AvfcRigo82 Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 Quote Golden oldie Victory Gunner dies peacefully at the Welsh farm where he was born Victory Gunner jumps a fence during what was his final race as a 17-year-old in February 2015 Edward Whitaker Victory Gunner, the popular jumper who defied the passage of time to race competitively aged 17 – having won a Chepstow handicap chase at 15 – has died peacefully in his sleep. In a career that began in December 2002 and concluded in February 2015, Victory Gunner posted 14 wins from 82 starts, his final success coming when already a very senior citizen in March 2013. The son of Old Vic was bred and trained initially by the late Jimmy Neville for his friends John and Bridget Ayres. He spent the final four years of his racing life with Richard Lee, who in the closing stages of the stayer's career observed: "At 17 we can't think of him as next year's horse, but no one has told him how old he is and he loves racing." Victory Gunner with his former trainer Richard Lee, pictured in January 2015 David Dew Paying an affectionate tribute, Kerry Lee said: "He spent his whole life doing what he enjoyed most, either being a racehorse or eating. He was just a gem and much loved by us all. "The Lee family is proud to have been associated with such a brave and talented horse. He'll never be forgotten here." Victory Gunner started his life at Cefn Llogell Farm in south Wales and died at the same place, where he enjoyed his final days in the care of joint-owner Bridget Ayres. Her daughter Sarah-Jane Fedarb said: "Vic adored my mother. He knew her voice from the crowd and even knew the sound of her car engine. He'd always come to say hello when she pulled into the drive and go to the gate to meet her. Mum usually had carrots! "Vic had a bespoke barn and stable facility, with permanent access to a paddock, where he could wander in and out at his leisure for the past few years. Mum could see Vic from her bedroom window. He went to sleep in his tailor-made barn and passed away peacefully overnight. "The families feel honoured to have bred, owned and loved the triumphant Victory Gunner." A nice little article. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 So then lads, what is winning the King George on boxing day? A cracker of a renewal and I like Politilogue but the jockey is what puts me off him and on that basis I like the look of Waiting Patiently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted December 22, 2018 Author Share Posted December 22, 2018 Merry Christmas Sport Fans!.. 22nd Dec ASCOT 15:00 HANDICAP CHASE 2m 7f 180y - Each Way 1. The Last Samuri 18/1 E/W Terms: 1/5 Odds | 4 Places 22nd Dec ASCOT 15:35 HANDICAP HURDLE 1m 7f 152y - Each Way 4. Western Ryder 9/1 E/W Terms: 1/5 Odds | 6 Places 22nd Dec THURLES 15:40 2M NH FLAT 2m - Each Way 8. Young Dev 25/1 E/W Terms: 1/5 Odds | 3 Places 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 On 21/12/2018 at 13:40, AvfcRigo82 said: So then lads, what is winning the King George on boxing day? A cracker of a renewal and I like Politilogue but the jockey is what puts me off him and on that basis I like the look of Waiting Patiently. Might Bite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 Only had the one today. Had Lisp at 11s E/W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 22 minutes ago, Rugeley Villa said: Only had the one today. Had Lisp at 11s E/W. Should have pithed up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted December 26, 2018 Author Share Posted December 26, 2018 At A Price!.. 26th Dec LEOPARDSTOWN 12:10 2M HURDLE 2m- Each Way 12. Opportunity Knox 150/1 E/W Terms: 1/5 Odds | 3 Places 26th Dec DOWN ROYAL 14:45 2M 1/2F HCAP HURDLE 2m 125yds - Each Way 2. Back To Bataan 20/1 E/W Terms: 1/4 Odds | 4 Places 26th Dec KEMPTON 15:05 EVENT 3m 0f 0y - Each Way 3. Coneygree 33/1 E/W Terms: 1/5 Odds | 3 Places 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted December 26, 2018 Author Share Posted December 26, 2018 26th Dec KEMPTON 15:05 EVENT 3m 0f 0y - Each Way 10. Waiting Patiently 9/2 E/W Terms: 1/5 Odds | 4 Places 26th Dec LEOPARDSTOWN 13:10 2M HURDLE 2m- Each Way 3. Coko Beach 9/1 E/W Terms: 1/5 Odds | 3 Places 26th Dec LEOPARDSTOWN 13:45 2M HCAP HURDLE 2m - Each Way 8. Try Again 14/1 E/W Terms: 1/5 Odds | 4 Places 26th Dec DOWN ROYAL 15:20 2M 1/2F NH FLAT 2m 125yds - Each Way 6. Shaws