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HORSE RACING: Donald McCain champions John Smith’s Grand National and Aintree

Liverpool Daily Post — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:00:00 GMT

THERE was no better champion of Aintree and the John Smith’s Grand National than the late Ginger McCain.

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.

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.

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.