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Downs and ups of Epsom nearly man
Barry Hills on  Derby entrant Olympian Odyssey in Chris McGrath’s retrospective profile  on the trainer in today’s Independent:
"He has had a very good preparation – touch wood, he hasn’t missed a day all year – and looks magnificent. He does have this wonderfully laid-back attitude. I’m sure he’ll get the trip. He gives himself every chance of doing so, because he’ll always help you, he’s never against you. He’ll be able to get his spot in the race. You never know, he could be the shot."<br> <br>By Chris McGrath <br>Published: 31 May 2006
Noddies Way –  His inclusion thus far is a joke, but it will be a poor one that will reflect badly on the sport if he runs and damages himself or another competitor.
Papal Bull’s arrival adds to Fallon’s Derby dilemma <br>By Sue Montgomery <br>Published: 30 May 2006
<br>http://sport.independent.co.uk/general/article621813.ece
<br>Proof of Epsom pudding will be in the eating<br>By Julian Muscat On The Level
Chris McGrath on the growing pains of George Washington:
"That’s why we ran on Saturday. We had to catch the bull by the horns. We knew it wasn’t his ground, that he would get tired. But he’s never been tired in his life. He needed to be shown a bit of hardship, to be given a reality check. And I hope it will be the making of him."
<br>http://sport.independent.co.uk/general/article621233.ece
and Greg Wood on Ascot International !
Wow factor can’t disguise going concerns
Greg Wood at Ascot<br>Monday May 29, 2006<br>The Guardian
<br>http://sport.guardian.co.uk/horseracing/comment/0,,1784972,00.html<br>
Plenty of Derby previews in today’s Sundays……
<br>Septimus has sound credentials <br>By Tony Stafford <br>(Filed: 28/05/2006)
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.j … sept28.xml
<br>Channon can score his Championship success
Eddie Fremantle<br>Sunday May 28, 2006<br>The Observer
<br>http://sport.guardian.co.uk/horseracing/comment/0,,1784866,00.html
<br>Fabre’s Lad ready to fill the last glaring vacancy
By Sue Montgomery, Racing Correspondent <br>Published: 28 May 2006
<br>http://sport.independent.co.uk/general/article620653.ece
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Stoute’s forces advance on Derby <br>By Chris McGrath at Epsom <br>Published: 26 May 2006
<br>http://sport.independent.co.uk/general/article601274.ece<br>
Eddery believes Septimus holds all the Epsom aces<br>By Julian Muscat
Jim McGrath (antipodean) doffs his hat to  New Ascot
Old duchess royally restored and fit for the future<br>By JA McGrath <br>(Filed: 24/05/2006)
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.j … xhors.html
<br>Derby hopes rely on Sadler’s for staying power <br>By Sue Montgomery <br>Published: 24 May 2006
http://sport.independent.co.uk/general/ … 570887.ece
<br>"Equine suffering horribly transforms a horse from awesome athlete into blundering dependant hopelessly fractured from its purpose "
Barbaro censorship may not prove wisest policy<br>By Lydia Hislop
<br> http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0, … 91,00.html<br> <br> <br>I would like to hear Lydia inform us on the politics of racecourse watering and how much it costs to make ground safe for horses like Estopona so needlessly lost in the Swinton hurdle a few weeks ago. Are the racecourses prepared to spend more water on flat horses than on their poor  jumping relatives ?
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Godolphin pay the price as Coolmore enjoy home comforts<br>By Julian Muscat
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0, … 05,00.html
Nature takes on nurture in a race of two clones
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/ … 73,00.html
The horse that won America <br>The cruel fate of rising star Barbaro highlights the often-brutal conditions of a sport in which horses have increasingly short-lived careers before being retired – or put down <br>By Rupert Cornwell <br>Published: 23 May 2006
http://sport.independent.co.uk/general/ … 570233.ece
(Edited by zilzal at 6:31 pm on May 23, 2006)
An email conversation with Jamie Spencer: ‘Nobody will be harder on you than you are yourself’
<br>By Chris McGrath <br>Published: 22 May 2006<br>http://sport.independent.co.uk/general/article549830.ece
<br>English Triple Crown needs 10-furlong leg
By Charlie Brooks <br>(Filed: 22/05/2006)
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.j … xhors.html
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Alexandrova is ready to deliver in York Oaks trial <br>By Sue Montgomery <br>Published: 17 May 2006
Papal Bull proclaims case for Derby inclusion
By Chris McGrath at Chester <br>Published: 12 May 2006
Racing: Admiral’s Cup victory signals Pitt’s arrival
By Chris McGrath at Chester <br>Published: 11 May 2006
http://sport.independent.co.uk/general/ … 363277.ece
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History Lecture
Subject: Chester Racecourse
Ms Montgomery
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Racing: Nawab can join Cup’s long roll of honour <br>By Sue Montgomery <br>Published: 10 May 2006
http://sport.independent.co.uk/general/ … 363040.ece
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Epsom unlikely to be top of the target list for arrogant Washington
Greg Wood<br>Monday May 8, 2006
It was sad to see Estopona’s fate did not receive even a footnote after the race on the BBC, from what I saw anyway. The RP times for these hurdle races confirm the ground was very firm and even a layman could see the horses hated being ridden on it. Estopona seemed to  break his leg because the ground he landed on was simply too firm which leaves one thinking once again if  enough is being done (even basic watering) to make the landing area as safe as possible.
I would think the Swinton Hurdle day is no stranger to these sad fatalities as the ground is invariably fast.
Hannon to make Guineas capital with Asset <br>By Chris McGrath <br>Published: 06 May 2006
http://sport.independent.co.uk/general/ … 362363.ece
<br>Amadeus Wolf can strike classic note<br>By Rob Wright
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0, … 96,00.html
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Sly holds her nerve with flighty Speciosa<br>By Julian Muscat
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0, … 70,00.html
Hills puts faith in Killybegs for 2,000 Guineas<br>By HOTSPUR (J A McGrath) <br>(Filed: 05/05/2006)
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.j … xhors.html
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