8. Nov. 2019 / by Andy Gibson / Reviews, November / 0 comments

COLIN PARKER MEMORIAL INTERMEDIATE CHASE LISTED – REVIEW

I am just starting to get busy with my diary notes and reviews before I begin my previews for the Cheltenham meeting commencing on Friday 15th November 2019. I have made this review available to everyone however all the other reviews from last weekend...

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8. Nov. 2019 / by Andy Gibson / Reviews, November / 0 comments

CHARLIE HALL CHASE GRADE 2 – REVIEW

Ballyoptic 2nd November 2019 – Wetherby – There was plenty of post-race talk regarding the Betfair Chase. I suppose that sometimes when a race fit soft ground horse continues to enjoy his optimum conditions he can keep on winning despite apparently competing out of...

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8. Nov. 2019 / by Andy Gibson / Reviews, November / 0 comments

WEST YORKSHIRE HURDLE GRADE 2 – REVIEW

The Worlds End 2nd November 2019 – Wetherby – He made all the running and jumped well in the process. He stayed on strongly from the last hurdle and drew clear of the closers. Post-race talk of the Stayers Hurdle was rather premature as...

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8. Nov. 2019 / by Andy Gibson / Uncategorized, November / 0 comments

NOTES FROM WETHERBY AND ASCOT FOR 2nd NOVEMBER 2019

Proschema 2nd November 2019 – Wetherby – He was still a length or so down at the last hurdle when the favourite and leader came down. I was hoping we would get a chance to see him in a battle but unfortunately we will...

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6. Nov. 2019 / by Andy Gibson / Uncategorized, November / 0 comments

NOTES FROM WETHERBY, UTTOXETER AND DOWN ROYAL FOR 1st NOVEMBER 2019

Sam Spinner 1st November 2019 – Wetherby – As he was last time he was quite deliberate over the first four or five fences. He backed off the first open ditch and generally jumped right at more fences than not. He stays well and...

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5. Nov. 2019 / by Andy Gibson / Uncategorized, October / 0 comments

FINAL NOTES FOR OCTOBER 2019 FROM CHEPSTOW, FAKENHAM AND STRATFORD

Sevarano 29th October 2019 – Chepstow – I am not sure what he beat but he did it impressively. The outcome was in doubt for much of the home straight before his stamina really kicked in on this soft ground after the last hurdle....

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4. Nov. 2019 / by Andy Gibson / Uncategorized, October / 0 comments

NOTES FROM AINTREE AND WINCANTON 27th OCTOBER 2019

On Tour 27th October 2019 – Aintree – It was surprising to see this ‘best when fresh’ horse brought back to race so quickly after his Chepstow effort. On past experience we may have to wait three or four weeks and possibly until early...

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3. Nov. 2019 / by Andy Gibson / Uncategorized, October / 0 comments

NOTES FROM CHELTENHAM 25th and 26th OCTOBER 2019

Al Dancer 25th October 2019 – Cheltenham – He was very buzzy before the race which is presumably why he wears the hood. He made a significant error at the third fence but was probably put off by the leaders more serious mistake at...

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1. Nov. 2019 / by Andy Gibson / Reviews, October / 0 comments

OLD ROAN LIMITED HANDICAP CHASE GRADE 2 – REVIEW

Forest Bihan 27th October 2019 – Aintree – He had only won one of his previous 12 starts prior to this career high success which adds some doubt to the reliability of this form. I was open minded prior to the race as to...

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1. Nov. 2019 / by Andy Gibson / Uncategorized, October / 0 comments

NOTES FROM WINCANTON (17th) MARKET RASEN (19th) and KEMPTON (20th) OCTOBER 2019

Sebastopol 17th October 2019 – Wincanton – The next four to follow him home all had a race fitness advantage over him. He was very slowly away before making nice headway to close on the leading group as the field turned for home. He...

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