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Chris Forwood

@chrisforwoodbskys.bsky.social
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Freelance provider of horseracing handicap ratings. Figures in Daily Mirror etc. Owned by a cat, live in West Sussex. Chess player, philatelist. As woke as they come, and proud of it.

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
30 September 1942 | A French Jewish boy, Daniel Serge Szuster, was born in Paris. He arrived at #Auschwitz on 2 August 1943 in a transport of 1,000 Jews deported from Drancy. He was among 727 of them murdered in gas chambers after the selection.
Vintage black and white photo of a baby with a slightly surprised expression.
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... A stellar day of tipping. Subscribers of BTR again in the money with two bets and notebook horses showing a decent profit
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Black Type Racing (@blacktyperacing)
Two bets for BTR subscribers, both winning at recommended better prices than SP. First, SORRENGAIL (Evs; SP 8-11) and my main fancy of the day CATULLUS (11-4; SP 2-1jf) by an easy 3.5L. In addition,...
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Rory Cellan-Jones @rorycj.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
share.google/AWA0QowotTF2... The RNLI is one of those institutions that make me proud to be British - join me in donating to show your support
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Donate to the RNLI and help save lives at sea
Your donations really make a difference. We depend on your generosity to educate people to stay safe and prevent tragedies on and offshore. Donate here.
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Chris Forwood @chrisforwoodbskys.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
They are broke and looking for a new grift: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Harry and Meghan 'surprised' by King's letter making clear they remain non-working royals
A spokesman says they were not told in advance about the letter sent on behalf of the king, although palace sources deny this.
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Chris Forwood @chrisforwoodbskys.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Why can't Racing Pointless report what is really happening? Shops close because people bet on-line.
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Chris Forwood @chrisforwoodbskys.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Notable that swivel-eyed Andrew Griffith is not next to Banenoch at PMQs today after yesterday's show:
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Chris Forwood @chrisforwoodbskys.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Just remember, there is nothing weird about Andrew Griffith:
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Chris Forwood @chrisforwoodbskys.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
The world is a poorer place: www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c0...
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Dolly Parton, legendary US country singer, dies aged 80
In a statement confirming her death, the singer's team says she will be remembered as an "inspiration" and for her "wit, warmth, and kindness".
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Chris Forwood @chrisforwoodbskys.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
They have to sell the American place to pay his court costs: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to UK
The couple's children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, are enrolled to start at a school in September.
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Chris Forwood @chrisforwoodbskys.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Perhaps they could have, oh, I don't know, perhaps an office at every station where you could buy a ticket . . . www.itv.com/news/2026-08...
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Chris Forwood @chrisforwoodbskys.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
What is going on here? "Medal ceremonies at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham were postponed after a man was arrested on suspicion of fraud. Transport at the Alexander Stadium tournament was also suspended on Saturday as a result of the arrest." www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Medal ceremonies delayed at European Athletics Championships in Birmingham due to arrest
Transport was also delayed because of the arrest, leading to crowds building up outside the venue.
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Chris Forwood @chrisforwoodbskys.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Fragile Farage said he did not want to go to the count and be surrounded by nobodies. You would have thought he would be used to that:
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Cold War Steve @coldwarsteve.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
The Haywain 2026
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Paul Lewis @paullewismoney.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Charles Ponzi has taught so many in financial services their trade! bit.ly/4waOc00 (including Wall Street darling and NASDAQ chair Bernie Madoff). Billions lost in loan note ‘investment’ schemes. Some you never win, some you always lose. People mentioned here deny doing anything wrong.
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How promoters made £100m selling failed loan note investments
Investors have lost life savings by putting their money in slickly marketed products with huge fees that have been described as Ponzi schemes
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Chris Forwood @chrisforwoodbskys.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
In this context what is meant by 'foreign national'? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Conservatives pledge to ban foreign nationals from social housing
They claim around 230,000 homes would become available under their plan to limit social housing entitlements.
