General Chat

[Lobos]

I’m sure I read somewhere (probably on here) that Elimay has had a wind op. So perhaps we shouldn’t write her off just yet.

Even more reason to write her off imo. Rarely solves the problem. I can see her being retired early. I'll be looking elsewhere.

[Lbur4288]

Oops. Sorry.

[RoadToCheltenham]

Anyone heard anything re: Barry The Butcher and who he'll be trained by this season?

A few people on Twitter saying Henry but wanted to check if you guys had heard anything

[ComplyOrDie]

Anyone heard anything re: Barry The Butcher and who he'll be trained by this season?

A few people on Twitter saying Henry but wanted to check if you guys had heard anything

Wouldn't be surprised if he ends up with Willie, but Henry is the other option, of course.

[Lbur4288]

I'm sure I read he was with Willie. I might even have been told that but I can't remember. Time to scratch around in my inboxes to see if I have made that up or not

[Atlantic Viking]

Last I heard 3 weeks ago was that it was still up in the air between Henry and Willie. Henry was the original frontrunner for the job.

[darlojim]

I've heard he's definitely not with Henry, and earlier in the season Robcour was apparently deciding whether to go with him or Willie so I'd presume its the latter.

[archie]

From October, juveniles/novices required to run at least 4 times (not 3) to qualify for Class 1 or 2 handicap hurdle.

^ Interesting move from the BHA...

In the same notification was early warning of changes for bumpers in the 2023/24 season:

Early notice for 2023/24: National Hunt Flat Race changes


The following changes will be introduced for the start of the 2023/24 season:

1. A maximum of three runs permitted in National Hunt Flat races

The only exceptions will be where:

• the fourth run is in the Grade 1 Champion Bumper at Cheltenham, or the Grade 2 NHF at Aintree. Where the fourth run is in the Grade 1 Champion Bumper at Cheltenham, a further fifth run is permitted in the Grade 2 NHF at Aintree.
• In the case of fillies and mares, a fourth run is permitted in either the Listed Mares’ NHF at Sandown in March or the Grade 2 Mares’ NHF race at Aintree. If the fourth run is in the Listed Mares’ NHF at Sandown in March then a further fifth run is permitted in the Grade 2 Mares’ NHF race at Aintree.

2. 6-year-olds no longer permitted to run in National Hunt Flat races after the final day of the Jump season (April 2023).

[Fouroverthrutwo]

I've heard he's definitely not with Henry, and earlier in the season Robcour was apparently deciding whether to go with him or Willie so I'd presume its the latter.

I read 'Baz' had been bought by Sean Mulryan......

https://mobile.twitter.com/TheRacingJosh/status/1527734329450930176

[darlojim]

I read 'Baz' had been bought by Sean Mulryan......

https://mobile.twitter.com/TheRacing...34329450930176

Yeah now Josh has just replied to someone saying there's no plan to send him to Willie, turning into a bit of a mystery this horse.

https://twitter.com/TheRacingJosh/status/1558137275871019008

[Lobos]

I'll be Waiting until at least 2024 then before backing Baz for any festival race.

[Fouroverthrutwo]

I'll be Waiting until at least 2024 then before backing Baz for any festival race.

Why's that Lobos??

[Lobos]

Why's that Lobos??

Henry just takes his time with them more. He doesn't like the Festival Bumper so more likely he'll be running in one of the Novices in 2024. That's my theory anyway. Probably completely wrong

[Quevega]

Banana Jammie Dodgers!

I’ll let you know when I’ve had one.

And fuck hot tubs !
I want a cool tub.

hot weather can fuck off now - I want rain.
much more comfortable being a miserable twat in cold weather.
sweaty miserable twat’s are the worst kind.

Will a blood orange thatchers cider go with banana jammies?

[Saxon Warrior]

Banana Jammie Dodgers!

I’ll let you know when I’ve had one.

And fuck hot tubs !
I want a cool tub.

hot weather can fuck off now - I want rain.
much more comfortable being a miserable twat in cold weather.
sweaty miserable twat’s are the worst kind.

Will a blood orange thatchers cider go with banana jammies?

Never seen the point of Hot Tubs Quevega
I dont want to be hot.

Surely the whole point when its warm is to be cooled down.

I'm with you.
Cold Tubs for me.