Horse racing nut and exiled #ReadingFC follower. @scotracing.bsky.social
Dunfermline, Scotland
Joined June 2013
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Charlie Chaplin in a boxing match with a prizefighter (Hank Mann), in City Lights (1931). 😂
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Please join me in wishing a happy 92nd birthday to the Australian great, Ken Rosewall.
Known as “Muscles,” Ken won 23 majors, 8 of those in singles.
Enjoy your special day, Ken!
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CBS = Cat Bringing Smiles
One of the most famous addresses in the world, 10 Downing Street in London, is home not just to prime ministers, but also to a 19-year-old tabby cat named Larry.
@HollyMAWilliams looks at how the official pet of the British leader’s residence and Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office has become a favorite to the press — and a political fixture whose nine lives have so far outlasted five prime ministers.
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It feels like there's non-stop negativity around Labour policies, yet someone forgot to tell the High Street...some select UK stock performances over the last 6 months:
+85% Wetherspoons
+74% Halfords
+69% Ocado
+64% B&M Stores
+63% Michael Page (recruitment)
+59% Youngs (pubs)
+55% Greggs
+54% Debenhams/Boohoo
+51% Saga (retirees)
+40% JD Sports
+36% Pets at Home
+29% Mitchells & Butler (pubs)
+29% Jet2
+25% Kingfisher (B&Q/Screwfix)
+22% Whitbread (Premier Inn)
Maybe higher taxes was the boost we all needed?
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Is racing not at the stage in the UK where a step back needs to be taken to ask "Why are we in a position where we are relying on poxy little gaming machines to fund us".
Is there one innovative mind in Govt or the sport that can come up with an alternative?
"They want to stop giving us a hiding and realise what we contribute"
@DSkeltonRacing provides his reaction to the news of the Machine Games Duty rise...
Easy way round this 'problem'. The @BBC could screen the dance-off on the Saturday night when it's recorded instead of trying to kid everyone it's held on Sunday evening. Surely there can't be many who still believe it takes place on the Sunday?
Strictly Come Dancing in chaos as spoiler drops just hours after results show recording
thesun.co.uk/tv/40801038/str…
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The 3 old boys . A field of legends . Azertyuiop 29yrs , Neptune Collonges 25yrs and Al ferof 21yrs. All won Grade 1’s for @PFNicholls.
Jersey Bulls or Guernsey against anyone? Jersey fly to Gatwick for away games and their opponents in the opposite direction, Guernsey similar in the sotuhern Combination.
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Our first Italian race shown on ITV Racing 🇮🇹
Crown Board wins the Premio Ribot Memorial Loreto Luiciani for Jane Chapple-Hyam 🏆
Interesting the stalls at San Siro racecourse, and presumably Italy in general, are numbered with the horse's racecard number rather than stall number.
I look into my crystal ball and I see a shortage of toilet next week!
💥 NEW: Prepare for food shortages and disruption, Wes Streeting warns, on day one of three year campaign to make the public more resilient.
Britons should have enough food, water, cash and medical supplies to last three days. Make a "grab bag" in case you have to leave home and keep essentials in the car boot.
If you have a baby, make sure you have enough baby formula and nappies.
Dan Jarvis, the security minister, says: "Those who can flow this advice should"
thetimes.com/article/5971929…
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If anyone is struggling and think spending time with some horses would help you, get in touch you are always welcome to visit any of our horses!
Today is World Mental Health Day.
Around one in five adults in the UK have a common mental health condition such as anxiety and depression. And this proportion is higher among young people aged 16-24.
With poor mental health affecting so many of us, even those who aren’t directly affected themselves are likely to know, love, work alongside or care for someone who does.
🔘 If you are concerned that you are developing a mental health problem you should seek the advice and support of your GP as a matter of priority.
🔘 Racing Welfare are available 24/7 and offer support for those working in or retired from the horseracing industry. You can either call 0800 6300 443 or download the Racing Welfare app: racingwelfare.co.uk
🔘 You can find a comprehensive list of support organisations on the Mental Health Foundation website: mentalhealth.org.uk/get-help
🔘 If you are thinking about ending your life, please call 999 (UK) or go to A&E and ask for the contact of the nearest crisis resolution team. These are teams of mental health care professionals who work with people in severe distress.
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Great news!
Provision is up OK after falling at the last in our second race from @Chepstow_Racing
