The jockey noted that the horse struggled on the track but showed determination and stamina as he approached the finish line. There was excitement about a potential race in Ireland, given the horse’s performance. The trainer expressed satisfaction with the horse’s progress and highlighted his improved jumping and adaptability to different racing conditions. Another jockey praised the horse’s performance and […]
I had to check my stride at that point and lost my rhythm. I wasn’t able to ride down to the hurdle as I would have liked, which meant my horse wasn’t as quick and slick. At the last, his horse did the same thing and knocked me off my stride a bit. Heading down to the line, I feel […]
The finish of the race was a battle between Gerri Colombe and Ahoy Senor, both top contenders. The race was exciting as six of the seven runners were still in contention at three fences to go. At the penultimate fence, six horses—Bravemansgame, Ahoy Senor, Gerri Colombe, Corbetts Cross, and Gentlemansgame—jumped almost simultaneously. Jockey Kennedy, representing owner Brian Acheson, mentioned that […]
Andrew Megson confirmed that the split was “amicable.” In the arrangement, five horses were transferred to Jonjo O’Neill, while another five were moved to Fergal O’Brien. Additionally, one horse, Tellherthename, transitioned to Ed Dunlop for a foray into Flat racing. In addition to the transfers, Megson indicated that eight younger horses were scheduled to be put up for sale at […]
The text provides an assessment of four key contenders who excel in challenging conditions. The first contender, a striking grey son of Flemensfirth, has achieved significant success on soft ground, winning a bumper in March 2022 and emerging victorious in the Grade 2 Ballymore Leamington Novices’ Hurdle in January. His proficiency on testing going over hurdles is evidenced by his […]
The Merseyside track received 1.2 millimetres of rain overnight. This has kept the conditions on the testing side for the three-day festival, with a total of 45.2 millimetres of rain hitting the course since last Wednesday. Clerk of the course Sulekha Varma mentioned on Thursday morning that the track was quite blustery yesterday evening, which helped to dry the surface […]
The horse Il Est Francais made his first start since winning the Kauto Star Novices’ Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day. However, during the race at Auteuil, he did not perform as well as expected, finishing last among five tired finishers. Joint-trainer Noel George reported to the Racing Post that the horse is currently in good condition, having been in […]
The Ballydoyle team has an exciting addition this season in the form of unbeaten Dewhurst winner City Of Troy. With odds of 4-6 for the 2,000 Guineas and 15-8 for the Derby, there is significant anticipation surrounding this horse. City Of Troy is expected to be the sole runner for O’Brien in the Guineas, a situation that has not occurred […]
The horse in question missed a significant portion of its early career and has been striving to catch up. However, it appears to have found its stride, especially in its last race where it overcame a subpar start with a strong finish. Despite some early setbacks, the overall performance was promising and a better start in the next race could […]
At the recent meeting, the winning streak was initiated by Sully D’Oc Aa and Lilith, followed by Kilbeg King under the guidance of jockey Aidan Coleman. Trainer Fergal O’Brien expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance, particularly as they had horses with JP McManus. This presence led to a routine of running the horses before they returned home to Martinstown. […]