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Post by Kimmy on Jun 19, 2018 20:24:13 GMT
Banker.
Competition 5:45 Hamilton Only denied by a nose at Yarmouth last Wednesday, and officially 2lb ‘well-in’ for this long trip north.
Richard Newland places this type of horse particularly well, and it’s safe to assume he has found the right race. Competition will take all the beating.
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Post by Kimmy on Jun 20, 2018 6:30:16 GMT
UPDATED 12:41PM, JUN 19 2018 Ruby Walsh says he will have no problem being fit for the Galway festival, which starts on July 30.
Walsh has not ridden since the Cheltenham Festival in March but is now well on the road to recovery, and is riding out at Willie Mullins' yard.
"The injury is coming along really well," he reported. "I've been riding out at Willie's for a couple of weeks now and it feels great.
“I was targeting Auteuil but when I couldn't make the Prix La Barka meeting, the next meeting you want to be targeting is Galway, so I'm looking forward to making that festival."
He also told Paddy Power: “I haven't seen the doctor in a couple of weeks as I've been riding out, but there's no issue on that front. Galway is five weeks away and I'll have no problem in making that."
Murtagh head girl on the mend
Johnny Murtagh has issued a positive update on the wellbeing of his head girl Valerie Keatley, who suffered concussion in a fall on the Curragh last Thursday.
The trainer said of the valued member of his Fox Covert team: "She's very good, thankfully. She was up this morning having breakfast and I think everything is going in the right direction."
Keatley, who was nominated for the 'Leads By Example Award' at last month's Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards, remains in hospital in Naas.
Ascot absentee Icon heads to Hong Kong
Adrian Keatley's star three-year-old London Icon has run his last race for the Curragh-based trainer, with the 103-rated colt set to continue his career in Hong Kong.
The son of Elzaam was touted for the St James's Palace or Jersey Stakes, but Classic-winning trainer Keatley voiced concerns in the Racing Post last week that a prearranged deal when purchased by his Hong Kong-based owner meant he may not take up a Royal Ascot engagement. That was confirmed on Monday.
Keatley tweeted: "Today is a sad day for everyone at Adrian Keatley Racing as we say goodbye to one of our stable stars. Unfortunately for us and for everyone else, we ran out of time to get to show his full potential."
He added: "He was a pleasure to have at our yard and hopefully he'll show off his abilities in Hong Kong. Goodbye, big fella. Hopefully we'll be cheering you on in Sha Tin or Happy Valley soon – thank you for the memories."
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Post by Kimmy on Jun 20, 2018 6:31:25 GMT
ASCOT
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.30 Chelsea Cloisters
3.05 Stream Of Stars (nb)
3.40 Hydrangea
4.20 Cracksman
5.00 Raising Sand (nap)
5.35 Society Power
GIMCRACK
2.30 Chelsea Cloisters
3.05 Southern France
3.40 Aljazzi
4.20 Eminent (nb)
5.00 Archetype
5.35 James Garf ield (nap)
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Post by Kimmy on Jun 20, 2018 6:32:06 GMT
HOTSPOTS
Work whisper: Coolanly (Aintree, 2.20)
Weighting game: Tellovoi (Kempton, 8.45)
Down 9lb from last winning mark.
Burnt fingers: Curious Fox (Kempton, 6.45)
Captain Heath trio
Bigbadjohn (nap) (Aintree, 4.05)
Balko Des Flos (nb) (Aintree, 3.25)
Vision Des Flos (Aintree, 2.20)
Formcast special bet Global Citizen (Aintree, 2.20)
HAMILTON
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.40 I Believe In You
2.10 Sense of Belonging
2.45 Start Time
3.20 Song Of Summer
3.55 Admiral Rooke
4.35 Vive La Difference
5.10 Knight In Armour
5.45 Competition
GIMCRACK
1.40 Usain Boat
2.10 Baronial Pride
2.45 Start Time
3.20 Havana Star
3.55 Bowler Hat
4.35 Moltoir
5.10 Prediction
5.45 London Glory
CHELMSFORD CITY
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
6.10 Al Mortajaz
6.40 Melting Dew
7.10 Tropics
7.40 Lucymai
8.10 Mountain Bell
8.40 Raucous
9.10 Mr Potter
GIMCRACK
6.10 Water Diviner
6.40 Melting Dew
7.10 Tropics
7.40 Domitilla
8.10 Mountain Bell
8.40 Private Matter
9.10 Kodiac Pearl
UTTOXETER
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.20 Mrs Burbidge
2.55 Some Can Dance
3.30 Old Salt
4.05 Blagapar
4.45 Bentons Lad
5.20 Fort Gabriel
5.50 Simply Lucky
GIMCRACK
2.20 Blue Baton
2.55 Stay In Touch
3.30 Old Salt
4.05 Free Range
4.45 Ready And Able
5.20 Riddlestown
5.50 Big Picture
RIPON
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
6.50 Beauden Barrett
7.20 Stage Play
7.50 Copper Baked
8.20 Roman River
8.50 Doctor Cross
9.20 Hula Girl
GIMCRACK
6.50 Star Of Zaam
7.20 Stage Play
7.50 Fabulous Red
8.20 Roman River
8.50 X Rated
9.20 Hula Girl
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Post by dennisg on Jun 20, 2018 7:55:17 GMT
in today's sporting life................[img src="https://www.sportinglife.com/images/news/900x506/77573a7a-cec1-46b2-8e90-Get the latest from connections and Man On The Spot's verdicts ahead of day two of Royal Ascot 2018, featuring Royal Hunt Cup.
2.30 Queen Mary Stakes (Fillies' Group 2) Click here for full racecard & free video form
Views from connections Wesley Ward - Chelsea Cloisters
"She would be the best of the fillies we're bringing this year. This is a race I've gotten lucky in a few different times and this filly looks like she's suited for that type of race. It looks like we're going to have fast ground, which will suit me, and everything looks really positive."
John Quinn - Signora Cabello
"She's got everything you like in a horse so it's fingers crossed. She probably wouldn't want any rain as she's so effective on fast ground. I don't think she'd want it soft and it shouldn't be anyway."
Man On The Spot Verdict Trainer Wesley Ward has won this three times including with Lady Aurelia in 2016 partnered by Frankie Dettori. The latter rides CHELSEA CLOISTERS, who romped home at Keeneland on her debut in April when recording a facile eight-length success. Shades Of Blue represents last year’s winning yard and made a successful start over track and trip while Kurious made all at Sandown on her debut. Kodyanna won a conditions race at Beverley last month and Come On Leicester landed the odds in good style at Windsor recently. Signora Cabello beat third-placed Snazzy to win a Listed prize at York and Servalan picked-up a Listed contest at Naas with the odds-on So Perfect back in fourth. But the latter was allowed to come home in her own time after a stumble and the Ballydoyle filly is still preferred to stable companion Gossamer Wings. Forever In Dreams represents French form and remains unbeaten after winning at Saint-Cloud last month.
3.05 Queen's Vase (Group 2) Click here for full racecard & free video form
Views from connections Will appear here...
Man On The Spot Verdict Aidan O’Brien has a good record in this and sends three with live chances. Kew Gardens set the pace in the Derby before fading badly and is the mount of Ryan Moore while Group 3 winner Nelson comes out best at the weights and Southern France won a Listed race over 1m5f at Navan last month. John Gosden runs a couple of unexposed colts in Stream Of Stars and Almoghared. The former won a maiden over 1m4f here and the latter was successful in novice company at Chepstow last month. But Mark Johnston also knows what’s needed to win this and the consistent KING’S PROCTOR may provide a bit of value against the market leaders with improvement likely stepping up in trip and is preferred to stablemate Lynwood Gold. Drapers Guild wasn’t beaten far by Southern France at Navan last time and could also go well at a price.
3.40 Duke of Cambridge Stales (Fillies' Group 2) Click here for full racecard & free video form
Views from connections Aidan O'Brien - Hydrangea
"I was very happy with how she ran at the Curragh on her return, as we knew she was going to need the run very badly. She has come on really well since then."
Martyn Meade - Wilamina
"Wilamina seems in very good form. She won very nicely at Epsom and we may as well strike while the iron is hot."
Man On The Spot Verdict A dual winner at the highest level, HYDRANGEA (NAP) is versatile as regards the trip and ended last year with victory in the Champions Fillies & Mares over 1m4f here having won the Matron Stakes over a mile at Leopardstown earlier. The Ballydoyle filly looks a cut above these despite a penalty. Aljazzi is a Group 3 winner at Sandown and finished ahead of a below par Arabian Hope in last year’s Sun Chariot but the latter’s stablemate Promising Run makes more appeal having landed a couple of Group 2 races at Meydan earlier this year. Tomyris made a winning return in Group 3 company at Lingfield and could go well along with Wilamina, who won at Epsom last month, but Unforgetable Filly has yet to reproduce the form of her victory in the German 1000 Guineas last summer.
4.20 Prince of Wales's Stakes (Group 1) Click here for full racecard & free video form
Views from connections Will appear here...
Man On The Spot Verdict CRACKSMAN is difficult to oppose despite making hard work of winning the Coronation Cup at Epsom last time. John Gosden’s high-class colt won the Champion Stakes over course and distance on his only previous visit to this venue with Poet's Word well beaten in second. The latter won last month’s Brigadier Gerard at Sandown with Desert Encounter back in third but was runner-up to Hawkbill in the Group 1 Sheema Classic at Meydan before that though the latter was nowhere near his best behind Cracksman in the soft ground at Epsom last time. Second and fourth respectively in last year’s Derby, Cliffs Of Moher and Eminent, have both won Group 2 races subsequently but look up against it in this as does Royal Julius, a Group 2 winner in Italy last month.
5.00 Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap) Click here for full racecard & free video form
Views from connections Will appear here...
Man On The Spot Verdict Zhui Feng was placed in the Victoria Cup here before winning last year’s renewal and is following the same path. Keyser Soze missed the break in the Victoria Cup and did well to finish within four lengths of the winner while Bless Him won the Britannia over track and trip last year but is 10lb higher today. Afaak won a tough handicap at York last time with Cape Byron back in fourth and Jim Crowley prefers him to the returning Mukalal while Mubtasim attempts today’s longer trip for the first time but stablemate and dual all-weather winner Seniority makes more appeal if lining-up. Escobar won nicely at Haydock last week but Daniel Tudhope has opted for Firmament today while Godolphin’s Saltonstall is penalised for winning at the Curragh last month. ARCHETYPE has raced twice in France this year and went close in Listed company last time. Simon Crisford’s colt could go close with a similar effort while Ryan Moore gets the leg-up on US raider Master Merion and Frankie Dettori keeps faith with Diomed Stakes runner-up Gabrial.
5.35 Jersey Stakes (Group 3) Click here for full racecard & free video form
Views from connections William Haggas - Headway
"He's in really good form. He ran badly in the Guineas. I'm not sure it was the trip - it just wasn't his day - but he's in good shape now. It's a particularly strong race this year, but he'd have as good a chance as any."
