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Eye-catchers of the week (13th Jan – 20th Jan)

SENIOR CITIZEN (2nd) – 2:10 Doncaster (14th January) On a gloomy Tuesday afternoon, Senior Citizen made his debut over fences in a competitive beginners’ chase. He was the lowest rated hurdler in the field and his trainer, Alan King, seemed pessimistic about his chances; he was unsure about the testing conditions and suggested that he’dContinue reading “Eye-catchers of the week (13th Jan – 20th Jan)”

Eye-catchers of the week (6th Jan – 12th Jan)

LE CAMELEON – 1:20 Chepstow (6th January) I don’t normally mention last time out winners in this series but I’m making an exception here as I have a lot of time for this horse. A half brother to multiple winners (Moonlighter, Horatio Hornblower & George Nympton), he shaped with a great deal of promise onContinue reading “Eye-catchers of the week (6th Jan – 12th Jan)”

Eye-catchers of the week (30th Dec – 5th Jan)

THE CON MAN – 2:35 Haydock (30th December) With Marie’s Rock & Ebony Jewel giving the form of his previous run a serious boost, The Con Man lined up a well supported 9/4 favourite for this 2m2f handicap. For a long way, it looked as though that support would be justified as the lightly racedContinue reading “Eye-catchers of the week (30th Dec – 5th Jan)”

Cheltenham Festival 2020 – The Arkle: Who will represent Willie Mullins?

Willie Mullins has won 4 of the last 5 running’s of the Arkle. Un De Sceaux, Douvan & Footpad were all sent off odds-on. They were all prominent in the ante-post markets from an early stage and were all considered to be “Bankers” heading into the meeting. Last year was a very different story. WithContinue reading “Cheltenham Festival 2020 – The Arkle: Who will represent Willie Mullins?”

Let’s talk about: The Pertemps Qualifiers

The Leopardstown Pertemps Qualifier on the 28th December has provided 3 of the last 4 winners of the Cheltenham final: Mall Dini (2016 – 4th), Presenting Percy (2017 – 5th) & Sire Du Berlais (6th – 2019) As such, there were plenty of keen eyes on this race with a view to the festival inContinue reading “Let’s talk about: The Pertemps Qualifiers”