Cheltenham 2013
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| Less than 2 months till the Cheltenham Fesitval |
With the weather causing chaos for racing up and down the
country, it’s hard to imagine that in less than 2 months’ time, the gates to
Cheltenham open to start an amazing 4 day festival, that will attract some of
the biggest names in horse racing, culminating in the pinnacle of those 4 days
which is The Cheltenham Gold Cup.
However with meetings being cancelled left, right and
centre, it means that some Cheltenham entries are not getting much needed runs
beforehand.
Nicky Henderson reports that Bobs Worth, Oscar Whiskey and
Long Run are among several Cheltenham entries who are desperate for runs. Although
hopefully all those 3 will get runs before Cheltenham, in fact Bob’s Worth is
engaged at Cheltenham next weekend, if all goes well.
He does fear that he might have to race some horses against
each other, and obviously would prefer to avoid this early on. Darlan,
Binocular and Grandouet are some whom he would prefer would not meet.
Simonsig is causing Henderson other worries though, in the
way of, he is supposed to be on a break, but Simonsig has other ideas.
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| Simonsig is one of Hendersons leading hopes |
Nicky Henderson is not the only trainer with these worries
Donald McCain says World Hurdle entry Peddlers Cross is desperate for a run,
hopefully racing at Cheltenham will go ahead next Saturday as he is entered
into the Cleeve Hurdle, also other horses in desperate need of a run before
Cheltenham are Our Mick and Ballabriggs.
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| Peddlers Cross is in desperate need of a run before Cheltenham |
Somebody who is not letting onto his concern for lack of
racing seems to be Paul Nicholls, who actually seems to be looking forward to Cheltenham.
Lexus winner Tidal Bay goes to Cheltenham with every chance. Entered into both
the World Hurdle and the main event The Gold Cup, it looks like whatever race
they chose he will have a great chance, especially after his brilliant win in the
Lexus. He will go to Cheltenham via the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown.
Impressive winner last time out Rocky Creek, could look to
miss Cheltenham altogether though, he does however hold entries at Cheltenham
still, but Paul Nicholls is actually keen to bypass Cheltenham this year and go
to Aintree with him.
Some interesting information for you though is Paul Nicholls
thoughts on Wonderful Charm, a horse that came over from France. His debut on a
British course at Chepstow resulted in a very nice win, however Ruby Walsh
reported the horse had ‘breathing issues’, and so had a wind operation. Since then Nicholls reports that Wonderful
Charm is a completely different horse now and they have ‘high hopes’ for him.
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| Wonderful Chamr could head to the World Hurdle at big odds |
He is entered into the World Hurdle and Coral Cup, and he
will probably end up in the World Hurdle, via the Welsh Champion Hurdle at Ffos
Las on the 2nd Feb or the National Spirit at Fontwell. Nicholls does say though “I personally
wouldn't want to be offering him at 33-1+ in a Big Buck's-less World Hurdle
this year, that's for sure”.
Bet365 are offering 25/1 for Wonderful Charm.
Whatever happens to the run up to Cheltenham, which starts
the 12th March, one thing is sure, it will be one of the best
meetings ever.
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