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Report krl December 5, 2009 12:06 PM GMT
boom boom boom boom!
Report Hoss December 5, 2009 12:10 PM GMT
Hey BB, dangerous opening the Pins to the Machiavellian types on here :D
Report bettysboy December 5, 2009 5:35 PM GMT
i like that one, krl
Report Hoss December 12, 2009 6:35 AM GMT
As we have put up the decorations yesterday,

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Report bettysboy December 12, 2009 7:06 AM GMT
Merry Christmas, Hoss and everyone.
Report krl December 14, 2009 10:07 AM GMT
Merry Christmas when it comes guys.
Report FCH December 23, 2009 5:30 PM GMT
Have a great Christmas all Pins :)

I'm looking forward to the Welsh National of course. I'm guessing that he's got an e/w chance.
Report fundamentalist December 23, 2009 5:41 PM GMT
merry xmas all pins, have a great one and good luck fch, hope he comes home sound
Report bettysboy December 23, 2009 6:44 PM GMT
it is nearly come, krl. MERRY XMAS EVERYONE.
Report bettysboy December 27, 2009 4:39 PM GMT
GL with DA tomorrow, FCH
Report FCH December 27, 2009 9:01 PM GMT
Thanks BB, I understand the trainer is happy with him so hoping for a good run.
Report Hoss December 28, 2009 7:30 AM GMT
FCH, have a great day :)
Report fundamentalist December 28, 2009 1:25 PM GMT
OIIIIIIIII OIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII

brilliant FCH :D
Report Deep Impact December 28, 2009 1:27 PM GMT
What a day for you, FCH - makes all the ups & downs worthwhile, really pleased for you :)
Report PRODELLBOY December 28, 2009 1:28 PM GMT
Well Done FCH, never thought he could return to win a race like this, fantastic result you must be on cloud nine.
Report Hoss December 28, 2009 1:30 PM GMT
:D Dreams DO come true.
Report bettysboy December 28, 2009 1:43 PM GMT
absolutely brilliant for you and your horse to have such a day as today. I am made up for you, FCH.
Report krl December 28, 2009 9:16 PM GMT
Delighted for you and the horse FCH.
Report FCH December 29, 2009 6:05 AM GMT
Thanks for the messages guys, much appreciated :)

I've woken up this morning and can't get back to sleep and am smiling like a Cheshire cat and welling up with tears of joy every few minutes- I am still struggling to take it in.

I still can't believe how lucky we've been, firstly that he had the ability in the first place and secondly that he has come back as good as ever after the injury (my head kept telling me that they don't come back as good after serious injury, but my heart wanted to believe).

I tried to soak it all in after the race, from leaping up and down with Sarah Hobbs after he crossed the line, she was genuinely as excited as we were, to being interviewed by Derek Thompson for Sky around 45 mins after the race.

Chepstow racecourse were extremely generous in the number of owners badges they let us have, as they were two years ago, and they ran out of glasses when we were taken for champagne after the race and that's with only a third of us and guests finding the winning connections room.

Only sometime after the race did I realise that I had won by far and away the most I ever have. I am not a big better, but took advantage of the 40s available on here the night before the race as well an e/w 33/1 a few weeks back.

I said to Tom O'Brien before the race we justed wanted a repeat of the last time he rode him. He said "that was Perth wasn't it?" He rode a perfect race and got him jumping very well, the whole race did go like a Dream and I must admit it wasn't until I watched the race again in the evening that I realised how close the second got.

Most of the syndicate would have gone back to the Social Club in Cefn Forest and if any of you read this I hope you had a great evening and that your heads are not too sore today. Having driven back to Leicester I had a quiet evening in with the wife and shared a bottle of champers whilst watching the BBC coverage (strange to see yourself on the telly).

Sorry for rambling on and I hope one or two of you had a bob on too. As Hoss says Dreams do come true :)
Report FCH December 29, 2009 6:06 AM GMT
Thanks for the messages guys, much appreciated :)

I've woken up this morning and can't get back to sleep and am smiling like a Cheshire cat and welling up with tears of joy every few minutes- I am still struggling to take it in.

I still can't believe how lucky we've been, firstly that he had the ability in the first place and secondly that he has come back as good as ever after the injury (my head kept telling me that they don't come back as good after serious injury, but my heart wanted to believe).

