champion national hunt jockey in ireland 11 times, 52 Cheltenham festival winners and racing UK brand ambassador
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My bodyguard and I decided to have to have some fun with a twitter troll!!
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Delighted to have raised the half-century of winners at the Festival and thank you @Racing_UK for the tribute: bit.ly/1TQUT34
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This is how I’m preparing for the Grand National @paddypower
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@townhurler would say its a muzzle you will need not a saddle!! Brilliant game, well done.
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Today is a good day. John Thomas has been moved to southport to finally start his rehab. Brilliant news.
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Faugheen can take up where Hurricane Fly left off in the Irish Champion Hurdle
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Thistlecrack is still the one we all have to beat in the Cheltenham Gold Cup
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Amy Ryan is one hardy lady, fired around York like rag doll and gets up and walks out of the ambulance. #respect
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@AtTheRaces why ye discussing mozoltov in 2 mile novice chase, runs tomorrow in 3 mile
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Run, walk or crawl @JogforJockeys for @InjuredJockeys @curraghrace on Sun 21 Aug. Register: jogforjockeys.ie
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Thought Brian Toomey looked great and spoke brilliantly on the morning line. Amazing recovery.
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If the bookies priced Douvan like he wasn’t going to run that’s their problem.
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Don't lose faith in Djakadam - get all my thoughts on last weekend in my Racing UK blog: bit.ly/1PUQ8Eu
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Take on jockeys & trainers in 5km or 10km @JogforJockeys @curraghrace on Sun. Register jogforjockeys.ie
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Three weeks to go. Tough calls to be made on #Cheltenham. Here’s what I told Paddy Power…
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You can read my tips & advice in @ExaminerSport's daily Cheltenham pullouts all this week
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Get my latest @Racing_UK column on why Kempton Park decision might make sense in the long-term for Jumps racing bit.ly/2jcd0Eh
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@paddypower Paddy! Your first day offer for Cheltenham is totally bananas!
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Great to read the same team of doctors still in place at Cheltenham, they provide brilliant care in a very professional manner.
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@MurphyUlrich I am a jump jockey!! What on earth has the stalls in Dundalk got to do with me!!
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It's never nice to lose but we can take positives from Vroum Vroum Mag’s defeat
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Put a line through Vautour’s Christmas run – he’s way better than that.
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I’m looking to make it 5-2 to Hurricane Fly v Jezki, but there could be an improver in the Irish Champion Hurdle
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I can’t wait to partner Faugheen on Sunday & my #PPGC preview
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I shared my views on Cheltenham with Pat Keane @examinersport watch it here exa.mn/gg
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Watch my @paddypower previews for the Champion Hurdle, Champion Chase, World Hurdle and Gold Cup. #GettingClose
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Busiest Sunday in a while & here’s my verdict on Min & my other five rides at @NavanRacecourse
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Read how AP McCoy raised the bar for everyone in racing in my latest Paddy Power blog
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Just watched the Kerry footballers walk out of the Malton hotel in kilarney, a fit and focused looking bunch, ready for the dubs.
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pdy.pr/Nw0x7R my 5 tips and 5 to follow for this season, paddy power style!
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The Cheltenham Gold Cup is still wide open & we’ll only really know if Vautour stays the trip if we try
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Find out my best rides at Punchestwon & who I’ll be shouting my head off for in the Greatwood Hurdle
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Hate the way some irish tracks look after jockeys, go to canteen for something to eat and nothing left!! Bad form from dowmpatrick
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I’m hoping some Killultagh Vic magic rubs off on Ballycasey in Thursday’s Thyestes Chase
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Xmas #selfie4svp @irishexaminer will donate €1 to help @SVP_Ireland Post ur Christmas selfie for this great charity.
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A couple of eye catchers from last weekend & why Cue Card looks the ace in the Betfair pack
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piped.video/watch?v=RdppQNOL…. Paddy power has some Imagination.
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Annie Power is back in the hood but it’s too early to confirm her Cheltenham target.
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No easy answer to my Gold Cup pick but Annie Power is doing everything right
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I’m not looking beyond Vautour in the King George but I’ve a choice to make in the Ryanair Hurdle
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I'll be on stage @EverymanCork chatting w.@ronanogara10, Liam Brady & Donal Lenihan on Thurs, Mar 3 thanks to @examinersport #sportlive
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It looks a schooling session for Don Cossack at Thurles & beware the Min hype
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Just leaving gatwick, heading to goodwood for the day with @Racing_UK
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The season proper is starting – get my thoughts on all the big guns in my Racing UK column: bit.ly/1M6PTxU
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This weekend’s racing previews & why I’ve still got faith in Djakadam
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Faugheen, Douvan & Un de Sceaux are natural picks but the novice division gives me sleepless nights
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Paul Nicholls looks to have an Ace up his sleeve for the Grand National
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..1st, trip for 2 to Cheltenham festival tues* wed,flights( from ireland ), 1 night accommodation,transfers to and from Birmingham airport +
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On the way back to goodwood for another day with @Racing_UK Hope the racing is as good as it was yesterday.
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Get my verdict on a fruitful few days, headlined by Faugheen’s career best run, in my latest Racing UK column: bit.ly/1nn9W6t
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Not many tickets left online @eventbrite for our #Cheltenham Preview Night with @Ruby_Walsh and @AP_McCoy
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@gelliott_racing make sure he goes to Roscommon if you want him to run today!!
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It's got to be Suny Bay hasn't it!? #hennessy60 poll
Arkle won yesterday's #Hennessy60 poll - which replay do you want to see tonight at 5:30pm?
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I’m hoping to do the Buiseness on Sunday where Killultagh Vic looks my best ride
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My first day thought and Wednesday hopes only in the Irish Examiner's special daily Cheltenham 2013 pullout tomorrow.
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Annie Power’s on track for Cheltenham but can’t afford to miss a beat
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Tramore races for me instead. If you are in the area, try and go. They have a great line up for a great cause.
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Walk around the racecourse Wednesday morning with me and tickets for both days. Raffle tickets €10 each at eventbrite.ie
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@RTERadio1 @DonalOgC commentary on hurling final today was brilliant. Almost made you feel you were watching it.
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I won it on him in 2012 and here’s why Silviniaco Conti can win the Betfair Chase again on Saturday
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Rte shots are the same, would have been nice to see free eagle up open the gap rather than be left wondering how far in front he was.
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Faugheen’s defeat wasn’t a great day but I am hoping next weekend will be better
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Great to see @themichaelowen joining the team at @Racing_UK. Hopefully interview him at @yorkracecourse on Wednesday!
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Bobs worth the weight in Saturday’s Hennessy but this outsider is a value play
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Get on al ferof in arkle with paddy powers, money back if sprinter sacre wins up to a 100€/£. Has to be value.
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Fancy racing against some Jockeys? Run, walk, jog or crawl @JogforJockeys @curraghrace on Sun 24th Aug. Register now jogforjockeys.ie
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I've been scratching my head the last fortnight but Valseur has sealed his Gold Cup place. Find out more @Racing_UK bit.ly/20VheNp
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4 talented horses take each other on Sunday in the John Durban chase in punchestown. Should be entertaining.
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@patjsmullen we only have racing 3 days a week in the middle of our season!! Would be delighted with 4.
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@BarryJGeraghty @colmcooper13 there is no defending that. Plain and simple, it's cheating and dangerous.
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