Man On The Spot Verdict James Garfield finished in front of Expert Eye in the 2000 Guineas and beat the latter to win the Greenham over today’s trip at Newbury earlier. Could It Be Love ran a big race when runner-up in the Irish 1000 Guineas and is preferred to the other Ballydoyle runner St Patrick's Day and also Emaraaty, who was beaten by the progressive handicapper Society Power in a handicap at Goodwood. The latter’s stable companion Headway won a Listed race at Lingfield in March while Brother Bear, Lake Volta and Purser were also successful in Listed company last time with John Gosden's colt preferred on his defeat of Symbolization at Newmarket. But a chance is taken on GLORIOUS JOURNEY dropping back in distance today after finishing a close-up third at Chantilly. The first two home subsequently finished second and fourth in the French Derby and Charlie Appleby’s colt should be in the mix on that form. Tabdeed and Walk In The Sun are both unbeaten in novice races while Wesley Ward’s Hemp Hemp Hurray has won twice on Turf in the USA." alt=" "]
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Post by dennisg on Jun 20, 2018 7:58:28 GMT
Ben Linfoot seeks out the best Value Bet selections on day two of Royal Ascot and he's taking on Wesley Ward in the opener and dutching two against the field in the Hunt Cup. Recommended Bets: Value Bet, Royal Ascot, day two 1pt win Servalan in 2.30 Royal Ascot at 11/1 For details of advised bookmakers and each-way terms, visit our transparent tipping record Cracksman is the star of the show on day two of Royal Ascot as the son of Frankel takes on six rivals in the feature Prince Of Wales’s Stakes. I’m not entirely sure he’ll be seen to best effect over 10 furlongs on quick ground but he’s clearly the most talented horse in the race and taking him on seems a pointless task given his superiority over the field. He’s not the only hot favourite on the card with Hydrangea all the rage for the Duke Of Cambridge Stakes and, even with her Group One penalty, she’s another that looks to have a significant class edge over her rivals. Thank goodness for the Royal Hunt Cup (5.00), then, the first cavalry charge handicap over the straight course this week with 30 horses going to post over the mile. The early pace looks evenly spread across the track with Zhui Feng and Love Dreams taking them along on the far side, Mukalal and Surrey Hope look likely to give the stands’ side horses a decent tow into things and Arcanada and Archetype are prominent racers up the middle. Things could well pan out nicely for a horse drawn middle to stands’ side with that in mind so stall 22 could just be fine for David Marnane’s raider SETTLE FOR BAY (18/1 Ladbrokes, 16s General). Marnane has a good record on the Ascot straight course thanks to the exploits of Victoria Cup and Wokingham winner, Dandy Boy, and he’s booked a jockey in Billy Lee who won the Britannia aboard Roca Tumu a few years ago. They team up here with a rapid improver in Settle For Bay, a big Rio De La Plata gelding that won four on the spin at Dundalk between November and January. He started his winning spree by winning off 76 and his fourth win came off 91 in a race where the fourth and fifth, Reckless Lad and Alcatraz, have franked the form by winning subsequently. All four of those victories came over a mile and he stays the trip well, but he’s not short of speed as he showed when running a really nice Hunt Cup trial over seven furlongs at Leopardstown on May 13. He tanked through that race but was short of room at a crucial stage before running on nicely into fourth with Jim Bolger’s Zorion, a subsequent Listed winner, already home and hosed. It was a very nice effort off a mark of 99 and he runs off the same mark in England with the return to a mile looking sure to suit. Indeed, Marnane marked the Hunt Cup out for him after that fourth consecutive win at Dundalk in January. He’s a rapid improver that’s been saved for this and he looks sure to thrive running off a rip-roaring gallop. At anything around 16/1 he’s worth a bet for a trainer that knows exactly what is required in this type of handicap. 21 22 Settle For Bay38 49-1OR: 99D 12/1 Form: 5111-14T: D MarnaneJ: W J Lee Last run Live betting powered by The shortlist was a long one with Afaak looking in great form after winning a good race at York, Seniority sneaking in for the Queen at the last minute, Saltonstall looking another likely type for Mick Halford and Raising Sand’s Ascot form being franked by Accidental Agent and Lord Glitters in the Queen Anne. The latter is a big player with Jamie Spencer booked, as there simply isn’t a better rider on the straight course, but he has been backed since the form boost and I just wonder if he wants the ground as quick as it is. With that in mind for the second bet I’d rather side with ESCOBAR at 14/1 (General) for David O’Meara and Martin Harley as he’s bounced back to form at just the right time. A 106-rated horse last year for Hugo Palmer, he lost his way after being gelded but suggested he was on the way back for his new yard with a close-up third at Doncaster on June 1 and he improved on that significantly at Haydock last time. He cruised through the Haydock contest on good to firm ground, beating some in-form horses without fuss and suggesting there was plenty left in the tank at the end of the race. That was just six days ago, but he gets in here 3lb well-in under a penalty due to that proximity and his hold-up style could well be very well suited to the rigours of this race. Racing off 99 under his penalty, he still looks well-handicapped on his old form and could well give O’Meara another significant Ascot victory with many of the trainer’s finest moments coming at this track. 23 16 Escobar6(ex 5) 49-1OR: 94D 14/1 Form: 079-031T: D O'MearaJ: M Harley Last run Live betting powered by Finally, Jessica Harrington’s SERVALAN looks the one to be on at 11/1 (General) in the opening Queen Mary Stakes (2.30). Punters have another dilemma in this race as Wesley Ward has won it three times and his Chelsea Cloisters heads the market on the back of an eight-length win at Keeneland in April. She’s likely to blast off in front, as his fillies usually do, and, while she might well just be too quick, there is the possibility that she’ll set things up for a closer. Servalan can be that horse as she won a Listed race at Naas last time in the style of a top filly, easily beating Skitter Scatter, who had previously beaten Coventry third Sergei Prokofiev, by three lengths. That was over six furlongs, but a strongly-run five at a stiff track like Ascot looks absolutely ideal and she can thrive for the drop in distance. The Naas race certainly has a rich history, as it’s been won by subsequent Guineas winners like Sky Lantern and Harrington’s own Alpha Centauri in recent years, as well as other good horses like Lillie Langtry and Sandiva. Aidan O’Brien’s So Perfect was back in fourth behind Servalan at Naas, beaten fair and square, but she is half the price of the Harrington filly for the Queen Mary and that just looks plain wrong. 16 9 Servalan31 29-0OR: - 10/1 Form: 21T: Mrs J HarringtonJ: C O'Donoghue Last run Live betting powered by Posted at 1700 BST on 18/06/18. Ben Linfoot's Value Bet aim: The Value Bet is designed to generate long-term profit by searching for overpriced horses in the feature weekend races and at the big Festivals in the UK. Running total: +331.14pts to advised stakes/prices (from inception of Value Bet column in January 2010 to current).
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Post by dennisg on Jun 20, 2018 8:00:06 GMT
Stream Of Stars is Ed Chamberlin's best bet on day two of Royal Ascot - check out his full preview. Nap: 1505 Ascot 11 11 Stream Of Stars40 39-0OR: -C 7/2 Form: 21T: J H M GosdenJ: L Dettori Last run Live betting powered by What a day John Gosden and Frankie Dettori enjoyed at Ascot on Tuesday - and expect more success to come their way on Wednesday. I'm really keen on Stream Of Stars in the Queen's Vase. He's a typical improver for the yard who ran out a ready winner on his latest start at this track. He needs to take another significant step forward here but that's very likely and I take him to progress past horses with better form in the book right now in the Aidan O'Brien pair of Kew Gardens and Nelson. Next best: 1535 Royal Ascot 10 6 Headway46 39-1OR: 108D 9/1 Form: 1263-10T: W J HaggasJ: D Tudhope Last run Live betting powered by The Jersey Stakes has moved to the final race on Wednesday's card and I think Headway will prove worth the wait for punters. He was a stunning winner at Lingfield on All-Weather Finals Day before being well held behind Saxon Warrior in the QIPCO 2000 Guineas. Seven furlongs is his trip and with a strong pace to aim at I think he'll bounce right back to his best for the excellent William Haggas. He ran well at the meeting last season too when second in the Coventry.
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Post by dennisg on Jun 20, 2018 8:02:08 GMT
Our star columnist takes us through his team for the second day of Royal Ascot, including two-year-old filly Kodyanna. Were double-handed in Wednesday’s Queen Mary Stakes. We were very pleased with Kodyanna in the Hilary Needler at Beverley last time. We trained her sister, Darkanna, who took some getting going, but this filly was very professional the other day and there’s more to come from here. She's well drawn – next to the American filly Chelsea Cloisters who I’m told is very good. We’ll get a good tow into the race from her – we probably won’t catch her but we'll get a good lead! Joking apart I really like Kodyanna and am looking forward to running her. Red Balloons has got to really step up on what she’s done so far but was unlucky not to win a nice race at Musselburgh on Derby day, where she was stopped three times, and had she won there we’d have come here so she deserves to run. She’s a filly with plenty of pace but whether she’s up to this we’ll find out. Finally Gabrial runs in the Royal Hunt Cup. At the age of nine he is officially 4lb well in here – which you could argue is the training performance of my career! He’s in on his old mark having been put up for finishing second in the Diomed at Epsom. Frankie Dettori who rode him there is again on board and he gets a good tune out of him. He’s ridden him three times and been second on each occasion in good races and if they click again he’ll run well. He’s an absolute star this horse.
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Post by Kimmy on Jun 20, 2018 19:25:32 GMT
Ascot, 20 Jun 18 Race 1 - 2:30pm THE QUEEN MARY STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) Permission was given for CHELSEA CLOISTERS (USA) to go early and be ponied to the start, for SECOND GENERATION to wear a hood in the Parade Ring, and for SNAZZY (IRE) to go early to post.
The Starter reported that COME ON LEICESTER (IRE) was the subject of a third criteria failure. Richard Hannon was informed that the filly could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Race 2 - 3:05pm THE QUEEN'S VASE (CLASS 1) (Group 2) LYNWOOD GOLD (IRE) wore earplugs in the Parade Ring only.
John Quinn was asked to explain why he was running DUBAI EMPIRE (FR) here at Ascot on going described as Good to Firm, having reported after its run at Leicester on 21 May 2018 that the colt was unsuited by ground with the same official description. Quinn explained that in his opinion, the fact that the colt was unsuited by the ground at Leicester was inconclusive and with the application of first time visor, they were happy for DUBAI EMPIRE (FR) to take its chance.
Rounding the first bend, JEREMIAH, unplaced, which was running keenly, clipped the heels of SOUTHERN FRANCE (IRE), placed second. After viewing a recording of the incident it was found that no riding offence was involved and it had not improved the placing of SOUTHERN FRANCE (IRE).
Following the race, Oisin Murphy reported that JEREMIAH, unplaced, ran too free.
Race 3 - 3:40pm THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) The performance of HYDRANGEA (IRE), which started favourite and finished unplaced, was considered. The representative of Aidan O'Brien could offer no explanation for the filly's performance. HYDRANGEA (IRE) was routine tested.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that LINCOLN ROCKS, unplaced, had lost her left-fore shoe. Hollie Doyle reported that BILLESDON BESS, unplaced, lugged left-handed throughout.
Race 4 - 4:20pm THE PRINCE OF WALES'S STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 1) (British Champions Series) Following the race, Frankie Dettori reported that CRACKSMAN, placed second, was never travelling; the colt was routine tested.
Race 5 - 5:00pm THE ROYAL HUNT CUP (CLASS 2) (HERITAGE HANDICAP) Permission was given for MASTER MERION (USA) to go early and be ponied to the start, for MUKALAL to go early to post, for KEYSER SOZE (IRE) to be mounted in the chute, and for CIRCUS COUTURE (IRE) to wear over-reach boots to the start.
Following the race, M Halford reported that SALTONSTALL, unplaced, was unsuited by the Good to Firm ground and would prefer an easier surface; the gelding was routine tested.
Race 6 - 5:35pm THE JERSEY STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) Permission was given for ARBALET (IRE) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring. HEADWAY and SOCIETY POWER (IRE) wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Approximately 1 furlong out, GLORIOUS JOURNEY, unplaced, lugged quickly right-handed, taking ARABIAN COAST (IRE), unplaced, marginally of its intended line. After viewing a recording of the incident it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Jamie Spencer, the rider of SOCIETY POWER (IRE), placed second, was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level inside the final furlong and a half.
