Buckie
@bennysbridge.bsky.social
This is my horseracing, sports and music account. My escapism from all the dark politics and bad news happening across the world.
Last year’s Triumph Hurdle winner made his seasonal racecourse appearance on March 14th. Think I’ll keep my powder dry.
December 15, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Last year’s Triumph Hurdle winner made his seasonal racecourse appearance on March 14th. Think I’ll keep my powder dry.
Chases in Yellow, both meetings on the new course. April meeting was run on officially Good ground (watered). Today’s times on officially Good to Soft. Quite a few mares ran on both cards.
December 13, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Chases in Yellow, both meetings on the new course. April meeting was run on officially Good ground (watered). Today’s times on officially Good to Soft. Quite a few mares ran on both cards.
That’s it from Cheltenham for 2025
December 13, 2025 at 7:18 PM
That’s it from Cheltenham for 2025
Just listened to Nick Lucks interview with John Hunt. What a man, unbelievable strength and compassion. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/n...
Ep 1416 - John Hunt on The Hunt Family Fund
Podcast Episode · Nick Luck Daily Podcast · 08/12/2025 · 50m
podcasts.apple.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Just listened to Nick Lucks interview with John Hunt. What a man, unbelievable strength and compassion. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/n...
This has knock the wind out of my sails. My childhood hero. RIP Billy Lad
November 30, 2025 at 11:46 AM
This has knock the wind out of my sails. My childhood hero. RIP Billy Lad
@lydiahislop.bsky.social plenty of talking points for next Thursday #Roadtocheltenham
November 29, 2025 at 3:12 PM
@lydiahislop.bsky.social plenty of talking points for next Thursday #Roadtocheltenham
Farcical start race ruined IMO. Take nothing away from the winner.
November 29, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Farcical start race ruined IMO. Take nothing away from the winner.
My Black Friday email offers must be in the 3 figures area and growing.
Offers for everything I’ve never wanted.
Offers for everything I’ve never wanted.
November 29, 2025 at 10:47 AM
My Black Friday email offers must be in the 3 figures area and growing.
Offers for everything I’ve never wanted.
Offers for everything I’ve never wanted.
Chapman at his unbearable best on today Nick Luck daily podcast. Nick was having none of it.
November 27, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Chapman at his unbearable best on today Nick Luck daily podcast. Nick was having none of it.
Anyone experiencing problems with pages on Racing Post website not loading? Tried refreshing the browser without success.
November 27, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Anyone experiencing problems with pages on Racing Post website not loading? Tried refreshing the browser without success.
Sad to hear Brian McMahon has died. Proper old school duel purpose trainer #CashewKing
November 26, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Sad to hear Brian McMahon has died. Proper old school duel purpose trainer #CashewKing
Saturdays Rehersal Chase. A premier handicap with just 8 left in at the 5 day stage.
Runners since 2015, 13, 9, 12, 10, 9, 12, 8, 9, 12.
The 2016 winner received £45k, Bristol De Mai was 2nd that day. This years winner gets £39k. Tells a story.
Runners since 2015, 13, 9, 12, 10, 9, 12, 8, 9, 12.
The 2016 winner received £45k, Bristol De Mai was 2nd that day. This years winner gets £39k. Tells a story.
November 24, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Saturdays Rehersal Chase. A premier handicap with just 8 left in at the 5 day stage.
Runners since 2015, 13, 9, 12, 10, 9, 12, 8, 9, 12.
The 2016 winner received £45k, Bristol De Mai was 2nd that day. This years winner gets £39k. Tells a story.
Runners since 2015, 13, 9, 12, 10, 9, 12, 8, 9, 12.
The 2016 winner received £45k, Bristol De Mai was 2nd that day. This years winner gets £39k. Tells a story.
Tomorrows John Durkan field is quite exceptional. Can’t remember the last time there was such a stacked field for an early season race. Winners of the Ryanair, Cheltenham Gold Cup, two Grand Nationals, Browns Advisory, Punchestown Gold Cup and Aintree Bowl.
November 22, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Tomorrows John Durkan field is quite exceptional. Can’t remember the last time there was such a stacked field for an early season race. Winners of the Ryanair, Cheltenham Gold Cup, two Grand Nationals, Browns Advisory, Punchestown Gold Cup and Aintree Bowl.
Decent ground at Ascot tomorrow yet only 2 races can field 3 places for betting purposes. It’s killing the game for ordinary punters and racegoers. Urgent action required, someone needs to take an axe to the fixture list.
November 20, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Decent ground at Ascot tomorrow yet only 2 races can field 3 places for betting purposes. It’s killing the game for ordinary punters and racegoers. Urgent action required, someone needs to take an axe to the fixture list.
The hypocrisy of betting and gaming companies, while at the same time campaigning against the UK governments proposed tax rises. taxpolicy.org.uk/2025/11/18/s...
Betting on tax avoidance - is Sky Bet avoiding £55m tax per year?
ITV News has just published an investigation: gambling company Sky Bet has migrated its business to Malta to avoid around £55m of tax each year. We provided technical support for the investigation…
taxpolicy.org.uk
November 18, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The hypocrisy of betting and gaming companies, while at the same time campaigning against the UK governments proposed tax rises. taxpolicy.org.uk/2025/11/18/s...
Knickerbockerglory a non-runner in Greatwood “due to going”. All his win form on soft or heavy. Official going this morning soft. Go figure.
November 16, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Knickerbockerglory a non-runner in Greatwood “due to going”. All his win form on soft or heavy. Official going this morning soft. Go figure.
Happy Mackeson Gold Cup day. Don’t think low sun is going to be a problem today. Have a good one.
November 15, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Happy Mackeson Gold Cup day. Don’t think low sun is going to be a problem today. Have a good one.
One soggy day at Cheltenham. A reasonable day on the punting front.
Looking ahead to the Champion hurdle, this season looks a great opportunity for something to come off the flat and do an Alderbrook. To say it’s a mediocre betting heat is an understatement.
Looking ahead to the Champion hurdle, this season looks a great opportunity for something to come off the flat and do an Alderbrook. To say it’s a mediocre betting heat is an understatement.
November 14, 2025 at 7:23 PM
One soggy day at Cheltenham. A reasonable day on the punting front.
Looking ahead to the Champion hurdle, this season looks a great opportunity for something to come off the flat and do an Alderbrook. To say it’s a mediocre betting heat is an understatement.
Looking ahead to the Champion hurdle, this season looks a great opportunity for something to come off the flat and do an Alderbrook. To say it’s a mediocre betting heat is an understatement.
I wonder if the chancellor reads the racing post.
November 13, 2025 at 5:18 PM
I wonder if the chancellor reads the racing post.
These global betting giants are no different to the tech bros. $14 billion in revenue is never enough.
November 13, 2025 at 9:03 AM
These global betting giants are no different to the tech bros. $14 billion in revenue is never enough.
Jingko Blue looks interesting in the 3m handicap hurdle Saturday, if allowed to take his chance. Completely unexposed in a substandard looking renewal.
November 10, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Jingko Blue looks interesting in the 3m handicap hurdle Saturday, if allowed to take his chance. Completely unexposed in a substandard looking renewal.
The Divine Comedy on this week Jools Holland. Fabulous nonsense.
November 9, 2025 at 10:52 PM
The Divine Comedy on this week Jools Holland. Fabulous nonsense.