It’s not been the best week. Carravaggio got the job done at a short price and a small few quid out of Top Tug’s place wasn’t enough to steady the ship.

Here’s the last roll of the dice…

2:30 Match Maker E/w

3:05 Ayrad E/w

3:40 Wings Of Desire

4:20 Limato

5:00 Outback Traveller & Normandy Barriete E/w

5:35 Thomas Hobson

Beir bua.

Hitting the crossbar twice was frustrating but a few ew shekels out of Indian Dandy keeps the show on the road (just about).

Unfortunately I’m very stuck for time and won’t have time to type everything up. Here’s today in a nutshell:

2:30 Clemmie

3:05 Crystal Ocean

3:40 Caravaggio – v short but most exciting horse in training, in my opinion.

4:20 Forecast – Winter/Precieuse 

5:00 Count Octave

5:35 Top Tug  EW & Oasis Fantasy EW

Sin é.

Slán tamaillín,

T

The main man did us a reel favour. Onward…

14:30 Norfolk Stakes (Group 2): Wesley Ward’s tops the market but the eye is drawn to second fav, Santry, who’s winning form at York has been franked quite nicely as the second and fourth that day both went out and won next time up. 13/2 is quite tempting. Looking for one at a bigger price, Rock of Estonia has been operating at a much lower level than this but still managed to get the job done nicely at Bath last time when giving plenty of weight to the second, who has since come out and won. He could run a big race at 25/1 E/W.

15:05 Hampton Court Stakes (Group 3): Orderofthegarter was very disappointing when sent out in pursuit of a French Classic. 5^th in the Essai Poulains, 6^th in the Prix du Jockey Club. Not quite what connections had in mind, I’m sure. However, whilst this is a relatively hot Group 3 involving Classic performing horses, this is more his level and at 10/1 in a place he can hopefully outrun those odds.

15:40 Ribblesdale Stakes (Fillies Group 2): At the prices and considering there should be more improvement to come, Naughty Or Nice stood out for an each way bet at 12/1. She beat the boys in Navan and this drop in trip shouldn’t be a problem. Blinkers applied for the first time.

16:20 Ascot Gold Cup (Group 1): Good and all as he may be, I just can’t bring myself to back Order Of St George. Disappointing first time up this season and then only winning a middling Saval Beg, although beating a decent yardstick in Twilight Payment by two and a half, is not enough to warrant a bet at even money or odds on in places. I thought Torcedor had shown a new lease of life in his two starts for Jessica Harrington so far this term. Now this trip is completely unknown for him but he seems to gallop on strongly to the line like he’s a horse with more to give. At 16/1 he seemed a bit big, having beaten Order Of St George at Navan already this season and, on seasonal bow, Twilight Payment by over 5 lengths, and appeals for an each way bet.

17:00 Britannia Stakes (Handicap): This is about as wide open as it comes and so, with that in mind, my two for each way bets against the field are Horroob who is still unexposed and has to be forgiven the keen way of going at Goodwood the last day at 22/1 in a place. Indian Dandy is a horse that has been consistently competitive this term improving over a stone so far. He could have more to give at 33/1 in places.

17:35 King George V Stakes (Handicap): I was relatively impressed by Homesman at the Curragh the last day and did not expect him to pop up in a race like this at all. He stayed on quite well to the line to win the Group 3 Gallinule stakes by a head from Born To Play. Back in to handicap company and stepping up in trip, his chance fairly decent I would have thought. 14/1 about.

Sin é. Keep on keeping on, my friends.

Slán tamaillín,

T

A few bob out of Mutakayyef’s second place is a pitiful day at the office, to say the least.

However, in the words of the great Natasha Bedingfield, “The rest is still unwritten…”

If you’re racing on Wednesday… good luck. It’s going to be 33C…

14:30 Jersey Stakes (Group 3): Le Brivido is currently at the top of the market and his French 2000 Guineas second does probably represent the strongest form in the race. However, the one I like is Daban for John Gosden. Now, obviously she doesn’t benefit from a fillies allowance here, but she is a belting athlete in her own right beating Unforgettable Filly, a subsequent Classic winner, in the Nell Gwyn on quick ground at Newmarket and third behind Winter in the 1000 Guineas.

