Paul Nicholls Twitter Q&A

Hi Chief - can you ask him which horses have ulcers this year and are there any who 'need their wind doing'?

He'll only tell you after the festival Delsie #ComeonConti

@scousekarl4 "any dark horses for the festival we should look out for to run big races?" Keltus in the Novice h'cap on day 1 #AskPaul

. @mackey_dave "will Saphir du Rheu go chasing next season, even if he wins World Hurdle" IF is a big word in racing Dave! #AskPaul

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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  8m 8 minutes ago
. @thesaturdayman "do you prefer the new or old course at Cheltenham Paul?" The New Course as it's more galloping #AskPaul

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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  9m 9 minutes ago
. @DanielFarrant "What do you rate as your best chance in any of the handicaps" I think Calipto will go very well in the County #AskPaul

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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  10m 10 minutes ago
. @mw_333 "what's your thoughts on bouvreuil?" Nice horse, improving all the time #AskPaul

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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  10m 10 minutes ago
. @jakeybeany "what would you lucky15 in the championship races" Faugheen, Mr Mole, Saphir de Rheu & Conti. #AskPaul

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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  11m 11 minutes ago
. @jakeybeany "what would you lucky15 in the championship races" Faugheen, Dodge, Zarkandar, Conti or... #AskPaul

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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  13m 13 minutes ago
. @mackey_dave "do you not have even the slightest concern about Conti's Cheltenham record ?" records/stats are for breaking #AskPaul

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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  14m 14 minutes ago
. @Mickyald66 "will lac Fontana be running at the festival?" Yes. Either the Coral Cup or County Hurdle depending on ground #AskPaul

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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  16m 16 minutes ago
. @Schrise "What is Silviniaco Conti's biggest danger in the gold cup?" In a championship race like that, most of them!! #AskPaul

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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  17m 17 minutes ago
. @mackey_dave "did you ever believe Dodging Bullets would be nearly favourite for a CC?" No but it's a very pleasant surprise #AskPaul

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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  18m 18 minutes ago
. @MuliMrfire200 "Is all yours ur best juvenile? Cheers" On form, yes, but probably goes to Aintree #AskPaul

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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  18m 18 minutes ago
. @mufc_fan_saf "Will Southfield Theatre be running at Cheltenham?" Yes. in the RSA #AskPaul

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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  19m 19 minutes ago
. @OB_14 "any news on hinterland? On route CC? Any chance at all?? " Working at Kempton tomorrow and then goes to Champion Chase #AskPaul

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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  20m 20 minutes ago
. @GraemeCnote35 "who is your best dark horse in one of the festival handicaps?" Possibly Keltus in novice h'cap Chase on day 1 #AskPaul

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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  21m 21 minutes ago
. @Schrise "Can Vibrato Valtat beat Un De Sceaux?" Looks like he has a mountain to climb, but is in very good form and improving #AskPaul

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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  23m 23 minutes ago
. @nickrumbold1 "is vago collonges still on course for the supreme?" Vago Collonges will go to Aintree #AskPaul

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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  24m 24 minutes ago
. @JoePorter1990 "It is refreshing to see you target major Saturday races too. It's not all about the festival" I've got to agree #AskPaul

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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  25m 25 minutes ago
. @Shockster67 "Old Guard, I assume Fred Winter over Triumph. Is 137 fair?" Fred Winter, not obviously well treated so may claim #AskPaul

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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  27m 27 minutes ago
Your final enhancement is... Silviniaco Conti at 4/1 to win the Gold Cup. Blink and you'll miss it! #TapTapBoom http://btfr.co/GoldCup
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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  28m 28 minutes ago
. @willrooney_ "what's your thoughts on your old boy Rocky On Ruby in the WH?" tough & genuine, could be hard to beat #AskPaul

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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  29m 29 minutes ago
. @paulbiggerstaff "So many questions, I can't cope" Nor can I Paul!! #AskPaul

