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denphone 19-02-2013 17:17
Re: Horse Racing
 
PUZZLED PIPE UNSURE ON CRUS.

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

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David Pipe's highest-profile horse Grands Crus remains an uncertain runner at the Cheltenham Festival with the trainer admitting he is "just taking things day by day".

Two years ago Grands Crus looked a mighty prospect when finishing just under two lengths away from Big Buck's in the Ladbrokes World Hurdle, but there have been more than a fair share of let-downs ever since.

While he made a bright start over fences last season, he was a well-beaten fourth behind Bobs Worth in the RSA and there have been two further setbacks at Cheltenham this season, when he was pulled up in both the Paddy Power Gold Cup and the Argento Chase.

denphone 20-02-2013 08:07
Re: Horse Racing
 
CHICAGO DELIGHTS IN RED MILLS

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

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Chicago Grey boosted his claims for the John Smith's Grand National when springing a 25-1 surprise in the Red Mills Chase at Navan.

The Gordon Elliott-trained outsider of four led between the last two fences before going on to defeat Foildubh cosily in the two-and-a-half-mile heat run in testing conditions.

Chicago Grey travelled kindly for Davy Condon at the rear of the field all the way and was too strong for Foildubh in the closing stages, although the pair were separated by the width of the track.

denphone 20-02-2013 15:17
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ROCK-SOLID DYNASTE LEADS CHARGE

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

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David Pipe has nominated Dynaste as the most obvious candidate to provide him with a ninth Cheltenham Festival success.

Just like his record-breaking father Martin, whose Pond House Stables he took over seven years ago, Pipe kept specific plans close to his chest when parading a few of his likely runners for the meeting at a gathering on Tuesday.

As the team will generally be looking to plot their path through the handicaps, many of the horses are entered in more than one race as the trainer sifts through the most viable options.

Dynaste, favourite for the RSA Chase and the Jewson Novices' Chase, has followed the same route as stablemate Grands Crus did a year ago, winning at Cheltenham, Newbury and then the Feltham at Kempton on Boxing Day.


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RUBI RULED OUT OF CHELTENHAM.

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

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Rubi Light has been ruled out of next month's Cheltenham Festival after suffering an injury during his disappointing run at Navan on Tuesday.

Robbie Hennessy's stable star was the odds-on favourite to win the Grade Two Red Mills Chase for the third successive year, but was beaten a long way into third by Grand National candidate Chicago Grey.

Hennessy had been looking forward to a third tilt at Cheltenham's Ryanair Chase with his eight-year-old, having finished third and fifth the last two years, but he is now set to be saved for the Punchestown Festival in April.

denphone 21-02-2013 05:58
Re: Horse Racing
 
ZARKANDAR 'IN A GREAT PLACE'

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...26#39;&day=Wed

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Paul Nicholls insists it should be of no concern to Zarkandar's supporters that jockey Ruby Walsh has once again chosen to side with Hurricane Fly in the Stan James Champion Hurdle.

Walsh, the stable jockey to both Nicholls and Willie Mullins, rode Zarkandar to win the International at Cheltenham earlier in the season, but deserted him in the last Champion in favour of the defending champion Hurricane Fly.

In the end, he managed to finish third, with Zarkandar fifth, but both Nicholls and Mullins believe their respective charges are different horses this time around. Daryl Jacob is to take over on the former Triumph winner, having helped him through his final trial in the Kingwell Hurdle at Wincanton.

denphone 21-02-2013 14:47
Re: Horse Racing
 
NICHOLLS HAS CONFIDENCE IN CONTI.

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

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Paul Nicholls believes Bobs Worth and Sir Des Champs are the ones to beat in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup next month.

The champion trainer has high hopes for his blue riband contender Silviniaco Conti, who has risen right through the ranks this term, landing the Charlie Hall, beating Long Run in the Betfair Chase and enjoying a smooth third success in the Denman at Newbury.

My view is that the three novices - Bobs Worth, Silviniaco Conti and Sir Des Champs - could be the three. Long Run you can't rule out but those novices might be the ones that move forward," said Nicholls.

denphone 21-02-2013 19:14
Re: Horse Racing
 
MAJOR PLUS FANCIES STAND GROUND

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

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Wyck Hill and Rolling Aces head a competitive 13-runner field for Saturday's Racing Plus Chase at Kempton that also includes dual winner Nacarat.

The David Bridgwater-trained Wyck Hill was bought by leading owner JP McManus on Wednesday and a good performance in this £100,000 event could see him take up his entries in the Cheltenham Gold Cup and Grand National.

Rolling Aces has been progressing steadily for champion trainer Paul Nicholls and appears to have been saved for this race since winning easily at Wincanton on Boxing Day. The same yard also run top weight What A Friend for the first time this season.

denphone 22-02-2013 08:01
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MCCAIN: CATCH OVERTURN IF YOU CAN

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

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Trainer Donald McCain has challenged Overturn's Racing Post Arkle rivals to take him on for the lead in the Cheltenham contest on March 12.

A winner of major handicaps on the level and good enough to be runner-up in a Champion Hurdle by employing front-running tactics, there have been rumblings the way to upset the nine-year-old is to challenge him up front.

However, McCain does not see that as an issue as he believes nothing will be able to live with Overturn over the first few fences.

denphone 22-02-2013 15:15
Re: Horse Racing
 
BIG GUNS CLASH IN ADONIS

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

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Nicky Henderson and Paul Nicholls have used the Racing UK Subscribe For Cheltenham Adonis Juvenile Hurdle to unearth a Triumph winner in recent years and both are trying to bolster their squads again at Kempton on Saturday.

As has been the case in their battles all season, Britain's top two trainers are hard to separate in the Triumph betting, with Henderson's Rolling Star and Nicholls' Far West generally the joint-favourites at this stage.

denphone 23-02-2013 08:14
Re: Horse Racing
 
NACARAT CLOSING IN ON SWANSONG

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

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Nacarat's fifth successive appearance in the Racing Plus Chase at Kempton Park might be his swansong on the racetrack.

Ton George, who trains the 12-year-old grey, feels the valuable Grade Three handicap could be the perfect stage for him to end his career.

Nacarat has been a standing dish around Kempton, winning this race in 2009 and again 12 months ago, as well as being placed the two years in between, and although he has shown little in two races this season, George hopes a return to his favourite course will turn around his fortunes.

denphone 23-02-2013 10:55
Re: Horse Racing
 
PRINCE ON TRIAL IN BOBBYJO

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

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Leading John Smith's Grand National contenders Prince De Beauchene and Seabass clash in the At The Races Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse.

The Willie Mullins-trained Prince De Beauchene was a hugely impressive winner of one of Ireland's biggest National trials 12 months ago, but an injury suffered during the race ruled him out of a trip to Aintree.

However, he appeared as good as ever when winning on his seasonal reappearance over hurdles at Limerick in December.

Mullins told At The Races: "He won last year and came into the winner's enclosure 100%, but by the time he got back up to the veterinary unit he was lame and he just got lamer and lamer. He pulled some type of ligament or something and I hope he can get through that this year.

denphone 23-02-2013 13:06
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WALSH HOPEFUL FOR HURRICANE

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

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Ruby Walsh does not believe Hurricane Fly has been seen at his very best on either of his previous two trips to the Cheltenham Festival.

A narrow winner of the 2011 Champion Hurdle from Peddlers Cross, the nine-year-old was beaten into third by Rock On Ruby and Overturn when an odds-on favourite to defend his crown at Prestbury Park 12 months ago.

Walsh believes the fact he was made to work hard to win his final start of the campaign at the Punchestown Festival showed Hurricane Fly was out of sorts last spring and he has looked much more like his old self so far this season, winning the Irish Champion Hurdle for the third successive year last month.

denphone 23-02-2013 17:26
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ROI FLOORS NATIONAL CONTENDERS

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

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Roi Du Mee made all to land the At The Races Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse as leading John Smith's Grand National contenders Prince De Beauchene and Seabass had to settle for minor honours.

Davy Russell executed an excellent front-running ride aboard the 5-1 chance, who had last year's winner Prince De Beauchene travelling on his heels for much of the three-mile-one-furlong trip, although the 8-11 favourite lost momentum when making a mistake at the fourth-last fence.

He soon came back on the bridle for Paul Townend and as the race got serious two fences from home, Katie Walsh produced Seabass to launch his challenge too. Roi Du Mee proved game up front, however, and kept finding for Russell to hold off Prince De Beauchene at the line.

denphone 24-02-2013 08:30
Re: Horse Racing
 
BIG GUNS PLEASE HENDERSON

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

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Nicky Henderson was left perfectly satisfied as he worked a high-profile Cheltenham team after racing at Kempton.

Leading Betfred Gold Cup contenders Long Run and Bobs Worth were joined by former Champion Hurdle hero Binocular in an illustrious party of three, while Kid Cassidy, Riverside Theatre and Triumph Hurdle favourite Rolling Star were also in action.

Long Run, under Nico De Boinville, led his two stablemates, picking up the pace on the final circuit of a blowout lasting roughly two miles. He was pushed out quite vigorously before Bobs Worth and Barry Geraghty finished just ahead, with Binocular (Tony McCoy) hard-held upsides
BATSMAN HITS RIVALS FOR SIX

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

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Harry Fry's first season as a trainer in his own right took a major step forward as Opening Batsman stole the Racing Plus Chase at Kempton from under the nose of the young handler's mentor Paul Nicholls.

