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Mixed fortunes at Kempton for National hopefuls

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:28:00 EST - Razor Royale did his Aintree chances no harm whatsoever with a tremendous effort under Paddy Brennan to resist last year's winner Nacarat by a neck, despite making a mistake at the final fence. Trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies, looking for his third John Smith's Grand National victory after Earth Summit and Bindaree, had backed his charge at Kempton and looks set to send him to the Cheltenham Festival before having a crack at the Aintree feature, for which he is now as short as 25/1 with some firms.

Could Darkness spring another 100/1 National surprise?

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:27:00 EST - There are some punters who like to look no further than those at the head of the Grand National betting list, while others are more daring and look for a horse with a chance at longer odds. Last year 100/1 winner Mon Mome proved there is value to be had in the Grand National, if only you can find it, writes Elliot Slater.

JP's Don't Push It a serious National contender

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:46:00 EST - JP McManus has put a tremendous amount of money into jumps racing and reaped the rewards with a hatful of major successes, but until now the John Smith's Grand National has managed to elude him. Don't Push It, might just be the horse to bring the popular Irishman his first success in the race, writes Elliot Slater

Racing Post Chase 3.10 Kempton, Saturday 27th February 2010

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:10:00 EST - The best betting race this week promises to be the Racing Post Chase at Kempton on Saturday. Despite having a limited history (first run 1988), the race has a tremendous history, with the 1990 running arguably providing Desert Orchid with his greatest career success.

Grand National picture becoming clearer

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:10:00 EST - Only a short-head separated the pair at the line with Tricky Trickster just getting the nod, but to many people Niche Market's bold effort in taking on Denman from the start gave him the moral victory. He was three lengths clear jumping the last, but the duel with the McCoy-ridden star eventually took its toll and he faded ever so slightly allowing

Notre Pere a fascinating Grand National contender

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:53:00 EST - The winner of Grade 1 chases at Punchestown and Leopardstwon, as well as the 2008 Welsh Grand National, Jim Dreaper's nine-year-old has just fallen short of the very highest class in recent outings. He finished fifth in Haydock's Betfair Chase and most recently fourth in the Lexus Chase, behind What A

Weighty problem for Mon Mome

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:52:00 EST - The Arctic weather of late has meant few clues have come our way in the quest to get a grip of the formbook and assess the chances of the respective candidates for April's 2010 John Smith's Grand National, writes Elliot Slater.

Victor Chandler Chase ~ Will the Magic from Ditcheat Twist again on Saturday?

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:48:00 EST - Petit Robin did a demolition job of some useful horses at Newbury first time out last season, which saw him emerge as a serious contender for top honours. Second in the Desert Orchid at Kempton last year, he was firmly put in his place by Master Minded

Tote Gold Trophy ~ Is there a pot of Gold at the end of the Newbury home straight?

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 15:19:00 EST - Apart from the likes of Persian War and Make A Stand, who won the Newbury race before going onto Champion Hurdle success a month later, the race has also produced two Champion Hurdle winners this century - Rooster Booster and

Alliance enjoys his dream moment

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:48:00 EST - The victory of Dream Alliance in the Coral Welsh National at Chepstow during the holiday period was a triumph over adversity for both the winning horse and rider Tom O'Brien, writes Elliot Slater. Philip Hobbs' eight-year-old gelding will now

Welsh National Chepstow on 27th December 2009

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:24:00 EST - However, the roll of honour features a mixture of the top class - Burrough Hill Lad, Playschool, Carvill's Hill, Master Oats and Notre Pere - together with Grand National winners Rag Trade, Corbiere, Earth Summit, Bindaree and Silver Birch

Ladbroke Hurdle Ascot on Saturday 19th December 2009

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:17:00 EST - The market at the start of the week is headed Harry Tricker. Trained by Gary Moore, who has a good record in these two-mile handicap hurdles, the five-year-old boasts a good level of recent

Boylesports Gold Cup Cheltenham Saturday (2.25 Cheltenham)

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:06:00 EST - Atouchbetweenacara has been lightly races in recent times, running just once since December 2008. But, what a run that was. Running off a mark of 129, the Aidan Coleman ridden gelding

King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:09:00 EST - Reported to have come on for the Haydock run, Kauto Star will line up at the Sunbury track on the 26th as a rightful odds on chance to win his fourth King George. He possessed an awesome blend of

International Hurdle Cheltenham this Saturday (3.05 Cheltenham)

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:13:00 EST - The Champion Hurdle is one of the most open ante-post markets for the 2010 Cheltenham Festival, but that could all change after the International Hurdle Cheltenham this Saturday (3.05