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Why taken so long to announce Peddlers will line up in Jewson and not Arkle????
I'm on twitter and ill ask wtf are you doing? But in a more kinder way
could someone ask him why he took the champion hurdle 2nd novice chasing, PC may not beat HF but he could have moped up the trial races and earnt a couple hundred grand for the owners
someone ask him if weird al has a realistic chance of winning gold cup since it was only 2 lengths down on long run last run
Could someone ask him whether he feels Overturn has improved sufficiently this season to have place claims, considering that all but Hurricane Fly that finished ahead of him last year potentially have alternative Festival targets (Peddlers, Oscar Whiskey, Thousand Stars, Menorah and Clerks Choice)?
Thanks.
Thanks.
I've asked him when he's planning on breaking the news that Peddlers Cross misses Cheltenham & won't run again this season...not confident of an answer though, my guess is we'll have to wait until Wednesday!
dont matter what we ask DONALD he will come out with his usual bog standard answer
(1) LOOK he owes us nothing
(2) LOOK the horse will tell us????
(1) LOOK he owes us nothing
(2) LOOK the horse will tell us????
Ive asked if Our Mick goes for the 3M handicap, i'll post on here if i get a reply.
McCain on Peddlers 'I appreciate it's frustrating but as soon as we decide his target, I will let everyone know straight away' I didnt even know the Jewson was a target until last week1
Is the Queen Mother Champion Chase out of the question Peddlers Cross - yes, for this year anyway
That is interesting for me. Why if not out of the question for future years, would they even be considering anything but the Arkle this year?
That is interesting for me. Why if not out of the question for future years, would they even be considering anything but the Arkle this year?
RT @spowell2000: @BetfairRacing #AskDonald - hello! will Our Mick take his chance in 3 miler on Tue at chelt? - almost deffo yes & thanks!
Best chance in a handicap - Bourne in either the Coral or Martin Pipe
If I have a good week and am drunk on Friday, I might have a bet in that race......sorry if I have a good week second part is a given
Taken me ages to edit these and make them readable, hope this looks ok.
They are in reverse time order for those not twitter savvy, so best read from bottom to top.
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RT @Racingmad1: @BetfairRacing horse to look out for next season?#askdonald - howaboutnow will make a nice novice hurdler
RT @happybutcher2: @BetfairRacing #AskDonaldwhy dont you or other british trainers come to race in ireland more often? - too competitve!!!
RT @Racingmad1: @BetfairRacing which horse from another stable would you like to train?#askdonald - deffo knockara beau as an aintree horse
RT @oniztiptoes: @BetfairRacing #AskDonald would overturns best chance be kick for home early - we'll be much more positve than last year!
RT @NRJ1606: @BetfairRacing #AskDonald Whats happened to Any Given Day ? - touch of leg, out for season
RT @owen4_official: @BetfairRacing What's happened to Sports Line ? #askdonald - he used to have a more expensive trainer!
RT @djsambell: Ever nervous sending your horses to the National given theintensity ofrace? - no, its always been the true test of a NH horse
RT @Racingmad1: @BetfairRacingwhich is your favourite scottish racecourse & why? Askdonald#askdonald - big fan of kelso, always very helpful
RT @cmozamorris: @BetfairRacing whats the plans for Ballabriggs before aintree donald? - will have a racecourse gallop before national
RT @JohnStinchcomb: Is the champion hurdle still an option for peddlers? #ASKDONALD - no, i think that's out the window. fly should win that
RT @cmozamorris: @BetfairRacing #askdonald is cinders and ashes ok and up fir the triumph hurdle? - good order, goes for supreme
RT @HiCheltFest: @BetfairRacing Could you see Peddlers Cross stepping up in trip & contesting a Gold Cup? - yes, that's the long term plan
RT @Pricewisest: @BetfairRacing Can explain WYMOTTs loss of form since Hennessy. National? - disappointing, if back in form has a nice mark
RT @lwade21: Looking past Cheltenham, what are your main targets for Aintree? - haven't thought beyond Ballabriggs. Depends on Cheltenham
RT @J_Wattsy: have you seen improvement in Hollow Tree to suggest he's a chance in Triumph? - yes,i think he has run well in all best trials
RT @WelshGaza: #askdonald Were you ever worried about BallaBriggs getting dehydrated? - no, just the sign of a very genuine horse
RT @amorrisracing: @BetfairRacing I'm keen on Cinders and Ashes in the Supreme, but does he need plenty of give? - no, will go on good
RT @grandnational09: Would you run him at Cheltenham and Aintree? Or just Cheltenham? - maybe both. potentially well in in the national
RT @barbs_uk: @BetfairRacing @donaldmccain hi Donald, witch of your horses had suprised you most this season? - easy- total rebellion!
