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Real name Simon Bate. Alumnus of @durham_uni and @The_NHC Currently lugs furniture around. Horse racing's token vegan. Future agent and trainer. Horsey Project.

Joined September 2019

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Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

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Hello anybody thinking of getting involved at the @GoffsUK HIT/PTP sale. I'll be attending w/ a few of these source & pedigree guides to hand. I can make one for YOU if you like. They cost £0.00 but they're not free. In exchange, I want experience and wisdom. DM for details🐎

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📣 𝗚𝗼𝗳𝗳𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗜𝗧/𝗣𝗧𝗣 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 🗞️ News: #GoffsSpring | 22-23 May

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Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

1 year

The person you stole this picture from cared more for Oscar Elite than you ever will. Using his accidental and much lamented death to raise funds for your grossly misinformed cause is utterly tasteless. You are nothing but shameless charlatans doing sod all for animal rights.

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Animal Rising

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We will never stop taking action for animal justice. Oscar Elite (pictured) fell at today's Scottish Grand National and was killed shortly after. This is heart-breaking and unnecessary, in a world that has so much potential to just be kind. We don't need to be forcing these

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Prior to today's race, Hill Sixteen had 27 outings over jumps. During those contests, he cleared 398 hurdles and fences without falling once. The one time he unseated came as a result of his being badly hampered. He was a very sound jumper. This leaves only one variable...

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This is what captive slaves look like.

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@AnimalRising This is a clip of today's winner lolloping around at home last year. Does this look like a poorly treated horse in need of your protection? Of the genuine UK animal welfare issues to concern yourselves with, this is the one that... gets donations. Right?

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Christian Williams Racing

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The young bull Kitty’s Light. The old bull Potters Corner.

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Jigme for the 2024 Triumph Hurdle By Motivator (Pentland Hills, Stormy Ireland) Related to Sinndar (top juv sire), Simarian and Mistinguett 3 of 5 Marcel Rolland exports won as juveniles; including Abbyssial Won same race as Monmiral and Esmondo You are hearing it here first :D

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@HarchibaldS

Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

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Due to holidays and a nasty flu, I had rather lost track of this seasons juvenile hurdlers. Nevertheless, I have just about managed to bring myself back up to speed. Here are the ratings thus far. ZTB takes all the beating if he jumps better. Bo Zenith a serious horse if fit.

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1 year

Say what you will about the Epsom Derby's prestige and its rich history. Nevertheless, there is another three-year-old showpiece on the 3rd of June which has absolutely no qualms about proudly representing our great sport, and fearlessly going head to head with the FA Cup Final!

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***Juvenile Hurdle Prospects for 2022/23*** First edition Likes, retweets, comments and suggestions always welcomed and appreciated. Thank you and enjoy :)

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Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

2 years

The juvenile hurdling division has looked quite strong from what we have seen. Nevertheless, there are still some nice sorts who are waiting to be unleashed. Here is a dozen of them for starters. Comments & suggestions welcome, likes & RTs appreciated :)

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Juvenile Hurdling Prospects To Come

With half of the season behind us, it might be tempting to assume that all of the key players in the juvenile hurdling division have already been seen. Since the 2004/05 season, there have been 207…

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@HarchibaldS

Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

1 year

Only a fortnight to go before the 3yo hurdlers emerge at Compiègne! Here is a list of THREE HUNDRED of them with their trainers, sires, damsires, thoroughbred families, dosage indexes, and most notable close relatives.

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@HarchibaldS

Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

1 year

@OTTR_Elliot Prior to today's race, Hill Sixteen had 27 outings over jumps. During those contests, he cleared 398 hurdles and fences without falling once. The one time he unseated came as a result of his being badly hampered. He was a very sound jumper. This leaves only one variable.

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@HarchibaldS

Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

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The guide to some of this season's juvenile hurdling prospects has been updated. Thirty-eight horses have now been profiled but am happy to add more per request. Hopefully it is informative and/or interesting. Likes and re-tweets very much appreciated :)

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Juvenile Hurdle Prospects for 2021/22

14th September UpdateWith several horses added and updates attached to profiles of those written earlier, here is a list of horses likely to contest this season’s juvenile hurdles. These horses are…

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Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

2 years

Wensleydale Juvenile Hurdle 3,468 word preview essay. Probably the most comprehensive guide you are likely to find for the race. Likes and RTs appreciated Thank you :)

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Wetherby (Wensleydale) – 28th October – Preview

The Wensleydale Juvenile Hurdle is an integral feature of the early season juvenile calendar, although its history is best described as “varied”. This defining feature has been omnipresent since it…

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@HarchibaldS

Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

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Had someone told me as a child I would grow up to be mentioned in the Racing Post, I'd have assumed it would be as "Nine time Grand National winning jockey Simon Bate". Today, I am thrilled and flattered by "juvenile hurdle expert" :D Thank you very much @wikiwikiwheels :)

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Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

1 year

In four week's time, the 3yo hurdling season begins at Compiègne. Here is a list of two hundred of them with their trainers, sires, damsires, thoroughbred families, dosage index, and most notable close relatives.

