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Pride Of Dulcote Installed as Irish Hennessy Favourite

February 1, 2011 By Carl Harris

Pride of Dulcote has been installed as the 13/8 favourite by totesport for the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown on Sunday after 11 horses were left in the race at the latest declaration stage. Horseracing Ante-Post Update….

Paul Nicholls trains Big Race Favourite

Paul Nicholls’ eight-year-old hasn’t been seen since narrowly beating Punchestowns in a Graduation Chase at Newbury last time out.

“Pride Of Dulcote has made a huge impression over fences despite only having two starts over the larger obstacles and could easily go into the Cheltenham Gold Cup as a live contender if he lands the Hennessy at Leopardstown on Sunday,” said totesport spokesman George Primarolo.

Last year’s winner and runner-up also lock horns in the shape of Joncol and Cooldine and they are next in the market at 11/4 and 6/1 respectively. Money Trix is a 7/1 shot whilst Kempes is a point longer at 8/1.

Latest Prices….

totescoop6 Heros Handicap Hurdle – sponsors bet: 7 Lush Life, 8 Mister Hyde, 9 Alfie Spinner, Kilcrea Kim, 10 Like A Hurricane, Shoegazer, 12 Buck Mulligan, Pause And Clause, Prince Tom, Supreme de Paille, 14 Micheal Flips, Vico, 16 County Zen, Monetary Fund, Numide, 20 Dantari, Miss Overdrive, Quartz de Thaix, Roll Along, Sa Suffit, 25 Altilhar, Dansimar, Gee Dee Nen, Mr Jay Dee, 33 Arkose, Benfleet Boy, William Hogarth, 50 National Trust.

Hennessy Gold Cup – totesport bet: 13/8 Pride Of Dulcote, 11/4 Joncol, 6 Cooldine, 7 Money Trix, 8 Kempes, 12 China Rock, The Listener, 40 Let Yourself Go, Vic Venturi, 50 Made In Taipan, 66 Trafford Lad.

Get me Out of Here has been backed to repeat his win in the Totesport Trophy of last year, he has been disappointing since finishing second to Menorah at Cheltenham, but he may be being lined up for a touch!!!

totesport Trophy – sponsors bet: 7 Final Approach, Walkon, 9 Get Me Out Of Here, Salden Licht, 10 Notus de la Tour, Solix, 12 Iolith, Soldatino, 14 Recession Proof, 16 Call The Police, Eradicate, James de Vassy, Ronaldo des Mottes, Sweet My Lord, Tiger O’Toole, 20 Alaivan, Bothy, Nearby, Prima Vista, Tanks For That, The Betchworth Kid, 25 Doctor Deejay, French Opera, Overturn, Palomar, Praxiteles, Rebel Dancer, Tawaagg, Zanir, 33 Aather, Benhego, Caravel, Drill Sergeant, Sophies Trophy, Stormy Weather, Tarkari, Ultimate, Washington Irving, 40 Open Day, Sircozy, Via Galilei, 50 First Avenue, Tobago Bay, 66 Alhaque.

Also on Sunday The PJ Moriarty Novice Chase has been priced up by Paddy Power:
5-4 Mikael D’Haguenet, 5-2 Quel Esprit, 6 Bostons Angel, Magnanimity, 14 Sam Adams, 16 Western Charmer, 33 Kakagh

Paddy Power has also opened a book on Sunday’s Grade 1 Deloitte Novice Hurdle and installed Zaidpour as 15-8 favourite.

Noel Glynn’s Old McDonald, who won a Naas maiden hurdle under Robbie Power on soft/heavy ground last month, is an 11-1 shot.

The Clare conjurer said: “The Deloitte is the plan and I’m hoping that the ground will be better. I think that he will be better on better ground, although he’ll run on anything.

“We will find out if he is good enough to go to Cheltenham for either the Neptune or Albert Bartlett Novice Hurdles. Robbie said that we should go for the three-mile one and Sunday will tell us a lot. It looks a good race with the likes of Shot From The Hip and So Young in there. But Old McDonald is the best I’ve ever had or will have, although that still might not make him that good a horse as I haven’t had many good ones!”

Deloitte Novice Hurdle
Paddy Power: 15-8 Zaidpour, 7-2 Hidden Universe, So Young, 11-2 Shot From The Hip, 8 Cottrelsbooley, 10 Oscars Well, 11 Old McDonald, 14 The Bull Hayes, 16 Si C’etait Vrai, 20 Endless Intrigue, 33 Far Away So Close

Cheltenham Pointer…Champion Chase….

