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

[Declan Rix @HawkWing2002]

@SaulStaniforth She lost all credibility when quoting Randy Fine; and has gone further down hill since.

[Declan Rix @HawkWing2002]

@SupremacyYYY_ @dave2482 The Legacy Link call one was a poor one, especially given how she moves with the ground; and Juddmonte also running the FHG horse. Agree she's probably more of a 10f filly.

[Declan Rix @HawkWing2002]

'The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Thundering On (GB), trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be coughing post race.'

[Declan Rix @HawkWing2002]

@dave2482 Thundering On was class on the day; whatever she does going forward that was a brilliant performance. Connections of both, especially Legacy Link, possibly regret returning so quick but easy to say after.

[Declan Rix @HawkWing2002]

SDS owes Tom Marquand a pint or insert treat of choice; he might have saved Qirat from doing something silly in the stalls there.

[At The Races @AtTheRaces]

"Despite advancing years, the hunger still burns and very much respected coming back to @NewcastleRaces"

@HawkWing2002 has provided a runner-by-runner guide for the Chipchase Stakes...

[Declan Rix @HawkWing2002]

What Soumillon saw when walking Ascot ahead of his Puerto Rico ride.

[At The Races @AtTheRaces]

Big price Saturday tips for @NewcastleRaces & Curragh from @KateTracey12, @HawkWing2002 and @sportingsamcan!

Watch the latest #WeekendWinners, in association with @BetVictor, here 👇

[Declan Rix @HawkWing2002]

@LukeElderTV That's all utter shite. Should still be able to appeal if they have got a result wrong... in a Listed race. Shambles if all that is true.

[Declan Rix @HawkWing2002]

@gharte72 Just nuts. You nearly have to bet after the first race at tracks now to have any confidence, but by then, price is probably gone.

[Declan Rix @HawkWing2002]

The UK going through a heatwave the last couple of weeks, but Newmarket have managed to produce Good to Soft ground today according to RTV. How are people supposed to bet with confidence on this shite? Thankfully, not had a bet.

[Declan Rix @HawkWing2002]

@rob4ever4 Had an easterly wind of a steady 13mph and gusts of 24, but not a full-on headwind, but obviously guessing not being there. Aye, was a good race, but time still feels nicely short of official description?

[Declan Rix @HawkWing2002]

@rob4ever4 When Newmarket have 3-day Festivals, they can overwater ahead of the first day, so they don't have to do it post-racing each day, IMO. Track also overwatered ahead of the July Cup, if I remember correctly.

[Declan Rix @HawkWing2002]

@rob4ever4 RTV's work who would've had all that data. Should be no soft in the ground, as per the official going description.

[Declan Rix @HawkWing2002]

@AndyL47721930 Don't think anyone is saying it shouldn't be watered, but owners, trainers, punters etc should be expecting proper summer ground given the recent weather; that seems fair.

[Declan Rix @HawkWing2002]

@Adey22 Yes.

[Declan Rix @HawkWing2002]

No slap down the neck should save Foley getting days there. Not a big enough gap and has played bumper cars.

[Alex Crawford @AlexCrawfordSky]

One of the killings involved a ten day old baby being shot by an Israeli sniper in broad daylight whilst the baby was being breastfed : an independent UN Commission says Israeli authorities and security forces deliberately targeted Palestinian children resulting in genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes in Gaza, and war crimes in the occupied West Bank

[Declan Rix @HawkWing2002]

That was a lovely winning debut from In The Black. Looks a proper sprinter physically with plenty of her. A 320,000 Guineas Tatts Book 1 purchase and well-related so hopefully a smart one for Geoff Oldroyd.