Nickname A Serious Champion Chase Contender After Impressing At Fairyhouse
Nickname continued his progression up the chasing ranks with a strong performance in testing conditions at Fairyhouse.
The Martin Brassil-trained eight-year-old, partnered by Ruby Walsh, was always in contention behind pacesetter Justified and quickened up nicely to win readily by 15 lengths from that horse.
William Hill were impressed with the winner and immediately cut him to 12-1 from 16-1 for the Seasons Holidays Queen Mother Champion Chase.
William Hill spokesman Ben Clarke added: “Nickname has developed into a seriously good chaser this term and has become a major Cheltenham Festival player.
“His one downfall may be that he likes a bit of cut in the ground but if the extended wet spell we are experiencing continues, there is every chance he'll get his favoured ground and that will make him a very tough nut to crack.”
Seasons Holidays Queen Mother Champion Chase (William Hill Bet): 5-2 Voy Por Ustedes, 4-1 Newmill, 5-1 Well Chief, 10-1 Foreman, In Compliance, 12-1 Monets Garden, Nickname (from 16), 16-1 Accordion Etoile, 20-1 Ashley Brook, Justified, Sporazene, 25-1 Cloone River, Dempsey, 33-1 Central House, Oneway, River City, 40-1 Armaturk, Crossbow Creek, Mister McGoldrick, Watson Lake, 50-1 Briareus, Mansony, Our Ben, 66-1 Tumbling Dice, 100-1 Contraband, 150-1 Marble Garden, Say Again, Sybellius D'Artaix, 250-1 Venn Ottery
Steamers:
Weatherbys Champion Bumper: Mad Fish 14-1 (from 16)
totesport Trophy Hurdle: Moores Law 20-1 (from 25)
Seasons Holidays Queen Mother Champion Chase: Nickname 12-1 (from 16)
Sun Alliance Chase: Alexander Taipan 33-1 (inserted)
William Hill's Latest Ante-Post:
Thursday 25th January:
Ellen Constructoin Thyestes Handicap Chase: 7-1 American Jennie, Cheeky Lady, Kerryhead Windfarm, Well Tutored, 8-1 Kitski, 10-1 Newbay Prop, Sound Witness, 11-1 Our Ben, 12-1 Black Appalachi, Southern Vic, The Parishioner, 14-1 Livingstonebramble, 16-1 Slyguff Rory, 20-1 Amorini, Camptect, Homer Wells, Joueur D'Estruval, Kymandjen, 25-1 Dead Sound, Mark The Man, 33-1 Another Rum, Golden Storm, Kerrys Cottage, McEvoy, Slim Pickings, Star Clipper (All Quoted E/W 1/4 1,2,3,4)
Saturday 10th February:
totesport Trophy Hurdle: 6-1 Acambo, 7-1 Afsoun (doubtful), 8-1 Silverburn, 9-1 Tarlac, 11-1 Mister Hight, 14-1 Aitmatov, Noble Request, Papini, Royals Darling, Studmaster, Sweet Wake, Tipperary All Star, 16-1 De Soto, Moon Over Miami, Overstrand, Quatre Heures, United, Verasi, 20-1 Al Eile, Arcalis, Crow Wood, Hasty Prince, Kendor Dine, Lenrey, Manhattan Boy, Moores Law (from 25), New Field, Orcadian, Pedrobob, Princelet, Private Be, Trompette, Victram, 25-1 Chief Yeoman, Dusky Warbler, Mephisto, O'Maley, Orbit O Gold, Pancake, Pepperoni Pete, Self Defense, Well Mounted, 33-1 BAR (Others Upon Application)
Tuesday 13th March:
