https://bsky.app/profile/mikecrolla.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecrolla.bsky.social/post/3msqs7ecbp22gLovely to be back at Windsor.10 Aug 2026 19:05 +0000at://did:plc:z2sbbugmjnzghbcr7n5o7kez/app.bsky.feed.post/3msqs7ecbp22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecrolla.bsky.social/post/3mkfjq6pq5k24On parade for the big one at Wetherby26 Apr 2026 12:13 +0000at://did:plc:z2sbbugmjnzghbcr7n5o7kez/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkfjq6pq5k24https://bsky.app/profile/mikecrolla.bsky.social/post/3mh23cupjls2xSuch a lovely Saturday at Skutterskelfe Park, Hutton Rudby with my family alongside. Henry Crow won 24 hours after Cheltenham, Summerville Boy won 8 years after Cheltenham.14 Mar 2026 18:40 +0000at://did:plc:z2sbbugmjnzghbcr7n5o7kez/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh23cupjls2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecrolla.bsky.social/post/3megqorm5ds2fhttps://youtu.be/rDndM4FdgyU?feature=shared09 Feb 2026 15:19 +0000at://did:plc:z2sbbugmjnzghbcr7n5o7kez/app.bsky.feed.post/3megqorm5ds2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecrolla.bsky.social/post/3mefw76schk2mNothing like a busy numbers board as a throwback thing of beauty.09 Feb 2026 07:25 +0000at://did:plc:z2sbbugmjnzghbcr7n5o7kez/app.bsky.feed.post/3mefw76schk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecrolla.bsky.social/post/3mec3xjnfuk2lhttps://issuu.com/weatherbys/docs/combined_services_-_sunday_8th_february Link to the Combined Services racecard at Larkhill tomorrow07 Feb 2026 18:57 +0000at://did:plc:z2sbbugmjnzghbcr7n5o7kez/app.bsky.feed.post/3mec3xjnfuk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecrolla.bsky.social/post/3mdy5hsbon22vThe Combined Services point-to-point is the Military point and takes place this Sunday at Larkhill. 147 entries featuring the Coronation Gold Cup, the second classic race of the season. First race of a minimum seven at 12 noon.03 Feb 2026 19:58 +0000at://did:plc:z2sbbugmjnzghbcr7n5o7kez/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdy5hsbon22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecrolla.bsky.social/post/3mdnmzgx22k2yThere have been a few improvements at Catterick in recent years. This Horseshoe bar is lovely and toasty on a cold, grey day.30 Jan 2026 15:37 +0000at://did:plc:z2sbbugmjnzghbcr7n5o7kez/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdnmzgx22k2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecrolla.bsky.social/post/3mcs7vtyzgc2n68 entries for Cocklebarrow on Sunday, featuring the first classic race of the season, the Lord Ashton of Hyde's Cup. First of six steeplechases at 12.35 with three pony races from 11.00.19 Jan 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:z2sbbugmjnzghbcr7n5o7kez/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcs7vtyzgc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecrolla.bsky.social/post/3maqyhyipsc2bAnswers: TL Cheltenham before the 1980 reconfiguration, TR Kempton Park sprint course, BL Newcastle home turn, BR 3 out at Wetherby. Merry Christmas 🎄 [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 Dec 2025 19:24 +0000at://did:plc:z2sbbugmjnzghbcr7n5o7kez/app.bsky.feed.post/3maqyhyipsc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecrolla.bsky.social/post/3maq2hyssrc2iHappy Christmas Eve. Four more racecourses to name from 1970s and 1980s action - answers and credits later.24 Dec 2025 10:27 +0000at://did:plc:z2sbbugmjnzghbcr7n5o7kez/app.bsky.feed.post/3maq2hyssrc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecrolla.bsky.social/post/3maonqhbnwc2oToday's answers: TL: Turning out of the home straight Haydock Park; TR: Top of the hill Warwick; BL: Rag Trade at Stockton; BR: pre All Weather hurdling at Lingfield Park. Well done if you got any of those - I may do a final set of four tomorrow. [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Dec 2025 21:07 +0000at://did:plc:z2sbbugmjnzghbcr7n5o7kez/app.bsky.feed.post/3maonqhbnwc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecrolla.bsky.social/post/3manjkxpjd22rNo UK racing today so a coffee time puzzle - four UK racecourses to name from 1979s and 1980s. Usual hat tip to @allmanbros2.bsky.social for his efforts throughout the year. Answers and credits later.23 Dec 2025 10:19 +0000at://did:plc:z2sbbugmjnzghbcr7n5o7kez/app.bsky.feed.post/3manjkxpjd22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecrolla.bsky.social/post/3m6samr26gk2dSmashing day calling the action at the Border point-to-point, before the rain arrived. Hexham is such a splendid venue.29 Nov 2025 20:32 +0000at://did:plc:z2sbbugmjnzghbcr7n5o7kez/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6samr26gk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecrolla.bsky.social/post/3m6oqecjd6k2pRough notes and prep done for four meetings this weekend - and the tape measure is out for the Christmas tree 🎄28 Nov 2025 11:03 +0000at://did:plc:z2sbbugmjnzghbcr7n5o7kez/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6oqecjd6k2phttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecrolla.bsky.social/post/3m6cxc7r4gs2fThe correct answers were TL Friars Haugh, TR Didmarton, BL Bonvilston, BR Siddington. Three out of four guessed correctly across the different platforms. [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Nov 2025 18:35 +0000at://did:plc:z2sbbugmjnzghbcr7n5o7kez/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6cxc7r4gs2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecrolla.bsky.social/post/3m6cjwmstjk22Will give this until about 6.30pm if anyone else fancies a go. [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Nov 2025 14:36 +0000at://did:plc:z2sbbugmjnzghbcr7n5o7kez/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6cjwmstjk22https://bsky.app/profile/mikecrolla.bsky.social/post/3m6by4gxkls2nSunday puzzle - four British point-to-point tracks to name.23 Nov 2025 09:17 +0000at://did:plc:z2sbbugmjnzghbcr7n5o7kez/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6by4gxkls2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecrolla.bsky.social/post/3m2tpfqk27s2eDrawing up and learning colours and their numbers in lines of four for spotting duties at York. Before and after annotations.10 Oct 2025 12:48 +0000at://did:plc:z2sbbugmjnzghbcr7n5o7kez/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2tpfqk27s2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecrolla.bsky.social/post/3lzw4suiqms2aBusy, enjoyable day's pony racing at Bangor-on-Dee. Plenty of education and race experience for young riders. The beginners races divided twice.28 Sep 2025 18:29 +0000at://did:plc:z2sbbugmjnzghbcr7n5o7kez/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzw4suiqms2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecrolla.bsky.social/post/3lz2gmnrxak2xLink to Tir Prince's prestigious card on Saturday - a mix of quality and quantity along the way https://v2.bhrc.org.uk/media/g44bfjc1/tir-prince-20092025-3.pdf17 Sep 2025 18:10 +0000at://did:plc:z2sbbugmjnzghbcr7n5o7kez/app.bsky.feed.post/3lz2gmnrxak2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecrolla.bsky.social/post/3lyy5hm2j5227Nine race card at Tir Prince on Saturday - a stellar harness fixture including the Derby, Oaks, Futurities, Crock of Gold Gold and Silver, STAGBI Mares and two Le Trot handicaps. First race 3.30, last race 6.15.16 Sep 2025 20:20 +0000at://did:plc:z2sbbugmjnzghbcr7n5o7kez/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyy5hm2j5227https://bsky.app/profile/mikecrolla.bsky.social/post/3lwtfygyrsc2zJuddmonte International ready20 Aug 2025 12:19 +0000at://did:plc:z2sbbugmjnzghbcr7n5o7kez/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwtfygyrsc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecrolla.bsky.social/post/3lwlj5tfra222Calling a novelty today - 10 runners in Argentina's longest race later today, the Group 3 General Pueyrredon over 3,000 metres. There was an application to reduce the race to 2,400m which was knocked back so still a unique race for those who follow the Argentinian circuit.17 Aug 2025 08:55 +0000at://did:plc:z2sbbugmjnzghbcr7n5o7kez/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwlj5tfra222https://bsky.app/profile/mikecrolla.bsky.social/post/3ltrli3q2uc2eMy spotting chart after the John Smith's Cup.12 Jul 2025 14:37 +0000at://did:plc:z2sbbugmjnzghbcr7n5o7kez/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltrli3q2uc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecrolla.bsky.social/post/3lsz3zyjppc2xI see that admission at Nottingham is only £9 on Saturday evening - admirable and I hope that they get lots of takers.02 Jul 2025 20:56 +0000at://did:plc:z2sbbugmjnzghbcr7n5o7kez/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsz3zyjppc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecrolla.bsky.social/post/3lsnuqtlmt22bIf you haven't caught this yet, an enjoyable, nostalgic hour watching Further Flight's wins https://youtu.be/jg5CZDmWeTY?si=QPUxo6ICvdSyhjLB28 Jun 2025 09:47 +0000at://did:plc:z2sbbugmjnzghbcr7n5o7kez/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsnuqtlmt22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecrolla.bsky.social/post/3lr2giddxok2nEnjoyable to be back on the North Wales coast at Tir Prince for the start of their 2025 season.07 Jun 2025 22:46 +0000at://did:plc:z2sbbugmjnzghbcr7n5o7kez/app.bsky.feed.post/3lr2giddxok2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecrolla.bsky.social/post/3lpzl3n6nnc2tHuge half hour for Eduardo Pavón who has ridden Group 1 double at San Isidro, firstly on 25/1 shot Ardiendo in the 2yo Criterium, then landing G1 Gran Premio 25 de Mayo with Honest Boy, hot Peruvian challenger Don Feres wilting tamely. Charm and Martin Valle won G1 2yo fillies.25 May 2025 21:10 +0000at://did:plc:z2sbbugmjnzghbcr7n5o7kez/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpzl3n6nnc2t