Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Cooldine Cheltenham Prospects


Eight year old Cooldine is looking likely to be heading to the Cheltenham Festival following his performance in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown at the beginning of February, where he came second to Joncol, showing a true return to form. Last year saw him win the Dr. P.J. Moriarty Novice Chase in Leopardstown in February …

Imperial Commander for Gold Cup


The Cheltenham Gold Cup isn’t just all about Kauto Star and Denman, believe it or not there are actually going to be other horses running in the race as well! Imperial Commander is one of them, and much fancied by critics and pundits a like so it’s no surprise that his preparations have been garnering …

Choc Looks Tasty for ‘Top Jockey’ Spot


Robert ‘Chocolate’ Thornton, recently recovered from a horrible fall at Leicester last month, looks a lively outsider and could be the value to be top jockey with the Cheltenham Gold Cup odds next month, writes Elliot Slater. Alan King’s stable jockey has a tremendous festival record and arguably rides the undulating Prestbury Park circuit as well …

Denmans Next Race


One of the most anticipated races of the year is the Cheltenham Gold Cup which takes place on Friday March 19th and it’s fair to say that the incredible hype that surrounds this particular race is due, in no small part, to the showdown between Denman and Kauto Star. It’s been announced that Ruby Walsh will …