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denphone 28-12-2013 15:06
Re: Horse Racing
 
Nicholls hits target with Bullets.

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

denphone 28-12-2013 17:54
Re: Horse Racing
 
Bobs bounces back to best

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

Quote:
Bobs Worth bounced back from a disappointing seasonal reappearance to land the Grade One Lexus Chase at Leopardstown in thrilling style.

Winner of last season's Cheltenham Gold Cup, Bobs Worth could finish only sixth behind Cue Card in the Betfair Chase at Haydock on his return last month, but he stepped up significantly on that effort to win the three-mile feature.

denphone 29-12-2013 08:01
Re: Horse Racing
 
Tests confirm Sacre problem.

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

Quote:
Nicky Henderson has confirmed Sprinter Sacre is suffering from an irregular heartbeat after his star two-miler underwent tests in Newmarket on Saturday morning.

The seven-year-old made his seasonal bow in Friday's Desert Orchid Chase at Kempton and all appeared to be going well for National Hunt racing's brightest star when he produced a long and flamboyant leap at the fifth.

denphone 29-12-2013 14:22
Re: Horse Racing
 
Welsh glory for Mountainous.

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

Quote:
There was effectively a home winner of the Coral Welsh Grand National at Chepstow as Mountainous prevailed in an enthralling finish.

The 20-1 chance is owned by the Powys-based breeders James and Jean Potter along with Ffos Las racecourse founder Dai Walters and is trained by Richard Lee, who curiously has a Welsh postcode but is actually based on the Shopshire/Herefordshire border.

denphone 30-12-2013 05:56
Re: Horse Racing
 
Hurricane delivers masterclass

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

Quote:
Hurricane Fly gave the young pretenders a beating as he landed the 18th Grade One victory of his illustrious career in the Ryanair Hurdle at Leopardstown.

The veteran Captain Cee Bee led for much of the way at a brisk pace in the two-mile contest, but when the race began in earnest as they entered the straight the big three of Our Conor, Jezki and Hurricane Fly were all on the premises and ready to attack.

denphone 30-12-2013 16:15
Re: Horse Racing
 
Mullins expecting Fly progress.

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

Quote:
Willie Mullins is convinced Hurricane Fly will improve by at least 5lb before the record-breaker bids to win the Champion Hurdle for a third time at Cheltenham in March.

The nine-year-old took his tally of Grade One victories to 18 when lifting the Ryanair Hurdle at Leopardstown on Sunday, defeating Jezki and Our Conor in fine style.

Hurricane Fly will return to Leopardstown next month for the Irish Champion Hurdle before attempting to retain his Cheltenham crown.

denphone 30-12-2013 19:40
Re: Horse Racing
 
Tizzard team keep Card faith.

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

Quote:
Jockey Joe Tizzard has lost none of his faith in Cue Card, despite snatching defeat from the jaws of victory in the William Hill King George VI Chase.

The seven-year-old, trained by his father Colin, looked like landing Kempton's showpiece over three miles on heavy ground but he weakened dramatically in the closing stages and was passed by Silviniaco Conti.

denphone 31-12-2013 07:28
Re: Horse Racing
 
Hughes satisfied with Conor effort

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

Quote:
Dessie Hughes is expecting an improved display from Our Conor in the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle after being encouraged by his comeback run at Leopardstown on Sunday.

Last season's brilliant Triumph Hurdle winner was third behind Hurricane Fly and Jezki in the Ryanair Hurdle on his return from injury and is set to head back to the Dublin track on January 26, when he could renew rivalries with his old adversaries

denphone 01-01-2014 08:34
Re: Horse Racing
 
Jezki to renew Hurricane rivalry.


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


Quote:
Trainer Jessica Harrington has confirmed Jezki will tackle the brilliant Hurricane Fly for a second time in the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown on January 26.

The four-times Grade One winner emerged with plenty of credit after coming off second best behind Willie Mullins' incredible gelding, who was collecting an astonishing 18th top-level triumph.

denphone 01-01-2014 14:05
Re: Horse Racing
 
Jockey 'shocked' to lose Gigginstown role.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/25566885

denphone 02-01-2014 06:50
Re: Horse Racing
 
Annie Powers to Cheltenham success

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

Quote:
Brilliant Irish mare Annie Power strengthened her big-race claims when easing to an impressive success on her rain-soaked Cheltenham reconnaissance mission in the Dornan Engineering Hurdle.

Prominent in the ante-post markets on the Champion Hurdle and the World Hurdle, the Willie Mullins-trained six-year-old was running over an extended two and a half miles having been successful at just short of that trip at Ascot on her seasonal reappearance.

denphone 02-01-2014 19:07
Re: Horse Racing
 
Hennessy possible for Lieutenant.

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

Quote:
Mouse Morris will consider the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown on February 9 for First Lieutenant following the gelding's fine effort in the Lexus Chase.

The nine-year-old was only beaten a length and a half by Bobs Worth in the Grade One over three miles at Leopardstown on Saturday which put behind him a disappointing run in the JNwine.com Champion Chase at Down Royal in early November.

denphone 03-01-2014 07:10
Re: Horse Racing
 
Ballyalton pencilled in for March.


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


Quote:
It could be next stop the Cheltenham Festival for Ballyalton with his trainer Ian Williams happy to draw a line under his New Year's Day outing at the course.

