New Posts For Thread: Michael O'Leary - Gigginstownhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/24897261/michael-o039leary---gigginstownThis set up has come from nowhere in the last few years - even bagged a Gold Cup. Every horse they run warrents utmost respect. They usually run well, if they dont actually win. They must have a superb 'backroom' team, especially buyers. Coben - the owner's championship came down to the last 2 or 3 races in Punchestown. They must have similar numbers in Ireland. ball hopper - agree nothing wrong with buying ex-flat(they have one at Down Royal today) or France, just saying they seehttps://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/24897261/michael-o039leary---gigginstown?post_id=449536129#449536129ben - the owner's championship came down to the last 2 or 3 races in Punchestown. They must have similar numbers in Ireland. ball hopper - agree nothing wrong with buying ex-flat(they have one at Down Royal today) or France, just saying they seeFri, 28 May 2010 02:49:43 -0500For sure Gigginstown have a successful formula and why tamper with that. But nothing wrong with buying flat horses - Istabraq, Alderbrook etc. - or buying from France, as Willie Mullins does so well. The Pipe team shop in France a lot, and even Paulhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/24897261/michael-o039leary---gigginstown?post_id=449535761#449535761For sure Gigginstown have a successful formula and why tamper with that. But nothing wrong with buying flat horses - Istabraq, Alderbrook etc. - or buying from France, as Willie Mullins does so well. The Pipe team shop in France a lot, and even PaulFri, 28 May 2010 02:41:29 -0500True but McManus has many more runners in Britain than Ireland so therefore it's unfair to compare the two 'back room teams' imo.https://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/24897261/michael-o039leary---gigginstown?post_id=449486157#449486157True but McManus has many more runners in Britain than Ireland so therefore it's unfair to compare the two 'back room teams' imo.Thu, 27 May 2010 17:13:15 -0500Presumed we were talking about Ireland Ben, don't think Gigginstown have any trained outside of Ireland.https://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/24897261/michael-o039leary---gigginstown?post_id=449480569#449480569Presumed we were talking about Ireland Ben, don't think Gigginstown have any trained outside of Ireland.Thu, 27 May 2010 16:36:51 -0500Maybe in Ireland, miles clear in Britain thoughhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/24897261/michael-o039leary---gigginstown?post_id=449473645#449473645Maybe in Ireland, miles clear in Britain thoughThu, 27 May 2010 15:53:52 -0500Gigginstown not win it this year(2009/10)?https://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/24897261/michael-o039leary---gigginstown?post_id=449466529#449466529Gigginstown not win it this year(2009/10)?Thu, 27 May 2010 15:14:22 -0500They have bought, and continue to buy very well. And most of the buying seems to be supporting the Irish pt2pt scene and the likes. Not buying expensive flat caasts offs, or French horses.https://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/24897261/michael-o039leary---gigginstown?post_id=449464745#449464745They have bought, and continue to buy very well. And most of the buying seems to be supporting the Irish pt2pt scene and the likes. Not buying expensive flat caasts offs, or French horses.Thu, 27 May 2010 15:05:48 -0500JP is top owner year after year though?https://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/24897261/michael-o039leary---gigginstown?post_id=449464237#449464237JP is top owner year after year though?Thu, 27 May 2010 15:02:44 -0500This set up has come from nowhere in the last few years - even bagged a Gold Cup. Every horse they run warrents utmost respect. They usually run well, if they dont actually win. They must have a superb 'backroom' team, especially buyers. Cohttps://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/24897261/michael-o039leary---gigginstown?post_id=449461633#449461633This set up has come from nowhere in the last few years - even bagged a Gold Cup. Every horse they run warrents utmost respect. They usually run well, if they dont actually win. They must have a superb 'backroom' team, especially buyers. CoThu, 27 May 2010 14:48:07 -0500