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‘How can we know it won't again be this furtive and high-handed in its decision-making processes?’
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Lydia Hislop
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Lydia Hislop
@LydiaHislop
Journalist, broadcaster @RacingTV #RoadToCheltenham @SportingLife @ObserverUK Chair of BHA's Flat Pattern Committee @BRSNewmarket trustee @RaceShare consultant
Joined September 2010
- British racing fans at the Dublin Racing Festival say it cost less to fly & stay there for 2 days than for the equivalent trip to the Cheltenham Festival. Some argued the racing was better too. A little grumbling about queueing for loos/drinks but again “not as bad as Cheltenham”
- Who is advising this man?Oisin Murphy speaks to Matt Chapman following his drink-driving conviction, saying it was a "nightmare for everyone involved"...
00:00 - “These horses have given me a life that I’m privileged to have, and it just makes me really sad.” An emotional @mickfitzg addresses the unfolding story surrounding Gordon Elliott with @TonyEnnis11
00:00 - She's 100% correct"I am very keen on equine welfare. People won't like me saying it but I believe owners should contribute to life after racing..." 👏 Owner and breeder Philippa Cooper with an impassioned speech that you need to hear 🔊
00:00 - This is the man we love:This is how we will remember Jonathan - sharing his knowledge, with humour and a sense of fun. We will all miss him❤️
00:00 - This is excellent. Whenever they feel able, more jockeys should do this more often:My thoughts on the Investec Derby 2020.
00:00 - Tragic news about a fine young man and immensely talented rider. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends.On behalf of the O’Sullivan family, it is with profound sadness that the IHRB confirms the passing of Michael O’Sullivan
- This whole interview from Patrick Mullins is worth watching. Twice at least.🗣️ "A great privilege to get the 100 for my father. A special moment." Patrick Mullins on Willie Mullins reaching the #CheltenhamFestival 100 Club following Jasmin De Vaux's win in the @weatherbysltd Champion Bumper 👇🏻
00:00 - In purporting to demonstrate its impartiality to those acting in bad faith, the BBC has instead demonstrated its pliancy and the loss of its moral compass. In this way, it will also squander the backing of those who would otherwise support it in the battles ahead.
- *new favourite interview*"This has just been a good game to me and my family." Fantastic stuff from Pat O'Donnell as the Limerick trainer celebrates victory in the £100,000 Sky Bet Stayers Handicap with family horse Extensio 😃 @LydiaHislop | @yorkracecourse
00:00 - Nick Luck shares this update after the Randox Grand National, with news on Broadway Boy and Celebre D'allen
00:00 - It makes me genuinely sad to say, but hear hear:"'What happens in the weighing room stays in the weighing room' - well that's not right, I'm sorry." Strong and passionate words from our pundit Steve Mellish in the studio
00:00 - Good grief. I went to the Wednesday of the Festival with my grandpa aged 10yo onwards. This would definitely have meant I stayed at home & may never have fallen in love with the sport or perhaps not to the same degree. I had not realised this was the modern policy. Terrible idea.Bringing two of my kids this year aged 8 & 10 presumed like most events in an outdoor venue kids under 12 would be free . Will bring the entry cost to 522euro a day for a family of four before accommodation and travel from ireland @CheltenhamRaces
