Event: Betfair Chase

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Might Bite ‘ready to do himself justice’

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Bristol De Mai out to show Gold Cup class at Cheltenham

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Cue Card unlikely to run in King George VI Chase at Kempton

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Darren Norris: Young gun Thistlecrack can rise to occasion

Sensible money must be with seasoned Cue Card to see off young pretender

That the Colin Tizzard-trained duo, Cue Card and Thistlecrack, will both go to the start for Monday’s King George VI Chase at Kempton Park has all but saved this year’s renewal. 

Sat, 24 Dec, 2016

Ruby Walsh: ‘I thought I found another horse of a lifetime in Vautour but it wasn’t to be’

Last week, Irish Examiner columnist Ruby Walsh was the guest of honour at an event to mark the launch of the Lawlor’s Hotel Novice Hurdle Grade One Race Day, which will take place at Naas Racecourse on January 8.

Thu, 22 Dec, 2016

Noel Meade to make late call with Road To Riches

Road To Riches is “50-50” to take his up his engagement in the 32Red King George VI Chase, according to trainer Noel Meade.

Wed, 21 Dec, 2016

Annacotty seeks Cheltenham repeat

Annacotty will attempt back-to-back victories in the BetVictor Gold Cup at Cheltenham on November 12.

Thu, 03 Nov, 2016

Gordon Elliott: Don Cossack will only return if 110% fit

Gordon Elliott plans to give Don Cossack just one run before he defends his Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup crown next March — as long as the star chaser shows sufficient progress in his recovery from injury.

Tue, 09 Aug, 2016

Time to give Carlingford Lough the respect he deserves

We really ought to have known better. History has shown that underestimating Carlingford Lough and John Kiely is a foolish move but some lessons are harder absorbed than others.

Thu, 28 Apr, 2016

Colin Tizzard: Cue Card a ‘horse of a lifetime’

Cue Card will carry the hopes of Britain in today’s Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup as the 10-year-old seeks to crown a stunning season by landing a £1m (€1.3m) bonus.

Fri, 18 Mar, 2016

Cue Card primed for Gold Cup attempt

Colin Tizzard labelled Cue Card the “horse of a lifetime” as he gets ready to bid for a £1million bonus in the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Fri, 26 Feb, 2016

Tony Curran hoping Flemenstar can win an ‘away game’

Trainer Tony Curran is more hopeful than confident that Irish challenger Flemenstar can win an “away game” in today’s Betfair Ascot Chase.

Sat, 20 Feb, 2016

Colin Tizzard: Cue Card in ‘excellent shape’

Colin Tizzard can barely wait for the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup with Cue Card.

Mon, 08 Feb, 2016

Irish horses dominate entries for Gold Cup

Irish-trained horses appear to hold all the aces in the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup on March 18, for which 32 entries were received.

Thu, 14 Jan, 2016

Cue Card set to head straight for Gold Cup

Trainer Colin Tizzard confirmed Cue Card will head straight for the Cheltenham Gold Cup following his thrilling victory in the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Saturday.

Mon, 28 Dec, 2015

Gordon Elliott: Don Cossack the finished article now

Gordon Elliott feels “lucky” to be training a horse as good as Don Cossack for a race as mouthwatering as the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton on Saturday.

Thu, 24 Dec, 2015

Stars align at Kempton for King George Christmas cracker

Irish challengers Don Cossack and Vautour are among the star names among the 10 horses left in the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton on Saturday.

Tue, 22 Dec, 2015

Leopardstown’s Christmas Hurdle on Alpha Des Obeaux’s agenda

Alpha Des Obeaux is set to return to three miles in the Squared Financial Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown.

Tue, 15 Dec, 2015

Coneygree back in picture for Hennessy Gold Cup

Sara Bradstock reports it to be “all systems go” for Coneygree’s intended appearance in the Hennessy Gold Cup next Saturday after delighting connections in a crucial gallop yesterday.

Mon, 23 Nov, 2015

Vautour good to go at Ascot, and he will improve

I’m heading to Ascot today and while I only have one ride, it’s one I’m really looking forward to as Vautour begins his campaign in the Stella Artois 1965 Chase.

Sat, 21 Nov, 2015

Silviniaco Conti's Kempton run perfect build-up for Betfair Chase, says Noel Fehily

Jockey Noel Fehily believes a spin over hurdles was just what the doctor ordered for Silviniaco Conti ahead of his bid to win the Betfair Chase for a third time at Haydock on Saturday.

Thu, 19 Nov, 2015

Vautour good to go at Ascot

Willie Mullins has confirmed Vautour is likely to travel to Ascot to make his seasonal reappearance in Saturday’s Stella Artois 1965 Chase.

Thu, 19 Nov, 2015

Silviniaco Conti ready for third Betfair Chase success, says Paul Nicholls

Paul Nicholls expects Silviniaco Conti to be primed for action as he shoots for a third success in the Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday.

Wed, 18 Nov, 2015

Paul Nicholls bullish about Silviniaco Conti prospects in Betfair Chase

Paul Nicholls expects Silviniaco Conti to be primed for action as he shoots for a third success in the Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday.

