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Postby Worksoplad » Fri May 04, 2007 11:08 pm

Sam wrote:
geowarrior wrote:Actually I think the most famous Royal Family racing story is when Devon Loch was coming up the final stretch well in the lead in the Grand National and he did something weird, jumped an imaginary hurdle or something and tossed Dick Francis, which probably gave him the idea for about ten novels. Devon Loch was owned by the Queen Mother. For years afterwards they showed that clip before every Grand National.

Devon Loch didn't toss him, just pancaked a couple hundred yards from the wire.

And the Queen doesn't shake hands with anyone without her gloves... she'll even stop eating to put her gloves back on to shake someone's hand.

Anyone hoping she shows up in a bright red hat with a purple ribbon? 8)


Actually, Devon Loch was owned by the Queen Mother, not the Queen.
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Postby geowarrior » Fri May 04, 2007 11:11 pm

I believe I did say, as you have quoted, worksoplad, that Devon Loch was owned by the Queen Mother. Since I got the Dick Francis bit wrong I just have to point out the bit I got right. :lol:
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Postby Kari » Sat May 05, 2007 7:24 am

Methinks Her Majesty will go with either a red or dark pink hat with purple accents.

I don't know much about the Royal Stables, but I do know that Prince Phillip is an avid supporter and breeder of Cleveland Bays. Anyone willing to keep that breed alive is OK in my book. I've only met maybe 3-4 CBs in my life, but they were all like big dogs. Very relaxed and polite.
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Postby Tucumcari » Sat May 05, 2007 10:28 am

i dunno, i still think purple... the royal colour
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Postby Toccet02 » Sat May 05, 2007 12:04 pm

I think the Dick Francis horse just sat down like a dog close to the wire. Is that what pancaked means, Sam?
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Postby geowarrior » Sat May 05, 2007 12:06 pm

Well from what I remember (and my memory is clearly faulty), the horse kind of jumped a bit and then the front legs splayed. I remember there was much discussion as to exactly what happened to make the horse do that.
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Postby Lucy » Sat May 05, 2007 12:41 pm

See for yourselves. :)

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Postby geowarrior » Sat May 05, 2007 1:19 pm

Oh my, thanks for posting that, Lucy.

Also the Queen did wear a red hat, soupbowl with a brim style, red bow around the crown, and the soupbowl brim truly a puke lime green. This is one day I wish I was color blind.
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Postby Pete » Sat May 05, 2007 2:22 pm

Hi Tucumcari,

Sorry that you're less enthused than from Derby's past but it's a good field and it seems that most of the leaders went through their preps intact.

There are always stories but I guarantee that a win by Curlin (I've picked Street Sense) will generate some very powerful responses and cries of greatness (whether premature or not).

Someone mentioned (sorry I don't recall who) that's it's a well balanced Derby and that should make for good drama.

Good luck to all but especially to horses and riders, "safe home".

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Postby wilf » Sat May 05, 2007 3:01 pm

With about 5 mins to go, I take Sam P for a longshot,blinkers back off, a winner at the track, good worktab, great Beyers.
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Postby Sam » Sat May 05, 2007 3:14 pm

wilf wrote:With about 5 mins to go, I take Sam P for a longshot,blinkers back off, a winner at the track, good worktab, great Beyers.

I'm down with that
Street Sense to back it up
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Postby CA Michael » Sat May 05, 2007 3:47 pm

I didn't see many in the crowd of 130,000 who looked disinterested. A great day for our sport!
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Postby ageecee » Sat May 05, 2007 3:49 pm

[quote="CA Michael"]I didn't see many in the crowd of 130,000 who looked disinterested. A great day for our sport![/quote]



Excellent day for horse racing....
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Postby CA Michael » Sat May 05, 2007 4:31 pm

Make that 156,000 people. All those smiles on national TV. Life as it should be.
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Postby Sam » Sat May 05, 2007 4:35 pm

CA Michael wrote:I didn't see many in the crowd of 130,000 who looked disinterested.

It's hard for a man to be disinterested in anything when he's surrounded by beer and breasts. :wink:
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