Facepalm Names - Poor Horse

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Lilbitachicknfried

[Smoken]

hahahahaha! The Kernel would be proud :p

[The Escape Club]

IanAlbert, Ian Albert naturally, but if you break it into another configuration it starts with I and ends with Bert. Obviously not Sesame Street fans.

[Messenger]

Deserves nomination Robert for the mere fact that they did not do the obvious and name the horse Ian (space) Albert.

ps I bred to Albert Albert once (but mare missed) and had planned to call a colt Isaac Isaacs - first Governor General of Australia

[Njcstables]

I remember one going around in Adelaide a few years back called 'ivana my name back'. Was originally named 'Ivana humpalot' but owners were made to change before it raced!

[Messenger]

Frank the Duck in the last at Warragul tomorrow is a shocker

[Messenger]

Bevstuanmarylu (in the fifth at Echuca tonight)
Bev, Stu and Mary Lou, I know you bred her as well but I think a personalized number plate on the horse truck may have been more appropriate for this one :D

ps At least it has a sing-song ring to it

[teecee]

mymumdidnotwantme

[Messenger]

Keep it up TC
now even my cat is crying

[Amlin]

Puddinhead races in SA I think at the moment

[Messenger]

At least that one made me laugh Kyle but the owners cannot really expect Puddin to make them money when they land him with that tag
Anyone seen him?

[Richard prior]

Uncle Wingnut

[Messenger]

I don't hate that one Rich but I can see that it is not that respectful of a noble steed - more suited as a nickname for an old labrador

[Sofoulis]

Not necessarily a "poor horse name", but may explain some poor horses who have to go around with a set of pink racing colours with a monkey silhouette on them:
Before having an interest in any horses, a mate and I bought our first race dog. We asked a trainer to keep a look out for something already racing, inexpensive but that might give us a few good nights.
He rang us a month later telling us he had found one, but it was just a little over our budget... when we heard its name, we had to buy him: "Monkey Spunk" (referred to in this article (http://www.smh.com.au/news/sport/theres-no-faking-it-the-group-of-death-is-dead/2005/12/11/1134235947784.html))...

Won his first four starts in a row for us in May 2006, and now happily retired living with us trying to avoid my 2yo running him over with his trike! Hence the Pink Monkey racing colours that Yaya and the team get lobbed with...
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[Messenger]

Great story Adam. These are the stories that need to get out into the public arena - this is what will promote our industry. Everyone that sees the pink monkey colours should know this story - it makes our sport more interesting. Thanks for telling it Adam

ps How did Monkey Spunk get thrown into that article you linked ?

[Danno]

Thats a great story Adam, there is nearly always a lot more below the surface than above it, so now I can see the blue dog is responsible for the monkey on the pink colours!!!:D

Cheers,
Dan

[Sofoulis]

Hi Kevin: there were a number of articles at the time that were about Brett Lee and his namesake greyhound - and the article started saying that if they were going to allocate names to cricketers, Monkey Spunk would be allocated to Warnie... but I can't seem to find that article online.

Danno: yeah, the pink came into it because his first win was from the 8 box!

Each of his back legs have been reconstructed as a result of two accidents (once in a race ending his racing career, and once at home, ending his cat-chasing career).

There is nothing funnier than watching people's reaction when my wife (who looks asian but is as aussie as a meat pie) is yelling out "Monkey" at our dog down the park... People just look at her / I and must think "that poor asian lady thinks a dog is a monkey"...

[Messenger]

Cenosilocaphobia - a great word but they spelt it wrong. Should be Cenosillicaphobia

[doinmabest]

Does anyone recall the pacer, for memory raced in SA back in the early to mid 90's called JACK DOFF......

[bbd]

Cenosilocaphobia - a great word but they spelt it wrong. Should be Cenosillicaphobia

Isn't there a restriction of 15 characters in a name? If so, the spelling was probably deliberate.

[Messenger]

Isn't there a restriction of 15 characters in a name? If so, the spelling was probably deliberate.
Pretty sure it is 18 or 19. No explanation of an o for an i either

[Messenger]

Worst race name

Cordina Chicken Farms Sprint

I know we need sponsorship but you would barely put up with it on your C0 winning photo :rolleyes:

[Messenger]

One from the 90's I came across when looking up NZ pedigrees

Debbie Duck

[Messenger]

Geelong tomorrow
Croutons
Commercial TV is probably to blame
You see somebody named his dam Cuppa Soup
because her sire was Continentalman

I could nearly have put Croutons in the brilliant names thread but the dam namer is to blame - you cannot call a horse Cuppa Soup!

