Synchronised (8-1) won the Grade One Lexus Chase at Leopardstown for Tony McCoy and Jonjo O'Neill and was slashed for the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Thursday, 29 December 2011
RSA for Lieutenant
First Lieutenant will head straight for the RSA Chase at Cheltenham in March following his second to Last Instalment at Leopardstown on Wednesday.
Keighley plots dual raid
Martin Keighley is set to run two of his stable stars at Cheltenham on New Year's Day - and he has high hopes for both of them.
Grands a Gold possible
David Pipe will wait before deciding if Grands Crus tackles the Gold Cup at Cheltenham rather than one of the novice chases.
Unaccompanied is Istabraq star
Dermot Weld's Unaccompanied grabbed Grade One glory in the Istabraq Festival Hurdle at Leopardstown on Thursday.
Irish Arkle for Notus
The Irish Arkle is on the agenda for Notus De La Tour following his fine effort in defeat behind Blackstairmountain on Boxing Day.
McCain lauds Overturn bid
Donald McCain remains confident that Fighting Fifth winner Overturn can make his presence felt in the Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.
Ryanair for Somersby
Henrietta Knight is leaning towards the Ryanair Chase over the Cheltenham Gold Cup as the Festival target for her stable star Somersby.
Betfair sorry again
Betfair have made another apology to punters over the Voler La Vedette error and the delay in settling the outcome on Wednesday.
Ryanair for Rubi
Rubi Light is more likely to have a second crack at the Ryanair Chase than go for the Cheltenham Gold Cup after being beaten in the Lexus.
Cross examination for Peddlers
Donald McCain is adamant Peddlers Cross wasn't himself when losing to Sprinter Sacre at Kempton on Tuesday.
Sparky May retired
David Nicholson runner-up Sparky May has been retired due to a leg problem, trainer Keiran Burke revealed on Thursday.
Cheltenham for Chase
A return to his beloved Cheltenham is on the cards for Midnight Chase following his decent third in the Rowland Meyrick at Wetherby.
Smith realistic over Master
Clive Smith feels it is not an impossibility that Master Minded will race again but the owner is being realistic over his injured star's future.
Vedette impresses with victory
Voler La Vedette was an impressive winner from Mourad of the woodiesdiy.com Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown.
Drama in Betfair market
There were bizarre scenes in Betfair's in-running market for Voler La Vedette's win in the woodiesdiy.com Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown.
Instalment slams Lieutenant
Last Instalment was a taking winner of the Topaz Fort Leney Novices' Chase at Leopardstown, leading home a one-two for owners Giggingstown House Stud.
Wednesday, 21 December 2011
Roger Fisher dies, aged 69
Former trainer Roger Fisher, fondly remembered for his handling of smart two-mile hurdler Ekbalco, died on Monday, aged 69.
Chase primed for Wetherby
Midnight Chase is among the entries for the Betfair-sponsored Rowland Meyrick Handicap Chase at Wetherby on Boxing Day.
Prospect Plans
Graham Wylie belives that Prospect Wells looks to be an ideal candidate for the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham.
Wylie backs Bob
Leading owner Graham Wylie has his eyes set on more Cheltenham Festival glory with rising star, Boston Bob.
Rubi De-Light
Recent Punchestown winner Rubi Light delighted trainer Robbie Hennessy in a gallop ahead of next week's Lexus Chase at Leopardstown.
Sky Bet go NRNB on King George
Eight horses are among the six-day entries for the King George and Sky Bet have gone non-runner no bet for Kempton's Festive showpiece.
Run heads eight for King George
Superstars Long Run and Kauto Star feature among eight confirmations ahead of the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton Park.
Living up to big brother
David Pipe introduces Gevrey Chambertin, a full-brother to his exciting novice chaser Grands Crus, in a bumper at Ffos Las on Wednesday.
Contenders gear up for Lexus
The big names have stood their ground at the latest confirmation stage ahead of the prestigious Lexus Chase at Leopardstown on December 28.
Binocular Christmas Test
Binocular will face a maximum of six rivals as he bids for a second victory in the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton on Boxing Day.
Raya set for Newbury target
Trainer Alan King will aim Raya Star the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury following his fine victory in the Ladbroke at Ascot.
