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Post by dennisg on Jul 5, 2018 7:30:20 GMT
in today's sporting life................. Anita Chambers makes Sleeping Lion at Newbury her best bet and has a tip for every race in the UK and Ireland. Nap: 7.15 Newbury 2 3 Sleeping Lion22 39-2OR: 83 7/2 T: J R FanshaweJ: T P Queally Form: 4-71Last Run Live betting powered by Next best: 4.30 Haydock 2 4 Eeh Bah Gum12 39-7OR: 85D 1/1 T: T D EasterbyJ: D Allan Form: 9-41111Last Run Live betting powered by Sleeping Lion should take the step up to a mile and a half in his stride as he tackles the Thatcham Butchers Handicap at Newbury. The three-year-old opened his account at the third attempt for James Fanshawe when triumphing by a length at Kempton last month. Racing over 11 furlongs that day, Sleeping Lion travelled and quickened up well and while the margin of victory was certainly not impressive, the handicapper has at least been limited in what he can award as an opening mark. The son of Teofilo lines up here on a perch of 70 and given he has shown every sign a longer trip will suit, he might be well treated for this handicap bow. Temeraire is worth following in the British EBF Fillies' Handicap on what will be her first turf start in over a year. She has not raced on grass since last June, when she was second at La Test De Buch for French trainer Henri-Alex Pantall, but impressed when winning on her debut for Hugo Palmer at Lingfield back in November. Temeraire has failed to add to that success in three subsequent starts but reunited with James Doyle here, she is interesting back on grass. Eeh Bah Gum's claims in the Be A Winner With Bohle Handicap are much more clear-cut as he seeks his fifth win on the bounce at Haydock. Tim Easterby's runner has officially improved 29lb since finishing fourth on his seasonal bow at Thirsk back in April, claiming two wins at Redcar as well as victories at Beverley and Catterick. Despite his rise up the ratings, he still took the eye with his most recent Redcar success last month and bearing in mind he drifted a bit in the finish that day, he might be a shade better than the two-length margin indicates. Monaadhil is taken to go well in the Watch Racing UK Anywhere Handicap at Epsom. Marcus Tregoning's runner has only had four outings to date, winning two of those before coming very close to making it a third success on his recent return. Beaten just three-quarters of a length by an odds-on favourite at Bath last month, Monaadhil just looked in need of the run when push came to shove and should make plenty of progress for the outing. Earlier on the card, Long John Silver has a leading chance in the Focus Rigging Ladies' Derby Handicap, with the Jamie Osborne-trained four-year-old looking handily weighted. Howman was a cosy winner of a novice event last time and can follow up in the Grosvenor Casino Of Great Yarmouth Handicap at the seaside track. Sporting Life selections: BELLEWSTOWN: 5.30 Isle Of Innisfree, 6.05 Abstraction 6.35 Baliyad, 7.05 A Place Apart, 7.40 Raintree, 8.15 Passing Trade, 8.45 Batts Rock. EPSOM: 6.00 Long John Silver, 6.30 Keston Warrior, 7.00 Baron Bolt, 7.35 Luis Vaz De Torres, 8.10 Monaadhil, 8.40 Rock Icon. HAYDOCK: 2.00 Space Talk, 2.30 Hesslewood, 3.00 Triple One, 3.30 Hot Team, 4.00 Sosian, 4.30 Eeh Bah Gum, 5.00 Foxtrot Knight. NEWBURY: 5.40 Captain Ryan, 6.15 Posted, 6.45 Ritchie Valens, 7.15 SLEEPING LION (NAP), 7.50 Temeraire, 8.25 Sharp Reply, 8.55 Letsbe Avenue. PERTH: 2.10 Outback Blue, 2.40 Call Me, 3.10 Border Breaker, 3.40 Hey Listen, 4.10 Tickenwolf, 4.40 The Detainee, 5.10 Leather Belly. TIPPERARY: 5.50 Copia Verborum, 6.20 Freiheit, 6.50 Land Force, 7.25 Conquest, 8.00 Wicklow Brave, 8.30 More Information, 9.00 Shoulda Lied. YARMOUTH: 2.20 Atlanta Belle, 2.50 Dark Vision, 3.20 Percy Toplis, 3.50 Catoca, 4.20 Rocus, 4.50 Howman, 5.20 Iconic Belle. DOUBLE: Sleeping Lion and Eeh Bah Gum.
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Post by dennisg on Jul 5, 2018 7:32:12 GMT
Matt Brocklebank's Nap selections on Tuesday and Wednesday both won - he bids for the hat-trick with a bet in the nursery at Haydock on Thursday. Sporting Life's Daily Nap, July 4 NAP: Solesmes (3.00 Haydock) Next Best: Alsimsaam (2.50 Yarmouth) Treble: Howman (4.50 Yarmouth) 5 6 Solesmes25 28-11OR: 69 7/1 T: M R ChannonJ: David Egan Form: 4741Last Run Live betting powered by 1 6 Alsimsaam14 29-2OR: - 4/6 T: Owen BurrowsJ: Dane O'Neill Form: 2Last Run Live betting powered by 2 2 Howman23 39-7OR: 79D 1/1 T: R VarianJ: Andrea Atzeni Form: 361Last Run Live betting powered by Nursery season is under way and Haydock’s Distinction Difference Nursery can go the way of Mick Channon’s SOLESMES. Channon has had a fantastic time of things with his juveniles since the very start of the season and this daughter of Gregorian has always promised to come into her own over slightly longer distances once handicapped. Being out of a half-sister to two 10-furlong winners including Listed scorer Cruck Realta, it is to her credit that she’s shown as much early talent as she has, and she ultimately scored with ease in a decent five-furlong seller at Goodwood last month. That came on the back of a staying-on fourth over the minimum trip at Beverley so she was clearly getting the hang of things when last seen and the decision to sit tight with her before going down this particular route will pay dividends with any luck. Moving up to six furlongs for the first time certainly looks sure to suit, based on that pedigree as well as her running style, and it could be a case of her initial mark of 69 clearly underestimating what she’s already achieved and her potential for progression. There are others in the same bracket in this race, but the top weight High Horse has a minor question mark over his willingness to go and win a race, while the only other previous winner in the field, Luchador, has to bounce back after being hopelessly outclassed at Royal Ascot, which is never as easy as it sounds. Alsimsaam was a bit of a lad before his debut but the run in second promised plenty and it’s hoped he’s learnt enough to register a first victory in the British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes at Yarmouth. The Owen Burrows-trained son of Dark Angel played up before going into the stalls and found himself in a far from ideal position going into the final turn at Lingfield a fortnight ago but he didn’t shirk the issue and finished with a rattle to take second. He was sent off 14/1 first time out and isn’t going to be anything like that here, but should be hard to beat if even just a little more professional on this occasion. Howman should really be winning the Grosvenor Casino Of Great Yarmouth Handicap from an initial mark of 79. It’s not often Roger Varian’s runners get allotted generous opening ratings but this looks a rare example following his pillar-to-post victory on the turf at Lingfield. The Sea The Stars colt kept finding quite takingly on the front end that day and is obviously improving with racing. The second, a length and a quarter behind at Lingfield, is now rated 78 following a subsequent win from 72 so the form reads well and while longer trips will suit Howman in the future, he’s one to stick with for the time being as he goes through the ranks. Daily Nap record: -10.97pts
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Post by dennisg on Jul 5, 2018 7:34:08 GMT
Views from connections and a selection from resident tipster Man On The Spot ahead of Thursday evening's Grimes Hurdle at Tipperary. 8.00 Tipperary - Kevin McManus Bookmaker Grimes Hurdle (Grade 3) Click here for racecard, free video form and live Sky Bet odds Views from connections Patrick Mullins - Wicklow Brave, Sharjah "He (Wisklow Brave) ran very well at the Punchestown Festival when he was second to Supasundae. Obviously he has top weight, but I think he has the best recent form in the race and a flat track and good ground should both suit him. He should be hard to beat." "Sharjah disappointed us a little as the season went on. His form maybe didn't go the way we thought it might, but a flat track and the good ground is going to be the making of him. He gets 7lb off Wicklow Brave, so hopefully he can get his confidence back as his recent form has been disappointing." Willie McCreery - Mintd "She's in good form. She shouldn't mind coming back in trip and I hope she'll run well." Patrick Prendergast - Infloresence "On ratings she has a hell of a lot to do, but we felt a few of her runs just didn't work out the way we wanted them to. The owners just wanted to take the chance on trying to get black type, but she has an awful lot to do." Man On The Spot verdict Plinth won this last year, ending a run of three victories for Willie Mullins, who looks to have the answer again with WICKLOW BRAVE. He's rated 17lb clear of anything else and the race conditions are very much in favour of last year's Punchestown Champion Hurdle winner, runner-up to Supasundae in the same race in April, who could be heading back to Australia later for another crack at the Melbourne Cup. Last year's winner, one of four from Joseph O'Brien's yard, has lost his form but The Game Changer, who was a long way behind the selection at Punchestown, bounced back on quicker ground at Down Royal. Grade One-winning hurdler Don't Touch It had a poor winter over fences and Slowmotion has also been racing over the bigger obstacles and may be warming up for the Galway Plate where she finished third a year ago. Joey Sasa will enjoy the ground and trip more than most and could snatch a place at a fair price. 1 Wicklow Braveb48 911-11OR: 161CD 10/11 T: W P MullinsJ: P Townend Form: 3371/72-Last Run
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Post by dennisg on Jul 5, 2018 7:36:10 GMT
Entries for the Group Two Sky Bet Great Voltigeur include Latrobe, winner of last Saturday’s Irish Derby for the O’Brien family, trainer Joseph and his jockey brother, Donnacha. The colt could face familiar competition for the £170,000 prize money, with Mark Johnston entering Dee Ex Bee, a horse trained locally in Middleham, who was second in the Investec Derby and seventh at the Curragh. This pair are prominent in the antepost betting market for the final Classic of the season, the (follow link for Sky Bet market), with nine of the top 10 fancies for the final Classic entered for York. The Sky Bet Great Voltigeur looks set to continue its role in identifying the highest calibre of three-year-old horses with stamina, some 13 colts have already achieved the York/Doncaster double. A winner at Group level at last year’s Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival, Wells Farhh Go, could be another to represent local yards, being trained near Malton by Tim Easterby. A brace of Royal Ascot victors, Old Persian (King Edward VII Stakes) and Kew Gardens (Queen’s Vase) also form part of the 59-strong field at this stage. Further entry stages and the potential for supplementary additions will add further excitement ahead of the race on Wednesday August 22, the opening day of York’s feature meeting. Sky Bet Great Voltigeur Stakes entries Latrobe, Kew Gardens, Old Persian, Amedeo Modigliani, Aspetar, Astronome, Beringer, Berkshire Blue, Bombyx, Caliburn, Cassini, Corelli, Cross Counter, Crossed Baton, Cypress Creek, Dee Ex Bee, Delano Roosevelt, Desert Fire, Downdraft, Extra Elusive, Family Tree, First Eleven, Flag of Honour, Frankincense, Gardens of Babylon, Ghaiyyath, Ghosxxxxch, Giuseppe Garibaldi, Global Giant, House Edge, Hunting Horn, James Cook, Loxley, Lucius Tiberius, Masaarr, M C Muldoon, Midnight Meeting, Mildenberger, Ming, Moqarrab, Nelson, Nordic Lights, Platinum Warrior, Raa Atoll, Raymond Tusk, Rostropovich, Saracen Knight, Sevenna Star, Sextant, Sir Erec, Sleeping Lion, Southern France, Stream of Stars, The Pentagon, Victory Salute, Wells Farhh Go, Winner Takes Itall, Young Rascal, Zabriskie.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 5, 2018 18:43:16 GMT
Jack The Wire 8.45 Bellewstown
Jack The Wire has run over hurdles and fences on his last couple of starts, but on his last run on the Flat he finished fourth to a future Irish Derby winner.