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Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

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The juvenile hurdling prospects has been updated to include, amongst others, Ile de Jersey, Irish Hill, Iceo and, with massive thanks to @McNeill_Family , Sonning. Comments, feedback and questions always welcome, likes and retweets appreciated. Enjoy :)

Juvenile Hurdle Prospects for 2021/22

21st September UpdateSince last week’s update, there have been eight more horses added along with several updates relating to flat, jumps and collateral form. The horses are listed in alphabe…

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@HarchibaldS

Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

1 year

Using cutting edge AI simulations, I have been able to to measure Annwood Meteor's performance to within an accuracy of a thousandth of a pound. This is how he would have fared against the other Timeform "greats". Compared to this lot, 148 is an insult to serious form students.

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David Johnson

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Provisional Timeform rating of 148.

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Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

2 years

Perhaps not a Triumph trial, but still a deeply intriguing renewal of the Chatteris Fen juvenile hurdle at Huntingdon with unexposed improvers galore. 3,639 word preview essay (314 tl;dr) Comments, likes and RTs appreciated. Thank you :)

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Huntingdon (Chatteris Fen) – 14th January – Preview

Huntingdon’s Chatteris Fen Juvenile Hurdle is firmly entrenched as a named contest on the calendar without ever holding pattern status. Rather boringly, it was only established in 1987 and in…

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@HarchibaldS

Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

2 months

Not a tipster. Never a tipster. I have never given a tip on Twitter. I never will. I only ever produce content to inform. Never to advise. I get asked again and again for tips, so I will continue to post the above again and again. This is OK as we all learn at different rates.

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Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

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"Juvenile Hurdling Prospects To Come" has been updated. Now includes Il Etaits Temps, Inca de Lafayette, Got Glory, Rubaud and The Tide Turns. Maybe another update next week so suggestions most welcome. Likes, shares and RTs appreciated in the meantime :)

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Juvenile Hurdling Prospects To Come

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@HarchibaldS

Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

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***Juvenile Hurdle Prospects 2022/23*** 2nd Edition Now including Daddy Long Legs, Dixon Cove, Jolly Nellerie, Kitesurfer, Losange Bleu, and Paggane Likes, RTs, comments and suggestions always welcome Thank you :)

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Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

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Kempton's Lanzarote card opens with a juvenile hurdle. Will @MFHarrisRacing 's 18,000gns purchase topple @gl_racing 's 62,000gns venture? The answer might be in a 2,524 word preview essay (190 word tl;dr) Comments, likes and RTs appreciated. Thank you :)

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Kempton – 15th January – Preview

The first juvenile hurdle to appear on the Lanzarote Hurdle card came in 2002. Curiously, the fourth placed finisher from the first three editions emerged as the most accomplished graduate. Rigmaro…

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Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

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***Juvenile Hurdle Prospects 2022/23*** 3rd Edition Contrary to my will, I have a life outside of juvenile hurdlers :( Nevertheless, as Bestaline is set to make her Irish debut, I have added her to the prospects piece. Tekao is also on the list.

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Juvenile Hurdle Prospects for 2022/23

Here is a list of horses likely to contest this season’s juvenile hurdles. This list is not exhaustive and will likely grow over the coming weeks and months. Everything written is for information p…

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Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

2 years

Back to work? Feel like your holiday has been a bit of a waste? Fret not. There is still time to read a 3.936 word preview essay for a juvenile hurdle at Hereford :)

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Hereford – 4th January – Preview

Mid 2010s hiatus notwithstanding, juvenile hurdles have been a fairly regular occurrence at Hereford although they are seldom of a high quality. Their winners’ average seasonal RPR of 109.33 …

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@HarchibaldS

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1 year

@irishexaminer Presumably they are also banning all meat and dairy products from the Union and Campuses? Otherwise it is vacuous and hypocritical posturing of the highest order.

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@AnimalRising @TheJockeyClub It's over. You lost. Step away from the keyboard and try again next year.

