If I had to guess -and I don't, but will - I reckon Whinny will time this announcement to around the time of the first Group 1 of the new season (ie within 48hrs).
She'd have to have the worst dose of girl flu, a wide draw, miss the start by 3-4 lengths and thw worst ride in bowman's career...
or he could just fall off with 150m to go !!
yes i catch your drift, PD..he didnt repay the syndicate for their investment! Calling the horse Hasselpoof was bit mean don't you think? The intentions were good..he just developed 'issues' ans never realised his potential. He was a huge bugger, rather intimidating up close!
How good was Hello It's Me...half-ready definitely on the chubby side in the parade ring, hasnt had a run since New Year's Day, carried 59 gave weight and an ears-pricked beating to the rest. without getting out of third gear. Will take a ton of improvement from it and is clearly headed for better things.
Pretty sure it was the Sydenham Hurdles, and Temperton the trainer. Probably one M. Gillies in the saddle. That combo won a lot of jumps races in the mid-late 1970s.
not only did he not acknowledge the animal, he "showed little remorse" ..except for himself!! Thats why he's been given some time to think about his actions/attitude.
If it had been me running the stipes he'd be proesecuted for cruelty.
you forgot to mention" that is now fit, has shown previously superior form and is dowen in grade (preferably from black type company in a Hong Kong race) LOL
CHEERS i mean cheers for that detailed explanation ...or was it a short fantasy novel(??). You are a problem Thomass but for as long as the CS lets you rabbit on, I s'pose you will have an audience of some kind.