Although responsible for last season's Champion Hurdle winner Rock On Ruby, whom he prepared from what was Nicholls' satellite yard in Seaborough, the 26-year-old's name is now above the same Dorset premises and this Grade Three event was by some way his biggest success so far.

denphone 24-02-2013 15:12
Re: Horse Racing
 
FIRST-CLASS MAIL IN CHAMPION FRAME

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

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Exciting French recruit Mail De Bievre is set to be supplemented for the Sportingbet Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham next month, trainer Tom George confirmed.

Having shown impressive form in his homeland, the eight-year-old jumped superbly towards the head of affairs on his British debut in the three-mile Betfair Denman Chase at Newbury before weakening into fifth in the straight.

Connections are now ready to stump up the required £17,500 to add him to the Champion Chase field.

denphone 24-02-2013 19:13
Re: Horse Racing
 
WELLS SHOWS WINNING SPIRIT

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

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Prospect Wells opened his account for the campaign with a solid victory in the totepool National Spirit Hurdle at Fontwell.

The Paul Nicholls-trained eight-year-old has been found out by the very soft ground this winter, except for when he was just touched off by his stablemate Zarkandar at Wincanton.

However, with conditions improving, the real Prospect Wells (3-1) was on show as he pulled clear of his rivals from the final flight to take the Grade Two heat over two and a half miles by seven lengths from Meister Eckhart.

denphone 25-02-2013 05:57
Re: Horse Racing
 
POWER-PACKED ANNIE DEFIES LOGIC

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

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Willie Mullins predicted a big future for Annie Power after the mare swept to her sixth success in the paddypower.com Novice Hurdle at Naas.

The five-year-old is now unbeaten in three races over jumps to add to her three bumper victories after she took the scalp of the highly promising Defy Logic.

Tony McCoy tried to dictate matters from the front on the latter, but he was strongly pressed at the business end and his mount had no answer to Annie Power.

Ruby Walsh looked to be going best of all on the 5-2 shot, who shrugged aside Defy Logic at the final flight and quickened away to take Grade Two honours by three and a quarter lengths.

denphone 25-02-2013 13:22
Re: Horse Racing
 
SIR SUITS CHELTENHAM - MULLINS

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

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Trainer Willie Mullins believes Sir Des Champs' love of Cheltenham will stand him in good stead when he runs in the Betfred Gold Cup next month.

Sir Des Champs has a 100% record at the Prestbury Park track with victories at the last two Festivals in the Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle in 2011 and the Jewson Novices' Chase last season.

The Gigginstown House Stud-owned gelding enhanced his claims for Gold Cup glory when getting the better of Flemenstar in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown earlier this month.

denphone 25-02-2013 18:12
Re: Horse Racing
 
TWISTON-DAVIES SAVOURS SPECIAL ONE

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

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Nigel Twiston-Davies' great young hope The New One spearheads a Cheltenham team which the trainer is treating with his usual optimism.

A dozen key members of the squad cantered up the Naunton gallops at Twiston-Davies' Festival press day on Monday and at 9-2 with William Hill, The New One is by some way his shortest-priced runner as he heads for the Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle.

"I think it (the team) is as strong as we've had for a bit. We've got the (Imperial) Commander coming back and we've got some very, very nice novices," said the handler.

denphone 26-02-2013 05:46
Re: Horse Racing
 
COMMANDER GEARS UP FOR GOLD RUN

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

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Nigel Twiston-Davies is aiming to complete Imperial Commander's serious preparation for the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup with a racecourse gallop this weekend.

The 2010 winner is a frequent visitor to tracks away from competitive action and his trainer remains confident that despite reaching the venerable age of 12, he can still give his younger opponents a run for their money.

The course specialist has been dogged by injury since his prestigious success and was pulled up lame when attempting to defend his title a year later.

denphone 26-02-2013 14:13
Re: Horse Racing
 
EUROPE TEAM LEAVE IT LATE

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

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A decision on Sizing Europe's target at Cheltenham is set to be left until the last moment.

Henry de Bromhead's stable star holds engagements in the Queen Mother Champion Chase and the longer Ryanair Chase, and should connections opt for the Queen Mother, he would be attempting to regain the crown he won in 2011, having finished second last year.

De Bromhead told The Irish Times: "Strong cases can be made for both races and myself and Alan and Ann (Potts, owners) will have to sit down and discuss everything much closer to the time."

denphone 26-02-2013 18:00
Re: Horse Racing
 
CHAPPLE-HYAM FACES BHA CHARGES

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

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Peter Chapple-Hyam is to face a British Horseracing Authority disciplinary panel hearing over charges of misleading an investigating officer and refusing to supply full and true telephone records.

Should he be found in breach of the rules, the multiple Classic-winning trainer could be handed a substantial fine or possible suspension/disqualification - the maximum penalty being three years. A date for the hearing has yet to be announced.

denphone 27-02-2013 07:12
Re: Horse Racing
 
OVERTURN VYING FOR SIMON SCALP

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

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Donald McCain remains confident Overturn will make life "very difficult" for red-hot favourite Simonsig in the Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy at Cheltenham.

Winner of a Chester Cup and Northumberland Plate on the level, Overturn also claimed the Fighting Fifth and the Galway Hurdle over timber and was a superb second in last year's Champion Hurdle, before switching to fences this season. He has since won at Sandown, Doncaster and Musselburgh.

denphone 27-02-2013 11:37
Re: Horse Racing
 
UNACCOMPANIED OUT OF CHELTENHAM

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

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Dermot Weld is targeting a return to the Flat in the spring for Unaccompanied after the mare was ruled out of the Cheltenham Festival.

The six-year-old has suffered a setback which means she will not take on Quevega in the OLBG Mares' Hurdle in two weeks' time.

"Unfortunately, she won't be going to Cheltenham. She's pulled a muscle ever so slightly and it will mean a week to 10 days' rest," said the Curragh trainer.

denphone 27-02-2013 16:44
Re: Horse Racing
 
MELLING DATE ON FLEMENSTAR AGENDA.

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

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Flemenstar is being prepared for a return to action at Aintree's John Smith's Grand National meeting in April after recovering from a lung infection.

Connections are eyeing the John Smith's Melling Chase over two and a half miles for the eight-year-old, who was found to be under the weather when beaten by Sir Des Champs in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown earlier this month.

The setback was enough to rule Flemenstar out of the Cheltenham Festival but trainer Peter Casey reports the Stephen Curran-owned gelding to be back in full work.

denphone 27-02-2013 19:38
Re: Horse Racing
 
SUNNYHILL IN GOLD CUP CONTENTION

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

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Jonjo O'Neill has raised the possibility of Sunnyhillboy running in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Although not expected to be a contender to retain the title after Synchronised's victory for the stable last year, it is more part of his preparation for the John Smith's Grand National. While the Gold Cup hero lost his life at Aintree, Sunnyhillboy was denied victory by only a nose. He made a promising reappearance over hurdles at Haydock but was pulled up at Warwick last month.

denphone 28-02-2013 05:42
Re: Horse Racing
 
QUEVEGA LEADS MARES' FIELD

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

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Quevega is the star name among 36 entries for the OLBG Mares' Hurdle on the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival.

The Willie Mullins-trained nine-year-old has won the two-and-a-half-mile Grade Two prize for the last four years and is bidding to become only the second horse to win a race at the Festival on five occasions following Golden Miller, who captured the Cheltenham Gold Cup five times between 1932 and 1936.

Should Quevega fail to fire on what is her first start of the season, the Irish champion trainer could still win the race with talented stable companions Reine Angevine, Tarla, Twigline and Zuzka all in contention.

denphone 28-02-2013 13:40
Re: Horse Racing
 
FELLA TOPS NEWBURY FIELD

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

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Big Fella Thanks will carry top weight in the StanJames Supporting Greatwood Gold Cup at Newbury on Saturday.

The 11-year-old won the race in 2010 when trained by Paul Nicholls and now in the care of Tom George, he registered his first success since then last time out at Wincanton.

Nicholls runs two in a race he has won five times since 2006.

Pacha Du Polder, who has been disappointing so far this season, and the Graham Wylie-owned The Knoxs.

denphone 28-02-2013 15:55
Re: Horse Racing
 
OPENING BATSMAN A FESTIVAL DOUBT

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

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Harry Fry admits it is "doubtful" last weekend's Racing Plus Chase hero Opening Batsman will turn up at the Cheltenham Festival in a fortnight's time.

The seven-year-old has gone up eight pounds in the weights after winning one of the most prestigious staying handicap chases of the season at Kempton, a hike his trainer believes is a "fair rise".

Opening Batsman holds four entries at Prestbury Park but if he is to make the trip, he will contest either the JLT Specialty Chase or the shorter Byrne Group Plate.

denphone 01-03-2013 07:57
Re: Horse Racing
 
ELLIOTT UPBEAT ON CARLITO CLAIMS

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

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Gordon Elliott feels Carlito Brigante's previous experience of Cheltenham will stand him in good stead when he tackles the Pulteney Land Investments Novices' Handicap Chase at the Festival.

Winner of the Coral Cup in 2011, he also scored over fences there earlier this season as well as running well behind Dynaste in November.

Due to the very wet winter and his preference for good ground, the seven-year-old has been limited to one all-weather start at Dundalk, but Elliott believes he is capable of running a big race.

denphone 01-03-2013 11:24
Re: Horse Racing
 
MURTAGH REFLECTS ON AGA KHAN SPLIT.

