Tag: Grade
The Hull FC conundrum: How do the Grade A club improve on the field after sacking Tony Smith? | Rugby League News
It is often said progression and growth in sport is a continuous process and if you take a moment to stop, you fall behind. With the departure of Tony Smith as head coach at Hull FC, their fourth coaching change in as many years, it begs the question as to what has gone wrong at…
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Pic D’Orhy beats L’Homme Presse to claim Betfair Ascot Chase Grade One glory | Racing News
Pic D’Orhy produced an immaculate jumping display to secure Grade One glory for Paul Nicholls in the showpiece event at Ascot. L’Homme Presse was never in touch in second, with Ahoy Senor and Sail Away remaining third and fourth throughout the contest. With victory, Harry Cobden extended his personal Champion Jockey title advantage to three…
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Betfair Ascot Chase: L’Homme Presse takes on Pic D’Orhy in Grade One showpiece | Racing News
Our Senior Form Analyst on Saturday’s Grade One contest, starring L’Homme Presse and Pic D’orhy, live on Sky Sports Racing. The race This is the 30th edition of the Ascot Chase, a race that more often than not stands tall, in connection to the impending Festivals, not in competition nor inferior to them, highlighted by…
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Milton Harris: Grade One-winning trainer suspended after licence conditions breach | Racing News
Milton Harris has had his training licence suspended by the British Horseracing Authority pending a hearing in January. The interim suspension comes after horses trained by the Warminster handler were not permitted to run at Ludlow on Thursday, with the BHA ruling Balboa and Giddyupadingdong were “not qualified” for their respective engagements. A BHA spokesperson…
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Alanna Homes Champion Novice Hurdle: Impaire Et Passe grinds out another Grade One victory at Punchestown
Impaire Et Passe showed a neat turn of foot and powered to victory in the Alanna Homes Champion Novice Hurdle for jockey Paul Townend and trainer Willie Mullins. The five-year-old ran well within himself and Townend rode the Cheltenham’s Ballymore winner with supreme poise. Sent off a 1-3 favorite against just four rivals, he sat…
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