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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  30m 30 minutes ago
. @thesaturdayman "both 100% fit in their prime, 3m 2 around prestbury park, denman or kauto?" #AskPaul https://vine.co/v/OQtvu0YTtgt
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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  30m 30 minutes ago
. @Mickyald66 "Saphair du rheu or zarkander in the world hurdle" I honestly believe there is not a lot between them #AskPaul

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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  31m 31 minutes ago
. @ellb34 "where does Aux ptits soins run at the chelt" either Coral Cup or County Hurdle, slightly favoring Coral #AskPaul

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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  32m 32 minutes ago
. @JoePorter1990 "Any news on Tara Point?" Has had a small injury, will be back in the autumn. #AskPaul

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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  34m 34 minutes ago
. @Shockster67 "Is Black Thunder an intended runner on Day 1?" Yes. If he doesn't go to Kelso on Saturday #AskPaul

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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  36m 36 minutes ago
. @mceneb71 "Will Ibis de Rheu run in the Fred Winter?" No. One more run then chasing in the autumn... needs time. #AskPaul

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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  37m 37 minutes ago
. @Glynnothfc36 "How is @silviniaco coming along, fighting fit for the gold cup?" We are very happy with him, bang on target! #AskPaul

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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  38m 38 minutes ago
. @JoeMorris101 "how long before the start of the festival do you take your horses to #Cheltenham?" They arrive daily at 10am #AskPaul

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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  39m 39 minutes ago
. @OB_14 "Does Sam ride Sam winner and dodging bullets at the fez?" Yes all being well he will ride both #AskPaul

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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  40m 40 minutes ago
. @big78ben "Does Le Mecurey go for the Coral Cup & has he been laid out for the race?" Probably going to the Boys Race on Day4 #AskPaul

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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  41m 41 minutes ago
. @InspectorLFC "how is ptit zig after his fall?" Now fine & worked great this morning #AskPaul

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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  43m 43 minutes ago
We now go 5/1 that Ptit Zig wins the JLT Novices Chase. Your 15 minutes start now! #TapTapBoom http://btfr.co/JLTNovChs
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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  43m 43 minutes ago
. @MatthewroseKLFC "Are you targeting the Ryanair for wonderful charm?" Yes and I think he is a lively outsider #AskPaul

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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  45m 45 minutes ago
. @MatthewroseKLFC "where are you looking to send Caid Du Berlais at the festival?" Most probably the Festival Plate on Day 3 #AskPaul

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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  46m 46 minutes ago
. @eddiej25 " how is Zarkandar ahead of the world hurdle and what ground is best?" He's not ground dependent & in great form #AskPaul

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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  46m 46 minutes ago
. @MatthewroseKLFC "are you hopeful of a big race from Southfield theatre in the RSA" Yes, He's in great form #AskPaul

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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  47m 47 minutes ago
. @PlusRacing "do you have any good chances in the bumper?" #AskPaul https://vine.co/v/OQtOIm6EZvK
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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  48m 48 minutes ago
. @paul_stitt "What's been your highlight of the season so far?" Has to be Conti winning our ninth King George #AskPaul
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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  49m 49 minutes ago
. @evertoncal "Is Just a Par going for the Kim Muir at Cheltenham or perhaps the Scottish National?" #AskPaul Definitely the Kim Muir

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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  52m 52 minutes ago
. @Mickyald66 "with Irving unlikely to run in champion hurdle .will he run at aintree?" Aintree or Ayr for Scottish CH #AskPaul

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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  53m 53 minutes ago
. @harvester_d "all things equal, would it surprise u if Mr Mole beat Dodging B and won champ chase?" https://vine.co/v/OQthbPBwIEg  #AskPaul
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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  55m 55 minutes ago
. @cinderzandashes "when will we see al ferof out again?" He's well on schedule for Aintree #AskPaul

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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  56m 56 minutes ago
. @JamesYellen "What do you reckon of Le Mercurey's chances at the Festival and which race does he go for?" Highly likely for the boys race

