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I wouldn't agree with that, CC.
In the early years of the airline he sought free publicity by being a bit zany. And it worked. He then continued to use this public personna to affect and influence change where possible. Whilst he isn't afraid to be outspoken, it is always with an agenda. He doesn't bask in the limelight just for the sake of it or to boost his ego as an attention seeker would. |
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I wouldn't be sure O Leary is qualified enough to have a go against Smith with regards to these weight variances. His overall knowledge from what I see over the years would be limited at best. Although saying that , it has improved immeasurably in the last few years. How could a man that runs such a gigantic organisation as Ryanair be as well versed in horse racing as a professional handicapper?. He simply wouldn't have the time to be really on top of it. I agree though that he's not a bad character, a complete inability to suffer fools being something I can certainly relate to.
On the other hand , any time you ever see Phil Smith on tv, he comes across as a smug odious egotistical individual, with an air of importance about him that's totally unwarranted. |
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Am sure he knows plenty of people well versed in it, Mincer and has consulted them.
Does he (they) have a valid point in this instance? |
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To be honest Oz, I don't really know either way. As far as I'm concerned the Grand National doesn't exist, as neither does any handicap with over 30 horses in it. I couldn't care less if every horse had 20 stone on their back as it's not a betting medium that I have any interest in .
As you say it is possible that he has taken advice on the matter, so maybe I am underestimating him. |
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The way JP campaigns his horses should be embarrassing for him. I don't begrudge him but the man has no class.
MOL plays up to being a bit of a pr1ck (no doubting he's thorny) but campaigns his horses like a gent in contrast to JP who attempts to give the impression of a modest gent but virtually every runner has a plot. We all know it's part of the game but with the wealth he has amassed, surely the extent of the "cute hoorism" should be curtailed. There is a valid argument for being a tax exile in this country when the exchequer's main purpose is to finance an incompetent public service but MOL has to be commended for being tax domiciled here. JP must have too many d1cks around him to realise that he has despised by the average punter or more likely he doesn't give a hoot. His legacy for me will be getting champion hurdle horses handicapped and the like. |
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I find myself in agreement with DJ on this.
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Subtle last time GF,that was blatant,never were going to take that on though.
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