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Ian @ WaywardLad

@waywardlad.bsky.social
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Long-term #horseracing blogger (since 2010) commenting on the UK horseracing scene

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Ginger Weegie @gingerweegie.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Without BBCQT there would be No Farage, No Brexit, No small boats, No Better Together. The BBC ARE the problem.
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Ian @ WaywardLad @waywardlad.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
@pgreenfielduk.bsky.social from conversations, he did suggest that there's an undercurrent of disharmony amongst female students. But isn't that normal behaviour of 18 - 21yo girls? Jealousy and rivalry?
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Ian @ WaywardLad @waywardlad.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
@pgreenfielduk.bsky.social Interesting. Born in 1959 I grew up on a Liverpool council estate, didn't go to university, had a career in construction. My son grew up in Cornwall, raised by his mum. He graduated from St Andrews in 2025. He had many friends there. www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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‘It’s like the Scottish Upper East Side’: shame and snobbery as American students blamed for St Andrews classism
Online comments reflect class tensions at Scottish university between those from lower-income families and wealthier US undergraduates
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Ian @ WaywardLad @waywardlad.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
@theguardian.com Whitehaven: the only British port attacked by the USA in the war of independence. www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/...
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Walking on the edge: a three-day hike along Cumbria’s rugged, overlooked coast
In the shadow of the crowded Lake District, this quiet coast path offers great views, breathtaking nature and a striking new hotel on the historic waterfront
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richardwillcock.bsky.social @richardwillcock.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
That Juddmonte International doesn’t look too shabby now. An Arc winner, Irish Champion Stakes winner, 2nd in L’Opera and a Listed win for the pacemaker! Ombudsman and Danon Decile not run since.
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Ian @ WaywardLad @waywardlad.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
Phenomenal run by Wise Approach at Newmarket #horseracing
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Ian @ WaywardLad @waywardlad.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
Danny Tudhope has 1st ride for Haslam in 13 years on Beaujolais Nouveau at Ripon in the 3:25 - interesting! Especially as Tudhope has a 25% strike rate at 6f (26w 99r) in past year. #horseracing I'm on at 16's ew (4-places)
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Ian @ WaywardLad @waywardlad.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
@go4know.com Everton picked up Grealish instead
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Ian @ WaywardLad @waywardlad.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
@go4know.com this is a great formline. The top sprinters have been super consistent.
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Tony Calvin @tonycalvin.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
CAMBRIDGESHIRE ante-post piece, with 66s and 16s pokes of note, for the AKBets site. Contains some general ante-post v day-of race betting thoughts in the intro; tips.akbets.co.uk/tony-calvin-...
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TONY CALVIN: CAMBRIDGESHIRE ante-post piece, with 66s and 16s pokes of note
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Tony Calvin @tonycalvin.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
FRIDAY's ITV racing early stats and info - notable overnight absences (at least 4), balloted out horses, going and stick readings etc, 1st-time headgear; pace maps with draws attached and trainerform; tips.akbets.co.uk/tony-calvin-...
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TONY CALVIN: FRIDAY – early stats and information
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Tony Calvin @tonycalvin.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
STATS and information for the Friday ITV races if you want to get an early headstart; tips.akbets.co.uk/tony-calvin-...
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TONY CALVIN: FRIDAY – stats and information for the ITV races if you want to get an early headstart
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Geegeez @geegeez.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
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2025 Ayr Gold Cup Trends
Run over 6f, the Ayr Gold Cup is a handicap race open to horses aged 3 or older and staged at Ayr racecourse. The line-up is put together from the highest-rated horses entered, with the maximum number of runners currently standing at 25 – any horses that don’t make the race are offered the chance to […] The post 2025 Ayr Gold Cup Trends first appeared on geegeez.co.uk.
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Phillips OBrien @phillipspobrien.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
In decades to come, there will be many books written about how European states with well over 500 million people and an economy more than 20 times the size of Russia and approx equal to the USA, end up a group of sad bystanders in the making of their own destiny.
