Posts tagged Paul Nicholls
Snow Fairy heads Irish Oaks field
Jul 16th
Snow Fairy will face a field of 15 at the Curragh on Sunday as she attempts to win her second Classic of the season.
To read the full blog: http://blogs.bettor.com/Sixteen-left-in-Irish-Oaks-a17021
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 known to [...]
Walsh and Nicholls a rock-steady team
Jan 29th
A hectic working life that is split between the British and Irish fixture lists means that Ruby Walsh will never be a challenger to Tony McCoy’s iron grip on the jump jockeys’ title. However, when he is riding in Britain, Walsh is clearly a jockey to follow.
A strike-rate of 33% for the season simply underlines [...]
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 form, [...]
No shortage of rivals chasing Big Buck’s
Jan 21st
Defending champion Big Buck’s heads 35 entries for the Grade One Ladbrokes World Hurdle at Cheltenham on March 18th.
Big Buck’s is undefeated in six starts over hurdles after his trainer, Paul Nicholls, made the decision to switch from chasing. That came after Big Buck’s had unseated his rider at the final fence when still in [...]
Ascot race lacks its old magic
Jan 18th
After a freeze there is a thaw and then often a flood and jump racing is following that pattern, weather permitting.
The Met Office says there is a threat of further snow when a new weather front starts pushing across Britain from Tuesday night but, if that does not get in the way, there are likely [...]
Nicholls masterminding the Queen Mother of all winners
Jan 14th
Master Minded, jump racing’s best-known convalescent, heads the list of 24 entries for the Grade One Seasons Holidays Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival in March.
Since the race’s inception in 1959 there have been 10 dual winners – Fortria (1960 and 1961), Drinny’s Double (1967 and 1968), Royal Relief (1972 and 1974), Skymas [...]
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 in [...]
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