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@RichardHoiles

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Horse racing commentator ITV and racecourse. Media Training/Voiceovers. Betway Blog writer. All views own. Enquiries info @chamberlinsports .com

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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
5 years
Never heard a reception like this at Royal Ascot. Frankie in his element.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
2 years
This is stunning
@MariettaDoran
Marietta Doran 🇺🇦
2 years
AMAZING 🤩 National Geographic Picture of The Year. Black images are shadows of zebras. Zoom in and you will see zebras.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
3 years
The Tizzards have shown such dignity through adversity so to see Native River attack those Railway Fences and gallop to the line was fantastic. What a tough campaigner he is.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
1 year
Felt like NH racing was at a bit of a crossroads going into Cheltenham but come away thinking the 4 days were a turn in the right direction. Long way to go but some fantastic memories and a reminder of the brilliance of live sport.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
4 years
Getaway Trump just refused to accept defeat
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
2 years
Thoughts with connections of Midnight Shadow .
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
4 years
A real shame no great reception for Stradivarius. Fully deserved the plaudits after a 10 length victory for his 3rd Gold Cup.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
5 years
Wishing everyone an enjoyable Grand National day. No need to be defensive but instead to showcase all our sport has to offer. The race can spark an interest which can last a lifetime .
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
3 years
Time to celebrate. What a week.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
5 years
Oh and apologies for not being able to resist the bacon line for De Rasher Counter. Will seek help and see if it can be cured.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
2 years
Politologue officially retired. Lap of honour in the paddock getting generous applause.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
3 years
Hard to see past Barnard Castle in the last @WarwickRaces tomorrow.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
5 years
Sport at its absolute best. Passion , emotion , companionship, great humility and eloquence. Frodon and Frost the defining moment of the 2019 Festival.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
2 years
Battleoverdoyen up at Thurles
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
2 years
After his winner @kemptonparkrace last night @liamkeniry is on 999 UK career wins. Having been stranded on 998 for six months through serious injury his career has spanned nearly 13,000 rides and it will be an amazing landmark that deserves widespread recognition. Please RT
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
2 years
Hope everyone enjoyed Cheltenham . Some great performances and memories, highs and some sad lows. Especially well done to those winning for the first time in front of crowds and getting the reception their efforts deserved.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
5 years
Just to confirm Buywise ok after coming down at the last.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
1 year
Be kind.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
3 years
A mighty popular win for Adam Kirby on Adayar in the Derby. Got the big horse up the inside and never looked back. All that time fighting the scales for this day. Weighing room reaction says it all.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
5 years
A lot of good stories from Royal Ascot this year. Dettori’s 4 timer, Blue Point doubling up , Danny Tudhope and Hayley Turner. Massive thanks to all those involved behind the scenes @itvracing and those providing the vast array of shots we have at our disposal in all weathers.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
2 years
Galopin Des Champs is perfectly ok and gets a great reception as he walks back in.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
4 years
One of the greatest Cheltenham finishes of recent years.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
5 years
Fukuto in the first. Smaoineamh Alainn in the Mares. Monsieur Lecoq in the last. Oh what joy @Sandownpark tomorrow.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
3 years
As a naturally scruffy oik one of the hardest things about this presenting lark is looking smart, so many thanks to IJF supporters ⁦ @brooktaverner ⁩ for taking on the challenge.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
3 months
Paisley Park retired . Involved in some of the great staying hurdle finishes of recent years.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
5 years
Back to the Thatch passing the winning line @UttoxeterRaces
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
3 years
When recruiting for a new assistant it pays to go straight to the top. Trying to prise ⁦ @kian_burley ⁩ away from ⁦ @FOBRacing ⁩ . No cardigans could be the clincher.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
4 years
Most heard phrase today ‘ @WarwickRaces ‘so good to see you again’. Between people in crowd , to tote staff, even to bookies ! A reminder of the massive social aspect of a shared love of sport .
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
3 years
Commentators are biased towards old colours but to have both Sir Peter’s and Trevor Hemmings both win on @NewburyRacing big day was special.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
3 years
Getaway Trump ok
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
6 years
On a day centred on remembrance what a performance by Lalor. Could be no more appropriate winner.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
6 years
One of the dreaded jobs for us trainee accountants at my first firm used to be counting the massive paper pile of BAFTA votes. Never thought it would lead to this. Great to share the experience with such talented friends especially those behind the camera @itvracing
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
5 years
Going to sleep by counting Gigginstown coloured sheep. Tiger Roll's a star, Dounikos is all white, A Toi Phil well read .....zzzzzzzz
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
2 years
We spend a lot of time debating what is wrong with our sport so let’s make sure we celebrate when things go right. Champ and Paisley Park. What a race.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
2 years
Journey With Me and Rachael Blackmore both ok after fall at the last.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
3 years
Shan Blue walked back in front of the stands to round of applause @WetherbyRaces
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
2 years
Very flattered. Good luck to all those nominated .