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Ian @ WaywardLad @waywardlad.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
I'd welcome any thoughts and banter on today's #horseracing
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Ian @ WaywardLad @waywardlad.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
#horseracing Newbury 3:35 SPY CHIEF 8/1 ew Newbury 3:00 LEADMAN 13/2 ew Newmarket 2:05 BINHAREER 5/2 Newbury 1:50 PINHOLE 9/4 (odds have moved) Good luck!
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Ian @ WaywardLad @waywardlad.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
Finally, the 7-furlong h'cap at 3:00pm at #Newbury is a cracker - Classic & Cracking Gold are both on my alert list, but they maybe beaten by LEADMAN. He was impeded early LTO, si=o ignore that. Before that, his win on 11July is top form, and a repeat will see him hake this. Odds of 13/2, ew wager
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Ian @ WaywardLad @waywardlad.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
Back to #Newbury for the next selection: another improving 3yo in the 3:35 Group 2 Hungerford Stakes over 7-furlongs, it's SPY CHIEF. The ground and trip will suit him, and he could make-all the running in this. Plenty of 8/1 so if you fear him being caught late, there's scope for an ew wager.
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Ian @ WaywardLad @waywardlad.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
Next up is another rapidly improving 3yo, BINHAREER in the 2:05pm at Newmarket. This horse looks like being Group 3 ability at 6-furlongs, so racing off OR87 in this handicap should be a formality for him. There's plenty of 5/2 available #horseracing
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Ian @ WaywardLad @waywardlad.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
There's some great #horseracing today. No blog from me, but here's a few thoughts. The opening race at Newbury at 1:50pm should go to the improving 3yo PINHOLE. It's difficult to see any of his 5 rivals being capable of beating him. Odds of 2/1 are available.
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Ian @ WaywardLad @waywardlad.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
My blog on substack regards tomorrow's #horseracing for anyone who's interested waywardlad.substack.com/p/shergar-cu...
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Shergar Cup - Ascot
Celebration of horseracing
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Ian @ WaywardLad @waywardlad.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
I might have to keep an eye on the horses owned & trained by Mr SC Williams #horseracing
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Ian @ WaywardLad @waywardlad.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
Last night at #Chepstow my selection (Salamanca City) was 2nd to Crowd Quake: a horse winning for the 6th time in 8 races this season. Trainer, Mr SC Williams, gave the horse a real "Barney Curley" style intro: debut in a 2-mile NHF race, then 3 races over 5-furlongs to race off OR45. #horseracing
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Ian @ WaywardLad @waywardlad.bsky.social · 03/08/2025
I'm not sure if this is correct, but if it is then @teamlabouruk.bsky.social need to be making it known
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Ian @ WaywardLad @waywardlad.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Get in there!
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Steve Mullington @mullington.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Stewards’Cup Day 2025 (Goodwood) Today's Goodwood fancies: CLICK HERE
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Stewards’Cup Day 2025 (Goodwood)
Today's Goodwood fancies: CLICK HERE
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Steve Lewis Hamilton @slhamilton.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Both Group races at Goodwood and the Listed at Newmarket are all of interest today. Ground on the easy side at both meetings - shouldn't be an issue.
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Ian @ WaywardLad @waywardlad.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Who was your best winner of the Stewards Cup? 1992 Lochsong 1997 Danetime 2005 Gift Horse 2011 Hoof It They're my top-4 #Goodwood #horseracing Get your tips out!
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Ian @ WaywardLad @waywardlad.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Don't overlook Elmonjed: a winner last Sat he's in top form (10/1). Others that will be on the premises are Korker (25/1); Two Tribes (14/1), and Jakajaro (12/1). I'm on Elmonjed & Two Tribes both ew (6-places). #goodwood #horseracing
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Ian @ WaywardLad @waywardlad.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
The Stewards Cup over 6f looks an absolute cracker of a race. Get It should go off like a bullet and drawn 27 of 28 will have the rail - will he be caught? #Goodwood #horseracing The fav Hammer The Hammer is drawn 4, and that ground could be quicker. This 3yo has the form to take this.
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Ian @ WaywardLad @waywardlad.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Hmm, wonder if @evertonfc.com would be a good fit?
