Venetia Williams believes Katenko could develop into a contender for both the Grand National and Cheltenham Gold Cup. Williams describes Aintree as a “very serious option” but she feels taking on the best at level weights at Cheltenham could also be possible. The seven-year-old looked a young chaser on the [...]
Dry weather is working against Warrnambool trainer Aaron Purcell’s attempts to have imported jumper Dhaafer ready for the $250,000 Grand Annual Steeplechase at his new home track. Dhaafer, who arrived at Purcell’s stables four weeks ago, has won one of 11 jumps starts in England but the firm ground has [...]
Warrnambool trainer Aaron Purcell has lofty ambitions for European imports Dhaafer and Val Mondo. Dhaafer, who is already in his stable, will be aimed at the Grand Annual Steeplechase while Val Mondo, who touches down next month, has the Melbourne Cup as his aim. Purcell is keen to get five-year-old [...]