RT @DannySmith1010: @BetfairRacing #AskDonald Do you like your name? - seems as how i'm named after my father then yes!
RT @jpnorris: @BetfairRacing #askdonald where would he run Simonsig if he trained him? - definitely the Neptune
RT @KautoTheLegend: @BetfairRacing given a choice of another McCain Grand National victory or Gold Cup, which would u take?- always National
RT @StuAkBAFC: @BetfairRacing Is Cinders ground dependant?? - no, only run on heavy coz ive asked him to. will appreciate good ground
RT @amorrisracing: @BetfairRacing What's the deal with Peddlers? Is he going to Cheltenham at all?! - Brindisi Breeze if very soft!
RT @1990_Sam: @BetfairRacing What Type Of Race Is Your Favourite, Bumper, Fence Or Hurdle? - always plenty of satisfaction from chasers
Best chance at Cheltenham is most definitely Cloudy Lane
RT @ianshevki: @BetfairRacing #AskDonald - If you trained Grands Cru- Gold Cup or RSA Chase ? - RSA - like keeping novices with novices
RT @ianshevki: @BetfairRacing #AskDonald - What do you consider to be the best Irish chance of a winner at the Fesitval - the Fly!
RT @Tidetablethree: @BetfairRacing Who rides Cloudy in the Foxhunters? - we're delighted to have Richard Harding riding
RT @Senor_Moodoir: Any chance Son of Flicka may be back at Chelt Donald? - is well at moment & goes to either coral cup or Martin Pipe
RT @Tidetablethree: @BetfairRacing Donald, whats your big hope for handicaps nxt week? - has to be bourne in either the martin pipe or coral
RT @os_dog: @BetfairRacing Should calendar be changed so theres a summer break for nh racing? - yes, would love a month off & build back up
RT @sormey: @BetfairRacing simple question is plan A still firmly the Arkle for Peddlers Cross - options still open at this stage
RT @big78ben: @BetfairRacing #askdonald Does Our Mick go for the 3m hcap chase on the tuesday? - yes, nice chance too
RT @jdpbowden: Peddlers best form is 2m, so why now Jewson a consideration? - same reason he ran in Neptune, sometimes happens too quick
RT @chris_marson: @betfairracing how are Weird Al's Gold Cup preparations goin? - he galloped well at bangor last week, everything gone well
RT @Caroline1053: Cloudy Lane trained by Sian when qualifying for Foxhunters, why you now? - was purely to qulalify for p2ps
RT @ianshevki: @BetfairRacing @donaldmccain #AskDonald How do u rate Charminster's chances - good chance. run the last day did world of good
RT @spowell2000: @BetfairRacing #AskDonald - hello! will Our Mick take his chance in 3 miler on Tue at chelt? - almost deffo yes & thanks!