Filed Under: Horseracing News Tagged With: Get Me Out Of Here, Hennessy Gold Cup, Irish Hennessy, Paul Nicholls, Totesport Trophy

Diamond Harry 8/1 For Gold Cup After Hennessy Gold Cup Win

November 27, 2010 By Carl Harris

Harry 8/1 for Gold Cup after Diamond performance at Newbury

Diamond Harry has been given a quote of 8/1 for the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup by the sponsors after producing an impressive performance in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury this afternoon.

Diamond Harry Wins Hennessy Gold Cup

Nick Williams’ gelding travelled supremely well under Daryl Jacobs and fought hard to repel the late challenge of Burton Port who is now a 12/1 shot (from 25/1) for Cheltenham. Denman couldn’t manage to concede two stone to his rivals but still put up an admirable effort in third and remains 10/1 to win his second Gold Cup.

‘Diamond Harry’s Hennessy performance puts him bang in the reckoning for this season’s Gold Cup though Denman’s connections will be delighted with his run and will fancy their chances of taking on the winner at level weights,’ said totesport spokesman George Primarolo.

Earlier on the card, Peddlers Cross continued his rise up the hurdling ranks with a smooth victory in the rearranged Fighting Fifth and is now a 6/1 shot (from 12/1) with totesport for the Champion Hurdle. Runner-up Starluck has been cut to 20/1 (from 33/1) whilst Binocular has been eased at the head of the market to 7/2 (from 11/4).

Big Buck’s showed himself to be as good as ever when winning the Long Distance Hurdle and has consolidated his position at the head of the market for the World Hurdle. totesport now make the reigning champion the 4/6 favourite (from 4/5).

William Hill King George VI Chase – totesport bet: Evs Kauto Star, 11/2 Long Run, 6 Imperial Commander, 10 Forpadydeplasterer, Nacarat, 12 (from 25) Burton Port, 14 Sizing Europe, 16 Punchestowns, Riverside Theatre, What A Friend, 20 Albertas Run, Planet Of Sound, The Nightingale, 25 bar.

¼ 1-2-3

Supreme Novices’ Hurdle – totesport bet: 11/4 Cue Card, 12 Toubab, Zaidpour, 14 Hidden Universe, Megastar, 16 Dare Me, 20 Kid Cassidy, Bobs Worth, 25 Elegant Concorde, Sprinter Sacre, 33 Dunraven Storm, Shot From The Hip.

¼ 1-2-3

Irish Independent Arkle Trophy – totesport bet: 8 Ghizao, 10 Finian’s Rainbow, 12 Medermit, 14 Royal Charm, 16 Captain Chris, Get Me Out Of Here, Noble Prince, Surfing, 20 Kilmurry, Loosen My Load, Oscar Whisky, Spirit River, 25 Quwetwo, 33 Bellvano, Vino Griego.

¼ 1-2-3

Stan James Champion Hurdle – totesport bet: 7/2 Binocular, 5 Hurricane Fly, 6 (from 12) Peddlers Cross, 7 Menorah, 8 Khyber Kim, 10 Silviniaco Conti, 12 Solwhit, 14 Cue Card, 16 Dunguib, Go Native, Overturn, 20 Get Me Out Of Here, Quevega, Sanctuaire, Soldatino, 25 Blackstairmountain, 33 bar.

¼ 1-2-3

Neptune Investment Management Novices’ Hurdle – totesport bet: 10 Al Ferof, Zaidpour, 14 Megastar, 16 Dare Me, Last Instalment, 20 Frawley, Minella Class, 25 Bishopsfurze, Dunraven Storm.

¼ 1-2-3

RSA Chase – totesport bet: 6 Time For Rupert, 8 Mikael d’Haguenet, 12 Quel Esprit, Reve de Sivola, Tell Massini, Wayward Prince, 16 Aiteenthirtythree, Chicago Grey, Fionnegas, Wymott, 20 Sang Bleu, 25 Loosen My Load, Peveril, Spirit River, Wishful Thinking, 33 Alfie Sherrin.

¼ 1-2-3

Queen Mother Champion Chase – totesport bet: 11/4 Big Zeb, 3 Master Minded, 8 Tataniano, 9 Captain Cee Bee, Sizing Europe, 10 Golden Silver, 12 Forpadydeplaster, 14 Gauvain, 20 Kalahari King, Somersby, 25 Osana, Riverside Theatre.

