29. Dec. 2017 / by Andy Gibson / Reviews, December / 0 comments

INTERNATIONAL HURDLE GRADE 2 – REVIEW

My Tent Or Yours 16th December 2017 – Cheltenham – This was his first success in twelve attempts. I suspect that the drying ground played a significant role in this victory. He showed a lot of resilience in the finish which is not something...

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29. Dec. 2017 / by Andy Gibson / Reviews, December / 0 comments

BRISTOL NOVICES’ HURDLE GRADE 2 – REVIEW

Kilbricken Storm 16th December 2017 – Cheltenham – This was a huge step up in trip from two miles to three. He appeared to stay the trip well though what he beat in doing so is open to question. If the runner up did...

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29. Dec. 2017 / by Andy Gibson / Keynotes, Triumph Hurdle / 0 comments

TRIUMPH HURDLE – KEY NOTE

Apple’s Shakira 16th December 2017 – Cheltenham – She was more keen here than on her debut. Her trainer said that her first run had woken her up at home. BG waited for the runner up at the last hurdle before surging clear with...

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29. Dec. 2017 / by Andy Gibson / Reviews, December / 0 comments

JCB TRIUMPH HURDLE TRIAL – REVIEW

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29. Dec. 2017 / by Andy Gibson / Reviews, December / 0 comments

HILLY WAY CHASE GRADE 2 – REVIEW

Un De Sceaux 10th December 2017 – Cork – On this testing ground he is one of the very best two mile chasers in training and possibly the number one. On good ground I will remain keen to tend away from him. He did...

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29. Dec. 2017 / by Andy Gibson / Reviews, December / 0 comments

JOHN DURKAN CHASE GRADE 1 – REVIEW

Sizing John 10th December 2017 – Punchestown – In retrospect the fact that he was readied for Haydock resulted in him being more than fit enough here. The runner up was said to be not as fit as usual at this time of year...

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26. Dec. 2017 / by Andy Gibson / Previews, December / 0 comments

KING GEORGE VI CHASE GRADE 1 – PREVIEW

As things stand we have eight runners lining up for the Grade One King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day. With at least three relative ‘no hopers’ in the field the framework of the market rather lends itself to considering an each...

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26. Dec. 2017 / by Andy Gibson / Previews, December / 0 comments

KAUTO STAR NOVICES’ CHASE GRADE 1 – PREVIEW

The Alan King mare Mia’s Storm has looked super impressive in her two chase starts thus far.In fact she has barely made the semblance of a mistake in her two races at Chepstow and Market Rasen. She beat one of today’s rivals, Elegant Escape,...

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23. Dec. 2017 / by Andy Gibson / Previews, December / 0 comments

LONG WALK HURDLE GRADE 1 – PREVIEW

I am not sure what happened to Unowhatimeanharry last time out at Newbury. Maybe there was an element of Barry Geraghty thinking that, as Thistlecrack was racing in a keen manner, he did not need to make his move as early as he otherwise...

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22. Dec. 2017 / by Andy Gibson / Supreme Hurdle, Keynotes / 0 comments

SUPREME HURDLE – KEY NOTE

Re- Kennel Gate Novices' Hurdle Personally, I think that the betting has got this race about right; at least as far as the order of the front two in the market is concerned. Given the quality of his overall profile plus the name of...

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