I tried to soak it all in after the race, from leaping up and down with Sarah Hobbs after he crossed the line, she was genuinely as excited as we were, to being interviewed by Derek Thompson for Sky around 45 mins after the race.

Chepstow racecourse were extremely generous in the number of owners badges they let us have, as they were two years ago, and they ran out of glasses when we were taken for champagne after the race and that's with only a third of us and guests finding the winning connections room.

Only sometime after the race did I realise that I had won by far and away the most I ever have. I am not a big better, but took advantage of the 40s available on here the night before the race as well an ew 33s a few weeks back.

I said to Tom O'Brien before the race we justed wanted a repeat of the last time he rode him. He said "that was Perth wasn't it?" He rode a perfect race and got him jumping very well, the whole race did go like a Dream and I must admit it wasn't until I watched the race again in the evening that I realised how close the second got.

Most of the syndicate would have gone back to the Social Club in Cefn Forest and if any of you read this I hope you had a great evening and that your heads are not too sore today. Having driven back to Leicester I had a quiet evening in with the wife and shared a bottle of champers whilst watching the BBC coverage (strange to see yourself on the telly).

Sorry for rambling on and I hope one or two of you had a bob on too. As Hoss says Dreams do come true :)
Report FCH December 29, 2009 6:07 AM GMT
Thanks for the messages guys, much appreciated :)

I've woken up this morning and can't get back to sleep and am smiling like a Cheshire cat and welling up with tears of joy every few minutes- I am still struggling to take it in.

I still can't believe how lucky we've been, firstly that he had the ability in the first place and secondly that he has come back as good as ever after the injury (my head kept telling me that they don't come back as good after serious injury, but my heart wanted to believe).

I tried to soak it all in after the race, from leaping up and down with Sarah Hobbs after he crossed the line, she was genuinely as excited as we were, to being interviewed by Derek Thompson around 45 mins after the race.

Chepstow racecourse were extremely generous in the number of owners badges they let us have, as they were two years ago, and they ran out of glasses when we were taken for champagne after the race and that's with only a third of us and guests finding the winning connections room.

Only sometime after the race did I realise that I had won by far and away the most I ever have. I am not a big better, but took advantage of the 40s available on here the night before the race as well an ew 33s a few weeks back.

I said to Tom O'Brien before the race we justed wanted a repeat of the last time he rode him. He said "that was Perth wasn't it?" He rode a perfect race and got him jumping very well, the whole race did go like a Dream and I must admit it wasn't until I watched the race again in the evening that I realised how close the second got.

Most of the syndicate would have gone back to the Social Club in Cefn Forest and if any of you read this I hope you had a great evening and that your heads are not too sore today. Having driven back to Leicester I had a quiet evening in with the wife and shared a bottle of champers whilst watching the BBC coverage (strange to see yourself on the telly).

Sorry for rambling on and I hope one or two of you had a bob on too. As Hoss says Dreams do come true :)
Report FCH December 29, 2009 6:08 AM GMT
Thanks for the messages guys, much appreciated :)

I've woken up this morning and can't get back to sleep and am smiling like a Cheshire cat and welling up with tears of joy every few minutes- I am still struggling to take it in.

I still can't believe how lucky we've been, firstly that he had the ability in the first place and secondly that he has come back as good as ever after the injury (my head kept telling me that they don't come back as good after serious injury, but my heart wanted to believe).

I tried to soak it all in after the race, from leaping up and down with Sarah Hobbs after he crossed the line, she was genuinely as excited as we were, to being interviewed by Derek Thompson around 45 mins after the race.

Chepstow racecourse were extremely generous in the number of owners badges they let us have, as they were two years ago, and they ran out of glasses when we were taken for champagne after the race and that's with only a third of us and guests finding the winning connections room.

Only sometime after the race did I realise that I had won by far and away the most I ever have. I am not a big better, but took advantage of the 40s available on here the night before the race as well an ew 33s a few weeks back.

I said to Tom O'Brien before the race we justed wanted a repeat of the last time he rode him. He said "that was Perth wasn't it?" He rode a perfect race and got him jumping very well, the whole race did go like a Dream and I must admit it wasn't until I watched the race again in the evening that I realised how close the second got.