The eight-year-old was fourth to Latrobe at the Curragh last month, albeit he was 28 lengths behind the winner.
There were other decent horses alongside Latrobe in that race and Jack The Wire swims in significantly shallower waters today.
7/2 Jack The Wire 8:45 Bellewstown
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 5, 2018 18:44:21 GMT
Epsom Downs, 05 Jul 18 Race 1 - 6:00pm THE FOCUS RIGGING LADIES' DERBY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (FOR LADY AMATEUR RIDERS) An enquiry was held to consider why Alexandra Dunn, was running FRENCH MIX (USA) here at Epsom on going described as Good to Firm, Good in places, having declared the filly a non-runner at Doncaster on 17 June 2018 on ground with the same official description. The trainer stated that in her opinion Doncaster was patchy and that the ground at Epsom was more consistent in its description and was therefore happy to allow the filly to run.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that RAVENOUS, placed second, was suffering from post-race ataxia.
Race 2 - 6:30pm THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF NOVICE MEDIAN AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for AL MORTAJAZ (FR) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
Following the race, Shane Kelly reported that FREEDOM AND WHEAT (IRE), placed fourth, hung left-handed and Archie Watson's representative reported that ARDEN WARRIOR (IRE), placed second, was unsuited by the camber of the track causing the colt to become unbalanced.
Race 3 - 7:00pm THE FEDERATION OF BLOODSTOCK AGENTS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Inside the final half furlong, POLYBIUS, placed fourth, hung left-handed causing HANDYTALK (IRE), placed second, to be shifted off its intended line which resulted in WATCHABLE, placed third, to momentarily become tight for room, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, Jim Crowley reported that POLYBIUS, placed fourth, hung left-handed under pressure and Robert Winston reported that BOOM THE GROOM (IRE), placed fifth, stumbled leaving the stalls. View Stewards report Haydock Park, 05 Jul 18 Race 1 - 2:00pm THE RITEC CLEARSHIELD FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Silvestre De Sousa reported that MAKE ON MADAM (IRE), placed eighth of eight, hung left under pressure. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination, during routine testing of the mare, failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 2 - 2:30pm THE PILKINGTON GLASS EBF STALLIONS NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Leaving the stalls, the winner, JONAH JONES (IRE), jumped right tightening CRACKING SPEED (IRE), unplaced, onto FFLUR, unplaced, which in turn interfered with AMELIA R (IRE), unplaced, which in turn caused SPARKLEALOT (IRE), unplaced, to be slightly checked but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and that it had not improved the placing of JONAH JONES (IRE).
Following the race, Tom Marquand reported that CRACKING SPEED (IRE) hung left under pressure.
Race 3 - 3:00pm THE DISTINCTION DIFFERENCE NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for FINOAH (IRE) and SOLESMES to go early to post.
Following the race, Silvestre De Sousa reported that LEOUBE (IRE), placed second, hung left under pressure.
Race 4 - 3:30pm THE ON-LEVEL ON THE UP EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) The performance of PABLO ESCOBARR (IRE) which started favourite and finished fourth, beaten by 17 ½ lengths, was considered. The representative of Mark Johnston could offer no explanation for the colt’s performance. PABLO ESCOBARR (IRE) was routine tested.
Following the race, Kevin Stott reported that TRIPLE DISTILLED, unplaced, hung badly right.
Race 5 - 4:00pm THE TUFFX GLASS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Ben Curtis reported that the winner, EXPROMPT (FR), hung left and Paul Mulrennan reported that KIRKHAM, placed fifth, was slowly away.
Race 6 - 4:30pm THE BE A WINNER WITH BOHLE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Following the race, Ben Curtis reported that BAHUTA ACHA, placed fourth, was slowly away.
Race 7 - 5:00pm THE SUPALITE TILED ROOF APPRENTICE TRAINING SERIES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (Part of the Racing Excellence Initiative) Following the race, Sophie Ralston reported that TONI’S A STAR, placed fifth, ran too free. View Stewards report Newbury, 05 Jul 18 Race 1 - 5:40pm THE EBM APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) MONUMENTAL MAN, trained by Michael Atxxxxer, was late in the Parade Ring, due to the surcingle having to be re-fitted.
Following the race Finley Marsh reported that DREAMBOAT ANNIE, placed seventh, hung badly right-handed.
Race 2 - 6:15pm THE PREMIER FOOD COURTS EBF FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Permission was given for COOL KITTY to wear a hood in the parade ring only.
Race 3 - 6:45pm THE PINKSTER GIN NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that BULLINGTON BOY (FR), unplaced, was sore.
Race 4 - 7:15pm THE THATCHAM BUTCHERS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) An enquiry was held to consider why Andrew Balding was running KING LUD here at Newbury on going described as good to firm, having declared the colt a non-runner at Salisbury on 27 June 2018 on ground with the same official description. The trainer stated that he felt that the watered ground here at Newbury was slightly easier than the ground at Salisbury.
Race 5 - 7:50pm THE TEAM TUITE'S ON FIRE BRITISH EBF FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for ROSE BERRY and DIZZY G (IRE) to go early to post.
Race 7 - 8:55pm THE RAYNER BOSCH CAR SERVICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for RAGSTONE VIEW (IRE) to go early to post. NICKLAUS wore earplugs, which were removed at the start. View Stewards report Perth, 05 Jul 18 Race 1 - 2:10pm THE RACING WELFARE RACING STAFF WEEK MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Permission was given for SOLWAY LARK to go to post early.
Following the race, James Corbett reported that AMARONE GENTLEMAN (IRE), which was pulled up, lost its action after making a mistake at the fourth last. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Paddy Brennan reported that WESTBANK (IRE), which was pulled up, lost its action after the third last The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the mare failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 2 - 2:40pm THE ROA/RACING POST OWNERS' JACKPOT NOVICES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) An enquiry was held to consider interference approaching the fifth hurdle, when CHARIN’ CROSS ridden by Finian O’Toole, pulled up and appeared to carry ANGEL’S ENVY, placed third, ridden by Conor O’Farrell, off its intended line. The interference was found to be accidental as having felt the gelding go lame, O’Toole felt it prudent to pull the gelding up. However, as there was little time before the fourth hurdle, he had unavoidably interfered with ANGEL’S ENVY.
Following the race, James Corbett reported that RUSSIANTOM (IRE), which was pulled up, lost its action and was never travelling. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the mare failed to reveal any abnormalities. Jonathan Bewley reported that OUR MORRIS, which was pulled up, lost its action. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination found the gelding to have lost its left front shoe. Sam Coltherd reported that SHANAWAY (IRE), placed fourth, hung left throughout. The Veterinary Officer reported that CHARIN' CROSS, which was pulled up, was lame left fore.
Race 3 - 3:10pm THE MACKIE'S WORLD CLASS INDULGENCE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Following the race, Derek Fox reported that ALIZEE DE JANEIRO (FR), which was pulled up, made a mistake 3 out and lost its action. The Veterinary Officer reported that the mare was found to be lame right fore.
Jamie Hamilton reported that MILANS WELL, which was pulled up, made a mistake at the first fence causing his saddle to slip.
Race 4 - 3:40pm THE HEINEKEN UK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) The winner STRONG TEAM (IRE), appeared to show an improvement in form compared with its previous run at Southwell on 12 June 2018, where the gelding finished ninth of twelve beaten 20 lengths. Chris Grants explanation was noted that the gelding jumped better on this occasion over traditional hurdles and appreciated going right handed on fast ground. STRONG TEAM (IRE) was routine tested.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that BELL OF THE BALL (IRE), placed sixth, had an overreach left fore. Derek Fox reported that HEY LISTEN (IRE), which was pulled up, was never travelling and lost its action. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities. The Veterinary Officer further reported that SIR TOMMY, which was pulled up, finished lame right fore.
Race 5 - 4:10pm THE HORIZON PARKING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) The performance of TICKENWOLF (IRE) which finished unplaced, was considered. The representative of Micky Hammond could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities. View Stewards report Yarmouth, 05 Jul 18 Race 1 - 2:20pm THE 188BET MOBILE BET10 GET20 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for AMHERST ROCK & STORM TROOPER (IRE) to go early to post.
The Starter reported that DOLLYWAGGON PIKE was unruly, broke out of the stalls and was withdrawn. J.R.Jenkins was informed that the filly could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Race 3 - 3:20pm THE 188BET WORLD CUP QUARTER FINAL SPECIALS SELLING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for RACEHORSE to go early to post and to be mounted in the chute.
The winner, JOHNI BOXIT, appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Carlisle on 7 June 2018 where the gelding finished seventh of eleven, beaten by 12 lengths. Gay Kelleway’s explanation that the gelding may have appreciated the drop in class to a seller and being ridden more patiently on this occasion was noted.
Race 4 - 3:50pm THE DOWNLOAD THE APP AT 188BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) On arrival at the start Ryan Moore reported that AUSTIN POWERS (IRE) had momentarily lost its action. Having been checked by a Veterinary Surgeon, the gelding was deemed fit to race.
Race 5 - 4:20pm THE 188BET WORLD CUP MONEY BACK SPECIALS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race Gabriele Malune reported that the winner, AGENT OF FORTUNE, hung right right in the final 2 furlongs.
Race 6 - 4:50pm THE GROSVENOR CASINO OF GREAT YARMOUTH HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for MASHAHEER to go early to post and to wear earplugs which were removed at the start.
Race 7 - 5:20pm THE PLAY LIVE ROULETTE AT 188BET CASINO 'HANDS AND HEELS' APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (Part of the Racing Excellence Initiative) Permission was given for SEAN O’CASEY (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race William Carver reported that MAX LIBERMANN (IRE), placed fifth, hung left in the home straight.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 5, 2018 19:34:37 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Bombyx (4.20 Doncaster, nap)
May be suited to a return to a flatter track after his close fourth in Listed company at Goodwood last time. James Fanshawe's hope has since worked nicely on the Al Bahathri.
Evs Bombyx 4:20 Doncaster Others to follow Sandown: 1.20 Shamshon, 2.25 Line Of Duty, 3.00 King Of Comedy, 3.30 First Sitting, 4.05 Melting Dew, 4.40 Zeelander,. Doncaster: 1.30 Flying Foxy, 2.40 Right Direction, 3.10 Victory wave, 3.45 Saving Grace. Haydock: 6.15 Global Art, 6.45 Miss Celestial, 7.20 Auxerre, 7.55 Hakeem, 8.30 Bath and Tennis. Chelmsford: 5.10 Zhhar, 5.45 Stosur, 6.20 Mystic Flight, 6.55 Iron Dove, 7.30 Global Conqueror, 8.05 La Figlia, 9.15 Sanam. Beverley: 7.45 Global Exceed.
Lambourn: James Burn
Full Bore (5.05 Newton Abbot, nap)
Well-regarded gelding from the family of Snoopy Loopy made a pleasing start to his career when second at Huntingdon in May and should be hard to stop if finding usual improvement from that appearance.
