NATIVE RIVER, the 2018 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner, is on target to contest the Betfair Denman Chase in which he will be trying to win the race for the third year running at Newbury on Saturday. Trainer Colin Tizzard is keen to follow the same route he took with his stable star a year ago …[Read More]
THE GRAND National has become a benefit for leading owner Trevor Hemmings. He has enjoyed three successes in the famous race and he has another serious contender in 2019 as he bids for an unprecedented fourth Aintree victory. The Horse is Lake View Lad. Hemmings’ three Randox Health Grand National victories have come courtesy of Hedgehunter (2005), Ballabriggs …[Read More]
ALMOST a year to the day since her husband Richard took his own life, Kayley Woollacott reflects on her first full season as a National Hunt trainer so far. Having won over hurdles with stable star Lalor at Aintree less than three months after Richard’s death, she’s now targeting a Grade 1 triumph over fences at …[Read More]
by ANNIE DALE THERE is no doubt that there should be five unchallenged winners when the Eclipse Awards go down later this month at Gulfstream Park. However, we know that will not happen when the awards take place on 24th. We have all seen how good Game Winner, Justify, Monomoy Girl, Accelerate and Roy H …[Read More]
by ANNIE DALE Next Destination has endured disappointment in his two previous visits to the Cheltenham Festival, but will return for his third attempt at success when he competes in the RSA Chase in March. Willie Mullins’ charge has the right pedigree, although he has not managed to get over the line during the week-long …[Read More]
SOMEONE asked me the other day what were my favourite horse racing betting sites? Tricky one really as there are so many decent websites out there dedicated to horse racing and betting. There appears to be an increasing number of online bookies springing up, so have a look for example on this website, that breaks down horse racing betting sites and …[Read More]
by ANNIE DALE It’s tempting to have a bet on the selection of horse races that take place every day but working out how best to pick winning horse racing tips comes with its obstacles. There’s no way of guaranteeing horse tips for today that are certain to win but you’re given the option to …[Read More]
CHELTENHAM’S November meeting is gaining traction. It’s a bit of a mini Festival and increasing numbers of Irish visitors are hopping across the Channel for it. The BetVictor Gold Cup and Greatwood Hurdles are the two features but one of my favourite races is the 3m 3f BetVictor Handicap Chase. This year could see the …[Read More]
by ANNIE DALE For horse racing fans – and indeed fans of quality sport in general – there are few better events than the four marvellous days in March of the Cheltenham Festival. The very best of the racing talent from both sides of the Irish Sea descendS upon the Prestbury Park venue for what …[Read More]
LORD Glitters is still on course for the QIPCO Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot on Champions Day. That’s despite a below-par run in the Woodbine Mile at Canada last month. David O’Meara’s grey was a leading fancy for the Grade One pot but got played up before the start and never got into the race, finishing …[Read More]
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