Owned by golfer Lee Westwood's father, John, Ballyalton suffered only his second career defeat when fourth to Aubusson in the Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle at a drenched Prestbury Park.

denphone 03-01-2014 20:45
Re: Horse Racing
 
Cantering Sacre 'perfectly normal'

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...26#39;&day=Fri

Quote:
Nicky Henderson reported Sprinter Sacre's heart rate to be "perfectly normal" after coming through a crucial workout on Friday morning.

National Hunt racing's brightest star suffered his first defeat over fences when pulled up sharply by Barry Geraghty in the Desert Orchid Chase at Kempton on December 27, after which he was found to be suffering from an irregular heartbeat.

denphone 04-01-2014 07:38
Re: Horse Racing
 
Sir Des Champs out for season.

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

Quote:
Last season's Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up Sir Des Champs will miss the remainder of the current campaign after sustaining a tendon injury.

The eight-year-old's excellent effort behind Bobs Worth at Prestbury Park was sandwiched by victories in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown and the Punchestown Gold Cup in April.
Another horse seems to bite the dust in what is proving to be a very attritional jump season.

denphone 04-01-2014 11:56
Re: Horse Racing
 
Top job 'great honour' for Cooper

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...Cooper&day=Sat

Lets hope he can handle the pressure as the brothers are not the best owners to work for.

denphone 04-01-2014 16:06
Re: Horse Racing
 
Conti going straight for Gold

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

Quote:
Silviniaco Conti is virtually certain to go straight for the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup following his victory in the William Hill King George VI Chase.

While his trainer Paul Nicholls is unlikely to give his Kempton hero a prep run before the Festival, stablemate Al Ferof, who was third, is set to take in the Denman Chase at Newbury next month.

denphone 04-01-2014 18:36
Re: Horse Racing
 
Hughes unfazed by Conor reverse.

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

Quote:
Dessie Hughes is relishing the prospect of another clash of his exciting youngster Our Conor and brilliant champion Hurricane Fly at Leopardstown later this month.

Hurricane Fly recorded a remarkable 18th Grade One victory in a much-anticipated Ryanair Hurdle at Leopardstown last weekend, with Our Conor not disgraced in third on his first jumping appearance since his devastating Triumph Hurdle victory.

denphone 05-01-2014 08:05
Re: Horse Racing
 
Dwyer at home after horror fall.

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

Quote:
Martin Dwyer is recovering at home following a horrible fall at Southwell on Friday.

The 2006 Derby-winning jockey was unseated from Columbian Roulette when looking to have the opening 32Red Handicap at his mercy and received immediate attention on the track. He was unconscious for six minutes, but had regained consciousness before going to hospital,
Thank god for that as at the time it look very serious.

denphone 05-01-2014 14:19
Re: Horse Racing
 
Terry Biddlecombe dies at 72.


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


Quote:
Three-time champion jump jockey Terry Biddlecombe has died after a lengthy illness at the age of 72.

A familiar figure in National Hunt racing for over 50 years, Biddlecombe was a leading light of the 'cavalier' generation of jump jockeys and among his big-race victories was the Cheltenham Gold Cup success of Woodland Venture in 1967.

In later years he was one half of racing's much-loved 'odd couple' as the husband of trainer Henrietta Knight, and he shared in the success of the legendary Best Mate, winner of the Gold Cup on three occasions.
Sadly racing has a true giant in more ways then one from the game.:(

RIP Terry

denphone 06-01-2014 08:18
Re: Horse Racing
 
Briar battles for Slaney spoils.

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

Quote:
Briar Hill stayed on course for one of the longer events at the Cheltenham Festival in March as he kept his unbeaten record under Rules intact with a workmanlike victory in the Slaney Novice Hurdle at Naas.

Last season's Champion Bumper hero made short work of inferior rivals on his hurdling debut at Wexford in November and asserted his authority over just one rival in last month's Navan Novice Hurdle. He had to carry a Grade One penalty in the two-and-a-half-mile Slaney, but was still a 1-3 favourite to beat two opponents.

denphone 06-01-2014 14:13
Re: Horse Racing
 
Encke stays in training.

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

Quote:
Godolphin have announced that some of the horses banned from racing due to the Mahmood Al Zarooni scandal, including St Leger winner Encke, will return to action in the coming months.

Encke has not been seen since he foiled Camelot's bid to land the Triple Crown at Doncaster in 2012 but will go back into training with Charlie Appleby in Newmarket, with the intention of running in Europe later this year.

denphone 07-01-2014 08:26
Re: Horse Racing
 
Young guns to renew Fly rivalry

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

Quote:
Hurricane Fly, Jezki and Our Conor, the first three home in the Ryanair Hurdle over Christmas, are among seven entries for the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle back at Leopardstown on January 26.

Hurricane Fly will be bidding for an amazing 19th Grade One victory and, in an ominous warning to his younger rivals, trainer Willie Mullins predicts there is even more to come from the 10-year-old, who has won the Irish Champion for the last three years.

denphone 07-01-2014 12:22
Re: Horse Racing
 
Leopardstown makes sense for Logic

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

Quote:
Defy Logic remains on course to bid for further Grade One honours in the Frank Ward Solicitors Arkle Novice Chase at Leopardstown on January 26.

