Ian Kidger

Racing fan, mainly NH. Part owner of a few.

[Ian Kidger @IanKSindlesham]

@RossFootball At least they managed a shot on target this week.

[Ian Kidger @IanKSindlesham]

@CobdenHarry congrats on your first jockey’s championship! A monumental effort, great support from the @PFNicholls team and kudos to your agent @SamStronge82 for helping you on the way.

[Ian Kidger @IanKSindlesham]

@bpowell13 @Henknightracing Hope you have a good Christmas and a successful 2024. Hope to bump into you on a racecourse in the new year.

[Ian Kidger @IanKSindlesham]

@LeglockLuke Top work!

[Ian Kidger @IanKSindlesham]

Ardmayle wins at @HerefordRaces. That's 6 wins from 18 chase starts, which isn't bad for a horse that can't jump... Great ride from @brendanp1995 and well done to @AliStrongRacing and the team.

[Ian Kidger @IanKSindlesham]

@flutter61 @RacehorseOwners It’s the very first benefit listed in their Twitter blurb. I’m currently in US; saw 1st April and assumed it was April Fools gag. How can you announce something like that with less than a day’s notice? Words fail.

[Ian Kidger @IanKSindlesham]

Next Monday @Southwell_Races run a £20k 0-120 chase & a £15k 0-100 chase. Same day Wetherby have £15k 0-140 & £13k 0-130 chases. Well done Southwell - others need to try harder!

[Ian Kidger @IanKSindlesham]

Oops. PW 142 to 140 to 138. Cumulative difference is the same.

[Ian Kidger @IanKSindlesham]

@tflacey have you upset the handicapper? I can’t understand this. 2 class 1 premier handicaps.

28 Jan Cheltenham Phoenix Way (4th) beat One True King (5th) 4.25l beat Nocte Volatus (6th) 4.75l
18 Feb Ascot PW (5th) bt OTK (6th) 9l bt NV (9th) 12.5l

Handicap revisions (1/2)

[Ian Kidger @IanKSindlesham]

Phoenix Way 142 to 138 to 138
One True King 130 to 128 to 125
Nocte Volatus 134 to 133 to 132

PW has bt NV cumulative 30.5 lengths and NV is now 2lb *worse* with PW at weights. OTK bt NV cum 17.25 lengths. NV now 3lb *worse* with OTK.

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[Sam Stronge @SamStronge82]

Great words of wisdom, from someone who understands our sport from every angle. Well said @RichardHoiles

[Ali Stronge @AliStrongRacing]

Really chuffed for connections of Ardmayle 🥇winning this week @Southwell_Races -great prize money for the grade💰💰well done @arenaracingco

[Ian Kidger @IanKSindlesham]

Thrilled with Ardmayle’s win under an assured @brendanp1995 ride. Well done to @SamStronge82 & the team at @AliStrongRacing. Special mention to @Southwell_Races for putting up such good prize money. Other courses please take note…

[Patrick Weaver @WeaverRacing]

@bpowell13 will be proud of his son's perfect judge of pace on ARDMAYLE. Saw off all challengers from the front on the course winner.

[🐦Pigeon🐎Island🐦 @pigeon_island]

Beautiful front running round from ARDMAYLE to take Race 2 @Southwell_Races under @brendanp1995 for @AliStrongRacing

Lovely to see the 11yo win for first time in 3 years and first win on Good ground #VeteranVictory

[Ian Kidger @IanKSindlesham]

@helynsar A good prognosis is heartening. Very best of luck.

[Ian Kidger @IanKSindlesham]

@NickHooper9 @JPB_Islington An ornamental door knocker. Or door knob.

[Ian Kidger @IanKSindlesham]

@LaurenceBellman @TrinityParkStud That’s very sad. Fingers crossed for you.

[Ian Kidger @IanKSindlesham]

@mjyharris @BHDFlanagan Really recommend parking at the football club. Proper car park, 15-20 mins walk to track and includes a cooked breakfast in their social club. All for £10 a day.

[Ian Kidger @IanKSindlesham]

Glancing down the BBC Sport website. There's mixed martial arts, weightlifting and women's football. Get a sore thumb scrolling down to find any Cheltenham coverage.