Only Fools and Horses

Against my better judgement I've agreed to buy 11.1% of a horse, Its not something I have the foggiest clue about but figured like going to vegas, or crashing a car its one of those costly mistakes you have to make at some stage in your life

Its a 3 year old that has never been saddled and Ive heard all the stats about how many horses never even race etc.

Anyone ever been in a syndicate or owned a horse ?

Loyal will have some wise words for you.
My own opinion is that you are mad, but sure there's feck all wrong with being mad. Yes there is. No there isn't. Shut up. No you shut up.

Fair play to ya Omar. I've never been involved directly myself but have had reason to be entertained in parade rings on plenty of occasions. I think its one of the greatest achievements you can aspire to as an Irishman, to own your own racehorse. Have ye named him yet, Stringer Bell might be a good name for your one

mossbags wrote:Fair play to ya Omar. I've never been involved directly myself but have had reason to be entertained in parade rings on plenty of occasions. I think its one of the greatest achievements you can aspire to as an Irishman, to own your own racehorse. Have ye named him yet, Stringer Bell might be a good name for your one

No name yet Mossbags there is nine of us so I only get to pick one letter
his half Brother PONMEOATH won the Kerry National.

You may call him GAATipster if you send the cheque directly to me. Use of Jayo Cluxton can be discussed through our legal reps.

His future should be in chasing so. Might be one to look out for in Ballybrit in a few years. Have ye a trainer fixed yet? Might he get a run this year you reckon Omar? PM me if you prefer

mossbags wrote:His future should be in chasing so. Might be one to look out for in Ballybrit in a few years. Have ye a trainer fixed yet? Might he get a run this year you reckon Omar? PM me if you prefer

Jumps it is Mossbags

Colm Murphy is the trainer and picked/bought the horse for the lads at the Goffs sales on wed/Thurs this week. I only coughed up today as one of the lads' wife decided that a new kitchen was a better way of spending his hard earned money, so not up to speed on the plans yet.

Never owned one myself but I've heard they can work out very expensive in the long run, trainers fees and entrance fees. If its a good horse however the prize money can be used to pay for all of that.

mossbags wrote: Might be one to look out for in Ballybrit in a few years. Have ye a trainer fixed yet? Might he get a run this year you reckon Omar? PM me if you prefer

Mossbags in "I might be able to square things in Galway for you, but tis' between ourselves" mode here.
Spoofing as usual.....

OMAR wrote:Against my better judgement I've agreed to buy 11.1% of a horse, Its not something I have the foggiest clue about but figured like going to vegas, or crashing a car its one of those costly mistakes you have to make at some stage in your life

Its a 3 year old that has never been saddled and Ive heard all the stats about how many horses never even race etc.

Anyone ever been in a syndicate or owned a horse ?

Omar I Was involved in a syndicate in england in the mid 90s we had a horse in les eyres stable in his eary days as a trainer..The syndicate i was involved in were big gamblers we made a few pounds on the horse....

OMAR wrote:Against my better judgement I've agreed to buy 11.1% of a horse,

OMAR in a "Sean Quinn type commitment" here.... Can you acquire a racehorse through a CFD scheme???

Well, good luck with it anyhow. If ye're stuck for square bales of top quality hay you know where to come..*

*GAATipster discount not applicable on sales of hay unfortunately..

OMAR wrote:Against my better judgement I've agreed to buy 11.1% of a horse, Its not something I have the foggiest clue about but figured like going to vegas, or crashing a car its one of those costly mistakes you have to make at some stage in your life

Are you actually saying you went to a butcher and bought a leg of horse meat?

Boxtyeater wrote:

OMAR wrote:Against my better judgement I've agreed to buy 11.1% of a horse,

OMAR in a "Sean Quinn type commitment" here.... Can you acquire a racehorse through a CFD scheme???

Well, good luck with it anyhow. If ye're stuck for square bales of top quality hay you know where to come..*

*GAATipster discount not applicable on sales of hay unfortunately..

To date I have not come across any means of finanical leverag in said investment however I do think you might be onto something here.

for E.g

You invest the money for one horse however you actually get ten. Whatever bill you get for vets, food and training simply pay it ten times. When things don't work out you get ten seperate cans of Reynolds finest dog food but also get a bill for ten bullets
. If one of the horse does happen to win the QE11 diamond stakes which would be a remarkable acheivment for unsaddled horse of stayer pedigree you get to watch lizzies crystal presentation 10 times.

OMAR - still looking for a name? How about Glue Factory?

Or how about "To Erne and Back"

Well Omar proposed the name Prop Joe for the nag in question but it seems the Syndicate has settled on PAPADOC - majority rule - Ive never been a fan of democracy.
It seems the name is reflective of the bloodline rather than an homage to the Tonton Macoutes and the duvallier regimes. Horse fully broken (jockey on back) without incident
Im advised that this is more favourable than horses than cannot be broken but less favourable than horses that express a degree of spirit. Still too early to make a call on the potential but if all goes well possible outing in early winter.
It seems all pedigree and history would suggest horse would be fond of mud.

OMAR wrote:It seems all pedigree and history would suggest horse would be fond of mud.

Ah ......... pets and their owners ...

Whenever he running and ya think he has a good chance give us a shout.

hurlingguru wrote:Whenever he running and ya think he has a good chance give us a shout.

No problem

Horse had his first run on the gallops this morning. Went to the Curragh with a few cheltenham stable mates and did a mile and a half.
He stayed within a length of a champion contender, don;t know if this means he is good or the other horse did bad
but in any case its positive progress

All going well he is entered for the Punchestown Festival bumper but might have a go in a bumper before that.

If you're gonna make a killing let us know ....

The Goffs Bumper?

Loyal2TheRoyal wrote:The Goffs Bumper?

What ever one is sponsored by Landrover - Horse was bought in last years landrover sale.

Whats the name of the syndicate?

OMAR wrote:

Loyal2TheRoyal wrote:The Goffs Bumper?

What ever one is sponsored by Landrover - Horse was bought in last years landrover sale.

Rubbish! I heard horse was bought in Smithfield market. Deal was sealed with a couple of pints ... and a few shots.