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PierreLaRogue
04 May 13 15:59
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The guys horse just won the race and she asking him that ugly question, pathetic, sack her.
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Report salmon spray May 4, 2013 5:07 PM BST
Amazing scenes as info defends a dictator          Crazy
Report themover May 4, 2013 5:10 PM BST
all these racing presenters wander around the paddocks, outside weighing rooms ready to "pounce" (and in many cases it is a pounce) on someone, in some cases anyone!, to grab an interview to fill in their precious time slot. They're all ignorant as fcuk imo
Report Stake & Chips May 4, 2013 5:13 PM BST
If this incident brings her down a peg or two, then at least some good will have come out of it... Plain
Report frankalsoran60 May 4, 2013 5:14 PM BST
SHE LOST THE RESPECT OF MOST OF THE SUROUNDING  RACING PRESS MEN WHO HAD NOTES PADS AND RECORDING MACHINES AT THE READY,   30 SECS INTO THE INTERVIEW;; COMMON CLAIRE.Angry
Report sean rua May 4, 2013 5:18 PM BST
Cooee,

Yes, I agree that show bizz is show bizz and scandal and make believe interest and attract. EG, Corporation Street on Engish TV and the old NOTW comic.

A time and place for gossip and titillation, but
can any viewer honestly say that the crap via the mike on racing programmes has helped him make any wonga?

I admit I don't watch much TV and am no expert. In fact, i don't even have a telly. ShockedHappy

Good luck to all who enjoy it and make it pay, but if i were ever to be confronted by anh gravy-train rider with a mike, I'd give 'em Lester or tell 'em to fk off.
That's the honest racing way, imo.

Articles in the paper are in a different kettle of fish. They are acceptable( whether more truthful or not, I don't know) and nobody going about their work or business is interupted or distracted by them.
Report dave1357 May 4, 2013 5:19 PM BST

May 4, 2013 -- 11:07AM, salmon spray wrote:


Amazing scenes as info defends a dictator         


So did I miss Clayr asking the sheik about the political situation in his homeland - or was this her next question?  Her fcking job is to make smalltalk - she has no brain and is just her fathers daughter who luckboxed onto the gravy train. fck her and all she stands for.

Report BJG May 4, 2013 5:20 PM BST
About time some1 put the smarmy git on the spot - well done Claire imvho
Report Cooee May 4, 2013 5:23 PM BST
I don't think the coverage of these big race meetings is really aimed at serious punters. I sympathise with you, but I suspect 20 minutes of detailed scrutiny of the races with a view to telling people how to bet next time would be much of a crowd-puller for the typical joe who watches C4 racing.

I like the sound of that Corporation Street though!  Laugh
Report flyingbolt May 4, 2013 5:26 PM BST
Good grief,Dave.
Her job is to talk about matters relevant to racing.
The situation about whether or nor not some drug dealers were tortured doesn't come under this imo.
Report metro john May 4, 2013 5:31 PM BST
I think many breeders will be asking themselves bigger questions about the shake.
Report dave1357 May 4, 2013 5:33 PM BST

May 4, 2013 -- 11:26AM, flyingbolt wrote:


Good grief,Dave.Her job is to talk about matters relevant to racing.The situation about whether or nor not some drug dealers were tortured doesn't come under this imo.


wat? I didn't bring up the politics - salmon spray did.  Clayr is an overated bag of sh1t

Report Cooee May 4, 2013 5:35 PM BST
Has anyone had their first name spelt in more different ways today than Clare Balding?
Report metro john May 4, 2013 5:36 PM BST
She did her job,he was not willing to speak about the subject earlier,so she put him on the spot(He thinks he's untouchable) The BHB should give him a fact finding,on behalf of most in racing.
Report Srichaphan or Ancic? May 4, 2013 5:38 PM BST
Do you really think it is her decision which questions to ask?
Report flyingbolt May 4, 2013 5:39 PM BST
Cooee

Your opinion of the potential viewers is exactly what's wrong with CH4.

