Racehorses with City Names

[bluealf]

Bit of a bugger, I was successful in the owners ballot for Treble Winners at Carlisle tomorrow (full experience Inc meal etc), unfortunately I'm taking Mrs Moon who is also a shareholder and it was only one badge so, being a good guy and it probably being a 'long experience' rather than just a wander in the parade ring I felt the right thing to do was decline the offer.

For those of you thinking of having a go at this next year or current shareholders I was told for a Thursday in Carlisle there were 50+ applications for 8 badges.

Nice City :)

 

[Franny 1234]

It's a bit of a donkey.But I couldn't resist.

 

[Kippax Street 1880]

Lord bertie beating a rag horse made me smile when I was looking through the results.

 

[berryblue]

Someone tried to name a horse NORFOLK ENCHANCE. Think they were refused!

 

[Gesario]

Someone tried to name a horse NORFOLK ENCHANCE. Think they were refused!

I remember one a long time ago called Muff Diver Correct me if I’m wrong but pretty sure

 

[Kippax Street 1880]

Someone tried to name a horse NORFOLK ENCHANCE. Think they were refused!

Surprised that got turned down tbh, been some dodgy ones slipping through recently. They let one called Jungle Bunny run the other year! Had to change it for its second race.

 

[willipp]

Surprised that got turned down tbh, been some dodgy ones slipping through recently. They let one called Jungle Bunny run the other year! Had to change it for its second race.

What are the rules on naming a horse?

 

[Kippax Street 1880]

What are the rules on naming a horse?

Unique Name: Each horse must have a unique name, which remains with them for life, to distinguish them from others in a race and facilitate tracing bloodlines and pedigrees.
Character Limit: Horse names cannot exceed 18 characters, excluding spaces. This means names like “Shutthefrontdoor” are acceptable, while longer names are not.
Protected Names: Around 3,000 names are protected, including winners of major races and famous retired horses. These names cannot be reused.
Name Availability: Before applying for a name, check its availability through the Racing Administration System or the BHA website. You can also download application forms for GB/IRE breds and foreign breds from the BHA website.
Registration: To be eligible to race under Rules or in point-to-points, a horse must be registered with a unique name. Most applications are processed and completed within a day, with over 13,000 names processed annually.

Basically anything within reason so long as it's within 18 characters. You can't buy a shitter and call it Frankel and you can't call them straight up expletives or similar but there's plenty semi rude ones knocking around.

My favourite 2 at the moment are Bolo Neighs and Mayo Neighs always make me chuckle when I see them run.

 

[berryblue]

Car number plate applications are even checked now. Also with a mirror as drivers can see it through their rear view.

 

[KS55]

Someone tried to name a horse NORFOLK ENCHANCE. Think they were refused!

Janie Jones had a horse she called ‘Muff Diver’. It took the Jockey club a season to spot it.