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As part of my Hcap planning, been trying to workout the lead horses for various trainers

One i'm most interested in is Skelton.....not sure be much value, but i think he could land 2-3 of these easily. He's desperate to be Champion Trainer & for them to win that jockey prize too.....and i suspect they have laid out a plot for pretty much every race

Ones i'm not sure about at mo are following...

Boodles - ?
XC - not sure he will have
Jack Rich Novices - ?
Kim Muir?
Martin Pipe?

If anyone has any ideas? be great to hear

Thanks
 
Awful news to see this morning. Puts everything into perspective.

RIP Michael. Sending all the love to his closest ones.
 
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That is beyond tragic to have such a young life taken from his family in such circumstances
 
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What a tragic piece of news to wake up to! I didn’t see the fall but read the race report in the aftermath worrying what had happened. Such a young lad and had the world at his feet. He was so talented, the ride on marine just oozed class in every way.

Rest in piece Mikey!
 
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Eggs said:
…..devastating news, Punchestown have taken the fitting decision to abandon its meeting today.
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Yep. Right decision. Just shows how close the Racing community is in Ireland.
 
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Just waking up to this terrible news, such huge potential as a jockey, and not been able to see him progress over the years is a huge shame. Of course family and friends have lost something so much more.
I always tell my friends who don’t really follow racing that these jockeys should win sports personality every year, amazingly skilful and tough.
RIP Michael.
 
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Having had friends be in ICU, when they wouldn't update his status, I knew it was very very serious and touch and go if he'd make it. Heartbreaking that he didn't. 24 is no age at all but for to happen doing something he clearly loved and had dedicated himself to, it feels like it carries an extra sting. RIP Michael
 
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Micheal you have been in my prayers and I will continue to pray for the repose of your soul. May God bless you and all your family and friends at this their time of need. RIP
 
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Yes echo the thoughts of FJs here today. Michael is a great loss to the racing community but above all to his family. Can only imagine what they are feeling today. So impressive to see how quickly Irish racing cancelled Punchestown and all PtoPs today. Classy. Personally I will always link Marine Nationale with him and hope he gets into the winning enclosure at the Festival. It will be a fitting moment, maybe Michael can help get him over the line from a better place.
 
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