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09-07-2014, 03:15 PM
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Balthazar King was fantastic today. Just watched the race. Hobbs/Johnson combination over cross-country courses is fantastic. Still would like to see him line up at Pardubice. Here a link to today's race https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3ziMmPnFeI . Here's another Hobbs/Johnson success. This time it was the Glenfarclas Cross County during the Open Meeting in November 2010 and the horse was Lacdouldal. I can be seen with at the 6:36 mark standing in one of the observation stands. Enjoy, http://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/video...97748/12154494 . Last edited by scanman : 09-07-2014 at 03:49 PM. 
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09-07-2014, 05:32 PM
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 (I figured you wouldn't post replays if they were too, well... if there were graphic and horrid injuries). Okay with that out of the way... Thank you for the replay from today... what a brave horse he is. I had only seen the very end so appreciate it. He really is amazing. (Was happy to hear that both Duke Of Lucca and Tom O'Brien are okay.) Regarding Lacdoudal (and yes, I did see you standing on one of those observation posts  )... that was nuts! Four and a half years without a win and then that? That was astonishing... so impressive, as was Garde Champetre (sp)!Thanks for posting both! Sizing Australia was the only horse I had heard of in the one from 2010, I'm ashamed to say.
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09-07-2014, 07:57 PM
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I LOVE cross country steeplechasing and the horses that compete in them. That is why I hold Balthazar King is such high regard. I enjoy flat racing, but the equine athletes that run and jump are so much more exciting to watch. I could only dream of owning a horse like Balthazar. I had a press credential for the 2010 Cheltenham Open meet and had the opportunity to walk and photograph the cross country course prior to racing. Additionally, I had the great pleasure to meet and be accompanied by Mr. Richard Linley (jockey of Gaye Brief fame and now UK course inspector). It was awesome watching the race from the stand and enjoying Richard's expert insight. When handicapping the cross country race, I always give Philip Hobbs' horses a second look and did have a nice bet on Lacdouldal, despite his long absence from the winner enclosure. Mr. Hobbs is the a true professional and I think a bit underrated. On the same trip, I was walking/photographing Taunton racecourse and I met up with him walking the other direction. He had a stick with him, checking the state of the ground. Just another detail that most trainers would take for granted. He was kind and greeted me, but I did not want to disrupt his walk and engage him in a chat. The things I miss about living in the UK/Europe.
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09-08-2014, 12:48 PM
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Loved reading your post... just amazing stuff.
I will continue to look forward to your book which, I hope, is going well.
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11-05-2014, 01:30 PM
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(A week late, but...):
Hunt Ball set to run in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham http://www1.skysports.com/news/465/9...-at-cheltenham http://www.racingpost.com/horses2/ca...5#raceTabs=lc_
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11-05-2014, 06:32 PM
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Of course, mostly looking forward to Balthazar King running in the cross country on (I think) Friday.
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11-17-2014, 01:05 PM
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Any thoughts on whether or not this would be a good spot for him?
http://www.racingpost.com/horses2/ca...2#raceTabs=lc_ Quote:
Who holds the win record at Cheltenham anyway? Nice to see Leg Iron, who was pulled up, in entries (although he didn't actually run. At least I'm assuming it means he's alright!). ... and then, of course, there's this: http://www.derbytrail.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55752 Just amazing!
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