Category: horse racing

  • We’ve got their last 10 races with emphasis on the latest. Lvl is a guesstimate for horses that have ran less than 10 times. Hrs is the total of the 10 races. Spd is the latest speed rating. Jck is a score for the jockey. Trn is a score for the trainer. Tdy is a…

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  • Unforgotten is expected to compete in the SBK Lincoln Handicap at Doncaster after making a promising comeback following a nearly two-year absence from racing. He secured his first win at the third attempt in a seven-furlong novice race at Newcastle, but was unfortunately sidelined due to an injury and did not race as a four-year-old.…

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  • At Newbury’s recent race card, all seven favourites were beaten, likely due to the track’s dry conditions and lack of watering during winter. Even the Gold Cup entry, Eldorado Allen, struggled to keep up and only managed fifth place. In the Denman Chase, Hitman and Greaneteen were both defeated, with Zanza winning at 16/1 odds.…

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  • Shishkin, trained by Nicky Henderson, will face five rivals in the Betfair Ascot Chase on Saturday as he steps up in distance to two miles and five furlongs. Shishkin, who was previously unbeaten in his first seven starts over fences, has not been in top form lately and underwent wind surgery. Last year’s winner, Fakir…

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  • Trainer Henry de Bromhead achieved a notable one-two in the Surehaul Mercedes-Benz Novice Hurdle at Clonmel with Monty’s Star claiming his first win and securing a place at the Cheltenham festival, ahead of his more favoured stablemate Hiddenvalley Lake. Despite Hiddenvalley Lake leading for much of the race, Monty’s Star stayed close behind until the…

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  • Trainer Willie Mullins, who had lost hope of winning the Gold Cup, is optimistic about his chances this year with two strong contenders, Galopin Des Champs and Stattler. While Stattler’s stamina has been proven, Galopin Des Champs has raised questions about his ability to handle the Gold Cup distance. However, Mullins is confident that he…

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  • Tom Scudamore, who has had a 25-year career as a jockey, announced his retirement on Friday, effective immediately. Despite being scheduled to ride four horses on Saturday, the 40-year-old made the decision to retire after being thrown from Ya Know Yaseff, a horse trained by his longtime associate David Pipe, during a race at Leicester…

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  • Trainers expressed anger towards the Newcastle ground as 31 runners were withdrawn, citing safety concerns for their horses. Trainers who were responsible for the large number of non-runners on Thursday’s jumps card at Newcastle described the conditions as hazardous and rough. They are calling for more transparency surrounding going descriptions, as there was uncertainty about…

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  • Jockey Oisin Murphy returned to horse racing with a successful ride on Jupiter Express at Chelmsford yesterday, winning the 6f handicap on the 15-8 favourite. This was his first ride after serving a 14-month ban for alcohol and Covid-related rule violations. Murphy, a three-time champion jockey, had a strong position throughout the race and secured…

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