Posts tagged Nacarat

Breathing operation for Nacarat

Tom George is hoping that he may have found a reason as to why Nacarat dropped away in the closing stages of the King George VI Chase at Kempton Park on Saturday. To read the full story: http://horse-racing.bettor.com/breathing-operation-for-nacarat/news/1338012

Nacarat entered for Betfair Chase

The Betfair Chase has drawn a total of 19 entries headed by the last three winners of the Cheltenham Gold Cup, Kauto Star, Denman and Imperial Commander. Nigel Twiston-Davies has already pointed Imperial Commander, who won last season’s Gold Cup by seven lengths, to Haydock Park although Paul Nicholls has not necessarily confirmed either Denman [...]

Nacarat wins Charlie Hall Chase

Sam Thomas has suffered more than his share of setbacks since winning the 2008 Cheltenham Gold Cup on Denman. First, after some high-profile losses on Paul Nicholls horses he switched to ride for Tom George and then by a horrible twist of fate, Thomas missed last season’s Cheltenham and Aintree Festivals when he cracked a [...]

A horse from another world

Trainers have been heard talking up their horses since the dawn of the Thoroughbred, so when Serge Foucher, the man who trained Kauto Star when he raced in France, described the horse as “The Extraterrestrial” it sounded like another dose of hype. He was quoted as saying: “I have not seen a horse like him. [...]

Kauto Star looks the wise choice

Wise men following a star is supposed to be how this whole Christmas caper got started in the first place, but the faithful will be flocking to Kempton Park once more. The object of their adulation will be Kauto Star as he attempts an unprecedented fourth consecutive victory in the William Hill King George VI [...]