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By Russell Smith ALAN Hill could run last year’s winner, Polydora, and Diplomate Sivola as he bids to add to his impressive record in the INEOS Grenadier Home Counties Grand National Mixed Open at the Kimblewick Hunt (February) meeting at Kingston Blount, near Chinnor, on Saturday (12pm). Polydora, ridden by owner Guy Myddelton’s son, Harry, gave the Oxfordshire trainer his seventh success in the four-mile marathon when handing out a 25-length beating to sole rival Skipthecuddles last March. Last time out, the 11-year-old was fourth, beaten ten lengths behind Just…

Defence Secretary saves iconic Larkhill point-to-point racecourse from closure Rural campaigners have welcomed a last-minute intervention by the Secretary of State for Defence, Ben Wallace, following reports that the much-loved Larkhill point-to-point racecourse had been earmarked for closure.  A report in The Sunday Telegraph confirms Mr Wallace has stepped in to stop the closure and was only first made aware of the ‘short-sighted’ plans, following a report in the media. A source close to the Defence Secretary said: “It was drawn to the Defence Secretary’s attention by an article in the media.…

REVIEW Grafton Point-to-Point , Edgcote Sunday 15th May 2022, written by Jake Exelby The Grafton point-to-point at Edgcote on Sunday 15th May – sponsored by Michael Graham – saw 33 runners in seven races, several hot favourites turned over and doubles for two trainers and a pair of jockeys. Just two went to post for the feature race, the Beachborough School Novice Riders Championship Final, with £1,000 total prize money and £500 to the winner. It was won by Billy Chatterton on the outsider of the duo, Phil Rowley’s Francesco Du Clos. Long odds-on Captain Bucks, aiming for a…

  Sunday, May 8, 2022 Written by Russell Smith TIM Underwood paid tribute to Tempelpirate after his popular veteran recorded his 26th win in what is likely to be his last race at the Kimblewick Hunt meeting at Kingston Blount, near Chinnor, on Sunday. The evergreen owner-trainer, who is based at Beedon, near Newbury, still harbours ambitions of riding the 15-year-old son of Black Sam Bellamy in public. But if those dreams don’t materialise then his stable star’s victory under Freddie Gordon in the Conditions Race (Level 2) for Novices…

Grafton Point-to-Point at Edgcote Preview Sunday 15th May 2022 First Race 2.00pm Written by Jake Exelby The Grafton point-to-point at Edgcote on Sunday 15th May – sponsored by Michael Graham – has attracted an entry of 67 for the seven races on the card, which start at 2.00pm. Clerk of the Course Graham Tawell reported on Sunday evening that the going remains Good to Firm and that the course is being spiked and watered this week with the intention of achieving Good ground for racing on Sunday. Centrepiece of the…

Kimblewick Hunt Point-to-Point Preview Key details: Sunday, March 27, 2022 Written by Russell Smith ALAN Hill is hoping better ground will see Polydora provide him with a seventh success in the Ineos Grenadier Home Counties Grand National Mixed Open at the Kimblewick Hunt meeting at Kingston Blount, near Chinnor, on Sunday. The Oxfordshire trainer has landed the four-mile marathon previously with Mysaynoway (2010 and 2011), Ocean Du Moulin (2013) and Supreme Danehill (2016, 2017, 2018). He is set to run Polydora with his other entry, Sir Mangan, bound for Siddington…

VWH Point-to-Point Preview Siddington Key details: Saturday 26th March 2022 | First Race 1.30pm Written by Jake Exelby Siddington, near Cirencester, is one of the longest standing point-to-point courses in the country, having first raced in 1909. The VWH meeting has been run on the course since 1934 and this year’s renewal on Saturday 26th March kicks off at 1.30. Six races are scheduled and 41 entries have been received. I spoke to Clerk of the Course Peter Mason on Monday and he said, “The going is now Good to Soft,…

Exclusive interview with Martin Brassil: Forget Cheltenham – Dublin Racing Festival ‘best of the best’ Speaking exclusively to BoyleSports, Irish trainer Martin Brassil has talked up the success of the Dublin Racing Festival and outlined his vision for how it can compete with Cheltenham amid the strength of the Irish economy. At Leopardstown this weekend, Brassil has Fastorslow in the Irish Gold Cup, with the leading Cheltenham Gold Cup contender taking on the might of Willie Mullins’ stable and Galopin Des Champs in Saturday’s showpiece. Q. Dublin Racing Festival is a huge…

