Jfh Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 Who will win 2 of the greatest horse races in the world though I live in the Philippines now I used to live in Epsom in the days of the derby being run on Wednesday the Sunday before was market stall time on the downs thousands of people for( show out as it was then alas no more ) Wednesday would come see all the open deck busses going down our road we would all watch (my wife 3 boys and I )as they made their way to the downs we would get our picnic ready and head off for a great days fun thousands upon thousands of people all of Epsom shops would close for the day we would get there early to get a bit of ground to lay our blanket ready for our picnic as the time neared everyone was getting excited as the royal procession made its way up the course after our picnic it was off to find a generous looking bookie to place my bets usually one close by so it was easy to collect my winnings ( if I was lucky enough ) after the derby we would make our way home to beat the crowds still a few bob left win or lose for fish and chip for tea that was after we stood on the corner of the road to see the queen and royal family go by we would wave our Union Jack flags home then for tea and then look forward to the next year when it changed to Saturday the atmosphere changed was not the same anymore shame these are my memories of derby day of the past this 2021 derby I think Johnnie leeper has a good chance and saffron beeches to win the Oaks giving Alan Kirby a great chance of a double I will get my son to put on my 2 win singles and a each way double have fun fingers crossed keep safe and happy good luck 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Jags Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Very nostalgic John, sounds like good times 😊. I tend to have a little punt on the horses every now and then, but I don't know anything about form i'm afraid. Good luck with your bets! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newts1964 Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 hopefully my investment into a couple of horses will turn out to be an Epsom winner one day 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlieace Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 I bet one at 50/1 early doors for the Derby ,sadly not running now as its not as good as they thought lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfh Posted June 9, 2021 Author Share Posted June 9, 2021 Alan Kirby won the. Derby but not on Jonny leaper he was mocked off by Frankie detorri so Alan Kirby rode a godolphin horse my son put a. Few bob on at 20/1 for me and it romped home 16/1 the oaks horse and jonny Leaper nowhere but still ended in profit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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