Posted by Cliff at Jan 31st, 2010 in Cheltenham, Racing News
After beating Youngstown in the Friendly and Personal Service at Star Sports Novice’s Handicap Chase at Plumpton, 10 year old Kawagino will be making his fifth successive appearance in the annual Cheltenham Festival.
It was a superior leap at the final fence that sealed Philip Hide’s victory. Trainer Seamus Mullins stated that they were all pleased […]
Posted by Cliff at Jan 27th, 2010 in Cheltenham, Racing News
With the possibility of the 2008 Totesport Gold Cup winner having another clash with his stable mate Kauto Star in the Argento Chase in the offing, Cheltenham officials are keeping their fingers crossed at having Denman take part in their Festival Trials Day meeting scheduled on Saturday.
Once again it may be touch and go at […]
Posted by Cliff at Jan 23rd, 2010 in Cheltenham, Racing News
After lots of speculation, Alan King’s Medermit showed his mettle by proving his was too strong for Champion Hurdle’s reigning title holder, Punjabi at Haydock.
Medermit was a close second to Go Native at last season’s Supreme Novices’ Hurdle and then went on to run in the Greatwood Hurdle and Boylesports.com International at Cheltenham.
Though Punjabi had […]
Posted by Cliff at Jan 20th, 2010 in Cheltenham, Racing News
The Champion Hurdle Trial at Haydock Park scheduled on Saturday is where Barry Geraghty expects to find his next win from Punjabi. The Nicky Henderson trained Punjabi of course won the Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival last March but was beaten at the Rabobank Champion Hurdle at Punchestown in May by Solwhit.
Meanwhile, I have […]
Posted by Cliff at Jan 17th, 2010 in Cheltenham, Racing News
Though crack novice chaser Sizing Europe will be running in next weekend’s Arkle Challenge Cup at Leopardstown, I hear that Henry De Bromhead’s original plan was to send him straight to the Cheltenham Festival. Bold move methinks.
In addition to this, I’ve also heard that another likeable for the Grade One contest is An Cathaoir Mor, […]
Posted by Cliff at Jan 14th, 2010 in Racing News
After winning the Normans Grove Chase at Fairyhouse last year, Arthur Moore expects a repeat and bold display from 11 year old Masony this Sunday. This is because Naas, the handlers believe that Masony is in great form, and will be fresh and eager to go to work in running his first run of the […]
Posted by Cliff at Jan 10th, 2010 in Racing News
The inaugural Meydan Masters scheduled for March 5 should prove to be a great entertainer with plenty of quality with all the winning riders of the world’s 11 premier races of the past year, and a special invitee competing for the price.
Amongst the many jockeys taking part in the race are Johnny Murtagh and Ryan […]
