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John Hunt

@HuntyCaller

5 months

Sensational sign off from Brian Cox on Newsnight tonight #LoganRoy

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2 years

The parade of champions and here’s Silver Birch, the 2007 winner; he’s now 25 years old. Amazing to see him absolutely bouncing ⁦ @AintreeRaces ⁩

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When Chester arrived as a puppy, unplanned nearly 14 years ago, I went mad. Our whole family have been privileged to care for him and benefit from his extraordinary character every day since. He had his last ice cream in the sun an hour ago. How lucky were we?

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5 months

Ahead of another great days racing ⁦ @CheltenhamRaces ⁩ nice to see Bristol De Mai looking so well in retirement with Nigel Twiston Davies.

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5 years

Next time you get bogged down by wrangles about flu and prizemoney , bad rides, bad bets, bans . Remember Thursday 14th March and smile and be very proud of our wonderful sport.

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3 years

What a dreadful, depressing day for our great sport. I feel for the thousands who look after these beautiful horses so magnificently who perhaps feel tarnished and bruised. They need our strongest, emphatic thanks and support.

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2 years

The Queen’s jockeys ⁦ @EpsomRacecourse ⁩ . A wonderful array of talent spanning the generations. ⁦ @bbc5live ⁩

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@HuntyCaller

4 years

Cheltenham still getting a bashing #bbcqt @CamillaTominey . Why not mix it up a little Camilla? 400,000 at Premier league football that weekend? Tube at 100% capacity; 2 Million per day?

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2 years

Two night stay at regular Cheltenham hotel, Doubletree Hotel, for the November meeting £708. The weekend after, £210. No wonder attendances are dropping? Anyone got any other examples?

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1 year

Nice to see so many Gen Z managing to suppress their dislike of Horseracing at Ascot today.

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@HuntyCaller

2 years

Am I the only one struggling a bit with the Sharjah ‘joining the greats’ malarkey? Hurricane Fly and Istabraq were great horses. Sharjah is a good one.

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3 years

Is there any sport that can hit the highest and lowest emotions in the way racing does? Absolutely gutted for all at David Bridgewaters who have lost the marvellous The Conditional this afternoon. So so sad.

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John Hunt

@HuntyCaller

4 years

@TomMarquand I watch Tom chasing his girlfriend around a field whilst shouting loudly at them.

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4 years

Ubettabelieveit 50/1 on the exchanges...can’t let that go. Seems way too big to me @DoncasterRaces

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4 years

Had a much needed upbeat day today delivering medicines for local chemist...nice to make a small difference especially to so many grateful and chatty senior citizens. Bring on tomorrow !

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@HuntyCaller

3 years

Can the magic of Twitter work? Last ditch appeal as these @Leica_UK are missing. Huge sentimental blow as I’ve had them all my career thanks to my late Dad. Last seen Sun Chariot ( 2nd Oct) day at Newmarket. Million/1 chances come in sometimes. Nice £reward if you can help. RT?

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4 years

The saddest thing about the state of our current government? The fact that not enough people could see it coming on Election Day. What were they watching?

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4 years

This may raise a smile or two...our Chester is 10 today. Fair to say my daughters are making a bit of a fuss of him. I’m getting him some fine malt whiskey.

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@HuntyCaller

3 years

Small steps but great to see some racegoers again ⁦ @LingfieldPark ⁩

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7 years

Edwulf eventually got to his feet and walked into horse ambulance. Great credit to @CheltenhamRaces vets who worked with him for an hour.

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4 years

Whoa, twenty years ago. Remember doing this in a haze. My dad was close to death, I was going to take the day off, he said “don’t you dare!” Love his racing did Paddy.

At The Races

@AtTheRaces

4 years

"He's laughing at them Montjeu" A classic King George renewal from 2000! @Ascot @HuntyCaller

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2 months

Sensational start to ⁦ @CheltenhamRaces ⁩ 200 metres from the main entrance.

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@HuntyCaller

5 years

Keilan Woods’ Dad just said @bbc5live sports extra that ‘we took him racing when he was 4 and we haven’t seen him since!” @CheltenhamRaces #crocobay

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2 years

Lovely to see such recognition for Rachael Blackmore from viewers in Ireland and GB. Extraordinary talent and extraordinary year. 👏👏

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2 years

Extraordinary crowd before first ⁦ @CheltenhamRaces ⁩

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7 months

Two main points for me from the Grand National . What happens in future when the next fatality occurs? 34 becomes 26? Repeated until there is nothing left? Also RSPCA statement that ‘this announcement should pave the way for FURTHER changes.’