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

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Johnny Murtagh has described his abrupt split with owner the Aga Khan last season as "a horrible moment" in his career.

Murtagh was retained rider for the renowned owner until a shock split last August which was officially due to "differences between the two parties".

Murtagh, who was sidelined by injury at the time, owns stables on the Curragh from where Tommy Carmody is based, and the split came just days after Carmody's Ursa Major beat the Aga Khan-owned and John Oxx-trained Hartani in a Curragh Group Three.

"John Oxx's (Hartani) was hot favourite and ours was seven or 8-1. I thought he might run a place and it just happened that Ursa Major came and pipped the Aga Khan's horse," he told RTE 1's Ear To The Ground programme.

denphone 01-03-2013 16:31
Re: Horse Racing
 
STAR ON SHOW ON NEWBURY.

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

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Kauto Star will show Newbury's spectators a little of the new skills he has learned when he participates in a dressage demonstration before racing on Saturday.

The Berkshire course is holding a showcase from the British Equestrian Federation, showcasing different ranges of sport horses, and eventer Laura Collett, who has been working with Kauto Star, will also be providing a jumping masterclass along with the expert coach Yogi Breisner.

Collett received the celebrated chaser and dual Gold Cup winner before Christmas when his owner Clive Smith decided he should do something different.

denphone 01-03-2013 22:03
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LONG RUN PLEASES IN CHEEKPIECES

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

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Long Run is set to wear cheekpieces for the first time in public when he aims to regain his crown in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup later this month.

The eight-year-old won the Festival feature in 2011 but endured a disappointing campaign last term, being beaten twice by Kauto Star before having to settle for third behind Synchronised in the Gold Cup

Trainer Nicky Henderson looks to have brought him back to top form this season, with Long Run landing a second King George title on Boxing Day. However, connections are keen for Long Run to be fully focussed in the closing stages of the blue riband and decided to school him in the headgear as an experiment this morning.

denphone 02-03-2013 07:04
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SOMERSBY SET FOR SACRE CLASH

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

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Mick Channon has confirmed Somersby will come back in distance for a tilt at the Sportingbet Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.

Narrowly beaten in the 2010 Arkle and fifth in the Champion Chase a year later, Somersby has been largely campaigned over longer trips since, but did win last year's two-mile-one-furlong Victor Chandler Chase at Ascot.

He was a well beaten third behind red-hot Queen Mother favourite Sprinter Sacre at Cheltenham in late January, but having seemingly failed to get home over further in last month's Betfair Ascot Chase, he is set for a return to the minimum distance.
HEFTY BAN FOR PROBERT

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

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David Probert was hit with a 28-day ban for dropping his hands and losing first place at Lingfield.

Joint champion apprentice in 2008, Probert will miss the first three weeks of the Flat turf season that starts at Doncaster on March 22.

denphone 02-03-2013 10:06
Re: Horse Racing
 
Here are my best tips for today.

Doncaster 2.55 Night In Milan
Doncaster 3.30 Lord Wishes
Doncaster 4.05 Lienosus
Newbury 2.40 Sona Sasta
Newbury 3.15 Sporting Boy
Newbury 3.50 The Knoxs
Newbury 5.35 Ifits A Fiddle
Kelso 4.15 Harry Topper

denphone 02-03-2013 13:17
Re: Horse Racing
 
MCCOY STICKS WITH TENT CAMP.

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

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Tony McCoy has confirmed he will ride My Tent Or Yours in the William Hill Supreme Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.

McCoy also had the option of partnering fellow JP McManus hurdler Jezki, trained in Ireland by Jessica Harrington.

My Tent Or Yours is favourite for the Supreme after easily winning the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury for the Nicky Henderson team.
KATENKO OUT OF GOLD CUP

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

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Katenko has been scratched from the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup and the John Smith's Grand National.

The Venetia Williams-trained seven-year-old had been quietly fancied in some quarters for the Gold Cup after winning his last two races in the manner of a progressive horse.

But he was officially taken out of the Cheltenham Festival highlight on Saturday morning.

denphone 02-03-2013 15:21
Re: Horse Racing
 
Channel Four Racing on the Cheltenham Festival.

http://www.channel4.com/info/press/p...enham-festival

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Twenty thrilling races and over 20 hours of live action, featuring the world’s best jump jockeys and horses, will be televised live on Channel 4 from the fabled four-day Cheltenham Festival on March 12 - 15.

Channel 4’s high definition Festival coverage starts daily on March 12 with The Morning Line live from 7:55am presented by Nick Luck. Former top jump jockey Mick Fitzgerald will be track-side every morning to give his expert evaluation of that day’s runners with Sam Thomas reporting from the stables. The Morning Line will be packed with features, racing news, tips and a daily guest to provide viewers with crucial pointers for the day ahead.

denphone 02-03-2013 18:16
Re: Horse Racing
 
GUTSY GREY GRABS GRIMTHORPE PRIZE

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

Quote:
Quentin Collonges (15-2) gamely held off the late lunge of Mr Moss to win the William Hill Grimthorpe Chase at Doncaster for trainer Henry Daly.

Winning on Town Moor for the third time, the nine-year-old jumped for fun at the head of affairs in the hands of Andrew Tinkler.

At the other end of the scale Mr Moss was given a waiting ride by Paul Moloney and despite looking awkward at times, was produced perfectly after the last, but the grey battled back to win by half a length.

denphone 03-03-2013 09:01
Re: Horse Racing
 
NICHOLLS CONTINUES DOMINATION

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

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Trainer Paul Nicholls claimed the feature StanJames Supporting Greatwood Gold Cup for an amazing sixth time in the last eight years at Newbury.

Since Cornish Sett dead-heated in the Grade Three handicap back in 2006, it has barely left the champion trainer's clutches and this time the representative was Pacha du Polder.

The 18-1 chance was barely challenged for the lead under conditional Ryan Mahon and came home five lengths clear of Big Fella Thanks.

denphone 03-03-2013 14:08
Re: Horse Racing
 
KATENKO CONTINUING COLIC RECOVERY.

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

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Venetia Williams reports Katenko to be making good progress after having to undergo an emergency colic operation on Friday evening.

Hugely impressive handicap victories at Sandown and Cheltenham had connections dreaming of Cheltenham Gold Cup glory, but a fortnight before the blue riband, the seven-year-old has been struck down by illness.

denphone 03-03-2013 16:11
Re: Horse Racing
 
RAIN WOULD SUIT CURTIS PLANS.

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

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Rebecca Curtis is hoping Cheltenham catches some of the forecast rain this week as she prepares leading contender At Fishers Cross for the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle.

The highly-progressive six-year-old booked his Festival ticket when proving too strong for highly-regarded The New One at Prestbury Park on trials day in January.

Galvanised by Tony McCoy, the six-year-old stayed on strongly after the last to account for the odds-on favourite by a neck in a thrilling finish.

denphone 04-03-2013 08:05
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QUEVEGA BUILDS TOWARDS CHELTENHAM

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

Quote:
Willie Mullins declared himself "very happy" with Quevega after the history-seeking mare made a gentle appearance after racing at Leopardstown.

The nine-year-old is attempting to become the first horse since Golden Miller in the 1930s to win the same event at the Cheltenham Festival five times when she lines up for the David Nicholson OLBG Mares' Hurdle. Quevega galloped with another long-term absentee, Fiveforthree, and two other stablemates.

Mullins said: "We just brought them for a day out really. The intention was to just canter round for one circuit as they will work again during the week. They've been off the course for a long time so we just did it to knock the fizz out of them really, Fiveforthree certainly was fresh."

denphone 04-03-2013 10:39
Re: Horse Racing
 
SOLWHIT LOOKING LIKELY FOR WORLD.

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

Quote:
Solwhit is set to take his chance in the Ladbrokes World Hurdle at Cheltenham on Thursday week after pleasing trainer Charles Byrnes in a gallop on Saturday.

Despite being sidelined by injury for the best part of two years, the six-time Grade One winner has returned seemingly as good as ever, building on a promising comeback run behind Bog Warrior with an impressive victory at Naas.

"He galloped on Saturday. He worked adequately, it was nothing spectacular, but we were happy enough," said Byrnes.

denphone 04-03-2013 13:33
Re: Horse Racing
 
WALSH HAS HIGH HOPES FOR HURRICANE.

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

Quote:
Ruby Walsh would love Hurricane Fly to show his true colours again in the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham next week.

The nine-year-old has won his three starts this term but has faced small fields on each occasion, including when winning the Irish Champion Hurdle last time.

Walsh does not feel the 14-time Grade One winner gets the credit he deserves, having missed a few Festivals through injury before being beaten in his title defence last year.

denphone 04-03-2013 16:32
Re: Horse Racing
 
CAMELOT BACK ON TRACK.

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

Quote:
Aidan O'Brien has issued an upbeat bulletin on his dual Derby winner Camelot, who has recovered well from a serious bout of colic.

Having won the 2000 Guineas as well as the Classics at Epsom and the Curragh, he was sent off a short price to complete the Triple Crown in the St Leger but came off second best to Encke.

He then trailed home in seventh in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe under Frankie Dettori but remains in training as a four-year-old.

O'Brien told At The Races: "He's in full work. We're delighted with him really, he's made a good recovery.

denphone 05-03-2013 07:42
Re: Horse Racing
 
HENDERSON PLEASED WITH SUPER SIMON.

