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denphone 04-11-2013 19:00
Re: Horse Racing
 
Betfair target for Lieutenant.

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

Quote:
First Lieutenant could try to get his season back on track in the Betfair Chase at Haydock later this month.

Placed in the JNwine.com Champion Chase at Down Royal, the Hennessy Gold Cup, the Lexus Chase, the Ryanair Chase and the Punchestown Gold Cup last season, the eight-year-old enjoyed his day in the sun in the Betfred Bowl at Aintree's Grand National meeting.

denphone 05-11-2013 07:09
Re: Horse Racing
 
Fiorente denies Cadeaux in Cup.

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

Quote:
Red Cadeaux had to settle for second once again as Fiorente claimed the Emirates Melbourne Cup at Flemington.

Ed Dunlop's charge, who had to contend with a high draw, was poised on the outside of the field turning for home, but Fiorente was tracking him and the pair really started to battle with a furlong to run, with Damien Oliver launching Gai Waterhouse's charge on the outside.

While Red Cadeaux responded to Gerald Mosse's every urging, Fiorente just had too much in reserve and edged in front at the line.
Damn those dastardly Australians have pipped us again.:(

denphone 05-11-2013 09:13
Re: Horse Racing
 
Dunlop thrilled with Red effort.

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

denphone 05-11-2013 12:37
Re: Horse Racing
 
Supreme the ultimate aim for Area.

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

Quote:
Middleham Park Racing have high hopes over hurdles for their new purchase Area Fifty One, who has been sent to champion trainer Nicky Henderson.

The five-year-old was a decent middle-distance handicapper on the Flat for owner Dr Marwan Koukash and trainer Richard Fahey, and his new connections are hoping he can have an even better career over jumps.

denphone 05-11-2013 14:50
Re: Horse Racing
 
Sivola aiming for another Long Walk.


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

denphone 05-11-2013 18:12
Re: Horse Racing
 
Flemenstar headlines Fortria.

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

Quote:
Flemenstar appears set to make his debut for Tony Martin in Sunday's Boylesports.com Fortria Chase at Navan.

One of the stars of the last National Hunt season when trained by Peter Casey, he was moved to Martin by his owner, Stephen Curran, who felt he would benefit from a change of routine having ended his campaign as a sick horse at Aintree.

denphone 06-11-2013 06:49
Re: Horse Racing
 
Somersby edges Haldon thriller.

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

Quote:
Somersby grimly held on from Module in a thrilling finish to Exeter's BetVictor Haldon Gold Cup in which last year's winner Cue Card was third.

Sent off a well-backed 9-2 chance (from 7-1), Somersby travelled supremely well for Dominic Elsworth and was in front at the third-last. The weight began to tell on Cue Card by that stage, but Module was a persistent threat in the straight, for which he deserves great credit after an early mistake.

denphone 06-11-2013 14:37
Re: Horse Racing
 
Run tops King George entries.

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

denphone 06-11-2013 16:58
Re: Horse Racing
 
Red Ed eyes Melbourne return.

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

Quote:
Ed Dunlop has still not ruled out Red Cadeaux returning for a fourth attempt at winning the Emirates Melbourne Cup after his epic second-placed finish at Flemington on Tuesday.

The Newmarket trainer was glowing with pride for his seven-year-old, who also filled the runner-up spot in 2011 but shook off concerns about his big weight and form to finish just three-quarters of a length behind Fiorente.

denphone 07-11-2013 06:39
Re: Horse Racing
 
McCoy on verge of landmark win.

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

denphone 07-11-2013 16:25
Re: Horse Racing
 
AP McCoy brings up 4,000th win milestone at Towcester.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/24850985

Quote:
AP McCoy claimed the 4,000th victory of his career after winning on the second of two rides at Towcester on Thursday.

The 18-time champion reached the unprecedented milestone on Mountain Tunes in the 15:10 GMT race.

McCoy finished fifth on Church Field in the 14:10 GMT handicap hurdles.

His 3,999th win came at Chepstow on Wednesday after switching to Jonjo O'Neill's-trained Minella For Steak when original ride Mission Complete was declared a non-runner
What a truly wonderful achievement by the greatest jump jockey of all time.:clap::clap:

denphone 07-11-2013 20:00
Re: Horse Racing
 
Johnson hails 'incredible' McCoy.

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

denphone 08-11-2013 06:52
Re: Horse Racing
 
'Unbreakable' McCoy reigns supreme.

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

Quote:
Tony McCoy once said "I think I'm unbreakable" - but that is certainly not a comment that applies to any riding records we have ever seen when it comes to the iron-willed magician of the saddle.

Getting to 1,000 winners in a career in Britain seemed out of reach for jump jockeys until Stan Mellor broke the mould when reaching four figures on Ouzo at Nottingham in December 1971.

