New Posts For Thread: Harchibald..... retired.. a most talented, frustrating horse... an enigmahttps://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/23595754/harchibald-retired-a-most-talented-frustrating-horse-an-enigmaNoel Meade has confirmed that his brilliant hurdler Harchibald has run his last race.The 10-year-old is perhaps most famous for his narrow defeat in the 2005 Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival, but he did pick up five Grade One events over tispecial animal imo,loved its attitude and the way it travelled in raceshowever i liked ouninpohja also.https://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/23595754/harchibald-retired-a-most-talented-frustrating-horse-an-enigma?post_id=422716846#422716846special animal imo,loved its attitude and the way it travelled in raceshowever i liked ouninpohja also.Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:54:41 -0600I too was at the last flight at Cheltenham and counting my winnings but thats racing,has giving plenty of entertainment.https://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/23595754/harchibald-retired-a-most-talented-frustrating-horse-an-enigma?post_id=422716830#422716830I too was at the last flight at Cheltenham and counting my winnings but thats racing,has giving plenty of entertainment.Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:30:15 -0600Was just thinking the exact same thing as he walked around the paddock yesterday.https://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/23595754/harchibald-retired-a-most-talented-frustrating-horse-an-enigma?post_id=422716722#422716722Was just thinking the exact same thing as he walked around the paddock yesterday.Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:17:38 -0600Surely hardy should go the same way and be retired now too? I still get excited watching him thinking but hard for him to be competitive once the pace really quickens any more.https://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/23595754/harchibald-retired-a-most-talented-frustrating-horse-an-enigma?post_id=422716718#422716718Surely hardy should go the same way and be retired now too? I still get excited watching him thinking but hard for him to be competitive once the pace really quickens any more.Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:09:42 -06007/1 in last years Christmas Hurdle was a fantastic price given his preference for flat tracks and good ground. one of my favourite horses, abundant class and speed, and a terrific jumper of hurdles.https://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/23595754/harchibald-retired-a-most-talented-frustrating-horse-an-enigma?post_id=422716670#4227166707/1 in last years Christmas Hurdle was a fantastic price given his preference for flat tracks and good ground. one of my favourite horses, abundant class and speed, and a terrific jumper of hurdles.Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:26:48 -0600Tough horse to make money from though long term. Not one to follow was he?https://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/23595754/harchibald-retired-a-most-talented-frustrating-horse-an-enigma?post_id=422716666#422716666Tough horse to make money from though long term. Not one to follow was he?Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:04:21 -0600had one of my biggest{winnin} bets in his first fightin fifth hurdle. super horse he was on his dayhttps://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/23595754/harchibald-retired-a-most-talented-frustrating-horse-an-enigma?post_id=422716662#422716662had one of my biggest{winnin} bets in his first fightin fifth hurdle. super horse he was on his dayWed, 02 Dec 2009 13:02:24 -0600Cabbages ****https://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/23595754/harchibald-retired-a-most-talented-frustrating-horse-an-enigma?post_id=422716658#422716658Cabbages ****Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:09:28 -0600Superb racehorse and many golden memories.A very long and happy retirement to you Harch :)https://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/23595754/harchibald-retired-a-most-talented-frustrating-horse-an-enigma?post_id=422716654#422716654Superb racehorse and many golden memories.A very long and happy retirement to you Harch :)Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:09:49 -0600Best of Luck Harchi ! You made all your mark on my memory anyways and played your part in some great racing days .https://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/23595754/harchibald-retired-a-most-talented-frustrating-horse-an-enigma?post_id=422716650#422716650Best of Luck Harchi ! You made all your mark on my memory anyways and played your part in some great racing days .Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:06:16 -0600