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April 15th, 2026
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The BRILLIANT Albertas Run!
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Tagged Albertas Run, Jackdaws Castle, Jonjo O'Neill, Pacafi100, Paul Moon, The Pacafi, The Racing Horse, The Ryanair Chase, Trainer Form
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Yesterday was very emotional for me because of Albertas Run and his half-length defeat in the 2012 Ryanair Chase. We know of the horses courage so how could I have doubted his chances of winning this race again? He has won the author a lot of money over the years and I had the … Continue reading
Albertas Run and the Ryanair Chase
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Tagged Albertas Run, Jonjo O'Neill, Pacafi100, The Pacafi, The Racing Horse, The Ryanair Chase, Trainer Form, Trevor Hemmings
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After being taken out of the Gold Cup confirmation stage Albertas Run will go for a hat-trick of wins in the Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival on 15th March 2012. The Ryanair is now his only option and Jonjo O’Neill said: “I took him out of the Gold Cup and the plan is … Continue reading
Alison Lidderdale |
The Racing Horse was given a much needed winner in Where’s Riley, and whilst we visualised the race much differently to how it panned out, the horse won by the best part of 2l. I now have an affection for the vivacious Alison Lidderdale and take this opportunity to share my greatest day out in … Continue reading
Whilst up at Jonjo O’Neill’s Jackdaw Castle Stables during the week we had a good look at Thehillofuisneach 2.20 Uttoxeter to check on his well being and can report the horse looked great! This Irish point winner shaped with plenty of promise in novice hurdles before confirming that his opening mark was all wrong at … Continue reading
Is it all over Alberta?
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Tagged Albertas Run, Don't Push It, Grand National, Jonjo O'Neill, Paul Moon, Ryanair Chase
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Our The Racing Horse talked to Jonjo about Don’t Push It and asked whether he could win another Grand National. The answer was that he is wrapping him up in cotton wool. He told us: “I thought about running him at Aintree last weekend but he is so fragile that I dare not risk him … Continue reading
Coral Welsh National Media Day at Jackdaws Castle. |
The Racing Horse attended the Coral Welsh Grand National Media Day at Jackdaws Castle Stables yesterday to get Jonjo O’Neill’s views on his runners in the race, but also the progress of Don’t Push It and Albertas Run. The 500 acres estate, close to Cheltenham had facilities that are second to none, and we … Continue reading
The BHA and the Whip!
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Tagged Ballabriggs, BHA, Gareth Topham, Jason Maguire, Pacafi, Paul Hanagan, Peter Scudamore, The Grand National, The Racing Horse, Whip Regulations
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British Horse Racing Authority Review of the Whip! The Racing Horse has digested the British Horse Racing Authority’s review on whip use. It ran to 70 pages and was the first time that it consulted all members of the racing fraternity and the general public. Key points included that riders who continually commit serious whip … Continue reading
Notorious Pontardawe Gambler Vernon Allen and I had a marvellous day at the Evan Williams stable in Llancarfan, where we were given a fabulous welcome. Thanks to Evan, Cathy and the team… The National Hunt Horse Racing Scene in Wales is a very exciting place at the moment. The region, already on an upward … Continue reading
Gareth Topham – Racing Commentator
Emerging Star and Ace Racing Commentator The Racing Horse caught up with emerging star and ace racing commentator Gareth Topham and asked him how he got into racing. He told us: “If you ask most people what got them what got them into racing they will probably reveal their old memories of the Grand … Continue reading