Stewart

Thanks.

The grammar could have been improved in my post, but it was typed hastily

see you've entered your horse in Anoraks race This went over my head ?

Salamanca Lad was entered at Wolverhampton last Thursday, but Dan and Claire decided on Southwell instead. He's also entered at Nottingham on April 3rd, but unlikely to run.

Thanks Stewart, got it, and it was early

Won over 6f last year, but we expect him to go over 10f at some stage.

Easy lay of the Derby winner there Andrew, never anywhere near.

Early doors yours is 12/1 Andrew.

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Good morning Guys,

Many thanks for the 'coherent' posts (my expertise is aerospace, not enigma de-coding ).

Tommy there's no denying Auguste Rodin is decent, you don't win 5 Group 1's including a couple of Derbys and an Irish Champion by not being as such, but is he is good as what the racing media suggests. We're used to AOB accolades and i totally understand he has a world class breeding operation to promote, although i'm a little surprised at Ryan stating 'one of the best i've ridden' (albeit in what context). It could be the horse is a 'thinker' and now and again simply decides he doesn't want to race. I was very surprised at the SP 5/4f. I guess his next run is at the Curragh with a drop in trip, and as suggested yesterday he could hose up, but backers need an act of faith. Good luck.

A couple of decent cards in Ireland and to a lesser extent, Plumpton this afternoon, but surely race of the day is on the AW at Southwell .

Fairyhouse features a rematch of Blood Destiny and Spillers Tower in the grade 1 WillowWarm Gold Cup (4.55)(currently 1-1 in the H2H. I was surprised to see such a disparity in the betting between the pair, even though the latter probably warrants being favourite over the 20f trip based on his win at Punchestown. Blood Destiny was keen that day, made the running and was a sitting target for Spillers Tower at the final fence, giving away on the run-in to be beaten 2L. A different story at Navan when the finishing order was reversed quite comprehensively LTO, albeit over a shorter trip that favoured BD. Travelled well throughout the race and looked more relaxed held up off the pace. Has course experience, i don't think the trip will be an issue, and for me he's simply the better horse. A general 2/1 with the books, i think he wins.

On to the race i've been waiting for since October last year, my first as an owner with a 10% share in Salamanca Lad who runs at Southwell (3.50) this afternoon. A few guys in my WhatsApp group i often go racing with (including a couple of posters on here) joined an existing syndicate, Fellowship Racing, several of whom we knew, and the horse was purchased at the Tattersall HIT sales. Trained by Dan and Claire Kübler in Lambourn who won the Cambridgeshire with Astro King last year. We teamed up with their Diskovery Syndicate, although the horse will run in Fellowship colours.

If anyone wants to go into racing ownership, i can certainly recommend the stable, the feedback we receive on a regular basis is superb, photo's, videos, performance and health analyses, speed and stride length data from the gallops etc.

Salamanca Lad won over 6f at Thirsk last year, but we bought him to run over further, perhaps even 10f in time. Of course it's ownership at a low level and none of us are in it to make money (we will probably lose) it's simply a bit of fun with a decent bunch of guys. As to his chances this afternoon, we are not expecting too much and his current odds of 10/1 reflect this. Dan has sent us a detailed report on the race and opposition, but out of respect for others, i can't post it here, although if anyone wants the Timeform card in pdf format for Southwell i can send it via email (post address in a PM).

Another box to be ticked, and i owned Greyhounds at Slough and Reading back in time before leaving GB in June 1984. The thrill when Claremont Point my first winner, in an Egg and Spoon mid-grade race isn't forgotten and to say i'm excited about this afternoon is an understatement, but he doesn't have to win either. Unfortunately i can't be on course with the others as i'm in Linköping for the Easter break, my usual once every 4-6 weeks return home, but there will be other occasions.

I also have another share (5%) in Agouti Bear, an unraced 2 year old filly trained by Danny Murphy in Ireland, albeit in my daughters name (part of Kildare Racing syndicate) i just pay the bills. More on the filly in time as she may not be running in April.

Good luck and have a nice Easter Sunday all.

be lucky AinS..