Who on earth do you think watches CH4 racing ?
The answer is people who like and probably bet on racing. So they would rather an informative programme not some dumbed down tripe.
This fallacy that that they are going to catch viewers who tune in by mistake is just ridiculous.
Report Cooee May 4, 2013 5:39 PM BST
I thought you were permanently locked into the Tennis Forum, S & A?  Getting itchy feet?
Report Srichaphan or Ancic? May 4, 2013 5:40 PM BST
I bet on far more than tennis.
Report thompsontwits May 4, 2013 5:41 PM BST
i dont know why people have a pop at sheikh mohammed, the guy has given millions, maybe billions to charities and racing. for me the real slag in this is Simon Crisford. He a right ****g bounder and you can be sure that he knows more than he is letting on
Report Srichaphan or Ancic? May 4, 2013 5:41 PM BST
It just strikes me as gullible for all these people to criticise her when she is being told what to say through an earpiece. I recall when Hazel Irvine asked Peter Ebdon about his controversial tactics after a match against O'Sullivan, and everyone launched into her as if she made that decision.
Report westfour4 May 4, 2013 5:43 PM BST
As a journalist myself and indeed a close neighbor to CB i find some posts incredible reading based on what people think on the matter in question rather than the personal thoughts towards a person.

All i will say under the circumstances which in my view not good PR for SM to walk away from the question but approach the question head on by either answering in his own words or replying in which i do not wish to discuss this matter at the moment and the interview could had digressed to an interview that worked for both. For me and not being a TV presenter i would under the circumstances put the same kind of question over giving most likely the only opportunity to do so. And just about still relevant to what many would have seen as a interesting or maybe not so interesting answer.

As to the header Sack CB. Well that is just pain daft
Report flyingbolt May 4, 2013 5:44 PM BST
So presumably you think that Rishi is told to ask "How does that feel" every single frigging time do you ,Srich ?
Report EastLower Gooner May 4, 2013 5:44 PM BST
Actually thought it was a pretty decent question and timing shouldn't matter given the gravity of what took place.

He's been hiding out in Dubai the past month while all of this unfolded and then shows up today as if nothing ever happened.

No matter what he's done for the sport, no matter how much money he's put in, no matter how much of fan he is...he's not immune from a simply question. You have to take the rough with the smooth.

All she wanted was just a quick word about it which he could've answered in a more diplomatic way....Not even a - The BHA have dealt with it and its time to move on etc etc

nope just flicks his hand in the air like a spoilt brat and storms off saying the - BHA can do what they want.

Her question didn't warrant that.
Report Cooee May 4, 2013 5:45 PM BST
FlyingBolt, but people who like and bet on racing will almost certainly tune in for the 2,000 Guineas no matter how it's being done. The important thing for Ch4 is to try and grab those people who wouldn't necessarily sit down and watch.  Do you think 20 minutes of pace and trip analysis will pull in huge numbers of new viewers.  If Ch 4 only goes after the small number of hardened race enthusiasts, its viewing figures will be very mediocre.
Report Cooee May 4, 2013 5:46 PM BST
Westfour, are you a journalist for one of those strange publications that can't afford commas?
Report EastLower Gooner May 4, 2013 5:47 PM BST
Also interesting was Silent Simon

Normally he has a lot to say for himself after a big win but was in no comment mood. Fine racing manager.

Mark Johnston was disappointing with his - I'm on the board of the BHA so can't possibly comment. Jesus fkin Christ....real smooth from the guy whose slandered Australian racing.
Report metro john May 4, 2013 5:47 PM BST
Agree with Eastlower Gooner,his pr man should have prepared him for the questions,his own ignorance on show too the world.
Report Trusty May 4, 2013 5:47 PM BST
I am really not a fan of Claire Balding, I am not sure why I just find her condescending in general......but I do admire her for trying to ask Mo about the Godolphin situation and without reading all the inane posts on here so far, feel that in the circumstances her performance today was one of her best.
Report flyingbolt May 4, 2013 5:48 PM BST
Westfour
For a journalist your English leaves a bit to be desired.
Report tip1uk May 4, 2013 5:49 PM BST
Bang on Westfour4
Report themover May 4, 2013 5:49 PM BST
we all know what journalists are like...phone hacking to mention a single incident. I wouldn't give them the time of day if it was me, and nor did SM
Report Cooee May 4, 2013 5:51 PM BST
Flyingbolt, he's either James Joyce in disguise, or his proof-reading department is very understanding.
Report westfour4 May 4, 2013 5:51 PM BST
Cooee Unfortunately for me writing on my iPad is a nightmare which results in me just typing away
Report Duvauchelle May 4, 2013 5:51 PM BST
" Joined:
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As a journalist myself and indeed a close neighbor to CB i find some posts incredible reading based on what people think on the matter in question rather than the personal thoughts towards a person.