15:05 Queen Mary Stakes (Fillies’ Group 2): The Wesley Ward filly comes with a big reputation and her price reflects it. There must be value in taking on the favourite here however, and with that in mind, Treasuring E/W does catch my eye at 14/1 in places. She was second on debut and then followed up with a win in a Navan holding off subsequent Goff’s London Sale grad, Yulong Warrior (£360K).

15:40 Duke Of Cambridge Stakes (Group 2): Mix and Mingle is a filly on the up and up, without doubt, fending off Qemah the last day at Lingfield. She’ll need to improve again, but at 14/1 has to be worth a nibble each way now literally in the form of her life on a career high official rating of 113.

16:20 Prince Of Wales’s Stakes (Group 1): Highland Reel is probably one of the most likeable and versatile flat horses in training. Maybe it’s just because he’s been around the block, but he does seem to have an iron constitution. Whilst some may say the slightly truncated 10f might be a bit sharp for ‘the Reel’, he is a Secretariat Stakes winner over this trip and second in a Frnch Derby. Of course, Jack Hobbs has form over this trip too with a fine run in the Champion Stakes behind Almanzor last term, but I’ve sided with the Ballydoyle charge.

17:00 Royal Hunt Cup (Handicap): The nap of the day is that you’ll hear the words “cavalry charge” more than once. I’ll throw two Each Way darts against the field here with Hors De Combat who’s bag really is a mile on quick ground. Although winless since 2014, he’s been competitive in mile handicaps of late and just looked tapped for toe over 7f the last day. The other is Withernsea who arguably mightn’t want the ground rattling but he catches the eye at 40/1 in a place. Weight, draw and Fahey all positives, although will need to improve from his win last time out.

17:35 Sandringham Handicap (Fillies’ Listed): The rapidly improving Tisbutadream has gone up a full 30 pounds since January of this year showing plenty of ability when winning her Gr3 black type in thrird place at Epsom earlier this month. I see she’s changed silks since, possibly sold with a big day out in mind?? Regardless, I think there could be more to come from this filly and it will be interesting to see what the market does. She’s an each way bet at 25/1 in places for sure.

So that’s it for Day 2! Here’s hoping!

Slán tamaillín,

T

After the continental kick in the hole that was the 2017 Cheltenham Festival, I’ve only just picked myself up off the ground and decided to give this old beast a reminder.

A few winners and all will be forgiven… eh?

I’m writing from a sweltering (mid 30s) London suburb and I can promise you it is hotter here than that photo someone sent you of the temperature on their dashboard (nap).

To paraphrase a man we all know; “#Sweatingbydabollox lads.” No, seriously. It’s quite bad…

Anyways, Royal Ascot creeps up on us once again, so without any further bullshit…

14:30 Queen Anne Stakes (Group 1): It’s been less than plain sailing of late over on the good ship Godolphin and Ribchester would be a nice way for them to start the week. It’s been well recorded at this stage that things obviously didn’t go to plan in the Lockinge but he did the job anyway. However, at odds on, in what is probably not a Queen Anne for the ages, the Lockinge wasn’t amazing either and I’d be opposing the fav. Mutakayyef is the one for me here, each way, at the current prices (15/2). His run in the Dubai Turf is an eyesore in the form figures alright, but his run behind Tepin, one of my favourite Yank horses, was solid form. He is proven to act on a faster surface over this course and distance having won the Summer Mile last term and will hopefully be in the shake up.

15:00 Coventry Stakes (Group 2): Brother Bear has been the one I’ve been chirping about for a while now. Partially because I’ve seen him win both times in the flesh, both on very different days. Leopardstown was impressive on quick ground beating one of Aidan’s (Sioux Nation) who was odds on, and then grinding away in the wind and the rain to win the Marble Hill by three lengths. He’s just a horse I like and would seem to be tough. I backed him after Leopardstown and will be hoping for him to be bang there. If you were looking for one at a bigger price for an each way bet, I thought Romanised won well in Navan back in April, winning a decent maiden including the likes of Declarationofpeace, Wolfofbaggottstreet and Another Batt in behind.

