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aberdonia
26 Nov 25 18:09
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What are folks views on him.

I find his youtube channel very entertaining, albeit, its a shop face for his racing club.

I like the man......
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Report HoratioNelson December 15, 2025 7:50 PM GMT
Keep hunting the £108 hulkie......we will leave you to it
Report TameTheTiger December 15, 2025 7:53 PM GMT
other numbers are available Laugh
Report GLASGOWCALLING December 15, 2025 8:23 PM GMT
Hulk, its meant to be a bit of entertainment ffs, ok its a good advert for his other ventures, but its not worth having a seizure over.!
Report TameTheTiger December 15, 2025 8:25 PM GMT
Laugh
Report aberdonia December 16, 2025 10:49 AM GMT
Hulk, has Basher shagged your wife......?
Report CagliariG December 16, 2025 11:52 AM GMT
I thought the Basher fellow was into women Aberdonia, seems I might be wrong if he has had hulks wife? lol
Report Angela Rebecchi December 16, 2025 1:10 PM GMT
Probably loses a couple of grand a month punting, makes about £12-20k a month from his revenue streams. He's done a very good job at marketing himself and bringing people racing. Syndicates are the future of racing for sure.
Report JML December 16, 2025 1:33 PM GMT
Hulk, has Basher shagged your wife......?

Heard she was caught with some Irish rugby players whose shirt numbers added up to 108.
Report TameTheTiger December 16, 2025 1:38 PM GMT
as if hulk has a wife or girlfriend ffs Laugh
Report ItsMeSwaddle December 17, 2025 6:29 PM GMT
^ is male
Report aberdonia January 19, 2026 5:59 PM GMT
Good old Basher celebrating a winner....looks decent too.

https://youtu.be/8tIyIDZEgKM?si=-NXdziibv2JNcR1M
Report the dealer January 19, 2026 6:20 PM GMT
Ha horses now with Mick Appleby, not sure if he has dumped Charlie Fellows and has had yearlings at Adam Kirbys yard.
Report aberdonia January 19, 2026 6:21 PM GMT
Mick has already improved one, immensely, on one run.
Report the dealer January 19, 2026 6:24 PM GMT
That can happen though, it can also go the other way. Fellows gave him his best days in France. Haven't heard anything about She's Perfect. I still 100% think he should have cashed in on her
Report HoratioNelson January 19, 2026 6:33 PM GMT
I think (and I could well be wrong here and don't want to be disrespectful) but I think he will move their lesser horses who maybe will spend most of their lives running throughout the autumn and winter months on the All Weather to the likes of MA....He does the best job with them so seems sensible to me.
Report HoratioNelson January 19, 2026 6:34 PM GMT
For everyone that gets moved, I don't doubt he will purchase another and possibly go to CF.....they are clearly very close
Report aberdonia January 19, 2026 6:37 PM GMT
Oh So Perfect - moved from Fellows

https://youtu.be/1apUqjQJX0w?si=qeU79YAmzxxXvg3m
Report the dealer January 19, 2026 6:37 PM GMT
Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket

George Boughey, Newmarket

Jack Morland, Newmarket

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Mick Appleby, Oakham

Owen Burrows, Lambourn

Ben Pauling, Cheltenham

List of trainers from his site
Report aberdonia January 19, 2026 6:39 PM GMT
As for Appleby, he has proven what he can do with group horses, albeit sprinters where the step up from handicaps to group races, is much easier....


in no doubt if Mick had Charlies horses and vice versa, that Mick would do the better of the 2......lol, when comparing like with like
Report HoratioNelson January 19, 2026 6:45 PM GMT
He may also just be moving due to location.....if he keeps all of his horses down South you ostracise most people north of the Milton Keynes!....It makes good business sense to have horses spread around geographically....his syndicate numbers are clearly increasing.
Report uptheirons January 19, 2026 6:47 PM GMT
He remains a sockless wannabe
Report G Hall January 19, 2026 8:25 PM GMT
Will he still be at it in 5 years time?
Report formoftheace January 19, 2026 8:30 PM GMT
the dealer 19 Jan 26 18:37 
Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket

George Boughey, Newmarket

Jack Morland, Newmarket

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Mick Appleby, Oakham

Owen Burrows, Lambourn

Ben Pauling, Cheltenham

List of trainers from his site

That’s a lot of remittance envelopes the dealer……transportation,vets etc……sleepless nights…
Report the dealer January 19, 2026 9:37 PM GMT
Too big, too quick, too many horses imo

Would love to know what wage he takes for himself.

