27. Jan. 2018 / by Andy Gibson / January, Previews / 0 comments

BALLYMORE CLASSIC NOVICES’ HURDLE GRADE 2 – PREVIEW

The market for this grade two hurdle is headed by the Nicky Henderson pair Santini and Pacific De Baune. The latter is the choice of Nico de Boinville so one might assume he is the stable number one. Personally I doubt there will be...

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27. Jan. 2018 / by Andy Gibson / January, Previews / 0 comments

COTSWOLD CHASE GRADE 2 – PREVIEW

We are still in the same position with Bristol De Mai as we were prior to the King George at Kempton. After his comprehensive defeat on Boxing Day (I understand he was found to be suffering from ulcers) his form around Haydock on a...

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26. Jan. 2018 / by Andy Gibson / January, Reviews / 0 comments

CHAMPION HURDLE TRIAL HURDLE GRADE 2 – REVIEW

The New One 20th January 2018 – Haydock – His jockey ensured this was a real test of stamina and this tactic probably won him the race in the end. He looked to be getting the second best of the argument on the approach...

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26. Jan. 2018 / by Andy Gibson / January, Reviews / 0 comments

CLARENCE HOUSE CHASE GRADE 1 – REVIEW

Un De Sceaux 20th January 2018 – Ascot – He took the outside route which may have made his job even easier. I am not sure he needed much help to win as he wanted; though perhaps this was not quite as easy as...

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26. Jan. 2018 / by Andy Gibson / January, Reviews / 0 comments

LEAMINGTON NOVICES’ HURDLE GRADE 2 – REVIEW

Mr Whipped 13th January 2018 – Warwick– He will need to be more fluent over his hurdles if he is to compete in a fast run race at the festival. This was a relative dawdle round and he was still clumsy over a few...

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26. Jan. 2018 / by Andy Gibson / Other Festival Races, Keynotes / 0 comments

PERTEMPS FINAL – KEY NOTE

The Organist 13th January 2018 – Warwick– I doubt very much that he was very busy here. He was held up right out the back and was given a very easy time of things once his place in the first six was assured. His...

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26. Jan. 2018 / by Andy Gibson / Other Festival Races, Keynotes / 0 comments

NATIONAL HUNT CHASE – KEY NOTE

Duel At Dawn 13th January 2018 – Warwick– He is a bit of a slow boat and his jockey probably felt it was prudent to take on the leader earlier than, perhaps, was ideal. This resulted in him being rather an easy target for...

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26. Jan. 2018 / by Andy Gibson / January, Reviews / 0 comments

MOSCOW FLYER NOVICE HURDLE GRADE 2 – REVIEW

Getabird 13th January 2018 – Punchestown – He was super impressive as he drew away from a horse with a big reputation. His speed figure was right up there with those of Min, Vautour and Douvan in this race in previous years. The fact...

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26. Jan. 2018 / by Andy Gibson / Keynotes, JLT Chase / 0 comments

JLT CHASE – KEY NOTE

Invitation Only 13th January 2018 – Punchestown – He made all the running and jumped well in beating a stable companion and a 142 hurdler from the Elliott yard. He is now as short as 6/1 NRNB for the JLT after being as big...

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26. Jan. 2018 / by Andy Gibson / Keynotes, RSA Chase / 0 comments

RSA CHASE – KEY NOTE

Fountains Windfall 13th January 2018 – Kempton – He had very little to beat and his price of around even money was purely on the basis of whether or not he could jump round without blemish. He barely came out of second gear and...

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