Hannon Doesn't Like America
 

**** You.

Hannon, who has stayed home in England, was quoted on his website (richhardhannonracing.tv) Oct. 28 as saying: “America is not for me. I’ve tried it twice and didn’t like the place, so I will leave it to Richard Jr. (his assistant) and (jockey) Richard Hughes to bring home a fistful of dollars.”

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...-is-not-for-me

Reading that it makes me want to
1. Fly him over here
2. Make him wear a redcoat
3. Put him in a field
4. Stab him repeatedly with a pitchfork

It's nice that he's sticking up for his stable workers but he comes off as a real douche.

I just can't understand why America want let my gallop boy in the country, whom we gave phony/bogus name.

He needs to post here. There are a few in the politics sub-forum that would have a smashing good time. Indeed!

Doesn't seem to realize he'd be speaking German without this country. But that's ok. Goldi will destroy him anyway

I think had Germany actually invaded England, the Bank of England might have withdrawn their financing of the German war machine.

Stop it--everybody in the world must like we like, otherwise they are evil. Remember that--it is easier than thought.

Good for him for not coming.... the dumber part when I read this yesterday was the jockey for Paco Boy possibly not coming for the Breeders Cup because he wants to compete for a riding title that he's five wins back of.

Still stupid, but I think he was only three back when that story came out.

What do you get for winning a riding title - a $12 trophy? - and honestly, that's excessive.

I don't know, but Hughes cut the lead back to three today!!!

Does it get any more exciting than this?!

I did wonder if "Elvis" (oh how the US Immigration folks love their aliases) came from the Kashmir region under dispute by India and Pakistan. That would send up all kinds of red flags.

As obnoxious as I thought his remarks were, it's not hard to understand why Hannon might be upset with us purely from how his horses ended up doing here so we can only hope he's projecting. It sure sounds personal which I didn't appreciate. 2 DNFs, 1 of them a breakdown/euthanization, and another up the track finish from the one who did cross the line.

of course...thats the logic. but if we hate everyone else its fine..since when do these morons think? you are asking too much.....lol.....look we can vote for coumo or palandino in ny today...i'm really in love with that....lol ...go the rents too damn high guy..i voted for you and don't even know your name...the guy is right this country pretty much does suck...lol. thank you dems and republicans for all your hard work....its really paying off....lol...lol

I'll probably be banned for posting this, but you are a f**k wad.
Yes, it's an English phrase, so you might have a hard time finding it

Not really. I'm disliked here for whatever reason. And I stand by my initial comment. Sad that you think his comment is the least bit acceptable.

I was commenting on your comment a** hole
I have a very good reason for making it too

Oh, that is accurate too. The debt to the world that America paid in WW2 has never been repaid.

The debt that you paid. My father thanks you. He was shot down twice while serving in the RAF. Good to see, you didnt give a **** for 2 years.

LOL. 4 generations in the military in my family. No backseat here. Keep trying. When a trainer is sending a horse to this country and says "I don't care for it, I've been there." ----don't expect no response.

Try 6 generations in mine. If he doesn't want to come here, that's his choice.
I don't hear you bitching when American trainers don't want to go to England.
Wesley Ward had a pretty good trip a couple of years ago, when he actually travelled to my little Country. I guess you saved our racing industry as well.
Yahoo

I cant believe where this thread went. All the man said was that hes been here and doesnt like it, he is more than entitled to his opinion. No need to read more into what he said. His loss if he doesnt like it here, as for the Indian stable lad what the hell do you expect if he doesnt even have a proper name.

Anyway.....:zz:

LOL at Hughes. Is it his decision or his agent? Do they not know how to read past performances? Have they forgot they came damn close to beating Goldikova THREE times?

Fine. Let an American based rider take the mount.

There we go, ruining diplomatic relations with our neighbors across the pond.
Your TKO Foreign Relations Directorship is in serious jeopardy.

Is that why you root for the "New" England Patriots?

For what it's worth Ryan Moore is an upgrade to Richard Hughes, no big loss.

I guess it is, when my Countrymen get insulted by a jackwagon!!!

.....agree randall, fck that prick.

I like America but not everyone would share the same opinion - he hasn't had good experiences there in the past, is just not keen on the racing in the States and felt really sorry for the poor kid who has been with Paco the last few years so I thought he was entitled to say what he did. Anyway, I dont even think its that bad..

Brock, my Euro friend, I have no problem with someone not liking America. Go right ahead. But when you are sending a horse here for the World Championships, is it really necessary to say what he said? Mind you he is basing this on coming over 2 times to run a horse, hardly a long courtship with the Yanks.

Undoubtedly some journalist asked him why he wasn't going, a reasonable thing to ask, and he answered it honestly: he tried it and didn't like it. I don't like New York City: spent a week there, some things were nice, but all in all, I don't care to go back.

Oh, and by the way, Britain does require documents for immigrants, even those from former Commonwealth countries. 'Elvis' would not be in Britain without having those in order. The trainer may not know the guy's proper name, but I'll bet his bookkeeper, who makes out the staff paychecks, knows it.

Agreed.

Hey remember when he lost the Youmzain mount for the Arc and... oh wait I don't want to sound like TFM so nevermind. :D

Moore is a great jock.

Here's an interesting tidbit, Dettori declared that if he had to lay one horse to pay the mortage this BC, it would be Delegator.

He's Italian, they're prone to wild exaggeration.

He also said the BC Mile winner will come from posts 6 and in. Anyway it's good food for thought.

Good thing he didn't come. His horses ran like crap. :o

paco with another late ..to late move..

FWIW - Hannon had triple bypass surgery this week...that is really why he isn't here.