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John Hill

John has worked in the horse racing and betting industry for the last 13 years in various roles, including as a broadcaster for Betfred and as a freelance commentator and journalist. His favourite horse racing moment form the last couple of decades is Kauto Star’s victory in the 2009 Cheltenham Gold Cup where the horse became the first to regain his crown in the Blue Riband contest. John particularly enjoys National Hunt racing, with his favourite course being Wetherby.
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February 6th 2020, 1:41 pm

Any Second Now Boosts National Hopes With Solid Run In Ireland

By John Hill
Any Second Now is likely to be part of a strong contingent of Irish horses set to travel to Liverpool this year for April’s Grand National. The eight-year-old chaser did very little wrong on his latest appearance in the Gaelic Planet Hire Leopardstown Handicap, coming home third of 24 runners earlier this month. Although he […]
February 4th 2020, 1:46 pm

Wait Continues For First Female Jockey To Win Grand National

By John Hill
We go into the 2020 Randox Health Grand National still waiting for the first female jockey to ride the winner of the race. Katie Walsh currently holds the record for the best finish in the steeplechase as she finished third on board Seabass in 2012. The horse went off as the 8/1 joint-favourite – such […]
February 4th 2020, 1:24 pm

Sizing John Out For The Rest of the Season

By John Hill
Sizing John Ruled out for the season with another set back… this is such a pity… I love this fella and hope hes okay… The Jessica Harrington team will know what’s best for the horse #horse #goldcup #sizingjohn #disappointed #irishhorseracingblogger☘🇮🇪 pic.twitter.com/Aq34h5jE50 — Irishhorseracingblogger (@irishracingblog) January 29, 2020 Sizing John will not make his debut in […]
February 1st 2020, 4:22 pm

Walk In The Mill runs well in hurdles appearance at Chepstow

By John Hill
Walk In The Mill back on the course at Chepstow over Hurdles today for the next step of his National preparations. 🤞🏻@jamesbe19813630 gets back in time to ride him in the National. James Bowen fills in today & I’m sure will do an excellent job. Love this boy! pic.twitter.com/tvxBt5hPTI — Luca Viscogliosi (@TalksLuca) January 31, […]
February 1st 2020, 4:06 pm

1997 Grand National – like no other before

By John Hill
The 1997 Grand National, or Monday National as it will be forever known, was an event which caused chaos at Aintree. For the first time, the world’s most famous steeplechase was postponed and run two days later on the Monday. Just under an hour before the 150th running of the race was about to start, […]
January 27th 2020, 12:21 pm

The Grand National That Never Was

By John Hill
When you look at the Grand National Honours Board there is no winning name next to 1993 as unfortunately that year’s contest was declared void and has become known as the ‘race that never was’. Protesters caused a lot of disruption at the start of the 4m+ contest on April 3, 1993, which did not […]
January 27th 2020, 12:11 pm

Top Ville Ben Gives Connections Options Following Cotswold Chase Run

By John Hill
Although trainer Philip Kirby has yet to confirm if Top Ville Ben will run in the Randox Health Grand National this year, he may be tempted by the world’s most famous steeplechase following his horse’s run in the Cotswold Chase on Saturday. Top Ville Ben ran an excellent race, finishing third behind Santini and Bristol […]
January 25th 2020, 12:45 pm

The Day Tony McCoy Fulfilled His Grand National Dream

By John Hill
With 4,358 winners as a jockey, there is no doubt that Tony McCoy is the greatest National Hunt rider of all time. AP was crowned Champion Jockey 20 times throughout his career, landing the title every year he was a professional. McCoy has won just about every leading National Hunt race on the calendar, including […]
January 25th 2020, 12:32 pm

Total Recall Enhances Grand National Claims At Gowran Park

By John Hill
Winner of the Goff’s Thyestes 2020 – TOTAL RECALL & Danny Mullins pic.twitter.com/CEBUM1Fexl — Emma O’Brien (@EmmaOBrien2204) 23 January 2020 Willie Mullins is set to go into the 2020 Randox Health Grand National with a strong team of horses. Total Recall became the latest runner from his yard to boost his claims with victory in […]
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