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    I think the wise old lady realised we are in for some seriously grim times in the years ahead and decided she’d had enough. Can’t say I blame her.

    It looks like the first coins bearing the image of Charles III will be in circulation by the end of the year:

    https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/sep/30/king-charles-iii-50p-coin-unveiled-ahead-of-circulation-this-year

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    There were Platinum Jubilee and Commonwealth Games commemorative 50p coins minted earlier this year and if the new Charles 50p does appear before the end of the year and is dated 2022 I’m pretty sure it will be the first time that a year has had coins for general circulation minted with the heads of two different sovereigns since the George III and George IV half-crowns of 1820

    Check your change: could be a collectors item

    As for dying of ‘old age’ I would like my death notice to be that of John Le Mesurier’s – ‘conked out’ ‘it’s all been rather lovely’ :good:

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    I’m pretty much card only these days Drone but fantastic trivia.

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    Once we lose the coins
    what will tell us we’re
    still alive when the
    battery dies and Chase Bank
    gobbles up the starling?

    I suppose it’s a question of meanness. Dare we even utter the word ?

    It’s a conspiracy masterminded by HMRC

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    Just Fine, my “cliff horse” for this season, becomes the answer to the future racing quiz question of “What was the first winner for the King?”

    Cannot believe the SP of 100/30. He was 7/4 this morning. Thank goodness for best odds guaranteed!

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    Same CAS , nice start to my punting day

    Pick 3 on Saturday champion 2025/2026

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    He won really well, didn’t he? I hope that is the confidence booster he needs. I do believe there is a good race to be won with this horse.

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    About a third of the late HMQ’s horses are off to the Horses In Training sale, which is more than usual. It includes the King’s first winner Just Fine – which seems a little ungrateful! It looks like most of the yearlings are going to be sold as well.

    I suppose it was inevitable. Charles does not have the same level of interest and William appears to have no interest at all.

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    I just read this – clear message and I think he’s not only less interested but more interested in issues that arguably conflict with racing.

    He probably doesn’t want to be seen owning numerous racehorses during a cost of living crisis, he doesn’t want that image.

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    We should all club in and buy one with a cheeky offer ….which one should we go for ?…..need to pick relevant silk colours to

    Pick 3 on Saturday champion 2025/2026

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    Sad to think how after a lifetime of respected public service, her last act (through no fault of her own) was to appoint the worst Prime Minister in British history.

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    Just Fine fetched £300,000 at the Horses In Training sale.

    Julie Camacho picked up Tactical for £150,000. I wonder if she will be able to bring him back to something like his best.

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