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Feilds of Omagh
Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 10:54 pm
by DYSON#2
runs his fifth cox plate this weekend, and his last race ever
http://www.sport927.com.au/sport927/new ... 1&item=573
Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 11:48 pm
by jimmyc1985
He's done well. Should've won a Caulfield Cup (Damien Oliver, the overrated hack, didn't follow the one simple instruction he was given in that race), and has placed 3 times in a Cox Plate including a win, and he's done all that without being really capable of sprinting. Prior to doing his second suspensory ligament, he had a finish as strong as El Segundo's is now on his best day.
Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 3:43 pm
by jimmyc1985
He used to be able to do that all the time. Eat shit Gun, Omagh too f****** good.
Turf legend.
Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 3:52 pm
by hird22
f*** glen boss, f*** him
Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 4:04 pm
by jimmyc1985
Nothing to do with Boss, his mount gave donuts (although i did enjoy watching that cocky arsehole bring up the tail of the field). Another Sydneysider falls by the wayside.
Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 4:12 pm
by jimmyc1985
"He's got square wheels, won't go and he isn't very bright" - D. Gauci RE Fields of Omagh circa 1999, after a barrier trial.
How are those grapes, Darren? A touch sour, i dare say??? Beaten on your merits son.
Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 5:51 pm
by Rossoneri
Dont let gringo see the title.
Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 6:33 pm
by Megan
It was a sweet finish, and a beautiful way for the old boy to end up a magnificent career.
He's a bit of a James Hird of the ponies, our FOO.
Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 6:38 pm
by rama_fan
For a horse that isn't really that good he has done exceptional.
Just gives itself every chance to win and gee doesn't it love the Valley.
I have two connections to the horse's owners and while my wallet wanted others to win, it was great and fitting to see the old boy win in it's last race.
Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 9:14 pm
by lozza89
Yeah awesome way for him to end his career. Absolutely awesome finish, and i'm kinda glad he won.
Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 11:12 pm
by jimmyc1985
rama_fan wrote:
I have two connections to the horse's owners and while my wallet wanted others to win, it was great and fitting to see the old boy win in it's last race.
Lol. Which ones? I'm sure i would've spoken to them tonight! A lovely bunch of people.
Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2006 11:11 am
by beer-man
Pompeii Ruler kept my money alive to the death......was very excited at 15-1 until the last gasp.
Couldn't fault the winner, FOO excellent race and an excellent way to retire.