As a matter of interest The Fellow actually won the King George twice
As a matter of interest The Fellow actually won the King George twice
Formely Fist of Fury
Accusations of murder, how sad
https://www.racingpost.com/news/marq...r-claim/310769
What a nasty business.
"Beat the price and lose. It's what we do".
SlimChance, March 2018
Death announced of Peter Walwyn trained Grundy amongst others.
Carl (8th December 2017)
How old was he, DG?
Must have had a good innings.
Ah! but a man's reach should exceed his grasp......
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edgt (9th December 2017)
Thanks, DG.
Ah! but a man's reach should exceed his grasp......
I’D like to start this week’s blog by paying special tribute to my very good friend and former colleague Peter Walwyn who sadly passed away yesterday.
He was a true legend in every single sense of the word and where the whole of racing is concerned he was a great character and respected so much by all who knew him and came across him. His enthusiasm for everything, and Lambourn in particular, was legendary and he and his wife, ‘Bonk’ made Seven Barrows what it is now; I shall forever be indebted to them both. He was a remarkable character and it really is the end of a very special era. He’ll be much, much missed by me and all of us here in Lambourn.
NJH
Couldn't agree more>Among many others he was blessed with the job of training Grundy who took part in what has been often described as one of the greatest races of all time.
One of the best of his time R.I.P. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oouAd0aj8A
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Formely Fist of Fury
I was lucky enough to meet Peter Walwyn around 6-7 years ago. Such a likeable guy, so easy going, and he certainly made me laugh many a time that day. Was kind enough to drive me around Lambourn and stop at various yards, show me the gallops and so on - took time out which he didn't have to do, but did so, and told many an interesting story. Lovely person, great character and will be missed.
Thanks, Gaz, haven’t heard from you for a while.
Ah! but a man's reach should exceed his grasp......
Grundy v Bustino will live long in the memory.
(Did I hear Oli Bell call him 'Bestino' this morning?)
Illegitimi non carborundum
Carl (9th December 2017)
His autobiography is well worth reading; from an Upstairs Downstairs era but enjoyable none the less.
Rest In Peace.
Noel O'Brien the Irish Senior Racing handicapper passed away last night
Some people say he’s the best since Arkle and that’s certainly true when you look at what he’s done
He was young wasn't he? What happened?
What a shame.
"Beat the price and lose. It's what we do".
SlimChance, March 2018
Had a long chat with him at Navan two or three years ago, can't quite believe this.
A very nice man who put up a brave battle against a long illness.
May he Rest In Peace.
Last edited by Kauto Abu; 19th December 2017 at 10:28 AM.
Always very sad to hear of relatively young deaths. Liked this comment from Lee Mottershead:
Such was the twinkle in Noel O’Brien’s eye and his enormous passion for jump racing, even a passing hello made you feel a bit better about life - although he generally made sure he stopped for a chat. Noel was a lovely man of the very highest order. RIP.
JJ. (19th December 2017)
"And still they gazed and still the wonder grew. That one small head could carry all he knew.
And that small head knew that Impaire Et Passe would win the Champion Hurdle."
Ardross (19th December 2017), chroniclandlord (19th December 2017), edgt (19th December 2017), moehat (19th December 2017), Perpetual (19th December 2017)