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  • Dream Showdown set-up for Azzopardi

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    Befuddle first preference, but McGaw a handy back-up in The Showdown.There is no doubt about who David Azzopardi will be cheering loudest for in today’s $1 million The Showdown at Caulfield.Azzopardi operates Dream Thoroughbreds, which will be represented by the John Sadler-trained Befuddle in the race that carries a $550,000 winner’s cheque.But the syndicator and…

  • Coeur Volante bidding for emotional Coolmore Classic result

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    Victorian mare Coeur Volante will be out to deliver an emotional Coolmore Classic win for connections just over two weeks after the death of her popular trainer Michael Moroney.The Melbourne Cup-winning horseman died in his sleep last month after recently making a training comeback following a serious battle with illness.His training partner Glen Thompson will…

  • French Selections Friday 14th

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    R1 ENGHIEN [L-H] C1 – PRIX DU BLANC-MESNIL – 2875m (a2m) – Class D Race – Mounted – EUR € 46,000 C1 – PRIX DU VALLON DE LA FIGUIERE – 3025m (a2m) – Class F Race – Harness – EUR € 18,000 C1 – PRIX DES HAUTEURS DE LA SOLLE – 1100m (a5f1/2) – TURF…

  • Teahupoo tops 20 in the hunt for Stayers’ Hurdle honours

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    Defending champion Teahupoo heads a list of 20 remaining entries in Thursday’s Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle at Cheltenham as he looks to join an illustrious list of multiple winners.Big Buck’s leads the way with four wins in the three-mile Grade One, Inglis Drever claimed three victories and the likes of Crimson Embers, Galmoy, Baracouda and…

  • MORE COKO CAN PROVE GOOD OMEN FOR MULLINS CAMP

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    Fine FormOn the eve of the Cheltenham Festival,More Coko PL – 2.30can boost the coffers and maintain his flawless record when he travels to Plumpton for the Thank You Plumpton Members “National Hunt’’ Novices’ Hurdle.It might be a portent of what is to come over the next few days, for the five-year-old is trained by…

  • FULL STEAM AHEAD FOR ST PANCRAS AT WARWICK

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    Fine Form​St Pancras WA – 3.20can capitalise on a drop in company in the JCB Novices’ Hurdle at Warwick.Toby Lawes’ charge has shaped with distinct promise since moving to the National Hunt sphere after a Flat career that produced one win and two third places in six starts.Fifth behind Triumph Hurdle favourite Lulamba on his…

  • French Selections Sunday 9th

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    R1 CAGNES-SUR-MER [L-H] C1 – PRIX ANDRE VIGUIER (PRIX DE LIVOURNE) – 2925m (a2m) – Class E Race – Harness – EUR € 33,000 C1 – PRIX ANABAA – 1300m (a6f1/2) – ALL WEATHER – Class 1 Race – Flat – EUR € 38,000 C1 – PRIX ARVINC – 3500m (a2m1/4) – TURF – Class…

  • ZENITH THE HIGH POINT FOR SANDOWN BACKERS

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    Fine FormBo Zenith SN – 2.25has yet to fully fire since joining Nicky Henderson but is worth sticking with in the Betfair Imperial Cup at Sandown.The six-year-old began his career in a most promising manner, beating the useful Blood Destiny in France before switching to Gary Moore, for whom he won twice and finished a…

  • Botti backing Storm to make Wolverhampton impact

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    Marco Botti believes new recruit Al Shabab Storm has the right kind of profile to shine on his all-weather debut in the Listed BetMGM Lady Wulfruna Stakes at Wolverhampton.The four-year-old gelding enjoyed a fruitful couple of seasons with Andrew Balding, scoring at Goodwood as a juvenile before claiming a trio of victories last term.His two…

  • Inothewayurthinkin set to be added to Gold Cup field

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    Randox Grand National favourite Inothewayurthinkin is likely to be supplemented for next week’s Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup, although his participation will be dependent on suitable ground conditions.Winner of the Kim Muir at last year’s Cheltenham Festival before following up in Grade One company at Aintree, Gavin Cromwell’s charge has yet to add to his tally…