Posts tagged Cheltenham Gold Cup
Nicky Henderson focussed on Cheltenham with Binocular
Jan 18th
The last time that Nicky Henderson was champion jumps trainer – in the 1986-87 season – Martin Pipe was still learning the ropes, Tony McCoy was still learning at school and dreaming of becoming as jockey and Paul Nicholls was still a jockey planning on becoming a trainer. To read the full story: http://horse-racing.bettor.com/nicky-henderson-focussed-on-cheltenham-with-binocular/news/1337933
Imperial Commander starts season in Betfair Chase
Oct 18th
Nigel Twiston-Davies believes that neither he nor his stable star has anything to prove. However, history dictates that Imperial Commander’s victory in the Cheltenham Gold Cup last March, far from cementing his place on the top of the mountain, simply threw down his greatest challenge yet. To read the full blog: http://blogs.bettor.com/Nigel-Twiston-Davies-believes-Imperial-Commander-will-rule-a34707
Now for the encore
Mar 22nd
The party may just be ending for the connections of Imperial Commander but the real work is just about to begin. His victory in last Friday’s Cheltenham Gold Cup entitles him to be considered the best around but he can claim only temporary admission to that exclusive residence. However, to became a permanent denizen, Imperial [...]
Mr Pointment or missed opportunity?
Mar 18th
Fergus and Judith Wilson have become more known for their policy of running no-hopers in the biggest jumps races than winners. There is a good reason for that; in the last five seasons they have seen the inside of the winner’s enclosure only twice. That was at Taunton and Cartmel, which is some way removed [...]
Taranis may not rate rave reviews
Feb 1st
There cannot be many days when Paul Nicholls saddles two beaten favourites at Cheltenham and then admits to being “astounded” when he finds himself in the winner’s enclosure. But it was that sort of day at Cheltenham on Saturday and Nicholls was not the only trainer left scratching his head. Some winning trainers have been [...]
Denman jockey needs to be real McCoy
Jan 26th
The trainer has described the question as “crazy” and the jockey has said no-one has asked him, but the debate is as persistent as the one that keeps buzzing around Gordon Brown about when he will call a general election. As denials go, they were both succinct enough. Ever since Denman stormed back to top [...]
Star cast entered for Cheltenham Gold Cup
Jan 13th
Having made history last season Kauto Star heads the entries for this year’s totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup, attempting to join those whose names resonate through the sport. After becoming the first horse to regain chasing’s blue riband last season, Kauto Star will attempt to emulate Cottage Rake, Arkle and Best Mate with a third victory [...]
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