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Post by Kimmy on Jul 7, 2018 7:53:19 GMT
Champion jockey Silvestre de Sousa was given a seven-day ban at Chelmsford on Friday night for failing to obtain the best possible placing on Massam, who finished fourth in the 7f novice stakes.
The stewards decided De Sousa appeared to stop riding the Mark Johnston-trained juvenile shortly before the winning post to be beaten by a nose for third by Zmhar, in a race won by the Saeed Bin Suroor-trained Jfoul.
With seven runners in the race each-way terms concerned only the first two, but there was a £550 difference in prize-money between third and fourth.
De Sousa, who will be suspended between July 20-26, has a sizeable lead over nearest pursuer Danny Tudhope in the Stobart Flat jockeys' championship.
Tudhope continued his recent hot spell on Friday with a double at Doncaster in the afternoon before adding a third at Beverley in the evening.
However, De Sousa hit back with a winner apiece at Sandown and Chelmsford, leaving his lead over Tudhope at 18 (63-45).
Coral have De Sousa at 1-10 to maintain his crown with James Doyle, who has 36 winners, next best at 9-1 and Tudhope priced at 10-1.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 7, 2018 7:55:21 GMT
Confusion and chaos reigned following the first race at Sandown on Friday when judge Felix Wheeler called the wrong winner in a photo-finish to the 5f handicap.
Initially 13-2 chance Rio Ronaldo was called the winner by a nose, but upon closer examination 6-1 shot Vibrant Chords was instead judged to have passed the post first, with the result revised accordingly.
It is not the first time Wheeler has been at the centre of a photo-finish farce, with a race at Kempton in March subject to a reversal after he had called the photo incorrectly.
While bookmakers were left seething following two payouts, the BHA insisted the new failsafe system, introduced at the start of week to prevent a repeat of the Kempton episode, had worked.
Wheeler's call of Rio Ronaldo was reviewed by the stipendiary stewards on duty at Sandown and they queried his decision, which led to Vibrant Chords being called the winner.
This process was conducted before the weighed-in announcement was made, which is when a result becomes official.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 7, 2018 13:35:52 GMT
Plenty of eyes are on Russia today, but there is Grade 1 action Stateside tonight where Aidan O'Brien and Ryan Moore have a host of chances. Closer to home, Nottingham and Carlisle stage Flat meetings. Here are three runners to note . . .
Chingachgook 8.40 Nottingham
A whopping 24 runners today for Richard Fahey, whose night ends with this three-year-old. A son of Al Kazeem who was winning the Coral-Eclipse five years ago, Chingachgook has yet to get off the mark, but he ran well in a decent handicap at Musselburgh in March. That was over a mile and stepping up in trip to 1m2f seemed to suit when he was third at Haydock, so he is one for shortlists.
9/4 Chingachgook 8:40 Nottingham Arcadian Cat 9.00 Carlisle
Ralph Beckett will have been delighted with the promise Arcadian Cat has shown on her four outings, but he probably just wants her to win now, so she travels more than 300 miles north to Carlisle for what connections hope will not be a wasted journey. The daughter of Kitten's Joy was second to Lah Ti Dar in a Listed race at Newbury in April and a repeat of that will make her hard to beat.
2/7 Arcadian Cat 9:00 Carlisle Hunting Horn 11.50 Belmont Park
Camelot was responsible for siring last week's Irish Derby winner Latrobe and the stallion has claims of netting Belmont Park's Derby with Hunting Horn, who shone when bolting up in the Hampton Court Stakes at Royal Ascot recently. Trainer Aidan O'Brien won this race with Deauville two years ago and the three-year-old has the assistance in the saddle of Ryan Moore, who believes his mount is the "one they have to beat".
11/4 Hunting Horn 11:50 Belmont Park
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 7, 2018 15:28:40 GMT
Today's LIVE Scoop6 Results Win Fund: There was 1 correct selection winning £150,242.60 Place Fund: There were 1,335 correct selections each winning £14.60
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 7, 2018 18:14:54 GMT
Beverley, 07 Jul 18 Race 1 - 2:00pm THE dandphaulage.co.uk NOVICE AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 5) Prior to the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that THE TRADER (IRE) is a grey, not a chestnut as published in the race card.
Permission was given for JOE THE BEAU to be mounted on the track.
Race 2 - 2:35pm THE INDUSTRIAL RACKING SUPPLIES LIMITED EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Hayley Turner reported that her saddle slipped on RAYPETEAFTERME, placed fourth. Jack Garritty reported that ROBEAM (IRE), unplaced, was slowly away and ran green.
Race 3 - 3:10pm THE D&P PALLET DISTRIBUTION HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for JACOB’S PILLOW to go early to post.
JACOB’S PILLOW, drawn 6, anticipated the start and slightly accelerated the gate at the same moment as the race had been started. Being satisfied that it was not caused through a faulty action of the starting stalls, no further action was taken.
Following the race, Jack Garrity reported that FOOL FOR YOU (IRE), unplaced, was restless in the stalls.
Race 4 - 3:45pm THE PALLET RACKING FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for MISS MUMTAZ (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race, Adam McNamara reported NKOSIKAZI, placed third, ran green and ran too free.
Race 5 - 4:20pm THE D&P WAREHOUSING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Having reviewed the start the Stewards were satisfied that SHAMROKH (IRE) had refused to race and was deemed to be a runner.