Paul Nolan's smart hurdler made a most impressive start to his career over fences at Naas at the end of October, but was then beaten in the Grade Two Craddockstown Novice Chase at Punchestown.

denphone 07-01-2014 18:31
Re: Horse Racing
 
Sire tops Clarence entries

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

Quote:
Sire De Grugy is the star name with Sprinter Sacre understandably absent from the 19 entries in the Sodexho Clarence House Chase at Ascot on January 18.

Gary Moore's chestnut capitalised when Sprinter Sacre swerved the Tingle Creek at Sandown, and was left with the Desert Orchid Chase at Kempton at his mercy when Nicky Henderson's superstar dropped out of the race with his well-publicised heart issue, from which he is recovering.

denphone 08-01-2014 06:06
Re: Horse Racing
 
Buck's team ponder jockey plans.


http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...+plans&day=Tue


Quote:
Big Buck's' owner Andy Stewart insists there are many names in the hat to discuss with trainer Paul Nicholls before deciding which jockey will get the call-up for the ride on the supreme staying hurdler.

Nicholls will consider possible plans with Stewart in Barbados this week, with Big Buck's set to return from absence in the Cleeve Hurdle back at Cheltenham on January 25.

denphone 08-01-2014 14:41
Re: Horse Racing
 
Bobs tops Gold contenders.


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

denphone 09-01-2014 08:04
Re: Horse Racing
 
Head salutes retiring Cloud.

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

Quote:
Freddie Head paid tribute to Moonlight Cloud after the great mare left his stables on Wednesday morning and headed into retirement.

The six-year-old failed to sign off her career with a victory when she could only finish sixth in the Hong Kong Mile, but before that had won three consecutive Group Ones in France in sensational style.
A truly wonderful horse who gave us many good memories.

denphone 09-01-2014 17:07
Re: Horse Racing
 
Sprinter tops Champion contenders.

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

Quote:
Sprinter Sacre features among 26 entries for the BetVictor Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival on March 12.

Nicky Henderson's superstar has questions to answer at present after being diagnosed with a fibrillating heart on his first start of the season when pulled up at Kempton and while his participation is still in the balance, last year's winner remains the standout contender.

denphone 09-01-2014 19:49
Re: Horse Racing
 
World market rocked by Sol blow

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

Quote:
Big Buck's is as short as 6-4 favourite to regain his Ladbrokes World Hurdle crown after the current champion Solwhit was ruled out of the race with injury.

Trainer Charles Byrnes was forced to draw stumps with the luckless 10-year-old after a problem which prevented him from making his reappearance at Leopardstown over Christmas failed to show the required improvement.

denphone 10-01-2014 07:50
Re: Horse Racing
 
Artigiano third on Meydan return.

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

Quote:
Artigiano was a promising third on his comeback run after an enforced absence as Mushreq made a successful return in the Singspiel Stakes at Meydan.

Artigiano showed he retains plenty of ability on his first start after being suspended for six months last year for testing positive for anabolic steroids when with disgraced trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni.

denphone 11-01-2014 06:33
Re: Horse Racing
 
Upazo takes Tolworth test

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

Quote:
Willie Mullins is keen to find out where Upazo ranks in his talented crop of novice hurdlers by letting him line up in the williamhill.com Levy Board Tolworth Hurdle at Kempton.

Mullins has a formidable hand in the division this season, with the likes of Briar Hill, Faugheen and Vautour expected to bid for major honours at the Festivals this spring. French bumper winner Upazo surprisingly failed to find the winner's spot in four attempts over hurdles in Ireland last season, but as a result, maintained his novice status for the new campaign

denphone 11-01-2014 11:37
Re: Horse Racing
 
Buck's 'delight' for Twiston-Davies.


http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...Davies&day=Sat

denphone 11-01-2014 17:07
Re: Horse Racing
 
Royal reigns in Tolworth.

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

Quote:
Royal Boy and Josses Hill gave champion trainer Nicky Henderson a one-two in the rearranged williamhill.com Levy Board Tolworth Hurdle Novices' Hurdle at Kempton as hot favourite The Liquidator was well-beaten.

Tony McCoy came out on top on the Michael Buckley-owned Royal Boy, edging out stable jockey Barry Geraghty on Josses Hill by half a length.

denphone 12-01-2014 06:48
Re: Horse Racing
 
Saphir lands Lanzarote gold.

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

Quote:
Saphir Du Rheu powered to victory under 5lb claimer Harry Derham in the William Hill Lanzarote Hurdle at Kempton.

The promising conditional brought the five-year-old, trained by Paul Nicholls, to lead at the second-last and the 6-1 chance asserted his authority to win by six lengths from If In Doubt, with Like Minded a length away third.

denphone 12-01-2014 14:06
Re: Horse Racing
 
Captain earns the salutes.

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

denphone 13-01-2014 12:37
Re: Horse Racing
 
Sheikh awaiting inquiry "truth".

http://www.attheraces.info/article.aspx?hlid=541342&lid=&raceid=&title=Sheikh +awaiting+inquiry+"truth"&ref=PA+Racing+Feed&nav=h ome&sub=Sheikh+awaiting+inquiry+%26quot;truth%26qu ot;&day=Mon

Quote:
Sheikh Mohammed insists "the truth will out" as Lord Stevens continues his inquiry into the ruler of Dubai's equine operations.

