8. Ludlow, though I think they might have moved it (first fence in the straight), so it's no longer trappy. 9. Was John Thorne 56 when he rode Spartan Missile?
8. Ludlow, though I think they might have moved it (first fence in the straight), so it's no longer trappy.9. Was John Thorne 56 when he rode Spartan Missile?
John Thorne was - 54 - when he rode Spartan Missile to be 2nd in the Grand National Peter O'Sullevan - famously said in commentary, when the horses were on the Run-In ...
"It's Aldaniti from Spartan Missile and 54-year-old John Thorne"
John Thorne was - 54 - when he rode Spartan Missile to be 2nd in the Grand NationalPeter O'Sullevan - famously said in commentary, when the horses were on the Run-In ... "It's Aldaniti from Spartan Missile and 54-year-old John Thorne"
3 Who was the last jockey named Brian to win the Arc at Longchamp.
3. Brian 'Cash' Asmussen
To be honest - I would not have remembered until I saw that Cash Asmussen was the Answer to question 19, aswell - Then it clicked.
3 Who was the last jockey named Brian to win the Arc at Longchamp.3. Brian 'Cash' AsmussenTo be honest - I would not have remembered until I saw that Cash Asmussen was the Answer to question 19, aswell -Then it clicked.
Back in 80s went to July Cup day. Watched gallops, went to WImpy bar for breakfast & who should be sat there on his own was "Cash" Asmussen reading sporting life. Never knew he was a Brian!!
Back in 80s went to July Cup day. Watched gallops, went to WImpy bar for breakfast & who should be sat there on his own was "Cash" Asmussen reading sporting life. Never knew he was a Brian!!
What a great set of questions Eddie I’m sorry I missed taking part I wouldn’t have got close to 3,7,8,14,without looking it up.
Favourite question was 16 will always be my favourite jockey and remember seeing micholozzo make his debut at Nottingham where he returned a big price beating a hot pot from the same yard despite a lot of clever money for him,the days before exchanges affected many touches.
What a great set of questions Eddie I’m sorry I missed taking part I wouldn’t have got close to 3,7,8,14,without looking it up.Favourite question was 16 will always be my favourite jockey and remember seeing micholozzo make his debut at Nottingha
jimnast -glad you liked the questions -I think there is only 1 question that hasn't been answered correctly.
Geoff M -I was a big fan of Cash -he was very charismatic -was an awful man for getting beaten on short priced favourites.
Thanks jimnast -glad you liked the questions -I think there is only 1 question that hasn't been answered correctly.Geoff M -I was a big fan of Cash -he was very charismatic -was an awful man for getting beaten on short priced favourites.
Eddie i think he was riding the fav Bluebird for Obrien/Sangster but got beat cant recall by what or what year as went to them all in the 80s. Possibly Green Desert or Ajdal
Eddie i think he was riding the fav Bluebird for Obrien/Sangster but got beat cant recall by what or what year as went to them all in the 80s. Possibly Green Desert or Ajdal
Cacique -Big Money Mike Smith is correct -amazing when you think about it.
Geoff -I think Bluebird won a Kings Stand and then developed a habit of missing the break -1988 was the year.
Cacique -Big Money Mike Smith is correct -amazing when you think about it.Geoff -I think Bluebird won a Kings Stand and then developed a habit of missing the break -1988 was the year.
Cacique -Big Money Mike Smith is correct -amazing when you think about it.
Geoff -I think Bluebird won a Kings Stand and then developed a habit of missing the break -1988 was the year.
Cacique -Big Money Mike Smith is correct -amazing when you think about it.Geoff -I think Bluebird won a Kings Stand and then developed a habit of missing the break -1988 was the year.