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Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

2 years

"Juvenile Hurdling Prospects To Come" has been updated with seven new entries as per the index image. Any further update will be out next week so suggestions welcome. Likes, retweets and shares appreciated. Thank you and enjoy :)

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Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

1 year

Feeling deflated after Cheltenham? Don't be. Auteuil has a magnificent card on Sunday which includes the Prix Rush; arguably the most important newcomers contest of the season. The Prix Auricula is also quite good, and is linked in the reply. Enjoy :)

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Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

2 years

Nice little juvenile hurdle at nice little Ludlow. 4,120 word preview essay (326 tl;dr) Comments, likes and retweets are appreciated. Have a nice week :)

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Ludlow – 10th January – Preview

Punjabi and Beltor each made winning hurdling debuts during January at Ludlow ahead of winning the Adonis at Kempton, with the first named going on to win a Champion Hurdle. This particular contest…

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@HarchibaldS

Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

3 years

Prestbury Juvenile Hurdle, 12:30 Cheltenham. 6,115 word preview essay for those who are very excited, 341 word tl;dr for those kind of interested. Comments and questions welcome, likes and RTs appreciated. Thank you :) #Cheltenham #Prestbury #Triumph

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Cheltenham (Prestbury) – 13th November – Preview

Cheltenham’s Prestbury Hurdle will be the first graded contest of the season in the division. For as long as there has been a Mackeson Gold Cup, a juvenile hurdle has also been held at the me…

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@HarchibaldS

Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

2 years

Is a juvenile maiden hurdle on a midweek evening card at Newton Abbot really worth a 2,485 word preview essay? Absolutely. Comments, likes and RTs appreciated. Thank you :)

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Newton Abbot – 21st June – Preview

The first three juvenile hurdles this season have all gone to the fillies. This is more a statistical cluster than systematic trend which plays out in the long term and at Newton Abbot, Intriguing …

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Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

2 years

JUVENILE HURDLES ARE BACK!!! Hexham's 4:20, the "Most Important 3-Year-Old Race Today Juvenile Hurdle" fully deserves its name. Find out why by reading this 3,946 word preview essay and getting PROPERLY HYPED!!! YEAAHHHH!!! Likes and RTs appreciated :)

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Hexham – 4th June – Preview

At the beginning of this century, the season’s opening juvenile hurdle took place at Market Rasen during mid-late July. In 2004, Stratford supplanted Market Rasen by a week before the latter reclai…

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@HarchibaldS

Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

1 year

@AnimalRising A fluff piece by Charlie Brooks isn't the win you think it is. There is a conversation to be had about reform in racing, but what makes you qualified to partake? Sheltered attention-seekers throwing tantrums in lieu of cogent proposals are not conducive to productive discourse.

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Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

3 years

To celebrate my newfound homelessnesslessness, here is a 1,690 word preview for Kempton's juvenile hurdle. If I have a nice supper, I might celebrate that with a preview for the Sedgefield contest. Comments welcome, likes and RTs appreciated. Thank you :)

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Kempton – 17th October – Preview

Kempton is set to host the first of its four juvenile contests of the season. Though generally weaker than the Adonis and the one held after Boxing Day, historically, it is still strong for the tim…

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Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

1 year

By this stage over the past few seasons, Lossiemouth, Gala Marceau, Monmiral and Quilixios had already run over hurdles as three-year-olds. Here are the top 50 (my ratings) seen thus far in 2023. The ones in blue have already been exported, and a few more will likely follow

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Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

1 month

So much this. Whatever the result of this very thorough and thoughtful process, Giovinco has received the best treatment available to any animal on the planet. He is loved like no other animal, and I pray he continues to experience that love for many years to come.

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🏎🏍 Emma 🐎📸

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You can't rush vet treatment, and if there is hope for Giovinco, they must take all the time necessary. He's a lovely horse. Please let him be ok 🙏

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Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

2 years

Not proud of myself for doing this but my ego took a bit of a kicking in the Chatteris Fen and needed a hug. Here are the 'prospect list' results since November. NOT A TIPSTER!

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Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

3 months

The entries for France's first 3yo hurdle of the season come out this morning. If you can't wait that long, here is a list of 333 from this year's crop. If there is a better guide of its kind, I would love to see it. Link to sortable index in reply.

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Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

4 months

Two weeks before any of last season's 3yos had jumped a hurdle, I put up a list of 300. Of the 25 highest earning 3yo jumpers of 2023, 17 appeared on the list. Not sure how good that is, but I wonder if there was any better guide of its type. Here is a taste of the 2024 list.

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Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

1 year

Only a fortnight to go before the 3yo hurdlers emerge at Compiègne! Here is a list of THREE HUNDRED of them with their trainers, sires, damsires, thoroughbred families, dosage indexes, and most notable close relatives.