So who could possibly have thought, nearly 40 years later, that figure would be quadrupled as McCoy, 39, bagged his 4,000th over jumps in Britain and Ireland.

denphone 08-11-2013 13:07
Re: Horse Racing
 
McCoy still in love with racing

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

Quote:
Tony McCoy admits retirement from the saddle is not even a consideration while he is still loving the cut and thrust of racing.

The 18-times champion jockey created another monumental landmark at Towcester on Thursday when he secured his 4,000th career win over jumps aboard Mountain Tunes.

denphone 08-11-2013 19:00
Re: Horse Racing
 
Intention ready for Stars war.

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

Quote:
Colin Tizzard expects Wincanton's flat track to suit Third Intention perfectly as he takes on three classy rivals in the Congratulations AP McCoy Rising Stars Novices' Chase on Saturday.

So often the bridesmaid in the big novice chases last season, the six-year-old got off the mark at the first time of asking this campaign when beating prolific winner Rebel Fitz

denphone 09-11-2013 06:10
Re: Horse Racing
 
Geraghty buzzing over Grand debut.

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

denphone 09-11-2013 09:40
Re: Horse Racing
 
Melodic on song for Elite.

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

Quote:
Trainer Jeremy Scott believes the outcome of the totepool Enter The Ten To Follow Elite Hurdle at Wincanton will help determine how the rest of the season pans out for Melodic Rendezvous.

The sky looked the limit for the seven-year-old last season when he won the Grade One Tolworth Hurdle at Sandown and followed up by easily dismissing the highly regarded Puffin Billy at Exeter.

denphone 09-11-2013 12:49
Re: Horse Racing
 
Rifles gunning for repeat.

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

denphone 09-11-2013 21:14
Re: Horse Racing
 
Conduct storms to November glory.

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

Quote:
Conduct repaid the patience of connections when putting his injury troubles behind him with a spectacular performance in the Betfred November Handicap at Doncaster.

The six-year-old was having just his sixth start after being plagued with leg problems and made up for lost time when striding clear of a competitive field under Seb Sanders.

denphone 10-11-2013 07:30
Re: Horse Racing
 
Hughes claims second title

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

Quote:
Richard Hughes was crowned champion jockey for the second time in a ceremony at Doncaster on the final day of the Flat season.

Following on from winning the title for the first time 12 months ago, this campaign has been even more memorable for Hughes, who became the first rider since Kieren Fallon in 2003 to notch up 200 winners as he comfortably held the challenge of Ryan Moore.

denphone 10-11-2013 15:29
Re: Horse Racing
 
World has Hatton's Grace goal.

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

denphone 11-11-2013 06:41
Re: Horse Racing
 
Minella best in sprint finish.

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

Quote:
Minella Foru maintained his unbeaten record by outsprinting Very Wood in an unsatisfactory renewal of the Boylesports.com Quick Bet Racing 'For Auction' Novice Hurdle at Navan.

Four went to post in the Grade Three event and Davy Russell was a reluctant leader on Noel Meade's highly touted Very Wood, who did not seem to relish the experience and continually jumped out to his right.

denphone 11-11-2013 09:39
Re: Horse Racing
 
Flemenstar away to winning start

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

Quote:
Flemenstar completed a treble for the Tony Martin stable as he took the Boylesports.com Fortria Chase at Navan on his first start for his new yard.

The top-class eight-year-old, who switched from Peter Casey during the summer, was sent off the 1-4 favourite to complete back-to-back victories in the Grade Two contest and was settled in second by Andrew Lynch as Realt Mor led the way

denphone 11-11-2013 13:25
Re: Horse Racing
 
Dedigout turns on power

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

Quote:
Dedigout opened his campaign with a powerful performance to take the Boylesports.com Download Our App Lismullen Hurdle at Navan.

Davy Russell gave Tony Martin's seven-year-old a very patient ride, settling him in fourth as the other Gigginstown runner, Un Beau Matin, led the way in the Grade Two contest.

denphone 11-11-2013 17:16
Re: Horse Racing
 
Windermere revved up for Hennessy.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...e&sub=&day=Mon

Quote:
Lord Windermere is on course to make his seasonal reappearance in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury.

Trainer Jim Culloty is hoping some of the horses above his RSA Chase winner will stand their ground in the prestigious staying handicap chase on November 30 to give his seven-year-old a raceable weight.

Should Lord Windermere take his chance then he will bid to emulate the Nicky Henderson-trained Bobs Worth, who won the RSA and the Hennessy in 2012.

denphone 12-11-2013 06:40
Re: Horse Racing
 
Court just champion for Power play.

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

Quote:
Trainer Martin Keighley is in confident mood as he prepares Champion Court for Saturday's Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham.

Fourth in the King George last season, the eight-year-old fared even better when winning over the same course and distance of this weekend's highlight in April.

denphone 12-11-2013 10:24
Re: Horse Racing
 
Express primed for Power test.

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

denphone 12-11-2013 14:36
Re: Horse Racing
 
Nicholls big guns ready to roll.