Following the race, Aaron Jones reported that FREUD (FR), placed fourth, was slowly away.
Race 6 - 4:50pm THE racking-uk.net FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Tim Easterby had obtained prior permission from the BHA to run BOLLIN JOAN partially shod.
WINGED SPUR (IRE) wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
An enquiry was held to consider the placings in this race after interference inside the final furlong when the winner, SAGENESS (IRE), ridden by Ben Curtis interfered with WINGED SPUR (IRE), placed second, ridden by Andrew Breslin. Being a 7lb claimer, Breslin was offered accompaniment in the enquiry, but declined. The Stewards considered that the interference had not improved SAGENESS (IRE)’s placing as both horses initially drifted left independently and WINGED SPUR (IRE) was only shifted slightly off its intended line in the final half furlong, losing no momentum to be beaten by ¾ length. The interference was found to be accidental as Curtis had made sufficient effort to prevent his horse from hanging left.
Race 7 - 5:20pm THE D&P PALLETWAYS DELIVERY CONFINED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (No more than four Flat runs) The Veterinary Officer reported that MR WING (IRE) is a gelding and not a colt as published in the race card.
Permission was given for TERRIER SPIRIT (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race, Jack Garritty reported that TERRIER SPIRIT (IRE), placed fourth, hung left-handed from 1½ furlongs out. View Stewards report Carlisle, 07 Jul 18 Race 1 - 6:00pm THE BET AT racinguk.com APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (Jockey Club Grassroots Sprint Series Qualifier) Conor McGovern, the rider of ROYS DREAM, placed second, was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level from inside the final 2 furlongs.
Following the race, Toby Eley reported that REDARNA, unplaced, hung left throughout.
Race 3 - 7:00pm THE ANDERSON 'QUALITY FOR YOUR HOME' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for TYLERY WONDER (IRE) to go to post early, and for JEANY (IRE) to be led to post early. View Stewards report Haydock Park, 07 Jul 18 Race 1 - 12:35pm THE bet365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for UNWRITTEN to go early to post and for PERFECT ILLUSION to wear a hood in the parade ring. LYNWOOD GOLD (IRE) wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Race 2 - 1:10pm THE bet365 LANCASHIRE OAKS (CLASS 1) (Group 2) Following the race, Edward Greatrex reported that SNOWY WINTER (USA), unplaced, stopped quickly.
Race 3 - 1:45pm THE bet365 OLD NEWTON CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for MOUNT TAHAN (IRE) to go early to post and for WINGINGIT (IRE) to wear a hood in the parade ring. MOUNT TAHAN (IRE), SOFIA’S ROCK (FR) and GOLDEN WOLF (IRE) wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Prior to this race, a query was raised with Mark Johnston, the trainer of TITI MAKFI, into the reasons why he was running the filly here at Haydock on going officially described as Good to Firm, having been declared a non-runner at Haydock on 9 June 2018 on going also officially described as Good to Firm. The trainer stated that due to the ongoing temperatures, there are limited options to race on ground other than Good to Firm, and was happy for TITI MAKFI to take her chance today.
Approaching the final furlong, ACLIMATISE, unplaced, shifted briefly right handed onto MOUNT TAHAN (IRE), unplaced, which in turn caused the rider of SOCIETY RED, unplaced, to take a slight check but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, David Probert reported that WINGINGIT (IRE), unplaced, jumped awkwardly from the stalls and was slowly into stride, Nicola Currie reported that GOLDEN WOLF (IRE), unplaced, was slowly away and Jamie Gormley reported that ATKINSON GRIMSHAW (FR), unplaced, ran too free.
Race 5 - 2:55pm THE bet365.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Following the race, Nicola Currie reported that ATHOLLBLAIR BOY (IRE), placed sixth, was slowly away and Tony Carroll's representative reported that the race had come too soon for MADRINHO (IRE), placed eighth, having raced at Kempton 3 days previously.
Race 6 - 3:30pm THE bet365 FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) EXCELLENT TIMES wore earplugs which were removed at the start. View Stewards report Leicester, 07 Jul 18 Race 2 - 2:25pm THE H.A.C. TECHNICAL GAS SERVICES LTD. SELLING STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race Callum Shepherd reported that his saddle slipped on CHERRY COLA, placed fourth.
Race 3 - 3:00pm THE EBF STALLIONS / TAP'nSHOWER.com FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Following the race Louis Steward reported that TIMPANI (IRE), placed fifth, stopped quickly. TIMPANI (IRE) was routine tested.
Race 5 - 4:10pm THE MEDICAL PIPED GASES LTD/EBF BREEDERS BACKING RACING RATING RELATED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race David Egan reported that JURZ (IRE), placed fourth, hung left under pressure.
Race 6 - 4:40pm THE TAP'nSHOWER.com NATIONWIDE DELIVERIES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race David Egan reported that BORN TO SPEND (IRE), placed fourth, hung right.
Race 7 - 5:10pm THE H.A.C. MEDICAL GAS TRAINING & SERVICES LTD. HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for HAVANA STAR (IRE) to go early to post.
