James Finch

Mostly (!) horse racing …

[James Finch @JamesFGun]

@DaveHeywood16 Thanks Dave, sadly Freddie already had that commitment by the time we bought the mare!

I think she’d have gone very close but we’ll never know, fortunately she’s fine and will have another chance

[James Finch @JamesFGun]

FOR FRIENDSHIP 🏆 makes it 3 on the spin in 🇫🇷 with a comfortable success in the closing race at Auteuil on Saturday. His first win over obstacles since his 3 yo days but he’s deserved that for his consistency since returning to @EcurieSeror.

🏆 #7 of 2026

[James Finch @JamesFGun]

@MikeParcej @AdrienCUGNASSE The missing win on Sporting Life was in a non-PMU meeting, so not always covered on English-focused sites. It’s there in the form on France Galop

[James Finch @JamesFGun]

Great to see two of the 2025 exports winning comfortably in maiden/novice company on the same day today.

Both look exciting prospects for next season!

[James Finch @JamesFGun]

@RCFarquhar @BHAHorseracing @NTFnews @RacehorseOwners There already are, the ‘senior’ handicap hurdles (8+)

[James Finch @JamesFGun]

@67_Chris_ Thanks Chris

[James Finch @JamesFGun]

And followed up today by NORMANDY MAN 🏆 showing a smart turn of foot to win on hurdles debut having been held up in rear, picking up the favourite late on. He had some smart flat form (rated 86) and 🤞 plenty more to come over obstacles.

#6 of 2026

[James Finch @JamesFGun]

A good couple of days in 🇫🇷 with DAMABIAH ANGEL a comfortable winner under Christian Demuro yesterday. She’ll be heading 3 yo hurdling at some stage but might have more to come on the flat first.

🏆 #5 of 2026

[James Finch @JamesFGun]

🏆 Dandy bounces back in great fashion under a fine ride by @loughnane_billy who identified the lack of pace pre-race and made almost all in her first go with cheekpieces for @jimboyle17.

Her 5th win at Lingfield this AW season

[Lingfield Park @LingfieldPark]

The Read Meg Nicholls' Blog @BetMGM Handicap (Class 6) DIV II

🥇Dandy Khan

🥈Royal Jet

🥉U S S Constitution

Winning Jockey: @loughnane_billy
Winning Trainer: @jimboyle17
Winning Owner: Dark Blue Bloodstock
📷:@dcoolimages

[James Finch @JamesFGun]

@KevinDu42622960 @quarterfirst4 💯. Seems a lot of syndicates do it though…

[James Finch @JamesFGun]

@quarterfirst4 I’d say pretty much every trainer would have a couple of horses in the yard they’d be very happy to lease (or even better to sell!) a week away from a run…

Depends what you’re after at the end of the day

[James Finch @JamesFGun]

@quarterfirst4 If you buy a yearling not that surprising to wait 6 months for a run?

And cutting insurance when it’s obvious the horse isn’t worth anything is a sensible move.

More surprised that a) quotes the figures inc VAT, since it’s reclaimable and b) you’d persevere given low ability 🐎

[James Finch @JamesFGun]

@ChrisGartner2 The race was worth £70,000 in 2002 (!). It’s embarrassing prize money for a feature ITV-covered open marathon handicap chase.

[James Finch @JamesFGun]

@LauraKingDXB @tomcloverracing @TheSaudiCup He’s 5

[James Finch @JamesFGun]

@WeaverRacing @JonesToby86 Steady on, he’ll put his rates up!

[James Finch @JamesFGun]

Green as grass on debut and spotted by eagle-eyed @JonesToby86, MOZAMBIQUE was still keen early today but won easily in the conditions race at Pau 🏅. A nice future ahead of him.

🏆#3 of 2026

[Toby Jones @JonesToby86]

🇲🇿🏆Mozambique 🏆🇲🇿
Wide margin winner @Hippodrome_Pau
impressive début outside of claiming class 🏇 well done to Ecurie Delaunay @JamesFGun 👏🍾

[James Finch @JamesFGun]

@tony_calvin Unrealistic isn’t it?

On what basis could you re-open entries when the race is being run as scheduled?

If there was more PM available for it presumably it would already be there?

[James Finch @JamesFGun]

@tajraasi Already gelded per RP

[James Finch @JamesFGun]

The Dandy makes it 4 in a row at Lingfield!

A filly in form - @jimboyle17 doing a tremendous job keeping her that way.

[Luke Lillingston @lukelillingston]

🥇DANDY KHAN🥇

Dandy Khan starts the New Year with ANOTHER win @LingfieldPark for @jimboyle17 and @HectorCrouch ! She’s won her last 4 starts there!

The daughter of Dandy Man was raised at
MOUNT COOTE STUD for her breeder Olivia Hoare.

Congratulations to all connections!