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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  57m 57 minutes ago
Next up is Dodging Bullets in the Champion Chase. We go 5/1. Offer ends at 20:30. Be quick! #TapTapBoom http://btfr.co/ChampionChase
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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  60m 60 minutes ago
. @PhillipWR " How do you/do trainers assess which races to go for with your horses?" It falls in to place as the season unfolds #AskPaul

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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  1h 1 hour ago
. @JoeMorris101 "backed urbain De sivola @ last years festival, haven't seen it all year, what's the plan for it?" He'll be back NEXT season

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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  1h 1 hour ago
. @jok1r "do you worry the nearer the Festival gets?" Pressure builds but I have a great team around me to keep me calm! #AskPaul

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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  1h 1 hour ago
. @scousekarl4 "any dark horses for the festival we should look out for to run big races?" Keltus in the Novice h'cap on day 1 #AskPaul

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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  1h 1 hour ago
. @AndyC1876 "Hi Paul, what's the one horse everybody should be looking out for at this years festival, not necessarily your own" Faugheen.

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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  1h 1 hour ago
. @hobgoblin990 "Katgary 2lb higher than last year, is the boys' race a plan?" Hoping he's a spring horse and hits form so that's the plan.
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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  1h 1 hour ago
. @Shockster67 "Is Sam Winner using the Gold Cup as a prep run for the Grand National" Definitely not... He has a live outside chance.

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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  1h 1 hour ago
. @footyformation "Who will ride Zarkandar in the World Hurdle?" Noel Fehily rides for the owners so I would imagine he will be riding.

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Betfair Racing @BetfairRacing  •  1h 1 hour ago
. @PlusRacing "Will pearl swan be running at the festival or aintree?" Festival more than likely in the Coral Cup #AskPaul

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He gave a lot away with the lucky 15 question !

Noel Fehily to ride Zarkandar not ROR?

Never thought of that .... does Fehily ride for Giles or Potensis or both?

It endorses Zarkandar's chance if that's the riding arrangement.

following this i went e/w on Keltus and also put some on Mr Mole.

Yeah, put a little bit ew on Keltus at 25. A race I would never bet on if I wasn't there, but as I am, have to have a little play Iplain every race.

I asked a question about Wonderful Charm but he answered a similar one from someone else. Glad he is goinggoing, and happy with my 113.

I wanted to know about Port Melon in the Martin Pipe, but didn't answer that either.

Good spot re Fehily. I just assumed he'd be on RoR to be honest.

Predictive on my phone going ape sh!t on that last post!

I'm glad I asked about Le Mercurey. I had backed him NRNB for The Coral Cup but managed to get on for the Martin Pipe before the price went.

Zarkandar has far more of a chance than Rock on Ruby so common sense he will ride. Rock On Ruby doubtful stayer and is 10yo, an age which has a terrible record in championship races.

Noel Fehily has signed a retainer with the owners.

He says that Hinterland goes for the champion chase, yet he is not in the betting..

Anyone know why or if something has happened to the horse? Cheers

Hinterland bled at kempton co has been ruled out of the QMCC

Cheers. That's my first ante post bet not running

collector u sure zarkandar has far more chance than rock on ruby?! I'm not

I can't see his answer to the question of whether he thinks Mr Mole has a shout against Dodging Bullets.

Instead of typing the word, they filmed his saying "Yes" and then posted the 1 second video.

Pretty pointless tbf!

I like his comment about Calipto.

Things didn't go right last time.

The comment about Calipto reinforces this Ruby Walsh comment


"The Betfair Hurdle was a funny race. It was a ‘standing’ start and a lot of us were caught out of position. I rode Wicklow Brave but never had him where I wanted him and none of
the front runners got away quickly so there wasn’t a great pace.

Josh Moore was able to use it to his advantage when Violet Dancer hit the front and if you were on the market leaders Activial and Calipto you could take the result with a pinch of salt.

There’s a few in that race who can come out again and be competitive at Cheltenham."

Harry Fry says Activial goes for the Coral Cup.