12. Dec. 2018 / by Andy Gibson / Keynotes, Champion Chase / 0 comments

CHAMPION CHASE – KEY NOTE

Altior 8th December 2018 – Sandown – The runner up’s record over two miles on testing ground is phenomenal; consequently I suspect that this performance is right up there with everything else he has achieved. The ground was very testing and he has still...

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12. Dec. 2018 / by Andy Gibson / Arkle Chase, Keynotes / 0 comments

ARKLE TROPHY – KEY NOTE

Dynamite Dollars 8th December 2018 – Sandown – He did not cope with testing ground last season as a four year old. He must be a bigger stronger horse now as he appeared to relish these conditions. He was easily put in his place...

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12. Dec. 2018 / by Andy Gibson / Keynotes, Gold Cup / 0 comments

GOLD CUP – KEY NOTE

Definitly Red 8th December 2018 – Aintree – He won this race in similar fashion to last season. He made all the running and turned this grade two contest into a real test of stamina against a doubtful stayer in the second favourite. He...

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12. Dec. 2018 / by Andy Gibson / Arkle Chase, Keynotes / 0 comments

ARKLE CHASE – KEY NOTE

Getabird 9th December 2018 – Punchestown – He was ridden round the inside throughout and therefore had no chance of jumping out to his right. I would prefer to remember his performance in the Supreme the next time we see him on a left...

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