Champ took his record to eight wins from 11 starts, but his victory in the Ladbrokes-sponsored Grade 2 novice chase came with high drama attached when…
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTED RUNNER
Morney Wing
“The ground might of gone against him as he wouldn’t want it too soft over this trip. He’s got top weight but he might run into a place. I don’t think he’ll be winning though.”
Charlie MannRECENT LAMBOURN WINNERS
Siberian Night
Ed WalkerSiberian Night makes a quick reappearance and has come out of his last race very well. He ran a cracking race last time and this looks a good opportunity for him to break his maiden before having a winter break.
Champion Brogie
Stan MooreChampion Brogie is In good form. He needs to get in a little trouble in his races – he ran very well last week not beaten far.
Grand Roi
Nicky HendersonHe is a nice juvenile and has the advantage of some experience in France but I know there are a lot of highly-regarded horses in this race so he probably has it all to do and needs to go over hurdles in the future.
News in Brief…
Doyle breaks record
Hollie Doyle says she is aiming even higher after breaking the record for British victories by a female jockey. The 23-year-old triumphed aboard Class Clown on Thursday for her 107th winner of 2019 at Southwell.
Winx expecting first foal
Wondermare Winx is expecting her first foal by stallion I Am Invincible with the due date of October next year. The darling of Australian racing, Winx retired in April after a phenomenal 33-race winning streak which started back in May 2015.
Motivator’s groom dies in tragic accident
Racing is mourning the loss of James Cronin after the groom who looked after 2005 Derby winner Motivator died in an accident in Newmarket on Tuesday morning. Cronin, 38, fell down the stairs and suffered a fatal injury.
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