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 1. Saving the best till last?
The Cheltenham Gold Cup and the clash between Kauto Star and Denman has been looked forward to by fans with great anticipation. (19 March 2010)
 2. Big Bucks costs bookies plenty
The first odds-on favourite to win so far this festival, Big Bucks was just stunning in Winning the World Hurdle for the second year running. (19 March 2010)
 3. It's all about Big Bucks
Who is after his second consecutive World Hurdle and he hasn't been beaten in anything since then, and will headline this Thursday card at Cheltenham. (18 March 2010)
 4. Big Zeb's big day
Forpaddydeplasterer tried his best but the laurels go to Big Zeb for the Queen Mother's Champion Chase of 2010. (18 March 2010)
 5. Forpaddy for St Paddy
It's St Patrick's Day with about half the population of Ireland celebrating at Cheltenham on this second day of the festival. (17 March 2010)
 6. Binocular in focus on Cheltenham Day 1
It was Binocular who finally got free and went on to win this year's Champion Hurdle on the opening day of festivities at sunny Cheltenham. (17 March 2010)
 7. Cheltenham 2010 - Day 1
There's no pleasing jumps trainers - first the weather has produced cancellations, boggy tracks and all sorts of problems and now they are wanting Cheltenham to water! (16 March 2010)
 8. Super Satin wins Hong Kong Derby
Douglas Whyte had a nice day at the office yesterday riding a treble which culminated in winning the Derby. (15 March 2010)
 9. Sound Barrier wins Fillies Revue
Sound Barrier, a daughter of Agnes Digital, didn't quite break the sound barrier here but finished well to take the G2 feature at Hanshin on Sunday. (15 March 2010)
 10. Apple Blossom clash off
The much vaunted clash between Zenyatta and Rachel Alexandra has been called off following Rachel A's defeat in the New Orelans Ladies on Saturday. (15 March 2010)
 11. All set for Cheltenham
The weather has turned clement and the track has been described as "perfect" for the great Cheltenham Festival. (15 March 2010)
 12. A rose by any other name
Mexican Rose returned to her best at Kranji on Friday evening to take the G3 Merlion Trophy. (15 March 2010)
 13. Hong Kong Derby Day
This year's Derby is one of the most open events in the 133 year history of the race. However at the end of the day decisions have to be made! (13 March 2010)
 14. Shadow Gate returns to form
He may be 8 years old but Shadow Gate could be heading towards Singapore again after his good win in the Toyota Sho Chukyo Kinene over 2000m at Chukyo. (13 March 2010)
 15. Sandown Today, Cheltenham next week
With excitement building for Cheltenham, racegoers can be amused by watching the Imperial Cup and the final of the "National Hunt" Novices' Handicap Gr 3. (13 March 2010)
 16. Super stars back to the track
Prior to their much vaunted eye ball to eye ball encounter on April 6, super girls Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta will have their prep races this Saturday. (12 March 2010)
 17. Will the Moon rise over Kranji tonight/
Tuxedo Moon got the better of Mexican Rose at their last meeting and although she has a weight advantage tonight, he's unbeaten on the polytrack over this 1200m trip. (12 March 2010)
 18. Remember the name
Misremembered finally broke through for a win in the Santa Anita Handicap G1 on Saturday after three seconds. (9 March 2010)
 19. Gust blows them away at Kranji
Given virtually no chance before the race, Gust raced up on the speed and when pacemaker Golden Number faded, Gust stormed home in record time. (8 March 2010)
 20. Vodka retired
Japan's horse of the year and champion mare Vodka has been retired from racing following a bleeding attack in Dubai after her most recent outing. (8 March 2010)
 21. Macau steals the Trophy
100/1 shot Viva Pronto ran a stunning race to outstay favourite Aashiq and win the Hong Kong Macau Trophy for Macau. (7 March 2010)
 22. Big Fella Thanks new Grand National favourite
With a win in yesterday's Greatwood Gold Cup at Newbury yesterday, Big Fella Thanks has earned the top market spot for the Grand National. (7 March 2010)
 23. Marsiling Classic Stakes at Kranji
Nine runners will line up for todays Kranji feature over 1800m on the polytrack. (7 March 2010)
 24. Hong Kong Macau Trophy at Sha Tin
The Hong Kong version of the Hong Kong - Macao competition is at Sha Tin today with the Trophy G3 over 1400m the highlight of the program. (6 March 2010)
 25. Good group racing in Japan this weekend
