-JW- Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Anybody having a flutter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRamFan Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Nope, however might have a bet that someone interrupts it like the boat race Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyram Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 It's a spectacle alright, money's made from it hand over fist and it's good to watch. But is it fair on the horses? That's another debate altogether. It's true lots of horses are bred especially for this race, they are in tip top condition and get the best of care but yet it's the course itself which over the years has in effect killed 20 horses. I reckon maybe the highest fences could be lowered a bit, it might not be so dangerous then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 I'd watch it it were Penguins instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekkie_ram Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Nope, however might have a bet that someone interrupts it like the boat race You'd need to be a right f*cking retard to do that. Let's jump in front of a stampede of horses..... err, no! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekkie_ram Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 I'd watch it it were Penguins instead But how would you train them to ride the horses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 You don't, just strap em to the back of the horses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastKentRam Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 It's a spectacle alright, money's made from it hand over fist and it's good to watch. But is it fair on the horses? That's another debate altogether. It's true lots of horses are bred especially for this race, they are in tip top condition and get the best of care but yet it's the course itself which over the years has in effect killed 20 horses. I reckon maybe the highest fences could be lowered a bit, it might not be so dangerous then. Lowering the fences is actually more dangerous as the horses jump over them quicker and can do more damage when landing. It was the ground that caused all the problems last year, it was too quick, soft ground is a must as there's more give in the ground on landing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRamFan Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 You'd need to be a right f*cking retard to do that. Let's jump in front of a stampede of horses..... err, no! Think someone did a few years ago 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wacko' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':wacko:' /> 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':blink:' /> 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/ohmy' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':o' /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangerous Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 It's a spectacle alright, money's made from it hand over fist and it's good to watch. But is it fair on the horses? That's another debate altogether. It's true lots of horses are bred especially for this race, they are in tip top condition and get the best of care but yet it's the course itself which over the years has in effect killed 20 horses. I reckon maybe the highest fences could be lowered a bit, it might not be so dangerous then. wouldnt make the slightest bit of difference if the fences were lowered.The horses would approach the jumps faster if they were,causing more falls. It is the greatest race in the world,and it would be ruined if it is tinkered with much more. Leave it be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randombc Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 A lot of hype on Shakalakaboomboom @ 16/1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekkie_ram Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 A lot of hype on Shakalakaboomboom @ 16/1 My wife wanted £2 on this one. I've had £10 on the favourite to place (returns £40) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JW- Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 A lot of hype on Shakalakaboomboom @ 16/1 Start of the week was 25/1. Loads of people are piling money on it probably just because of the name although it is trained by one of the best and ridden by Geraghty who was excellent at Cheltenham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JW- Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 Top 3 tips. Shakalaka, Junior and Treacle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nookiebear Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 im having junior..cos my dad told me too(ive won a few times like this) we should be allowed to eat the horses if they have to shoot them...i had horse in holland it was tasty! you can get it from some place in nottingham too i'd suggest you to try it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsRam Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 As a (sad) family, we usually pick one out of a hat, then pick a name that we fancy. The one I picked out of the hat was Junior. The one I picked for myself was...."I'm always right" Obv, the kids wanted Shakalakaboomboom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsRam Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Organised Confusion and Seabass - two lady riders I've been told. They'll be good for a fiver - there's no reversing, or parking involved.........([size=2]I'll say it before you lot do[size=4])[/size][/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorksopRam Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 West End Rocker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GboroRam Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Ken Dodd's Dad's Dog's Dead. Is it running? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyram Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Lowering the fences is actually more dangerous as the horses jump over them quicker and can do more damage when landing. It was the ground that caused all the problems last year, it was too quick, soft ground is a must as there's more give in the ground on landing. Found this article which makes an interesting read. Whilst it doesn't take away from the spectacle of the race, the methods chosen to make it just that bit safer reduces the risks to the horses, which I think is a good thing. [url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/17619996]http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/17619996 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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