3. Feb. 2017 / by /   Keynotes, Ballymore Hurdle / 0 comments

NEPTUNE HURDLE – KEY NOTE

After the Grade Two Hyde Novices’ Hurdle which was run on the opening day of Cheltenham’s November meeting my diary notes on the winner Peregrine Run read as follows: He travelled well throughout and showed a good turn of foot on the best ground...
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CHAMPION CHASE – KEY NOTE

3rd February 2017 As mentioned in the Arkle update I now think that Nicky Henderson is leaning more towards the Champion Chase with Altior if anything happens to Douvan. I would be surprised if he lined up against Douvan; however, a spectacular performance from...
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ARKLE CHASE – KEY NOTE

3rd February 2017 In my second festival update I focus on the Arkle Chase betting. On the opening day I have marked the Arkle Chase up as a race to avoid the favourite; assuming Altior takes his place in the line-up.No surprise there….. He...
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2. Feb. 2017 / by /   Blog / 0 comments

COUNTDOWN TO CHELTENHAM – 1

FOR GOOD MEASURE        He showed his suitability for the Pertemps Handicap Hurdle Final with a fine effort in the qualifier at Cheltenham’s October meeting. He stayed on strongly up the hill and was just beaten in a tight finish by Golden Doyen. I remember...
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