Andy Capp by Reg Smythe for July 06, 2022

The ball and chain likes to twist the knife

if it wasn’t for bad luck, Andy would have no luck at all!

What horse race has jumps?

that’s the spirit

steeplechase

@Number Three Today’s strip IS funny our Hero Mr Andrew Capp is not pleased with the racing results :o) my avatar again is a picture of our fav actor Rowan Atkinson as Mr bean grinning because he’s in a good mod like I am, how was your day ?ours should be a little busy but we should cope I hope no shopping or errands to run just keep inside the house because it’s hot outside and keep hydrated stay safe and thanks for caring young Lady

Andy could still cash in. Make a dash and bid on the dog food residuals.

I’m reminded of the climactic racing scene from the Marx Bros. classic A DAY AT THE RACES, where—when it looked like the villain’s horse won—it turned out that the hero’s mount (ridden by Harpo) was the victor!!

Terrific movie.

It’s still anyone’s guess why Andy continues to bet on the horses!

Looks like those mad Englishmen are chasing steeples again. Don Quixote eat your heart out.

Did the number fall off the horse thus confusing the announcer?

“Anyone’s Guess”, not a name to inspire confidence in bettors. Whirlaway, War Admiral, American Pharoah, those are horses you might put a buck (or a bob) on.

Steeplechase.

Andy always gets the unluckiest of race horses. He’s losing Flo’s money with which he’s betting.

“Wind your neck in!” I love that, gonna use it at work next chance I get.

Is that any way to talk to your benefactor Andy.

Today was one of the better Andys in a long time.

Yes. So “Wind yer neck in” Chalkie!

Another bad day at the races for our Andy.

xxx

@Afficionado

Hey, Affie.

I missed you yesterday. I went to KFC earlier and then went into town to get my Mum a birthday card. I am currently at the library now and as usual I leave before it’s about to close. I’m always one of the last ones on the computers. The staff are getting to know me rather well. Haha.

Speaking of staff knowing me rather well, I’m at the carvery in 2 weeks time. I have been going there since 2018. However I went with my Auntie and my Mum the first time.

I’m thinking about going to bingo on Friday. That’s another place where the staff know me rather well. Oh and KFC too! In fact I own a voucher for 25% off my order. I’m friends with one of the staff on Facebook and she sent me it. She’s known me a long time because I used to go to KFC when I had a 2 hour lunch break at college.

Stay safe, stay well, stay cool and stay happy, pal.

A loser almost all the time!

“Wind your neck in.” There’s a phrase I’ve never heard before.

Chalkie should find out which horse Andy bet on.

Then choose a horse with opposite properties to bet on.

steeple chase