Very modest sport on offer at today´s 3 meetings and generally small fields as well. The only glimmer of class is offered by Nicky Henderson, who saddles 4 runners at Fakenham, all ridden by stable jockey BarryGeraghty and all with winning possibilities. Working Title, in the novice chase at 14.20 CET, and The Polomoche in the beginners chase at 15.50 both have excellent chances,...
... dangerous on these terms, while we strongly fancy the Queen´s Barbers Shop (Nicky Henderson/BarryGeraghty), whose trainer is in great form (4 winners already at this meeting). Northern challenger Killiglen (Howard Johnson/ Denis O´Regan) is another big hopeful, as well as the Irish raiders headed by Snowy Mountain (Willie Mullins/ Paul Townend) and War of Attrition (Mouse...
... connections of Denman will remain loyal to Thomas although it is possible that both Tony McCoy and BarryGeraghty will be available if Albertas Run and Barbers Shop line up in the Ryanair Chase rather than the Blue Riband event.” Which horse will Ruby Walsh ride in the Gold Cup? Kauto Star 4/7 v Denman 5/4 Who will ride the horse (Denman or Kauto Star) Ruby turns down in the Gold...
... at 14.00, Moon over Miami (Charlie Mann/ Noel Fehily) at 15.05 and Fairyland (Nicky Henderson/ BarryGeraghty) could all repay a small each-way investment. At Newcastle, ex-smart flat stayer Donegal (Robert Hennessy/ Philip Carberry) can take the novice hurdle at 13.40, while Nicky Henderson´s good run can continue with Quantitativeeasing (Tony McCoy) at 15.25 and Golden Flight...
... most of them are in the same top stables. This time it is Nicky Henderson´s Punchestowns (BarryGeraghty) who has scared off the opposition. He was a top-class stayng hurdler last year last time finishing an excellent runner-up in the World Hurdle at Cheltenham. He is expected to go right to the top over fences and it will be a big disappointment if he fails to win easily today....
... could well dominate the equivalent novice division over fences judged by this spectacular start.BarryGeraghty allowed the 2-9 favourite to put his impeccable jumping to use down the home straight, with the six-year-old barely coming out of third gear to take the Grade Two prize.Paddy Power were impressed enough to make Punchestowns their outright 7-2 favourite for the three-mile...
Nicky Henderson's made a spectacular start to his career over the bigger obstacles. BarryGeraghty allowed the 2-9 favourite to put his impeccable jumping to use down the home straight, with the six-year-old barely coming out of third gear to take the Grade Two prize. Paddy Power were impressed enough to make Punchestowns their outright 7-2 favourite for the three-mile RSA Chase.
... to ride this horse for the first time which is a problem we’ve got on Saturday with Seamus.“BarryGeraghty gave him a great ride at Punchestown but it is knowing when to press the buttons. If AP had been riding him, knowing the horse, he might have gone earlier.“He just takes a long time to warm up and sometimes he gets caught out in a race before running on strongly.“He ran a good...
... Newbury. And that could be key.Henderson took the decision after conferring with legends AP McCoy, BarryGeraghty and former stable jock Mick Fitzgerald. You couldn't ask for better judges.The Barber has been steadily backed - now around 6-1 joint - and it's hoped the facial fuzz will help to concentrate his bonce.His run last time - out with the washing in the Cheltenham Gold Cup...
... to ride this horse for the first time which is a problem we’ve got on Saturday with Seamus.“BarryGeraghty gave him a great ride at Punchestown, but it is knowing when to press the buttons. If AP had been riding him, knowing the horse, he might have gone earlier.“He just takes a long time to warm up and sometimes he gets caught out before running on strongly.“He ran a good race in...
