Grands Crus Setting The Standard Amongst Early Season Novices
Much of the early talk so far this National Hunt season has concerned Long Run’s bid to hang on to his King George Chase and Cheltenham Gold Cup crowns. The six year old who defied most expectations last season by winning two of the sport’s most prestigious prizes has of course tasted defeat already this [...]
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Posted on November 30, 2011 by Richard | Filed Under Horse Racing, Horses, News
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Scudamore Crus hint might be well worth noting
It was very hard not to be impressed with the smooth as silk winning performance of Grand Crus when toying with useful opposition on his chasing bow at Cheltenham earlier this month before striding away to a 10-lengths victory in the Steel Plate & sections Novice Chase, but it is the post-race comments of his [...]
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Posted on November 25, 2011 by Thomas | Filed Under Betting, Horse Racing, Horses
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Long Run Haydock effort rated 16lbs below his best
Long Run officially ran 16lbs below his best when finishing an eight-length second to the mighty Kauto Star in a stunning renewal of the Grade 1 Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday, but Phil Smith, senior handicapper at the British Horseracing Authority, has left his rating unchanged anticipating that the defending King George VI Chase [...]
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Posted on November 24, 2011 by Thomas | Filed Under Horse Racing
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Cappa Bleu set for comeback
After making his return at Haydock at the weekend, Cappa Bleu will next race at Chepstow in the Welsh National on Saturday. The horse – who had a 20-month absence from racing – made an excellent comeback at Haydock, winning a three-mile handicap chase, a performance which was extremely impressive so soon after returning.
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Posted on November 24, 2011 by Guest Blogger | Filed Under Horse Racing
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Potential drop in trip for King George hope Wishfull Thinking
Punters who stepped in to back the talented Wishfull Thinking ahead of an anticipated run in the Grade 1 King George VI Chase at Kempton Park on Boxing Day will be a little uneasy at reports that trainer Philip Hobbs is now seriously considering dropping him back in trip to two-miles for a crack at [...]
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Posted on November 23, 2011 by Thomas | Filed Under Horse Racing
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