RT @bumpers2jumpers: @BetfairRacing #askdonald Do u believe in racecourse gallops & are they beneficial? -yes when you have a target in mind
RT @oniztiptoes: @BetfairRacing #AskDonald did you consider Peddlers for Champ Chase ? - no. like to keep my novices in novice races
RT @pauljwatson72: @BetfairRacing apart from Cinders and Peddlers what is his best chance at the Festival? - cloudy lane
RT @charlelizabethx: @BetfairRacing #AskDonald Sydney Pagent NR other week. is he ok? yes, poss aintree. will make fantastic chaser
RT @AdamStevens99: What's your best chance? And which horse from other stable do you think win? 1. cloudy lane 2. hurricane fly
RT @davidpryor11: @BetfairRacing the real Milan. won well.Disappointed next time, reasons? - hated ground, will improve. Gd chaser next year
RT @JayGud_: @BetfairRacing who do you see as the biggest dangers to C&A in the supreme? #AskDonald - i've always been a fan of montbazon
RT @thejayjay1: @BetfairRacing Is the Queen Mother Champion Chase out of the question Peddlers Cross - yes, for this year anyway
RT @IanGalgey: @BetfairRacing if Jason Maguire was a stable jockey for someone else, who would you choose as your #1- AP McCoy without doubt
RT @cdquinn86: @BetfairRacing Hollow Tree looks a cracking e/w price at 20-1 Triumph - will handle good ground & will appreciate a gallop
Overturn galloped very well at Bangor after racing on Wednesday & it's fair to say that I'm delighted with him going into the Champ Hurdle
I appreciate it's frustrating but as soon as we decide his target, I will let everyone know straight away
Peddlers will be schooling over the next couple of days & I'll then sit down with Tim Leslie & let everyone know which race he'll go for ..
Right, Donald McCain here. Hoping to get through as many questions as I can over the next hour! We'll start with a few updates ...
They are in reverse time order for those not twitter savvy, so best read from bottom to top.
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RT @Racingmad1: @BetfairRacing horse to look out for next season?#askdonald - howaboutnow will make a nice novice hurdler
RT @happybutcher2: @BetfairRacing #AskDonaldwhy dont you or other british trainers come to race in ireland more often? - too competitve!!!
RT @Racingmad1: @BetfairRacing which horse from another stable would you like to train?#askdonald - deffo knockara beau as an aintree horse
RT @oniztiptoes: @BetfairRacing #AskDonald would overturns best chance be kick for home early - we'll be much more positve than last year!
RT @NRJ1606: @BetfairRacing #AskDonald Whats happened to Any Given Day ? - touch of leg, out for season
RT @owen4_official: @BetfairRacing What's happened to Sports Line ? #askdonald - he used to have a more expensive trainer!
RT @djsambell: Ever nervous sending your horses to the National given theintensity ofrace? - no, its always been the true test of a NH horse
RT @Racingmad1: @BetfairRacingwhich is your favourite scottish racecourse & why? Askdonald#askdonald - big fan of kelso, always very helpful
RT @cmozamorris: @BetfairRacing whats the plans for Ballabriggs before aintree donald? - will have a racecourse gallop before national
RT @JohnStinchcomb: Is the champion hurdle still an option for peddlers? #ASKDONALD - no, i think that's out the window. fly should win that
RT @cmozamorris: @BetfairRacing #askdonald is cinders and ashes ok and up fir the triumph hurdle? - good order, goes for supreme
RT @HiCheltFest: @BetfairRacing Could you see Peddlers Cross stepping up in trip & contesting a Gold Cup? - yes, that's the long term plan
RT @Pricewisest: @BetfairRacing Can explain WYMOTTs loss of form since Hennessy. National? - disappointing, if back in form has a nice mark
RT @lwade21: Looking past Cheltenham, what are your main targets for Aintree? - haven't thought beyond Ballabriggs. Depends on Cheltenham
RT @J_Wattsy: have you seen improvement in Hollow Tree to suggest he's a chance in Triumph? - yes,i think he has run well in all best trials
RT @WelshGaza: #askdonald Were you ever worried about BallaBriggs getting dehydrated? - no, just the sign of a very genuine horse
RT @amorrisracing: @BetfairRacing I'm keen on Cinders and Ashes in the Supreme, but does he need plenty of give? - no, will go on good
RT @grandnational09: Would you run him at Cheltenham and Aintree? Or just Cheltenham? - maybe both. potentially well in in the national
RT @barbs_uk: @BetfairRacing @donaldmccain hi Donald, witch of your horses had suprised you most this season? - easy- total rebellion!
RT @DannySmith1010: @BetfairRacing #AskDonald Do you like your name? - seems as how i'm named after my father then yes!
