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07 Mar 25
22:06
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.... from the past, Flat or Jumps, that most people will remember starting with a Z.
I`ll start the ball rolling with ZONGALERO.
What a great chaser he was back in the day and a great record in the National.
I can`t remember who owned him but I seem to recall his colours were Red with a White sash or something similar.
Nicky Henderson trained of course.
Any others?
I`ll start the ball rolling with ZONGALERO.
What a great chaser he was back in the day and a great record in the National.
I can`t remember who owned him but I seem to recall his colours were Red with a White sash or something similar.
Nicky Henderson trained of course.
Any others?
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wasn't there a horse called zee zee topz that stoute used to train and fallon used to ride
2 good ones penzance indeed.
.... sonny somers another great oldie and accepted if dyslexic.
.... sonny somers another great oldie and accepted if dyslexic.
TMM .
Sure i backed the horse at York Sure i backed your namesake at Cheltenham one year just thinking i am sure both got beat.
Hope you are well.
Ronnie.
Sure i backed the horse at York Sure i backed your namesake at Cheltenham one year just thinking i am sure both got beat.
Hope you are well.
Ronnie.
Spanish steps , great old National horse
Spartan Missile cudda been anything in the right hands, Nearly ruined the Aldaniti Legend
Spartan Missile cudda been anything in the right hands, Nearly ruined the Aldaniti Legend
I was big fan of Zeta's Lad. Another fav of mine was Kilcash
Zarak - flat - Grand Prix de Saint Cloud
Zeta's Son - jumps - Hennessey
Zeta's Son - jumps - Hennessey
Zarkandar 2012 tote gold trophy winner ran on a Friday that season
Good call lead on the race prior to the triumph zaynar was beaten at 1/14 up at Kelso owned by victor c.
Zafonic was very good from Juddmonte. Zee Zee Top was from the Meon Valley Stud who are also very good breeders. A name from my childhood that sticks in my memory is Zarathustra who appeared in many pedigrees. Anyone know who owned and trained him?
No racecourse commentary from zafonics 2,000 guineas lightning strike as the race began.
themightymac 07 Mar 25 22:29
2 good ones penzance indeed.
.... sonny somers another great oldie and accepted if dyslexic.
Sonny Somers ……
2 good ones penzance indeed.
.... sonny somers another great oldie and accepted if dyslexic.
Sonny Somers ……
There's only one Night Nurse - bravest of them all and great hurdler.
Schoolteacher: Johnny name something beginning with Z you are not very good @
Johnny: Spelling Miss.
Johnny: Spelling Miss.
Dandy Nicholls and Glorious Goodwood...It's got to be Zuhair
Just looked up Zarathustra. Best Timeform rating 131. He was bred in Ireland and passed to the breeders son who initially sent it to Michael Hurley for whom he won the Irish Derby and Leger and the Royal Whip. He then went to Cecil Boyd-Rochfort as a 5y winning the Goodwood Cup and then after recovering from injury, the Ascot Gold Cup in 1957 ridden by Lester Piggott. He won over distances from 5 furlongs to 2.5 miles so yes, a very good horse beginning with Z. He did stand at stud producing Crozier but then was sold to Japan where he died after just 3 more seasons. The Aga Khan had a a lot of horses beginning with Z of which Zarkava was probably the best.
Zarathustra before my time but I think he won the Ascot gold Cup.
Some might remember a filly called Zaizafon trained by Gosden.. 3rd in the QEII. Dam of Zafonic and Zamindar [Zarkava].
More recent..
Zenta who won the gr. 1 4yo hurdle at Aintree couple of years ago for Mullins.
Zminiature, who won the Brocklesby last year but failed to train on. Put Dylan Cunha on the map as a trainer I think.
If you're doing the 'Y's next, I'm sure we've got plenty of those.
Some might remember a filly called Zaizafon trained by Gosden.. 3rd in the QEII. Dam of Zafonic and Zamindar [Zarkava].
More recent..
Zenta who won the gr. 1 4yo hurdle at Aintree couple of years ago for Mullins.
Zminiature, who won the Brocklesby last year but failed to train on. Put Dylan Cunha on the map as a trainer I think.
If you're doing the 'Y's next, I'm sure we've got plenty of those.
Pebbles. I felt she was very underrated for what she achieved but I will never forget the way she went past Sea Anchor and Commanche Run in the Champion Stakes at Newmarket on the bridle. And then of course her brilliant win at the Breeders Cup.
She also won the 1000 guineas and took part in the coronation stakes at royal Ascot where Terry ramsden had the million pound bet .
Philip Robinson had the choice of rides at royal Ascot he opted for Katie’s leaving lester to ride pebbles Robinson chose right.
Zeta`s Lad is a terrific shout. How did I forget that great horse. Michael Buckley`s I think.
Cheers Ronnie. Hope you are well too.
Cheers Ronnie. Hope you are well too.
As I thought, there are not many about starting with the letter Z.
zebbles. I felt she was very underrated for what she achieved but I will never forget the way she went past Sea Anchor and Commanche Run in the Champion Stakes at Newmarket on the bridle. And then of course her brilliant win at the Breeders Cup.
lead on • March 8, 2025 6:46 AM GMT
Zaynar..another triumph hurdle winner for Nicky..
Zaynar for another reason , beaten at 1/14 in a 4 horse race by Quwetwo at Kelso
Zaynar..another triumph hurdle winner for Nicky..
Zaynar for another reason , beaten at 1/14 in a 4 horse race by Quwetwo at Kelso
Zucchero is a great shout by dunlaying.
I might be wrong but I'm pretty sure it was the great Lester Piggott's first ever ride in the Derby. 1953?
I might be wrong but I'm pretty sure it was the great Lester Piggott's first ever ride in the Derby. 1953?
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