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Irish Racing Thread

an capall said:
Can we make a rule that you cannot use initials/abbreviations/cosy nicknames when referring to a horse?
Or indeed indicate a preference for a 'Gordon yoke' et al in the last?

It only takes a couple of extra seconds to write a name, with the exception, of course, of the most recent winner of the Gold Cup.

I skip reading threads because I couldn't be arsed trying to workout who Pumkin's 2nd choice is in the 2.59 at Exeter.
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💯% THIS.^
 
an capall said:
Can we make a rule that you cannot use initials/abbreviations/cosy nicknames when referring to a horse?
Or indeed indicate a preference for a 'Gordon yoke' et al in the last?

It only takes a couple of extra seconds to write a name, with the exception, of course, of the most recent winner of the Gold Cup.

I skip reading threads because I couldn't be arsed trying to workout who Pumkin's 2nd choice is in the 2.59 at Exeter.
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Ban him.
 
I'm fully on board with an capall on this.

Henceforth, all lazy, cliquey, faux cognoscenti, nicknames, "My Little Pony"-esque pet names, and acronyms are OUT and typing the actual name in full is IN!

It's the dawn of a new era!
 
Generous1991 said:
Just checking: does this include the term YFUSA?
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Ian_Davies said:
That's quite bohemian and sophisticated - for you, Walsworth - though a Paratha stuffed with what (jellied eels, Mr Socialist yet "Cor, Blimey!" Little Englander, perhaps?) one shudders to think!

In the wake of An Capall's game-changing post, I shall no longer be referring to you as "Walsey" - all lazy, cliquey, faux cognoscenti, nicknames, "My Little Pony"-esque pet names and acronyms are OUT and typing the actual name in full is IN.

So I'm not even responding to that FIAT nonsense - you can't possibly be referring to Your Favourite Uncle Smart Arse (no more YFUSA either) and a glance in the nearest mirror may provide your answer, sir!
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Inspection on Friday 2.30. 22ml in the last 24 hours a possibility if a further 10-20ml. The hurdle track is currently unfit to race.
 
Meeting to go ahead is now 7/4 on Paddypower. I can't see them doing a Monday card it would massively impact people flying over / driving up.
 
tiggers1972 said:
With Monday being a Bank Holiday in Ireland can you see them moving the meeting to Sunday/Monday now?
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In normal circumstances I could, but there are two problems. Firstly, there is no guarantee Monday will be any better, and secondly, the majority of the racegoers will be travelling from the UK. This is an unenviable position for the course. Another idea would be to run all the chases tomorrow, but would connections be happy with that?
 
mellows45 said:
Meeting to go ahead is now 7/4 on Paddypower. I can't see them doing a Monday card it would massively impact people flying over / driving up.
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Spot on. We're a long way from Belshill winning the 2019 edition on good ground (good to firm in places). Six of the 10 runners declared were withdrawn due to the ground.
 
Don't know where the confidence has come from for the meeting to go ahead. Its now ~1.3 Yes on the exchange.

From what I've heard the new racing line they have designated for the hurdle track will only be raceable if less rain than forecast lands overnight.
 
mellows45 said:
Don't know where the confidence has come from for the meeting to go ahead. Its now ~1.3 Yes on the exchange.

From what I've heard the new racing line they have designated for the hurdle track will only be raceable if less rain than forecast lands overnight.
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It's raceable as things stand.
 

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