All i will say under the circumstances which in my view not good PR for SM to walk away from the question but approach the question head on by either answering in his own words or replying in which i do not wish to discuss this matter at the moment and the interview could had digressed to an interview that worked for both. For me and not being a TV presenter i would under the circumstances put the same kind of question over giving most likely the only opportunity to do so. And just about still relevant to what many would have seen as a interesting or maybe not so interesting answer.

As to the header Sack CB. Well that is just pain daft"
Confused

I digress from the subject but for a journalist your Grammar and Punctuation stink imo
Report Duvauchelle May 4, 2013 5:52 PM BST
damn I'm 3 minutes to late, beaten by a FlingboltSad
Report Duvauchelle May 4, 2013 5:52 PM BST
or even a FlyingboltLaugh
Report flyingbolt May 4, 2013 5:53 PM BST
Happy
Report 11kv May 4, 2013 5:53 PM BST
who do you journal for westfour4 ??
Report Dr Gonzo May 4, 2013 5:53 PM BST
Spot on ELG. All we hear is how hands on he is, and how Godolphin's success is down to him, so its hardly a surprise questions need to be asked
Report Cooee May 4, 2013 5:53 PM BST
In that case, Westfour, I'd seriously recommend you ditch the iPad. I don't think your job can take the strain...
Report Cooee May 4, 2013 5:55 PM BST
At least Clare and the Sheikh will be pleased with Westfour, seeing that he's now replaced them as the most-talked-about subject on this thread!
Report telepathic May 4, 2013 5:56 PM BST
New Forum Game --- Spot the Imposter!!Poster
Report Duvauchelle May 4, 2013 5:56 PM BST
"who do you journal for westfour4 ??"

If he's a Journalist, I'm a NASA Astronaut.
Report dave1357 May 4, 2013 5:57 PM BST

May 4, 2013 -- 11:49AM, themover wrote:


we all know what journalists are like...phone hacking to mention a single incident. I wouldn't give them the time of day if it was me, and nor did SM


she's not a journalist - she's just an establishment sponger that luckboxed her way into tv because of her father.

Report themover May 4, 2013 5:57 PM BST
westfour4 • April 29, 2013 3:34 PM BST
I know her as she lives around the corner. And she is a nice person who will talk with people if stopped in her daily life unlike some celebs around here.
Sad that some people base her on what they see on screen or bash her behind a computer on a homophobic basis over the years.

Remember that repeated homophobic comments from someone towards someone is a crime in itself and is not treated lightly by the CPS if someone was to take action. Surprised BF allow such comments to pass without someone flagging the post up as it is a crime these days.

But it's ok for her to do it on screen! Laugh
Report Duvauchelle May 4, 2013 5:58 PM BST
" I'm a NASA Astronaut. "

Boldly going where no man's gone before
ClaireLove
Report telepathic May 4, 2013 6:00 PM BST
Duvauchelle
You are normally up in the air if not a astronaut.
Report GLASGOWCALLING May 4, 2013 6:00 PM BST
  AS A JURNALIST MESELF AND A KLOSE NAYBER OF CB I FIND SUM POSTS INCREDIBULL.....ShockedShocked
Report Gordon63 May 4, 2013 6:13 PM BST
i'm no fan of balding - i certainly don't think she would have asked that question on the 'holier than thou' BBC - but there are few points to consider

a) there were headlines earlier this week about possible or actual police involvement, if true then anyone (police excepting) asking such questions is going to be met by a wall of silence

b) perhaps the well publicised balding sexual orientation makes it difficult for conservative arabs to converse with her

c) i do think at some point the sheikh and his many advisors will have to answer difficult questions