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@HuntyCaller

2 years

Morning from Budapest. Nothing against Azerbaijan, but really hope Lane 6 doesn’t make the final, for commentary purposes.

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1 year

Heard it a million times but to see it in action. Amazing. Mark Chapman updating the nation at half time, scores , scorers, stats, updates from around the country @5liveSport

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6 years

Brilliant moment at swimming as Kenya’s Ann Wacuka , who has no legs, gets the weeks best reception in S9 50m.

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2 years

Derby Day memory 2022. The Queen was unable to attend but my word, she was there. Picture depicts so many of the jockeys who had ridden her horses over the years. #TheQueen

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@HuntyCaller

2 years

Great example of the power of sport. This is 15 year old Mohamed Shiham of Maldives finishing the heat of the 400m Medley one minute behind everyone else. Tremendous

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@HuntyCaller

4 years

Important to realise , especially on what appears to be a terrible night for @UKLabour leaders, that traditional values of compassion, community, care for elderly , sick and disadvantaged can STILL be honoured by all of us, every day. This didn’t change at 10pm.

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3 years

Big thrill today having picked up my near 30year old binoculars gifted to me by my late great Dad when I started commentary. Fully reconditioned by @Leica_UK , they are like new. Delighted.

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3 years

Fantastic trip to Lakes to celebrate 30 years!! How does time go so fast? Going to cherish every day going forward, embrace the ups and the downs.

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@HuntyCaller

3 years

Brilliant to see @RishiPersad1 striking the right tone with these @Wimbledon interviews time after time. His true genuine character shining just as he allows the players to blossom too. Great work buddy.

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3 years

Big up to @kevinblake2011 with what surely must be one of the great all time shouts for @CheltenhamRaces #MrsMilner at 33/1. Unbelievable .

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5 years

Such mixed emotions ending the week. Been fantastic but John Inverdale picks up the presenters mic for the last time @CheltenhamRaces @bbc5live . They say no one is irreplaceable but he challenges that maxim. Creative, incisive, challenging, funny, poetic. He has the lot.

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5 years

Am I on my own finding all this nod and wink smoke and mirrors about Apples Jades Cheltenham target hugely unsatisfactory? It undermines her badly. A devastating winner today, all connections should be singing her name out loud and the Champion Hurdle should be a no brainier.

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John Hunt

@HuntyCaller

2 years

A year ago our beautiful nephew Tom, an extraordinary force of nature set sail on his final earthly adventure. Hope the harbour he found is fun and not too peaceful. We will all dock there at some stage but til then, cherish the ones around you. Every day.

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5 years

My wife has just said her first words of the day to me...”you’ve been in there for nine hours!” God, what a day. Well done England, Djokovic and Lewis.

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@HuntyCaller

3 years

A further 275K first dose vaccine reported today. At this rate, 11 million will be achieved by Valentine’s Day. Be nice to see that rate improving . Well done to all trying so hard to make it happen.

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John Hunt

@HuntyCaller

29 days

What a nice touch from the team ⁦ @FfosLasRC ⁩ marking Mark Slaters final day behind the microphone today. A fine man and commentator, always a huge pleasure to see him on the circuit. Every best wish for the future, Mark.

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@HuntyCaller

3 years

Sad to hear reports of strong abuse directed at jockeys @FontwellPark today. Post Covid surely a chance to do things better than before. Firm action required, ejections, bans etc

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John Hunt

@HuntyCaller

3 years

The one we’ve been waiting for. #AlliumGiganticum ; beautiful. Expecting further changes. Have a top day.

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John Hunt

@HuntyCaller

1 year

Still plenty of bargains around if you shop around for next Tuesday!

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@HuntyCaller

6 months

Well done Denis O’Regan, a full house achieved ⁦ @HerefordRaces ⁩ !! Some effort.

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2 years

To all ⁦ @HeathrowAirport ⁩ , this man is the best example of customer service you’ll ever find. Helping senior couple with everything. Gate advice, food and drink choices, reassurance, warmth. So polite, a real star of a man. Made my day.

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John Hunt

@HuntyCaller

3 years

Still don’t understand why we don’t have these identifying bibs ahead of major races in this country. Such a small, easy and cheap thing to do, sponsors delighted, home viewer well served #nobrainer

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@HuntyCaller

4 years

Nice one for a Sunday morning. Our little Yorkie , Chester dreaming of winning the Greyhound Derby...zzzzz

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4 years

Clocks go forward tonight; usually a sign of fresh light and optimism. It can still be so. Let’s use tonight to reset, be positive, this will not be our lives forever.

