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Charlie Longsdon hopes for Vulcanite in Supreme Novices Hurdle
Charlie Longsdon will hope a fantastic season will be capped off by Vulcanite winning the Grade One William Hill Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham. The trainer has already beaten his previous best total of winners for a season and has confirmed that promising novice Vulcanite will run in the first race of the Festival. “Vulcanite is a likely runner in the Supreme...
by Paul Berry at February 4th, 2012 at 08:02 am
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Dermot Weld admits Unaccompanied may miss Champion Hurdle
Irish trainer Dermot Weld has revealed it is “unlikely” that Unaccompanied will run in the Champion Hurdle. The news has come in light of her richly disappointing run in the Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown, where she finished a well-beaten fourth behind the ultra-impressive and leading contender for the Champion Hurdle at Prestbury Park, Hurricane Fly. That performance...
by Paul Berry at February 3rd, 2012 at 02:02 pm
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Nicholls not ruling out Sanctuaire for Arkle
Despite having one of the market leaders for the Racing Post Arkle in Al Ferof, Paul Nicholls hasn’t ruled out the prospect of running classy stablemate Sanctuaire in the race as well. The quirky yet talented six-year-old made his chasing debut at Taunton on Tuesday and put in a sparkling round of jumping on route to an easy victory that had some bookmakers cutting him...
by Paul Berry at February 2nd, 2012 at 02:02 pm
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Rubi Light set for run at Gowran before Ryanair Chase
Rubi Light is set for a run out at the Gowran in February before heading into action at the Cheltenham Festival in March. The two-and-a-half mile contest is seen as a perfect test for the seven-year-old who will be looking to build on a third place finish at the Ryanair Chase in 2011. Prior to this impressive performance, the Robbie Hennessy trained horse secured victory...
by Paul Berry at February 1st, 2012 at 02:02 pm
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Diamond Harry Cheltenham Gold Cup in doubt
It has been revealed that Diamond Harry’s involvement in this year’s Cheltenham Gold Cup could be in doubt after the horse suffered breathing difficulties over the weekend. The former Hennessey Gold Cup winner – who is expected to be a major force at the Cheltenham Festival in March – will now undergo an investigation to try and determined exactly what the problem...
by Paul Berry at January 31st, 2012 at 03:01 pm
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Paul Nicholls eager for World Hurdle with Big Bucks
Trainer Paul Nicholls has spoken positively about Ladbrokes World Hurdle favourite Big Buck’s following the famous hurdler’s 15th consecutive victory at Cheltenham over the weekend. At one point on Saturday it looked as if Big Buck’s and jockey Ruby Walsh were in trouble, but they managed to come through and win the race. Even so, punters expressed concern afterwards...
by Paul Berry at January 31st, 2012 at 02:01 pm
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Grands Crus going for Cheltenham Gold Cup glory after rest
David Pipe has revealed that the hugely impressive steeplechaser Grands Crus will enjoy a rest with March’s Cheltenham Festival in mind. The seven-year-old is a major contender for Cheltenham Gold Cup glory of course and after winning the Feltham Chase on Boxing Day, it was expected that this weekend would be when preparations for the famous Festival are stepped up. However,...
by Paul Berry at January 31st, 2012 at 10:01 am
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Peddlers Cross could go straight into the Cheltenham Festival
Donald McCain has revealed that Peddlers Cross could go straight into the Cheltenham Festival without another run. A few options had been considered in the lead up to the Racing Post Arkle Trophy in March, but now it seems a decision has been made. Peddlers Cross lost out to Sprinter Sacre at Kempton recently of course and there are many who saw this as a significant moment...
by Paul Berry at January 30th, 2012 at 10:01 am
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Midnight Chase has emerges as a Cheltenham Gold Cup contender
Midnight Chase has emerged as a Cheltenham Gold Cup contender after winning the ‘dress rehearsal’ for the famous event – the Argento Chase. This victory on Saturday was a significant moment for the 10-year-old and even though the two massive favourites for Gold Cup glory – Long Run and Kauto Star – were not involved, Midnight Chase has shown excellent potential. Perhaps...
by Paul Berry at January 29th, 2012 at 12:01 pm
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Paul Nolan Noble Prince will improve for Ryanair Chase
Trainer Paul Nolan has admitted he was disappointed with Noble Prince’s most recent display, but is convinced that the horse will be more than ready for the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham in March. The eight-year-old lost out to Blazing Tempo at the Normans Grove Chase on Sunday and instead of brush off the defeat, Nolan admitted it was a slight concern, but is hopeful...
by Paul Berry at January 25th, 2012 at 10:01 am