RT @jpnorris: @BetfairRacing #askdonald where would he run Simonsig if he trained him? - definitely the Neptune
RT @KautoTheLegend: @BetfairRacing given a choice of another McCain Grand National victory or Gold Cup, which would u take?- always National
RT @StuAkBAFC: @BetfairRacing Is Cinders ground dependant?? - no, only run on heavy coz ive asked him to. will appreciate good ground
RT @amorrisracing: @BetfairRacing What's the deal with Peddlers? Is he going to Cheltenham at all?! - Brindisi Breeze if very soft!
RT @1990_Sam: @BetfairRacing What Type Of Race Is Your Favourite, Bumper, Fence Or Hurdle? - always plenty of satisfaction from chasers
Best chance at Cheltenham is most definitely Cloudy Lane
RT @ianshevki: @BetfairRacing #AskDonald - If you trained Grands Cru- Gold Cup or RSA Chase ? - RSA - like keeping novices with novices
RT @ianshevki: @BetfairRacing #AskDonald - What do you consider to be the best Irish chance of a winner at the Fesitval - the Fly!
RT @Tidetablethree: @BetfairRacing Who rides Cloudy in the Foxhunters? - we're delighted to have Richard Harding riding
RT @Senor_Moodoir: Any chance Son of Flicka may be back at Chelt Donald? - is well at moment & goes to either coral cup or Martin Pipe
RT @Tidetablethree: @BetfairRacing Donald, whats your big hope for handicaps nxt week? - has to be bourne in either the martin pipe or coral
RT @os_dog: @BetfairRacing Should calendar be changed so theres a summer break for nh racing? - yes, would love a month off & build back up
RT @sormey: @BetfairRacing simple question is plan A still firmly the Arkle for Peddlers Cross - options still open at this stage
RT @big78ben: @BetfairRacing #askdonald Does Our Mick go for the 3m hcap chase on the tuesday? - yes, nice chance too
RT @jdpbowden: Peddlers best form is 2m, so why now Jewson a consideration? - same reason he ran in Neptune, sometimes happens too quick
RT @chris_marson: @betfairracing how are Weird Al's Gold Cup preparations goin? - he galloped well at bangor last week, everything gone well
RT @Caroline1053: Cloudy Lane trained by Sian when qualifying for Foxhunters, why you now? - was purely to qulalify for p2ps
RT @ianshevki: @BetfairRacing @donaldmccain #AskDonald How do u rate Charminster's chances - good chance. run the last day did world of good
RT @spowell2000: @BetfairRacing #AskDonald - hello! will Our Mick take his chance in 3 miler on Tue at chelt? - almost deffo yes & thanks!
RT @bumpers2jumpers: @BetfairRacing #askdonald Do u believe in racecourse gallops & are they beneficial? -yes when you have a target in mind
RT @oniztiptoes: @BetfairRacing #AskDonald did you consider Peddlers for Champ Chase ? - no. like to keep my novices in novice races
RT @pauljwatson72: @BetfairRacing apart from Cinders and Peddlers what is his best chance at the Festival? - cloudy lane
RT @charlelizabethx: @BetfairRacing #AskDonald Sydney Pagent NR other week. is he ok? yes, poss aintree. will make fantastic chaser
RT @AdamStevens99: What's your best chance? And which horse from other stable do you think win? 1. cloudy lane 2. hurricane fly
RT @davidpryor11: @BetfairRacing the real Milan. won well.Disappointed next time, reasons? - hated ground, will improve. Gd chaser next year
RT @JayGud_: @BetfairRacing who do you see as the biggest dangers to C&A in the supreme? #AskDonald - i've always been a fan of montbazon
RT @thejayjay1: @BetfairRacing Is the Queen Mother Champion Chase out of the question Peddlers Cross - yes, for this year anyway
RT @IanGalgey: @BetfairRacing if Jason Maguire was a stable jockey for someone else, who would you choose as your #1- AP McCoy without doubt
RT @cdquinn86: @BetfairRacing Hollow Tree looks a cracking e/w price at 20-1 Triumph - will handle good ground & will appreciate a gallop
Overturn galloped very well at Bangor after racing on Wednesday & it's fair to say that I'm delighted with him going into the Champ Hurdle
I appreciate it's frustrating but as soon as we decide his target, I will let everyone know straight away
Peddlers will be schooling over the next couple of days & I'll then sit down with Tim Leslie & let everyone know which race he'll go for ..