15:40 King’s Stand Stakes (Group 1): Marsha is currently trading as favourite for this at around the 10/3 mark. I assume that price is given she won the Abbaye and the Palace House on her last two starts. Now, on both of those runs Washington DC was second to her, within a length each time. Obviously, Washington DC was the busier of the two horses heading to exotic places like Meydan, Santa Anita and Navan… but to my thick brain 16/1 does not reflect Washington DC’s ability to get close to Marsha. I have no major opinion on the race, but that formline and those prices could be an interesting angle in hindsight. I’ve forgiven his Haydock run and had a minor each way bet.

16:20 St James’s Palace Stakes (Group 1): As I’m sure you’ve read in the papers, this should be good. I’ll be shouting for Churchill but won’t be backing him. He possibly still doesn’t get the credit he deserves. Maybe this would finally get it for him.

17:00 Ascot Stakes (Handicap): I thought Who Dares Wins travelled like the winner for a good portion of the Chester Cup and only went up a pound for it. Handles this ground and should stay on well.

17:35 Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed): Declarationofpeace won like a decent horse winning a Dundalk maiden last month, the second placed of which has won since. He was just bested in a Navan maiden on debut, as mentioned earlier, but the penny looks to have dropped with him now and he seems to have been well supported in the market, now the 7/2 fav. Market vibes will be intersting from the Wesley Ward camp. One of those two horses will likely go off quite hard making it a fair gallop.

So that’s it for Day 1 folks. Hopefully there might be something in there to keep us going.

Slán tamaillín,

T

Just in case anyone is still listening… I wouldn’t if I was you!!
 

TRIUMPH: Defi Du Seuil has been the favourite here for quite a while, but I’m going to go with the other JP McManus runner, Charli Parcs here. I’m willing to forgive and forget the fall in Kempton the last day. The dogs are barking for this fella and the price is shortening all the while.

 COUNTY: Ivanovich Gorbatov has been relatively disappointing since his Triumph Hurdle win here in this card 12 months ago. Normally horses of this calibre progress into open company. Although the old adage of juveniles not training on in the NH game does often ring true, I think he still retains a fair bit of ability and could be in with a right shout in handicap company.

 ALBERT BARTLETT: Death Duty has been described as a banker by his trainer and Gordon Elliott could hardly be in better form! However, this race has a tendency has to throw up the occasional upset. The one I like to oppose the fav is Wholestone who has ran at Cheltenham no less than the last four times he has ran. And ran well each time, too.

 GOLD CUP: I’m siding with Djakadam here. I think this is the best preparation he’s had for the race, I was really impressed with the Punchestown run too. I wouldn’t crab the Lexus run too much and think he has a really could chance of giving Willie Mullins a Gold Cup. The one at an each way price I like is Champagne West who absolutely bolted up in the Thyestes, a race that often produces some decent Gold Cup form.

 FOX HUNTERS: Unoriginal, but I can’t see On The Fringe being beaten, although I’ve said that already this week and been very wrong! He normally puts in a stinker first time, but ran a lovely race in the Raymond Smith at Leopardstown on Irish Gold Cup day in behind the match fit Foxrock.

 MARTIN PIPE: It’s shit or bust time here if we’re struggling! I think Runfordave could run a big race in this. By a sire I really like and ran a great race the last day, when winning, to secure a spot in this. One at an each way price that I’ve completely nicked from Brendan Duke, of RP Podcast fame, is Thomas Campbell E/W. Broke his maiden at Cheltenham back earlier in the season and the step up in trip should not be an issue. (It’s not plagiarism if I credit you Brendan!)

 GRAND ANNUAL: Loved the spin over hurdles Velvet Maker had in Leopardstown the last day. Think he’s been laid out for this, yard in form and is a fair each way price at 12/1!

 So that’s it for Cheltenham 2017 folks! Not the smoothest of rides, at all!

 Slán tamaillín,

 T

Day 2 was an absolute scorcher in Cheltenham, but whilst the sun may have been easy to spot in the clear blue sky, most punters, including my good self, struggled to spot the winners.

Cause of Causes has done me a favour, but at the half way stage we’ve got a fair battle on our hands to get out!

Onward!

13:30 JLT Novices’ Chase: I hate to say it, but the way Willie’s have been running would make Yorkhill look vulnerable, especially at the prices. Was even money Wednesday morning and on the drift. The one I like is Disko for Noel Meade and Gigginstown. Bounced away at Leopardstown the last day and looked impressive under Sean Flanagan. A certain B Cooper takes over here and he’s my selection. 13/2 available with one firm at the moment.

