Racing is as much a results business as football. No wonder David Egan was so delighted to launch his new job with a big win. He has replaced the sacked Kevin Stott as first jockey to football agent Kia Joorabchian’s powerful Amo Racing and made the perfect start to the turf season by landing the […]
Month: March 2024
Luccia boost for Nicky Henderson on opening day of Cheltenham Festival
Luccia ran a blinder to finish third in the Champion Hurdle for Nicky Henderson – but there remain concerns about the trainer’s overall form after all five of his other runners were pulled up. Since Constitution Hill was pulled out of the Champion Hurdle last month, the stable’s form has been under increased scrutiny and, […]
Nicky Henderson rules Constitution Hill out of the festival
There will be a new name engraved on the Unibet Champion Hurdle trophy next week after reigning champ Constitution Hillwas ruled out of the race by his trainer Nicky Henderson. The participation of last year’s emphatic winner has been in serious doubt since mucus was found in his scope after he trailed home well behind two […]