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    Quote Originally Posted by Grey View Post
    That was more like it today, Paul. I hope he can continue to progress.
    It certainly was - thanks. I didn't even write a blog this time because it was touch and go about him running and I was supposed to be in Exec meeting when the race was being on and I knew the heavy ground would be against him. He ran much better than I expected and I hope he comes on and we start getting some decent ground. At least now, he will likely get into another maiden and not be balloted out; I think that's happened about 8 times now (losing count).

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    Kim (my wife) is going away without me this week - I can't remember whose idea it was. Oh, and Suprise Package is looking to add to his name again http://www.cheltenhamdream.com/blog-...ek-to-get-away
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    Best iof Luck Paul and of course - if Oran still pops in for alook - best wishes with Royal Kahala this week.
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    Quote Originally Posted by pdleech View Post
    Kim (my wife) is going away without me this week - I can't remember whose idea it was. Oh, and Suprise Package is looking to add to his name again http://www.cheltenhamdream.com/blog-...ek-to-get-away
    Nice site and backstory Paul
    Some people say he’s the best since Arkle and that’s certainly true when you look at what he’s done

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    Paul

    Good Luck with Surprise Package tomorrow.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Paddy Beag View Post
    Paul

    Good Luck with Surprise Package tomorrow.
    Thank you! We are trying to be realistic and hoping the best is yet to come http://www.cheltenhamdream.com/blog-...inning-trainer

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    Very good showing today, Paul. Plenty of future potential. Good luck and well done!

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    Well done to Roddy whose Equus Dancer won at Market Rasen today.
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    A very nice run, Paul, I hope he continues to progress.

    And well done to Roddy with Equus Dancer, Market Rasen must be his favourite track.

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    Brilliant from both, huge congrats!!


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    Great run Paul. Winners enclosure awaits Sooner than Later.

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    Good luck tomorrow GG
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    Quote Originally Posted by Diamond Geezer View Post
    Good luck tomorrow GG
    Thank you! I know probably all breeders/owners/any one says their horse has been unlucky, but he really has, aside from first run where he was far too keen as usual first time out, but really didn't like the ground either. Since has hated the ground and had top weight, Musselbrough waaaay too tight/sharp for him, he's a big boy; if he had had Joe last time out definitely would have won- definitely - not criticism against Henry Brooke but went far too soon, and Joe would have known to hang on , again not run for a bit and save it until after the last and he was giving the winner a stone and lost it in last 10 yards. Connections said afterwards he didn't stay- wwwhaaaaattttt? What race were you watching???? Yes bit tired after last but went too soon for home, and had a stone more. 13 lengths clear of the 3rd.......Don't even get me started..... Last time was told Joe was banned but can't find anything saying why and not on BHA site, can see in a way why Hughes riding tomorrow as needs the wins/champion jockey etc but would have preferred to have Joe back on.. No criticism of Hughes but you have to try and hang on to him, Not sure what's going on there but Joe obviously out of favour, hope all okay there. Would be really good to finish the season on a win. Everything crossed safe home apart from all else.
    He's in bouncing form at home so very hopeful. Comes home in one piece above all.
    PS best friend going to kill me as his price dropping like a stone and I manage her Paddypower account for her and told her to hang on until tomorrow as I thought he would drift as he would like a little rain
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    Vote Alfie!!!!

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    Was looking for this thread a while back. I paid €3k for 20% of Chessman with Richard O'Brien last September. He's the type of horse that will need everything to land right for him but it's hard to own a horse rated near 100.

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    Quote Originally Posted by G-G View Post
    Thank you! I know probably all breeders/owners/any one says their horse has been unlucky, but he really has, aside from first run where he was far too keen as usual first time out, but really didn't like the ground either. Since has hated the ground and had top weight, Musselbrough waaaay too tight/sharp for him, he's a big boy; if he had had Joe last time out definitely would have won- definitely - not criticism against Henry Brooke but went far too soon, and Joe would have known to hang on , again not run for a bit and save it until after the last and he was giving the winner a stone and lost it in last 10 yards. Connections said afterwards he didn't stay- wwwhaaaaattttt? What race were you watching???? Yes bit tired after last but went too soon for home, and had a stone more. 13 lengths clear of the 3rd.......Don't even get me started..... Last time was told Joe was banned but can't find anything saying why and not on BHA site, can see in a way why Hughes riding tomorrow as needs the wins/champion jockey etc but would have preferred to have Joe back on.. No criticism of Hughes but you have to try and hang on to him, Not sure what's going on there but Joe obviously out of favour, hope all okay there. Would be really good to finish the season on a win. Everything crossed safe home apart from all else.
    He's in bouncing form at home so very hopeful. Comes home in one piece above all.
    PS best friend going to kill me as his price dropping like a stone and I manage her Paddypower account for her and told her to hang on until tomorrow as I thought he would drift as he would like a little rain
    No. What’s gone wrong with him is way more simple than that - I put him in my ten to follow.

    I’m sorry!!


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    Quote Originally Posted by trudij View Post
    No. What’s gone wrong with him is way more simple than that - I put him in my ten to follow.

    I’m sorry!!


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    Definitely not your fault!!!! He's struggled to get a run - ground, etc - but to be harsh , narrow minded thinking by trainer......when I win the lottery!

    Hoping can finish on a high today. If nothing else , entertainment for my local bookie watching me acting like a complete loon watching him.
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    Quote Originally Posted by G-G View Post
    Thank you! I know probably all breeders/owners/any one says their horse has been unlucky, but he really has, aside from first run where he was far too keen as usual first time out, but really didn't like the ground either. Since has hated the ground and had top weight, Musselbrough waaaay too tight/sharp for him, he's a big boy; if he had had Joe last time out definitely would have won- definitely - not criticism against Henry Brooke but went far too soon, and Joe would have known to hang on , again not run for a bit and save it until after the last and he was giving the winner a stone and lost it in last 10 yards. Connections said afterwards he didn't stay- wwwhaaaaattttt? What race were you watching???? Yes bit tired after last but went too soon for home, and had a stone more. 13 lengths clear of the 3rd.......Don't even get me started..... Last time was told Joe was banned but can't find anything saying why and not on BHA site, can see in a way why Hughes riding tomorrow as needs the wins/champion jockey etc but would have preferred to have Joe back on.. No criticism of Hughes but you have to try and hang on to him, Not sure what's going on there but Joe obviously out of favour, hope all okay there. Would be really good to finish the season on a win. Everything crossed safe home apart from all else.
    He's in bouncing form at home so very hopeful. Comes home in one piece above all.
    PS best friend going to kill me as his price dropping like a stone and I manage her Paddypower account for her and told her to hang on until tomorrow as I thought he would drift as he would like a little rain
    Ok, i've read back through the thread, and can't find it, but which horse are we cheering on today

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    Ok, i've read back through the thread, and can't find it, but which horse are we cheering on today
    Schehallion Munroe ( I can’t spell it - it’s a mountain somewhere as well as a horse that g-g bred )


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    Schiehallion Munro in 3.15 at Ayr - Schiehallion 'cos main owner also wanted to call a horse after the mountain , but couldn't just call him Schiehallion ( most recent one too recent ) , Munro as means 'mountain over 3000 feet ' ish in Gaelic, and Munro happens to be owners middle name. He likes to put a bit of himself in his horses, Dr Irv was his, and Irv is currently his as well. Rowley to me - they call him Basil
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