Long Run camp bullish
Robert Waley-Cohen believes that Long Run is back to his best ahead of the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.
Turner draws a blank
Hayley Turner failed to get on the scoresheet on her return from injury at Kempton Park on Tuesday but was just delighted to be back in the saddle.
Fly in the Festival
Champion Hurdler Hurricane Fly remains among nine preliminiary entries for the Istabraq Festival Hurdle at Leopardstown on December 29.
Spender tops Welsh entry
The Colin Tizzard-trained Hey Big Spender heads the latest entries for the Coral Welsh National at Chepstow on December.
Grands heads Feltham hopes
Grands Crus heads a stellar cast of nine entries for the Feltham Novices' Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.
Prince set for Wetherby stage
Ian Williams is giving serious consideration to running Wayward Prince in the Rowland Meyrick Handicap Chase at Wetherby on Boxing Day.
Monday, 19 December 2011
Rooney joins Dascombe owners
Wayne Rooney is the latest star footballer to buy a yearling to put in training with Tom Dascombe at his Manor House Stables in Cheshire.
Left-handed plan for Bay
Hell's Bay will revert to a left-handed track after disappointing connections on his seasonal reappearance at Ascot on Saturday.
Treble delight for Powell
Highly-regarded conditional jockey Brendan Powell was the star of the show at Plumpton on Monday with his first-ever treble at odds of 40-1.
National win would Cap year
A good run in the Coral Welsh National over Christmas could put Cappa Bleu on course for a tilt at the Grand National at Aintree in April.
Bog in Champs clash
Racing fans are in for a treat with a cracking renewal of the Grade One Racing Post Novice Chase at Leopardstown on Boxing Day in prospect.
Mount can still scale heights
Gordon Elliott is to have Mount Benbulben fully checked over after his defeat in the Navan Novice Hurdle which he believes was not the horse's true running.
Tizzard aims for Warwick Classic
Colin Tizzard looks likely to aim his game Tommy Whittle winner Cannington Brook at Warwick's Classic Chase on January 14.
Sizing swerves Leopardstown
Sizing Europe was a notable absentee from the latest acceptors for the Paddy Power Dial-A-Bet Chase at Leopardstown on December 27.
Turner ready for return
Hayley Turner returns to action with three rides at Kempton on Tuesday after being sidelined for four months with a broken ankle.
Gold Cup dream for Jessies
Jessies Dream won't see a racecourse until the new year as connections plot a route to the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup in March with him.
Musselburgh set to inspect
Tuesday's meeting at Musselburgh is subject to a precautionary 7am inspection in the morning.
Cossack has more in his armoury
Gordon Elliott believes that Don Cossack has the potential to go all the way to the top after an extraordinary Grade Two success at Navan on Sunday.
Future Champions date for Sous
Willie Mullins' exciting prospect Sous Les Cieux is set to run in the paddypower.com Future Champions Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown
Dynaste has Cleeve option
David Pipe has pencilled in next month's Cleeve Hurdle at Cheltenham as a likely target for Dynaste.
Newbury plan for Cue Card
Cue Card is likely to run in the Betfred Goals Galore Novices' Chase at Newbury on New Year's Eve after swerving a Monday contest at Plumpton.
Couldnt can in Power
Noel Glynn reports that Becauseicouldntsee is firmly on track for his attempt to go one place better in this year's Paddy Power Chase at Leopardstown.
Sunday, 18 December 2011
Winning return for Townend
Paul Townend made a winning return from his latest injury lay-off aboard Blazing Tempo in the Follow Nina Carberry On Twitter Rated Hurdle.
Newcastle gets green light
Officials report that this afternoon's meeting at Newcastle goes ahead as scheduled after the course passed an 8am inspection.
Brilliant Buck's shines again
Big Buck's stretched his unbeaten sequence to 14 races with another brilliant display in the Lough Derg Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot.
Destroyer Deployed
Tim Vaughan's promising novice Destroyer Deployed - who was second in the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham - will return to action in the next few weeks.
Boston glee party
Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh secured yet another victory as Boston Bob beat Mount Benbulben in the Navan Novice Hurdle.
Haydock goes ahead
This afternoon's meeting at Haydock Park will go ahead after the course passed an inspection by officials at 10am.