Good luck to him though, not easy keeping all those owners happy.
Report uptheirons January 19, 2026 9:42 PM GMT
It will end in tears,imo
Report The Knight January 19, 2026 10:13 PM GMT
Have to agree with the previous 2 posts.

Good luck to Basher but far too much of a 'lads culture' attached to this club. 'The lads' will not be patient and racehorse ownership is all about patience, unless you get lucky!
Report uptheirons January 19, 2026 10:27 PM GMT
Going to the races on a Saturday in the Summer has become a "no go" for me even in the Owners and Trainers.
Football chants halfway through a race and "Oi,Oi Saveloy" if they back a winnerSad
Report the dealer January 19, 2026 10:34 PM GMT
+1
Based on information from 2025, Basher Watts runs a horse racing syndicate and reportedly charges around £10,200 a year per horse as a management fee for his syndicates.

Management Fee: This fee is in addition to the initial share purchase, membership fees, and training costs.

Operating Costs: For some horses, he has charged approximately £750 to £850 a month to manage costs.

Syndicate Structure: He manages a large operation with 600-700 clients and multiple horses, often providing weekly video updates.

Syndicate Participation: He often retains a percentage stake in the horses he manages (e.g., 7% in She's Perfect).

These fees are to cover his time, effort, and management of the syndicate's horses.


13 horses this season, that's a lot of hassle but very well paid as a full time job
Report GLASGOWCALLING January 19, 2026 10:35 PM GMT
... Nothing new, I recall a big crowd of rugby fans at Newbury about 40 yrs ago singing and phecking about. Its only more noticeable now because of social media.
Report uptheirons January 19, 2026 10:38 PM GMT
£132K per year punting moneyLaugh
Report uptheirons January 19, 2026 10:41 PM GMT
The tears are certainly not Bashers though
Report GLASGOWCALLING January 19, 2026 10:43 PM GMT
Good luck to him, joining a syndicate wouldnt be for me personally but luckily we still ( just about ) live in a democracy.
Report the dealer January 19, 2026 10:48 PM GMT
Syndicates are great and I'm not knocking them but when you add he sells 1% shares for £400 buy in per horse then £40 a month, that's crazy money he is making.
Give him his due, most are sold out, he will need plenty winners to keep them all happy.
Report uptheirons January 19, 2026 10:49 PM GMT
And,we all know that is not going to be easy,the dealer
Report the dealer January 19, 2026 10:50 PM GMT
It's not, patience is a virtue many don't have.
Report uptheirons January 19, 2026 10:56 PM GMT
Giving a horse "time" is a language which may well be foreign to the Basherites.
We will see
Report GLASGOWCALLING January 19, 2026 11:55 PM GMT
... If the owners of Shes Perfect were only in it to make money they would have sold. ???

    You seem to be going on the assumption all syndicate members are joining to make a profit, gambling will only be a small part for most is my guess.
Report the dealer January 20, 2026 12:23 AM GMT
If most have 1% share I doubt they were ever in it to make money.  they were offered way over the odds for the filly and should have sold imho they voted as one not too, the wrong decision for me, time will tell if they will regret it or not.
Report Angela Rebecchi January 20, 2026 12:05 PM GMT
Wondering Why looks a smart prospect. I think the business model is perfect. I wouldn't join as they're too lively for me but I can see the appeal. Good on him, great for the sport. Imagine he's making a good £250k+ a year from all revenue streams
Report Angela Rebecchi January 20, 2026 12:16 PM GMT
I don't think anyone is joining to make money. Selling was obviously financially the right decision but you can't put a price on owning a horse with a community of new friends and dreaming of glory, so in that sense they did the right thing.
Report aberdonia January 20, 2026 12:42 PM GMT
Imo, the folk who invest in "basher" are not in it for the money, the inference from some here, is that they are idiots being fleeced.

I don't agree, they are in it for the crack, the excitement, win or lose, obviously, win is better..

And if Watts is making a few quid, 8 don't think the majority of them would hold it against the lads.

Eyes wide open for most of them..
Report formoftheace January 20, 2026 1:04 PM GMT
Certainly had fun yesterday aberdonia,live life …..he seems a decent spud imo.
Report GLASGOWCALLING January 20, 2026 3:51 PM GMT
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/35389311/basher-watts-shes-perfect-reject-offer/
Report uptheirons January 20, 2026 4:48 PM GMT
"Not nearly enough"Laugh
It has only won a Haydock Maiden.
A deluded bullshatter
Report GLASGOWCALLING January 20, 2026 9:53 PM GMT
Vote to not sell was pheck all to do with Basher. ...

