The late Dessie Hughes trained Hardy Eustace, who won consecutive Champion Hurdles in 2004 and 2005. In a memorable finish at the Cheltenham Festival, Hardy Eustace defeated old rivals Harchibald and Brave Inca. Known for his bravery and longevity, the horse won seven times at the highest level, including the 2003 Royal & SunAlliance Novices’ Hurdle. Hardy Eustace retired at […]
Keagan Kirkby, de 25 años, se unió al establo Nicholls en 2019 y había sido una parte integral del equipo, habiendo sido preseleccionado para los Premios al Empleado de la Industria de los Caballos de Carreras este año. Una declaración del Fondo de Jockeys Lesionados dijo: “Es con gran tristeza que tenemos que informar que Keagan Kirkby, de 25 años, […]
The 100-30 chance showed some nice moves to hold off newcomer Diskatek under Paddy Brennan and make it two from three over jumps. The leaders went pretty hard early doors, which meant only two were left in the mix turning for home. The 11-2 winner went clear under 7lb claimer Tom Broughton. Thankfully, O’Neill was able to walk away but […]
Nick Scholfield let the odds-on favourite Golden Maverick make the running in the early stages before taking closer order on Massai Mara two out and going clear to score handsomely. Bought for 170,000gns out of the John and Thady Gosden yard, the winner was putting the experience gained from his debut second over jumps at Hereford to good use to […]
Saturday’s racing at the course is expected to have temperatures around 12C with a possibility of light rain after the races. The clerk of the course, Lorcan Wyer, mentioned that while the forecast indicates dry conditions, there may be some light rain on Saturday evening into Sunday. Since the last rain at the track, which was about three millimetres the […]
Papineau, a half-brother to the St Leger hero Silver Patriarch, was bred by the late Peter Winfield and later entered the Godolphin system after being bought for 85,000gns as a foal at Tattersalls in 2000. The son of Singspiel won a Listed race in France at three for Andre Fabre before switching to Saeed bin Suroor at four, for whom […]
Shishkin, officially Britain’s best chaser with a rating of 173, is set to run in the familiar yellow and black colors of Joe and Marie Donnelly. He is currently priced at 9-1 for the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup next month. His upcoming race before the festival is the Betfair Denman Chase at Newbury. The ten-year-old will aim to bounce back […]
Laura Farris, whose constituency includes Newbury racecourse, recently attended a meeting with trainers at the Jockey Club Estates base next to the gallops in Upper Lambourn. Among the attendees were six-time champion jumps trainer Nicky Henderson, William Muir, Jonathan Portman, Jamie Snowden, George Noad representing the National Trainers Federation, Tarnya Sherwood, Jockey Club’s Will Riggall, Lambourn Trainers Association chairman Merrick […]
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The seven-year-old, making his second start of the season, is well-equipped to outclass his five rivals under top weight. It’s clear that he’s been carefully prepared for a repeat performance. With a 2lb lower rating, he should make a strong comeback. Conversely, the increase in distance could assist her in overcoming a 7lb weight rise. Her rating of 127 may […]