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

Quote:
Jockey Daryl Jacob has a huge decision to make on Saturday week as two of Paul Nicholls' stable stars are set to reappear on the same afternoon but at different ends of the county.

Last year's Betfair Chase winner Silviniaco Conti is due to defend his title at Haydock, while Nicholls' first Paddy Power Gold Cup winner Al Ferof is on target to run at Ascot in the Amlin 1965 Chase.

Al Ferof has not been seen since his success at Cheltenham a year ago and has the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day as his first major target of the campaign.

denphone 12-11-2013 17:20
Re: Horse Racing
 
Fab Fly holds sway in Morgiana.

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

Quote:
Hurricane Fly is one of nine remaining possibles - six of which are stable companions - for Sunday's StanJames.com Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown.

The dual Champion Hurdle winner has had this race as his aim since the summer and took the first Grade One hurdle of the season in Britain or Ireland 12 months ago

denphone 13-11-2013 06:47
Re: Horse Racing
 
Fishers on course for Newbury.

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

denphone 13-11-2013 09:50
Re: Horse Racing
 
Geraghty keeping Grandouet faith

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

Quote:
Barry Geraghty believes Grandouet will have learned plenty for the experience at Sandown on Saturday when the classy hurdler got rid of his jockey at the final fence.

Nicky Henderson's six-year-old was expected to take high rank among the novice chasers this season.

denphone 13-11-2013 12:37
Re: Horse Racing
 
Commander braced for Hennessy.

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

Quote:
Imperial Commander is set to take his chance in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury on November 30, rather than the Betfair Chase at Haydock a week earlier.

The 2010 Cheltenham Gold Cup hero has been lightly raced in recent years having suffered various setbacks, and was pulled up in the Grand National in April.

denphone 13-11-2013 15:01
Re: Horse Racing
 
Treve rules in Cartier Awards.

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

denphone 13-11-2013 17:40
Re: Horse Racing
 
Treve has Ascot option.

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

Quote:
Treve could grace the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot next year after being named Cartier Horse Of The Year on Tuesday night.

Trainer Criquette Head-Maarek believes the mile-and-a-quarter Group One would suit the unbeaten Arc de Triomphe winner on the way to trying to defend her Longchamp crown next October.

"She will have a prep race in France, maybe the Ganay, and then I'd like to go to Ascot during the Royal meeting. The Prince of Wales's Stakes would be a good race for her," she told At The Races.

denphone 13-11-2013 20:19
Re: Horse Racing
 
McCririck loses tribunal case.

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

denphone 14-11-2013 06:51
Re: Horse Racing
 
Big guns in Newcastle entry

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

Quote:
Zarkandar, The New One and My Tent Or Yours are the star names in the StanJames.com Fighting Fifth Hurdle after 22 entries were revealed for the Newcastle showpiece on November 30.

The Paul Nicholls-trained Zarkandar only met with defeat once last season, when fourth in the Champion Hurdle, and regained the winning thread in beating The New One at Aintree

denphone 14-11-2013 10:10
Re: Horse Racing
 
Clonmel starting point for Arvika.

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

Quote:
Connections of Arvika Ligeonniere are looking forward to starting the eight-year-old's second season over fences in the Clonmel Oil Chase at the County Tippperary course on Thursday.

The Rich Ricci-owned gelding showed himself to be a tip-top prospect by winning all five of his completed starts last term culminating in the Ryanair Novice Chase at Punchestown.

denphone 14-11-2013 16:10
Re: Horse Racing
 
Dynaste out of Paddy Power.

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

denphone 15-11-2013 06:37
Re: Horse Racing
 
Arvika strikes Oil at Clonmel.

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

Quote:
Arvika Ligeonniere got his campaign off to a flying start with a clear-cut success in the Clonmel Oil Chase at the County Tipperary course.

The Willie Mullins-trained eight-year-old took over from the pace-setting Rubi Light before the second-last fence and then saw off the challenge of Toner D'Oudairies.

Ruby Walsh pushed out Rich Ricci's second-season chaser, who was sent off the 4-5 favourite, on the run-in to pull away from the opposition. Texas Jack was third.

denphone 15-11-2013 09:44
Re: Horse Racing
 
Taq on track for Cheltenham date.

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

Quote:
Trainer Jonjo O'Neill should learn a lot more about Taquin Du Seuil's capabilities as a jumper after his clash with Oscar Whisky at Cheltenham on Friday.

The Steel Plate And Sections Novices' Chase is usually a good starting point for future stars over fences and has been won by the likes of Dynaste, Imperial Commander and Denman in recent years

denphone 15-11-2013 13:01
Re: Horse Racing
 
Bookies wary of Pipe's Power play.

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...r+play&day=Fri

denphone 15-11-2013 16:00
Re: Horse Racing
 
Pine leads Ferguson duo.

