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Re: Melbourne Cup
Reply #15 - Nov 6th, 2018 at 2:47pm
 
Agnes wrote on Nov 6th, 2018 at 2:44pm:
say nup to the cup- and i do




Yep, thats my thing. Its one thing that a freak accident occurs as the horse runs. By thecliffsofmoher was clearly seen to be agitated and sweaty before the race. And yet no one did a bloody thing about it.
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Reply #16 - Nov 6th, 2018 at 2:47pm
 
Agnes wrote on Nov 6th, 2018 at 9:02am:
back everything that is over 50/1-

Strategy, COOL!
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Reply #17 - Nov 6th, 2018 at 2:59pm
 

Another horse dies for human greed.

The Cliffsofmoher   Cry
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Reply #18 - Nov 6th, 2018 at 3:04pm
 
greggerypeccary wrote on Nov 6th, 2018 at 2:59pm:
Another horse dies for human greed.

The Cliffsofmoher   Cry




I bought up my point from earlier in this thread about it being seen to be agitated and sweaty before the race. Someone responded half the field was. My feeling is that if it was a race of humans and half the field was as agitated as the Melb cup field the race would have been postponed or cancelled.

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Reply #19 - Nov 6th, 2018 at 3:07pm
 
I don't support horse racing.

Using an animals meat for sustenance is one thing but not entertainment.

I'd rather see some of the slappers in ugly dresses do a lap of the track.
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Reply #20 - Nov 6th, 2018 at 3:09pm
 
Gordon wrote on Nov 6th, 2018 at 3:07pm:
I don't support horse racing.

Using an animals meat for sustenance is one thing but not entertainment.

I'd rather see some of the slappers in ugly dresses do a lap of the track.




I have to admit I used to like it, e.g. love Winx, but I think the horses pay too much of a price for the greed of their owners. Even when they aren't racing they suffer. For example, I heard that Makybe Diva is basically a cripple these days because she was over raced.
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Re: Melbourne Cup
Reply #21 - Nov 6th, 2018 at 3:11pm
 
Shame about The Cliffsofmoher.

The boss spent $11 total which $3 of those was for a win on cross counter she got back $36.

I got peanuts and danced to the music box.... Embarrassed
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Reply #22 - Nov 6th, 2018 at 3:15pm
 
Prime Minister for Canyons wrote on Nov 6th, 2018 at 3:09pm:
Gordon wrote on Nov 6th, 2018 at 3:07pm:
I don't support horse racing.

Using an animals meat for sustenance is one thing but not entertainment.

I'd rather see some of the slappers in ugly dresses do a lap of the track.




I have to admit I used to like it, e.g. love Winx, but I think the horses pay too much of a price for the greed of their owners. Even when they aren't racing they suffer. For example, I heard that Makybe Diva is basically a cripple these days because she was over raced.


Same - I used to like it.

I've even been to a few Melbourne Cups.

I won't even watch it on TV now, though.

I'm glad I didn't watch today's race.
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Re: Melbourne Cup
Reply #23 - Nov 6th, 2018 at 3:16pm
 
Prime Minister for Canyons wrote on Nov 6th, 2018 at 3:09pm:
Gordon wrote on Nov 6th, 2018 at 3:07pm:
I don't support horse racing.

Using an animals meat for sustenance is one thing but not entertainment.

I'd rather see some of the slappers in ugly dresses do a lap of the track.




I have to admit I used to like it, e.g. love Winx, but I think the horses pay too much of a price for the greed of their owners. Even when they aren't racing they suffer. For example, I heard that Makybe Diva is basically a cripple these days because she was over raced.


Most elite athletes end up crippled (arthritis, injuries etc ) in old age.
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Re: Melbourne Cup
Reply #24 - Nov 6th, 2018 at 3:20pm
 
Prime Minister for Canyons wrote on Nov 6th, 2018 at 3:09pm:
Gordon wrote on Nov 6th, 2018 at 3:07pm:
I don't support horse racing.

Using an animals meat for sustenance is one thing but not entertainment.

I'd rather see some of the slappers in ugly dresses do a lap of the track.




