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denphone 06-12-2012 11:45
Re: Horse Racing
 
SHERWOOD ROCKED BY HEREFORD FINE

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...e&sub=&day=Thu

Quote:
Trainer Oliver Sherwood warned he feels like "packing it up" after after being fined £3,000 over the running and riding of Furrows in the bet365.com Novices' Chase at Hereford.

Jockey Leighton Aspell was hit with a 14-day ban (December 19-22, 26-31, January 1-4) while the horse was suspended from running for 40 days.

The local stewards felt Furrows (20-1) appeared to be tenderly handled when finishing fourth on his debut over fences behind Vulcanite, beaten a total of 11 and three-quarter lengths and found Sherwood guilty of schooling/conditioning the horse on the racecourse.

denphone 06-12-2012 14:23
Re: Horse Racing
 
CUE STRAIGHT TO KING GEORGE

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Thu

Quote:
Cue Card is to skip a possible outing in the Peterborough Chase at Huntingdon later this month in favour of running in the William Hill King George VI Chase.

Colin Tizzard's six-year-old gelding graduated to open company when sauntering 26 lengths clear in the Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter in November and will now bid for the Boxing Day feature at Kempton.

denphone 07-12-2012 06:07
Re: Horse Racing
 
JEZKI HEADING FOR CHRISTMAS CRACKER

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Fri

Quote:
Jessica Harrington could give Jezki his next outing in a potentially mouthwatering paddypower.com Future Champions Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown on December 27.

The progressive four-year-old will have a campaign working towards the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham in the spring, and an appearance at the big Christmas meeting looks on the cards.

jempalmer 07-12-2012 06:13
Re: Horse Racing
 
Love your avatar Den, any tips for today? I'll have to Google my local bookie though. Strange that you can't find someone willing to fleece you :D

denphone 07-12-2012 06:49
Re: Horse Racing
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jempalmer (Post 35508029)
Love your avatar Den, any tips for today? I'll have to Google my local bookie though. Strange that you can't find someone willing to fleece you :D
l will give you a few tips later once l know if the racing is on Jem.:)

denphone 07-12-2012 13:10
Re: Horse Racing
 
NO OVERTURN IN HENRY VIII

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...e&sub=&day=Fri

Quote:
Captain Conan tops a total of just five runners for Saturday's Markel Insurance Henry VIII Chase at Sandown.

Donald McCain's Overturn would have been a leading fancy for the race but the likelihood of testing going has seen him sidestep the Grade One event.


---------- Post added at 12:10 ---------- Previous post was at 11:43 ----------

Here are some tips for today as well.

Sandown 12.40 Valco De Touzaine
Sandown 2.55 Monkerty Tunkerty
Sandown 3.30 Haymarket

jempalmer 07-12-2012 15:52
Re: Horse Racing
 
I'm not really going to bet Den :D. I don't have a clue about these things.

denphone 07-12-2012 16:01
Re: Horse Racing
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jempalmer (Post 35508183)
I'm not really going to bet Den :D. I don't have a clue about these things.
Well l just have the odd pound here and there generally jem.

denphone 08-12-2012 06:05
Re: Horse Racing
 
STAR DUO SET FOR DURKAN DUEL

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...e&sub=&day=Fri

Quote:
Flemenstar and Sir Des Champs are set to grab the limelight on Sunday as they face a showdown in the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase.

The former, who is trained by Peter Casey, will be chasing a seventh consecutive victory, with two Grade One victories bagged last term.

The Willie Mullins-trained Sir Des Champs is a leading fancy for the Cheltenham Gold Cup but will be having his first start since his Grade One win at Punchestown in April.

Rubi Light will be back to defend his title for Robbie Hennessy, while Bog Warrior provides a second string for Gigginstown House Stud, the owners of Sir Des Champs.

denphone 08-12-2012 11:59
Re: Horse Racing
 
Here are my best tips for today.


Sandown 12.20 Golden Hoof
Sandown 12.55 Kentford Grey Lady
Sandown 1.25 Big Easy
Sandown 2.30 Swampfire
Sandown 3.05 Sprinter Sacre
Aintree 12.00 Buthelezi
Aintree 12.35 L'unique
Aintree 2.10 In Compliance
Aintree 3.20 Nacarat

denphone 08-12-2012 14:57
Re: Horse Racing
 
GOLDEN WINNER FOR WESTWOOD

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...e&sub=&day=Sat

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Golden Hoof looks a nice prospect for the future after justifying even money favouritism in the opening John Oakley 50th Birthday 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle at Sandown.

Winning jockey Barry Geraghty sent the Oscar gelding into the lead after the second-last and the result was then never in doubt as he went away to win by eight lengths from 11-4 shot Lord Protector.

denphone 08-12-2012 17:25
Re: Horse Racing
 
SPRINTER SPARKLES IN TINGLE TRIUMPH

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Sat

Quote:
Sprinter Sacre ran out a hugely impressive winner of the the Sportingbet Tingle Creek Chase on his seasonal bow at Sandown.

Nicky Henderson's charge (4-11 favourite), unbeaten in five starts over fences, chased his main rival Sanctuaire but assumed control from the Pond Fence and accelerated away to claim the Grade One prize by 15 lengths.

Sprinter Sacre was a little keen early on as the pair built up a healthy advantage over the rest of the field, but Barry Geraghty soon had him lobbing along nicely and the manner in which he reeled in Sanctuaire could hardly have been more impressive. Kumbeshwar grabbed seond spot late on.

Cobbydaler 08-12-2012 20:16
Re: Horse Racing
 
National course fence changes trialled:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/20628427

denphone 08-12-2012 20:20
Re: Horse Racing
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cobbydaler (Post 35508743)
National course fence changes trialled:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/20628427
Yes it seemed to go well today and lets hope things run smoothly come National day.

denphone 09-12-2012 05:42
Re: Horse Racing
 
OLD-TIMER BUD LANDS BECHER PRIZE

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...e&sub=&day=Sat

Quote:
Hello Bud rolled back the years to win the Betfred Becher Handicap Chase for a second time at Aintree, the highlight of a memorable 193-1 treble for trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies and his jockey son Sam.

As well as lifting the other race run over the Grand National fences with Little Josh, they also struck with Master Of The Sea, but it was the 14-year-old Hello Bud (14-1) who took the plaudits with an emotional triumph for his connections.

Successful in 2010 and running in this race for a fourth time, the veteran answered his rider's every call and though Join Together was clawing back the deficit with every stride from the elbow, he was still a neck down at the line.
PRINCE PROMPTS GOLD CUP DREAMS

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...e&sub=&day=Sun

Quote:
Wayward Prince had his connections dreaming of a Gold Cup bid when scoring on his second outing for trainer Hilary Parrott in the Betfred Treble Odds On Lucky 15's Chase at Aintree.

The eight-year-old, who having moved to Parrott from Ian Williams finished second to Silviniaco Conti on his stable debut at Wetherby, travelled like a dream under Jack Doyle and was always cantering over long-time leader Across The Bay.

Doyle put Jason Maguire on the latter out of his misery approaching the final fence and the combination forged two and a half lengths clear. It was three and three-quarter lengths further back to the disappointing favourite Quito De La Roque.

denphone 09-12-2012 09:34
Re: Horse Racing
 
CAPTAIN TAKES COMMAND

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...e&sub=&day=Sun

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An excellent round of jumping saw Captain Conan run out an easy winner of the Markel Insurance Henry VIII Novices' Chase at Sandown.

A winner at Cheltenham on his fencing debut, Captain Conan was sent off the 4-7 favourite for trainer Nicky Henderson and jockey Barry Geraghty on his step up to Grade One company.

Geraghty was positive from the off, setting the pace, and gained valuable lengths through a fine leap at the second-last to see off market rival Hinterland. He only had to be pushed out for a three-and-a-half-length verdict.

denphone 09-12-2012 12:49
Re: Horse Racing
 
RED STRIKES GOLD IN VASE

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Sun

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Red Cadeaux secured his first Group One victory as he claimed a thrilling renewal of the Longines Hong Kong Vase at Sha Tin.

