General Chat

[Bonjers]

Racing suspended in France until 28th March due to severe outbreak of equine herpes.

[MTR]

French racing SUSPENDED until March 28th due to very serious outbreak of equine herpesvirus, originating at a FEI event held in Valencia, Spain, and spread from there. At least 8 equine fatalities, 100’s of horses affected.disease now in France, Belgium, Germany, etc.

[MTR]

Lauren barbarian from sky sports racing has said no worries about easysland coming over at the moment. Betting now gone with bet365.

build up to the festival gets more stressful each year

[Lobos]

That's not good at all. Too close for comfort. Ummmmmm

[OverTheAnvil]

I believe french racing is still allowed to be held. The statement is from the French FEI, not the French BHA. So only bans equestrian events such as eventing, showjumping etc. Racing doesn’t come under this so should be allowed to carry on.

[Johnoman66]

Anyone know if you can do placepots online with the main bookmakers. Just wondering with the shops being shut at the moment. I know the tote do it but don't have that account. Always look forward to a few Cheltenham placepots

[Might_Bite]

You can do it with the major bookies

[Diamond Geezer]

IHRB Full Findings on GE hearing

https://www.independent.ie/sport/horse-racing/an-absence-of-respect-and-appalling-bad-taste-the-ihrbs-full-statement-on-the-gordon-elliott-case-40174802.html

[opatcho]

So.. I'm going to try and lighten the mood in here, the last few pages have been depressing and this doesn't reflect my mood today

Today I have had my first wobble and a shot of nervousness / excitement, the festival is right around the corner!
I guess its because this time next week we'll know the results from Day 1. Madness how much time and effort is focussed throughout the season/year, all building up to this 4 day event. It will be over all, post Cheltenham blues will kick in before we start contributing towards the 2021 threads

Exciting few days ahead all

[FinalFurlong91]

Cant wait for it

Especially the arkle and champion hurdle on day 1

[Madmoose]

6 day decs tomorrow so any fancies to back do them now before the field sizes are reduced greatly (Ultima, NHC , Fred Winter the main ones)

[Redbridge]

Who's the Irish Covid Jockey ??

[charlie]

Who's the Irish Covid Jockey ??

to give this context - https://www.racingpost.com/news/late...l-check/477178

[isitmarchyet]

Anybody else literally do a sigh of relief when they open the 'out of the festival' thread and don't see one of their horses? You can tell we're getting close.

[ToniC]

Who's the Irish Covid Jockey ??

I tried to figure this out earlier and got bored after I deduced it wasn’t rachael, townend or Kennedy