Elf On A Shelf
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Your boss said straight to the Gold Cup...!
Corrach goes straight to the gold cup I think.
Racing this weekend
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Corrach goes straight to the gold cup I think.
Elf On A Shelf
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Did you lead Hank up all I could see on TV was a pair of legs!! I decided not to go to Newbury due to the fog as I thought TV coverage would be better
No Jaimie always takes Hank wherever he goes. I had to go too to do Humph as she needed someone with her she could trust to sort the next horse, drive the truck and not annoy her whilst she gets in a tizz about Hank
Crazy_cat_lady
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I don't know if ITV showed them while I was still trying to get home but there was an ROR parade with some big names in at Newbury
Elf On A Shelf
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They put them out between the 1st and 2nd races which gives them a load more publicity than having the parade an hour before racing. The problem with doing that though is they have very, very limited time. So they did 2 circuits of the parade ring, walk down to the last hurdle and trot back and then back off to their boxes. So whilst the timing was better they spent way way less time in the paddock than they ever have before.
splashgirl45
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It was nice to see them looking so well , Bristol de mai looked like he would be happy to race , I’m glad he has retired safe
photo_jo
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It will always be called the 'Hennessy' no matter who sponsors it!
Gamebird
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3 grade 1s in Fairyhouse this afternoon, culminating in the Hatton's Grace. Only 5 runners, but 5 very high class horses. 
for Impaire Et Passe, who was hugely exciting last season and is apparently a bigger, stronger model after his summer break.
for Impaire Et Passe, who was hugely exciting last season and is apparently a bigger, stronger model after his summer break.
Maddie Moo
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It’s going to be interesting to see if Sharjah can build on his Grade 3 last time out to take the Grade 1 novice chase. Only 5 runners in that as well.
Impaire Et Passe is definitely the one to beat in the Hatton‘s Grace, hopefully he will keep his unbeaten record.
Impaire Et Passe is definitely the one to beat in the Hatton‘s Grace, hopefully he will keep his unbeaten record.
lar
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Doesn't Coneygree look an absolute picture? (Well they all do tbf but he's the one that really caught my eye)
Gamebird
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Sharjah is just such a lovely horse, and very straightforward. I think anything he does now is a bonus. Wouldn't it be lovely for him to have a grade 1 over fences to add to his collection?
bonny
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Strange to see a horse who last won the Irish National come back and win a novice chase over 2 mile 4!
Gamebird
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I have one at home (actually from the same yard) who this spring won over 2m4 and 4 miles, just a couple of weeks apart!
bonny
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He’s some trainer
Elf On A Shelf
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3x 2 horse races and a 3 horse race at Carlisle today. We pulled ours out. That ground wasn't worth wasting horses on.
photo_jo
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Friend had one running -that didn't start either
Elf On A Shelf
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Racing this weekend might be a bit of a wash out bar Sandown!
Well Aintree should be OK just heavy with the rain they are due. Wetherby might not survive. Kelso might not survive.
Well Aintree should be OK just heavy with the rain they are due. Wetherby might not survive. Kelso might not survive.
Maddie Moo
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I’m off to Sandown this weekend, I’ve never been there before as it’s a reasonable trek but it’s part of my (early) Christmas present. I’m really excited to hopefully see some top class horses in person assuming there aren’t any withdrawals!
Elf On A Shelf
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I think I will be at Aintree. We have a cracking horse running at Sandown on Friday. A nice one on Saturday and a yard stalwart on Saturday there too. The Tingle Creek should be good, it always is. Oh you also get the Fighting Fifth with Shishkin and Constitution Hill!
teapot
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Love Sandown - it's got an old schooly vibe about it imho
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Maddie Moo
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I’m really hoping that Shiskin and Constitution Hill will run, I’ve never seen them in person!
It looks a really nice course, it looks lovely from what I’ve seen on tv. I’m going with someone who is a wheelchair user and they’ve been very helpful with checking the accessibility etc. Unlike Windsor, where I’m never going again!
Smitty
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Elf On A Shelf
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I think a lot of people are really hoping that Shiskin will run
He definitely goes and he definitely lines up. If he runs or not is up to him
Sandown is one of mu favourite courses despite it being so far from home. Every horse I have taken there has been 1st or 2nd.
McGrools
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Looking forward to an afternoon in front of the TV 
Gamebird
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Let's just hope he doesn't take out Constitution Hill messing around! I wonder who they'll book for Shiskin? I can't imagine anyone but Nico will get CH, but you will absolutely need the right person on Shiskin. I guess we'll know in a few hours whether CH runs, or he sits out this weekend's mudfest in favour of Kempton.He definitely goes and he definitely lines up. If he runs or not is up to him
humblepie
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Thinking going to be too muddy for CH unfortunately. Agree Sandown lovely track and always good atmosphere.
humblepie
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Glad to be wrong. CH declared. Now planning a trip.
Elf On A Shelf
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Nico is on CH, James Bowen is in Shishkin.
Parrotperson
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Brough Scott said t’other day that there’s 4 in the Fighting Fifth who may or may not start!! Could be more horses at the start than the finish!! 
Elf On A Shelf
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Brough Scott said t’other day that there’s 4 in the Fighting Fifth who may or may not start!! Could be more horses at the start than the finish!!
I think he meant there are 4 horses entered thar may or may not be declared for the race. Not because they are a bunch of dodgy buggers at the starting tapes
Elf On A Shelf
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Its also the Becher Chase at Aintree this weekend.