Tiddlypom
Carries on creakily
I’m only an occasional visitor to this thread. Have the owners of Datsalrghtgino (sp) decided to get out of racing altogether after his death?
Racing this weekend
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Gamebird
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Apologies if my comment led to confusion - it's Caldwell Construction, not the Datsalrightgino owners, that are giving up. They own the best part of 30 horses, primarily with Gordon Elliott, and have decided to get out of racing following the recent deaths of two of their horses.
"Further to the sad loss of one of our young horses D B Cooper again as a family we are absolutely heartbroken," the social media post read. "Also we lost Smooth Player only just two weeks ago. Having a young family it’s hard to cope with such losses and therefore we feel it is time for a break from the sport. We would also like to thank Gordon and his team for their hard work and support the last few years and wish them all the best."
Grade 1 winner Caldwell Potter to be sold as part of dispersal as owners plan to make shock exit from the sport
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TheMule
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I'm not anti-racing, but I do think it's sad to see the loss of horses due to unfair tests for human entertainment and I am finding it increasingly difficult to watch NH racing.
I think it's great to see owners taking a stand like this. Though I wonder if it might make a better point to invest in a bit of re-education and sell them on non-racing contracts……
I think it's great to see owners taking a stand like this. Though I wonder if it might make a better point to invest in a bit of re-education and sell them on non-racing contracts……
bonny
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They are worth millions as racehorses and a few thousand as riding horses.
TheMule
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Well yes, obviously. But if you can afford to keep that many in training and they never would have realized that value anyway, I don’t really see that as a massive prohibitive factor
bonny
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It’s not your money and I can’t imagine anyone just giving the horses away when they are worth so much
Clodagh
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I’m not sure how anyone can feel close to and love their horses and have them trained by Eliot.
Today’s racing, I’m so out the loop at the moment, why isn’t Nico back? I thought his collarbone was better? And where’s Harry Skelton?
My betting is appalling today, I’ve lost 75p (my total bets!) so far.
Today’s racing, I’m so out the loop at the moment, why isn’t Nico back? I thought his collarbone was better? And where’s Harry Skelton?
My betting is appalling today, I’ve lost 75p (my total bets!) so far.
Snow Falcon
Hoping for drier days
I had a small bet e/w on Saceur Coeur.
I can't bring myself to bet on any horse trained by Elliot.
Hope all horses return safe and sound this weekend.
I can't bring myself to bet on any horse trained by Elliot.
Hope all horses return safe and sound this weekend.
Maddie Moo
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I could never have a horse with Elliot…
This was on RP about Nico, apparent,y he started riding again on the 21st but then the doctor stood him down after three days. So he’s being taking it easy as the injury is still causing issues.
Snow Falcon
Hoping for drier days
Good win for Inis Oirr!
Clodagh
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I didn’t watch it, I loathe these ‘nationals’. I watched some rugby. Which was dire so I’m back.
Snow Falcon
Hoping for drier days
I'm flicking between the racing and rugby too.
Nickle Back's jumping not for the faint hearted! Imagine him out hunting.
Nickle Back's jumping not for the faint hearted! Imagine him out hunting.
Clodagh
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Did Hermes Allen break his neck? Please no. Hope just winded. Was an awful fall.
Snowfilly
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Snow Falcon
Hoping for drier days
I'm thinking the worst for Hermes Allen too
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.Andie02
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The first 3 races in Leopardstown all Grade 1's go to Willie Mullins and Danny Mullins.
Andie02
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Harry Skelton apparently on a suspension.I’m not sure how anyone can feel close to and love their horses and have them trained by Eliot.
Today’s racing, I’m so out the loop at the moment, why isn’t Nico back? I thought his collarbone was better? And where’s Harry Skelton?
My betting is appalling today, I’ve lost 75p (my total bets!) so far.
splashgirl45
Lurcher lover
That was a horrible fall , looked really bad 
Clodagh
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No one else entered any to be fair
Errin Paddywack
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It was an awful fall, fearing the worst.
Andie02
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Willie has a fair few runners today and tomorrowNo one else entered any to be fair
Maddie Moo
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I’m not watching today because the rugby is on but really hope he’s alright 
Snow Falcon
Hoping for drier days
It was bad news
Maddie Moo
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Awful, what a horrible few weeks it’s been. Notlongtillmay, Datsalrightgino and now Hermes Allen 
Clodagh
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Fatality confirmed. Awful. He was such a beautiful horse.
splashgirl45
Lurcher lover
it did look like he had gone immediately, hope he did
Clodagh
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I hate Irish racing. Why don’t they have some whip rules? Or are they just ‘flog it and keep the punters happy’.
Maddie Moo
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I hate Irish racing. Why don’t they have some whip rules? Or are they just ‘flog it and keep the punters happy’.
LinkThey actually changed the whip rules last summer…
Crazy_cat_lady
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Wasn't watching as at hair dressers but sickening about Hermes. Looking at the comments for the race on RP he was 13 lengths down, the betting really doesn't help as it encourages jockeys to keep going when they'd perhaps rather pull up? Not seen the race so can't properly comment but was it different to the comments on RP?
bonny
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I’m sure the last thing on Harry’s mind was to pull up …..what are you on about ?