Author: keith
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Celebration time for Jonbon
Only a third of the entries were confirmed for the bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown Park on Saturday.The highlight of the final day of the National Hunt season was, however, boosted by the possible presence of three absentees from last Saturday’s Scottish Grand National due to the unseasonably testing conditions.Showers at Ayr on Friday led…
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THERE SHOULD BE NO DRAMA AT PERTH
Fine FormNo Drama This End PE – 2.40can right the wrongs of Cheltenham in the British EBF Gold Castle ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle at Perth.The Paul Nicholls-trained grey took to hurdling at the start of the season with instant success, winning a Grade Two at Cheltenham on his hurdling debut before landing the Winter Novices’…
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Plymouth looking for better draw at Flemington
A good barrier draw is an important commodity, especially on a tight turning track.So, for Lindsay Park it was a no-brainer to scratch Plymouth from the Listed Mornington Cup (2400m) last Saturday, even though the race offered the winner a ballot exemption into the Group 1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) in October.The Ben, Will and J…
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Getta Good Feeling draws well in Australasian Oaks
The final piece of the puzzle has been ticked for Getta Good Feeling as she chases her maiden Group 1 victory.The Danny O’Brien-trained filly has barrier 5 in Saturday’s Australasian Oaks (2000m) at Morphettville.A capacity field of 16 plus four emergencies has accepted for one of two Group 1 races on Saturday’s card in Adelaide.Getta…
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French Selections Wednesday 22nd
R1 CHATEAUBRIANT [R-H] C1 – GRAND NATIONAL DU TROT – 2975m (a2m) – Gr3 – Harness – EUR € 90,000 C1 – PRIX DU PLESSIS-LUZARCHES – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Newcomers – Flat – EUR € 24,700 C1 – PRIX LE FER A CHEVAL – 3400m (a2m1/8) – TURF – Class 4 – Hurdles…
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ANTRIM TO OPEN TURF ACCOUNT AT PONTEFRACT
Fine FormIf Karl Burke’sAntrim PO – 3.27can translate his dirt form from Meydan to the turf of Pontefract he could take all the beating the RIU Hotels And Resorts Handicap.The four-year-old, who switched to Spigot Lodge from John and Thady Gosden late last year, has had a busy winter, winning on his yard debut at…
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‘Amazing’ Daryz ready to go
Daryz, winner of the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe on his latest start, is set to kick-off his campaign in the Prix Ganay at Longchamp this weekend.The Sea The Stars colt was something of a surprise winner at Longchamp in the autumn having struggled to match his smart juvenile form earlier in the campaign.Daryz only…
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Jockey Club target at Newmarket for Sunway
David Menuisier hopes Sunway can make his presence felt back on home shores in the Betfred Jockey Club Stakes at Newmarket.After failing to register a victory at both three and four the Galiway gelding put a halt to that losing sequence in the Group Three Al Khail Trophy over a mile and three quarters at…
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Kiwi Confesara to chase Australasian Oaks
Roger James’ history of picking off Australian Group 1 races for three-year-old fillies stretches right back to the start of the 21st century and he will look to tick off another feature this Saturday.The Kiwi horseman and his co-trainer Robert Wellwood will have Confesara in the $1 million Australasian Oaks at Morphettville in Adelaide.The 2000-metre…
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Maher hopes for four VRC St Leger runners
Ciaron Maher has one runner safely in the field for this Saturday’s Listed VRC St Leger, but the champion trainer of stayers is hoping to have much greater representation in the Flemington feature.Awesome Artist, Noble Falcon and Intervened join Tasmanian Derby winner Dad And Dave among the 28 entries for the $200,000 event over 2800…