Editihttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31797631/50-years-ago-today?post_id=563050049#563050049I actually watched the race earlier today. Rhyme and Reason's 1988 victory came up next, which my first win in the race. Watching it again, I don't think I appreciated that it looked beat all ends up when Durham Edition went past him. Durham EditiFri, 31 Mar 2023 17:51:57 -0500My favourite race by a country mile.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31797631/50-years-ago-today?post_id=563049989#563049989My favourite race by a country mile.Fri, 31 Mar 2023 16:40:50 -0500https://twitter.com/horsevault/status/1641855218844303370^ Richard Pitman, still in the Crisp colours, being interviewed by David Coleman after the race.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31797631/50-years-ago-today?post_id=563049983#563049983https://twitter.com/horsevault/status/1641855218844303370^ Richard Pitman, still in the Crisp colours, being interviewed by David Coleman after the race.Fri, 31 Mar 2023 16:36:51 -0500Probably the best ever , was in Aberystwyth for mates wedding , seem to remember going home with his sister , enough said .https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31797631/50-years-ago-today?post_id=563048327#563048327Probably the best ever , was in Aberystwyth for mates wedding , seem to remember going home with his sister , enough said .Fri, 31 Mar 2023 05:19:08 -0500Wow 50 years ... I was 9 years old, our Dad came home from work and said to us kids "Here's 50p each.. pick a horse and I'll put the bets on"My sister picked Crisp and was screaming her head off... I had picked Red Rum. My first ever bet.Probably ruihttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31797631/50-years-ago-today?post_id=563048303#563048303Wow 50 years ... I was 9 years old, our Dad came home from work and said to us kids "Here's 50p each.. pick a horse and I'll put the bets on"My sister picked Crisp and was screaming her head off... I had picked Red Rum. My first ever bet.Probably ruiFri, 31 Mar 2023 05:09:51 -0500Looking at the card for that day, it's a reminder of how different the meeting used to be. One hurdle, five flat races and the National. The 3yo mile handicap, the race Red Rum had contested five years earlier, was won by Peleid, who went on to win thttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31797631/50-years-ago-today?post_id=563048275#563048275Looking at the card for that day, it's a reminder of how different the meeting used to be. One hurdle, five flat races and the National. The 3yo mile handicap, the race Red Rum had contested five years earlier, was won by Peleid, who went on to win tFri, 31 Mar 2023 04:55:35 -0500I agree, it's an extraordinary piece of sport. Whenever I watch it, I can't see Crisp being beaten. Brilliant, and thrilling.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31797631/50-years-ago-today?post_id=563048173#563048173I agree, it's an extraordinary piece of sport. Whenever I watch it, I can't see Crisp being beaten. Brilliant, and thrilling.Fri, 31 Mar 2023 04:11:37 -0500