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Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

2 months

Ahem... who was the first person to talk about State Man, Gaelic Warrior and Lossiemouth? I think it might be me, although I am more than open to hearing better shouts. Sources: Racing forums under the pseudonyms "Kotkijet" and "Bachelors Hall"

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Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

1 year

I saw two things 1) A very well treated and much loved horse who died instantly and did not suffer for one second 2) A jockey who clearly suffered immeasurable emotional anguish. You are much happier about this horse dying than anybody in the racing industry. Kindly FUCK OFF

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Animal Rising

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THIS IS WHAT WE WERE TRYING TO STOP FROM HAPPENING. Several horses fell during this race - how many will be killed due to their injuries? Absolutely heartbreaking chaos for horses that never got a choice in the matter. MAKE SURE THE GRAND NATIONAL NEVER HAPPENS AGAIN. Sign

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2 years

Highland Reel sired the first three home at Tipperary, to go with his one winner from one over hurdles in Britain. Not a bad start at all!

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Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

1 year

@YouGov 54% think the Grand National is cruel, yet the country's non-vegan population, which amounts to ~97%, thinks that 30,000,000 mammals living atrocious lives before being traumatically slaughtered in the UK this year alone is perfectly fine? Self-righteous hypocrites one and all.

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Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

2 years

THE QUEEN IS BACK! @MFHarrisRacing 's mighty Mucuna returns in Stratford's juvenile hurdle. Read all about it in this 3550 word (227 tl:dr) preview essay Likes, RTs and comments appreciated. Thank you :)

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Stratford – 22nd August – Preview

***If time is a factor, be aware that Mucuna, the horse with the longest profile, is a non-runner. You should still read her profile as she is a very interesting horse, but she won’t be runni…

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@HarchibaldS

Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

1 year

Sick of the flat season already? There are THREE interesting 3yo hurdles tomorrow in France... PRIX GRANDAK Launchpad for On The Go, Frodon, Storm of Saintly and Blood Destiny Features relatives of Golden Silver, Extreme Cara and Kruzhlinin 1/3

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Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

3 years

Forget Chepstow, forget Cheltenham. The jumps begins when the first @McNeill_Family juvenile hurdler reaches the track! 2,156 word preview for Wincanton's opener. (303 tl;dr) Comments and questions welcome, likes and RTs appreciated. Thank you :)

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Wincanton – 24th October – Preview

Wincanton is set to host what has, since 2015, been its only juvenile specific contest of the season. While the venue is often visited by talented novice chasers and hurdlers, its winning juveniles…

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Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

2 years

It's not winter without meetings getting abandoned. However, I wouldn't mind Jack Frost holding off for a day or two as I have just written a 3,667 word preview essay for Wetherby's juvenile hurdle! (283 tl;dr) Comments, likes and RTs appreciated :)

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Wetherby – 7th January – Preview

Hello. Seeing as this may be the first time a few of you will be reading my previews (thank you by the way!), this time is as good as any to go over a few things. First and foremost, I must make it…

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Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

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Preview notes for the juvenile hurdle at Hereford 2,980 words, TWO strong prospects (I cannot split them... can you?) Likes, RT etc appreciated. Thank you :)

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Hereford 4th January – Preview

Unless stated, all figures relate to British and Irish juvenile hurdlers since 2004/05For context, the average strike rate (SR) across all juveniles is 9.53%, winner-runner (WR) 19.40%, improvement…

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Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

1 year

@brucemillington I agree 95% My only concern is that by reactively focussing on the magnificently cared-for horses, who ARE in the majority, racing overlooks those that are not. We should not be in denial about our own shortcomings when it comes to matters such as bad actors and overproduction.

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Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

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If you are planning on watching the Tour de France, you might find this chart useful. Particularly as it shows the GC standings for all of the riders from this year's major stage races, along with their finishing position in the major one-day races. #TDF2023

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Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

1 year

PRIX D'ESSAI DES POULICHES!!! Ladies first! First 3yo Hurdle of the season this Tuesday at Compiègne Here is a fairly comprehensive guide to the race Image = preview, link = download

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Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

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A delightfully cosmopolitan renewal of Doncaster's Listed Fillies' Juvenile Hurdle. Prove to the world that you are definitely not a bigot by reading a 4,396 word preview essay (377 tl;dr) on the race! Comments, likes and RTs appreciated Thank you :)

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Doncaster – 28th January – Preview

The recent proliferation of pattern class national hunt races for fillies and mares has not overlooked the juvenile hurdling division. Doncaster has often close to the forefront of such development…

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Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

2 years

Fleurman, Icone d'Aubrelle and La Renommee are all interesting newcomers included amongst this week's entries. Now they also have entries in this updated "prospects to come" piece. Shares, likes and retweets appreciated. Thank you :)