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

Quote:
Pine Creek heads a pair of runners for Newmarket-based trainer John Ferguson at Cheltenham on Sunday.

The five-year-old took his record to three wins in five starts over hurdles when landing a highly competitive Listed event at Ascot when last seen two weeks ago and now takes his chance in the StanJames.com Greatwood Hurdle, for which he is a general 6-1 second-favourite.

denphone 16-11-2013 08:21
Re: Horse Racing
 
Geraghty chasing Greatwood cash

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

Quote:
Barry Geraghty feel Cash And Go has a big chance of going one better than last year in the StanJames.com Greatwood Hurdle at Cheltenham on Sunday.

Second last season behind Olofi, Nicky Henderson's charge rather lost his form thereafter, but the jockey feels he has the ability to be a major player once more off the same handicap mark.

denphone 16-11-2013 10:33
Re: Horse Racing
 
Whisky soured by stylish Seuil.

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

Quote:
Taquin Du Seuil put one over on top-class hurdler Oscar Whisky in a fascinatingly tactical but ultimately inconclusive Steel Plate And Sections Novices' Chase at Cheltenham.

Oscar Whisky (4-6 favourite), twice star of the Aintree Hurdle at this distance, suffered a fright at his first fence in public when put off his stride by The Cockney Mackem nearly refusing right alongside, leaving him in front against jockey Barry Geraghty's will.

denphone 16-11-2013 12:41
Re: Horse Racing
 
Balthazar the cross country king

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

Quote:
Balthazar King survived an almighty blunder early in the race to gamely hold off Uncle Junior in the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase at Cheltenham.

Despite his mistake at the third fence, Richard Johnson had Philip Hobbs' popular nine-year-old up with the pace throughout and dictated affairs from halfway.

denphone 16-11-2013 15:03
Re: Horse Racing
 
Royal success in Triumph trial.

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

Quote:
Royal Irish Hussar stretched his unbeaten run to three with a game success in the JCB Triumph Hurdle Trial at Cheltenham.

Sent off the heavily backed 10-11 favourite after winning his first two starts over obstacles, the Nicky Henderson-trained three-year-old was always in the firing line.

denphone 16-11-2013 19:04
Re: Horse Racing
 
O'Neill in the winning spirit

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

Quote:
Johns Spirit provided Richie McLernon with the biggest success of his career by gamely clinging on to win the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham.

Jonjo O'Neill's six-year-old had won at the previous meeting but had a 10lb higher mark to contend with and was settled last in the early stages. He jumped into contention running up the hill, where Easter Meteor was still going great guns at the head of affairs.

Hidden Cyclone and Colour Squadron were both heavily involved approaching two out, but Johns Spirit (7-1) was kicked into the lead as Easter Meteor came down. Colour Squadron ran on strongly from the last, but Johns Spirit had gone clear and although idling, he had enough left to win by three-quarters of a length.

denphone 17-11-2013 08:49
Re: Horse Racing
 
Champagne gets the corks popping.

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

denphone 17-11-2013 14:49
Re: Horse Racing
 
Felix floors Craddockstown rivals

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

Quote:
Felix Yonger continued the hot streak for Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh when flooring odds-on favourite Defy Logic in the Grade Two Madigans Bars Craddockstown Novice Chase at Punchestown.

Walsh brought the Andrea and Graham Wylie-owned seven-year-old to challenge the pacesetting Defy Logic after the third-last fence and the pair soon pulled clear.

denphone 17-11-2013 17:21
Re: Horse Racing
 
Hurricane flies to world record

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

Quote:
Hurricane Fly set a new world record of 17 Grade One victories as he opened his campaign with a fluent success in the StanJames.com Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown.

Willie Mullins' brilliant hurdler overtook Paul Nicholls' outstanding chaser Kauto Star and legendary American Flat performer John Henry as the winning-most horse at the highest level with his eighth course and distance success.

Sent off at highly-prohibitive odds of 1-16, Hurricane Fly was registering a 21st career victory from 32 starts, while jockey Ruby Walsh was completing a four-timer on the card and later added a fifth.

denphone 17-11-2013 19:23
Re: Horse Racing
 
Dell delivers for Pipe team

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

Quote:
Dell' Arca was the highlight of a Cheltenham four-timer for trainer David Pipe when taking the feature StanJames.com Greatwood Hurdle.

Making his British debut, the four-year-old French import came out on top in gutsy fashion under Tom Scudamore.

The 280,000 euro purchase got the better of the Paul Nicholls-trained Sametegal by half a length, with the pacesetting Rawnaq a length and a quarter away in third and Flaxen Flare fourth.

denphone 18-11-2013 10:18
Re: Horse Racing
 
McCoy strikes on Cassidy.

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

Quote:
Kid Cassidy wore down Sire De Grugy on the run-in to claim the Shloer Chase at Cheltenham.

