Andy Freegard

@sevenbarrows Sad, sad news

We have very sadly lost the battle to overcome Sir Gino’s ailment and he has had to be put to sleep at the veterinary hospital this morning. He has been fighting from severe deep-seated infections that he had overcome last year prior to his brilliant return in the Christmas Hurdle but this time it had spread too far although his fractured pelvis was healing well. He was not only brilliant but one of the nicest kindest horses you could ever wish to see and this leaves an awful hole in Seven Barrows this morning and a very sad day for Joe & Marie Donnelly. They have had some wonderful horses over the years and they both care so much for them so losing such a young star with his life in front of him is particularly cruel. Sir Gino was unbeaten in all his 7 starts including 3 Grade 1’s over hurdles and an amazing display in a Grade 2 Chase on his one and only start over fences. We would have to say that he was just at least as good as any of all the amazing horses we have been lucky enough to have trained. Unforgettable in every way.

@racingtips No

⚪️⚫️ Is Banbridge capable of going close in the Grand National? 🤔

@leefer3 Thought you might be interested in this photo from an old advert 2009 the ground during the 50’s , cricket and looks like 2 bowls greens and waste land where Tesco is

@stprogs My 1st favourite player

For #STFC fans of a certain age this guy was our hero , the townend sang his name all the time and he delivered goals , loved him , this article from 1999 in a where are they now

@ItsKarlWest Nigel Ewecock

Let’s go again! Weekend special… NAME THAT RIDER! • One Guess Per Account

Article in this week's @speedwaystarmag #swindon #speedway #swindonneedsspeedway #buildingabetterswindon

In 1993 the play-off final between Swindon Town and Leicester City was a classic. A 7 goal thriller and then promotion for #STFC Player-manager Glenn Hoddle got the ball rolling with this finish in the 1st half.

@TvDidYouSee Monkhouse was brilliant.

#OnThisDay 17 March 1984 #BobMonkhouse speaks to #TerryWogan on his Saturday night chat show, where he explains that the problem with Family Fortunes "is that you do require five intelligent members of a family" and gives the "name something pink" anecdote an airing.

@SkySportsNews Oh behave.

Should Max Dowman go to the World Cup with England? 🤔 John Cross and Sam Dean give their verdict on the Arsenal youngster's chances on Back Pages Tonight.

@Big6Bias Swindon - two divisions!

Clubs who’ve received punishments for breaching financial regulations: Reading: 18pts Sheffield Wed: 12pts Everton: 10pts Rangers: 10pts Portsmouth: 10pts Leicester: 6pts Notts Forest: 4pts Chelsea: £10m fine 🤨 #Big6Bias

@SophyRidgeSky Look how Luton and Swindon (admittedly that wasn't Prem). Blatant two-tier governance.

Went on a bit of a rant on telly comparing how Chelsea & Sheffield Wednesday have been dealt with

@leefer3 Middlo and Crumpy

It's 1985 Name these two quality #Speedway riders #Swindon #Robins #Reading #Racers

@SNSactiongroup Disapppinting to see it's not properly secured. #swindon #speedway

facebook.com/share/v/18AB95… Urban Explorers have found their way into the Abbey Stadium

@Stephen78857051 There is coverage of this race in @retrospeedway's 1974 video.

Martin Ashby chasing Ivan Mauger in heat 1 of the Robins BL match against Exeter @ the Abbey in 1974. The Robins led by 12 points @ one stage but the Falcons inspired by Mauger who brilliantly team rode his partner home for maximum points in heats 11 & 13 fought back to win 40-38

OTD 57 years ago #STFC famously won the league cup at Wembley 3-1 v Arsenal

@TWEnclosure That stung, badly!

What was your WORST beat of the week at Cheltenham? 😫 Jazzy Matty somehow not winning hurt my soul 🫠

@itvracing Like they were going to oublicly contradict Mullins and JP

"What harm is soft ground to National Hunt racing!" 😅 The panel weigh in on conditions after Willie Mullins made it clear he was NOT happy with the ground at Cheltenham 🗣️

@RacingTV @HenrydeBromhead Tragic

🗣️ "It's devastating. He was a really special horse." Zoe Smalley, Travelling Head Girl from the @HenrydeBromhead team on the tragic passing of Envoi Allen ❤️