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Half decent juvenile hurdle at Fontwell 3,133 word preview essay Hopefully, you will find the guide to be as interesting as the race itself Comments, likes and retweets appreciated Thank you :)

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Fontwell – 17th February – Preview

The average winner of Fontwell’s February juvenile hurdle has a seasonal RPR of 124.5 median, 129.7 mean, making it a good ten pounds stronger than the average contest held at the venue. Whil…

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Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

3 years

No verbose preview essay for Leicester's fillies' juvenile hurdle. Nevertheless, I have written some notes which I hope someone may find reasonably interesting. Feel a bit cheeky asking for likes and RTs to be honest :D Enjoy and have a nice week :)

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Leicester – 15th November – Pre race notes

Leicester -DIs 1.00 median 1.27 mean – 9th lowest in GB. 4th lowest when comparing winning DIs to those beaten.Clear round rate 98.47% 3rd highest in GB. 98.90% for newcomers. Newcomers SR of…

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Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

2 years

5,355 word preview essay for the Summit Juvenile Hurdle at Doncaster. Enjoy :)

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Doncaster (Summit) – 11th December – Preview

The Summit Juvenile Hurdle was initially contested as the Summit Junior Hurdle at Lingfield in 1975 whereafter the winner, Sweet Joe, would also take the Victor Ludorum at Haydock. Though the race …

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Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

1 year

@SiClare If your answer is anyone other than Tony McCoy then your opinions on sports can be instantly and confidently disregarded.

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Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

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Hello Racing Twitter, Let's talk about something nice for once. Of all the incredible people you have met in racing, who is THE ONE person who left the greatest impression on you? The person who was stood in front of you when racing went from hobby to passion. 🐎BROUGH SCOTT🐎

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Warwick juvenile hurdle 3,424 word preview essay (273 tl;dl) No Shishkin but still worth a watch. @NandJ_WilliamsR 's Saint Segal returns while Paisley Park's nephew makes his hurdling debut for @MFHarrisRacing Comments, likes & RTs appreciated Thank you :)

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Warwick – 23rd January – Preview

In all but two of the past seventeen years, a juvenile hurdle has been held on this Warwick card. Though never having conditions beyond that of a Class 4, or even a maiden at times, it has still be…

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Which racehorse names have been instrumental in enhancing your vocabulary? I have noticed that I use the words "Gamut" and "Cogent" more than most of my peers, and I am quite given to describing a rager as "Bacchanalian". Also, I know how to describe a blue eiderdown in French.

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Stratford's Juvenile Maiden Hurdle may not be the classiest contest this week, but it certainly does not lack for intrigue. Talented yards and interesting pedigrees are covered in this 2,852 word preview essay. Likes and RTs appreciated. Thank you :)

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Stratford – 28th July – Preview

Stratford is set to host the first maiden juvenile hurdle of the season and, as per its title, probably won’t be the classiest affair. Quality form, either on the flat or over jumps, is thin on the…

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Want to run in the Welsh National but not a horse? Read a 7,095 word preview essay for the Finale Hurdle instead! Comments and feedback welcome, likes and retweets appreciated. Thank you :) #Chepstow #Finale #Horse

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Chepstow (Finale Hurdle) – 27th December – Preview

With the festive weather being rather sensible this year, the first Grade One juvenile hurdle of the season is set to place on its intended date. The Finale Hurdle did not have a winner follow up i…

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Sure, Shishkin and Energumene is the clash of a generation, but it's been previewed to death already. Let's talk about the opening juvenile instead! I'll open with a 4,434 word preview essay (395 tl;dr), others can comment, like & RT as they see fit :)

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Ascot – 22nd January – Preview

***NOTICE***During the time I was writing this essay, Graystone got bored and decided to do something else instead. The essay has been written and I will leave it as is for posterity. However, Haye…

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The first 3yo jumps winner of 2024 WILLY DE HOUELLE

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Hard agree with this sentiment. Went to Compiegne a few weeks ago. Good competitive racing, €5 entry with €2 given as a rebate for a free bet to go with my free racecard. Despite living in Stockport, I plan on returning to France before I visit Haydock or Chester again.

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French Racing had a 17% rise in attendance figures in 2023 compared to 2022 🇫🇷 Make Racing affordable and people will come. Credit: @Jour_de_Galop

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Preview notes for Warwick's Juvenile Hurdle Can @OBMRacing continue their 100% record in the division? Could @TizzardRacing start off with a winner? Will Alan King win the race for the 6th time? All the info you could possibly need in just 1,576 words!

