Racing enthusiast, betting industry professional, thought cash out wouldn’t work. Could be a relic from a bygone age. Did I mention we won a County Hurdle?
My favourite
#jackcharlton
story is when he walked the perimeter of the pitch pre match at the Giants Stadium in ‘94 with Tony Cascarino where they were greeted by a sea of green. He turned to Tony and said “fuck me Tony man, you’re the only Italian here”
We’ve called it a day with Azzuri, he just doesn’t enjoy the track anymore. This day when he broke the track record at Ayr was amazing, Scot National day, 8->5/2 and won after a fence. Loves life off the track so will find the old boy a good home now. Thanks to all the squirrels.
Lads I can’t reply to everyone individually but it’s been such an amazing day. I love Chitty, he’s been a legend, and to win our first ;and probably only) Cheltenham race is beyond my wildest dreams. Thanks everyone
Chitty pretty sore this morning, poor old boy, but it looks like the soreness of a bad fall rather than anything injury related, just glad he’s still poking his head out of the box
The mrs has done nothing but stare through the fucking window since it started snowing....
...If it gets any heavier i might have to let her in.
#oldiebutgoodie
#BeastfromEast
.
@BellewstownRace
will host a special race next month in honour of the legendary Barney Curley, who landed one of the most famous coups in the history of the sport at the track back in 1975 🙌
Almost there! Off to Cheltenham tomorrow with a live chance with Ch'Tibello, allbeit with about 15 others, in the County Hurdle. Hasn't won for over 2 years the old boy, hopefully tomorrow is his turn,
Another brilliant day
@ayrracecourse
with Azzuri blitzing them from the front to win easily. I own this lad with pals living in Ireland, England, Gibraltar and Bahrain. He’s been some hero for us. Thanks to
@DSkeltonRacing
and credit to too
@RJOBracing
who’s played no small part
I've long held the view that Matt Chapman is a wanker but in the aftermath of Cap's win yesterday I was left in no doubt. Loud and domineering. Pushed everyone aside to speak to Chris and Jack and didn't even acknowledge the owners. Even
@olibellracing
looked pissed off with him
Much will be made about the Fontwell debacle but some balls shown by
@jacktudor9
not to just follow the crowd, remarkable clarity of thought for an 18-year old lad. Well done!
We 100% should celebrate Rachael Blackmore being the first woman to ride the winner of the GN, what’s also half forgotten is how hard she’s worked to get here. Rode 12 winners in her first 6 years, riding riding one winner every 26 rides. Would have been so easy to give up
Owners will either support Gordon Elliott or they won't but any owner who takes a view "I'll just park my morals until after Cheltenham and decide how dismayed I am then" are as bad.
So many congratulations to get thru but thanks everyone. Special thanks to
@SiClare
and
@Coral
for a brilliant sponsorship. We already knew but everyone now knows
@CWilliamsRacing
is a genius of a trainer & not forgetting
@jacktudor9
who - at only 19 - gave him an absolute peach
Hospital sent a message this morning that this virus seems to be spreading quickly via petrol pumps so have asked to tell everyone to wear gloves or use a paper towel when filling up and dispose of straight away.
Won’t bother my missus, the diesel fairies fill up her car
Honestly there's isn't enough plaudits I can throw at this fella. He turns up every time we ask him and he pays for a half dozen of the others. Congrats to
@CWilliamsRacing
and
@jacktudor9
kick on from here
In all honesty as an owner and someone who runs syndicates I find the
@RacehorseClub
offensive. A complete scam in my view. You might as well set up a fan club and sell memberships in that. Disappointed to see
@Mark_Boylan1
promoting it in the
@RacingPost
(1/2)
I’ve lost plenty of respect for
@PaulKimmage
reading these articles, he’s now taken to slagging off Ruby,
@hughcahill7
and
@kevinblake2011
while still holding up Steve Mahon as the beacon of truth. It’s a shame as we need to get it the bottom of things, just not like this.
Need 10 like minded individuals to put in £250k each, 1 payment only to buy 5 festival horses. They will be trained by 5 different trainers in Irl and UK. I won’t be putting in any money myself but I will manage the syndicate for free. DM me. Hurry when they’re gone they’re gone
Unfortunately the injury Chitty sustained is worse than we feared. We don't know if it's career ending yet but it may well be. He's been a superstar for us, fulfilling a dream we never thought we'd fulfill and he won't be running again unless we're 100% happy he's not at risk.
Serious tweet. lost a good pal to Bowel Cancer this year, in his funeral book it asked for us all to get checked out. Had a colonoscopy 2day, not the most pleasant experience ever but worth it to be told all is good. Lads get urself booked in, it could save ur life.