Inside the final furlong out, SHEARIAN, placed seventh, shifted quickly right interfering with MAJESTIC STONE (IRE), placed fifth, which in turn interfered with MOAKKAD, placed eighth, but after viewing a recording of the incident it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race Cam Hardie reported that MAJESTIC STONE (IRE), placed fifth, was slowly away. Martin Harley reported that HAVANA STAR (IRE), hung both ways. View Stewards report Nottingham, 07 Jul 18 Race 1 - 5:40pm THE GENTING CASINO NOTTINGHAM LADY AMATEUR RIDERS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Miss Laura Wilson, the rider of OROBAS (IRE), placed second, was suspended for 9 days for using her whip above the permitted level from approximately 1½ furlongs out.
Following the race, Miss Joanna Mason reported that SWANSWAY, placed third, suffered interference approaching the home bend.
Race 3 - 6:40pm THE T.I.M. FIAT NOTTINGHAM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for GLORIOUS POLITICS to go early to post.
Following the race, Tim Clark reported that TIGER LYON (USA), placed seventh, jumped awkwardly from the stalls. The representative of John Balding reported that RAZIN’ HELL, placed eighth, was unsuited by the going on this occasion, which was officially described as Good to Firm, and would prefer an easier surface and the Veterinary Officer reported that the gelding lost both its front shoes. The Veterinary Officer also reported that NINJAGO, placed fourth, lost its right fore shoe. View Stewards report Sandown Park, 07 Jul 18 Race 1 - 12:20pm THE CORAL CHARGE (CLASS 1) (Group 3) (Registered as the Sprint Stakes) Permission was given for JUDICIAL (IRE) to go early to post.
An enquiry was held to consider interference shortly after the start when HADDAF (IRE), placed sixth, ridden by James Doyle, drifted right-handed towards the rail causing KODITIME, unplaced, ridden by Hector Crouch, to have to be checked, and for DREAM OF DREAMS (IRE), placed fifth, ridden by Daniel Tudhope, to have to be eased on the rail. Doyle was suspended for 2 days for careless riding as he had allowed his horse to drift right without sufficient correction.
Following the race Fran Berry reported that MIRZA, placed third, hung left-handed in the final furlong. Daniel Tudhope reported that DREAM OF DREAMS (IRE), placed fifth, was denied a clear run and William Buick reported that SOUND AND SILENCE, unplaced, lost its action. The Veterinary Officer subsequently reported that SOUND AND SILENCE was lame left hind and had lost its left fore shoe.
Race 2 - 12:55pm THE CORAL CHALLENGE (HANDICAP) (CLASS 2) Permission was given for POUVOIR MAGIQUE to go early to post. MASHAM STAR (IRE) wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Following the race Adam Kirby reported that RAISING SAND, unplaced, became unbalanced two furlongs out. RAISING SAND was routine tested.
Race 3 - 1:30pm THE CORAL DISTAFF (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Permission was given for PREENING to be mounted in the chute.
Approaching the final furlong GAVOTA, unplaced, edged left-handed interfering with NARELLA (IRE), unplaced, which caused the filly to become unbalanced, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Race 4 - 2:10pm THE CORAL-ECLIPSE (CLASS 1) (Group 1) (British Champions Series) An enquiry was held to consider the placings in this race after interference on the run to the line when the winner, ROARING LION (USA), ridden by Oisin Murphy, drifted right-handed, away from the whip, giving SAXON WARRIOR (JPN), placed second, ridden by Donnacha O’Brien, a slight bump and taking it off its intended line. The Stewards considered that the interference had not improved ROARING LION (USA)’s placing as it always appeared to be holding the runner up and the distance at the line was a neck. Murphy was suspended for 4 days for careless riding as he had allowed his horse to drift right without sufficient correction.
Race 5 - 2:45pm THE coral.co.uk HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) An enquiry was held to consider the placings in this race after interference approaching the final furlong when MANTHOOR (IRE), placed fourth, ridden by Jim Crowley, rolled slightly right-handed at the same time as LETHAL LUNCH, placed third, ridden by Adam Kirby, had edged marginally left handed. The Stewards considered that interference had taken place between the two runners when LETHAL LUNCH had shifted left at the same time as MANTHOOR (IRE) had rolled right. They therefore considered the interference was accidental and the placings remained unaltered.
Race 6 - 3:20pm THE CORAL MARATHON (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (Registered as The Esher Stakes) Permission was given for MONTALY to wear a hood in the parade ring only.
The winner, NEARLY CAUGHT (IRE) appeared to show improved form compared with its previous run at Ascot on 23 June 2018 where the gelding finished ninth of sixteen, beaten 34 ½ lengths. Hughie Morrison’s explanation that NEARLY CAUGHT (IRE) appreciated the drop in trip on this occasion as he appeared not to stay the 2 miles 5 ½ furlongs at Ascot was noted. The gelding was routine tested.
Race 7 - 3:55pm THE DOWNLOAD THE CORAL APP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for NEVERBEEN TO PARIS (IRE) to wear a hood in the parade ring only.
An enquiry was held to consider interference inside the final furlong when BAJAN GOLD (IRE), placed third, ridden by Andrea Atzeni, drifted left-handed, away from the whip, causing NEVERBEEN TO PARIS (IRE), placed sixth, ridden by Adam Kirby, to have to take a slight check. Atzeni was cautioned for careless riding as he had allowed his horse to drift left without sufficient correction.
Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that the winner, DE MEDICI (IRE), lost its left fore shoe. View Stewards report Chelmsford City, 07 Jul 18 Race 2 - 2:05pm THE totepool CASHBACK CLUB AT totesport.com NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Approximately 4 furlongs out NAKAKANDE (IRE), unplaced, edged left as CAMACHESS (IRE), unplaced, edged right causing Lewis Edmunds, the rider THE LAST PARTY, unplaced, to take a slight check off heels and to shift right causing interference to ALFIE SOLOMONS (IRE), unplaced, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, Tom Queally reported that ALFIE SOLOMONS (IRE), unplaced, suffered interference on the bend.
Race 3 - 2:40pm THE EXTRA PLACES AT totesport.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Following the race, Robert Winston reported that REQUINTO DAWN (IRE), placed second, hung left-handed in the straight.
Race 4 - 3:15pm THE IRISH LOTTO AT totesport.com BRITISH EBF FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for LABREGA to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
The winner, SINGYOURSONG (IRE), appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Newmarket on 30 June 2018 where the mare finished sixth of six, beaten by 9 ¼ lengths. David Simcock’s representative’s explanation that the mare appreciated the return to the polytrack and a step up in trip from 1 mile to 1 mile 2 furlongs was noted. SINGYOURSONG (IRE) was routine tested.
The performance of SEA YOUMZAIN (IRE) which finished unplaced, was considered. The representative of Mark Johnston could offer no explanation for the filly’s performance.
Race 5 - 3:50pm THE BET IN PLAY AT totesport.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) The Starter reported that BULLINGDON was unruly in the stalls and withdrawn. Richard Hannon was informed that the gelding could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Approaching the final furlong GLORY AWAITS (IRE), placed third, shifted left causing MAYPOLE, placed second, to be marginally carried off its intended resulting in CLIFFS OF CAPRI, unplaced, to become tight for room on the rail, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, Jason Hart reported that AQUARIUM, unplaced, was denied a clear run and Robert Winston reported that SIR HAMILTON (IRE), placed fourth, hung left-handed. The Veterinary Officer reported that INTRUDE, unplaced, was lame on its right fore and IFUBELIEVEINDREAMS (IRE), unplaced, lost its right fore shoe.
Race 6 - 4:25pm THE DOUBLE DELIGHT HAT-TRICK HEAVEN AT totesport.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) Permission was given for GLOBAL WONDER (IRE) to go early to post.
The apparent improvement in form of the winner, PLENTYINTHETANKSIR, which had never previously been placed, was considered. David Simcock’s representative was interviewed. Their comments that the gelding benefitted from the drop-in grade and the return to the polytrack were noted and the gelding was routine tested.
Following the race, Harry Bentley reported that FANAN, which was pulled up, lost its action and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding revealed it to be slightly lame on its right fore.
Race 7 - 4:55pm THE DOUBLE DELIGHT HAT-TRICK HEAVEN AT totesport.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) Permission was given for LUCIFUGOUS (IRE) to go to post and to be mounted on the track.
Following the race, Harry Bentley reported that LUCIFUGOUS (IRE), unplaced, was restless in the stalls and fly leapt as the start was affected causing the filly to be slowly away and Shelley Birkett reported that CASEY BANTER, placed second, hung right-handed throughout.
Race 8 - 5:25pm THE RACING WELFARE STAFF WEEK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for SIX STRINGS to go early to post.
Following the race, Charles Bishop reported that SIX STRINGS, unplaced, was denied a clear run.
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Post by dennisg on Jul 8, 2018 6:12:05 GMT
in today's sporting life..................... Get all of Saturday's reports from Sandown on Coral-Eclipse day as Roaring Lion survived a stewards' inquiry in the feature event for John Gosden. Lion survives stewards' to land Eclipse Roaring Lion battled on bravely to beat his old rival Saxon Warrior in the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown. The two classy three-year-olds had the 10-furlong Group One to themselves and no quarter was given in the closing stages. Hawkbill made the running from Forest Ranger, but the older horses had no answer to the younger generation who dominated the finish. Roaring Lion (7/4 favourite), trained by John Gosden, passed the post in front by a neck under Oisin Murphy from Aidan O'Brien's charge ridden by his son, Donnacha. A stewards' inquiry was called as the two protagonists came close in the final strides, but the placings remained unaltered. Gosden told ITV Racing: "He rode him beautifully and very coolly. He got too far back, he knew that, and he didn't hurry to get back. It was a very good ride and I'm thrilled. "I thought Saxon Warrior was magnificent, so all credit to Aidan O'Brien. "He (Murphy) deserves it (a first British Group One win). He did very well to stay as cool as he did." Murphy said: "Whenever a horse shifts off a line or anything small in a race, the stewards look into it. "My horse has caused very little interference if any and clearly he was the best horse in the race. He's a very talented colt. "There's a huge team at John Gosden's who deserve big-race success and I'm delighted. "I went out in the race with a very open mind and full of confidence thanks to the owner and the trainer. Thankfully, we delivered." View image on Twitter View image on Twitter Matt Chapman ✔ @mcyeeehaaa As they wait @sandownpark @oismurphy @donnacha_obrien Yeeehaaa! 