13. Feb. 2018 / by Andy Gibson / Reviews, February / 0 comments

SPRING JUVENILE HURDLE GRADE 1 – REVIEW

Mr Adjudicator 4th February 2018 – Leopardstown – He enjoyed the run of the race from the back; even more so as the hot favourite gave himself no chance by racing so freely. He eventually wore down the runner up after a protracted battle...

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12. Feb. 2018 / by Andy Gibson / Champion Hurdle, Keynotes / 0 comments

CHAMPION HURDLE – KEY NOTE

Faugheen is a short priced favourite for the Champion Hurdle in the betting ‘without Buveur D’Air’. I think now is a good time to act as I would rather take on a short priced Faugheen rather than a short priced Buveur D’Air. Consequently, I...

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12. Feb. 2018 / by Andy Gibson / Keynotes, Stayers Hurdle / 0 comments

STAYERS HURDLE – KEY NOTE

Supasundae 3rd February 2018 – Leopardstown – I think his current price of around 3/1 for the Stayers Hurdle is an overreaction to this performance. He beat an out of form ex-champion over a trip one mile shy of the one he will be...

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12. Feb. 2018 / by Andy Gibson / Arkle Chase, Keynotes / 0 comments

ARKLE CHASE – KEY NOTE

Petit Mouchoir 3rd February 2018 – Leopardstown – It was fairly obvious before the race that he was the most likely of the front two in the betting to improve on this performance, whatever the outcome. He was sticky over the first fence and...

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12. Feb. 2018 / by Andy Gibson / Reviews, February / 0 comments

IRISH CHAMPION HURDLE GRADE 1 – REVIEW

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12. Feb. 2018 / by Andy Gibson / Reviews, February / 0 comments

FRANK WARD SOLICITORS ARKLE NOVICE CHASE GRADE 1 – REVIEW

Footpad 3rd February 2018 – Leopardstown – Aside from landing a little awkwardly at the last fence he was pretty much foot perfect. Very few horses improve as much as this one has from hurdles to fences. I prefer his claims to the runner...

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12. Feb. 2018 / by Andy Gibson / Reviews, February / 0 comments

CORAL DUBLIN CHASE GRADE 2 – REVIEW

Min 3rd February 2018 – Leopardstown – I don’t think the pounds and lengths of this success add up to as much as it may appear on paper. The 149 rated Ordinary World was all set to finish a ten length second when getting...

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12. Feb. 2018 / by Andy Gibson / Reviews, February / 0 comments

LACY AND PARTNERS NOVICE HURDLE GRADE 1 – REVIEW

Tower Bridge 3rd February 2018 – Leopardstown – It is probably no coincidence that he raced in last place for most of this contest. He still looked outpaced approaching two out and will be better still over three miles. Jetz 3rd February 2018 –...

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12. Feb. 2018 / by Andy Gibson / February, Reviews / 0 comments

TOWTON NOVICES’ CHASE GRADE 2 – REVIEW

Ballyoptic 3rd February 2018 – Wetherby – This was a really gruelling race run at a good pace in the mud – perfect for this horse. He remains on my long term short list for the 2018 Welsh National. I would not mark him...

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12. Feb. 2018 / by Andy Gibson / Reviews, February / 0 comments

SCILLY ISLES NOVICES’ CHASE GRADE 1 – REVIEW

Terrefort 3rd February 2018 – Sandown – I strongly suspect the first two horses to finish here are both very good. I would have thought that this Nicky Henderson horse will be best on a soft surface so I would prefer to remain open...

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