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[SeanRock]

Any info on Shannon Royale would be greatly appreciated too lads, enjoy!

[Istabraq]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=12px]Off to Gordon's open morning on Saturday. Will report back

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Bit of an obvious one but be worth asking what the plan is for Salvador Ziggy and where he ranks in their previous NH Chase horses…

[RoadToCheltenham]

The 2024 Mares Hurdle winner arrived back at Willie's today...

[Exar Essay]

Must admit to feeling a bit of a fraud for asking this; but can anyone advise whether a horse that has won over fences but not over hurdles in a previous season, is eligible for a novice hurdle campaign this year?

My review of the BHA rules of racing is that they are, but any additional advice/thoughts would be gratefully received.

https://rules.britishhorseracing.com/#!/book/34/chapter/s3596-definitions/content?section=s3596-definitions&keyword=novice:

iii) for a Hurdle Race, means a horse that has not won a hurdle race (other than junior national hunt hurdle races) run under the rules of a Recognised Racing Authority before the current Jump Season, except that a horse that has won one or more such hurdle races between 1 March and the end of the previous Jump Season will be a Novice until 30 November of the current Jump Season;

[Istabraq]

can anyone advise whether a horse that has won over fences but not over hurdles in a previous season, is eligible for a novice hurdle campaign this year?

[/I]

They are effectively two different disciplines so yes, you can take in novice hurdles (if you've never won a hurdle race) at any time regardless of the number of chase wins you have.

Pipe had a horse who won a few decent chases (runner up in a Welsh National too rings a bell) then went novice hurdling at 9/10 years of age, seem to remember backing him in the Potato race, needed hock deep ground...

[JackieMoon33]

They are effectively two different disciplines so yes, you can take in novice hurdles (if you've never won a hurdle race) at any time regardless of the number of chase wins you have.

Pipe had a horse who won a few decent chases (runner up in a Welsh National too rings a bell) then went novice hurdling at 9/10 years of age, seem to remember backing him in the Potato race, needed hock deep ground...

Ramilles??

[Exar Essay]

They are effectively two different disciplines so yes, you can take in novice hurdles (if you've never won a hurdle race) at any time regardless of the number of chase wins you have.

Pipe had a horse who won a few decent chases (runner up in a Welsh National too rings a bell) then went novice hurdling at 9/10 years of age, seem to remember backing him in the Potato race, needed hock deep ground...

Thanks Ista.

[HesTheOne]

Off to Gordon's open morning on Saturday. Will report back. Anyone else Irish based going?

Thank you for signing up for Gordon Elliott’s Open Morning* taking place on Saturday, 2^nd September.

Gordon’s team is looking forward to welcoming you on the day.

This event kicks off at 10 am sharp, please be on time. Please note that the yard will not be open to visitors before 9.30am.

If guests are joining you, please ensure they have also registered in advance at www.racehorseownership.ie/openmorning

Dress Code: Dress for the weather with appropriate footwear. Bear in mind should you wish to walk to the gallop it could be muddy and wet underfoot.

Children are welcome but remember this is a working farm so please be mindful of the animals, do not feed them, and be respectful of the surroundings. We ask you not to bring dogs.

Open Morning Schedule:

10.00am	Welcome & Tour of Yard and Facilities
10.30am	Head down to the gallops
11.00am	Parade of champions: Tiger Roll, Silver Birch & Don Cossack
11.30am	Farrier & Vet Talk
12.00pm	Coffee & Cake

Location:
Cullentra House Stables, Longwood, Co. Meath, A83 XF20

We look forward to meeting you on Saturday 2^nd September. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Yea I’m heading over to it myself, looking forward to it now

[Istabraq]

Ramilles??

Ramses De Teillee…

[JackieMoon33]

Ramses De Teillee…

That's the one! Ramilles was Mullins/Donnelly

[Istabraq]

That's the one! Ramilles was Mullins/Donnelly

My reply looks quite professional and knowledgable, the reality is it took 10 mins of google and 2 edits before I got it right…

[Kevloaf]

I'll be there too IR, hopefully he fields a few questions. I will pop on my Fat Jockey badge, keep an eye out for me and we can have a chat

Up the badges!

I found a little pouch with about 7 left

Should get some more knocked up given I haven't looked at a logo change for aaaaaaages

[BigChaang]

Up the badges!

I found a little pouch with about 7 left

Should get some more knocked up given I haven't looked at a logo change for aaaaaaages

Mine got Stolen by the Let's Talk Racing Postman !!! ... .

[Lobos]

The 2024 Mares Hurdle winner arrived back at Willie's today...

She's still recovering from injury

[Black Dog]

The 2024 Mares Hurdle winner arrived back at Willie's today...

Gala marceau clipped from 12/1 into 8's with PP/BF this evening, are these events connected in any way?