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Warwick – 1st November – Preview Notes

Unless stated, all figures relate to British and Irish juvenile hurdlers since 2004/05For context, the average strike rate across all juveniles is 9.51%, winner-runner 19.37%, improvement rate 37.0…

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Here is a guide to some of this season's Juvenile Hurdling prospects. If you find it informative/interesting/enjoyable, please like, share, re-tweet etc. Any comments and suggestions would also be most appreciated. #Cheltenham #Triumph #Juveniles

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Juvenile Hurdle Prospects for 2021/22

Here is a list of horses likely to contest this season’s juvenile hurdles. First thing to point out is that a few of the French recruits have been given valeurs or official ratings. The BHA g…

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Some charts for #TattsAutumn that could be of interest for prospective juvenile hurdlers. I have used IVs (capped at 2.00) for flat ratings (RPR in absence of OR) along with winner to runner, improvement rates and prize money per race for sires, damsires and source trainers.

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In case anyone is wondering, there will be no essay for Catterick. Started new role so body clock is a mess, and lost a very dear friend yesterday so head wouldn't be clear enough even if I wasn't exhausted. Piece on Sanosuke can be found here, Icone d'Aubrelle in pinned tweet.

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The juvenile hurdling prospects has been updated to include, amongst others, Ile de Jersey, Irish Hill, Iceo and, with massive thanks to @McNeill_Family , Sonning. Comments, feedback and questions always welcome, likes and retweets appreciated. Enjoy :)

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The wonderful Cartmel is set to stage its annual juvenile hurdle. Though consisting of five newcomers, it does feature Churchill's first hurdler, running for @RebeccaEMenzies , and a niece of Elgin representing @donaldmccain Likes and RTs appreciated :)

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Cartmel – 29th August – Preview

If one were to look up the word “idiosyncratic” in the dictionary, you will find a dry description of the word “idiosyncratic”. Nevertheless, if horse racing were to ever re…

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No more than five runners in Sandown's juvenile hurdle, meaning the preview essay is a svelte 2,732 words (192 tl;dr) Comments welcome, likes and retweets appreciated. Thank you :)

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Sandown – 8th January – Preview

For as long as there has been a Tolworth Hurdle, there has also been a juvenile hurdle ran at the same meeting. Indeed, Sandown’s first juvenile hurdle of the year predates the Tolworth and u…

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With less than a week to go before the highlight of Britain's Summer sporting calendar, many will be rightfully thinking about the juveniles who could potentially match the Hexham pioneers. For those looking towards French imports, here are the ratings for all 3yos seen to date.

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@HexhamRaces

Hexham Racecourse

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Next up is our Derby Day Meeting on Saturday 3rd June! 🏇 Enjoy the Derby on the big screen and 7 exciting races here including The Most Important 3-Year-Old Race Today Juvenile Hurdle! Only Paddock Enclosure tickets remaining. 🎟️

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189 link clicks for a midweek Hereford maiden in early January. Felt like a zombie when I wrapped this up last night but the response has made the effort beyond worthwhile. Many thanks to everybody for their time and support. It is wholly appreciated :)

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Preview notes for the juvenile hurdle at Hereford 2,980 words, TWO strong prospects (I cannot split them... can you?) Likes, RT etc appreciated. Thank you :)

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2,958 word preview essay for the Prix Grandak Could this year's renewal produce another On The Go, Storm of Saintly or Goliath du Berlais? If these names mean nothing to you, Kauto Star also won the race in 2003! Likes and RTs appreciated. Thank you :)

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Auteuil (Prix Grandak) – 30th April – Preview

The first pattern hurdle open to experienced, male, three-year-old hurdlers (the Prix Wild Monarch being for debutants) is set to take place at Auteuil on Saturday morning UK/IRE time. Though gaini…

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As a vegan, I am disgusted by this organisation. They created an environment in which a horse's death was more likely, and they showed the death to anybody who could see it. Yet not once have they used this attention to say "Go Vegan". Nothing but attention-seeking charlatans.

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@AnimalRising You have had more attention today than you have during your entire existence. Yet not once have you said "If you think horse racing is bad, maybe you ought to go vegan". Why have you passed up such a golden opportunity? You do care about all animals, don't you?

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Since 2010, 31 juveniles have ran in the Triumph Hurdle having participated in one of France's 100 significant 3YO Hurdles.