14:10 Pertemps Final: The one I’ve gone with here at an each way price is Rocklander E/W with 25/1 currently available. Second behind Impulsive Star at Exeter last time when giving away a bundle of weight. I think this son of Oscar could well out run his price tomorrow and go close for Tom George and Adrian Heskin who are bang in form this season.

14:50 Ryanair Chase: The ground has gone against UDS and for me Empire Of Dirt is the one here. Looked so good in the Troytown, ran a belter in the Irish Gold Cup. He should be bang there.

15:30 Stayers’ Hurdle: I’ve got a tendency to look for a way to get Unowhatimeanharry beaten everytime he runs but this time I think he’ll be very tough to pass. Cole Harden for the forecast/betting without.

16:10 Brown Advisory & Merriebelle Stable Plate Handicap Chase : I’m a bit of Richard Newland fan boy, particularly in trappy handicap chases. This will probably be the best   ground Rock Gone E/W has met in his career but I’m hoping he can put in a big shift. 33/1 e/w.

16:50 Trull House Stud Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle: Willies two, Lets Dance and Airlie Beach, look really sharp and are the most likely to fill the first two spots. However, one which I feel has been overlooked in the betting is Toe The Line E/W for John E Kiely and Denis O’Regan. She’s a mare that I have a real soft spot for and is worth an each way shout at 20s.

17:30 Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup: Squouateur has gotten in to this and has every chance of giving Jamie Codd his third winner of the festival! Was very well fancied ahead of the Martin Pipe last year but underperformed. Hopefully chasing will bring out the best in this son of Martaline this year!

That’s Day 3 folks! The very best of luck!

Slán tamaillín,

T

The less said about day 1, the better. A howler from yours truly. Although, Labaik did put a smile on my face!

We go again.

I’m tight for time so I’ll plough ahead.

13:10 Neptune Novices’ Hurdle: Neon Wolf has looked very, very sharp this term and is the obvious choice here, although the favourites did struggle on day 1!

14:10 RSA Novices’ Chase: Taking on the favourite in Might Bite here and give a shout to Alpha Des Obeaux. Has had a mixed start to his chasing career, but is top class on his day. Mouse is coming in to a bit of form too.

14:50 Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle: Tombstone’s Supreme Novice’s form was franked not once, but twice on Day 1 and I can’t help but sit up and take note. He’s probably been one of the most frequently tipped up handicap horses in the run up to the festival, so it’s not the most original angle, but he does look well handicapped now.

15:30 Queen Mother Champion Chase: Douvan‘s a freak. Pass it on. God’s Own to come second.

16:10 Cross Country Chase: This doesn’t really tickle my fancy as a race to have a punt in, but if I had to… Cause Of Causes has been very well touted in the run up to the festival. Warmed to the task quite well over this course and distance in January and looks to mae it a festival hat trick!

16:50 Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle: When asked ‘Give us one for the Festival, Tom’, which didn’t actually happen too often, to be fair, the one name that I pulled out was Divin Bere. A tough performance when winning on British debut, form has worked out particularly well, recipient of a “Wind Op” since that run, and a bang in Nicky Henderson combine to make this a strong fancy. Long Call and Dolos are the worries, for me.

17:30 Weatherbys Champion Bumper: Someday gets the nod here for me. Got the better of a sharp Mullins horse in Leopardstown the last day and should progress. UPDATE: Someday now a non-runner, take a flyer with Bakmaj ew.

So that’s it for Day 2, folks.

Hopefully we’ll improve!

Slán tamaillín,

T

 

‘What’s another year?’ was one of the great rhetorical questions ever posed by the great crooner, Johnny Logan.

‘I’ve been waiting such a long time, Looking out for you, But you’re not here…’                                                                                                                                                  