Tony McCoy bided his time on the Nicky Henderson-trained seven-year-old (4-1) as Sire De Grugy set sail for home after Special Tiara had made the running.

The 18-times champion jockey delivered the J P McManus-owned gelding after the last to collar Gary Moore's 5-6 favourite and win by three and a quarter lengths.


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Liquidator leads all the way.

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

denphone 18-11-2013 14:21
Re: Horse Racing
 
Nicholls on target with Bullets.

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

Quote:
Paul Nicholls finally got off the mark at the Cheltenham Open meeting when Dodging Bullets took the Racing Post Arkle Trial Novices' Chase.

The favourite Raya Star took charge before the third-last, but Daryl Jacob was stalking him, looking confident, and pushed the formerly smart hurdler (2-1) ahead at the final fence and was five lengths in front at the line.

denphone 18-11-2013 16:28
Re: Horse Racing
 
Assembly wins Florida thriller.

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

Quote:
Morning Assembly gave Ruby Walsh another Punchestown winner on the way to a five-timer with a hard-fought victory over Don Cossack in the Grade Two Dobbins Outdoor Catering Florida Pearl Novice Chase.

Pat Fahy's charge (6-4) made the running with Si C'Etait Vrai, who carried the colours of Gigginstown House Stud as well as the eventual runner-up.

denphone 19-11-2013 07:38
Re: Horse Racing
 
Fehily takes Conti ride.

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

Quote:
Noel Fehily will partner Silviniaco Conti when he aims to secure back-to-back victories in the Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday.

Ruby Walsh has ridden the Paul Nicholls-trained seven-year-old on all but one of his 10 appearances over fences, including when running out a hugely-impressive winner of this Grade One prize 12 months ago.

denphone 19-11-2013 10:42
Re: Horse Racing
 
Bobs Worth facing 'mini Gold Cup'

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

Quote:
Part-owner Malcolm Kimmins admits Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Bobs Worth is likely to have plenty on his plate as he kicks off his season in what looks a mouth-watering renewal of the Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday.

The Nicky Henderson-trained eight-year-old made just two appearances in the whole of the last campaign, claiming the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury before securing his fifth win from as many starts at Cheltenham in the blue riband in March.

denphone 19-11-2013 15:15
Re: Horse Racing
 
No hurry for Arca plan

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

denphone 19-11-2013 17:22
Re: Horse Racing
 
Long Run on track for Haydock.


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


Quote:
Owner Robert Waley-Cohen said Long Run is "on target" to compete in what looks an outstanding renewal of the Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday.

The 2011 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner is again set to take his chance in the Grade One on Merseyside, despite having finished a laborious fifth in the Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby on his seasonal bow at the beginning of the month.

denphone 19-11-2013 19:35
Re: Horse Racing
 
Smooth Hill up and running.

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

denphone 20-11-2013 07:18
Re: Horse Racing
 
Chris tops Amlin contenders.

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

Quote:
Last year's winner Captain Chris is one of only seven entries in the Amlin 1965 Chase at Ascot on Saturday.

Philip Hobbs' nine-year-old, who finished second behind Long Run in last season's King George VI Chase, is forced to concede weight to all his rivals in the Grade Two contest.

Stiff opposition is likely to come from the Paul Nicholls-trained Al Ferof, winner of last season's Paddy Power Gold Cup but out of action since then through injury.

denphone 20-11-2013 14:28
Re: Horse Racing
 
Walsh anticipating Fly progress.

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

denphone 20-11-2013 16:43
Re: Horse Racing
 
Solwhit decision imminent.

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

Quote:
Charles Byrnes will decide after working Solwhit on Saturday whether to let his stable star take his chance in the Bar One Racing Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse on Sunday week.

Winner of the World Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival in March before following up at Aintree a month later, the eight-times Grade One winner is nearing a return to competitive action.

denphone 20-11-2013 19:22
Re: Horse Racing
 
Big guns remain in Hennessy mix.

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

Quote:
Tidal Bay heads 32 horses still in contention for the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury on Saturday week.

Runner-up behind subsequent Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Bobs Worth under top-weight in last year's race, the 12-year-old went on to land a thrilling Lexus Chase at Leopardstown before missing the rest of the campaign through injury.

denphone 21-11-2013 07:20
Re: Horse Racing
 
Long Run thrills in jumping spin.

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

Quote:
Long Run is firmly on course for the Betfair Chase at Haydock after delighting connections in a schooling session on Wednesday morning.

The 2011 Cheltenham Gold Cup hero, second in the last two runnings of this weekend's Grade One feature, finished outside the first three for the first time over fences when a lacklustre fifth in the Charlie Hall at Wetherby.

denphone 21-11-2013 09:49
Re: Horse Racing
 
Mullins set for Ascot Power play.

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

denphone 21-11-2013 14:16
Re: Horse Racing
 
Dynaste team come out fighting.

