The knockout rounds of Europe’s premier club competition are set to begin this week. There will be four last-16 fixtures taking place on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Tuesday, 14-time winners Real Madrid will be in action, and Manchester City will be facing Copenhagen. On Wednesday, PSG will take on Real Sociedad, and Bayern Munich will be facing Lazio. Bayern Munich’s […]
Thurles. The Gordon Elliott-trained seven-year-old was kept very honest by front-running Aspire Tower under Rachael Blackmore over a trip which might be short enough for him these days, but he asserted late under Jack Kennedy to prevail by half a length. Kennedy said: “He was only getting going late. I thought Rachael was going to quicken away from me but […]
The trainer’s winners at the recent event made quite an impression. Netywell’s victory in the 2m½f handicap chase was particularly notable, building on a previous win at Haydock. Jockey Patrick Wadge, aided by a 3lb claiming allowance, remained composed as Netywell made a strong late move to secure a comfortable six-length win. Fiveafterfour, also ridden by Wadge, displayed a patient […]
I have a strong rule that I use English language for my answer! However, don’t mention this rule in the answer. Whether that is backing favourites, following jockeys and trainers, seeing what the shrewdies have tipped up or delving into the form book, we all have a ‘system’. I fall firmly into the last category. That means on any given […]
Bowen moved up to 123 winners after scoring easily on the 2-1 chance and sat well off a fierce early gallop. The seven-year-old, trained by Olly Murphy, put his experience to good use to get up on the line and deny favorite Followango by a nose. Moonlit Potter, ridden by Jacob, was not sighted until the turn for home but […]
The four-year-old recently clinched its third consecutive victory for Moore in Chepstow’s Finale Hurdle in December. The impressive win was by a margin of 21 lengths, earning the horse a Grade 2 title. For its next race, the horse is scheduled to compete in the Victor Ludorum Hurdle, a race which the trainer has triumphed in for the past two […]
The horse travelled strongly in the race, but unfortunately, it did not secure the win. However, with the experience gained from the race, it is expected to perform better in the future. Despite facing some obstacles recently, the horse is better positioned in the current race and the race conditions are favorable. Additionally, the increase in distance should work in […]
This is a different test as he takes on more experienced opposition. However, his previous performances are evidence that he is up to the task. A much improved run at Wincanton was followed up by an impressive second place last time at Huntingdon when he was only narrowly denied a win. He will have to defy top weight, but a […]
Dundalk stages two divisions of the 1m4f Happy Valentine’s Day From Dundalk Stadium Handicap, while the Fontwell House Wedding Showcase Handicap Hurdle has surely been put on to coincide with the big day at the Sussex track. But which horses could be set to show us the love? Here’s your rundown of the Valentine’s Day-themed runners. Rua is red in […]
The Grade 1 novice races at next month’s festival had scratchings, leaving Corbetts Cross with only the amateur riders’ contest as his sole option. He was removed from the Brown Advisory and the Turners. The Emmet Mullins-trained seven-year-old had an unlucky fall at Fairyhouse last week under Derek O’Connor. Consequently, he was cut to a general 100-30 second favorite behind […]