d) perhaps godolphin have realised that if they're going to buy their way back to the top, then leaving their purchases with very capable existing trainers rather than funneling everything through dubai is a pre-requisite
Report westfour4 May 4, 2013 6:14 PM BST
Well ok I am not a journalist and it is flipping hard to type on the ipad in the coffee shop as it does not do what you want and cant flipping go backwards and change or delete without starting all over again. But i thought it was a way to get something over which may result in a proper debate rather than silly old moo or whatever. My thoughts still stand. He should have replied in some way rather than walking away being bad timing or not.
Report flyingbolt May 4, 2013 6:15 PM BST
b.   LaughLaughLaughLaugh
Report 11kv May 4, 2013 6:16 PM BST
He should have been pro active and apologised to the racing community before she even went near him..........
Report flyingbolt May 4, 2013 6:18 PM BST
westfour
You've blown it.
foysc
Report GLASGOWCALLING May 4, 2013 6:18 PM BST
ShockedShockedShocked    " WELL OK I AM NOT A JOURNALIST "    ShockedShockedShocked


    LaughLaughLaughLaughLaughLaughLaughLaughLaughLaughLaughLaughLaughLaughLaughLaugh
Report Duvauchelle May 4, 2013 6:23 PM BST
You can't be a Journalist as you are honest Westfour
and Telepathic "You are normally up in the air if not a astronaut."
Up yours.
Report Cooee May 4, 2013 6:23 PM BST
LaughLaughLaugh
Report mange May 4, 2013 6:33 PM BST
Im an ARAB thats related to him...............
Report coffeedodger May 4, 2013 6:49 PM BST
ExcitedLezzer.
Report Anaglogs Daughter May 4, 2013 6:53 PM BST
Leave my ClareLove alone or i'll . . .i'll ...I'LL .just leave my babe alone, no way to talk about the nations sweetheart. The third most inspirational woman after Joan Of Arc and Mother Theresa voted by me,
Report mange May 4, 2013 6:56 PM BST
wot abt Debbie Harry.............
Report 11kv May 4, 2013 6:57 PM BST
HH Sheikh Mohammed‏@HHShkMohd1h
الرؤية واضحة .. والأهداف محددة .. والبنية التحتية جاهزة .. والثقة بكوادرنا كبيرة .. والمستقبل لا ينتظر المترددين ..






Just twatted.Mange could you translate please.....
Report mange May 4, 2013 6:58 PM BST
wot U mean that long white dress dont fit U.........
Report Anaglogs Daughter May 4, 2013 7:01 PM BST
الرؤية واضحة .. والأهداف محددة .. والبنية التحتية جاهزة .. والثقة بكوادرنا كبيرة .. والمستقبل لا ينتظر المترددين
Clear vision .. The specific objectives .. And infrastructure ready ..And confidence  ..The future does not wait for the undecided
Report Anaglogs Daughter May 4, 2013 7:02 PM BST
He's still talking ball locks
Report coffeedodger May 4, 2013 7:09 PM BST
Mother Theresa.

EVIL and a LEZZER. Scared
Report mange May 4, 2013 7:21 PM BST
U cant say that.........Elton John wrote a song for her

        "sandles in the bin"
Report coffeedodger May 4, 2013 7:25 PM BST
Mischief She was a HORRIBLE woman. Disgusting that she was made a saint....but thenm again, religion is a total fk-up....Corrupt, deviant, perverted.
Report jonjo May 4, 2013 7:31 PM BST
Spot on Coffeedodger
Report lagmorian May 4, 2013 7:46 PM BST
Cant stand the woman but i have to say well done on this occasion
Report homefortea May 4, 2013 7:47 PM BST
Has Clare Balding ever had anything that has originated in a sac...

