Person: Mon Parrain

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Goonyella set for return to Aintree's Becher Chase

Trainer Jim Dreaper is looking forward to seeing Goonyella tackle Aintree’s Grand National fences for the second time in the Betfred Becher Chase on Saturday.

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Injured Jason Maguire ruled out for rest of racing season

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Mullins aims Champion Hurdle big guns at Aintree

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Jonjo O’Neill satisfied with ‘fair’ Shutthefrontdoor weight

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Dude looks like a National type

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Huge entry for Aintree Grand National

Unioniste tops Sky Bet field

Paul Nicholls appears to have a strong hand with six of the 50 entries for the £75,000 (€90,000) Sky Bet Chase at Doncaster on January 25.

Wed, 08 Jan, 2014

Mon Parrain can put the wind up his rivals

It’s slim pickings for me at Newbury today with just one ride, Mon Parrain, in a handicap chase.

Sat, 24 Mar, 2012

Nicholls delighted with Kauto gallop

Kauto Star virtually confirmed himself a starter in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup after delighting connections in a gallop after racing at Wincanton.

Sat, 10 Mar, 2012

All systems go for Kauto

I was really happy with the manner in which Kauto Star came though his gallop at Wincanton last evening.

Sat, 10 Mar, 2012

Smith: Decision on Kauto Star will be made Monday

A decision on Kauto Star’s participation in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup will be made on Monday, owner Clive Smith said.

Fri, 09 Mar, 2012

Monday verdict on Kauto Gold Cup bid

A decision on Kauto Star’s participation in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup will be made on Monday, said his owner Clive Smith.

Thu, 08 Mar, 2012

Kauto set for Wincanton work

Racegoers at Wincanton on Friday will get the chance to judge for themselves how well Kauto Star is recuperating from his schooling fall.

Wed, 07 Mar, 2012

Kauto Star set for Wincanton workout on Friday

Racegoers at Wincanton on Friday will get the chance to judge for themselves how well Kauto Star is recuperating from his schooling fall.

Wed, 07 Mar, 2012

Friday’s horseracing tips

Check out our tips from today’s horse races across Ireland and the UK.

Fri, 09 Dec, 2011

Endeavour has the power

Great Endeavour provided David Pipe with a first victory in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham.

Sat, 12 Nov, 2011

Nicholls banking on Parrain Power

Champion trainer Paul Nicholls believes Mon Parrain could be the right horse to finally fill a glaring omission from his glittering CV in Saturday’s Paddy Power Gold Cup.

Fri, 11 Nov, 2011

Power trip will suit Loosen My Load, says de Bromhead

HENRY de Bromhead’s Loosen My Load is on target for the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham on Saturday and the trainer feels he will benefit from stepping back up in distance.

Wed, 09 Nov, 2011

Layers taking no chances with Parrain in Power Gold Cup

PAUL Nicholls believes Mon Parrain has to improve to break the champion trainer’s Paddy Power Gold Cup hoodoo.

Tue, 08 Nov, 2011

Poquelin tops Gold Cup possibles

Top-weight Poquelin heads the 32 five-day acceptors for Saturday’s Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham.

Mon, 07 Nov, 2011

Nicholls thrilled with Kauto spin

PAUL NICHOLLS was delighted to see Kauto Star show plenty of enthusiasm as the veteran chaser enjoyed a spin with stablemates Big Buck’s and Mon Parrain after racing at Exeter yesterday.

Wed, 02 Nov, 2011

Nicholls thrilled with Kauto spin

Paul Nicholls was delighted to see Kauto Star show plenty of enthusiasm as the veteran chaser enjoyed a spin with stablemates Big Buck’s and Mon Parrain after racing at Exeter.

Tue, 01 Nov, 2011

No waining as Always comes alive again in Topham

ALWAYS Waining may have missed getting a run in the John Smith’s Grand National by the skin of his teeth but he managed to achieve the next best thing at Aintree on Friday.

Sat, 09 Apr, 2011

Ruby suffers Cheltenham scare

RUBY WALSH walked away relatively unscathed from a bad fall at Naas yesterday.

Thu, 10 Mar, 2011