2011 Kerry National Favours Mullins Contender: Sometimes a horse is just destined to run in a race and we look to be seeing living proof of that as Minella Boys has successfully navigated the Irish Sea after a spate of bad weather had looked to derail his efforts to make it to the Kerry National. CLICK HERE FOR YOUR FREE BET WITH WILLIAM HILL... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Tuesday, September 13, 2011 - 19:12
Grand National Course at Aintree Set for Changes: After intense media scrutiny following a pair of deaths in the 2011 Grand National at Aintree, permanent changes have been announced to parts of the course that should at least alleviate the negativity emanating from newspapers and racing fans alike. While horse sports, or any activity involving an... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Monday, August 15, 2011 - 15:28
Captain Cee Bee Entered for Galway Hurdle: Having been saddled with an extremely tough top weight in the Galway Plate on Wednesday, connections have opted for an interesting change of strategy as they shift him into the 2m Galway Hurdle on Thursday. The ten-year-old Irish-bred gelding has been active since his placing at Punchestown and he... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Tuesday, July 26, 2011 - 16:33
Sizing Europe and Big Zeb Set for Tuesday Clash: The Boylesports.com Champion Chase is the key fixture on the opening day of the 2011 Punchestown Festival and two of the biggest names contesting fences over 2m are confirmed to do battle. A relatively light field of six are set to contest this one with a rematch of the Queen Mother Champion Chase... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Tuesday, May 3, 2011 - 00:08
Scoop6 Expected to Reach Half-Million on Saturday: It's a notable weekend for punters in the tote Scoop6 as the place fund went unclaimed last week for the first time ever and a subsequent £200,555 has been added to the fund. Early estimates are that the once-a-week pool could deliver a win fund well in excess of £500,000. Racing... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Friday, April 22, 2011 - 18:02
Captain Chris Firmly Pointed at Punchestown: One of the breakout performances at the 2011 Cheltenham Festival is set to follow up with a potential star-making race at this year's Punchestown Festival. Captain Chris, conditioned by Philip Hobbs, is being pointed towards the Ryanair Novice Chase on May 5. The seven-year-old son of Kings... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Monday, April 18, 2011 - 17:38
Aintree Ground Could See Watering On Friday: Despite virtually all jockeys taking mounts at this year's Grand National Meet at Aintree describing the going as "beautiful", it appears as though Clerk of the couse Andrew Tulloch could be set to water the ground ahead of Friday's card. The current weather forecast calls... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Thursday, April 7, 2011 - 23:40
Big Buck’s and Grands Crus Confirmed For Liverpool Hurdle: The two premier staying hurdlers on the UK National Hunt circuit are set to lock horns once again as Big Buck’s and Grands Crus square off in the Liverpool Hurdle this Thursday at Aintree. Like many high profile hurdle contests over 3m, Big Buck’s has put his stamp squarely over top of... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Tuesday, April 5, 2011 - 18:52
Big Buck’s Confirmed For Liverpool Hurdle: While many National Hunt observers are anxiously handicapping the ante post market for the upcoming Grand National, it’s easy to forget that a number of exciting contests will be unfolding in the build-up to the biggest race of the year. The Liverpool Hurdle is set to anchor to April 7 card... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Friday, April 1, 2011 - 18:05
JP McManus Buys National Fancy Bluesea Cracker: Top jumps owner JP McManus appears to think that a certain bay mare is going to turn this year’s Grand National upside down if his recent purchase of Bluesea Cracker is anything to go by. The nine year-old female was formerly-owned by Note The Link Syndicate and will now line-up for the... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Friday, April 1, 2011 - 18:00