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Grimthorpe Chase: Kim Bailey’s Does He Know defies top weight to win at Doncaster | Racing News
Does He Know put up a tremendous weight-carrying performance to provide trainer Kim Bailey with a third victory in the Grimthorpe Chase at Doncaster. Although a four-time winner over fences, including Grade Two and Grade Three triumphs at Ascot and Cheltenham respectively, Does He Know was a 20-1 shot for his latest assignment having failed…
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Mark Bradstock: Tributes paid to Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning trainer after death aged 66 | Racing News
Tributes have been paid to Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning trainer Mark Bradstock, who has died aged 66. Along with his wife Sara, Bradstock trained Coneygree to become the first novice since Captain Christy 41 years earlier to land the blue riband at Prestbury Park in 2015. The Old Manor Stables handler also saddled Carruthers to win…
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Owen Farrell: Stuart Lancaster says former captain has another Rugby World Cup in him, and understands Racing 92 move | Rugby Union News
Former England head coach Stuart Lancaster has told Sky Sports Owen Farrell can play for England again and “has the 2027 World Cup in him.” Lancaster was instrumental in the signing of Owen Farrell last month for French Top 14 side Racing 92 where the former England head coach is now in charge of the…
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Paul Nicholls stable tour: Ginny’s Destiny and Stay Away Fay star for Ditcheat’s Cheltenham Festival squad | Racing News
Paul Nicholls is heading to this year’s Cheltenham Festival with a streamlined squad featuring novice chase hopes Ginny’s Destiny and Stay Away Fay. The champion trainer might only send a dozen horses into battle against the Irish juggernauts of Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott, but Ginny’s Destiny currently heads the ante-post markets for the Turners…
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Today on Sky Sports Racing: Sublime Heights heads 11-strong field at Plumpton | Racing News
Monday’s action comes from Plumpton, where Sublime Heights will have Gerico Ville for company in an intriguing renewal. The evening fare is from Wolverhampton, where a Michael Appleby pair are the ones to beat in the feature handicap. 3.20 Plumpton – Sublime Heights the one to beat in testing renewal Our feature Dine&Stay @ The…
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Today on Sky Sports Racing: Sammy’s Guarantee and One Eye On Vegas clash at Hereford | Racing News
Sunday’s live action on Sky Sports Racing is a thrilling seven-race jumps card from Hereford which features Sammy Guarantee and One Eye On Vegas clash. 4.10 Hereford – Sammy’s Guarantee and One Eye On Vegas clash Winners last time out, Sammy’s Guarantee and One Eye On Vegas clash in the Read Harry Cobden’s Blog At…
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BetUK Winter Derby: Military Order too strong for Lord North at Southwell | Racing News
Military Order denied Lord North a second win in a cracking renewal of the BetUK Winter Derby Stakes at its new home of Southwell. Now eight, Lord North was having his third run in the race having also been second in 2022 and it has worked well in teeing him up for the Dubai Turf…
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Grand National: Top-weight Hewick bids to join Red Rum in Aintree history books for John ‘Shark’ Hanlon | Racing News
King George hero Hewick will carry top weight in this year’s Grand National after the ratings were unveiled in Liverpool. John ‘Shark’ Hanlon’s bargain £800 purchase has proved a revelation in recent years, winning the Galway Plate, Oaksey Chase and the American Grand National, collating over £600,000 in prize money. Those victories came before a…
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Today on Sky Sports Racing: Pallas Lord seeks hat-trick at Newcastle | Racing News
Tuesday’s racing comes from Newcastle, where Pallas Lord seeks a hat-trick with Charlatan and Perfect Swiss for company. Also on the card, Solray is the pick of a Class Three feature whilst Sisyphean headlines a 10-strong Novice Stakes contest. 5.30 Newcastle – Pallas Lord eyes hat-trick It may be low-level action, but we’ve a fascinating…
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Today on Sky Sports Racing: Epsom Faithful, Lardo and McLean House bid to add to their winning tally | Racing News
Three recent winners clash in the feature on the all-weather at Lingfield while Super Hit looks to build on his recent win at Newcastle; live on Sky Sports Racing. 1.47 Lingfield – Three recent winners clash The in-form trio of Epsom Faithfull, Larado and McLean House clash in the feature the BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap…
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