    “So I put it to the group and 37 out of 38 voted no.
Report uptheirons January 20, 2026 10:18 PM GMT
It was undoubtedly a democratic vote by non business men
Report Angela Rebecchi January 27, 2026 6:47 PM GMT
Their horse Oh So Perfect runs in the 1900

I'm on Mon Petit Frere 10.0 win 2.0 top 4, will come on for last run so good value
Report HoratioNelson January 27, 2026 6:52 PM GMT
UTI will send snipers to your house for that post Ange Laugh
Report HoratioNelson January 27, 2026 6:57 PM GMT
Should the horse be beaten please remain stoic.

Should the horse win, please remain stoic.

Take no joy or pain either way. Laugh
Report Angela Rebecchi January 27, 2026 7:04 PM GMT
4th, didn't settle early then got down for toe. Better than that, that's for sure
Report the dealer January 27, 2026 7:06 PM GMT
You just have to take it on the chin. I always think the bad days make the good ones even better, if/when they happen.
Report the old nanny ;-) January 27, 2026 7:44 PM GMT
He was at Yarmouth last night with the Governor

His Dog Bish Bosh won ,think they were on @ 2-1
Report HoratioNelson January 28, 2026 10:10 AM GMT
the dealer 27 Jan 26 19:06 
You just have to take it on the chin. I always think the bad days make the good ones even better, if/when they happen.

Spot on
Report TameTheTiger January 28, 2026 3:40 PM GMT
runner tonight, 8.00 kempton.
Report the dealer January 28, 2026 8:07 PM GMT
Didn't have long to weight for a winner
Report the dealer January 28, 2026 8:07 PM GMT
Wait
Report TameTheTiger January 28, 2026 8:11 PM GMT
Well done Basher


Selection
Odds    Stake (£)    Bid type    Placed    Profit/Loss (£)
Holy Fire
9.60    40.00    Back   
28-Jan-26 19:31
344.04
Report Angela Rebecchi January 28, 2026 8:58 PM GMT
So pleased for him and owners. Given a cracker of a ride and really enjoyed that long straight going around a right hand bend
Report aberdonia January 28, 2026 10:56 PM GMT
https://youtu.be/6cnR5664b2Y?si=fTJMnq02YQGDIFl_


Kempton tonight
Report penzance January 28, 2026 11:12 PM GMT
They enjoyed that.
GL to 'em.
Report formoftheace January 29, 2026 10:49 AM GMT
Life is for living good luck to them.
Report HoratioNelson January 29, 2026 11:44 AM GMT
Couldn't agree more.....Hope they loved every second of that
Report the old nanny ;-) January 29, 2026 2:14 PM GMT
I dont think any of them bet the Horse , sure you can here Basher saying he didnt have a penny on
Report TameTheTiger January 29, 2026 2:31 PM GMT
someone backed it last 2 mins. 11.0 - 8.0 on here, 8/1 - 13/2 on track, very late
Report aberdonia February 1, 2026 9:55 PM GMT
Watts bashing out another video..in Dublin..


https://youtu.be/obvo7A9t28A?si=Z0H0N1z5ahHmH7Vh
Report the old nanny ;-) February 2, 2026 8:00 PM GMT
Another Chicken Dinner at yarmouth

Bish bosh bashy wins again bsp 4
Report aberdonia February 5, 2026 8:12 PM GMT
https://youtu.be/1ZWbfI-pg4Q?si=1374733qGGRGCo9Q



Basher at the dogs with "The Guvner".....
Report aberdonia February 5, 2026 8:13 PM GMT
The Guvner likes his early 80s soccer casual clobber....Grin
Report HoratioNelson February 10, 2026 5:33 PM GMT
https://youtu.be/S1tbKDdC_Hc?si=KYqQC5jnTDTTe5W0


He's at Shelbourne Greyhounds
Report uptheirons February 10, 2026 5:34 PM GMT
Thank you so much,HoratioLaugh
Report HoratioNelson February 10, 2026 5:35 PM GMT
A buzzing betting ring! This is what we need over here!
Report uptheirons February 10, 2026 5:38 PM GMT
The Cherries are dying on their chuffers over here and have been for years
Report Angela Rebecchi February 12, 2026 7:43 PM GMT
Another winner. Well played Bashy. Got the perfect ride as pinged the gates and then slowed it up. Found trouble off the pace last few times.
Report aberdonia February 12, 2026 9:24 PM GMT
https://youtube.com/shorts/vZK8d6-qTO4?si=LTwRq2IF-f779FV1
Report aberdonia February 12, 2026 9:26 PM GMT
Basher in Dublin..