Following the race, Jim Crowley reported that EMARAATY, which started favourite and finished unplaced, stopped quickly; the colt was routine tested. View Stewards report Hamilton Park, 20 Jun 18 Race 1 - 1:40pm THE HAMILTON PARK SUPPORTING RACING TO SCHOOL NOVICE AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) (A £20,000 BB Foodservice 2yo Series Qualifier) Leaving the starting stalls LANG TOUN LADY (IRE), unplaced, jumped right causing interference to CAMBELEZA (IRE), unplaced, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that LANG TOUN LADY (IRE), unplaced, had lost her right fore shoe. Joe Fanning reported that USAIN BOAT (IRE), placed fourth, failed to pick up and was beaten from 3 furlongs out. Andrew Mullen reported that ANNIE’S CROOK, unplaced, was slowly away.
Race 2 - 2:10pm THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) (A £20,000 BB Foodservice 2yo Series Qualifier) Following the race, Tom Eaves reported that SENSE OF BELONGING (FR), placed third, ran too free. The colt was routine tested.
Race 3 - 2:45pm THE SAM COLLINGWOOD-CAMERON HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for ENROLMENT and CUPID’S ARROW (IRE) to go early to post.
Race 4 - 3:20pm THE FOLLOW @hamiltonparkrc ON TWITTER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV I) Permission was given for HAVANA STAR (IRE) to go early to post and for KYLIE RULES to be mounted in the chute and go early to post.
Race 5 - 3:55pm THE FOLLOW @hamiltonparkrc ON TWITTER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV II) Permission was given for FOXRUSH TAKE TIME (FR) and SIOUX FRONTIER (IRE) to go early to post.
Race 6 - 4:35pm THE BOTHWELL CASTLE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for AMY BLAIR to go early to post and VIVE LA DIFFERENCE (IRE) wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
The performance of MOLTOIR (IRE) which finished unplaced, was considered. Brian Ellison’s representative’s explanation that the gelding was unsuited by the going which was Soft, Good to Soft in Places and would prefer a quicker surface was noted. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Following the race, James Sullivan reported that STRONG STEPS, placed second, was denied a clear run approaching the final 2 furlongs.
Race 7 - 5:10pm THE SAINTS & SINNERS RACENIGHT NEXT WEEK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for CRAZY TORNADO (IRE) and NEW ABBEY ANGEL (IRE) to go early to post.
Phil Dennis, the rider of RIPONIAN, was slow to remove the blindfold resulting in his horse being slow to start. After being interviewed and shown recordings of the incident his explanation was noted that the blindfold became stuck on the bridle and it took a second attempt to remove it.
Following the race, Phil Dennis reported that RIPONIAN, unplaced, ran too free. James Sullivan reported that ENEMY OF THE STATE (IRE), placed eighth hung left-handed in the home straight.
Race 8 - 5:45pm THE hamilton-park.co.uk APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) The Starter reported that LIFE KNOWLEDGE (IRE) was unruly and broke out of the stalls and was withdrawn at 5.46. Lawrence Mullaney was informed that the gelding could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Jane Elliott, the rider of COMPETITION, placed third, was suspended for 2 days for using her whip above the permitted level from 2 furlongs out. View Stewards report Ripon, 20 Jun 18 Race 1 - 6:50pm THE WHITE ROSE HISTORY GROUP APPRENTICE SELLING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for STAR OF ZAAM (IRE) to go to post early. It was noted that WINGED SPUR (IRE) wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
An enquiry was held to consider interference approximately 1 furlong out when BEAUDEN BARRETT, placed sixth, ridden by Harry Russell, drifted right and interfered with MAJESTIC MAN (IRE), placed eighth, ridden by Sara Del Fabbro. Russell was cautioned for careless riding as he allowed his mount to drift right causing MAJESTIC MAN (IRE) to be checked slightly.
Following the race, Lauren Steade reported that CALYPSO DELEGATOR (IRE), placed fourth, plunged leaving the stalls.
Race 3 - 7:50pm THE ALWAYS VALUE WITH BLACKTYPE.BET FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) An enquiry was held to consider why Karl Burke, was running COPPER BAKED (FR) here at Ripon on going described as Good, Good to Firm in Places, having declared the filly a non-runner at Nottingham on 10 June 2018 on ground with the same official description. The trainer’s representative stated that having spoken to Mr Burke via telephone, in his opinion the ground at Nottingham was quicker than the official description. She further added that having walked the track at Ripon and consulted with Mr Burke, she felt that Ripon was well watered and therefore less quick than at Nottingham, so was happy for the filly to take her chance.
An enquiry was held to consider why Richard Fahey, was running AMAZING MICHELE (FR) here at Ripon on going described as Good, Good to Firm in Places, having declared the filly a non-runner at Beverley the previous evening on ground with the same official description. The trainer’s representative stated that the ground at Beverley had dried from Good at declarations and in his opinion was quicker than the official description, but having walked the track at Ripon, he was happy for the filly to take her chance.
Permission was given for ISABELLA (IRE) to go to post early.
It was noted that approximately 1 furlong out, FABULOUS RED, placed second, lugged right giving a slight bump to COPPER BAKED (FR), which dead-heated for third. However, after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that it did not involve a riding offence and had not improved the placing of FABULOUS RED.
It was noted that approximately 1 furlong out, COPPER BAKED (FR), which dead-heated for third, edged marginally right causing AMAZING MICHELE (FR), placed seventh, to be eased momentarily. However, after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that it did not involve a riding offence and had not improved the placing of COPPER BAKED (FR).
Following the race, Paddy Mathers reported that FABULOUS RED, placed second, became unbalanced on the undulations. View Stewards report Uttoxeter, 20 Jun 18 Race 1 - 2:20pm THE BETFRED 'TREBLE ODDS ON LUCKY 15'S' MARES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) The sponsorship in relation to WESTERN SUNRISE (IRE), trained by Johnny Farrelly, did not comply with the Sponsorship Code of Conduct. Farrelly was warned as to his responsibility to ensure that the correct sponsorship is carried.
Permission was given for MAGIC OF MILAN (IRE) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring only.
The performance of GI JAYNE (IRE), which finished unplaced, was considered. The representative of Dan Skelton could offer no explanation for the mare’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of GI JAYNE (IRE) failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 2 - 2:55pm THE BETFRED 'FOLLOW US ON TWITTER' 'NATIONAL HUNT' MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) ILEWIN GEEZ wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Following the race, Jeremiah McGrath reported that INSUFFICIENT FUNDS (IRE), unplaced, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 4 - 4:05pm THE BETFRED 'SUPER LEAGUE' NOVICES' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that MORNING HERALD, placed third, lost its left fore shoe.
Race 5 - 4:45pm THE BETFRED TV HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Permission was given for EXITAS (IRE) to go early to post.
Race 6 - 5:20pm THE BETFRED ' DON'T PAY THE PENALTY' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) An enquiry was held to consider why Neil King was running MERCERS COURT (IRE) here at Uttoxeter on going described as Good, having declared the gelding a non-runner at Stratford-on-Avon on 9 June 2018 on ground with the same official description. The trainer stated that after walking the course at Stratford-on-Avon, in his opinion the ground was cut up and patchy, having been raced on the previous day. However, after walking the course at Uttoxeter today, he was satisfied that the ground was good and consistent and was therefore happy for MERCERS COURT (IRE) to run.
The sponsorship in relation to DEFINATELY VINNIE, trained by Jane Mathias, did not comply with the Sponsorship Code of Conduct. Mathias was warned as to her responsibility to ensure that the correct sponsorship is carried.
The performance of TWOJAYSLAD, which was pulled up, was considered. The representative of Ian Williams could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of TWOJAYSLAD failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Following the race, Nathan Moscrop reported that CAPTAIN MOWBRAY, placed eighth, was never travelling. Gavin Sheehan reported that MAID OF MILAN (IRE), which started favourite and was pulled up, was never travelling and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the mare failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 7 - 5:50pm THE BETFRED 'WATCH SKY SPORTS IN OUR SHOPS' NOVICES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) SIMPLY LUCKY (IRE) wore earplugs throughout the race. View Stewards report Chelmsford City, 20 Jun 18 Race 1 - 6:10pm THE £20 FREE BETS AT totesport.com EBF NOVICE AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for AL MORTAJAZ (FR) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring only.
Approximately 1 furlong out, MAX GUEVARA (IRE), unplaced, hung quickly left shifting AL MORTAJAZ (FR), unplaced, off its intended line, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, Sean Levey reported that his saddle slipped on WATER DIVINER (IRE), placed second.
Race 2 - 6:40pm THE totepool CASHBACK CLUB AT totesport.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) ACROSS DUBAI wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Following the race, William Cox reported that BRAVE HERO, unplaced, ran too free.
Race 3 - 7:10pm THE EXTRA PLACES AT totesport.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for VIBRANT CHORDS to wear a hood in the Parade Ring only.
Following the race, Luke Morris reported that JUST THAT LORD, placed third, hung right in the home straight and the Veterinary Officer reported that TROPICS (USA), unplaced, was lame behind.
Race 4 - 7:40pm THE totepool QUEEN CHARLOTTE FILLIES' STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that INSHIRAAH (FR), placed fifth, lost both its front shoes.
Race 5 - 8:10pm THE IRISH LOTTO AT totesport.com FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for GRACELAND (FR) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring only.
Following the race, Silvestre De Sousa reported that GRACELAND (FR), placed fourth, ran too free and William Cox reported that ST MARY’S, unplaced, was never travelling.
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Post by Kimmy on Jun 20, 2018 19:30:24 GMT
The Oasis Dream filly was a course and distance second last month when facing stiff competition from dual winner Angels, and she can go one better here.
She is the longest traveller of the meeting, clocking up a hefty 428-mile round trip, indicating that trainer Charlie Hills has faith in the three-year-old.
She wasn't disgraced when running in a Listed race at Newmarket last November and could be a class above the rest.
Hula Girl 9:20 Ripon
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Post by Kimmy on Jun 20, 2018 19:31:03 GMT
Elysees is 2lb ahead of the handicapper after an easy success at Sandown last week and he should be feared in the 4.45 at Chelmsford. Trainer Alan King is four from nine with winners turning out within a week.
Convinced (8.25, Lingfield) has it all to do on his handicap debut at first glance, but Archie Watson has a 33 per cent strike-rate when running horses in blinkers for the first time. He also has a 40 per cent strike-rate when putting up Oisin Murphy at the course.
Tom Dascombe often enjoys a debutant winner at Ripon – he is four from 11 at the track – so Barristan The Bold can go well in the 2.10.
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Post by Kimmy on Jun 20, 2018 19:31:41 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Sun Maiden (3.40 Ascot, nap)
Has been laid out for this ever since romping home in her maiden at Salisbury last month and the decision to bypass the Oaks is expected to pay off. Sir Michael Stoute's filly has been in good form on Long Hill of late.
Others to follow Ascot 2.30 Rumble Inthejungle, 3.05 Masaarr, 4.20 Stradivarious, 5.00 Corrosive, 5.35 First Eleven. Chelmsford 1.45 Revich, 2.20 Its'afreebee, 2.55 Victory Wave, 3.30 Top Mission, 4.05 Hypothetically, 4.45 Rude Awakening, 5.20 Lalania. Ripon 2.10 Semoun, 3.20 Braemar, 3.55 Dowayla, 540 Olympic Odyssey. Lingfield 5.50 Entertaining Ben, 6.20 Littlelordcornford, 6.50 White Iverson, 7.25 Red Invader, 7.55 Sonnet Rose, 8.25 Irish Times, 8.55 Midnight Blue.
Sun Maiden 3:40 Ascot North: Colin Russell
Computable (2.45 Ripon, nap)
Sound return to action at Thirsk last month and he's dropped to a good mark. With conditions to suit and cheepieces tried, he is fancied to get off the mark for the season.
Others to follow Ascot 2.30 Vintage Brut, 3.05 Shakour, 5.00 Alfa McGuire, 5.35 Communique. Chelmsford 2.20 Mustaaqeem, 3.30 Rainbow Rebel, 4.45 Silver Character, 5.20 Sugar Coating. Lingfield 6.20 Big Time Maybe, 7.25 Bertie Blu Boy. Ripon 2.10 Cupboard Love, 3.20 The Lincoln Lawyer, 3.55 Mikmak, 4.35 Calliope, 5.10 Cosmic Ray, 5.40 Blue Havana.
