Coral-Eclipse Stakes

[Ruffian2]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

I know Brockguy already answered you but just wanted to say i've a special place in my heart for the Jarvis-trained bunch (wonder if Rakti is happy in his retirement... ) so of course... when Hala Bek is back and i read anything of note I'll let you know. Of course Brockguy will probably beat me to it...

I miss Rakti!

[Ruffian2]

And I'd love to see Ouija Board kick the boys in the teeth again!

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by Ruffian

I miss Rakti!

Oh Ruffie, I miss our boy too! Especially right now cause there's a poster - can't think of his name but it reminds me of Aleksandr Sergeyevich Pushkin for some reason - and he's calling me Papa. I mean how terrified would YOU be?

Where's Rakti when you need him!

(edit - he's actually VERY nice... just a misunderstanding but alas..... a little PR for Pushkin never hurt, right?)

[Ruffian2]

Papa?? Hrm...

That's gonna stick, you know!

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by Ruffian

Papa?? Hrm...

That's gonna stick, you know!

It damned well better not or I'll revoke you membership in the Rakti / Bulldozer Club(s)!

(Oh God..... and Bulldozer will send even more of those endlessly long and gloomy emails from Hong Kong - bad enough he doesn't get to swim like the other horses ..... please don't do this to me)!

~ SUNDAY!

[my miss storm cat]

Brockguy...

Actually Aussie Rules might not be all that far-fetched.....

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From Sky Sports..... a bit about Royal Alchemist, for anyone who's interested.....

Connections of Royal Alchemist are hoping for a bold show in the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown on Saturday.

The four-year-old has only once tackled Group One company, when fifth in last year's Coronation Stakes, but the extra two furlongs she faces now is expected to suit her.

"We've always had it in our minds that we would take our chance in this Group One," said trainer Mark Usher.

"She's very tough, she's very game. There's a chance of some rain and we would hope for some. All things being equal we'll probably let her take her chance. She's in good form at the moment.

The filly was third to Soviet Song in the Group Two Windsor Forest at Royal Ascot on her latest start, and Usher added: "She ran very well at Ascot. I don't know how many Aidan (O'Brien) is going to run in the race, but it could cut up a little bit.

"I think the uphill finish at Sandown will suit her. At Ascot with a furlong and a half to go they just quickened up the pace away from her.

"That was over a mile. This is a stiffish 10 furlongs and she gets it well.

"That will help her and obviously Group One placed would be a massive help to her. If that could be achieved it would be well worth doing and she seems in good heart.

"In all probability it may be her last season, but you never know."

[brockguy]

I just backed Hattan at 150-1. Clive Brittain knows how to surprise a few people and he has a class jock (McEvoy) on board. Im so hoping he can be placed..

[brockguy]

wow - just read soumillion replaces peslier on ouija. I love christophe but I dot think he'll suit the filly. Also, the english media seem intent to "get" soumillion so losing on their horse Ouija Board would be awful for him!