FC United of Manchester
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FC United of Manchester
Race Expert says 'Land a Grand' and finish it
The Battle of the Titans, Mother of all Contests, has taken yet another turn with Scott Fletcher edging into the lead.
Race expert, Willie Carson, has never been so squeakily excited and is calling for someone to "Land a Grand"?? and decide the momentous tussle.
Out on the course speculation is that the is Twist in the tale could be landed by backers of David French, FC’s own Bill Sykes, who accompanied by his Bull Terrier on heat has barked back into contention.
In a race that has seen the lead changed hands so many times that the Inspectors have issued a Health Warning, it appeared that their would be no overnight leader as Andy Walsh and Scott Fletcher matched each other stride for stride. But Walsh went ahead by a short head, only to wake up to find Fletch back in front of him, then responded by getting level. Yet with 2 furlongs left Walsh was edging it once again only for the Fletch to roar back once more.
Rob Nugent, having cheekily put his nose in front of Captain Chaddy as the leading player is now galloping further and further away even as Chaddy and Margy fight back. Have they left it too late?
And crowd favourite, crazy dog Boru Cobama has recovered from the abuse of being denounced on his justgiving site as "a real animal."?? With a bitch in the pack is after his oats.
Heading the pack chasing down the board leaders was John Roberts who had pushed the southern charge led by Jonathan Kendall back, but the Mintcake has pushed ahead of him now heads 17 other centurions and 75 other redoubtable FC supporters.
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16.30 Oct 17th and just 2 furlongs to go
Scott Fletcher £920
Can the entrepreneur of the year certainly pull this one out of his hat? Ali or Foreman? Will he sting like a bee or float like a butterfly? Worth a flutter. Coe or Ovett? Branson or Gates?
Andy Walsh £910
Once again has his nose pushed back by the Fletch. Borg or McEnroe? Stalin or Trotsky?
David French £831
In a real Twist of fate, the Bill Sykes of the race is fighting back and with his Staffordshire Bull Terrier is giving the frontrunning Nancys a fright.
The Chasing Pack - Who’s Whip Happy?
Adam Brown £365
After great early promise, Adam with a little loan from his pop, Gordon, is once again in the race and has edged past John Mannering.
John Manning £356
The early pacesetter, there are those still banging the Drum and will roll up to see Captain Capstan Mannering. He may struggle to master the Bensons & Hedges but a good bet to drag himself round and relieved to have Adam Brown off his rear but then came"¦.
Jonathan Kendal £350
Leading the Deep South charge and replaced Adam Brown at Captain Mannering’s rear as the not so soft southerners close in on raising a huge £1500.
John Roberts £280
Put on a little show of acceleration to keep the Deep South in their place - down there"¦but couldn’t hold it
Boru Hayden £249
Teeth firmly set on the leading southerner
The Race Marshalls £237
Had charged up the field but drifting under the threat of a Stewards’ Enquiry into their entry
Mike Burtonwood £230
Was moving through the field but the word is he will settle for a place in Jackson’s Boat..
Daniel Selvidge £225
Is supposed to be pacesetting for Boru but now looks like it is a case of the tail wagging the tail
Jules Spencer £221
Uncertain now to finish as his trainer’s eyes are on Ascot as he concentrates on winning the Best Headgear title. Could he really win with a 3 year old colt around his neck? Could be an enquiry into passing his child off as a hat
Graham Voaden £215
Part of the Deep South "wods-a-money!"?? charge
Vasco Wackrill £212
Was cheek to cheek with Boru and Daniel but for some reason they have shot forward
John England £208
Late entry onto the leaderboard
Barry Roberts £200
Late entry onto the leaderboard
The Dark Horses
Alison Watt £195
The Deep South’s former pacesetter now drifting out as racegoers fear the Battersea bars will give her a running impediment.
Phil Sheeran £80
Is this a gig too far? Chariots on Fire might be more appropriate but signs of life are appearing
Michael Turton £75
His stables emblem of two snails is complimented by Phil Sheeran’s of a guy looking down at his boots. Looks like the snails have been crushed underfoot
Ian Robertson £48
Punters fear his response to Starters’ Orders will be restricted to: "Prawn cocktails please"??
Alan Hargrave £?
Which is why they have scrapped SATs for his age group
Chasing the chasing pack, 11 - Centurions
Glyn Williams £170
Michael Bradbury £165
Anthony Leahy £160
Lucy Pendlebury £150
Scott Jones £130
Andrew Brennan £125
Edward Noone £124
Gail Frampton £123
Pete Crowther £120
Mike Adams £115
Players’ Race - Rob Nugent has cheekily romped past Captain Chaddy. Can Chaddy fight his way back to being leader? Can Margy show his mettle? Do we want to see it?
Rob Nugent 152
Dave Chadwick 120
Simon Garner 80
Karl Marginson, 85
Sam Ashton, 35
Jerome Wright, 25
Adam Turner, 25
Alex Skidmore, 20
Kyle Wilson, 20
Jake Edwards 20
Simon Carden 20
Rob Howarth, 10
Chris Baguley 10
First Posted ~ 16:22 Sun 19 Oct 2008
News ID ~ 1870
Last Updated ~ 01:52 Tue 16 Feb 2021