¼ 1-2-3

Ladbrokes World Hurdle – totesport bet: 4/6 (from 4/5) Big Buck’s, 8 Long Run, Quevega, Zaynar, 14 Time For Rupert, 16 Karabak, Bensalem, 20 Quel Esprit, 25 Mourad, Tell Massini.

¼ 1-2-3

JCB Triumph Hurdle – totesport bet: 9/2 Sam Winner, 12 Smad Place, 16 A Media Luz, 20 Bob Le Beau, 25 Donatulo, Empire Levant, Grandouet, 33 Architrave, Balerina, Captains Dilemma, Maoi Chinn Tire, Pantxoa, Pepite Rose, Titan De Sarti.

¼ 1-2-3

totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup – sponsors bet: 7/2 Imperial Commander, 9/2 Kauto Star, 8 Diamond Harry, 10 Denman, 12 (from 25) Burton Port, 16 Long Run, 20 Cooldine, Neptune Collonges, Punchestowns, Sizing Europe, What A Friend, 25 Tidal Bay, Mikael d’Haguenet, 33 Pandorama, Planet Of Sound, The Nightingale.

¼ 1-2-3

John Smith’s Grand National – totesport bet: 14 Denman, 20 (from 25) Niche Market, Hello Bud, Big Fella Thanks, Black Apalachi, Don’t Push It, Merigo, 25 Bluesea Cracker, State Of Play, 33 Arbor Supreme, Backstage, Ballabriggs, 40 Character Building, Maljimar, Mon Mome, The Package, Tricky Trickster.

¼ 1-2-3-4

Filed Under: Horseracing News Tagged With: Cheltenham Festival 2011, Cheltenham Gold Cup 2011, Diamond Harry, Hennessy Gold Cup

Charlie McCann’s Weekend Betting Preview

November 26, 2010 By Charlie McCann

Denman bids to make history by becoming the first horse to win the Hennessy Gold Cup three times this afternoon and the former Gold Cup winner is a worthy favourite despite being 8lb higher in the weights than last year when he beat stablemate What A Friend. This year Paul Nicholls has five in the race and StanJames.com bet 9/4 that one of the five hits the target.

Denman - shock fall , hope for better

Arkle himself couldn’t win three Hennessy Gold Cups but only five of Denman’s 17 opponents are in the handicap. Sam Thomas who rode the ten-year-old to win his first Hennessy in 2007 and his Gold Cup success the following year regains the ride following the injury to Ruby Walsh who was last year’s successful pilot. His quick nimble jumping is likely to have many of his rivals in trouble from some way out, but I take a chance with Irish challenger Pandorama (3.05) despite the fact that he is 8lbs “wrong” in the weights.

The only horse to beat Pandorama to date is the brilliant but fragile Mikael D’Haguenet (more of him later) and the seven-year-old is unbeaten in three starts over fences including the Grade 1 Novice chase at Leopardstown when last seen back in December. The runner up on that occasion was the subsequent RSA Chase winner Weapon’s Amnesty so the form is rock solid and Pandorama gave every indication that he would be best served by going left-handed. His trainer has targeted a Grade 1 Chase over Xmas as his next possible objective and Noel Meade has never been one for calling geese swans. His lack of chasing experience is a cause for concern, but he will never carry the minimum weight again and he is given the vote in a wonderful renewal.

Hennessy Gold Cup 2010 EW 1/4 the first 4; prices from StanJames.com
4 Denman
6 Weird Al
7 Diamond Harry
7 Burton Port
8 Pandorama
14 Taranis
14 Big Fella Thanks
16 Bar

The StanJames.com Fighting Fifth Hurdle has been hastily rearranged from snowbound Newcastle who abandoned on Thursday afternoon. The forecast heavy ground at Newcastle wouldn’t have suited the Champion Hurdler Binocular (12. 25) but he should be more at home at Newbury where the good to soft ground should be ideal. Donald McCain’s Peddlers Cross won the Neptune Novices’ Hurdle at the Festival earlier in the year but he will have his work cut out against Binocular although the Champion is sure to come on for his seasonal reappearance.

