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Nicky Richards eyeing Novices’ Chase at Haydock Park for Ayr winner Dowd’s Destiny

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

NICKY RICHARDS may step Dowd’s Destiny up in grade at Haydock a week on Saturday following his facile win at Ayr.

2009 John Smith’s Grand National winner Mon Mome likely to return for Aintree showpiece this year

Liverpool Daily Post — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

2009 JOHN Smith’s Grand National hero Mon Mome will be aimed again at the Aintree showpiece following a return to form at Cheltenham on New Year’s Day.

Nicky Henderson thinks Spirit Son is the dark horse of his triple-pronged assault on the StanJames.com Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham

Liverpool Daily Post — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

NICKY HENDERSON thinks Spirit Son is ‘a bit special’ and could be the dark horse among his three StanJames.com Champion Hurdle hopefuls.

Kauto’s a Star in any era says owner Clive Smith

Liverpool Daily Post — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

OWNER Clive Smith believes Kauto Star’s achievements stack up well against those of any other jumping heavyweight in history.

Cheltenham victory puts Oscar Whisky in line for bid at spoiling Big Buck’s Festival party in the World Hurdle

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

OSCAR WHISKY is ready to take on Big Buck’s in the Ladbrokes World Hurdle at Aintree following his resounding success in yesterday’s Cheltenham & Three Counties Race Club Hurdle at Cheltenham.

Overturn has a big chance of Champion Hurdle glory, says trainer Donald McCain

Liverpool Daily Post — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

DONALD McCAIN is convinced Overturn is a real contender for the Champion Hurdle despite defeat at Kempton on Boxing Day.

Peddlers Cross can bounce back from below-par effort at Kempton, says trainer Donald McCain

Liverpool Daily Post — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

DONALD McCAIN thinks Peddlers Cross must have had a problem after he was beaten a long way by Sprinter Sacre at Kempton on Tuesday.

Nicky Henderson’s Sprinter Sacre is the new Arkle favourite after victory over Peddlers Cross at Kempton

Liverpool Daily Post — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

SPRINTER SACRE is the newfavourite for the Arkle Trophy after a massive victory over Peddlers Cross in the williamhill.com Novices’ Chase at Kempton Park yesterday.

Richard Lee’s Le Beau Bai lands the Coral Welsh National under Charlie Poste and Aintree could be on the agenda

Liverpool Daily Post — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CHARLIE POSTE and Richard Lee’s Le Beau Bai provided the nearest thing to ‘home’ win in the Coral Welsh National since Norther’s success in 1965.

Trainer Richard Lee hoping Le Beau Bai can hit the heights in Coral Welsh National at Chepstow

Liverpool Daily Post — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

RICHARD LEE believes both his two runners in this afternoon’s Coral Welsh National at Chepstow, Le Beau Bai and Heathcliff, will have to put up a career best.

Kauto Star etches his name even more indelibly in racing history with record-breaking fifth success in the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton

Liverpool Daily Post — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

THERE are good and great horses that have graced the turf down the years, but few reach legendary status. But with a record-breaking fifth success in the King George VI Chase that almost brought the roof off the Kempton Park stands Kauto Star consolidated his legendary status in the game.

Nicholls duo Kauto Star and Master Minded ‘in really good order’ for King George VI Chase

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ALMOST 12 months have passed since Kauto Star’s dethroning by Long Run in the last William Hill King George VI Chase, but trainer Paul Nicholls believes Kempton racegoers will see a different horse today.

Midnight Chase going for honours at Wetherby

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

NEIL MULHOLLAND hopes the rain stays away from Wetherby to aid top-weight Midnight Chase’s prospects in the Betfair, Don’t Settle For Less Rowland Meyrick Handicap Chase today.

Captain Chris ready to spoil the party at Kempton on Boxing Day

Liverpool Daily Post — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CAPTAIN CHRIS can spoil the party in the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.

School’s out for trainer Jim Best

Liverpool Daily Post — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

SCHOOL For Scandal is to help Jim Best in search of his first Grade One winner in the Coral Future Champions Finale Juvenile Hurdle at Chepstow on December 27.

Jockey Hayley Turner delighted to be back in the saddle again

Liverpool Daily Post — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

HAYLEY TURNER was simply pleased to be riding at Kempton yesterday – even if she did not exactly have the most inspiring of comebacks.

Earlsmedic’s happy return

Liverpool Daily Post — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A RETURN to six furlongs would not go amiss for Earlsmedic, who produced a more than satisfactory return to the Polytrack at Kempton yesterday.

Wetherby hope for Midnight Chase

Liverpool Daily Post — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

MIDNIGHT Chase remains firmly on course for a trip to Wetherby on Boxing Day after heading 21 entries for the Betfair-sponsored Rowland Meyrick Handicap Chase.

Rooney buys a race horse

Liverpool Daily Post — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

MANCHESTER UNITED and England footballer Wayne Rooney has purchased a yearling which is set to go into training with Tom Dascombe.

Duffy hoping for more Diamond displays

Liverpool Daily Post — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PAUL DUFFY will be pinching himself when Diamond Harry takes on the best for the second time this season in the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.