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Francie Barrett

Andalucia wrote: »

taking some chance on Burke, has had a rotten run, confidence must be on the floor

Only just said this, strike rate in the toilet.

krustydoyle

Fran Berry down to his minimum weight of 8st 9 lbs to ride in the 3.30 in Bath today.. Horse has seen a few quid too

Pinesky

Nasty looking fall for Ana O 'Brien in the 6.20 . <snip> Hope she's ok.

Copper_pipe

http://m.independent.ie/sport/horse-racing/viru****-dermot-weld-string-on-mend-but-galway-title-wont-happen-35945227.html

naughto

Any Galway thread up yet or am I blind

Copper_pipe

naughto wrote: »

Any Galway thread up yet or am I blind

No you're not blind :pac:

Entries for the Plate/Hurdle to be released Monday @ 2pm.

Earendil

naughto wrote: »

Any Galway thread up yet or am I blind

Ah jaysus naughto, you'll start them off "worst big meeting of the year".

Love it meself.

BumperD

Fancy ballybrowny ew in the bumper 33/1 at Tipperary

Johner

They'll be pissed at Lordan after that maiden. Tried his best to educate him instead of winning. :pac:

WickIow Brave

Saw some nice juveniles at Leopo this evening.

Gamebred

The Pentagon a lovely triumph prospect.

krustydoyle

Cooper just got the sack from Gigginstown

convert

Just heard about Cooper and Gigginstown on the news there now. Is it just over 3 years since he got the role?

danganabu

convert wrote: »

Just heard about Cooper and Gigginstown on the news there now. Is it just over 3 years since he got the role?

January 2014 was when Davy got the sack, pretty sure Cooper took over straight way so just over 3 and a half years.

krustydoyle

No point in Gigginstown having a stable jockey. Just leave it to the trainers

Johner

Was inevitable. Jack Kennedy?

Gamebred

Bottle looked in doubt after them injuries not a bad decision, Townend would be a great addition.

krustydoyle

The plan is to use the best available jockey at the time according to Eddie O Leary

STB.

In other words, lets wait until we see what Jack comes back like in October.

845 FFos Las Willie Martin has a horse that was rated in the 80s and last seen over 5f, 7 lengths behind Magic Bear who is now rated 85. Runs off 54 in a handicap. Shane Kelly riding. Would seem straightforward.

Fanny Wank

https://twitter.com/BoycottBetfred/status/895570416055365632

Rory Delargy spot on with his response

https://twitter.com/helynsar/status/895572599471611904

BumperD

PGA Championship concludes today. Have had a bite of the 6/1 for Louis Oooust. Only 2 shots off and he has the temperment for the big occassion

Copper_pipe

I'd say Davy Russell can expect a ban in the post

Copper_pipe

Copper_pipe wrote: »

I'd say Davy Russell can expect a ban in the post

Just saw it there. He'll be in trouble alright.

http://www.independent.ie/videos/sport/video-irish-turf-club-investigate-davy-russell-after-he-appeared-to-punch-a-horse-36050127.html

sdoc13

2 for me tomorrow 13 55 move in time 12s 2pts win and suegioo in the 16 15 20s 2 pts win. Small double.

BumperD

Just read the rp editors post on Russell. Not sure has Bruce resigned yet? Between their online transformation disaster with a platform that is now non functional on mobile devices other than their app which bombards you with push notifications to their wonderful front page suicidal kick oneself in the head lead on the non existent whip debate, looking forward to a change in direction really fast and really soon.

Francie Barrett

What do people think about the fight tomorrow? Honestly, I know nothing about MMA, but I've watched enough of Mayweather to see that a complete rookie like McGregor will struggle to even land a blow on him. If fighters with experience, ability and coaching can struggle against Mayweather, what change has McGregor got? If McGregor tries to play it cagey, then he has no chance, because Mayweather is a wiley old dog who will just outbox him all night. If McGregor tries to go in guns blazing, he leaves himself open and Mayweather can hit hard if given the chance.

Mayweather to win it in rounds 1-3 at 15/2 and Mayweather to win by KO at 3/1.

Slattsy

The sooner the circus is over the better.

Francie Barrett

Slattsy wrote: »

The sooner the circus is over the better.

As a boxing fan, I agree it's a farce, but strangely compelling. A complete rookie against the fighter of his generation at his weight division. If it was anyone but McGregor, you'd be getting 1/100 on Mayweather.

4068ac1elhodqr

The smart money was to place it 6months ago, before it was confirmed, only risk was a 'void' status.
Now it's only 1/2 those odds for GmG to win.

Guy on the radio earlier mentioned 'either corner to throw in the towel' as the best bet now, circa @5.

Prediction 1: FM R6 or 7. (doubled with TopTug, tommorow).
Prediction 2: GMcG R4/6.

Alt 3rd prediction: 12 rounds of showboating, dancing and light sports entertainment + Ad agencies with a fully booked bonanza slot-fest.

Francie Barrett

Jayden Powerful Accident wrote: »

Alt 3rd prediction: 12 rounds of showboating, dancing and light sports entertainment + Ad agencies with a fully booked bonanza slot-fest.

I don't agree with this to be honest. Mayweather is 40, it's likely that this is his last mega pay-day. He said himself, this is his last fight, he will also be conscious of his 49-0 record, so he's not going to hold back too much on a loose canon like McGregor, indeed, he might actually be so annoyed as to want to humiliate the man and end the fight quickly.