JOHN Francome had it right in my book. “Make the Aintree fences bigger, not smaller. It will make the jockeys and horses slow down.” Francome was derided for his contrary viewpoint back in April amid the blizzard of animal welfare support, but he had a salient point. Saturday’s Becher Chase was an underwhelming spectacle. I …[Read More]
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Apr 2013
Godsmejudge holds the aces in the Scottish National
by JACK MILNER THE Scottish National is set to be a gruelling four-mile slog with the ground expected to include a lot more soft than good in the description. Two-time winner Merigo won’t be there this time but Auroras Encore, the horse who chased him home last year, is. Sue Smith’s 2013 Grand National winner …[Read More]
