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16. Jan. 2019 / by Andy Gibson / Reviews, December / 0 comments

SUGAR PADDY CHASE GRADE 1 – REVIEW

Simply Ned 27th December 2018 – Leopardstown – There did not appear to be much fluke attached to this success. He was outpaced before eventually wearing the runner up down close to the finish. Footpad 27th December 2018 – Leopardstown – I see he...

12. Jan. 2019 / by Andy Gibson / Uncategorized, January / 0 comments

NOTES FOR WETHERBY AND WARWICK FOR SATURDAY 12th JANUARY 2019

A FEW NOTES TO COMPARE WITH YOUR OWN THOUGHTS Movie Legend (13:15 Warwick) 22nd December 2018 - Ascot - He has performed consistently well in his latest three chases and has only been beaten by four very good horses. He made a serious error...

12. Jan. 2019 / by Andy Gibson / Uncategorized, January / 0 comments

NOTES FOR KEMPTON 12th JANUARY 2019

A FEW NOTES TO COMPARE WITH YOUR OWN THOUGHTS. I thought there was enough strength in depth in this race to remain wary of supporting an odds on favourite that is well down the pecking order at Seven Barrows. Running Cloud (12:20 Kempton) 29th...

9. Jan. 2019 / by Andy Gibson / Uncategorized, January / 0 comments

FESTIVAL UPDATES

For your interest I will be on William Hill Radio tomorrow and Friday, next Monday 14th, plus Monday and Tuesday 21st and 22nd January. My aim is to offer updates on all 12 Grade One races at the festival covered on the TRAIL by...

9. Jan. 2019 / by Andy Gibson / Reviews, December / 0 comments

MATCHBOOK BETTING EXCHANGE NOVICE CHASE GRADE 1 – REVIEW

Hardline 26th December 2018 – Limerick – He seemed to stay on well on this step up in distance. At the same time he was a very fortunate winner after capitalising on the favourite’s poor jump at the last fence. He was probably more...

9. Jan. 2019 / by Andy Gibson / Reviews, December / 0 comments

RACING POST NOVICE CHASE GRADE 1 – REVIEW

Le Richebourg 26th December 2018 – Leopardstown – He really excelled on this step down in distance. He jumped well and ran out a very convincing winner of this grade one chase. He has only been beaten by a high class staying novice chaser...

9. Jan. 2019 / by Andy Gibson / Reviews, December / 0 comments

KNIGHT FRANK JUVENILE HURDLE GRADE 1 – REVIEW

Rocky Blue 26th December 2018 – Leopardstown – He won despite getting the first hurdle badly wrong and then challenging four wide off the final bend. On the other hand I thought he was second favourite when his main rival came down at the...

9. Jan. 2019 / by Andy Gibson / Reviews, December / 0 comments

KING GEORGE V1 CHASE GRADE 1 – REVIEW

Clan Des Obeaux 26th December 2018 – Kempton – This was run at a really strong pace and he appeared to be going as fast as he could to keep up for most of this race. His stamina really kicked in up the home...

9. Jan. 2019 / by Andy Gibson / Reviews, December / 0 comments

CHRISTMAS HURDLE GRADE 1 – REVIEW

Verdana Blue 26th December 2018 – Kempton – There was certainly no fluke about this success and if anything she was given an easier time of it from two out compared with the winner. She was in receipt of the mares allowance as she...

9. Jan. 2019 / by Andy Gibson / Reviews, December / 0 comments

KAUTO STAR NOVICES’ CHASE GRADE 1 – REVIEW

La Bague Au Roi 26th December 2018 – Kempton – Once again she was fast and fluent over her obstacles throughout and this played a significant role in her success here. The early pace was much slower than the one set by Coneygree in...

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