Computable 2:45 Ripon Lambourn: James Burn
Wadilsafa (3.05 Ascot, nap)
Promising colt has a lovely pedigree and should enjoy the quick ground and stepping up to 1m2f should not be a problem. Trainer Owen Burrows is confident he will be in the mix.
Others to follow Ascot 2.30 Konchek, 3.40 Perfect Clarity, 4.20 Mount Moriah, 5.00 Crack On Crack On, 5.35 Corgi. Chelmsford 3.30 Nathan, 4.05 Hollydaze, 4.45 Elysees. Ffos Las 7.45 The Bottom Bar, 8.15 Beneagles, 9.15 Rose Of Cimarron.
Wadilsafa 3:05 Ascot West Country: Andrew King
Delface (9.15 Ffos Las, nap)
Found the testing ground over the winter and spring against him but should have no difficulties in getting home on this faster surface.
Others to follow Chelmsford 2.55 Sir Roderic 3.30 Master Carpente Ffos Las 6.40 Jeu De Mots 8.15 Iniciar 8.45 Marvellous Monty.
Delface 9:15 Ffos Las Racing Post Ratings: Paul Curtis
Order Of St George (4.20 Ascot)
Top class stayer who rates the clear form pick as he bids to repeat his 2016 success in this race.
Order Of St George 4:20 Ascot Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Corrosive (5.00 Ascot)
Displayed a determined attitude to complete his hat-trick over course and distance six weeks ago and may not have finished winning yet.
Corrosive 5:00 Ascot Longshot: Dave Revers
Max Dynamite (4.20 Ascot)
Willie Mullins could have another winner this week with his dual-purpose, globetrotting star. Placed in two Melbourne Cups, the eight-year-old should stay this trip granted quick ground, and offers each-way value against the field.
Max Dynamite 4:20 Ascot Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
California Daddy (6.30 Leopardstown)
Runner-up on both of his previous starts, more recently over seven furlongs at this track last month, the son of Scat Daddy steps up to a mile for the first time and his fitness will be an asset. He gets the vote to score for Ger Lyons and Colin Keane.
California Daddy 6:30 Leopardstown The Raceform Interactive nugget
Wild Illusion (3.40 Ascot)
Six out of the last ten winners of the Ribblesdale Stakes (3.40) had already won a Group race and the only qualifier this year is Wild Illusion.
Wild Illusion 3:40 Ascot
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Post by Kimmy on Jun 20, 2018 19:42:25 GMT
THURSDAY.
FREE TO AIR TV RACES 2:30 ASCOT Norfolk Stakes (Group 2) Cl1 (2yo) 5f ITV4 10 runners 3:05 ASCOT Hampton Court Stakes (Group 3) Cl1 (3yo) 1m2f ITV4 16 runners 3:40 ASCOT Ribblesdale Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies) Cl1 (3yo) 1m4f ITV4 10 runners 4:20 ASCOT Gold Cup (Group 1) (British Champions Series) Cl1 (4yo+) 2m4f ITV4 9 runners 5:00 ASCOT Britannia Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (Colts & Geldings) Cl2 (3yo 0-105) 1m ITV4 30 runners 5:35 ASCOT King George V Stakes (Handicap) Cl2 (3yo 0-105) 1m4f ITV4
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Post by Kimmy on Jun 21, 2018 6:29:16 GMT
Thursday: going, weather & non-runners Ascot GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick: Stands' 8.5, Centre 8.5, Far 8.7, Round 7.9) (Watered) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Straight course - Centre; Round course - Inside Chelmsford (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 6f - Centre; Remainder - Inside Ffos Las GOING: GOOD (Watered) (GoingStick: 7.7) WEATHER: Mostly sunny Leopardstown GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Watering) WEATHER: Partly cloudy Lingfield (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 5f & 1m - Outside; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 8:25 One Flew Over (10) Ripon GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places) (GoingStick 8.1) (Watered) (Rail movements: R3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 +6yds) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Straight course - Stands' side; 1m4f - Centre; Remainder - Inside
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Post by Kimmy on Jun 21, 2018 6:36:56 GMT
CHELMSFORD
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.45 Revich
2.20 Its’afreebee
2.55 Isomer
3.30 Alfarris
4.05 Shailene
4.45 Silver Character
5.20 Richenza
GIMCRACK
1.45 Royal Guild
2.20 Sanam
2.55 Victory Wave
3.30 Nathan
4.05 Shailene
4.45 Rustang
5.20 Lalania
RIPON
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.10 Cupboard Love
2.45 Pearl Noir
3.20 Emerald Rocket
3.55 Daira Prince
4.35 Itlaaq
5.10 Kharbetation
5.40 Blue Havana
GIMCRACK
2.10 Dreamseller
2.45 Pearl Noir
3.20 Braemar
3.55 Lamloom
4.35 Graceful Act
5.10 Racemaker
5.40 Blue Havana
FFOS LAS
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
6.10 One For Billy
6.40 Lotus Pond
7.15 Butlergrove King
7.45 The Bottom Bar
8.15 Marble Moon
8.45 Sea Of Mystery
9.15 Borak
GIMCRACK
6.10 Nikki Steel
6.40 Jeu De Mots
7.15 As You Like
7.45 The Bottom Bar
8.15 Bodega
8.45 St John’s
9.15 Borak
LINGFIELD
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.50 Sandfrankskipsgo
6.20 Big Time Maybe
6.50 Reconnaissance
7.25 Peggie Sue
7.55 Peace Terms
8.25 Vodka Pigeon
8.55 Fresh Terms
GIMCRACK
5.50 Secret Agent
6.20 Just Us Two
6.50 Roxy Art
7.25 Peggie Sue
7.55 Stosur
8.25 Irish Times
8.55 Midnight Blue
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Post by Kimmy on Jun 21, 2018 6:37:33 GMT
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Post by dennisg on Jun 21, 2018 7:31:47 GMT
in today's sporting life.................. Ben Linfoot picked out 18/1 Royal Hunt Cup winner Settle For Bay on Wednesday and he's backing four at big prices on Thursday including two trained by Aidan O'Brien. Recommended Bets: Value Bet, Royal Ascot, day three 1pt win Land Force in 2.30 Royal Ascot at 10/1 1pt win Athena in 3.40 Royal Ascot at 11/1 1pt e.w. Ostilio in 5.00 Royal Ascot at 16/1 1pt win Dubhe in 5.35 Royal Ascot at 14/1 For details of advised bookmakers and each-way terms, visit our transparent tipping record Aidan O’Brien joined the Royal Ascot party with a 1-2-3 in the Queen’s Vase on Wednesday and he’s expected to be among the winners again on Thursday as Order Of St George goes for his second Gold Cup. He’s looked in good form in a couple of runs this season and we know he’s a strong stayer, so he understandably heads the betting ahead of Stradivarius. If there’s any variable that might not be ideal for him it’s the fast ground, as he’s been at his very best on soft, but he was a very close second to Big Orange in this race last year on similar conditions so he should be fine. I certainly don’t want to take both him and Stradivarius on, but it’s a good undercard where the Group Two Ribblesdale Stakes looks ripe for a bet with Wild Illusion heading the betting. She carries a penalty, has to prove herself on the ground and will have to settle better than she did in the Oaks as well. At the odds she’s worth taking on and Sun Maiden also looks short enough considering she graduates from maiden company, for all that she was a hugely impressive 12-length winner at Salisbury. The one I like is O’Brien’s second string, ATHENA, as she has the potential to improve massively now she steps up to 1m4f and at 11/1 (Betfair Sportsbook, Paddy Power) she’s worth a bet. 2 3 Athena21 39-0OR: 97 9/1 Form: 7-48221T: A P O'BrienJ: D O'Brien Last run Live betting powered by By Derby winner Camelot, she’s closely-related to Bracelet who won this race back in 2014 on her first go at a mile-and-a-half. She shapes as though she’ll relish the extra couple of furlongs herself and she’s been steadily improving over 10 furlongs anyway, chasing home the progressive Sea Of Class at Newbury two starts ago with Crystal Hope back in third. Last time out she won a Fairyhouse maiden easily, as she was entitled to, with Donnacha O’Brien riding the filly for the first time and he retains the ride on Thursday. She has a similar profile to O’Brien’s last two winners of this race in that she’s bred for it and steps up to the distance for the first time and, at double-figure prices, it’s worth chancing he’s found the right Ribblesdale formula once again. Earlier on O’Brien could strike again in the Norfolk Stakes with No Nay Never colt LAND FORCE who makes plenty of appeal at 10/1 (General). 5 7 Land Force26 29-1OR: - 8/1 Form: 313T: A P O'BrienJ: R L Moore Last run Live betting powered by Like the Ribblesdale, it took a while for O’Brien to find the right mix for the Norfolk, with no winners trained at Ballydoyle between Johannesburg’s win in 2001 and Waterloo Bridge three years ago. However, like the Ribblesdale, O’Brien has won the Norfolk a couple of times in recent years, including 12 months ago with Sioux Nation who came into the race on the back of a defeat in the Marble Hill Stakes at the Curragh. Sioux Nation was sixth of seven in that race but appreciated the drop back in trip on faster ground in the Norfolk and Land Force ran in the same Curragh contest this season, finishing just behind Fairyland and Van Beethoven. It was a good effort and he’s crying out to be dropped back down in trip as he showed plenty of pace to lead at halfway and only just lost out for second in the closing stages. This is a win and you’re in race for the new Juvenile Turf Sprint at the Breeders’ Cup and, given his breeding, you’d think Land Force would be a likely type for that race. There’s a long way to go before we start talking about Kentucky, but Land Force looks overpriced to throw his hat into the ring early by landing an admittedly hot-looking Norfolk. O’Brien has some interesting runners in the Britannia Stakes as well, but the one horse I want to back in this is Simon Crisford’s OSTILIO at 16/1 (General, shop around for best each-way terms, Sky Bet pay 1,2,3,4,5,6 at 1/5 the odds). 29 15 Ostiliot35 38-9OR: 90D 12/1 Form: 22-221T: S CrisfordJ: S De Sousa Last run Live betting powered by The New Approach colt has never finished out of the first two and is highly progressive, kicking on from his second to subsequent St James’s Palace hero Without Parole when easing to a handicap success at Newmarket on May 17. That came off a mark of 84, he won by almost three lengths without Andera Atzeni asking for anywhere near maximum effort and the placed horses have franked the form since, of sorts, by running good placed efforts again. He only went up 6lb for that, which was generous, and he just sneaks in towards the bottom of the weights. Atzeni has chosen to ride the same owner’s Sam Gold, but he’s trained by Roger Varian so I wouldn’t read too much into that, and there’s nothing wrong with his replacement, a certain Silvestre de Sousa. Crisford and De Sousa have a terrific strike-rate when teaming up, as they’ve won 25 races together from 84 goes at a very healthy 30 per cent so the jockey booking looks very much a positive. Ostilio’s half-brother, Cape Byron, won on the Ascot straight course in a good conditions race last September and ran in the Hunt Cup (was 13th) off a mark of 100 on Wednesday. It’s easy to envisage Ostilio running off that sort of rating sooner rather than later and, off 90 on Thursday, he can go well for a trainer that remains in great form (six wins from 25 at 24 per cent for the last fortnight). Finally, DUBHE has drifted to a very backable 14/1 (General) in the closing King George V Stakes. William Buick has chosen to ride stablemate Cross Counter, for whom the vibes are strong, and the ground could well have done with being a touch easier for the selection. 1 19 Dubhe55 39-7OR: 99 12/1 Form: 4155-1T: C ApplebyJ: James Doyle Last run Live betting powered by His best form has come when there has been juice in the ground, but I think he’s a group horse in waiting and if is going to get away with better conditions it’s going to be in a handicap on his way up the ladder. At 14s he’s certainly worth the risk. He beat subsequent London Gold Cup winner Communique by four lengths at Sandown on April 27 and they race off identical terms on Thursday as both are 9lb higher now. That was over 10 furlongs but the step up to a mile-and-a-half will suit Dubhe, as he was really strong at the finish at Sandown and he’s bred for a trip being out of Irish Oaks winner Great Heavens. The ground might well help Communique turn the tables but he shouldn’t be four points shorter for my money. A wide draw in 19 is no bad thing, either, according to recent history in this race, and owners Godolphin have won three of the last four renewals. Posted at 1700 BST on 20/06/18. Ben Linfoot's Value Bet aim: The Value Bet is designed to generate long-term profit by searching for overpriced horses in the feature weekend races and at the big Festivals in the UK. Running total: +347.14pts to advised stakes/prices (from inception of Value Bet column in January 2010 to current).