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3 years

There must be many better sporting stories out there than Emma Raducanu’s . But right now, I can’t think of one. No, I’ve got nothing.

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2 years

The return of a Champion. Politologue arriving at Cheltenham. Full coverage of his race 2.20 this afternoon ⁦ @bbc5live ⁩ with expert analysis from ⁦ @CharliePoste ⁩ .

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4 years

Big question. Will @BorisJohnson be out of hospital before @Peston finishes his questions/speech?

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3 years

Final night in Ayrshire…been blown away by the beauty of it all. #Scotland

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4 months

Just imagine what Littler could do once he discovers lager?

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3 years

It wasn’t Tokyo but had a ball in Manchester @5liveSport working alongside so many talented people. Abiding memory will be the brilliance of the production team, the best in the business.

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3 years

Sight for sore eyes ⁦ @yorkracecourse ⁩ minutes before race one. Terrific atmosphere. Good luck everyone.

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7 years

Magic call from @RichardHoiles on astonishing Nunthorpe Stakes. Well done mate "Frankie's sure. I'm not!" Great stuff.

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@HuntyCaller

3 years

What a brilliant day that was. When you next see a full replay, try and watch Minella Times and Rachael in isolation. Magic. That jump at the Chair. Oh my. #GrandNational2021

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3 years

I know I’ve a vested interest and am a couple of beers into the weekend but wouldn’t it make sense for next Wednesday, with a nation watching the football, evening meetings @BathRacecourse @kemptonparkrace to start earlier and finish before kick off? @BHAPressOffice

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@HuntyCaller

2 years

Extraordinary 3 cheers and so much affection ⁦ @Sandownpark ⁩ for ⁦ @bryony_frost ⁩

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@HuntyCaller

2 years

Sire De Grugy knocking it out of the park ⁦ @plumptonraces ⁩ before racing. Great to see him.

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@HuntyCaller

8 months

Wonderful moments ⁦ @yorkracecourse ⁩ as Paul Hanagan is given a guard of honour by his colleagues ahead of his final ride of a glittering career. Two time Champion jockey but an even better man.

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@HuntyCaller

11 months

Soaking it all up #Prague days like this don’t come around very often. Lovely atmosphere.

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@HuntyCaller

2 years

Sebastopol gets a huge cheers as he gets to his feet @kemptonparkrace , @AidanColeman looks ok too.

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John Hunt

@HuntyCaller

2 years

Feel uneasy for horseracing when a 24 page sports pullout in the Sunday times contains precisely no copy the day after Frankie Dettori wins the Dubai World Cup + Mick Channon’s Lincoln + Mother Earth return. Today’s cards only.

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2 years

I know this was all, 100% about Stephen but is there a better example of how a decent commentary can embellish the entire experience? Well done @SimonHolt3 ; all any of us endeavour to do is to do the moment full justice.

Racing TV

@RacingTV

2 years

INCREDIBLE scenes at @PerthRacecourse ! Just look at this amazing recovery from Stephen Mulqueen aboard Spark Of Madness 😲 And they even managed to win the race despite this dramatic incident! 👏 @MulqueenStephen

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4 years

Fantastic little story. #RIPBigJack

Michael Caulfield MSc

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4 years

Just watch this please, you’ll enjoy it... #jackcharlton

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3 years

@icyNKFA 2 paracetamol should do it.

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2 years

Said it many times but @nickluck always seems to scale new heights @BreedersCup . Interview with Peter Fluor a masterpiece as it needed that final question re Bob Baffert.

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3 years

If your Dad is still with you try to let him know how much he is loved on behalf of those of us no longer able. Take a day to right wrongs, talk, share.

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6 years

I meant every word of my vows 27 years ago and, I’m sorry darling but I met Molly in Australia and I’m not coming back

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1 year

When ⁦ @TheRCA ⁩ accreditation first dropped through my letterbox in 1992 it was one of the thrills of my life. Still got the same feeling when next years arrived this morning. Off to celebrate with great friends now ⁦ @HorseraceMedia ⁩ lunch. Perfect.

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7 months

Brilliant for Highfield Princess, Jason Hart, ⁦ @johnquinnracing ⁩ and the team inc John Fairley and family. Lovely result.

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4 years

Brilliant line today on Sky Sports Racing. Sean Boyce..’have you come back down to earth?’ Tony Mullins, ‘No. And there’s no rush.’ Great story #PrincessZoe

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7 months

Surprised at the general level of acceptance of the changes to the G National, with some exceptions. Ted Walsh, winner with Papillon, ‘the anti’s gathering more momentum..jockey club slowly giving in..another step in the abolition of jump racing as we know it’.. @SkySportsRacing

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3 years

Amazing animals aren’t they.?Yesterday a ruthless, rampaging champion. Today a soppy , relaxed part of the family. Another beautiful example of care, love and devotion.

