Meade set to turn on the style

NOEL Meade is hoping first-time blinkers have the desired effect on Sigma Lifestyle in today’s Toals Bookmakers Ulster Grand National.

Wed, 03 Mar, 2010 - 00:00
Nick Robson

The seven-year-old looked a promising recruit after winning at Punchestown on New Year’s Eve but put up no showing at all on his next start behind Telenor and Uimhiraceathair in the Ten Up Novice Chase at Navan.

Meade think he is better than he showed on that occasion and hopes the headgear sparks him back into life.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

More in this section

Ruby Walsh: You'd swear tactics were something new, it's part of a jockey's job S Ruby Walsh: You'd swear tactics were something new, it's part of a jockey's job
€2.3m Abraham Lincoln makes impressive Curragh debut €2.3m Abraham Lincoln makes impressive Curragh debut
Christophe Soumillon appeal against ‘nonsense’ Royal Ascot ban adjourned to next week Christophe Soumillon appeal against ‘nonsense’ Royal Ascot ban adjourned to next week
CourtsRacingPlace: PunchestownPlace: NavanPlace: FairyhousePlace: CheltenhamPlace: Prestbury ParkPlace: Tingle CreekPlace: SandownPerson: MeadePerson: Noel MeadePerson: UimhiraceathairPerson: DavyPerson: CondonPerson: PandoramaPerson: Edward O’GradyPerson: O’MuircheartaighPerson: O’GradyPerson: George StewartPerson: Robert ThorntonPerson: ThorntonPerson: Paul Nicholls’Person: Master MindedPerson: SomersbyPerson: Tony McCoyPerson: Cee BeePerson: JP McManusPerson: Captain Cee BeeEvent: New Year’s EveEvent: Ten Up Novice ChaseEvent: RSA ChaseEvent: Cheltenham FestivalEvent: Queen Mother Champion ChaseEvent: Victor Chandler ChaseEvent: Irish Independent Arkle Challenge TrophyEvent: Henry VIII Novices’ Chase
<p>EYES ON THE PRIZE: Benvenuto Cellini can give Aidan O'Brien a record-extending 18th Irish Derby success at the Curragh on Sunday.  Picture: Martin Rickett/PA </p>

Benvenuto Cellini can claim Classic redemption in Irish Derby

READ NOW

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Latest

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Ruby Walsh
Ruby Walsh

The voice of racing

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited