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The Final Furlong

Whiskey Chaser was entered into the 'Broxton Gates Handicap Chase' at Bangor on the 23rd March 2019. The race was over a distance of three miles and ten runners lined-up. Many of our syndicate live in the Cheshire and North Wales area, so…

Colds To Newcastle

It was back in December when Whiskey Chaser last raced. Unfortunately, the outbreak of equine flu which hit the UK severely limited racing opportunities for our horse. The ban on race meetings was only lifted in mid-February, by which time the…

Slog On The Tyne

Whiskey Chaser and the syndicate members made the long slog to Newcastle for Frodo's 22nd Chase start. The race was over 2m7½f and it was contested by a total of nine runners. Officially the race was named '188Bet Mobile Bet10 Get10 Handicap…

Alas, Poor Warwick!

A month following his big day at Haydock, Whiskey Chaser headed to Warwick Racecourse to build on his season tally. The race would be run over a distance of 3 miles. In total seven horses lined-up to battle for the £6,500 first-place purse. It…

Neck And Neck In Newcastle

Whiskey Chaser headed to Newcastle for his fifth race of the season. On paper it didn't look much of a contest, with just three runners declared for the 2m 7f race. It was felt the main threat would come from the in-from Plus Jamais but our…

Second Chances

Whiskey Chaser ran his fourth race of the season at Uttoxeter on 11th February 2017. The race was over three miles with nine runners competing for the £6,400 prize purse. I didn't make the trip to Uttoxeter, thankfully the race was screened…

A Breath Of Fresh Ayr

Whiskey Chaser had his second run of the season at Ayr Racecourse on January 2nd 2017. The 14:00 Ayr Racinguk.com/hd Handicap Chase was contested by five runners, the ground was described officially as soft/heavy and unofficially as bloody awful! Whisky…

Up and Running

After a summer spent frolicking in the fields Whiskey Chaser opened his season with a run-out in the snappily named 'Follow At attheraces On Twitter Handicap Chase' at Hexham on the 7th of December. Due to festive commitments I was unable…

Form is Temporary, Class is Permanent

The old football cliche says ‘Form is temporary, class is permanent’ although the phrase could equally apply to horseracing. WHISKEY CHASER was in great form before his run in the 15:55 Wrexham Lager Handicap Chase at Bangor, but we’d…

Make Mine A Double!

Whiskey Chaser returned to the parade ring victorious for the second time in five days. Following a 30 length win at Leicester on Friday Frodo (Whiskey Chaser) doubled his season tally with a win at Bangor on the following Wednesday.…

Where There’s A Will There’s A Win!

Whiskey Chaser was partnered with jockey Will Kennedy for his 13th career race in the South Notts Hussars Handicap Chase on March 11th at Leicester racecourse. Once again I couldn't get to the course to support 'Frodo' but I did manage to…

Heads You Lose

Whiskey Chaser travelled north of the border for his 12th race under rules. I was unable to make it to Musselburgh as the race was on the same day as my mothers birthday, if you follow his blog you'll know I don't have much luck when it comes…