Posts tagged Victor Chandler Chase

Master Minded wins Victor Chandler Chase

It may have lacked the swaggering style of some of his other six Grade One victories but Master Minded found the substance when he needed it most. The form book and the official handicapper said that Master Minded had between 15 and 29lbs in hand over his eight rivals in the Victor Chandler Chase at [...]

Victor Chandler Chase preview

The strike-rates of trainers, and just how relevant they may be, is becoming a bit of a hot topic just now. Paul Nicholls has gone on the offensive to those who have suggested that a below-par spell this month is a sign of problems in his yard. But, while a lack of winners can be [...]

Petit Robin to provide twist in the tale

Racegoers travelling to either Ascot or Haydock Park should probably take earplugs with them because the big guns are turning out. The Grade One Victor Chandler Chase is the feature race on the Ascot card and, as a level-weights contest, it looks a penalty kick for Twist Magic. Or is it? Sure, Kinkeel is rated [...]

Ascot race lacks its old magic

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 [...]