@broadcast_sport
Broadcast Sport
2 years
Shortlisted for Sports Commentator of the Year is - @RichardHoiles , @ITVRacing for @ITV #BSportAwards22
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
1 year
Bit late in the evening but will be on Andrew Castle show on @LBC just after 8 o’clock in the morning to discuss events at todays Grand National if anyone is up early. @StandUp4Racing
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
4 years
The horse that was unwanted at the sales wins the Voltigeur beating two who cost over 3million each. Pyledriver makes up for his Derby disappointment.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
7 years
They way she lengthened her stride passing me at the 250m will live with me for a long time. Enable just magnifique in the Arc.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
6 years
Tweet if you found yourself shouting for The New One ! What a battler.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
4 years
To confirm Presenting Percy and Davy Russell ok after last fence fall.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
1 year
Not quite sure how @CheltenhamRaces follows that. Some afternoon.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
5 years
Amazing performance from Tiger Roll in the National. Loved the Davy Russell quote that the horse ‘has something of the Forrest Gump about him - he loves to run’. A privilege today to watch him. #runtigerrun
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
4 years
Try to remain largely impartial but my heart smiled a little when realising it was Paul Hanagan on Majestic Dawn yesterday. Been such a long road back and now just 12 short of 2000 UK winners. Emotion afterwards said it all.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
4 years
Definitely different, sometimes scary. 21 races , 2 Classics and 6 Scotch Eggs. Massive thanks to those behind the camera @itvracing and NEP. Another Classic next Friday evening. Great to be shouting at horses again.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
4 years
A great way to round off my Royal Ascot 2020 with a success for @HollieDoyle1 without doubt one of the rising stars of the weighing room. Will very much enjoy being a viewer tomorrow !
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
3 years
Home schooling topic is fractions. Pick pairs of fractions and show which one is bigger. So far we have done 2/1 and 5/2, 11/4 and 3/1, 6/4 and 13/8, just toying with 4/5 and 10/11.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
5 years
@RacingPost There are Group 1 horses and Enable. There are top class writers and Alastair Down. A quite astonishing piece of writing.
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Richard Hoiles
3 years
Wishing all safe passage and an enjoyable four days.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
5 years
John McCririck’s on screen antics belied meticulous preparation and a great understanding of what the reader and viewer wanted. Brought the betting ring to life and for a generation was the face that meant horse racing. Condolences to Jenny and his many friends.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
3 months
What a view. ⁦ @HexhamRaces
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Richard Hoiles
4 months
Early sighter.
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Richard Hoiles
1 year
Tightly grouped as they head down the hill
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
2 years
Both Richmond Lake and Donny Boy both up ok @KelsoRacecourse latter to a big round of applause having been down for a couple of minutes
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
10 months
So delighted to have called him winning a really big pot. Ropey Guest aka Chubby wins the big handicap @yorkracecourse . Well done to the Margarson family.
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ITV Racing
10 months
🥇🐴 "The horse known as Chubby at home has his day!" 🗣 @RichardHoiles Ropey Guest finally tastes glory in the Clipper Handicap under @tpqueally and trainer, George Margarson. #ITVRacing | @yorkracecourse
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Richard Hoiles
4 years
Arian is up ok @CheltenhamRaces
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Richard Hoiles
4 years
All set
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
3 years
Superb to see such a fine big horse stretching out head bowed to complete a double that remains the 3yo holy grail. Congratulations to connections of Adayar.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
3 years
This morning’s sky is sponsored by Monet.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
8 months
Champions Day.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
3 months
Goshen ❤️
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
4 years
Gumball initially looked a bit dazed but walked back in fine.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
5 years
One of the great attributes of National Hunt racing is how the Champions stay in the arena for longer and gain such great followings. Altior and Tiger Roll two class acts with hopefully many more encores ahead .
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
3 years
Lisnagar Oscar looks fine.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
4 years
When the ground doesn’t suit.
@DickKingSmith
Dick King-Smith HQ
4 years
Please enjoy these ducks changing their minds.
