Clodagh
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Well… I don’t like staying chases but looking forward to Kempton. And lots of micro syndicate horses running today.
27th Racing
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Parrotperson
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I’ll be interested in sir gino over the bigger obstacles. I think he could be very good.
The Welsh national is always a slog sadly.
The Welsh national is always a slog sadly.
Clodagh
Playing chess with pigeons
Yes, that’s the exciting meet up today, for sure. I’d love to see Nicky Henderson back at the Cheltenham festival after his disaster last year.
Steerpike
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If we get to see anything with the fog, they've just said the next race at Chepstow was 10 minutes late off.
Clodagh
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Inspection for safety. Terrible for the viewing public.
Peregrine Falcon
Looking for the light
Not great TV viewing!
Steerpike
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Fair play to the camera men and commentator at Chepstow!
Gamebird
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Very good win for Joseph o'Brien in Leopardstown. When you only train 20 jumpers, but win two gr1s in two days! Nice for JJ Slevin too as he missed out on the King George ride yesterday.
teapot
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Cracking run from Sir Gino!
Peregrine Falcon
Looking for the light
Great run by Sir Gino
Crazy_cat_lady
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Course i went for Ballyburn in the 7 thinking having a run over fence in the bag would help!
Kadastorm
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I did the same Cat Lady 
What a run from Gino, he was fabulous.
What a run from Gino, he was fabulous.
bonny
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For a four year old he is seriously impressive
Clodagh
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What a horse!! I was a bit behind there as dived to watch the OG runner at Wetherby.
But just wow, love him. And Nico, who was probably asleep 30 minutes before the off.
But just wow, love him. And Nico, who was probably asleep 30 minutes before the off.
Gamebird
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When you know how good Ballyburn is....!
Crazy_cat_lady
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Don't think we will be seeing much of the Welsh national!!
Clodagh
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He can go and run in a 3 mile.
Peregrine Falcon
Looking for the light
Nice win for Soul Icon. I'd backed Edwardstone
Gamebird
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It's difficult because the Turners at Cheltenham (2m5) which might have been the obvious choice if they don't go to the Arkle (2m) is now a handicap, so you're left with the Brown Advisory at 3m, but you wouldn't be sure he's a 3 miler. He's never run further than 2m5 before. Or they might decide to stick with the Arkle on the basis that Cheltenham is a tougher test, and we know he handles the track. But so does Sir Gino.... Knowing Willie he'll be entered in everything and we'll be none the wiser until 48hrs beforeHe can go and run in a 3 mile.
Clodagh
Playing chess with pigeons
And why not!Its
It's difficult because the Turners at Cheltenham (2m5) which might have been the obvious choice if they don't go to the Arkle (2m) is now a handicap, so you're left with the Brown Advisory at 3m, but you wouldn't be sure he's a 3 miler. He's never run further than 2m5 before. Or they might decide to stick with the Arkle on the basis that Cheltenham is a tougher test, and we know he handles the track. But so does Sir Gino.... Knowing Willie he'll be entered in everything and we'll be none the wiser until 48hrs before
Clodagh
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Me too. But nice to see Harry win after being jocked off the Nicholls horse. Which Bryony gave a terrible ride, imo.
PN couldn’t win a donkey derby this week!
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Snowfilly
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Turned the telly on just in time to see the Welsh National and thought there was a problem with my screen! There are horses out there I assume?!
splashgirl45
Lurcher lover
Yes I saw a few just now, all gone again
Clodagh
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I am not even watching. I am sitting in the room.
Peregrine Falcon
Looking for the light
Well done to all concerned
Snowfilly
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Good race in the end and well done to the commentators getting through that, must be a nightmare.
[151802]
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Glad I went each way on Monbeg Genius 
humblepie
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Not seen any today but Sir Gino sounds a fab win.
Chiffy
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Another good day’s racing…..Wow Gino! Pleased for Edwardstone too as he was giving away lumps of weight. Much better run from him.
Usually agree with you Clodagh about the boring slog round Chepstow but the going was the least of their problems, it was actually seeing a horse occasionally that was the trouble!! Poor cameramen and poor Commentator, they did well.
Usually agree with you Clodagh about the boring slog round Chepstow but the going was the least of their problems, it was actually seeing a horse occasionally that was the trouble!! Poor cameramen and poor Commentator, they did well.
humblepie
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If anyone can link it amazing photo on the Racing Post of Ballyburn at the last.