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Ffos Las is set to host its first juvenile hurdle since 2017. To celebrate this momentous occasion, a 3,182 word preview! Will Zinc White justify his price tag first time against an unbeaten McManus horse? Comments welcome, likes and RTs appreciated :)

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Ffos Las – Preview – 28th October

Juvenile hurdles are a rare occurrence at Ffos Las, with the latest one held four years ago. Only two such contests have been held at the venue during October, although these were taken by the Triu…

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Useful and competitive juvenile hurdle at Wetherby with three Triumph Hurdle entries representing @DSkeltonRacing , @O_J_murphy91 and @lucy_wadham 4,186 word preview essay (295 tl;dr) Comments, likes and RTs appreciated. Thank you :) #Wetherby #Triumph

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Wetherby – 27th January – Preview

Wetherby is set to host its sixth juvenile hurdle of the season. The likes of Porticello, Skycutter and Battle Angel have already won at the West Yorkshire venue, but while only a class four, the u…

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6 retweets 21 likes 200 clicks I write these for no other reason than to share my passion for these races. That so many have helped me today in this endeavour is both humbling and truly appreciated. Thank you all so very much :)

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Wensleydale Juvenile Hurdle 3,468 word preview essay. Probably the most comprehensive guide you are likely to find for the race. Likes and RTs appreciated Thank you :)

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Musselburgh's first juvenile of the season is an intriguing one. @opearsracing will be hoping the hugely likable My Brother Jack avoids another Mctigue/Scriptwriter. Could an ex-French hurdler or a 86 rated flat recruit spoil the party? Preview 👇:)

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Musselburgh – 2nd November – Preview Notes

Unless stated, all figures relate to British and Irish juvenile hurdlers since 2004/05For context, the average strike rate across all juveniles is 9.51%, winner-runner 19.37%, improvement rate 37.0…

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PRESTBURY JUVENILE HURDLE Three undefeated hurdlers, a @PFNicholls French import and newcomers for @MFHarrisRacing and Gary Moore Everything you need to know about this fascinating contest can be found in this 7,097 word preview essay. Likes & RTs pls :)

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Cheltenham (Prestbury Hurdle) – 12th November – Preview

Cheltenham’s Prestbury Hurdle will be the first graded contest of the season in the division. For as long as there has been a Mackesons Gold Cup, a juvenile hurdle has also been held at the m…

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@95GBK Horses can and do exercise their will and refuse to race. Nobody is "forcing" them to do ANYTHING. Giovinco jumped every fence bar one, and he had a lot of fun doing so. More so than I am arguing with people who base their judgements on complete falsehoods. Please do better.

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For your reading pleasure, a 2,021 word essay on tomorrow's juvenile hurdle at Worcester with bonus 249 word supplementary tl;dr section because you asked for it! Comments and feedback welcome, likes and re-tweets appreciated. Thank you :) #Worcester

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Worcester – 1st September – Preview

Having missed out last term due to the happenings, Lake Worcester is set to host its sole juvenile hurdle of the season tomorrow. Though the race is generally contested by ordinary sorts, Cliffs Of…

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Visually, the most impressive performance in a juvenile hurdle since Our Conor.

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🐎INFINITE JOY!🐎 The first Juvenile Hurdlers of the season have been named; including representatives of Fast Company, Nathaniel, @RebeccaEMenzies , @DavidPipeRacing , and @donaldmccain (all positives as per the tables) Plus @sutto821 bids to maintain his 100% WR in the sphere!

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@HexhamRaces

Hexham Racecourse

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Entries this morning for Saturday 3rd June. The going is currently - GOOD. Watering (in progress) to maintain.

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@JakeRuss1000 Me and foals This is the happiest picture of me that exists anywhere. BRILLIANT thread. I love it :)

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If any Class 4 fillies' juvenile at Fakenham deserved a 3,710 word preview (353 word tl;dr), it would be this one. The mighty Aliomaana takes on Kalma with a solid supporting cast. Comments and questions welcome, likes and RTs appreciated. Thank you :)

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Fakenham – 27th October – Preview

The first fillies’ juvenile hurdle of the season is set to take place at Fakenham. Held each year since its inception in 2012, it is generally a weak contest with the average winner’s s…

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Best juvenile hurdle of the season to date takes place on Market Rasen's "Prelude" card. Made even more exciting by a FREE 3,635 word guide! (270 word tl;dr) Comments and feedback welcome, likes and retweets appreciated. Many thanks for your time :)

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Market Rasen – 25th September – Preview

Market Rasen’s juvenile hurdle on the ‘Prelude’ card was a selling race in 2003. That contest was won by Quick who was bought in for 3,600 guineas ahead of a career which saw him …

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Ready to have your mind blown? Since 2012, the G1 jumps race with the fastest avg time per furlong is the Champion Hurdle. 2nd fastest;- Grande Course de Haies d'Auteuil Ran at a crawl over 3m at the perpetually muddy Auteuil, faster than the Christmas Hurdle & Fighting Fifth.