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Sam Coleridge @samcoleridge.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Excellent article on Morritt in Putney's excellent local press. Tl,dr: He's a thief and liar. Tories in local government.... putney.news/2026/07/18/i...
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Inspiration or egregious? The two sides to Wandsworth’s new leader - Putney.news
Robert Morritt won with the narrowest of margins. He comes with a long and uncomfortable history.
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... After a blip with one lay this week, breaking a long successful streak, we were back on target as BTR’s lay of the day was SABER STRIKE to be out of the first 2 at odds of 7-4. Hitting the target all week, and 5 straight weeks of profit, don’t deny yourself sign up today
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Black Type Racing (@blacktyperacing)
After our minor blip with the lays on Wednesday, we were back on the mark when taking on Saber Strike in the G3 to be out of the first two, which was a ridiculously short 7-4 yesterday, and he duly f...
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... Three bets up for paying subscribers. It’s just £20 a month to get access to these gems. We’re on a roll, so what are you waiting for?!? In addition, I’ve put up ten horses from my horses to follow list that are in action this afternoon.
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Black Type Racing (@blacktyperacing)
Three bets up for paying subscribers. It’s just £20 a month to get access to these gems, so what are you waiting for?!? In addition, I’ve put up ten horses from my horses to follow list that are in a...
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... As well as today’s two bets, I’ve just put up one for Thursday at Goodwood as it’s price is shortening, yet still not favourite. Sign up now for just £20 to avoid disappointment.
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Black Type Racing (@blacktyperacing)
As well as today’s two bets, I’ve just put up one for Thursday as it’s price is shortening, yet still not favourite. Sign up now for just £20 to avoid disappointment. BTR
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... Another winning bet when SCANDINAVIA won the Goodwood Cup by 8.5L. It wasn’t just the winner I gave subscribers, but the 1-2-3 in the correct order. Sign up if you like making the bookies squirm!
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Black Type Racing (@blacktyperacing)
First bet of the day SCANDINAVIA (1pt win at 11-10; SP 6-5) came home 8.5L clear, and for all Trawlerman was hampered by the loose horse, there’s no denying the worthy winner. It wasn’t only the winn...
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Chris Forwood @chrisforwoodbskys.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
How could anyone do such a thing?
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Chris Forwood @chrisforwoodbskys.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
First Day of Goodwood! My recent top-rated winners include 20-1 Aces Wild on Saturday 16-1 Hold Your Fort on Sunday. Samra Star 25-1 yesterday But I am told the real test of the week starts on the downs at 1.50 today . . . have I peaked too soon?? Ratings in D Mirror, Star and Express.
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... A third Lay of the week beaten at short odds when DAMYSUS was give to subscribers, going off a ridiculously short 5-4f. Sign up now to avoid further disappointment, with my Lays showing a 91% strike rate.
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Black Type Racing (@blacktyperacing)
Yet again, the money has come for one of my Lays, this time DAMYSUS from 3-1 into 5-4f, yet the same result. BEATEN! Subscribers, who read my analysis would have noted I believed he may be feeling s...
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Chris Forwood @chrisforwoodbskys.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Wyn Williams' report into the Post Office Scandal may not be ready until Dec at the earliest. That is TWO YEARS since his last past public hearing. All Williams has done is delay justice for victims & given relief to perpetrators, most of whom now have little fear of action against them.
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Chris Forwood @chrisforwoodbskys.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Well, at least there is one thing he ought to be able to organise: www.racingpost.com/news/industr...
