Author: keith
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SECOND CANBE FIRST AT HEXHAM
Fine FormPaul Nicholls has always thought the world ofHenri The Second HX – 1.51and he can improve the trainer’s remarkable strike-rate at Hexham in the Weatherbys ‘Chasing Excellence’ Beginners’ Chase.The former champion has only ever sent five runners on the almost-700 mile round trip to the picturesque north-east venue from his Ditcheat base, but four…
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‘We’ve had some nice horses, but this is the best batch yet’
Mick Stanley will have four key runners in Saturday’s Vicbred pacing finals at Melton … but it could have been a much different story if not for a cold call to Rob Watson a decade ago.A cold call to leviathan owner-breeder Rob Watson a decade ago has changed Mick Stanley’s life, not just his career.The…
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Horse that ‘lives in his own head’ set for The Gong redemption
A bombed start put paid to Territory Express’ The Gong claims last year but trainer Paul Niceforo is confident the million dollar earner can redeem himself this weekend.Trainer Paul Niceforo has been waiting 12 long months for The Gong redemption and will get the chance when Territory Express lines up in the mile feature at…
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French Selections Monday 17th
R1 VINCENNES [L-H] C1 – PRIX DE PAIMPOL – 2700m (a1m1/2) – Class D – Harness – EUR € 46,000 C1 – PRIX D’ARNAGE – 2300m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Condition – Flat – EUR € 15,100 C1 – PRIX DES PERVENCHES – 1800m (a1m1/8) – ALL WEATHER – Maiden – Flat – EUR €…
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French Selections Sunday 16th
R1 VINCENNES [L-H] C1 – PRIX MAURICE THEVENON – 2700m (a1m1/2) – Class E Amateur Drivers – Harness – EUR € 15,000 C1 – PRIX PARC DES EXPOSITIONS D’ANGERS – 3800m (a2m1/2) – TURF – Handicap – Hurdles – EUR € 26,000 C1 – PRIX FONDEUR – 4400m (a3m) – TURF – Gr3 – Steeple…
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French Selections Saturday 15th
R1 AUTEUIL [L-H] C1 – PRIX AL CAPONE II – 4400m (a3m) – TURF – Class 2 – Steeple Chase – EUR € 55,000 C1 – PRIX DU MINERVOIS – 2850m (a2m) – Class F – Mounted – EUR € 21,000 C1 – PRIX ANDRE CARRUS – 2850m (a2m) – Class A – Harness –…
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French Selections Friday 14th
R1 VINCENNES [L-H] C1 – PRIX CAMPANUS – 2700m (a1m1/2) – Class D – Harness – EUR € 46,000 C1 – PRIX DE LA CALLELONGUE – 2300m (a1m1/2) – Class F Amateur Riders – Harness – EUR € 24,000 C1 – PRIX PHARSALE – 2000m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Maiden – Flat – EUR €…
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French Selections Thursday 13th
R1 FONTAINEBLEAU [L-H] C1 – PRIX JOUR DE GALOP – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Maiden – Flat – EUR € 18,300 C1 – PRIX ALFRED SAINT-PALAIS – 2000m (a1m1/4) – ALL WEATHER – Class 2 – Flat – EUR € 20,100 C1 – PRIX DE THORIGNY – 2700m (a1m1/2) – Class E – Harness…
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French Selections Wednesday 12th
R1 BORDEAUX-LE BOUSCAT [R-H] C1 – PRIX JEAN-FRANCOIS MAURY – 2650m (a1m1/2) – Class G Amateur Drivers – Harness – EUR € 6,000 C1 – PRIX DE LA SENSIVE – 2400m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Condition – Flat – EUR € 25,200 C1 – PRIX DU CLOS GUIOT – 1500m (a7f1/2) – ALL WEATHER –…
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BLUE BETTY BACKED FOR HUNTINGDON HURDLING BOW
Fine FormBlue Betty HU – 1.26could bring a touch of class to Huntingdon as she steps out over hurdles for the first time in the PricedUp Daily Racing Boosts Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle.Fergal O’Brien’s daughter of Blue Bresil is held in the highest regard and looked a smart prospect when bolting up in her opening bumper…