1/2 Full Bore 5:05 Newton Abbot Others to follow Chelmsford: 5.10 Arden Warrior, 6.55 Greaves, 8.05 Time For A Toot, 8.40 Captain Lars. Doncaster: 2.05 Rainbow Girl, 2.40 Tafawoq, 3.45 Arthenia, 4.20 Polish. Haydock: 7.55 Rhosneigr, 9.05 Mountain Peak. Newton Abbot: 3.55 Barkis, 4.30 Maid Of Milan, 5.05 Full Bore. Sandown: 1.20 Vibrant Chords, 1.50 Well Done Fox, 2.25 Canal Rocks, 3.00 Phoenix Of Spain, 3.30 Spark Plug, 4.40 Dark Pearl.
North: Colin Russell
Bondi Beach Boy (8.50 Beverley, nap)
Missed last season and failed to show much earlier this year but on a good mark now. He has a fine record over course and distance and is fancied to bounce back on his first run for new yard.
12/1 Bondi Beach Boy 8:50 Beverley Others to follow Beverley: 6.00 Kody Ridge, 6.35 Que Amoro, 7.10 Viscount Loftus, 7.45 Branscombe, 8.20 Lever Du Soleil. Chelmsford: 5.10 Massam, 5.45 Firesnake, 7.30 Jungle Room, 8.40 Alreef. Doncaster: 1.30 Mythical Spirit, 2.05 Monsieur Piquer, 3.10 Classic Seniority, 3.45 Snax, 4.50 Dalshand. Haydock: 6.15 Juneau, 6.45 Cupboard Love, 7.55 Sha La La La Lee, 8.30 Mr Wagyu, 9.05 Palmer. Sandown: 1.50 Chapelli, 2.25 Arctic Sound, 3.00 Persian Moon, 4.05 King's Proctor, 5.15 Dark Confidant.
West Country: Andrew King
Capeland (2.50 Newton Abbot, nap)
Makes first start over fences but the faster conditions are in his favour and can get off to a winning start.
15/8 Capeland 2:50 Newton Abbot Others to follow Newton Abbot: 1.40 Ringa Ding Ding, 2.15 Western Sunrise, 3.20 Ice Konig, 3.55 Treasure The Ridge, 4.30 It's Obvious, 5.05 Good Little Wife. Sandown: 5.15 Biotic. Chelmsford: 5.45 Kodiac Pearl, 6.55 Margub.
Racing Post Ratings: Sam Walker
Magical Effect (7.10 Beverley)
Stayed on encouragingly from wide draw and having had his run blocked in the straight when finishing second at Chester last time. Gets in here off the same mark and overdue a win.
11/8 Magical Effect 7:10 Beverley Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Zeelander (4.40 Sandown)
An expensive York failure last month, Roger Varian's topweight can recoup losses over this longer trip.
11/8 Zeelander 4:40 Sandown Longshot: Simon Giles
Foxy Boy (8.50 Beverley)
Stayed on too late from the widest draw here last week, shaping as though he may finally be ready to take advantage of slipping to a mark 13lb below his last win.
8/1 Foxy Boy 8:50 Beverley Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Bhutan (7.50 Bellewstown)
Having performed creditably in handicaps at Killarney and Listowel on his last two starts, the Joseph O'Brien-trained five-year-old can successfully step up in trip in this 2m4f contest and gets the vote to score under Mark Walsh.
11/2 Bhutan 7:50 Bellewstown The Raceform Interactive nugget
Mark Usher's five runners at Haydock in the last five seasons have recorded figures of 11311 and a £1 stake on all five would have yielded a profit of £37.50. Q Twenty Boy should be noted on that stat in the three-year-old 5f handicap at 9.05.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 5, 2018 19:35:12 GMT
Karl Burke has an excellent 44 per cent strike-rate with two-year-old debutants at Doncaster and he’ll be hoping Monsieur Piquer (2.05) can enhance that record.
When Saeed Bin Suroor puts a hood on his runners it is usually a positive sign – a 47 per cent strike-rate proves that. Jfoul gets the equipment and it could bring about the improvement required to win the 5.10 at Chelmsford.
Mark Usher has a fantastic 80 per cent strike-rate with runners at Haydock. He is represented by Q Twenty Boy (9.05), who was an encouraging third on his recent handicap debut.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 6, 2018 6:50:31 GMT
DONCASTER
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.30 Flying Foxy
2.05 Rainbow Girl
2.40 Sayf Shamal
3.10 Hajjam
3.45 Asoof
4.20 Bombyx
4.50 Dalshand
GIMCRACK
1.30 Mythical Spirit
2.05 Monsieur Piquer
2.40 Right Direction
3.10 Victory Wave
3.45 Saving Grace
4.20 Polish
4.50 Valdizar
HAYDOCK
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
6.15 Broken Force
6.45 Frisella
7.20 Auxerre
7.55 Vale Of Kent (nap)
8.30 Mr Wagyu
9.05 Mountain Peak
GIMCRACK
6.15 Berlusca
6.45 Iconic Choice
7.20 Auxerre
7.55 Wahash
8.30 Bath And Tennis
9.05 Palmer
SANDOWN
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.20 Rio Ronaldo (nb)
1.50 Jungle Inthebungle
2.25 Alrajaa
3.00 King Of Comedy
3.30 Mustashry
4.05 Melting Dew
4.40 Zeelander
5.15 Mach One
GIMCRACK
1.20 Rio Ronaldo
1.50 Well Done Fox (nap)
2.25 Canal Rocks
3.00 King Of Comedy
3.30 Euginio (nb)
4.05 Melting Dew
4.40 Saroog
5.15 Mach One
NEWTON ABBOTT
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.40 Ballydun Oscar
2.15 Mr Mafia
2.50 Hidden Charmer
3.20 Beau Phil
3.55 Tamarillo Grove
4.30 Jack Snipe
5.05 Full Bore
GIMCRACK
1.40 Ballydun Oscar
2.15 Kentford Heiress
2.50 Capeland
3.20 Gi Jayne
3.55 Tamarillo Grove
4.30 Gorsky Island
5.05 Full Bore
CHELMSFORD CITY
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.10 Arden Warrior
5.45 Stosur
6.20 Honey Man
6.55 Margub
7.30 Global Conqueror
8.05 La Figlia
8.40 Aleef
9.15 Trouble And Strife
GIMCRACK
5.10 Chance
5.45 Stosur
6.20 Mystic Flight
6.55 Margub
7.30 Global Conqueror
8.05 Romaana
8.40 Aleef
9.15 Diana Lady
BEVERLEY
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
6.00 Kody Ridge
6.35 Que Amoro
7.10 Viscount Loftus
7.45 Delph Crescent
8.20 Claramara
8.50 Our Little Pony
GIMCRACK
6.00 Kody Ridge
6.35 Que Amoro
7.10 Magical Effect
7.45 Tigershark
8.20 Lever Du Soleil
8.50 Mr Strutter
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 6, 2018 6:50:58 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 6, 2018 6:53:53 GMT
Friday: going, weather & non-runners Bellewstown GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Watering) WEATHER: Partly cloudy Beverley GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Watering) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Inside Chelmsford (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD TO SLOW WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Inside NON RUNNERS: 5:45 Legal Mind (9) 6:55 Good Effort (5) 9:15 Woofie (1) Doncaster GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places; GoingStick 7.8) (Watering) (Rail movements; R5, 6 & 7 +18y) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Straight course - Stands' side; Round course - Inside NON RUNNERS: 1:30 Teepee Time (7) Haydock GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 8.4) (Watering) (Rail movements; R1 +31y, R2, 3 & 4 +9y) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: (Inner Home Straight) 5f, 6f & 1m2f - Centre; Remainder - Inside Newton Abbot GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places; GoingStick 7.2) (Watering) (Rail movements; R1 & 4 +23y, R2 +28y, R3 +12y, R5 +19y, R6 +15y, R7 +17y) WEATHER: Mostly sunny NON RUNNERS: 3:20 Rose Tree (13) 5:05 Georgiator (2) Sandown GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick; Rnd 7.7, Spr 7.4) (Watering) (Rail movements; R3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 +13y) WEATHER: Mostly sunny STALLS: Sprint course - Far Side; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 3:30 Emirates Flyer (3) Wexford GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places) (Watering) WEATHER: Mostly sunny
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Post by dennisg on Jul 6, 2018 7:03:14 GMT
in today's sporting life...................... Ben Linfoot attempts to answer the big questions ahead of Saturday's Coral-Eclipse with Roaring Lion's potential at 10 furlongs one of the points under discussion. Will Saxon Warrior bounce back now he tackles 10 furlongs for the first time? What a fascinating development that Saxon Warrior runs in this. The world was his oyster after the 2000 Guineas with a Triple Crown dream alive and well, but his Derby fourth quashed those ambitions and his Guineas sparkle was missing again when he was third in the Irish Derby at the Curragh last weekend. After that it was thought Aidan O’Brien and The Lads would sit down and take stock in a bid to revive the son of Deep Impact’s fortunes, but, here he is, a week later, in the first clash of the generations at the top level this season. And it’s great to see him in the line-up. Having the Guineas winner take on the Derby winner over 10 furlongs in July is a dream scenario for the Eclipse but it doesn’t happen too often. It did happen in 1910 when the Guineas winner Neil Gow dead-heated with the Derby winner Lemburg for first, so Masar v Saxon Warrior cannot be any closer than that. But if Saxon Warrior is to put it up to this year’s Epsom winner he has to put his last two performances behind him. If stamina has been the problem, you could argue he’s actually run well in the Derbies and dropping back in trip could be the catalyst that sparks the Guineas SW back to life. If that is the case we could be in for an absolute humdinger. Coral-Eclipse, Sandown 2.10 Saturday, : Masar 7/4 Roaring Lion 11/4 Saxon Warrior 11/4 Happily 8/1 Forest Ranger 14/1 Hawkbill 20/1 Cliffs Of Moher 25/1 Raymond Tusk 50/1 Prices correct at 1630 BST 05/07/2018, So what’s the stronger form, Saxon Warrior’s Guineas or Masar’s Derby? There doesn’t look to be much between them. Racing Post Ratings had Saxon Warrior’s Guineas at 123 and Masar’s Derby the same figure. Timeform rated Masar’s Derby 125 with Saxon’s Guineas just 1lb lower. The Guineas form looks strong when you consider Masar, Roaring Lion and Expert Eye came out of it and won the Derby, Dante and Jersey Stakes respectively, while Kew Gardens came out of the Derby and won at Royal Ascot before Saxon Warrior and Dee Ex Bee let the side down, to an extent, in the Irish equivalent. It all points to there not being an awful lot between the best of Masar and the best of Saxon Warrior. We can only hope they are both at their best this weekend. Masar, with 35 days off between the Eclipse and the Derby, has probably had the more ideal preparation. But O’Brien has had a beaten Derby horse win the Eclipse before, with Hawk Wing in 2002, while Oratorio bounced back from defeats in the Guineas, Irish Guineas, Derby and St James’s Palace Stakes when landing the 2005 Eclipse by half-a-length from Epsom hero Motivator. It’s no surprise that the master of Coolmore has previous for this sort of thing. But Charlie Appleby has landed some heavyweight blows of his own the last few years including when Godolphin’s Hawkbill beat O’Brien’s The Gurkha in this race in 