Most of the syndicate would have gone back to the Social Club in Cefn Forest and if any of you read this I hope you had a great evening and that your heads are not too sore today. Having driven back to Leicester I had a quiet evening in with the wife and shared a bottle of champers whilst watching the TV coverage (strange to see yourself on the telly).

Sorry for rambling on and I hope one or two of you had a bob on too. As Hoss says Dreams do come true :)
Report FCH December 29, 2009 6:09 AM GMT
Thanks for the messages guys, much appreciated :)

I've woken up this morning and can't get back to sleep and am smiling like a cheshire cat and welling up with tears of joy every few minutes- I am still struggling to take it in.

I still can't believe how lucky we've been, firstly that he had the ability in the first place and secondly that he has come back as good as ever after the injury (my head kept telling me that they don't come back as good after serious injury, but my heart wanted to believe).

I tried to soak it all in after the race, from leaping up and down with Sarah Hobbs after he crossed the line, she was genuinely as excited as we were, to being interviewed by Derek Thompson around 45 mins after the race.

Chepstow racecourse were extremely generous in the number of owners badges they let us have, as they were two years ago, and they ran out of glasses when we were taken for champagne after the race and that's with only a third of us and guests finding the winning connections room.

Only sometime after the race did I realise that I had won by far and away the most I ever have. I am not a big better, but took advantage of the 40s available on here the night before the race as well an ew 33s a few weeks back.

I said to Tom O'Brien before the race we justed wanted a repeat of the last time he rode him. He said "that was Perth wasn't it?" He rode a perfect race and got him jumping very well, the whole race did go like a Dream and I must admit it wasn't until I watched the race again in the evening that I realised how close the second got.

Most of the syndicate would have gone back to the Social Club in Cefn Forest and if any of you read this I hope you had a great evening and that your heads are not too sore today. Having driven back to Leicester I had a quiet evening in with the wife and shared a bottle of champers whilst watching the TV coverage (strange to see yourself on the telly).

Sorry for rambling on and I hope one or two of you had a bob on too. As Hoss says Dreams do come true :)
Report FCH December 29, 2009 6:10 AM GMT
Thanks for the messages guys, much appreciated :)

I've woken up this morning and can't get back to sleep and am smiling like a cheshire cat and welling up with tears of joy every few minutes- I am still struggling to take it in.

I still can't believe how lucky we've been, firstly that he had the ability in the first place and secondly that he has come back as good as ever after the injury (my head kept telling me that they don't come back as good after serious injury, but my heart wanted to believe).

I tried to soak it all in after the race, from leaping up and down with Sarah Hobbs after he crossed the line, she was genuinely as excited as we were, to being interviewed by Derek Thompson around 45 mins after the race.

Chepstow racecourse were extremely generous in the number of owners badges they let us have, as they were two years ago.

Only sometime after the race did I realise that I had won by far and away the most I ever have. I am not a big better, but took advantage of the 40s available on here the night before the race as well an ew 33s a few weeks back.

I said to Tom O'Brien before the race we justed wanted a repeat of the last time he rode him. He said "that was Perth wasn't it?" He rode a perfect race and got him jumping very well, the whole race did go like a Dream and I must admit it wasn't until I watched the race again in the evening that I realised how close the second got.

Most of the syndicate would have gone back to the Social Club in Cefn Forest and if any of you read this I hope you had a great evening and that your heads are not too sore today. Having driven back to Leicester I had a quiet evening in with the wife and shared a bottle of champers whilst watching the TV coverage (strange to see yourself on the telly).

Sorry for rambling on and I hope one or two of you had a bob on too. As Hoss says Dreams do come true :)
Report FCH December 29, 2009 6:11 AM GMT
Thanks for the messages guys, much appreciated.

I've woken up this morning and can't get back to sleep and am smiling like a cheshire cat and welling up with tears of joy every few minutes- I am still struggling to take it in.

I still can't believe how lucky we've been, firstly that he had the ability in the first place and secondly that he has come back as good as ever after the injury (my head kept telling me that they don't come back as good after serious injury, but my heart wanted to believe).

I tried to soak it all in after the race, from leaping up and down with Sarah Hobbs after he crossed the line, she was genuinely as excited as we were, to being interviewed by Derek Thompson around 45 mins after the race.

Chepstow racecourse were extremely generous in the number of owners badges they let us have, as they were two years ago.