Apart from potatoes....
Report Roger De Bris May 4, 2013 7:50 PM BST
can we just call him Sheikh Stanolozol from now on?
Report posy May 4, 2013 8:05 PM BST
clare balding should be spit roasted on the village bbq.....she'd certainly feed our village
Report jasperb May 4, 2013 8:11 PM BST
get rid of her and get kate miller
Report GT-MOLE May 4, 2013 8:15 PM BST
You would need a spit as big as your village posy.........at least the spit would enter and exit without much trouble.Tongue Out
Report ocean0201 May 4, 2013 8:30 PM BST
she did the right thing by asking the question... the sheikh has the option to look away.. imagine if it was football, alex ferguson's nose would have turned redder and jose mourinho would have gone on his rambling...

if you decide to face the media, you should be prepared for any question..
Report GT-MOLE May 4, 2013 8:33 PM BST
It is obvious he was sandbagged and the witch tried to be clever (which she is not)......1.01 there are repercussions that will cost CH4 and hopefully the gormless Balding dearly.
Report posy May 4, 2013 8:45 PM BST
There are quite a number of people who annoy me as soon as they open their mouth, but this tnuc is top of the list.
Report GT-MOLE May 4, 2013 8:55 PM BST
If Godolphin were pissed off before today you can guarantee they are doubly pissed off Post Balding.Her question was so ignorant and stupid that it was almost beyond belief.

Would she have asked Sir HRA how he felt his driving bans affected his training ability or if his illness affected his daily life straight after Frankels guineas win?

Actually she probably would have.

If Sheikh Mo decides to relocate his whole UK operation then fair to say that her legacy will be the part she played in pissing him off,the Aga was a big loss.............say no more.
Report ringlets May 4, 2013 10:06 PM BST
GT-MOLE........I agree with your comments about Sheikh Mo packing it in in the UK.Massive loss of income to Channel 4 will be the least of the problems,not to mention loss of jobs and empty yards in Newmarket etc etc etc.Wonder if the Fat C*w will be smug and smiling then
Report acey deucy May 4, 2013 10:12 PM BST
Heaven forbid we pish off Shake Mo........Just keep our gob shut and keep slurping the gravy.
Report GT-MOLE May 4, 2013 10:18 PM BST
Acey...........the gravy brought to mind a great and worthy challenge for you this year.

Name your Hennessy winner in the next couple of days,if you are wrong the upside is we could have your arse in Waitrose window before Hestons creation whatever it might be?CoolLove
Report acey deucy May 4, 2013 10:20 PM BST
G.T you gotta stop smokin that stuff.Wink
Report GT-MOLE May 4, 2013 10:21 PM BST
Is that a no then or are you considering it?ExcitedExcited
Report doantwin2easy May 4, 2013 11:01 PM BST
I thought it quite ironic that Clare pre-empted Sheikh Mo accepting the previous declined interview, on the back of his success.

And quite naive of Mo to presume it would be a limited to back slapping and smoke blowing.

She quite rightly took her chance to question the Organ Grinder after the naughty monkey had been forced off into the sunset with his tail between his legs.

I somewhat agree that the microphone is getting shoved under the chin far too often nowadays, but this was a national news story that made the front pages - so any self respecting journalist (or production company) is going to try and get the scoop.

As someone pointed out earlier on this thread, Mo had a chance to dissociate himself from the whole affair by interviewing prior to the 2000 guineas. It's not an implication of guilt or a reflection of his integrity to be asked a few questions about a part of his business that he had little control over. So why be so precious.
Report GT-MOLE May 4, 2013 11:16 PM BST
What scoop would that be doantwin?

First to humiliate him?

First to be judge and jury on live TV?

Btw has he been accused of anything..............or is he as I see it a material witness in an ongoing investigation?

Since when did anyone have the right to question a witness other than the investigating authority in the UK?
Report doantwin2easy May 4, 2013 11:29 PM BST
GT, why would it be humiliating him? Because he has a title?

I don't think Clare has an persecutory agenda other than to get the thoughts of a member of a royal family that has been caught up in a scandal - and be the first to get it straight from the horses mouth.

As for being a witness in an ongoing case i am not sure about that. As far as I was aware this isn't morphing into a criminal case, and Mo wouldn't be saying anything that wildly differed from his public statement.
Report GT-MOLE May 4, 2013 11:42 PM BST
The point I am making is that an investigation is ongoing and he is assisting the BHA within it.Nothing to do with his status.............you cant just go sticking microphones up peoples snouts and asking such questions.