2016. It’s just fantastic that we’re all set for another clash between two of racing’s super powers. Saxon Warrior - improved display expected Saxon Warrior: Can he bounce back to his Guineas best? Roaring Lion is 3-0 down to Masar in their head-to-heads, can he make it 3-1 at Sandown? Not only do we have the Guineas and Derby winners but we have the impressive Dante Stakes victor, Roaring Lion, too. Could he be the one to prevail now he tackles his Classic conquerors over a mile and a quarter? Well beaten by Masar in the Craven Stakes when not at his best, Roaring Lion got much closer in the Guineas and wasn't far behind him in the Derby, either, despite shaping like a non stayer at Epsom. Travelling equally as well as Masar two out, the Godolphin charge had a couple of lengths on him at that point and it was the same at the line, but the pleasing aspect for Roaring Lion’s connections was that he didn’t hang to his left under pressure like he had in many of his previous efforts. If Gosden has ironed out that kink then Roaring Lion is a big player on Saturday. His best form may not match the best of Masar and Saxon Warrior, but he’s not far behind and this trip, as he more than hinted at York, could bring out the very best in him. Can Happily become the first filly to win the Eclipse since Kooyonga in 1992? No three-year-old filly has ever won the Eclipse and none have even attempted to do so since Germany’s Tryphosa, who was last in 1995. Pebbles (1985) and Kooyonga (1992) are the only fillies ever to have won the race. Happily, twice a winner at the top level as a two-year-old, looked like she’d add to that haul at three and she might well yet, even if things haven’t quite happened for her so far this season. At two she beat Masar in the Qatar Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere at Chantilly but that was on soft ground and that’s perhaps what she needs to get her head in front at the top level this campaign. She’s run respectable races in the Guineas, Irish Guineas and French Oaks and she certainly got the 10-furlong trip well in France, running on strongly to be a half-length fourth to Laurens. On soft, she’d have to come into consideration. But with the hot summer showing no signs of abating and the ground riding quick all over the place, it looks like this Ballydoyle inmate looks set for a bit-part role in a vintage renewal. Forest Ranger beats War Decree at Chester Forest Ranger beats War Decree at Chester Is Forest Ranger the best of the older horses and could he scupper the three-year-old challenge? Okay, I say vintage, but that’s with a talented posse of three-year-olds in mind. If you’re being dead picky, and I have become a bit irritable in the heat, then it’s the lack of a really top-class older horse to test this bunch of wannabees. With the 10lb weight-for-age allowance in mind, it’s really hard to see Forest Ranger, Cliffs Of Moher or Hawkbill giving weight and a beating to the big three. And though the market says he is the best of the older horses, I’m not sure Forest Ranger deserves that mantle even if he does have a couple of ones next to his name. He’s improved this year and Richard Fahey is doing a superb job with him, but I’m not sure he envisaged the Eclipse being as hot as this when he first pencilled in the task for this gelded son of Lawman. He deserves to take his chance after winning a Group 3 and a Group 2 earlier this campaign, but it was a weak renewal of the Huxley Stakes and Cliffs Of Moher arguably achieved as much when winning the Mooresbridge, or even in defeat at the Curragh and at Ascot. But on all known form the best of the older horses is Hawkbill, a dual Group One winner, including in this race two years ago. Granted, he hasn’t been at his best since returning from Dubai, but he ruined his chance before the start at Royal Ascot when boiling over and becoming a sweaty mess (again, much like me in this heat). Where’s the pace going to come from? Hawkbill hasn’t been able to get to the lead on his last two starts but he usually front runs and he’s definitely at his best when able to dominate, like he did at Newmarket last year in the Princess of Wales’s and at Meydan in the Sheema Classic. Whether he’ll be able to front run here is another matter, as Forest Ranger likes to go forward as well while the rank outsider, Raymond Tusk, tried to make all in a novice race on Newmarket’s July Course last month. It’s unlikely to get messy, then, especially considering a forceful ride on Hawkbill could well be of a major benefit to stablemate Masar. Listen to the Sporting Life Podcast Listen to the Sporting Life Eclipse Podcast With the dead eight in mind, what should value seeking each-way thieves be looking at? You’re probably banking on one or more of the big three not running to their best and for straw clutchers out there you could conclude this will come too quick for Saxon Warrior, Masar might not be as effective at the trip and Roaring Lion could become wayward again. The one that I’m half tempted by at 33s each-way is Hawkbill, as at his very best he has a winning chance, he could get the run of the race out in front if not pressured by Forest Ranger and he likes this track having won the race two years ago. Ideally he’d want softer ground at this trip, but he’s run good races on faster conditions and, if they can keep the lid on him pre-race this time, he could hold onto a place if one of the big three don’t perform for whatever reason. And with him bound to finish fourth, what wins this epic battle for the Coral-Eclipse? The more I look at Saxon Warrior’s surprise inclusion the more I like him, but he appeared to have no excuses in last week’s Irish Derby and when it comes down to it I just can’t back him, even though there’s a chance 10 furlongs could be his optimum trip. Masar is the right favourite but I’m not sure he’ll be 4-0 up on ROARING LION come 2.15 on Saturday so I’ll take John Gosden’s Kitten’s Joy colt to reverse Derby form with Appleby’s charge. He ran straight and true at Epsom but didn’t seem to stay the trip and returning to 10 furlongs is likely to bring out the very best in him. Learning and improving with each run, he doesn't have much to find with Masar and Saturday's trip and conditions can help him reverse the form. He’ll love the fast ground and can travel the best off a strong gallop before Oisin Murphy presses the button a furlong from home, seeing off Masar, Saxon Warrior and the brave Hawkbill in a tremendous finish.
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Post by dennisg on Jul 6, 2018 7:05:04 GMT
Nick Grant previews the pick of Friday's racing with his strongest fancy running on the quality card at Sandown Park. Listed honours are up for grabs at Sandown in the Dragon Stakes, where Well Done Fox gets the vote. The Acclamation colt was a hot favourite on his Newbury debut in April, suggesting he had shown juvenile king Richard Hannon plenty at home, but he was ultimately well held in fifth place. He let his supporters down again at Salisbury next time, but was only narrowly beaten by Rumble Inthejungle and made no mistake at third time of asking at the same venue. Well Done Fox looked set to have major say in the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot last month until his effort petered out and with that form having already been well advertised, it would be no surprise to see the youngster make his presence felt. Euginio would not be winning out of turn if he can get his head in front in the Davies Insurance Services Gala Stakes. The Richard Hannon-trained four-year-old has run three fine races in defeat this season, bumping into smart sorts Mirage Dancer and Forest Ranger at Goodwood and Newmarket respectively, before heading to Royal Ascot. Sent off an unconsidered 33/1 chance, he defied those odds to run Monarchs Glen to a length in the Wolferton Stakes, where first-time blinkers seemingly had a positive effect. The headgear is retained and a reproduction of that effort will see him there or thereabouts. Saving Grace is of interest in the Better Value With The Betfair Exchange British EBF Fillies' Handicap at Doncaster. The daughter of Mastercraftsman did not cut much ice on her sole juvenile appearance at Nottingham last October, but appeared much improved when making a successful start to the new campaign at Lingfield in May. There was very little wrong with her third-placed finish at Haydock last month and she enters the handicap arena on Town Moor from what appears a very workable mark of 80. Iconic Choice can make her experience tell in the Longines Irish Champions Weekend EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes at Haydock, with Wahash another expected to go well at the Merseyside circuit when he lines up for the Betfred Super League Handicap. The latter might have bumped into one when beaten a nose by the progressive Power Of Darkness at Salisbury, giving away lots of weight. Leicester maiden winner Global Conqueror can follow up in the Bet totetrifecta At totesport.com Handicap at Chelmsford and Magical Effect looks hard to oppose in the Jackson's Yorkshire Champion Bread Handicap at Beverley. Over the jumps at Newton Abbot, the Paul Nicholls-trained Capeland can make a winning return from a break in the Betfair racingstaff Week Novices' Handicap Chase. Sporting Life selections BELLEWSTOWN: 5.00 Lethal Turbo, 5.35 Prove The Point, 6.10 Amthaal, 6.40 Jenniechild, 7.15 Siempre Amigos, 7.50 Rocky Court, 8.25 Count Simon, 8.55 Mullinavat. BEVERLEY: 6.00 Kody Ridge, 6.35 Que Amoro, 7.10 Magical Effect, 7.45 Tigershark, 8.20 Lever Du Soleil, 8.50 Mr Strutter. CHELMSFORD: 5.10 Chance, 5.45 Stosur, 6.20 Mystic Flight, 6.55 Margub, 7.30 Global Conqueror, 8.05 Romaana, 8.40 Aleef, 9.15 Diana Lady. DONCASTER: 1.30 Mythical Spirit, 2.05 Monsieur Piquer, 2.40 Right Direction, 3.10 Victory Wave, 3.45 Saving Grace, 4.20 Polish, 4.50 Valdizar. HAYDOCK: 6.15 Berlusca, 6.45 Iconic Choice, 7.20 Auxerre, 7.55 Wahash, 8.30 Bath And Tennis, 9.05 Palmer. NEWTON ABBOT: 1.40 Ballydun Oscar, 2.15 Kentford Heiress, 2.50 Capeland, 3.20 Gi Jayne, 3.55 Tamarillo Grove, 4.30 Gorsky Island, 5.05 Full Bore. SANDOWN: 1.20 Rio Ronaldo, 1.50 WELL DONE FOX (NAP), 2.25 Canal Rocks, 3.00 King Of Comedy, 3.30 Euginio, 4.05 Melting Dew, 4.40 Saroog, 5.15 Mach One. WEXFORD: 5.20 Agusta Gold, 5.50 Court Tycoon, 6.25 Rathnaleen Girl, 7.00 Le Martalin, 7.35 Clara Sorrento, 8.10 Island Master, 8.45 Choungaya. SELECTIONS: Well Done Fox and Euginio.
