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Racing
McCoy geared to catch Kauto Star
Paul Nicholls believes the experience Tony McCoy will get from riding Denman
in Saturday's Aon Chase at Newbury will prove “invaluable” ahead of their
big clash with Kauto Star in March.
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Inside Racing
Hot and cold in Dubai and Clonmel
Friday, 5 February 2010
The Turf grows in many different hues. Within barely a couple of hours,
punters yesterday had their attention wrested from the soggy pastures of
Clonmel, Co Tipperary, to Dubai’s spangling new racecourse at Meydan, which
seemed no less than a desert mirage in contrast.
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Torrens happy with Grey day
Thursday, 4 February 2010
Course specialist Mervyn Torrens was on the mark at Down Royal yesterday when
Hughies Grey won the Bet With The Tote Handicap Hurdle at 8-1.
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Torrens set for a Grey day
Tuesday, 2 February 2010
Omagh trainer Mervyn Torrens is generally successful at Down Royal and he may
be on the mark with Hughies Grey in the Bet With The Tote Handicap Hurdle
tomorrow.
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Mourad fronts up Mullins team
Monday, 1 February 2010
Mourad who finished third in the Cheltenham Triumph Hurdle last season will be
among the Willie Mullins challengers at Down Royal on Wednesday.
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Big Zeb to Chase glory
Wednesday, 27 January 2010
Big Zeb will have a maximum of four opponents, including stable companion
Don't Be Bitin, when attempting to book his Cheltenham Festival ticket in
the Tied Cottage Chase at Punchestown on Sunday.
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Big decision on Denman
Tuesday, 26 January 2010
Trainer Paul Nicholls is “dead keen” to run Denman in the Argento Chase at
Cheltenham on Saturday — but a final decision will not be made until later
in the week.
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Dobbins going for win number two
Monday, 25 January 2010
Husband and wife team Tony and Rose Dobbin scored their first winner as
trainers at Market Rasen yesterday and Colour Clash can make it two in the
Weatherbys Bloodstock Insurance Novices' Hurdle at Sedgefield tomorrow.
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Zeb’s Big moment arrives
Monday, 25 January 2010
Big Zeb will put his Seasons Holidays Queen Mother Champion Chase credentials
on the line at Punchestown on Sunday.
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Breeze up for Tony McCoy
Saturday, 23 January 2010
Tony McCoy should add to trainer Paul Nicholls’s record of success in Ireland
with his Take The Breeze in tomorrow’s Arkle Chase at Leopardstown tomorrow.
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Whinston ray of light for Jimmy
Friday, 22 January 2010
Memories of his late father Paddy's 1981 Thyestes Chase triumph with June's
Friend were fresh in Cork trainer Jimmy Mangan's mind after his heavily
supported Whinstone Boy triumphed yesterday at Gowran Park.
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McCoy could go the Ulster way to National joy
Thursday, 21 January 2010
Tony McCoy, who is still seeking his first Grand National winner, could be a
long-shot to partner Crossgar-based Ballyholland, successful at Naas on
Tuesday, in the big race at Aintree in April.
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Ulster National hits the jackpot
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
There will be a €50,000 extra incentive for the winner of the Ulster National
at Downpatrick on Wednesday, March 3.
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Be patient, wait for Basra at Lingfield
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
Basra can benefit from a subtle Jamie Spencer waiting ride by taking the
betdaq.co.uk Handicap at Lingfield tomorrow.
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New backers for Ulster National
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
Crossgar trainer Colin McBratney will have a double chance of scoring his
first win in the Toals Bookmakers Ulster National when Northern Ireland’s
best known steeplechase takes place at Downpatrick on March 3.
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Coming in from cold at Fairyhouse
Monday, 18 January 2010
Champion trainer Willie Mullins experienced mixed fortunes at Fairyhouse
yesterday when racing resumed after the big freeze for the first time since
Punchestown on New Year’s Eve.
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Welcome back for Irish racing
Friday, 15 January 2010
Although the meeting scheduled for Cork on Sunday has been cancelled due to
flooding, only a deluge tonight will prevent Naas and Thurles staging
meetings tomorrow ahead of the surviving Sunday session at Fairyhouse.
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Kauto Star and Denman will be going for Gold
Thursday, 14 January 2010
Kauto Star and Denman are primed for a third Gold Cup showdown at Cheltenham
on Friday, March 19, in the Tote-sponsored Festival showpiece which their
trainer Paul Nicholls has dominated since 2007.
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McCain hoping to double his chances
Tuesday, 12 January 2010
Donald McCain has two potential runners in the David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle
with Whiteoak and Alegralil.
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Punchestowns up for Chase
Tuesday, 12 January 2010
Nicky Henderson has warned punters that the RSA Chase is the sole Cheltenham
target for his exciting prospect Punchestowns.
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Zen master
Monday, 11 January 2010
At the best of times, January is the slowest month of the racing calendar -
never mind when the jumps programme is petrified by frost. On the other side
of the Atlantic, however, its numbest days will always be thawed by a good
argument.
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