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Scottish Sun
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Nicky Henderson set to wave goodbye to 21 horses as owners decide it's time to move on
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A GRAND total of 21 Nicky Henderson-trained horses are set to be put up for sale later this month - as owners decide it's time to move on. Doncaster's Spring HIT/PTP Sale will see a whole load of Seven Barrows runners go under the hammer. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Nicky Henderson will see one horse in the famous Donnelly silks, worn here by James Bowen, sold at the Doncaster sales, when Shanagh Bob goes under the hammer Credit: PA Among them is Grade 2 winner Shanagh Bob, owned by Joe and Marie Donnelly of State Man, Sir Gino and Lulamba fame. The lovable seven-year-old never reached the same heights as his owner's other superstars. But he closed out his time with Henderson with one final victory - his first since December 2023 when he scooped the Graded race at Cheltenham - in a match race at Ludlow on Sunday. Hendo said: "He's always been a lovely horse and is very straightforward to train. "It's fair to say he's not quite been as nice as we thought he'd be but he won well and he's still got a bright future. He'll go to the Doncaster sales now." Also up for sale is First Street, owned by billionaire Lady Bamford. First Street, an eight-year-old gelding, actually finished second to State Man in the 2022 County Hurdle. The future Champion Hurdle winner was famously thrown in that Grade 3 handicap race off a ridiculous mark of 141. He would go on to be rated a best 169. First Street gave State Man 1lb that day and went down just over a length at 16-1 under Nico de Boinville. Simon Munir and Isaac Souede, who own the likes of Impaire Et Passe, have also listed their five-year-old gelding Katana as being for sale. This many horses going under the hammer doesn't mean owners are leaving Hendo, just that these particular runners may do better elsewhere under a different ownership. Henderson, who also recently saw £1.2million world-record jumps horse Palladium leave his yard, endured a tough end to the season when stable star Constitution Hill imploded yet again at Punchestown. The former Champion Hurdle king jumped poorly in the Grade 1 Boodles Champion Hurdle, finishing 27 lengths behind winner State Man. He fell in the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham and again capsized a few weeks later at Aintree. But he could be seen again next month after being given an entry in Ascot's Gold Cup. And there is real hope for the future with the likes of Lulamba. He made amends for his narrow Triumph Hurdle defeat at the hands of 100-1 Poniros with victory in the Grade 1 Ballymore Champion Four Year Old Hurdle at Punchestown. The Willie Mullins-trained Poniros, owned by Brighton boss Tony Bloom, finished four lengths behind in second. List of Nicky Henderson horses due for sale at Doncaster Broxy Music Hooper Marengo Bay Jasmin Bellevue (withdrawn) Uptown Lass Raffles Nobu Timetoshine Attacca Soldier Saint Captain Morgs Shanagh Bob Nativehill First Street Sutherland Katana Inneston Bo Zenith Kingston Pride Haddex Des Obeaux Diyaken Minella Premier Willmount FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
The Irish Sun
11-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Nicky Henderson set to wave goodbye to 21 horses as owners decide it's time to move on
A GRAND total of 21 Nicky Henderson-trained horses are set to be put up for sale later this month - as owners decide it's time to move on. Doncaster's Spring HIT/PTP Sale will see a whole load of Seven Barrows runners go under the hammer. Advertisement 1 Nicky Henderson will see one horse in the famous Donnelly silks, worn here by James Bowen, sold at the Doncaster sales, when Shanagh Bob goes under the hammer Credit: PA Among them is Grade 2 winner Shanagh Bob, owned by Joe and Marie Donnelly of State Man, Sir Gino and Lulamba fame. The lovable seven-year-old never reached the same heights as his owner's other superstars. But he closed out his time with Henderson with one final victory - his first since December 2023 when he scooped the Graded race at Cheltenham - in a match race at Ludlow on Sunday. Hendo said: "He's always been a lovely horse and is very straightforward to train. Advertisement "It's fair to say he's not quite been as nice as we thought he'd be but he won well and he's still got a bright future. He'll go to the Doncaster sales now." Also up for sale is First Street, owned by billionaire Lady