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Former brewing boss Simon Cox set to be announced new BHA chair
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Chris Forwood @chrisforwoodbskys.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
An honest reason to be a NR at Wolverhampton tomorrow from the BHA website:
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Chris Forwood @chrisforwoodbskys.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Could have been worded better:
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... Three winners, a second and a fourth this afternoon with one to come this evening from my horses to follow list. Don’t miss out, sign up now for FREE
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Black Type Racing (@blacktyperacing)
We’ve had a 2nd a 4th and 3 winners so far this afternoon from the horses to follow list, with one to come. Don’t miss out, sign up now for FREE to access more winners BTR
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Sir Michael Take CBE @sirmichaeltake.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Yesterday I attended CPAC (Conservative Party for Absent Conservatives). Bunty & I took our 4 year old grandson Clive. Had great fun playing musical chairs, hide & seek & spot the delegate. Irritated though by the slightly tipsy blonde woman warbling away about pork markets, fracking & blobs.
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... I’ve updated results for my Back and Lay bets this year, and they make impressive reading. You’ll want to take a look if you’re serious about punting on horses. Black Type Racing
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Black Type Racing (@blacktyperacing)
All Backs and Lay results have been updated, and it all makes impressive reading so far. Having done some research as to what similar racing services aim to achieve, on win bets it’s a 15%-25% strike...
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... A 5-1 winner for Black Type Racing followers today and those that like getting a shorty beat, BTR subscribers were advised to Lay ABRAHAM LINCOLN (SP 8-13f) at HQ, and so he was! Don’t delay, sign up now to my Substack pages if you like making money! It’s FREE to do so
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Black Type Racing (@blacktyperacing)
Two winners from three selections so far this afternoon, with one to come in the July Cup. Despite another week in profit, some have seen fit to unsubscribe, which is their loss! RAAMMEE was a 5-1 w...
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Chris Forwood @chrisforwoodbskys.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Vote in Clacton? You can vote yourself some money! Back Count Binface (5-1 with Skybet) to win the by-election and persuade as many people as you can to do the same. For every £10 you stake, you win £50 - you just need to persuade quite a few others to do the same.
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Chris Forwood @chrisforwoodbskys.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Count Binface is as low as 4-1 to beat Farage.
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... Something for everyone today, with two win bets and a fav’ worth taking on at HQ. Signing up is easy and for the cost of 3 pints, you can get a month’s worth of bets at your fingertips. Why deny yourself of this profitable service, which comes with no hangover!
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Black Type Racing (@blacktyperacing)
Something for everyone today, with two win bets and a favourite worth taking on at Newmarket. Signing up is easy and for the price of three pints, you can get a month’s worth of backs and lays at you...
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John Crace @mrjohncrace.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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What a week for Daddy Nige and his dysfunctional Reform family
From Posh George Cottrell to Honest Bob Jenrick and disciple-in-chief Dicky Tice, Farage really does know how to pick ’em
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ᑕᕼᗴᖇYᒪ @cheryl2877.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
This is Brilliant! You have to listen to this 😂
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Men of Mt. Rushmore
YouTube video by Michael Kryton
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Chris Forwood @chrisforwoodbskys.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Probably can't afford the plane fare after he comprehensively lost in court this week: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Meghan will not appear at public events during Harry UK trip
It is not known whether Meghan will still visit the UK for any private visits, following reports she may be coming with the children.
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... First advised bet of the day goes oh so close at HQ, when CALICO BLUE (6-1; SP 8-1) got the each-way money, beaten a neck in 2nd. Sign up now for plenty of money-making bets, and tell your pals.
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Black Type Racing (@blacktyperacing)
First recommended bet of the day goes close. CALICO BLUE (6-1; SP 8-1) was beaten only a neck in second, racing down the centre of the track, doing well having got no cover, the winner hugging the ne...
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Chris Forwood @chrisforwoodbskys.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Prince Harry and Co: "The claims are dismissed"
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... This trumpet is red hot, but having tipped up SECRET OF LIFE at 11-2 (SP 2-1f), my bet in the race was Lay of SACRED GROUND (5-2; SP 11-4), who was 4th. That’s 3 from 3 bets landed so far, with one to come. While I’m 2 from 2 with my previews, with odds of 9-1 and 11-2
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Black Type Racing (@blacktyperacing)
This trumpet blowing is getting a bit out of hand, but having tipped up SECRET OF LIFE at 11-2 (SP 2-1f), my bet in the race was a suggested Lay of SACRED GROUND (5-2; SP 11-4), who finished fourth. ...