Right, Donald McCain here. Hoping to get through as many questions as I can over the next hour! We'll start with a few updates ...
and the prize for most revealing question of the evening must be:
RT @DannySmith1010: @BetfairRacing #AskDonald Do you like your name?
RT @DannySmith1010: @BetfairRacing #AskDonald Do you like your name?
oh no we have a rival for that title now!:
RT @drew90765: @BetfairRacing #askdonald what colour are your socks? - grey when i'm wearing boots
RT @drew90765: @BetfairRacing #askdonald what colour are your socks? - grey when i'm wearing boots
Right everyone, hope I got through all of your questions! Having my dinner now! Have a great Cheltenham!
RT @kiers47: @BetfairRacing Favourite sport apart from racing? #AskDonald -the pro bull riding in the US -big fan & named horses after them!
RT @StuAkBAFC: @BetfairRacing Do you enjoy coming to Cartmel?? #AskDonald - yes, always since i was 6 years old
RT @kaz334: @BetfairRacing #askdonald How come u didn't come to @SedgefieldRaces today? - was pony racing with my eldest daughter
RT @nickybrowny35: @BetfairRacing #askdonald will overturn have another tilt at the Chester cup this year?? - almost definitely yes!
RT @KingKauto77: @BetfairRacing how do you reward your winning horses - if at kelso, they get free bag of carrots
RT @wmd114: @BetfairRacing did you try and buy rock of allen but had to settle for sydney paget instead? - think i got best end of deal!
RT @wmd114: @BetfairRacing did you buy a dud in avenging Ace? #askdonald - no, just need to find the key!
RT @drew90765: @BetfairRacing #askdonald what colour are your socks? - grey when i'm wearing boots
RT @hillvalleygolf: do u think loden would have won yesterday before he hit last hard - had every chance. goes charity race at Chelt
RT @Racingmad1: @BetfairRacing i like star in flight alot whats your thoughts on him? - impressive, interesting to see handicap mark
RT @JonDarl: #AskDonald Any plans for Glenwood Knight? - in pertemps but mightnt get in. will try win race before end of season
RT @scanners112: @BetfairRacing Any news on King's Grace or Agent Archie? #askdonald - KG - had setback AA- goes to supreme
RT @BennyG04: @BetfairRacing #AskDonald who is/was the best cheltenham winner you were ever involved with? - cloudy lane, 1st 1 special!
RT @Racingmad1: @BetfairRacing do you ever get owners going mad at you if things go wrong #askdonald - part of the job!
RT @grangerpj: @BetfairRacing #askdonald have you any horses lined up for the Punchestown Festival? - potentially, nothing 100% yet tho
RT @66matty: @betfairracing @66matty: @BetfairRacing is aintree on agenda for kings grace - had a setback. may run out of time for aintree
RT @djsambell: @BetfairRacing who do you think will come out top trainer for the festival? #AskDonald - willie mullins has hell of a team
RT @Ben_Homans92: @BetfairRacing #askdonald Hope your well mate, have you a nice novice for the summer?- absinthe i would say
RT @Lami1Tipster: @BetfairRacing #AskDonald Any young horses potential Grand National horses for the future - our mick shaping well
RT @the666omen: @BetfairRacing #AskDonald will Red Merlin be running at Chelt - possibly county hurdle
RT @jthrall11: @BetfairRacing #AskDonald Who do you think will win the gold cup? - heart Kauto head - long run
RT @drew90765: @BetfairRacing #AskDonald - hows Chamirey? Will he be going to the festival? - very well, perhaps the cross country
RT @FfosLasfan: @BetfairRacing Impressive winner Storming Gale back winning last week.Plans for him? - no just nice to have him in good form
RT @os_dog: @BetfairRacing #askdonald "@DuncanEaton: Ask what he thought of Times article about him yesterday? - was a good read!
RT @Lami1Tipster: @BetfairRacingDo you think Jason Maguire will win Jockeys Championship next 3 years - i hope so but tough while AP's about
RT @kiers47: @BetfairRacing Favourite sport apart from racing? #AskDonald -the pro bull riding in the US -big fan & named horses after them!