Williams strikes again
Australian jockey Craig Williams remarkable run of big-race victories in 2012 when he partnered Alfredo to victory in the Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes.
Tolworth aim for Jimbill
Tim Vaughan is considering the 32Red Novices' Hurdle at Sandown on January 7 as a potential target for his novice hurdler Jimbill.
Don Rev-ie
Tim Vaughan's progressive novice Rev It Up could run in the Albert Bartlett River Don Novices' Hurdle at Doncaster on January 28.
Easy win for Zaidpour
Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh combined to good effect as Zaidpour made mincemeat of three rivals in the Tara Hurdle at Navan.
Tuesday return for Turner
Hayley Turner - out of action with a broken ankle since August - returns to the saddle on Tuesday with three rides at Kempton.
Raya Stars at Ascot
Raya Star (12-1) won the The Ladbroke at Ascot under a fine Wayne Hutchinson ride and could now head to Ireland for another valuable prize.
The Minack steals the show
The Minack completed a treble for Paul Nicholls and Ruby Walsh when winning the GL Events Owen Brown Silver Cup Handicap Chase at Ascot.
Brook shows his metal
Colin Tizzard's Cannington Brook won an attritional renewal of the Maxilead Metals Tommy Whittle at Haydock on Saturday under Tom O'Brien.
Duffy dream continues
Paul Duffy is delighted that Long Run, Master Minded and Kauto Star are set to take on Diamond Harry in the King George VI Chase on Boxing Day.
No problems for Ascot
This afternoon's high-profile meeting at Ascot goes ahead after officials cancelled a scheduled 8am inspection.
Friday, 16 December 2011
Newcastle officials stay positive
Newcastle officials remain "very optimistic" their meeting on Saturday will go ahead - despite having called a precautionary inspection at 8am.
Carpincho aimed at Festival
Sarah Humphrey is eyeing up races at the Cheltenham Festival for her exciting novice chaser Carpincho following a good run in defeat at Newbury.
Haydock call inspection
Saturday afternoon's fixture at Haydock Park is subject to an 8am precautionary inspection on raceday morning.
Molotof survives scare
Nicky Henderson's Molotof survived a terrible blunder at the final flight to win the Mitie Kennel Gate Novices' Hurdle at Ascot.
Buck's takes the right turn
Big Buck's will have to prove his effectiveness racing right-handed when he attempts to extend his remarkable winning sequence at Ascot on Saturday.
Kempton option for Peddlers
Peddlers Cross could continue his chasing career at Kempton over Christmas after Donald McCain decided against running him at Haydock on Saturday.
Midnight chases Wetherby prize
Midnight Chase remains on target for the Betfair-sponsored Rowland Meyrick Chase at Wetherby on Boxing Day.
Theatre off King stage
Riverside Theatre, runner-up to Long Run 12 months ago, has been ruled out of the this year's renewal of the King George VI Chase at Kempton.
Ascot call inspection
Saturday's meeting at Ascot, which is due to feature The Ladbroke and Long Walk Hurdle, is now subject to an 8am precautionary inspection.
Mount bids to scale heights
Gordon Elliott is looking forward to running his exciting prospect Mount Benbulben in the Grade One Navan Novice Hurdle on Sunday.
Weighty Tribulation
Malcolm Jefferson is very happy with his classy perfomer Cape Tribulation while Donald McCain hopes for a good run from Wymott in the Tommy Whittle.
Station in search of prize
Eamonn O'Connell will be delighted if his popular veteran Powerstation can pick up a little more prize money in the Tara Hurdle at Navan on Sunday.
Lewis no Shu in
Monica Dowdall Blake's Shu Lewis goes in search of her fourth bumper win in Sunday's Irish Form Book "Future Champions" INH Flat Race at Navan.
Thornton lay-off fear
Robert Thornton hopes to be back in the saddle in six or seven weeks as he recovers from the brokem arm he sustained in a fall at Hereford last week..
Zaynar makes all
2009 JCB Triumph Hurdle winner Zaynar ran and jumped his rivals ragged in the Grade Two totepool Novices' Chase at Ascot.
Thumbs-up at Uttoxeter
This afternoon's fixture at Uttoxeter goes ahead following an early-morning inspection - forecast bad overnight weather did not materialise.