2:32 PM - Jul 7, 2018 254 72 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy Judicial repels late Muthmir Charge Judicial repelled the late thrust of Muthmir to claim top honours in the Coral Charge at Sandown. A field of 10 runners went to post for the five-furlong dash, with Julie Camacho's Judicial the 4/1 favourite having impressed in a conditions race at Beverley on his latest appearance. The six-year-old was given a nice tow into the race from the front-running Mirza and took over the lead racing inside the final furlong. Muthmir, who was lining up on the back of a confidence-boosting Listed success at Haydock, was doing his best work at the finish, but Judicial was always doing enough to hold on and claimed the Group Three prize by a neck under Paul Mulrennan. Veteran sprinter Mirza, a 50/1 shot, boxed on well to finish third. Samantha Brown, the trainer's daughter, said: "She (mum) will be so pleased. She is at home doing the other racehorses. "I'm still at school doing my A-Levels. I only broke up yesterday and it was a 4.30 start this morning to come down. "He travels so well (in races). Finally a gap came for him, which it doesn't seem to in better races. "He is aiming for the Nunthorpe and he has got the Sapphire Stakes in Ireland in between." Judicial wins the Coral Charge Judicial wins the Coral Charge Best of the rest Nearly Caught bounced back from a disappointing effort at Royal Ascot to repeat last year's success in the Listed Coral Marathon at Sandown. James Doyle had Hughie Morrrison's eight-year-old towards the rear of the six-strong field in the two-mile heat as Jukebox Jive made the running. Switched to the outside to make his challenge, Nearly Caught (9/4 favourite) hit the front over a furlong out and galloped on resolutely to score by a length and a quarter from the staying-on Platitude. Morrison said: "He is as good as ever. It is great when you have a horse like him showing plenty more at six, seven and eight than he did at two, three and four. "He is incredibly tough. I wish I had a yard full of them. He is a joy to train and does everything you want and leads everything you want. "I think I will probably put him in the Ebor as it is worth so much money. "It is a hell of a big pot and it should be considered. Although he has done most of his winning right handed he can perform left handed." Doyle executed a perfectly-judged ride from the front as Awesometank landed the Coral Distaff. Both Desert Diamond and Preening tried to challenge inside the distance in the mile contest, but Doyle had a bit extra up his sleeve on the 6/1 shot and Awesometank dug deep to run out a three-quarter-length winner. Trainer William Haggas said: "She did it well and she won well at Chelmsford City. She did it well and got an excellent ride. When I saw her prick her ears at the two and three pole, I thought there was a bit left. "She is only going one way now and she is not going backwards. "The owner is from Hong Kong and she bred this filly. It's her first horse with us. "There is the Atalanta back here against the older fillies and there are French options as well. We will take it one step at a time." Tigre Du Terre (9/2 favourite) could be headed for Goodwood at the end of month following his one-and-three-quarter-length verdict in the Coral Challenge. Trainer Richard Hannon said: "We will treat him as a good horse as he always has been. He is a nice horse for next year as well. "He will go for the Golden Mile at Goodwood. If we win, it will be golden." Hannon was also on the mark with Rogue (10/1) in the coral.co.uk Handicap, who ran out a length-and-a-half victor in the hands of 7lb claimer Thore Hammer Hansen. De Medici (4/1) defied top weight in the concluding Download The Coral App Handicap to give Oisin Murphy a double after his famous victory on Roaring Lion in the Coral-Eclipse. Wearing blinkers for the first time, Archie Watson's gelding held Jack Regan by a neck.
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Post by dennisg on Jul 8, 2018 6:13:43 GMT
Get Saturday's reports from Haydock as Horseplay struck for Andrew Balding in the Lancashire Oaks with David Probert in the saddle. Horseplay lands Lancashire Oaks Horseplay grabbed the Group Two honours from God Given following an extremely tight finish to the bet365 Lancashire Oaks at Haydock. Andrew Balding's filly got the verdict by a short head from the long-time leader after a ding-dong duel in the final furlong. God Given had taken the Pinnacle Stakes over the course and distance on her previous start and she set out to make all the running with Aidan O'Brien's Irish raider Flattering close up. Jamie Spencer upped the tempo in the straight and God Given responded in game fashion, but David Probert got a fine tune out of Horseplay (11/4), who had shaped well when second to Coronet in the Middleton Stakes at York on her seasonal debut in May. Once he got stuck into her, the daughter of Cape Cross put her head down and just got the better of her main rival to give Balding his 50th winner of the year. Princess Ramotswe was third with Mrs Sippy fourth. Rebel lands another Old Newton Cup for Johnston Rainbow Rebel gave Mark Johnston a third success in the last six years in the bet365 Old Newton Cup with a battling display in Haydock's prestigious handicap. The Middleham handler, successful with Star Lahib in 2013 and Notarised in 2015, saddled four runners in this competitive event and managed to land the lion's share of the pot. The stable showed they were in good form when Making Miracles and Austrian School gave Johnston a one-two in the opening bet365 Handicap. Rainbow Rebel (12/1) continued the run by coming out on top after a prolonged tussle with Crowned Eagle after Atkinson Grimshaw had set a strong early pace. Jockey Joe Fanning got Rainbow Rebel home by a neck from Crowned Eagle (10/1) with Atty Persse (8/1) two and three-quarter lengths away in third and the well-backed 3/1 favourite Teodoro fourth.
