by Andy Holding | Jan 17, 2023 | Best Times
January 8 – Naas – Champ Kiely – 74 A decent-looking Grade 1 on paper and it saw the return to form of a horse who was given a smart ride from the front. Disappointing when failing to settle fully in the Royal Bond previously, Willie Mullins’...
by Andy Holding | Jan 9, 2023 | Best Times
January 1 – Tramore – Minella Indo – 77 A race used to good effect by Al Boum Photo as a stepping stone towards the Gold Cup and there is a good chance both the first two home in this Grade 3 will head down a similar route. The winner, off the track...
by Andy Holding | Jan 3, 2023 | Best Times
December 26 – Kempton – Bravemansgame – 81 As per usual, Frodon ensured this Grade 1 was run at a sound clip and, having been kept on wide – maybe to pursue slightly better ground – Paul Nicholls’ gelding gave his stable a...
by Andy Holding | Dec 29, 2022 | Best Times
December 19 – Punchestown – Galopin Des Champs – 79 The perfect start for last season’s top novice chaser and presuming all roads with now lead towards the Gold Cup. Obviously he will have to prove he stays the trip over fences but he was good...
by Andy Holding | Dec 20, 2022 | Best Times
December 13 – Wolves – Beattie Is Back – 99 Fieldsman ensured this seven-furlong handicap was run at an unrelenting gallop from the start and, having always been handy throughout, Richard Fahey’s inmate was in the best place to strike turning...
by Andy Holding | Dec 13, 2022 | Best Times
December 5 – Wolves – Master Zoffany 98 Mobashr ensured there was no prisoners taken in this Class 4 seven-furlong handicap and everything set up perfectly for the well-backed Richard Fahey-trained gelding from his favourable inside draw. Noted going well...
