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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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    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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    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
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    Big Bucks looking dominant in World Hurdle admits Henderson
    Ahead of the Cheltenham Festival in a couple of month’s time, trainer Nicky Henderson has already accepted defeat to Big Bucks in the Ladbrokes World Hurdle. The famous horse has won this race for three successive years and despite Henderson being confident of having a successful four days at Cheltenham, winning the World Hurdle could be a step too far. Referring to...
    by Paul Berry at January 22nd, 2012 at 12:01 pm
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    Bobs Worth handed World Hurdle entry
    Bobs Worth was handed a surprise entry into the Ladbrokes World Hurdle and instantly placed at 12/1 with the sponsors of the Grade 1 Cheltenham Festival race. The Nicky Henderson-trained seven-year-old wasn’t expected to feature in the prestigious race let alone be placed as the fourth favourite, instead featuring heavily in the betting for the RSA Chase also held during...
    by Paul Berry at January 21st, 2012 at 12:01 pm
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    Nolan reveals Noble Prince will be a major contender for the Ryanair Chase
    As the build-up for the 2012 Cheltenham Festival continues, Paul Nolan has revealed that Noble Prince will be a major contender for the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham on the 15th March. Speaking about his plans for last year’s Jewson Novices’ Chase winner, he said: “Hopefully, Noble Prince will run in the Ryanair Chase. He goes for the Normans Grove Chase at Fairyhouse...
    by Paul Berry at January 16th, 2012 at 09:01 am
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    Greatrex to wait and see how Knight Pass performs at Aintree
    Warren Greatrex has revealed that he will wait and see how Knight Pass performs at Aintree this weekend before making any firm decisions about the Cheltenham Festival. The six-year-old may well have had success so far in his career – including in the handicap company at Kempton recently – but Greatrex doesn’t want to make any commitments just yet. Referring to the...
    by Paul Berry at January 15th, 2012 at 10:01 am
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    Cheltenham hopeful Rubi Light will bypass the Irish Hennessy
    Cheltenham entry Rubi Light will bypass the Irish Hennessy and instead aim for back to back wins at the Red Mills Chase at Gowran next month. The hugely talented seven-year-old stepped up to three miles in the Lexus Chase in December, coming home in second place behind the impressive Synchronised, but will instead drop down to the two miles four furlong race at Gowran...
    by Paul Berry at January 14th, 2012 at 10:01 am
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    King confident of Hold on Julio for Festival
    Alan King has been speaking about his Cheltenham Festival ambitions for Hold on Julio. The horse was victorious at Sandown last week and this has King confident about what is to come in 2012. King has only been training Hold on Julio for around a year, but has shown excellent form ever since with all preparations building up to the Cheltenham Festival in March. Speaking...
    by Paul Berry at January 12th, 2012 at 09:01 am
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    Geraghty confident of Oscar Whiskey in World Hurdle
    Barry Geraghty has spoken of his belief that Oscar Whiskey can be in contention for the Ladbrokes World Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival in March. The Nicky Henderson trained horse has been in fantastic form in the year since the last Festival at Cheltenham, but will step up to three miles for the first time in March, so there is an element of uncertainty. This is providing...
    by Paul Berry at January 11th, 2012 at 09:01 am
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