Cup Sweep-for fun only, not for real

[springyzone]

I was just wondering if anyone here would be interested in being in a Cup Sweep.

It's sort of a Melbourne tradition, even for non gamblers.

Of course, a board cup sweep would be for fun only, no money involved.

How it would work is simple. If people want to be in it, they just say so, then before the cup I could enter the names, pull out the horse names and let people know what horse or horses they have before the race.

Obviously, there are no prizes except the honour and glory of having had the winning horse.😅

We used to do this on another board I was on and it was all a bit of fun. We had first, second and third place winners plus an honorable mention for whoever had the last horse!

If you'd like to be in it, just add your name.

[countessalmirena]

Ichabod says “Mnnghmmmeeeeeoooooowwww!”

I’m not sure if that’s a meow of approval or dismay!

[springyzone]

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@repentatleisure1952 wrote:

The topweight also carries the same colours

All raced by the same successful ownership group.

At least you have genuine chances... mine will be lucky to beat the ambulance home.

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😅Never mind, there's a prize for last place getter too, you know.

I rather fancied the name sheraz but if I had to pick one on a pure hunch it would be that one with the zigzag pattern, Allenquer. One of the grandsons turned up today with a new haircut and showed me a sort of zigzag shaved on the side of his head.

Reminds me of Zorro, but apparently it is a thing nowadays with haircuts, forget what it is called.

And Stawka 😲 I never noticed that. You'll have to get the binoculars out!

[imastawka]

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@repentatleisure1952 wrote:

The topweight also carries the same colours

All raced by the same successful ownership group.

At least you have genuine chances... mine will be lucky to beat the ambulance home.

In another sweep I have Cleveland and it's drawn barrier 23.

 It will be running through the rose bushes.

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[countessalmirena]

“Without a Fight” has a good chance, apparently. 

If my horse or Ichabod’s horse brings it home, it’ll be Venice with bells on.

[repentatleisure1952]

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@imastawka wrote:

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@repentatleisure1952 wrote:

The topweight also carries the same colours

All raced by the same successful ownership group.

At least you have genuine chances... mine will be lucky to beat the ambulance home.

In another sweep I have Cleveland and it's drawn barrier 23.

 It will be running through the rose bushes.

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It will not be running at all.

Scratched on vets advice.

[imastawka]

AAARRRGGGHHH!!!

[daydreams_12]

I will be sitting gracefully this afternoon for all competitors to attend my home for celebration drinks and goodies when my PRIZE is delivered. 

Should we run out, there is a local over the road. 

[wide-world-of-stamps]

Looking forward to the "horse" d'oeuvres  😀

[daydreams_12]

Sorry about your horses d'oeuvres.  Change of venue, off to visit countess to share hers.

[twyngwyn]

OK countess.....enjoy your trip