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Post by dennisg on Jun 21, 2018 7:34:39 GMT
Our star columnist reflects on encouraging signs for his team in the Coventry Stakes and looks ahead to his Thursday and Friday runners. My first three runners at the meeting finished fourth, sixth and ninth in the Coventry Stakes. For two strides it looked like Vange might just go on and collect. On the dam’s side he wants a bit further and we’ll step him up to seven furlongs and he’s something to look forward to. We were delighted with Ninetythreetwenty’s run as he definitely wants further and while Cosmic Law was a little disappointing, I think that was more down to how the race unfolded rather than anything else. He made the running and PJ McDonald said when Calyx went past him he tried to go after him and maybe should have sat a bit longer. He didn’t finish the race as we’d hoped but we’re happy enough. We’ll get them back home before making plans. They have hard races at Ascot and you need to keep that in mind but they’re all nice horses and we can make some exciting plans down the line. Calyx and Frankie Dettori win the Coventry Watch a FREE video replay of Tuesday's Coventry Stakes The field for the Queen Mary split where Kodyanna was and it's one of those races you'd love to go back and try again with her. She did boil over beforehand a little and it might just have come a bit quick for her following the Hilary Needler at Beverley. Red Balloons is a very fast filly as you saw there. She'll head for the Weatherbys Super Sprint at Newbury now where she has 8st 6lb. Charming Kid is very clean-winded and in very good form. He did nothing wrong at York on debut when winning at the Dante Meeting and has plenty of pace. He runs in the Norfolk on Thursday and it looks quite an open race. Any one of the ten could win it but I’m hoping they go quick up front as we’ll sit in behind and hopefully come home. We'd only had him five or six weeks before York – he came from the breeze-ups – and he had a dirty nose after that run. He had a little break but I don’t think that did him any harm. He did a really good piece of work the other day and while he needs to step up here – he just might. Charming Kid wins on debut for Richard Fahey at York Charming Kid wins on debut at York I’m quite frustrated Sands Of Mali has drawn 22 for the Commonwealth Cup – I’d have preferred to be a bit lower than that. I’ve made it known I’d like to have taken a lead and while being out on that bit of the track isn’t necessarily a disadvantage, it’s not ideal for how I saw the race unfolding. At least we know which side we’re on and where we’re going and we’ll leave it to Paul (Hanagan). I have no concerns over the ground whatsoever, he has form ion it and we're very happy with him going into the race. We think he's top drawer, he works like a Group One horse. He needs to prove that now and go on and do it on the big stage and I’m really looking forward to running him.
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Post by dennisg on Jun 21, 2018 7:36:33 GMT
Anita Chambers looks ahead to an action-packed Gold Cup day at Royal Ascot and fancied order to be restored in the feature event. Order Of St George suffered heartache in the final strides of last year's Gold Cup at Royal Ascot, but he can regain his crown on day three of the feature meeting. Aidan O'Brien's six-year-old found Big Orange a short head too good in the two-and-a-half-mile showpiece and had to hand over the title he had claimed so impressively the previous year following a thrilling battle. Order Of St George subsequently put that rival to the sword when winning on Champions Day, with the interim period filled by victories in the Irish St Leger Trial and Classic itself as well as a creditable fourth when dropped back to 12 furlongs in the Arc. That said, Order Of St George was clearly not at his very best on that final day at Ascot but seemed suitably refreshed when hosing up in the Vintage Crop Stakes on his return, before following a familiar path in going on to win the Saval Beg. He did not beat much on either occasion, but he won with any amount in hand and those two runs should have put him spot-on. The staying division appears to have some serious strength in depth this term and while the likes of Stradivarius and Vazirabad pose a threat, it is hard to side against a runner who has, quite literally, been there and done it. Wild Illusion has similarly clear-cut claims in the Ribblesdale Stakes after finding only Forever Together too good in the Oaks at Epsom. She did not have sufficient pace to grab the favoured rail that day and merely kept on for second, but it was a fine run nevertheless. Add to the equation her previous fourth in the 1000 Guineas and Wild Illusion would certainly be a worthy favourite. Vintage Brut can strike a blow for the north in the opening Norfolk Stakes. Trained by Tim Easterby, this super-sharp Dick Turpin colt was a seven-length winner on his debut at Thirsk before following up in the National Stakes at Sandown last time. He was not the quickest away that day but came out on top in a bit of a bunch finished and appears open to more progression. Wadilsafa is the pick in the Hampton Court Stakes after reversing last year's form with the well-regarded Herculean on his only start so far this term. Owen Burrows' runner clearly the felt the benefit of a winter on his back as he turned around a length-and-three-quarter defeat last term into a three-and-a-quarter-length victory last month. He was getting a decent chunk of weight off the winner, but it was a good performance and he is bred to excel at this 10-furlong trip and beyond. First Eleven - a Frankel half-brother to Kingman - has been attracting the headlines ever since his racecourse debut and can start to live up to his pedigree with victory in the King George V Stakes. His recent Newbury win shows the penny has finally dropped for this promising colt and he looks the type to strike here before taking a swift upgrade in class. Josephine Gordon can secure a landmark first Royal Ascot victory as Corrosive makes plenty of appeal after sneaking in at the bottom of the field for the Britannia Stakes. This duo have struck up a good relationship winning each of their three starts together, most recently when scoring over this course and distance last month. Sporting Life tips: ROYAL ASCOT: 2.30 Vintage Brut, 3.05 Wadilsafa, 3.40 Wild Illusion, 4.20 ORDER OF ST GEORGE (NAP), 5.00 Corrosive, 5.35 First Eleven. CHELMSFORD: 1.45 Royal Guild, 2.20 Sanam, 2.55 Victory Wave, 3.30 Nathan, 4.05 Shailene, 4.45 Rustang, 5.20 Lalania. FFOS LAS: 6.10 Nikki Steel, 6.40 Jeu De Mots, 7.15 As You Like, 7.45 The Bottom Bar, 8.15 Bodega, 8.45 St John's, 9.15 Borak. LEOPARDSTOWN: 6.00 Joza, 6.30 Sovereign, 7.05 Dawn Trouper, 7.35 Dancing Lady, 8.05 Massuci, 8.35 War Hero, 9.05 Park Row. LINGFIELD: 5.50 Secret Agent, 6.20 Just Us Two, 6.50 Roxy Art, 7.25 Peggie Sue, 7.55 Stosur, 8.25 Irish Times, 8.55 Midnight Blue. RIPON: 2.10 Dreamseller, 2.40 Pearl Noir, 3.20 Braemar, 3.55 Lamloom, 4.35 Graceful Art, 5.10 Racemaker, 5.40 Blue Havana. DOUBLE: Order Of St George and Vintage Brut.
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Post by dennisg on Jun 21, 2018 7:38:30 GMT
Dave Ord has a strong fancy in the Hampton Court Stakes as he previews Thursday's meetings from Royal Ascot and Ripon. Sporting Life's Daily Nap, June 21 Nap: Key Victory 3.05 Royal Ascot Next best: Brilliant Vanuard 3.55 Ripon Treble: Moqarrar 5.00 Royal Ascot Charlie Appleby and William Buick are enjoying a season to remember and they can strike in the Hampton Court Stakes at Royal Ascot with Key Victory. The son of Tefolio lost his unbeaten record in the French Derby at Chantilly last time but that run is best forgotten. He was lit up through the early stages and, having tracked the pace, eventually finished eighth behind Study Of Man, beaten under four lengths. William Buick looked after him in the closing stages there and his partner will be much wiser for the experience. This represents a drop in class and he remains capable of better. There are dangers aplenty headed by the promising Frankel colt Wadilsafa. He was a taking winner on his Newmarket reappearance and looks a pattern colt in the making but this is a tough test on only his third career start. Even less experienced is National Army, who sports the Godolphin red cap. He looked a colt to follow when winning his only start at Doncaster earlier this month but this is a huge step up for him. In contrast Key Victory is swimming in slightly shallower waters than his last assignment. He brings the best form to the table and is capable of improving again. Moqarrar has been on my Britannia shortlist for some time and I’ll stick with him despite being handed stall one. He ran a cracker to be beaten a head at Chelmsford last time when stepping up to this mile trip for the first time. He was clear of the third that day and a strongly-run race here will play to his strengths. Brilliant Vanguard won twice at Ripon last season and can regain the winning thread back at his favourite track in the blacktype.bet Ladies’ Day Handicap. The five-year-old was a big eyecatcher at Epsom last time, finishing nearest at the finish behind Medburn Dream having been given an impossible task from the rear of the field. He travelled well that day and looked ready to peak again and this race should play to all his strengths. Daily Nap record: -5.63pts
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Post by Kimmy on Jun 21, 2018 8:55:10 GMT
FRIDAY.
FREE TO AIR TV RACES 2:30 ASCOT Albany Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies) Cl1 (2yo) 6f ITV4 18 runners 3:05 ASCOT King Edward VII Stakes (Group 2) (Colts & Geldings) Cl1 (3yo) 1m4f ITV4 9 runners 3:40 ASCOT Commonwealth Cup (Group 1) (British Champions Series) Cl1 (3yo) 6f ITV 22 runners 4:20 ASCOT Coronation Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) Cl1 (3yo) 1m ITV 13 runners 5:00 ASCOT Sandringham Stakes (Handicap) Cl2 (3yo 0-105) 1m ITV 23 runners 5:35 ASCOT Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes (Handicap) Cl2 (3yo+ 0-105) 1m4f ITV 19 runners
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Post by Kimmy on Jun 21, 2018 18:15:33 GMT
Ascot, 21 Jun 18 Race 1 - 2:30pm THE NORFOLK STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) The performance of VINTAGE BRUT which started favourite and finished unplaced, was considered. Tim Easterby’s explanation that the colt ran too free in the early stages was noted. VINTAGE BRUT was routine tested.
Race 2 - 3:05pm THE HAMPTON COURT STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) Permission was given for NORDIC LIGHTS to wear a hood in the parade ring.
Race 3 - 3:40pm THE RIBBLESDALE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) Permission was given for HIGHGARDEN and LADY OF SHALOTT to wear a hood in the parade ring.
Race 4 - 4:20pm THE GOLD CUP (CLASS 1) (Group 1) (British Champions Series) Approximately 1 ½ furlongs out MOUNT MORIAH, unplaced, shifted left causing interference to SCOTLAND (GER), placed fifth, which in turn interfered with MAX DYNAMITE (FR), unplaced, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Approximately 1 furlong out, there was interference between TORCEDOR (IRE), placed third, which shifted left at the same time as ORDER OF ST GEORGE, placed fourth, shifted right but after viewing a recording of the incident it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Colm O’Donoghue, the rider of TORCEDOR (IRE), placed third was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level from two furlongs out.
Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the winner, STRADIVARIUS (IRE), during routine testing, revealed the colt was lame on its right-hind leg and had lost its right-hind shoe.
