‘Thank God for Fibresand’ is the cry as our tipster discovers an interesting 25-1 shot at SouthwellI’m all in favour of racecourses having repeated inspections if there’s a chance that, for example, frost may come out of the ground and allow racing to go ahead. It’s a dreadful hassle for connections, who may have to travel quite some distance for no reason at all, but it’s not like we have to go through this every day of the year. The importance of sustaining the sport justifies the inconvenience, I reckon. Related: Racing tips and news: Thistlecrack fine for Cheltenham but Alary has infection Continue reading...
The Hennessy’s new backer has finally been confirmed as Ladbrokes. Plus a couple of interesting Monday runnersSo it seems the worst-kept secret in racing is a secret no more, Ladbrokes having been confirmed this morning as the new sponsors of the race formerly known as the Hennessy. I shall miss its former title but it’s surely a mistake to be sentimental about sponsors who no longer wish to stump up the readies and, in all fairness to Ladbrokes, they are going to bump up the prize money to a quarter of a million. Continue reading...
Kerry Lee has been working her magic again and may get a Chepstow win out of AltiepixI slightly wondered about Kerry Lee during the opening bars of this jumps season, when her runners were not much in evidence at the business end of races. But the trainer who made such an impact in her rookie season is now following that up with continued success, seven winners from 39 runners (18%) since the start of December, and it looks like she’ll have a long and happy career in the game. Continue reading...
Sub Lieutenant (2.15), who finished in front of Black Hercules in the John Durkan Chase last month, can do so again in the Kinloch Brae Chase at ThurlesThursday afternoon’s jumps meeting at Wincanton goes ahead after passing a fourth inspection. Related: Horse racing tips: Thursday 19 January Continue reading...
Cue Card will take his chance in the Cheltenham Gold Cup! But what wins today?I’m delighted to see the news this morning that Cue Card has been committed to the Cheltenham Gold Cup by his owner, Jean Bishop. After his comprehensive defeat in the King George by Thistlecrack, it seemed that Colin Tizzard, who trains both, was minded to send Cue Card to the Ryanair, which the horse won four years ago. Continue reading...