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Post by dennisg on Jul 6, 2018 7:06:53 GMT
Matt Brocklebank expects Royal Ascot form to work out well at Sandown on Friday - he has three fancies including the Nap of the day. Sporting Life's Daily Nap, July 5 NAP: Euginio (3.30 Sandown) Next Best: Jashma (1.20 Sandown) Treble: Sayf Shamal (2.40 Doncaster) 4 2 Euginiob17 49-7OR: 110CD 9/4 T: R HannonJ: S De Sousa Form: 451-322Last Run Live betting powered by 7 2 Jashmab8 48-9OR: 75CD 4/1 T: R HughesJ: Nicola Currie (3) Form: 274262Last Run Live betting powered by 3 5 Sayf Shamal181 39-4OR: -D 6/5 T: C ApplebyJ: W Buick Form: 1Last Run Live betting powered by EUGINIO brings some of the best recent form into Sandown’s Davies Insurance Services Gala Stakes and he’s well up to landing this from stall two under Silvestre De Sousa. The champion jockey was on board when Richard Hannon’s charge found only Monarchs Glen too good in the Listed Wolferton Stakes at Royal Ascot and that was just about a career-high run from the four-year-old, which suggests he could still be strengthening into his frame. The blinkers worn for the first time that day are retained and returning the course where he won a 10-furlong handicap on fast ground from a mark of 100 12 months ago is another obvious plus. It’s a tightly-knit contest and most can be given a chance, but this is where De Sousa sets himself apart from the rest and it’s not hard to see him gaining an early advantage and dictating matters from the front. Euginio is a willing partner and should be really hard to pass. Jashma, another previous Sandown winner and coincidentally also drawn two, could make the most of his feather weight in the London Insurance Day Handicap over five furlongs. The inside rail is clearly the place to be on the sprint track too, and the selection looks all but certain to bag it with every one of his rivals more familiar with being held up in their races. This could create the perfect pace bias for Jashma, who has a frustrating number of seconds on his CV but doesn’t look anything but genuine in a finish. Returning to the scene of one of his wins last term, from just a 2lb higher mark than when last successful, Richard Hughes’ gelding has a lot going for him and the booking of highly capable claiming jockey Nicola Currie could just tip the balance in his favour. Charlie Appleby’s Sayf Shamal looked a superstar in the making when winning by five lengths on her racecourse debut at Kempton in January and it’s exciting to see her return to the fold in Doncaster’s Bloomfields Horseboxes Confined Fillies’ Novice Stakes. A daughter of Elusive Quality, she’s out of a top-notch sprinter and showed a potent turn of foot to score impressively first time out. She was getting lumps of weight from the disappointing odds-on favourite Promising, but it was still really impressive the way she covered the ground to dispatch the rest with the minimum of fuss and rattling fast ground on Town Moor is going to play to her strengths. Daily Nap record: -11.97pts
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Post by dennisg on Jul 6, 2018 7:08:52 GMT
Views from connections and a selection from resident tipster Man On The Spot ahead of Friday's Listed Gala Stakes at Sandown. 3.30 Sandown - Davies Insurance Services Gala Stakes Full racecard and free video form Views from connections Clive Cox - Connect "He won very well at Epsom and would appreciate any thunderstorms that are around. He's in excellent form and since stepping up to a mile and a quarter he has settled a bit better. From this time of year onwards you can think about taking on the older horses. He has proved he has a positive liking for the track as well." Brian Meehan - Spark Plug "He has been in great form again this year placing in the Festival Stakes at Goodwood and running a very solid race in the Wolferton Stakes at Royal Ascot. He has come out of this race very well and has been in great form at home. I am confident of another strong performance and he should have a great chance of winning." Karl Burke - Collect Call, Life Of Riley "She (Collect Call) is a sharp filly and was unlucky when beaten by the draw last time. Obviously she is stepping up in class, but we are trying to get some black type, which is very important for those fillies. She has got a good draw and it wouldn't surprise me to see her run very well." "Life Of Riley ran very well in the Windsor Castle. He's a sharp, tough colt. He's drawn out a bit wide, but he always gives his running. He'll run well, but whether he's good enough to win, I'm not sure." Charlie Johnston, assistant - Chapelli "She won her first two races in quite quick succession and it was probably a tough ask going to Ascot so soon after those races. This doesn't look a particularly strong Listed race on paper. It's a massive plus to get some black type and hopefully she should go well." Man On The Spot verdict A respectable case can be made for all in an open Listed affair. First Sitting is more than useful at this level and must be respected whilst Mustashry is just the type of older horse with which his master trainer excels. Progressive throughout last season, he's every chance if ready after a 280-day absence and it's hard to imagine Sir Michael Stoute would bring him here under-cooked. Sole three-year-old Connect looked ready for the step-up to this level for the first time this season when impressing at Epsom and is dangerous but EUGINIO may reap the reward for a consistently strong campaign to date. Runner-up the last twice to the likes of Mirage Dancer and more recently Monarchs Glen at Royal Ascot, the Hannon colt is tough and consistent and faces his optimum conditions. 4 2 Euginiob17 49-7OR: 110CD 9/4 T: R HannonJ: S De Sousa Form: 451-322Last Run
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 6, 2018 8:18:18 GMT
SATURDAY.
FREE TO AIR TV RACES 12:20 SANDOWN Coral Charge (Group 3) (Registered As The Sprint Stakes) Cl1 (3yo+) 5f ITV 10 runners 12:35 HAYDOCK bet365 Handicap Cl2 (3yo) 1m6f ITV 11 runners 12:55 SANDOWN Coral Challenge (Handicap) Cl2 (3yo+) 1m ITV 16 runners 1:10 HAYDOCK bet365 Lancashire Oaks (Group 2) (Fillies & Mares) Cl1 (3yo+) 1m4f ITV 7 runners 1:30 SANDOWN Coral Distaff (Listed Race) (Fillies) Cl1 (3yo) 1m ITV 10 runners 1:45 HAYDOCK bet365 Old Newton Cup Handicap Cl2 (4yo+) 1m4f ITV 17 runners 2:10 SANDOWN Coral-Eclipse (Group 1) (British Champions Series) Cl1 (3yo+) 1m2f ITV 8 runners
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 6, 2018 11:04:03 GMT
SATURDAY.
SCOOP 6 12:20 SANDOWN Coral Charge (Group 3) (Registered As The Sprint Stakes) Cl1 (3yo+) 5f ITV 10 runners 12:35 HAYDOCK bet365 Handicap Cl2 (3yo) 1m6f ITV 11 runners 12:55 SANDOWN Coral Challenge (Handicap) Cl2 (3yo+) 1m ITV 16 runners 1:30 SANDOWN Coral Distaff (Listed Race) (Fillies) Cl1 (3yo) 1m ITV 10 runners 1:45 HAYDOCK bet365 Old Newton Cup Handicap Cl2 (4yo+) 1m4f ITV 17 runners 2:10 SANDOWN Coral-Eclipse (Group 1) (British Champions Series) Cl1 (3yo+) 1m2f ITV 8 runners
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 6, 2018 18:17:52 GMT
There's a Friday feast if the Brazil-Belgium World Cup quarter-final does not float your boat with five meetings this evening. Chelmsford, Beverley and Haydock stage racing in Britain, while the Irish action comes from Bellewstown and Wexford. Here are three runners to note.
Native Script 8.45 Wexford
Jim Bolger is one of the world's top Flat trainers, so when he has a runner in a bumper you take note. Annie Power's career, of course, started with Bolger before she went on to become a top-class mare for Willie Mullins. Mullins' son Patrick, who rode the 2016 Champion Hurdle winner on her two starts for Bolger, has again got the call-up and rides Native Script, an unraced daughter of Beneficial owned by the trainer's daughter Una Manning.
6/4 Native Script 8:45 Wexford Pearl Noir 8.50 Beverley
It is safe to say things are going well for Ben Curtis, who is on course for his most prolific season. However, it is not just quantity he can count on, but a bit of quality too as he has partnered two Group 3 winners in the last week. He will be keen to keep his fine form going on Scott Dixon's free-going eight-year-old, who is a two-time course-and-distance winner eased in grade following a respectable third at Ripon last month.
9/1 Pearl Noir 8:50 Beverley Mountain Peak 9.05 Haydock
Lambourn trainer Ed Walker is another who can have few complains with his lot at the moment and sent out a Group 3 winner in Germany on Wednesday with Indian Blessing. Prior to racing on Friday the trainer's most recent runners had finished 161212212 and Mountain Peak must have claims of adding another 1 to that tally. He was a cosy winner at Leicester last week and ought to make another bold bid under Liam Keniry.
4/7 Mountain Peak 9:05 Haydock
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 6, 2018 18:21:58 GMT
Beverley, 06 Jul 18 Race 1 - 6:00pm THE PDR CONSTRUCTION 25TH ANNIVERSARY SELLING STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for KODY RIDGE (IRE) to go early to post.
Race 2 - 6:35pm THE WILLIAM JACKSON FOOD GROUP BRITISH EBF FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that DARWINA, unplaced, finished lame on her left fore.
Race 3 - 7:10pm THE JACKSON'S YORKSHIRE CHAMPION BREAD HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for MAGICAL EFFECT (IRE) to go early to post. View Stewards report Haydock Park, 06 Jul 18 Race 1 - 6:15pm THE BETFRED FOLLOW US ON TWITTER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for BERLUSCA (IRE) and BROKEN FORCE (USA) to go early to post.
Following the race, Ger O’Neill reported that BERLUSCA (IRE), placed third, jumped awkwardly from the stalls; Richard Kingscote reported that BIG BAD LOL (IRE), placed eighth, was never travelling and Johon Egan reported that VICEROY MAC, placed seventh, was never travelling; Gerald Mosse reported that GLOBAL ART, placed sixth, stopped quickly and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination, during routine testing of the colt, failed to reveal any abnormalities. The Veterinary Officer further reported that BIG BAD LOL (IRE) lost its left fore and left hind shoes.
Race 2 - 6:45pm THE LONGINES IRISH CHAMPIONS WEEKEND EBF FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) John David Riches was fined £140 as the record of vaccinations in the passport of LOTTIE DENO did not comply with the Rules of Racing. View Stewards report Sandown Park, 06 Jul 18 Race 1 - 1:20pm THE LONDON INSURANCE DAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for VIBRANT CHORDS to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
An enquiry was held regarding the amendment to the result of Race 1. The Judge, Clerk of the Scales and a Stipendiary Steward were interviewed. It was established that following the initial announcement of the result of the race, the new Judging Verification Process had been carried out, in that the Stipendiary Steward looked at the image for the photo finish and then raised a query with the Judge regarding the result. The Stipendiary Steward instructed the Clerk of the Scales to withhold announcing the ‘Weighed In’ and the Judge immediately reviewed the placings again and announced the amended result, after which the ‘Weighed In’ was announced. The Judge’s comments were noted and a report was sent to the Head Office of the British Horseracing Authority.
Race 2 - 1:50pm THE DRAGON STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Inside the final furlong, the winner, WELL DONE FOX, shifted quickly right-handed causing David Probert, the rider of COUNTRY ROSE (IRE), placed sixth, to take a slight check, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Race 3 - 2:25pm THE GOOD CARE GROUP BRITISH EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) (DIV I) Following the race, James Doyle reported that LINE OF DUTY (IRE), placed second, was denied a clear run and Fran Berry reported that CANAL ROCKS, unplaced, became unbalanced approximately 1 furlong out.
Race 5 - 3:30pm THE DAVIES INSURANCE SERVICES GALA STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Permission was given for SPARK PLUG to go early to post.
Inside the final furlong the winner, MUSTASHRY, edged slightly right-handed causing Silvestre de Sousa, the rider of EUGINIO (IRE), placed fourth, to take a slight check, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and that it had not improved the placing of MUSTASHRY.
Race 7 - 4:40pm THE SEQUEL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) An enquiry was held to consider the placings in this race after interference approximately ½ furlong out when ZEELANDER, placed second, ridden by Andrea Atzeni interfered with DARK PEARL (IRE), placed third, ridden by Jamie Spencer. The Stewards considered that the interference had not improved ZEELANDER’s placing as despite making contact with DARK PEARL (IRE), the gelding appeared to lose little momentum as a result of the interference and ZEELANDER seemed to be holding DARK PEARL (IRE) approaching the line to finish a neck ahead of the third. The interference was found to be accidental as ZEELANDER shifted quickly left-handed away from the whip causing a slight bump to DARK PEARL (IRE).
Following the race, Nicky Mackay reported that THE SECRETS OUT, placed sixth, ran too free.
Race 8 - 5:15pm THE CNA HARDY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (FOR LADY AMATEUR RIDERS) Permission was given for MICHELE STROGOFF, ALMANACK and ENGLAND EXPECTS to go early to post. View Stewards report Newton Abbot, 06 Jul 18 Fixture Note The second hurdle in the back straight was omitted due to ground conditions. Race 1 - 1:40pm THE BETFAIR SUPPORTING RACING STAFF WEEK MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that DAWN'S LITTLE LADY, which was pulled up, was lame left fore.
Race 7 - 5:05pm THE BETFAIR ~RACINGSTAFFWEEK STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) Following the race Sean Houlihan reported that ACROSS THE PARK (IRE), placed sixth, ran green. View Stewards report Doncaster, 06 Jul 18 Race 1 - 1:30pm THE JOLLYS JEWELLERS FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for SEPRANI to wear a hood in the Parade Ring and for TILLY TROTTER (IRE) to go early to post.