Stan James.Com Fighting Fifth EW: 1/4 1,2
4-5 Binocular
11-4 Peddlers Cross
5 Starluck
12 Nearby
100 Bygones Of Brid

On the flat at Kempton Man Of Iron was a winner at the Breeders’ Cup in Santa Anita last year but has largely disappointed since and preference is for the progressive Dreamspeed (3.50) who finished 3rd in a decent Group 3 at Newbury on turf last time. His ability to handle the artificial surface must be taken on trust but he is taken to score from Nideeb who landed a similar contest over 10f last week at Lingfield. If he stays he will be a threat to all.

Fairyhouse stage a cracking card tomorrow with no less than three Grade 1 contests including the Grade 1 Drinmore Novice chase which sees the reappearance of Mikael D’Haguenet (1.50) after a 576 day lay-off. I have always considered the horse a potential Gold Cup winner and if that is the case he must go close. He was beaten in a chase in France as a four-year-old so does have some experience of the larger obstacles.

Solwhit is the one to beat half an hour later but I am a massive Hurricane Fly fan and was staggered when the horse met with defeat on his seasonal reappearance (at the hands of Solwhit) last year. He showed when winning the Grade 1 Hurdle at Punchestown (gained his revenge on Solwhit albeit by only a neck) that he is a top class hurdler and, although he lacks the race fitness of the likely favourite, his class can prevail.

Zaidpour (1.15) was hugely impressive at Punchestown on his hurdle debut and he is taken to give Willie Mullins another Grade 1 success in the Royal Bond Novice Hurdle and land the weekend nap.

For all your sporting odds this weekend check out StanJames.com or ring 0800211222

Be lucky

Charlie

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Charlie McCann, Denman, Fighting Fifth, Hennessy Gold Cup, Newbury, Newcastle

Denman faces 18 rivals in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury

November 25, 2010 By Carl Harris

Denman faces 18 rivals in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury on Saturday – with China Rock a surprise acceptor as The Tank goes for a third successive Hennessy Gold Cup. He is now the 7/2 Favourite.

Denman

Mouse Morris’ charge was on Wednesday ruled out of the contest after a minor setback but Rare Bob is the only defector at the final declaration stage. Nicky Henderson has declared Barbers Shop who Andrew Tinkler will ride with Barry Geraghty switching to China Rock. The presence of Denman as top-weight means on seven horses are in the handicap proper on Saturday.

Sam Thomas as expected will ride Denman. He partnered him to victory in the 2008 Gold Cup at Cheltenham.

Hennessy Gold Cup: 4-1 Denman, 5-1 Weird Al, 6-1 Diamond Harry, 8-1 Burton Port, Pandorama, 12-1 Big Fella Thanks, Taranis, 16-1 China Rock, Madison du Berlais, Neptune Collonges, 18-1 Carruthers, 20-1 Hey Big Spender, 25-1 Silver By Nature, 33-1 Niche Market, The Tother One, 40-1 Barbers Shop, 50-1 Dream Alliance, Razor Royale, 150-1 Hills of Aran, (EW 1/4 1,2,3,4)

Fighting Fifth Hurdle: 4-5 Binocular, 11-4 Peddlers Cross, 4-1 Starluck, 14-1 Nearby, 66-1 Bygones Of Brid, Orsippus (EW 1/4 1,2)

Filed Under: Horseracing News Tagged With: Denman, Hennessy Gold Cup, Newbury

Newbury Kicks Off a Cold But Quality Weekend

November 25, 2010 By Carl Harris

The Hennessy meeting kicks of down at Newbury today whilst Newcastle’s Fighting Fifth Hurdle almost certainly will be called off on Saturday, with the track under a fresh snow fall.

Snow Snow Go Away!

So today at Newbury, I have my eye on a couple today and certainly there are a few pointers for later in the year. We should have a winner or two today as well….

1:00 Newbury Line Freedom, Win. Nicky Henderson’s mare showed a decent level of form in bumpers and gave every indication that she would appreciate this longer trip when staying on well to win at Towcester first time over hurdles at the beginning of the month.

2:10 Newbury, Zarrafakt Win, This one faces no easy task under his penalty for his Folkestone win and a better bet looks to be another last time out winner, he bolted up last time and there looks much more to come. Could be a good horse this.

The Best Race Of The Day…

3:15 Newbury Tell Massini, Win. Tell massini was the best of these over hurdles and won well at Stratford last month on his chasing debut; he can follow up here. I think this is a very exciting recruit to chasing and I am very keen to see how he gets on here, he should win and go on to bigger and better contests later.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Hennessy Gold Cup, Newbury, Snow, Tell Massini

Nicky Henderson Confident For Binocular Return

November 24, 2010 By Carl Harris

Nicky Henderson expressed himself satisfied with the health of the Champion Hurdle favourite, Binocular, despite the five-year-old blowing hard at the end of a racecourse gallop yesterday morning.

