The Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase

My old fav Kauto Star with 11 years now probably too old to win at the highest level finnished third. But this race showed the whole beauty of the sport. No trashtalking idiots nor ridiculous
referee decisions. Just nice fellows in the saddle and their beasts.

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15.01.2011 King George VI Chase

Steeplechase legend Kauto Star (FR) tries to win this race for the fifth time and if he puts up a clean round of jumping is nearly impossible to beat. Odds of 4/5 are on the short side, but this bet will certainly not pass me.***3rd

A stroll through a snowy forest

Fresh air and fun.

Tony Furtado

Surprisingly banjo & guitar ace Tony
Furtado showed up in Hamburg to
play a great concert. I had the pleasure
of meeting him back in the 90's, when
i travelled through the U.S. studying
Bluegrass banjo.
Check him out here

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Rock´n Roll Party

Through some circumstances...

i had to move my stuff elsewhere. Oh, did i mention, that ( most ) lawyers are scumbags.
( Yes, i mean you, Facebook giraffe )

Turf pick

14.10 Folkestone Ponte di Rosa 25/1***NR

Another longshot, that could easily trail in last, when the other runners are already home and hosed. But this jolly is down in class, has an excellent draw, good speed ratings and an trainer, who has his string in decent form. Enough positives to get my nod.

Cachora

Nature at its finest.

The official " Frankenstein"- mug

Quality porcelain with an engraved ¨Frankie¨-logo. In case you are interested to purchase one, please inquire using the e-mail adress on my facebook site.

A traditional peruvian dish

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes

Ascot 16:25 I always take note, when a french raider is entered in a big race in England. This time it is Daryakana, the only filly in a star-studded field and according to the stats completely without a chance. But i am going against the crowd and have an each-way bet at 14/1 with a small stake.***unpl.

17.07. Turf pick

Newbury 15.20 Reckless Reward 5/1***unpl.

The class horse in a massive 25-runner field. With Richard Hannon´s stable in splendid form and Ryan Moore in the saddle, a great run has to be expected.

Back on my stomping ground

Lake Titicaca

The journey confirmed my strong belief, that for me as a beerdrinker and non-familyman traveling independetly through countries like those is one of the best things i can do in my life. Added great memories and met some genuine nice folks along the way.

Bolivia - I like it. Friendly, inexpensive and save, unless you drive on the world´s most dangerous road from La Paz to Coroico. Different climate zones, a great variety of flora and fauna and lots of historical sites make it an interesting coutry to explore. Social unrest happens occasionally though with the beloved road block.

Paraguay - When i arrived in Asuncion i found "Hamburger Schmuddelwedder" with rain and low temperatures. I decided to move on to Brasil asap. However, on my way back the sun was scorching hot and the 28 hour bus ride through the Gran Chaco was not pleasant. Asuncion is quite a charming city with it´s collonial buildings, good beer too.

Brasil - Aaaah... Brasil: Samba, sun, Bossa, beer, fiesta, football - you get the picture. Well, i had some of the above, but it is probably necessary to travel deeper into the country to find the real Brasil.