STRUGGLING to settle on a horse for the 2013 John Smith’s Grand National? In a special Pinstickers’ Guide, Charlie McCann, PR supremo at BetVictor, provides an insight into all the runners in the world’s greatest horse race, which takes place next Saturday. 1. Imperial Commander Former Cheltenham Gold Cup winner who is bidding to become …[Read More]
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Mar 2013
Charlie McCann’s Grand National Pinstickers’ Guide
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Mar 2013
57 stand ground in 2013 Grand National
FORMER Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Imperial Commander (11st 10lb) heads the weights for this year’s John Smith’s Grand National on April 6 after 57 horses stood their ground following today’s scratchings deadline. Nigel Twiston-Davies’ horse missed the chance to regain his crown at the Cheltenham Festival after a lung infection. But the 12-year-old could bid …[Read More]
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Jan 2013
Cheltenham Festival clues on Trials Day
WHEN the big freeze sinks its teeth into the racing calendar and leaves us bereft of quality action, those of us who love this sport have no idea what to do with ourselves. It is why there is a desperation that this weekend’s Cheltenham Festival Trials Day beats the weather, whether it be tomorrow or …[Read More]
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Nov 2012
Memory Lane: The Betfair Chase
NOW here’s a good pub quiz question. Apart from Kauto Star and Imperial Commander, which two horses have won the Betfair Chase? Not easy, is it? So you’d better read on… There have only been seven runnings of the Betfair but the Grade One contest is firmly established as one of the major early season …[Read More]
