HORSE RACING IS one of Ireland’s best-loved sports, and we produce some of the finest horses in the world.
But who are the countless people who dedicate their lives to the industry?
The42 have teamed up with Betway to bring a brand new series — Humans of Horse Racing — in which we tell the stories of those working behind the scenes to ensure that racing continues to thrive in this country.
Ahead of the 2019 Dublin Racing Festival, which takes place at Leopardstown this weekend, we shadowed the course’s operations manager David Attwood to find out what his role involves and why he is so passionate about his “dream job”.
You’re very much part of a great community and they look after one another, so it’s very special to be involved in,” the Somerset native says.
“I like to see when the stands are packed and you hear the roar go up when the horses are going around. For me, that’s the ultimate thrill of it.”
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Petit for Coquelin.
Pires played with Lauren for 6 years and went unbeaten for a whole season, winning the double on two occasions. He played with Dixon for 2 seasons.
He also trains with Arsenal on a regular basis, which may explain why he has picked current players rather than players like Ian Wright, with whom he has never played.
As for Fabregas’ omission, I think Bobby understands the difference between a player who forces his way out of a club and a player who forces his way into a club, which is exactly what Coquelin did after being on the brink of fading into obscurity last season.
Cazorla’s inclusion is questionable. Apart from that I see little issue with it.
Cole forced his way out.. Also I wouldn’t say Fabergas forced his way anymore than Veria..
Pores should have himself in the team, one of the premierships most underrated players
Robert est petit biased avec his French amis C+ for effort
What about overmars?
Campbell for Koscielny. Fabregas for Coq Pires for Cazorla.
Needs a few more league and European medals in it!
Liam brady has to be in
Marc overmars
Brady, Wright and Dixon have to be in the team. Strong shout for Overmars and Fabregas. O’Leary surely at least on the bench.
Freddie ljungberg should surely get a mention!!! a class footballer!!! (man u fan)
Lee Dixon for Lauren
Wouldn’t mind having some of those name on the team sheet now. Sanchez will become an Arsenal ledge but Wright is one. Not sure if Manu Petite should be missing. Choqulin also learning his trade and becoming the defensive midfielder we’ve lacked for last 6 or 7 years
No Freddie ?
I would put Lehmann in goals, surely he would have more clean sheets than Seaman