General Chat

[The Fellow]

terrible news this morning , RIP Michael , such a talent, gone so young

[robith]

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

[Tickety Boo]

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

[Killiney]

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.

[Quevega]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iStP6dCUpPA

[Bayoffreedom]

This is just such tragic news. The Richie Forristal piece in the Racing Post is a fitting tribute to an evidently very impressive young man. The racing community in Ireland is very tight and they will rally around his family; it's just such an enormous shame. A life taken far too early RIP

[FinalFurlong91]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iStP6dCUpPA

His ride on jazzy matty on the same day was top notch too

Only reason I backed it was because he was booked to ride

[Kilkenny Cat]

In the coming days we all will all quite understandably be excited about how our bets have run but believe me Michael my fellow FJ,'s and myself would willingly chalk up every single one of our ante post bets as a loser if it meant that you could spend one more day with us. RIP Michael such a tragic loss.

[Black Dog]

In the coming days we all will all quite understandably be excited about how our bets have run but believe me Michael my fellow FJ,'s and myself would willingly chalk up every single one of our ante post bets as a loser if it meant that you could spend one more day with us. RIP Michael such a tragic loss.

Beautifully put.

[Eggs]

….i’m sure most posters know but a reminder that tomorrow is a big day as far as entries go, not sure if you can see these ‘happening live’;

Ultima	February 18th		March 5th
Boodles	February 18th		March 5th
Grand Annual	February 18th		March 6th
Coral Cup	February 18th		March 6th
Plate	February 18th		March 7th
New Novices Chase	February 18th		March 7th
Pertemps	February 18th		March 7th
County Hurdle	February 18th		March 8th

[Saxon Warrior]

….i’m sure most posters know but a reminder that tomorrow is a big day as far as entries go, not sure if you can see these ‘happening live’;

Ultima	February 18th		March 5th
Boodles	February 18th		March 5th
Grand Annual	February 18th		March 6th
Coral Cup	February 18th		March 6th
Plate	February 18th		March 7th
New Novices Chase	February 18th		March 7th
Pertemps	February 18th		March 7th
County Hurdle	February 18th		March 8th

All 12 Handicap races tomorrow Eggs
Going to be a big afternoon of researching and sifting

The markets will probably reform to include horses not previously included in them.

Plus BFX should move to include all 12 Hcap markets which opens up betting options a bit more, for Win Only, Antepost betting.

Day 1
Ultima
Boodles
NHC

Day 2
Coral Cup
Cross Country
Grand Annual

Day 3
Jack Richards
Pertemps
Plate
Kim Muir

Day 4
County
M.Pipe

[Istabraq]

….i’m sure most posters know but a reminder that tomorrow is a big day as far as entries go, not sure if you can see these ‘happening live’;

Ultima	February 18th		March 5th
Boodles	February 18th		March 5th
Grand Annual	February 18th		March 6th
Coral Cup	February 18th		March 6th
Plate	February 18th		March 7th
New Novices Chase	February 18th		March 7th
Pertemps	February 18th		March 7th
County Hurdle	February 18th		March 8th

Did anyone see confirmation for the:
NH Chase
Cross Country
Kim Muir
M Pipe ?
As handicaps I assume entries also have a deadline of tomorrow ?

[Saxon Warrior]

Did anyone see confirmation for the:
NH Chase
Cross Country
Kim Muir
M Pipe ?
As handicaps I assume entries also have a deadline of tomorrow ?

All 12 tomorrow

As per Weatherbys Digital Racing Calendar

HRI usually publish the dates and conditions too

Some of these Hcaps are lower Graded races, and not all of them make the BHA Jumps Pattern Book published in November - It's a pain that they don't include them all, but they never have, even when there were only 9 hcaps they ignored the Pipe and Kim Muir as lower quality 0-145 Limited Hcaps.

[Quevega]

https://www.irishracing.com/news/HRI-announces-fixture-alterations-after-passing-of-Michael-O'Sullivan/254196

Thurles, cancelled, sunday punch meeting moved to Thursday and the wednesday meet to the friday etc.

[Saxon Warrior]

Punchestown have 2 cards listed on the HRI website this week, now.

Sundays abandoned card has been put into the calendar for this coming Thursday

Punchestowns Quevega Hurdle card, looks like its moved now from Weds this week, to Friday this week.