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Synchronised wins Gold Cup for Tony McCoy
Synchronised, under champion jockey AP McCoy, ran out a surprise winner of the Betfred Gold Cup as two-time champion Kauto Star was pulled up. McCoy was at his brilliant best on the gutsy stayer, who sprung from the pack in the closing stages to give the rider his second Gold Cup win. Last year’s champion Long Run could only manage third. “It’s great for...
by Paul Berry at March 20th, 2012 at 09:03 am
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Boston Bob can boom again for Willie Mullins in Albert Bartlett
If reputations won horse races then Boston Bob would be home and hosed in the Grade One Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle. Willie Mullins’ star novice hurdler has been getting rave reviews from everyone associated with the horse and he should be good enough to land the staying novice hurdle today. The seven-year-old has yet to be beaten over hurdles in his short career...
by Paul Berry at March 16th, 2012 at 11:03 am
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Cheltenham Gold Cup Trends point to Kauto Star victory
As with any major race it is crucial to keep yourself aware of any race trends from previous years that may have a positive or negative effect on the horse that you fancy. The Cheltenham Gold Cup is no different and has a very profitable record for punters that are keen to latch onto some strong race-trends. Perhaps the most relevant trend for this year’s renewal is...
by Paul Berry at March 16th, 2012 at 09:03 am
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Synchronised set to shock at Chelteham Gold Cup
The each-way punters will be out in force today for the Cheltenham Gold Cup as it looks easy to oppose the two both at the head of the market. There is enough to suggest in the make-up of both Kauto Star and Long Run to suggest that one, or, even maybe both, could fail to finish in the first three today. Kauto Star because of his age and Long Run due to his sketchy jumping...
by Paul Berry at March 16th, 2012 at 09:03 am
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Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase tips as King Cassidy looking to rule field
Since upgrading the Victor Chandler Chase to a graded event, the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual has become the pinnacle of the two mile handicap chase division and is a prize targeted by all the major stables. The locals also enjoy the race; it is known as the “getting out stakes” to punters due to its last race of the Festival tag. It has delivered as well in recent...
by Paul Berry at March 16th, 2012 at 08:03 am
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Christies Fox Hunters tips with On the Fringe
The Christies Fox Hunters is known as the Gold Cup for the amateur jockeys, and has the case of being a race which is seen as after the Lords Mayor show due to it being run after the Cheltenham spectacular. This doesn’t stop punters having a punt on the race though, as in recent years, the trends in the race have held up well in providing some profitable results for...
by Paul Berry at March 16th, 2012 at 08:03 am
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Vincent O’Brien Handicap Hurdle Tips as Citizenship to lead the way for Irish
There are some strong trends to take into consideration when having a punt on this incredibly competitive handicap hurdle, run in the name of the great Vincent O’Brien. Firstly, you should give serious respect to any Irish runner in the field as they have won five of the last nine renewals. Leading the Irish charge this season looks to be the Jessica Harrington-trained...
by Paul Berry at March 16th, 2012 at 08:03 am
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Can Burton Port win the Cheltenham Gold Cup?
Nicky Henderson is having a magnificent Cheltenham Festival to date, and it wouldn’t be a huge surprise to see his second string for the Gold Cup, Burton Port, carry the famous colours of Trevor Hemmings to victory in the race. Henderson has already landed big-races such as the Ryanair Chase with Riverside Theatre and the Queen Mother Champion Chase with Finian’s Rainbow...
by Paul Berry at March 15th, 2012 at 05:03 pm
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Nicky Henderson says Long Run best he’s ever been
Nicky Henderson has spoken out regarding the rumours surrounding the well-being of his defending Gold Cup champion Long Run. He came out on Tuesday and quashed doubts about the horse’s fitness following a worrying drift about his price on various betting exchanges. And today he has been fighting a battle with the press again this time about the form of his latest run...
by Paul Berry at March 10th, 2012 at 10:03 am
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Recovering Kauto Star to gallop at Wincanton on Friday
The legendary 12-year-old chaser’s fitness was called into question for the showpiece race after he took a nasty fall in a schooling session last month. Nicholls, being true to his word, has kept everyone up-to-date with the horse’s progression in recent days and his words today’s were extremely positive. “We upped Kauto Star’s work again today,” he...
by Paul Berry at March 8th, 2012 at 09:03 am