Well, Johnny, you Cheltenham-centric swine, you. The wait is over, my friend. You’ve weathered the 361 odd day famine, prepare for the proverbial feast.
Yes indeed, the Cheltenham Festival has rolled around once again and, as has become tradition, I’ll be here covering each of the four days. At long last the trials are run, the previews are over and the talking is finished. We can finally get down to business.
If you’re a Turf Talk virgin, you’re very welcome along. Let me fill you in on how the whole thing works. I’m a waffler, a pontificator, a spoofer of the highest degree. If you’re not into that whole ‘buzz’ well then scroll down and the selections are in bold. But be warned, as every year I add this caveat I feel it’s as important as ever to point out that I am not in any way shape or form a professional punter. I’m just a racing fan with a penchant for talking shite. Occasionally I call it right, but alas, I get it wrong sometimes too. Just thought I’d point that out for anyone who’s been promised perfection!
As for you hardened Turf Talk followers, you’re very welcome back! I’m sure you know the drill at this stage!
A quick acknowledgement of the fact that this is the 5th consecutive Cheltenham Festival I’ve covered on the blog. A lot has changed since that first fateful day in 2013, but it would be remiss of me not to extend my warmest thanks to you, the reader. New ones, of course, but especially the regulars. It’s your continued interest and interaction that keeps me on my toes. 
Jesus Christ, I think I’m getting soft.
Anyway, enough of that auld guff. Let’s get stuck in, shall we?

13:30 Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle: The curtain raiser. This race often commands a lot of pre-festival attention due to it’s position on the card. This year the 2 mile Novice Hurdling supremos are probably lacking the standout star which we’ve become accustomed in previous years. Think Altior, Douvan, Vautour etc. At the moment, at least. Melon has been subject to a significant amount of talk, looked sharp enough in maiden hurdle company and  could well turn out to be a class horse over timber. However, with only one run over hurdles against lesser competition, a short enough price and so many unknowns I have to look elsewhere, even though Ruby Walsh has decided to ride. I won’t blather on here, the one I’ve gone for is Bunk Off Early. A very solid run in a Grade 1 last time when second in the Deloitte to Bacardys at Leopardstown. Back on better ground and a slightly shorter trip should suit.

14:10 Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices’ Chase: Very little to discuss here in the context of the search for the winner. Altior is shaping up to be one of the greats with the tagline ‘the next Sprinter Sacre’ being thrown about with reckless abandon. Who knows how far he’ll go, but in 2m Novice Chase category he looks a class above his contemporaries and should win well, although at a prohibitive price. One out the market to give a second glance to is Some Plan for Henry De Bromhead and David Mullins. Obviously the race the last day fell apart, but I think on better ground he could outrun 20/1 but shouldn’t trouble the fav realistically. 4/1 for a place is a fair bet, for me.
14:50 Ultima Handicap Chase: A very competitive handicap, as one would expect at the Cheltenham Festival. At 7/1 the field the market has yet to really speak for anything here, but I’m looking at one at an each way price. The one I like here is Label Des Obeaux for Alan King and co. At 6 years old, perhaps a tad young for this kind of contest, but he’s a horse on the improve, winning the last twice, getting 7lbs for his latest victory. Hasn’t been out of the frame all year and ran well at Cheltenham, behind Singlefarmpayment, earlier in the season. 16/1 e/w with 5 places around.
15:30 Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy: The more I look at this race the more bullish I become about Yanworth. ‘Bullish about a favourite Tom? Real original…’ Alright, alright. Gizz a break. But I do really like him. Unbeaten this season, including the Christmas hurdle, stays well. The bet of the day for me. Only beaten by Yorkhill in the Neptune last year. Mark Walsh. Oooooh, I can feel it in me waters, lads.
16:10 Mares Hurdle: I’ve genuinely lost a bit of sleep trying to come a decision here. Firstly, I’d been knocked for 6 when it was announced Limini and Vroum Vroum Mag would take each other on in the mares. Then I was trying to figure out whether or not Apples Jade would still be a player, even though Limini handed her arse to her last time. Vroum Vroum looked out of sorts at Doncaster last time and perhaps still is, given Ruby has elected to ride Limini. With that in mind, I’ve taken the cowards route and opted with the favourite, with the view that, in this particular case, Ruby’s judgement must be worth a fair amount.

16:50 JT McNamara National Hunt Chase: Edwulf and A Genie In Abottle deserve to be at the top of the betting and are likely to run big races with top of the range amateurs booked to take the respective rides, but the juice is gone out of their prices. One at an each way price that really took my eye the last day was Bigbadjohn of Rebecca Curtis’. All he did was stay the last day over 3m at Ascot. At 14/1 e/w getting 4 places with a few firms, one I’d like.

