Author: keith
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Mark Walsh to ride well-fanciedJagwar in Grand National
Mark Walsh is set to partner Jagwar in the Randox Grand National.The 40-year-old faced a difficult choice given the quality and quantity among owner JP McManus’ ranks, but has opted for the Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero-trained gelding.Walsh rode the seven-year-old to finish second to Johnnywho, also owned by McManus, in the Ultima at the…
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PLANTERS PUNCH EXPECTED TO PRODUCE KNOCKOUT BLOW AT BANGOR
Fine FormPlanters Punch BN – 2.15is expected to double his tally for Nicky Henderson in the Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk EBF Junior “National Hunt’’ Hurdle at Bangor.The four-year-old has not been seen in competitive action since making a successful start to his career at Hereford in November, but his reputation has only been enhanced in his absence.The…
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MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU IN THE LINCOLN
Fine FormEternal Force DO – 3.32can launch his season in the best possible way as the Flat gets under way in the William Hill Lincoln at Doncaster.The son of Dubawi broke his maiden at the fifth time of asking in his first race after being gelded in a novice at Redcar in August.That saw the…
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Clover hopeful of better luck with Al Nayyir at Meydan this weekend
Tom Clover expects Al Nayyir to give a good account of himself when he tackles the Dubai Gold Cup for the second time today.The high-class stayer finished down the field in a slowly-run renewal of the Group Two contest 12 months ago, but Clover feels his charge is in better form ahead of World Cup…
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In-form Victorian sprinter gains a slot in The Quokka field
Dual Group 1 winner Jigsaw is set to head to Western Australia for next month’s Quokka after securing a slot in the $5 million sprint alongside Ladbrokes.Fresh off his victory in the Group 1 William Reid Stakes, the Cindy Alderson-trained gelding will travel to Perth as one of the leading contenders for the April 18…
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Transactions To Keep Unbeaten Record For Stable At Wagga
It was an instant return on investment for the connections of Transactions who will have his second start for them in the Sheathers Painting Wagga Benchmark 66 (1000m) at Wagga today.Transactions ($8 on TAB) won impressively at Corowa sweeping down the outside for jockey Damon Budler and trainer Rob Potter.“He picked them up quickly in…
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French Selections Saturday 28th
R1 AUTEUIL [L-H] C1 – PRIX GEOGRAPHIE – 3000m (a2m) – TURF – Newcomers – Hurdles – EUR € 58,000 C1 – PRIX DE GINAI – 2600m (a1m1/2) – Class G Amateur Drivers – Harness – EUR € 6,000 C1 – PRIX DES ANYSETIERS – 2850m (a2m) – Class D – Harness – EUR €…
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French Selections Friday 27th
R1 VINCENNES [L-H] C1 – PRIX DE SALAGNAC – 2850m (a2m) – Class D – Mounted – EUR € 46,000 C1 – PRIX DE LA SANTOLINE – 3000m (a2m) – Class F – Harness – EUR € 18,000 C1 – QATAR PRIX MASSOUD – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Condition – Flat – EUR €…
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NEW ORDER CAN BE WARWICK WONDER
Fine FormNew Order WA – 4.30faces his easiest task for some time and can get back to winning ways in the JCB Handicap Chase at Warwick.Without a success this season, the only time he has finished outside the first three was on his seasonal return at Bangor when the ground was too soft.Admittedly he was…
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Something to Shoutabout in Lincoln
Four selections in the Lincoln at Doncaster.I must admit, I’m so ready for the Flat season to begin. It’s one of my favourite weeks of the year, the lead up to the Lincoln, with an air of excitement of what’s to come this season, and Doncaster’s card on Saturday looks a cracker.There is also some…