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Bachelor taking off suspenders that tug at the crotch, with even chance of coming first (5,4)

TIGHT (B)RACE

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Bachelor taking off suspender that tugs at the crotch, with even chance of coming first (5,4)

TIGHT (B)RACE

(I’ve always used braces (for suspenders) in the plural but saw a couple of definitions that had brace as the pair. I think they were just worded badly.)

The cigar at odds-on joint favourites (1,5,4)

Competition with a hundred great alloys, tungsten free (1,5,4)

I am off to play pickleball so will cose this out an hour early. Sorry if you were unable to post a last minute pearl

The gates open and they are off!

After the first read the field is closely bunched. Humour from Aristo 22, Paul 16, Rafflesthegt 2 make a colourful showing in the middle of the pack. Buddy 12 is taking his time and is relocated on the outside. Tyke 15 and Raffllesthegt 6 are hung over in the middle inside. The rest of the field have settled in and look quite comfortable.

After the second read the anagrammers are making a strong showing.. Paul 13, Paul 10, Wil 7, Jono 5, Amej 4, Fj 24, Rafflesthegt 18 and Jono 19 all looking strong with perhaps Amej 4 edging to the front. Geting 20 had a strong start and is included with the front runners.

After the third read and turning the corner the field is beginning to stretch out with Jono 19, Geting 20 Rafflesthegt 18 and Amej 4 all looking to throw everything they have on the back straight.

On the final reading we have a great finish. Geting 20 noses out Jono 19 with Rafflesthegt 18 in third place and Amej 4 in fourth after a photo finish.

Well done Geting and congratulations to all runners.


At start of interview, Harris and Trump initially restrained by good manners - who knows how it will end? (1,5,4)

Here are your prizes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3bCpqdzebw&ab_channel=DailyMail

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZvysUUsZh4&ab_channel=Rickblitzkiting

and thanks to Rafflesthegt

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgvN832ajFU&ab_channel=RUNNINGBroSCIENTIST

Nice one Geting - well done! Excellent commentary and summing up Dorrien - no Stewards Enquiry required!

Congrats Geting. Thanks Dorrien for setting, and for the excellent commentary.
My first podium - I’m off to the pub to get tight.

Thanks Dorrien, good fun and enjoyed your summation. Thanks for the second place.
Congrats Geting, would have been my pick too. I had been thinking along similar lines but your “Trump and Harris initially” spot was inspired.

Well done geting and thanks Dorrien for hosting