RT @StuAkBAFC: @BetfairRacing Do you enjoy coming to Cartmel?? #AskDonald - yes, always since i was 6 years old
RT @kaz334: @BetfairRacing #askdonald How come u didn't come to @SedgefieldRaces today? - was pony racing with my eldest daughter
RT @nickybrowny35: @BetfairRacing #askdonald will overturn have another tilt at the Chester cup this year?? - almost definitely yes!
RT @KingKauto77: @BetfairRacing how do you reward your winning horses - if at kelso, they get free bag of carrots
RT @wmd114: @BetfairRacing did you try and buy rock of allen but had to settle for sydney paget instead? - think i got best end of deal!
RT @wmd114: @BetfairRacing did you buy a dud in avenging Ace? #askdonald - no, just need to find the key!
RT @drew90765: @BetfairRacing #askdonald what colour are your socks? - grey when i'm wearing boots
RT @hillvalleygolf: do u think loden would have won yesterday before he hit last hard - had every chance. goes charity race at Chelt
RT @Racingmad1: @BetfairRacing i like star in flight alot whats your thoughts on him? - impressive, interesting to see handicap mark
RT @JonDarl: #AskDonald Any plans for Glenwood Knight? - in pertemps but mightnt get in. will try win race before end of season
RT @scanners112: @BetfairRacing Any news on King's Grace or Agent Archie? #askdonald - KG - had setback AA- goes to supreme
RT @BennyG04: @BetfairRacing #AskDonald who is/was the best cheltenham winner you were ever involved with? - cloudy lane, 1st 1 special!
RT @Racingmad1: @BetfairRacing do you ever get owners going mad at you if things go wrong #askdonald - part of the job!
RT @grangerpj: @BetfairRacing #askdonald have you any horses lined up for the Punchestown Festival? - potentially, nothing 100% yet tho
RT @66matty: @betfairracing @66matty: @BetfairRacing is aintree on agenda for kings grace - had a setback. may run out of time for aintree
RT @djsambell: @BetfairRacing who do you think will come out top trainer for the festival? #AskDonald - willie mullins has hell of a team
RT @Ben_Homans92: @BetfairRacing #askdonald Hope your well mate, have you a nice novice for the summer?- absinthe i would say
RT @Lami1Tipster: @BetfairRacing #AskDonald Any young horses potential Grand National horses for the future - our mick shaping well
RT @the666omen: @BetfairRacing #AskDonald will Red Merlin be running at Chelt - possibly county hurdle
RT @jthrall11: @BetfairRacing #AskDonald Who do you think will win the gold cup? - heart Kauto head - long run
RT @drew90765: @BetfairRacing #AskDonald - hows Chamirey? Will he be going to the festival? - very well, perhaps the cross country
RT @FfosLasfan: @BetfairRacing Impressive winner Storming Gale back winning last week.Plans for him? - no just nice to have him in good form
RT @os_dog: @BetfairRacing #askdonald "@DuncanEaton: Ask what he thought of Times article about him yesterday? - was a good read!
RT @Lami1Tipster: @BetfairRacingDo you think Jason Maguire will win Jockeys Championship next 3 years - i hope so but tough while AP's about
RT @marychain: @BetfairRacing #AskDonald whats your favourite flavour of soup? - I like cream of chicken
'RT @cmozamorris: @BetfairRacing #askdonald is cinders and ashes ok and up fir the triumph hurdle?
I asked about our mick with another window open and bet placed at 47's on here. Waiting to pull the trigger.
Trigger was pulled
Trigger was pulled
RT @Lami1Tipster: @BetfairRacing #AskDonald Any young horses potential Grand National horses for the future - our mick shaping well
47 into 18's now
47 into 18's now
RT @Mayweather1: @BetfairRacing #AskDonald I've backed all your horses at bigger prices than you. You know nothing about your own horses. I'm the greatest ever. Big Bucks will beat Peddlers Cross and Cloudy Lane...you heard it here first. I told you and the McCain family....never forget.
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