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/ 2 years agoTHEY’RE BACKING LOSERS AND WE’LL PAY THE PRICE
Rolf Johnson blasts unelected officials meddling with gambling regulations while the ‘impotent’ BHA stand aside Worldwide, governments are intruding on people’s...
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Newmark Report
/ 2 years agoTHERE’S BOUNTI IN IT FOR BOUGHEY
Dave Youngman does the rounds on the gallops at headquarters and spotlights a promising new crop Dave Youngman with Mori HERE...
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All Weather
/ 2 years agoSUMMER DAYS FOR ALL WEATHER TRIO
It’s cash bonuses all round for the stars of rubber and sand, writes Ian Heitman The decision to scrap fast-track qualifiers...
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Out in the Sticks
/ 2 years agoBOLD SOLDIER MARCHES ON
Jeremy Grayson look backs at the top action from the last month Love Envoi HEREFORD, 9 March (Good to soft, soft...
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Paul Jacobs
/ 2 years agoFOLLOW THE VAN
Paul Jacobs is keeping faith with Gavin Cromwell and last year’s Grand National runner-up Although the Lincoln Handicap and the start...
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Paul Ferguson
/ 2 years agoMISSION IS READY TO LEAP INTO THE LIMELIGHT
Paul Ferguson looks at stars who stayed fresh to jump straight into the top action at Aintree Mahler Mission, ridden by...
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Picks from the Paddock
/ 2 years agoKALIF’S ALL SET FOR NEXT LEAP FORWARD
Andy Ayres takes a fresh look at how the hottest prospects are shaping up Jubile Express LINGFIELD February 13 (soft) 3m5f...
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Grand National
/ 2 years agoIT’S SAFETY FIRST BUT NOBLE’S MY WINNER
Sky Racing frontman Robert Cooper casts a wistful eye back on old-school Nationals - but he’s fixed on Yeats Noble Yeats,...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 years agoWELCOME
Irish eyes were shining in the Cotswolds and now the gaze turns to Merseyside and the fresh challenges of awesome Aintree....
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Irish Racing
/ 2 years agoGET SET FOR AN EASTER CRACKER!
Karl Hedley picks out runners and riders who can shine in the aftermath of Cheltenham Charles Byrnes The Cheltenham Festival has...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 years agoCOR BLIMEY! WHAT A CRACKING CLIMAX
Ben Morgan looks to Cheltenham stars Slade Steel and Corach Rambler to star on Aintree’s biggest day BRIDLE ROAD HANDICAP HURDLE...
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Grand National
/ 2 years agoBANBOU TAKES A BOW
Frero can top ‘em in the Topham for Venetia Williams MILDMAY NOVICES CHASE A lot of these will be hoping that...
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Grand National
/ 2 years agoDAWNING TO OPEN FOR IN-FORM DAN
Ben Morgan sees the Skelton brothers getting off to a winning start on Day 1 MANIFESTO NOVICES CHASE I would say...
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Tales from the Betting Ring
/ 2 years agoIT’S NIP & TUCK IN BOOKIES BATTLE
Simon Nott regales us with his recent trips to Wincanton and Exeter WINCANTON, MARCH 7 I WASN’T expecting a massive crowd...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 years agoBens Day 4 Cheltenham Tips.
1.30 – Sir Gino has long been the favourite for this race but recent market weakness might put a few off....
