Archive for March, 2010
Cheltenham’s Top Trainers – Schooling Champions
While trainer Nicky Henderson seemed a sure and almost untouchable candidate for the title of top trainer at the Cheltenham Festival, he was faced with stiff competition when Nigel Twiston-Davies celebrated an astonishing three wins on the last day of the meeting.
- Read more news on: Cheltenham Festival, David Pipe, Donald McCain, Nicky Henderson, Nigel Twiston-Davies, Paul Nicholls, Philip Hobbs, Top Trainers, Willie Mullins
Cheltenham Day 4 – Results! Results! Results!
And just like that the most exciting four days on the racing calendar come to an end. But what a worthy last day it has been.
Johnny Henderson Grand Annual – Distance: 2 miles 110 yards – Winning Time: 4:07.6
Nigel Twiston-Davies was unable to contain his joy when his charge Pigeon Island raced to victory in the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual; the trainer’s third win of the day.
- Read more news on: Cheltenham Festival, Consigliere, French Opera, Johnny Henderson Grand Annual, Nigel Twiston-Davies, Nikola, Paddy Brennan, Pigeon Island, Tramantano
Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle – Distance: 2miles 4 furlongs 110 yards – Winning Time: 5:03.4
Pause And Clause, who placed third in last year’s Coral Cup, teamed up with jockey Johnny Farrelly to give a career best performance in the Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys Handicap Hurdle.
Christie’s Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup -Distance: 3 miles 2 furlongs 110 yards – Winning Time: 6:56.00
Father and Son duo Nigel and Sam Twiston-Davies are celebrating the second win within forty minutes at the last day of the Cheltenham Festival.
Totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup – Distance: 3 miles 2 furlongs 110 yards – Winning Time: 6:43.8
After months of discussion around Kauto Star and Denman – and their performances in the upcoming Gold Cup – it was third favourite Imperial Commander who dominated the field and raced to victory.
- Read more news on: Cheltenham Festival, Denman, imperial commander, kauto star, Nigel Twiston-Davies, Paddy Brennan, Paul Nicholls, Ruby Walsh, Tony McCoy, Totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup
