THAT was a wonderful weekend of racing. Big Buck’s, The Giant Bolster, Hurricane Fly, Our Conor, Harry Topper, Annacotty, Valdez, Red Sherlock, Trifolium. What was not to like? Despite his first reverse in 19 races, the returning Big Buck’s divided opinion among pundits and bookies. The criticism of Sam Twiston Davies was predictable although the …[Read More]
Cheltenham Festival betting: latest movers and shakers
SIRE De Grugy finally looked like a Cheltenham Festival winner in waiting at Ascot on Saturday. His leap at the third last was memorable and the way he scythed through the heavy ground to ease clear of Hidden Cyclone was one of the most impressive sights of this Jumps season so far. If the BetVictor …[Read More]
Cheltenham Festival beckons for Pipe novices
FEW trainers are as strong in the novice hurdle division as David Pipe. The Liquidator has already established his claims as a leading Cheltenham Festival fancy. And on Saturday Kings Palace shot to favouritism for the Albert Bartlett after a facile victory in at the International meeting at Cheltenham. I loved the way this boy …[Read More]
Cheltenham Festival betting: movers and shakers
IT WAS a marvellous weekend of racing. But there were ripples rather than waves when it came to the Cheltenham Festival ante-post markets. HURRICANE FLY was eased by most bookies for the Champion Hurdle after breaking the world record of Grade One victories. But he could do no more than win and 6/1 looks generous …[Read More]