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Organisation: Thistlecrack

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Now is the time to tread carefully at Cheltenham

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Now is the time to tread carefully at Cheltenham

It really would be the ultimate irony should Willie Mullins finally land the Cheltenham Gold Cup with Djakadam next Friday, writes Pat Keane.

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Melon form full of holes
Tendon injury rules Gold Cup favourite Thistlecrack out for the season

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Tendon injury rules Gold Cup favourite Thistlecrack out for the season
Is Thistlecrack value at evens for the Gold Cup?

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Is Thistlecrack value at evens for the Gold Cup?
Cooper eager to take on Thistlecrack

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Cooper eager to take on Thistlecrack
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Douvan a class apart
Sensational Thistlecrack powers to King George glory at Kempton
Sensational Thistlecrack powers to King George glory at Kempton

Thistlecrack, trained by Colin Tizzard and ridden by Tom Scudamore, has won the 32Red King George VI Chase at Kempton.

Mon, 26 Dec, 2016

Unowhatimeanharry to stroll in Long Walk

Unowhatimeanharry looks a ready-made replacement for Thistlecrack and should justify favouritism in the JLT Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot tomorrow.

Fri, 16 Dec, 2016

Thistlecrack can crack Ryanair World Hurdle
Thistlecrack can crack Ryanair World Hurdle
Thistlecrack can cap a tremendous season by taking the Ryanair World Hurdle for trainer Colin Tizzard and jockey Tom Scudamore.

Thu, 17 Mar, 2016

The changing face of betting could see on-course bookmakers suffer
The changing face of betting could see on-course bookmakers suffer
While the Cheltenham Festival has the magnitude to survive the inevitable economic troughs in racing, it’s not immune to progress.

Sat, 12 Mar, 2016

Saphir Du Rheu to undergo breathing operation
Saphir Du Rheu to undergo breathing operation

Saphir Du Rheu is to undergo a breathing operation today following his lacklustre effort in the Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot.

Mon, 21 Dec, 2015

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