Note to self:
Don't dare ask the question was Quevega campaigned at the highest level of the sport.

Diluting the festival with races like the one for mares, meant we were denied the chance to see Quevega take on the big boys in the Champion Hurdle or the World Hurdle. So whichever way Banks wanted to put it, he had a point.

geoff, did you go on the morning line just to wind ruby up? because you certainly succeeded.

your wrong facts[ nowt new there ] walsh was worse said your basicaly getting a price for the horse to jump round ,erh no he jumoped round and hot beat a country mile,

No Ashleigh - I just asked the question that a lot of people have asked - and the decision some have criticised. That she should have taken on at least one CH. And of course was Denman effectively finished off by his outstanding performance in the 2nd Hennessy (although his second in the GC after injury was also punishing)

I'm not being paid to sit and tell everyone they're great, nor in any way to argue every point mindlessly. It's nothing to do with the quality of either Walsh or Quevega. Clearly both are outstanding. It's about healthy debate. Nor do I see it as my job to try to 'outform' geniuses like Segal.

Some take the view Ruby shouldn't be questioned. His evident skill as one of the true great pilots doesn't preclude debating targets and raising issues many have discussed

As for the quip about 'the selling plate at the festival'- one is allowed to have a little fun in life eh? Isn't that what people have been asking for from the Morning Line? Or is it the case that whatever format is displayed - they'd gripe anyway?

not*

you certainly livened up the show, which has been lacking content for a long time.

Sportsadvisor     30 Nov 14 16:38 
Note to self:
Don't dare ask the question was Quevega campaigned at the highest level of the sport.



P.s also note to self:

Must try not to make a total tw*t of myself on the television.

Aberdonia, thanks I appreciate your taking the time to express a view


FACTS - Troll . NAP

Consider it my pleasure kind Sir

lol. I think the guys on the show now get a pretty bad rub. Most people seem to have a 'view' now on who they think should be on  - look i had fun, but its made easier because Luck pulls it together - Segal provides the expertise. Ruby? Well he just hates Bookies - but what a pilot!

Must admit I liked the one about the restaurant in York where Geoff was joined by Simon Clare......all they were short was David Williams from Ladbrokes.....that would have been a real treble.....

Actually I've never had dinner with Simon Clare at York. Rocket Ronnie is making the whole thing up
NAP

Pablo. I doubt Ruby gets asked too many questions he likes

Hides is a bit rich. I think I pick my battles like any other gambler. Bear in mind not just about laying a world hurdle winner- who beat Annie Power giving 7 pounds at 1/2 - but the ppossibility of laying the second favourite each way
capiche?

portmanpark     30 Nov 14 19:00 
sportsadvisor.....didnt take you long to way up facts......well done


* weigh


thicko.

Geoff what was the crack with your dad/ Francome  and that Fred Winter hurdler of which I cant quite recall its name many moons ago.
Enjoyed the show on sat you certainly livened it up a bit.
Ruby was seething but the selling platecomment was antagonist to say the least

Thanks Roy and Geoff - you know there really isn't a 'selling plate' at the Festival :)

FACTS - troll someone else eh - you've become a little sad. I understand the internet has given you a platform to spout unpleasantness anonymously to whoever, but it really doesn't make you more of a man because you've discovered it.

Ruby Walsh knows that mares race is third rate otherwise he wouldn't have bitten. Good job he hadn't run up a sequence in that cross country dog heat!

I must say that in fairness to Banks.....hes coming on here and not hiding his identity so hes a cockshot for anybody who cares to take a pop at him.....without relieving their mask.....
He may not be everyones cup of tea but that statement could be applied to most people.....likewise Walsh isn't either....does he bring anything to the table?.....id say yes.....would I rather listen to him than listen to Mick Fitzgerald and any one of them bookies PR's.....id say yes......
Theres lots of jealousy floating here on this thread......and I for one think he brightened the show up.....maybe it was about time that somebody with no manner was given something to think about......far too many over the years have bowed down to him...and when somebody gave him a bit of stick....he wasn't able to hand it as well as when he gives it.....