PMU races in the Czech Republic in 2017

Very few people in Czech horseracing would deny that the betting at our racecourses is very unsatisfactory – and many would say that “very unsatisfactory” is an understatement. Betino, the only company that offers off-line odds at our racecourses, offers poor odds, has low turnover and high overheads, is heavily taxed, and has managed to contribute only a small amount to Czech racing.

French trainer is preparing a horse for the Velka Pardubicka

James Fry reports that French trainer Guillaume Macaire is at the moment planning to run Virtus D'Estruval in the Velka Pardubicka. This horse was among the entries for the Velka Pardubicka that were made in May.

 

James Reveley, who finished fourth in the Velka Pardubicka on Maljimar in 2012, has ridden the horse in his last three races. It is hoped he may ride here on October 8th. Virtus D'Estruval finished a very creditable 3rd in his last start, which was in the Crystal Cup race at Craon, in France, on September 3rd.

 

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