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Look up a definition of Camelot in its Arthurian guise and at some stage the word idealised will appear. The equine Camelot may be a red-hot favourite for this Saturday’s 2,000 Guineas but it’s hard not to suspect the same word could be employed for his Guineas claims too. (more…)
Is The End Nigh?
April 23, 2012 by Brian O'Connor
Yes, it’s about the Turf Club – again. But don’t worry. It’s for the last time – probably. After all, the Turf Club isn’t going to be around for much longer – probably. That’s 212 years disappearing over the horizon, baby. And it seems no one is going to particularly miss it either. Which is a pity. (more…)
Category: Races
Not Rocking The Boat
April 16, 2012 by Brian O'Connor
If common sense really is a collection of prejudices then the stewarding we’re seeing on Ireland’s racecourses is a perfect reflection of the diversity of prejudices among officialdom. Which is all well and good: except its leading to a desperate confusion that makes the logic of professional stewarding even more hard to argue with.
Category: Races
When Easy Money Isn’t Enough
April 9, 2012 by Brian O'Connor
Sometimes you wonder if it is worth the trouble. The Easter Sunday feature at Cork was the Grade 3 Imperial Call Chase, a three mile chase worth E27,500. Four runners turned up on perfect jumping ground. The top-rated amongst the quartet was Give Us A Hand on a mark of 107: Which is pretty pathetic. (more…)
Category: Uncategorized
Justice For All – Sometimes
April 2, 2012 by Brian O'Connor
Let’s be straight: if the stewards on duty at Limerick last Thursday hadn’t thrown the “non-trier” book at Denis Hogan over his effort on Norah Starr, then it would have been a dereliction of duty. So, credit where it is due. And now let’s be just as straight again. Put the colours of one of Irish racing’s big guns on Norah Starr and do you believe duty would have been done? (more…)
Category: Races
