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Nicky Henderson relieved ‘brave’ early call on Constitution Hill proved right one at Cheltenham trials day

20 January 2025 0 comments

Nicky Henderson felt he was “a bit brave” stating his plan to run Constitution Hill at Cheltenham on Trials day […]

Constitution Hill on course for Trials day mission at Cheltenham

16 January 2025 0 comments

Nicky Henderson is planning to run Constitution Hill in the Unibet International Hurdle at Cheltenham on Saturday week. The most […]

The Real Whacker to be kept fresh for Gold Cup bid at Cheltenham

14 January 2025 0 comments

The Real Whacker will head straight to the Cheltenham Gold Cup following a weather interrupted start to the new year […]

Ben’s Boxing Day Tips

24 December 2024 0 comments

With an 11 month old at home I suspect I may struggle to see the television through the amount of wrapping paper likely to be in my living room on Boxing day however I have managed to put up what I hope will be a few Christmas crackers for you readers.

FIRE’S READY TO BURN THE HOT-POT

18 February 2024 0 comments

Ben Morgan is backing Gordon Elliott’s charge to beat Ballyburn again The market for this year’s Supreme Novices Hurdle was […]

SHREWD SHARK EYES STRIKE WITH HEWICK

18 February 2024 0 comments

Ben Cox believes John Hanlon’s bargain buy is fit and ready to join the Cheltenham Gold rush JOHN ‘Shark’ Hanlon […]

NICKY’S GINO EYES A TOUGH ROAD AHEAD

25 January 2024 0 comments

Paul Ferguson looks over Cheltenham’s trials day, Sandown, Newbury, Kempton and Dublin Racing Festival In the hope that this month’s […]

HAPPY EASTER!

25 January 2024 0 comments

Graham Buddry looks back at the career of one of the sport’s first big superstars Born in 1920 in Ireland, […]

Ben’s Tuesday tips

11 January 2022 0 comments

It’s a strong day of action for a Tuesday in the middle of January with Exeter and Doncaster both hosting […]

WELCOME

25 November 2021 0 comments

Looking for those few extra shillings to beat inflation and supply the hungry relatives with turkey and booze? Well, you’ve […]

Lostintranslation to drop in class

31 December 2020 0 comments

Connections say Lostintranslation will be dropped in trip for the Denman Chase at Newbury in the hope of getting back […]

Williams to keep Silver Streak under wraps

30 December 2020 0 comments

Trainer Evan Williams has set his sights on the 2021 Cheltenham Festival after Silver Streak’s fine run at Kempton on […]

Elliott confirms Envoi Allen absence

24 December 2020 0 comments

Gordon Elliott will deploy several of his charges over the festive period but has confirmed Envoi Allen won’t be one […]

Waiting Patiently set for overdue return

3 December 2020 0 comments

Waiting Patiently looks set to return to action for the first time in over a year in the Ladbrokes King […]

Welcome

26 November 2020 0 comments

We may not know just yet what Christmas holds for those of us who like a gathering around the table, […]

CYRNAME IS RIGHT THIS TIME INSISTS NICHOLLS

26 November 2020 0 comments

Cyrname leads the string back after his morning exercise Trainer Paul Nicholls expects Cyrname to be a leading contender in […]

King George next for Nicholls’ star

2 November 2020 0 comments

Paul Nicholls says Cyrname will not run again until the King George at Kempton after Saturday’s win at Wetherby. Cyrname […]

Definitly Red buzzing for National

6 March 2017 0 comments

Definitly Red will head to the Grand National in good heart after sealing a comfortable victory at Doncaster on Saturday […]

No Cheltenham crack for Thistle

21 February 2017 0 comments

Trainer Colin Tizzard has confirmed Thistlecrack will miss the Gold Cup at the Cheltenham Festival due to a “slight tendon […]

Martin not rushing Anibale

2 February 2017 0 comments

Trainer Tony Martin says he is in no rush to commit Anibale Fly to any future races following a strong […]

Boxing Day tips for action at Kempton, Wincanton and Huntingdon

24 December 2016 0 comments

A small but select field of five will go to post on Boxing Day for the 32Red King George VI […]

Going could be a concern for Nicholls’ Present Man

22 December 2016 0 comments

Paul Nicholls has admitted Present Man could be pulled out of the Red32 Kauto Star Novices’ Chase on Boxing Day […]

Six confirmed for Christmas Hurdle

22 December 2016 0 comments

Yanworth faces tough competition from My Tent Or Yours and The New One in the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton on […]

Johnson wanted for Amore ride

21 December 2016 0 comments

Trainer Johnny Farrelly is hopeful that Amore Alato will shine at Kempton on Boxing Day and wants Richard Johnson on […]

Yanworth slated for Christmas Hurdle

7 December 2016 0 comments

Yanworth is likely to sidestep Saturday’s stanjames.com International Hurdle in favour of the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton. The six-year-old enjoyed […]

McCoy issues Kempton advice to Tizzard

7 December 2016 0 comments

Sir Anthony McCoy wants trainer Colin Tizzard to keep apart stablemates Thistlecrack and Cue Card at Kempton on Boxing Day. […]

Douvan to step up in trip?

9 November 2016 0 comments

Owner Rich Ricci feels Douvan might now be stepped up in trip this season after the death of Vautour at […]

Faugheen on course for Kempton

15 December 2015 0 comments

Faugheen is expected to improve for his first run of the season when he defends his Christmas Hurdle crown at […]