The owner's Godolphin operation hit the headlines last year when trainer Mahmood al Zarooni received an eight-year ban from the British Horseracing Authority after admitting administering banned steroids to a number of horses in his care.

denphone 13-01-2014 15:17
Re: Horse Racing
 
Hughes expecting Conor progression.

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

Quote:
Dessie Hughes insists Our Conor "couldn't be better" ahead of his second crack at Hurricane Fly in the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown on January 26.

The Barry Connell-owned youngster burst on to the scene last season when becoming the most impressive winner of the Triumph Hurdle in recent years. A minor setback picked up when having a pipe-opener on the Flat meant he did not reappear until the Ryanair Hurdle over Christmas, where he conceded race fitness and experience to Hurricane Fly and Jezki.

denphone 14-01-2014 08:33
Re: Horse Racing
 
Mullins targets Ascot and Haydock.


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


Quote:
Willie Mullins appears to be preparing another assault on this weekend's British action with entries at both of the principal Saturday meetings at Ascot and Haydock.

The champion trainer stated his intentions at the start of the campaign to send more of his horses on their travels and has been as good as his word, saddling runners at Aintree, Ascot, Cheltenham, Kempton, Newbury and Warwick this term.

denphone 14-01-2014 19:36
Re: Horse Racing
 
St Nicholas Abbey dies.

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

Quote:
St Nicholas Abbey, Aidan O'Brien's triple Coronation Cup hero, died on Tuesday morning, confirmed Coolmore.

The brilliant seven-year-old, winner of six races at the highest level, had to be put down after he suffered a bout of colic.
Very sad news as he was such a brave racehorse.:(

denphone 15-01-2014 06:30
Re: Horse Racing
 
Dettori on verge of comeback.


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


Quote:
Frankie Dettori is set to return to competitive action "within the next 10 days", said the jockey's business manager Peter Burrell.

Dettori has been sidelined since October 2 when he suffered a fractured ankle in a fall going down to the start before a race at Nottingham.

denphone 15-01-2014 15:02
Re: Horse Racing
 
Frankel's first foal is born.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...s+born&day=Wed

denphone 16-01-2014 07:26
Re: Horse Racing
 
Fly spearheads Champion entry.

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

Quote:
Defending champion Hurricane Fly heads 18 entries for the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham on March 11.

The Willie Mullins-trained 10-year-old will be bidding to become the sixth three-time winner of hurdling's premier event and the first since Istabraq - successful for Aidan O'Brien in 1998, 1999 and 2000 - and also the first not to achieve the feat in successive years.

denphone 16-01-2014 13:33
Re: Horse Racing
 
Treve and Caviar top world rankings.


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


Quote:
Breathtaking Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe heroine Treve and Australian wonder mare Black Caviar have been officially crowned the joint-highest rated horses of 2013 following the publication of the Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings.

Criquette Head-Maarek's Treve stretched her unbeaten record to five with a mesmerising display in Europe's premier middle-distance contest in October, earning her a rating of 130

denphone 16-01-2014 15:56
Re: Horse Racing
 
Sire tops Clarence septet.

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

denphone 17-01-2014 08:08
Re: Horse Racing
 
Rankings joy for Toormore team.


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


Quote:
Middleham Park racing manager Tim Palin is still pinching himself after the syndicate's Toormore was crowned champion two-year-old in the European Thoroughbred Rankings.

Middleham Park Racing is one of the fastest growing ownership groups in the sport, but the team have not had too many horses capable of mixing it at the top level.

denphone 17-01-2014 12:45
Re: Horse Racing
 
Chriselliam recovering well.

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

Quote:
Chriselliam is reported to be "well on the road to recovery" from a poisoned foot that has halted her training schedule.

The filly, rated the champion two-year-old of her sex in the European Thoroughbred Rankings on Thursday, is making good progress in the Valley Equine Hospital at Lambourn.

denphone 18-01-2014 07:55
Re: Horse Racing
 
All eyes on Tout at Haydock.

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

Quote:
David Pipe unleashes the second most expensive jumper ever bought at public auction at Haydock when Un Temps Pour Tout runs in the Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle Trial.

New owners Professor Caroline Tisdall and Bryan Drew went to £450,000 for the five-year-old in November, which means only JP McManus has paid more for a National Hunt horse when forking out 530,000 guineas way back in 2004 for Garde Champetre.

denphone 18-01-2014 18:19
Re: Horse Racing
 
Super Sire puts on Ascot best

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

Quote:
Sire De Grugy continued his domination of the two-mile division in the absence of the brilliant Sprinter Sacre with a superb display in the Sodexo Clarence House Chase at Ascot.

Winner of the Tingle Creek and the Desert Orchid on his last two starts, Gary Moore's stable star was sent off the 5-4 favourite to add a second Grade One event to his impressive CV and always travelled well for Jamie Moore as Kauto Stone set the pace.

denphone 19-01-2014 07:56
Re: Horse Racing
 
Melodic passes Champion test.


Quote:
Melodic Rendezvous got his season back on track with a game success in the stanjames.com Champion Hurdle Trial at Haydock Park.

Jeremy Scott's stable star was found to have torn a muscle after finishing fifth in the Fighting Fifth at Newcastle and returned to his best by capturing the scalp of the smart Ptit Zig.

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

denphone 20-01-2014 07:55
Re: Horse Racing
 
Cheltenham options open to Cyclone.