Bamford. First Street, an eight-year-old gelding, actually finished second to State Man in the 2022 County Hurdle. The future Champion Hurdle winner was famously thrown in that Grade 3 handicap race off a ridiculous mark of 141. Advertisement Most read in Horse Racing He would go on to be rated a best 169. First Street gave State Man 1lb that day and went down just over a length at 16-1 under Nico de Boinville. Simon Munir and Isaac Souede, who own the likes of Impaire Et Passe, have also listed their five-year-old gelding Katana as being for sale. This many horses going under the hammer doesn't mean owners are leaving Hendo, just that these particular runners may do better elsewhere under a different ownership. Advertisement Henderson, who also recently saw The former Champion Hurdle king jumped poorly in the Grade 1 Boodles Champion Hurdle, finishing 27 lengths behind winner State Man. He fell in the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham and again capsized a few weeks later at Aintree. But he could be seen again next month after being given an entry in Ascot's Gold Cup. Advertisement And there is real hope for the future with the likes of Lulamba. He made amends for his narrow Triumph Hurdle defeat at the hands of 100-1 Poniros with victory in the Grade 1 Ballymore Champion Four Year Old Hurdle at Punchestown. The Willie Mullins-trained Poniros, owned by Brighton boss Tony Bloom, finished four lengths behind in second. List of Nicky Henderson horses due for sale at Doncaster Advertisement Broxy Music Hooper Marengo Bay Jasmin Bellevue (withdrawn) Uptown Lass Raffles Nobu Timetoshine Attacca Soldier Saint Captain Morgs Shanagh Bob Nativehill First Street Sutherland Katana Inneston Bo Zenith Kingston Pride Haddex Des Obeaux Diyaken Minella Premier Willmount FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. . Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Read more on the Irish Sun Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
North Wales Chronicle
10-05-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Our Champ picks up deserved big prize at Haydock
Winner of a valuable race at Ascot earlier in the season, he has been running well all campaign in some tough races. He was third in the Gerry Feilden at Newbury, just out of the places in fifth in the Ladbrokes Handicap Hurdle at Ascot and sixth in the County Hurdle at Cheltenham. Last time out, he was third to Absurde in defence of his Sussex Champion Hurdle crown, but slightly down in grade, he sprinted away from the opposition. Givemefive adopted his usual front-running tactics and was still at the head of affairs on the run to the final flight but Freddie Gordon bided his time before kicking for the line. Goblet Of Fire briefly looked a danger but he met the last all wrong and Our Champ (8-1) was able to win by three and three-quarter lengths from the running on Helnwein. Freddie Gordon told Racing TV: 'He's been a star for the yard, he gives his all every single time he runs. 'I thought he might have too much weight today but he's a decent animal on his day 'Hopefully there's more to come because he's still young, he's only seven. 'His last few runs have been in very tough races. All I wanted was a nice lead today because last time I tried to run the sting out of Absurde. Today, in a bit of a lesser field, I could take my time. 'I lost a good friend in Lambourn this morning, he was a brilliant lad, so I just want to dedicate that to him.' Earlier Alan King's Harbour Lake (8-1) was delivered late by Tom Cannon to win the Pertemps Network Long Distance Handicap Hurdle, beating Tiny Tetley and the fast-finishing Long Draw by a neck and a head. Owen Burrows has enjoyed a fine start to the season and Alyanaabi provided him with a fifth winner from his last 10 runners in the Listed Pertemps Network Spring Trophy Stakes. A top-class juvenile, he was second to City Of Troy in the Dewhurst, last season did not go to plan but having been gelded, his mind was fully focused as he made all under Jim Crowley to justify even money favouritism by a length and a quarter from Tiber Flow. Burrows said: 'He was a smart two-year-old, ran well in the Guineas and the St James's Palace but we lost him in the second half of the season. 'We gave him a full MOT, we cut (gelded) him and he's obviously shown a good level at home and has been doing that again this spring. 'Jim was able to set his own fractions. Where we go next, I'm not sure, maybe back here for the John O'Gaunt. If he does fall in that seven-furlong category there aren't many options, Jim would love to try him over a stiff six.'