Thursday, 15 December 2011
Six rivals for Big Buck's
Big Buck's faces six rivals in Saturday's Grade One Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot as he bids for a remarkable 14th successive victory.
Uttoxeter to check on Friday
Friday's meeting at Uttoxeter is subject to a 7.30am precautionary inspection on raceday morning.
Milczarek "to appeal" BHA ruling
Kirsty Milczarek said at Lingfield today that she had been found guilty of "one particular thing but not a ride" at the BHA hearing into alleged corruption.
Bridgwater has Giant plan
David Bridgwater will consider a trip to Kempton in February for The Giant Bolster after his fine effort behind Time For Rupert on Wednesday.
Light Lexus bid in balance
A gallop next week will decide whether Robbie Hennessy lets his star chaser Rubi Light take part in the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown.
It's Rupert Time!
Time For Rupert (8-15 favourite) made all the running under Denis O'Regan to win the Betfair Graduation Chase at Newbury.
Carlisle pass inspection
Sunday's meeting at Carlisle - which was under threat due to a waterlogged track - has passed an inspection on Thursday afternoon.
Brampour tops Ascot weights
Paul Nicholls holds a strong hand in Saturday's The Ladbroke at Ascot, running top-weight Brampour and the current favourite Prospect Wells.
BHA ban four jockeys
Jockeys Greg Fairley, Paul Doe, Jimmy Quinn and Kirsty Milczarek were all disqualified from racing following a BHA investigation into alleged corruption.
Captain leads Kempton charge
Trainer Philip Hobbs is backing Captain Chris to be fighting fit for the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton.
Tough test for Chablais
Exciting prospect Chablais is looking to build on his reappearance win and maintain unbeaten record in the totepool Novices' Chase at Ascot.
Thornton still in hospital
Robert Thornton - in hospital with a broken right arm sustained at Hereford on Sunday - will have to wait until at least Friday before he is released.
Sam Winner out for season
Paul Nicholls' promising novice chaser Sam Winner has been ruled out for the season after sustaining a serious injury in a fall at Cheltenham.
Weather worry for Saturday
The three tracks due to stage National Hunt racing on Saturday have all issued a note of caution because of the current weather forecasts.
Ellison warning over Neptune
Brian Ellison has warned testing conditions could scupper Neptune Equester's participation in the Coral Welsh National.
Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Binocular team eye Christmas
Connections of Binocular report the former Champion Hurdle winner to be in fine shape ahead of the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton on Boxing Day.
Thornton set for Thursday release
Jockey Robert Thornton is set to leave hospital on Thursday after suffering a broken arm at Hereford last weekend.
Captain on target for Kempton
Phillip Hobbs reports Captain Chris to be firmly on target for the williamhill.com King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.
Weird Al misses King George
Donald McCain has decided against running Weird Al in the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.
Sunnyhill flop unexplained
Connections of Spinal Research The Atlantic 4 Gold Cup favourite Sunnyhillboy remain baffled by his poor run at Cheltenham on Saturday.
Bog Warrior to drop in trip
Impressive Drinmore Novice Chase winner Bog Warrior is set to drop back in trip for his next start at Leopardstown this Christmas.
Australia Day out until spring
Paul Webber's Australia Day is unlikely to return until the spring after suffering a hock injury during his win at Huntingdon in November.
Tuesday, 13 December 2011
Racing's prize-money bonus
Prize-money for 2012 is to receive a shot in the arm of ?4.2million from the Levy Board with the aim to increase cash values for higher-quality races.
Jacob the Master
Daryl Jacob is to keep the ride on Master Minded when he steps up to three miles for the King George VI Chase.
Roche handed unpaid tax bill
Christy Roche, who won the Epsom Derby aboard Secreto, has become the second Irish trainer this year to be handed a hefty bill over unpaid taxes.
Time to take advantage
Paul Webber believes that he has found a 'good opportunity' for his stable star Time For Rupert to get back to winning ways at Newbury on Wednesday.
Montbazon goes hurdling
Montbazon kicks off his career over hurdles at Newbury on Wednesday but trainer Alan King has some concern over the testing ground for him.
Mountain can scale new heights
Gordon Elliott believes that Mount Benbulben holds outstanding claims when he goes for Grade One glory in the Navan Novice Hurdle on Sunday.