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

Quote:
Hidden Cyclone remains in contention for two races at the Cheltenham Festival in March following his second-placed finish at Ascot on Saturday.

Trainer Shark Hanlon is considering either the Queen Mother Champion Chase or the Ryanair Chase for the nine-year-old, who got to within 11 lengths of Sire De Grugy in the Sodexo Clarence House Chase

denphone 20-01-2014 16:08
Re: Horse Racing
 
Top novices set for Leopardstown.


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


Quote:
Dual Cheltenham Festival hero Champagne Fever and Grade One winner Don Cossack are the headline acts among nine entries for the Boylesports.com Killiney Novice Chase at Leopardstown on Saturday.

The Willie Mullins-trained Champagne Fever was beaten by Defy Logic over two miles at Christmas and would be stepping up in trip to two miles and five furlongs.

denphone 21-01-2014 08:15
Re: Horse Racing
 
Triolo given Argento option.

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

Quote:
Hennessy winner Triolo D'Alene is the headline name amongst 12 entries for Saturday's Argento Chase at Cheltenham.

Nicky Henderson's seven-year-old rocketed 11lb in the handicap to a mark of 158 following his near three-length beating of Rocky Creek, who is set to reoppose for Paul Nicholls.
Ruby ready to rock at Doncaster.

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

Quote:
Connections of Rock On Ruby are eager to take their chance in Saturday's Racing Post Lightning Novices' Chase at Doncaster.

The 2012 Champion Hurdle hero made a successful start over the bigger obstacles at Plumpton in December but his scheduled appearance on Town Moor earlier this month was scrapped due to unsuitable ground conditions.

denphone 21-01-2014 17:25
Re: Horse Racing
 
Fly stars in Champion sextet.


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


Quote:
Hurricane Fly is one of six horses still in contention for the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown on Sunday.

The Willie Mullins-trained 18-times Grade One winner will be aiming for a fourth consecutive victory in the race and is set to face some familiar foes.

denphone 22-01-2014 07:16
Re: Horse Racing
 
Dettori: It's time to get going.


http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...+going&day=Tue

denphone 22-01-2014 18:04
Re: Horse Racing
 
Dettori doubles up on dream return.

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

Quote:
Frankie Dettori described winning on his comeback ride from a broken ankle at Lingfield as a "fairytale" as he gears up for what promises to be another momentous year in his incredible career.

Back months ahead of the initial prognosis from the accident at Nottingham on October 2 which ruled him out of the winning Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe ride on Treve, Dettori's talent appeared undiminished as he galvanised Eco Warrior home from the front in the coral.co.uk Median Auction Maiden Stakes.

denphone 23-01-2014 06:48
Re: Horse Racing
 
'Big step forward' for Sacre.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...+Sacre&day=Wed

Quote:
Sprinter Sacre took a "big step forward" in his recovery on Wednesday morning when coming through a piece of exercise at trainer Nicky Henderson's Seven Barrows yard with flying colours.

Unbeaten in his first 10 races over fences, Sprinter Sacre was sensationally pulled up in the Desert Orchid Chase at Kempton over Christmas, when he was found to be suffering from an irregular heartbeat.

denphone 23-01-2014 12:17
Re: Horse Racing
 
Bookies hit as huge gambles landed.


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


Quote:
An extraordinary few hours on Wednesday saw bookmakers hit for huge amounts after five heavily-backed horses obliged around the country, at least four of which were believed to have some link to legendary gambler and former trainer Barney Curley.

But leading firms were quick to downplay claims of a "multi-million pound bloodbath", with industry estimates put at around £2million.

denphone 24-01-2014 07:17
Re: Horse Racing
 
Own lands another Thyestes.

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

Quote:
On His Own (12-1) became just the third horse to win the Goffs Thyestes Chase twice with a gallant all-the-way effort at Gowran Park.

Carrying a big weight, Willie Mullins' 10-year-old was given a bold sight at his fences by Paul Townend and it sparked him back to life.

denphone 24-01-2014 12:18
Re: Horse Racing
 
McCoy won't rush Champion decision

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...cision&day=Fri

Quote:
Tony McCoy expects to make a very late call on what he will ride in the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham in March.

The champion jockey can currently pick from two leading lights, with Nicky Henderson's My Tent Or Yours and the Jessica Harrington-trained Jezki both carrying the colours of his boss JP McManus
.

denphone 24-01-2014 19:11
Re: Horse Racing
 
National prize hits magic million.

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

denphone 25-01-2014 07:31
Re: Horse Racing
 
Annie powered up for Town Moor

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

Quote:
All eyes will be on Annie Power as Willie Mullins' budding superstar bids to stretch her unbeaten record to 10 in the OLBG.com Mares' Hurdle at Doncaster.

The six-year-old is likely to be a major player in the trainer's team for the Cheltenham Festival, and holds entries in the Stan James Champion Hurdle and the Ladbrokes World Hurdle as well as being a possible deputy for Quevega in the OLBG Mares' Hurdle there.

denphone 25-01-2014 14:59
Re: Horse Racing
 
Rocher triumphs for Williams

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

Quote:
Devon handler Nick Williams plainly has a huge prospect on his hands in impressive Cheltenham winner Le Rocher.

