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John Berry

@johnwathenberry.bsky.social

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Racehorse trainer in Newmarket since 1995. Owner & breeder. Columnist for Winning Post (Aus) since 1992 & writer for other publications. Newmarket Town Councillor (independent). Former mayor of Newmarket.

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John Berry @johnwathenberry.bsky.social · 12d

Plumpton
Cheltenham
Epsom
???

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Merlyn Edwards @allmanbros2.bsky.social · 12d

Afternoon all, I see the rainy season has started then, Cheltenham Saturday wahay!!! Today we have 1 closed and 3 current, sorry #2 is a little bit blurry. Answers as usual at 6.30pm, all Interactions and engagements are much appreciated thank you, Enjoy.

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John Berry @johnwathenberry.bsky.social · 22d

Like divorced people marrying, a triumph of hope over experience.

John Berry @johnwathenberry.bsky.social · 26d

Towcester
Naas
Stockton
Taunton.

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Merlyn Edwards @allmanbros2.bsky.social · 26d

Good morning all, I've had to go early today as i have to pick up some Paris stragglers from the airport. Today we have 2 closed and 2 current of which, one is Irish. The answers will be at 6.30pm as normal, all your engagements and interactions are much appreciated Thank you, Enjoy!

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John Berry @johnwathenberry.bsky.social · Sep 29

I’d rather they concentrated on getting the indigenous population to speak English to a high standard (which is never going to happen) before they worry about the linguistic strengths of those who have moved here.

John Berry @johnwathenberry.bsky.social · Sep 29

The outside staircase on the stand in #1 strongly suggests Thirsk but I’ll have a stab at Liverpool.
And I’ll venture Newmarket July for #2.
The closed courses are clearly Phoenix Park & Stockton, but I’m only saying that from answers already given.

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Merlyn Edwards @allmanbros2.bsky.social · Sep 29

Afternoon all, woop woop another wonderful weekend of sport on the horizon. Today we have 2 current and 2 closed of which 1 is Irish, not to difficult either. Answers at 6.30pm, all the engagement will be much appreciated thank you. Take a look in the replies for a xmas present suggestion

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Merlyn Edwards @allmanbros2.bsky.social · Sep 29

William has finished his mammouth task and produced 4 incredible books, a repost of this post would help him sell a few more copies, here is a link to his shop www.mainholmpress.co.uk/shop/

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Merlyn Edwards @allmanbros2.bsky.social · Sep 22

Afternoon all, just to let you know I'm 57 today and i'll be accepting presents up to 11.59pm. Today we have 3 current and 1 closed of which 1 is Irish. Answers at a slightly drunk 6.30pm, all Engagements and interactions are much appreciated Thank you enjoy!

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John Berry @johnwathenberry.bsky.social · Sep 15

#1
#2 Folkestone
#3 Wolverhampton
#4

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Merlyn Edwards @allmanbros2.bsky.social · Sep 15

Afternoon all, not a great week this, first we had Elon rallying the 4th Reich and next the orange one, FFS. I've had to calm myself down with 4 tree lined paddocks of which 1 is closed and 3 are current. Answers at 6.30pm, all you engagements are much welcomed Thank you Enjoy

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Merlyn Edwards @allmanbros2.bsky.social · Aug 18

Guess the year x4 !

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John Berry @johnwathenberry.bsky.social · Aug 18

1977
1981
1979
1978.

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Merlyn Edwards @allmanbros2.bsky.social · Aug 18

Afternoon all, don't you just love a big racing festival week, 4 days of York is just what the Dr. ordered. Ok today i have 1 closed and 3 current for you. All engagement is much appreciated thank you. Answers at 6.30pm, Enjoy.

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John Berry @johnwathenberry.bsky.social · Aug 18

#3 Yarmouth.

John Berry @johnwathenberry.bsky.social · Aug 18

Folkestone
Sandown
??
Fakenham.

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Merlyn Edwards @allmanbros2.bsky.social · Jul 7

Afternoon all, with the July festival up coming and the weather set fair, there is no better sign of summer Imho. Today I have 1 closed and 3 current for you. Answers as usual at 6.30pm all engagements and interactions are "Most Welcome" thank you, Enjoy.

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John Berry @johnwathenberry.bsky.social · Jun 9

Interesting. Thank you.

Two things I don’t understand:

(1) I’d regard being in a hole financially as losing money, not running at a profit of £12 million pa, albeit that it used to be bigger than that.

(2) JC says all profits are re-invested in racing. So where is the £12 million going?

John Berry @johnwathenberry.bsky.social · Jun 2

2 Perth
&
3 Redcar
have already been given.
I’ll have a guess at
4 Doncaster.

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Merlyn Edwards @allmanbros2.bsky.social · Jun 2

Afternoon all, although I look forward to them, I wish "The Derby"(Coleman could be watching) wouldn't come around quite so fast, I'm feeling old today for some reason. 1 closed and 3 current for you today, answers at 6.30pm. All engagements very much welcomed, so thank you and Enjoy!

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John Berry @johnwathenberry.bsky.social · May 30

You’d hardly know that we had the rain earlier in the week. Back to very warm & dry weather in Newmarket. Breezy; plenty of sunshine. Lovely weather.

John Berry @johnwathenberry.bsky.social · May 26

#2 Lingfield?

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John Berry @johnwathenberry.bsky.social · May 26

#1 Yarmouth.

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Merlyn Edwards @allmanbros2.bsky.social · May 26

Afternoon all, happy Zetland gold Cup day, it looks a decent race this year ! Today I have 2 closed ( one retains it's name) and 2 current. Answers as usual at 6.30pm all your engagements are very much appreciated thank you Enjoy !!

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