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

CHALLOW NOVICES’ HURDLE GRADE 1 – PREVIEW

I doubt very much that Mulcahys Hill could be given any sort of a chance at this grade one level in normal circumstances. However, although his actual form at Ffos Las adds up to very little; the key variable today will be an ability...

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30. Dec. 2017 / by Andy Gibson / Uncategorized / 0 comments

Trail Update 30th December 2017

My preview for the Challow Hurdle will follow shortly. I have my eyes on two races for Cheltenham on New Year's Day and will consider the final decs before deciding whether to prepare previews for one or both of them. I will then take...

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

STAYERS HURDLE – KEY NOTE

Lil Rockerfeller 23rd December 2017 – Ascot – He was under pressure from half way and ran in a similar fashion at this time last season. He seems to have his quirks even though on a going day he is also a real trier....

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

LONG WALK HURDLE GRADE 1 – REVIEW

Sam Spinner 23rd December 2017 – Ascot – There was certainly no fluke about this all the way success and the only real question, with regards to March, is whether or not he can be as effective on a quicker surface. The other salient...

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

STAYERS HURDLE – KEY NOTE

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29. Dec. 2017 / by Andy Gibson / Keynotes, Gold Cup / 0 comments

GOLD CUP – KEY NOTE

Coney Island 23rd December 2017 – Ascot – His winning burst from three out to the winning line was impressive to the eye and resulted in him shortening to around 10/1 third favourite for the Gold Cup. The sectional time comparisons with the three...

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

MITIE NOEL NOVICES’ CHASE GRADE 2 – REVIEW

Benatar 22nd December 2017 – Ascot – This makes it three from three over fences and he could improve again when he learns to settle better and/or when he races off a stronger pace in a bigger field. He was very buzzy again today...

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

KENNEL GATE NOVICES’ HURDLE GRADE 2 – REVIEW

Claimantakinforgan 22nd December 2017 – Ascot – He travelled like the best horse for the majority of the race and was certainly going easily the best turning in for the second last hurdle. He can maybe be a little crabbed for not going clear ...

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

TRIUMPH HURDLE – KEY NOTE

We Have A Dream 16th December 2017 – Doncaster – It is possible that he is the second best juvenile we have seen this season in Britain and also the second best in his yard. I doubt he beat a lot here but he...

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

DECEMBER NOVICES’ CHASE GRADE 2 – REVIEW

Keeper Hill 16th December 2017 – Doncaster – His jumping got better as the race wore on. He could turn out to be decent but I would not have him as one of the better staying novice chasers purely on the strength of this...

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