Johnny Murtagh set out to make all aboard the William Haggas-trained Dancing Rain and he began to wind up the pace at the three-furlong marker.

However, they were lining up in behind to challenge with Gerald Mosse producing Red Cadeaux between Jaguar Mail and Liberator well over a furlong out, and though Jaguar Mail ran on well, Ed Dunlop's raider dug deep and clung on to victory in a photo.

denphone 09-12-2012 15:22
Re: Horse Racing
 
Brilliant Flemenstar flies to John Durkan victory.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/live.sd

http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/r...sir-des-champs

Quote:
FLEMENSTAR edged closer to superstardom on Sunday as he breezily dismissed the challenge of the previously unbeaten Sir Des Champs at Punchestown.

denphone 10-12-2012 05:58
Re: Horse Racing
 
HENDERSON HAILS SUPER SACRE

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Sun

Quote:
Nicky Henderson believes Sprinter Sacre is already close to being the best chaser he has ever trained after his effortless victory in the Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown.

The six-year-old is unbeaten over fences and never came off the bridle in adding another Grade One to his haul.

Henderson houses the current Queen Mother Champion Chase winner in Finian's Rainbow and trained one of the greatest two-milers of his generation in Remittance Man, but he already thinks Sprinter Sacre has eclipsed them.

denphone 10-12-2012 11:14
Re: Horse Racing
 
GERAGHTY FACING KEMPTON DILEMMA

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...e&sub=&day=Mon

Quote:
Barry Geraghty will make a decision on his William Hill King George VI Chase mount "sooner rather than later" according to Nicky Henderson.

The trainer intends to saddle three in the Boxing Day showpiece at Kempton with Long Run, who will be ridden by Sam Waley-Cohen, lining up alongside Ryanair Chase winner Riverside Theatre and Queen Mother Champion Chase hero Finian's Rainbow.

Geraghty has the choice of the latter two and Henderson would rather have his plans in place.

"Riverside worked at Kempton on Monday and went very well with Darlan and Grandouet, who comes out this weekend (in the International Hurdle at Cheltenham). Darlan will probably wait for the Christmas Hurdle," Henderson told At The Races.

denphone 10-12-2012 17:18
Re: Horse Racing
 
NO STAMINA WORRIES FOR STAR

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Mon

Quote:
Trainer Peter Casey has no doubt three miles is well within Flemenstar's range following his superb performance in the John Durkan Memorial Chase at Punchestown on Sunday.

The seven-year-old appeared to face his toughest task to date in tackling the previously unbeaten chaser Sir Des Champs, but he produced a foot-perfect round of jumping under Andrew Lynch to beat his fellow Cheltenham Gold Cup hope with plenty to spare.

Casey said: "There's not a bother on him this morning. He didn't have that hard a race really. I was a bit worried last week as he seemed very quiet, and he was the same at the races yesterday, but maybe he's just growing up."

denphone 11-12-2012 06:10
Re: Horse Racing
 
FELTHAM HONOUR FOR KING KAUTO

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Tue

Quote:
National Hunt legend Kauto Star is to be recognised in the renaming of the Feltham Novices' Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.

Clive Smith's gelding, who has now been retired, managed to win the William Hill King George VI Chase five times from six attempts on the feature afternoon at the Sunbury venue.

The Grade One event, over the same course and distance, will be known this year as the Kauto Star Feltham Novices' Steeple Chase (in memory of Nigel Clark) until approval has been agreed for a permanent renaming of the race.

denphone 11-12-2012 10:09
Re: Horse Racing
 
O'BRIEN PLOTS CAMELOT CAMPAIGN

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...mpaign&day=Tue

Quote:
Aidan O'Brien outlined 2013 plans for Camelot as the superstar colt was named Horse of the Year at the 10th annual Horse Racing Ireland Awards at Leopardstown.

The Coolmore-owned three-year-old became the first son of his late sire Montjeu to win a mile Classic when powering up the Newmarket hill to claim the 2000 Guineas, and he added the Investec Derby at Epsom to his laurels. Further glory awaited in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh.

denphone 11-12-2012 18:05
Re: Horse Racing
 
ROCK HEADS INTERNATIONAL POSSIBLES

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Tue

Quote:
Last season's Champion Hurdle hero Rock On Ruby is one of nine entries for Saturday's StanJames.com International Hurdle at Cheltenham.

Rock On Ruby will be having his first start under the name of Harry Fry, but the young trainer was credited with most of his preparation before his famous win in March.

Fry has been happy with his stable star and is excited about getting his season under way after he missed the Fighting Fifth on account on soft ground at Newcastle.

denphone 11-12-2012 20:46
Re: Horse Racing
 
RUSSELL: FLEMENSTAR SETS STANDARD

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Tue

Quote:
Davy Russell is hoping Sir Des Champs will find the improvement needed if he takes on Flemenstar again in the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown on December 28.

The six-year-old met with his first defeat since joining Willie Mullins from France when he was beaten fair and square by Peter Casey's brilliant chaser in the John Durkan on Sunday, albeit over two and a half miles, and Sir Des Champs remains prominent in the ante-post betting for the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

denphone 12-12-2012 05:38
Re: Horse Racing
 
UPSET NICHOLLS BIDS KAUTO FAREWELL

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Tue

Quote:
Paul Nicholls admitted his "sadness" after Kauto Star's time at his Ditcheat yard came to an abrupt end on Tuesday.

The winner of five King Georges and two Cheltenham Gold Cups had been officially retired in late October and was expected to remain at Manor Farm Stables in Somerset until Boxing Day, when he was due to parade at Kempton.

Owner Clive Smith had announced on Monday that the 12-year-old would be moving away to be prepared by European bronze medalist eventing rider Laura Collett and long-time Great Britain manager and coach Yogi Breisner for a new career in the world of dressage - a decision not popular with Nicholls and his staff.

denphone 12-12-2012 11:25
Re: Horse Racing
 
WHISKY GOING FOR RELKEEL DOUBLE

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Wed

Quote:
Last year's winner Oscar Whisky is among nine entries for Saturday's Unicoin Homes Relkeel Hurdle at Cheltenham after the race was reopened.

Nicky Henderson's classy hurdler has few peers over the intermediate trip of two and a half miles and looked imperious on his comeback this season.

Raya Star was no match for Oscar Whisky at Ascot but could take him on again for Alan King

denphone 12-12-2012 14:26
Re: Horse Racing
 
GRUMETI ON CHAMPION TRAIL

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...e&sub=&day=Wed

Quote:
Alan King is aiming to get two runs into Grumeti in the early part of next year before an attempt at the Stan James Champion Hurdle.

A close third in the Triumph Hurdle last season, Grumeti went on to reverse placings with the winner and Champion contender Countrywide Flame at Aintree.

Max McNeill's gelding subsequently had a couple of runs on the Flat in late spring but is behind some of his stablemates ahead of a return to jumping.

"Grumeti had that summer hiccup, but he has made phenomenal progress this past month," the trainer told www.alankingracing.co.uk.

denphone 13-12-2012 06:29
Re: Horse Racing
 
NEW ERA FOR TV COVERAGE IMMINENT

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Thu

Quote:
Channel 4's programmers have announced a handful of new features for their shows in 2013 including the intention to run Saturday's major race at 3.50pm as often as possible.

Using a new production team from IMG Sports Media from the start of next year, when the station takes over all the remaining fixtures from the BBC, they will be broadcasting 88 days of live racing action. Possible additional coverage of the Dubai World Cup and the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe is something which may be announced in the coming weeks or months.

Channel 4 sports editor Jamie Aitchison and executive producer Carl Hicks outlined a number of possible changes to the way racing will be shown at a presentation in London on Wednesday.

