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[Istabraq]

All small shares....

Jumps Paros

qzy Any update you can share with us ?

[qzy]

qzy Any update you can share with us ?

Paros has an early closing entry in the Triumph Hurdle, but still has to show that he deserves to be there. That first run left him well short so wherever he goes for a run in February will have to be in a decent race - probably something like the Adonis.

[Istabraq]

Paros has an early closing entry in the Triumph Hurdle, but still has to show that he deserves to be there. That first run left him well short so wherever he goes for a run in February will have to be in a decent race - probably something like the Adonis.

OK thanks qzy, so nothing untoward came from the Sandown run, it could be that’s about his level ?

[qzy]

OK thanks qzy, so nothing untoward came from the Sandown run, it could be that’s about his level ?

A mixture of pulling like mad and very heavy ground on debut. He was also one of the first of Nicky's horses to pick up the bug going around the yard

[Istabraq]

OK thanks, appreciate the response...

[Bayoffreedom]

Kim is going away without me this week - I can't remember whose idea it was. Oh, and Suprise Package is looking to add to his name again (plus an update on his condition after Fairyhouse) http://www.cheltenhamdream.com/blog-...ek-to-get-away

[Cashew King]

Kim is going away without me this week - I can't remember whose idea it was. Oh, and Suprise Package is looking to add to his name again (plus an update on his condition after Fairyhouse) http://www.cheltenhamdream.com/blog-...ek-to-get-away

Thanks for the blog Paul - bits of blue for tomorrow (into 8s) so good luck. I’m on my own next week - thanks to schools going back.

I’ll be up to drop my daughter at the tram, go to Salford Quays for a wander (mud free) get a coffee & the Racing Post before getting settled in for the day.

Be lucky!

[Sprinter Sacre]

Leman14 Please can you tell a little more about how you became involved with some owners group horses, when the shares became available and how you decided which horses to invest in? Cheers.

[Leman14]

Leman14 Please can you tell a little more about how you became involved with some owners group horses, when the shares became available and how you decided which horses to invest in? Cheers.

Hi SS - of course

I first saw them on Twitter (so worth following them if you have access).
They release all "new" horses to current "owners" via email - but also advertise them on Twitter.

It is very ad-hoc when they become available. If they spot a horse that they are interested in (at the right price) - they will act.

As you will know, it will be very hit-and-miss.
I've got/had 5
Parody - now retired, but had a couple of wins
Pentland Hills - LEGEND!
Glynn - Showed initial promise - now having wind op
Stage Star - Potential solid novice hurdler for next season
Hacker des Places - Juvenile this season

As my year focusses purely around Cheltenham - I started to only go for horses trained by Henderson or Nicholls.

To be honest, I got lucky with Pentland Hills, but:
I selected Glynn on the basis that there were more shares available and the subscription price was a touch higher than usual (despite the extra shares). I worked out that they probably paid more than they usually do - so one to look out for??
I selected Stage Star on the basis that they were brutally honest that he probably wouldn't run for a year and that Nicholls would mind him with a view to being a potential chaser in the making. So far - it's been worth the wait (1 win, 1 second and should run in the Aintree Bumper)

Other than that - they do give a background on breeding etc.... so if you know about that kind of thing - that may also be useful.

YOU WON'T MAKE MONEY OUT OF IT - but that Friday at Cheltenham when me and some mates watched Pentland win the Triumph - Priceless!

[Sprinter Sacre]

Hi SS - of course

I first saw them on Twitter (so worth following them if you have access).
They release all "new" horses to current "owners" via email - but also advertise them on Twitter.

It is very ad-hoc when they become available. If they spot a horse that they are interested in (at the right price) - they will act.

As you will know, it will be very hit-and-miss.
I've got/had 5
Parody - now retired, but had a couple of wins
Pentland Hills - LEGEND!
Glynn - Showed initial promise - now having wind op
Stage Star - Potential solid novice hurdler for next season
Hacker des Places - Juvenile this season

As my year focusses purely around Cheltenham - I started to only go for horses trained by Henderson or Nicholls.

To be honest, I got lucky with Pentland Hills, but:
I selected Glynn on the basis that there were more shares available and the subscription price was a touch higher than usual (despite the extra shares). I worked out that they probably paid more than they usually do - so one to look out for??
I selected Stage Star on the basis that they were brutally honest that he probably wouldn't run for a year and that Nicholls would mind him with a view to being a potential chaser in the making. So far - it's been worth the wait (1 win, 1 second and should run in the Aintree Bumper)

Other than that - they do give a background on breeding etc.... so if you know about that kind of thing - that may also be useful.

YOU WON'T MAKE MONEY OUT OF IT - but that Friday at Cheltenham when me and some mates watched Pentland win the Triumph - Priceless!

Thanks for the detailed response. I've followed on Twitter, and I think if I ever became involved I would similarly focus on Cheltenham. Wouldn't be in it for the money either, so I think this could be a good approach.

[Leman14]

Given that Nicholls recent Cheltenham record ain't great, I may just focus on Henderson - but that may also be flawed!!!
Shame they don't send any to Irish trainers..,....

[Sprinter Sacre]

Given that Nicholls recent Cheltenham record ain't great, I may just focus on Henderson - but that may also be flawed!!!
Shame they don't send any to Irish trainers..,....

Maybe they will after last week!

[BigChaang]

Hi SS - of course

I first saw them on Twitter (so worth following them if you have access).
They release all "new" horses to current "owners" via email - but also advertise them on Twitter.

It is very ad-hoc when they become available. If they spot a horse that they are interested in (at the right price) - they will act.

As you will know, it will be very hit-and-miss.
I've got/had 5
Parody - now retired, but had a couple of wins
Pentland Hills - LEGEND!
Glynn - Showed initial promise - now having wind op
Stage Star - Potential solid novice hurdler for next season
Hacker des Places - Juvenile this season

As my year focusses purely around Cheltenham - I started to only go for horses trained by Henderson or Nicholls.

To be honest, I got lucky with Pentland Hills, but:
I selected Glynn on the basis that there were more shares available and the subscription price was a touch higher than usual (despite the extra shares). I worked out that they probably paid more than they usually do - so one to look out for??
I selected Stage Star on the basis that they were brutally honest that he probably wouldn't run for a year and that Nicholls would mind him with a view to being a potential chaser in the making. So far - it's been worth the wait (1 win, 1 second and should run in the Aintree Bumper)

Other than that - they do give a background on breeding etc.... so if you know about that kind of thing - that may also be useful.

YOU WON'T MAKE MONEY OUT OF IT - but that Friday at Cheltenham when me and some mates watched Pentland win the Triumph - Priceless!

Travelman and myself have a share each in Name of Fame , who's with Dan Skelton , and yes .... wer'e hoping to be at Cheltenham cheering him on someday.
and Travelman has a couple of others too with Owner's Group..

[Bayoffreedom]

Off to Fairyhouse on Sunday with Suprise Package http://www.cheltenhamdream.com/blog-...inning-trainer

[Captain Chris]

Travelman and myself have a share each in Name of Fame , who's with Dan Skelton , and yes .... wer'e hoping to be at Cheltenham cheering him on someday.
and Travelman has a couple of others too with Owner's Group..

I've got a share in that one too BC. Fingers crossed!