Initially campaigned in France, the 2-1 chance put down a marker by taking the Finale Hurdle at Chepstow and took another forward step by coming well away from Kentucky Hyden and favourite Vicenzo Mio to win the JCB Triumph Hurdle Trial by 10 lengths in the hands of Richard Johnson

denphone 25-01-2014 17:20
Re: Horse Racing
 
Brave Buck's loses record.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...record&day=Sat

Quote:
Big Buck's went down fighting in third place on his comeback from 420 days off the track in the galliardhomes.com Cleeve Hurdle at Cheltenham as Knockara Beau ran out a shock winner.

The great stayer was ridden more prominently than usual by Sam Twiston-Davies, who was in the plate for the first time, and had all the other five runners in a line behind him as he led on the bend into the straight.

denphone 26-01-2014 08:41
Re: Horse Racing
 
Annie switches on power.

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

Quote:
Annie Power enhanced her Cheltenham Festival claims with an effortless victory in the OLBG.com Mares' Hurdle at Doncaster.

Ruby Walsh set out to make every yard of the running on the Willie Mullins-trained six-year-old and the giant mare gradually ground her rivals into submission.

denphone 26-01-2014 16:23
Re: Horse Racing
 
Champion show from super Fly.

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

Quote:
Hurricane Fly landed his fourth consecutive BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown in a thrilling finish.

Sent off the 4-7 favourite as he again took on young pretenders Our Conor and Jezki, the Willie Mullins-trained 10-year-old was settled in second by Ruby Walsh as the veteran Captain Cee Bee took them along in the Grade One contest.

denphone 27-01-2014 07:51
Re: Horse Racing
 
Trifolium surges to Arkle glory.

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

Quote:
Trifolium proved jockey Bryan Cooper right with a brilliant display in the Frank Ward Solicitors Arkle Novice Chase at Leopardstown.

As Gigginstown House Stud's new number one jockey Cooper could have ridden the better-fancied Mozoltov, but instead sided with the Charles Byrnes-trained 7-1 shot despite the fact that the seven-year-old chased home reopposing 11-8 favourite Defy Logic in the Racing Post Novice Chase over the course and distance last month.

denphone 27-01-2014 14:36
Re: Horse Racing
 
Hughes retains Conor faith.

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

Quote:
Dessie Hughes is confident Our Conor will head to the Cheltenham Festival with a "fighting chance" of claiming Champion Hurdle glory after making Hurricane Fly pull out all the stops at Leopardstown on Sunday.

Last year's devastating Triumph Hurdle winner was firmly put in his place by Hurricane Fly in the Ryanair Hurdle at Leopardstown's Christmas Festival, but with improvement expected,

denphone 27-01-2014 17:51
Re: Horse Racing
 
Jezki team eye Champion redemption.

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

Quote:
Jessica Harrington admits Jezki ran far too free to do himself justice when finishing a close-up last of four in the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle.

The four-times Grade One winner was second behind Hurricane Fly in the Ryanair Hurdle at Leopardstown's Christmas Festival and having encountered some trouble in running, connections were optimistic of at least getting closer to Willie Mullins' charge at the Foxrock track on Sunday

denphone 28-01-2014 08:15
Re: Horse Racing
 
My Tent waits for Wincanton.

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

denphone 28-01-2014 14:14
Re: Horse Racing
 
Certify set for Dubai return

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

Quote:
Certify is one of three Godolphin entries in the Cape Verdi at Meydan in Dubai on Thursday.

The unbeaten filly has not raced since the end of her two-year-old campaign, having been one of 22 horses suspended from racing during April and October last year in relation to the Mahmood Al Zarooni scandal which saw the trainer banned for eight years after administering banned steroids to horses in his care.

denphone 29-01-2014 08:07
Re: Horse Racing
 
Cross to bid for World domination.

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

Quote:
At Fishers Cross will head straight for the Ladbrokes World Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival after bouncing back to form at Prestbury Park on Saturday.

The seven-year-old looked a staying hurdler to be reckoned with when winning at Cheltenham and Aintree last spring, but disappointed on his first two starts of the new campaign in the Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury and the Long Walk at Ascot.

denphone 30-01-2014 06:10
Re: Horse Racing
 
Rain pain for Nicholls.

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

Quote:
The weather could scupper Paul Nicholls' plans to send Calipto to Musselburgh for Cheltenham Festival Trials Day on Sunday.

The French import made a sparkling start to his British career when scoring at Newbury and is as low as 10/1 for the JCB Triumph Hurdle.

denphone 31-01-2014 07:37
Re: Horse Racing
 
Ruby could head straight for Arkle.


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


Quote:
Rock On Ruby could head straight for the Arkle Trophy at Cheltenham without the aid of another run.

The 2012 Champion Hurdle hero made a smart start to his career over fences when scoring at Plumpton in mid-December, but trainer Harry Fry has been forced to sidestep subsequent targets with his stable star due to the prevailing soft ground.

Certify back with a bang.


http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...s&sub=&day=Fri


Quote:
Certify made a triumphant return from 489 days off the track when maintaining her unbeaten record in the Group Two Cape Verdi at Meydan.

The Godolphin filly, trained by Charlie Appleby, was held up towards the rear of the five-runner field and, despite running free in the early stages, travelled ominously well on the outside as they turned for home.

denphone 01-02-2014 07:44
Re: Horse Racing
 
Henderson eager for Whisky run

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

Quote:
Nicky Henderson is praying Sandown is given the green light to allow Oscar Whisky to continue his education over fences in the Betfred TV Scilly Isles Novices' Chase.