[Messenger]

Once again, not necessarily a face-palmer, fairly interesting and controversial if I am reading it right (I'm probably not) but I could not bring myself to put it in the Brilliant thread

Suspicious Behavia

Grinfromeartoear - Shes A Christian

[Messenger]

Echuca winner from tonight - Tepary (another long shot to legend Neville Welsh)
is from a mare U R Whatu Eat. You shouldn't do that to a horse.
Cannot fault the reasoning behind it mind you as she was by
Frugal Gourmet from Iam What Iam

[Messenger]

Continuing on the food theme
Eat Your Vegies (Race 1 Geelong today)
Is simply a shocker as there is no reasoning behind the breeding to justify it

Machncheese (Race 2) is one of the worst Mach Three names I have seen

[Messenger]

He has been going around for a while but tonight's winner
Brother Rabbit deserves a better moniker
We are talking horse names here

Another where they forgot they have a horse is
Ima Grumpy Possum

[arlington]

He has been going around for a while but tonight's winner
Brother Rabbit deserves a better moniker
We are talking horse names here

Another where they forgot they have a horse is
Ima Grumpy Possum


What's wrong with Brother Rabbit Kev?

[Messenger]

What's wrong with Brother Rabbit Kev?

You must be a fan of this stuff Wayne

[Adaptor]

We had a mare named Chorister , by Chapel Chief from
Boat Song...thought that was pretty well named.

[Messenger]

Definitely one for the brilliant names thread Noel

[arlington]

You must be a fan of this stuff Wayne


A distant reli?

[Messenger]

Why didn't they just call it Regal Fosters? Sretsof must have been a mouthful for the callers. Or would it be because such a commercial name would be seen as advertising?

[Messenger]

Holy Cow Rich, can you believe there is a galloper called Uncle Wingnut going around in Vic too

[Adaptor]

Just found Argus Tuft. Won 9 from 63 starts.

http://www.harness.org.au/ausbreed/reports/m_progeny.cfm?horse_id=232384


Thoroughbred champ: Makybe Diva

In fact Melbourne Cup champ was named by using the first two letters of the girls who worked in the owner's office: Marie, Kylie, Belinda, Diane, and Vanessa.

[Messenger]

2yo first starter at Charlton on Monday
Inthecarpark
Would you choose this name for a champion?

[Messenger]

Wyckoff (even if I was to believe he was named after the famous stock trader)

[Messenger]

Dicon Lifetti

Live Or Die x Confetti

I can see where it comes from but why?

http://www.harness.org.au/ausbreed/reports/performance.cfm?horse_id=603138&CFID=8331384&CFTOKEN=b32813b0b055f529-C1D79322-F4E7-3D6E-F91248A96C664478

[Messenger]

The name of the 6th race at Gloucester Park on Friday

KA CLEANS & FLUSHES MS PACE

[Messenger]

I know it matches up to his breeding and that he brought his name over from NZ
but Gotta Grunter
is a good name for a pig not a horse

[Messenger]

I know I am being picky with this one but surely
Penonetwentysix a 2yo having his first start at Ararat tonight could have been given a better moniker
Imagine if everybody used this method for naming
Being Village Jolt x Perfect Thoughts
There were heaps of possibles
'Dreamtown' for one
Penonetwentysix would have been good if the sire was P Forty Seven

[Amlin]

I know I am being picky with this one but surely
Penonetwentysix a 2yo having his first start at Ararat tonight could have been given a better moniker
Imagine if everybody used this method for naming
Being Village Jolt x Perfect Thoughts
There were heaps of possibles
'Dreamtown' for one
Penonetwentysix would have been good if the sire was P Forty Seven

Perhaps that was where he was housed at the sales

[Messenger]

I knew that Kyle but just imagine how many horses we could have beginning with pen or lot
Thought of better than Dreamtown - Dreamville or Shockproof

[Jimbob]

How the hell did they get through the name "FCEE"? Fc stands for f@#king C@#t in most texting circles. Unbelievable.

