SELECTIONS FOR HUNTINGDON - FRIDAY JANUARY 13 2012

12:50 - Hohlethelonely for the win
            Earcomesthedream for the exacta
Hohlethelonely has improved as a result of blinkers, so looks promising while Earcomesthedream is on a winning streak at the moment and is capable of doing well.


1:20 - Free Speech
Currently in good form and prviously won with high weights. In for a fair chance.


1:50 - Ericht
Encouraging third at Cheltenham on hurdling debut and in for a promising run here today. Shouldn't be overlooked.


2:20 - Problema Tic
Had slight trouble switching to fences but has had comfortable wins previously. Should race well here as capable of a promising run.


2:50 - Bohemian Rock
Back racing with tongue-tie today (wore it previously when first at Towcester) and should race well today. In for a good shot.


3:20 - Dane Cottage
          Feeling Lucky? Try these for a tricast:
          Mangonel
          Pampelonne
Dane Cottage is a triple flat winner and looks set to race respectfully; Mangonel is an obvious choice for the punters but preparation has not been ideal; Pampelonne is returning with cheekpieces so is in for a bold bid.


3:50 - Brigadier Miller
With Barry Geraghty as jockey the horse is destined to do well, and is capable of producing another good performance (great run at Taunton last month).

CAPTAIN CONAN HAS A BRIGHT FUTURE IN HURDLES

CAPTAIN CONAN has a positive future ahead of him after winning the Tolworth Hurdle at Sandown today.

Nicky Henderson's horse galloped to victory beating Philip Hobbs' Colour Squadron, and Paul Nicholls' Prospect Wells.

Captain Conan, ridden by Barry Geraghty, set off at 9-1, while Prospect Wells was a favourite to win. 

Colour Squadron looked set to end Hobbs' 'phantom' season but threw away his chance by hanging badly along the final furlongs.

HENDERSON AND GERAGHTY WIN TREBLE AT CHELTENHAM

JOCKEY Barry Geraghty produced a fantastic performance at Cheltenham today by pulling out a treble win for trainer Nicky Henderson.

Henderson, who celebrated his birthday today, got the final leg of the treble when Geraghty won the last race of the day with Oscar Whisky.

Oscar Whisky powered round the circuit as he took the race in his merciful stride, making Henderson drunk with excitement.

In the Gold Cup Handicap Chase, Quantitativeeasing was given a masterful ride by Geraghty but was overlooked by many in favour for Sunnyhillboy.

Great Endeavour, ridden by Timmy Murphy, was also heavily backed in the race as the horse ran well at Cheltenham last month.

Pipe's horses, Great Endeavour and Salut Flo, ran and jumped fluently  until Murphy crashed out on a fence.

Quantitativeeasing rhythmically took the lead alongside Medermit (Robert Thornton) and Calgary Bay.

The three horses were neck-to-neck on the final furlong, but Geraghty powered past the post in prime position.

Medermit was eating at Quantitativeeasing's heels which created a thrilling race for the punters, yet Thornton was not able to overcome the horse's stride.

The next race, The International, started off with Overturn as favourite yet Grandouet placed himself firmly in the frame.

Overturn led the pack at the beginning with Grandouet racing strongly behind.

With the final two hurdles to go, Geraghty made his move and leapt ahead of Brampour and Overturn.

The final three plucked ahead of the others and Grandouet was able to pull through and win the race for 61-year-old Henderson.

Even with Gergahty bringing home two major Chase titles for his stable, Henderson was over-the-moon.

With Oscar Whisky, the shortest priced out of all three winners, finishing the Unicoin Homes Relkeel Hurdle in first position, Henderson celebrated his birthday in style.

It seems that both trainer and jockey will celebrate with a glass of whisky tonight.