General Chat

[The Fellow]

keep digging into that 25/1

[Exar Essay]

I'd given in checking back here. What a pleasant surprise. Thank you Kev for sorting it out. I didn't realise how much I rely on the place as therapy!

[nortonscoin200]

Don’t know how much it cost to fix the problem Kev but I imagine it didn’t come cheap.

Just wondering if now would be a good time for anyone who can to chip in with a donation towards the running costs.

The virtual shut-down certainly made me realise how much I value the forum and how much it adds to our enjoyment (and knowledge) of the sport.

Far better value than buying the RP every day imo - and it’s absolutely free.

What are your thoughts Kev - should those of us who can afford it be thinking of dipping into our pocket to help bolster the FJ finances?

[Kevloaf]

Don’t know how much it cost to fix the problem Kev but I imagine it didn’t come cheap.

Just wondering if now would be a good time for anyone who can to chip in with a donation towards the running costs.

The virtual shut-down certainly made me realise how much I value the forum and how much it adds to our enjoyment (and knowledge) of the sport.

Far better value than buying the RP every day imo - and it’s absolutely free.

What are your thoughts Kev - should those of us who can afford it be thinking of dipping into our pocket to help bolster the FJ finances?

Ah thanks NC200, bless you

4 figures in total might surprise some!



The thanks I'm getting really should be to the people who are patrons and make donations that put us in the fortunate position to keep the place going (and thanks for yours earlier!)

if anyone did want to donate anything the link is here:

https://pay.anna.money/p/fjforumslimited

[Rooster Booster]

Ah thanks NC200, bless you

4 figures in total might surprise some!



The thanks I'm getting really should be to the people who are patrons and make donations that put us in the fortunate position to keep the place going (and thanks for yours earlier!)

if anyone did want to donate anything the link is here:

https://pay.anna.money/p/fjforumslimited

Yes but it’s your time and effort needed to get it fixed and as you can see from all the comments we are very grateful. Many thanks Kev

[Joleg]

Thank God we're back, well done for getting it sorted

Didn't think i'd miss the site as much as i did, even had to resort to speaking to the wife one night

[Ice]

Thank God we're back, well done for getting it sorted

Didn't think i'd miss the site as much as i did, even had to resort to speaking to the wife one night

Terrible weren't it, found out my mrs doesn't work at woolworths any longer !

[Liammet]

PP in the process of pricing up all races

[Imperial Commander]

Ah, it's good to be back, thanks to anyone involved it putting the wheels back on the bike!

[AaronLad]

The legend Global citizen has been retired for anyone who missed it, a win and place in the last 2 grand annual, he's certainly a horse i'll not be forgetting

https://www.racingpost.com/news/britain/ben-pauling-pays-tribute-to-retiring-cheltenham-festival-winner-global-citizen-a-horse-you-wanted-to-get-up-for-in-the-mornings-akwdj7h33gR8/?_sgm_campaign=product&_sgm_source=N190436%7Cbrand&_sgm_action=search&_sgm_term=global+citizen&_sgm_pinned=false

[DenmanSacre]

The legend Global citizen has been retired for anyone who missed it, a win and place in the last 2 grand annual, he's certainly a horse i'll not be forgetting

https://www.racingpost.com/news/brit...m_pinned=false

And his Dovecote win was very good. I remember really fancying Scarlet Dragon that day and he got swotted aside. Must have been a great horse to own. Forum legend though after his grand annual win

[isitmarchyet]

Bit late, but a quick thanks for getting the forum up and running again. All my years here I can't ever remember it running so smoothly, even got an email notification for the 'Out of Festival' thread that I set up years ago but it didn't work until now

[AaronLad]

After Jay jay reillys win in the lanzarote I think it's worth highlighting Calico for the betfair hurdle.
He's currently still 33/1 with william hill while being 16/1 with most other bookmakers.
After today I'm sure owner/trainer combo will be full of confidence in running calico back over hurdles, on a 10lb lower mark than his current chase mark.
I believe he's better still over fences, but even if 142 is his ceiling there's no reason to believe he can't reach a similar mark over hurdles.
His backform over hurdles isn't the worst, and i believe his improvement came about from wearing cheekpieces, something he's yet to wear over hurdles.
I'd say he has a minimum 8lbs in hand, probably more with better ground.
Running him in the betfair hurdle will be a good prep for the grand annual, without affecting his chase rating and going all out for the win.

I've Had a few points e/w myself, i'd certainly encourage anyone to have a good look at him before will hill realise their mistake

[hardheld]

Anyone know rules for qualification for festival handicap hurdles and chases?

Handicap hurdles need minimum of 4 runs. What happens if horse has had 4 runs, but completed 3 but felll or pull up in 1? Will they still qualify?

[Benjy23]

Anyone know rules for qualification for festival handicap hurdles and chases?

Handicap hurdles need minimum of 4 runs. What happens if horse has had 4 runs, but completed 3 but felll or pull up in 1? Will they still qualify?

Yea, as long as they start the race it counts as a run.

I'll chuck an 'I think' disclaimer in. But I'm fairly certain like