“I’m happier with him now than I was last year, but that’s not to say something was obviously amiss back then,” the trainer said on Wednesday.

Binocular Can Land Fighting Fifth

“I wasn’t that confident going to Newcastle last year and I wouldn’t be again – it’s a very good race, as it should be, with Peddlers Cross and Starluck in there – but I do know Binocular is in very good form. Saturday is not the Champion Hurdle, it’s just the first step on the road to Cheltenham in March. My job is to make sure Binocular is fit and ready to defend his crown then but the stanjames.com Fighting Fifth Hurdle is the perfect place to start and provides a good route into the Christmas Hurdle,” he added.

A preview by Charlie McCann of Stan James

Sponsors Stan James have cut Peddlers Cross from 7/2 to 11/4 for Saturday’s Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle following support for the Donald McCain Festival winner and have eased Champion Hurdler Binocular from 5/6 to 10/11. The firm have also opened a book on whether this weekend’s big races at Newcastle and Newbury go ahead.

Head of PR Charlie McCann: ” The frost covers are due to go down at both tracks but will the weather allow the StanJames.com Fighting Fifth and Hennessy Gold Cup to go ahead? We suggest and hope yes and bet 4/11 the Fighting Fifth takes place at Newcastle on Saturday (2/1 no) and 4/9 the Hennessy takes place at Newbury on Saturday (13/8 no). Punters have latched on to Peddlers Cross for the Fighting Fifth and we have cut the Neptune Novices’ Hurdle winner to 11/4 from 7/2 in light of sustained support.”

Will the StanJames.com Fighting Fifth be held at Newcastle on Saturday 27/11?
Yes 4/11
No 2/1

Will the Hennessy Gold Cup be run at Newbury on Sat 27/11?
Yes 4/9
No 13/8

StanJames.com Fighting Fifth Hurdle: NRNB & 1/4 1,2
Binocular 10/11 (from 5/6)
Peddlers Cross 11/4 (from 7/2
Starluck 9/2 (from 4s)
Nearby 16
Sublimity 20/1
100/1 Bar

It is also the Hennesy Gold Cup on Saturday, Can Denman carry top weight to a third victory?

Burton Port has been trimmed in the market for the Hennessy Gold Cup following the news that China Rock will miss the race and is now 7/1 (from 8/1) with totesport.

Looking ahead to the stanjames.com Fighting Fifth at Newcastle, trainer Robbie Hennessy has ruled former Champion Hurdler Sublimity out of the race which has seen the front two shorten at the head of the market.

Binocular is now the 4/5 favourite (from 5/6) with totesport whilst Peddlers Cross is the 5/2 second-favourite (from 11/4).

Over in Ireland, Alaivan ran out the comfortable winner of the Listed Fishery Land Hurdle and has been introduced into the market for the Champion Hurdle at 33/1.

Hennessy Gold Cup – totesport bet: 7/2 Denman, 5 Weird Al, 7 (from 8) Burton Port, Diamond Harry, Pandorama, 10 Big Fella Thanks, 12 Neptune Collonges, Taranis, 16 Carruthers, Madison du Berlais, Silver By Nature, 20 Hey Big Spender, 25 The Tother One, 33 Barbers Shop, Niche Market, Rare Bob, 40 Dream Alliance, Razor Royale, 66 Hills Of Aran.

¼ 1-2-3-4

Stan James Fighting Fifth – totesport bet: 4/5 (from 5/6) Binocular, 5/2 (from 11/4) Peddlers Cross, 7/2 Starluck, 12 Nearby, 66 Bygones Of Brid, Orsippus.

¼ 1-2

William Hill King George VI Chase – totesport bet: Evs Kauto Star, 11/2 Long Run, 6 Imperial Commander, 10 Forpadydeplasterer, Nacarat, 14 Sizing Europe, 16 Punchestowns, Riverside Theatre, What A Friend, 20 Albertas Run, Planet Of Sound, The Nightingale, 25 bar.