Tue, 17 Nov, 2015

Bookmakers the only ones feeling blue after Air show

Ballydoyle has its share of big hitters when it comes to betting and they certainly weren’t found wanting with Air Force Blue in last Saturday’s Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket.

Sat, 17 Oct, 2015

Kauto Star: ‘A once in a lifetime’ horse says Paul Nicholls

Paul Nicholls hailed Kauto Star a “once in a lifetime” horse after the dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner had to be put down due to injuries sustained in a paddock accident.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2015

Jonjo O’Neill: Holywell bouncing ahead of return to Aintree

Jonjo O’Neill reports Holywell to be flying at home ahead of his outing in the Betfred Bowl at Aintree on today.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2015

Silviniaco Conti the one to beat, insists Paul Nicholls

Paul Nicholls is adamant ante-post favourite Silviniaco Conti is the one to beat in the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Wed, 25 Feb, 2015

Sprinter Sacre ‘spot on’ ahead of Champion Chase bid

Nicky Henderson is optimistic about the chances of Sprinter Sacre regaining the Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase crown at next month’s Cheltenham Festival.

Tue, 24 Feb, 2015

Connell undecided about running The Tullow Tank at Leopardstown

Equestrian: Leading owner Barry Connell is undecided whether to let The Tullow Tank line up at Leopardstown on Sunday week.

Mon, 26 Jan, 2015

Hurricane Fly and Jezki on course to meet for a seventh time in Irish Champion

Hurricane Fly and Jezki are again on a collision course for the BHP Insurances Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown on Sunday.

Wed, 21 Jan, 2015

Hurricane on course for Champion

Hurricane Fly is likely to have a stablemate or two for company in the BHP Insurances Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown on Sunday.

Tue, 20 Jan, 2015

Fehily keeps it simple as the superb Silviniaco Conti bags a second King George crown

Paul Nicholls tightened his stranglehold on the William Hill King George VI Chase when 15-8 favourite Silviniaco Conti provided him with a record ninth success in the St Stephen’ s Day feature at Kempton.

Sat, 27 Dec, 2014

Fehily confident of bold show from Silviniaco in King George

Jockey Noel Fehily is in confident mood as Silviniaco Conti prepares to defend his crown in the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton on Friday.

Wed, 24 Dec, 2014

Tizzard has high hopes for Cue Card

Joe Tizzard believes Cue Card heads for the King George in better shape than he was 12 months ago.

Tue, 23 Dec, 2014

Condon decides not to appeal 15-day Ascot whip ban

Davy Condon has decided not to appeal against the 15-day suspension and £3,150 fine handed to him by the Ascot stewards on Saturday.

Mon, 22 Dec, 2014

Tizzard expects Card progression

Joe Tizzard feels there is more improvement to come from Cue Card when the horse bids to erase the memory of last year’s agonising defeat in the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton on St Stephen’s Day.

Thu, 11 Dec, 2014

Nicholls keen to see rain for Conti

Paul Nicholls reports Silviniaco Conti to be bouncing ahead of the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton on St Stephen’s Day but is hoping for suitably soft ground at the Sunbury venue over Christmas.

Tue, 09 Dec, 2014

Gold Cup hero Lord Windermere among 29 entries for Lexus Chase

Reigning Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Lord Windermere is one of the star names among 29 entries for the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown on December 28.

Tue, 02 Dec, 2014

Card on cue for Betfair defence

Colin Tizzard is hopeful history can repeat itself as Cue Card aims to retain his crown in what promises to be another thrilling renewal of the Betfair Chase at Haydock today.

Sat, 22 Nov, 2014

Jacob bags Haydock brace

Daryl Jacob warmed up for his big ride on Cue Card in perfect fashion by riding a double at Haydock on Friday.

Sat, 22 Nov, 2014

Mullins targets Ascot prizes with Faugheen and Ballycasey

Willie Mullins could fire a formidable twin assault on Ascot’s major Saturday prizes after Faugheen and Ballycasey were confirmed for the Coral Ascot Hurdle and the Amlin 1965 Chase.

Tue, 18 Nov, 2014

Walsh on standby to ride Jezki

Mark Walsh has been lined up to ride Jezki in Sunday’s StanJames.com Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown in the event Barry Geraghty is unavailable.

Wed, 12 Nov, 2014

Tizzard notworried by Cue Card’s reverse

Colin Tizzard remains upbeat about Cue Card’s chances of retaining his crown in the Betfair Chase at Haydock following his comprehensive defeat at Exeter on Tuesday.

Fri, 07 Nov, 2014

Byron pencilled in for Far East trip

Gordon Lord Byron will be prepared for a trip to Hong Kong in December after a potential Breeders’ Cup mission failed to materialise.

Tue, 28 Oct, 2014

Card on cue on for Exeter

Cue Card is on course to make his seasonal reappearance in next month’s Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter.

Sat, 11 Oct, 2014

Gold Cup face-off for top training duo

Every race counts for Nicky Henderson and Paul Nicholls in the many meetings they have had this season, but the one of greatest importance will unfold in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Thu, 13 Mar, 2014