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Luckily enough he's not showing any of those symptoms Eddie. The endoscopy today revealed a large ulcer (a 3+ on a 0-4 scale accordingly to the vet). The vet couldn't believe his coat was so good and he had been eating so well - it certainly explains a lot. We had him on Gastrogard before...

The full list is equally uninspiring. The will need all of the social media input to get some good recommendations and ideas (and I suspect they already know that)

Thanks Art. Davy Russell said he was the first one beaten. He's booked in for an endoscopy tomorrow (routine scope was negative) and if that is negative off to Coolmore to get an opinion from their vet. Davy said he felt like a slow horse but that he knows he isn't a slow horse - just couldn't...

The problem is that Ortiz was going to finish 2nd anyway (with or without the disqualification) but, with the DQ, he enables his stablemate to get awarded first place. It's a ridiculous rule; Ortiz should have been fined for not allowing his horse to obtain the best possible placing (if such a...

Bay of Freedom is in the last at Roscommon on Monday night. It's not a great race but, after the debacle at Galway,it's difficult to be confident; I just hope he jumps well and enjoys it all and we'll take it from there. Some things have come to light and we are keeping our fingers crossed; more...

Bay of Freedom is in the Novices Hurdle at Galway tomorrow. He's had a break and seems better for it and the 2 1/2 miles will suit him better on a course he's won at. Hopeful rather than confident; Gangster looks a very nice horse but not much between 4/5 of the others. Delighted to have Barry...

Crystal Earth is fancied to go well with Ruby Walsh up in the 2nd at Galway today.

On a somewhat related note I noticed that 'early bird' prices for the Festival are only available until 24/10; pretty sure you could buy them until the first week of December in previous years. The website does not seem to indicate what the price goes up to after October or what they will...

Not such a no-brainer if you live overseas unfortunately. I'm not able to subscribe to gambling sites so if anyone has any alternatives come 1st August please let me know. I assume people on this forum know what is available much better than I do - would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks

Terrible news - what he did in 2006 was remarkable. A very sad way to go and very disappointing that Clifford Baker wasn't told earlier

And now Ladbrokes and Corals may be merging http://www.racingpost.com/news/live.sd?event_id=9528724&category=0 - ironic timing! I hope the forum is allowed to be influential as it is definitely needed. Not so pleased about the appointment of Simon Rowlands as Chairman; he is a little too sure...

Couldn't agree more. The one that fascinates me is Aloft in the last over 2 miles. He has had 4 full brothers and 4 half-brothers race and not a single one has won over further than 7.5 furlongs and the longest distance any of them has even tackled is 10 furlongs. Classy horse and Moore and...

I feel the same about Free Eagle so that's two of us leaving racing! :) Difficult to see past Ivawood in the Jersey but Fahdayyil will be suited by the 7 furlongs. Was very impressed by Easton Angel at Beverly but low draw could be an issue; at the prices might side with Kurland. I am hoping...

We think the Cheltenham race took more out of him than we thought and/or he is just over the top. He ran flat at both Punchestown and tonight. His jumping was poor and he was never really travelling; the playing about at the start should be getting better (but isn't) so we need to address that...

Bay of Freedom is having his first hurdle race in the 5.40 at Down Royal tomorrow; Luke Dempsey rides with his valuable 5lb allowance. We're 2nd favourite in most lists behind New World who ran well first time over hurdles and will probably benefit from the better ground. Like us he may well...

Based on pedigree he will really struggle over the 1m 4f but he was impressive last night ridden much more aggressively than in the Derby. He won't be ridden like that at Belmont and Frosted (at least) must have a decent chance of reversing Derby form; that being said he has a touch of class and...

Won't lose : Newsworthy 7.45 Strong bet : Pepparpot 3.40 E/W : Abolitionist 6.05 Yankee : Pires 4.15

and the same can be said of you Colm; a true pleasure to meet you! As regards BOF there are no excuses; he just isn't quick enough over 2 miles at this level. He wasn't disgraced in either Grade I and he has given me enormous enjoyment so far. His form in bumpers has been a great, and...

Call me crazy: Won't Lose: Gerdago Strong Bet Ericht E/W Bay of Freedom Yankee Kylestyle

I am genuinely bemused! Bay of Freedom looks magnificent and has improved since Cheltenham. Considering he met with much more trouble than any of the Mullin's horses there (and we beat them all anyway) I can't understand how they can be 6/1, 14/1 16/1 and 33/1 when BOF is 50's. The best form...