AIB Supreme Novices Hurdle: 6-1 De Valira, 8-1 Aran Concerto, 10-1 Amaretto Rose, Hide The Evidence, Tidal Bay, 12-1 Clopf, 14-1 Catch Me, Tipperary All Star, 16-1 Cuan Na Grai, De Soto, Equus Maximus, Khyber Kim, Silverburn, 20-1 Astarador, Kicks For Free, Tyson, 25-1 Glencove Marina, Moon Over Miami, My Turn Now, Pressgang, Signatory, Tagula Blue, 33-1 Blythe Knight, Crocodile Dundee, Kalderon, Leslingtaylor, Ornais, Ouninpohja, Pevensey (inserted), Roll Along, Self Respect, Tango Jim, Willie Pep, Wyldello, 50-1 Bleak House Turtle Dubh, (Others Upon Application)
Irish Independent Arkle: 3-1 Fair Along, 8-1 My Way De Solzen, 9-1 Schindlers Hunt, 10-1 Lennon, 16-1 Acambo, Briareus, Buena Vista, Opera Mundi, Twist Magic, 20-1 Gemini Lucy, Jack The Giant, Killaghy Castle, 25-1 Afsoun, Esprit Saint, 33-1 Blueberry Boy, Conna Castle, Faasel, Good Spirit, Howle Hill, Natal, Nous Voila, Pablo Du Charmil, Power Elite, Rasharrow, Skys The Limit, Stoway, Wanango, 40-1 Tidal Fury, 50-1 Penzance, (Others Upon Application)
Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle (William Hill Bet): 9-4 Detroit City, 10-3 Brave Inca, 8-1 Iktitaf, Macs Joy, 10-1 Hardy Eustace, 11-1 Straw Bear, 14-1 Harchibald, 16-1 Asian Maze, Feathard Lady, Jazz Messenger, 20-1 Acambo, Afsoun, Desert Quest, Noble Request, 33-1 Hide The Evidence, 50-1 Arcalis, Mister Hight, Newmill (doubtful), Quatre Heures, Sweet Wake, Tarlac, 66-1 Al Eile, 100-1 Kawagino, Overstrand, Silent Oscar, Sublimity, 500-1 Marble Garden (All Quoted, E/W 1/4 1,2,3)
Wednesday 14th March:
Ballymore Properties Novices' Hurdle: 10-3 Aran Concerto, 9-1 Tidal Bay, 10-1 Catch Me, Wichita Lineman, 12-1 Silverburn, 14-1 Hide The Evidence, Ringaroses, 16-1 Perce Rock, 20-1 Arrive Sir Clive, Elusive Dream, Footy Facts, Hairy Molly, 25-1 Labelthou, Leading Run, Massinis Maguire, Pangbourne, Pressgang, Roll Along, Sir Jimmy Shand, 33-1 Astarador, Classic Fiddle, Imperial Commander, Karello Bay, Le Toscan, Ornais, Tango Jim, 40-1 Lord Over, Scribano Eile (Others Upon Application)
Sun Alliance Chase: 11-4 Denman, 5-1 My Way De Solzen, 8-1 Don't Push It, 9-1 Cailin Alainn, 12-1 Dom D'Orgeval, 14-1 Mr Pointment, Ungaro, 16-1 Gungadu, Patsy Hall, 20-1 Boychuk, The Market Man, 25-1 Aces Four, Dream Alliance, Knowhere, Opera Mundi, Over The Creek, Standin Obligation, Snow Tern, Turko, 33-1 Alexander Taipan (inserted), An Accordion, Blue Shark, Chelsea Harbour, Merdeka, Natal, Pole Star, Royal Rosa, Vic Venturi, Yes Sir, 40-1 Be Be King, (Others Upon Application)
Seasons Holidays Queen Mother Champion Chase: 5-2 Voy Por Ustedes, 4-1 Newmill, 5-1 Well Chief, 10-1 Foreman, In Compliance, 12-1 Monets Garden, Nickname (from 16), 16-1 Accordion Etoile, 20-1 Ashley Brook, Justified, Sporazene, 25-1 Cloone River, Dempsey, 33-1 Central House, Oneway, River City, 40-1 Armaturk, Crossbow Creek, Mister McGoldrick, Watson Lake, 50-1 Briareus, Mansony, Our Ben, 66-1 Tumbling Dice, 100-1 Contraband, 150-1 Marble Garden, Say Again, Sybellius D'Artaix, 250-1 Venn Ottery
