SANTINI has left Nicky Henderson's yard and will continue his career with 'incredibly excited' trainer Polly Gundry in a shock switch. The 2020 Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up was short of his best in four starts last season and owner-breeder Richard Kelvin Hughes felt the horse would benefit from a change of scenery.
Who rides Santini?
The road to the Cheltenham Festival for Santini
“The ride Nick Scholfield has given him was amazing,” says Polly.
Where does Polly Gundry train?
In 2006 Polly and Ed moved to Ottery St Mary, Devon and began training Point-to Pointers together. Starting with around 4 horses for point to points but after a couple of years Polly started training under “Rules”, so Ed took over the Pointers and the yard quickly grew in size and now holds 30+ horses.
Is Santini a good horse?
Unlike a lot of the other highly-rated racehorses, Santini became a favourable option after only a handful of races, picking up a record of four wins and a third from five race meetings between the start of 2017 and the end of 2018.
Who is Polly Gundry married to?
The switch in stables after being pulled up in the Gold Cup last year came as no great surprise, since he won a point-to-point for Polly's husband, Ed Walker, before going to Seven Barrows. “He has quite often come back to us at the beginning or the end of the season, just to be let down,” said Gundry.
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There have already been many triumphs for Taylor, fellow owner Richard O'Dwyer and the Tizzards to cherish with Lostintranslation, but their journey to success began with a tragedy.
What is the meaning of Santini?
This surname means 'little saint'.
Who is the Favourite for the Cheltenham Gold Cup?
Minella Indo is currently the horse at the top of the favourites for the 2022 Gold Cup. The defending champion was the surprise 9/1 winner of the race in 2021, as he held off challenges from both two-time champion Al Boum Photo and A Plus Tard.
Why did Santini leave Nicky Henderson?
"His owners felt he had a hard enough time of things last year, so they made the decision that he would stay with me at the end of his break. "We will take him hunting and make sure he is having fun.
Where is Santini in the Gold Cup?
He finished second in the 2020 Cheltenham Gold Cup, but after a lacklustre year in 2021, connections decided to give him a change of scenery and he returned to Polly's care. Santini has been enjoying trips out hunting, team chasing and to fun rides with Polly.
What nationality is Santini?
Santini is an Italian surname. Notable people with the surname include: André Santini (born 1940), French politician. Bob Santini (born 1932), American former professional basketball player.
Who trains tornado flyer?
It marked a first win in this race for Willie Mullins in 20 years when Florida Pearl triumphed. Tornado Flyer landed a shock win in a dramatic King George VI Chase at Kempton Park to provide the ultimate Christmas present for trainer Willie Mullins, writes Jack Lacey-Hatton.
Who trains envoi Allen?
Both horses, trained by Henry de Bromhead, have points to prove - with Envoi Allen having his first race since undergoing surgery for a chipped joint and Quilixios aiming to bounce back after disappointing in the Champion Four Year Old Hurdle at Punchestown in May.
Who trains Obeaux clan?
Race horse Clan Des Obeaux is by Kapgarde (FR) out of Nausicaa Des Obeaux (FR) , trained by P F Nicholls.
Where does Colin Tizzard trainer?
Venn Farm Racing is situated in Milborne Port, where there's a close proximity between Dorset and Berkshire. The Colin Tizzard horse racing team is always praised as being a family-run business, with his wife Pauline helping out, as well as children Kim and Joe both working as Colin Tizzard's assistants.
Who are the runners in the Cheltenham Gold Cup?
- AL BOUM PHOTO. Official rating: 170. Odds: 10-1. ...
- A PLUS TARD. Official rating: 173. Odds: 7-2. ...
- ASTERION FORLONGE. Official rating: 164. Odds: 25-1. ...
- AYE RIGHT. Official rating: 159. ...
- CHANTRY HOUSE. Official rating: 160. ...
- GALVIN. Official rating: 167. ...
- MINELLA INDO. Official rating: 173. ...
- PROTEKTORAT. Official rating: 164.
What are the weights for the Grand National?
The 2021 Grand National winner will carry 11st 9lb, which is a full 20lbs more than when he won last year. The Grand National betting markets are a lot more active once the weights are announced, with punters now knowing what their fancies will have to carry in order to win the Aintree Grand National.
What was the result of the Cheltenham Gold Cup?
Rachael Blackmore has been the star of the show, winning the Champion Hurdle with Honeysuckle before claiming glory in the showpiece race, The Gold Cup, on A Plus Tard. Energumene with jockey Paul Townend claimed victory in the Champion Chase while Flooring Porter and Danny Mullins won the Stayers' Hurdle.
How many horses run in the Cheltenham Gold Cup?
The race has an impressive purse of £625,000 and will see an estimated 10-20 runners compete for the ultimate prize in the national hunt racing calendar.
What race is the Boodles?
The Fred Winter Juvenile Novices' Handicap Hurdle, known for sponsorship purposes as the Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle, is a Grade 3 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years.
Did Rachael Blackmore win Gold Cup?
Pioneering jockey Rachael Blackmore said she had fulfilled an "impossible dream" by becoming the first female rider to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Who owns A Plus Tard?
Richard Thompson, of owners Cheveley Park Stud, is hopeful A Plus Tard can go one better than 12 months ago, saying: “We've got a good jockey, a good trainer and a good horse. “He has a very good record at Cheltenham – he's finished first, third and second, so he's a proven Cheltenham performer.
