BigTone

With all due respect Your Robboness that is a load of old bollycocks and you know it. At the end of the day then why fix what isn't broken.

Yes, but without the extra spondoolies in the bank.

We have a few times over the years

On the flip side it can be quite a revenue earner for some of the smaller clubs.

With all the tips on here @Maldini will need 5 weeks rather than 5 days.

Not in the National itself. IMO all Steeplechasing should be stopped. Two horses have died during Ladies Day at the Grand National Festival. Both horses fell at jumps and were treated on the track, at Aintree Race Course in Liverpool. Giovinco fell at the final fence of the Mildmay Novices' Chase just before 2pm, and required treatment on the track. He was treated by vets for an extended time, but could not be saved from the injuries sustained in the fall. Giovinco was trained by two-time Grand National winner Lucinda Russell, and was seven years old. A second horse, Pikar, was killed when he broke his neck after a fall, campaign group Animal Aid said. Pikar, ridden by Stephen Mulqueen and trained at Dan Skelton's yard, fell at the second last hurdle in the last race of the day.

Some reports say it was due to cloud seeding and others say otherwise. Seems daft IMO to mess with nature. See below: Cloud seeding in Dubai: Everything you need to know Making it rain, on purpose By Emilie HillMarch 22, 2024 Cloud seeding is a buzz term popping up in conversation right now. Why? On the off chance rain does fall in the area, many are quick to argue its origin and question if the rare downpour is down to luck, or a pre-planned process. In fact, the UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP) announced only this week it is looking for ways to develop the capability to analyse a cloud’s seeding potential, with even more scrutiny. Without getting too technical, the move will transform the way cloud seeding is done, with the hope of increasing rain volume from clouds. Welcome to the world of cloud seeding. What is cloud seeding? Cloud seeding involves artificially generating rain by implanting clouds with particles. In the UAE, silver iodide is often used as the cloud-bursting catalyst (a yellow substance you might have handled in science class now and again).

Doesn't seem to be the best idea in the World. I suppose the other question is .................. why ?

No suggestions other than have a a great time

I was arguing with a guy in a pub. He said he was a big pop star in the 80s. I didn’t believe him, but he was adamant

How do we dial in Phants ?

You would want to make sure you don't get your T's & G's muddled around

Good enough reason to stay at home.

Puzzling really

And that's just the players

Always have a soft spot for them despite their moronic owner. Sadly they look doomed for the drop.

Clevedons nice

Maybe invitations for dinner in a Northern kind of way.

The poor pet. Is it life threatening ?

Our coaching staff are 100% drivers only

Well **** that for a box of Smarties. Ooh Roo Liam asap

Was it that bad ?

Older brother who ascended to bigger and better things