The top-class hurdler was narrowly beaten by Taquin Du Seuil on his chasing debut at Cheltenham in November, but has struck twice at Prestbury Park since and will aim to complete the hat-trick against just two opponents in the Grade One feature.

denphone 01-02-2014 16:19
Re: Horse Racing
 
Bravo for Oscar in Scilly Isles.

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

Quote:
Oscar Whisky landed the odds in the Betfred TV Scilly Isles Novices' Chase at Sandown Park, but he had to work hard to take the Grade One contest.

Nicky Henderson's nine-year-old was sent off the 1-6 favourite to beat two rivals, but for a long way his backers will have been fretting as he jumped sloppily at the back for Barry Geraghty.

denphone 02-02-2014 08:11
Re: Horse Racing
 
Saphir sparkles in thriller.

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

Quote:
Saphir Du Rheu continued his winning streak with a game display in the Burns Pet Nutrition Welsh Champion Hurdle at Ffos Las.

Wins at Sandown and Kempton have seen him take a big hike in the weights and he was conceding nearly a stone to his main market rival, Whisper, who is owned by Dai Walters, the Ffos Las supremo.

denphone 02-02-2014 17:15
Re: Horse Racing
 
Easy for Arvika in Tied Cottage.


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

denphone 03-02-2014 07:57
Re: Horse Racing
 
Ricci leaves Annie call to Mullins

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

Quote:
Leading owner Rich Ricci trusts Willie Mullins to make the right call over which race Annie Power should contest at the Cheltenham Festival in March.

The six-year-old stretched her unbeaten record to 10 with another dominant display at Doncaster last weekend and is in the rare position of being considered a major contender for the Champion Hurdle over two miles and the World Hurdle over three.

denphone 03-02-2014 20:13
Re: Horse Racing
 
Ferof ground concerns for Nicholls

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

Quote:
Paul Nicholls has warned Al Ferof could bypass the Betfair Denman Chase at Newbury on Saturday if the ground is too testing.

Should he miss the Grade Two over three miles, the grey would go straight for the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup or possibly the Ryanair Chase.

"I'd like to see decent ground for him and I suspect if it's testing he will end up waiting for Cheltenham," said Nicholls.

denphone 04-02-2014 06:49
Re: Horse Racing
 
Irving not certain for Betfair

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

Quote:
Conditions at Newbury by this Saturday could have forced Paul Nicholls into a reshuffle of troops for the Betfair Hurdle.

The ground is already very soft at the Berkshire course, with further rain on the horizon, and the trainer's reluctance to risk ante-post favourite Irving in such conditions has seen stablemate Irish Saint leap ahead of him in the sponsors' market.

denphone 04-02-2014 16:38
Re: Horse Racing
 
Walsh booked for Tidal Hennessy run

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

Quote:
Paul Nicholls and Ruby Walsh will be reunited when Tidal Bay tackles the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown on Sunday.

Walsh became available after his intended mount, the Willie Mullins-trained Rubi Ball, was a surprising absentee from the five-day declarations for the Grade One feature, returning lame from a schooling session at Punchestown.

denphone 05-02-2014 06:25
Re: Horse Racing
 
Magnificent seven for Moriarty.

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

Quote:
Carlingford Lough, Champagne Fever and Don Cossack are among seven possible runners in the Dr. P.J. Moriarty Novice Chase at Leopardstown on Sunday.

The John Kiely-trained Carlingford Lough was last seen winning the Topaz Novice Chase at Leopardstown's Christmas meeting, while Don Cossack's most recent appearance was his victory over Carlingford Lough in the Drinmore Novice Chase at Fairyhouse at the start of December.

denphone 06-02-2014 08:06
Re: Horse Racing
 
Henderson keen on Sacre day out

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

Quote:
Nicky Henderson hopes to banish any "bad memories" for Sprinter Sacre when he parades in the paddock at Newbury on Saturday as part of his continuing rehabilitation from a heart condition.

Last year's Queen Mother Champion Chase hero suffered his first defeat in 11 starts over fences when sensationally pulled up in December's Desert Orchid Chase at Kempton, where it quickly emerged he was suffering from an irregular heartbeat.

denphone 06-02-2014 14:20
Re: Horse Racing
 
Star tops Betfair field.

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

Quote:
Rolling Star heads the weights for Saturday's Betfair Hurdle at Newbury after Jeremy Scott did not declare Melodic Rendezvous for the valuable handicap.

Barry Geraghty's mount is one of three runners for Nicky Henderson as he defends the title won by My Tent Or Yours a year ago, with Tony McCoy booked for Gibb River and David Bass for Vasco Du Ronceray.

denphone 06-02-2014 17:48
Re: Horse Racing
 
Vaniteux impresses on Town Moor.

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

denphone 07-02-2014 07:35
Re: Horse Racing
 
Iht girl puts down Classic marker.

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

Quote:
Godolphin's Ihtimal could bid for a far more famous Classic after proving her evident superiority in the Listed UAE 1000 Guineas at Meydan.

Campaigned busily in Britain last season by Saeed bin Suroor, she had won both the Sweet Solera and May Hill Stakes before posting a thoroughly respectable third behind Chriselliam in the Fillies' Mile.