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Post by dennisg on Jul 8, 2018 6:15:32 GMT
Ben Linfoot heads to Ayr for the Sporting Life Daily Nap on Sunday and he's backing local trainer Mike Smith to strike again with a course and distance specialist. Sporting Life's Daily Nap, July 8 NAP: Haymarket (2.30 Ayr) Next Best: Yensir (2.45 Market Rasen) Treble: Could It Be Love (3.30 Fairyhouse) 3 8 Haymarket16 99-11OR: 57CD 4/1 T: R M SmithJ: Andrew Breslin (7) Form: 0-68882Last Run Live betting powered by I’m not sure Natajack, under a penalty, will be able to dominate over 1m2f at Ayr on Sunday like he did over a mile at Hamilton on Monday and that makes HAYMARKET of interest in the Create Great Family Memories Together Handicap (2.30). Natajack was a bit keen over the shorter distance at Hamilton, so he looks vulnerable under a penalty at this trip and it could be Mike Smith’s Haymarket that takes advantage as he’s in good form and thrives over this course and distance. Twice a winner over 10 furlongs at Ayr, including off a handicap mark of 69, he’s of interest off 57 on Sunday after just being denied a head over the track and trip off just a 2lb lower mark last time. He tried to make all that day and was just held on the run to the line, so he can be expected to make a real fight of it from a prominent position again under 7lb claimer Andrew Breslin, who was also among the winners for the Smith stable at Hamilton on Monday. Over at Market Rasen Yensir looks a likely winner for Olly Murphy in the Don Noble Bookmaker Novices’ Hurdle at 2.45. He carried a penalty to victory over a Dan Skelton-trained horse at Stratford last time and can repeat the trick under Richard Johnson, even with a double penalty burdening him on this occasion. Finally, the Group 3 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Brownstown Stakes looks at the mercy of Aidan O’Brien’s Could It Be Love at Fairyhouse (3.30). Second to Alpha Centauri in the Irish 1000 Guineas and third to Expert Eye in the Jersey Stakes, she has a clear chance on recent form and should be too strong back against her own sex. Daily Nap record: -12.97pts
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Post by dennisg on Jul 8, 2018 6:17:04 GMT
Nick Grant makes Dark Profit his best bet for the day and has a tip for every race in the UK and Ireland. Nap: 4.05 Ayr 5 2 Dark Profitp272 69-2OR: 87C 11/1 T: K DalgleishJ: J Fanning Form: 191610-Last Run Live betting powered by Next best: 4.55 Market Rasen 2 Brave Eagle26 611-9OR: 142 11/4 T: N J HendersonJ: James Bowen Form: 210U-11Last Run Live betting powered by Dark Profit is of interest in the Argyll Holidays: Why Go Further? Handicap at Ayr. The six-year-old enjoyed a fine campaign for Keith Dalgleish last season, winning at Ayr, Carlisle and Musselburgh. He flopped on his final outing of 2017 last October, but ground conditions at gone against by that stage and he should be far more at home on the fast surface he encounters on his return to action. Dark Profit is only 4lb higher than his last winning mark and is certainly capable of adding to his tally if fit enough after a lengthy absence. Haymarket should also be supported in division one of the Create Great Family Memories Together Handicap. Mike Smith's nine-year-old had been out of form, but he looked in good order over this course and distance last month when beaten a head by Thorntoun Care in an amateur riders' handicap. Haymarket returns to Ayr off a 2lb higher mark, but the two-time course scorer remains well treated on his winning form at Musselburgh last summer. Despite his advancing years, there are more races to be won with him. Keep an eye, too, on Lexington Place, who runs in the Last Minute Luxury Hot Tub Breaks Amateur Riders' Handicap. Ruth Carr's inmate was an eyecatcher at Leicester last time and looks favourably handicapped, even in spite of the burden of having to carry top weight. Lexington Place also knows the terrain well, having twice won over five furlongs at Ayr during a fine career. Brave Eagle can complete a hat-trick in the most valuable event of the afternoon at Market Rasen. Nicky Henderson's charge won at Newbury last December before struggling in two better races at Cheltenham in the spring. However, he has regained momentum with successive wins at Plumpton and Southwell and while the official winning margin of his latest triumph was only half a length, he was value for a good bit more. He appears the type of horse who only ever does the bare minimum, which is useful from a handicapping perspective, and a 3lb rise could prove generous ahead of his appearance in the £20,000 Don Noble Handicap Hurdle. Sporting Life selections: AYR: 1.30 Fajjaj, 2.00 Home Before Dusk, 2.30 Haymarket, 3.05 Ravenhoe, 3.35 Brother McGonagall, 4.05 DARK PROFIT (NAP), 4.40 Logi, 5.10 Lexington Place. FAIRYHOUSE: 1.50 Osmosis, 2.25 Mr Shelby, 2.55 Danehill Quest, 3.30 Lightening Quick, 4.00 National Glory, 4.30 Lustful, 5.05 High Kicker. LIMERICK: 2.05 Zaofu, 2.35 Black Key, 3.10 About You, 3.40 Draycott Place, 4.10 Schmidt, 4.45 Inis Meain, 5.15 Melior. MARKET RASEN: 2.15 Wazowski, 2.45 Yensir, 3.20 Agentleman, 3.50 Monar Rose, 4.20 Whoshotwho, 4.55 Brave Eagle, 5.25 Collodi. DOUBLE: Dark Profit and Brave Eagle.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 8, 2018 8:42:12 GMT
Sunday: going, weather & non-runners Ayr GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Firm in places, GoingStick 8.1) (Watering) (Rail movements: Races 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 +4yds) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 5f - Stands' side; 7f - Outside; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 2:00 Rock N Rolla (3) 4:05 Dark Profit (5) Fairyhouse GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Firm in places) (Watering) WEATHER: Partly cloudy NON RUNNERS: 4:30 Subjudice (4) Limerick GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Watering) WEATHER: Partly cloudy Market Rasen GOING: GOOD (GoingStick: Chs 8.2, Hdl 7.9) (Watering) (Rail movements: Races 1, 2 & 6 +240yds, Races 3 & 4 +168yds, Race 5 +228yds and Race 7 +174yds) WEATHER: Partly cloudy NON RUNNERS: 3:20 Falcos (11) 5:25 Rough Justice (9)
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 8, 2018 8:42:49 GMT
BANKER
Baba Boom (4.30 Fairyhouse)
Johnny Murtagh's three-year-old built on three average runs in maiden company last year to record form figures of 21 in handicap company this season, including when winning by over two lengths on his first try over an extended 1m3f trip last time out. Well punted on that occasion, Baba Boom travelled like a horse well above his mark of 59 and readily cleared away from his rivals under hands and heels on similar conditions that he'll tackle today. He finds himself 10lb higher but should be able to cope with the rise and this isn't the strongest race for the grade.
