Tag: Towcester

Cosway Spirit expected to excel at Leicester

An all-chase card at Leicester this afternoon and Cosway Spirit (2.20) is entitled to come on for his Towcester reappearance when he ran much better than his finishing position would suggest returning from a nine-month break.

AP McCoy gets timing right again to announce retirement

It came as a shock to many but, as he has done throughout his long and distinguished career, AP McCoy had the timing just about right in announcing his retirement from the saddle at the end of the current jumps season live on Channel 4 on Saturday after 25 years in the saddle.

West Wizard targeting redemption at Kempton

Two Champion Hurdle candidates starred at the weekend with The New One winning the inaugural Betfair Price Rush Hurdle for the Twiston-Davies’ at Haydock, whilst Faugheen was flawless under Ruby Walsh at Ascot.

Musselburgh present first jumps card of the season

The first jumps card of the season at Musselburgh will be run on good ground this afternoon although showers are forecast. Roserrow is likely to be a warm order for the Novices’ Hurdle having won at Sedgefield last time for Donald McCain but he must give 7lbs to hurdling debutant Crinkle Crags and Narcissist (1.30) with the latter getting the vote for Mick Easterby whose string are in such good form.

Winners To Battle It Out At Kempton Park

It is rare to have a race where all in the field won their previous race but that is what we have in the BetVictor sponsored 12f Handicap at Kempton Park this evening and all four have a realistic chance.

Jump Racing Fix From Taunton and Towcester

OUR afternoon fix of jump racing comes from Taunton and Towcester, the latter being a track where Kim Bailey in particular excels at. The veteran trainer has an impressive 19% strike-rate at the track this season and over half of all his horses finishing in the frame.