globederby12

I couldn't afford $1 each way, but back then you could have 50 cent doubles, printed by hand on a yellow slip by the Tab operator. Got my share even if it was half . Good times. Funny thing was they didn't ask my age, must have looked old even then

Yes agree with Sir Castleton, brilliant speed. Trotters have always been in my blood, ever since watching trots at Hutt Park in the 60,s. Johnny Gee, Tony Bear, Tutira, Waipouanamu, Precocious, etc. Memorys are always precious.

Brodie with all due respect, just move on. You will only allow them the pleasure of seeing you stoop to their level. As an example have a look at Ohokaman getting sledged on the Trump forum and then carrying on by replying in kind. He has in effect ended up in the same boat. I suggest you buy yourself some oars as you are paddling the same way mate. I look forward to your normal postings. Regards Globe

Any how, welcome to Gavin , our new recruit, you seem an intelligent gentleman and we loom forward to your input. Please forgive the repressed feelings of some on here , time will heal the wounds. I hope.

Shall we move on. ?

They must stand a great show of getting to the final. The only annoying thing is that even when presented with space they still tried to walk it in instead of shooting. I hope that changes. The 3rd youngest team at the comp do show signs of immaturity at times, but let's hope. I'm not English but always up for a feel good story. Go England

So much for Brasil. My family members are suitably crestfallen .My ticket is ripped in half and I now hope England win it just to piss everyone off because we will never hear the last of it . Eh Steve.

Bugger

That was a good run on a 1.57.9 mile rate. As long as Matty doesn't park her again she obviously has a devastating sprint. I would be taking those odds looking at the rest of the fields times.

If the English went beserk after that , I shudder to think what might happen if they get past Sweden, which is a distinct possibility. Riots??.

From watching that lot I am definitely staying with Brasil to win it. England breaking the mould, should with luck make top 4 ,getting past Sweden . Uraguay looking strong on attack and solid in defence and France ( changed my mind on the froggies) or Belgium make up top 4.

It's a great leveller penalty kicks, some of the greats have missed horribly when the pressure is on. Messi and Ronaldo both missed this time in, and when one realises the skill level of both it beggars belief really. I remember Zico and Platini both missing at world Cups. Great viewing though from a spectator viewpoint

Funny as to watch. Always looking skyward for divine intervention or giving the fingers to all and sundry. Some brilliant goals by France from long range though, and might have to review Uraguays chances after their win.

My last 8. Brasil, ( still have that magic that can turn matches and no Germany this time) Top 4 France ( bound to kick the Gallic mind into gear now but not enough for semis) Belgium (looking very strong this time around) Top 4 Portugal (Christiano factor a major but not for me for top 4) Sweden ( Good steady side but not top 4 material) England ( Young side with potential, giving them a great chance) Top 4 Croatia ) Enigma, cant make up my mind. Spain) Same here. Having Brasilian family through my youngest son and knowing their passion for football, they are my fav to do it again.

Yr odds for England just shortened with the Krauts being knocked out Steve.

City or United ?.

Dont drink Beer, I moved upwards some time ago to wine. And our syndicates have many people in them, very passionate, of which I am just a small player.

We have a few youngsters coming through. One Quaker Jet/ Juliana youngster that looks extremely capable. Majestic Man will be at the Cup meeting I hope. With antibiotics in him he was never going to be a Jewels contender, after being kicked on T Herlihys property before hand. Dark Horse is out with a torn ligament and recovering. Gutting that one, she is our speed machine. Just keep a watch out for our Seafield/Griffens syndicate horses . And Father Christmas has compiled a decent record in Aussie at Brent Lillys place.

What the hell has this got to do with Blood Doping. Move this to the Vent. Racecafe for me is a dead duck, and for others as well.

What amuses me is that we are discussing the obvious. Anyone who thinks that trainers/owners/vets, don,t want to explore any possibility of making a nag run quicker or recover quicker has.their head far up their arse. It happens boyos and I would hazard a guess it is very common practice within the laws as they stand. Pushing the advantage line .looking for an edge, quickening up processes, etc. The chemists get better and technology has opened up new ways to beat the existing guidelines, From a pure physiological point of view, I know humanly speaking what we used to do to our bodys in my "body building "days, not always legal but out of the system when it mattered. Unfortunately there are lingering side effects from that and it is that which worries me as to many horses welfare in the long run. .

Blood doping in my younger days used to mean taking a certain amount of blood from a horse, letting natural processes replace that , and then injecting the blood taken back into the said animal. Extra oxygen carrying blood meaning stamina, however limited.

Hope yr not going to lose to much on Argentina Steve. Their defense is like they said it was , wafer thin. Messi wont save this lot, after that destruction job by Croatia who look strong. I think when Russia meet a real football team they wont look so good. Without Holland and Italy being there, the Sth Americans never really firing away from home and some smaller nations making up the rest ie Iceland etc, dare I say it but England may have a chance of making the semis. Could it be their year.?

So was I. 800 bucks worth of celebrating. Money for jam that was . I only indulged this particular day, I dont normally punt. But it was easy. My tip of the day Pats Delight won at 3.60, and I screamed the house down inside the owners room on the second floor. My fellow syndicate members thought i was going to have a heart attack. Best day on the punt for 40 years . Brilliant fun.

Only Robert and I met at the prescribed time. Not sure what happened to any of those others. Still dont know what they look like. Please send photos.???

Bullshit. The RIU knew full well what happened, they didn't act on the evidence presented through total incompetance. Leo was right in presuming " dead body's being buried, they knew they had cocked up and tried to save face with a small fine . Nothing to do with previous records. You clowns out to stop your witch hunt, it's be comming tedious.