"The big race of the day will be run at 3.50pm for most of the year, apart from the time when the days are short, and this won't be the crown jewels like the Derby and the Grand National," said Hicks.

denphone 13-12-2012 09:12
Re: Horse Racing
 
FINGAL BAY OUT FOR THE SEASON

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Thu

Quote:
Philip Hobbs has confirmed his classy novice chaser Fingal Bay will miss the rest of the season after suffering a tendon injury.

The Grade One-winning hurdler made a perfect start to his career over fences at Chepstow in October and ran a fine race to chase home Dynaste at Cheltenham a month later.

But having been sent off a 1-12 favourite at Exeter to regain the winning thread at Exeter last week, Fingal Bay jumped violently left for much of the journey before eventually running out at the third last, after which the injury was discovered.

denphone 13-12-2012 12:22
Re: Horse Racing
 
CHRIS BOUNCING AHEAD OF GEORGE BID

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Thu

Quote:
Captain Chris delighted trainer Philip Hobbs in his latest workout ahead of the William King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.

The eight-year-old was a well beaten third behind Kauto Star in the Festive highlight 12 months ago and while he ran no sort of race on his next appearance at Cheltenham, he did sign off with a fair fourth in the Ryanair Chase at the Festival.

Back on a right-handed track, he made an impressive return to action in the Amlin 1965 Chase at Ascot and is a 12-1 shot with the sponsors to follow up at Kempton.

denphone 13-12-2012 17:03
Re: Horse Racing
 
BOY AIMING FOR MORE BOLGER GLORY

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Thu

Quote:
Enda Bolger is hoping Arabella Boy can emulate the exploits of his past cross-country stars when the seven-year-old tackles Cheltenham's unique course for the first time on Friday.

Bolger's two most prolific exponents, Spot Thedifference and Garde Champetre, enjoyed considerable success at this discipline.

Now Arabella Boy gets his chance to show his prowess in the Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase - providing the course passes an 8am inspection. He lines up on the back of a victory over Punchestown's cross-country course at the main expense of Boston's Angel and Shakervilz who are also among a 12-strong field


---------- Post added at 16:03 ---------- Previous post was at 14:31 ----------

PETERBOROUGH SWITCHED TO EXETER

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...e&sub=&day=Thu

Quote:
Exeter will host the Peterborough Chase next week following the abandonment of Thursday's meeting at Huntingdon, the British Horseracing Authority has confirmed.

The Grade Two contest will be sponsored by the Levy Board and has been added to Exeter's existing meeting on December 20 to form part of an eight-race card. A deadline for fresh entries has been set for noon on Friday with the original field no longer standing.

Exeter's general manager Tim Darby said: "I'm delighted the Levy Board Peterborough Chase will be run at Exeter next Thursday.

denphone 13-12-2012 20:05
Re: Horse Racing
 
DENMAN CHASE AIM FOR CONTI

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Thu

Quote:
Grade One-winning chaser Silviniaco Conti will make his next appearance in the Betfair Denman Chase at Newbury on February 9.

Having already won the Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby and eclipsed Long Run in the Betfair Chase at Haydock, trainer Paul Nicholls has hopes he will develop into a big Cheltenham Gold Cup contender.

Speaking in his Betfair column Nicholls said: "Talking of Silviniaco Conti, next stop for him is the Betfair Denman Chase at Newbury in February.

denphone 14-12-2012 06:40
Re: Horse Racing
 
MIDNIGHT RETURNS TO SPIRITUAL HOME

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Fri

Quote:
Neil Mulholland is hopeful a return to Cheltenham will help Midnight Chase return to winning ways on Friday.

The 10-year-old has a fearsome record at Prestbury Park, having won five times from nine course starts. He has also finished fifth and seventh in the last two renewals of the Gold Cup. Having finished third behind Silviniaco Conti on his seasonal return in the Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby, Midnight Chase takes a significant drop in class for the Majordomo Hospitality Handicap Chase.

"We're looking forward to getting back to Cheltenham with him. He obviously loves it round there and the ground is lovely at the moment," said Mulholland.

denphone 14-12-2012 11:29
Re: Horse Racing
 
WALK IN RUNNING FOR CHELTENHAM GOLD

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...s&sub=&day=Fri

Quote:
Alan King has high hopes for Walkon in the Paul Stewart IronSpine Charity Challenge Gold Cup at Cheltenham on Saturday.

The grey's form tailed off a bit during last term's novice campaign, but he bounced back to chase home Al Ferof in the Paddy Power Gold Cup on his return.

"I have heard the theory that Walkon might be best fresh, but when he first came to us he ran four times in two months and won three of them," the Barbury Castle trainer told www.alankingracing.co.uk.

denphone 15-12-2012 06:01
Re: Horse Racing
 
Ascot to make Racing UK switch.

http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/n...cing-uk-switch

Quote:
Racecourse Media Group-owned Racing UK are responsible for the majority of Britain's major racecourses, including Cheltenham and Newmarket, and Ascot have decided to follow suit.

At The Races, which has exclusive rights to racing in Ireland, lost Exeter, Kelso and Perth to their rivals earlier this year and Folkestone and Hereford will also be missing from next year's line-up as both racecourses will shortly close down.

Ascot officially joins the Racecourse Media Group on June 12, 2014.

Ascot's chief executive Charles Barnett said: "After careful consideration we have decided to extend our relationship with RMG, with whom we recently negotiated the exclusive terrestrial television contract with Channel 4.

denphone 15-12-2012 12:21
Re: Horse Racing
 
Here are my best tips for today.

Cheltenham 12.45 Our Father
Cheltenham 1.20 Shooters Wood
Cheltenham 1.55 Coneygree
Cheltenham 2.30 Unioniste
Cheltenham 3.05 Zarkandar
Doncaster 1.55 Ulys Du Charmil
Doncaster 2.10 Midnight Sail
Doncaster 2.45 Sametegal
Doncaster 3.20 Mr Moonshine

denphone 15-12-2012 14:39
Re: Horse Racing
 
WEST PROVES BEST BY FAR

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Sat

Quote:
Far West emerged a facile winner of what ended up a match race for the JCB Triumph Hurdle Trial at Cheltenham.

Paul Nicholls' juvenile is the leader in the sphere and only had Handazan to beat when Mr Lando departed early on.

The 2-9 favourite repeated the outcome of the pair's previous meeting at Chepstow as he cantered 19 lengths clear.

denphone 15-12-2012 16:49
Re: Horse Racing
 
Zarkandar Holds on in International

http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/r...-international

Quote:
Zarkandar completed a fine afternoon's work for champion trainer Paul Nicholls when outstaying his rivals to win the Stanjames.com International Hurdle at Chetlenham.

denphone 16-12-2012 05:51
Re: Horse Racing
 
EASY PICKINGS FOR OSCAR

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Sun

Quote:
Oscar Whisky landed back-to-back renewals of the Unicoin Homes Relkeel Hurdle at Cheltenham without breaking sweat.

Nicky Henderson's seven-year-old is very tough to beat over the intermediate trip of two and a half miles and was sent off the 1-5 favourite to beat just two rivals.

While Crack Away Jack travelled up looking menacing coming down the hill, as soon as Barry Geraghty pressed the button Oscar Whisky shot clear and won effortlessly by 19 lengths.

denphone 16-12-2012 16:00
Re: Horse Racing
 
PONT EXPLODES ON TO SCENE

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Sun

Quote:
Pont Alexandre stamped himself a potential star in running out an all-the-way winner of the feature Grade One event at Navan as the highly regarded Don Cossack crashed out at the last when beaten.

Having had just one win in a maiden hurdle in France, the Willie Mullins-trained Pont Alexandre came into the Navan Novice Hurdle as something of an unknown quantity, and Ruby Walsh set out to make every yard on the 3-1 chance.

The winner never saw another rival and Don Cossack, who did not jump that well, was in the process of being caught for second by Busty Brown when he came down after the final flight. It was Davy Russell's third fall in three successive races on the card.

denphone 17-12-2012 06:03
Re: Horse Racing
 
BOB WORKS HARD ON FENCING DEBUT

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Mon

Quote:
Boston Bob was made to pull out all the stops by You Must Know Me on his fencing debut in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase at Navan.

