Sad news
Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:13:05 +0100
Pip Payne the retired trainer aged (60 ? ) was found hanging in woods near
his home..tragically it was suicide and such a young guy :-((
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David
"That Damn Butterfly"
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Radical racing changes
Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:01:43 +0100
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/radical-proposals-made-to-boost-british-racing/618754/top/
Champion's Day at Ascot? Err, there's already one at Newmarket?
Qualification for Cheltenham? Are they taking the piss?
Team based competions? Shergar Cup's fine thanks...
At no point is there an idea to ...
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meanwhile over in France..........
Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:47:31 +0100
Noticed Hannon sends a young `un over to Deauville to run in the 12.50, in
CUMULUS NIMBUS. There is quite a few one run, one win types but it`s the
only GB runner today and would not be sent over without a chance imo
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David
"That Damn Butterfly"
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Tote Credit Offices
Sun, 9 Aug 2009 18:34:35 +0100
The Tote On Course Credit Club Offices have been a National Institution for
many years and the friendly efficient ladies running them were the Face of
the Tote to their many regulars. The offices also often provided the only
shelter and a meeting place for those who didn't want to spend their time in
the Bars ...
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William Hill exec speaks to the Mail
Sun, 9 Aug 2009 10:13:18 -0700 (PDT)
"Topping would like to see more quality races during the week rather
than at weekends. 'Only British racing could do something so stupid as
to move the Epsom Derby from Wednesday to Saturday,' he said. 'Midweek
you have the captive office workers who would all watch it, but by
moving it to Saturday you compete wit ...
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2010 Fixture list.
Sat, 8 Aug 2009 19:23:09 +0100
http://www.britishhorseracing.com/goracing/fixtures-results.asp
Groan:-) Brighton have three evening meetings:-)
Derek
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ascot etc views on a Saturday
Sat, 8 Aug 2009 11:43:58 +0100
An interesting rather than exciting Saturday imo
Ascot stages the annual crapfest also loosely known as the the Shergar cup
LOL elsewhere there are one or two to get into..
ASCOT
Not a great betting venue but for fun I`ve found a couple to have fun
with...
1.45 QUAI D`ORSAY has a touch of class imo and ...
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Alfie Flits - Haydock 3.15
Sat, 08 Aug 2009 07:51:43 +0100
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more NRs
Fri, 7 Aug 2009 17:25:14 +0100
strange day,with all the rain we might have more NRs than runners LOL
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derby trials back @ brighton
Thu, 6 Aug 2009 11:56:07 +0100
just mentioned on racing news, the Derby trial could be back at brighton
next year :-)))
Think this could be in line with the resurgence of the track as a
venue,although Derek could give us a better picture of the current
situation.If it goes ahead lets hope it is supported as it always was many
years ago w ...
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