New Posts For Thread: Buona Nottehttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31852421/buona-notteFrom what I can gather aside from Arkle and Flyingbolt, this horse was one of best hurdler/chasers in the 60's. Unfortunately, my form books only go back to 65/66. Anyone able to provide his full record prior to his demise?ThanksIt seems very much a case of what might have been. Must admit I expected him to have won more than seven races. I suppose it was a similar story with Dunkirk. More longevity to Arkle and Mill House, and to a certain extent Flyingbolt.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31852421/buona-notte?post_id=564248821#564248821It seems very much a case of what might have been. Must admit I expected him to have won more than seven races. I suppose it was a similar story with Dunkirk. More longevity to Arkle and Mill House, and to a certain extent Flyingbolt.Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:38:34 -0500Buona Notte - final season - 2FF.64/65.Dec 12. Massey-Ferguson Gold Cup at Cheltenham.Beaten short-head by Flying Wild after stumbling on landing over the last. Arkle a length away in 3rd.1. Flying Wild (10-6). 100/8.2. Buona Notte (10-12). 4/1.3. Arhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31852421/buona-notte?post_id=564248753#564248753Buona Notte - final season - 2FF.64/65.Dec 12. Massey-Ferguson Gold Cup at Cheltenham.Beaten short-head by Flying Wild after stumbling on landing over the last. Arkle a length away in 3rd.1. Flying Wild (10-6). 100/8.2. Buona Notte (10-12). 4/1.3. ArTue, 03 Sep 2024 09:57:35 -0500Mention of weight carrying performances in the Massey Ferguson reminded me of Pendil giving Helmsman a couple of stone and a beating in the race https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRQp7yTH9VMhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31852421/buona-notte?post_id=564248689#564248689Mention of weight carrying performances in the Massey Ferguson reminded me of Pendil giving Helmsman a couple of stone and a beating in the race https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRQp7yTH9VMTue, 03 Sep 2024 09:08:10 -0500Buona Notte was 11/8 fav. (it was considered a question of 'if he stays, he wins').Fort leney 10/1 (received 3 lb). Lackapin was 2nd fav at 13/2 and finished 3rd.The following year, Fort Leney carried 12-7 in the 3m hcap chase, and came 2nd in a batthttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31852421/buona-notte?post_id=564248681#564248681Buona Notte was 11/8 fav. (it was considered a question of 'if he stays, he wins').Fort leney 10/1 (received 3 lb). Lackapin was 2nd fav at 13/2 and finished 3rd.The following year, Fort Leney carried 12-7 in the 3m hcap chase, and came 2nd in a battTue, 03 Sep 2024 08:58:46 -0500Did Buona Notte go off favourite to beat Fort Leney? I know there was talk about Kinloch Brae being the next Arkle, was it similar with Fort Leney, or was he never considered to be that good?https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31852421/buona-notte?post_id=564248653#564248653Did Buona Notte go off favourite to beat Fort Leney? I know there was talk about Kinloch Brae being the next Arkle, was it similar with Fort Leney, or was he never considered to be that good?Tue, 03 Sep 2024 08:47:18 -0500As for a championship novice hurdle - no I don't think there was such a thing. Just as there was no 2.5 mile championship, or any race at that distance of any great regard. It's all p;art of the hype, wanting 'championships' all over the place - as ihttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31852421/buona-notte?post_id=564248643#564248643As for a championship novice hurdle - no I don't think there was such a thing. Just as there was no 2.5 mile championship, or any race at that distance of any great regard. It's all p;art of the hype, wanting 'championships' all over the place - as iTue, 03 Sep 2024 08:40:59 -0500Well most of the Cheltenham races weren't such a big deal then. The meeting has started to eat itself, and the rest of the season. Also, there were penalties for the race then. Buona Notte was getting 7 lb from Osberstown Squire, who'd won twice earlhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31852421/buona-notte?post_id=564248629#564248629Well most of the Cheltenham races weren't such a big deal then. The meeting has started to eat itself, and the rest of the season. Also, there were penalties for the race then. Buona Notte was getting 7 lb from Osberstown Squire, who'd won twice earlTue, 03 Sep 2024 08:35:57 -0500I was lucky enough to be at the Cheltenham festival in 1964. It was a fabulous first day with Flyingbolt winning the first(hurdle) and Buona Notte winning the 3rd. Both were exceptional horses, I was 10 years old and I loved Buona Notte, he ran his hhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31852421/buona-notte?post_id=564248577#564248577I was lucky enough to be at the Cheltenham festival in 1964. It was a fabulous first day with Flyingbolt winning the first(hurdle) and Buona Notte winning the 3rd. Both were exceptional horses, I was 10 years old and I loved Buona Notte, he ran his hTue, 03 Sep 2024 08:18:18 -0500Thanks Ged.The thing that surprises me was that he broke his maiden in the Gloucestershire Hurdle. I was expecting a string of wins. Was the race not such a big deal in those days? If that wasn't considered the championship novice hurdle which race whttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31852421/buona-notte?post_id=564248493#564248493Thanks Ged.The thing that surprises me was that he broke his maiden in the Gloucestershire Hurdle. I was expecting a string of wins. Was the race not such a big deal in those days? If that wasn't considered the championship novice hurdle which race wTue, 03 Sep 2024 07:56:30 -0500I can give you some info on his first 3 seasons, more later.First 3 seasons figures: 0002-00212-2F11111161/62:Made debut at Wincanton on Jan 18, 1962, going off 33/1 in Div 1 of Jaunt Nov Hdl (29 ran). On same day, What A Myth won the 2m6f hcap hurdlhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31852421/buona-notte?post_id=564248373#564248373I can give you some info on his first 3 seasons, more later.First 3 seasons figures: 0002-00212-2F11111161/62:Made debut at Wincanton on Jan 18, 1962, going off 33/1 in Div 1 of Jaunt Nov Hdl (29 ran). On same day, What A Myth won the 2m6f hcap hurdlTue, 03 Sep 2024 07:17:32 -0500