The Shackler
Nelson walks knife-edge as he attempts Wellington double-double
Paul Nelson is backing himself to have got The Shackler's Wellington Hurdle (3400m) preparation pin-point perfect as he bids for a feature jumps "double-double" on Saturday.
Hurdler gives weight and a beating to rivals
The Shackler coped admirably at Trentham with both weight of expectation and the top of handicap.
Trainer concerned with hurdler’s handicap position
Paul Nelson can’t fault The Shackler ahead of Trentham, but he is concerned with the jumper’s weight.
Luck runs with The Shackler
The Shackler claimed the first prestige event of the jumping season when second best at Te Rapa had looked more likely to be his reward.
Hurdler overcomes late mistakes to complete hat-trick
Dashing jumper The Shackler was his own worst enemy at Hastings, but he was nimble enough to get himself out of trouble to post a memorable home track victory.
