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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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    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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    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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    David Pipe lining up Grands Crus for Gold Cup
    David Pipe has revealed that the line-up for particular races at Cheltenham will determine which event Grands Crus lines up for at the famous Festival in March. The experienced horse is favourite for the RSA Chase – as has been well documented ad the build-up to Cheltenham continues – but there have also been suggestions of involvement in the biggest race of all –...
    by Paul Berry at January 18th, 2012 at 02:01 pm
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    Kauto Star and Long run head Gold Cup entries
    Kauto Star will go for a historic third Gold Cup win after the 34 entries for the prestigious race were announced on Thursday. The iconic 11-year-old made history by becoming the first horse to regain the Cheltenham crown and will now go for a third win in five attempts to join Arkle and Best Mate in an elite club of triple winners. Standing in his way is great rival Long...
    by Paul Berry at January 13th, 2012 at 09:01 am
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    Venetia Williams to make decision on Mon Mome for Gold Cup
    Venetia Williams has admitted that a late decision will be made on Mon Mome’s involvement in the Cheltenham Gold Cup. It has been made clear that the priority this year is the Grand National, but involvement at Cheltenham is still a distinct possibility. Everyone remembers 2009 when Mon Mome won the famous event at Aintree at odds of 100-1 and this was without doubt...
    by Paul Berry at January 13th, 2012 at 09:01 am
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    Paul Webber to make decision on Time For Rupert
    Trainer Paul Webber has admitted that he faces a difficult decision when it comes to choosing whether to run Time For Rupert in the Racing + Chase at Kempton or the Cheltenham Gold Cup. The horse is set to run in the Argento Chase at Cheltenham on the 28th January and Webber could use his performance in this as the basis for his decision. Speaking about his plans for the...
    by Paul Berry at January 10th, 2012 at 09:01 am
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    Captain Chris can be Gold Cup contender says Hobbs
    As the 2012 Cheltenham Festival gets closer and closer, Philip Hobbs has admitted that Captain Chris has a lot to prove in the next couple of months, but can be a Gold Cup contender come March. Referring to the potential of the chaser, Hobbs said: “We were pleased with his comeback in the Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter, even though he unseated.” “The only disappointing...
    by David Norris at January 8th, 2012 at 08:01 am
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    Clive Smith admits Kauto Star one of the best
    Owner Clive Smith believes Kauto Star has a record to compete with some of the biggest names in the sports history following his success at the King George Stakes on Boxing Day. The 12-year-old dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner broke new ground when he became the first horse to win the Kempton classic five times in his career, which when added to his successes at the famous...
    by Paul Berry at January 6th, 2012 at 11:01 am
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    Long Run considered for Betfair Denman Chase
    Long Run will run without earplugs during the Cheltenham Gold Cup in March as the famous horse gets ready to defend its title at the Cheltenham Festival. One of the best steeplechasers around, Long Run has often needed earplugs to relax, but trainer Nicky Henderson has revealed that the team have trained the defending champion suitably in the last few weeks. Speaking about...
    by NiallHogan at January 5th, 2012 at 08:01 am
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