Race 5 - 5:00pm THE BRITANNIA STAKES (CLASS 2 HERITAGE HANDICAP) Permission was given for OSTILIO to wear a hood in the parade ring and for MAVERICK OFFICER to go early to post.VENTURA KNIGHT wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
IL PRIMO SOLE, trained by John Gosden was late in the Parade Ring, due to Frankie Dettori winning the previous race and being late to weigh out.
James McDonald, the rider of CURIOSITY (IRE) was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level from two furlongs out.
Following the race David Probert reported that CRACK ON CRACK ON, unplaced, was slowly away.
Race 6 - 5:35pm THE KING GEORGE V STAKES (CLASS 2 HANDICAP) BAGHDAD (FR) wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
The Veterinary Officer gave permission for DUBHE to be ridden back after being withdrawn at the start.
Following the race Silvestre de Sousa reported that COMMUNIQUE (IRE), unplaced, had no more to give. COMMUNIQUE (IRE) was routine tested. David Probert reported that HE’S AMAZING (IRE), unplaced, stopped quickly. View Stewards report Lingfield Park, 21 Jun 18 Race 1 - 5:50pm THE ARGENTINA V CROATIA BETTING AT 188BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for BAHAMIAN HEIGHTS and HURRICANE ALERT to go early to post.
Following the race, Danny Brock reported that BAHAMIAN HEIGHTS, placed seventh, fly leapt leaving the stalls.
Race 2 - 6:20pm THE 188BET ROYAL ASCOT SPECIALS SELLING STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for GRAND ACCLAIM (IRE) to go early and be led to post.
Following the race, Kieran O'Neill reported that PHAROH JAKE, placed third, ran too free and the Veterinary Officer reported that the gelding lost its left fore shoe. View Stewards report Ripon, 21 Jun 18 Race 1 - 2:10pm THE SNOOTY FROX EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for BARRISTAN THE BOLD to go to post early.
Following the race, Paul Mulrennan reported that THE DEFIANT, unplaced, ran green.
Race 2 - 2:45pm THE mintbet.com HOME OF REFRESHING ODDS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) The winner LONGROOM appeared to show an improvement in form, compared with its previous run at Thirsk on 19 May 2018, where the gelding finished fourteenth of fourteen beaten 23 lengths. Noel Wilson’s explanation was noted that the gelding had appreciated the drop in grade and that his yard is beginning to return to form.
It was noted that approaching the final furlong, the winner LONGROOM, hung quickly right moving PEARL NOIR, placed third, marginally off its intended line. Inside the final furlong, LONGROOM continued to hang right despite the rider’s best efforts, moving AFRICAN FRIEND (IRE), placed second, slightly off its intended line. However after viewing recordings of the incidents, it was found that neither involved a riding offence or had improved the placing of LONGROOM.
Race 5 - 4:35pm THE OLD MUTUAL WEALTH PRIVATE CLIENT ADVISERS LADIES' DERBY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (FOR LADY AMATEUR RIDERS ) Noel Wilson had obtained prior permission from the BHA to run HAYWARD FIELD (IRE) with no hind shoes.
An enquiry was held to consider why Lee James was running EXCELLENT ADDITION (IRE), here at Ripon on going described as Good, Good to Firm in places, having declared the gelding a non-runner at Beverley on 19 June 2018 on ground with the same official description. The trainer stated that in his opinion the ground at Beverley was quicker than the official description, but given the good grass covering here at Ripon, he was happy for the gelding to take his chance.
Following the race, Miss Laura Wilson reported that THE FOOZLER, unplaced, was unsuited by the undulating track.
Race 6 - 5:10pm THE STRAY FM CELEBRATING LADIES DAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) An enquiry was held to consider why David O’Meara was running KHARBETATION (IRE), here at Ripon on going described as Good, Good to Firm in places, having declared the gelding a non-runner at Beverley on 19 June 2018 on ground with the same official description. The trainer’s representative stated that in his opinion, the ground at Beverley was quicker than the official description, but having walked the track at Ripon, he was happy for the gelding to take his chance.
Permission was given for KHARBETATION (IRE0 to go to post early.
Race 7 - 5:40pm THE INN AT SOUTH STAINLEY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Tim Easterby had obtained prior permission from the BHA to run BOLLIN JOAN with no hind shoes.
Permission was given for BIGDABOG to be mounted on the track and go to post early.
Following the race, Eric Alston reported that BIGDABOG, unplaced, may have been unsuited by the Good, Good to Firm in places going on this occasion and in his opinion may be better suited by an easier surface.
The apparent improvement in form of the winner AIRPLANE (IRE), which had never previously been placed was considered. The representative of Tim Easterby was interviewed and his explanation noted that the gelding had good 2 year old form and has taken time to come to himself this year. AIRPLANE (IRE) was routine tested. View Stewards report Ffos Las, 21 Jun 18 Race 3 - 7:15pm THE FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @starsports_bet HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Permission was given for SPOCK (FR) to go early to post.
Race 5 - 8:15pm THE starspreads.com HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Permission was given for MAGGIO (FR) to go early to post. View Stewards report Chelmsford City, 21 Jun 18 Race 1 - 1:45pm THE ESSEX LIFE NOVICE AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Hollie Doyle reported that AEGEAN MIST, unplaced, was never travelling.
Race 2 - 2:20pm THE CCR SUPPORTING GLOBAL'S MAKE SOME NOISE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Daniel Muscutt reported that ITS’AFREEBEE (IRE), placed second, hung left throughout, Fran Berry reported that MUSTAAQEEM (USA), placed fourth, was never travelling and William Cox reported that CAGED LIGHTNING (IRE), placed sixth, lugged right throughout.
Race 3 - 2:55pm THE AUSTRALIAN GOLD SUMMER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) The winner, ISOMER (USA), appeared to show an improvement in form compared with its previous run at York on 17 May 2018, where the gelding finished tenth of ten, beaten 9¼ lengths. Andrew Balding’s representative explained that ISOMER (USA) appreciated the all-weather surface having run on Good to Firm ground on its previous run. The gelding was routine tested.
Following the race, Nicola Currie reported that UNFORGIVING MINUTE, placed second, was slowly into stride.
Race 4 - 3:30pm THE SHERIDAN MAINE AT PERTEMPS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for NOBLE GIFT to go early to post.
Approximately 6½ furlongs out, STAR OF RORY (IRE), unplaced, clipped the heels of TANGRAMM, unplaced, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, Callum Shepherd reported that he was unable to race prominently on NOBLE GIFT, unplaced, due to being drawn wide and the Veterinary Officer reported that the gelding lost its left fore shoe.
Race 5 - 4:05pm THE OLIVERS PLANTS FILLIES' NOVICE MEDIAN AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for MINOVIA (SPA) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring only.
Race 7 - 5:20pm THE BETSI FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for ROCK ON BAILEYS to wear a hood in the Parade Ring only.
Following the race, Jimmy Quinn reported that SUGAR COATING, unplaced, was restless in the stalls.
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Post by Kimmy on Jun 21, 2018 19:59:39 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Alnasherat (6.55 Newmarket, nap)
Sir Michael Stoute's youngster made an encouraging debut when third at Leicester last month and has since impressed on Long Hill. The son of Kingman should appreciate this stiff six furlongs.
Alnasherat 6:55 Newmarket (July) Others to follow Royal Ascot 2.30 Angel's Hideaway, 3.05 Old Persian, 3.40 Main Desire, 4.20 Teppal, 5.00 Qazyna, 5.35 Crowned Eagle. Redcar 1.50 Claires Choice, 2.20 Ice Pyramid, 2.55 Admired, 3.30 Hakeem, 4.05 Real Estate, 4.45 Nibras Again. Wetherby 5.40 Islay Mist, 7.15 Allante, 7.50 La Isla Bonita, 8.55 Good Business. Newmarket 5.50 Slow To Hand, 6.20 George Villiers, 7.30 Narodowa, 8.00 Al Nafoorah, 8.35 Loxley, 9.05 Flying Foxy. Ayr 6.30 Sajanjl, 8.10 Stanhope. North: Colin Russell
Mitcd (2.10 Market Rasen, nap)
Goes well on decent ground and, having got off the mark on the Flat when a game winner at Hamilton earlier this month, is fancied to follow up on her return to hurdling.
Mitcd 2:10 Market Rasen Others to follow Ascot 2.30 Main Edition, 3.05 Wells Farhh Go, 3.40 Sands Of Mali, 4.20 Threading, 5.35 Fire Fighting. Ayr 5.55 Archipeligo, 6.30 Addis Ababa, 7.05 Uptown Funk, 7.40 Atkinson Grimshaw, 8.10 Summerghand, 8.45 Kinloch Pride, 9.15 Carlovian. Market Rasen 1.40 Jaycola Star, 2.40 Asum, 3.55 Ballyvic Boru, 4.35 Lincoln County, 5.10 Bobba Tee. Newmarket 9.05 Little Miss Lola. Redcar 1.50 Lady Lavinia, 2.20 Showroom, 2.55 Chantresse, 3.30 Helovaplan, 4.05 Magic Mark, 4.45 Pepys, 5.20 Palmer. Wetherby 5.40 Amadeus Grey, 6.10 Poetic Steps, 6.45 Maghfoor, 7.15 Tight Lines, 7.50 Justice Pleasing, 8.25 Mecca's Spirit, 8.55 Vallarta. Lambourn: James Burn
Equilateral (3.40 Ascot, nap)
The way Charlie Hills talks about this exciting colt is infectious and he looks set for a bold show under James McDonald, who will be flying high after winning the Jersey on Expert Eye.
Equilateral 3:40 Ascot Others to follow Ascot 2.30 Cotubanama, 4.20 Adorable, 5.00 Agrotera, 5.35 Plutonian. Market Rasen 2.45 Peculiar Places, 3.55 Forever Field. Newmarket 6.20 Mr Reckless, 7.30 Icart Point, 8.00 Angel Of Darkness, 8.35 Sawwaah. Redcar 1.50 Knockabout Queen, 2.55 Akvavera. Wetherby 5.40 Izvestia, 7.15 Savaanah, 8.25 Racehorse, 8.55 Chizz De Biz. West Country: Tim Mitchell
Minella Awards (3.20 Market Rasen, nap)
Useful staying hurdler who bounced back to form at Punchestown in April but always considered to be an exciting prospect when switched to fences. Has been found an inviting opportunity to open his account on chasing debut.
Minella Awards 3:20 Market Rasen Others to follow Market Rasen 1.40 Test Valley, 3.55 Diable De Sivola. Racing Post Ratings: Sam Walker
Appeared (5.35 Ascot)
Been off the track for ten months but hacked up over course and distance last May off a similar break and remains on a feasible mark if wound up for his return.
Appeared 5:35 Ascot Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Heartache (3.40 Ascot)
Displayed blistering speed as a juvenile and can prove last month's disappointing return at Haydock all wrong.
Heartache 3:40 Ascot Longshot: Neil McCabe
Coeur De Beaute (4.20 Ascot)
Progressive filly who was narrowly denied in the French 1,000 Guineas last time out, should go close again here if handling quicker ground.
Coeur De Beaute 4:20 Ascot Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
It's All A Joke (5.30 Limerick)
The Ger Lyons-trained three-year-old produced his best effort for some time at Fairyhouse a week ago, when running the progressive Waitingfortheday to half a length over a slightly shorter trip. He can score under Colin Keane.
It's All A Joke 5:30 Limerick The Raceform Interactive nugget
The sire Scat Daddy is 8-19 with his runners at Ascot since 2013 (42 per cent strike-rate), for a £1 level-stakes profit of £37.46. Sioux Nation, who is 1-1 at the track after winning the Norfolk Stakes last season, runs in the Commonwealth Cup at 3.40.
Sioux Nation 3:40 Ascot
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Post by Kimmy on Jun 21, 2018 20:00:23 GMT
Richard Newland has a 30 per cent strike-rate with recruits from other stables and the former Roger Varian inmate Adams Park (1.40 Market Rasen), will bid to enhance that record.
