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29th September 2020
Plus 12 and dry when driving in.
Panda Christie was here second lot to see her horse Starvoski..
Jon Sancaster was here third lot… a first visit to Thorndale.
I went to see Martin Jones late morning.
Graham Potts was in for his Tuesday vets visit
This weeks movers and shakers in the BHA handicap charts are..There were none..
Hard to believe it the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe this Sunday.. Heavy rain in France .. how did I know.. watch the French Open tennis .. the players are almost wearing rugs.
We have one runner today at Bangor on Dee.. only a few owners will be there today (30) which is sad..in fact none for Commodore Barry. For my thoughts on his chances please click here.
This is not good news...
Due to the ongoing challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Tattersalls Cheltenham will not be able to host its remaining 2020 fixtures at Chelteham Racecourse.
The Tattersalls Group, who are leading sponsors of the autumn point to points in Ireland and the UK, is pleased to offer alternative arrangements which have been formed to facilitate both its Irish and UK clientele at suitable times and locations.
Cheltenham November Sale (Ireland, Fairyhouse), Thursday 12th November.
Cheltenham December Sale (Newmarket, Park Paddocks), Thursday 3rd December.
Cheltenham December Sale (Ireland, Fairyhouse), Thursday 17th December.
The reintroduced Tattersalls Cheltenham October Sale, scheduled on Friday 23rd October, will no longer take place.
Goffs have fought back by announcing another sale.. all geared for point to pointer.. November 6 and no venue as yet announced.. It will be either in England or Ireland.. It looks like the two big auction houses are fighting for the point to point market.
Further news.. The Jockey Club have announced that they will be cutting back by 10% on staff numbers.
The humour from France continues.. thanks to Keith Ellis.
‘Has covid/19 forced you to wear glasses and a mask at the same time? Maybe you are entitled to Condensation..’
Two girls were sat talking..
One said. 'I understand how you get Bob from Robert and Bill from William but how do you get Dick from Richard.'
The other said.. ''Ask him nicely ‘’