11/8 Baba Boom 4:30 Fairyhouse GOOD THING
Nicholas T (4.05 Ayr)
Jim Goldie's firing the winners in of late (24 per cent strike-rate in the last two weeks) and this three-time course-and-distance winner looks likely to add his name to the list of recent scorers in this five-runner mile handicap. The gelding performs to his best when the ground is riding fast and if he runs anywhere near to the form of his penultimate runner-up effort, he'll take this doing handstands. He was disappointing last time out, however, which slightly tempers enthusiasm given there was no obvious excuse aside from breaking slightly slowely. I'm pretty confident that wasn't his true running and a return to form will see him win.
10/3 Nicholas T 4:05 Ayr
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 8, 2018 8:43:19 GMT
Nicky Henderson has an impressive 33 per cent strike-rate at Market Rasen and sends one horse to the Lincolnshire venue, Brave Eagle (4.55). The son of Yeats has plenty of potential at this trip.
When Marjorie Fife and Becky Smith team up at Ayr it’s worth taking note as they have a 75 per cent strike-rate at the venue. They combine with Perfect Words (5.10), who has won this race for the last two years.
Lorcan Murtagh has a 27 per cent strike-rate from his rides in the last two weeks and goes to Market Rasen for one ride, Wazowski (2.15). The nine-year-old is more at home over this longer trip than when third on his reappearance over 2m.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 8, 2018 8:44:05 GMT
Lambourn: James Burn
Brave Eagle (4.55 Market Rasen, nap)
Likeable gelding who has a good strike-rate and was suited by stepping up to 3m last time. Expected to go close once more under rising star of the saddle James Bowen.
5/2 Brave Eagle 4:55 Market Rasen Others to follow Market Rasen 3.20 Between The Waters. North: Colin Russell
Miss Conway (3.50 Market Rasen, nap)
This race was the the middle leg of a hat-trick of wins last summer for Miss Conway. She has gradually come down the ratings and is now back on her last winning mark so, following a sound effort last time, is fancied to get back on the winning trail.
10/3 Miss Conway 3:50 Market Rasen Others to follow Ayr 1.30 Universal Gleam, 2.00 Home Before Dusk, 2.30 Palindrome, 3.05 Alabanza, 3.35 Brother McGonagall, 4.05 Ventura Knight, 4.40 Logi, 5.10 Perfect Words. Market Rasen 2.15 Lincoln County, 3.20 Agentleman, 4.20 Cash Again, 4.55 Jack Devine, 5.25 Cape Hideaway. West Country: Tim Mitchell
Rejaah (4.20 Market Rasen, nap)
Useful hurdler who has been lightly campaigned over fences so far but, after a pleasing return over hurdles last month, she remains with plenty of potential in this sphere. Fancied to make her presence felt with conditions ideal.
6/1 Rejaah 4:20 Market Rasen Others to follow Market Rasen 3.20 Two Hoots, 4.55 Fingerontheswitch, 5.25 Collodi. Racing Post Ratings: Sam Walker
Corton Lad (2.00 Ayr)
On a long losing run but undeniably well treated judged on last year's best form and decent efforts last twice suggest he is still up to winning when things fall right.
15/8 Corton Lad 2:00 Ayr Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Haymarket (2.30 Ayr)
Successful twice over this course and distance, he hinted at a return to form when just denied over the trip and track recently and can return to winning ways.
3/1 Haymarket 2:30 Ayr Longshot: David Revers
Elapidae (3.05 Ayr)
David Lanigan's three-year-old ran better than his finishing position suggested at Windsor and the winner of that has gone in again, boosting the form. He has a good each-way chance at a double-figure price.
