Person: Tom George

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Altior still in the running for Cheltenham Champion Chase

Altior remains in the running to defend his crown in the Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham on Wednesday.

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Lavelle relishing Paisley Park return

Emma Lavelle is feeling a mixture of nerves and excitement ahead of Paisley Park’s return to action in the Ladbrokes Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury today.

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Altior chases Big Buck’s record in Queen Mother

Altior will face eight rivals when he attempts to win back-to-back renewals of the Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham tomorrow.

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Might Bite ‘ready to do himself justice’

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Altior looks just Champion

Bristol De Mai out to show Gold Cup class at Cheltenham

Nigel Twiston-Davies has refuted suggestions Bristol De Mai is not as effective at Cheltenham ahead of the BetBright Trial Cotswold Chase at the venue today.

Sat, 27 Jan, 2018

Thistlecrack should win but…

Welcome to the most exciting weekend of the National Hunt season this side of the Cheltenham Festival.

Sat, 28 Jan, 2017

Cork beckons as Willie Mullins’ star Douvan skips Tingle Creek

Willie Mullins’ star chaser Douvan is likely to make his seasonal reappearance in the Kerry Group Hilly Way Chase at Cork on Sunday week after skipping the Betfair Tingle Creek at Sandown tomorrow.

Fri, 02 Dec, 2016

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Douvan all the rage for Tingle Creek after ‘sustained’ support

Douvan is odds-on favourite with the sponsors after Willie Mullins’ star headlined eight possibles for the Betfair Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown on Saturday.

Wed, 30 Nov, 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

Promising Village looks poised to follow up at Cheltenham

I’ll ride far more horses on the gallops this weekend than I will on the track, as I have just one mount, which comes today at Punchestown aboard Myles Ahead, trained by my father. 

Sat, 22 Oct, 2016

Adrian Heskin feels Kilbree Kid will give him perfect start in new job

Co Cork jockey Adrian Heskin feels Kilbree Kid has every chance of giving him the dream start in his new role as stable jockey to trainer Tom George in the Lord Mansfield Memorial Handicap Chase at Perth today.

Wed, 21 Sep, 2016

Grand National winner Jason Maguire calls time on career

Grand National-winning jockey Jason Maguire has announced his retirement from the saddle.

Fri, 06 May, 2016

Another four-timer stretches Paul Nicholls’ advantage over Willie Mullins in title race

Paul Nicholls extended his lead over Willie Mullins in a pulsating duel for the British trainers’ championship when enjoying a 54th birthday 20-1 four-timer at Wincanton yesterday.

Mon, 18 Apr, 2016

God’s Own benefits from Vautour spill

Hot favourite Vautour was a shock faller as God’s Own claimed one of the most significant victories of his career in a dramatic renewal of the JLT Melling Chase at Aintree yesterday.

Sat, 09 Apr, 2016

Gars Bar Dine can get off the mark over shorter trip at Fairyhouse

The action moves to Fairyhouse this afternoon, and Gars Bar Dine can get off the mark over hurdles by taking the second race, a two-mile-two maiden, for Sue Bramall.

Tue, 05 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

Many Clouds ‘A1’ for National after schooling session

Many Clouds delighted trainer Oliver Sherwood in a schooling session yesterday ahead of his bid to repeat last year’s victory in the Crabbie’s Grand National at Aintree on Saturday week.

Fri, 01 Apr, 2016

Garde La Victoire gives Richard Johnson landmark 3,000th win

Richard Johnson celebrated another milestone moment at Ludlow yesterday after Garde La Victoire provided him with the 3,000th National Hunt winner of his career when maintaining his unbeaten record over fences in the Racing UK Winter Novices’ Chase.

Wed, 13 Jan, 2016

Comeback kids on collision course in Desert Orchid Chase

Sire De Grugy and Sprinter Sacre look set to go head-to-head in the williamhill.com Desert Orchid Chase at Kempton on Sunday.

Wed, 23 Dec, 2015

Pineau De Re ready to break curse in the Betfred Becher Chase at Aintree

Pineau De Re returns to the scene of his finest hour in the Betfred Becher Chase at Aintree hoping to break a curse that stretches as far back as 2003.

Sat, 05 Dec, 2015

Townend tops Curtis list for Grand National hope Teaforthree

Paul Townend is top of Rebecca Curtis’ jockey list for the ride on Teaforthree in the Crabbie’s Grand National.

Fri, 27 Mar, 2015

Carruthers on familiar ground

Sat, 21 Mar, 2015

Un De Sceaux tipped for glory in Arkle Challenge Trophy at Cheltenham

Un De Sceaux attempts to live up to his billing as the most exciting novice chaser around when he lines up for the Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy at Cheltenham today.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2015

Arzal seeking change of luck

Harry Whittington is hoping Arzal enjoys a change in fortune in Saturday’s William Hill Imperial Cup at Sandown, for which 50 entries were received.

Tue, 03 Mar, 2015

Oliver Sherwood hoping rain continues to pour for Many Clouds

Many Clouds will school over fences tomorrow as he gears up for a crack at the Cheltenham Gold Cup on March 13.