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

Quote:
Jockey Tom Scudamore has drawn comparisons with Dynaste's task in the Betfair Chase to Saturday night's super-middleweight showdown between Carl Froch and George Groves.

Not dissimilar to the unbeaten Groves, who challenges Froch for his IBF and WBA belts in Manchester, Scudamore believes the David Pipe-trained grey is the young pretender in what promises to be a star-studded encounter at Haydock at the weekend.

denphone 21-11-2013 17:02
Re: Horse Racing
 
Newcastle more likely for Melodic.

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

Quote:
Trainer Jeremy Scott says it is likely Melodic Rendezvous will swerve the Coral Hurdle at Ascot on Saturday and instead run next weekend at Newcastle.

The seven-year-old gelding is one of seven possible runners for the Grade Two in Berkshire, and threw down an early marker for the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham next March following his accomplished success in the Elite Hurdle at Wincanton.

denphone 21-11-2013 20:41
Re: Horse Racing
 
Hannon to hand over licence.

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

Quote:
Reigning champion Flat trainer Richard Hannon is to retire at the end of the year.

The Wiltshire-based handler, 68, will hand over the licence to his son, Richard Hannon junior, on January 1.

Speaking on his website, www.richardhannonracing.co.uk, Hannon said: "The worst-kept secret is racing is finally out - I am standing down from New Year's Day."
May he have a happy retirement after a glorious training career.

denphone 22-11-2013 08:00
Re: Horse Racing
 
Sherwood leaning towards Newbury.

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

Quote:
Trainer Oliver Sherwood is leaning towards the bet365 Intermediate Hurdle at Newbury next week for Puffin Billy rather than the StanJames.com Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle.

Puffin Billy can take his chance in the Newbury event, better known as the Gerry Feilden, off a mark of 146 whereas if he travelled up to Newcastle for the Grade One a few days later he would be meeting the likes of My Tent Or Yours at level weights

denphone 22-11-2013 12:06
Re: Horse Racing
 
Toormore owners salute Hannon.

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

denphone 22-11-2013 15:58
Re: Horse Racing
 
Nicholls out to enhance record.

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

Quote:
Paul Nicholls bids to enhance an already outstanding record in the Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday.

The Ditcheat handler has won the race five times, thanks largely to the exploits of his legendary four-times winner Kauto Star.

Silviniaco Conti took over where his former stable companion left off with a brilliant front-running effort a year ago and is back to defend his title.

denphone 22-11-2013 18:58
Re: Horse Racing
 
Bobs shoots for Betfair glory.

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

Quote:
Nicky Henderson believes his Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Bobs Worth will have to "raise the bar again" if he is to make a winning return to action in what promises to be a thrilling renewal of the Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday.

The eight-year-old made just two appearances last season, winning the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury before claiming a glorious victory in the blue riband at Prestbury Park in March.

denphone 23-11-2013 07:49
Re: Horse Racing
 
Sacre shines at Seven Barrows.

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

Quote:
Sprinter Sacre thrilled Nicky Henderson in a schooling session ahead of his return in the BetVictor Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown Park on December 7.

The seven-year-old is unbeaten in 10 starts over fences and produced a breathtaking performance in last year's Tingle Creek and in the Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.

denphone 23-11-2013 11:19
Re: Horse Racing
 
Gevrey seeking redemption.

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

Quote:
Gevrey Chambertin gets the chance to redeem his reputation in the Betfair Cash Out 'Fixed Brush' Handicap Hurdle at Haydock, a race his trainer David Pipe has won twice in the last three years.

The Nicholashayne handler struck with Grands Crus in 2010 and Dynaste a year later and feels this race could see Gevrey Chambertin get his career back on track.

denphone 23-11-2013 14:03
Re: Horse Racing
 
Lantern dazzles in HK prep.


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

denphone 23-11-2013 17:05
Re: Horse Racing
 
Tizzard plays ace Card.

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

Quote:
Cue Card dispelled stamina doubts as he led from pillar-to-post to win a top-class renewal of the Betfair Chase at Haydock.

Colin Tizzard's Ryanair Chase hero had only run over three miles once before, in last season's King George, where he made early mistakes in heavy ground.

Allowed an easy lead over three miles and a furlong on this occasion, Joe Tizzard was able to dictate his own pace, and though last year's winner Silviniaco Conti looked a big danger three from home, as did Dynaste, the jockey had still not asked for everything and after jumping the last Cue Card (9-1) sprinted clear to win by four and a half lengths.

denphone 23-11-2013 19:08
Re: Horse Racing
 
Rolling star of the show.

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

Quote:
Rolling Star emerged as another possible Champion Hurdle contender for the Nicky Henderson team when bouncing back from two defeats at the end of last season with victory in the Read Nicholls And McCain Exclusively On Betfair Hurdle at Haydock.

