π¨ Ruby Walsh joins the Racing Post π¨
The legendary ex-jumps jockey is now one of the most authoritative voices in the sport π
π£οΈ Hereβs what to expect in his new columnβ¦
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Venetia Williams on L'Homme Presse
π£οΈ "He's always been a bit fragile and wasn't quite sound after the Gold Cup, which ruled him out of the Grand National.
"We've had a clear run with him so far and we might see if he can take over Royale Pagaille's mantle in the Betfair Chase β that's what I've got in mind at the moment.
"He's such a big, strong horse that carrying 12 stone in a handicap is no bad thing and races like the Peter Marsh are options later in the season.
"He'll be 12 in January, so the National would be a big ask, but I'm confident he'll stay extreme distances."
βοΈ VENETIA WILLIAMS JUMPS STABLE TOUR βοΈ
π£οΈ "We needed to reinvest and I've bought quite a few from France - plus we have one to take over Royale Pagaille's mantle in the Betfair"
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I Love You Sivola passed the post first in Fontwell's 2m5Β½f novice handicap hurdle but was later disqualified after an objection from the clerk of the scales
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π£οΈ "The idea that this is somehow good news for racing is bizarre. Twenty-five per cent duty would mean a 25 per cent increase - shops will close and racingβs finances will worsen"
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The Gambling Commission's own research has identified friction caused by bookmaker requests for personal data as one of the primary factors pushing punters towards the black market
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In tomorrow's Racing Post π°
π Venetia Williams features in our Stable Tour series
π Moray Smith gives his early thoughts on the jumps season - including a 16-1 Grand National fancy
π Golden Ace returns in a Listed race at Carlisle - but Paul Kealy is taking her on in his three tips on the card
Aidan O'Brien has won the last four runnings of the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf and is set to bid for a fifth, with Florida Bay, Great Barrier Reef, Haffner and Man's Best Friend still engaged
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βοΈ THE BIG JUMP OFF βοΈ
βοΈ NOVICE CHASERS βοΈ
π£οΈ "I started looking at the horses going novice chasing this season and realised that none of them are very good!"
Paul Kealy looks at the horses going novice chasing this season
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π Big-race winners
π Chasing rides
π Still too close to call
The apprentice title race is among the key storylines still to be resolved as the countdown to the end of the Irish Flat turf season begins
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β³οΈ NEW: SWEET SPOT β³οΈ
π£οΈ "He finished last season as second on the PGA Tour Strokes Gained tee-to-green stats"
Steve Palmer likes one to win the Bermuda Championship
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π Carlisle
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π Panoramic Hurdle (Listed)
Golden Ace takes on Burdett Road in a race saved from Kempton's lost fixture
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ICYMI: Almeraq, the highest-rated sprinter in Europe this year, has been retired and will join the roster at Shadwellβs Beech House Stud in Newmarket for the 2027 breeding season
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π Albie Littlewood (5-1)
π Talk To The Man (15-8)
π Lune Brillante (9-4)
π Leaumec De Mee (5-2)
Talk To The Man made an impressive start to his career over fences when helping Dan Skelton land a 195-1 four-timer at Worcester
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βοΈ VENETIA WILLIAMS JUMPS STABLE TOUR βοΈ
π£οΈ "We needed to reinvest and I've bought quite a few from France - plus we have one to take over Royale Pagaille's mantle in the Betfair"
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The result in the feature 1m2f nursery at Newmarket was reversed after first-past-the-post Lots Road was deemed to have interfered with Noble Prince
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π£οΈ "He'll love the ground and we think he's high class"
Karl Burke is convinced that Burning Up will improve plenty for the softer surface at Doncaster ahead of Saturday's final Group 1 of the British Flat season
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