Author: keith
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Morris looking to Cotswold Chase for Gentlemansgame
A late January trip to Cheltenham could be on the agenda for Savills Chase third Gentlemansgame.Making his first appearance since finishing fourth in the Punchestown Gold Cup in the spring, the Mouse Morris-trained eight-year-old made an excellent start to his campaign by picking up the bronze medal behind Galopin Des Champs and his stablemate Fact…
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French Selections Sunday 19th
R1 VINCENNES [L-H] C1 – PRIX DE BEAUCOURT – 2850m (a2m) – Class D Race – Harness – EUR € 40,000 C1 – PRIX SECTION PALOISE PELOTE (PRIX D’OGEU-LES-BAINS) – 2000m (a1m1/4) – ALL WEATHER – Maiden Race – Flat – EUR € 21,000 C1 – PRIX DU CASTELET – 2650m (a1m1/2) – Class G…
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HOUSE PARTY IN STORE FOR JONBON BACKERS
Fine FormJonbon AS – 3.32can confirm himself the king of the two-mile chasers with victory over Energumene in the BetMGM Clarence House Chase at Ascot.Nicky Henderson’s charge suffered a rare reverse in this race last year, when it was rescheduled to Cheltenham and Jonbon was lucky to make it to the finish as his jumping…
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Libberty Hunter in Clarence Housecontention against the big two
Evan Williams feels today’s mouthwatering BetMGM Clarence House Chase at Ascot might offer the right sort of opportunity for Libberty Hunter to step up in class.After winning on his seasonal reappearance at Cheltenham the nine-year-old is now rated 151.That still leaves him some way shy of Jonbon and Energumene, but it would also see him…
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Caulfield on track tohost CF Orr Stakes Day
Melbourne Racing Club chairman John Kanga has announced plans to have Caulfield ready for CF Orr Stakes Day on February 8, following last Tuesday’s fire in the Norman Robinson Stand.“At the moment, we are still under emergency orders from the local council, so we haven’t been able to get access to the building other than…
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Cherish Me presses Blue Diamond Stakes claims
Cherish Me will be given the chance to take up the guaranteed berth in this year’s Blue Diamond Stakes she earned herself via her impressive debut win at Geelong on Saturday.The Ciaron Maher-trained daughter of Brazen Beau launched her career in style, sweeping past her rivals in the straight to take out the $150,000 Geelong…
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French Selections Saturday 18th
R1 VINCENNES [L-H] C1 – PRIX DE LA CAPELLE – 2175m (a1m1/4) – Class D Race – Harness – EUR € 40,000 C1 – PRIX DES COQUELICOTS – 1600m (a1m) – ALL WEATHER – Claiming – Flat – EUR € 16,000 C1 – PRIX PARC D’ARMORIQUE – 2050m (a1m1/4) – Class E Race – Harness…
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NEMEAN LION BACKEDTO ROAR AT WINDSOR
Fine FormNemean Lion WD – 3.00can take a starring role on the opening day of the Winter Millions meeting by landing the Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide Hurdle at Windsor.The eight-year-old is a dual Grade Two winner and twice tried his luck at the highest level last term, finishing down the field in both the…
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Nemean Lion on the hunt forWinter Million riches
Kerry Lee’s Nemean Lion will take his chance at Windsor today in the Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide Hurdle.The eight-year-old has twice been a Grade Two winner over hurdles and even has a Group Two Prix Chaudenay placing to his name on the Flat from his prior days in the Godolphin silks.Last season’s exploits included…
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French Selections Friday 17th
R1 DEAUVILLE [R-H] C1 – PRIX DE BENERVILLE – 1300m (a6f1/2) – ALL WEATHER – Class 2 Race – Flat – EUR € 28,000 C1 – PRIX BELLABRE – 1400m (a7f) – ALL WEATHER – Class 3 Race – Flat – EUR € 18,000 C1 – PRIX YVES BOUVIER – 2275m (a1m1/2) – Class F…