Count Calabash (5.35 Ascot) goes for the Eve Johnson Houghton and Charles Bishop combination, who have a 38 per cent strike-rate. The hat-trick seeker has been freshened up since winning over the course and distance.
Betty F (5.00 Ascot) runs in her first handicap for Jeremy Noseda, who has a 26 per cent record with handicap debutants over the last five seasons. It would not be the first time that Noseda has had one lined up for a big handicap at the royal meeting.
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Post by Kimmy on Jun 22, 2018 5:48:16 GMT
Redcar
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.50 Knockabout Queen
2.20 Showroom
2.55 Angelina D’Or
3.30 Michele Strogoff
4.05 Paparazzi
4.45 Abushamah
5.20 Wrenthorpe
GIMCRACK
1.50 Go Annie Go
2.20 Showroom
2.55 Chantresse
3.30 Mon Beau Visage
4.05 Thunder Buddy
4.45 Pepys
5.20 Persian Prize
Newmarket
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.50 Slow To Hand
6.20 George Villiers
6.55 Alnasherat
7.30 Arigato
8.00 Rebel Surge
8.35 Raymond Tusk
9.05 Flying Foxy
GIMCRACK
5.50 Pour La Victoire
6.20 Jack Regan
6.55 Handmaiden
7.30 Icart Point
8.00 Rebel Surge
8.35 Raymond Tusk
9.05 Flying Foxy
Market Rasen
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.40 Adams Park
2.10 Mitcd
2.45 Pantomime
3.20 Mister Miyagi
3.55 Ballyvic Boru
4.35 State The Obvious
5.10 Piggy Winkle
GIMCRACK
1.40 Jaycols Star
2.10 Quantum Of Solace
2.45 King Vince
3.20 Mister Miyagi
3.55 Diable De Sivola
4.35 Classical Milano
5.10 Fortunes Hiding
Ayr
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.55 Archipeligo
6.30 Addis Ababa
7.05 Braes Of Lochalsh
7.40 Atkinson Grimshaw
8.10 Holmeswood
8.45 Eternalist
9.15 Colour Contrast
GIMCRACK
5.55 Duke Of Yorkshire
6.30 Universal Gleam
7.05 In Focus
7.40 Throckley
8.10 Summerghand
8.45 Eternalist
9.15 Scotch Myst
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Post by Kimmy on Jun 22, 2018 5:49:23 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Jun 22, 2018 5:55:45 GMT
Friday: going, weather & non-runners Ascot GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick: Stands' Side 8.6, Centre 8.6, Farside 8.7, Round 8.0) (Watered) WEATHER: Sunny STALLS: Straight course - Centre; Round course - Inside NON RUNNERS: 5:00 Terzetto (12) 5:35 Plutonian (18)Grey Britain (7) Ayr GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places) (GoingStick: 7.9) (Watering to maintain) WEATHER: Mostly sunny STALLS: 5f & 6f - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 9:15 Berlios (1) Down Royal GOING: GOOD (Watering to maintain) WEATHER: Partly cloudy NON RUNNERS: 7:20 Shipwreck (23) Limerick GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Watering) WEATHER: Partly cloudy Market Rasen GOING: GOOD (Watering) (GoingStick: 8.1) (Rail movements: R1, 2 & 7 +165y, R3 +228y, R4 +162y, R5 & 6 +222y) WEATHER: Partly cloudy Newmarket (July) GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Watering) (GoingStick: 7.5) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 1m2f - Centre; Remainder - Far Side Redcar GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 8.8) (Watering) WEATHER: Mostly sunny STALLS: Straight course - Centre; Round course - Inside NON RUNNERS: 3:30 Hakeem (6) Wetherby GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Watered) WEATHER: Mostly sunny STALLS: 5.5f - Outside; 1m2f - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 5:40 Spirit Of Lund (3) 8:25 Silvington (13)
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Post by dennisg on Jun 22, 2018 6:54:02 GMT
in today's sporting life...................... Ben Linfoot has tipped the Hunt Cup winner at 18/1 and Britannia winner at 16/1 this week - don't miss his Value Bet selections for day four of Royal Ascot on Friday. Recommended Bets: Value Bet, Royal Ascot, day four 1pt e.w. Fleet Review in 3.40 Royal Ascot at 20/1 1pt win Agrotera in 5.00 Royal Ascot at 12/1 1pt win Perfection in 5.00 Royal Ascot at 16/1 1pt e.w Eynhallow in Royal Ascot 5.35 at 12/1 For details of advised bookmakers and each-way terms, visit our transparent tipping record You can tell it's a good renewal of the Coronation Stakes, the feature event on day four of Royal Ascot, when there are three Guineas winners in the line-up and one of the joint-favourites has no Classic to her name. That horse is Clemmie, a Group One-winning two-year-old in the Cheveley Park, with the English, Irish and French Guineas winners locking horns in the shape of Billesdon Brook, Alpha Centauri and Teppal respectively. The market is finding it hard to split them, but the plunge horse in the race is Sir Michael Stoute’s Veracious, a Frankel filly that is just twice-raced and hasn’t been seen for 252 days. Out of Infallible, runner-up in this very race in 2008, Veracious has been backed from double-figure prices into 8/1 this week so it is fair to presume she's primed and ready for this test on her first start out of maiden company. The form of her Newmarket maiden win has worked out well, as the four-length second, Winter Lightning, has won twice since and is now rated 109, and it would be no surprise to see this Cheveley Park-owned filly put up a bold show. She looks short enough now, though, considering the opposition, but the best bet of the day runs in the same colours later on in the Sandringham Handicap (5.00) when PERFECTION (16/1 General) lines up for John Gosden. 19 1 Perfectionp136 38-4OR: 85 14/1 Form: 43-41T: J H M GosdenJ: N Mackay Last run Live betting powered by Cheveley Park always seem to have one lined up for this race and they invariably run well. Persuasive won it for Gosden and Cheveley Park in 2016, while the red, white and blue silks were placed in the race in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2008 and 2010. Perfection looks another likely type that’s been saved for this as she bolted up on the Rowley Mile course at Newmarket in the middle of May, pulling two lengths clear of Ziarah with four lengths of clear daylight back to the third in a seven-furlong maiden. Ziarah has come out and won a handicap subsequently off 80, so Perfection is looking very nicely treated off 85 and looks every inch a likely improver over the mile. This is her handicap debut and just her second start on grass as well, while her pedigree is stamped with the stamina for further on her dam’s side thanks to the exploits of 10-furlong winner Autocratic. Gosden replaces blinkers with cheekpieces and he is 18 wins from 120 goes at 15 per cent with the sheepskin first time, the former headgear perhaps just lighting her up a bit too much last time out. Drawn in stall one on the far side wing, the stalls are central on the straight course on Friday so you’d expect them to come up the middle leaving her plenty of room to mount a challenge down the outside. She’s the main bet, but I also want to have a saver on Ed Walker’s AGROTERA at 12/1 (Betfair, Paddy Power, Bet Victor) as she’s another that looks hugely progressive and likely to relish this test. 17 5 Agrotera32 38-7OR: 88D 11/2 Form: 6-21T: Ed WalkerJ: J P Spencer Last run Live betting powered by Beaten a length on soft ground on the round course here by Dathanna in May, she gets a 7lb pull at the weights with that rival and proved herself on much faster conditions last time out at Windsor. She did it very cosily that day, beating subsequent easy Goodwood winner Four White Socks by over a length, and a mark of 88 looks on the lenient side on that line of form. Jamie Spencer takes over in the saddle, the best man to have on your side on the Ascot straight course, and at anything around a double-figure price she looks worth at least a saver. Earlier on, FLEET REVIEW looks worth an each-way bet in the Commonwealth Cup at 20/1 (Sky Bet, Betfair, Paddy Power, Betway, William Hill 1/5 1,2,3,4). If he’s going to win he’ll have to reverse Lacken Stakes form with Sioux Nation from last time, but he has beaten that horse twice before and the price discrepancy looks too big with his stablemate a general 5/1 shot. 8 20 Fleet Review33 39-3OR: 111D 18/1 Form: 1192-32T: A P O'BrienJ: W M Lordan Last run Live betting powered by The angle with him is that he’s a proven Group One horse, second in the Middle Park where he had Cardsharp, Hey Jonesy, Sioux Nation, Unfortunately and Sands Of Mali in behind, and he’s trained on judging by his good effort at Naas last time. You wouldn’t watch that race and think he can reverse form with Sioux Nation, but while that rival is all speed, Fleet Review looks like he’ll stay seven and this stiff test run at a good clip could really suit him. He’ll love the faster ground being a son of War Front and he looks likely to play a part in setting the pace towards the stands’ side, too, which could well be the place to be with two or three others drawn in that area likely to go forward. Finally, EYNHALLOW looks an each-way bet at 12/1 (General 1/5 1,2,3,4,5) in the closing Duke Of Edinburgh Handicap. Charlie Appleby won this race with Rare Rhythm last year, a horse that had been off the track 371 days, so Eynhallow’s absence of 120 days looks a positive if anything, especially as he’s run well fresh a couple of times. 15 16 Eynhallowh,t120 49-2OR: 97 10/1 Form: 2432-42T: C ApplebyJ: James McDonald Live betting powered by The son of Nathaniel is a really strong stayer and has plenty more to give at 1m4f, as he’s only run over the distance three times and a big field and good gallop looks sure to bring out the best in him. If James McDonald can get him to settle he must go close, as he raced really keenly when second to Walton Street at Meydan when last seen on February 22. A 3lb pull at the weights can help him reverse the form with that rival, his wide draw is a positive and McDonald has a 12 from 49 record at 24 per cent when riding for Appleby in the UK. Posted at 1700 BST on 21/06/18. Ben Linfoot's Value Bet aim: The Value Bet is designed to generate long-term profit by searching for overpriced horses in the feature weekend races and at the big Festivals in the UK. Running total: +364.34pts to advised stakes/prices (from inception of Value Bet column in January 2010 to current).
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Post by dennisg on Jun 22, 2018 6:56:07 GMT
Main Desire is fancied to take the step up in class in her stride in the Commonwealth Cup on Friday as Catching Pigeons delivers the latest homework gossip. Main Desire can take a hefty step up in class and looks well worth an each-way interest in the Commonwealth Cup on Friday. Michael Bell has been compelled to use maximum patience with this unbeaten filly after she missed the rest on the 2017 campaign after landing a Listed event at the York May meeting.] She did not return to action until contesting a similar event at the same fixture last month, and produced a high-class performance to see off the much higher rated Hey Jonesy with a bit in hand. Bell is well aware that much more is required here, but she can only improve with so little racecourse experience behind her and connections are confident she will figure strongly in the shake-up here. La Pelosa can keep her 100 per cent record intact in the Group 2 Albany Stakes. There was a strong message for Charlie Appleby's filly well before her debut at Kempton last month and she duly justified short odds with a comfortable three length win over subsequent Leicester winner Chaleur. This stiffer test should pose no problems for La Pelosa, and she looks very good each-value at around 9/1. Nate The Grate should go close at a big price in the Listed Chesham Stakes on a Saturday. Archie Watson has quickly established himself as a fine trainer, and his two-year-olds have served him well again to ensure a lucrative first half of the campaign. There was plenty of support behind this son of Nathaniel on his debut at Carlisle a couple of weeks ago and he duly delivered, producing a smart turn of foot to put the race to bed very sharply. Given his breeding, he has done well to win over six furlongs but he has always shown a fair bit of quality at home and this step up in trip will be appreciated. Watson also holds a handful of promising precocious types and one of their number, Soldier's Call, merits serious consideration in the Windsor Castle Stakes. Just how this weakest of the four sprint juvenile events at the meetings is the third race on the Saturday card is a bit surprising, but TV coverage is king and it will still take plenty of winning. However, Soldier's Call looked very good when breaking his duck at Haydock last time and he looks another worthy of a win and place wager.