The 5-4 favourite was settled in mid division by Silvestre de Sousa as Magroora made the running but Ihtimal gathered momentum towards the centre of the track and scored by three and a quarter lengths going away.

denphone 08-02-2014 07:41
Re: Horse Racing
 
Hills stunned by Chriselliam death

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

Quote:
Leading Qipco 1000 Guineas hope Chriselliam has been put down after failing to recover from a foot infection.

The Charlie Hills-trained daughter of Iffraaj triumphed in the Fillies Mile at Ascot last season from the classy Rizeena, before connections took the brave decision to send her to the Breeders' Cup.
Its very sad news to lose such a talented horse.:(

denphone 09-02-2014 08:01
Re: Horse Racing
 
Ginge grabs Betfair glory.

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

Quote:
Splash Of Ginge put up a game front-running display to spring a 33-1 surprise in the valuable Betfair Hurdle at Newbury.

Ryan Hatch made the most of his 7lb claim and his horse's light weight to land the spoils for the Nigel Twiston-Davies team.

Splash Of Ginge kept on strongly from the final flight to take the prestigious handicap by a length and three-quarters from Dell' Arca (15-2), with Irish Saint (6-1 favourite) third and Cheltenian (8-1) fourth.

denphone 09-02-2014 16:42
Re: Horse Racing
 
Harry comes out on top

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

Quote:
Harry Topper demonstrated his endless reserves of stamina with an emphatic victory in a slog for the Betfair Denman Chase at Newbury.

Katenko set the pace until just before the run for home where Jason Maguire, who had driven Harry Topper (7-2) to keep up to his work, set sail for the line.

denphone 10-02-2014 08:25
Re: Horse Racing
 
Last takes Hennessy glory.

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

Quote:
Last Instalment put up a superb performance as he jumped his rivals into the ground in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown.

A brilliant novice but off the track for nearly two years until he returned with a promising third at Thurles last month, Philip Fenton's nine-year-old tracked Roi Du Mee into the first two fences but jumped so well that Brian O'Connell found himself in front, and there he stayed.

denphone 11-02-2014 07:55
Re: Horse Racing
 
Hales - Options open for Al Ferof.

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

Quote:
All Cheltenham Festival options remain open for Al Ferof despite his defeat at Newbury, according to owner John Hales.

The Paul Nicholls-trained nine-year-old was beaten 25 lengths into second by Harry Topper in the Denman Chase on what was just his second try over three miles.

denphone 11-02-2014 20:43
Re: Horse Racing
 
Tidal Bay tops National weights.

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

denphone 12-02-2014 06:34
Re: Horse Racing
 
My Tent straight to Cheltenham.

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

Quote:
My Tent Or Yours is set to go straight to Cheltenham after connections decided not to give him a prep run in the Timeform Morebattle Hurdle at Kelso on Thursday.

The Nicky Henderson-trained seven-year-old will instead have a racecourse gallop ahead of his bid for the Stan James Champion Hurdle next month.

"I'd say he won't be going there," said Frank Berry, racing manager to owner JP McManus.

denphone 13-02-2014 08:23
Re: Horse Racing
 
Ferof sidesteps Gold run

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

denphone 13-02-2014 19:01
Re: Horse Racing
 
My Tent set for Kempton Sunday run

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

Quote:
My Tent Or Yours is the star attraction in the kempton.co.uk "Jumpers' Bumper" National Hunt Flat Race at Kempton on Sunday.

Trained by Nicky Henderson, the JP McManus-owned seven-year-old has won the Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle and the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton this season.

denphone 14-02-2014 08:15
Re: Horse Racing
 
Nicholls readies Big support cast.

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

Quote:
Celestial Halo and Zarkandar will both be in action this weekend as they attempt to form what trainer Paul Nicholls feels will be his back-up for Big Buck's in next month's Ladbrokes World Hurdle at Cheltenham.

denphone 15-02-2014 06:37
Re: Horse Racing
 
Champagne kept on ice.

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

Quote:
Champagne Fever will head to the Cheltenham Festival without another run after he was not declared for the Flyingbolt Novice Chase at Navan on Sunday.

Willie Mullins is not 100% happy with the Rich Ricci-owned grey, with Ireland's champion trainer now likely to finalise his preparation with another racecourse gallop.

denphone 15-02-2014 14:32
Re: Horse Racing
 
Wary King welcomes Medermit return.

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

denphone 15-02-2014 19:04
Re: Horse Racing
 
On-song Melodic rules in Kingwell

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

Quote:
Melodic Rendezvous found more when it mattered to deny Zarkandar in the Bathwick Tyres Kingwell Hurdle at Wincanton.

The Jeremy Scott-trained eight-year-old was sent off the even-money favourite in the Grade Two over two miles and again showed his aptitude for a fight in the mud.


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Captain crushes Ascot rivals.

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

Quote:
Captain Chris made amends for his defeat by Cue Card in last year's Betfair Ascot Chase by storming to victory in this Grade One contest at the Berkshire track.

Leading on the turn for home with two to jump, the 8-11 favourite bounded clear in the hands of Richard Johnson.

The Philip Hobbs-trained 10-year-old negotiated the last two obstacles in exemplary fashion as he galloped way ahead of Cloudy Too. Hunt Ball was third.


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