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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#Burnham Excellent. Double Lock will do me if my future care is sorted. Social care reform, electoral reform, more public control of utilities, VAT off fuel bills, continuing work on immigration,closer links with the EU. Overall as we say in these parts ‘a belter’ of a speech. #Labour

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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Another good price ante post took 14/1 now half the price. Then again I tend to get good prices for horses that underperform on the day. 😳🏇 Hopefully get a place at least today.

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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Saw this on the I Love Durham Facebook page. Weather looks decent so we’re heading in for the afternoon. #Durham has lots of cafes and bars plus of course the best cathedral in the country.

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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Girlfriends birthday today. Low key,off to Durham on Friday. Seven years ago was a bit more adventurous, we were here. #Melbourne Really doesn’t seem that long ago time whizzes past.

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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

In the Western House on the racecourse for a few beers. Day didn’t go to plan, syndicate horse ran a bit flat but jockey says he’ll do better when it gets really soft or heavy. Overall though it’s been a good day the food in the O+T is really good as is the complimentary wine. 👍🏇🏿

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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

50/1 might be a bit generous but it’s a tough race with plenty horses in good form. Hopefully he’ll run ok and we’ll move on to races later this year. On the upside we get to go to the O+T where the food is spot on. #Ayr

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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Ayr Wednesday for two nights,racing on Thursday (hopefully)then south to Moffat for the Friday night. Retirement lump sum is taking a hit. 👍😀🏇🍺 That’s what it’s there for. Worked from age 16 to 66 doubt I’ll get a 50 year retirement. 🙂👨‍🦳 ♿️

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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Looks like Ayr next week. Hotel prices are nuts. £340 for two nights at Premier Inn. I suppose it’s a busy week so the prices go up but that’s a bit steep ! 🏇😳

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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

#Durham return to Division one of the County Championship TBH it always looked likely. Would be great to see us win the league next year, don’t see why we couldn’t give it a real go. Back where we should be after the #ECB kicked us in the nuts a few years ago. 🏏😡

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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

2003/4 ? met a couple of California lads in the Dun Cow in Durham.They said 9-11 was the first time they’d felt vulnerable. Bit like the blitz I said, they did their worst we did our best so will you. They were both visibly emotional, wish I’d had the gumption to get their details.

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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

25 yrs since 9-11. Watched it all live on tv. I was counting copper coins and bagging them to cash in, (divorce about to start and I was skint.) Just couldn’t believe what I was watching. World wasn’t the same after that. We were all Americans that day. 🇺🇸

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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

@durhamcricket.bsky.social Lads doing well again sure to be back where we belong next season in Division 1. Plus we continue to provide England with more than our share of international players. 👍🏏 #Durham

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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Out for lunch with some lasses from my old work tomorrow. Been over a year since retiring so it’s nice to be included. They must miss my sparkling wit. 😊

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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Redcar was good yesterday. Same MO for our syndicate horse ground too quick and a wide draw. Did back a winner so not all losses. Food was decent in O+T and overall there enough bars viewing points etc. Only downside is the travel through Teeside the armpit of NE England. 😳

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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Cap on order. Let’s see what reaction I get in the pubs, should be interesting. #RNLI

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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Off to Redcar today weather looks good, wanted rain but not to be again. Anyway I’ve backed these, some at tasty EW prices. Deputy Vice , Son of Dolly, Talitha Rouge, Idyllic ( heart rather than head given the ground) Long Shot and Sunny Orange Good luck if having a bet. 🏇🏇👍👍

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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Redcar this week. Rain would be good. 🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️

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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

We were at Hamilton on Wednesday. Food in O+T was nice. Scottish cheeseboard spot on. Syndicate horse number two ran ok but got tired after his long rest. 🏇

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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Wasn’t to be yesterday the ground went too dry jockey said it rode G/F which isn’t good for her. She’s home and ok so we go again when we get some G/S or soft. 🌧️🏇👍

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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Carlisle tomorrow, could have done with some more rain and a better draw. Never mind, a day at the races is always always a positive. 🏇

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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Despite the disappointment of the Ebor I managed to back 2 winners and a decent EW so a nice profit. Plus New Zealand beat the boks at rugby which is excellent. Currently drinking spiced rum and ginger listening to Western Stars Some Saturdays are ok. 👍

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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

I have a habit of spotting ‘value’ in races. However they also have a habit of losing😳 Surely get a run for my money from one of these two. #Ebor

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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Jim Delahunt is a good judge of a horse. Met him at Ayr recently lovely bloke. Altareq (6.15 Hamilton 20/1 beat our horse at Ayr so would be nice to have form franked.) is a fancy of his tonight. Can’t see it myself horse looks out of form and up in grade, but I’m having an EW punt. 🤞🏇🏇

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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Last race get out today but a winner and a third is enough for a profit. One caught my eye tomorrow 5.20 Caim currently 14/1 from 20’s will appreciate any rain ( it’s forecast) well drawn and should be up with the pace. That’s the logic let’s see if it’s correct. 🤞👍🏇

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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Day one of the Ebor festival starts tomorrow. 4 I’ve backed Toca Madera EW 15/2 1.50 Kirchner win at 9/2 ( if there is a drift to 5/1 I’ll be on EW) 4.10 Black Star Boy EW 22/1 4.45 Henley on Thames EW 10/1 at 5.20 Looking forward to the next few days 🏇👍 Good luck.