¼ 1-2-3

Supreme Novices’ Hurdle – totesport bet: 11/4 Cue Card, 12 Toubab, Zaidpour, 14 Hidden Universe, Megastar, 16 Dare Me, 20 Bobs Worth, 25 Elegant Concorde, Sprinter Sacre, 33 Dunraven Storm, Shot From The Hip.

¼ 1-2-3

Irish Independent Arkle Trophy – totesport bet: 8 Ghizao, 12 Celestial Halo, Medermit, 14 Royal Charm, 16 Captain Chris, Get Me Out Of Here, Noble Prince, Surfing, 20 Finian’s Rainbow, Kilmurry, Loosen My Load, Oscar Whisky, Spirit River, 25 Quwetwo, 33 Bellvano, Vino Griego.

¼ 1-2-3

Stan James Champion Hurdle – totesport bet: 11/4 Binocular, 5 Hurricane Fly, 7 Menorah, 8 Khyber Kim, 10 Silviniaco Conti, 12 Peddlers Cross, Solwhit, 14 Cue Card, 16 Dunguib, Go Native, Overturn, 20 Get Me Out Of Here, Quevega, Sanctuaire, Soldatino, 25 Blackstairmountain, 33 bar.

¼ 1-2-3

Neptune Investment Management Novices’ Hurdle – totesport bet: 10 Al Ferof, Zaidpour, 14 Megastar, 16 Dare Me, Last Instalment, 20 Frawley, Minella Class, 25 Bishopsfurze, Dunraven Storm.

¼ 1-2-3

RSA Chase – totesport bet: 7 Time For Rupert, 8 Mikael d’Haguenet, 12 Quel Esprit, Reve de Sivola, Tell Massini, Wayward Prince, 16 Chicago Grey, Fionnegas, Wymott, 20 Sang Bleu, 25 Loosen My Load, Peveril, Spirit River, Wishful Thinking, 33 Alfie Sherrin.

¼ 1-2-3

Queen Mother Champion Chase – totesport bet: 11/4 Big Zeb, 3 Master Minded, 8 Tataniano, 9 Captain Cee Bee, Sizing Europe, 10 Golden Silver, 12 Forpadydeplaster, 14 Gauvain, 20 Kalahari King, Somersby, 25 Osana, Riverside Theatre.

¼ 1-2-3

Ladbrokes World Hurdle – totesport bet: 4/5 Big Buck’s, 8 Long Run, Peddlers Cross, Quevega, Zaynar, 14 Time For Rupert, 16 Karabak, Bensalem, 20 Quel Esprit, 25 Mourad, Tell Massini.

¼ 1-2-3

JCB Triumph Hurdle – totesport bet: 11/2 Sam Winner, 14 Dolatulo, 16 A Media Luz, 20 Bob Le Beau, 25 Empire Levant, Grandouet, 33 Architrave, Balerina, Captains Dilemma, Maoi Chinn Tire, Pantxoa, Pepite Rose, Titan De Sarti.

¼ 1-2-3

totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup – sponsors bet: 10/3 Imperial Commander, 9/2 Kauto Star, 10 Denman, 16 Long Run, 20 Cooldine, Neptune Collonges, Punchestowns, Sizing Europe, What A Friend, 25 Tidal Bay, Burton Port, Mikael d’Haguenet, 33 Pandorama, Planet Of Sound, The Nightingale.

¼ 1-2-3

John Smith’s Grand National – totesport bet: 14 Denman, 20 Hello Bud, Big Fella Thanks, Black Apalachi, Don’t Push It, Merigo, 25 Bluesea Cracker, Niche Market, State Of Play, 33 Arbor Supreme, Backstage, Ballabriggs, 40 Character Building, Maljimar, Mon Mome, The Package, Tricky Trickster.

¼ 1-2-3-4

Filed Under: Horseracing News Tagged With: Binocular, Denman, Fighting Fifth Hurdle, Hennessy Gold Cup, horseracing, Nicky Henderson

2/1 that Newcastle Abandon the Fighting Fifth and 13/8 that Hennessy Gold Cup is lost

November 23, 2010 By Carl Harris

Sponsors Stan James have cut Peddlers Cross from 7/2 to 11/4 for Saturday’s Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle following support for the Donald McCain Festival winner and have eased Champion Hurdler Binocular from 5/6 to 10/11. The firm have also opened a book on whether this weekend’s big races at Newcastle and Newbury go ahead.

