I saw Sir Ivor win the DC International at Laurel when I was a schoolboy. That race was such a big deal back then as so few horses were venturing out of their respective countries.
Before lasix ruined the sport, this was one of the best sire-of-turf-sires ever. Cashed a lot of first-timers on the grass at good odds who had this horse in their pedigree.
I always grew up believing that Piggott was stone-faced and never smiled. However, after looking at all of the videos now available on TH-cam I see that is not the case. When it comes to expressing Joy, he is no Dettori, but Piggott smiles often enough.
It’s great to see this. I hope Sandy Barclay is doing well. What a jockey he promised to be back then. I often thought he should have stayed in the UK rather than going to France but still, he was a hugely talented rider. Also, Lester’s ride on Ribero in the Leger was masterful. The horse had an abscess I believe and he had to nurse the horse home.
@@robertdelacy3434 He never really got the quality of horses as Vincent did, especially when he parted company with Daniel Wildenstein and showing his loyalty to Pat Edery.
@@robertdelacy3434 That's gratitude for you! Loyalty hasn't always been a sports persons strongest character, but I suppose you can't blame a person for having ambitions and waning to be on top of their chosen profession.
I saw Sir Ivor win the DC International at Laurel when I was a schoolboy. That race was such a big deal back then as so few horses were venturing out of their respective countries.
Before lasix ruined the sport, this was one of the best sire-of-turf-sires ever. Cashed a lot of first-timers on the grass at good odds who had this horse in their pedigree.
I always grew up believing that Piggott was stone-faced and never smiled. However, after looking at all of the videos now available on TH-cam I see that is not the case. When it comes to expressing Joy, he is no Dettori, but Piggott smiles often enough.
It’s great to see this. I hope Sandy Barclay is doing well. What a jockey he promised to be back then. I often thought he should have stayed in the UK rather than going to France but still, he was a hugely talented rider.
Also, Lester’s ride on Ribero in the Leger was masterful. The horse had an abscess I believe and he had to nurse the horse home.
Great Horse ... great year !!!
Petingo the sire of the great Derby winner Troy.
The best of them all
Does anyone remember when this film was released what film it was the B movie to.
From the team who made Goal the Official FIFA Film of the 1966 World Cup
Kentucky breed
Peter walwyn was a top trainer
He certainly was, trainer of the great Grundy.
@@nightowl7459 wasnt as good as vicent o'Brien
@@robertdelacy3434 He never really got the quality of horses as Vincent did, especially when he parted company with Daniel Wildenstein and showing his loyalty to Pat Edery.
@@nightowl7459 an then pat left
@@robertdelacy3434 That's gratitude for you! Loyalty hasn't always been a sports persons strongest character, but I suppose you can't blame a person for having ambitions and waning to be on top of their chosen profession.
Dr Fager beat Fort Macey by 1 length carrying 16 lbs mor. Let's get some prosspective.