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Here are my tips for Aintree today where it is Ladies day.

1.40 The Saint James to win and Snake Eyes E/W
2.15 Cardinal Walter to win
2.50 Irish Saint to win
3.25 Cue Card to win
4.05 Monetaire and Darna both E/W
4.40 Minella Rocco to win
5.15 Bellshill to win and Archive E/W

E/W denotes each way

denphone

10-04-2015 17:25

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AP McCoy wins Melling Chase on Don Cossack.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/32255455

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AP McCoy's Don Cossack romped to an emphatic victory in the Betfred Melling Chase on Ladies' Day at Aintree.

Saphir sparkles in Mildmay.

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

Quote:

Saphir Du Rheu got his career over fences back on track with a brilliant display in the Betfred Mildmay Novices' Chase at Aintree.

denphone

11-04-2015 05:51

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Thistle cracks Sefton puzzle.

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

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Thistlecrack claimed Grade One honours for Colin Tizzard and Tom Scudamore in the Doom Bar Sefton Novices' Hurdle at Aintree.

The seven-year-old was sent off at 25-1 in the extended three-mile contest, stepping up a full mile in distance after finishing fifth in last month's Imperial Cup at Sandown.

denphone

11-04-2015 09:07

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Here are my tips for Grand National day.

1.30 Parlour Games to win
2.05 Sizing Granite to win
2.50 Zarkandar to win
3.25 Wonderful Charm to win
4.15 Shutthefrontdoor to win , First Lieutenant E/W , The Druids Nephew E/W
5.10 One For The Guv'nr to win
5.45 Babylone Des Motte to win

E/W denotes each way

denphone

11-04-2015 12:07

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Bookies fearing a £50 million loss if McCoy wins the Grand National.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/32250102

heero_yuy

11-04-2015 17:33

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Unlucky for Tony McCoy but back to back wins for Leighton Aspell

Maggy

11-04-2015 17:39

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Yay!! Just for once chosen for the name..:cleader:

denphone

11-04-2015 18:24

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Many Clouds wins as McCoy finishes fifth in Grand National.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/32266302

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

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Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 35770965)

Unlucky for Tony McCoy but back to back wins for Leighton Aspell

Sadly the nearest for l was 4th.:(

Gary L

11-04-2015 23:37

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We were discussing this earlier. I got mixed up. I thought it was Red Rum that was kidnapped. the kidnappers sent one of its legs to the owner and threatened him to pay up the ransom money or else the horse will never run again.

but it was Shergar. Red Rum died.

denphone

12-04-2015 06:03

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Stayers' repeat for wonder Whisper.

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

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Whisper proved his liking for Aintree after showing a resolute attitude to register back-to-back successes in the Silver Cross Stayers' Hurdle

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Originally Posted by Gary L (Post 35771023)

Yes sadly it was Shergar but rumours abound that the IRA had something to do with it Gary.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shergar

denphone

13-04-2015 06:00

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JFK loses Derby favourite tag.

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

Quote:

John F Kennedy lost his place as favourite for the Investec Derby after finishing a well-beaten last of three on his seasonal debut at Leopardstown.

There was a major shake-up in the betting for the Epsom Classic, with the Aidan O'Brien-trained colt being replaced as market leader by his stablemate Ol' Man River

denphone

15-04-2015 06:26

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Faydhan facing Free examination.

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

Romance stages Gwyn love-in.

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

denphone

16-04-2015 06:02

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Osaila hangs on in Nell Gwyn.

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

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Richard Hannon's Osaila staked her claim for next month's Qipco 1000 Guineas after getting the better of tight finish in the Lanwades Stud Nell Gwyn Stakes at Newmarket.

Brave upsets Faydhan at HQ.

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

Quote:

Hugo Palmer outlined two possible routes for Home Of The Brave following his pillar-to-post success in the CSP European Free Handicap at Newmarket.

denphone

17-04-2015 06:09

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Kool result for Hannon.

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

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Kool Kompany gave weight and a beating to his rivals as he provided the Richard Hannon yard with a fourth successive win in the Novae Bloodstock Insurance Craven Stakes at Newmarket.

Navy sinks Sefton field.

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

Quote:

French Navy oozed class when swooping down the outside to win the Weatherbys General Stud Book Earl of Sefton Stakes at Newmarket.

Settled at the back of the field by William Buick, the seven-year-old picked up where he left off last season, winning his fourth successive race.

denphone

18-04-2015 06:14

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Balding happy with Elm spin.

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

Gosden has Oaks in mind for Star.

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

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