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Tony McCoy gets nod to ride Master Minded Dec 3 2008
AS expected Tony McCoy was confirmed as the new partner for Champion Chase hero Master Minded in the Seasons Holidays Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown on this Saturday. more
King’s ready to rule Nov 28 2008
HAYDOCK PARK has been mapped out as the next port of call exciting novice chaser Kalahari King. more
Mann eyes home win with Force Nov 28 2008
CHARLIE MANN hopes for a home win in tomorrow’s Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup with Air Force One, who is vying for favouritism. more
Big Buck’s heading for Hennessy target Nov 25 2008
PAUL NICHOLLS’ Big Buck’s is favourite Saturday’s Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup at Newbury after he was declared among the 21 entries for the Grade Three Handicap. more
Becher hero aiming for National glory Nov 24 2008
THE conditions may have been grim and the emphasis on stamina exacting, but Black Apalachi produced a display to warm the hearts of jumping fans at Aintree yesterday. more
Star losing his sparkle as Snoopy Loopy beats the odds Nov 24 2008
ONE star in the ascendant, another on the wane; Binocular may have stamped himself as the Champion Hurdler-in-waiting on Saturday but what do we make of Kauto Star? more
Irish back in Black over National fences Nov 24 2008
THE Irish grip on the John Smith’s Grand National may have eased a little earlier this year, but Black Apalachi provided a big hint they will be looking to wrest it back after victory in the totesport.com Becher Chase at Aintree yesterday. more
Snoopy Loopy eyes Gold after landing Betfair surprise Nov 24 2008
SNOOPY LOOPY may be back in action in action looking for more big-race success in the Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup this Saturday following his victory in the Betfair Chase at Haydock. more
Open day at Paul Green’s Lydiate stables Nov 21 2008
AFTER a successful conclusion to the Flat season Liverpool trainer Paul Green is holding an open day at his Lydiate stables tomorrow. more
Kicking King retires Nov 21 2008
Kicking King, winner of the 2005 Cheltenham Gold Cup, has been retired. more
Bowen chases double dream Nov 20 2008
PETER BOWEN is no stranger to tasting big race success in the north west and he is hoping two of his stable stalwarts can make this a weekend to remember. more
Jimmy’s back on glory trail Nov 19 2008
JIMMY MANGAN got a taste for the Grand National when Monty’s Pass landed the Aintree spectacular five years ago – now he’s planning more of the same. more