#MensHealth
Rang
@MichaelsCoDub
today to pay for lunch for somebody. The girl who dealt with me was excellent, should have asked her name. Nothing was a problem and called me back to let me know they had left and how much they charged my card. Say thanks to her for me (northern Irish girl)
Have done
#dryjanuary
but have had a few social occasions during it, the reaction of people when u ask for a soft drink “u sick?” “Ffs, have a drink?” “I knew u when u were fun” must make it terribly hard on those who have to give up. Give it a thought next time ur pal says no
Thanks for all the good wishes. Azzuri will stay at Dan's for now where the younger staff will look after him and ride him in some novice P2Ps in the Autumn. He'll enjoy that as he loves being a part of things and pointing will be easier on the body. Thanks to
@DSkeltonRacing
Not one to moan about prizmoney as a rule but Azzuri runs in a 0-140 chase Monday for 6k.Kept him in training all summer, only been 2 suitable races. Got £1,800 for second on July 1st and if he were to win Monday that’s £7,800. Costs for same period nearly £10k, for a 130+ chaser
.
@paddypower
now forcing customers to opt-in every day to receive Best Odds is as low as they've ever stooped. They're an embarrassment to the original company who tried to put the punter first. Disgraceful.
"It was just about getting around today."
Ronan McNally speaks to Kevin O'Ryan after his heavily-backed All Class wins by a wide margin on her first jumps start for the trainer at Punchestown
@tony_calvin
@BetfairRacing
@mccueryan12
what a fucking snide move.
@chrispoole_
comes up with a diamond idea that he includes u in, u rip it off on him, he doubles down and gets
@JohnnyDineen
and u go a half hour earlier. I'd have expected better. Hope punters avoid the bookmaker sponsored one infavour of CPs indo
I never thought I’d be more excited than when Chitty won the county but seeing my brother own, train and breed the Coursing Winner tops it. Well done Kev
The BoyleSports Derby for 2019 Whelps goes the way of On My Terms. Carrowkeal Shane was in total control for most of the journey but On My Terms is best on the rising hill. 13.21 on the clock. On top in the final strides. What a rave display.
#Derby
Said goodbye to a great friend today, the brightest guy I've ever met in the industry, someone who knew it was more important to give than take, taken away at an age where he should have just been coming into his own. Rest in peace Glynn.
Exciting to have a runner in the
@Galway_Races
Plate today with Azzuri and if he gets home he’ll be there or thereabouts. Big if....but he’s got the heart of a lion and if he can stay he will. So Lonely also got a sporting chance. They better not be claiming an English winner tho
I’m privileged to have been involved with Dan and
@harryskelton89
almost from the start. They are the most ambitious hard working lads and today is richly deserved. Congrats champ! Sorry for contributing zero winners to the campaign🙈🤦🏼♂️
The Shunter was an 18-time maiden when current connections bought him. A Greatwood and a Morebattle and 7 runs later he’s bidding to cop £150k in the Plate. Training and buying performance of many seasons if he does the business - there’ll be a fair cheer in South County Dublin
After running
@UttoxeterRaces
on Saturday, Cheltenham Festival hero Ch’tibello has been retired.
Winner of both the County Hurdle & Scottish Champion Hurdle, he also ran some great races in defeat & gave us some unforgettable days out. Thank you Chitty 💗🖤
#2lengthstoogood
We have 2 runners at Shelbourne tonight in 2 Opens.
@paddypower
are betting them to 132% each. One of the syndicate asked for a fun €100 double. There must be 20% margin in the bet. The traders response "half him up". Honestly they're a disgrace. No wonder they're closing shops
Today Ch’Tibello is likely to start favourite for the first time ever yet he’s won us a Scottish Champion Hurdle & a Betfair Price Rush and £190k in prizemoney. Fingers crossed today he shows he’s good enough to take his place in the Champion Hurdle 🤞
I've squeezed tight photo finishes for plenty but never felt as nervous as I did waiting for Izzy's leaving cert results this morning. Thankfully the judge called the result in our favour and she did very well. So proud of her.
@TheNotoriousMMA
@Paulmcgrath5
@pjgallagher
He's a bigger hero to the Irish people than you'll ever be. Don't forget that. Doesn't matter what you're worth it's doesn't buy class or humility
Got a lovely Christmas present this evening from a good pal who arranged our mortgage..getting pride of place in the kitchen - it’s my fav racing photo from one of the best days
@ayrracecourse
"Hi is that HR, Ian here. Could I just get a letter confirming my salary"
"No problem Ian, for a mortgage I presume, any bank in particular to address it to?"
"Ah actually could u do it to Sporting Index please"
Even if
@CheltenhamRaces
was three days this year and everything took everything else on where it could..it would be still a pale pale shadow of 10 and 20 years ago wouldn't it?
Jesus
@Ladbrokes
are a sorry sight just tried to back 3 horses for Royal Ascot including an EP tomorrow. AFTER a phone call FROM head office was told “We can’t accept anything as those are online only prices and we’ve only 6 races” A once great firm are an embarrassment now.
Thrilled with Chitty yesterday. In the immediate aftermath it felt a disappointment but watching it back he’s probably ran a career best. Thanks to everyone
@DSkeltonRacing
. Have to forget about Project Ballybrit tho.
My last tweet on the matter.
@murphyjustin
has been my best pal for 25 years, Ant a little less. We’ve seen both sides, but Friday was unbelievable, but to share it with those boys made it a memory that will never ever fade. Thanks
@DSkeltonRacing
@harryskelton89
and Chitty
Sick for Azzuri, ran his heart out, good to see him show something at last. Hopefully pick up one like this before we call it a day. He’s a gutsy little fucker.