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Red Rum

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    Red Rum got a reaction from bazach in How did that name get through   
    Done a bit of digging , Pharr Canal , out of mare called  La Fontaine . La Fontaine (La Fonteine)  is a  County in Louisiana , in that County is a township called New Iberia where in 1872 Henry Newton Pharr was born . You've guessed it Henry Newton Pharr grew up to head the Louisiana -Rio Grande Canal Company . He built a canal near  New Iberia called Pharr Canal where now it's pretty good for fishing by all accounts . Straight up legit name in honour of Mr Pharr .
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    Red Rum got a reaction from kdt in How did that name get through   
    Done a bit of digging , Pharr Canal , out of mare called  La Fontaine . La Fontaine (La Fonteine)  is a  County in Louisiana , in that County is a township called New Iberia where in 1872 Henry Newton Pharr was born . You've guessed it Henry Newton Pharr grew up to head the Louisiana -Rio Grande Canal Company . He built a canal near  New Iberia called Pharr Canal where now it's pretty good for fishing by all accounts . Straight up legit name in honour of Mr Pharr .
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    Red Rum got a reaction from Insider in How did that name get through   
    Done a bit of digging , Pharr Canal , out of mare called  La Fontaine . La Fontaine (La Fonteine)  is a  County in Louisiana , in that County is a township called New Iberia where in 1872 Henry Newton Pharr was born . You've guessed it Henry Newton Pharr grew up to head the Louisiana -Rio Grande Canal Company . He built a canal near  New Iberia called Pharr Canal where now it's pretty good for fishing by all accounts . Straight up legit name in honour of Mr Pharr .
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    Red Rum got a reaction from Leggy in How did that name get through   
    Done a bit of digging , Pharr Canal , out of mare called  La Fontaine . La Fontaine (La Fonteine)  is a  County in Louisiana , in that County is a township called New Iberia where in 1872 Henry Newton Pharr was born . You've guessed it Henry Newton Pharr grew up to head the Louisiana -Rio Grande Canal Company . He built a canal near  New Iberia called Pharr Canal where now it's pretty good for fishing by all accounts . Straight up legit name in honour of Mr Pharr .
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    Red Rum got a reaction from nomates in A story to be told...and embraced for the sake of the horse   
    Dream Alliance , they sent it to top trainer so must have given them good vibes early  . The other horses out the mare I could have beaten , carrying a decent pack over the fences including the water jump , they couldn't run out sight on dark night . The sire doubt be worth more that a price pint of Tetley now .Dream Alliance one out the box , living in retirement luxury now .
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    Red Rum got a reaction from Huey in Terminating pick 6 CH CH   
    I'd buy in a subdivision if they build one at Omoto  Racecourse , however I want it on stilts with a boat .
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    Red Rum reacted to stodge in News from the North(ern) Hemisphere   
    A huge weekend coming up in the UK with the Derby, Oaks and Eclipse all taking place.
    For the first time ever, the Derby and the Oaks will be run on the same afternoon at Epsom albeit behind closed doors though with the proviso some Owners may be allowed to attend.
    17 have been entered for the Derby which will have a much reduced first prize of £283,550. Aidan O'Brien has entered seven so the final shape of the field is far from clear. ENGLISH KING remains favourite at 9/4 with 2000 Guineas winner KAMEKO at 7/2. RUSSIAN EMPEROR, MOGUL and VATICAN CITY are all at 6s and 7s with PYLEDRIVER the best of the long shots to my eye at 14s.
    The Oaks has just 11 entries with English 1000 Guineas winner LOVE at 11/8, Ribblesdale winner FRANKLY DARLING at 9/4 and Irish 1000 Guineas winner PEACEFUL at 9/2
    The ground at Epsom is currently Good and while it's a cool, and unsettled week up here there doesn't seem any large amounts of rain forecast.
    About nine miles north-west of Epsom Downs is Sandown Park and if Saturday's classic action isn't too much Sunday sees the Group 1 Eclipse over 2000m. An important one-off change to the conditions for the race is 3-y-o are ineligible this year so it's effectively the Prince of Wales's Stakes two and a half weeks later. 
    8 have been entered but this is without doubt the best race of the season so far. Horses rated 124, 126 and 128 in opposition tell you all you need to know and when the multiple Group 1 winner DEIRDRE is a 25/1 outsider you know you've got a quality race.
    Obviously, the Prince of Wales is a key from line and winner LORD NORTH bids to cement his ascent to the top table while JAPAN has to bounce back from a disappointing effort.
    GHAIYYATH won the Coronation Cup with a brilliant front running galloping display. Sandown suits front runners but this is 2000m not 2400m and the opposition is much better - indeed, they son't come much better than ENABLE who is understandably favourite.
    ENABLE is probably the best horse to have raced in Britain since Frankel - she is a dual Arc winner and was only just denied a hat trick in the Paris mud last October. She has won 13 of her 15 races and amassed nearly £10.5 million in win and place money. She won the Eclipse last season on debut beating MAGICAL in a close finish but if anything this year's renewal is a notch better with stable mate LORD NORTH a real challenger. The reports from Newmarket are she is as good as ever - she'll need to be.
