6:00 – Handicap Hurdle (Grade B) Sassy Yet Classy 8/1 – Gordon Elliott, Mr R James (7) Course and distance winner having won the Pertemps qualifier here in November, beating some useful types. She then went on to perform well in a Grade B at Navan in December, and subsequently received a rise of 11lbsContinue reading “Punchestown Festival Day 3 (28/04/22)”
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Punchestown Festival Day 2 (27/04/22)
3:40 – Handicap Hurdle Millen To One 40/1 (EW) – Francis J Flood, Cian Cullinan (4) He made the switch to fences last season, but prior to going chasing he had put in some good performances behind respected opponents such as Max Flamingo, Lynwood Gold and Capilano Bridge. This season he has been quite inconsistentContinue reading “Punchestown Festival Day 2 (27/04/22)”
Punchestown Festival Day 1 (26/04/22)
3:40 – Mares’ Novice Hurdle (Listed) Grangee 7/2 – Willie Mullins, Paul Townend The six-year-old mare drops back down in trip to an extended two miles which should suit more than her last run over 2m4f in which she didn’t quite see out her race. Her run at Cheltenham was respectable in third, with PartyContinue reading “Punchestown Festival Day 1 (26/04/22)”
Saturday’s Selections from Sandown & Navan (23/04/22)
1:50 Sandown – Novices’ Championship Final Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) Head Law 4/1 – Jonjo O’Neill, Jonjo O’Neill Jr. The market indicates an open contest in this handicap, with Knappers Hill currently favourite with bookmakers. Whilst Knappers Hill is a solid candidate and prepared well for this with a win in the qualifier at NewtonContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Sandown & Navan (23/04/22)”
Aintree Grand National Meeting Day 2 – Friday (08/04/22)
Day one of the Aintree Grand National 2022 meeting was certainly eventful with plenty of talking points. The action started with the Manifesto Novices’ Chase at 1:45, won by the talented Millers Bank. Pied Piper finished first in a dead-heat with Knight Salute in the second race, before placings were revised following a stewards enquiry.Continue reading “Aintree Grand National Meeting Day 2 – Friday (08/04/22)”
Aintree Grand National Meeting Day 1 Preview (07/04/22)
Three weeks on from Cheltenham, the Aintree Grand National 2022 meeting begins on Thursday, with plenty of exciting races to whet the appetite ahead of the big one, the Randox Grand National, which comes at 5:15 on Saturday afternoon. There’s plenty of Graded action to look forward to as well as a number of competitiveContinue reading “Aintree Grand National Meeting Day 1 Preview (07/04/22)”
Cheltenham Festival Day 1 Preview (15/03/22)
Anticipation is building for the pinnacle of the jumps season, the Cheltenham Festival. Four days of spectacular action awaits at Prestbury Park, with each horse looking to make history and add their names to a long list of stars. There are plenty of returning champions in the form of Honeysuckle and Al Boum Photo amongContinue reading “Cheltenham Festival Day 1 Preview (15/03/22)”
Saturday’s Selections from Ascot featuring Haydock, Wincanton & Gowran Park (19/02/22)
With racing abandoned at a number of tracks on Friday (18/02), we look ahead to Saturday’s action across the UK and Ireland, in hope that racing is able to continue safely. We provide a detailed preview of a number of races from Ascot, as well as our selections, and also look ahead at the GrandContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Ascot featuring Haydock, Wincanton & Gowran Park (19/02/22)”
Saturday’s Selections from Newbury featuring Warwick (12/02/22)
Last weekend, we were treated to two days of fantastic action from Leopardstown for the Dublin Racing Festival. It didn’t disappoint, as there were plenty of familiar stars on show, as well as novices showing their potential. We aren’t quite as spoiled with the top-class races this weekend, but there is still plenty to enjoyContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Newbury featuring Warwick (12/02/22)”
Saturday’s Selections from Leopardstown & Sandown (05/02/22)
Leopardstown welcomes the Dublin Racing Festival this weekend, with plenty of superstars appearing on track. There is so much to look forward to across the card on Saturday, with four Grade 1 races taking place. We’ll be previewing a number of races from Leopardstown whilst also taking a look at Sunday’s card, but first we’llContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Leopardstown & Sandown (05/02/22)”
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