Vivaldi Collonges to call the tune

ALMOST a year ago, on the first day of Wetherby’s Charlie Hall meeting, I remember a young horse really catching the eye. He was making his debut and travelled with precarious ease under Nick Scholfield before being edged out by a more experienced Nicky Henderson horse. VIVALDI COLLONGES went straight into the notebook although his …[Read More]

The New One to boost Champion Hurdle claims

GUEST POST BY JACK MILNER Cheltenham returns with two days of terrific action as The New One (3.00) puts his Champion Hurdle credentials on the line in Saturday’s International Hurdle. Nigel Twiston-Davies’ Neptune winner was impressive on his return, spanking last year’s Champion Hurdle runner-up Rock On Ruby by ten lengths at Kempton and looking …[Read More]

Cheltenham Festival clues on Trials Day

WHEN the big freeze sinks its teeth into the racing calendar and leaves us bereft of quality action, those of us who love this sport have no idea what to do with ourselves. It is why there is a desperation that this weekend’s Cheltenham Festival Trials Day beats the weather, whether it be tomorrow or …[Read More]