Posted by Cliff at May 30th, 2010 in Epsom, Racing News
It was St. Nicholas Abbey’s disappointing workout that delayed Johnny Murtagh from choosing the horse he would be riding in the Investec Derby. Consequently, Murtagh had reported to trainer Aidan O’Brien that he was not happy with St. Nicholas Abbey’s performance in the Classic at Epsom on Saturday. Interesting.
He stated that St. Nicholas Abbey didn’t […]
Posted by Cliff at May 21st, 2010 in Racing News
According to Aidan O’Brien, St. Nicholas Abbey has the potential of winning the Investec Derby. This is in spite of the fact that he had failed in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket last year.
O’Brien states that he is in the best of form, and the failure was something to be taken in his stride […]
Posted by Cliff at May 13th, 2010 in Racing News
The Group Two contest, Totesport Dante Stakes which is scheduled for Thursday at York, is considered to be one of the most informative trials for horses for the Epsom Classic. This is proven with past winners like North Light of 2004, Motivator of 2005 and Authorized of 2007 all now moving on to Derby glory. […]
Posted by Cliff at May 6th, 2010 in Racing News
I have a feeling Saturday’s Totesport.com Swinton Hurdle at Haydock will be pretty interesting with David Pipe running all his four entries in it. One of the entries that the handler from Nicholashayne will be running is Dan Breen, who ended up fifth in Grade Two Company at Aintree last month.
Ayr winner Hunterview is the […]
