Wow – what a first couple of days it has been. I could write a novel but I will try to be as succinct as possible. Day 1 and 2 Ponderings No one is
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Day 3: The World Hurdle
The waiting is nearly over. The beers are chilling nicely, the boys are primed for an early arrival at mine tomorrow, everything looks set -I’m having my own version of the Cheltenham Festival at my
Read moreThe Irish are Coming…
It’s been a long, long time since I managed to get anything up on this blog and for that, you have my sincerest apologies. I know it’s no excuse but I’ve been ravaged over the
Read moreAnother Year over…
Happy New Year to all! Christmas has come and gone as is tends to do and now a new year is before us full of possibilities and opportunities. It’s an exciting time of year –
Read moreBoxing Day Celebrations – Master Minded by Pumpkin?
Hello to all! Today we have our King George preview, written by John Mac: Boxing Day for us racing folk is the highlight of the Christmas break. The presentshave been opened and the dinner
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John Mac writes: “This great National Hunt sport of ours has a habit of producing horses which become household favourites for many years. The key to following these horses financially or otherwise is to get
Read moreKempton Review and Cheltenham Pointers
The King George Well, I certainly didn’t expect that. Sometimes these horses can make monkeys of us all! I certainly didn’t expect to see Kauto Star trailing home in third on Saturday. And without a
Read moreKing George VI – In January?
Welcome one and all! It does seem strange to be looking forward to the King George VI in mid January – but I guess it’s just been that kind of winter. The way things are
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