[Messenger]

I will follow that one up for you David

They are forever changing the names of NZ imports - they have a good excuse to do so for this one

[Messenger]

I will follow that one up for you David

They are forever changing the names of NZ imports - they have a good excuse to do so for this one

I see they allowed them to keep Fcee - he was in the Gold Coast derby at Albion Park on Saturday night

[Messenger]

Gotta Go Electobet

Bettors Delight x Elect To Live

Beginning everything you breed with Gotta Go - cannot always work IMO

[KTQ]

Misspelled/bad grammar names are the worst
Your Excused
His A Tease
etc

[Messenger]

Misspelled/bad grammar names are the worst
Your Excused
His A Tease
etc

Add the winner of the first at Bendigo to that list Katie - Your Nicked

http://www.harness.org.au/racing/fields/race-fields/?mc=BN090618&fromstate=vic#BNC09061813

but there was one of my least favourites going around which IMO is a far worse thing to do to a horse

Illcryifhewinds

[Beltane]

Your Nicked is not a bad moniker derived from "by LAWMAN USA out of ARRESTIN TESS".

The name brings back memories of the old British police series, "The Bill".

[Messenger]

Your Nicked is not a bad moniker derived from "by LAWMAN USA out of ARRESTIN TESS".

The name brings back memories of the old British police series, "The Bill".

It is the spelling Steve. Should be You're

[Dot]

I think our naming rules Kev don't permit the correct spelling/grammar Kev.

[Messenger]

I cannot believe that Dot - you might not be able to have the apostrophe but you can have Youre or You Are or Youare

[Dot]

Well I guess perhaps then Kev most owners don't have your interest in spelling and grammar and concern themselves more with how the name sounds during a race then how it appears in print.

[Messenger]

But You're and Your sound the same (with or without the apostrophe) I cannot help it :( One of my careers was in teaching

[Dot]

The apostrophe isn't allowed Kev, and I guess a lot of trotting folk are like me, mind on the horses and not on the teacher in the classroom.

[gutwagon]

There was a horse called "Pillow Biter" , don't know how it hadn't made the list yet. Google it if you don't know what it means !

[Richard prior]

Hahaha that’ll be interesting

[Messenger]

There was a horse called "Pillow Biter" , don't know how it hadn't made the list yet. Google it if you don't know what it means !

I am sure there were plenty of shockers that got past the umpire in the old days Rick - PB was over 20yrs ago

When alerted to Fcee going around at present (see post 45) authorities did not seem to care

[gutwagon]

There are about 7 horses with names that start with "IFU SEEK". Just another way of saying "If You See Kaye" . Say it fast and you get F U C .... well you know the rest !

[Messenger]

Hmmm the late Graeme Rice would seem to have put one (7 actually) over the studbook master

[hugdon]

I submitted "Muckingrefarkable" to the syndicate manager as one of my naming choices in a horse. Not hard to say after a few playful attempts. I don't think it passed the syndicate manager who rang to see if I had a dose of FITHs' disease? Oh well I thought it was funny ....... and muckingrefarkable is making ......

[Messenger]

This IS NOT a facepalm name but I thought this was as good a place as any to ask this question
It has taken me 25 starts to spot but I am wondering about the naming of

Aint No Lombo = Lombo Mandingo x Come Forth

He clearly is a Lombo. Maybe they are simply referring to the fact that he does not belong to Mick. Or maybe the namer just likes the many sayings that begin with 'Ain't No'.
Just curious. Anyone know?

[Danno]

I don't "know" Kev, but "Notjustanotherama" is an earlier foal by "Panorama", as is "Shezacomin" by "Fully Loaded", I reckon its a bit of naming fun, that's about it.

[Messenger]

Yeah, thanks Dan, there is a bit of a fun naming pattern going on there

[Messenger]

How about a bit of name swapping
I noticed an old horror in Frank The Duck was number 1 in race 10 tonight
and decided to look at his breeding again for a clue - none
but I did notice Silent Growl, number 1 in race 11 would seem to have a better name for his breeding
so I looked at her breeding and found that it could semi justify a duck name

Frank The Duck is from Take Her Easy Tiger

x

Silent Growl is from Swanline

[Beltane]

The "Silent Growl" from "Swanline" is no doubt derived from the species of swans known as the "Mute Swan".