Willie Mullins' exciting prospect, second to the ill-fated Brindisi Breeze in the Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham in March, is already one of the favourites for the RSA Chase back at Cheltenham and was sent off the 1-5 favourite.

Ruby Walsh was content to let Henry De Bromhead's You Must Know Me have an easy lead and though he made the ground up easily enough, in the end he had to get to work before Boston Bob landed the spoils by half a length.

denphone 17-12-2012 11:55
Re: Horse Racing
 
OWEGA LANDS TARA HURDLE

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Mon

Quote:
Owega Star stayed on dourly to land the Tara Hurdle at Navan after a dramatic conclusion to the Grade Two contest.

Peter Fahey's charge was hard ridden in a battle with Maller Tree two out, but both looked sitting ducks for Un Beau Matin, who was sent off the even-money favourite in the absence of Simenon and Muirhead.

However, the grey took a crashing fall when travelling well, leaving Owega Star (4-1) and Andrew Leigh in front, and he battled on gamely to account for Maller Tree by a length and three-quarters.

denphone 17-12-2012 17:23
Re: Horse Racing
 
SIZING MAY MISS KING GEORGE TEST

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Mon

Quote:
Sizing Europe is more likely to stay in Ireland than run in the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton on December 26.

He may turn 11 in a few weeks, but the 2011 Queen Mother Champion Chase winner has appeared in the form of his life in his two wins to date so far this season, though with good ground not guaranteed at Kempton, trainer Henry de Bromhead is "leaning" towards staying at home.

denphone 18-12-2012 05:58
Re: Horse Racing
 
NICHOLLS STARS DERAILED BY INJURY

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Mon

Quote:
Trainer Paul Nicholls was on Monday evening dealt a huge double injury blow by the news Big Buck's and Al Ferof are set to miss the rest of the season.

The former was due to run in Saturday's Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot, while Al Ferof was being prepared for an assault at the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.

Nicholls told Betfair: "At evening stables, we discovered a problem with both Big Buck's and Al Ferof. I am not in a position to go into great detail at this point, but I can confirm that Big Buck's will not be taking up his engagement at Ascot on Saturday and Al Ferof will not be running in the King George."

denphone 18-12-2012 14:31
Re: Horse Racing
 
RUBY GETS KAUTO CALL-UP

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Tue

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Trainer Paul Nicholls has confirmed that Ruby Walsh will ride Kauto Stone in the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.

Walsh would have partnered Al Ferof, who was ruled out for the season on Monday, but will now replace the suspended Daryl Jacob aboard Nicholls' stablemate.

The Ditcheat handler has also earmarked several horses who could represent him in the Ladbrokes World Hurdle, a race the injured Big Buck's has won for the last four years.

denphone 18-12-2012 17:34
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STEWART HOPEFUL FOR BUCK'S RETURN

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Owner Andy Stewart believes there is a "more than 50-50 chance" that Big Buck's will be able to continue his racing career next season.

National Hunt racing's current superstar has been ruled out for the rest of the campaign with a tendon injury, but Stewart has high hopes that his pride and joy, who will be a 10-year-old going on 11 when he returns, should be as good as ever.

"The healing process is exactly the same for a nine or 10-year-old as it is for a four or five-year-old but then it is more difficult to get a 10-year-old fit," Stewart told At The Races.

denphone 19-12-2012 06:20
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WALTERS WAITS WITH WHISKY

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Owner Dai Walters is in no rush to confirm Oscar Whisky for the Ladbrokes World Hurdle in March in the wake of the news that Big Buck's has been ruled out for the rest of the season.

With the four-time winner now out of the way, the Nicky Henderson-trained seven-year-old is joint-favourite with Willie Mullins' mare Quevega with some bookmakers for the three-mile contest.

Oscar Whisky appeared to have his stamina limitations exposed when only fifth in the World Hurdle last year, but Walters feels that was not necessarily the case.

denphone 19-12-2012 15:05
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CASEY CONFIRMS FLEMENSTAR LEXUS BID

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Flemenstar remains on course for his first test over three miles after featuring among 12 confirmations for the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown on December 28.

So impressive on his seasonal reappearance at Navan over two miles, Peter Casey's hugely exciting seven-year-old stepped back up to two and a half miles to annihilate Willie Mullins' previously unbeaten chaser Sir Des Champs with an awesome display in the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase.

"Since the John Durkan Memorial, there has been no bother and no problem, but he's been more than ticking over - he cantered three miles today. He'll do the last of his work on Sunday at the Curragh," said Casey.

denphone 20-12-2012 06:19
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WORLD BID UNLIKELY FOR PASSAGE

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Dermot Weld has revealed it is "more likely" Rite Of Passage will be trained for next year's Gold Cup at Royal Ascot than take his chance in the Ladbrokes World Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.

The master of Rosewell House produced one of his most magnificent training performances to nurse the 2010 Gold Cup hero back from injury to win the Qipco British Champions Long Distance Cup at Ascot in October, his first racecourse appearance in well over a year.
AHERN CHARGED BY BHA

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Eddie Ahern and five other individuals have been charged with serious breaches of the rules of racing.

Registered owner Neil Clement, James Clutterbuck, the son of Newmarket trainer Ken Clutterbuck, and three unlicensed individuals - Paul Hill, Martin Raymond and Michael Turl - have also been charged.

Ahern's charges relate to five races held from September 2009 to February 2011. The jockey, who is likely to be warned off if he is found guilty, is accused of breaching three rules of racing. The hearing is scheduled to take place between April 29 and May 3, 2013.

denphone 20-12-2012 13:29
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EIGHT REMAIN IN LONG WALK

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Eight runners were declared for the Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot on Saturday after Big Buck's was the only defection at the 48-hour final declaration stage.

A wide-open race for the three-mile-one-furlong Grade One is on the cards after the brilliant stayer, winner of this race for the last three years, was ruled out through injury.

Paul Nicholls, the trainer of Big Buck's, could still take the honours with either Prospect Wells or Five Dream, while Nick Williams saddles Reve De Sivola, who stuck on well in the closing stages to finish second behind Big Buck's in the Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury on his first run for almost a year.

denphone 21-12-2012 06:08
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Sizing Europe out of King George VI Chase at Kempton

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Sizing Europe has been ruled out of the King George VI Chase at Kempton because of the rain-softened ground.

The former champion chaser was fourth favourite for the Boxing Day race.
He is set to run at Leopardstown instead, probably in the Paddy Power Dial-A-Bet Chase on 27 December, with the longer Lexus Chase an alternative option a day later.
Another Irish-trained horse ruled out of the King George is First Lieutenant, who will line up for the Lexus.

denphone 21-12-2012 12:59
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DARLAN SET FOR CHRISTMAS CRACKER

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Darlan will carry the colours of JP McManus in the williamhill.com Christmas Hurdle at Kempton on Boxing Day in the absence of dual winner Binocular.

The Nicky Henderson-trained Darlan was due to make his seasonal reappearance in the Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle earlier this month but missed that race on account of the testing conditions.

McManus' racing manager, Frank Berry, said: "Darlan is in good form and we're looking forward to get him out. He'll definitely run at Kempton all going well and we just hope the ground isn't too testing for him."
HENDERSON: NOT SO SIMPLE FOR SIMON

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Trainer Nicky Henderson has no idea how Simonsig will handle what promises to be ultra-testing conditions on his chasing debut at Ascot on Friday.

The six-year-old was a brilliant winner of the Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle at last season's Cheltenham Festival and was similarly impressive on his final start of the campaign at Aintree.

He is already a best-priced 3-1 favourite for the Arkle Trophy back at Cheltenham in March and faces four rivals on his fencing introduction in the Grade Two Betfred Novices' Chase.

denphone 22-12-2012 05:51
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WINNING START FOR SUPER SIMONSIG

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Simonsig drained the pressure from a tense Nicky Henderson with a flawless novice chasing initiation at Ascot to become an even shorter-priced favourite for the Arkle Trophy at the Cheltenham Festival.

