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Ascot’s Long Walk Hurdle: Champ set to take on Paisley Park again in Saturday’s feature | Racing News
Champ and Paisley Park are set to renew their rivalry in Ascot’s Howden Long Walk Hurdle on Saturday, live on Sky Sports Racing. The pair have dominated the 3m 0.5f Grade One contest in recent years, winning four of the last five runnings, with Paisley Park claiming his third victory in the race last year…
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Today on Sky Sports Racing: Venetia Williams team look to continue hot streak at Plumpton | Racing News
The Venetia Williams yard remain in flying form and will be hoping for more success at Plumpton this afternoon, live on Sky Sports Racing. 1.10 Plumpton – Oxygen could go in for Williams Oxygen landed something of a gamble last time out at Lingfield and will be looking to add another victory in the Harry…
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Egan excited for Amo Racing challenge
David Egan looks ahead to his new deal with Amo Racing and his relationship with Roger Varian.
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Today on Sky Sports Racing: Doncaster and Hereford stage jumps cards with Newcastle and Wolverhampton also live on Saturday | Racing News
There is quality as well as quantity live on Sky Sports Racing on Saturday with jumps action from Doncaster and Hereford alongside all-weather Flat fixtures at Newcastle and Wolverhampton. 2.40 Doncaster – Gin Coco, Tommy’s Oscar and Rare Edition feature Tommy’s Oscar heads a field of 12 for an ultra-competitive renewal of the bet365 Handicap…
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Cheltenham: Minella Indo in ‘great form’ for cross-country test on Friday | Racing News
Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Minella Indo faces a new challenge in the Glenfarclas Crystal Cup Cross Country Handicap Chase when he returns to the scene of his finest hour on Friday. The 10-year-old has a stellar record at Prestbury Park, famously providing trainer Henry de Bromhead with a first victory in the blue riband when…
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Today on Sky Sports Racing: Ffos Las and Fontwell stage jumps cards with Southwell evening fixture also live on Tuesday | Racing News
Ffos Las (12.20 to 3.22) and Fontwell (12.40 to 3.40) stage jumps cards on Tuesday afternoon, followed by an evening all-weather fixture at Southwell (5.00 to 8.30), all live on Sky Sports Racing. 2.22 Ffos Las – Knowsley Road and The King Of Ryhope clash The King Of Ryhope headlines a strong field of six…
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December Gold Cup: Fakir D’oudairies tops 15 confirmed for Cheltenham feature on Saturday | Racing News
Joseph O’Brien’s Fakir D’oudairies adds a touch of class to proceedings at Cheltenham as he tops the 15 confirmed for the Virgin Bet December Gold Cup Handicap Chase. The eight-year-old has been something of a stable star for O’Brien over the years, picking up Grade One prizes at both Aintree and Ascot and regularly seen…
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Today on Sky Sports Racing: British and Irish contenders head for Hong Kong International action | Racing News
It’s excellent action at Sha Tin on Saturday with Hong Kong International Races featuring a whole host of British and Irish contenders, live on Sky Sports Racing. 6:10 Sha TIn – Warm Heart takes on home rivals Warm Heart is the big hope for Aidan O’Brien in the Longines Hong Kong Vase (6:10) who will…
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Esher Novices’ Chase: Stay Away Fay favourite for Brown Advisory after Sandown success | Racing News
Stay Away Fay’s star continued to rise over fences as he took the Betfair Esher Novices’ Chase at Sandown. Paul Nicholls’ bay was the winner of the Albert Bartlett over hurdles last season and made a winning start to his chasing career at Exeter last month. He stepped up to Grade Two level at Sandown…
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Longines Hong Kong International: Luxembourg and Warm Heart lead Aidan O’Brien’s raiding party | Racing News
Luxembourg is set to lead a four-strong team for Aidan O’Brien into battle in this year’s Longines Hong Kong International races at Sha Tin. The son of Camelot notched a third victory at Group One level in the Tattersalls Gold Cup in the spring and was last seen going down narrowly to his dual Derby…
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