Goodwood Cup set for another glorious renewal
The Goodwood Cup in the second leg of the triple crown for long distance stayers run over 2m on day three of Glorious Goodwood.
Category: Horse Racing
Elliott “delighted” with Chicago National weight
Gordon Elliott, the man who burst into the big time when he sent out 33/1 shot Silver Birch to win the 2007 John Smith's Grand National, is very optimistic about the chance of his Chicago Grey in this year's renewal…
Harry on the mend after breathing operation
Diamond Harry, tremendously impressive winner of the 2010 Hennessey Gold Cup at Newbury, is reported to have come through an operation on his soft palette with flying colours and is back on course to contest the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup…
Midnight Run run disappoints
Grand National hopeful The Midnight Club was disappointing in his preparation run at Clonmel on Thursday in what was his third run of this campaign.
Killyglen on return road to Aintree
The Stuart Crawford-trained Killyglen is well on the way to returning to Aintree for the John Smith's Grand National on April 14, a race in which he was travelling well last year when coming to grief at a crucial stage,…
Binocular focusing on tried and trusted route
The 2010 Stan James Champion Hurdle winner Binocular will bid to win the Contenders Hurdle at Sandown for the third year running at the Esher track on February 4 with connections hoping a success there will be followed by the…
Struthers wants whip discussion
Newly appointed Professional Jockeys Association chief executive Paul Struthers is ready to discuss the controversial whip rules with his colleagues and get his own view on the subject across.
Shakalakaboomboom gearing up for National tilt
Two-time Champion Trainer Nicky Henderson is still looking for his first win in the Grand National in 2012 and may fancy his chances of breaking that maiden this year with Shakalakaboomboom.
Sivola scores again but makes hard work of it
Not everyone who saw the Willie Mullins-trained Ut De Sivola maintain his 100% record over hurdles at Punchestown recently was impressed with the way the ex-French racer scored and there is certainly room for improvement for the youngster who remains…
Sandown ‘also rans’ consider Cheltenham options
The connections of both Magnifique Etoile and Prospect Wells, both beaten a long way by Captain Conan and Colour Squadron in the Grade 1 Tolworth Hurdle at Sandown on January 7, are reconsidering their options after failing to be involved…