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[Ben @BenLeary99]

@Lukerawson8 @oddzowen Only 14 runners this year makes that a bit irrelevant

[Ben @BenLeary99]

@Lukerawson8 @oddzowen Have you ever watched a derby?

[Racing TV @RacingTV]

Cheltenham hero Gaelic Warrior is majestic in the @Ladbrokes Punchestown Gold Cup! @punchestownrace

[Michael Harris @mjyharris]

I was standing on Ascot Heath for the Clarence House Chase in January when a tired Il Etait Temps and Paul Townend fell right in front of me at the second last. When horses fall I always look for them to get back on their feet quickly and I am always looking for them to continue with the herd and to check that they are sound. Il Etait Temps did not get up quickly. In fact he stayed down for a considerable amount of time. His jockey, Mr Townend stayed with him. The dreaded screens went up and they stayed up for a good 10 minutes. The horse ambulance arrived and the Ascot veterinary team were heavily present. Paul Townend remained with his horse showing considerable care. The longer the situation went on the more I feared the worse for the horse. I thought back to the Cyrname incident at Ascot which gave me some reassurance but I’d begun to give up hope.

Paul Townend eventually emerged from behind the screen and I shouted to him asking if his horse was alright. He gave me the thumbs up and he got into a car to take him back to the weighing room. Seconds later the screens came down and Il Etait Temps walked soundly into the horse ambulance. Such a relieve. This horse went on to be a fantastic winner of this year’s Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival a couple of months later.

I cannot possibly believe that Paul Townend would knowingly ride out a horse that he knew was injured. It beggars belief to think that anyone would believe that. That day at Ascot his prime concern was for the welfare and wellbeing of his horse and I find it inconceivable that that behaviour would not be a constant in his character and be the same for every horse that he rides.

[Ben @BenLeary99]

@fieldsy2977 @RoadCheltenham Who with?

[At The Races @AtTheRaces]

"Bosh!" 🙌

A very happy winning owner plans to celebrate with plenty of Guinness tonight...

[Nicky Henderson @sevenbarrows]

We have very sadly lost the battle to overcome Sir Gino’s ailment and he has had to be put to sleep at the veterinary hospital this morning.

He has been fighting from severe deep-seated infections that he had overcome last year prior to his brilliant return in the Christmas Hurdle but this time it had spread too far although his fractured pelvis was healing well.

He was not only brilliant but one of the nicest kindest horses you could ever wish to see and this leaves an awful hole in Seven Barrows this morning and a very sad day for Joe & Marie Donnelly. They have had some wonderful horses over the years and they both care so much for them so losing such a young star with his life in front of him is particularly cruel.

Sir Gino was unbeaten in all his 7 starts including 3 Grade 1’s over hurdles and an amazing display in a Grade 2 Chase on his one and only start over fences.

We would have to say that he was just at least as good as any of all the amazing horses we have been lucky enough to have trained. Unforgettable in every way.

[Ben @BenLeary99]

@sevenbarrows Aghhhh cruel cruel game we all love

[Ben @BenLeary99]

ON THE FKIN STEEEEEL 🩷💚🩷💚

[Racing TV @RacingTV]

Wow!

Gaelic Warrior, all class in the @Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup! 👏

[Ben @BenLeary99]

@itvracing @WillieMullinsNH God I fucking love her 🩷🤍

[ITV Racing @itvracing]

🏆 Lossiemouth wins the Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy! 🏆

#ITVRacing | @WillieMullinsNH

[Mark Beaver @markbeaver12]

Lossiemouth has arrived
Looks like its going to be the Champion Hurdle @JohnnyDineen
#BringItOn

[I ❤️ Snooker @ILoveSnooker_]

Where has the cue ball gone?

Dennis Taylor pays a lovely tribute to John Virgo 😢

[Ben @BenLeary99]

@SheffieldUnited Wtf is tanganga doing

[Ben @BenLeary99]

MACHINE

[ITV Racing @itvracing]

CONSTITUTION HILL WINS ON FLAT DEBUT 🏆

A commanding win in the SBK Road To Cheltenham Novice Stakes under @oismurphy for Nicky Henderson & Michael Buckley 👏

Look at the wait for the second 🤯

[ITV Racing @itvracing]

Jonbon reclaims the BetMGM Clarence House Chase! 🏆

#ITVRacing | @james_bowen_ | @sevenbarrows

[Ben @BenLeary99]

Best game of darts I’ve ever watched

[Live Darts @livedarts]

𝗩𝗔𝗡 𝗩𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗜𝗦 𝗔 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧 🇳🇱

Gian van Veen is through to a first World Championship final after denying two-time World Champion Gary Anderson in an all-time classic with a 103 average, 11 maximums and 55% on the doubles 👏

[Ben @BenLeary99]

@ryanmez79 @OfficialPDC Lucky? They both averaged 100 with 50% checkout percentage 🤣

[PDC Darts @OfficialPDC]

HUMPHRIES WINS A CLASSIC!

What. A. Match! 🔥

Luke Humphries defies an INSPIRED fightback from Gabriel Clemens to win another remarkable contest at this year's World Championship!

📺 https://t.co/59TualjgND
#WCDarts | R3

[PDC Darts @OfficialPDC]

HOOD WINS AN ALLY PALLY CLASSIC!

Phenomenal. Just phenomenal.

Justin Hood wins the sudden death leg to defeat sixth seed Danny Noppert, with both players averaging over 102 in a ridiculous match 👏

📺 https://t.co/59TualjgND
#WCDarts | R2