2. May. 2019 / by Andy Gibson / Uncategorized, April / 0 comments

NOTES FOR PUNCHESTOWN 2nd MAY 2019

A FEW NOTES TO COMPARE WITH YOUR OWN THOUGHTS Aux Ptit Soins has tended to flop every time he has stepped up to the highest level; however, this is a grade one race in title only. Consequently if I decided to bet he would...

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2. May. 2019 / by Andy Gibson / Previews, April / 0 comments

RYANAIR NOVICE CHASE GRADE 1 – PREVIEW

PUNCHESTOWN FESTIVAL 2019 This grade one contest represents a fascinating clash between the first two home in the Arkle plus the impressive winner of the JLT Chase. The Arkle winner Duc Des Genievres almost certainly surprised his connections when coming home in front in...

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1. May. 2019 / by Andy Gibson / Uncategorized, April / 0 comments

NOTES FOR PUNCHESTOWN 1st MAY 2019

A FEW NOTES TO COMPARE WITH YOUR OWN THOUGHTS 3.40pm This race looked far too tricky for my liking; however of the main contenders the one I thought appeared to be of most interest was the Jessie Harrington trained Press Conference who I think...

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30. Apr. 2019 / by Andy Gibson / Uncategorized, April / 0 comments

NOTES FOR PUNCHESTOWN 30th APRIL 2019

A FEW NOTES TO COMPARE WITH YOUR OWN THOUGHTS 5.30 BOYLESPORTS CHAMPION CHASE Min is the deserved favourite for this race on the back of that incredible looking performance at Aintree last time out. If we judged him on his previous run at Cheltenham,...

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29. Apr. 2019 / by Andy Gibson / Previews, April / 0 comments

HERALD CHAMPION NOVICE HURDLE GRADE 1 – PREVIEW

PUNCHESTOWN FESTIVAL 2019 The first point to make here is that I am always wary of getting too involved with any race at the Punchestown Festival when the field includes several horses from the same stable (likewise with Gigginstown). The fact that four of...

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27. Apr. 2019 / by Andy Gibson / Uncategorized, April / 0 comments

NOTES FOR SANDOWN 27th APRIL 2019 – PART TWO

A FEW NOTES TO COMPARE WITH YOUR OWN THOUGHTS 3.00 Altior is unbeaten in 18 races over obstacles and faces one of his easier opportunities here; consequently he is a perfectly reasonable price for this grade one chase at odds of about 2/7 –...

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27. Apr. 2019 / by Andy Gibson / Uncategorized, April / 0 comments

NOTES FOR SANDOWN 27th APRIL 2019 – PART ONE

Part Two will follow in 10 minutes but you will not receive a reminder so please check the site. A FEW NOTES TO COMPARE WITH YOUR OWN THOUGHTS 1.50 We start with a very complicated looking handicap hurdle. Benny’s Bridge won in very sexy...

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25. Apr. 2019 / by Andy Gibson / Reviews, April / 0 comments

MERSEY NOVICES’ HURDLE GRADE 1 – REVIEW

Reserve Tank 6th April 2019 – Aintree – He was the joint leader for the first five hurdles and then remained just behind the leaders on the rail until the home straight. He enjoyed the best trip round in what was a relatively slowly...

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25. Apr. 2019 / by Andy Gibson / Reviews, April / 0 comments

MAGHULL NOVICES’ CHASE GRADE 1 – REVIEW

Ornua 6th April 2019 – Aintree – This was a race with several potential front runners in the line-up; consequently it was very surprising to see how he was gifted such an easy lead throughout. His winning performance here and the relative proximities of...

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23. Apr. 2019 / by Andy Gibson / Reviews, April / 0 comments

RED RUM HANDICAP CHASE GRADE 3 – REVIEW

Moon Over Germany 4th April 2019 – Aintree – He led before the fourth fence and then made the running thereafter. The front was the place to be as the first two home were in the first four throughout. He has been given no...

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