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

Quote:
Nicky Henderson endured another frustrating morning but after finally getting to gallop Simonsig, he described the grey's work as "simply fantastic".

An odds-on favourite to follow up his victory in the Neptune Novices' Hurdle 12 months ago with a win in next week's Racing Post Arkle, Simonsig had been due to gallop at Newbury on Sunday morning with some stable companions.

However, an unexpected frost threw those plans into disarray and Henderson rearranged the work for Monday morning only to find the track had suffered the same fate again overnight. He was forced to head back to his Lambourn base with Simonsig and Grandouet, one of his Champion Hurdle hopes.

denphone 05-03-2013 13:41
Re: Horse Racing
 
COMMANDER OUT OF GOLD CUP

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

Quote:
A lung infection means Imperial Commander has once again been denied the chance to bid for more glory in the Betfred Gold Cup at Cheltenham.

Trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies was convinced the 12-year-old was back in the same sort of form that saw him defeat Denman and Kauto Star in the 2010 renewal, having come back at Cheltenham in January with a fine run when only narrowly denied by Cape Tribulation in the Argento Chase.

denphone 05-03-2013 19:31
Re: Horse Racing
 
CUE CARD TAKES AIM AT RYANAIR

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

Quote:
Cue Card will not take on Sprinter Sacre in the Sportingbet Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham next week.

The 2010 Champion Bumper winner will instead run in the Ryanair Chase a day later, as long as Sprinter Sacre is able to take his chance in the two-mile showpiece.

Cue Card was beaten seven lengths by Nicky Henderson's ace in the Arkle Trophy last year and connections want to avoid him this time.

denphone 06-03-2013 06:38
Re: Horse Racing
 
NEW 'CHAMPIONS WEEKEND' CREATED.

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

Quote:
Newmarket's Future Champions Day is to be moved to the Friday before Qipco British Champions Day at Ascot in 2014 to create a 'champions weekend'.

The move will see six Group One events take place in just 24 hours, with £4.5million in prize money up for grabs.

In another boost, Ascot's Fillies' And Mares' Stakes on Champions Day has been upgraded to Grade One status.

Future Champions Day will now see three Grade One races, the Dewhurst, the Fillies' Mile and the Middle Park, supported by the Challenge Stakes, the Cornwallis (which has been moved from Ascot) and the Darley Stakes.

denphone 06-03-2013 10:31
Re: Horse Racing
 
NATIONAL OPTION FOR COMMANDER.

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

Quote:
Imperial Commander could be targeted at the John Smith's Grand National in April after being ruled out of the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup.

A lung infection has put paid to the dream of the 12-year-old attempting to regain the blue riband prize of jumps racing after his momentous victory over Denman and Kauto Star in the 2010 renewal.

Trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies was convinced he was back in the same sort of form, having returned from a long lay-off with a fine run when only narrowly denied by Cape Tribulation in the Argento Chase at Cheltenham in January.

denphone 06-03-2013 12:56
Re: Horse Racing
 
PIPE HAPPY WITH CRUS GALLOP.

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

Quote:
Trainer David Pipe expressed satisfaction with Grands Crus after he completed a racecourse gallop following the meeting at Exeter on Tuesday.

The eight-year-old grey has so far had an interrupted campaign, and was pulled up in the Argento Chase at Cheltenham in January on his last start.

But he reportedly showed his well-being at the Devon circuit in the hands of Tom Scudamore.

denphone 06-03-2013 15:22
Re: Horse Racing
 
FLAME FIRING FOR CHAMPION TEST.

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

Quote:
Countrywide Flame is ready for the Stan James Champion Hurdle after John Quinn's inmate came through his final piece of strong work ahead of next week's Cheltenham Festival.

Last season's Triumph Hurdle hero disappointed in the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton, but looked more like his old self when second behind last year's Champion Hurdle winner Rock On Ruby at Doncaster last month.

A statement posted on www.johnquinnracing.co.uk read: "Countrywide Flame did his final serious piece of work this morning and came through it well. He led the string at a good pace before extending nicely.
SIMONSIG STARS ON ARKLE LIST.

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

Quote:
Hot favourite Simonsig heads a field of 12 horses left in the Racing Post Arkle Trophy at Cheltenham on Tuesday following the confirmation stage.

The Nicky Henderson-trained grey is odds-on with the bookmakers to take his 100% record over fences to three after impressive wins at Ascot and Kempton.

Although he has not run since slamming Hinterland by 35 lengths at the latter track at Christmas, the seven-year-old grey has been delighting connections with his homework.

denphone 06-03-2013 19:14
Re: Horse Racing
 
PERFECT TEN IN CHAMPION HURDLE.

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

Quote:
Hurricane Fly will face a maximum of nine rivals when he aims to regain his crown in the Stan James Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival on Tuesday.

The Willie Mullins-trained nine-year-old landed the two-mile championship in 2011 and although he was beaten into third when odds-on 12 months ago, he has looked better than ever so far this season.

The three main hopes for the home team are last year's winner Rock On Ruby, now trained by Harry Fry, Paul Nicholls' improving Zarkandar and the Nicky Henderson-trained Grandouet.

denphone 07-03-2013 07:49
Re: Horse Racing
 
MEADE ROCKED BY MONKSLAND BLOW.

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

Quote:
Noel Meade has confirmed it is "almost certain" Monksland will miss next week's Ladbrokes World Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival after suffering a setback.

An impressive winner on his first start over three miles at Leopardstown's Christmas meeting, the six-year-old was set to line up at Prestbury Park as a leading contender for the staying hurdle crown in the absence of four-times winner Big Buck's.

denphone 07-03-2013 13:31
Re: Horse Racing
 
MAIL ADDED TO QUEEN MOTHER FIELD.

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

Quote:
Mail De Bievre has been supplemented for the Sportingbet Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival on Wednesday.

The eight-year-old was a useful performer in France and made a pleasing start for new trainer Tom George when fifth in the Denman Chase on his British bow, racing very keenly over three miles that day.

denphone 07-03-2013 16:50
Re: Horse Racing
 
CRUS SET TO TAKE ON THE WORLD.

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

Quote:
Grands Crus is set to return to the smaller obstacles, with owner Roger Stanley pinpointing next Thursday's Ladbrokes World Hurdle as his Cheltenham Festival target.

The eight-year-old finished second in the race in 2011 before embarking upon a chasing career that has yielded Grade One glory but also Festival disappointment.

Grands Crus was beaten into fourth as favourite in the RSA Chase last year and while he managed to claim third in the King George on Boxing Day, that effort has been book-ended by two lacklustre efforts.

denphone 08-03-2013 07:45
Re: Horse Racing
 
MOUSE GIVES RULE A SQUEAK

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

Quote:
Mouse Morris remains quietly confident about the chances of Rule The World in the Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival next week.

Although his Willie Mullins-trained compatriot Pont Alexandre is all the rage for the two-mile-five-furlong contest, three-time winner Rule The World has rather crept under the radar, despite his most impressive win at Naas in early January.

denphone 08-03-2013 13:04
Re: Horse Racing
 
CHELTENHAM PREPARING TO COVER UP.

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

Quote:
Both the Old Course and the New Course are to be covered as officials at Cheltenham bid to beat any threat from the predicted cold snap early next week.

Covers will be put on the Old Course, to be used on the first two days of the Festival (Tuesday and Wednesday), and the New Course, raced on the last two days (Thursday and Friday).

Vulnerable parts of the cross country course, which will be in action on Tuesday, will also be covered.

Officials remain confident the Festival will go ahead as planned, but feel they need to take this action because of the importance of the fixture.

denphone 08-03-2013 16:52
Re: Horse Racing
 
CARD ON CUE FOR RYANAIR.

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

Quote:
Cue Card is one of 11 contenders to stand their ground for next Thursday's Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.

Colin Tizzard's charge heads the market for the two-mile-five-furlong heat following his impressive victory in the Ascot Chase last time out.

He is also still entered in Wednesday's Sportingbet Queen Mother Champion Chase, but Tizzard is eager to avoid Sprinter Sacre, who had Cue's Card measure in the Arkle last year.

"He's in brilliant form at the moment. I'm always very nervous, there's a few days to go, and something can always go wrong, but you have to grin and bear it," he said.

denphone 08-03-2013 19:38
Re: Horse Racing
 
GRANDOUET ON COURSE DESPITE DRIFT.

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

Quote:
Grandouet remains on course for the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham on Tuesday despite taking an alarming drift on the betting exchanges on Friday afternoon.

The six-year-old was forced out of the Grade One contest 12 months ago through injury, but made a pleasing return to action in the International Hurdle at Cheltenham in December.

He has not been seen in competitive action since and did suffer a minor training setback around a month ago.

denphone 09-03-2013 05:58
Re: Horse Racing
 
FLAT STARS GRANTED GO-AHEAD.

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

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Richard Hughes and Joseph O'Brien, reigning champion Flat jockeys in Britain and Ireland respectively, have been granted jumps licences to ride in the Weatherbys Champion Bumper at Cheltenham on Wednesday.

The British Horseracing Authority approved Hughes's application, while the Irish Turf Club has given O'Brien permission to compete at the Festival.

Hughes is set to partner Sgt Reckless for trainer Mick Channon, with O'Brien aboard Shield for his father Aidan.

denphone 09-03-2013 13:12
Re: Horse Racing
 
WALSH 'PERPLEXED' BY FLY DOUBTERS.

