Sports
Prairie Wolf Wins at Newbury, Eyes Topham at Aintree
Prairie Wolf, trained by Joel Parkinson and Sue Smith, secured a victory at Newbury. Connections are now planning to enter the horse in the Topham Chase at Aintree.
Prairie Wolf, ridden by Jack Tudor, won at Newbury, marking the Bingley team of Joel Parkinson and Sue Smith's second runner at the course. The nine-year-old prevailed by a length and three-quarters, after being sent off at 4-1. Trainer Joel Parkinson expressed some worry about the ground conditions. Prairie Wolf's connections plan to enter him in the Topham Chase at Aintree. Chris Gordon's Kocktail Bleu won the Castle Windows Newbury Anniversary Novices' Hurdle. Kocktail Bleu is slated to compete at Sandown in the bet365 Novices' Championship Final Handicap Hurdle.
Key Facts
- Prairie Wolf won at Newbury under jockey Jack Tudor.
- The win marks the second runner at Newbury for trainers Joel Parkinson and Sue Smith.
- Prairie Wolf is entered in the Topham Chase at Aintree.
- Prairie Wolf previously won at Newcastle last month.
- Kocktail Bleu won the Castle Windows Newbury Anniversary Novices' Hurdle.
- Kocktail Bleu will race in the bet365 Novices' Championship Final Handicap Hurdle at Sandown.
- Prairie Wolf's connections were concerned about the ground conditions.
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Research Sources
- Kidderminster Shuttle — Prairie Wolf books Topham ticket with Newbury strike