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slickster
31 Jul 26 14:13
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Got his hands on some seriously strong parsnips. You're meant to learn your trade slowly, bit by bit. Guys banging in Melbourne cups (plural), group and grade 1s flat and jumps both sides of the Irish sea. He is barely out of nappies so what's going on???
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Report lead on July 31, 2026 2:16 PM BST
The way that horse finished the race you wouldn't be blamed for wondering..id like to know the thoughts of Jim Bolger..
Report formoftheace July 31, 2026 2:25 PM BST
Baby Joseph.
Report Ramruma July 31, 2026 2:35 PM BST
"You're meant to learn your trade slowly, bit by bit."

Hard to imagine where Joseph could have learned the trade growing up. Maybe he listened.

Also, he's 33, not 13.

The incredible part is the hoss went from 310 kiloEuros down to 41,000 guineas, and was subsequently entered in and withdrawn from two further sales. There'll be some bloodstock agents with questions to answer.
Report chewy11 July 31, 2026 2:37 PM BST
Dopey Day at Goodwood. Karl has just arrived.
Report slickster July 31, 2026 3:34 PM BST
He may be in his early 30s but how old was he when he was banging in some of the winners I've mentioned. Mid 20s. Not possible to do what he's done at such an early age. Without "aids" imo.
Report Ramruma July 31, 2026 4:04 PM BST
His "aids" were growing up in the most successful barn in racing history, and backing from some of the biggest owners. His dad wasn't a dairy farmer who kept a couple of horses in the spare field.

He's what da yoof call a nepo baby.
Report tanglefoot July 31, 2026 4:22 PM BST
Does look fishy,the horse looked like he could go around again,no problem
Report lead on July 31, 2026 5:01 PM BST
Trouble is as the family and their owners practically own Irish racing would the authorities dare to take any action if dirty nappy or dirty donnacha were suspected...Jim Bolger knew a few years ago..
Report penzance July 31, 2026 5:02 PM BST
Some people are just good at what they do.
Report slickster July 31, 2026 5:12 PM BST
And even better at hiding it. There's a few who know they are untouchable.
Report penzance July 31, 2026 5:16 PM BST
As soon as someone cracks on in life the Bitter Brigade appear.
Report Clerkmore July 31, 2026 5:18 PM BST
Penzance is spot on!
Report slickster July 31, 2026 5:22 PM BST
He needs to look more closely.
Report lead on August 1, 2026 2:15 PM BST
Trying so hard to stitch that first race up they cost themselvesExcitedLaugh
Report lead on August 1, 2026 2:24 PM BST
And look who's here..Cromwell!
Report elisjohn August 1, 2026 3:22 PM BST
another for joseph, reversing 5 lengths from last year,
Report slickster August 1, 2026 3:23 PM BST
No shame. Daylight robbery. And in those colours. What a shower.
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