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... Four advised bets today = four winners. Not much more needs to be said. I hope my paying subscribers made a mint 💰 BTR
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Black Type Racing (@blacktyperacing)
Four advised bets today = four winners. Not much more needs to be said. I hope my paying subscribers made a mint 💰 BTR
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... A couple of my horses to follow won at the Curragh today, before my preview tip for the Irish Derby did the biz. Pass on the word and don’t forget to sign up if you like backing winners and laying short ones. Both are in profit; the latter showing an 86% strike rate
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Black Type Racing (@blacktyperacing)
ALPHA and PURVIEW did the biz today at the Curragh from my horses to follow list, before keeping faith with BENVENUTO CELLINI in my preview yesterday for the Irish Derby, winning at odds of 7-4. Hope...
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Chris Forwood @chrisforwoodbskys.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Royal estate? Dartmoor Prison, Tower Of London . . . www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Harry and Meghan accept offer to stay at royal estate during UK visit
The royal residence the pair will use has not been made public, but they will also be staying in private accommodation during the trip.
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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
27 June 1933 | A Dutch Jewish girl, Sarah Elizabeth van der Heijm, was born in Rotterdam. Her family emigrated to France. In 1943 she was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber after the selection. --- ▶ Gas chambers and crematoria of the Auschwitz camp: youtu.be/-A05i25j9Ck
A black and white photograph of a young girl standing inside a room, looking directly at the camera with a serious expression. The child is dressed in a striped jumper and trousers, with a large bow in their hair
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Chris Forwood @chrisforwoodbskys.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Ironic headline of the day: www.lynnnews.co.uk/news/reform-...
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Reform councillor’s bid to axe authority’s climate emergency delayed due to heatwave
A Reform councillor’s bid to scrap his authority’s climate emergency has been delayed because the chamber was too hot to debate it.
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... Have William Hill offered up a price about one in Ireland on Saturday that won’t last?!?
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Black Type Racing (@blacktyperacing)
A free tip for all. It appears William Hill have put up a price that won’t last long about SUN GODDESS in a Group 2 at the Curragh on Saturday (3.20). Although it’s a quick turnaround, I got the 5-6, ...
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Chris Forwood @chrisforwoodbskys.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Where are the names? Where are the prosecutions? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Ockenden report 2026 at a glance: Nottingham baby deaths and a 'bullying, toxic culture'
A long-awaited review into maternity services in Nottingham finds "systemic" failings.
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Meidas Rick ❌🚫🇺🇸🇮🇪🇺🇦🇨🇦🇬🇱💙🐸 @sgtrick.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
AMAZING: Protesters are now tearing down barricades at a beach in southern Albania, saying that the land belongs to the people and not to oligarchs like Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump. Share everywhere to show your support! substack.com/@rawstory/no...
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Raw America (@rawstory)
AMAZING: Protesters are now tearing down barricades at a beach in southern Albania, saying that the land belongs to the people and not to oligarchs like Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump. Share everywher...
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... I’ve just updated my P&L after Royal Ascot, and it makes happy reading. Check out the results and then make sure to subscribe, with plenty of FREE content to whet your appetite.
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I’ve just updated the back and lay suggested bets, and they made for happy reading at Royal Ascot. The Backs made a 4pt profit on the week. While the Lays, which, from five selections, only the last...
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... It’s 4 out of 4 LAYS beat at R Ascot this week for followers of BTR, with all 4 hot FAVOURITES. Joliestar the latest. With one to come, don’t miss out at £20 for the month. You’d have made back your money many fold this week alone! Well done to those that did 👏
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Four bets to cater for all tastes on the final day. Two each-way bets and two lays. I also considered taking on Saber Strike in the Jersey, mainly due to his low draw, but also his form looks nowt spe...
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