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Early 3am rise for a 6am flight to Bristol , arrived home around 12pm so a long day , but i have to say it was a wonderful day . People in Ffos Llas couldn't have been nicer , did a quick paddock pick and yes it was rushed , horse finished last 
...Did a paddock interview , wind was unreal doubt anyone really heard a word I said,had some lovely food in owners and trainers and did a interview with ATR which has not been shown just yet as we haggle over my fee... One of my best days racing also backed a few winners as well ,met some great jockeys and trainers , had a little joke with David Egan telling him about his Father riding for me and his comments after the race ,words to the effect that shes bloody useless, but slightly different . Thanks to my friends who came with me and a huge thanks to the people in FFos Llas for making the day special....
...Did a paddock interview , wind was unreal doubt anyone really heard a word I said,had some lovely food in owners and trainers and did a interview with ATR which has not been shown just yet as we haggle over my fee... One of my best days racing also backed a few winners as well ,met some great jockeys and trainers , had a little joke with David Egan telling him about his Father riding for me and his comments after the race ,words to the effect that shes bloody useless, but slightly different . Thanks to my friends who came with me and a huge thanks to the people in FFos Llas for making the day special....
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Well done on completing the list.
Some effort and no doubt cost workrider. |
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Well done. Did you go with Jerry ?
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Thanks barstool very kind of you , I dread to think how much I've put into this game in over 60 years ...
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Only reason I ask is that my lad spotted him there yesterday
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As long as you've enjoyed it,money well spent.
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Yes Twoboyz, he surprised me by having my picture in the race card. He was joined in the owners and trainers by Richard Hughes and the course commentator Martin and a few others we had a brilliant day he knows the clerk of the course and arranged it with her...
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Jerry also drove the car both ways and was still bright eyed and bushy tailed at the end of a long day..Was your lads the commentater for the pony races..
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He's just arrived in Sligo to commentate on todays card don't know were he gets the energy..
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No Workrider but he's a keen racegoer when work allows and spotted him. Glad you had a great day.
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Thanks penzance...
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Wd wr
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Brilliant achievement
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Fantastic achievement well done. Which were your favourite tracks?
I was trying to do the same with a friend over about 20 years but it withered on the vine about 10 years ago. Still got 17 to go and I'm getting a bit long in the tooth, still have managed six in Ireland, three in France and two in the US as well.  |
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Storm Alert , favs on flat York, Goodwood, Newmarket July. Jumps Cheltenham, Ludlow, Kelso , Newton Abbot...Also been to Monmouth for Breeders Cup , and Longchamp.
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Thanks the dealer, and Freddie..
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Wd workrider, a brilliant achievement.
Which tracks didn't quite live upto expectation? Only fair that the difficult questions get answered too! |
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Very well done Workrider, I am nowhere near a full set.
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Thanks Somerset Sam, I was very disappointed with Chepstow and Worcester,Fakenham which I was really looking forward to seeing were poor.
On the flat Ripon was poor unable to see first 3 furlongs because of trees. Windsor was the worst by far, Chemsford brutal, Huntingdon not great either...Finally Cartmel very poor viewing , I better stop there... |
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Thanks second again, brilliant user name btw, I'd say we all could identify with it.....
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Well done Workrider. I had hopes of doing it a long time ago but give up after 32.
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vwd - i've only managed to do all the scottish ones (which are all ok but Ayr)
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blimey. ALL the scottish ones. wd
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Thanks Brian and Dave, don't give up lads, as David Egan said to me yesterday when I said that him having a 10 and a half round trip to Newmarket was terrible , he said he was one of the lucky ones able to do it, and his thoughts were with Graham Lee and his terrible accident..So get back on track guys..
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Well done Workrider, even more commendable from being based in Ireland. I've got 3 to do: Bath, Ffos Las and Cartmel. Went up to the Lakes for a few days a month back with the aim of doing Cartmel but got ill and spent the afternoon at the local Treatment Centre instead!
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Sorry to hear that The Pies I'm sure you'll make the last 3 soon, FFos LLas was the most difficult as only very early flights from Dublin so not exactly delighted to be leaving my bed at 3 am...
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A marvellous achievement workrider!
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Many congratulations to you Workrider, that's a wonderful achievement indeed.
Bravo. |
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mitolo • August 7, 2024 5:13 PM BST
blimey. ALL the scottish ones. wd well thank you, can I suggest somewhere for you to purchase a new irony meter? |
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Thanks Slippy and Saxon very kind of you both...
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I'm sure you'll get them all done Somerset Sam...
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I'm trying to do all in Ireland
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Well done. Spot on with your best and worst list, totally agree with those. Delighted Newton Abbot one of your best ones too.
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Thanks both Freddie and doorman99 ,
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dave1357 07 Aug 24 17:37
mitolo • August 7, 2024 5:13 PM BST blimey. ALL the scottish ones. wd well thank you, can I suggest somewhere for you to purchase a new irony meter? furry nuff. jaded with very low expectations, usually justified |