Irish Racing

[scanman]

Maybe the european DTer's can assist. I'm heading out on an Irish racing holiday this Thursday. I'll be at the following meetings:

8/24 Tralee
8/26 Ballinobe
8/28 Sligo
8/29 Bellewstown
9/01 Down Royal
9/02 Curragh
9/03 Roscommon
9/05 Clonmel
9/06 Laytown
9/07 Kilbeggan
9/09 Cork
9/10 Galway

Are there any trainers or jocks that I should pay close attention to? If you are familiar with any of the racecourses, do you know of any biases? And, is there anything in general you would advise concerning my visit?

Thanks in advance.

[viscount26]

Originally Posted by scanman

Maybe the european DTer's can assist. I'm heading out on an Irish racing holiday this Thursday. I'll be at the following meetings:

8/24 Tralee
8/26 Ballinobe
8/28 Sligo
8/29 Bellewstown
9/01 Down Royal
9/02 Curragh
9/03 Roscommon
9/05 Clonmel
9/06 Laytown
9/07 Kilbeggan
9/09 Cork
9/10 Galway

Are there any trainers or jocks that I should pay close attention to? If you are familiar with any of the racecourses, do you know of any biases? And, is there anything in general you would advise concerning my visit?

Thanks in advance.

Drink lots of Guiness

[scanman]

Thanks, but I'm more of a "spirits" drinker. Do plan to visit the Bushmills distillery the day before Down Royal.

[brockguy]

Dont bet anything over 10-1.. If you stay in the betting ring and look out for what big bets are being placed, you wont go far wrong.

Its funny that while I look at your dates, your missing the 8th of September for the Irish Champion Stakes which usually is a cracker.

Ill try to think of other stuff but you'll have grand craic wherever you go, especially the night before in local pubs where you'll probably get a fair few "tips" from randomers with too much Guinness in them..

[scanman]

Originally Posted by brockguy

Dont bet anything over 10-1.. If you stay in the betting ring and look out for what big bets are being placed, you wont go far wrong.

Its funny that while I look at your dates, your missing the 8th of September for the Irish Champion Stakes which usually is a cracker.

Ill try to think of other stuff but you'll have grand craic wherever you go, especially the night before in local pubs where you'll probably get a fair few "tips" from randomers with too much Guinness in them..

Thanks for the advice.

Playing golf at Lahinch on the 8th. My brothers will be with me and it's their last day before heading back. But if you like something in particular, let me know and I'll get the bet down at one of the shops.

Yeah, looking forward to it, should be great fun. Been to Leopardstown (seen Itsabraq win the AIG European Hurdle) and Tipperary. The Irish racecourses have been good to me thus far, hopefully the trend will continue.

[Rileyoriley]

I'm jealous.

Have a great time!

[NoChanceToDance]

The best tip i can give you at the moment is to pack a good rain coat!!!

The state of the ground will probably be somewhat of a shock to you, it is soft nearly everywhere in England and Ireland at the moment, so make sure you find horses with soft ground form.

Regarding trainers and jockeys to follow:

The must ofcourse is Aidan O'Brien and Kieren Fallon (both masters at what they do)

Declan Mcdonogh (spelling?) is also a very good jockey and he will give all his mounts the best possible ride.

Will you be attending any National Hunt meetings? if so, follow any horse trained, owned or ridden by someone with the surname Mullins or Walsh

Also, if you see any horses trained by a certain A J Martin........... watch out i will leave Brockguy to explain why.