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Ludlow Fillies' Juvenile Hurdle This may look like an easy opening for Ile de Jersey, but how sure can you really be without first reading a 2,766 word preview essay? (246 tl;dr) Comments, likes and RTs appreciated. Thank you :)

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Ludlow – 9th February – Preview

Abandoned last season, Ludlow’s fillies’ juvenile hurdle is set to be hosted for the fifth time having been established in 2017. The average winners’ seasonal RPR of 114.88 essent…

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Juvenile Hurdlers are back!!! Will it have been worth the wait? Read this 3,538 word preview essay to find out. Likes, RTs and comments welcomed and appreciated. Thank you :)

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Fontwell – 18th August – Preview

Following a break of eighteen days, the juvenile hurdling division resumes at Fontwell for its first contest of the new campaign. While the West Sussex venue has been graced over the years by qual…

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Taunton's juvenile hurdle may well be the best it has ever hosted. In fact, I am willing to die on this (Irish/Mot)hill. If those words are unconvincing, how about a 4,923 word preview essay? (537 tl;dr) Feedback welcome, likes & RTs appreciated. Cheers :)

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Taunton – 30th December – Preview

Since the 2004/05 season, the likes of Grumeti, Dolos, Sanctuaire, Penzance and Grand Sancy have competed around Taunton during their juvenile campaigns. However, when isolating honest to goodness …

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WENSLEYDALE HURDLE!!! First listed juvenile hurdle of the season! 4,480 word preview! (327 word tl;dr!) Wensleydale Hurdle!!! @WetherbyRaces ! YAY!!! Comments and questions welcome, likes and RTs appreciated. Thank you :)

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Wetherby – 29th October – Preview

The Wensleydale Juvenile Hurdle is a integral feature of the early season juvenile calender and it has a rather varied history. While winners of Aviation, Calomeria and Nicky Nutjob’s ilk har…

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In just over four hours time, these horses, the first juvenile hurdlers of the season, will jump this hurdle, the first hurdle in the first juvenile hurdle of the season.

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Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

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JUVENILE HURDLES ARE BACK!!! Hexham's 4:20, the "Most Important 3-Year-Old Race Today Juvenile Hurdle" fully deserves its name. Find out why by reading this 3,946 word preview essay and getting PROPERLY HYPED!!! YEAAHHHH!!! Likes and RTs appreciated :)

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1,685 word preview for Sedgefield's juvenile hurdle. Could @MFHarrisRacing land an across the card double? Comments and questions welcome, likes and RTs appreciated. Thank you :)

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Sedgefield – 17th October – Preview

Juvenile hurdling returns to Sedgefield in what is a standard looking affair for a course with typically modest contests. Average winners of this event achieve a seasonal best RPR of 111 although l…

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Can't wait for 2023? To the point you'd rather forego the whole Jools Holland thing and get it done with? Reading the preview notes for the new year's first juvenile hurdle will make that time just fly by! Likes, comments and retweets appreciated :)

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Musselburgh – 1st January – Preview Notes

Unless stated, all figures relate to British and Irish juvenile hurdlers since 2004/05For context, the average strike rate (SR) across all juveniles is 9.53%, winner-runner (WR) 19.40%, improvement…

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If anybody is interested in next week's #TattsAutumn sale, I have thrown together some charts pertinent to potential juvenile hurdlers. Included are the winner to runner rates, and the degree to which horses improve with the switch to hurdles for the sires and source trainers 1/5

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🐎HEXHAM JUVENILE PREVIEW NOTES🐎 First set of the season. These are a bit rough due to being stuck on a coach (thanks RMT) without a charger, but most of the info is there. Likes, RTs comments etc welcomed and appreciated. Thank you :)

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Harchibald's Sense of Urgency

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@AnimalRising I bet you are absolutely gutted no horses died at Aintree today. I have been quite measured in my language today, but you would be doing the sport, AND YOURSELVES a massive favour by fucking off and doing something productive instead.

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If a horse accidentally loses its life at Aintree this week, its death will be lamented by all in racing @AnimalRising @AnimalAid and @PETAUK will be celebrating, because it means more attention and more donations. Ironic seeing as they're the ones proselytizing their morals.

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@AnimalRising With that overwhelming support, you tweeted about ladders, retweeted Matt Hancock, endorsed an unpopular snooker demo and asked for money Yet you REFUSE to say "If you think racing is bad, go vegan". Not even the last two words. Attention-seeking charlatans pandering to omnis.

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