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World Hurdle – Money Back Offer if Big Bucks wins

Paddy Power have a quite remarkable offer in today’s World Hurdle. If Big Bucks wins, you get your money back. Their special offer today covers all of Ruby Walsh’s first 4 rides – including the hurdling superstar Big Bucks. So you can back Grand Crus, or any other horse you fancy, with the insurance that [...]

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Kauto is star at Down Royal

Paul Nicholls’ Kauto Star has been a premier chaser for the last couple of years and is a two time Gold Cup winner and this season he did not disappoint. In his seasonal debut he easily took a win ahead of a packed season. Whilst lacking in style, it was a strong performance after beating [...]

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Twist Magic to take champion chase route

After refusing to run in the Punchestown Festival last season, many thought Twist Magic might never be back on top form. But, despite odds he succeeded in a fantastic run in his seasonal debut at Exeter he could now be a Champion Chance challenger once again. Before his refusal to run in Ireland the Paul [...]

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Glencove Marina set for big campaign after Thurles win

After dispatching three group 1 winners, Glencove Marina had made his stake for the Cheltenham Festival after a slightly rocky debut last month but improving massively in Thursday’s race. Beating Guinness Gold Cup winner Notre Pere and Rare Bob, a favourite from Ireland, he made an impressive win and is now embarking on a campaign [...]

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Poquelin to carry top weight

Poquelin, trained by Paul Nicholls, will be taking top weight in the Paddy Power Gold Cup by taking 6lbs more than any of the others in the race when he attempts to beat his 2nd place win from last year’s race and seize first place. He improved vastly last season before his respectable 2nd place [...]

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Exciting Dare Me is one to watch!

Although it’s early in the season we’ve seen a lot of impressive contestants in the Novice Hurdle Division, the newest of which is Dare Me. This novice, trained by Phillip Hobbs, has won both times he has been out with absolute style. His latest win was in the Totetentofollow Novices Hurdle at Exeter despite odds [...]

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