Horse Racing
Following the significant Derby winning trends
Published on 11 Mar 2010, 12:18 by Gareth FreemanPunters looking for a guide as to which races traditionally throw up future Epsom Derby winners are normally to be found at this time of year, thumbing through Horse Racing betting formbooks and trying to get an edge on the bookmaking fraternity, writes Elliot Slater.
It’s no secret that Racing Post Trophy, the Group 1 mile [...]
Maljimar looks a lively National outsider
Published on 8 Mar 2010, 12:57 by Gareth FreemanYoung trainer Nick Wililams has had a tremendous 12 months with the likes of Diamond Harry, Reve De Sivola and Me Voici, and in Maljimar he has a serious John Smith’s Grand National contender capable of really putting his name up in lights, writes Elliot Slater.
Maljimar has already proved himself on the big stage having [...]
12/1 looks tempting for a repeat Grand National winner
Published on 3 Mar 2010, 14:50 by Gareth Freeman
The 12/1 on offer with Ladbrokes for a repeat John Smith’s Grand National winner looks pretty tempting and could well give those punters who step in to take the price a serious run for their money, writes Elliot Slater.
I’ve been of the opinion for some time that last year’s hero Mon Mome has as [...]
Henderson to keep Punchestowns busy
Published on 28 Feb 2010, 18:58 by Gareth FreemanQuite a number of leading Cheltenham Festival candidates will not be seen until the big event itself with trainers looking to keep their horses fresh before the main event, writes Elliot Slater.
However, one horse who has a busy schedule prior to his crack at the RSA Chase is ante-post favourite Punchestowns. Trainer Nicky Henderson is [...]
Lloyd-Webber’s Darkness hoping to grab Aintree limelight
Published on 25 Feb 2010, 12:34 by Gareth FreemanIf patience is a virtuous then Lady Lloyd Webber and Charlie Egerton, owner and trainer respectively of the talented but fragile chaser Darkness, are amongst the most virtuous in the racing industry, writes Elliot Slater.
Darkness is a horse who has always possessed a great deal of ability but his career has been repeatedly put on [...]
Aintree beckons again for classy My Will
Published on 24 Feb 2010, 13:36 by Gareth FreemanWhen My Will took up the running approaching the penultimate fence in last year’s John Smith’s Grand National, it looked for a short while as if his name might be added to the role call of winners whose name has become synonymous with success in the most awe inspiring race of them all, writes Elliot [...]
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Hong Kong Derby Goes to Collection
Published on 22 Mar 2009, 23:26 by bibanSuddenly a new star was born from the Hong Kong Derby as Collection emerged out as the winner. Such was the resounding nature of the victory that Collection has suddenly started receiving the attention throughput the world.
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