Rhyl Journal
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Our Champ picks up deserved big prize at Haydock
Winner of a valuable race at Ascot earlier in the season, he has been running well all campaign in some tough races. He was third in the Gerry Feilden at Newbury, just out of the places in fifth in the Ladbrokes Handicap Hurdle at Ascot and sixth in the County Hurdle at Cheltenham. Last time out, he was third to Absurde in defence of his Sussex Champion Hurdle crown, but slightly down in grade, he sprinted away from the opposition. Givemefive adopted his usual front-running tactics and was still at the head of affairs on the run to the final flight but Freddie Gordon bided his time before kicking for the line. Goblet Of Fire briefly looked a danger but he met the last all wrong and Our Champ (8-1) was able to win by three and three-quarter lengths from the running on Helnwein. Freddie Gordon told Racing TV: 'He's been a star for the yard, he gives his all every single time he runs. 'I thought he might have too much weight today but he's a decent animal on his day 'Hopefully there's more to come because he's still young, he's only seven. 'His last few runs have been in very tough races. All I wanted was a nice lead today because last time I tried to run the sting out of Absurde. Today, in a bit of a lesser field, I could take my time. 'I lost a good friend in Lambourn this morning, he was a brilliant lad, so I just want to dedicate that to him.' Earlier Alan King's Harbour Lake (8-1) was delivered late by Tom Cannon to win the Pertemps Network Long Distance Handicap Hurdle, beating Tiny Tetley and the fast-finishing Long Draw by a neck and a head. Owen Burrows has enjoyed a fine start to the season and Alyanaabi provided him with a fifth winner from his last 10 runners in the Listed Pertemps Network Spring Trophy Stakes. A top-class juvenile, he was second to City Of Troy in the Dewhurst, last season did not go to plan but having been gelded, his mind was fully focused as he made all under Jim Crowley to justify even money favouritism by a length and a quarter from Tiber Flow. Burrows said: 'He was a smart two-year-old, ran well in the Guineas and the St James's Palace but we lost him in the second half of the season. 'We gave him a full MOT, we cut (gelded) him and he's obviously shown a good level at home and has been doing that again this spring. 'Jim was able to set his own fractions. Where we go next, I'm not sure, maybe back here for the John O'Gaunt. If he does fall in that seven-furlong category there aren't many options, Jim would love to try him over a stiff six.'
Leader Live
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Our Champ picks up deserved big prize at Haydock
Winner of a valuable race at Ascot earlier in the season, he has been running well all campaign in some tough races. He was third in the Gerry Feilden at Newbury, just out of the places in fifth in the Ladbrokes Handicap Hurdle at Ascot and sixth in the County Hurdle at Cheltenham. Last time out, he was third to Absurde in defence of his Sussex Champion Hurdle crown, but slightly down in grade, he sprinted away from the opposition. Givemefive adopted his usual front-running tactics and was still at the head of affairs on the run to the final flight but Freddie Gordon bided his time before kicking for the line. Goblet Of Fire briefly looked a danger but he met the last all wrong and Our Champ (8-1) was able to win by three and three-quarter lengths from the running on Helnwein. Freddie Gordon told Racing TV: 'He's been a star for the yard, he gives his all every single time he runs. 'I thought he might have too much weight today but he's a decent animal on his day 'Hopefully there's more to come because he's still young, he's only seven. 'His last few runs have been in very tough races. All I wanted was a nice lead today because last time I tried to run the sting out of Absurde. Today, in a bit of a lesser field, I could take my time. 'I lost a good friend in Lambourn this morning, he was a brilliant lad, so I just want to dedicate that to him.' Earlier Alan King's Harbour Lake (8-1) was delivered late by Tom Cannon to win the Pertemps Network Long Distance Handicap Hurdle, beating Tiny Tetley and the fast-finishing Long Draw by a neck and a head. Owen Burrows has enjoyed a fine start to the season and Alyanaabi provided him with a fifth winner from his last 10 runners in the Listed Pertemps Network Spring Trophy Stakes. A top-class juvenile, he was second to City Of Troy in the Dewhurst, last season did not go to plan but having been gelded, his mind was fully focused as he made all under Jim Crowley to justify even money favouritism by a length and a quarter from Tiber Flow. Burrows said: 'He was a smart two-year-old, ran well in the Guineas and the St James's Palace but we lost him in the second half of the season. 'We gave him a full MOT, we cut (gelded) him and he's obviously shown a good level at home and has been doing that again this spring. 'Jim was able to set his own fractions. Where we go next, I'm not sure, maybe back here for the John O'Gaunt. If he does fall in that seven-furlong category there aren't many options, Jim would love to try him over a stiff six.'
