I hear Charles Burns was far from impressed with young JGM Murphy after his win in Thurles on a 50/1 shot from the yard. Apparently he was being lined up for a serious punt in Limerick over the holidays but yesterdays win put paid to that.
Thats gas. Couldnt believe the price on that when I saw it. Had been given a tip for the second fav in that race but when I saw the Burns horse coming in at that price something wasnât adding up.
Ya, one of the lads had been taking to the jockey lined up to ride him in Limerick during the week and he told him to keep an eye for that horse over the xmas becuase he was expected to win in Limerick at a good price.
Burns always lands one big gamble in Limerick over the chirstmas. A sort of Christmas bonus for the yard staff. Iâm sure none of them are too impressed!
Solowhit losing at 1-3 probably made up for it all the same.
Hanging with Hector tonight is about Hector following Aidan OâBrien around for the Breeders Cup back at the end of October. Usually canât stand Hector but its rare enough that OâBrien allows any media to follow him around so it should be interesting viewing. RTE1 at 9.25 tonight.
Well ladsâŚHuge day of racing tomorrow with the bones of a dozen meetingsâŚMight head to limerick myself although the thought of my two favourite horses in training going neck and neck in the King george might keep me homeâŚI have the feeling Voy Pos could well win the king georgeâŚDefinately worth a bet at 7/2âŚPunjabi should win the christmas hurdleâŚ
Had wins on Harchi and Kauto yesterday but went to Leopardstown today and couldnât buy a winner. Quel Esprit in the last saved me and seemingly lots of others from a total disaster of a day.
Was there many at leopardstown sledgeâŚWent to limerick myself ysterday and it was busy but not as busy as other years gone by, recession probably putting people offâŚGood day had there yesterdayâŚLanded 4 winnersâŚNearly all favourites wonâŚ
Was there myself Monday. Had a very good day. 4 winners in Limerick and 1 in Kempton. Killenaule Boy was great value at 4/1, having had his past form franked in both Limerick and Leopardstown in earlier races.
Could have had an even better day but couldnât bring myself to back Barry Connell in the last on Western Gael. To be fair to him he buys good horses.
Was told last night to back nine-o today but never bothered and he went and won at 14/1 
Will probably head in again tomorrow and definitely on Monday.
I havenât been to the Christmas meeting at Leop before, but people who have said the crowd was down on previous years. Iâd say there were around 20,000 there. Pity really, the cold winter mornings are great for sport. Canât stand the rain myself but donât mind the cold at all.
Good win for Sublimity there, Sizing Europe was disappointing. Ted Walsh fair fuming at Ladbrokes for not rating him highly enough for the Champion Hurdle âah theyâre always at that across the waterâŚâ
Iâm after being struck down with the flu and canât stir. Stuck in bed and canât watch the racing cause there watching something else. Had planned to hit Limerick today but Iâm fooked.
Next stop will be Tramore on New Years day. Any of the wexicans ever venture over to it? Big crowds?
feel you pain runt⌠struck down with it myslef for the last week. I have been watching the racing though on rte.ie/live today.
Itâs some dose alright. Supposed to be going to a wedding tomorrow too.
Whats Tramore like New Years Day? I know itâs a small tight track but have never been down.
Tramoreâs shite. I am spending NYE in Wicklow I think, but still wouldnât be tempted to spend New Yearâs Day at Tramore. Any declarations? Iâd imagine itâs pigs racing.
It will be ok racing, the Wilf Dooley Chase normally attracts a few good sorts. Not a bad way to pass new years day if you are in the area.
No declarations till Wednesday. My own âpigâ is entered so thatâs why Iâm heading down.
Make sure to let us know whether or not to back said pig.
I couldnât confidently tell anyone to back him. Heâs let us down a few times already over hurdles. The race Thursday is just to give him a run really as weâve been trying to get into a beginners chase for the past 2 months but keeps getting balloted out. Heâll be trying and is off a nice low mark, produced his best run in Tramore previously but still wouldnât be gone on our chances.
Feel free to name said pig runt.
Sitting the other side of the world dying for a bit of christmas gambling⌠infuriating so it is.