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Nice that he/ or at least Kingsclere inherited the Mellon colours to continue the link. He had the advantage of huge American connection, Claire's "Who Do Think You Are" episode told that particular story very well. A great racing family the British public should be well proud of, though Toby...

Maciver returns to Tramore tomorrow where he landed a nice 25/1 -12/1 touch a year ago. He had a decent run 2 runs back, his pulled up last time can be forgiven. Tom Hogan introduces Jupiter de Gite to Irish racing also. This fella performed well in a schooling hurdle before christmas so might...

I must get an update for you. She was healing slowly but I intend finding out in the next day or so. Thanks for reminding me.

250 ew Anzadam Champion Hurdle 33/1 generally

Handmedownastar won her maiden at Dromahane today. Well supported by all, she got a rousing reception. Annie Larkin would have been thrilled.

Another observation; the bookie's ring was buzzing with cash punters. Maybe the property ladder with mortgage approval requiring the absence of any on line betting account is a blessing in disguise for racing, at bigger meetings at least.

I remember a time when Dan Moore trained Gold Cup horses L'Escargot and Tied Cottage and Jim Dreaper Brown Lad. These horses were spring horses that would run down the field throughout the winter; their only option was huge weights in handicaps on heavy ground or race at Kempton where they could...

Anzadam for Champion Hurdle/WPM has huge mass in him and reckons he could be the best he has to put it up to Sir Gino. He bolted on Patrick when he saw daylight after a lightning quick jump; he is Harchibald material that needs a Paul Carberry/ Keith Donoghue /Harry Cobden (?) to switch him off...

Home from 2 days majestic racing. Balllyburn didn't want to enter parade ring and did so only when other WPM runner came out to lead him in. Ears went back the minute Paul was legged up, that was the Ballyburn story. Noel Meade's mispronounced horse Affordale Fury not Affordable Fury ( or vice...

The owners have the same right to dream as the rest of us ; the difference is they have a horse they can dream with. If memory serves last year's winner had less done than Haiti has now at this stage of his career. As DO says the Gold Cup can be a law onto itself, whatever beats the others wins...

Few enough horse have led all the way in Welsh National. Creola, Run And Skip, Carvills Hill. Bonanza Boy (help me here !) now Haiti. Fair play to all concerned; my guy had the race lost as the tapes rose.

As Barry said on RTE the fence is in a dip after a bend, a bad combination.

Ballysax Hank interests me in Paddy Power. By Eliot, sire of Dad's Lad he has come on leaps and bounds since winning his Bumper Cork August Monday 2024. Pipped in American Grand National he will love the livelier ground and if he stays 3 miles could have too much for these. Anyone with an NH...

He is definitely a likeable sort. Fences slightly frightened him, according to the trainer. Maybe he was having us on...

Parnell Street 2.02 Limerick 7/2 to 4/1 looks too big for this improver who should love the slog around Limerick

He stayed on after the last when the horse jinked slightly, at least he learned something from Wexford.

Enjoy one and all. I am currently reading " National Hunt And P2P Racing In Ireland, A History " by Frances Nolan. Four Courts Press. Well worth getting your hands on. Also the Doneraile Steeplechase have gotten planning permission for their memorial monument , the sod has been turned and...

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Git Maker has the right profile and his warm up over hurdles should have him spot on for a career best methinks.

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