Weatherbys Champion Bumper: 8-1 Cork All Star, 10-1 Seven Is My Number, 12-1 Glencove Marina, 14-1 Den Of Iniquity, Enquiring Mind, Mad Fish (from 16), Townabrack, Sergheyev, 16-1 Crocodiles Rock, Earth Planet, Gem Daly, Openditch, Quartano, Stradbrook, 20-1 Coolcashin, Mick The Man, Shirley Casper, Theatrical Moment, Tot O Whiskey, 25-1 Kia Kaha, Lodge Lane, Mutual Respect, Schiehallion, Shiwawa, Three Guesses, 33-1 Snap Tie, The Pious Prince (Others Upon Application)
Thursday 15th March:
Ladbroke World Hurdle: 8-11 Black Jack Ketchum, 5-1 Inglis Drever, 6-1 Mighty Man, 10-1 Asian Maze, 12-1 Celestial Wave, 20-1 Hardy Eustace, 33-1 Al Eile, Blazing Bailey, Dom D'Orgeval, Fire Dragon, Flight Leader, Irish Wolf, Lord Sam, Lough Derg, Temoin, 40-1 Over The Creek, Rhinestone Cowboy, Sleeping Night, Strangely Brown, 50-1 Kasbah Bliss, Labelthou, Material World, Our Ben, Powerstation, Princess D'Anjou, Refinement, United, 66-1 Finger On The Pulse, Korelo, Millenium Royal, Redemption, 100-1 Overstrand, 200-1 Easy Tycoon, Just Beth, Santas Son (All Quoted E/W 1/4 1,2,3)
Ryanair Chase: 3-1 Exotic Dancer, 9-2 My Way De Solzen, 11-2 Racing Demon, 6-1 Monets Garden, 11-1 Thisthatandtother, 12-1 Hi Cloy, Taranis, 16-1 Boychuk, Sir OJ, 20-1 knowhere, Non So, 25-1 Watson Lake (Others Upon Application)
Friday 16th March:
JCB Triumph Hurdle: 9-1 Lounaos, 10-1 Katchit, Pauillac, 12-1 Good Bye Simon, Liberate, Mountain, 16-1 Degas Art, Poquelin, 20-1 Parrain, Pouvoir, Robin Du Bois, Tritonix, 25-1 Island Life, Pancake, Predateur, Purple Moon, 33-1 Ned Ludd, Freeze The Flame, My Petra, 40-1 Raslan, 50-1 Marc Of Brilliance, Supsonic, Total Victory (Others Upon Application)
Totesport Gold Cup (William Hill Bet): 13-8 Kauto Star, 9-2 War Of Attrition, 7-1 In Compliance, 10-1 State Of Play, 12-1 Our Vic, 14-1 The Listener, 16-1 Halcon Generlardais, 20-1 Exotic Dancer (Doubtful), Racing Demon (Doubtful), 25-1 Hedgehunter, 33-1 Forget The Past, Monets Garden (Doubtful), Neptune Collongues, 40-1 Beef Or Salmon, L'Ami, My Will, 50-1 Cane Brake, Monkerhostin, 66-1 Cornish Rebel, Eurotrek, Kingscliff, Our Ben, Take The Stand, 100-1 Back In Front, Billyvodden, Hi Cloy, Idle Talk, Ollie Magern, Patsy Hall, Sir Rembrandt, Sleeping Night, Turpin Green, 150-1 Ballycassidy, Bob Bob Bobbin, Crozan, Distant Thunder, Kill Devil Hill, Leading Man, Louping D'Ainay, Princess D'Ainay, Watson Lake, Yes Sir, 200-1 Church Island, Fundamentalist, Nil Desperandum, 500-1 Marble Garden, Jahash, Sybellius D'Artaix
Saturday March 31st:
William Hill Lincoln (sponsors bet): 14/1 Acheekyone, Bawaader, Blue Bajan, 16-1 Blythe Knight, Crooked Throw, Dansili Dancer, Gentlemans Deal, Illustrious Blue, Kalderon, Red Spell, Rio Riva, Speedy Sam, Tabadul, Zero Tolerance, 20-1 Bolodenka, Capable Guest, Collateral Damage, Dunelight, Fantastic View, Granston, Hartshead, New Seeker, Orchard Supreme, Plectrum, Supaseus, Wavertree Warrior, 25-1 Azarole, Blue Spinnaker, Fantoche, Fortune Isle, Humungous, King Of Argos, Kings Quay, Markovitch, Mezuzah, Montpellier, Mutawaffer, My Paris, Pentecost, Prince Samos, Rain Stops Play, South Cape, St Petersburg, Vacation, Very Wise, 33-1 Audience, Boo, Come Out Fighting, Dancing Guest, Daniel Thomas, Dichoh, Ektimaal, Focus Group, Fort Churchill, Fremen, Goodbye Mr Bond, High Curragh, Impeller, Kindlelight Debut, Macedon, Neardown Beauty, Paktolos, Rocamadour, Rockie, Royal Dignitary, Tanzanite, Tumbleweed Glory, Unshakable. 