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Ubi could be the Ace in the pack

JournalLive — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

IF the weather forecast is accurate, Musselburgh will provide the only racing on turf in Britain today with a resurrected card from last weekend.

All-weather action takes centre stage

JournalLive — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

WHILE all-weather racing is not for me, I accept it keeps the show on the road when National Hunt is in the grip of the wintry weather.

Point to point

JournalLive — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

MILDER weather in Scotland since Wednesday means the resumption of the Northern Area season with tomorrow’s Dumfriesshire & Stewartry fixture at Overton Farm, Crossford, where a six-race card with 103 entries gets under way at 12.30pm.

Hopes winter weather doesn't hit Gosforth Park

JournalLive — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

AN Arctic blast has swept across the country lately, and it’s played havoc with the fixture list with courses up and down the land suffering abandoned meetings due to the snow and ice.

Point-to-point

JournalLive — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

HUNT racing enthusiasts suffered a blank weekend with the cancellation of yesterday’s Old Raby Hunt Club fixture at Witton Castle due to a frozen track. Officials have confirmed that it will not be rescheduled.

Richard Lee's duo may add to impressive tally

JournalLive — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

SIX winners from only 17 runners is the impressive tally of Richard Lee at Ffos Las – and there is a good chance that he will improve on that record at the Carmarthenshire track today.

Trials Day is well worth taking part in

JournalLive — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

IT may not have any bearing on Cheltenham in terms of Festival winners, but the John Smith’s Trials Day at Musselburgh tomorrow is the track’s most valuable jumps card of the season.

Into The Light is ready to shine at Witton Castle

JournalLive — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

THE Old Raby Hunt Club fixture takes centre stage tomorrow at Witton Castle, just off the A68 at Witton-le-Wear, writes PETER BURGON.

North avoids the Siberian blast by a squeak

JournalLive — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

THE status of being the only turf meeting to survive the latest Siberian blast had a nice feeling to it on Wednesday. Normally it’s the north that suffers the worst of the colder conditions, but we squeaked it this time.

Revitalised McCoy is all ready to Rock

JournalLive — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

BACK where he belongs at Warwick on Thursday after being sidelined for a month with broken ribs and a punctured lung, Tony McCoy is never far away from the spotlight and can take centre stage at Doncaster.

Time for Giant Bolster to make jump

JournalLive — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

WHILE jumping has blighted his chasing career so far, The Giant Bolster is not short of ability when things go right and is well capable of landing the Murphy Group Chase at Cheltenham’s Trials meeting.

Race can be a real breeze for Windy

JournalLive — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

THE first Scottish action of the season takes place tomorrow at the Friars Haugh course in Kelso, with 89 entries for the Jedforest’s seven-race card which starts at 12.30pm.

It’s great to see the Newcastle racecourse buzzing

JournalLive — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

WITH racing at Newcastle yesterday, it has certainly been a busy couple of days and it’s always great to see the racecourse absolutely buzzing with activity.

West Percy point to point fixture round-up

JournalLive — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

IT was a case of doubles all round for jockeys Tristan Davison and Kit Alexander as well as trainers Victor Thompson and Nick Alexander on a marathon nine-race card in the West Percy fixture at Alnwick.

John Hales still dreaming of Cheltenham Gold Cup glory

JournalLive — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:30:00 GMT

WHEN it comes to racehorses, grey is his colour and the Cheltenham Gold Cup the prize he most wants to win as an owner.

West Percy fixture at Ratcheugh Farm as Northern Area season resumes

JournalLive — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:29:00 GMT

THE Northern Area season resumes tomorrow after a six-week break with the West Percy fixture at Ratcheugh Farm near Alnwick.

Exciting course created at Burgham Park, Northumberland

JournalLive — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

WORK has started to create the advanced cross country course at Burgham, which will be hosting its first Badminton qualifying event in March.

Five to follow

JournalLive — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Without a victory since his hurdling debut two seasons ago, BARWELL BRIDGE caught the eye staying on in third in the Pertemps Hurdle at Warwick. This was his second good run since returning to action, having been placed in another qualifier for this series at Wincanton, and the target will no doubt be the Cheltenham final in March. At least he will go there in better form than last year when sixth to Buena Vista.

Bold Ransom boasts ability and stamina

JournalLive — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

OBVIOUSLY a workable mark helps, but two other vital requirements at Haydock is proven stamina and the ability to handle very testing ground.

Patience is not always the best tactic

JournalLive — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

WHILE the quiet riding style of James Reveley regularly pays dividends, playing the waiting game can also backfire at times.