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Ian @ WaywardLad @waywardlad.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Didn't look good for Noble Champion there, hope he's okay
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Geegeez @geegeez.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
ICYMI:
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2025 Draw Bias: Qatar ‘Glorious’ Goodwood Festival
This week we enjoy the 2025 renewal of the prestigious Qatar 'Glorious' Goodwood Festival on the rolling Sussex Downs. To finish in front at a festival meeting contested on such a quintessentially quirky track requires more than traditional 'which is the best horse' form study. Preparations for those serious about the week begin with homework […] The post 2025 Draw Bias: Qatar ‘Glorious’ Goodwood Festival first appeared on geegeez.co.uk.
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G⭕ing Behind @goingbehind.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Sorry about the tardiness. No excuse other than yesterday was a long day. @ruatrindade.bsky.social was first off the mark with Ayr 22-7-78, followed by @johnracing.bsky.social with Beverley 7-7-84. @gowertudor.bsky.social cleaned up with Newcastle 28-7-75 and Nottingham 19-7-80. Until next week...
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Ian @ WaywardLad @waywardlad.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
In the last race of the day at 5:30pm Lady Of Andros should've won LTO, but led too early. She has a tricky draw (13 of 14), but the fav Dubai Treasure will set a strong pace as he tries to make-all - that will be perfect for Lady Of Andros. She will need some luck but Bet365 go 14s at 4-places: EW
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Ian @ WaywardLad @waywardlad.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
I will be having a fairly quiet day as it can be a tricky course for the punter, but I have noted a couple. In the 2:30pm Noble Champion (currently 6/1) could be called the winner LTO in the Jersey Stakes G3 over 2f-out he was going so easily, and that form looks strong. He could be very good.
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Ian @ WaywardLad @waywardlad.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Being unique in layout, and a narrow, undulating track, there will be more than a few hard-luck stories; so you need to have a jockey who knows the track (where's Lester Piggott when you need him?), and an adaptable horse with plenty of advantage.
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Ian @ WaywardLad @waywardlad.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
It's Glorious #Goodwood - one of the highlights of the #horseracing calendar. We'll have some spectacular racing (providing it doesn't rain), and if you have never been to Goodwood then I urge you to take a visit, it's one of the prettiest racecourses in the country.
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Brian Moore @brianmoore666.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
Congratulations to England's Lionesses - very proud of you all.
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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 27/07/2025
The Lionesses have made us proud every step of the way. If they become back-to-back champions, the Prime Minister should declare a bank holiday to honour what would be a stunning achievement 🦁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
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Ian @ WaywardLad @waywardlad.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
Fingers crossed that it's not embarrassing, but I can't see #England beating the Spain side today. I hope that they do win, but it's hope.
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Ian @ WaywardLad @waywardlad.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
Massive problem this. Wet-wipes are a scurge. They are essentially a damp flannel, so why not use that and rinse clean? It's "delicate" people not wanting to touch their own excrement. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Call to make wet wipe producers pay for polluting England’s waterways
Water firms claim wet wipes, which shed microplastics and cause blockages, are main source of sewage pollution
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Ian @ WaywardLad @waywardlad.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
That was close, thought Classic had it there, but just worn down close home. 2nd
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Ian @ WaywardLad @waywardlad.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
Arctic Thunder walked out of the stalls, not good in a top 6-furlong race, but he flew home over the last quarter-mile. Probably needs a stiffer track or another furlong.
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Ian @ WaywardLad @waywardlad.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
Eskimo Pie - never in with a shout #Ascot
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Ian @ WaywardLad @waywardlad.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
Anyone else having a wager on the #horseracing this afternoon?
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Ian @ WaywardLad @waywardlad.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
Finally, the #York 2pm sprint: drawn high, Artic Thunder may need some luck, but he looks poised to run a big race.
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Ian @ WaywardLad @waywardlad.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
In the 1:40pm at #Ascot I'm taking a punt on Eskimo Pie, a rank outsider in this, but Barzalona in the saddle is an interesting booking
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