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  1. Irish Rugby

    General Chat

    Gaelic or Soldier in Milan. I was very taken by that Irish National run but I know many so him as a very well handicapped horse. Hope Emmett at least steps him up into graded company. Yes, a long way to go alright. Kitzbuhel, my third shout. They went much too fast from the start. Will forgive...
  2. Irish Rugby

    2026 Champion Chase

    Like how he came back after that mid race error and PT just had to coax him back into the race. Beaten MN fair and square there. No idea what they'll do with Majborough. Out in trip, back over hurdles?
  3. Irish Rugby

    Bookmakers Special Offers:

    And the lack of offers continues. Nothing for Punchestown. As predicted last year.
  4. Irish Rugby

    Bookmakers Special Offers:

    Is it just me but have Betfair, both exchange and sportsbook, dropped all their regular free bet promotions?
  5. Irish Rugby

    2026 Grand National

    Yes. Had him at fancy odds, 4 years back I think for the Supreme when he was with Nicky. Different owners, who got sucked into a nice offer no doubt at the time. Interesting that it went to Willie's after that. Wonder what the reasoning was behind that.
  6. Irish Rugby

    General Chat

    There's increasingly more evidence that Jonjo has made a wise decision in just leaving it to the sons. When interviewed by ITV today, think it was Chapman, he said as much.
  7. Irish Rugby

    2026 Grand National

    Yet another example of very late money support for a Mullins favourite in a top class race. OK, we saw something similar in the first with Salvator Mundi and we saw how that went. I know with Nicky there's been a gang of high roll punters connected to the yard, not sure how developed that is...
  8. Irish Rugby

    Aintree Festival Day 2

    Gold Dancer, to me anyhow, looked like he regained his footing. In that split second, Townend must have thought he had the full horse back under him, and off he goes, the winning line ever nearer, but having to push him out because Regent's Stroll had a second wind.
  9. Irish Rugby

    2026 Grand National

    Cynical and a lack of emotional intelligence that yard. For all their excellence, they win no friends with this approach.
  10. Irish Rugby

    2026 Grand National

    Willie was 1,2,3,5 & 7 last year. I Am Maximus (Paul Townend) Nick Rockett (Tom Bellamy) Grangeclare West (Patrick Mullins) Spanish Harlem (Brian Hayes) Lecky Watson (Sean O'Keeffe) Champ Kiely (Danny Mullins) High Class Hero (James Bowen) Captain Cody (Jonathan Burke) Quai De Bourbon (Donagh...
  11. Irish Rugby

    2026 Grand National

    I'd say Willie wants to win another national with Patrick on board. There was a lot to like about his Bobby Joe win. It would be a fitting end to Cheveley Park's 12 year or so flirtation with the jumps.
  12. Irish Rugby

    Bookmakers Special Offers:

    I got Sergio too. The pressure's off, he's playing for fun. Come on Sergio, I'd be happy with just the one FB.
  13. Irish Rugby

    April ‘26 Yankee courtesy of @Hurricane Fly

    And do we get Soldier In Milan early doors for the GC next March, after yesterday's rout. I watched it again. Once the jockey had him in the front few horses, from the start, keeping him handy and trying to avoid trouble in the pack, his jumping was impressive. Like watching a seasoned grade one...
  14. Irish Rugby

    2026 Grand National

    I was coming on to post exactly the same. Bobby Joe and Ultima horses. and I Am Maximus for me too.
  15. Irish Rugby

    April ‘26 Yankee courtesy of @Hurricane Fly

    I listened to Mullins on RTE. He was not just surprised with the performance but extremely impressed about the distance put between the winner and his other runners, Love Me Tender particularly I believe he was referring to. Yes, should have him in the Yankee for the BANC.
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