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Paul Nicholls

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Paul Nicholls said : “We will be forever grateful to this community for helping to protect our staff and patients during the early days of this pandemic,”

TorontoStar Friday, January 22, 2021 7:11:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : "This trip (two and a half miles) suits him. He will have an entry in the Stayers' Hurdle at Cheltenham, just in case it falls apart or something, but I guess I'd nearly keep him fresh for Aintree. I think Aintree over two and a half would suit him well. "

irishmirror Saturday, January 9, 2021 7:34:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : “He’s won a Challow, which is good, he’s a big scopey horse and he’s probably got a bit more boot than Denman, to be honest,”

guardian Tuesday, December 29, 2020 11:42:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : “He’ll be going to Cheltenham for the Ballymore,” “It’s whether we give him one run beforehand or not. He’ll get three miles in time, but he’s got plenty of speed at the moment”

guardian Tuesday, December 29, 2020 11:42:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls told : “I wasn’t expecting that, although he’s a very good horse on his day and loves it round here,”

taipeitimes Sunday, December 27, 2020 8:55:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : "He didn't perform at Aintree the other day when the fences were taken out. He took the mickey out of us. I've done a lot with him since that day. I've been hard on him and he thrives on that. "

heart Saturday, December 26, 2020 8:07:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls told : "I wasn't expecting that although he's a very good horse on his day and loves it round here,"

yahoo-au Saturday, December 26, 2020 7:18:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls told : "I don't think there's much between them,"

bbc Saturday, December 26, 2020 3:36:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls says : "He's always looking forwards. It's the same with horses," "You're forever looking for the next ones. You just can't stop, you can't stand still. It's like a football squad when some go and you bring others in"

bbc Saturday, December 26, 2020 3:36:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls told : "I don't think there's much between them,"

bbc Saturday, December 26, 2020 11:44:00 AM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : "Clan is the defending champ, he's won two and you do get horses winning multiple King Georges. To win three would be brilliant, but Cyrname has a good record around Kempton and is in a completely different place compared to last year. "

independent-ie Saturday, December 26, 2020 5:48:00 AM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : "I think it was one of his best runs, considering the ground. Obviously it suited Bristol De Mai, who loves that heavy ground. It was a shame it rained. "

independent-ie Saturday, December 26, 2020 5:48:00 AM EAT

irishexaminer Friday, December 25, 2020 10:27:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : "I think it was one of his best runs, considering the ground. Obviously it suited Bristol De Mai, who loves that heavy ground. It was a shame it rained. "

irishexaminer Friday, December 25, 2020 10:27:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls added : "It was a waste of time for Frodon at Aintree — it was like the last time he went there when they took all the fences out. It's probably not the ideal track for him, he never got in a rhythm. "

irishexaminer Friday, December 25, 2020 10:27:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : "He (Cyrname) wasn't right last season in several ways after his stirring defeat of Altior in their epic duel at Ascot,"

afp-en Friday, December 25, 2020 4:13:00 AM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : “It’s a great job being the stable jockey,”

guardian Thursday, December 24, 2020 11:04:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : “You wouldn’t see a better ride around here,”

guardian Sunday, December 6, 2020 1:30:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls said ( about Champion Chase ) : "We were fairly confident we had him well," "He had his issues and we completely changed the way we trained him. He was very well in the Champion Chase and he didn't just win that because the race fell apart, we actually felt we had him better and we felt we had him better today. He is a little bit like Kauto (Star) was in his last year in that he was probably as good as ever. That is what we were really hoping for and expecting today, that he was going to do that"

independent-ie Sunday, December 6, 2020 6:32:00 AM EAT

Paul Nicholls explained ( about Harry Cobden ) : “I need Harry at Ascot on Saturday to ride Laurina and Real Steel and plenty of other nice ones,”

guardian Tuesday, November 17, 2020 6:14:00 AM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : "He travels well and you could put him anywhere. You would want to reserve a little bit of stamina as it is three miles, one and a half furlongs. "

irishexaminer Tuesday, November 17, 2020 3:30:00 AM EAT

Paul Nicholls added : "Sam Twiston-Davies came in to ride him this morning as he will ride him on Saturday, as Harry is going to Ascot and if Cyrname gets to Kempton, Harry will ride him. "

