04-01-2012, 06:36
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Re: Horse Racing
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/
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THE Cheltenham crowd will assuredly roar like lions, but favourite Long Run may run in the Betfred Gold Cup without the protective earplugs he has worn since winning last season's King George VI Chase as trainer Nicky Henderson seeks to topple ageless champion Kauto Star.
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"Kauto was a beatable horse last year and Paul and his people have got him back to his best," Henderson said.
"I don’t think we’ve gone backwards, in fact I’d be surprised if we hadn’t gone forwards, but we are taking on Kauto back at his very, very best."
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http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...nd/971516/top/
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POLICE sealed off roads to Epsom Downs on Tuesday morning and racecourse staff were evacuated after strong winds ripped off part of the grandstand roof.
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Racecourse spokesman Johnno Spence said: "Following severe weather conditions and turbulent winds at Epsom Downs racecourse this morning, the Duchess Stand roof has been damaged.
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