Person: Sporazene

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Galway likely to be indicator of just how bad things are, and how much worse they might get

GALWAY, starting on Monday, is certainly going to give us a real snapshot as to the state of play as far as racing in this country is concerned right now.

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Champ Katchit beaten on return

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Tough test for Sporazene

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World rule on My Way's agenda

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Fontwell win sees Lough Derg stay top

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My way or the highway for Solzen

Nicholls keen on ‘dark horse’ Nycteos

CHAMPION trainer Paul Nicholls will call on the likes of Kauto Star and Denman at the Cheltenham Festival next month.

Fri, 23 Feb, 2007

Nicholls keen on 'dark horse' Nycteos

Champion trainer Paul Nicholls will call on the likes of Kauto Star and Denman at the Cheltenham Festival next month but of his more low-profile contenders, he is particularly keen on the chance of Nycteos in the Racing Post Plate.

Thu, 22 Feb, 2007

Nicholls hoping for dry spell

PAUL NICHOLLS is keeping a close eye on the weather and hoping the wet spell comes to an end ahead of Kauto Star’s outing in the Aon Chase at Newbury on February 10.

Thu, 18 Jan, 2007

Newmill heads 12-strong Irish entry for Champion Chase

NEWMILL tops a list of 30 entries for the Seasons Holidays Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.

Wed, 10 Jan, 2007

Newmill heads Champions possibles

Newmill tops a list of 30 entries for the Seasons Holidays Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.

Tue, 09 Jan, 2007

Johnson dejected after Contraband setback

OWNER David Johnson could not hide his frustration as Contraband produced a lacklustre performance on his return from injury at Kempton to leave his Paddy Power Gold Cup hopes in tatters.

Wed, 08 Nov, 2006

Johnson dejected after Contraband setback

Owner David Johnson could not hide his frustration as Contraband produced a lacklustre performance on his return from injury at Kempton to leave his Paddy Power Gold Cup hopes in tatters.

Tue, 07 Nov, 2006

Walsh snatches top jockey laurels

Ruby Walsh was crowned champion jockey at the 2006 Cheltenham Festival but it took until the last race of the meeting before he clinched the Racing Post-sponsored trophy.

Fri, 17 Mar, 2006

Walsh back in action

Ruby Walsh is back in the saddle on Saturday with two rides at Warwick for Paul Nicholls.

Fri, 13 Jan, 2006

Meade ponders next target for Iktitaf

NOEL MEADE has reported his Tolworth Hurdle absentee Iktitaf fine after an examination on returning to his yard in Navan.

Tue, 10 Jan, 2006

Meade hoping for good ground for Harchibald

NOEL MEADE is hoping the ground remains on the good side ahead of Champion Hurdle runner-up Harchibald’s run in the totesport Bula Hurdle this afternoon.

Sat, 10 Dec, 2005

Meade praying for a dry night

Noel Meade is hoping the ground remains on the good side ahead of Champion Hurdle runner-up Harchibald’s run in the totesport Bula Hurdle tomorrow.

Fri, 09 Dec, 2005

Ashley looks the answer

ASHLEY BROOK can establish a position at the top of the chasing tree at Exeter today with victory over Best Mate in a star-studded renewal of the William Hill Haldon Gold Cup.

Tue, 01 Nov, 2005

Ashley Brook strikes as Sporazene comes a cropper

ASHLEY BROOK put up a spectacular display on his debut over fences at Exeter yesterday as Arkle Trophy ante-post favourite Sporazene blotted his copybook with a fall.

Wed, 03 Nov, 2004

Punters can strike it rich with Autumn Wealth

A number of Amanda Perrett’s runners have been going close in recent days and punters can strike it rich with the appropriately-named Autumn Wealth at Bath today.

Tue, 19 Oct, 2004

Nicholls back on top after treble

Paul Nicholls regained the lead in the trainers’ championship with a 599-1 treble on the final day of the Cheltenham Festival.

Fri, 19 Mar, 2004

Sporazene wins final Cheltenham race

Sporazene has won the final race of the Cheltenham Festival.

Thu, 18 Mar, 2004

Bob Justice and Mutakarrim head Pierse weights

TED WALSH’S Bob Justice and the Dermot Weld-trained Mutakarrim head the weights for the Pierse Hurdle at Leopardstown on January 11.

Tue, 16 Dec, 2003

O'Neill hopeful with Prince

Hasty Prince could clash with Rigmarole again in Saturday’s Ladbroke Hurdle at Ascot.

Mon, 15 Dec, 2003

Spirit Leader backed for Champion Hurdle

SPIRIT LEADER has been backed for the Smurfit Champion Hurdle with Ladbrokes.

Tue, 02 Dec, 2003

Lilium de Cotte a Cheltenham star in the making for JP

LILIUM DE COTTE, fourth in the Triumph Hurdle last term, made an impressive debut for owner JP McManus and trainer Nicky Henderson at Uttoxeter yesterday.

Fri, 28 Nov, 2003

Lord Of The Hill completes quick double

LORD OF THE HILL maintained the fine run of form of local trainer Heather Dalton’s horses when winning for the second time in four days.

Tue, 25 Nov, 2003

Nicholls considers Le Duc for Chepstow

Recent Wetherby winner Le Duc could reappear in a Grade Two Chase at Chepstow this Saturday.

Wed, 05 Nov, 2003

Nicholls eyes Champion Hurdle for Sporazene

Paul Nicholls believes he could have a serious Smurfit Champion Hurdle prospect following Sporazene’s victory in the IAWS Champion Four Year Old Hurdle at Punchestown.

Fri, 02 May, 2003

Double delight for Walsh–Nicholls

RUBY WALSH rode his first winners for Paul Nicholls in this country when Sporazene landed the featured IAWS Champion four-year-old Hurdle and Le Roi Miguel the Swordlestown Cup Novice ’Chase at Punchestown yesterday.

Fri, 02 May, 2003