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[Lobos]

If White Noise wins off 12 stone today , giving lumps away , in what looks a very competitive Handicap then she too will shorten considerably for the Mares Hurdle.

It really could be 'Moving Sunday'!

Exciting days racing.

 

[Eggs]

….Andrew Slattery tour added.

 

[Benjy23]

Fair play. Was interested in how highly regarded this Minella Machine is that's running today.

He's ran a couple in this race that have won and gone onto the Bartlett mind.

Impressive enough this one like. Wouldn't exactly scream Bartlett though

 

[Eggs]

Willie Mullins led the tributes to a “legend of the game” after amateur rider Derek O’Connor announced his retirement from the saddle.

O’Connor, 43, has been one of the best amateur riders the sport has ever seen, winning the point-to-point championship in Ireland 12 times including his final title in May of this year.

In addition to over 1,400 winners between the flags he partnered six Cheltenham Festival winners between 2011 and 2024 and landed a host of other big races including an Irish Gold Cup aboard Joseph O’Brien’s Edwulf in 2018.

Mullins, a leading amateur rider himself, paid fulsome tribute to the retiring O’Connor at Naas on Sunday.

“He’s a legend in the game. It’s a fantastic achievement to retire in one piece and still riding at the top of his game,” said the trainer.

 

[Eggs]

….HdB tour added.

 

[Eggs]

….Nicky Richards tour added.

 

[BigChaang]

I read , what I thought was an interesting piece , earlier on.
By Matt Tombs - Racing T.V.- website.
Talking about the Mullins horses and why he thinks they might not dominate the festival next march , and going forward. , as much
as they have in recent years . .

 

[Lobos]

I read , what I thought was an interesting piece , earlier on.
By Matt Tombs - Racing T.V.- website.
Talking about the Mullins horses and why he thinks they might not dominate the festival next march , and going forward. , as much
as they have in recent years . .

Just read it. Really interesting piece and well written. Plenty of food for thought. Thanks.

 

[robith]

This is slightly morbid, but does anyone know what happens to ante post bets if you die?

I'm doing my will atm and the advice is slightly confusing

 

[Lobos]

This is slightly morbid, but does anyone know what happens to ante post bets if you die?

I'm doing my will atm and the advice is slightly confusing

 

[Faugheen_Machine]

This is slightly morbid, but does anyone know what happens to ante post bets if you die?

I'm doing my will atm and the advice is slightly confusing

I'd have thought it would just form part of your estate. You'll need to tell your next of kin all the betting account you have though.

 

[Eggs]

This is slightly morbid, but does anyone know what happens to ante post bets if you die?

I'm doing my will atm and the advice is slightly confusing

…..probably something that sits better in ‘letter of wishes’ that supports a will. I’d imagine you give nearest and dearest access to your accounts and they can change bank a/c details.

 

[Glasgow Ronnie]

This is slightly morbid, but does anyone know what happens to ante post bets if you die?

I'm doing my will atm and the advice is slightly confusing

I remember a few years back, a Trainer from the Flat placed a £1000 bet on his horse winning one of the Guineas at 33-1. Sadly he passed away before the horse won and I remember the guy from Corals explaining the bet died with the person but as a gesture of goodwill they paid out his Widow the £34000. Not sure what happens now or if it helps

 

[Glasgow Ronnie]

Alex Scott I think the Trainers name was

 

[Istabraq]

This is slightly morbid, but does anyone know what happens to ante post bets if you die?

I'm doing my will atm and the advice is slightly confusing

What you need is a trusted friend, someone who has knowledge and access to all your betting activity.
Probably worth getting the same friend to get hold of your phone as soon as you croak it to save the family from accessing your betting accounts, messages and perhaps more crucially, your photo library....

 

[Eggs]

….40-1 winners in first two races at Fairyhouse today.

 

[Lobos]

….40-1 winners in first two races at Fairyhouse today.

Nice double

 

[BigChaang]

….40-1 winners in first two races at Fairyhouse today.

And an 80-1 at Lingfield .. imagine those 3 in any multi !..

 

[Quevega]

Love Me Tender got 154 RPR for RPR fans.

Think that's high myself but they were obviously impressed.
Imagine if he'd have jumped better ?

Minella Machine got 121

 

[Prestbury]

Love Me Tender got 154 RPR for RPR fans.

Think that's high myself but they were obviously impressed.
Imagine if he'd have jumped better ?

Minella Machine got 121

And The Mourne Rambler only 118...