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

Quote:
Ruby Walsh has revealed he is "utterly perplexed" by the negativity surrounding Hurricane Fly as he aims to regain his crown in Tuesday's Stan James Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.

The 2011 winner was a disappointing third when odds-on favourite 12 months ago, but has appeared as good as ever in three starts this season, completing the hat-trick with his third triumph in the Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown.

"I know there has been much negativity of late about the horse, but it has left me utterly perplexed," the jockey said in his Irish Examiner column.

denphone 09-03-2013 15:52
Re: Horse Racing
 
TWELVE REMAIN IN GOLD CUP.

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

Quote:
There are 12 horses remaining at the latest entry stage for the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup, with all the big guns standing their ground.

Bobs Worth and 2011 winner Long Run give Nicky Henderson a strong hand as he attempts to wrestle the trainers' championship from Paul Nicholls.

Long Run will be wearing cheekpieces in public for the first time, while Bobs Worth has not had a run since the Hennessy Gold Cup over 100 days ago.

Sir Des Champs will be aiming to give Willie Mullins a first victory in the race and Ireland their first winner since War Of Attrition in 2006.

denphone 09-03-2013 17:55
Re: Horse Racing
 
IMPERIAL GLORY FOR MONGAN.

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

Quote:
First Avenue came from the clouds to cause a 20-1 surprise in the Paddy Power Imperial Cup at Sandown to give Laura Mongan the biggest winner of her career.

With more in front of him than behind him as he turned into the straight some 15 lengths behind the runaway leader Kazlian, his young jockey Nathan Adams refused to panic.

Kazlian was still some five lengths clear when he crashed through the second-last, losing his momentum and letting his challengers close the gap, and First Avenue hit top gear to power away and win by three and and a half lengths from the staying-on Tanerko Emery. Kazlian finished third

denphone 10-03-2013 08:04
Re: Horse Racing
 
CLOSE TOUCH A ROYAL WINNER

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

Quote:
The Queen has a bright prospect to look forward to after Close Touch landed a 12-length victory in the EBF paddypower.com 'National Hunt' Novices' Handicap Hurdle Final at Sandown.

A home-bred related to the likes of Open Hearted and First Love, the chestnut had been unbeaten in his first three starts before running into African Gold at Doncaster last time.

Many Clouds continued to dig deep from the front and finished an admirable second, but he was no match for Close Touch, who surged relentlessly forward over the last two flights.
BIG GUNS HOLD SWAY IN TRIUMPH

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

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All the major ante-post fancies are among 21 acceptors for the JCB Triumph Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival on Friday.

The Dessie Hughes-trained Our Conor, Paul Nicholls' Far West and Nicky Henderson's Rolling Star are the three main market fancies and all appear.

As well as Our Conor the Irish challenge could also be supplemented by Willie Mullins' Blood Cotil and Diakali, among others.

Gary Moore's Chris Pea Green, the John Quinn duo of Kashmir Peak and Hidden Justice, and John Ferguson's Grade One winner Ruacana are all there.

denphone 10-03-2013 13:41
Re: Horse Racing
 
GODOLPHIN HIT DOUBLE CENTURY.

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

Quote:
Trainer Saeed bin Suroor sent out a Group One double at Meydan to take Godolphin's tally at the highest level to 201.

Hunter's Light provided the first leg of the brace, and the landmark 200th victory, as he claimed the Al Maktoum Challenge R3 at the Dubai track. The 10-furlong contest is an acknowledged trial for the World Cup and Monterosso won the race last year before going on to glory in the main event.

He was in the line-up once again, but was some way off the pace on his first start in 245 days. Breeders' Cup Turf winner Little Mike, having his first start since arriving from America, took it up turning for home but faded, and Silvestre de Sousa produced Hunter's Light with a perfectly timed run to win well.

denphone 10-03-2013 17:36
Re: Horse Racing
 
RUBY READY TO ROCK IN CHAMPION NINE.

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

Last year's winner Rock On Ruby is among a field of nine for the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham on Tuesday.

Quote:
Hurricane Fly and Binocular, the previous two winners of the two-mile blue riband, bid to regain their crown.

Harry Fry's Rock On Ruby will wear blinkers as he attempts to become the first horse since Hardy Eustace in 2004 and 2005 to retain his title. Paul Nicholls, who officially trained Rock On Ruby last year, is represented by Zarkandar, who is unbeaten in three starts this season and is the mount of Daryl Jacob with Ruby Walsh electing to ride Hurricane Fly.

denphone 11-03-2013 07:12
Re: Horse Racing
 
CHELTENHAM WELL COVERED UP.

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

Quote:
All frost covers were in place at Cheltenham by 2pm on Sunday ahead of the four-day Festival fixture.

The operation on the Old Course, where racing takes place for the first two days of the meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday, was completed on Saturday afternoon, along with vulnerable areas on the cross country course, used on Tuesday only.

The New Course, used for racing on Thursday and Friday, was covered on Sunday.

In total, the area protected by the covers is 65 acres, or the equivalent of 45 football pitches, and has involved 630 individual covers.

"All the frost covers are now down," said clerk of the course Simon Claisse.

denphone 11-03-2013 13:04
Re: Horse Racing
 
DYNASTE HEADING FOR JEWSON.

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

Quote:
Dynaste will run in the Jewson Novices' Chase rather the RSA Chase at the Cheltenham Festival because of the prospect of testing ground.

Connections of the David Pipe-trained grey feel the shorter distance of the Jewson is the better option due to the change in the conditions.

"Touch wood he's the best horse in either race. We thought that on the ground the RSA could be a real slog, so we've leant towards the Jewson," said Pipe.

denphone 11-03-2013 15:07
Re: Horse Racing
 
TENT TOPS SUPREME FIELD.

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

Quote:
Ante-post favourite My Tent Or Yours will face 11 rivals in the William Hill Supreme Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham on Tuesday.

Nicky Henderson's six-year-old obliterated a field of top-drawer handicappers in last month's Betfair Hurdle at Newbury and with Tony McCoy on board, he is going to be a warm order to claim the Festival curtain-raiser.

Leading owner JP McManus has a formidable hand, with My Tent Or Yours joined by Jessica Harrington's Irish raider Jezki, unbeaten in four starts over obstacles.
SACRE LEADS QUEEN MOTHER CONTENDERS.

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

Quote:
Sprinter Sacre and Sizing Europe are the star names among seven declared runners in the Sportingbet Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham.

Last year's Arkle hero Sprinter Sacre remains unbeaten in seven starts over fences, having barely come off the bridle in winning the Tingle Creek and Victor Chandler Chases so far this season.

Nicky Henderson's seven-year-old will be long odds-on to notch another Grade One triumph on Wednesday, but the presence of former champion Sizing Europe does at least add some spice to the race.
FLY 'IN GREAT FORM' FOR CHAMPION.

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

Quote:
Willie Mullins could not be happier with Hurricane Fly as his stable star bids to regain his crown in the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham on Tuesday.

A winner of no less than 14 Grade One prizes, the nine-year-old is one of the most prolific two-mile hurdlers of the last decade.

However, he arguably returns to Prestbury Park with something to prove, having suffered a shock odds-on reverse when only third 12 months ago behind the reopposing Rock On Ruby.

Although he has looked as good as ever in winning each of his three starts this season, most recently securing a third victory in the Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown in January, many bookmakers have been keen to take on the deposed champion.
For those interested in Cheltenham here is a excellent site to try to help you pick some winners.

http://www.attheraces.com/cheltenham/

denphone 11-03-2013 17:14
Re: Horse Racing
 
HENDERSON HAS FAITH IN BINO.

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

Quote:
Nicky Henderson is keeping his fingers crossed that Binocular can produce his best form in the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham on Tuesday.

The Seven Barrows handler, who has won the showpiece race on five previous occasions including with Binocular in 2010, also saddles Grandouet and Khyber Kim.

The enigmatic Binocular was fourth a year ago and has run just once this season, finishing third behind Hurricane Fly in the Irish Champion Hurdle.

denphone 11-03-2013 21:03
Re: Horse Racing
 
ARVIKA'S JUMPING PUT TO TEST.

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...o+test&day=Mon

Quote:
Arvika Ligeonniere will be out to make amends for a fall last time out when he takes on Simonsig in the Racing Post Arkle Trophy at Cheltenham on Tuesday.

The eight-year-old looked a top recruit for the Willie Mullins team when completing a hat-trick over fences with victory over Oscars Well in a Leopardstown Grade One on Boxing Day.

However, he blotted his copybook when falling in the Irish Arkle on the same track in January.

"He's in good form and hopefully if he jumps well, and doesn't make an elementary mistake like he did the last day, he'll run well," said the County Carlow trainer.

denphone 12-03-2013 06:23
Re: Horse Racing
 
CHELTENHAM BEATING ICY BLAST.

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

Quote:
Cheltenham clerk of the course Simon Claisse is satisfied the Festival can go ahead without a hitch, despite a freezing cold Monday in the Cotswolds.

The whole of the Old Course (used for the first two days of the meeting), the New Course (for the second half) and vulnerable areas of the cross country track are under 65 acres-worth of black frost covers.

It snowed briefly on occasions during a bitterly cold morning and afternoon on Monday and the blankets will not be removed until as late as possible on Tuesday.
Lets hope the great meet is on today.

denphone 12-03-2013 09:07
Re: Horse Racing
 
Here are my best tips for day one of The Cheltenham Festival.