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    Red Rum got a reaction from Pam Robson in Terminating pick 6 CH CH   
    I'd buy in a subdivision if they build one at Omoto  Racecourse , however I want it on stilts with a boat .
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    Red Rum reacted to Aaron Bidlake in Terminating pick 6 CH CH   
    Back to pick 6, why when no one gets all 6 does it pay out on any 5? It's called pick 6 not pick 5 and I recon it would be best if it Jackpots and can get up to a decent size to get people want get involved. 
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    Red Rum got a reaction from Huey in Terminating pick 6 CH CH   
    I wouldn't have a cent on South Island racing until October , a lottery unless you have a bit info from stable to work on and even then IMHO you'd have to be brave or well off to go anything decent  . I think they race this week , they will go into   their knees with weather this week , it will be a heavy 55 and can the horses possibly go wider into straight ? 
    Good to see Pam Robson get a win , handy horse that , good on them .
     
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    Red Rum got a reaction from weasel57 in How did that name get through   
    To be fair it is only 10.45pm , I am normally in bed with a hot chocolate in my PJs reading " Noddy and Big Ears go the Races and spank a load of money up the wall "  by then but I will put it off and ava watch myself .
    By the tote looks like Baz has lumped on .
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    Red Rum reacted to Baz (NZ) in How did that name get through   
    I'm going to stay up...just to listen to the commentary! 🤣
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    Red Rum reacted to kdt in How did that name get through   
    Tonight at Kenilworth (South Africa) race 2 number 4 Pharr Canal. 
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    Red Rum got a reaction from Baz (NZ) in Bryce Stanaway   
    Plus the 1890 his other runners picked up in first two races . Costano Mille 112 starts no wins 114 k in bank   now .
    Hanaki Warrior went close this week .
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    Red Rum got a reaction from Baz (NZ) in Bryce Stanaway   
    Stanaway just grabbed one at Geelong , Faltonius up to 2400 in poor maiden,  6.70 and 2.20 . Been a while in between wins but had plenty in today .
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    Red Rum reacted to swampfox in Bryce Stanaway   
    the grin on his face be wider than usual.go the battler
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    Red Rum reacted to TurnyTom in Victoria Racing   
    Agree Red, losing Winter Cup Day at CJC a massive loss, always a great day of winter racing, I rate it the top day on the CJC calendar, what a bugga
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    Red Rum reacted to Trump in Victoria Racing   
    You are correct. Sunshine Coast has a crown about 6 horses off the fence. FLEMINGTON has a similar scenario. The problem when you get to Doomben is when the rail is out - sometimes up to 9 metres! It’s a narrow track and when the rail is out, horses need to be in the first 2 or 3 pairs. The pace is dictated to suit them. I like Sandown as a track. Backmarkers can win there - and do often. But it gets down to the “pace” of the race at a lot of venues. At the moment, Eagle Farms new track is like concrete about 3 inches below the surface. They get their toes in and cut the surface but the firmness underneath is causing problems for horses - a lot of jarring up. I played golf with one of the top Vets servicing leading Stables and he’s getting a lot of concern from Eagle Farm due to the firmness. The best track in SE Qld at the moment is Caloundra. Wide track with a long straight. Kind to horses. 
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    Red Rum got a reaction from Breeder in Hello Youmzain racing in UK on Saturday   
    First three home in big mile and quarter earlier in week all geldings , very unusual for Europe .
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    Red Rum got a reaction from Patiti in Hello Youmzain racing in UK on Saturday   
    First three home in big mile and quarter earlier in week all geldings , very unusual for Europe .
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    Red Rum got a reaction from Gruff in VIRTUAL TIPSTERS THREAD   
    Yet again last night at Royal Ascot  Gruff , same formula .Last race ,  the marathon  at Royal Ascot  , 3rd time this week but pretty short this time , Who Dares Wins,  Alan King , residual fitness from the jumps, Cheltenham Festival Handicap Hurdle to Royal Ascot .Anything King runs on the flat , its not many but they are worth a big look when they are in  . 
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    Red Rum got a reaction from Baz (NZ) in Pukekohe hospitality   
    Looking through the fields I am uplifted by the triumph of Kiwi battling spirit some people have  , there are a lot of horses in there tomorrow I would have chucked the towel in day 1 of closedown , a few in there wouldn't win a walk over to be brutally honest but best wishes to all for a good day .
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    Red Rum got a reaction from shaneMcAlister in Pukekohe hospitality   
    Looking through the fields I am uplifted by the triumph of Kiwi battling spirit some people have  , there are a lot of horses in there tomorrow I would have chucked the towel in day 1 of closedown , a few in there wouldn't win a walk over to be brutally honest but best wishes to all for a good day .
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    Red Rum got a reaction from meomy in Pukekohe hospitality   
    Good luck with your day next week Shane. 
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    Red Rum got a reaction from Gruff in VIRTUAL TIPSTERS THREAD   
    Hope you got plenty , 24s a good tote divi.