Red Rum 1,833 Report post Posted August 26, 2018 Bounding' s half brother by Galileo now favorite for Guineas and Epsom Derby after winning Futurity at The Curragh overnight. Called Anthony Van Dyck he is by Galileo. Coolmore mixing that Galileo blood with Aussie blood again like Highland Reel and Idaho. Anthony Van Dyck was according to Wiki a Flemish Baroque Artist, bit over my head all that but do like those names for racehorses as I learn a bit from it. Pam Robson, Rusty, Patiti and 1 other 2 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berri 2,131 Report post Posted August 27, 2018 Just a win which is as a bit of a joke as 4 of the 6 in the race were trained byO’Brien . Track was off and the win was laboured for a Derby winner Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty 575 Report post Posted June 1, 2019 Not a bad win overnight RR?! Well spotted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rum 1,833 Report post Posted June 1, 2019 42 minutes ago, Rusty said: Not a bad win overnight RR?! Well spotted. They latched onto that one early Rusty . Most of those Irish pattern races filled by Coolmore as more horses to run than pattern races to run in. Now to double down on the Galileo, Australian mare connection Cape of Good Hope brother to Idaho and Highland Reel worth a coin ew in French Derby tonight though fav looks a real good one . Norway ran a good trial for the Herbert Power in Derby I reckon. Oaks and Derby winner both won the Lingfield trials , horses for courses punters would have cleaned up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crustyngrizzly 1,701 Report post Posted June 2, 2019 Question...Is the rider of Frankel still riding. I recall he spent 2/3 months with Rogerson before he hit the big time but he seems to have disappeared. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berri 2,131 Report post Posted June 2, 2019 That win has a lot of people scratching their heads. Be interesting to see how they rate the race because he's no world beater. Wouldn't be surprised to see it rated as one of the lowest in years. On form I thought he was exposed. Let's see how this generation match up with the older boys later on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rum 1,833 Report post Posted June 2, 2019 1 hour ago, crustyngrizzly said: Question...Is the rider of Frankel still riding. I recall he spent 2/3 months with Rogerson before he hit the big time but he seems to have disappeared. Saw a bit on Tom Queally a little while back on what he's up to now , I don't think he's riding anymore . Trying to recall what channel I saw it on might be Racing TV . crustyngrizzly 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rum 1,833 Report post Posted June 2, 2019 1 hour ago, crustyngrizzly said: Question...Is the rider of Frankel still riding. I recall he spent 2/3 months with Rogerson before he hit the big time but he seems to have disappeared. Googled it ,it was a bit about him going stateside based out Golden Gate but that was 18 months back. Haven't seen his name pop up for a while . crustyngrizzly 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berri 2,131 Report post Posted June 2, 2019 A very average jockey that looks like a dog trying to screw a gumboot when he rides out a finish. Many were in awe of Henry having him on the best horse in the game. Can't fault that call but once that great horse was gone, things have got tough. Red Rum 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rum 1,833 Report post Posted June 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, Berri said: A very average jockey that looks like a dog trying to screw a gumboot when he rides out a finish. Many were in awe of Henry having him on the best horse in the game. Can't fault that call but once that great horse was gone, things have got tough. Brilliant first line. He nearly murdered Frankel in the St James Zoffany almost done him , by reports Sir Henry weren't best pleased . But he showed loyalty sticking by jockey .Mind you he stuck by Lester Piggott when Wildenstein spat the dummy over a ride and removed his horses from yard . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crustyngrizzly 1,701 Report post Posted June 2, 2019 I see he rode a winner at Brighton on 21/5/19. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rum 1,833 Report post Posted June 2, 2019 21 minutes ago, crustyngrizzly said: I see he rode a winner at Brighton on 21/5/19. Looks like he's trucking round the gaffs now then. He fitted in when Sir Henry came out of doldrums and battled back . Warren Place was close to done at one point and days of top stable jocks gone . He even ran a few in sellers during lean years which was unheard of previously .Moore was at Stoutes , Dettori still at Godolphin so they were using various jocks . To be fair to Queally he rode Midday , Twice Over , Noble Mission and a few others to decent wins . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoopa 281 Report post Posted June 2, 2019 He is still riding work in Newmarket. Richard Spencer, Ed Dunlop etc and mainly picking up rides from them and smaller stables. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insider 3,960 Report post Posted June 2, 2019 In 100 years they will still be talking about Henry Cecil, Frankel and Tom Queally. Until the day I die, there will never be a better spectacle than I witnessed in the early hours of a Sunday morning (in my lounge alone) when Frankel took off in front, in the 2000 Guineas and just went further and further ahead. In a life time of watching races around the world I had never seen anything like it, and never will again Oh, and Sir Henry Cecil, what a reward at the end of a magnificent career as a trainer with wonderful highs and then a low, as low as one of his ability could go, and then come back and handle Frankel the way he did. Good on Tom Queally for playing his part in the story that will out-live all of us, by generations. drewandjo and Red Rum 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoopa 281 Report post Posted June 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, Insider said: In 100 years they will still be talking about Henry Cecil, Frankel and Tom Queally. Until the day I die, there will never be a better spectacle than I witnessed in the early hours of a Sunday morning (in my lounge alone) when Frankel took off in front, in the 2000 Guineas and just went further and further ahead. In a life time of watching races around the world I had never seen anything like it, and never will again Oh, and Sir Henry Cecil, what a reward at the end of a magnificent career as a trainer with wonderful highs and then a low, as low as one of his ability could go, and then come back and handle Frankel the way he did. Good on Tom Queally for playing his part in the story that will out-live all of us, by generations. Henry Cecil Trainer Of Genius Is an interesting read Insider! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rum 1,833 Report post Posted June 2, 2019 16 minutes ago, Swoopa said: Henry Cecil Trainer Of Genius Is an interesting read Insider! He fell out with Brough Scott over that book. I will have to have a read of it because Brough Scott is brilliant imho and bleeds racing . I was very lucky to have Robert Eddery try to squeeze some money out of me for a bit of a horse many years ago so got to have a gas with him . He said Sir Henry was gutted when a horse called Kneller died , he was a champion in waiting by all accounts . Killer Instinct sent him nuts , fastest horse ever up the limekilns , lucky to win a maiden. Do you know much about Richard Spencer , he's bit new on block but seems to have some money behind him, client of his splashed out a bit on Outlander to have a GN runner , be doubtful get quarter that back . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoopa 281 Report post Posted June 2, 2019 As far as I know has a mixed stable.From a NH back ground and travelled a bit with horses for possibly Dunlop or Hills ,can't remember know. He has a couple of big syndicates and owners behind him. Red Rum 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trump 2,741 Report post Posted June 2, 2019 11 hours ago, Insider said: In 100 years they will still be talking about Henry Cecil, Frankel and Tom Queally. Until the day I die, there will never be a better spectacle than I witnessed in the early hours of a Sunday morning (in my lounge alone) when Frankel took off in front, in the 2000 Guineas and just went further and further ahead. In a life time of watching races around the world I had never seen anything like it, and never will again Oh, and Sir Henry Cecil, what a reward at the end of a magnificent career as a trainer with wonderful highs and then a low, as low as one of his ability could go, and then come back and handle Frankel the way he did. Good on Tom Queally for playing his part in the story that will out-live all of us, by generations. What about Winx’s 4th Cox Plate? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rum 1,833 Report post Posted June 2, 2019 24 minutes ago, Trump said: What about Winx’s 4th Cox Plate? Frankie Dettori's magnificent 7/7 at Ascot ? Swoopa 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus 438 Report post Posted June 2, 2019 On 8/27/2018 at 9:56 PM, Berri said: Just a win which is as a bit of a joke as 4 of the 6 in the race were trained byO’Brien . Track was off and the win was laboured for a Derby winner eating humble pie today Berri? LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus 438 Report post Posted June 2, 2019 14 hours ago, Insider said: In 100 years they will still be talking about Henry Cecil, Frankel and Tom Queally. Until the day I die, there will never be a better spectacle than I witnessed in the early hours of a Sunday morning (in my lounge alone) when Frankel took off in front, in the 2000 Guineas and just went further and further ahead. In a life time of watching races around the world I had never seen anything like it, and never will again Oh, and Sir Henry Cecil, what a reward at the end of a magnificent career as a trainer with wonderful highs and then a low, as low as one of his ability could go, and then come back and handle Frankel the way he did. Good on Tom Queally for playing his part in the story that will out-live all of us, by generations. beautifully said, Insider...did you not see Secretariat's Belmont Stakes??? I watch it at least once a year on youtube! Catalano 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insider 3,960 Report post Posted June 3, 2019 Thank you Weasel for your kind comments. I was talking about watching something unfold live, right before my eyes. Having said that Secretariat was just as spectacular in that Belmont. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rum 1,833 Report post Posted June 3, 2019 18 minutes ago, Insider said: Thank you Weasel for your kind comments. I was talking about watching something unfold live, right before my eyes. Having said that Secretariat was just as spectacular in that Belmont. I watch that Frankel race from time to time , I was watching it in disbelief too . Down that dip I thought he won't make it home , amazing horse for and for me poetry in motion , never get bored watching his re runs . Insider 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis2 1,078 Report post Posted June 3, 2019 21 hours ago, Insider said: In 100 years they will still be talking about Henry Cecil, Frankel and Tom Queally. Until the day I die, there will never be a better spectacle than I witnessed in the early hours of a Sunday morning (in my lounge alone) when Frankel took off in front, in the 2000 Guineas and just went further and further ahead. In a life time of watching races around the world I had never seen anything like it, and never will again Oh, and Sir Henry Cecil, what a reward at the end of a magnificent career as a trainer with wonderful highs and then a low, as low as one of his ability could go, and then come back and handle Frankel the way he did. Good on Tom Queally for playing his part in the story that will out-live all of us, by generations. Have to agree. It was like the accelerator had got stuck and he just kept going faster and faster. Things you live for in racing. Imagine riding it . Red Rum and Insider 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rum 1,833 Report post Posted June 3, 2019 19 minutes ago, Memphis2 said: Have to agree. It was like the accelerator had got stuck and he just kept going faster and faster. Things you live for in racing. Imagine riding it . Affirmed had Alydar Black Caviar had Hay List Frankel had Excelebration Winx had Hartnell. Take all those champions away how good would the other four horses records look. Hit nail on head there about accelerator jammed on , was going quicker than the fighter jets at the bases nearby . Insider 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