Beaten favourite for the Triumph Hurdle when only sixth to Our Conor, Rolling Star also failed at Aintree, but clearly enjoyed a good summer in the field judged on his two-and-three-quarter-length beating of Doyly Carte under Barry Geraghty. Favourite Far West was well-beaten in fourth.

denphone 24-11-2013 07:29
Re: Horse Racing
 
Annie shows off her power.

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

Quote:
Annie Power's ultimate target remains undecided but her reputation was enhanced after a gritty five-length defeat of Zarkandar in the Coral Hurdle at Ascot.

Willie Mullins' sturdy chestnut mare had been untouchable in seven starts at home, and after a long first journey across the Irish Sea, she was facing her most serious examination despite receiving 11lb from last year's Aintree Hurdle winner.

denphone 24-11-2013 15:56
Re: Horse Racing
 
Gevrey keeps it in the family.

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

denphone 25-11-2013 08:11
Re: Horse Racing
 
Apache demolishes opposition.

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

Quote:
Noel Meade's Apache Stronghold took apart a field of previous winners in the Grade Two 'Monksfield' Novice Hurdle at Navan.

The 9-2 chance, who is held in high regard by his trainer, was third to The Liquidator in the Champion Bumper at Punchestown in April and was narrowly off the mark over hurdles back at that same course last month

denphone 25-11-2013 13:22
Re: Horse Racing
 
Ditcheat duo in King George frame.

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

Quote:
Paul Nicholls could have at least two cracks at the William Hill King George VI Chase, with Silviniaco Conti and Al Ferof under consideration for Kempton on Boxing Day.

Both horses were in action on Saturday, with Silviniaco Conti failing to retain the Betfair Chase but still running an honourable third behind Colin Tizzard's irrepressible Cue Card

denphone 25-11-2013 15:28
Re: Horse Racing
 
Somersby has Sacre in sights.

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

Quote:
Haldon Gold Cup hero Somersby is likely to clash with the formidable Sprinter Sacre in the BetVictor Tingle Creek at Sandown early next month.

The nine-year-old secured his first victory since switching from Henrietta Knight to Mick Channon in Exeter's flagship contest a few weeks ago when he defeated Module by a head, with Saturday's brilliant Betfair Chase winner Cue Card back in third.

denphone 26-11-2013 04:26
Re: Horse Racing
 
Buck's pleasing ahead of return.

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

Quote:
Owner Andy Stewart has been told Big Buck's could be better than ever ahead of his return from injury later this season.

Paul Nicholls' four-times World Hurdle winner bolted up in the Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury almost a year ago, but missed the rest of the campaign.

The 10-year-old is likely to make his eagerly-awaited comeback in the Cleeve Hurdle at Cheltenham in January before aiming to win back his World Hurdle crown at the Festival in March.

denphone 26-11-2013 20:31
Re: Horse Racing
 
Hennessy hope Invictus raring to go.

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

Quote:
Alan King is putting the finishing touches on Invictus' preparation for Saturday's Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury.

The seven-year-old has been all the rage for the coveted Grade Three handicap, even though he has not run since beating Gold Cup hero Bobs Worth at Ascot in February 2012.

King said: "He schooled (on Monday morning) over nine fences and he went well. He'll do a bit of work on the grass on Wednesday and that will be it."

denphone 27-11-2013 07:09
Re: Horse Racing
 
Sacre set to end season at Sandown

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

Quote:
Sprinter Sacre is likely to have one alteration to a largely identical programme with trainer Nicky Henderson warning the jumping sensation could skip an end-of-season trip to Punchestown in favour of the Celebration Chase at Sandown.

Now 10 from 10 over fences, the big dark gelding launched his 2012 campaign in the Tingle Creek at Sandown before winning the Victor Chandler, Queen Mother, Melling Chase and Punchestown Champion Chase.

denphone 27-11-2013 12:32
Re: Horse Racing
 
Nine bidding to go the Distance.

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

denphone 27-11-2013 17:47
Re: Horse Racing
 
Pipe banking on Kempton factor.

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

Quote:
David Pipe hopes a return to Kempton for the William Hill King George VI Chase will help Dynaste turn the tables on Cue Card.

Pipe's grey impressed when winning the Feltham Novices' Chase at the Sunbury track nearly 12 months ago and while he performed well at Cheltenham and won at Aintree, it was arguably his best performance of last season.

denphone 27-11-2013 20:45
Re: Horse Racing
 
Mount charts direct Kempton route

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

Quote:
Mount Benbulben will head straight to Kempton for the William Hill King George VI Chase.

The Grade One-winning novice looked certain to play a hand in the finish of the JNwine.com Champion Chase at Down Royal on his only run to date this season but unseated Danny Mullins at the fourth-last.

Trainer Gordon Elliott and owner Barry Connell had discussed trying to get another run into him in a race like the John Durkan Chase at Punchestown, but have decided to keep their powder dry and send him to England for the Christmas highlight.

denphone 28-11-2013 08:15
Re: Horse Racing
 
Tizzard upbeat on Intention.

