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Howard carried out an atroscious act on one of his horses (that let him down that day) a number of years ago after he came back drunk to the stables in the evening. The BHA will try and nail him to the cross for this incident and I sincerely hope that he gets a ban which is sufficiently lengthy...

Hardly that surprising. Blackstairmountain in 2009 was his first runner in the race since 2001.

Interesting question re the tipping point etc. I have never placed a scoop 6 bet and it is a very long time since I did the jackpot. They essentially are of no interest to me. However regarding the increase in the size of the jackpot, I am not sure how much more enticing it would be. The...

Quito de la Roque would have won that race if the pace had been a little bit stronger or if the jockey had got at him a little bit sooner. For a half brother to Kazal, his jumping was pretty good in the main, although he did make a mistake at a crucial point down the far side on the second...

Good stuff. Cillian is the elest son of Cathal. He really just wants him as a runner for family reasons as far as I am told. Not sure about him getting a strongly run champion hunter chase, but it is great to know that he is being looked after. I would have run him in the 2m hunter chase at...

Silicium - Yet to debut.

The plan for Cork All Star is Punchestown. More for emotional rather than any other reasons.

Diamond Harry looked terrible at Cheltenham. His coat was not right and a good paddock judge said that he looked a lot lighter than he did at the Pillar meeting. I personally do not believe that he gave his proper running that day.

I wouldn't really say that the team is slowing down for any reason other than Cheltenham is in their thoughts and the horses that were beaten at the weekend probably had a bit left to work on. Hendersen fired out 3 winners at his beloved Kempton yesterday. Riverside Theatre is unlikely to be a...

Another Monaghan chap signing in!

I am pretty sure that you are confusing him with Barry Connell who rides all his own horses. This chap is much much better than him.

Why is the jockey a big negative? He probably will not be riding him in the big race, but what have you against him when he is riding against other amateurs? I suspect that Willie has something better still to come out. He has had some impressive winners but nothing that strikes me as a...

Dundalk is a joke and you can hardly ever get anything on. Luckily enough, last Friday we wanted to get some money on a dog called Splanc in an open sprint and there was a big gamble on the trap 1 dog in the race. At least this meant that for once we were accommodated for what could be...

Lots of rain forecast so unlikely that it will change. The track dries well so as long as there is no heavy rain on Saturday night it should be ok. We only have to worry about the snow / frost then!!!

Doubles certainly and on many occasions that I have looked on betfair there is not enough liquidity in the ante post market to bother unless you are going to take progressively lower prices.

It is a farce that they have done this to a great contest. I have great memories of Desert Orchid's win, Flagship Uberalles battle with Nordance Prince, Well Chief and Azertyuiop. Not to mention Sybillin getting me back in the black during my first year at college. Some great races and...

What track was this at? Was it a big meeting?

It looks that way Shadow Leader. An Irish Derby winner would be an intriguing participant at Leopardstown, but he would have to be supplemented and would have a fitness issue after spending his time covering mares.

For some reason it does not seem to be picking up the attachment?

Del Boy, I might get a chance to have a look around for you later during the football. I have attached a lucky 31 spreadsheet which should help and it tells you what you win depending on how many horses win. It is a long time since I used it but I think the Maths are accurate. Paddy Power have...