irishexaminer Tuesday, November 17, 2020 3:30:00 AM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : "If they had forecast torrents of rain at the end of the week and you ended up with Haydock being very heavy, I was thinking of putting him in at Ascot to cover my options. "

irishexaminer Tuesday, November 17, 2020 3:30:00 AM EAT

Paul Nicholls said ( about George VI ) : "He's a dual King George winner, we have set out to try and win this race not go there as a prep for Kempton," "All of our chasers are in really good shape and he's got a big chance on the weekend"

themirror Monday, November 16, 2020 7:32:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls added : "He had an away day with Politologue and he looks great, he's very fit whereas two years ago we just went there thinking and hoping he might be good enough to compete in Grade 1 company,"

themirror Monday, November 16, 2020 7:32:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : “The warning lights have been flashing for the last couple of weeks,”

guardian Tuesday, November 10, 2020 6:46:00 AM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : "I'm sorry to report that Topofthegame is out for the season. "

themirror Monday, November 9, 2020 4:33:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls added : "The warning signs have been flashing over the past few days and the decision to draw stumps was taken this morning after discussions with his owners Paul Barber and Chris Giles. "

themirror Monday, November 9, 2020 4:33:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls said ( about Joe Wicks ) : "People said I had too much too soon when I was playing Joe Wicks, and maybe they were right. I didn't want to be a heartthrob, and I could not handle the attention"

themirror Monday, November 9, 2020 1:31:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : “I was never worried about the left-handed bit, that was a long time ago and he’s so much more relaxed now,”

guardian Saturday, October 31, 2020 10:08:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : “We remain on target with Topofthegame with the plan to go straight for the Ladbrokes Trophy. "We’ll probably take advantage of the invitation to gallop him at Newbury in mid-November as part of their official gallops morning. "The prize-money on offer for the big race and across the two days is very good considering the current climate”

irishmirror Wednesday, October 28, 2020 4:10:00 PM EAT

themirror Wednesday, October 28, 2020 3:40:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : “There will certainly be plenty of good mares in both Britain and Ireland to contest it,”

guardian Thursday, October 8, 2020 4:49:00 AM EAT

Paul Nicholls says : “He’s obviously had a few issues,”

guardian Wednesday, September 30, 2020 4:30:00 AM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : "Topofthegame has been doing well and the type of horse he is, missing a season won't have done him any harm,"

themirror Thursday, April 9, 2020 4:01:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : "Topofthegame has been doing well and the type of horse he is, missing a season won't have done him any harm,"

irishmirror Thursday, April 9, 2020 3:39:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : "My plan when I rang John up at Christmas was I said I wasn't going to run him until the Champion Chase. "

thenational Wednesday, March 11, 2020 8:14:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls added : "He looked amazing all week, he’s brilliant when he’s fresh. I had said I wasn’t going to run him to make sure he was fresh. "

themirror Wednesday, March 11, 2020 7:00:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls told : "He looked amazing all week, he's brilliant when he's fresh,"

bbc Wednesday, March 11, 2020 6:59:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls says : “Ged and Paul are the main owners but Alex has a share and loves it,”

themirror Tuesday, March 10, 2020 9:32:00 AM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : "He is very effective when he is very fit and very fresh -- I think he is lethal on those terms," "I think he is my best chance of the week"

afp-english Monday, March 9, 2020 5:25:00 AM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : "He is very effective when he is very fit and very fresh -- I think he is lethal on those terms," "I think he is my best chance of the week"

afp-en Monday, March 9, 2020 5:15:00 AM EAT

Paul Nicholls said ( about George VI ) : “Clan Des Obeaux is obviously a dual King George winner and looks absolutely fantastic in his coat. "He was one of eight horses we took to Wincanton for a gallop. He did a proper workout with Frodon over two miles. He has had a great preparation. "He is very effective when he is very fit and very fresh - I think he is lethal on those terms. I think he is my best chance of the week”

southwalesargus Wednesday, March 4, 2020 9:24:00 AM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : “I’ve hit six entered – and might run three or four – the main two are Yala Enki and Give Me A Copper,”

theleader Monday, February 17, 2020 10:52:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : “Yala Enki will be ridden by Bryony Frost. Give Me A Copper goes very well fresh – so will go straight there. He’s got a lovely weight, only 10st 1lb,”

theleader Monday, February 17, 2020 10:52:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : “When he got up it was brilliant and my God what a reception”

theleader Sunday, February 16, 2020 11:11:00 AM EAT

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4-traders Friday, February 7, 2020 1:46:00 AM EAT

