Binocular is more likely to have a racecourse gallop at Newbury than run in the Bathwick Tyres Kingwell Hurdle at Wincanton on Saturday.
Tuesday, 14 February 2012
Fast Lane for Big clash
Featherbed Lane could book a Cheltenham clash with Big Buck's by winning Saturday's Betfred Goals Galore Hurdle at Haydock.
Sacre tops Super field
Racing Post Arkle favourite Sprinter Sacre heads a list of nine entries for the rearranged Betfair Super Saturday Chase at Newbury on Friday.
Direct route for Binocular
Binocular will head straight to the Cheltenham Festival after connections decided against running in the BetVictor Morebattle Hurdle at Kelso.
High hopes for Haydock
Hopes are rising that Saturday's card Haydock, featuring the Betfred Grand National Trial, will take place with a thaw setting in.
No decision on Grands target
David Pipe is no hurry to decide on Grands Crus' target at Cheltenham after confirming the talented grey will not run again before the Festival.
Mackay dismay at whip ban
Nicky Mackay vented his frustration at the Wolverhampton stewards after picking up a 10-day whip ban on the wayward Stars In Your Eyes.
Angel set to miss Cheltenham
Bostons Angel is unlikely to run in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup following another disappointing run in the Irish Hennessy at Leopardstown.
No surprise for Pipe Junior
David Pipe's Junior is right where he thought he would be in the Grand National weights - read all the full reaction here.
Further inspection at Folkestone
Tuesday's meeting at Folkestone is subject to a second inspection at 7.30am after officials were unable to give it the green light on Monday afternoon.
Sync tops Aintree weights
Lexus Chase winner Synchronised has been allotted top weight of 11st 10lb for this year's John Smith's Grand National at Aintree.
Champion date for Thinkiing
Philip Hopps is happy to run Wishfull Thinking in the sportingbet.com Queen Mother Champion Chase despite his recent Ascot flop.
Theatre day at Ascot
Riverside Theatre could make his return from injury in the Betfair Ascot Chase at the Berkshire track on Saturday and features among 11 six-day entries.
Simonsig goes to battle
Supreme Novices' Hurdle favourite Simonsig faces five rivals in the BetVictor Morebattle Hurdle at Kelso on Wednesday afternoon.
Pearlysteps has options
Henry Daly has still to decide if Pearlysteps will run at Ascot this weekend or wait for the Racing Plus Chase at Kempton the following week.
Mackay to contest ban
Flat jockey Nicky Mackay plans to appeal against the 10-day whip suspension he was given at Wolverhampton on Monday.
Folkestone meeting abandoned
Tuesday afternoon's meeting at Folkestone has been abandoned due to a frozen track.
Sunday, 5 February 2012
Sacre team seek education
Nicky Henderson hopes Sprinter Sacre will take a lead in the Betfair Super Saturday Chase at Newbury next weekend.
No Irish trip for Binocuar
Nicky Henderson has ruled out taking Binocular to Ireland for his prep race before the Stan James Champion Hurdle next month.
Ville kept on ice for Festival
Victor Dartnall has been keeping his powder dry with the Cheltenham Festival in mind for exciting young chaser Roudoudou Ville.
Wolverhampton cut short
Despite valiant attempts from course officials Wolverhampton's all-weather meeting on Saturday was abandoned after four races because of snow.
Henderson desperate for thaw
Frustrated trainer Nicky Henderson admits he'd face a major headache if the cold snap continues to bite into next week.
Murphy upbeat on Vedette
Colm Murphy feels Voler La Vedette is better than she showed in defeat behind Zaidpour at Gowran last time out.
Tiger in line for Donny debut
Surprise Cheltenham Festival entry Tiger Reigns could start his hurdling career at Doncaster on Thursday.
Giles Cross on course for Eider
Coral Welsh National runner-up Giles Cross has the Eider Chase at Newcastle as his next stamina-sapping assignment.
Double tops for Guest
In-form trainer Richard Guest and his expanding operation harvested another two winners at Lingfield on a cold Saturday afternoon.
Trifolium stakes Festival claim
Trifolium showed the benefit of his previous run behind So Young by easily winning the Racing UK Moscow Flyer Novice Hurdle at Punchestown.
Ayr optimistic for Monday
A full round-up from all the tracks on the latest weather news as officials prepare for inspections in the first part of the week.
Sizing Europe slams Big Zeb
Sizing Europe and Andrew Lynch easily got the better of Big Zeb in the Grade 2 Tied Cottage Chase at Punchestown on Sunday.
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