World Horse Racing

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3 years

Well deserved, we think! 🍎 All the treats and attention for #TheDerby winner, ADAYAR, this morning 😁 🎥 @AisAppleby

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6 years

Pilot on flight back to London just said “and to your right, Pedro Obiang has just hit a worldy at Wembley!” Beats the usual brace position blah blah blah

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@HuntyCaller

3 years

Horrible incident at Lingfield. Daryl Jacob has managed to walk, slowly, into the ambulance. Commiserations to all at Ben Pauling’s yard.

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2 years

This bugs me on so many levels. Firstly, TR has had only two runs in conventional steeplechases since he gagged up in ‘19. Where’s the proof of any deterioration? Worse though, is the conflation that carrying weight is a safety issue and is detrimental to his welfare.

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2 years

Michael O’Leary has ruled Tiger Roll out of the 2022 Randox Grand National. Story to follow on ⁦ @RacingPost ⁩

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2 years

With such high temperatures predicted this week I wonder if BHA and Racecourses will consider moving meetings to early morning or evenings over the coming days?

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1 year

Chester aka The Best Dog in the World arriving for cancer surgery just shy of his 13th birthday..all gone well and thanks to everyone #Davies veterinary team for great skill and support so far.

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6 years

Andrew Thornton retires at @UttoxeterRaces on Wednesday. What a fantastic career and man to boot.

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7 years

Cheltenham 2018..I'd like to see a key entry date, all races, say March 1st where commitment is made to one race only at the Festival?

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4 years

Very unusual experience but first race commentary done and dusted ⁦ @bbc5live ⁩ , 2000 Guineas to come at 3.35. Pinatubo time

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1 year

I thought this was such a strange comment. Has she seen a Gold Cup finish before? Better, how exactly? Ask the horses to smile for the camera? Maybe tie some balloons to their ears after the last?

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1 year

"We know the final stages of the Gold Cup will be shown on news programmes and...this is an opportunity to make the sport look better," says Julie Harrington. Unless Galopin Des Champs wins on the bit, whips will be used. What will the floating voters/opponents make of that?

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Woop woop!! Always get a buzz heading to the #GrandNational !

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3 years

Gutted. But when @adam_peaty smashes the @Tokyo2020 Olympics in two weeks we will all feel a lot better.

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@HuntyCaller

4 years

Lovely to see James Fanshawe 1) looking so well and 2) entering into the spirit of Halloween here at the Breeders Cup

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John Hunt

@HuntyCaller

2 years

Pre race fuelling at beautiful ⁦ @MusselburghRace ⁩ . Have a good day.

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1 year

Don’t wish to be a party pooper at all. That was great. But in terms of the race coverage, surely that was the moment for the camera to pull out wide to see those toiling in behind. Get the whole picture, not just a snippet of it.

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4 years

Desperately sorry for all @Goodwood_Races who had put in so much effort ahead of the intended return of spectators to sporting venues which has now been cancelled by government. @bbc5live @BBCSport

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6 years

At the end of a long trip to France, couldn’t bring myself to call Wanka Tanka as it’s spelt in the last at Auteuil. Wonka was how it came out and I make no apology. Happily, he was well beaten. #Wonka

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10 months

Thanks to all of you for getting in touch over the weekend about our little man, Chester. You’ve all been really kind and all of us are really grateful. Take care.

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4 years

Unreal week for Alan King; 3 winners, one second and a close 5th in the Coventry Stakes from just 5 runners. Fantastic effort.

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@HuntyCaller

2 years

Went to bed watching Hagler vs Hearns from 1985 and woke this morning still thinking about it. What an amazing fight. Has there ever been a more exciting first round in Boxing history?

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3 years

You beauty Native River...so heartwarming..fantastic ⁦ @Sandownpark ⁩

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2 years

Thanks for all birthday good wishes yesterday. Hobbled back home after a fabulous ⁦ @HorseraceMedia ⁩ lunch to find this beauty from my amazing girls. Enough to feed the entire ⁦ @WestHam ⁩ squad ahead of Thursday night.

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6 years

Watching rerun of Gold Cup; what a glorious, controlled, attacking performance from Native River and @dickyjohnson77 . Uplifting.

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2 years

Planning Christmas food. Asked my daughter, ‘do you like Prawn Cocktail?’ ‘I’m not 50, Dad’came instant reply.

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