New Posts For Thread: Yorkshire oaks and nunthorpehttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31882361/yorkshire-oaks-and-nunthorpeTwo races steeped with prestige, tradition and history and this year arguably the two poorest renewals ever of both. indicative of where the sport is at. Jumps racing poorer still, the season geared towards one meeting with handicap fodder being theI think that there is a lot more options for Grade 1 horses now and with traveling horses abroad seemingly a lot easier than in years before plus a smaller cohort of these horses it could be the norm in future years, god knows where we we would be ifhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31882361/yorkshire-oaks-and-nunthorpe?post_id=564934329#564934329I think that there is a lot more options for Grade 1 horses now and with traveling horses abroad seemingly a lot easier than in years before plus a smaller cohort of these horses it could be the norm in future years, god knows where we we would be ifMon, 25 Aug 2025 05:04:08 -0500Asfora was campaigned a month later this year,as she ran out of petrol last year.Lost in temple at haydockWon ascotThen lost.This yearNo prep runNot ready for ascotSoft ground ruined goodwood.Ready for nunthorpe.Was against ,2 years old olds and hcpehttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31882361/yorkshire-oaks-and-nunthorpe?post_id=564933963#564933963Asfora was campaigned a month later this year,as she ran out of petrol last year.Lost in temple at haydockWon ascotThen lost.This yearNo prep runNot ready for ascotSoft ground ruined goodwood.Ready for nunthorpe.Was against ,2 years old olds and hcpeSun, 24 Aug 2025 17:29:31 -0500Good observation. I noticed the sand-like kickback too. Never seen that on turf before.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31882361/yorkshire-oaks-and-nunthorpe?post_id=564933809#564933809Good observation. I noticed the sand-like kickback too. Never seen that on turf before.Sun, 24 Aug 2025 15:30:04 -0500Sea The Stars had three opponents for his win.The meeting has probably been a bit underwhelming, but it's not easy to pinpoint why. I don't feel it's down to the quality of the top runners, and no hopers running just to have a bigger field in a G1 ishttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31882361/yorkshire-oaks-and-nunthorpe?post_id=564930921#564930921Sea The Stars had three opponents for his win.The meeting has probably been a bit underwhelming, but it's not easy to pinpoint why. I don't feel it's down to the quality of the top runners, and no hopers running just to have a bigger field in a G1 isSat, 23 Aug 2025 05:43:21 -0500Last years renewal of the Juddmonte was rated as the best race in the world for 2024, first two home were rated 124 and 117, compared to this years first two who were rated higher at 127 and 126!! Have to agree about the numbers though, more depth nehttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31882361/yorkshire-oaks-and-nunthorpe?post_id=564930893#564930893Last years renewal of the Juddmonte was rated as the best race in the world for 2024, first two home were rated 124 and 117, compared to this years first two who were rated higher at 127 and 126!! Have to agree about the numbers though, more depth neSat, 23 Aug 2025 05:27:18 -0500Better irons. We should expect better. I wouldn't call it good. Far from it. 6 entrants, disgraceful, with two of those being from British based trainers. Even worse. Only thing good about it was the performance of the winner. The group one races ovehttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31882361/yorkshire-oaks-and-nunthorpe?post_id=564930517#564930517Better irons. We should expect better. I wouldn't call it good. Far from it. 6 entrants, disgraceful, with two of those being from British based trainers. Even worse. Only thing good about it was the performance of the winner. The group one races oveFri, 22 Aug 2025 19:29:35 -0500Dual Derby and Oaks winners ran.A good renewal of the Juddmonte International.What were you expecting?https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31882361/yorkshire-oaks-and-nunthorpe?post_id=564930451#564930451Dual Derby and Oaks winners ran.A good renewal of the Juddmonte International.What were you expecting?Fri, 22 Aug 2025 16:58:18 -0500No I can’t. I have no knowledge of the industry.Can you?https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31882361/yorkshire-oaks-and-nunthorpe?post_id=564930441#564930441No I can’t. I have no knowledge of the industry.Can you?Fri, 22 Aug 2025 16:39:23 -0500Can you explain how the BHA can evolve the thoroughbred to change in the breeding Industry Honcho?They have put up the money for these races and we can see the results, fair to hold them responsible iyo?https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31882361/yorkshire-oaks-and-nunthorpe?post_id=564930373#564930373Can you explain how the BHA can evolve the thoroughbred to change in the breeding Industry Honcho?They have put up the money for these races and we can see the results, fair to hold them responsible iyo?Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:54:11 -0500World beater? Certainly the best in the race. I get your point though the Group 1’s where more than three have a realistic chance are not that numerous. Are they?Something needs done though because this BHA seem a very modest lot with little inihttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31882361/yorkshire-oaks-and-nunthorpe?post_id=564930343#564930343World beater? Certainly the best in the race. I get your point though the Group 1’s where more than three have a realistic chance are not that numerous. Are they?Something needs done though because this BHA seem a very modest lot with little iniFri, 22 Aug 2025 15:42:43 -0500