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I use the A.T.R one too . suit's me . Like Somer say's . you get the notifications the day before ,
Usually , when i ignore them they win and like today when i follow them they Lose .... :sour:.:highly_amused:.

Not just me then
 
I do like to have 2 so when it gets to the Fest i can print all my single bets on one page daily and print all my multis on that day on a diff bit of paper.
 
Has there been anything on Barry the Butcher and/or Croke Park?

BTB was supposed to be out in bumpers as early as November according to stable tours but I don't think either have even had an entry
 
Has there been anything on Barry the Butcher and/or Croke Park?

BTB was supposed to be out in bumpers as early as November according to stable tours but I don't think either have even had an entry

Think i remember reading a HDB comment saying hes a horse thats hard to keep right? Might be being cautious or a hidden injury?
 
Has there been anything on Barry the Butcher and/or Croke Park?

BTB was supposed to be out in bumpers as early as November according to stable tours but I don't think either have even had an entry

Barry is a big green baby I'm told, and a month or so ago, they were hopeful they'd get him out in a hurdle or bumper for some experience
 
Barry is a big green baby I'm told, and a month or so ago, they were hopeful they'd get him out in a hurdle or bumper for some experience

Would love to see a bumper entry

It's a stretch but collateral form of his PTP took another step forward with He's our Hero coming 2nd on debut
 
Kevloaf AEW - Wembley Stadium - see you there?
 
just noticed this on the BHA site


Early notice for 2023/24: National Hunt flat race changes


The following changes will be introduced for the start of the 2023/24 season:

1. A maximum of three runs permitted in National Hunt Flat races.

The only exceptions will be where:

the fourth run is in the Grade 1 Champion Bumper at Cheltenham, or the Grade 2 NHF at Aintree. Where the fourth run is in the Grade 1 Champion Bumper at Cheltenham, a further fifth run is permitted in the Grade 2 NHF at Aintree.
In the case of fillies and mares, a fourth run is permitted in either the Listed Mares’ NHF at Sandown in March or the Grade 2 Mares’ NHF race at Aintree. If the fourth run is in the Listed Mares’ NHF at Sandown in March then a further fifth run is permitted in the Grade 2 Mares’ NHF race at Aintree.

2. 6-year-olds no longer permitted to run in National Hunt Flat races after the final day of the Jump season (April 2023).
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just noticed this on the BHA site


Early notice for 2023/24: National Hunt flat race changes


The following changes will be introduced for the start of the 2023/24 season:

1. A maximum of three runs permitted in National Hunt Flat races.

The only exceptions will be where:

the fourth run is in the Grade 1 Champion Bumper at Cheltenham, or the Grade 2 NHF at Aintree. Where the fourth run is in the Grade 1 Champion Bumper at Cheltenham, a further fifth run is permitted in the Grade 2 NHF at Aintree.
In the case of fillies and mares, a fourth run is permitted in either the Listed Mares’ NHF at Sandown in March or the Grade 2 Mares’ NHF race at Aintree. If the fourth run is in the Listed Mares’ NHF at Sandown in March then a further fifth run is permitted in the Grade 2 Mares’ NHF race at Aintree.

2. 6-year-olds no longer permitted to run in National Hunt Flat races after the final day of the Jump season (April 2023).
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Banning 6 year olds very good change imo
 
Banning 6 year olds very good change imo

I presume that means they are still running as 6 year olds at the festivals in March and April though which is still no change. They should just not allow any 6 year olds to run in bumpers full stop
 
2. 6-year-olds no longer permitted to run in National Hunt Flat races after the final day of the Jump season (April 2023).​

to me that reads no 6 year olds can run in a bumper after the end of this month , full stop
 
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