Colm O’Donoghue ready for big race
The understudy called up to take centre stage on the big night is one of Hollywood’s tried-and-trusted plot lines.
Yesterday afternoon Colm O’Donoghue arrived at Naas for two rides at a quiet evening meeting. They both finished out of the frame but it was the quiet word he had with Aidan O’Brien that made all the difference.
To read the full blog: http://blogs.bettor.com/Seven-declared-for-King-George-a18046
Tags: Aidan O'Brien, Ascot, Cape Blanco, Colm O'Donoghue, Harbinger, Horse Racing, King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes, Sir Michael Stoute
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Splash Point wins UAE 2000 Guineas win
February 10, 2011 - 10:06 pm
Tags: A Media Luz, Horse Racing, Mahmood al Zarooni, Meydan, Mickael Barzalona, UAE 2000 Guineas
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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
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Tags: A Media Luz, Barry Geraghty, Chatteris Fen Juvenile Hurdle, Horse Racing, huntingdon, Nicky Henderson
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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
Saeed bin Suroor and Mike de Kock set to dominate Guineas
February 9, 2011 - 11:40 pm
Tags: Horse Racing, Meydan, Mike de Kock, Saeed bin Suroor, UAE 2000 Guineas
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Clive Brittain hopes that Nideeb can stand out in Lincoln crowd
February 9, 2011 - 11:39 pm
Tags: Clive Brittain, Doncaster, Horse Racing, Lincoln Handicap, Nideeb
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Like a face in the crowd, the Lincoln has not been too visible of late. And it has been easy enough to miss. The Cheltenham Festival, like a speeding juggernaut forced into an emergency stop, has hit the brakes eight days beforehand but has still been cannoning into the news agenda for days afterwards, thus [...]
Walkon a not certain runner for Newbury
February 7, 2011 - 9:58 pm
Tags: Alan King, Horse Racing, Iolith, Newbury, Salden Licht, The Betchworth Kid, totesport Trophy, Walkon
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Alan King has still to make his mind up whether Walkon will take his place in the line-up for the totesport Trophy at Newbury on Saturday. To read the full story: http://horse-racing.bettor.com/walkon-a-not-certain-runner-for-newbury/news/1338743
Solix and Salden Licht top weights for totesport Trophy
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Tags: Eradicate, Horse Racing, Newbury, Nicky Henderson, Soldatino, Solix, totesport Trophy
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The name of Nicky Henderson has become inextricably linked with the recent history of the totesport Trophy. Henderson has trained the winner of the race three times and has three runners left in this year’s race, at Newbury on Saturday, as he attempts to equal the all-time record of winners for a trainer. To read [...]
Henrietta Knight sticks to short route with Somersby
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Tags: Cheltenham, Henrietta Knight, Horse Racing, Queen Mother Champion Chase, Somersby
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For a woman who could not bring herself to watch the best moments of her career, Henrietta Knight is keeping a close eye on the horse who could bring the next one. To read the full story: http://horse-racing.bettor.com/henrietta-knight-sticks-to-short-route-with-somersby/news/1338728
Medermit for Arkle Trophy
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Tags: Alan King, Arkle Trophy, Cheltenham, Horse Racing, Medermit
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Hennessy Gold Cup meeting rescheduled
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Tags: Hennessy Gold Cup, Horse Racing, Leopardstown
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Plans for many of Ireland’s leading Cheltenham Festival contenders were thrown into chaos when the meeting at Leopardstown was abandoned. To read the full story: http://horse-racing.bettor.com/hennessy-gold-cup-meeting-rescheduled/news/1338693
Merigo returns at Ayr
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Tags: Andrew Parker, Horse Racing, Merigo
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Andrew Parker runs Merigo over hurdles at Ayr on Monday knowing that even a win may not be enough to achieve his main objective. To read the full story: http://horse-racing.bettor.com/grand-national-hope-merigo-returns-at-ayr/news/1338691