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Post by dennisg on Jun 22, 2018 6:58:11 GMT
Get the latest from connections and Man On The Spot's verdicts ahead of day four of Royal Ascot 2018. 2.30 Albany Stakes (Fillies' Group 3) Click here for full racecard & free video form Views from connections Aidan O'Brien - Just Wonderful and Fairyland "Seamus' filly won her maiden over five furlongs then won a Listed race over the colts over six the next day. She is a very straightforward filly and it looks like she will get further than six furlongs. "Ryan's filly has only won a maiden but was very impressive and he loved her when she won it. She is a nice filly as well but we will learn a lot about them both after the race. Fairyland has done well to win twice and the other filly did very well to win as she was across the other side of the track at the Curragh but she still won very nicely." Man On The Spot Verdict Matthieu Palussiere won this last year with a 20/1 chance and sends over No More Regrets, second last time in Italy, this time. She’s joined by compatriots Byron Bay and Reponse Exacte, both debut winners. Merry Go Round has travelled over from Germany and Stillwater Cove represents American trainer Wesley Ward, though the extra furlong has to be a worry for that one. There are three Irish fillies and all boast decent form. Jessica Harrington’s Chicas Amigas was second to stablemate Servalan, who ran well in Wednesday’s Queen Mary, in a Listed race at Naas last time and Aidan O’Brien runs two. Ryan Moore rides JUST WONDERFUL, who made a winning start at the Curragh despite being easy to back. She has a very nice pedigree and is open to bags of improvement and may get the better of stablemate Fairyland, who has done nothing wrong so far and rates the danger. The unbeaten Main Edition is probably the best of Mark Johnston’s pair, though Octave was trying to give weight to Tuesday’s Coventry Stakes winner Calyx at Newmarket and finished eight lengths clear of the remainder. La Pelosa won nicely at Kempton and Angel's Hideaway did likewise at Haydock after finishing third in a race at Newmarket that’s working out well. 3.05 King Edward VII Stakes (Group 2) Click here for full racecard & free video form Views from connections Aidan O'Brien - Delano Roosevelt, Rostropovich and Giuseppe Garibaldi "Delano Roosevelt ran well in the Derby and he has come out of it well. He has been in good form since. "We are not really sure what happened with Rostropovich in France, but we were a little bit disappointed with his run. He is stepping up to a mile and a half now. He should like the ground and the track. He also seems to be in good form. "Giuseppe Garibaldi took a run or two to win his maiden then he won a Listed race at Leopardstown last time. We were going to go a mile and six (furlongs) but we just said we would leave him at a mile and a half. He travels well in his races. We will probably step him up after this." Charlie Appleby - Old Persian "He's got a nice, progressive profile. It's another step up in trip and in class. Those are the two question marks but we feel he deserves to be there. He won't look out of place and I'm confident we'll see that bit more improvement stepping up in trip." Tim Easterby - Wells Farhh Go "The Dante was 10 furlongs and he was just getting going. Over a mile and a half he'll love it. He's going there a fresh horse and we're looking forward to running him." Man On The Spot Verdict Delano Roosevelt was below par in the Derby but still finished ahead of stablemate Kew Gardens, who won Wednesday’s Queen’s Vase, and is one of the few proven at this level. Rostropovich wasn’t disgraced in the French Derby but stamina could be an issue over 1m4f but another Ballydoyle runner, Giuseppe Garibaldi, won a Listed race over this trip at Leopardstown last time. Wells Farhh Go won a Group 3 last year and was much too keen on his reappearance in the Dante. If the latter settles better, he could be interesting in this as he’s still unexposed. Raa Atoll should have few problems confirming Nottingham running with Elector and took a further step forward upped to this trip at Leicester but we’ll take OLD PERSIAN to continue his good progress this year. He finished ahead of Highbrow last month and gave the impression he was ready for a step up in distance when scoring at HQ on his next start. Old Persian leads Gronkowski 3.40 Commonwealth Cup (Group 1) Click here for full racecard & free video form Views from connections Paul Hanagan, jockey - Sands Of Mali "I don't think the distance (a nose) he won last time told the whole result, really. He got a bit lonely in front, but he was always holding on. He showed a good attitude and determination to stick his head out again. We are kind of hoping they are going to go quick. He is not the type of horse you can mess about with as he jumps so quick and gets into that big, long stride. It was a good Sandy Lane and we've always thought a lot of this horse, so we are pretty confident. He is the one I've been looking forward to all meeting." James Tate - Invincible Army "We're looking forward to the rematch. He should keep improving with every race." Aidan O'Brien - Sioux Nation "He won over five (furlongs) here last year and he is a fast horse. He seems in good form and he has been progressing with his runs. We think he is ready for this but it will be his first time over six furlongs on a real stiff track. It was six the last day but it will be more competitive this time. Fleet Review is solid and he gets the six furlongs well." Charlie Hills - Equilateral "I think he's a very talented horse with a great attitude. He's lightly raced and obviously it is a big step up in class but, for me, he's got the right mindset to overcome the step up in class." Clive Cox - Heartache "She did disappoint a little bit on her comeback run, but she's come out of the race well and she's now got to step up and prove it over six (furlongs)." Owen Burrows - Enjazaat "He was three lengths behind Invincible Army on rain-softened ground in the Pavilion Stakes. I am not saying he will win but I think if he gets a bit of luck he could nick a place as a strong-run six (furlongs) will suit." John Gosden - Emblazoned "He is improving and he proved he belonged in that company at Haydock. I think it is a good Commonwealth Cup. Some really fantastic horses have won it and it looks a good race again this year. He ran a big race at Haydock but he is improving all the time and he will need to again. It is great to have horse to run in a race like this but we are aware what price we are in the market." Man On The Spot Verdict Equilateral has been all the rage for this since slaughtering a subsequent dual winner in a novice event at Doncaster when conceding 12lb. He could be anything and it would be no surprise to see him in the firing-line, though he’s drawn low and much of the action has been down the centre of the track this week. Sioux Nation beat Fleet Review, Speak In Colours and Now You're Talking when justifying favouritism in a Group 3 at Naas last month. Main Desire improved again when completing his hat-trick in a Listed race at York and Eqtidaar finished ahead of a couple these when fourth at Newbury, though looks held on an earlier form here. Sands Of Mali won a Group 3 at Chantilly on his reappearance and then edged out INVINCIBLE ARMY in the Group 2 Sandy Lane at Haydock when Emblazoned finished third. But the runner-up can finally get the better of Richard Fahey’s colt today given the latter may get isolated up against the stands’ rail. James Tate’s charge won the Pavilion Stakes here in May which produced the second and third in last year’s race. Cardsharp got back on track at Salisbury but has plenty to find on earlier form and Heartache may benefit from a drop back to 5f. 4.20 Coronation Stakes (Group 1) Click here for full racecard & free video form Views from connections Aidan O'Brien - Clemmie "She is in good form. She has come forward since the Guineas, but she will come forward again. She needed the run in the Guineas badly. She ran well and just got tired. She had a little bit of a setback and lost a good bit of fitness, but she is coming back. She will come forward more after this. "I think a mile will be within reach, but we will see. We weren't sure if it was the trip or if she got tired in Ireland, but we think she got tired. It will be interesting." David Simcock - Teppal "She had a really good day at Longchamp. She did ever so well to go into that off the back of two novice runs straight into a Classic. It was very special. She was fit and in good shape and the rest was her. She quickened very well that day. You would like to think through natural impression she will improve, but we don't know as at home we've not asked her that. "She has got a great temperament and is a pleasure to train. She is very straightforward. You've got the three Guineas winners together and we will see which is the best one, which is always nice." Jessica Harrington - Alpha Centauri "It was a funny race, with the O'Brien horse going off in front very hard. Alpha Centauri had to do all the hard work herself, which is never easy because she had to go and chase and potentially was going to drag the other horses into the race, but they could never get to her. "All has been good since. She is tough, genuine and pretty talented. What she loves is a nice, firm surface. She's a very big filly and I think what happens of soft ground is that she basically can't pull her body out of it." Richard Hannon - Billesdon Brook "I think it's the first time for 30 years the winners of the English, Irish and French Guineas have all met in the Coronation. She's in great form, we're very happy with her. People can question the form of each Guineas if they want, but we need to meet to see who is the best. "She's as good as she was going into the Guineas, this will be a fantastic race and if she wins then great. We haven't done anything different with her, she's not doing handstands or anything but she wasn't before the Guineas. We could have gone over 10 furlongs but why when you've won a Guineas. She's taking on a lot of horses she's beaten. We can go over further later." Racing manager Chris Richardson - Veracious "It has been frustrating but there is plenty of time for her. Whatever she does on her next run she will improve for." John Gosden - Aim Of Artemis "She has been happy and well since Newmarket. We were inclined to come here as it is against three-year-old fillies on the old mile and that is a distance that suits her at the moment. I was thinking she would want to go a mile and a quarter, but the jockey (Robert Havlin) said after the race at Newmarket to stay at a mile." Man On The Spot Verdict This looks like one of the best races of the week. It would be easy to regard Billesdon Brook’s 66/1 victory in the 1,000 Guineas as a fluke but connections have forked out to supplement here for this and the second, Laurens, won last week’s French Oaks and the third, Happily, finished a similar distance behind ALPHA CENTAURI in the Irish 1,000 Guineas. That latter race has provided plenty of winners of this Group 1 and Jessica Harrington’s filly, just beaten when favourite for the Albany Stakes here last year, can come out on top today on her favoured ground. Clemmie was only ninth at the Curragh but she’ll strip fitter today and was last year’s top-rated juvenile. Teppal was better drawn than Coeur De Beaute when winning the French 1,000 Guineas but still had to battle for a gap and she is another who will have come on for the run. Capla Temptress looks held on the form book while Threading’s task at York was made easier with two late withdrawals. Veracious will need to be very smart to win this on her reappearance but Aim Of Artemis won at Newmarket, despite veering across the track, though this is a much stiffer assignment. 5.00 Sandringham Stakes (Fillies' Handicap) Click here for full racecard & free video form Views from connections Will appear here... Man On The Spot Verdict This looks wide-open but Ship Of Dreams and Tajaanus are eased in grade, as is QAZYNA (NAP). Roger Varian’s filly was impressive in beating two subsequent winners in a maiden over this trip at Newmarket in April before failing to see out 1m2f in the Pretty Polly. She’s only had three runs and an official rating of 94 looks fair given her potential. Ceilidhs Dream has a very similar profile with her defeat of Sea Of Class at Newmarket looking particularly smart form – she looks a big danger. Dathanna, Desert Diamond and Ganayem are all chasing hat-tricks and much respected with probably more to come but Curragh winner Hence is more exposed than stablemate Broadway. Poetic Charm is making her seasonal reappearance but won two out of three last year and Wisdom Mind has been in good form in Ireland. Others to consider include Di Fede and recent maiden winner Perfection. 5.35 Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes (Handicap) Click here for full racecard & free video form Views from connections Will appear here... Man On The Spot Verdict Eve Johnson Houghton has already had a winner here this week and Count Calabash will get a run from his reserve spot. He’s won both starts this year and is on the upgrade so goes on the short-list. Walton Street looks the pick of three Godolphin entries despite not having raced since beating Eynhallow at Meydan in February. Thundering Blue needs everything to go his way and steps up in distance while Appeared has his first run since August, though goes well fresh and likes it here and is only 2lb higher than when second in last year’s renewal. Grey Britain sprang a 50/1 shock at Newmarket but is now on a career-high mark and this opposition will test recent winners Nayel and Fire Fighting. DASH OF SPICE actually burst a blood vessel when making all at Epsom so that effort was all the more noteworthy. He’s been it with an 11lb rise in the weights but is probably verging on group-class now and a high draw has proved no barrier to success in this in recent years. Blakeney Point and Clear Skies have form at a higher level and are not easily dismissed. Crowned Eagle and Top Tug are also worth a second look.
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