Shropshire Star
Close
Search
You searched for
240 results - Page 4 of 16

King George looks an option for Weird Al

Donald McCain is reluctant to commit the talented but fragile Weird Al to the Hennessy Gold Cup after his terrific triumph in the first big jumps race of the season. Donald McCain is reluctant to commit the talented but fragile Weird Al to the Hennessy Gold Cup after his terrific triumph in the first big jumps race of the season. The injury-plagued eight-year-old leapt to favouritism in some books for the Newbury showpiece with victory in the bet365 Charlie Hall Chase on Saturday at Wetherby. It was a fine comeback run, his first since being pulled up in the Cheltenham Gold Cup where he burst a blood vessel, and a dream debut for McCain after moving from the Ian Williams yard. "He's been out in the paddock this morning and is fine, no problems," said trainer McCain – who is based at Cholmondeley, north of Whitchurch – yesterday.[24link]

Sport|Oct 31, 2011
Sport
Whitchurch

Wolves favoured by bookies

Wolves head into Sunday's high noon showdown slight favourites - according to bookmakers bet365.Wolves head into Sunday's high noon showdown slight favourites - according to bookmakers bet365. Mick McCarthy's men are 4/5 on to make the fifth round - slightly ahead of Tony Mowbray's side, who are 10/11 to triumph in the Black Country showdown. The bookies have the game almost too close to call, but bet365 are predicting Albion's poor away form could wreck their chances at Molineux. Wolves are 6/4 to finish the job after 90 minutes, with Albion 17/10. A draw - the most likely result according to most experts - is 2/1. Read the full story in the Express & Star

Wolves|Jan 26, 2007
Wolves
PreviousNext