17:30 Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase: Foxtail Hill has been all the rage on the Cheltenham Preview Night circuit and does have a fair chance. However, I’d prefer to have an e/w bet on a horse of Henry De Bromhead’s down the bottom of the weights by the name of All Hell Let Loose. Looked a different beast first time out for Henry during the summer and, no doubt, that mark has been protected for a ‘big day out’.
Sin é for Day 1, folks. It’s good to be back!

Beir bua!

Slán tamaillín,

T

Howiya gettin’ on?

Good…

Yeah, sure I’m not too bad meself. Survivin’ is all.

C’mere, I’m up to me eyes with a few jobs so I may drive on if that’s alright with yoursel’?

Sound as bell!

FYI there’s a little treat for you down the bottom. Consider it my attempt at a hidden bonus track on my album. But it’s not hidden. Anyway, I thought it was funny, stop judging me.

 13:30 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Mares Handicap Hurdle – I’m a fairly unapologetic fan of Toe The Line. She went into my notebook after her run behind Turcagua and I’d be happy enough to take a chance on her again here, although a touch on the short side for my good self.

14:00 1888 Restaurant Handicap Hurdle – This would seem to present itself as the trappiest race on the card. Interesting to see what the top horse does on debut for Gordon Elliot, but I always had bigger plans for Velvet Maker than this. I’ll be hoping the relative class I thought I saw in him once upon a time might shine through.

14:30 Spring Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 1): Nothing beats the pungent scent of a Grade 1 to set your Sunday alight. I’ve been crowing about Dinaria Des Obeaux to anybody who’ll listen. I was really taken with the Cork performance, considered the layer’s reaction to be incorrect and backed the horse for the Triumph accordingly. I was under the impression earlier this week Ruby was an odds on shot to ride the Wylie horse. Now that he’s clearly not, the voices in my head suggest they might be a bit uncertain about which is their best. I should probably see someone about those voices. Anyway, interesting to see how Joseph’s gets on. I’ve happily backed the Saddler Maker filly in the hope that she might improve from the last day and win.

15:00 Deloitte Novice Hurdle (Grade 1): The fact that Willie is running so many here would make you worry slightly about the possibily of this field producing a certain Cheltenham performer. Throw a few darts, hope one hits the bull. While Saturnas may be the one to beat, I’ll take a chance with Bunk Off Early who really struck me over Christmas. Hopefully he can follow up here.

15:30 Flogas Novice Chase (Grade 1): Although Bellshill may be a Grade 1 winner over hurdles and unbeaten over fences, I honestly wouldn’t trust him as far as I’d throw him. That has a lot to do with underlying trust issues anyway, but I’m not a massive fan. Our Duke gets the nod from me after an impressive display over Christmas. After opening up around 5’s, that’s been quickly snapped up, now trading around the 11/4 mark.

16:00 Stan James Irish Gold Cup (Grade 1): The main event. I won’t lie, I’ve struggled with this one. However, I’ve sided with Empire Of Dirt, after all my talk. While it’s easy to highlight a winner last time out, he did take my eye in the Troytown and stayed on well. I wouldn’t mind him in the National either if he was to go…

16:30 Leopardstown Inn Hunters Chase: My biggest bet of the meeting has been on Foxrock. I could not believe my eyes when one firm opened up even money. On The Fringe, the only realistic threat, normally puts in a bit of a stinker first time out each season and has bigger targets in mind. Foxrock is odds on now, but I’ll be in the ring with cash in hand if he opens up anything close to evens. The NAP.

17:00 Leopardstown Club Membership (Pro/Am) Flat Race: I won’t take a massive position here, but the one I have backed already is Golden Oriole at 10/1. While there may be market indications to come, I know Robbie has been bullish about his up until recently.

HIDDEN BONUS TRACK TIME!

So, in 2013 I started this blog and had a good Cheltenham. A very big moment for the P&L was Salsify winning the Foxhunters. They say a good punter doesn’t show much emotion, hence I’m not a great punter!! Oscar Delta and Jane Mangan led Salsify over the last and looked set for victory, only for the two to part company on the run in with Salsify taking glory by default. This moment was caught on camera. While I do hate the fact that we took pleasure in someone else’s (sorry Jane) misfortune, every single person in this room had backed Salsify with… let’s just say ‘gusto’.

Enjoy! Needs sound!

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So that’s it for now folks!

Hopefully it will all go to plan!

Slán tamaillín,

T