Matters not if it was a criminal case or not,there are ground rules and etiquette not to mention basic respect to be observed regardless of who is on the receiving end.

CH4 should have known better than to promise SM that no questions would be asked and the renege on that,whether CB took it upon herself to try is the crucial question.If she did then she negates all the bollox she has been spouting in interviews,magazines.........her book etc about he association with the Royal Family etc.

In short if she did it off her own back.............every single word she has sold is a lie.
Report doantwin2easy May 4, 2013 11:59 PM BST
Know where you are coming from GT but for a man that seems to have diplomacy in abundance, I am suprised he didn't therefore explain the situation re the BHA and the restrictions imposed on him as a result of the ongoing investigations.

Although I accept the media frenzy that has ensued from Zarooni's actions probably is a little unsettling, it would have been a chance to dissociate himself from it all.

Ultimately it's all under his umbrella, and people would like to hear what he has to say about it.
Report GT-MOLE May 5, 2013 12:28 AM BST
I get most peoples take on it all Doantwin.I just cannot fathom the mentality of those who would condone a camera crew bursting into a trial half way through..............broadcasting worldwide and asking the accused how he/she felt their trial was going.............worse today was that the implication was that SM was that accused.

As shocking as the Zarooni case is............not one single person is guilty other than him so far as we all know.Guilt by association?

That is what Balding tried to inflict on SM despite him not being accused by the BHA of personal involvement.Even an invasion of Lesbian animal rights crowd could not have tarnished HQs biggest race of the season more.

SHE dont forget is the one who complained about a journalist calling her a Di** On A Bike.
Report homefortea May 5, 2013 8:18 PM BST
Claire spotted the Goatee beard and mistook it for something else and jumped right in...

Disgusting attempt to talk to someone who has done so much for this Country and try and run him down.Mistakes have been made and I am sure that other yards may have done the same....

It will be sorted and I just hope that Sheik Mo retains his interest in this Country....
Report Angel Gabrial May 5, 2013 8:58 PM BST
How many wives does the man have? He has at least 23 children..

The man is a stallion in his own right, women are useless unless they are on duty for him. His disrespect for CB must be pretty high.
Report homefortea May 5, 2013 9:03 PM BST
But that is how it is in Dubai...

Envy is no shame...

But at least he can pay for them unlike in this Country....
Report SlippyBlue May 5, 2013 9:04 PM BST
It will be sorted and I just hope that Sheik Mo retains his interest in this Country....

British and Irish racing is where it's at, he won't be going anywhere imo.
Report salmon spray May 5, 2013 9:05 PM BST
For a man who runs a country his inability to evade a question which he must have expected shows he is not a democratic ruler.
Nice to see homefortea slurping away as ever btw.
Report homefortea May 5, 2013 9:15 PM BST
You are a complete loser salmon spray..

Some Countries can embrace Democracy....

Others cannot.You must be one of those half-wits that support Democracy in places in the Middle East ..

Good on you fella - Syria and Libya are two such places where you have been so successful..

In fact I would send people such as yourself to live on the West Bank...

UKIP has never had it so good.I just wish that I lived in the UK and would take any seat on a landslide...
Report Roger De Bris May 5, 2013 9:21 PM BST
al Zarooni horses tested positive b4, Mariners Cross/..
Report hello :-) May 5, 2013 9:33 PM BST
Salmon , the questions need to be asked but what she did was humiliate him at peak viewing time and it was ugly viewing


Surely even the doping scandal took a backseat for one day after the horses performance , what she did was cheapen everything to her standard

the winner was forgotten
Report salmon spray May 5, 2013 9:57 PM BST
I'll agree to disagree with you hello. My feeling is the guy is so arrogant that he expected somebody like homefortea to slurp all over him and was totally taken aback when a WOMAN asked him a question he didn't like.
Report boosup May 5, 2013 11:06 PM BST
Who on earth is Hazel Irvine?
Report salmon spray May 5, 2013 11:12 PM BST
Snooker host.
Report boosup May 5, 2013 11:15 PM BST
and does her career have anything to fear from Wonder Woman. Of course not, only the magnificent AP football voice could knock them off their perches; hang on, I'm not sure which of these three is the worst option.
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