Person: Silviniaco Conti

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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Racing’s quiet man set for fond farewell

Noel Fehily retires as a professional jump jockey today, having enjoyed a scintillating career. The 43-year-old explains why he’s getting out now and doing so with no regrets

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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.

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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. 

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Noel Meade to make late call with Road To Riches

Valseur Lido looks a genuine contender

Outlander to put in Titanic effort in Belfast Chase

David Mullins and Mouse Morris Rule The World

Rule The World showed his battling qualities when ploughing through the rain-softened conditions to land the Crabbie’s Grand National at Aintree.

Mon, 11 Apr, 2016

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Tom Scudamore plumps for Ballynagour ahead of Grand National

Tom Scudamore is keeping his fingers crossed he has made the right decision after siding with Ballynagour in the Crabbie’s Grand National on Saturday.

Wed, 06 Apr, 2016

Many Clouds heads 87 still left in Aintree Grand National

Last year’s winner Many Clouds heads a whopping 87 horses still left in the Crabbie’s Grand National at Aintree on Saturday at the five-day confirmation stage.

Tue, 05 Apr, 2016

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Aintree next on Annie Power’s agenda

Willie Mullins has confirmed Annie Power to be on course for next month’s Doom Bar Aintree Hurdle.

Wed, 23 Mar, 2016

The Last Samuri to get final Grand National prep at Doncaster

The Last Samuri will complete his preparations for the Crabbie’s Grand National in Saturday’s BetBright Grimthorpe Chase Handicap Chase at Doncaster.

Thu, 03 Mar, 2016

Silviniaco Conti cut for National after Ascot success

Silviniaco Conti bounced back to something like his best to win the Betfair Ascot Chase for Paul Nicholls.

Mon, 22 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

Many Clouds favourite for Grand National despite top weight

Last year’s winner Many Clouds remains favourite for the Crabbie’s Grand National following confirmation yesterday he will carry top weight in the Aintree spectacular.

Wed, 17 Feb, 2016

Vautour hard to fancy in Cheltenham Gold Cup

My immediate reaction, after Willie Mullins’ Vautour had failed to cope with Cue Card in the King George at Kempton on St Stephen’s Day, was to dismiss him as a possible Cheltenham Gold Cup winner.

Sat, 02 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

King George the preferred destination for Coneygree

A run in the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton on St Stephen’s Day appears the most likely of two options for Coneygree should the Gold Cup winner appear over the Christmas period.

Tue, 15 Dec, 2015

Cue Card ‘deserves’ a King George title

Colin Tizzard believes Cue Card “deserves” to have the William Hill King George VI Chase on his roll of honour.

Thu, 10 Dec, 2015

Wow factor was missing with Vautour at Ascot

We can dress it up in any manner we want, but there is simply no denying that the wow factor was missing with Vautour at Ascot last Saturday.

Sat, 28 Nov, 2015

Paul Nicholls expects Silviniaco Conti to thrive in testing conditions

Paul Nicholls is confident Silviniaco Conti san extend his fruitful association with the Betfair Chase at Haydock today.

Sat, 21 Nov, 2015

Harry Fry eyes dry run at Ascot for Rock On Ruby

Harry Fry would like conditions to be dry as stable star Rock On Ruby drops back in trip in the Coral Hurdle at Ascot today.

Sat, 21 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

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

Coneygree not totally out of King George

Sara Bradstock is not ruling out supplementing Coneygree for the King George VI Chase after human error led to to the Cheltenham Gold Cup hero missing the first entry stage for the Boxing Day highlight.

Fri, 06 Nov, 2015

There’s a chance I could have got it wrong - Bryan Cooper

Bryan Cooper admitted he could be on the wrong horse in the Bibby Financial Services Ireland Gold Cup at Punchestown today having picked Road To Riches over Don Cossack.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2015

Steeplechasing in a very healthy place right now

The number of potentially high-calibre staying chasers in training at the moment is quite astonishing.

Sat, 18 Apr, 2015

Ballynagour primed for Punchestown trip

David Pipe is targeting the Bibby Financial Services Ireland Punchestown Gold Cup with Ballynagour following his tremendous effort in defeat at Aintree last week.

