Author: keith
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Willie Mullins runner adding spice toAll-Weather Finals Day
Closutton powerhouse Willie Mullins will enjoy a rare runner at Newcastle when Gaucher lines up under Billy Loughnane on All-Weather Championships Finals Day.Mullins – who has never had a winner on the Flat at Gosforth Park – will have high hopes as the Grade Three-winning hurdler bids to continue his burgeoning all-weather career with top-weight…
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Jones hoping to enterrare Air in Doncaster Mile
Reece Jones has already delivered for the owners of Vivy Air by winning the Five Diamonds, but he is extra keen to repay their continued loyalty with a Doncaster Mile victory.The lightweight jockey was in the saddle when the Ciaron Maher-trained mare resumed with a slashing third to Lazzura in the Coolmore Classic (1500m) and…
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French Selections Friday 3rd
R1 VINCENNES [L-H] C1 – PRIX DEIMOS – 2200m (a1m1/2) – Class D – Mounted – EUR € 40,000 C1 – PRIX DES ALPILLES – 2600m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Class 4 Claiming Handicap – Flat – EUR € 12,500 C1 – PRIX NOBODY DE RETZ – 2750m (a1m1/2) – Class G Amateur Drivers –…
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French Selections Thursday 2nd
R1 AUTEUIL [L-H] C1 – PRIX ALAIN GRIMAUX – 3600m (a2m1/4) – TURF – Handicap – Hurdles – EUR € 98,000 C1 – PRIX DU COMITE REGIONAL DU SUD-OUEST – 2625m (a1m1/2) – Class F – Harness – EUR € 18,000 C1 – PRIX DU MONT PAGNOTTE – 2000m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Class 2…
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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…