For those that back horses because of their name:
The Lion in Winter 8/1
The Lion in Winter 8/1
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The Derby
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Overseaswall
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Did you see the jocky name as well?For those that back horses because of their name:
The Lion in Winter 8/1
just like millwall it's the hope that kills you
Brusselslion
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Even if you weren't a racing fan, Derby Day used to be one of the big events in the sporting calendar when I was a kid/teenager.
I wasn't even aware that it was on yesterday; no mention of it on the main BBC Sport page. Did it get much coverage elsewhere in the media?
I wasn't even aware that it was on yesterday; no mention of it on the main BBC Sport page. Did it get much coverage elsewhere in the media?
There was a horse a few years ago called Bushwacker
BigPaul
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I seem to remember we got taken twice as kids, growing up in New Cross.
Looking back it does seem strange, as my dad never ever placed a bet normally.
Even at the Derby, all he ever did was a bob each way.
I remember one year it absolutely pissed down, and we were stuck in a marquee all day.
If it weren't for this thread I would not have known it was on.
Since Lester and that Italian bloke finished who can even name a single jockey?
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Lioninwinter
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I did my best, having only two legs didn’t help
Stowwall
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Since moving to a Saturday, I know it's been a while , but has lost it's magic for me.
hardleyse16
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Was it from the same stable as “Dancing Poppy”?For those that back horses because of their name:
The Lion in Winter 8/1
ringo_the_lion
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For years when the Derby was on a Wednesday a few blokes I worked with ran a coach every year it was always a top day out, had to book the Thursday off as well to recover!!
Escaping Lion
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Moving it to a saturday proving to be big mistake paying customers this year only 22000