15. Feb. 2017 / by Andy Gibson / February / 0 comments

GAME SPIRIT CHASE GRADE 2 – REVIEW

Altior 11th February 2017 – Newbury – I thought he was a bit keener under NDB than he had been under Noel Fehily. I am not sure if I would come to any conclusions about that as it could just be due to this...

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15. Feb. 2017 / by Andy Gibson / February, Previews / 0 comments

BETFAIR DENMAN CHASE GRADE 2 – REVIEW

Native River 11th February 2017 – Newbury – The level of this form closely matches that of Many Clouds via Le Mercurey who has now finished runner up behind both horses. I am not sure how reliable this sort of comparison can be; nonetheless,...

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15. Feb. 2017 / by Andy Gibson / Supreme Hurdle, Keynotes / 0 comments

SUPREME HURDLE – KEY NOTE

High Bridge 11th February 2017 – Newbury – There had to be some doubts regarding his suitability to this soft ground. He did not look the obvious winner two out but really quickened in impressive fashion from thereon in. He drew right away in...

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15. Feb. 2017 / by Andy Gibson / Keynotes, Ballymore Hurdle / 0 comments

NEPTUNE HURDLE – KEY NOTE

Messire Des Obeaux 9th February 2017 – Huntingdon – This drop in trip on a sharper track was not in his favour. That said he ran very well and was giving a penalty away to two or three decent sorts. He will have a...

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15. Feb. 2017 / by Andy Gibson / Keynotes, RSA Chase / 0 comments

RSA CHASE – KEY NOTE

Might Bite 9th February 2017 – Doncaster – This was a perfect way to find out whether or not he fancied the job so soon after his horrible fall at Kempton. It was good to see his jockey keep him up to his work...

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13. Feb. 2017 / by Andy Gibson / February, Blog / 0 comments

COUNTDOWN TO CHELTENHAM – 3

FOXTAIL HILL He was raised to a mark of 140 after his all the way victory at Cheltenham on trials day at the end of January. This rating means that his trainer still has the choice of keeping him to novice company in the...

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13. Feb. 2017 / by Andy Gibson / Keynotes, Stayers Hurdle / 0 comments

STAYERS HURDLE – KEY NOTE

I was really surprised to see how well Cole Harden performed on unsuitably soft ground in the Cleeve Hurdle at Cheltenham in late January. He has never really liked testing ground and ran remarkably well all things considered. He was the only one of...

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12. Feb. 2017 / by Andy Gibson / February, Previews / 0 comments

IRISH GOLD CUP CHASE GRADE 1 – PREVIEW

I think it is a case of the softer the better for Don Poli’s chances in the Irish Gold Cup. Last time out in the Lexus Chase he was outpaced by Outlander and almost caught by Djakadam. He had taken more than 33 seconds...

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11. Feb. 2017 / by Andy Gibson / February, Previews / 0 comments

GAME SPIRIT CHASE GRADE 2 – PREVIEW

Altior may have a fair bit to find to prove he can be mentioned in the same breath as Thistlecrack and Douvan; nevertheless, his latest success at Kempton was another step along that path. He is a very worthy favourite for the Arkle and...

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11. Feb. 2017 / by Andy Gibson / February, Previews / 0 comments

BETFAIR DENMAN CHASE GRADE 2 – PREVIEW

This is a particularly disappointing turn out for this grade two contest. Nonetheless, the outcome of this three runner race will have significant ramifications on the Gold Cup market whichever way it falls. Native River will be returning to the scene of his recent...

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