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Thistlecrack out for rest of the season

Thistlecrack will miss the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup and the rest of the season, assistant trainer Kim Tizzard told At The Races.
Racing • 08 Jan 18

Death Duty & Footpad set for Leopardstown showdown

Death Duty and Footpad lock horns in what promises to be a fascinating Racing Post Novice Chase at Leopardstown on St Stephen's Day.
Racing • 23 Dec 17

Thistlecrack heads field for George VI Chase

Thistlecrack, Might Bite and Sizing John all feature among a stellar cast of 26 entries for the 32Red King George VI Chase at Kempton.
Racing • 08 Nov 17

Thistlecrack withdrawn from Gold Cup field

Trainer Colin Tizzard has ended all speculation about Thistlecrack running in the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup by officially taking him out of the race.
Racing • 10 Mar 17

Thistlecrack U-turn all but ruled out

Trainer Colin Tizzard has all but confirmed that Thistlecrack will not be making a dramatic return into the Gold Cup picture.
Racing • 28 Feb 17

Cheltenham 2017: Five absent champions

The casualty rate ahead of the Cheltenham Festival means that the winners of the five main events from last year will not be present at Prestbury Park next month, we take a look at who's missing and why.
Racing • 21 Feb 17

Thistlecrack out for the rest of the season

Cheltenham Gold Cup favourite Thistlecrack will miss the remainder of the campaign after suffering a tendon injury.
Racing • 21 Feb 17

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