Saturdays 7.5 million pound scoop 6 rolls over again, to a cool, laughable, 10 million. With just over 200 tickets remaining going into the 5th leg at Haydock, some were looking looking for Sam Twiston-Davies to do the business on Vibrato Valtat, but it wasn't to be. Barizan came over the last in front of Vibrato Valtat, both…
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Hannon brings thunder to Kingman’s show
Well, its Monday again unfortunately. But, we have just been subject to a wonderfully entertaining week of racing. Punchestown festival & Newmarket topping the bill. We have seen some of the classiest jump horses to take note for next season, & some we say goodbye to. We were also graced with supremely talented flat prospects who took…
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Sire De Grugy finishes up with grade one victory
This weekend was spectacularly busy, with racing from all over. Sire De Grugy graced us with his presence at Sandown to pick up another grade one victory. Special Tiara set the pace & travelled well throughout, but Jamie Moore was patient before taking Sire De Grugy into contention. Coming over the…
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Jamie Moore holds on to claim glory in the Scottish National
In the shadow of last week's grand national, we had the Scottish national this weekend over in Ayr. Kinross trainer, Lucinda Russell sent out a force to be reckoned with, including co-favourite Green Flag, Nuts N Bolts & Lie Forrit. They were up against it…
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Aintree and Grand National Round-up
Another superb meeting at Aintree kicked off midweek & the Grand National was in sight, but there was some first class grudges to clear up before that. Silviniaco Conti got back to winning ways after gold Cup Defeat, comfortably seeing off favourite, Dynaste & took home the Betfred Bowl for Paul…
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Money Talks in the Dubai World Cup
A very busy weekend in racing with cards all over the world. Saturday's flat potential shone, with the likes of Medan & Doncaster. Michael Halford was the first to clinch success for the Irish raiders in Dubai, coming in the form of Certerach, at a valuable price of 33/1. Certerach quickened…
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Tizzard calls it a day & the Irish flat gets underway
The flat season looms & an attractive card at Lingfield on Saturday gave us an insight of things to come. The Spring Cup saw William Haggas, summon the talents of Ertijaal, who was a step ahead of the pace throughout. American Hope imposed an impressive late challenge to try & knock Ertijaal, but…
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Cheltenham Festival Review
Well folks, that's that for another year. There's been up's, down's, smiles & frowns. Judging by the general consensus, from a financial point of view, it's been a difficult one. That doesn't take away from the success of the festival & a wonderful four days, spectating the biggest…
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Bryan Cooper back with a bang
Bryan Cooper was back from suspension on Saturday. Just in time to get some runs in before Cheltenham. A frustrating day at Gowran Park, where he failed to strike, but that quickly changed that when Sunday came. Cooper rode a quick fire double…
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Paul Nicholls makes big claims of Irving
Paul Nicholls' Irving looked very handy when winning at Kempton, crossing the line to make it five consecutive wins. A smart ride from Scholfield who got more from Irving when needed. After missing the betfair hurdle due to the ground, Nicholls claims, with faster ground will come improvement & tidy up…
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