General Chat

[Kevloaf]

Are there any podcasts at the moment like Final Furlong used to be back in the day?


I've not listened to any for years now .... whats good

[Muswell]

I like the racehour and even better this year since Tony Keenan has joined

[Exar Essay]

I like the racehour and even better this year since Tony Keenan has joined

+1 for the racehour.

[Imperial Commander]

Same here, how do I list website to be an exception within AVG

I did it by going into AVG, selecting Menu on the top right, then Settings and Exceptions then entering and saving the FJ website address. The software then allows access to the website specified as an exception.

[Glasgow Ronnie]

I did it by going into AVG, selecting Menu on the top right, then Settings and Exceptions then entering and saving the FJ website address. The software then allows access to the website specified as an exception.

Cheers mate much appreciated

[isitmarchyet]

Are there any podcasts at the moment like Final Furlong used to be back in the day?


I've not listened to any for years now .... whats good

The Unbridled show on ATR is one of the most entertaining ones IMO. Your enjoyment might vary depending on how you feel about Matt Chapman though lol.

Race Hour is very good as has been mentioned and I think Mark Mackay and Smoking Cheltenham are always worth listening to on YouTube.

[Birds Nest]

Last chance saloon for sandor clegane today over 3ms, Paul nolan said they'd be riding him out the back to get home today, he also said sandior would be brought back in distance if it didnt work, sounds like a coral cup bid was on the cards .

[DenmanSacre]

A question about the Pertemps Final.

New criteria this year which states 'From 2025 the race conditions will be altered to provide a guaranteed run in the Pertemps Final for all winners of series qualifiers (provided they are within the weights at declaration stage).'

Top weight carries 11st12 so if you've won a qualifier, you need to be within 26 pounds of the top rated horse in the race to actually be guaranteed a run, if I'm reading that correct.

The Wallpark is a possible at 152 so if he is top weight, you need to be rated 126+ having won a qualifier to be guaranteed a run.

Not really looked at the race yet but is he the likely top weighted horse and if not, does anyone know who is the top weighted qualifier at the moment? I'd imagine it will be mid 140s so pretty much any winner could be guaranteed a run?

[DenmanSacre]

BHA changed their mind since Aaron's update - all horses need to comply with new race runs requirement according to Jake Price

https://x.com/JakePriceRacing/status/1882355218274308496

[Istabraq]

BHA changed their mind since Aaron's update - all horses need to comply with new race runs requirement according to Jake Price

https://x.com/JakePriceRacing/status...55218274308496

Don’t it just make you feel so comforted our sport is in good hands….

[archie]

From the BHA admin site;

"Ahead of the closing date for handicap entries at the Cheltenham Festival on Tuesday, 18th February, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has issued two clarifications regarding eligibility criteria:

Run Requirements

The stipulation that horses must have completed at least four runs (chases) or five runs (hurdles) to qualify for non-novice handicap races at The Festival applies to both novice and non-novice horses.

Deadline for Meeting Run Requirements

Horses entered into any handicap race at The Festival must meet the required number of chase or hurdle runs by Sunday, 23rd February, inclusive of any races on that date, ahead of the publication of race weights on Tuesday, 25^th February.

For the avoidance of doubt, both points are included where relevant in the race conditions for handicap races at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival."

[Black Dog]

Think I'll leave it till the 48 hour decs

[Liammet]

Only a few minutes left and pp are still offering 7/4 Lossiemouth Irish Champion hurdle,I’m hovering over the bet

[ComplyOrDie]

Only a few minutes left and pp are still offering 7/4 Lossiemouth Irish Champion hurdle,I’m hovering over the bet

I backed it yesterday after RoadToCheltenham said she was out at the open day and galloping away!

[Liammet]

I backed it yesterday after RoadToCheltenham said she was out at the open day and galloping away!

I had already done it but managed to top up this morning

they took the betting down at 9 58