👇 Ben Pauling on the controversial Cheltenham finale:
“At first, there was a discussion to not run the race, but I think races like this are vital to the preparation, and we’ve just proved that.
“I was exceptionally keen to get the race on, and I think we’ve dealt with it the best we can.
“When I went down, the ground staff had done a brilliant job of moving the rail to protect the hole, but we felt it could probably come three yards further out and still have a clear line o sight at the last.
“Obviously, the fading light was becoming an issue, but no one has fallen, everyone’s home, it’s a good result.
“I wanted the race on, it was too dark for the photo finish on the camera, and I thought we were beat a head. I couldn’t believe it was taking so long for it to be announced, but I think it was clear that Brendan had won, and that’s grand.”
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Wishing the best of luck to @Conbrace01 who announced his retirement from the saddle at the weekend.
We wish you great success with your breaking and pre-training business Connor and hope to see you on a racecourse soon.
@JETS4Jockeys
Rider outer required.
Looking for a member of staff to ride out at a busy pre-training yard due to an increase in numbers.
If applicant can help with regular yard duty’s. (Mucking out, horses on/off walker, fill Haynets etc) This would be great but not essential.
Flexible hours with good rate of pay.
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To celebrate our upcoming centenary year in 2026, we are launching a special 99p ticket offer celebrating 99 years of Chepstow racecourse
For the next 48 hours, we have changed the ticket price on 3 selected dates to 99p only
Price lasts for 48 hours only
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A wonderful result in tonight's Dunraven Bowl Hunters' Chase with Pink Eyed Pedro, the race winner in 2019, taking the prize for a second time for owner and sponsor David Brace. The winner - now aged 14 - is in the black and red colours @DunravenWindows
Great news Horaces Pearl is sound this morning. The ground was far too quick for him. Thanks to @FOBRacing@Conbrace01@katiesi96755884 for looking after him 🥰