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Richard Hoiles
4 years
One of my favourite views.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
3 years
Brilliant climax to a super afternoon of jumping. Matt Griffiths and David Bass with complete belief in their mounts and finally that long wait for another Grade 1 race for Kim Bailey in the colours of one of his longest supporters. Add in Roksana and Royale Pagaille, some day.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
1 year
Just love Top Ville Ben and those antenna ears. Great run for @TommyDowson and @PKirbyRacing . Enterprise rewarded.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
5 years
So good to know meetings like this still exist. Game of football in the back straight , and now a band is playing Teenage Kicks. Up close to the action is what hooks and freedom to roam for families.
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Richard Hoiles
4 years
So delighted for Roger Teal and the yard . That is a great repayment of faith always shown in the horse and the owners nerve in rejecting big money offers. Super story and result.
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Richard Hoiles
3 years
Good to see.
@EWilliamsRacing
Evan Williams
3 years
Coole Cody home safe and sound
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
7 months
That is such a terrific result. Congratulations to @MickApplebyUK and all connected with Big Evs.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
3 years
Annamix was down for a while but is up and being led back. Eklat De Rire also being walked back by Rachel Blackmore and Enrilo and Remastered ok.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
6 years
It takes two to make a great horse race.
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Richard Hoiles
4 months
Pleased to say Conkwell Legend and Richie Mclernon ok having briefly been trapped underneath the horse.
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Richard Hoiles
2 years
Both jockeys and horses up ok in Mares
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Richard Hoiles
5 years
RSA - Race of the Festival so far.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
4 years
Ground staff can be forgotten on days like this. Team @Ascot moved 2 hurdles to outside line and putting up new running rail down and round Swinley to utilise ground not on racing line yesterday. Reckon that is at least five furlongs of rail to move.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
2 years
My whole life has involved watching or listening to Bernard Cribbins make scenes or stories come to life. Amazingly versatile and seemed to immerse himself in his characters. RIP Bernard and thank you.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
3 years
Terrific round of applause greets Halo Des Obeaux getting to his feet having lay winded for a few minutes @NewtonAbbotRace . Harry Cobden fine.
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Richard Hoiles
2 years
Born Patriot has been loaded into the horse ambulance which is being driven very steadily back. Will wait for official update to be released.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
6 years
Now watched 1000 Guineas three times can see no obvious way that is a fluke by Billesdon Brook. Fairytale success that is becoming increasingly rare at the highest level.
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Richard Hoiles
3 years
Guitar Pete and Ryan Day ok @kemptonparkrace
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Richard Hoiles
1 year
@NorthRacingClub @Jacob_Rees_Mogg The animal lovers are already there . In the stands , leading the horses up , owning, training and trusting them enough to partner them at 35mph round the unique test of Epsom.
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Richard Hoiles
6 years
Safe passage and good luck to all involved @CheltenhamRaces over the next four days.
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Richard Hoiles
6 months
It is cold and crowd been huddled away all day @NewburyRacing yet the place came alive up the run in for that. Credit to Dashel Drasher and Paisley Park. NH racing at its best .
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Richard Hoiles
4 years
Deserving of a greater reception than she was able to receive Enable bows out of the domestic racing scene with an exercise canter in the September Stakes @kemptonparkrace
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Richard Hoiles
3 years
What a race. Staying division captivating this season already.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
4 years
Back in mission control for the return of The Opening Show on ⁦ @itvracing ⁩ at 9.30. Dock with the space station around 11.00.
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Richard Hoiles
2 years
Just to confirm that Rouge Vif was walked back and looks ok @NewtonAbbotRace
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Richard Hoiles
7 years
Clearing out office just stumbled across this.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
5 years
1000 at the weekend for Richard Hannon Jr and Aidan Coleman and now Danny Tudhope. Racing really misses a trick in not highlighting and promoting such approaching milestones and the tremendous achievements they represent.
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Richard Hoiles
8 years
Horrible injury for Simonsig . Barry Geraghty swiftly on scene . Partners to the end. So very sad
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Richard Hoiles
7 years
Ran more than 50 miles over fences >330 obstacles only lost rider once when brought down. A privilege to have called Many Clouds farewell.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
3 years
Few better course walks than ⁦ @PerthRacecourse
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
2 years
@RacingTV One of the best days of my racing life was to do evening stables at Heath House with Sir Mark. Delighted to have had the chance to call an Arc winner for him on @itvracing . Usually quite impartial but was willing her home. Well done to all at the yard.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
2 years
That was simply magnificent. #trueshan
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
2 years
@HATTER2210 Unfortunately a family illness means I won’t be commenting on course for a while.
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@RichardHoiles
Richard Hoiles
4 years
The thing I love most about the x country is how the public are allowed to cross the course and get close to the action. Still coming back across. If Cheltenham can do it then others can. Accessibility can be key in getting the racing bug.
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