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Imo, if anything, the inquiry should have been adjourned, not the race. -
By Wandering Eyes · Posted
On the March 9 episode of BloodHorse Monday: Slam Dunk Racing's Nick Cosato talks about accomplishing his dream of winning the Santa Anita Handicap (G1) with British Isles. David Fawkes provides Reef Runner update as the horse remains in Dubai.View the full article -
By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Horsemen attributed the cancellation to the shift toward turf racing at Laurel Park that has made maintaining a viable horse population harder during the colder months along with competition from Colonial Downs on the same weekend.View the full article -
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It might not be Royal Ascot, but even us die-hard Flat racing fans at TDN Europe are not immune to Cheltenham Festival fever, with four days of top-class sport lying in wait for those preparing to make the annual pilgrimage to Prestbury Park. This year, the action on the track looks as competitive and enthralling as it has been for some time, starting on Tuesday with the Supreme Novices' Hurdle where at least half of the 12-strong field can be given some sort of chance. In fact, the Supreme has caused a difference of opinion among our team of TDN experts, with two of our horses to follow at the meeting coming in the curtain-raiser… EL CAIROS Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle, 1.20 Tuesday At least I will know my fate early because El Cairos is one of my strongest fancies of the week. Gordon Elliott has a decent record in the Supreme Novices Hurdle and it's hard to think that El Cairos is not as good, if not better, than some of the horses the trainer has had placed in the race in recent years. A classy, strong-travelling sort, he already boasts course form when an eye-catching fifth in the Champion Bumper here 12 months ago. Okay, you could question his jumping, given he fell on his hurdling debut and made a mess of the last when winning at Thurles. However, that is factored into his price and you'd imagine that, with a clear round, he won't be out of the frame. He's a strong each-way fancy and, if you're feeling greedy, double him into Backmeorsackme in the National Hunt Challenge Cup. Brian Sheerin MIGHTY PARK Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle, 1.20 Tuesday Not looking beyond the opening contest, I'm siding with the hugely promising €105,000 Derby Sale graduate Mighty Park to secure a ninth Supreme Novices' Hurdle for the Willie Mullins stable. Now is the hour for the 38-length Fairyhouse winner and half-brother of former Festival mainstay Might Bite to step forward. His stable companion Leader d'Allier is not out of the reckoning. Ante-post favourite Old Park Star seeks a sixth edition for Nicky Henderson, who last won this with Constitution Hill in 2022, and is the one to include for the trifecta option. Sean Cronin COLONEL MUSTARD BetMGM Cup, 2.40 Wednesday I'm no punter and this is probably the reason why: heart always rules head. Occasionally it's a strategy that works, and Golden Ace helped me out in that regard last year. On Wednesday, my favourite National Hunt horse in training, Colonel Mustard, returns to the Festival for the fourth time. Don't let the fact that he's now 11 put you off an each-way bet at 33/1. He's never run a bad race at Cheltenham, his jumping is rock solid, and he's been in the form of his life this season with two wins over hurdles, including the G2 Lismullen Hurdle. Back down to a more suitable trip here, he's been a real star for the very capable Lorna Fowler – one of the few trainers in action this week who has actually ridden a winner at Cheltenham – and he goes very well for three-pound claimer John Shinnick. If any horse will give you a run for your money, it's this one. Emma Berry BOB OLINGER Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle, 3.20 Thursday Bob Olinger at Cheltenham – what's not to like? He's four from four at Prestbury Park and his decisive defeat of Teahupoo in this race 12 months ago is arguably the strongest piece of form on offer. Okay, Teahupoo comprehensively reversed those placings at Leopardstown last time, but there is no finer man to get a horse to peak for Cheltenham than Henry de Bromhead, and Bob Olinger has almost certainly been trained with one day in mind. Last year, he took a massive step forward from Leopardstown to Cheltenham, so here's hoping he can do the same again despite his advancing years. Currently trading at nearly three times the prices of Teahupoo, he certainly appeals as the value play in a race which could pan out similarly to 12 months ago, with no obvious pace angle at this stage. Adam Houghton The post ‘He Won’t Be Out Of The Frame’ – Four Horses to Follow at the Cheltenham Festival appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article -
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By Michael Guerin Harness racing’s big boys and girls return for a massive Friday night that kind of feels like it has snuck up on us. With eyeballs having been divided between grass track racing, mares Group 1 at Addington and a huge last six weeks in Australia harness which culminates in Saturday’s Miracle Mile, New Zealand’s biggest names have been on stand by. And when we think of the likes of Republican Party, Merlin, Akuta and their mates the mind could be excused for jumping forward to their next really big target, the $1m Race at Cambridge on April 10, But boom, before you know it, they are out and about at Alexandra Park this Friday with a red hot supporting cast of our best three-year-old pacers and the trotters in their Greenlane Cup. And if that isn’t enough to get you to turn Channel 62 on around 7.40pm on Friday at Addington Got The Chocolates is back to start his 2026. But the main focus will be The Park which comes awake with the Lincoln Farms Founders Cup. Sooner The Bettor has fared best of the open class warriors in the draws at barrier 4 for the mobile 1700m and is in the form of his life but when driver Harrison Orange looks across in the score up he will see three of our superstars in Akuta (6), Republican Party (7) and Merlin (8) outside him. What happens early and whether young Orange decides to take what could be his best chance to beat the big names by staying in front could decide the winner at the end of a fun two minutes. The $60,000 Alabar Classic almost challenges the Cup for race of the night with Jumal back in the north but with Allamericanplayer and Freeze Frame, the only two pacers to have beaten him, drawn inside him. Again, driver attitude could be everything here. In the Greenlane Cup the find of last trotting season Hillbilly Blues gets the perfect opportunity to start this campaign with a win from barrier 4 also over the mobile 1700m, with Belle Neige (6), Meant To Be (7) and Bet N Win (8) drawn outside him and Oscar Bonavena off the second line. Add the $70,000 Caduceus Club Ladyship Stakes for the three-year-old fillies and all of a sudden the Northern Lights Autumn Carnival hits top gear. To see the Auckland fields click here To see the Addington fields click here View the full article
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