Cheltenham 1.30 My Tent Or Yours (Win) and Cheltenian (E/W)
Cheltenham 2.05 Simonsig
Cheltenham 2.40 Loch Ba & Pete The Feat
Cheltenham 3.20 Zarkandar
Cheltenham 4.00 Saddlers Storm
Cheltenham 4.40 Quevega
Cheltenham 5.15 Shangani

denphone 12-03-2013 11:13
Re: Horse Racing
 
FESTIVAL OPENER HINGES ON INSPECTION.

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

Quote:
Cheltenham will have to pass a 10.30am inspection if the opening day of the Festival meeting is to go ahead.

Although the covers were put down at the track over the weekend, officials report the track to be frozen in a few places this morning after a wind chill of -12C overnight.

Clerk of the course Simon Claisse said: "We are frozen in places but it seems to be small areas. We can't really tell the extent of the frozen areas until we start to take the covers up. If the weather does what we expect it to and the temperature gets up to 3C by 12 noon, we should be kicking off as planned at 1.30pm."

denphone 12-03-2013 13:14
Re: Horse Racing
 
GOOD NEWS AT CHELTENHAM.

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

Quote:
This afternoon's opening day of the Cheltenham Festival is set to go ahead as planned, although the start will be delayed by 35 minutes.

Clerk of the course Simon Claisse was forced to call a 10.30am inspection as parts of the course were frozen following a -12C wind chill overnight. The track passed that inspection, although the first race has been put back from 1.30pm to 2.05pm.

The cross-country course was due to be in action at 4pm but that race is now scheduled for 5.45pm. However, if the Glenfarclas Handicap Chase is to go ahead, the banks course must pass a further inspection at 2.15pm.

denphone 12-03-2013 15:39
Re: Horse Racing
 
RED-HOT FEVER LANDS SUPREME.

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

Quote:
Champagne Fever put up a superb front-running performance to get Ireland off to a great start at the Cheltenham Festival in the opening William Hill Supreme Novices' Hurdle.

Ruby Walsh set out to make all on the Willie Mullins-trained six-year-old (5-1), who had stablemate Un Atout for company for most of the way, with hot favourite My Tent Or Yours always close behind and looking a major threat as they turned into the straight.

There was nothing in it between Champagne Fever and My Tent Or Yours as they jumped the final flight, but the front-runner responded to every call and forged ahead up the hill to win by half a length. Jezki finished third.

denphone 12-03-2013 17:47
Re: Horse Racing
 
HURRICANE STORMS TO VICTORY.

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

Quote:
Hurricane Fly regained his Stan James Champion Hurdle crown with what was in the end a commanding victory at the Cheltenham Festival.

There was a stage in the race when the Willie Mullins-trained 13-8 favourite did not seem to be going well at all under Ruby Walsh as Rock On Ruby bowled along in front, but he was travelling strongly again when they reached the business end of the contest.

He led on the turn for home and jumped the last in front, and though Rock On Ruby kept on in determined fashion, Hurricane Fly had enough in the locker to dig deep and score by two and a half lengths. Countrywide Flame ran a great race to finish third, another length and three-quarters away.

denphone 12-03-2013 20:37
Re: Horse Racing
 
ROCK ON EARNS FRY PRAISE.

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

Quote:
Harry Fry was full of praise for Rock On Ruby after his stable star finished second to Hurricane Fly in the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham.

The eight-year-old, who won the title last season when his training was supervised by Fry at Paul Nicholls' satellite yard, made a bold bid from the front and galloped all the way to the line to ensure the winner pulled out all the stops.

"We've gone out there and served it up to them and just been beaten by a true champion and a better horse on the day," said the young trainer
SIMONSIG SCRAPS TO ARKLE GLORY.

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

Quote:
Red-hot favourite Simonsig was made to pull out all the stops to claim the Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy at the Cheltenham Festival.

Unbeaten in two previous starts over fences, Nicky Henderson's dashing grey was an 8-15 market leader and travelled powerfully throughout in the hands of Barry Geraghty. He was left in front after Overturn blundered his way over the third-last.

There was still time for a scare for odds-on backers, though, as Mouse Morris's 33-1 outsider Baily Green tracked him into the straight, but Simonsig found enough after the final fence to seal a two-and-a-quarter-length triumph.

Cobbydaler 12-03-2013 23:33
Re: Horse Racing
 
John McCririck taken ill

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21764630

denphone 13-03-2013 06:41
Re: Horse Racing
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cobbydaler (Post 35547614)
John McCririck taken ill

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21764630
Yes l hope he gets well quickly as he is a iconic figure in the world of Horse Racing.

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INSPECTION AHEAD OF SECOND DAY.

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

Quote:
The second day of the Cheltenham Festival on Wednesday is under threat from the cold snap, with a precautionary inspection called for 8am.

Overnight temperatures are forecast to get as low as minus 5C and eventually rise to 4C in the afternoon.

Tuesday's opening day card went ahead 35 minutes late after a mid-morning inspection and the loss of the cross-country race.

A racecourse spokesperson said: "With the temperature forecast as low as minus 5C tonight, clerk of the course Simon Claisse will put the covers down again immediately after racing and will hold a precautionary inspection at 8am."
QUEVEGA MAKES FESTIVAL HISTORY.

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

Quote:
Quevega made it a remarkable five-timer in the OLBG Mares' Hurdle with a thrilling victory at the Cheltenham Festival.

She came from a difficult position to land the spoils and equal the 1930s Gold Cup hero Golden Miller's record of winning the same race five years in a row, in the process completing a first-day treble for trainer Willie Mullins and jockey Ruby Walsh.

Almost knocked over at the top of the hill, Quevega still had plenty to do at the last, where French raider Sirene D'Ainay looked to have the race in the bag, but the 8-11 favourite finally got going and flew up the hill, passing many rivals to get her head in front in the last 100 yards and win by a length and a half.
What a truly wonderful achievement.:tu:

denphone 13-03-2013 09:35
Re: Horse Racing
 
CHELTENHAM GIVEN GREEN LIGHT.

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

Quote:
The second day of the Cheltenham Festival will go ahead as planned after the track was declared fit to race.

Clerk of the course Simon Claisse had planned to inspect at 8am but was able to give the meeting the go-ahead much earlier than planned.

Temperatures are reported to have fallen to -5C overnight but a warmer day than of late is expected. Claisse and his team covered the track after racing finished on Tuesday and he reports the ground to be frost-free on Wednesday morning.


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Here are my best tips on day two of the Cheltenham Festival.

Cheltenham 1.30 Buddy Bolero & Tofino Bay
Cheltenham 2.05 Pont Alexandre
Cheltenham 2.40 Unioniste
Cheltenham 4.00 Fiveforthree & Buck Magic
Cheltenham 4.40 Saphir Du Rheu & Pistol
Cheltenham 5.15 Le Vent D'antan

denphone 13-03-2013 12:16
Re: Horse Racing
 
SACRE SEEKS CHAMPION CROWN.

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

Quote:
Nicky Henderson admits he will be disappointed if Sprinter Sacre is beaten in the Sportingbet Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham today.

The seven-year-old is many punters' idea of the banker of the week and has been long odds-on for the two-mile showpiece since the ante-post book was opened.

Unbeaten in seven races over fences, including the Arkle Trophy at last year's Festival, Sprinter Sacre has understandably frightened away a lot of the opposition. He still has decent rivals to beat, headed by the 2011 Champion hero Sizing Europe, and Henderson is not taking anything for granted.
PONT THE STAR NAME IN NEPTUNE.

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

Quote:
Willie Mullins believes Pont Alexandre "seems to have everything" ahead of his highly anticipated run in the Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham today.

It is a measure of the regard in which the five-year-old is held that Ireland's champion trainer threw him straight in at Grade One level on his debut, and that confidence was justified as he produced a scintillating display at Navan.

He was arguably even more impressive at Leopardstown in January, with many having him down as the Irish banker of the Festival.

Mullins said: "We've asked him two big questions so far this season and he's answered the call well on both occasions. We're asking him another big question, so we'll see how he gets on. He's in good form - the ground wouldn't be a worry for me, or the trip.

denphone 13-03-2013 16:58
Re: Horse Racing
 
BOBS TOPS GOLD CUP FIELD.

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

Quote:
Ante-post favourite Bobs Worth spearheads 11 declarations for the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday.

The Nicky Henderson-trained eight-year-old has not been seen since the beginning of December, when he emerged an excellent winner of the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury.

Henderson is also represented by the 2011 Gold Cup winner Long Run, who claimed the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.

Captain Chris, a narrow runner-up in the King George, is in contention for the Philip Hobbs team.
EXPRESS DELIVERY FOR WALEY-COHEN.

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

Quote:
Sam Waley-Cohen punched out Rajdhani Express to claim a thrilling triumph in the Rewards4Racing Novices' Handicap Chase at Cheltenham.

The amateur rider, who partnered Long Run to win the 2011 Gold Cup and will be back on board the same horse on Friday, appeared confident coming down the hill aboard the Nicky Henderson-trained 16-1 chance.
POWELL IS A GOLDEN GREAT.

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

Quote:
Jockey Brendan Powell jnr enjoyed his first Cheltenham Festival winner when storming to victory on Golden Chieftain in the JLT Specialty Handicap Chase.

