“It’s just about the perfect ending,” Stubbs said. “We weren’t going to run him today as he ran on Monday, but he came out of his race well and this race cut up. “The owner has been with us for over 40 years and it’s lovely to go out on a winner.” Looking back on her long career, Stubbs added: […]
A stylish winner of the trial, the Simon and Ed Crisford-trained four-year-old showed a tremendous change of gear under Jack Mitchell to come from the rear and put daylight between her and the field, with Queen Regent staying on for second. The Postponed filly was completing a hat-trick following wins at Newcastle and Lingfield, and Mitchell said: “Her level of […]
There are upcoming jump racing fixtures in Britain and Ireland. The race meetings are set to take place over the next few days. The first race is scheduled for 12.40, and there is fresh ground for the horses to run on. However, there is frost expected until Friday, followed by milder and unsettled conditions during the weekend. The situation is […]
The record-breaking champion amateur caused a stir after winning the Grade 1 contest on Gaelic Warrior with plenty of finger-wagging towards his cousin Danny Mullins. Danny had tried to sneak up his inside before the second-last on the runner-up Il Etait Temps. Danny aired his frustrations on Racing TV, stating that he had warned Danny about the potential gap on […]
According to Paul Hensey, the chief executive of the Association of Irish Racecourses (AIR), Section 141 of the legislation, which includes a ban on gambling advertising, is still causing significant issues. Hensey stated that the AIR and Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) had discussions with Junior Minister James Browne, who is responsible for drafting the legislation, and received clarification on certain […]
“We won’t be going to Leopardstown with El Fabiolo not coming over for the rearranged Clarence House,” Fry stated. They had always planned to attend the Game Spirit and that is where their focus remains. While it is likely they will go to the Game Spirit, they will wait to see if there are any other entries against Jonbon in […]
Under its new title of the Berkshire Winter Million Weekend, Windsor and Ascot are partnering to provide three consecutive days of top-class jumps action, with over £1.2 million in prize-money. The Grade 1 Clarence House Chase will now be showcased at Ascot on day two of the meeting, which was previously a lucrative all-weather card at Lingfield. The Fleur de […]
The parent company of Unibet has announced that Nils Anden, the chief commercial officer, has taken over as interim chief executive with immediate effect. This news comes in the same week that chief financial officer Johan Wilsby is set to leave the company this year. Additionally, Kindred has revealed that they have launched a strategic review which could potentially lead […]
He is already one of the bankers of the 2024 Cheltenham Festival, despite having just one run over fences. Connell said that having such a red-hot favourite who has yet to be beaten in his career intensifies the pressure. Published on 16 January 2024 in Festival Fields. Last updated 20:15, 16 January 2024. Cheltenham talking points – David Jennings and […]
The form of Pilot Show’s second-place finish to Guguss Collonges in November has turned out better than expected. Additionally, his conqueror at Hereford, Hipop Des Ongrais, has shown potential as a young stayer. Jonjo O’Neill Jr, who will be riding Pilot Show for the first time, has had a 35% strike-rate with six wins out of 17 rides at Warwick […]