[Messenger]

No doubt Steve but Silent Growl would sure suit a Take Her Easy Tiger foal too and I was sort of trying to find an excuse for someone to call a horse Frank The Duck :D

[Richard prior]

Freddy Fudpucker

[Messenger]

Withoutthetuh winner of a heat of the Vicbred Platinum for the 2yoC last night

Without the tuh

Can anybody explain the meaning to me?

http://www.harness.org.au/racing/fields/race-fields/?mc=BA160519#BAC16051912

[Showgrounds]

I can only ask those responsible - "WTF???"

[Messenger]

Peel My Grapes

It doesn't sound like the name for an animal that you love

[Messenger]

IFITSTOBEITSUPTOME I cannot believe this name was allowed - such disrespect for the racecallers
Names are limited to 19 letters but this is 8 words that the caller is expected to say
If I was a caller, I would just shorten it to IF

http://www.harness.org.au/racing/fields/race-fields/?mc=SP260420#SPC26042006

[gutwagon]

IFITSTOBEITSUPTOME I cannot believe this name was allowed - such disrespect for the racecallers
Names are limited to 19 letters but this is 8 words that the caller is expected to say
If I was a caller, I would just shorten it to IF

http://www.harness.org.au/racing/fields/race-fields/?mc=SP260420#SPC26042006
Of course it just won at Shep and paid $6 . I read your post and saw it was running today and thought "that will win now". Didn't back it of course !!

[Messenger]

and it was Blake Redden's tip in the Form Analysis

[Messenger]

One of our posters who is excellent at choosing names, spotted this one going around in the gallops in Sth Africa

Pharr Canal

:eek:

[Messenger]

Not really a Facepalm name but it seems ironic that a 2yo Trotter called Rogue Gentleman could start $2 fav

http://www.harness.org.au/racing/fields/race-fields/?mc=BN200720#BNC20072008

[Messenger]

First starter today at Bendigo The Black Horse is listed as a Brown gelding

[Messenger]

Impressed with Tailored Elegance on Saturday, I decided to take a look at the NZ Oaks
In the race there was a filly name Scrappylittlenobody :eek:
Clearly owners not wanting a champ

[Messenger]

How do they get the name Just Makemine Diamonds = 22 spaces = 4 over the limit

http://www.harness.org.au/racing/fields/race-fields/?mc=GP021020#GPM02102003

[gutwagon]

How do they get the name Just Makemine Diamonds = 22 spaces = 4 over the limit

http://www.harness.org.au/racing/fields/race-fields/?mc=GP021020#GPM02102003
A quick search shows it was originally named "Make Mine Diamonds". So it must have something to do with that .
I know NZ allow 20 spaces and they don't make them shorten it when they move here.
Just more inconsistencies in the rules !

[Messenger]

Thanks Rick, I never thought to look at NZ as there was no NZ at the end. I see that the Butterworths purchased her from Benstud here and took her home to NZ where they named her and for some reason when she was exported back to Australia somebody decided the 'Just' was needed because there was Make Mine Diamonds 1982 (Deceased)

[Messenger]

Peel My Grapes had her 50th unsuccessful start today - if you name your horse to be a chump, I guess that is what you get

[Messenger]

Some may have put this name in the Brilliant Horse Names thread
It is no doubt controversial and I guess clever but I would not name my horse with such a connotation so I have put it in this Facepalm thread

A Little Bit Touchy = Father Patrick x Gypsy Flair

She is a 2yo trotter yet to race

[Messenger]

You have a young trotter that you have high hopes for so what do you call her
The Chook

http://www.harness.org.au/racing/fields/race-fields/?mc=BN070521#BNC07052112

[KTQ]

Without The Tuh's stable name is Mater, from Cars (My name's Mater, like Tomatah without the tuh)
So there's one answer for you all

Note: This is an answer to Post 71

[Messenger]

Reading about Yep Got Chooks today
No relation to The Chook
except for the fact that they are both shocking names for a beautiful equine athlete

[KTQ]

Yep got chooks is my favourite name �� bet on it the first time I heard it and it won

[Messenger]

Good on you Katie, what's one person's trash is another's treasure!