Bet on Cheltenham Festival 2023 – 5 Value Contenders It’s never too early to bet on Cheltenham Festival 2023. This helpful betting guide outlines the ante-post value ahead of the biggest four days in jumps racing: Appreciate It – (Arkle Challenge Trophy, March 14) Trainer: Willie Mullins Cheltenham Festival Odds: 5/1 The Arkle market has long been dominated by Jonbon, and with just cause. Nicky Henderson’s novice chaser has looked supremely good over fences this season and is an utterly worthy favourite. But surely, at least from the perspective of…

One of the oldest and most recognized sports in the world is horse racing. It has its roots in the time of Zeus’s chariot racing in ancient Greece. Today, a number of horse races with varying styles and rules are offered for betting. Mostbet Portugal offers a diverse array of betting options for these prestigious races, allowing enthusiasts to engage with their favorite events on a global scale. From the renowned Kentucky Derby to the illustrious Royal Ascot, each race brings its own unique atmosphere and excitement, drawing crowds and…

Heythrop Hunt Point-to-Point Preview Sunday 22nd January – Written by Russell Smith CHELTENHAM Gold Cup-winning jockey Jim Wilson is to be remembered with a race run in his honour at the Heythrop Hunt meeting at Cocklebarrow, near Aldsworth, in Gloucestershire on Sunday (12noon). Jim, who died in August aged 72, was the senior steward at Cocklebarrow since its inception in 2014, having enjoyed many a day out with the Heythrop in his youth. A leading amateur rider, he landed chasing’s blue riband on Little Owl in 1981, while he also…

Written by Jake Exelby 21-year-old Myles Osborne enjoyed a fine season as a trainer last year, with six winners from just 12 runners – four coming from stable star Moratorium, on whom Myles enjoyed his first riding success at Larkhill in January, and two from Broomfields Cave, subsequently second in an Aintree bumper and sold to race under rules for Neil Mulholland. This year, Myles and his partner Celine de la Haye – who rides on the flat in her native Jersey – have expanded their string and moved to Bourton…

Written by Jake Exelby Claire Hart has been one of the most successful female riders of the past decade, notching up 101 victories between the flags – many of which she trained herself – alongside another 14 in Hunter Chases, and finishing runner-up to Gina Andrews in the Ladies Championship twice. Best-known for her association with the prolific Palypso De Creek and Dabinett Moon, it was on another multiple winner – Lady Myfanwy – that Claire first came to prominence. Which is why it’s appropriate that Claire – based near…

When a horse is widely tipped to achieve sustained success, including several months ahead of competing in an upcoming event, then it usually indicates the prospect of something special. After an exceptional run at the Fighting Fifth Hurdle in Newcastle, the next big star in racing could well be Constitution Hill. And it wasn’t just the result itself that has quickly attracted great attention, but the impressive manner in which Constitution Hill romped his way to victory. The five-year-old was five 12 lengths ahead with Nico De Boinville in the…

Magic Moments celebrated in the north as Highfield Princess crowned the success story of the year On Friday 25th November the who’s who of northern racing came together to celebrate a stellar year of sporting achievements at the ROA Northern Racing Awards. The black-tie event, hosted by Racing Welfare at Newcastle racecourse, celebrated racing successes across the region with Highfield Princess winning the Stud/Breeder Success Story of the Year award for owner/breeder John Fairley, reaffirming her position as this year’s jewel in Northern racing’s crown.  The popular event saw two ROA-sponsored Magic Moment awards…

Five days since breaking her maiden, James Owen Racing Club’s Al Mahbooba recorded back-to-back wins in the Emirates Breeders Novice Stakes at Wolverhampton, bringing the Arabian Racing Organisation (ARO) 2022 season to a close. Partnered by stable amateur Connor Baker, Owen also trained the second, Balqees, whose jockey, Miss Alice Stevens had been Al Mahbooba’s winning partner last week, with Zayin Arabians, Zikada Zayin and Eoin Walsh in third. Baker who was recording his first win on an Arabian said: “That was really good fun, I knew she’d run well…