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

denphone 28-11-2013 10:44
Re: Horse Racing
 
Johnson snapped up for Cloudy ride

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

Quote:
Richard Johnson has been booked by the Grand National-winning team of Sue and Harvey Smith for Hennessy Gold Cup contender Cloudy Too.

Having been thrust into the spotlight when Auroras Encore landed the famous race in April, the Smiths are now eyeing another of the big jumping prizes. A decent novice last season, Cloudy Too dished out an eight-length beating to the smart Tap Night at Carlisle on his seasonal reappearance, booking his ticket for Newbury in the process.

denphone 28-11-2013 13:41
Re: Horse Racing
 
Power and Fly to be kept apart.

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

Quote:
Willie Mullins has reiterated his desire to keep apart Hurricane Fly and Annie Power on a racecourse for as long as possible.

The champion trainer claims the latter will be "entered in everything" after she extended her unbeaten record to eight races by taking the noteworthy scalp of Zarkandar in the Coral Hurdle at Ascot on Saturday.

denphone 28-11-2013 17:49
Re: Horse Racing
 
Tent pitched into Fighting Fifth.

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

Quote:
My Tent Or Yours heads a field of eight for the StanJames.com Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle on Saturday.

The six-year-old, owned by JP McManus, won four of his six starts over hurdles last season, with one of his two defeats coming in the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham where he was narrowly beaten by Champagne Fever.

denphone 29-11-2013 08:34
Re: Horse Racing
 
Johnson recalled for Sivola

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

Quote:
Richard Johnson is set to be reunited with Reve De Sivola in the bet365 Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury on Saturday.

James Reveley partnered the Nick Williams-trained eight-year-old to a remarkable last-gasp victory in a valuable race at Auteuil four weeks ago but he has several mounts on Newcastle's Fighting Fifth Hurdle card.

denphone 29-11-2013 13:03
Re: Horse Racing
 
Par sees off Grade Two opponents.


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

denphone 29-11-2013 15:33
Re: Horse Racing
 
Herbert handed Al Shaqab role.

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

Quote:
Harry Herbert has been appointed as racing advisor to leading owner Sheikh Joaan Al Thani's Al Shaqab Racing.

Al Shaqab Racing started in 2011 with Arabian racing, but moved into the mainstream during the recent Flat season with great success.

Al Thani enjoyed Group One victories with Toronado and Olympic Glory and also secured Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe glory as Treve produced a spectacular display at Longchamp in October.

denphone 29-11-2013 20:47
Re: Horse Racing
 
Henderson testing Tent claims.

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

Quote:
Nicky Henderson expects to find out a little more about the top-level claims of My Tent Or Yours when he takes his chance in the StanJames.com Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle.

The six-year-old is expected to go off as the odds-on favourite for the Grade One contest, which Henderson won in 2008 with Punjabi on the way to the Champion Hurdle, though he twice saw Binocular beaten

denphone 30-11-2013 08:36
Re: Horse Racing
 
Flemenstar plan in the works.

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

Quote:
Flemenstar faces an important workout this weekend as trainer Tony Martin plots the next plan of attack with his new stable star.

The three-times Grade One winner switched to Martin from Peter Casey during the summer and although he made a winning comeback in the Fortria Chase at Navan, his jumping was not as assured as it has been in the past

denphone 30-11-2013 11:22
Re: Horse Racing
 
Morning decision expected on Murphy.

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

Quote:
Timmy Murphy is set to make a decision on Saturday morning on whether he takes the ride on leading Hennessy Gold Cup hope Our Father for David Pipe.

Murphy was taken to hospital for X-rays on his shoulder during racing at Newbury on Friday, although the reason for the injury was unclear at the time as he was seen walking away from the weighing room in some apparent pain before being helped into an ambulance.

denphone 30-11-2013 14:44
Re: Horse Racing
 
Don deal for As I Am.


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


Quote:
Newmarket-based Don Cantillon remains a shrewd operator on his day and his As I Am strung her rivals out all over Newbury in the TBA Mares' Novices' Hurdle.

Capable of rattling off a four-timer during the summer, the 11-2 chance had lost her sequence when second on her reappearance at Wincanton last month, but Conor Shoemark resumed front-running tactics and was never threatened.

denphone 30-11-2013 18:01
Re: Horse Racing
 
Triolo takes Hennessy glory.

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

Quote:
Triolo D'Alene gave champion trainer Nicky Henderson a third win in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury with a hard-fought triumph over Rocky Creek.

The six-year-old, winner of last season's Topham Chase at Aintree, gave jockey Barry Geraghty back-to-back victories in the race after the success of the Henderson-trained Bobs Worth 12 months ago.

Rocky Creek fought hard in the closing stages, but it was Triolo D'Alene (20-1) who prevailed by two and three-quarter lengths. Theatre Guide was another length and three-quarters away in third, with Highland Lodge fourth.


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