https://youtu.be/FC7mWxaIk9E?si=SBQ30TU6goVNd8iq
Report uptheirons February 12, 2026 9:27 PM GMT
Perhaps you could post a "Basher in the Brothel"Laugh
Report uptheirons February 12, 2026 9:30 PM GMT
Or,Basher at Sainsbury's
Report Facts February 13, 2026 9:29 AM GMT
On So Perfect ! Well done Basher Excited
Report formoftheace February 13, 2026 9:37 AM GMT
Nothing worse than a punter screaming and squawking at a racecourse having backed a winner…

Good luck to them all the same……
Report Facts February 13, 2026 9:43 AM GMT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p66halsyNe0
Report formoftheace February 13, 2026 9:54 AM GMT
Cheltenham approaching and the individual on X will be out on stage…..
Report aberdonia February 15, 2026 8:33 PM GMT
https://youtu.be/de9SX8VOX3k?si=RZCOgHCCjA-wMylT

Chelmsford
Report HoratioNelson February 22, 2026 3:01 PM GMT
https://youtu.be/zSifXn5tx0w?si=YL8tvpKUJnHDEVeG
Report HoratioNelson February 22, 2026 3:43 PM GMT
£48k per year to own a 51 rated horse.......sod that for a bag of grapes.

How this industry hasn't sunk is beyond me. Running to win £4k a pop.....how is it worth it.
Report uptheirons February 22, 2026 3:50 PM GMT
As Michael Buckley said,"if you want to finish up a millionaire through ownership you should start by being a multi millonaire,HoratioLaugh
Report HoratioNelson February 22, 2026 4:02 PM GMT
Never a truer word spoken uti Wink
Report Angela Rebecchi March 8, 2026 2:40 PM GMT
Womdering Why about to run again for them. Looked awesome lto. Bit of money for Road To Wembley.
Report Angela Rebecchi April 16, 2026 7:54 PM BST
My Mate AJ crushes them

Well played to Basher and the team. They've smashed on it too. A cool £100k around the 3.0 mark
Report formoftheace April 16, 2026 7:56 PM BST
A decent spud never forgets his late friend…..that’ll do for me.
Report aberdonia April 16, 2026 9:57 PM BST
https://youtu.be/ALXNll16vus?si=LlZRk-UwqMN8qHzd


the video
Report JohanntheGoatHurdler April 16, 2026 10:23 PM BST
What happened to the filly that he turned down 2 million for?
Report GLASGOWCALLING April 16, 2026 10:43 PM BST
... Due to run Goodwood May 2nd.
Report GLASGOWCALLING April 16, 2026 11:10 PM BST
A decent spud never forgets his late friend…..that’ll do for me.

  I said ages ago he seemed a genuine sort of guy, some on here just see someone doing okay for themselves and cant help being jealous/envious. Good luck to him.
Report TameTheTiger May 11, 2026 5:42 PM BST
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2U7yazg0SVE

paid 6 figs for a 2yo
Report hulk23 May 11, 2026 5:52 PM BST
I said ages ago he seemed a genuine sort of guy, some on here just see someone doing okay for themselves and cant help being jealous/envious. Good luck to him.

Nonsense.  Edits losers out of his vids, if he had a terrible day he wont even post it.
If hes having a bad day he'll "come inside" to watch a dog "the guvnors" been told cant lose at Sheffield.  And surprise surprise it hacks up.  Forget the 14 takes when they got beat.  One born every day if youre getting sucked into this garbage. 

He did a video one day with the greyhound guy.  Brighton.  Stood next to him all day couldnt pick his nose.  Posted a video later on of him in the car park on the way home having a bet on something running elsewhere.  Just him in the car park.  Guess what.  Winner. 

He'd already seen it winning.
Report hulk23 May 11, 2026 5:56 PM BST
And the mystery Japanese that offered him 50 billion for his horse ??

They offered me 2 billion for my fridge freezer.

Does that mean its worth 2 billion?  Yes if you buying.
Report hulk23 May 11, 2026 5:58 PM BST
You can see how some people get ridden.

Big bad world out there folks.  Everyone wants your money.
Report Trotface May 12, 2026 2:18 AM BST
You are not allowed to say that Hulk but you are right and I'm sure you'll be proved right in time.
Report TameTheTiger May 12, 2026 12:21 PM BST
made another £30 at Southwell, but that doesnt include the £150 he won on the first race,so all in all another good days punting. Well done Bash ! Oi Oi !
Report ImSoLuckyLucky! June 6, 2026 1:46 PM BST
Shes PERFECT
MAYBE
Laugh
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