Denman now heads to the Newbury

Head of PR Charlie McCann: ” The frost covers are due to go down at both tracks but will the weather allow the StanJames.com Fighting Fifth and Hennessy Gold Cup to go ahead? We suggest and hope yes and bet 4/11 the Fighting Fifth takes place at Newcastle on Saturday (2/1 no) and 4/9 the Hennessy takes place at Newbury on Saturday (13/8 no). Punters have latched on to Peddlers Cross for the Fighting Fifth and we have cut the Neptune Novices’ Hurdle winner to 11/4 from 7/2 in light of sustained support.”

Will the StanJames.com Fighting Fifth be held at Newcastle on Saturday 27/11?
Yes 4/11
No 2/1

Will the Hennessy Gold Cup be run at Newbury on Sat 27/11?
Yes 4/9
No 13/8

StanJames.com Fighting Fifth Hurdle: NRNB & 1/4 1,2
Binocular 10/11 (from 5/6)
Peddlers Cross 11/4 (from 7/2
Starluck 9/2 (from 4s)
Nearby 16
Sublimity 20/1
100/1 Bar

Filed Under: Horseracing News Tagged With: Fighting Fifth Hurdle, Hennessy Gold Cup, horseracing

Denman shortens as twenty left in Hennessy

November 22, 2010 By Carl Harris

Denman heads twenty horses that have been left in the Hennessy Gold Cup at the latest forfeit stage and totesport have shortened him slightly at the head of the market at 7/2 (from 4/1).

Denman

Champion trainer Paul Nicholls has also left in Neptune Collonges, Taranis, The Tother One and Niche Market but it is Weird Al who is likely to be Denman’s main rival in the market and Ian Williams’ gelding is currently a 5/1 shot.

‘After big-race victories for Kauto Star and Imperial Commander in recent weeks, the spotlight is now on Denman as he aims to win the Hennessy for an historic third time and we’re bracing ourselves for a wholesale gamble similar to the one seen twelve months ago,’ said totesport spokesman George Primarolo.

A total of seven horses have been entered for Saturday’s Stan James Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle and totesport make reigning Champion Hurdler Binocular the 5/6 favourite.

The race will also see the much-anticipated return of Peddlers Cross who is next in the market at 7/2. Starluck is an 11/2 shot with Nearby next at 12/1.

Over at Kempton, Bobs Worth made a successful hurdling debut for Nicky Henderson in the EBF ‘National Hunt’ Novice Hurdle this afternoon and has been introduced at 25/1 by totesport for the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle.

Hennessy Gold Cup – totesport bet: 7/2 (from 4) Denman, 5 Weird Al, 7 Diamond Harry, 8 Burton Port, Pandorama, 10 Big Fella Thanks, 12 Neptune Collonges, Taranis, 16 Carruthers, China Rock, Madison du Berlais, Silver By Nature, 20 Hey Big Spender, 25 The Tother One, 33 Barbers Shop, Niche Market, Rare Bob, 40 Dream Alliance, Razor Royale, 66 Hills Of Aran.

¼ 1-2-3-4

Stan James Fighting Fifth – totesport bet: 5/6 Binocular, 11/4 Peddlers Cross, 7/2 Starluck, 12 Nearby, 16 Sublimity, 66 Bygones Of Brid, Michael Smith.

¼ 1-2

William Hill King George VI Chase – totesport bet: Evs Kauto Star, 4 Imperial Commander, 7 Long Run, 10 Forpadydeplasterer, 14 Nacarat, 16 Punchestowns, Riverside Theatre, Sizing Europe, What A Friend, 20 Albertas Run, Planet Of Sound, The Nightingale, 25 Burton Port, Captain Cee Bee, Cooldine, Deep Purple, 33 bar.

¼ 1-2-3

Supreme Novices’ Hurdle – totesport bet: 11/4 Cue Card, 12 Zaidpour, 14 Hidden Universe, Megastar, 16 Toubab, Casual Conquest, Dare Me, 20 (first show) Bobs Worth, 25 Elegant Concorde, Sprinter Sacre, 33 Shot From The Hip.

¼ 1-2-3

Irish Independent Arkle Trophy – totesport bet: 8 Ghizao, 12 Celestial Halo, Medermit, 14 Royal Charm, 16 Captain Chris, Get Me Out Of Here, Noble Prince, Surfing, 20 Kilmurry, Loosen My Load, Oscar Whisky, Spirit River, 25 Finians Rainbow, Quwetwo, 33 Bellvano, Vino Griego.

