Results for tag: Synchronised
Posted by:
TimeformBlog
on Apr 14, 2012 at 10:49:08 AM
[b]Synchronised[/b] (Jonjo O'Neill/Tony McCoy) has history against him as no Gold Cup winner has followed up at Aintree since 1934, but it should be noted that he's one of the better-handicapped runners in the field, whilst he's also clearly not dependent on the mud to show his best nowadays. That said, his idiosyncratic jumping technique isn't ideal for Aintree and could see him getting further back than ideal.
[b]Ballabriggs[/b] (Donald McCain/Jason Maguire) is another runner hoping to overcome bleak historical trends, as there have been only two back-to-back Grand National winners in the last 142 years. In truth, a 10 lb higher mark than when winning the 2011 renewal looks the biggest obstacle to overcome but, given how well he took to the course then, it wouldn't be the biggest surprise...
Posted by:
TimeformBlog
on Dec 23, 2010 at 07:28:15 PM
[b]Man-of-the-moment Tony McCoy hasn't got much (if anything) left to achieve in a sport he has dominated for over fifteen years, particularly after Don't Push It's memorable win in the Grand National at Aintree back in April.[/b]
There is one big-race win still missing from his CV, however, as the Welsh National has proved a source of frustration for the record-breaking champion jockey down the years. A remote fourth place on the ill-fated Eudipe in 1998 is the best that McCoy has managed in eight previous attempts at the [b]Chepstow[/b] showpiece, a trail of woe that has included dismal defeats on the short-priced favourites Cyborgo (pulled up in 1997) and Take Control (tailed-off sixth in 2001). Indeed, McCoy has often opted out of a trip across the Severn Bridge in recent years...