Richard Russell @bothcodes

Racing Post. Close-ups, analysis and spotlights alongside the occasional rant. Excited by the youngster, keeping faith with the old boy. Joined February 2026

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Richard Russell @bothcodes

a week ago

Comments turned off and, for once, you can't blame them

BHA Stewards @BHAStewards

a week ago

Having reviewed the start the Stewards deemed WRIST ART (IRE) to have been a runner.

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Racing Post @RacingPost

2 weeks ago

⭕️ WHAT WE LEARNED ⭕️ ⭐️ Sallaal set to fulfil potential 💰 Pearson picks right path 🎄 Christmas confounds the doubters 💨 Thundering On not short of speed Read with Racing Post+ 👇

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Richard Russell @bothcodes

2 weeks ago

@mp_horseracing Me too, cracking job @Epsom1780

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Richard Russell @bothcodes

2 weeks ago

@amdracing I loved it. Fair play @RacingTV that Derby had it all and isn't discussed enough.

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I'm incredibly sorry Shaun, and you're doing a job not many of us would fancy, but to state this rule is applied consistently across every fixture takes those of us who watch racing every day for mugs.

British Horseracing Authority @BHAHorseracing

2 weeks ago

🗣️ Following @EpsomRacecourse Derby favourite Benvenuto Cellini being declared a non-runner, our Head of Stewarding Shaun Parker explains: - How the decision was reached - What would have happened had the horse won or placed - How this non-runner rule is applied consistently

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Richard Russell @bothcodes

2 weeks ago

Old Winfried Engelbollocks not doing much to quash suspicions the World Pool basically withdrew Benvenuto. But will he be there for us when the fav whips round at Plumpton in January?

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Richard Russell @bothcodes

2 weeks ago

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Francis Keogh @HonestFrank

2 weeks ago

CHRISTMAS FAIRYTALE at the Derby 🐎 Construction site manager Josh Smalls and the mayor of Bromley have just landed the spookiest coincidence bet, with Christmas Day winning at Epsom They placed wager with winnings from bet on 1964 victor Santa Claus 🧑‍🎄 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

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Richard Russell @bothcodes

2 weeks ago

@jamesaknight Dreadful decision. A horse in Seven Question's recent sprint at Goodwood dipped his head at the start, leaving Rob Hornby unable to remove the blindfold in a timely manner. No hint of him being NR'd, what's the difference? Shambles.

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Richard Russell @bothcodes

2 weeks ago

Benvenuto Cellini being declared a N/R in the Derby is an absolute can of worms. No-one else's fault bar the horse, but looking forward to getting my money back next time the nap misses the break.

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Richard Russell @bothcodes

4 months ago

This is what it sounds like when you're not engagement trolling

Mr Jim McGrath @McGracing

4 months ago

If you like racing and aren’t cheering after that flawless run round, pick another sport. Viva CH- well done all concerned.

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Richard Russell @bothcodes

4 months ago

@OwnersforOwners Referring to Constitution Hill as 'it' while also having tears roll down your cheeks. Impressive.

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Richard Russell @bothcodes

4 months ago

Riskier to stick to the Flat, nice work I'm biting 🤣

Steve Jones @sjracingmedia

4 months ago

I just don't get the clamour for Constitution Hill to be kept to the Flat. I'd say it would be riskier for a 9yo to run on quick ground in the top Flat staying races than running over hurdles.

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Richard Russell @bothcodes

4 months ago

3rd OR 83. 2nd RPR 87. Time 5sec quicker than earlier h'cap won by 75 horse and he did it effortlessly. Some 'bumper' and hopefully he DOESN'T go to the Champion Hurdle.

Luca Coleman-Carr 🟡 @Luca_CCarr

4 months ago

What an overreaction, wonderful for Constitution Hill to win that bumper race with only 2 flat bred horses in, the 2nd running to around 70-75. Hopefully he goes to the champion hurdle and show what he can do because that was in all truth a joke of a race put on solely for him.

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Richard Russell @bothcodes

4 months ago

Not just Andrew that's capturing attention from our cousins over the pond. For the right reasons this time.

David Aragona @HorseToWatch

4 months ago

First ever flat race as a 9YO and Constitution Hill unleashes a turn of foot like this

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Richard Russell @bothcodes

4 months ago

First and last time I'll have a wet eye having watched an AW race on a Friday night. Fabulous result, please don't do this to us Hendo. See you at Sandown on May 28 🙏

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Richard Russell @bothcodes

4 months ago

Tellherthename popping up in the County entries isn't particularly newsworthy. But having D.Skelton beside him might be. 40-1 could look big next month.

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Richard Russell @bothcodes

4 months ago

This Constitution Hill ballot sequence should be interesting. Reckon there's 8 ahead of him already, with him lumped in with another 13, potentially just an extra 4 places up for grabs.