After all the nonsense of the Women's World Soccer Cup, we are back to Serious Sport!
Horse Racing:
TBH, I can't see past Paddington for this Million Pound Race!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/horse-racing/race/EHRP1241115
I am slightly worried about Mostahdaf, but Aidan O'Brien looks confident:
My advice is to just follow it. Don't put money on it. Horse Racing is a Mug's Game. Da Bookies always win.
Horse Racing:
TBH, I can't see past Paddington for this Million Pound Race!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/horse-racing/race/EHRP1241115
I am slightly worried about Mostahdaf, but Aidan O'Brien looks confident:
My advice is to just follow it. Don't put money on it. Horse Racing is a Mug's Game. Da Bookies always win.
l enjoyed that Canine Race, I thought Winner No. 11 "Teddy" stepped outside the Racing track?
AW, let's go a Steward's Enquiry. Who Cares?
My main interest is "The Pyledriver" is apparently going in The Prix de l'Arc:
https://www.racingpost.com/profile/horse/2750235/pyledriver/entries
I shall be on it.
AW, let's go a Steward's Enquiry. Who Cares?
My main interest is "The Pyledriver" is apparently going in The Prix de l'Arc:
https://www.racingpost.com/profile/horse/2750235/pyledriver/entries
I shall be on it.
Is that Women's or Soccer's nonsense?
Mr Rubiales exemplifies everything footy related
You will not draw me on such subjects!
I will stick to what I know;
https://www.racingpost.com/racecards/211/longchamp/2023-10-01/841224/
These matters are unpredictable.
I think Hukum will win it.
But might take a place also on Pyledriver:
For sure it will be a wet, boggy track!
I will stick to what I know;
https://www.racingpost.com/racecards/211/longchamp/2023-10-01/841224/
These matters are unpredictable.
I think Hukum will win it.
But might take a place also on Pyledriver:
For sure it will be a wet, boggy track!
If I followed my Coventry City F.C Sky Blue heart, I'd put us down for a 2-0 away win at Hull F.C:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66748130
But actually thinking 0-0.
A point away from home, after a streak of home wins, is usually promotion stuff.
Chelsea or Tottenham, United or anyone. We need to be back in the Prem.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66748130
But actually thinking 0-0.
A point away from home, after a streak of home wins, is usually promotion stuff.
Chelsea or Tottenham, United or anyone. We need to be back in the Prem.
Oh no, my friend. Follow the Sky Blues! You appear to be watching paint dry.
EXCELLENT result tonight. Cov draw 1-1 at Hull F.C.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/66554746
Happy with that.
EXCELLENT result tonight. Cov draw 1-1 at Hull F.C.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/66554746
Happy with that.
A point to consider (maybe): when does 'sport' become 'business', and does it matter anyway? Does it affect your enjoyment of the event(s)?
Are there 'sports' which are now more about the money than the competition or participation? Have sports where there's a lot of money involved been adversely affected, or even ruined by the dominance of the $$?
Looking at, say, Formula One racing, honestly you would have to say that it's really been a a business for many years, with tens, if not hundreds of millions, involved. Thank goodness it's the safest it's ever been.
Before sponsorship came into it in 1969 (I think) teams wore 'national' colours and sponsors' decals were prohibited. I think Lotus started it all with their 'John Player Gold Leaf' livery? Arguably, drivers' skills were more important than the car, so Jack Brabham and Jackie Stewart could win championships with what was clearly not the fastest car of the season.
My conclusion? F1 is now a business and the races as dull as can be: David Mitchell once described it as "televised traffic".
Then, you look at the corgi race above: no money or real prize, just pure fun.
Geoff
Are there 'sports' which are now more about the money than the competition or participation? Have sports where there's a lot of money involved been adversely affected, or even ruined by the dominance of the $$?
Looking at, say, Formula One racing, honestly you would have to say that it's really been a a business for many years, with tens, if not hundreds of millions, involved. Thank goodness it's the safest it's ever been.
Before sponsorship came into it in 1969 (I think) teams wore 'national' colours and sponsors' decals were prohibited. I think Lotus started it all with their 'John Player Gold Leaf' livery? Arguably, drivers' skills were more important than the car, so Jack Brabham and Jackie Stewart could win championships with what was clearly not the fastest car of the season.
My conclusion? F1 is now a business and the races as dull as can be: David Mitchell once described it as "televised traffic".
Then, you look at the corgi race above: no money or real prize, just pure fun.
Geoff
I often get things wrong on the nags,
But feeling confident in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. We are on Hukum.
https://www.skysports.com/racing/form-profiles/horse/1066743/hukum-ire
Pyledriver is not even running. He knows when he is beaten.
But feeling confident in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. We are on Hukum.
https://www.skysports.com/racing/form-profiles/horse/1066743/hukum-ire
Pyledriver is not even running. He knows when he is beaten.