It soon became a matter of Simonsig (2-9 favourite) against the fences, as three of his four rivals in the Grade Two Betfred Novices' Chase departed at the first two obstacles entering the final circuit, and Sulpius was soon struggling to keep pace himself.

denphone 22-12-2012 13:51
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GERAGHTY CONSIDERS GEORGE MOUNT.

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Barry Geraghty has yet to make a decision on whether he will partner Finian's Rainbow or Riverside Theatre in the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton.

Finian's Rainbow won the Queen Mother Champion Chase at last season's Cheltenham Festival, but struggled in heavy ground on his reappearance at Ascot in November.

Riverside Theatre, who finished second to Long Run in the King George two seasons ago, landed the Ryanair Chase at the Festival in March but has not been seen since he was pulled up at Aintree in April.

denphone 22-12-2012 16:18
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REVE DESTROYS LONG WALK RIVALS

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Reve De Sivola made full use of the enforced absence of Big Buck's to claim Grade One glory in the Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot.

Soon tracking Kayf Aramis, who opened up an early lead, Richard Johnson bided his time on the Nick Williams-trained seven-year-old before just taking off in front some way out.

The 9-2 chance steadily stamped his authority from there and jumped particularly well barring one slight error, opening up going to the final flight and streaking clear for a 14-length success over favourite Smad Place.

denphone 23-12-2012 06:08
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FINIAN'S TO SWERVE KEMPTON

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Finian's Rainbow is to swerve the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day because of the soft ground.

Nicky Henderson will be represented by Long Run and Riverside Theatre in the Grade One showpiece, with the Queen Mother Champion Chase hero giving it a miss.

"After long deliberations and long thoughts I think Finian's Rainbow is going to stay at home," Henderson told At The Races from Ascot.

"He told us here at the last meeting that ground wasn't his type and I always thought that was the case with him. It's sad because when he won at Aintree last year we felt the King George was his sort of race.

denphone 23-12-2012 18:59
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LONG RUN TEAM HAVE HIGH HOPES

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Owner Robert Waley-Cohen hopes a tip-top Long Run can regain his crown in the King George VI Chase at Kempton Park on Boxing Day.

The seven-year-old did not please everyone when beaten by Silviniaco Conti in the Betfair Chase at Haydock last month, but Waley-Cohen felt there were valid reasons for that defeat.

"The race wasn't run to suit at Haydock and the ground was quite tricky for a horse that isn't used to running on that sort of heavy ground," he said.

"We were always worried there wouldn't be enough pace and it might turn into a sprint finish - he was always vulnerable to that - but we didn't want him to leave his season behind in that race.

denphone 24-12-2012 05:14
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DARLAN FACING CHRISTMAS TEST

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Tony McCoy feels Darlan has to go close in the williamhill.com Christmas Hurdle at Kempton on Boxing Day if he is to warrant a place in the Champion Hurdle itself.

Nicky Henderson's charge is among an eight-strong field for the Grade One contest, which also features his stablemate Punjabi, who has not raced for 978 days.

"The ground will probably be soft enough for Darlan, but it's the time of year when he needs to get out - hopefully he can make up into a good horse," said McCoy.

denphone 24-12-2012 16:26
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DYNASTE CHASING FELTHAM GLORY

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Dynaste bids to confirm his position at the head of the ante-post market for Cheltenham's RSA Chase when he faces six rivals in the Kauto Star Feltham Novices' Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.

The six-year-old, trained by David Pipe, has looked the best young staying chaser around this term with convincing victories at Cheltenham and at Newbury.

He is now given the task of emulating his stable companion Grands Crus, who took this race from Silviniaco Conti 12 months ago.

denphone 25-12-2012 05:50
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ALL SYSTEMS GO FOR FLEMENSTAR

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Peter Casey reports Flemenstar on course for the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown on Friday following a pleasing schooling session under big-race jockey Andrew Lynch.

The seven-year-old is hot favourite for the Grade One contest after his defeat of previously unbeaten chaser Sir Des Champs in the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase.

It will be Flemenstar's first attempt at three miles under Rules, but Casey remains confident his stamina will last out.

denphone 26-12-2012 06:16
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FLAME READY FOR CHRISTMAS TEST

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John Quinn explained why he decided not to take on Hurricane Fly and company in the Istabraq Festival Hurdle with his stable star Countrywide Flame.

The four-year-old will instead battle for Grade One honours closer to home when he lines up in the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton on Wednesday.

"There were various reasons we decided not to go to Ireland," said the Malton handler.

"With everything we're better off not travelling. The weather is terrible and he'd have as much chance at Kempton as he would have in Ireland. The ground will be fine - he goes on all types of ground."

denphone 26-12-2012 16:59
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King George VI Chase: Long Run wins in thrilling finish

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The 15-8 favourite Long Run claimed victory in a thrilling finish to the King George VI Chase at Kempton to win the race for a second time.

Amateur jockey Sam Waley-Cohen's mount made a bad mistake five out and also struggled over the final fence under pressure from Captain Chris.

Captain Chris, who was third last year, had come out of the pack to challenge and jumped the last strongly.
But last year's Gold Cup winner dug deep on the run-in to win by a neck.

denphone 27-12-2012 06:31
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DARLAN CLAIMS CHRISTMAS CROWN

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Darlan (3-1) staked a massive claim for Champion Hurdle honours with an emphatic win in the williamhill.com Christmas Hurdle at Kempton.

The Nicky Henderson-trained five-year-old, owned by JP McManus, became a major contender for the Cheltenham Festival championship as he beat several other leading players in tremendous fashion.

There was all to play for with two flights to jump and it was Darlan who quickened impressively for Tony McCoy to stride away on the run to the last. He went on to win on his seasonal debut by four and a half lengths from Raya Star, with Dodging Bullets third and Countrywide Flame only fourth.
DYNASTE DELIVERS IN FELTHAM

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Dynaste maintained his 100% record over fences with an impressive display in the Kauto Star Feltham Novices' Chase at Kempton.

Already favourite for the RSA Chase after wins on his first two starts over fences at Cheltenham and Newbury, Dynaste cemented his position at the head of the ante-post market for the staying novice chase championship with an impeccable performance.

Tom Scudamore held up the David Pipe-trained grey at the rear in the early stages but moved the 8-13 shot into a more prominent spot as the race progressed. Jumping into the lead four out, Dynaste had the opposition at full

denphone 27-12-2012 11:58
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ARVIKA CLAIMS ANOTHER GRADE ONE

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Arvika Ligeonniere was made to pull out all the stops to maintain his unbeaten record over fences in the Racing Post Novice Chase at Leopardstown.

With Paul Townend deputising in the saddle for the otherwise-engaged Ruby Walsh, the 9-10 favourite adopted the front-running tactics that were so successful on his last start in the Drinmore, albeit this time not pulling quite so far clear.

He began to wind up the tempo moving down the back straight, but a mistake at the third-last gave his closest pursuers Baily Green and Oscars Well a chance. He was much better at the second-last and although he was tiring after the final obstacle, he had enough in reserve to hold off Oscars Well by two and a half lengths.
COTIL STAMPS CLASS AT LEOPARDSTOWN

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Blood Cotil made it two wins from as many starts since joining Willie Mullins with victory in Leopardstown's Q8 OILS Juvenile Hurdle.

The Grade Two contest was rendered far less competitive by the withdrawal of likely favourite Our Conor, leaving runaway Fairyhouse scorer Blood Cotil a warm order as the 4-9 market leader.

Paul Townend cut a confident figure throughout the two-mile contest and his mount was still hard on the bridle rounding the home turn. Stocktons Wing briefly threatened to make a race of it between the final two flights, but Blood Cotil jumped the last well and galloped on strongly to seal a three-length win.

denphone 27-12-2012 14:50
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IRISH EYES SMILING AT KEMPTON

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Paul Nicholls fired back after a quiet Boxing Day at Kempton with an impressive winner of Thursday's opening race.

