Il Était Temps Put Up an Unbeatable Show at Sandown Park
Il Était Temps left his rivals in the dust as he claimed a sixth Grade One victory in the Betfair Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown Park. The seven-year-old has proven himself to be a force to be reckoned with, having won six of his previous eight chase starts.
Sent off as the 8-11 favourite, Il Était Temps took to the two-mile course with ease, with Jonbon - who was attempting to reclaim his title in the race - struggling to keep up. Despite a spirited effort from the dual winner, Il Était Temps proved too strong, crossing the finish line nine lengths clear.
Jockey Paul Townend was ecstatic with the performance of his mount, stating that he "went through the race really easily." He praised Il Était Temps for his maturity and versatility, saying that the horse can be asked to jump early without being over-stressed. This has enabled him to become a top-class competitor in his division.
Il Était Temps now leads the way in the Queen Mother Champion Chase market with Coral, having previously struggled at the Cheltenham Festival. Winning the Tingle Creek Chase would cement his status as one of the leading players in this division.
For Wayne Kieswetter, part-owner of Il Était Temps, a Cheltenham Festival win would be a once-in-a-lifetime achievement, drawing comparisons to his son Craig's victory in the 2010 T20 World Cup with England. A win at Sandown Park has brought joy not only to Kieswetter but also to fans back in South Africa, who have been following their Flat racing fortunes through the exploits of Il Était Temps.
The victory comes as a testament to the partnership between Willie Mullins and his talented horses. With Il Était Temps set to run in the Hilly Way Chase at Cork tomorrow, expectations are high for another impressive display from the seven-year-old.
Il Était Temps left his rivals in the dust as he claimed a sixth Grade One victory in the Betfair Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown Park. The seven-year-old has proven himself to be a force to be reckoned with, having won six of his previous eight chase starts.
Sent off as the 8-11 favourite, Il Était Temps took to the two-mile course with ease, with Jonbon - who was attempting to reclaim his title in the race - struggling to keep up. Despite a spirited effort from the dual winner, Il Était Temps proved too strong, crossing the finish line nine lengths clear.
Jockey Paul Townend was ecstatic with the performance of his mount, stating that he "went through the race really easily." He praised Il Était Temps for his maturity and versatility, saying that the horse can be asked to jump early without being over-stressed. This has enabled him to become a top-class competitor in his division.
Il Était Temps now leads the way in the Queen Mother Champion Chase market with Coral, having previously struggled at the Cheltenham Festival. Winning the Tingle Creek Chase would cement his status as one of the leading players in this division.
For Wayne Kieswetter, part-owner of Il Était Temps, a Cheltenham Festival win would be a once-in-a-lifetime achievement, drawing comparisons to his son Craig's victory in the 2010 T20 World Cup with England. A win at Sandown Park has brought joy not only to Kieswetter but also to fans back in South Africa, who have been following their Flat racing fortunes through the exploits of Il Était Temps.
The victory comes as a testament to the partnership between Willie Mullins and his talented horses. With Il Était Temps set to run in the Hilly Way Chase at Cork tomorrow, expectations are high for another impressive display from the seven-year-old.
! No horse can keep up with him when he's on form. Paul Townend is spot on about his maturity - that's what makes Il Était Temps so great, he can handle the pressure and still deliver. I mean, six wins out of eight chase starts? Unbeatable, mate 
. And to think he was only 8-11 favourite - underestimating him would be silly. Wayne Kieswetter's got some big shoes to fill with a Cheltenham win, but with Il Était Temps on his team, I've got my money on them 
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So I'm watching this race and I gotta ask, how did Jonbon go from being a strong contender to struggling to keep up with Il Était Temps? Did they even give him a fair chance? And what's up with Paul Townend saying he "went through the race really easily"? Is that a joke or was he actually just lucky? 
Il Était Temps is on FIRE 
! Six Grade One wins under his belt and he's still getting better 
! His jockey Paul Townend is absolutely spot on with him - that horse just glides over the course 
! It's like he's got a PhD in chasing 
. Wayne Kieswetter must be beaming with pride, I mean who wouldn't want their son to win a T20 World Cup and now this? 
The partnership between Willie Mullins and Il Était Temps is pure magic 
! Can't wait for the next race, hopes it's not a dampener 
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! He's been building his skills over the years, and now he's reaping the rewards. The key here is to not get too full of yourself - Il Était Temps didn't just win because of Paul Townend, but also because of his own maturity and versatility. It's all about staying grounded and adapting to different situations.
like he's got some secret sauce or something 
and paul townend is literally raving about him like a proud papa 
but let's be real, this horse has been on fire for like 3 years now and it's time to give someone else a chance 
he's so consistent and still going strong at 7 years old! i love how paul townend said he 'went through the race really easily' it's clear that il était temps has got some serious talent. and can you believe wayne kieswetter is comparing this win to his son's t20 world cup victory? what a cool family legacy 
anyway, i'm excited to see how il était temps does in the next race, hopefully he keeps proving us all right! 
. I mean, they're just running around and jumping over obstacles, right? What's the real prize here? Just a bunch of money and some bragging rights? 
And don't even get me started on all the hype around Il Était Temps - he's just a horse, for crying out loud! 
Another talented horse is racking up the wins... but what's the point of all this? We're just delaying the inevitable 
. Rising sea levels are going to make places like Sandown Park a memory soon 
. And those horses, they're just a distraction from the real issues we need to be focusing on