Tue, 14 Apr, 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

Just what did Russell do wrong on Windermere?

The aftermath of Cheltenham didn’t half throw up a somewhat bizarre story, with Jim Culloty giving Davy Russell the bullet, telling him he would ride no more of his charges, including last year’s Cheltenham Gold Cup hero, Lord Windermere.

Sat, 28 Mar, 2015

Coneygree’s Gold Cup victory a very British result in a festival dominated by Irish success

Coneygree’s victory in yesterday’s Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup was a very British result in a Festival dominated by Irish success. 

Sat, 14 Mar, 2015

Silviniaco Conti to make it a golden five Gold Cups for Paul Nicholls

The days of Kauto Star, Denman, Big Buck’s, Master Minded and Ruby Walsh are long gone for Paul Nicholls, writes Pat Keane.

Fri, 13 Mar, 2015

Tommy Lyons: Holywell can have Jonjo O’Neill jumping for joy

The featured Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup brings down the curtain on a remarkable week of racing and such is the momentum behind the Willie Mullins team, it’ll be no surprise if the meeting’s leading trainer lands his maiden success in this race with any of his three charges, writes Tommy Lyons.

Fri, 13 Mar, 2015

Ben Linfoot: If the Gold Cup contenders were Premier League clubs they’d be...

If the horses in the Cheltenham Gold Cup were Premier League clubs, which ones would each be?

Fri, 13 Mar, 2015

Djakadam capable of giving Willie Mullins a first Cheltenham Gold Cup

It’s Gold Cup day at Cheltenham but I won’t be disappointed if the forecast rain arrived overnight and continues through the morning as it will suit my mount, Djakadam, writes Ruby Walsh.

Fri, 13 Mar, 2015

Paul Nicholls has every faith that Silviniaco Conti can take Gold Cup

Paul Nicholls retains every faith in Silviniaco Conti as he tries to make it third-time lucky in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Fri, 13 Mar, 2015

Folly to oppose Faugheen in Champion Hurdle

Well, at least reading the front-page story of the Racing Post on Tuesday, it seems that off-course bookmakers are literally trembling in their boots.

Sat, 07 Mar, 2015

Ruby Walsh: I carry a fear factor

Ruby Walsh feels his younger weighroom colleagues are too intimidated to slag him off when he has a bad day.

Sat, 28 Feb, 2015

AP McCoy: I won’t bow out before National

AP McCoy has revealed it is extremely doubtful he will hang up his saddle at the Cheltenham Festival. 

Sat, 28 Feb, 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

Nickname can Exit maiden ranks in bumper

The Willie Mullins-trained Nickname Exit sets the standard in today’s bumper in Clonmel, the Powerstown Flat Race.

Thu, 19 Feb, 2015

Kitten Rock can book place in Champion Hurdle

Unbeaten in three outings this season, Kitten Rock should book his ticket to the Stan James Champion Hurdle by landing the Grade 2 Red Mills Trial Hurdle in Gowran Park today. 

Sat, 14 Feb, 2015

Moore eyes Sire track gallop at Plumpton

Gary Moore would like to take Sire De Grugy to Plumpton for a racecourse gallop before his defence of his Queen Mother Champion Chase crown.

Tue, 10 Feb, 2015

Davy Russell seeks ‘step forward’ from Lord Windermere in Hennessy Gold Cup

Gold Cup hero Lord Windermere is on course to have his final outing before the defence of his Cheltenham crown in Sunday’s Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown, where he will face eight possible rivals.

Wed, 04 Feb, 2015

McCoy likely to step in for De Boinville on Coneygree

Champion jockey Tony McCoy is in line for the spare ride on Coneygree in next weekend’s Betfair Denman Chase at Newbury as regular partner Nico de Boinville is suspended.

Fri, 30 Jan, 2015

Ryanair defence likely for Dynaste

Dynaste looks set to defend his crown in the Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival after coming up short on his return to Prestbury Park on Saturday.

Tue, 27 Jan, 2015

Oliver Sherwood’s head not in the clouds

Oliver Sherwood insists he has his feet firmly on the ground as Many Clouds attempts to take the next step up the chasing ladder in today’s BetBright Cup Chase at Cheltenham.

Sat, 24 Jan, 2015

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