There are group races for 3yo colts, 3yo fillies and one for the older horses this weekend in Japan, where everyone is still enjoying the performance of Red Desire in Dubai. (6 March 2010)
 26. A great Carnival for Godolphin
The Godolphin stable concluded the International Racing Carnival with three winners on Friday night. (6 March 2010)
 27. Very open G1 Big 'Cap at Santa Anita
At the moment it looks like there will be no weather problems at Santa Anita this Saturday where the program includes the delayed Sham as well as the G! Santa Anita Oaks and the Big 'Cap (Santa Anita Handicap). (5 March 2010)
 28. Greatwood Gold Cup at Newbury
The going is still soft but the sun is making occasional appearances in the UK and 9 horses will contest this feature of Saturday's Newbury Card. (5 March 2010)
 29. Meydan Masters tonight
The inaugural Meydan Masters international jockeys challenge will take place over 4 of the races on tonight's Meydan card. (5 March 2010)
 30. Super night for Godolphin and Dettori
Great night for the boys in blue with winners in half the card and some good showings by others of their runners. (5 March 2010)
 31. Super Thursday at Meydan tonight
And a syper Super Thursday it is too - 3 Group 2s, 2 G3s and listed race all leading up to races on World Cup night, (4 March 2010)
 32. Collection collects Gold Cup
Gold Cup Number 7 for John Moore as his runner Collection showed his great turn of foot to win the Hong Kong Gold Cup on Sunday. (2 March 2010)
 33. Opera House runners quinella Nakayama Kinen
Two sons of Opera House ran the 1-2 in the G2 Nakayama Kinen on Sunday. (2 March 2010)
 34. Santa Anita cancelled again
The Sham stakes will be moved to next Saturday as Santa Anitai was again forced to cancel their race card after heavy rain. (2 March 2010)
 35. Smoking Joe a real smokey
Smoking Joe, who started off his racing career as Morning Time when he was with Bede Murray, caused a huge upset in the Kranji A last Friday. (2 March 2010)
 36. All tranquil at Leopardstown
Tranquil Sea didn't make any waves as he cruised to a 2 1/2 lengths win in the Newlands Chase Gr 2 on Sunday. (2 March 2010)
 37. Some easy winners at Kempton
And a couple of upsets but two of the odds-on hot shots ran according to the script. (28 February 2010)
 38. Hong Kong Gold Cup
The second leg of the Triple Crown will be run at Sha Tin this afternoon and you could make a case for about 8 of the runners. (28 February 2010)
 39. Nakayama Kinen
The 1800m G2 feature on the Nakayama card today sees some of last season's promising youngsters meet the older horses. (28 February 2010)
 40. Nakayama Kinen
The 1800m G2 feature on the Nakayama card today sees some of last season's promising youngsters meet the older horses. (28 February 2010)
 41. John Battaglia Memorial at Turfway
8 starters will be lined up in this prep for the Lane's End which in turn is a prep for the Kentucky Derby. (27 February 2010)
 42. Asian Mile Challenge starts today
The Futurity is the first of four legs of the Asian Mile Challenge with enticing bonuses available to horses who win more than one leg. (27 February 2010)
 43. Navan and Leopardstown this weekend
Are the venues for two Gr 2 races on Saturday and Sunday at the respective venues. (27 February 2010)
 44. Cheltenham on the horizon
Today's Kempton card contains a number of races designed for horseswho are heading to Cheltenham in just under three weeks time! (27 February 2010)
 45. Jolies Shinju returns to racing
After a rather unhappy trip to Australia late last year, Jolies Shinju will line up in the Krani A 1400m tonight in Singapore. (26 February 2010)
 46. Raihana redeemed
Raihana showed she was the real deal in winning the UAE Oaks last night at Meydan. (26 February 2010)
 47. UAE Oaks and Balanchine G3 tonight at Meydan
8 horses go round in both races and will provide chances to have another look at some of the up and coming fillies and mares. (25 February 2010)
 48. Sacred Kingdom stunning Chairman's Sprint
Brett Prebble pointed Sacred Kingdom's head towards the finish line and said go and his horse responded with a withering finish that put the race out of contention for anything else in two bounds. (22 February 2010)
 49. Japan Cup Dirt winner takes February Stakes
Espoir City is clearly Japan's best dirt horse with his win in yesterday's G1 February Stakes his fifth in a row. (22 February 2010)
 50. Eskandereya's Fountain of Youth and Discreetly Mine's Risen Strt
Put both of these in the little black book as we start to get more focused towards Kentucky in May! (22 February 2010)
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