The 3lb claimer, who is the son of former top jumps jockey Brendan Powell snr, got a good tune out of the bottom weight, trained by Colin Tizzard.

Golden Chieftain (28-1) came through to tackle the 13-2 favourite Our Mick, who had set sail for home at the third-last fence, and he shrugged Donald McCain's charge aside before galloping on strongly to score by 10 lengths.


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AWESOME SPRINTER JUST CHAMPION.

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

Quote:
Sprinter Sacre confirmed his superstar status with a stunning victory in the Sportingbet Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham.

Nicky Henderson's seven-year-old stretched his unbeaten record over fences to eight races with another power-packed display in the feature race on day two of the Festival.

Barry Geraghty's partner was sent on his way the 1-4 favourite, and easily justified those cramped odds in front of an expectant grandstand. Sizing Europe finished second, but was beaten out of sight.

Sprinter Sacre was in third for most of the early exchanges as the supplemented Mail De Bievre and Sizing Europe took the field along at a moderate pace.

Sizing Europe, the 2011 Queen Mother winner and runner-up last year, took the lead four out, but was swiftly joined by the winner at the next fence. There was little in it at that stage, but that was as close as the race came to being a genuine contest.
Simply spellbinding.:clap::clap:

denphone 13-03-2013 19:00
Re: Horse Racing
 
NEW ONE ON ROLL OF HONOUR.

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

Quote:
The New One showed heart and class in equal measure to win the Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.

The Nigel Twiston-Davies-trained five-year-old (7-2) benefited from a fine ride from the Naunton handler's son, Sam, to defeat Irish raider Rule The World by four lengths.

Pont Alexandre, the 6-4 favourite from Willie Mullins' stable, was always to the fore under Ruby Walsh but finished third in a race devoid of any serious pace, with The New One scampering along the outside of the field to secure his third victory from four starts this season.
DE BROMHEAD TAKES IT ON CHIN.

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

Quote:
Connections of Sizing Europe were quick to praise Sprinter Sacre after finishing a well-beaten second to Nicky Henderson's superstar in the Sportingbet Queen Mother Champion Chase.

Sizing Europe was the only one to give the winner a race, though he was unable to raise a threat once Barry Geraghty went through the gears on Sprinter Sacre, and passed the post 19 lengths in arrears.

Trainer Henry de Bromhead said: "We have been beaten by a phenomenon. We had a go, but came off second best. Andrew (Lynch) said he tripped on the path, but that it made no difference to the result.

denphone 14-03-2013 06:38
Re: Horse Racing
 
INSPECTION AT CHELTENHAM.

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

Quote:
Cheltenham have announced an 8am precautionary inspection for the chase and hurdles courses ahead of the third day of the Festival meeting.

With overnight temperatures due to fall to minus 6C, officials at Prestbury Park are again taking no chances.

An 11am inspection had already been called to assess prospects for the Glenfarclas Handicap Chase on the cross-country track.
FOCUS GRABS OAKSEY GLORY.

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

Quote:
Back In Focus put up a determined staying performance to give trainer Willie Mullins his fourth winner of this year's Cheltenham Festival in the John Oaksey National Hunt Chase.

The Patrick Mulllins-ridden eight-year-old, who has stamina in abundance, looked beaten in the closing stages, but he wore down Tofino Bay up the hill to snatch the spoils from Nina Carberry in the four-mile contest for amateur riders.

Rival d'Estruval fell at the second-last when separating the two principals and it was Back In Focus (9-4 favourite) who scored for owner Graham Wylie by half a length from Tofino Bay. Godsmejudge was 19 lengths back in third.
WINDERMERE SIMPLY THE BEST.

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

Quote:
Triple Gold Cup-winning rider Jim Culloty enjoyed Festival success as a trainer when Lord Windermere took the RSA Chase at Cheltenham.

He possibly looked a fortunate winner, however, as the Willie Mullins-trained Boston Bob crashed out at the final fence when in front.

That left Lord Windermere (8-1), ridden by Davy Russell, to get the better of Lyreen Legend by a length and three-quarters to give Culloty, best known for his association with Best Mate, a first winner at the meeting since he gave up riding.

Russell said: "I've only ridden him once at home, so all the credit goes to Jim Culloty, who has instilled confidence in him. Jim's done a marvellous job. I only steered him today and he was in super order."

denphone 14-03-2013 08:59
Re: Horse Racing
 
Day three at the Cheltenham Festival goes ahead after early inspection.

http://www1.skysports.com/horse-raci...ontent=Betting

Quote:
This afternoon's meeting at the Cheltenham Festival has survived an early-morning inspection and goes ahead as scheduled.

Although overnight temperatures dipped to a shuddering minus 7C, clerk of the course Simon Claisse was able to give the fixture the thumbs-up at first light.
Here are my best tips for day three of the festival.

Cheltenham 1.30 Captain Conan
Cheltenham 2.05 Sam Winner
Cheltenham 2.40 Riverside Theatre
Cheltenham 3.20 Get Me Out Of Here
Cheltenham 4.00 Hunt Ball (Win) & Poquelin ( E/W)
Cheltenham 4.40 Frisco Depot & Galaxy Rock ( Both E/W )
Cheltenham 5.15 Saddlers Storm

Verified 14-03-2013 09:36
Re: Horse Racing
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35548011)
Day three at the Cheltenham Festival goes ahead after early inspection.

http://www1.skysports.com/horse-raci...ontent=Betting



Here are my best tips for day three of the festival.

Cheltenham 1.30 Captain Conan
Cheltenham 2.05 Sam Winner
Cheltenham 2.40 Riverside Theatre
Cheltenham 3.20 Get Me Out Of Here
Cheltenham 4.00 Hunt Ball (Win) & Poquelin ( E/W)
Cheltenham 4.40 Frisco Depot & Galaxy Rock ( Both E/W )
Cheltenham 5.15 Saddlers Storm
Been so busy with work I've missed most of the festival but going to spend some time in front of the box today, was going to ask for some tips so thanks! ;););)

denphone 14-03-2013 11:57
Re: Horse Racing
 
Well l will do the best l can giving out tips but Cheltenham is a most difficult place to get winners.

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MEDINAS LIFTS CUP FOR KING.

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

Quote:
Medinas sprang a 33-1 surprise for jockey Wayne Hutchinson and trainer Alan King in the Coral Cup at Cheltenham.

Hutchinson brought Medinas with a rattling run on the wide outside to challenge at the final flight, as the winner's stablemate Meister Eckhart and Fiveforthree from the Willie Mullins stable battled it out on the stands side.

Medinas, winner of the Welsh Champion Hurdle on his previous start, held the aces and swept to victory by two lengths from Meister Eckhart, with Fiveforthree just a nose away. Master Of The Sea was fourth and Ericht fifth.

denphone 14-03-2013 15:22
Re: Horse Racing
 
JEWSON BENEFIT FOR MARTIN.

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

Quote:
Benefficient produced a gutsy performance to land the Jewson Novices' Chase, the opening event on the third day of the Cheltenham Festival.

Tony Martin's charge was allowed to go off a 20-1 shot in the hands of Bryan Cooper, but he made a mockery of his odds as he accounted for hot favourite Dynaste.

Benefficient had been prominent throughout, but his challenge looked to be over when he was headed some way from home. However, Cooper switched him back to challenge up the inside and he found a second wind to power up the hill and win by three and a quarter lengths.

Cooper said: "It's unbelievable, it's what you dream of as a young boy. Tony said to me that if he gets headed turning in, to just sit on him and let him fiddle away.

denphone 14-03-2013 17:38
Re: Horse Racing
 
SOLWHIT CROWNED WORLD CHAMPION.

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

Quote:
Solwhit arrived late on the scene to deny the Stewart family a fairytale victory with Celestial Halo in the Ladbrokes World Hurdle at Cheltenham.

In the absence of Big Buck's it was left to Celestial Halo to carry the red and white silks of Andy Stewart for Paul Nicholls, and though he looked likely to win as they came down the straight, in the end he had no answer to Solwhit's surge up the hill.

So often the bridesmaid behind Hurricane Fly in his early days, the Charles Byrnes-trained nine-year-old was guided to a two-length success by Paul Carberry.
CARD THE ACE IN RYANAIR.

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

Quote:
Cue Card made all to claim a second Cheltenham Festival success for Colin and Joe Tizzard in the Ryanair Chase.

Winner of the Champion Bumper three years ago, Cue Card was well in control from the top of the hill and easily held favourite First Lieutenant by nine lengths at odds of 7-2.

For Non Stop hung on gamely for third, a further three and a quarter lengths adrift, with last year's winner Riverside Theatre fourth after flying up the hill.

Joe Tizzard said: "People think that when he gets taken on his jumping falls apart, but he was so relaxed in front that it didn't matter that Jason (Maguire, on Champion Court) was beside me. He did it well.

denphone 14-03-2013 19:46
Re: Horse Racing
 
O'NEILL STRIKES IN PERTEMPS.

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

Quote:
Holywell broke a frustrating run of second place finishes where it mattered most when holding on to win the Pertemps Final at the Cheltenham Festival.

Trainer Jonjo O'Neill was opening his account for the week and the six-year-old was steered to victory by Richie McLernon, who would not have been able to believe how well he was going turning into the straight.

He joined the hard-ridden Berties Dream and scooted five lengths clear, but Captain Sunshine stayed on from the rear to throw down a challenge as the 25-1 shot idled a little in front, though there was still a length and a half in it at the line.
BOY BOUNDS TO BYRNE GLORY.

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

Quote:
Carrickboy made just about every yard to land the Byrne Group Plate at the Cheltenham Festival.

Venetia Williams' charge finished sixth in the race last year but was allowed to go off at odds of 50-1 in the hands of Liam Treadwell. He rode an excellent race from the front, though trainer David Pipe appeared to hold the upper hand as his pair of Matuhi and favourite Ballynagour were lining up in behind to challenge.

However, Treadwell had conserved a little energy and pushed on again with only Vino Griego pursuing him, and though the runner-up tried his best, Carrickboy proved too strong and won by a length and a half.
Jockey JT McNamara injured in fall at Cheltenham.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/21790055

Quote:
Amateur jockey JT McNamara has been airlifted to hospital after being seriously injured in a fall at the Cheltenham Festival.

The 37-year-old Irish rider was treated by paramedics after his mount Galaxy Rock fell at the first fence in the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup.

Racing was delayed for 30 minutes as the jockey was transferred from a course ambulance to an air ambulance.

McNamara was then flown to Frenchay Hospital in Bristol.

denphone 15-03-2013 05:50
Re: Horse Racing
 
SAME CAPTURES FESTIVAL GOLD.

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

Quote:
Nigel Twiston-Davies landed his second winner of the Cheltenham Festival when Same Difference edged out Super Duty in a thrilling finish to the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup.

Having entered the week under a cloud with several of his horses being ruled out of the meeting, Twiston-Davies has answered every question with a string of good runs to go with the victory of The New One on Wednesday.
LONG IN GOLD RUNNING.

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

Quote:
Long Run recaptured his King George VI Chase crown at Kempton over Christmas and attempts to do the same in the Betfred Gold Cup at Cheltenham on Friday.

Nicky Henderson's 2011 winner could manage only third in the blue riband 12 months ago.

"I think we're happy. He came back and won the King George - it was a bit of an untidy one admittedly, but he won it. He likes Cheltenham and I do think he was a bit flat last year. I can't say he is miles better this year, but I think he is better," said the Seven Barrows handler.

"The whole race has a look to it that there's a very, very big door that's wide open and inviting someone go through. There are a lot of very good horses but room for a star to come out of it.
INJURED RUSSELL TO MISS SIR DES.

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

Quote:
Davy Russell will miss the ride aboard Sir Des Champs in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup after suffering a punctured lung.

The rider took a crashing fall from Un Beau Matin at the final flight in Wednesday's Coral Cup, but was fit enough to take up his first two mounts on Thursday's card.

However, after finishing unplaced on both Argocat in the Jewson Novices' Chase and Stonemaster in the Pertemps Final, Russell was ruled out for the rest of the meeting.

denphone 15-03-2013 08:57
Re: Horse Racing
 
Here are my best tips for today so happy punting.


Cheltenham 1.30 Rolling Star
Cheltenham 2.05 Cotton Mill (Win) & Olofi (E/W)
Cheltenham 2.40 Utopie Des Bordes
Cheltenham 3.20 Long Run
Cheltenham 4.00 Salsify
Cheltenham 4.40 Toner D'oudairies (E/W) & Gevrey Chambertin (Win)
Cheltenham 5.15 Rody (Win) & Shooters Wood (E/W)

denphone 15-03-2013 12:33
Re: Horse Racing
 
McNamara faces surgery.

http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/n...-faces-surgery

Quote:
JT McNamara could undergo surgery on Friday after sustaining a serious neck injury in a fall at Cheltenham on Thursday.
McCoy rides Sir Des Champs.

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

Quote:
It has been confirmed that Tony McCoy will take the spare ride aboard Sir Des Champs in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup.

denphone 15-03-2013 14:58
Re: Horse Racing
 
CLASSY CONOR TRIUMPHANT AT FESTIVAL.

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

Quote:
Our Conor put up a scintillating display to run away with the JCB Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham.

Never out of the first two in running, Dessie Hughes' youngster stretched his 100% record over jumps to four with an emphatic success.

The 4-1 shot, ridden by Bryan Cooper, bounded clear from the second-last to win unchallenged by 15 lengths from Far West, with Sametegal a further two and a quarter lengths away in third.

denphone 15-03-2013 17:53
Re: Horse Racing
 
BOBS WORTH HIS WEIGHT IN GOLD.

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

Quote:
Bobs Worth justified 11/4 favouritism in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Not sighted since landing the Hennessy on his only start of the season, the eight-year-old was defending an unbeaten record of four previous wins at Cheltenham but looked in trouble when Long Run and Sir Des Champs set sail for home rounding the turn.

But Barry Geraghy didn't panic on Bobs Worth and his stamina kicked in approaching two out, before taking the lead at the last, and he stuck to his guns to pass the post seven lengths clear of Sir Des Champs.

Geraghty said: "I'd love to be happier. All we can think about is John Thomas McNamara. We just hope and pray to God he's OK. This is a brilliant, he is a gorgeous horse and he has a great attitude. He never travelled, he struggled on that ground, but he kept fighting.

denphone 16-03-2013 05:01
Re: Horse Racing
 
MCCOY AT HIS BEST ON FISHERS.

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

Quote:
Tony McCoy broke his duck for the 2012 Cheltenham Festival with a cheeky success on At Fishers Cross in the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle.

The 17-times champion jockey toyed with African Gold on the long run to the final flight and pressed on after getting a great leap out of the Rebecca Curtis-trained gelding. The 11-8 favourite pulled clear up the hill to score by four and a half lengths from African Gold, with Inish Island just a nose back in third.

McCoy was quick to reaffirm his thoughts are with amateur rider JT McNamara, who suffered a serious neck injury in a fall on Thursday and is firmly associated with the At Fishers Cross colours of owner JP McManus.
TED THE KING OF THE COUNTY.

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

Quote:
Tony Martin and Bryan Cooper teamed up for their second Cheltenham winner in two days when Ted Veale reeled in long-time leader Tennis Cap in the Vincent O'Brien County Hurdle.

After the victory of Benefficient in the Jewson on Thursday, Cooper followed up his first win at the Festival in the opening Triumph Hurdle on Our Conor to make it a dream week for the young jockey.

Tennis Cap adopted his usual front-running role and had everything on the stretch coming down the hill - apart from Ted Veale (10-1) who was travelling ominously well. While Ted Veale did not pull right away from the game Tennis Cap, he was always holding him and won by a length and a half.
ALDERWOOD DOES IT AGAIN.

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

Quote:
Alderwood followed up his success in the Country Hurdle of 12 months ago with victory in the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual to give Ireland a record number of winners at Cheltenham 2013.

The victory for Tom Mullins' nine-year-old provided Ireland with a 14th success compared to Britain's 13 over the week.

denphone 16-03-2013 09:31
Re: Horse Racing
 
UNLUCKY CONTI CRASHES OUT.

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

Quote:
Ruby Walsh hopes there is another day for Silviniaco Conti after his fall in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Paul Nicholls' classy chaser was still travelling well within himself on the heels of the leaders, with eventual winner Bobs Worth behind him, only to crumple on landing three out.
MULLINS HAILS CHAMPS PERFORMANCE.

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

Quote:
Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up Sir Des Champs could make his next appearance at the Punchestown Festival.

Willie Mullins' ace gave Tony McCoy a great spin and looked the likely winner when taking the lead off Long Run at the top of the straight, only to be pegged back by Bobs Worth, and he eventually crossed the line seven lengths adrift.

Mullins said: "It was a hell of a run. He didn't appear to travel as well as he normally does and Tony was all the time niggling him. He jumped well enough and Tony was keen to be handy, he has lots of experience around here so I was happy enough to leave it to him."

denphone 16-03-2013 12:04
Re: Horse Racing
 
MCNAMARA 'STABLE' FOLLOWING SURGERY.

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

Quote:
T McNamara is reported to be in a "stable condition" following surgery on the serious neck injury he sustained at Cheltenham on Thursday.

The 37-year-old was injured in a first fence fall from Galaxy Rock in the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup and was airlifted to hospital after being treated by the on-course medics.

Conscious following the fall according to officials at the track, the leading amateur rider was put in an induced coma before his transfer to Frenchay Hospital in Bristol, and underwent surgery on his fractured C3 and C4 vertebrae on Friday.
Lets pray that he comes through this.



SALSIFY SNATCHES DRAMATIC FOXHUNTER.

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

Quote:
Salsify was a dramatic winner of the CGA Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup at Cheltenham after Oscar Delta unseated Jane Mangan when leading on the run-in.

Oscar Delta jinked to the left, hitting the rope where there was no permanent rail. The daughter of trainer Jimmy Mangan was unshipped, leaving Salsify to repeat last year's victory.

Oscar Delta took it up after the fourth-last and pulled away from Salsify between three and two out, and jumped the last with a handy lead. He looked set for victory until it turned into defeat and agony for connections.

denphone 16-03-2013 14:28
Re: Horse Racing
 
NO HURRY FOR WORTH PLANS.

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

Quote:
Trainer Nicky Henderson will let the dust settle before beginning to formulate a plan for his Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Bobs Worth.

The eight-year-old stayed on up the Cheltenham hill to land the Festival feature by seven lengths on Friday on what was just his second start of the season.

In winning the Gold Cup, he became the first horse since Flyingbolt in the 1960s to secure three different Cheltenham Festival events in consecutive years after claiming the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle in 2011 and last year's RSA Chase.


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