Wed, 25 Feb, 2015

Until Winning takes advantage of lenient mark to open his account

Until Winning took advantage of a lenient rating to win at Ludlow on his third race following a 22-month absence.

Tue, 27 Jan, 2015

Un De Sceaux and Vautour in Arkle frame

Stablemates Un De Sceaux and Vautour are two of the star names among 45 entries for the Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy at the Cheltenham Festival on March 10.

Fri, 23 Jan, 2015

Sams in town for Cheltenham heat

Scottish-based trainer Alistair Whillans is keeping his fingers crossed Samstown can provide him with a first winner at Cheltenham in the Majordomo Hospitality Handicap Chase this afternoon.

Fri, 12 Dec, 2014

The New One may have nine rivals

The New One could face as many as nine rivals in the www.StanJames.com International Hurdle at Cheltenham on Saturday.

Wed, 10 Dec, 2014

George confident that God’s Own can step up to the plate

Tom George and Paddy Brennan are full of confidence ahead of God’s Own’s bid for glory in the 888Sport Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown today.

Sat, 06 Dec, 2014

Mass entry for Tingle Creek with established stars absent

The enforced absence of Sprinter Sacre and Sire De Grugy has resulted in a mass entry of 18 for the 888sport Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown on Saturday.

Tue, 02 Dec, 2014

Master out to turn over a few elder statesmen

The Young Master will try to turn over a few elder statesmen when going for the hat-trick in the Badger Ales Trophy at Wincanton today.

Sat, 08 Nov, 2014

Top staying hurdler Grands Crus retired

Grands Crus, one of the best staying hurdlers and novice chasers of his generation, has been retired.

Tue, 21 Oct, 2014

No-hoper Jetson steals the show

You’d imagine the next time Jessica Harrington is looking for a jockey that Davy Russell will figure towards the top of her list.

Fri, 02 May, 2014

George hits Punchestown jackpot

Tom George was thrilled to enjoy a welcome change of luck at the Punchestown Festival as God’s Own caused a huge surprise in the Ryanair Novice Chase in the hands of the irrepressible Barry Geraghty.

Thu, 01 May, 2014

Mullins pair to challenge for Ryanair Chase

Ireland’s champion trainer Willie Mullins saddles two runners for the Ryanair Novice Chase at Punchestown on Thursday.

Tue, 29 Apr, 2014

Europe bids to be champion again

The evergreen and ever popular Sizing Europe is set to make his fifth successive appearance in the Boylesports.com Champion Chase at Punchestown on Tuesday.

Sun, 27 Apr, 2014

Baily ready to tackle Sizing Europe again

Mouse Morris is looking forward to getting Baily Green (right) back on the track in the Paddy Power Dial-A-Bet Chase at Leopardstown on December 27.

Thu, 19 Dec, 2013

Johnson: Everything in Captain’s favour

Richard Johnson believes Captain Chris has “everything in his favour” as he makes his seasonal return in the Betfred Peterborough Chase at Huntingdon today.

Thu, 12 Dec, 2013

George charts route to Listowel

Trainer Tom George is looking forward to a trip to Listowel next Wednesday as he targets the talented Chartreux at the Guinness Kerry National.

Wed, 11 Sep, 2013

CHELTENHAM: Henderson banks on Sacre class in Champion

Trainer Nicky Henderson has his fingers crossed Sprinter Sacre’s class will see him handle what are likely to be difficult ground conditions at Cheltenham today.

Wed, 13 Mar, 2013

Sprinter Sacre tops Champion Chase seven

Sprinter Sacre and Sizing Europe are the star names among seven declared runners in Wednesday’s Sportingbet Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham.

Tue, 12 Mar, 2013

Big Fella bidding for back-to-back victories

Big Fella Thanks bids to bag back-to-back victories over fences for the first time when he goes for a second success in the StanJames Supporting Greatwood Gold Cup at Newbury.

Sat, 02 Mar, 2013

Big Fella heads Newbury field

Big Fella Thanks will carry top weight in the StanJames Supporting Greatwood Gold Cup at Newbury tomorrow.

Fri, 01 Mar, 2013

First-class Mail in Champion Chase frame

Exciting French recruit Mail De Bievre is set to be supplemented for the Sportingbet Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham next month, trainer Tom George confirmed.

Mon, 25 Feb, 2013

Bievre booked for Conti clash

Tom George’s exciting French recruit Mail De Bievre remains on course to make his British debut in the Betfair Denman Chase at Newbury on Saturday.

Wed, 06 Feb, 2013

Grand National hope On His Own poised to return

Owner Graham Wylie has confirmed John Smith’s Grand National gamble On His Own is set for an imminent return to action.

Tue, 08 Jan, 2013

Testing ground at Ascot as Petit Robin heads Ladbroke field

Conditions at Ascot are certain to be testing for the two-day fixture culminating in Saturday’s card featuring the Long Walk Hurdle and The Ladbroke.

Thu, 20 Dec, 2012

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