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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Stopped off on the way home near Dumfries.Might do this regularly especially if the weather is good.

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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Ayr on Monday had a good day. Horse ran a decent third.

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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Looks like Ayr Sunday/Monday. We are getting to be regulars there.🍷🍷🍷 Staying in Prestwick two nights and a country house stop off on the way home on Tuesday. Retirement suits us. 👍🏇😎

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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Ironclad EW tip today. Ferrous in the Stewards Cup 16/1 or so 6 places. 🏇🤞

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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Jesse Evans 14/1 Galway Plate 6.40 Tipped by Jim Delahunt in his column recently.I think Jim might be right again. 2lbs less than when runner up last year. EW 6 places on offer. Only slight concern is the distance might just stretch him. Investment made. 👍🏇🤞

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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Tapeta isn’t her surface. Plus she cut her mouth during the race. Need to wait for rain and get her on the grass. On another note. Climate change might reorganise the breeding industry, who wants a Lope de Vega when the ground is gonna be anything but soft ? I await with Bated Breath 😀😁

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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Hells teeth we are off to ladies day at Newcastle on Saturday with Idyllic. Not ideal she hasn’t acted on the surface before but it’s to quick on the turf. Cushy Butterfield day. ‘She’s a big lass and a bonny lass and she likes her beer’ 😊👍🍷🍷🍻🍻🍷🍷🍻🍻

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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Since England entered the World Cup in 1950. How other nations compare based on results. 76 years of evidence. You’d wonder why ‘it’s coming home’ is trotted out every tournament. I think we believe we are better than the results suggest ?

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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Small investment tonight. 🤞⚽️⚽️

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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Belter of a day 2 winners 10/1 and 9/1 plus a couple of EW draws following on from a good touch yesterday,wallet is packed with Scottish 20’s 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 TBH days like these are few and far between so we’ll make the most of it. Keep the lucky hat even though wife says it makes me look like a prick 😁

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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Second day at Ayr races. Idyllic didn’t eat up so won’t run. She ran well yesterday thankfully the new bit combination seemed to work. There’s a win to be had with her. Got O+T tickets so had food/wine. Sun was shining so I borrowed a cap from a mate. Looks daft.

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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Light rain/drizzle since we arrived. Ground is good despite the rain. EW on Ramon de Loria in the last race might pay dividends 👍👍

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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Off to Ayr for three days. 👍🏇 Raincoat needed.

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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

I reckon there will be plenty of Jarabe Tapatio after the #England v #Mexico game. England will need to improve massively to deny a Mexican team playing well and in their own backyard. #Worldcup2026

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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

July 1st. First day of the Battle of the #Somme. When I worked in #Durham I’d always visit the Durham Light Infantry chapel and sit for a while to pay my respects. Thankfully my grandad survived the Great War ( minus a leg) many lads from around here and across the country didn’t.

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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Newcastle tomorrow couple of nights away for the Northumberland Plate. (Pitmans Derby) Team Player (25/1 AP) Ride the Thunder (16/1 AP) both EW, much shorter now. Also a small amount on Blazeon Five at 25’s. Hopefully get a place or two from these three. Good luck. 👍🏇🏇🏇

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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Out for a walk this morning and had a chat with these two beauties at a local farm. Mother and daughter 🐴🐴

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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Shakes head. Back the winner + third and there’s a 25p deduction. 😳 TBF the winner Nola Sole might just be a very good horse. Wasn’t keen to go in, never settled but still won nicely. 🏇👍💷

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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Ruby Walsh says you can’t win from the front at Ascot. Hope he’s wrong in the 6.10 as I’m on River King who looks likely to go off quickly and try to hold on. 🏇💨 #RoyalAscot

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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Britannia at Ascot today. Wish Crest of Fire was better drawn. At 20/1 for 6 places I’ll still have a small punt. 432-13 last 5 runs. Wechaad is better drawn but 1/2 the price also worth a small investment. Good luck. 🏇🏇🏇🏇

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Keith Walton @consettlad.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Non runner Chester but was still able to get O+T ended up at Donny yesterday. Our horse ran far too freely and tired out of contention. Second time she’s done this 🤔🤔 There will be other days for her.

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