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Investigation continues at Newbury as cable is removed

admin — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:38:11 +0000

As racing continued to come to terms with the deaths of two horses in the parade ring at Newbury on Saturday, investigations continued to centre on the probable cause.

To read the full story: http://horse-racing.bettor.com/investigation-continues-at-newbury-as-cable-is-removed/news/1338943

Saludos keeps up run for Jessica Harrington

admin — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:36:36 +0000

Jessica Harrington’s stable, which was in such poor form that she saddled just five winners in two months, maintained its relentless progress at Navan.

To read the full story: http://horse-racing.bettor.com/saludos-keeps-up-run-for-jessica-harrington/news/1338960

Two horses killed at Newbury

admin — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 01:00:13 +0000

Newbury’s Super Saturday meeting was abandoned after two horses collapsed and died before the first race.

The two horses – Fenix Two, trained by Jonjo O’Neill, and Marching Song, trained by Andrew Turnell – both collapsed within yards of each other in the parade ring. Although a final cause has not been determined there is increasing evidence to suggest that both horses may have suffered electric shocks from a cable running under the paddock.

To read the full story: http://horse-racing.bettor.com/no-decision-on-future-of-super-saturday-card/news/1338919

Willie Mullins wins seventh Hennessy Gold Cup

admin — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 00:57:21 +0000

It was not looking a good week for Willie Mullins.

On Friday one of his stable stars was ruled out for the season and had just watched two favourites beaten in Grade One races at Leopardstown.

To read the full story: http://horse-racing.bettor.com/willie-mullins-wins-seventh-hennessy-gold-cup/news/1338930

Oscars Well and truly up to standard

admin — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 00:55:59 +0000

Jessica Harrington has not had a Cheltenham Festival winner since Cork All Star in the Weatherbys Champion Bumper in 2007.

However, she and jockey Robbie Power were buoyed by the prospect of going to this year’s meeting with two strong chances after Oscars Well and Bostons Angel both won Grade One races at Leopardstown.

To read the full story: http://horse-racing.bettor.com/oscars-well-and-truly-up-to-standard/news/1338931

Nicky Henderson trains 2000th winner

admin — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 00:02:09 +0000

As Nicky Henderson set off for Kempton Park he was given just one task – to come back with a winner.

The request came from the man who has seen it all in 32 years with Henderson. Corky Brown, the trainer’s head man, was there in the background for the victory of Dukery, at Uttoxeter in October 1978, and all the high and lows that have come in between.

To read the full story: http://horse-racing.bettor.com/willie-mullins-hopes-zaidpour-can-have-his-day/news/1338882

Willie Mullins hopes Zaidpour can have his day

admin — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 00:00:51 +0000

Trainers as a breed tend to adhere to the motto of “prepare for the unexpected”. Willie Mullins was watching Cooldine in his final workout before he was due to run in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown this weekend.

To read the full story: http://horse-racing.bettor.com/willie-mullins-hopes-zaidpour-can-have-his-day/news/1338882

Woolcombe Folly out of Game Spirit Chase

admin — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 23:59:26 +0000

The battle between Paul Nicholls and Nicky Henderson is becoming the subtext to this jumps season.

Henderson has become the man most likely to challenge the hegemony that Nicholls has exercised over the trainers’ championship and the pair meet head-on in the Grade Two Aon Chase at Newbury.

To read the full story: http://horse-racing.bettor.com/woolcombe-folly-out-of-game-spirit-chase/news/1338888

Splash Point wins UAE 2000 Guineas win

admin — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 22:06:16 +0000

Mike de Kock’s charmed run at this year’s Dubai Racing International Carnival was interrupted, if only briefly, when Zanzamar looked an unlucky runner-up in the Group Three UAE 2000 Guineas at Meydan.

To read the full story: http://horse-racing.bettor.com/splash-point-makes-waves-with-uae-2000-guineas-win/news/1338864

Nicky Henderson still one short of 2000 winners

admin — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 22:04:05 +0000

Nicky Henderson was left waiting for his milestone day but it was day that Conor O’Farrell will be hoping to forget.

To read the full story: http://horse-racing.bettor.com/nicky-henderson-still-one-short-of-2000-winners/news/1338863