[Messenger]

There is a horse called Horse racing in the U.S :rolleyes:

[Messenger]

Bigjimvalentine because he is not by Big Jim

[Messenger]

2yo first starter at Wagga today Swedish Meatballs
I bet the owner didn't name his children Old or Farmer or even Mexican Taco

http://www.harness.org.au/form.cfm?mc=EY030921&rc=EYC03092101

[Adaptor]

2yo first starter at Wagga today Swedish Meatballs
I bet the owner didn't name his children Old or Farmer or even Mexican Taco

http://www.harness.org.au/form.cfm?mc=EY030921&rc=EYC03092101

Is it by IKEA ?

[Showgrounds]

Is it by IKEA ?

My daughter, when she was little, took great delight in giving the new foals their paddock names. The first one was Pizza, the next Hamburger! We encouraged her to change his name, she called him Harrison. No way would I use names like that when registering a horse.

[Messenger]

Not 'really' a facepalm name but if you thought tonight's first starter in the 2yo at Melton, Really Really, would have Albert Albert in his pedigree you would be wrong

[Messenger]

This name probably has to go here as it is not very fair on racecallers

Pushinit Uphill (Racing Hill)

He is an unraced 2yo

[Messenger]

3yo first starter at Horsham tomorrow
Fullofit
I could have put her in the the Brilliant Names thread as her dam is Fullness of Time
But I can just imagine her stable name could be $#1!

She could develop a cult following

[Messenger]

Your A Shocker is - the teacher in me cannot ignore it

[Adaptor]

Your A Shocker is - the teacher in me cannot ignore it

You're right Kev ! Not sure when the apostrophe disappeared from Standardbred names, but

Maori's Idol is now Maoris Idol, and She's An Image is Shes An Image. Grrrrrrrrr. Looks like the green-grocer's sign writing. - Potato's Tomato's at cheap price's.

Or the cafe: now serving: Burger's, Sandwich's and Fries'.

[Showgrounds]

Grammar suck's, heh bros?

[Messenger]

Trevor Brown!

[Showgrounds]

My hair was lighter and curlier, snot me!

[Messenger]

Looking up Betterthancheddar's offspring tonight (after Better Eclipse's 1.47.6 Chariots win)
and I come across what I imagine Racecallers would vote the Worst name ever (certainly shows no respect for the job they have to do)

Bababababarbarapan

https://classicfamilies.azurewebsites.net/HorseDetails.aspx?HorseID=10201864

[Showgrounds]

....you got me rockin' an a reelin' .........obviously big Beach Boys fans.

[Messenger]

I'm not sure whether Good Vibrations (or Honky Tonk Woman) was the first record I ever owned

[Messenger]

Norm Jenkins has purchased A Little Bit Touchy for Andy Gath to train
I wonder whether he might rename her?
I myself would not want a name that refers to a pedophile priest

[Messenger]

You No Ill Be Late - what chance do we have we of harness participants' children being able to spell

[aussiebreno]

You No Ill Be Late - what chance do we have we of harness participants' children being able to spell
Glass houses!

[Messenger]

LOL but know spelling mistake Brendan ;)

[Messenger]

Probably tough putting it in Facepalm names but

Mymumwasthebest = Louey Louey Louey x Princess Narooma

Mum only had one start for last

Definitely overdue in putting The Stain = For A Reason x Sheza City Chic in here - sounds bloody awful

[Messenger]

While not true facepalm names - what is with all the Hammer names

We have two first starters at Kilmore tonight

4yoH Big Sledge Hammer

2yoG Heavy Metal Hammer

Neither inspires me - we are going to the racetrack not the hardware store

[Messenger]

Probably tough putting it in Facepalm names but

Mymumwasthebest = Louey Louey Louey x Princess Narooma

Mum only had one start for last

Definitely overdue in putting The Stain = For A Reason x Sheza City Chic in here - sounds bloody awful

Just won at Melton - god awful name

[Messenger]

Harness racing caller Luke Humphreys has been up all night calling a gallops meeting in Argentina

They clearly have NO RULES as to acceptable horse names.
It would seem that Luke has been swearing in Spanish for much of the night

Here are a couple of examples

Que Pingazo
Que Me Den

They are in blue for good reason
Here is google translator for you

https://translate.google.com/?hl=en&sl=auto&tl=en&op=translate

[Messenger]

Jackie Barker is driving first starter Im Molly Malone in the last at Terang tonight
She is probably glad Molly is not named along the lines of her dam -
Tart In A Cart :eek: