Horse Racing (General)

[Hibernia&Alba]

Michael's Pick second in the La Touche at 100/1. Had a tenner EW, and he won me a nice EW on day one of the festival at a big price. Turned out again just 48 hours later over four and quarter miles and he ran brilliantly. Only backed him Tuesday because he has my name

Not as impressive as Singing Banjo, however, who won the three and a quarter mile cross country on Tuesday then the La Touche today. Remarkable.

[Mikey_1875]

Hopefully Billaway can pick up a win later, I’ll also be taking a punt on Agusta Gold in the 16:50 too. Quite disappointed not to be seeing Bob Olinger ride again today.

[Hibernia&Alba]

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Hopefully Billaway can pick up a win later, I’ll also be taking a punt on Agusta Gold in the 16:50 too. Quite disappointed not to be seeing Bob Olinger ride again today.

I'm scunnered. I had Bob Ollinger, Honeysuckle, Energumene as a treble ante-post. Hopefully Honeysuckle will at least give me the double later.

[Mikey_1875]

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I'm scunnered. I had Bob Ollinger, Honeysuckle, Energumene as a treble ante-post. Hopefully Honeysuckle will at least give me the double later.

Really steadied into the last there but came away well, fantastic horse!

[Hibernia&Alba]

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Really steadied into the last there but came away well, fantastic horse!

Absolutely, I got worried at the last, but what a horse she is. She could finish up as one of the all time greats.

[Pretty Boy]

Billaway has cost me a fortune twice this year when a beaten favourite. Was tempted to give him another chance but thought better of it. Glad I did.

[Hibernia&Alba]

Any tips for the 2000 Guineas? It looks wide open.

[Hibernia&Alba]

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Billaway has cost me a fortune twice this year when a beaten favourite. Was tempted to give him another chance but thought better of it. Glad I did.

It was a great race, though, and a photo finish.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

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Any tips for the 2000 Guineas? It looks wide open.

I've backed Thunder Moon each way.

[Mikey_1875]

Jeff Kidder defies the odds again!

[Hibernia&Alba]

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Jeff Kidder defies the odds again!

What a blinder he ran. I didn't consider backing him, I must admit.

[ekhibee]

Brilliant, beating all the big guns at 22/1.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

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I've backed Thunder Moon each way.

That went well! 😓

[Hibernia&Alba]

Old See Double You, 18 years old and just ran at Ayr in a mud bath. I think I've mentioned him before; what a great old campaigner. A 50/1 shot won it.

[ekhibee]

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Old See Double You, 18 years old and just ran at Ayr in a mud bath. I think I've mentioned him before; what a great old campaigner. A 50/1 shot won it.

Great old horse, it just wasn't his ground today at all.

[Hibernia&Alba]

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Great old horse, it just wasn't his ground today at all.

Yes great to see a horse that age still enjoying racing. He must have incredible fitness.

[Pretty Boy]

Got my tickets for next year's Guineas today.

£60 a pop for the Premier Enclosure wasn't bad imo considering what you pay for Club at Cheltenham these days.

[Hibernia&Alba]

PB, or anyone else, can you recommend any really good racing books? I've read a couple of Robin Oakley's and enjoyed them. Are there any classic must reads of the genre?

[Hiber-nation]

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PB, or anyone else, can you recommend any really good racing books? I've read a couple of Robin Oakley's and enjoyed them. Are there any classic must reads of the genre?

McIlvanney on Horseracing although it's a long time since I read it.

There are some great autobiographies as well, Timmy Murphy's is probably my favourite.

[Hibernia&Alba]

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McIlvanney on Horseracing although it's a long time since I read it.

There are some great autobiographies as well, Timmy Murphy's is probably my favourite.

Thanks for the suggestions

[Pretty Boy]

AP McCoy's autobiography is a good read. Same with Kieron Fallon, the latter probably the better of the 2.As mentioned above McIlvanney on Horse Racing is a bit of a classic.

The Grey Horse by Richard Burridge about Desert Orchid, Arkle:The Legend of Himself and Horse Racing Heroes by Peter O'Sullevan were all enjoyable reads as well.

[Hibernia&Alba]

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AP McCoy's autobiography is a good read. Same with Kieron Fallon, the latter probably the better of the 2.As mentioned above McIlvanney on Horse Racing is a bit of a classic.

The Grey Horse by Richard Burridge about Desert Orchid, Arkle:The Legend of Himself and Horse Racing Heroes by Peter O'Sullevan were all enjoyable reads as well.

Thanks mate

[Hibernia&Alba]

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21 day ban for Havlin. Deliberately holds his horse up around the final bend.

Stowell just breezed up at odds on at Ascot when given a proper ride.

[Hibs1972]

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PB, or anyone else, can you recommend any really good racing books? I've read a couple of Robin Oakley's and enjoyed them. Are there any classic must reads of the genre?

Graham Bradley done his autobiography a good few years ago, call “the wayward lad” highly recommend.

[Hibernia&Alba]

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Graham Bradley done his autobiography a good few years ago, call “the wayward lad” highly recommend.

Thanks for the recommendation.

[Hibernia&Alba]

40/1 fifteen minutes before the off, then goes off at 10/3

[Hiber-nation]

Snowfall wins the Oaks by about 12 lengths. What a performance. The classics are almost impossible to predict now.

[Mikey_1875]

Superb run from the horse Frankie wont have believed his luck. Got to hand it to Aidan O’Brien he is there time and time again and has a great crack at the derby tomorrow. I’m not as big a follower of the flat but really enjoy Epsom and other tricky courses like Chester and Brighton.

[ekhibee]

Just watched the derby, the winner won well enough but the form is pretty ****, a maiden was clear 2nd, whoever got the forecast can stop working.

[Hibs1972]

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Just watched the derby, the winner won well enough but the form is pretty ****, a maiden was clear 2nd, whoever got the forecast can stop working.

I managed to get an exacta(forecast)up yesterday in the big race at Newcastle, Nicholas T 33-1 and Hochfeld 2nd at 28-1, 1 of those bets you dream about getting but realistically it very rarely does, including the 10% bonus it was £1,476.31, still can’t believe it.