Paul Nicholls said ( about Sam Twiston Davies ) : "It's nice to have a one-two and it's nice for Sam to ride a Grade One winner. "

herald-ie Friday, December 27, 2019 5:36:00 AM EAT

Paul Nicholls added : "I've always said he's a better horse this year, as he's a year older and stronger. If he keeps going forward it could put him in the Gold Cup picture. "

herald-ie Friday, December 27, 2019 5:36:00 AM EAT

Paul Nicholls said ( about Sam Twiston Davies ) : “It’s nice to have a one-two and it’s nice for Sam to ride a Grade 1 winner,”

theleader Thursday, December 26, 2019 10:39:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : “I knew the more it rained the more it would suit ‘Clan’ – he’s stronger and better than last year,”

theleader Thursday, December 26, 2019 10:39:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls said ( about Harry Cobden ) : “It’s a very hard call for Harry Cobden to make. ‘Clan’, last year’s winner, looks great – and had great preparation,”

theleader Friday, December 20, 2019 8:10:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : “Clan is effective round Kempton. And Cyrname is exactly where we want him – he’s got form around Kempton,”

theleader Friday, December 20, 2019 8:10:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls said ( about George VI ) : “Cyrname has a lot in his favour – I don’t see the trip being a problem – and I’ve always thought he’s made for the King George,”

theleader Friday, December 20, 2019 8:10:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls said ( about Harry Cobden ) : "He loves it there. He will only have about 10st on his back if Lorcan (Williams) goes there and not Harry (Cobden). "

icWales Wednesday, December 18, 2019 8:32:00 PM EAT

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icWales Wednesday, December 18, 2019 8:32:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls said ( about Harry Cobden ) : “It’s a very hard call for Harry Cobden to make. ‘Clan’, last year’s winner, looks great – and had great preparation,”

theleader Wednesday, December 18, 2019 1:30:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : “Clan is effective round Kempton. And Cyrname is exactly where we want him – he’s got form around Kempton,”

theleader Wednesday, December 18, 2019 1:30:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls said ( about George VI ) : “Cyrname has a lot in his favour – I don’t see the trip being a problem – and I’ve always thought he’s made for the King George,”

theleader Wednesday, December 18, 2019 1:30:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : “He looks absolutely fantastic. He is still only a young horse and you can see he has improved physically from a year ago,”

irishexaminer Wednesday, December 18, 2019 4:18:00 AM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : “He is a different type of horse altogether. He looks great, too. He has come out of the race at Ascot really well. Whatever happened that day, they (Cyrname and Altior) both had a tough race, as any good race at that level will be tough,”

irishexaminer Wednesday, December 18, 2019 4:18:00 AM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : “He’s a changed horse, who has took time to mature mentally and physically. He has beaten a superstar horse,”

theleader Saturday, November 23, 2019 10:41:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : “That’s where he will go”

theleader Saturday, November 23, 2019 10:41:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : “The key is being fresh and he showed the promise he had shown, after problems last year,”

theleader Sunday, November 10, 2019 10:09:00 AM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : “He has entries in the Ayr and Aintree Grand Nationals,”

theleader Sunday, November 10, 2019 10:09:00 AM EAT

Paul Nicholls added : “If we’re given the powers to take enforcement action against pavement parking, we can make the rules and restrictions clear for everyone to ensure pavements aren’t blocked and pedestrians are safe”

theargus Saturday, September 21, 2019 3:13:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : “He’s been a fantastic jockey, one of the best ever to ride for us and will always be a friend,”

theleader Sunday, May 5, 2019 5:10:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : "He's been a fantastic jockey, a fantastic ambassador for the sport and he's just a great man," "He's one of the best jockeys ever to ride for us and will always be a friend"