The champion trainer already has a leading Triumph Hurdle contender in Far West, but he can be joined by Irish Saint after he skipped 18 lengths clear in the William Hill - iPad App Now Available Juvenile Hurdle. Sent off the 10-11 favourite after taking his debut in France, Irish Saint is 14-1 across the board for the Festival itself.

denphone 27-12-2012 16:51
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SIZING DIALLED IN FOR VICTORY

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Sizing Europe registered his third victory of the campaign with a determined performance in the Paddy Power Dial-A-Bet Chase at Leopardstown.

Henry de Bromhead's stable star was a 1-3 favourite to add to his Grade One tally and was disputing the lead with Rubi Light throughout the two-mile-one-furlong test.

Despite travelling noticeably better than his closest rival heading down the back straight, some fine leaps from Rubi Light kept him in contention. Sizing Europe and Andrew Lynch looked set to ease clear from the home turn, but it was hard work in the testing conditions and Rubi Light galloped on tenaciously to make the market leader pull out all the stops.

denphone 27-12-2012 21:17
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DESERT DELIGHT FOR SANCTUAIRE

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Sanctuaire returned to winning ways with an excellent round of jumping in the williamhill.com Desert Orchid Chase at Kempton.

Having been put well in his place by Sprinter Sacre in the Tingle Creek, the Paul Nicholls-trained Sanctuaire was ridden with a bit more restraint in front by Ruby Walsh on this occasion. He was even headed turning into the straight by Wishfull Thinking and looked to be treading water.

Wishfull Thinking soon began to stop in front, however, and with Sanctuaire deciding to put his best foot forward, he regained the lead and powered clear for a 13-length win as the 11-8 favourite from Kumbeshwar.

denphone 28-12-2012 05:47
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JET-POWERED JEZKI IMPRESSES

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Jezki maintained his unbeaten record over obstacles with a hugely impressive performance in the Paddy Power Future Champions Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown.

Jessica Harrington's four-year-old was sent off the 11-8 favourite on the strength of his win in the Royal Bond Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse and was always travelling powerfully in the hands of Robbie Power.

He cruised to the lead halfway up the home straight, safely negotiated the final flight, and then powered clear on the run-in to beat main market rival Waaheb by six lengths.
SIMPLE FOR SIMON AT KEMPTON

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Nicky Henderson's profitable Christmas continued as Simonsig excelled in his second race in less than a week.

Sent off the 1-6 favourite for Kempton's williamhill.com Novices' Chase, the bold-jumping grey never saw another rival. Whereas nothing much was learned about him when he dismissed inferior rivals at Ascot six days ago, this time the smart Hinterland was unable to live with him.

Not every fence was met on the perfect stride, but he was able to fiddle a couple. He also jumped slightly out to his left going down the back straight, but after a long look over his shoulder turning in, Barry Geraghty was able to take it easy up the straight to replicate the victory of Sprinter Sacre in this Grade Two 12 months ago.

denphone 28-12-2012 12:24
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MENORAH COMES GOOD IN PETERBOROUGH

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Menorah provided the connections of narrow King George runner-up Captain Chris with some compensation courtesy of a clear-cut success in the rearranged Levy Board Peterborough Chase at Kempton.

Having been salvaged from abandoned meetings at Huntingdon and Exeter, Kempton stepped in and Philip Hobbs will be delighted.

The former Supreme Novices' Hurdle winner was lifeless behind Cue Card on his return to action but a positive move from Richard Johnson down the back straight signalled his intentions. Jumping well, the race was soon put to bed, with the pacesetting Ghizao fading as Hunt Ball ran on into second.

denphone 28-12-2012 17:59
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BAY FINDS PLENTY TO SNATCH LEXUS

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Tidal Bay got up in the final strides to land what looked an unlikely victory in a thrilling renewal of the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown.

Ruby Walsh got an amazing run out of the Paul Nicholls-trained gelding to pass several rivals on the run-in to give owner Graham Wylie a second Grade One on the card after Back In Focus took the Topaz Chase.

In a bunch finish, Tidal Bay (9-2) snatched the spoils from First Lieutenant, with Flemenstar and Sir Des Champs just behind.

The Neil Mulholland-trained Midnight Chase made the running with Hidden Cyclone and Quito De La Roque on his heels and Tidal Bay held up in the rear.

denphone 29-12-2012 05:35
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MONKSLAND WINS CHRISTMAS CRACKER

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Monksland (11-4) gained his revenge over Zaidpour with a cosy success in the woodiesdiy.com Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown.

Noel Meade's five-year-old overturned a defeat in the Hatton's Grace at Fairyhouse with the help of a 2lb pull over Willie Mullins' runner.

Whatuthink set out to make all the running and held a big advantage at one stage. However, he was swallowed up before the final flight where Zaidpour jumped into the lead, but Paul Carberry delivered Monksland with a perfectly-timed challenge on the far side to swoop for a two-and-a-half-length verdict.
FOCUS SEES IT OUT BEST

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Ruby Walsh conjured a late rally out of Back In Focus to deny Aupcharlie as Willie Mullins claimed a one-two in the Topaz Novice Chase at Leopardstown.

The strong-travelling Aupcharlie was going the better on the run to the final fence but he pecked slightly on landing and could not pull far enough clear of his nearest pursuer.

Walsh kept at the Graham Wylie-owned seven-year-old on the long run-in and the 6-4 favourite battled on bravely to get up close home to score by a head. Texas Jack was third.

denphone 30-12-2012 06:29
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HURRICANE BLOWS AWAY FESTIVAL FOES

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Hurricane Fly swept to a comfortable success in the Istabraq Festival Hurdle at Leopardstown.

The 2011 Champion Hurdle hero showed he will be one to beat back at Cheltenham when following up his victory in this race two years ago.

Willie Mullins' ace took over from stablemate Thousand Stars on the turn for home and the 1-5 shot strode away under Ruby Walsh for a seven-length verdict. Unaccompanied was second and Thousand Stars stayed on again to claim third from Captain Cee Bee.

Mullins said: "We're delighted with that, not just with the win but by the way he settled. He was easier to lead around the ring beforehand and Ruby said he settled beautifully throughout the race.

denphone 30-12-2012 09:00
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TAQUIN TAKES CHALLOW HONOURS

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Taquin De Seuil (13-8 favourite) graduated to Grade One level with a comfortable victory in Newbury's Betfred Mobile Sports Challow Novices' Hurdle.

Jonjo O'Neill's charge sat in last place in the early stages as Tony McCoy was happy to bide his time, with Ballybough Pat setting a very steady pace up front. He was still in front three flights from home but Taquin De Seuil was travelling noticeably well in company with his main market rival Clondaw Kaempfer.

However, the latter was under pressure after jumping that hurdle and soon fell away, being pulled up before the penultimate flight. That left Easter Day to battle it out with Taquin De Seuil and while the favourite made slightly hard work of it by running around a bit in front and clattering the last, he still had nine lengths in hand at the line.

denphone 31-12-2012 06:43
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UNIQUE TIDAL EXCITES NICHOLLS

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Paul Nicholls believes Tidal Bay could be the horse to try for the unique double of the Ladbrokes World Hurdle and the John Smith's Grand National.

The talented but quirky 11-year-old leapt into the picture for the Betfred Gold Cup with a dramatic last-gasp triumph in the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown, but Nicholls would only seriously consider the blue riband event for Graham Wylie's charge if the ground was soft.

The champion trainer told At The Races: "He'll have an entry for the World Hurdle and for the Gold Cup. The ground will play a big part in it. I'll obviously have a big chat with Mr Wylie and see what is the right thing to do."

denphone 31-12-2012 11:04
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RYANAIR OR GOLD CUP FOR CRUS

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David Pipe will aim Grands Crus at either the Betfred Gold Cup or the Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival following his pleasing comeback run at Kempton.

