Sunday's big race at Leopardstown "this effort merely underlines that he isn't yet up to Gold Cup class (still only 6) but that won't stop him running a big race in the Hennessy back here in February." Timeform top-rated and Horse In Focus JONCOL WON 9/4
Race of the Day - FREE Timeform Ratings And Preview Tuesday 9th February 3:10 Sedgefield
3.10 totequadpot BEGINNERS' CHASE (4)
Middleton Dene is far superior to these rivals over hurdles, but he could be worth opposing following his laboured effort over fences at Carlisle in October. Donald McCain's yard has hit top gear of late and Vasodilator could offer better value than Riguez Dancer. ...
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Timeform's View Timeform Weekened Review
Even the most eagle-eyed observer wouldn’t have spotted many clues for the big races at the Festival in some of the high-class action which took place over the weekend...
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Compelling evidence on 'Trials' day - Arctic Magic WON 11/1 adv Hey Big Spender WON 5/1 adv
Essay Of The Week Mighty Mantaken from Timeform's Chasers & Hurdlers 2008/09
As Mighty Man faces another spell on the sidelines, it is worth a look back at his career so far....
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