channelnewsasia Thursday, May 2, 2019 3:23:00 AM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : "He's been a fantastic jockey, a fantastic ambassador for the sport and he's just a great man," "He's one of the best jockeys ever to ride for us and will always be a friend"

yahoo-au Thursday, May 2, 2019 1:02:00 AM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : "He's been a fantastic jockey, a fantastic ambassador for the sport and he's just a great man," "He's one of the best jockeys ever to ride for us and will always be a friend"

afp-english Thursday, May 2, 2019 12:52:00 AM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : "He's been a fantastic jockey, a fantastic ambassador for the sport and he's just a great man," "He's one of the best jockeys ever to ride for us and will always be a friend"

afp-en Thursday, May 2, 2019 12:37:00 AM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : “The highlight of the season was winning the King George. It was very special,”

theleader Sunday, April 28, 2019 9:58:00 AM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : “It’s brilliant to get 3,000 winners. A great achievement. I’m really looking forward to Sandown on Saturday,”

theleader Sunday, April 21, 2019 10:40:00 AM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : “When deciding to embark on such an unusual trip through some of the most remote parts of Central Asia, our personal safety and security always needed to be a top priority,”

inmarsat Saturday, March 30, 2019 6:06:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : “I joined the police in 1987 specifically to become a dog handler,”

TheScotsman Friday, March 29, 2019 8:32:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls added ( about Queen ) : “I jokingly said to the Queen that box one is currently empty and we have space for one of her horses”

oxfordtimes Thursday, March 28, 2019 9:15:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls added ( about Queen ) : “I jokingly said to the Queen that box one is currently empty and we have space for one of her horses”

bathchronicle Thursday, March 28, 2019 8:02:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls added ( about Queen ) : “I jokingly said to the Queen that box one is currently empty and we have space for one of her horses”

worcesternews Thursday, March 28, 2019 7:57:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls added ( about Queen ) : “I jokingly said to the Queen that box one is currently empty and we have space for one of her horses”

chesterfirst Thursday, March 28, 2019 5:57:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls told : “It’s great to have a live Gold Cup hope. The race has been kind to us in the past,”

gloucestercitizen Thursday, March 14, 2019 9:46:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : “I’ve always been training him with the Grand Annual in mind – he’s a leading chance,”

theleader Thursday, March 14, 2019 8:29:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : “That's one of the best days ever. We've had to work hard to get him here,”

gloucestercitizen Thursday, March 14, 2019 7:50:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : “We had one plan, which was to take our time and have one go at Altior from the back of the last and it went to perfection. He’s run a career-best, and Altior is a hard horse to beat. I did think we were going to get there at one point but, as I say, career-best and we’re thrilled with him”

irishexaminer Thursday, March 14, 2019 3:16:00 AM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : “I always thought Topofthegame would be a Gold Cup horse,”

gloucestercitizen Wednesday, March 13, 2019 8:44:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : “Clan Des Obeaux has had a great season,”

theleader Friday, March 8, 2019 6:36:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : “I’ve always been training him with the Grand Annual in mind – he’s a leading chance,”

theleader Friday, March 8, 2019 6:36:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : “Everything has gone to plan, he’s a progressive type,”

theleader Friday, March 8, 2019 6:36:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : “Clan Des Obeaux looks great. He’s a progressive type and won the King George, absolutely murdering Terrefort,”

theleader Sunday, March 3, 2019 6:10:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : “Clan Des Obeaux has done all the talking in his last two runs and we’re very excited about running him in the Gold Cup,”

theleader Sunday, March 3, 2019 6:10:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : “There’s been a lot of debate as to what he’ll run in, either the Ryanair or Gold Cup. I’ll make a plan and decide on which race he’s got the best chance in,”

theleader Sunday, March 3, 2019 6:10:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls said : “We’ll leave it late until making the decision. I wouldn’t run him in the Gold Cup for the sake of it if we thought we could win the Ryanair,”

theleader Sunday, March 3, 2019 6:10:00 PM EAT

Paul Nicholls said ( about Sam Twiston Davies ) : "He is in the RSA and the JLT (Novices' Chase), but he is almost certain to run in the RSA. The only way he would run in the JLT is if the weather changed, and it was a foot deep of mud, but that isn't going to happen. Topofthegame and Sam Twiston-Davies (Image: PA) "