Thanks Guys,

A few of us are on @ 12/1, a couple of the team have backed on my behalf as i don't have GB High St accounts. I will back the place on here later.

12/1 was a rick in my eyes. A few days ago, we had a fun WA discussion what we feel the SP will be and my thought was 11/2. He knows how to win and it was over an inadequate trip, hence the step up. First time cheekpieces will settle him, but it's an open handicap and without any involvement in SL, i wouldn't even study the field.

We are hopeful, rather than confident.

always back the ones that walk like barbara windsor in her prime

Same here GC , loved the buzz as a Greyhound owner and some absolutely memorable nights along the journey   

it's a roller coaster ride of ups and downs. Best of luck today, I hope he does you proud and back home safe and sound.
Our season starts at catterick on Wednesday, can't wait.

Time goes quicker the older you get GC, i retired 5 years ago, seems like yesterday.

Good luck Andrew and friends.

Good evening Guys,

Many thanks for the posts and 'good luck'.

No Champagne celebration for Salamanca Lad (not my drink anyway) but a decent run nevertheless. Got a good break and led from the stalls, but David let Desert Raider give him a tow into the race where he was always prominent in 2nd place. At the bend a few behind were off the bridle and i thought we had a squeak, even more so when he hit the front briefly over a furlong out, but lack of a run told and he finished a close 4th, beaten 1.5L. He was conceding 9lb to the winner and the front two had benefit of a run(s) in March. He will come on for this and we were happy with the run, although from a betting perspective, 3rd would have covered my win bet.

Imsoluckylucky

Prior to the HIT sales last October, we had a list of horses we were interested in; most of them considered suitable for a step up in trip with a budget of 20k. Salamanca Lad won over 6f on soft as a 2 year old, but isn't a sprinter and did well to win. His cadence, stride length and gallop reports all indicate he could improve when stepped up to 8f-10f, this is borne out by the trainer and David Egan in the post race interview this afternoon. He's entered at Nottingham over an extended 8f on Wednesday, but i doubt he will run.

Glasgow/Stewart

I lost interest in Greyhound racing when i left GB in 1984, the same year White City, my favourite track closed. I was a regular there (and Wembley) and loved the game, but if you asked me to name any Derby winner this century, i doubt i could.

As for OAP payments, i'm not a Spring Chicken myself, but i have no plans to retire, to be honest i would find it a struggle, not financially, but from a activity perspective. I'm not the type to watch Roses grow in the garden, i don't have hobbies to speak of, and more importantly i love my work. It's taken me around the world, not only in Europe and given me a lot of wonderful experiences. At the moment i have 3 clients in Germany, DLR and Deutsche Aircraft (the latter since last August) both situated on the Air-Tech Campus west of München and i share my workload between them. I also have an Airbus P2F contract, but that is only advisory and takes up about 6 hours in MD Teams calls per month and the occasional typed documents.

I fully expect to remain in Germany this year, but when i do eventually finish here i will return to Linköping Sweden and be happy to travel somewhere else, or even return to Saab Aerospace if that was an option. Thankfully, i'm in good health, so why not.

Tom

Good luck with Slainte Mhath (great name) on Wednesday, hope she runs well for you.

Have a nice Sunday evening all.

Horse ran pretty well yesterday Andrew, should come on for that. In the Irish GN, i've had a couple of guesses on lightweight We'llhavewan for Mullins and Any Second Now, can only be hopeful in this race.

A very good first run and plenty to look forward to in the coming months.

Good call Andrew
Well done

Good morning Guys,

Lucky/PHS

Thank you.

The lay selection Rust E Boy was well backed at 7/4f (5's in the morning) and although racing prominently from the off didn't appear to stay the trip.

2024 Lay P/L Status

Current Progress	3/5
Running Form	LLWWW
Daily Profit	+£50
Running P/L	-£73

Still playing catch-up after a losing start, but 3 in a row has reduced the deficit.

Tom

It looks a tricky card at Catterick, but have a nice afternoon and good luck with Slainte Mhath.

Good luck and have a nice Wednesday all.

Good luck Dealer. Day off for me.