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I have spoken to various trainers over the last while and the cost of training fees in Chantilly varies from around €60 to €80 per day,depending on the trainer.

Eaten in McDonalds in India and there was no beef on the menu,there were a lot more vegeterian and curry options.Its not the Big Mac that is different in France,it is a sandwich completely different called the Croque McDo,which is their version of Croque Monsieur(ham and cheese). Im not a fan...

I too would love to see the Phoenix Park reopen,it was one of the most beautiful racecourse in its day.Have many happy memories of there as my grandfather trained in the park,alongwith Ruby Walsh's grandfather at the time.Was amazing place to train racehorses.Unfortunately all the yards have...

Equidia Video is the best place to watch French races.Equidia has just started their own TV on demand site to watch documentaries etc and some races www.equidiawatch.fr

I think this conversation should be moved to a new section because everytime I see theres been a new reply I hope that my poor old Zimbabwe has finally been found:(

Well observed Grey,I personally enjoyed the article very much:ninja:

I was at the preview in Leopardstown and thought it was one of the best I've ever been too atmosphere and panel wise.(and Ive been to A LOT of these!)Davy was more lively and open than I've ever seen him and I think the banter between him, Kevin O'Ryan and Matt Chapman got the other members of...

Some photos from Bangalore; First two are of parade ring during racing,grills are there to stop public throwing things at jockeys!My boyfriend won but was involved in enquiry and on way back in was spat on repeatedly by public and had bottle thrown at him. Third photo is of the yards on the...

I went out there for two weeks Krizon.Weather wasn't great in July so didn't help but I wasn't a big fan of Bangalore.Not much to see or do.Did go further out to jungles near Hydrabad which was lovely.Agree about the beggars,being in an open taxi with them trying to stroke your face was not...

My boyfriend was out riding in Bangalore last year.Racing is only two days a week and the money is not great.Up until November they were not allowed to import any foreign horses to race in India,only stallions to cover mares, but that has been changed now.Quite alot of jockeys go out there...

Anyone else have any Cheltenham preview information yet?I need to know about ones the end of Feb in Ireland especially for work,thanks

thats because of their other half sitting in the passenger seat yelling instructions at them, touché:lol:

Main difference being we're better drivers no?:p

I just ordered a pair online from Gibsons Saddlers in Newmarket a few weeks ago.Couldn't find any in shops over here and the ones they sent are nice and neat not as bulky as the ones the flat jockeys wear at Deauville here,they cost about £20 I think

Went to see Invictus,really uplifting,easywatching movie with good acting from Matt Damon and Morgan Freeman.Rugby match is very well done

I got pretty good deal with Zurich insurance when I was insured back at home

Just wanted to let you all know that Frogs Racing (French Racing reports and news in English), the website I previously mentioned on here, now has a Facebook page.The idea is for people to have discussions on French racing there and to ask us any questions you may have about a specific...

Lexus Chase postponed til tomorrow due to fog.Thats good because only day I could go was tomorrow but wasn't going to bother with the average card

Thanks everyone for advice,will let you know if I find anything

Does anyone know where I could find pictures of Triptych for sale?Thanks in advance (hopefully!)