40-1 Ballieborough, Barathea Dreams, Bazart, Daaweitza, Dancing Lyra, Everest, Hypnotic, Raptor, Resplendant Nova, Shot to Fame, Speagle, Top Jaro, Trafalgar Square, Yarqus, 50-1 BAR (Others Upon Application)
Saturday 14th April:
John Smiths Grand National: 12-1 Hedgehunter, 14-1 Numbersixvalverde, 16-1 Dun Doire, Eurotrek, Far From Trouble, Point Barrow (from 20), 20-1 Clan Royal, 25-1 Ladalko, Nil Desperandum, 33-1 Bewleys Berry, Idle Talk, I Hear Thunder, Lacdoudal, Liberthine, Longshanks, Mon Mome, Naunton Brook, Preacher Boy, Puntal, Sir Rembrandt, 40-1 Bothar Na, The Outlier, 50-1 Ballycassidy, Inca Trail, Philson Run, (Others Upon Application)
Specials
To Be Named By Ballydoyle As Their Stable Jockey (William Hill bet): 7-4 Seamus Heffernan,11-4 Pat Smullen, 9-2 Declan McDonogh, 6-1 Mick Kinane, 8-1 Jamie Spencer, 10-1 Ryan Moore, 12-1 Fran Berry, Kerrin McEvoy, 14-1 Christophe Soumillon, 20-1 Johnny Murtagh, 25-1 Robert Winston, 66-1 Frankie Dettori, (Others Upon Application)
2007 Irish Flat jockey title (William Hill bet): 15-8 Declan McDonagh, 2-1 Pat Smullen, 11-2 Johnny Murtagh, 6-1 Fran Berry, 7-1 Kieran Fallon, 10-1 Mick Kinane, 20-1 Wayne Lordan, 25-1 Kevin Manning, 33-1 Seamus Heffernan - Others on Request
2007 Triple Crown: 12-1 Teofilo
2007 Derby/Guineas Double: 13-2 Teofilo
2007 Most British Group 1's: 4-11 Aidan O'Brien, 2-1 Godolphin
2007 Flat Season
Stan James 1000 Guineas: 4-1 Finsceal Beo, Sander Camillo, 14-1 Rainbow Promises, 16-1 Miss Beatrix, Rahiyah, Simply Perfect, 20-1 Arch Swing, English Ballet, Evening Time, 25-1 Kaseema, Indian Ink, 28-1 Treat, 33-1 Cliche, Dhanyata, Sesmen, Silk Blossom, Sudoor, 40-1 La Presse, Rainbow Promises, Roxan, Yaqeen
Stan James 2000 Guineas: 9-4 Teofilo, 10-3 Holy Roman Emperor, 9-1 Dutch Art, 14-1 Strategic Prince, 16-1 Authorized, Eagle Mountain, 20-1 Duke Of Marmalade, Haatef, 33-1 Admiralofthefleet, Capital Exposure, Hamoody, Mythical Kid, Thousand Words, Trinity College, Truly Royal, Tybalt, Vital Equine, 40-1 Adagio, Excellent Art, Grand Vista, Halicarnassus, Red Rock Canyon, 50-1 Big Robert, Brave Tin Soldier, Conquest, Halicarnassus , Jalil
Vodafone Derby: 7-2 Teofilo, 11-1 Authorized, 14-1 Holy Roman Emperor, 16-1 Eagle Mountain, 20-1 Mount Nelson, 25-1 Proponent, Strategic Prince, 33-1 Admiralofthefleet, Eastern Anthem, Spanish Moon, 50-1 Anton Chekhov
Vodafone Oaks: 10-1 Finsceal Beo, 12-1 Passage Of Time, 20-1 Shorthand, 25-1 Measured Tempo, Simply Perfect, 33-1 Darrfonah, Sudoor
Melbourne Cup: 16-1 Yeats
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