¼ 1-2-3

Stan James Champion Hurdle – totesport bet: 11/4 Binocular, 5 Hurricane Fly, 7 Menorah, 8 Khyber Kim, 10 Silviniaco Conti, 12 Solwhit, 14 Cue Card, Peddlers Cross, 16 Dunguib, Go Native, Overturn, 20 Get Me Out Of Here, Quevega, Sanctuaire, Soldatino, 25 Blackstairmountain, 33 bar.

¼ 1-2-3

Neptune Investment Management Novices’ Hurdle – totesport bet: 10 Al Ferof, Zaidpour, 14 Megastar, 16 Dare Me, Last Instalment, 20 Frawley, Minella Class, 25 Bishopsfurze, Dunraven Storm.

¼ 1-2-3

Ladbrokes World Hurdle – totesport bet: 4/5 Big Buck’s, 7/2 Silviniaco Conti, 8 Long Run, Peddlers Cross, Quevega, Zaynar, 14 Time For Rupert, 16 Karabak, Bensalem, 20 Quel Esprit, 25 Mourad, Tell Massini.

¼ 1-2-3

Filed Under: Horseracing News Tagged With: Denman, Hennessy Gold Cup, Newbury

Kauto Star Goes Straight For The King George

November 15, 2010 By Carl Harris

A £20,000 bet was amongst the first wagers fielded by the sponsors following the news that four-time William Hill King George VI Chase winner Kauto Star will miss the Hennessy target to instead concentrate on sealing an historic fifth win in the Boxing Day highlight.

Kauto Star goes to Kempton

It was clearly the news that punters were waiting for as immediately after Champion trainer Paul Nicholls, and owner Clive Smith ruled the star out of the Newbury handicap money began to flow for his King George bid.

William Hill were forced to trim the the ten-year-old likely to be ridden by Noel Fehily into 11-8 from 6-4. His shortest price since being quoted at 5-2 after his fourth win last year.

Kate Miller, spokeswoman for William Hill, said: This was clearly what everyone wanted to hear before showing the colour of their King George money. And right now, its brightly coloured in purple, yellow, and green as punters of all shapes and sizes show their support of King Kauto in cash.
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William Hill King George VI Chase: 11-8 Kauto Star, 6-1 Long Run, 8-1 Imperial Commander, 10-1 What A Friend, 12-1 Forpadydeplasterer, Nacarat, Planet of Sound, 14-1 Punchestowns, Sizing Europe, 16-1 Albertas Run, Cooldine, 20-1 Burton Port, Weird Al, 25-1 Deep Purple, Madison Du Berlais, Riverside Theatre, Tranquil Sea, 33-1 Captain Cee Bee, Mad Max, The Nightingale, 50-1 BAR (EW ¼ 1,2,3

Filed Under: Horseracing News Tagged With: Hennessy Gold Cup, Kauto Star, King George Chase

Can Denman Do It Again?

October 27, 2010 By Carl Harris

After the Champion Trainer was brought to tears by an historic weight-carrying performance last season, dual Hennessy Gold Cup winner Denman has been installed by William Hill as their 5-1 favourite for a repeat win in the famous handicap chase.

Denman now heads to the Newbury

Chased home last season by stablemate What A Friend, it is only appropriate that the Alex Ferguson/Jed Mason is again quoted as the 11-2 second-favourite with Hills, with Diamond Harry and Pandorama thereafter at 8-1.

Kate Miller, spokeswoman for William Hill, said: ‘’the unthinkable was achieved last season with an awe-inspiring weight-carrying performance by Denman in the Hennessy that brought the crowd (and bookies) to tears. Paul Nicholls and his team at Ditcheat have proved this horse can be targeted towards anything, and only the hardest of souls would doubt his ability to dominate again.’’

Hennessy Gold Cup: 5-1 Denman, 11-2 What A Friend, 8-1 Diamond Harry, Pandorama, 10-1 Burton Port, 12-1 Carruthers, Duc de Regniere, Neptune Collonges, 14-1 Barbers Shop, China Rock, Silver by Nature, Taranis, 16-1 Madison du Berlais, 20-1 Big Fella Thanks, Great Endeavour, Hey Big Spender, Knockara Beau, Notre Pere, Possol, The Midnight Club, The Package, Vic Venturi 25-1 bar (EW 1/4 1,2,3,4)

Filed Under: Horseracing News Tagged With: Denman, Free Horseracing Tips, Hennessy Gold Cup, Newbury