Jim Bolger.

he can't compete with the ***** ******

like he said without naming names" didnt think some of the big boys were playing on a level field "

He trains for his own family or himself, no pressure to deliver winners at all.

Must be a very very wealthy man

got the 50/1 ,( shame no exchange then) on Jet ski lady

is he ever going to name names ?

if he's so wealthy then no worries about being done for voicing his opinions about other trainers.

im sure we know who he meant!

He trained for Godolphin as recently as 4 years ago

Over 80 now, probably winding down the place for a well earned rest. He bought a Bishops Mansion about 15 miles south of Carlow and developed it into a fine training centre.

Visited the yard once and got shown round the place. Think it was the year St Jovite won the King George. Met him on a few occasions, he once told me that the problem with the English was that we did not have a written constitution. Was going to name mention The Magna Carta but thought better of it. Probably a wise move.

A totally self made man, left the family farm in Oilgate near Enniscorthy with nothing and built a fine career as a Trainer and Breeder.

Good luck to him.

Did Godolphin not buy a Derby winner off him for mega bucks? I believe he also retained a share of him or negotiated a percentage breeding share.

Yes he has had a great career but it is only very recently that I have noticed that he is no longer a player. Not sure about why UK needs a written constitution or how it would affect racing in Ireland.

He stands stallions / or used to , and has a band of broodmares so a lot of his were homebreds but I understand his grandfather daughter is doing breezers maybe they are selling the nice homebreds now and not retaining them to train ?

I don't know, just taking a stab in the dark as to maybe why he has no decent horses this year ?

Has done well since the days of training near the Phoenix Park. Who remembers a horse called Clash of the Ash?

Oct 20, 2024 -- 3:31AM, The Spinmaster wrote:

Has done well since the days of training near the Phoenix Park. Who remembers a horse called Clash of the Ash?

Yes, owners colours were red and white checks.

Just to add Noel Chance also started training in that same area. He was told off more than once for galloping his horses in the Polo grounds.

Was the owner a cork goalkeeper

Did Godolphin not buy a Derby winner off him for mega bucks? I believe he also retained a share of him or negotiated a percentage breeding share.

Dawn Approach for 2m if i remember right

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=609SX5_TK4s

New Approach and Dawn Approach probably the best that Bolger bred.

For Bolger to win 5 Dewhurst in a short period as a self-made man is an incredible feat

I remember Jim winning the Victor Ludorum at Haydock when it was a proper class race with J P (John) Harty riding. Can't remember the name of the horse but bumped into John Harty outside an Indian restaurant in Ballsbridge a few days before and he told us to have a good bet

exalted 1979

Should have the first winner at Leopardstown today.

by Camelot that runner and I believe that's his issue unlike this filly most of his horses are by his in-house stallions .

It won at odds on but had to work.

Thanks elisjohn