Rachael Blackmore-Minella Times target 2022 Aintree Grand National By Andrew Atkinson Trainer Henry de Bromhead has revealed Minella Indo returned to Ireland ‘shook’ following a lacklustre run in the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase at Kempton Park on December 26, returning after 57 days break. “He was shook when he came off the lorry,” said […]
Quote: ‘Tarnawa is a Group 1 winner over course and distance; a Breeders’ Cup winner and finished a very good second in the Irish Champion Stakes. Her credentials are first class’ By Andrew Atkinson The Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp on October 3 sees Dermot Weld trained Tarnawa go to post under […]
By Andrew Atkinson Michael O’Leary’s Gigginstown House Stud has sold 39 horses for over €500,000 at the Goffs UK September Sale at Doncaster. Ryanair chief O’Leary, who announced he was slashing his string of horses, sold three horses to trainer Gordon Elliott, who returns to training after a six month ban. Meath based Elliott was […]
Quote: ‘Most of all he is a pleasure to own. I’m so glad I found Bertie – and Bertie found me’ – Annabelle Burne By Andrew Atkinson Former racehorse Erniesmilkcart – Ernie – trained by Mick Easterby is still hitting the headlines. A gelding by Swiss Spirit out of Kibenga, he is a half brother […]