The seven-year-old grey was an excellent third to Long Run in the King George VI Chase on Boxing Day in his first race since undergoing a wind operation following a disappointing performance in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham in November.

"I thought it was a fantastic run, the best we could have hoped for in those conditions after he had a wind op," Pipe told At The Races.

"He had a bit of time off so I thought he ran a cracking race. He just got tired up the home straight.

denphone 31-12-2012 16:02
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WARRIOR CLAIMS PUNCHESTOWN WIN

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Grade One-winning chaser Bog Warrior notched his second consecutive victory over the smaller obstacles with a smart display in the Follow Punchestown On Facebook Hurdle.

After falling on his seasonal reappearance over fences at Down Royal, Bog Warrior was given a confidence-boosting run over timber at Fairyhouse, running out an impressive winner. Stepped up in class at Punchestown, the gelding was sent off the 11-8 favourite for a fascinating affair that also featured top-class hurdler Solwhit's return from over 700 days off the track.

denphone 01-01-2013 06:32
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SIR REMAINS ON GOLD TRAIL

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Connections of Sir Des Champs retain hope he will be a major player in this season's Cheltenham Gold Cup following his staying-on fourth in the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown last week.

The Willie Mullins-trained French import is set to return to Leopardstown for the Hennessy Gold Cup in February after he was beaten just three-quarters of a length by Tidal Bay.

Eddie O'Leary, manager for owners Gigginstown House Stud, is keeping his fingers crossed a better round of jumping can see him back on the winning trail.

denphone 01-01-2013 12:37
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HENDERSON DUO IN TOLWORTH FIELD

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Nicky Henderson could saddle Golden Hoof and Royal Boy as he chases a hat-trick in the 32Red Hurdle at Sandown on Saturday.

The master of Seven Barrows has saddled Minella Class and Captain Conan to win the last two renewals of the Grade One contest, better known as the Tolworth Hurdle.
CHELTENHAM OPTIONS OPEN FOR EUROPE

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Sizing Europe will be given entries in three championship races at Cheltenham - the Queen Mother Champion Chase, the Ryanair Chase and the Betfred Gold Cup.

While trainer Henry de Bromhead admits the Champion Chase would be the "favourite" he wants to keep all options open, as his latest success came in the Paddy Power Dial-A-Bet Chase over two miles and a furlong at Leopardstown, but he was not quite as convincing there as he had been for his two previous wins this season, both over two and a half miles.

denphone 01-01-2013 15:46
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TELESCOPE KEEPING HIGHCLERE EXCITED

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While Highclere Thoroughbred Racing now has interests in a handful of National Hunt horses, Harry Herbert's passion still remains with the big summer Festivals on the Flat.

Last season Highclere really broke through into the big time and in Bonfire and Vow had genuine claims in the Derby and Oaks - although both were eventually found wanting. Harbinger won the King George And Queen Elizabeth Stakes for Highclere in 2010 but injury cruelly robbed connections of seeing how good he really could be

In Telescope, like Harbinger trained by Sir Michael Stoute, Highclere once again have a top-class middle distance prospect.

denphone 01-01-2013 18:29
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HENDERSON PLOTS ROUTE TO CHAMPION

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Nicky Henderson has been left with a puzzle as to where he sends his trio of Champion Hurdle challengers for their Cheltenham prep runs.

The Seven Barrows handler has leading contenders in Darlan, Grandouet and Binocular as well as a possible fourth in Oscar Whisky.

"Grandouet is a very classy horse, but it all went wrong last year, literally just a week before the Champion Hurdle," he told Channel 4's new racing team, headed by Clare Balding.

denphone 02-01-2013 05:58
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BYRNES DELIGHTED WITH SOLWHIT

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...3&sub=&day=Tue

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Charles Byrnes has given Solwhit a clean bill of health after his fine comeback at at Punchestown yesterday.

The six-times Grade One winner had been off the track for very nearly two years but ran a mighty race to finish second to the classy Bog Warrior, and Byrnes is now looking towards the Limestone Lad Hurdle at Naas later in the month.

"Solwhit has come out of the race very well, and I was delighted with the way he travelled and jumped," said Byrnes.

denphone 02-01-2013 15:17
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SPRINTER TOPS CHANDLER ENTRY

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Wed

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Sprinter Sacre is the standout name among just 13 entries for the Victor Chandler Chase at ascot on January 19.

Nicky Henderson's superstar appears to have scared off plenty of rivals, which is hardly surprising given the way he strolled to victory on his seasonal return in the Tingle Creek Chase.

Sizing Europe has not been entered by Henry De Bromhead but his stablemate Days Hotel has been given the option. A smart novice, he returned from a lengthy absence to win the Hilly Way Chase on his return.

denphone 03-01-2013 05:41
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FFOS LAS ANNOUNCE CHAMPION CHANGES

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Wed

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Ffos Las has announced the William Hill Welsh Champion Hurdle will now be run as a limited handicap over two and a half miles, with an increase in prize money also confirmed.

Officials at the Carmarthenshire venue have made the changes to their feature race on February 2 in a bid to make it more competitive and to avoid a clash with the Betfred Mobile Sports Contenders Hurdle at Sandown the same day.

Tim Long, Ffos Las general manager and clerk of the course, said: "We are proactively taking this initiative to ensure that the William Hill Welsh Champion Hurdle is as competitive as possible in the years to come.

denphone 03-01-2013 16:51
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BOLSTER TO BID FOR REDEMPTION

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Thu

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David Bridgwater is keeping his fingers crossed The Giant Bolster can get his season back on track in the Argento Chase at Cheltenham at the end of the month.

Runner-up in last season's Cheltenham Gold Cup and a fine third on his return to action in the Betfair Chase at Haydock, the eight-year-old was considered a major challenger for the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.

However, a couple of early jumping errors under Tony McCoy set the tone for a disappointing display and he was eventually pulled up.

denphone 03-01-2013 18:52
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SUPER SEVEN IN RESCHEDULED DIPPER

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...3&sub=&day=Thu

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Captain Conan and Unioniste feature among seven high-class entries for the rescheduled 32Red HBLB Dipper Novices' Chase at Sandown on Saturday.

Saved from the abandoned New Year's Day fixture at Cheltenham, the Grade Two contest could prove informative.

Nicky Henderson's Captain Conan is unbeaten in two starts over fences and has experienced the challenging Sandown circuit, having landed the Henry VIII Novices' Chase at the track a month ago.

denphone 04-01-2013 05:52
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'CRITICAL MOMENT' FOR DETTORI

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...ettori&day=Thu

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John McCririck believes Frankie Dettori is about to take a chance on Celebrity Big Brother with the jockey's riding career "at a crossroads".

The latest series of the Channel 5 reality show will start this evening and, as ever, the line-up is a closely guarded secret.

It has been rumoured for some time that the Italian could be involved as he is currently serving a six-month riding ban for testing positive for a banned substance at Longchamp back in September.

Racing pundit McCririck, who was a surprise hit in the show back in 2005, told BBC Radio 5 Live: "I think he is (going in), it has been going around the racing circles for some weeks now, and of course it's a critical moment in Frankie Dettori's career.

denphone 04-01-2013 13:05
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CRUS POISED FOR FESTIVAL PREP

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Fri

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Grands Crus is likely to have one more outing before the Cheltenham Festival in March.

David Pipe's grey showed no ill effects from a wind operation when he finished third behind Long Run in the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.

The eight-year-old is now poised to have a prep run for either the Gold Cup or the Ryanair Chase at the Festival.

Pipe told the Telegraph: "I haven't done much with him since, but then I'm sure Long Run and company haven't done much either.

denphone 05-01-2013 06:36
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BIG GUNS IN IRISH CHAMPION ENTRY

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...e&sub=&day=Fri

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Nicky Henderson has entered both Binocular and Grandouet in the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown on January 29, for which Hurricane Fly is also among 14 top-class entries.

Binocular has yet to reappear this season after returning to training later than many of his stablemates, and with Henderson having so many Champion Hurdle contenders this race has been mentioned as a possible starting point.

Grandouet, forced to miss the Cheltenham Festival in March through a late setback, made a pleasing return to action in last month's International Hurdle against Zarkandar and Rock On Ruby.

denphone 05-01-2013 16:16
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HENDERSON LOOKS TO SCILLY ISLES

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Sat

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Nicky Henderson is considering waiting for the Betfred Mobile Lotto Challengers Novices' Chase - better known as the Scilly Isles - at Sandown on February 2 with his exciting prospect Captain Conan.

The Seven Barrows handler had targeted the Dipper Novices' Chase and even when the original staging was abandoned at Cheltenham on New Year's Day he was happy to send him to Sandown for the rearranged version.

However, due to only two other horses being declared, Levy Board funding of £17,500 was not available and the race was scrapped, much to Henderson's frustration.
FINALE FORTUNE FOR RUACANA

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Sat

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John Ferguson saddled his first Grade One winner as a trainer when Ruacana benefited from the last-flight fall of Swnymor in the coral.co.uk Future Champions Finale Juvenile Hurdle at Chepstow.

Tim Vaughan's Swnymor had travelled best throughout for Richard Johnson and had just got the better of Megalypos approaching the final flight when he took a crashing fall, interfering with the Nicky Henderson runner.

That enabled Ruacana (100-30), formerly trained by Michael Bell on the level, to take full advantage and hold off the fast-finishing favourite Caid Du Berlais.

denphone 05-01-2013 20:19
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WELSH GLORY FOR COOL DUDE CARBERRY

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Sat

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Paul Carberry rode a peach of a race to land the Coral Welsh National at Chepstow on the Michael Scudamore-trained Monbeg Dude.

Settled at the back of the field, the 10-1 shot crept into contention on the final circuit but still had plenty to do coming down the straight in the marathon contest as the jockey sat motionless.

Hot favourite Teaforthree was making the best of his way home under Tony McCoy, but Carberry timed his move to perfection and after challenging at the final fence, where Monbeg Dude wasn't foot-perfect, he got the better of a battle up the run-in by half a length. Triggerman stuck on for third.

denphone 06-01-2013 06:32
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MELODIC HITS TOP NOTE

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Sat

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Melodic Rendezvous provided trainer Jeremy Scott and jockey Nick Scholfield with the first Grade One success of their careers in the 32Red Hurdle (registered as the Tolworth Hurdle) at Sandown.

The seven-year-old opened his account over timber last month at Cheltenham and was sent off a 7-2 chance, with Royal Boy, who finished behind him that day, favourite to gain his revenge.

Melodic Rendezvous was travelling well turning in and when Royal Boy, who took them along with Pendra, made yet another blunder at the second-last, he made his challenge. Pendra stuck gamely to the task but lost his unbeaten record, beaten four and a half lengths.

denphone 07-01-2013 06:19
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WORLD RULE FOR MORRIS

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Mon

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Rule The World never came off the bridle in winning a hot renewal of the Slaney Novice Hurdle at Naas, in which the long odds-on Champagne Fever was a big disappointment.

Trained by Mouse Morris, Rule The World had only previously met with defeat once before, to Our Vinnie at Cork, but the presence of the Cheltenham and Punchestown Bumper winner meant he was sent off a 7-1 chance.

Champagne Fever (1-4) set out to make all, closely followed by Minsk, but Ruby Walsh was niggling from some way out and eventually the grey nearly stopped to a walk. Minsk took over turning in, but Davy Russell had not moved a muscle and breezed past to win by 16 lengths on Rule The World.

denphone 07-01-2013 18:47
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GROUND KEY TO TIDAL GOLD RUN

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Mon

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Owner Graham Wylie insists Tidal Bay will not run in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup in March "if the ground is good or faster".

The Paul Nicholls-trained 12-year-old looked as good as ever in the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown over Christmas when he secured a pulsating last-gasp victory under Ruby Walsh.

Although the Gold Cup would seem the logical target, Tidal Bay could yet revert to smaller obstacles for the Ladbrokes World Hurdle.

"He has always been a good horse and I think things have worked out well for him this season because the ground has been so soft," said Wylie.

denphone 08-01-2013 05:58
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VAUGHAN OUTLINES SWNYMOR OPTIONS

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Tue

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Tim Vaughan may look for a confidence-boosting race for Swnymor after the Grade One Finale Hurdle was snatched away from him with a last-flight fall on Saturday.

The former William Haggas-trained juvenile travelled like the best horse in the race and had struck the front before clipping the final hurdle and coming down.

"Thankfully he's fine, he's got a few scrapes but he's had a little stretch this morning and he seems fine," said Vaughan.

denphone 08-01-2013 14:49
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OVERTURN TAKES DONCASTER TEST

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...3&sub=&day=Tue

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Leading Arkle candidate Overturn will face four rivals as he makes his second appearance over fences at Doncaster tomorrow.

The Northumberland Plate, Chester Cup, Galway Hurdle and Fighting Fifth winner made a brilliant debut over the larger obstacles at Sandown in November but has missed a number of engagements since due to testing conditions.

Last season's Champion Hurdle runner-up looks set to encounter a relatively sound surface on Town Moor and trainer Donald McCain is keen to get more experience into his charge ahead of his intended trip to Cheltenham in nine weeks' time.

denphone 09-01-2013 06:10
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TIZZARD OUTLINES CUE OPTIONS

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Wed

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Cue Card is set to line up in either the Queen Mother Champion Chase or the Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival after trainer Colin Tizzard ruled out a tilt at the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

The seven-year-old was a hugely impressive winner of the Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter on his seasonal reappearance in early November, but three miles in testing conditions proved beyond him as he finished a well-beaten fifth in the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.

While Tizzard is not ruling out a return to three miles at some stage in the future, Cue Card is set to come back in trip on his next start, but the trainer is unsure where his star turn will head in preparation for the Festival.

denphone 09-01-2013 15:15
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BEE SET FOR FLY REMATCH

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...e&sub=&day=Wed

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Captain Cee Bee is likely to meet Hurricane Fly for the third time this season in the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown on January 27.

Although perhaps not the force he once was, the 12-year-old appears to have been revitalised by a return to the smaller obstacles and recorded an impressive victory at Tipperary in October.

He has since chased Hurricane Fly's shadow in both the Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown and the Festival Hurdle at Leopardstown, but has picked up minor money on both occasions and trainer Eddie Harty is happy to continue down the same route with his veteran.
MCCRIRICK BEGINS LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Wed

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Former Channel 4 Racing pundit John McCririck has started legal proceedings against the broadcaster as he seeks damages totalling £3million following his axing from its racing coverage.

McCririck was one of a number of faces dropped from the presenting team after Channel 4 awarded the production contract to IMG Sports Media, ending its previous agreement with Highflyer. McCririck was vocal in his criticism when it was announced last October and has decided to pursue Channel 4 and IMG Sports Media through the courts.

denphone 10-01-2013 06:29
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HENNESSY FOCUS FOR FLEMENSTAR

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...e&sub=&day=Thu

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Cheltenham Festival ambitions must be shelved until after Flemenstar has run in the Hennessy Gold Cup, said his owner Stephen Curran.

The Peter Casey-trained eight-year-old will be given three entries at the Festival in March, including in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup, but connections insist his current priority is the Hennessy at Leopardstown on February 9.

Curran said: "He's in great order, but we will make plans for Cheltenham much closer to the time."

denphone 10-01-2013 15:09
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SACRE THE CHAMPION HEADLINE ACT

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Thu

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Sprinter Sacre is one of just 17 entries in the Sportingbet Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham on March 13.

Nicky Henderson's giant was an easy winner of the Arkle last March and will attempt to follow in the footsteps of Sizing Europe who landed the two races in successive seasons.

Henderson has also entered last year's winner Finian's Rainbow, who has only been seen once this season when disappointing at Ascot, and the exciting Simonsig, who is currently a red-hot favourite for the Arkle.


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