Archive for the ‘Ladbrokes World Hurdle’

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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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    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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    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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    Grands Crus looks heavy favourite for World Hurdle after impressive win in Cleeve Hurdle
    David Pipe’s grey has proved a massive market mover in the Ladbrokes World Hurdle betting market following his ten-length demolition of a useful field in the Cleeve Hurdle. Grands Crus is now just 3/1 in the Cheltenham Festival odds, although Big Buck’s remains the heavy 4/6 favourite to retain his unbeaten record over hurdles and win for the 11th time. After a restrained...
    by ColinPearce at February 1st, 2011 at 02:02 pm
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    Ladbrokes World Hurdle Tips Bets
    Defending champion Big Buck’s is one of 24 possibles for the Ladbrokes World Hurdle at Cheltenham on March 18 following the latest forfeit stage. MONEY BACK SPECIAL Ladbrokes World Hurdle Thurs 15:20 Bet365 will offer a free £200 bet on the Ladbrokes World Hurdle this Thursday at Cheltenham and are streaming the race live! Watch the race live and streaming AND...
    by Paul Berry at March 16th, 2010 at 02:03 pm
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    Big Bucks too short to land Ladbrokes World Hurdle says owner
    Big Buck’s is too short a price to win the Ladbrokes World Hurdle for the second successive year, according to his owner Andy Stewart. The seven-year-old is odds-on at (4/7) to defend his crown at Cheltenham next month after winning all his six races since reverting to hurdling last January, but Stewart believes victory is not a foregone conclusion. “I was...
    by Paul Berry at February 11th, 2010 at 11:02 am
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    Ladbrokes World Hurdle Tips
    After storming to victory in last year’s Ladbrokes World Hurdle, defending champion Big Buck’s heads a superb entry of 35 for this year’s contest, highlight of the third day of The Festival on Thursday, March 18. The Paul Nicholls-trained seven-year-old is unbeaten in all six of his starts over hurdles in Britain, and he warmed up for this year’s Festival with...
    by Paul Berry at January 21st, 2010 at 03:01 pm
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    Big Bucks in Ladbrokes World Hurdle
    Defending champion Big Buck’s heads 35 entries for the £260,000 Grade One Ladbrokes World Hurdle, which takes place on day three of The Festival, Thursday, March 18. Paul Nicholls’ charge defeated the Nicky Henderson-trained Punchestowns to win the 2009 renewal of the three-mile contest and has been in great form this season, winning the Grade Two Long Distance Hurdle...
    by KieronJohnson at January 21st, 2010 at 02:01 pm