I have to admit I used to like it, e.g. love Winx, but I think the horses pay too much of a price for the greed of their owners. Even when they aren't racing they suffer. For example, I heard that Makybe Diva is basically a cripple these days because she was over raced.


Like greyhound racing, the successful animals are generally cared for beautifully and no doubt they love what they do. Even the whipping of horses is a bit over blown.

The dirty secret is whay happens to the unsuccessful animals. For every 1 successful animal 100 end up as pet food. That cost is too high.
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Reply #25 - Nov 6th, 2018 at 3:21pm
 
Ajax wrote on Nov 6th, 2018 at 3:16pm:
Prime Minister for Canyons wrote on Nov 6th, 2018 at 3:09pm:
Gordon wrote on Nov 6th, 2018 at 3:07pm:
I don't support horse racing.

Using an animals meat for sustenance is one thing but not entertainment.

I'd rather see some of the slappers in ugly dresses do a lap of the track.




I have to admit I used to like it, e.g. love Winx, but I think the horses pay too much of a price for the greed of their owners. Even when they aren't racing they suffer. For example, I heard that Makybe Diva is basically a cripple these days because she was over raced.


Most elite athletes end up crippled (arthritis, injuries etc ) in old age.




And being humans they have choice.
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Reply #26 - Nov 6th, 2018 at 3:21pm
 
Gordon wrote on Nov 6th, 2018 at 3:20pm:
Prime Minister for Canyons wrote on Nov 6th, 2018 at 3:09pm:
Gordon wrote on Nov 6th, 2018 at 3:07pm:
I don't support horse racing.

Using an animals meat for sustenance is one thing but not entertainment.

I'd rather see some of the slappers in ugly dresses do a lap of the track.




I have to admit I used to like it, e.g. love Winx, but I think the horses pay too much of a price for the greed of their owners. Even when they aren't racing they suffer. For example, I heard that Makybe Diva is basically a cripple these days because she was over raced.


Like greyhound racing, the successful animals are generally cared for beautifully and no doubt they love what they do. Even the whipping of horses is a bit over blown.

The dirty secret is whay happens to the unsuccessful animals. For every 1 successful animal 100 end up as pet food. That cost is too high.



Indeed,
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Reply #27 - Nov 6th, 2018 at 3:22pm
 
Prime Minister for Canyons wrote on Nov 6th, 2018 at 3:09pm:
Gordon wrote on Nov 6th, 2018 at 3:07pm:
I don't support horse racing.

Using an animals meat for sustenance is one thing but not entertainment.

I'd rather see some of the slappers in ugly dresses do a lap of the track.




I have to admit I used to like it, e.g. love Winx, but I think the horses pay too much of a price for the greed of their owners. Even when they aren't racing they suffer. For example, I heard that Makybe Diva is basically a cripple these days because she was over raced.

How do these nags rate internationally.
How does Winx rate internationally, fair to middle I would say, still, good entertainment, I don't know how our multi cultural society feel about such events, gambling and drinking parties that stop a nation, the wogs don't mind but others would, like Muslims.
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Reply #28 - Nov 6th, 2018 at 3:23pm
 
Johnnie wrote on Nov 6th, 2018 at 3:22pm:
Prime Minister for Canyons wrote on Nov 6th, 2018 at 3:09pm:
Gordon wrote on Nov 6th, 2018 at 3:07pm:
I don't support horse racing.

Using an animals meat for sustenance is one thing but not entertainment.

I'd rather see some of the slappers in ugly dresses do a lap of the track.




I have to admit I used to like it, e.g. love Winx, but I think the horses pay too much of a price for the greed of their owners. Even when they aren't racing they suffer. For example, I heard that Makybe Diva is basically a cripple these days because she was over raced.

How do these nags rate internationally.
How does Winx rate internationally, fair to middle I would say, still, good entertainment, I don't know how our multi cultural society feel about such events, gambling and drinking parties that stop a nation, the wogs don't mind but others would, like Muslims.



Ok, anyone with a brain wish to contribute?
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Re: Melbourne Cup
Reply #29 - Nov 6th, 2018 at 3:23pm
 
So what happened?
I saw a horse pull up & the announcer said there was a tragedy.
Was a horse put down?
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