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Agreed Grey (and if I implied I thought Peter was overcharging then that was most certainly not my intention)

I decided to steer clear of that one :p

You're right DG and it is relevant. On reflection may have understated no. of horses/lad but also may have understated FTE's. It's still a poor return for such a successful yard and just makes you wonder how everyone else gets by. On a related note, it's alright to make money out of buying and...

The issue of how trainers make it pay has been on my mind this week, even before Colm Murphy’s announcement. Most trainers would tell you that there’s no money to be made from training and it’s only through buying and selling (or the occasional gamble) that any money can be made. I felt a...

Thanks for the congratulations everyone. A great day and some good stories: http://www.cheltenhamdream.com/blog-diary/

Over fences for the first time tomorrow and no idea what to expect (he has schooled well though). http://www.cheltenhamdream.com/blog-diary/

Good luck Eddie!

Thanks everyone. I am at a loss to explain his performance but had some fun with this blog entry; it's particularly appropriate for a website called TalkingHorses: http://www.cheltenhamdream.com/blog-diary/. If you have a choice of laughing or crying then just laugh!

Bay of Freedom tries three miles for the first time at Galway on Sunday. Peter's (Fahey) horses are running really well and the horse is in great form so finger's crossed. 20/1 looks tempting! http://www.cheltenhamdream.com/blog-diary/

Great article AC. Thanks for the link DG

Off to Bellewstown for the first time. Must have a decent e/w chance http://www.cheltenhamdream.com/blog-diary/

Bay of Freedom running at Sligo tomorrow evening. Looks competitive enough but he has been going ready well at home. http://www.cheltenhamdream.com/blog-diary/

And... we're back! Bay of Freedom runs tomorrow at Wexford (well..it's a bit like Cheltenham) and seems be over his issues. The ground's a concern but it looks a winnable race. More detail in the blog: http://www.cheltenhamdream.com/blog-diary/

I really shouldn't have started reading this thread - far too much studying to do! Anyway, it's fascinating how, despite having to use the going stick, Clerks continue to use their own subjective descriptions for the official going. As far as i can make out the Turftrax ratings are as follows...

"General Principle......if he wins he would likely to be in consideration for the Albert Bartlett" An accurate reflection of just how much I know!! Great information DG - thanks for posting

I see that General Principle is entered in a couple of races this weekend. This time last year he seemed be one of the better Bumper horses in Ireland with the potential to be high class over jumps. He's in a 2 mile and 2 1/2m maiden hurdle and, hopefully,he will go for the latter; if he wins he...

Agree with you Tout Seul (and Granger) that New to this Town needs to be respected; particularly on his defeat of Avenir D'Une Vie. The really intriguing one for me of Mullins horses is Very Much So. He hasn't run for almost years but is, apparently, a definite runner. When he won his first race...

The level of insight, eloquence and opinion on this site* puts the American commentators to shame; ironic that I come here to learn and get intelligent observations! * Although I'm not surprised given the quality of the horse racing discussions (with a few exceptions, of course :))

It would be but am concerned he wouldn't get enough votes, would take more votes from Democrats than Republicans and leave the field open for Trump.