New Posts For Thread: Phoenix Park Racecoursehttps://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/27515109/phoenix-park-racecoursehttp://bit.ly/hRhagEI`ve been meaning to start this thread for ages but now seems an appropriate moment.I lived only 2 miles away but knew little of racing back when it reopened in the 80`s. However I do remember passing the dilapidated stands, the sAye, RIP to Johnny,his often quiet style of riding (reminded me a bit of Cash Asmussen) sometimes drew ire from the punters but he had a way of getting the most out of horses without going ballistic with the stick.https://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/27515109/phoenix-park-racecourse?post_id=551754067#551754067Aye, RIP to Johnny,his often quiet style of riding (reminded me a bit of Cash Asmussen) sometimes drew ire from the punters but he had a way of getting the most out of horses without going ballistic with the stick.Tue, 25 Apr 2017 04:07:44 -0500ttt good readpunchestown 28 Apr 11 13:33 Joined: 03 Apr 06 | Topic/replies: 4,347 | Blogger: punchestown's blog MJK,that definitely happened to the horse called Keep Straight and that was the one I attended and not the If The Cap Fits one.It was in thttps://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/27515109/phoenix-park-racecourse?post_id=551752047#551752047ttt good readpunchestown 28 Apr 11 13:33 Joined: 03 Apr 06 | Topic/replies: 4,347 | Blogger: punchestown's blog MJK,that definitely happened to the horse called Keep Straight and that was the one I attended and not the If The Cap Fits one.It was in tMon, 24 Apr 2017 16:25:39 -0500https://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/27515109/phoenix-park-racecourse?post_id=538951993#538951993Thu, 17 Apr 2014 11:48:17 -0500a bit late seeing this lads.great days and a few stories.anyone remember a horse called "Catch Up" a real horse for the course.an episode of remington steel(pierce brosnan) filmed there during racing.won a €5 on a horse called Enigma, asked chap wihttps://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/27515109/phoenix-park-racecourse?post_id=538951857#538951857a bit late seeing this lads.great days and a few stories.anyone remember a horse called "Catch Up" a real horse for the course.an episode of remington steel(pierce brosnan) filmed there during racing.won a €5 on a horse called Enigma, asked chap wiThu, 17 Apr 2014 11:35:10 -0500Might have a look if I can hit it , the gotchee , but later .https://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/27515109/phoenix-park-racecourse?post_id=536968197#536968197Might have a look if I can hit it , the gotchee , but later .Tue, 17 Dec 2013 19:07:09 -0600http://www.rte.ie/radio1/doconone/documentary-podcast-baldoyle-racecourse-horse-racing.html A documentary on Baldoyle Racecourse.https://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/27515109/phoenix-park-racecourse?post_id=536964827#536964827http://www.rte.ie/radio1/doconone/documentary-podcast-baldoyle-racecourse-horse-racing.html A documentary on Baldoyle Racecourse.Tue, 17 Dec 2013 15:18:32 -0600I remember the first day Arkle won , at 20/1 . Dreaper stable had the fav in the race as I recall , up pops this one from nearly "below the line " , rush to displayed papers to see who trains it ..Dreaper . Mutterings not unlike some we see on here .https://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/27515109/phoenix-park-racecourse?post_id=536960969#536960969I remember the first day Arkle won , at 20/1 . Dreaper stable had the fav in the race as I recall , up pops this one from nearly "below the line " , rush to displayed papers to see who trains it ..Dreaper . Mutterings not unlike some we see on here .Tue, 17 Dec 2013 10:47:12 -0600Arkle loved Gowran ran there four times winning one handicap hurdle and three handicap chases.https://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/27515109/phoenix-park-racecourse?post_id=536959123#536959123Arkle loved Gowran ran there four times winning one handicap hurdle and three handicap chases.Tue, 17 Dec 2013 08:26:46 -0600I'm pretty certain Arkle won a hurdle race at Gowran - I had him backed and he started 9/2 (probably had a shilling on him - money was scarce then and I was just out of short pants). BB liked being controversial alright so would not be certain he belhttps://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/27515109/phoenix-park-racecourse?post_id=536959013#536959013I'm pretty certain Arkle won a hurdle race at Gowran - I had him backed and he started 9/2 (probably had a shilling on him - money was scarce then and I was just out of short pants). BB liked being controversial alright so would not be certain he belTue, 17 Dec 2013 08:20:03 -0600Arkle carried a low weight that day and was beaten out of sight,he really only came into his own when he went chasing.It was noticeable that the handicapper was able to give Arkle a mark after one run over hurdles.Barry Brogan had been a trainer forhttps://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/27515109/phoenix-park-racecourse?post_id=536958681#536958681Arkle carried a low weight that day and was beaten out of sight,he really only came into his own when he went chasing.It was noticeable that the handicapper was able to give Arkle a mark after one run over hurdles.Barry Brogan had been a trainer forTue, 17 Dec 2013 07:57:23 -0600