Derby entries revealed
A grand total of 442 entries have obtained for the 2013 renewal of the Investec Derby at Epsom.
Synchronised watch
A decision on whether Synchronised takes his chance in the Welsh National or the Lexus is likely to be determined by the ground.
Dance Dubai bound
Dance And Dance is to continue his globetrotting with a trip to Dubai in the New Year.
Sarando set for return
Paul Webber's exciting second season chaser Sarando could bid to return to winning ways in the Rowland Meyrick Handicap Chase at Wetherby.
Pipe looks to Dynaste
David Pipe is excited at the prospect of Dynaste taking on Big Buck's in the Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot this weekend.
Cue heading for Plumpton
Colin Tizzard has suggested that Cue Card could bypass Ascot in order to take an engagement at Plumpton on Monday.
Carlisle forced to abandon
Carlisle have been forced to abandon the three chases that were scheduled for Sunday's meeting with the forecast offering no respite from the rain.
Jessies Golden Dream
Gordon Elliott believes that Jessies Dream can develop into a serious Gold Cup contender despite missing the start of the season due to a setback.
Conti Kempton bid
Paul Nicholls has nominated Silvianico Conti as being on course for the Feltham Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.
Overturn just Champion
Donald McCain feels that dual-purpose performer Overturn has earned himself a deserved crack at the Champion Hurdle.
Reveley Benny fear
Keith Reveley fears Benny Be Good may have ruled himself out of a tilt at the Sky Bet Chase.
Monday, 12 December 2011
Mullins completes hat-trick
County Carlow handler Willie Mullins stole the show at the annual Irish Horse Racing Awards with Nina Carberry and Joseph O'Brien also honoured.
Best small course in the North
Voted by the Racegoers Club, Ripon regained the title of Best Small Racecourse in the North that the track last held in 2009.
Meade's Talk of the town
Noel Meade's Please Talk and Jim Cullotty's Lord Windermere impressed at Punchestown on Sunday earning quotes for the Cheltenham Festival in March.
Noland set to replace Denman
Noland is now set to represent trainer Paul Nicholls in the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown over Christmas instead of the recently retired Denman.
Peddlers could skip Haydock
Peddlers Cross isn't a definite runner at Haydock on Saturday and clerk of the course Kirkland Tellwright has bad news for connections with the forecast.
Waley-Cohen off course
Sam Waley-Cohen will still be able to ride Long Run in the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day despite picking up a 12-day ban.
Nicholls has Ladbroke perspective
Ante-post favourite Prospect Wells is one of three Paul Nicholls-trained runners left in a field of 21 for the Ladbroke at Ascot on Saturday.
Pipe aims to end Buck's Dynaste
Wide margin Haydock winner Dynaste could attempt to succeed where stablemate Grands Crus failed in the Long Walk at Ascot on Saturday.
The Tatling signs off in style
Milton Bradley's veteran sprinter The Tatling signed off in style when winning the final, and 176th, start of his career at Wolverhampton on Monday.
Kauto Star Kempton bound
Kauto Star was sensationally revealed as a confirmed runner in this year's William Hill King George VI Chase at the annual King George lunch.
Medermit radar fixed on Ryanair
Alan King is set to gear the rest of Medermit's campaign around a tilt at the Ryanair Chase in March following his gallant second at the weekend.
Teen flop confuses Stewart
Part-owner Andy Stewart is at a loss to explain Aiteen Thirtythree's poor showing in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury last month.
Divers set for break
Divers is set for a mid-winter break after a disappointing run at Cheltenham on Saturday where connections felt a change of tactics didn't come off.
Halley chasing success
Smart French performer Halley is set to revert to chasing after disappointing over hurdles on his British bow at Cheltenham on Saturday.
Kauto has 'a massive chance'
Paul Nicholls doesn't believe that rival Long Run will improved significantly from his reappearance at Haydock and says Kauto Star's still the one to beat.
Thornton sent to Oxford
Robert Thornton will be moved to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford in order to have an operation on the arm that he broke on Sunday.
Baby Mix a Triumph
Tom George is set to give his impressive Saturday winner Baby Mix just one more race before being aimed at the JCB Triumph Hurdle in March.
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