On this day in 2002, Ogden Phipps passed away aged 93. Winner in 1988 of an Eclipse Award as outstanding owner & breeder & again as outstanding owner in 1989. His 3 best known horses: Easy Goer, Personal Ensign & Buckpasser are all in the HOF.

For art lovers, Whistlejacket trained by AOB runs in the 2.25pm The Curragh Racecourse
Photo: Whistlejacket, painted by George Stubbs in 1762.
National Gallery, London.

Esquire lands The Greenham taşkın for Cheveley Park Stud

Very nicely done by Haatem in the Craven Newmarket Racecourse

6 days to #TheSpringMeeting , 43 days to #TheDerbyFestival and only 33 days to #TheDerbywalk 😯 Don't worry, still time to enter and raise funds for your favourite charity. Don't fancy 20 miles? Try the 8 miles of The Derby Dash. From Morden Hall to Epsom Downs Racecourse. £25 £20 £15

On this day in 1972, Ruffian was foaled. Winner of 10 consecutive races, including the American Triple Tiara. Named the American Champion filly @ 2 & 3. In July 1975, she entered a match with Kentucky Derby winner Foolish Pleasure, in which she broke down & was later euthanized.

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The winner of a £30k handicap last time out and targeting £100k Sandown Finale next Saturday!

Closes 1pm, Wed 17 Apr. T&Cs at RaceShare.com

'We can't wait to run him in the Lockinge!' 👀

It's next stop Newbury Racecourse for Head Christopher's Big Rock...

Kentucky Derby Field
No More Time - non runner
Interesting that Frankie doesn't have a mount.

Afternoon all and happy craven week to you all, it's been a long time coming. Today we have 1 closed and 3 current, easier than last week. 6.30pm for answers all Retweets Likes and Guesses much appreciated Thank you, Enjoy.

A final thought on the Grand National. Sport evolves. If it doesn't it gets left behind & ultimately fades away.
On a different note, really looking forward to the Craven with the Guineas just around the corner.

I AM MAXIMUS strikes for Paul Townend Willie Mullins & JP @aintre

A superb front running performance by Pride of Jenni Royal Randwick today

For those with an eye for fashion & horses, I came across the attached in Burberry's front window in New Bond Street.

Jonbon in the green & gold! A good omen for JP's chances of landing another National tomorrow @aintr🤔

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Brilliant to see Sir Gino triumph for Nicky Henderson Sue Greenfield

On this day in 1945 Citation the 8th Triple Crown winner was foaled. Racing's first millionaire horse, he earned $1,085,760 in a 45-race career from 1947-51. At his peak @ 2 & 3, he won 28 of his 30 races. His sire Bull Lea & dam Hydroplane II were both relatively undistinguished

I'm looking for someone who can provide me with scarves for our syndicate.

Black and Red with logo of some sort in it maybe?

Anyone know anyone?