Scaling back operations over the next few years. Not going to be buying anymore young p2p horse, store horses etc etc. Will be huge ramifications for Irish racing and NH racing in general
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Originally posted by quevega View PostIMO
It’s good news
Most of the time they’ve been nob Ed’s
And the horses will continue to be bred
And the better ones will get bought by other owners.
Possibly cheaper too.
Just not be as easy a sale for the breeding community
Ultimately I like GB and Irish racing and consider them the same thing so I'm not bothered as long as they don't all end up in France.
The colours don't bother me, but again, it's not awful for racing ... it's just not great for Irish racing.
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I thought for all their fire power they were disappointing this season, it was quantity over quality and some races were over subscribed with Gigginstown Horses and very hard to judge. I think it will be a temporary loss for racing but new owners will fill the void. I just hope Willie Mullins doesn’t completely run riot and take over, variety and genuine competition is essential
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Originally posted by Kevloaf View PostThe horses will still be bred but may not stay over in Ireland ... I think it's very hard to say it's anything but negative for Irish racing.
Ultimately I like GB and Irish racing and consider them the same thing so I'm not bothered as long as they don't all end up in France.
The colours don't bother me, but again, it's not awful for racing ... it's just not great for Irish racing.
It's worth noting Giggy haven't won an open G1 with Gordon Elliot with any horse bar those moved on from Mullins. Yes they have superb firepower, but it hasn't quite translated to G1 (open) results recently.
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