Pandorama Cheltenham Injury Drama
The news that Pandorama, one of Ireland’s leading hopes for the RSA Chase on day two of the Cheltenham Festival, is reported a “very doubtful” runner having suffered a muscle injury in his hindquarters, must come as a serious blow to trainer Noel Meade, writes Elliot Slater. Meade had guided his smart performer through a highly …
Excitement Mounting Ahead Of Gold Cup Clash
Judging by the media hype, the clash between reigning champion Kauto Star and former champ Denman in next month’s Cheltenham Gold Cup is one of the most eagerly anticipated races for many years, writes Elliot Slater. There’s certainly no doubt these two horses will dominate the Cheltenham Festival betting and the event should attract some much …
Hello Bud ~ Grand National Contender
Without doubt, Hello Bud is a horse to look out for when it comes to the 2010 Grand National, and he has already been given antepost odds of 32/1. The Nigel Twiston-Davies trained 12 year old has already won the 2009 Scottish Grand National at Ayr, at odds of 12-1. Ridden by Paddy …
Henderson Formulating Champion Battle Plans
With three serious contenders for the Champion Hurdle at the 2010 Cheltenham Festival in eight weeks time, trainer Nicky Henderson is having to put in plenty of thought into where his horses can have a proper trial race without competing against each other, writes Elliot Slater. It’s looking increasingly likely (weather permitting) that ante-post favourite Zaynar …
Master Minded For Queen Mother Chase
One of the most popular champion chases of the Cheltenham Festival, the Queen Mother Chase always attracts the big guns, not surprising given the £320,000 payout for the winner and this year sees Master Minded heading the field of 24 contenders in a bid to pick up a hat-trick of wins for trainer Paul Nicholls. Paddy …
Nicholls Favourite for Boylesports Gold Cup
Anyone who even has a remote interest in horse racing will know that Paul Nicholls is on the winning streak of his life with winners coming out of his stables every weekend. This apparently hasn’t escaped the attention of the bookmakers who have revised their decision to make Atouchbetweenacara favourite and instead have bumped two of …
Banking On Account To Show Long-Term Profit
Approaching the home turn of the Aintree Grand National last April, one horse appeared to be going better than anything else in the field – and I had backed him, writes Elliot Slater. To say there was a little excitement in the air is a ridiculous understatement. Backed at big ante-post odds, Offshore Account had been …
Boylesports Gold Cup 12th December
Another big race coming up this weekend so get your form books out and have a look at some of the contenders! Taking place at Cheltenham on Saturday at 2.25pm, the Boylesports Gold Cup is a Grade 3 handicap chase with a significant prize pot of £150,000, which is definitely not to be sniffed at …
Punchestowns Impressive Chase Debut
Punchestowns surged to the head of betting for the RSA Chase at Cheltenham after cruising to an impressive victory on his chase debut. The Grade 2 at Newbury proved to be wholly unproblematic for the Nicky Henderson trained gelding and he looked comfortable throughout; moving towards the front of the field with four to jump, before …