Horse racing fan. (Fairly recently) retired criminal defence solicitor. Sheffield United supporter since 1964.https://bsky.app/profile/igiveyouthegist.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/igiveyouthegist.bsky.social/post/3muzy5ot5zk2dhttps://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/from-allabaculia-to-scandinavia-the-race-that-never-fails-to-thrill-and-delight/ The second part of his look back at the history of the Leger from @johnwathenberry.bsky.social08 Sep 2026 21:36 +0000at://did:plc:fp44tyrrup5bvhkypcnduig3/app.bsky.feed.post/3muzy5ot5zk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/igiveyouthegist.bsky.social/post/3muyc4md4gk2kSo that’s all right, then. [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 Sep 2026 05:29 +0000at://did:plc:fp44tyrrup5bvhkypcnduig3/app.bsky.feed.post/3muyc4md4gk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/igiveyouthegist.bsky.social/post/3muxd7wyv722ohttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/sep/06/online-bookies-privacy-breaches-cookies-tracking07 Sep 2026 20:16 +0000at://did:plc:fp44tyrrup5bvhkypcnduig3/app.bsky.feed.post/3muxd7wyv722ohttps://bsky.app/profile/igiveyouthegist.bsky.social/post/3muxc6wf3ns2khttps://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/celebrating-250-years-of-the-st-leger-the-worlds-oldest-classic/ @johnwathenberry.bsky.social is a fine racing historian among his many talents and this is an excellent and wide-ranging piece on the St Leger as it approaches a significant anniversary this Saturday.07 Sep 2026 19:58 +0000at://did:plc:fp44tyrrup5bvhkypcnduig3/app.bsky.feed.post/3muxc6wf3ns2khttps://bsky.app/profile/igiveyouthegist.bsky.social/post/3mux66bmq6k272027 fixture list.07 Sep 2026 18:46 +0000at://did:plc:fp44tyrrup5bvhkypcnduig3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mux66bmq6k27https://bsky.app/profile/igiveyouthegist.bsky.social/post/3muwfxh2hkk2ihttps://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/28/gihan-arnolda-horse-racing-flat-trainer-sleeping-rough This appeared in the Guardian ten days ago and I missed it at the time. The best of luck to Gihan Arnolda who came across very well in an interview on ITV Racing earlier in the season.07 Sep 2026 11:32 +0000at://did:plc:fp44tyrrup5bvhkypcnduig3/app.bsky.feed.post/3muwfxh2hkk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/igiveyouthegist.bsky.social/post/3muwcdv7ols2yAlistair Jones banging his old drum in the Weekender. It’s total tripe. Horses have to be handicapped on what they’ve done on the racecourse. If you artificially keep down the ratings of some horses you materially and unfairly disadvantage others, ending up with a totally chaotic handicap system.07 Sep 2026 10:28 +0000at://did:plc:fp44tyrrup5bvhkypcnduig3/app.bsky.feed.post/3muwcdv7ols2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/igiveyouthegist.bsky.social/post/3muwbncketc2yhttps://www.racingpost.com/news/the-front-runner/dare-we-take-on-aidan-obrien-here-are-three-ballydoyle-runners-im-keen-to-oppose-this-week-aNveT7Q83E9i/ This is Chris Cook’s take on the form of the O’Brien yard.07 Sep 2026 10:15 +0000at://did:plc:fp44tyrrup5bvhkypcnduig3/app.bsky.feed.post/3muwbncketc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/igiveyouthegist.bsky.social/post/3muwatu74ds2yAll Ballydoyle runners at Longchamp yesterday were well beaten. Gstaad and Benvenuto Cellini particularly disappointing. May or may not have relevance for the big weekend ahead on both sides of the Irish Sea but evens Constitution River for the Irish Champion (with Item at 5/2) doesn’t appeal much.07 Sep 2026 10:01 +0000at://did:plc:fp44tyrrup5bvhkypcnduig3/app.bsky.feed.post/3muwatu74ds2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/igiveyouthegist.bsky.social/post/3muw7z5j73c2yhttps://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/he-was-special-today-routh-hails-moulin-hero-erdenali/ Ante-post punters beware. Erdenali is either clear favourite or joint favourite with all the major firms for the QEII at Ascot next month but this article makes it quite clear that he won’t run. He’s going straight to the Breeders’ Cup.07 Sep 2026 09:46 +0000at://did:plc:fp44tyrrup5bvhkypcnduig3/app.bsky.feed.post/3muw7z5j73c2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/igiveyouthegist.bsky.social/post/3mutvsp7k4s2bhttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/sep/06/prediction-markets-gambling-american-pastime?utm_term=Autofeed&CMP=bsky_gu&utm_medium=&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1788693609 This, on “prediction markets” (betting exchanges by another name), is entertaining.06 Sep 2026 11:38 +0000at://did:plc:fp44tyrrup5bvhkypcnduig3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mutvsp7k4s2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/igiveyouthegist.bsky.social/post/3mutttm6iuk2rhttps://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/moonrise-makes-all-for-impressive-sirenia-success/ This was a smart performance under a penalty. The obvious target for her between now and the Breeders’ Cup is the Cheveley Park and she certainly wouldn’t be out of place in that. It’s shaping up to be a stellar renewal.06 Sep 2026 11:03 +0000at://did:plc:fp44tyrrup5bvhkypcnduig3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mutttm6iuk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/igiveyouthegist.bsky.social/post/3mutn5tcj7c2shttps://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/that-was-impressive-stuff-marquand-a-passenger-on-sprint-cup-hero-almeraq/ Impressive indeed. But you can’t help thinking that the heavy ground exaggerated the winning margin. They were strung out behind like staying chasers.06 Sep 2026 09:03 +0000at://did:plc:fp44tyrrup5bvhkypcnduig3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mutn5tcj7c2shttps://bsky.app/profile/igiveyouthegist.bsky.social/post/3mutmlvogoc2sSurprising to hear talk of CH stepping up in trip. Moore apparently thought 12f was his max and after yesterday there’s a case for saying a strongly-run 10f might be ideal. And where does this “he’s going to be eligible for a handicap mark” come from? He had one going into yesterday’s race: 101.06 Sep 2026 08:53 +0000at://did:plc:fp44tyrrup5bvhkypcnduig3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mutmlvogoc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/igiveyouthegist.bsky.social/post/3mutk7o6jqs23https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/sep/04/us-open-disturb-the-game-betting-taking-over-tennis-courts-around-the-world Perhaps this will become a thing in horse racing. Godolphin fans “sledging” Ryan Moore in the paddock prior to the Coventry, that sort of thing.06 Sep 2026 08:11 +0000at://did:plc:fp44tyrrup5bvhkypcnduig3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mutk7o6jqs23https://bsky.app/profile/igiveyouthegist.bsky.social/post/3murc3gdrfc23Can’t see any Constitution Hill angle today now two have come out. Laying him to finish in the first two is a lot less attractive when there are five runners, not seven. But I’ve already contrived to lose money on the race - backed Almeric midweek (declared but has since gone lame). C’est la vie.05 Sep 2026 10:40 +0000at://did:plc:fp44tyrrup5bvhkypcnduig3/app.bsky.feed.post/3murc3gdrfc23https://bsky.app/profile/igiveyouthegist.bsky.social/post/3mupwjm72r224Constitution Hill dominates pages 1, 2, 3 and 6 of tomorrow’s Racing Post. He didn’t get this much coverage when he was running in Champion Hurdles.04 Sep 2026 21:40 +0000at://did:plc:fp44tyrrup5bvhkypcnduig3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mupwjm72r224https://bsky.app/profile/igiveyouthegist.bsky.social/post/3mupdqrqea22xhttps://www.racingpost.com/news/people/trainers/alan-king-and-lucinda-russell-named-on-list-highlighting-employers-who-have-failed-to-pay-staff-minimum-wage-ajKuS9E1DbBK/ King is a big fan of Donald Trump, of course.04 Sep 2026 16:04 +0000at://did:plc:fp44tyrrup5bvhkypcnduig3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mupdqrqea22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/igiveyouthegist.bsky.social/post/3mtsomk454s2ahttps://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/sioux-nations-timeless-tale-bags-tdn-rising-star-badge-at-naas/ One of the joys of racing is that even on a run-of-the-mill card you can witness something out of the ordinary. This was seriously impressive. The time looks decent as well.24 Aug 2026 06:32 +0000at://did:plc:fp44tyrrup5bvhkypcnduig3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtsomk454s2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/igiveyouthegist.bsky.social/post/3muolib5tvc2ihttps://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/timeforms-top-juveniles-timeless-tale-another-flying-filly-for-sioux-nation/ I posted about Timeless Tale previously and it’s nice to see that Timeform agree.04 Sep 2026 08:50 +0000at://did:plc:fp44tyrrup5bvhkypcnduig3/app.bsky.feed.post/3muolib5tvc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/igiveyouthegist.bsky.social/post/3mumr7oysf227https://www.racingpost.com/news/opinion/comment/the-bookies-must-think-christmas-has-come-early-constitution-hill-should-be-at-least-twice-his-price-aV43u5r2V3ov/ Paul Kealy is never afraid to express his opinion and on this issue I’m inclined to agree.03 Sep 2026 15:27 +0000at://did:plc:fp44tyrrup5bvhkypcnduig3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mumr7oysf227https://bsky.app/profile/igiveyouthegist.bsky.social/post/3mult7bvqwk2zhttps://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/hong-kong-champion-romantic-warrior-retired-from-racing/ Tremendous horse.03 Sep 2026 06:30 +0000at://did:plc:fp44tyrrup5bvhkypcnduig3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mult7bvqwk2z