Only sometime after the race did I realise that I had won by far and away the most I ever have. I am not a big better, but took advantage of the 40s available on here the night before the race as well an ew 33s a few weeks back.

I said to Tom O'Brien before the race we justed wanted a repeat of the last time he rode him. He said "that was Perth wasn't it?" He rode a perfect race and got him jumping very well, the whole race did go like a Dream and I must admit it wasn't until I watched the race again in the evening that I realised how close the second got.

Most of the syndicate would have gone back to the Social Club in Cefn Forest and if any of you read this I hope you had a great evening and that your heads are not too sore today. Having driven back to Leicester I had a quiet evening in with the wife and shared a bottle of champers whilst watching the TV coverage (strange to see yourself on the telly).

Sorry for rambling on and I hope one or two of you had a bob on too. As Hoss says Dreams do come true :)
Report FCH December 29, 2009 6:15 AM GMT
Sorry about the multiple posts - it kept telling me that it wouldn't post due to invalid data - and I tried taking different bits out and reposting !!
Report Hoss December 29, 2009 9:03 AM GMT
Ha ha, I thought your finger was trembling from the morning after shakes.I'm glad that you left some 34s to be mopped up early yesterday morning. I missed your stint with ''Tommo,'' but putting up with him was a small price to pay for OWNING A GRAND NATIONAL WINNER. :)
Report stewpot December 29, 2009 9:13 AM GMT
Well done FCH & all involved those memories will last forever
lets hope you have even more to follow :-)
Report book December 29, 2009 9:48 AM GMT
wd,fch congrats
Report custardcream64 December 29, 2009 1:21 PM GMT
FCH- Great stuff , well done mate .
Report undecided December 31, 2009 10:17 AM GMT
A piece in the Daily Mail today about Dream Alliance:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1239532/Nag-won-National--Owned-working-mens-club-week-Dream-Alliance-won-Welsh-National.html

Happy New Year Pins :)
Report FCH January 1, 2010 10:01 PM GMT
Thanks UD - seen many articles this week and recordings of interviews etc, but not seen that one in the Mail. I'm the one to the left of Tom O'Brien in the bottom corner of the last pic!

The whole week has been surreal and yes I've still got a grin on my face :)
Report FCH January 4, 2010 5:25 PM GMT
Had a visit to Philip Hobbs' yard yesterday. He kindly invited the whole syndicate and guests. DA was walked out for us and this was followed by a champagne reception and then we all went for lunch at a local pub. A great way to end a memorable week.

The aim now is the Grand National with possibly one run beforehand in February.
Report the man January 9, 2010 2:54 PM GMT
Decided to give the team tipster comp a miss this year, best of luck to the team.
Report bettysboy January 10, 2010 9:44 AM GMT
Is there nothing we can do to tempt you to stay? We've been a long time together.
Report Hoss January 10, 2010 1:17 PM GMT
It would be nice to keep the team together so will you reconsider, The Man?

But if your mind IS made up, then the best of luck for the future and pop in and say hello when you're passing.
:)
Report FCH January 10, 2010 10:18 PM GMT
It would be great if you would stick with the team the man, but if you decide not to continue wsihing you all the best.
Report bettysboy January 11, 2010 10:08 AM GMT
FCH - just logged onto my bettysboy email account for first time this year to find a mail from Elmer Thudd dated 28th December asking to pass his congratulations onto you for DAs fabulous win. He is "over the moon for FCH, a genuinely nice guy". Perhaps he was a bit**ed HA! -)
Report bettysboy January 11, 2010 10:09 AM GMT
p1ssed HA! -D
Report bettysboy January 11, 2010 10:09 AM GMT
:D :D :D
Report the man January 12, 2010 2:45 PM GMT
Go on then, I'll stick with it
Report bettysboy January 12, 2010 6:11 PM GMT
YES THE MAN, thanks, it would be so strange without you.
Report bettysboy January 12, 2010 6:18 PM GMT
:D :D
Report FCH January 12, 2010 10:03 PM GMT
Nice one the man :)
Report FCH January 12, 2010 10:04 PM GMT
BB, wish Elmer all the best from me and thank him for the good wishes.
Report bettysboy January 14, 2010 7:03 PM GMT
will do FCH
Report Hoss January 16, 2010 8:59 AM GMT
Good man, the man :)
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