Bridge 12/1 E/W Terms: 1/5 Odds | 3 Places 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 I’m taking a chance that Might Bite will turn up today and that his last race which was awful was just a blip. It’s not often you get him at 10/3, and I’m jumping on that. Very competitive race mind. Erik Le Rouge , 3.40 Kempton 6/1 Long shot of the day at E/W claims at 18/1 is Vivas who races in the 1.20 at Kempton. Might have one or two others yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 12.50 Kemp: Mister Fisher 1.20 Kemp: Dell Oro 1.50 Kemp: Bags Groove 3.05 Kemp: Waiting Patiently All single wins today only. 2.30 is too risky a race with 5 runners and a 2/9f market leader. No thanks. And if we have any betting tokens left then 3.35 Kemp: Ballyandy, just for the name sake. All the best to you fellow punters having any involvement today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 3 hours ago, Rugeley Villa said: I’m taking a chance that Might Bite will turn up today and that his last race which was awful was just a blip. It’s not often you get him at 10/3, and I’m jumping on that. Very competitive race mind. You are correct Ruge, It's not often you get Burlington Bertie on a horse like Might Bite. Politilogue is the one that just keeps jumping out at me and the Barry Hayles silks have a bit of an affiliation in this race over the years too. Another decent Jockey on board instead of Sam Twisted ****** and I would be all over it. Don't right off Double Shuffle at 50/1 in the same race, Could be worth a wee e/w squeak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 Just noticed a good one at Wincanton too. 1.25 Rhythm is a Dancer. - Currently @ 5/1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 2 hours ago, AvfcRigo82 said: You are correct Ruge, It's not often you get Burlington Bertie on a horse like Might Bite. Politilogue is the one that just keeps jumping out at me and the Barry Hayles silks have a bit of an affiliation in this race over the years too. Another decent Jockey on board instead of Sam Twisted ****** and I would be all over it. Don't right off Double Shuffle at 50/1 in the same race, Could be worth a wee e/w squeak. My mate is on Double Shuffle, E/W of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 12 minutes ago, Rugeley Villa said: My mate is on Double Shuffle, E/W of course. 2nd last year. Always runs a big race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 (edited) 9 minutes ago, AvfcRigo82 said: 2nd last year. Always runs a big race. Crazy price tbf . Edited December 26, 2018 by Rugeley Villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 Might Bite has lost his stamina big time. He’s finished. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Rugeley Villa said: Might Bite has lost his stamina big time. He’s finished. Must be one of the shittest King George's i've seen for many a year. Bristol de Mai falling early doors changed the race imo. 8 hours ago, Rugeley Villa said: Erik Le Rouge , 3.40 Kempton 6/1 Nice win sir. Edited December 26, 2018 by AvfcRigo82 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Rugeley Villa said: Might Bite has lost his stamina big time. He’s finished. I agree, he is not the same horse as he was. Though I do like his brother 'Thebarman' and keeping an eye wherever he runs. Thistlecrack also ran a good race but I can't see many of these making a claim for the Gold Cup come March though. Edited December 26, 2018 by AvfcRigo82 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 21 minutes ago, AvfcRigo82 said: I agree, he is not the same horse as he was. Though I do like his brother 'Thebarman' and keeping an eye wherever he runs. Thistlecrack also ran a good race but I can't see many of these making a claim for the Gold Cup come March though. Thistlecrack was brilliant. On his day he takes some beating. Welsh National tomorrow. I usually back Vintage Clouds when he races, but also fancy Vieux Lion Rouge . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 24 minutes ago, AvfcRigo82 said: Must be one of the shittest King George's i've seen for many a year. Bristol de Mai falling early doors changed the race imo. Nice win sir. It went in at 7s so got a bit extra back. I agree about the collision, it altered the race massively. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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