Race 2 - 2:05pm THE ROA NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Approaching the final furlong, the winner, SPACE TRAVELLER, shifted quickly right whilst racing greenly, carrying RAINBOW GIRL (IRE), placed third, onto a weakening CHAMPAGNE MONDAYS, unplaced, which was briefly hampered, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and that it had not improved the placing of SPACE TRAVELLER.
Following the race, William Buick reported that SPIRIT KINGDOM (USA), unplaced, stopped quickly and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filly failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 3 - 2:40pm THE BLOOMFIELDS HORSEBOXES CONFINED FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (Not run in more than four Flat races) QUEEN OF ROME (GER), trained by Richard Hannon, was withdrawn at the start on Veterinary advice as the filly had bolted to post. Rossa Ryan was given permission to ride QUEEN OF ROME (GER) steadily back to the stables.
Following the race, William Buick reported that SAYF SHAMAL (USA), unplaced, ran too free and stopped quickly. The representative of Charlie Appleby reported that the filly had a breathing problem and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of SAYF SHAMAL (USA) during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 7 - 4:50pm THE RACING WELFARE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) The winner, GARBANZO (IRE), appeared to show an improvement in form compared with its previous run at Sandown on 24 May 2018, where the gelding finished fourteenth of fifteen, beaten 26 lengths. The representative of Ed Walker could offer no explanation, other than the yard is in good form currently. GARBANZO (IRE) was routine tested. View Stewards report Chelmsford City, 06 Jul 18 Race 1 - 5:10pm THE BET toteplacepot AT totesport.com NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) ARDEN WARRIOR (IRE) ran yesterday, 5 July 2018, at Epsom. The Veterinary Officer reported that a pre-race examination of the colt deemed him fit to race.
Silvestre De Sousa, the rider of MASSAM, placed fourth, had appeared to stop riding shortly before the winning post to be beaten by a nose for third. After being interviewed and shown recordings of the incident, De Sousa was suspended for 7 days for failing to take all reasonable and permissible measures to obtain the best possible placing on a horse that could have finished third.
Race 2 - 5:45pm THE BET toteexacta AT totesport.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race William Cox reported that HARAZ (IRE), unplaced, was never travelling. David Probert reported that CONFIDENT KID, placed eighth, hung badly left throughout.
Race 3 - 6:20pm THE BET totequadpot AT totesport.com "CONFINED" NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (No more than four runs) (DIV I) Permission was given for HONEY MAN (IRE) to wear a hood in the parade ring.
Following the race Tim Clark reported that ELUSIVE SHOW (USA), unplaced, hung left in the home straight.
Race 7 - 8:40pm THE BET totescoop6 AT totesport.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for LOMU (IRE) to go early to post.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 6, 2018 19:18:15 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Roaring Lion (2.10 Sandown, nap)
Worked nicely before racing at Newmarket last Saturday and expected to excel back in trip. John Gosden's hope will like the track and the ground.
13/8 Roaring Lion 2:10 Sandown Others to follow Beverley 2.35 Thriving, 3.45 Bedwyyah, 4.50 Sageness, 5.20 Alqaab. Chelmsford 1.35 California Love, 2.05 Don Armado, 2.40 Al Asef, 3.15 Labrega, 3.50 Sir Hamilton, 4.25 Fanan, 4.55 Four Fifty Three, 5.25 Coverham. Haydock 12.35 Ghosxxxxch, 1.10 Precious Ramotswe, 1.45 Crowned Eagle, 2.55 Lashabeeh, 3.30 Yeah Baby Yeah, 4.05 Dive For Gold. Leicester 1.50 Procedure, 2.25 Sharp And Sharper, 3.35 Flavius Titus, 4.10 Jurz, 4.40 Pentland Hils. Sandown 12.20 Haddaf, 12.55 Original Choice, 1.30 Preening, 2.45 Cosmopolitan Queen, 3.55 Gododdin. Nottingham 5.40 Voice Of A Leader, 6.40 Tiger Lyon, 7.10 Strictly Art, 7.40 The Last Emperor, 8.40 Frolic. Carlisle 9.00 Mokhles
Lambourn: James Burn
Manson (12.55 Sandown, nap)
Five-year-old is capable of landing a big prize and a mile on quick ground at Sandown is absolutely perfect for him, although he might want riding a little handier than he has been.
14/1 Manson 12:55 Sandown Others to follow Chelmsford 1.35 Izvestia, 2.05 Sunsprite, 4.25 Prezzie, 5.25 Precious Silk. Haydock 12.35 Yabass, 1.10 Snowy Winter, 1.45 Atty Persse. Leicester 1.50 Smooth Sailing, 5.10 Makambe. Nottingham 6.10 More Than Likely, 7.40 Mushtaq, 8.40 Institution. Sandown 12.20 Koditime, 1.30 Gavota, 2.10 Raymond Tusk, 2.45 Lethal Lunch, 3.20 Nearly Caught, 3.55 De Medici.
North: Colin Russell
Arcavallo (3.10 Beverley, nap)
Progressive as a juvenile, winning twice over course and distance and second in a decent sales race at Newmarket. Below his best on soft ground on reappearance but conditions will suit and fancied to get off the mark for the season.
11/2 Arcavallo 3:10 Beverley Others to follow Beverley 2.00 Prince Elzaam, 2.35 Roulston Scar, 3.45 Kalagia, 4.20 Bit Of A Quirke, 4.50 Winged Spur, 5.20 Nearest Green. Carlisle 6.00 Cliff, 6.30 Amazing Alba, 7.00 Tylery Wonder, 7.30 Rock N Rolla, 8.00 Ghayyan, 8.30 On A May Day. Chelmsford 1.35 Liberatrix, 2.05 I Am A Dreamer, 2.40 Lord Riddiford, 3.15 Sea Youmzain, 3.50 Right Action, 4.25 Ventura Crest, 4.55 Lucifugous. Haydock 12.35 Austrian School, 1.45 Sofia's Rock, 2.20 Mythmaker, 2.55 King Robert, 3.30 Excellent Times, 4.05 Exhort. Leicester 2.25 Connaught Court, 3.00 Double Reflection, 3.35 Rousayan, 4.10 Bowler Hat, 4.40 Ormesher, 5.10 Moakkad. Nottingham 5.40 Diamond Runner, 6.10 Red Balloons, 6.40 Meshardal, 7.10 Mustaaqeem, 7.40 Afandem, 8.10 Ventura Gold, 8.40 Danzay. Sandown 12.20 Judicial, 12.55 Escobar, 2.10 Forest Ranger, 3.20 High Jinx.
Racing Post Ratings: Simon Turner
Save The Bees (4.20 Beverley)
Capable course-and-distance veteran who has slipped to a good mark. Down in class and fancied to make it tell.
12/1 Save The Bees 4:20 Beverley Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Lashabeeh (2.55 Haydock)
Gained an overdue initial success at Leicester three weeks ago and Roger Varian's improving sprinter can follow up.
10/3 Lashabeeh 2:55 Haydock Longshot: Neil McCabe
Hawkbill (2.10 Sandown)
Winner of this contest in 2016, he needs to bounce back from two below-par efforts but would be no surprise if he ran a big race.
Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Roi De Dubai (7.20 Bellewstown)
The John McConnell-trained six-year-old got off the mark when scoring readily over 2m4f at Down Royal last month and, although raised 9lb for that win, he might be more progressive than many of his rivals so gets the vote in this 3m handicap hurdle.
There are no West Country tips on Saturday
The Raceform Interactive nugget
Bit Of A Quirke has figures of 11511 at Beverley (+£17.25 to £1 stakes.) Away from that course he is 0-20. He runs in the 1m2f handicap (4.20).
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 6, 2018 19:19:24 GMT
4/5 Winged Spur 4:50 Beverley Thriving off low mark, and has been found a great opportunity to complete a quick-fire hat-trick over her best trip of 1m2f.
The horse who Winged Spur slammed by three and a quarter lengths at Bath last time, Final Rock, has since hacked up at Chepstow.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 6, 2018 19:20:10 GMT
Tim Easterby has a 31 per cent strike-rate when sending out runners in first-time tongue-ties. Appointed can add to the trainer’s tally in the 3.15 at Chelmsford.
Mark Johnston and Richard Kingscote are a combination to follow at Haydock. They operate at a 38 per cent strike-rate and Making Miracles, their only runner, can boost that impressive record at 12.35.
William Haggas has a 31 per cent strike-rate with horses running for the first time after a gelding operation and a 50 per cent record when adding a first-time tongue-tie. That gives Sir Commander a big chance in the 4.10 at Leicester.
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Post by dennisg on Jul 7, 2018 5:28:06 GMT
in today's sporting life...................... Ben Linfoot seeks out the best Value Bet selections on Coral-Eclipse day at Sandown and on the Old Newton Cup card at Haydock, with four tipped up at big prices. Recommended Bets: Value Bet, Eclipse day, July 7 For details of advised bookmakers and each-way terms, visit our transparent tipping record It’s an excellent renewal of the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown on Saturday and a real dilemma for punters with Saxon Warrior lining up quickly following his third in the Irish Derby last weekend. Is he worth persevering with now he drops to 10 furlongs for the first time? Or can Masar follow up his Derby win as the likes of Sea The Stars and Golden Horn have done before him? Or is it Roaring Lion’s turn? With three top three-year-old colts lining up it'll be tough for the older horses to concede 10lb to the Classic brigade but picking between the trio at the top of the market isn’t easy. If pushed Roaring Lion would get my vote, as he looked more straightforward at Epsom and I reckon he can improve again now he drops back to 10 furlongs. Whichever horse wins, though, it promises to be a real spectacle. The Coral-Eclipse ends ITV’s coverage at 2.10 before the country’s attention switches to events in Samara, but prior to that there is some good support action at Sandown and Haydock including three handicaps. At 1.45 it’s the bet365 Old Newton Cup at Haydock and one of the key factors in this race is the potential for a real strong gallop thanks to a posse of pace enforcers in the line-up. Teodoro, Sofia’s Rock, Crowned Eagle, Titi Makfi, Rainbow Rebel, Aclimatise and Atty Persse could all go forward early and most of them are drawn low, too, so I’d expect the hold-up horses to get into this in the long straight. The one that it could really suit is Iain Jardine’s ATKINSON GRIMSHAW and at 12/1 (General) he’s worth getting onside following a promising second on stable debut at Ayr last time. Formerly with Andrew Balding, this lightly-raced four-year-old has only had eight starts but he looks well-handicapped because of it as he bumped into some talented and progressive sorts last August in Thundering Blue and Pivoine. Those two were only just ahead of Atkinson Grimshaw off similar ratings last summer but both are rated around 100 now and there’s every chance the selection will rate much higher than 87 come the end of the campaign. 16 5 Atkinson Grimshaw15 48-6OR: 87D 9/1 T: I JardineJ: Jamie Gormley (3) Form: 11323-2Last Run Live betting powered by Gelded in the winter, he looked more straightforward on his first start for Jardine at Ayr last month, his first start for 296 days, running a little keen in the early stages but reacting well to new hold-up tactics which could unlock plenty of improvement in him. He liked to get on with things last season when an exuberant three-year-old, but the way he picked up off a muddling pace to get second at Ayr last time was highly encouraging. We know he stays a mile and a half well, he was only put up 2lb for his effort in Scotland and if he settles well off what looks likely to be a decent gallop here he can finish with a flourish under the now 3lb-claimer Jamie Gormley. He’ll also be absolutely fine on the ground and while TAWDEEA could probably do with more testing conditions that’s factored into his odds and he’s worth chancing at 33/1 (Coral, 25/1 General). An impressive winner of this race off 95 in 2016, he was a four-length fifth in last year’s renewal off a mark of 100 and those aren’t the only times he’s run well at Haydock as he likes the long straight and galloping nature of the track. He’s of interest off a mark of 85 at a big price, then, especially as things just haven’t gone his way in three starts since wind surgery this campaign. 17 9 Tawdeeap21 68-4OR: 85CD 16/1 T: D O'MearaJ: K T O'Neill Form: 650-344Last Run Live betting powered by They went no gallop at either Doncaster or York on his first two runs this season, so that was dead against him, while he was hampered at Chester last time before running on well once the race was over. That run suggests he’s running into form off his new lowly mark and he’ll love a really strong gallop at a course he loves. Earlier on at Haydock there’s an interesting race for three-year-old stayers in the bet365 Handicap (12.35) and Alan King’s ELYSEES looks the bet at 20/1 (BetVictor, Coral, Ladbrokes). By Champs Elysees out of a Sadler’s Wells mare, Elysees is bred for a trip and he’s a half-brother to a hurdler so it would be no surprise to see him turn up over timber this winter considering his handler. However, he looks progressive on the level and can win more prizes on the Flat before then, especially when you consider he’s only raced the once on turf. 11 4 Elysees16 38-0OR: 78BFD 12/1 T: A KingJ: David Egan Form: 541713Last Run Live betting powered by That was a near five-length romp at Sandown off a mark of 70 on June 15, the first time he’d attempted a 1m6f trip, and he was far from disgraced under a 6lb penalty six days later at Chelmsford. Beaten a length and a half by Volevo Lui and Rude Awakening at the line, Fran Berry went easy on him once his chance had gone and I didn’t think he looked totally at home on the Polytrack having done most of his racing on Wolverhampton’s Tapeta. Rude Awakening has bolted up by six lengths at Doncaster since then and he’s disputing favouritism at around 3/1 with Ghosxxxxch, but Elysees gets an 8lb pull with him on their Chelmsford running and is available at over six times the price. Finally, SOUTH SEAS’ (18/1 General) class could count for plenty in the Coral Challenge Handicap at Sandown (12.55). An impressive winner of the Solario Stakes from Salouen at the course in 2016, he ran in Group One company in three of his next four races but was gelded after not cutting the mustard at the top level. However, he’s hinted that he retains his ability in two Chester handicaps this season, especially last time when he missed the break, found trouble in-running and flew home for a never-nearer two-and-a-half length fourth off his current mark of 105. 1 13 South Seas42 49-10OR: 105C 16/1 T: A M BaldingJ: Oisin Murphy Form: 62/50-74Last Run Live betting powered by You wouldn’t really think Chester would suit him, but we know Sandown does and a return to this galloping and testing track could well see him bounce back to top form. I don’t think fast ground will be any inconvenience to him and that Chester form has been franked by two of the horses that finished just behind him, Penwortham and Above The Rest. Posted at 1700 BST on 06/07/18. 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: +362.34pts to advised stakes/prices (from inception of Value Bet column in January 2010 to current).
