21. Nov. 2018 / by Andy Gibson / Reviews, November / 0 comments

STEEL PLATE AND SECTIONS NOVICES’ CHASE – REVIEW

Count Meribel 16th November 2108 – Cheltenham – He jumped brilliantly again apart from the second last which he did not get himself sorted out for in time off the final bend. His jockey said he really pushed him down the hill as he...

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21. Nov. 2018 / by Andy Gibson / Reviews, November / 0 comments

HYDE NOVICES’ HURDLE GRADE 2 – REVIEW

Coolanly 16th November 2108 – Cheltenham – Paddy Brennan seemed adamant that the Challow was the obvious race for him. His trainer appeared less sure as he has several contenders for that one and was also wary of the possible soft ground that usually...

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17. Nov. 2018 / by Andy Gibson / Uncategorized, November / 0 comments

NOTES FOR SUNDAY AT CHELTENHAM

Greatwood Hurdle A few notes on three very strong contenders for tomorrows big race to compare with your own thoughts. Verdana Blue 10th November 2018 - Wincanton - Her jockey said that the ground was good to soft in places which she just got...

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17. Nov. 2018 / by Andy Gibson / Previews, November / 0 comments

SHLOER CHASE UPDATE – REVIEW

The field for the Shloer Chase has cut up markedly at the overnight stage. With just the six runners set to line up the way looks open for Sceau Royal to perform to his best. He is best suited to small field early season...

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16. Nov. 2018 / by Andy Gibson / Uncategorized, November / 0 comments

NOTES FOR SATURDAY AT CHELTENHAM

After this weekend this part of the service will usually be available for subscribers only - along with all previews, reviews and key notes for THE CHELTENHAM TRAIL A few notes for Cheltenham on Saturday for you to compare with your own thoughts. Mister...

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16. Nov. 2018 / by Andy Gibson / Previews, November / 0 comments

PRESTBURY JUVENILE HURDLE GRADE 2 – PREVIEW

There appears to be four worthy contenders for this juvenile contest. The odds on favourite for this grade two hurdles race is the filly from the Nicky Henderson yard making her British debut over hurdles. Never Adapt won her only race under rules to...

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15. Nov. 2018 / by Andy Gibson / Uncategorized, November / 0 comments

NOTES FOR FRIDAY AT CHELTENHAM

I have uploaded two previews - one for Friday and an ante-post one for Sunday. The second one may be updated when the final decs come out for Sunday. The Previews and Reviews are for subscribers only. If you have not signed up for...

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15. Nov. 2018 / by Andy Gibson / Previews, November / 0 comments

SHLOER CHASE GRADE 2 ANTE-POST – REVIEW

According to his trainer “a tiny tweak on a suspensory ruled Sceau Royal out of the Arkle but he has not missed a day’s work since he came back and is in great form”. This is really good news as Sceau Royal is a...

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15. Nov. 2018 / by Andy Gibson / Previews, November / 0 comments

HYDE NOVICES’ HURDLE GRADE 2 – PREVIEW

Nicky Henderson has mentioned previously that Pym was meant to be last season's star novice but just never came right. He made his hurdles and seasonal debut at Chepstow in the middle of October. On that day he rather reluctantly led all the way....

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14. Nov. 2018 / by Andy Gibson / Arkle Chase, Keynotes / 0 comments

ARKLE CHASE – KEY NOTE

Kalashnikov 9th November – Warwick – Aside from a couple of minor mistakes he was pretty much foot perfect and looks rather a natural chaser. The problem with him is his second place finish in the Supreme will keep him shorter than he merits...

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