Declan Rix

University of Limerick Equine Science graduate. Privileged to have worked in Ballydoyle. Currently with At The Races. Horse racing. Betting. Sport. Nonsense.

[Declan Rix @HawkWing2002]

Having been sick when Hawk Wing died last December, I couldn’t pay homage to the great horse properly. With the Lockinge on tomorrow, it felt like the perfect time to honour him.

In the piece, I spoke to those who knew him best.

https://t.co/EIHEHObVgs

[At The Races @AtTheRaces]

🏇Cheltenham & Doncaster Tips

Join @KateTracey12, @sportingsamcan & @HawkWing2002 for this week's episode of #WeekendWinners, in association with @BetVictor...

Check it out below 👇
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[Declan Rix @HawkWing2002]

@AndreJorda96806 Video I shared up was nothing to do with racing, mind. Agree with you, little sympathy either but I do for those people who have lost jobs and will lose jobs. Others far more clued up than me, but seems madness an important racing revenue stream is tied in with all this still.

[Declan Rix @HawkWing2002]

No one more disappointed than me that JP signed off the Jackdaws deal; hopefully it won’t affect the O’Neill’s season, but listening to this, people in the UK really don’t hate this Labour government enough.

[alimcforever @alimcforever]

When Shell and the government claim today that Jackdaw had to be approved because "over £1 billion had already been invested" and because it will feed a new "Energy Wealth Fund," they are describing a circular con: the public funded the £1 billion buildout through 91% tax

[Declan Rix @HawkWing2002]

@AndreJorda96806 Ha! Not a chance, they are both as bad as each other; both bought and paid for by big corp with an unhealthy relationship with a genocidal state. Starmer and Burnham aren’t even close to being Labour, they’re basically a Tory-lite outfit incapable of telling the truth.

[Declan Rix @HawkWing2002]

@RourkeyG Think it's done on times so eye can be misleading. Feel your pain, had the odd bad beat in these markets over the years.

[Declan Rix @HawkWing2002]

Andrew Balding got a nice horse there, a lovely debut from Chariots Of Fire at Kempton.

[Bill Esdaile @BillEsdaile]

Marcus Townend Fundraiser

About Marcus
After time with local newspapers and the Sporting Life, he worked for the Daily Mail for 35 years, graduating to becoming its racing editor and correspondent – a diligent, principled, talented and tenacious journalist.

Marcus's accident
It is nearly a year since Marcus fell off his bike and suffered the first of three bleeds in his brain. Three months later, he had gradually recovered well enough from the first two to spend a month at home. The third bleed, which occurred at the end of March, following a plate insertion to repair his skull, proved the most damaging, from which he is still recuperating. Too late, he was finally diagnosed in July to have mild haemophilia. Despite his amazing determination to communicate clearly, self care and mobilise, he will require ongoing neurophysiotherapy and much care from others to achieve his independent potential.

How you can help?
This year's HWPA Derby Awards Lunch (Monday 7th December) will be combined with a fundraiser for Marcus..

1. Straight Donation - join the many simply donating...
https://t.co/gNKnPE4N4f

2. Join the Wall of Supporters for the lunch - not only can you attend the lunch (£140 per head) using the form below, you can also join the list of company logos/sponsors that will form the backdrop
https://t.co/ZgsJULstsN

3. Contribute a Silent Auction Prize - we will be running a silent auction in the weeks building up to the lunch with the auction finishing on the day. We'd love to add some more lots so if you'd like to donate something then email me [email protected]

[Ken Hawkins Racing Photography. @kenneth_hawkins]

Ombudsman on Saturday.

[Declan Rix @HawkWing2002]

@JasonBudd70 Maybe. Will need to watch the races back properly, but Gstaad wasn’t going close over any trip yesterday, looked out of sorts? CR been a huge disappointment since Sandown, for whatever reason. Diamond Necklace been so good at least.

[Declan Rix @HawkWing2002]

Interested in people's thoughts and would love Buick's view but do you think Ombudsman would've won yesterday's QEII?

[Declan Rix @HawkWing2002]

@flah1984 Think plenty be in your boat.

[Declan Rix @HawkWing2002]

@JasonBudd70 Looked like he was going to at the start of the week. Was sure he’d be better over 12f after the Prix Du Jockey Club but he’s just got sharper and sharper. Wonder has he gone the wrong way mentally a touch.

[Declan Rix @HawkWing2002]

@DaveDeer2 Would’ve been interesting to see him over 12f alright. No doubt a better horse than Daryz but not sure he’d beat him over 12f.

[Declan Rix @HawkWing2002]

@tjmav1 Ha! Yeah. Don't think Calandagan is the horse he was last year, but still, so impressive from the winner.

[Declan Rix @HawkWing2002]

Fuck me, this is miles better on replay. What a horse! Gears upon gears - he’s a champion.

[At The Races @AtTheRaces]

WHAT A HORSE! 💙

OMBUDSMAN WINS THE QATAR RACING CHAMPION STAKES!

[Declan Rix @HawkWing2002]

@JoshyLeach Ha! Get you. When Buick is like that on one you know he’s got loads left.

[Declan Rix @HawkWing2002]

Market told a bit on Calandagan but what a machine Ombudsman is. 130+ beast, a special horse at his peak and so well handled earlier in his career.

[At The Races @AtTheRaces]

"With proven stamina in the bank in what is likely to be a well-run race, I’m hoping he can defy the market"

@HawkWing2002 has put up a strong case for one in the Long Distance Cup... 🏆

https://t.co/EEA7yChoVo

[At The Races @AtTheRaces]

Top tips for Qatar Racing's British Champions Day on #WeekendWinners, in association with @BetVictor!

Join @KateTracey12, @HawkWing2002 & @sportingsamcan as they look forward to a blockbuster card @Ascot
tomorrow...

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[At The Races @AtTheRaces]

Horses to follow for the season ahead!

Get the inside line from the stars of the weighing room as they nominate the horses to keep onside for the jumps season aheadHorses to follow for the season ahead!

Get the inside line from the stars of the weighing room as they nominate the horses to keep onside for the jumps season aheadHorses to follow for the season ahead!

Get the inside line from the stars of the weighing room as they nominate the horses to keep onside for the jumps season ahead!