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Post by dennisg on Jul 7, 2018 5:30:07 GMT
Leading trainer Richard Fahey guide us through his weekend team including Forest Ranger who is on a hat-trick in Saturday's Coral-Eclipse. Best chances: 1605 Haydock 2 5 Exhort15 39-6OR: 89CD 7/2 T: R A FaheyJ: P Hanagan Form: 16-4221Last Run Live betting powered by 1810 Nottingham 8 2 Red Balloons17 29-0OR: 79 13/8 T: R A FaheyJ: D Tudhope Form: 320Last Run Live betting powered by 2030 Equitant 4 3 Equitant14 38-10OR: 74 4/1 T: R A FaheyJ: P Hanagan Form: 36-5433Last Run Live betting powered by I'm very happy with Forest Ranger heading into Saturday’s Coral-Eclipse. However he runs this weekend is as good as he is, as we couldn’t have him any better at home. At one stage this looked like being slightly less competitive but now we're taking on QIPCO 2000 Guineas and Investec Derby winners – plus a horse who won the Dante by four-and-a-half lengths. It’s a big ask and realistically he’s going to have to improve by ten or 12 pounds to win it, but he’s in great nick and the ground won’t bother him. Chester Racecourse ✔ @chesterraces Forest Ranger is now 2-2 this season, proving himself at the trip to win in strong style at 6-1 for @richardfahey 2:37 PM - May 11, 2018 25 See Chester Racecourse's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy The Coral Charge is the first time we've tried Mr Lupton over five furlongs in pattern company and I’m looking forward to seeing how he goes. He was very impressive over the trip in a York handicap two starts ago and ran well in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot. He’s struggled a bit stepping out of handicaps over six before but is in great form right now. I always felt a mile-and-a-half was going to be Society Red’s trip and he’s back over it in the bet365 Old Newton Cup at Haydock. He’s won at a mile and ten furlongs this season and this is a very warm handicap. He needs to find more but hopefully the step up can help. We're double-handed in the Cash Out At bet365 Handicap. Exhort is a filly we like a lot and she’s getting it all together now. She improved to win at Ayr last time and will go well again as she’s progressive. Amazing Michelle also won on her last start – at Chester. We were delighted with her there and there didn’t seem to be any element of a fluke about it. If she turns up in the same form she too has a chance. Connaught Court has shown nothing at home or in three races to date and I was surprised he was given a rating of 64 by the handicapper. As a result we're dropping him right down in grade for the H.A.C. Technical Gas Services Ltd. Selling Stakes at Leicester and see what happens. Zap is a funny horse and it’s hard to know what to expect from him right now. The return to seven furlongs in the H.A.C. Group Of Companies Handicap will suit him as he found six at York a tad sharp last time. Spanish Mane doesn’t show a lot at home and did well to win at Wetherby last time. Maybe that was a bad race but winning can do wonders for horses and he’ll be full of confidence going into the H.A.C. Medical Gas Training & Services Ltd. Handicap. King Of Tonga makes his debut in the Industrial Racking Supplies Limited EBF Maiden Stakes at Beverley. He'll definitely win a maiden - although I wouldn’t know if it will be this one. He's a typical Dark Angel, quite laid back, and will improve for the experience. Robeam probably needs to go down the handicap route. He’s had two previous goes in maidens and not shown much but we’ll go again and see what happens. I’d have preferred a lower draw for Fool For You in the D&P Pallet Distribution Handicap but she’s running well. She’s started to learn how to settle and race properly and is capable of going close. Terrier Spirit has his first run for us in the D&P Palletways Delivery Confined Novice Stakes. It’s going to be very different ground to when he won on debut at Doncaster and he’s only had one breeze here which we were happy enough with. Requinto Dawn ran in a very warm race at Chelmsford last time and is back among his own age group for the Extra Places At totesport.com Handicap. I do think this track should suit him but he needs to step up. Right Action has enjoyed a good season, winning at Doncaster and Catterick, but has gone up in the weights as a result. He’s run well on all-weather surfaces before and while he needs to bounce back to his very best in the Bet In Play At totesport.com Handicap, the step up to a mile will suit. Geoff Potts has been very disappointing and we can find no reason why. As a result he’s extremely well handicapped and if he was to get it together again he’d be capable of going very close in the Bet At racinguk.com Apprentice Handicap. We run three in the Racing UK Novice Median Auction Stakes and I’d have to think Eljayeff is my best chance of winning it. He ran well at Ripon last time and the switch back to five furlongs here isn’t going to bother him. Cognac Blue is a home-bred son of Mayson I have with Jane Newett. He shows a bit and will win races but might need the experience. Thierry is quite an active horse at home and as a result we’ve not been able to find a great deal out about him. The run should do him the world of good. I still don’t’ know what trip Dontgiveuponbob wants which usually isn’t a good sign but he’s been running ok and has his chance in the Racing UK Handicap. Equitant has been disappointing because he’s a horse we like a lot. He’s up in trip for the racinguk.com Handicap and I hope it helps as he’s more than capable of winning this. I thought Red Balloons ran okay in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot where she showed a lot of speed. She’s got an official rating of 80 and would have an obvious chance in the Go Casino Experience Fillies' Novice Stakes at Nottingham. Mustaaqeem has been very disappointing. He’s so well handicapped but it’s just not happening for him. We’re dropping down in grade for the Dick Benson Memorial Handicap to see if that sparks a revival. Ventura Gold has still to conclusively prove he stays ten furlongs. The jury is out a little after his run at Haydock last time but he’d be there or thereabouts in the Genting Casino At The Cornerhouse Handicap if he does. I thought Chingachgook ran well at Haydock the last day. The Genting Casino Roulette Classified Stakes is very open and you can always run into an improver in this grade but my fellow will be a nice horse one day.
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Post by dennisg on Jul 7, 2018 5:32:00 GMT
Precious Ramotswe is tipped to give John Gosden more Lancashire Oaks glory as our gallops reporter rounds up the best-fancied horses this weekend. Atty Persse goes well fresh and is fancied to land a second big handicap in a week for Roger Charlton in the Old Newton Cup at Haydock on Saturday. The Beckhampton trainer endured a nightmare first half of the season, but his team are in much better form now, and Withhold produced a fine effort to grab the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle a week ago. Atty Persse has always been highly rated by the normally reserved Charlton, and he showed enough in winning the King George V Handicap at Royal Ascot just over a year ago to suggest he can continue to improve. Disappointing performances on his last two starts could be interpreted as contradicting that optimistic outlook, but he has been gelded during the winter and that should help him concentrate better. Precious Ramotswe can overcome fears over the fast ground and win the bet365 Lancashire Oaks. John Gosden can boast a fine record in this race over the past few years and has an improving filly with which to try and maintain the strike rate this time around. A much stronger individual than earlier in the spring, the daughter of Nathaniel has won both her starts this season, stepping up considerably on a comeback win at Brighton to secure victory in a Group Three at the York May meeting. Reports are she has continued to thrive since that victory and looks the answer to an open renewal, even if the standard may be not as high as it sometimes can be. Koditime merits each-way consideration in the Group Three Coral Charge. Although made favourite for the race won by Haddaf over course and distance three weeks ago, he always looked up against it from his outside draw. The fact he went left on leaving the stalls left Adam Kirby with a near impossible task of finding sufficient cover for a horse who needs to be held up until late to deliver his challenge. Hopefully, he will get a better shot at things from his low number berth this time, but the improving Haddaf will still prove a tough nut to crack. Cosmopolitan Queen can make a winning return to seven furlongs in the coral.co.uk Handicap. A full sister Juddmonte International winner Arabian Queen, she broke her duck in a handicap at Lingfield at the end of May and then showed a smart turn of foot to follow up over this course and distance 16 days later. She ran a little flat over the mile at Newmarket a week ago, but is clearly none the worse and should prove too sharp for Owen Burrows’ Manthoor and Cox's well-fancied Legal Lunch. Awesome Tank has made great strides since breaking her duck in a good Newmarket nursery last September and she can notch her first listed success in the Coral Distaff. Her only defeat in her last four starts has come at this level on her return to the Heath in November, but she produced a very useful performance to concede 13lb to hot favourite Mesquite in a good class handicap at Chelmsford on her return to action 37 days ago, and she should be capable of stepping up again on that form again here. Manson looked a shade unlucky when chasing home Via Serendipity on his return to action over this course and distance three weeks ago, and he should go well again at an each-way price in the Coral Challenge Handicap. He seems to enjoy the uphill finish here and connections are still hopeful this talented performer has the ability to win a valuable handicap, especially when the ground is riding on the fast side. John Quinn is always a man to follow when he heads to the south east for a raid and he underlined the point when Lord Riddiford beat Awesome at Windsor on his latest start. The handicapper only raised him 4lb for that success and he is fancied to follow up in the Extra Places At Totesport.com Handicap at Chelmsford. Buckingham did not quite run up to expectations when fifth to Sunsprite at Salisbury last time, but he returns to the scene of his emphatic course and distance success in the totepool Cashback Club totesport.com Nursery, and is fancied to double his tally. The form of that win looks reasonable and he looks nicely weighted for his handicap debut. Choosey was a real eye-catcher when a close fifth on his comeback here back in April and he looks worth a small interest in the T.I.M. Fiat Handicap at Nottingham. Henry Candy is another trainer with a relatively slow start to 2018 behind him, but he is now back firing and this lightly-raced son of Choisir looks the sort to improve steadily throughout the rest of the campaign.
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Post by dennisg on Jul 7, 2018 5:33:57 GMT
Masar is Keith Hamer's best bet for Saturday in the Coral-Eclipse and he has a tip for every race in the UK and Ireland. Nap: 2.10 Sandown 4 1 Masar35 38-11OR: 121C SP T: C ApplebyJ: Non Runner Form: 36-0131Last Run Live betting powered by Next best: 1.10 Haydock 4 4 Precious Ramotswet142 49-5OR: 100 9/2 T: J H M GosdenJ: R Havlin Form: 1/10-11Last Run Live betting powered by Masar can join an elite band of horses to complete the Derby-Eclipse double when he lines up for the Coral-sponsored Group One at Sandown. The feat has only be achieved five times since the end of the Second World War, with Tulyar in (1952), Mill Reef (1971), Nashwan (1989), Sea The Stars (2009) and Golden Horn (2015) standing tall in the annals of racing history. Now it is Masar's turn to join that illustrious honour when he takes on older horses in what is the first major clash of the generations in a season. Masar heads to the Esher track with top-class credentials. Winner of the Solario Stakes there in September, the son of New Approach has ventured far and wide with trips to France, America and Dubai. While he was not successful in any of those countries, the experience stood him in good stead and were crucial to his education. His first victory of 2018 was a sight to behold at Newmarket where he blitzed his Craven Stakes rivals to scorch home by nine lengths. His 2000 Guineas effort was creditable, though he had to settle for third place behind Saxon Warrior, but he reversed that form in some style at Epsom with a commanding performance. Strangely, he has yet to run over a mile and a quarter but the evidence is it should suit him, as will the fast ground. Masar delighted trainer Charlie Appleby in a workout at Newmarket at the weekend and Godolphin can celebrate another important triumph in a brilliant year for the team. The day can start in the right vein for Godolphin with Sound And Silence in the Coral Charge. The three-year-old sprinter has been burdened with a penalty for a Group Three success at Maisons-Laffitte in September but that has now gone. Now he is back competing on equal terms, the son of Exceed And Excel can return to winning ways. Awesometank can boost her paddock value with victory in the Coral Distaff. The William Haggas-trained filly was fourth in her only previous attempt at Listed level in the autumn but won two valuable handicaps and made a winning return to action when making all the running at Chelmsford in May. She looks a good bet to follow up. Precious Ramotswe can make John Gosden the winning-most trainer of the Lancashire Oaks by taking the Group Two prize, sponsored by bet365, at Haydock. The Newmarket handler currently shares the record of sevens wins with the late Sir Henry Cecil and the daughter of Nathaniel goes into the race with the right profile. Precious Ramotswe has been brought along steadily, winning four of her five starts. The latest came in the Group Three Bronte Cup at York six weeks ago and she will have been primed for this big test. Atkinson Grimshaw, a 35,000 guineas purchase out of Andrew Balding's stable at Tattersalls Autumn Sales, can take the bet365 Old Newton Cup for trainer Iain Jardine. The four-year-old is less exposed than most of his rivals and will have come on a ton for his only start for the Dumfries handler when he shaped well with an eyecatching second place over a mile and a quarter at Ayr. The step back up to a mile and a half will be in his favour and he is one from one at this trip. Sporting Life selections: BELLEWSTOWN: 4.45 Voix Du Reve, 5.15 Cantkidakidder, 5.50 Youghal By The Sea, 6.20 Monarch, 6.50 Cemister, 7.20 Big Bad Brian, 7.50 Global Jackpot. BEVERLEY: 2.00 Prince Elzaam, 2.35 Thriving, 3.10 Shaheen, 3.45 Bedwyyah, 4.20 Save The Bees, 4.50 Winged Spur, 5.20 Queens Gift. CARLISLE: 6.00 Kodicat, 6.30 Eljayeff, 7.00 African Friend, 7.30 Zoravan, 8.00 It's Never Enough, 8.30 Montague, 9.00 Arcadian Cat. CHELMSFORD: 1.35 Izvestia, 2.05 Sunsprite, 2.40 Big Time Maybe, 3.15 Labrega, 3.50 Glory Awaits, 4.25 Ventura Crest, 4.55 Lucifugous, 5.25 Harry Beau. HAYDOCK: 12.35 Ghosxxxxch, 1.10 Precious Ramotswe, 1.45 Atkinson Grimshaw, 2.20 Mythmaker, 2.55 King Robert, 3.30 Yeah Baby Yeah, 4.05 Broken Force. LEICESTER: 1.50 Procedure, 2.55 Cherry Cola, 3.00 Timpani, 3.35 Charles Molson, 4.10 Bowler Hat, 4.40 Gripper, 5.10 Vigee Le Brun. NAAS: 2.15 Andaleep, 2.50 Gasta, 3.25 Rest Bay, 4.00 Shore Step, 4.35 True To Herself, 5.05 Night Of Power, 5.35 Chilled White. NOTTINGHAM: 5.40 Windsorlot, 6.10 More Than Likely, 6.40 Born To Finish, 7.10 Sula Island, 7.40 Afandem, 8.10 Ventura Gold, 8.40 Chingachgook. SANDOWN: 12.20 Sound And Silence, 12.55 Daira Prince, 1.30 Awesometank, 2.10 MASAR (NAP), 2.45 Los Camachos, 3.20 Nearly Caught, 3.55 De Medici. DOUBLE: Masar and Precious Ramotswe.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 7, 2018 7:46:51 GMT
NOTTINGHAM
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.40 Swansway
6.10 Red Balloons
6.40 Choosey
7.10 Strictly Art
7.40 Mushtaq
8.10 Ventura Gold
8.40 Chingachgook
GIMCRACK
5.40 Windsorlot
6.10 More Than Likely
6.40 Born To Finish
7.10 Sula Island
7.40 Afandem
8.10 Ventura Gold
8.40 Chingachgook
CARLISLE
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
6.00 Straightothepoint
6.30 Amazing Alba
7.00 Tylery Wonder
7.30 Zoravan
8.00 Ghayyar
8.30 On A May Day
9.00 Arcadian Cat
GIMCRACK
6.00 Kodicat
6.30 Eljayeff
7.00 African Friend
7.30 Zoravan
8.00 It’s Never Enough
8.30 Montague
9.00 Arcadian Cat
SANDOWN
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
12.20 Judicial
12.55 South Seas
1.30 Preening
2.10 Roaring Lion
2.45 Cosmopolitan Queen
3.20 Nearly Caught
3.55 Gododdin
GIMCRACK
12.20 Sound And Silence
12.55 Daira Prince
1.30 Awesometank
2.10 ROARING LION (nap)
2.45 Los Camachos
3.20 Nearly Caught
3.55 De Medici
HAYDOCK
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
12.35 Austrian School
1.10 God Given
1.45 Teodoro (nap)
2.20 Intisaab
2.55 Lashabeeh
3.30 Excellent Times
4.05 Epaulement (nb)
GIMCRACK
12.35 Ghosxxxxch
1.10 Precious Ramotswe (nb)
1.45 Atkinson Grimshaw
2.20 Mythmaker
2.55 King Robert
3.30 Yeah Baby Yeah
4.05 Broken Force
CHELMSFORD CITY
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.35 Izvestia
2.05 Dave Dexter
2.40 Al Asef
3.15 Appointed
3.50 Able Jack
4.25 Global Wonder
4.55 Master Poet
5.25 Dark Side Dream
GIMCRACK
1.35 Izvestia
2.05 Sunsprite
2.40 Big Time Maybe
3.15 Labrega
3.50 Glory Awaits
4.25 Ventura Crest
4.55 Lucifugous
5.25 Harry Beau
BEVERLEY
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.00 Prince Elzaam
2.35 Thriving
3.10 Shaheen
3.45 Bedwyyah
4.20 Shamrokh
4.50 Winged Spur
5.20 Nearest Green
GIMCRACK
2.00 Prince Elzaam
2.35 Thriving
3.10 Shaheen
3.45 Bedwyyah
4.20 Save The Bees
4.50 Winged Spur
5.20 Queens Gift
LEICESTER
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.50 Rux Ruxx
2.25 Smashing Lass
3.00 Railport Dolly
3.35 Rousayan
4.10 Jurz
4.40 Kabrit
5.10 Makambe
GIMCRACK
1.50 Procedure
2.25 Cherry Cola
3.00 Timpani
3.35 Charles Molson
4.10 Bowler Hat
4.40 Gripper
5.10 Vigee Le Brun
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 7, 2018 7:47:16 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 7, 2018 7:51:31 GMT
Saturday: going, weather & non-runners Bellewstown GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (good in places) (Watering) WEATHER: Mostly cloudy Beverley GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Watering) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Inside NON RUNNERS: 3:10 Shaheen (2) Carlisle GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 8.4) (Watering) WEATHER: Mostly sunny STALLS: 1m3f - Outside; Remainder - Inside Chelmsford (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD TO SLOW WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 6f - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 2:05 Solesmes (10)Sunsprite (1) Haydock GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 8.0) (Watering) (Rail movements; Race 1 +41yds, Races 2 & 3 +25yds and Races 6 & 7 +13yds) WEATHER: Sunny STALLS: (Stand Side Home Straight) 6f, 1m2f & 1m4f - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 2:20 Mobsta (3) 4:05 Broken Force (6) Leicester GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 7.5) (Watering) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Straight course - Stands' side; Round course - Inside NON RUNNERS: 1:50 Savannah Beau (7) 2:25 Made In Lewisham (3) 4:40 Brandy James (1) Naas GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Watering) WEATHER: Partly cloudy Nottingham GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 8.4) (Watering) (Rail movements; Races 1, 5, 6 & 7 +18yds and Race 4 +30yds) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: (Outer Track) 5f & 6f - Stands' side; 1m - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 7:40 Michele Strogoff (5) Sandown GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 7.5) (Watered) WEATHER: Sunny STALLS: Sprint course - Far Side; 2m - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 12:55 Secret Art (7) 2:10 Masar (4) 2:45 Arrogant (2)
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 7, 2018 7:52:40 GMT
Last season's leading female jump jockey Bryony Frost has been taken to Torbay Hospital for further assessment after sustaining a sore abdomen when unseated from long-time leader Billy My Boy at Newton Abbot on Friday afternoon.
Frost appeared to become unbalanced when her mount dived left two out in the 2m2½f conditional jockeys' handicap hurdle and she was belatedly unseated before being trodden on by the chasing Nabhan.
She was quickly attended by course medical staff and eventually walked away before being taken by ambulance to hospital.
Her father Jimmy said: "Bryony is in quite a lot of pain as she was stood on in the abdomen area by one of the chasing horses after she was unshipped. I understand thay are taking her to nearby Torbay Hospital for scans and further assessment."
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