6/1 Elapidae 3:05 Ayr Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Danehill Quest (2.55 Fairyhouse)
The Sheila Lavery-trained gelding produced easily his best effort to date when beaten half a length over a mile at Leopardstown on his most recent start last month. Dropped a furlong in trip, Wayne Lordan's mount gets the vote to account for his eight rivals.
4/1 Danehill Quest 2:55 Fairyhouse >>There are no tips from Newmarket on Sunday
The Raceform Interactive nugget
Reuniting Ryan Moore with Gustav Klimt in the 3.30 at Deauville looks a big positive, as he's 3-4 on the colt compared to 0-3 when ridden by someone else.
2/1 Gustav Klimt 3:30 Deauville
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 8, 2018 18:06:36 GMT
Ayr, 08 Jul 18 Race 2 - 2:00pm THE HOLIDAY HOMES TO OWN OR RENT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Phil Dennis the rider of TESTA ROSSA (IRE), raised a concern at that start that the gelding moved poorly to post. However, having been examined by the Veterinary Surgeon at the start, the gelding was deemed fit to race.
Race 3 - 2:30pm THE CREATE GREAT FAMILY MEMORIES TOGETHER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) VENTURA KNIGHT (IRE) wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Noel Wilson had obtained prior permission from the BHA to run HAYWARD FIELD (IRE) partially shod.
The performance of NATAJACK, placed seventh, was considered. Rebecca Bastiman could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance other than the rider had reported that NATAJACK ran flat.
Race 4 - 3:05pm THE CREATE GREAT FAMILY MEMORIES TOGETHER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) Following the race Nathan Evans reported that BETTY GRABLE (IRE), placed third, hung left-handed in the final 2 furlongs.
Race 5 - 3:35pm THE LOCH LOMOND LUXURY LODGE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for BROTHER McGONAGALL to be mounted on the track and for KARBETATION (IRE) to go early to post.
The performance of KARBETATION (IRE) which finished fourth, was considered. The representative of David O’Meara 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.
Race 7 - 4:40pm THE ESCAPE TODAY AT argyllholidays.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) The winner, SMUGGLERS CREEK (IRE), appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Thirsk on 4 July 2018, where the gelding finished tenth of eleven, beaten 7 lengths. Iain Jardine’s explanation that the gelding was better suited by being able to dominate was noted. SMUGGLERS CREEK (IRE) was routine tested.
Following the race, Phil Dennis reported that MAJDOOL (IRE), placed seventh, reared as the stalls opened and missed the break.
Race 8 - 5:10pm THE LAST MINUTE LUXURY HOT TUB BREAKS AMATEUR RIDERS' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for PERFECT WORDS (IRE) and GROUNDWORKER (IRE) to go early to post.
The performance of PERFECT WORDS (IRE), placed sixth, was considered. Marjorie Fife’s representative’s explanation was noted that the gelding was unsuited by not being able to get cover from a wide draw.
Mrs Carol Bartley reported that PALAVICINI RUN (IRE), placed seventh, fly leapt leaving the stalls. View Stewards report Market Rasen, 08 Jul 18 Race 1 - 2:15pm THE TOM HALLIDAY MEMORIAL CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Tom Buckley, the rider of FARMER BOY was unseated on the first bend, which in turn caused Tom Broughton, the rider of LOST IN NEWYORK (IRE) to be unseated. Buckley and Broughton were interviewed and shown recordings of the incident. It was found that the incident was accidental and was caused by FARMER BOY running wide and keenly on the bend and stumbling.
An enquiry was held to consider interference on the bend turning into the home straight when THE TRIGGER (IRE), placed second, ridden by Ryan Day interfered with COISA BLANCO (IRE), placed sixth, ridden by James Bowen. Day was suspended for 2 days for careless riding as he had allowed his mount to drift right without leaving sufficient room on the rail for COISA BLANCO (IRE).
Following the race Thomas Dowson reported that BERTIE BLAKE (IRE), which was pulled up, was never travelling.
Race 3 - 3:20pm THE MANNY BERNSTEIN NOVICES' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Following the race Robert Dunne reported that MONAR LAD (IRE), which was pulled up, jumped poorly throughout. Alan Johns reported that LEAGUE OF HIS OWN (IRE), which was pulled up, stopped quickly.
Race 4 - 3:50pm THE ELISABETH NOBLE MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Permission was given for DESERTMORE VIEW (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that MOORES ROAD (IRE), placed seventh, lost its right hind shoe and GLENGRA (IRE), which was pulled up, was lame right fore.
Race 5 - 4:20pm THE MANNY BERNSTEIN HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that CASH AGAIN (FR), placed fifth, had a cut to its right fore.
Race 6 - 4:55pm THE DON NOBLE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) Permission was given for FINGERONTHESWITHCH (IRE) to be mounted on the course.
The sponsorship in relation to FINGERONTHESWITCH (IRE), trained by Neil Mulholland, did not comply with the Sponsorship Code of Conduct. Mulholland was warned as to his responsibility to ensure that the correct sponsorship is carried.
After jumping the final hurdle NIGHT OF NOIR (IRE), placed third, shifted quickly right interfering with the winner, WYNFORD (IRE), but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Race 7 - 5:25pm THE DON NOBLE BOOKMAKER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (For Lady Amateur Riders) Permission was given for GO WEST YOUNG MAN (IRE) to be led early to post.
An enquiry was held to consider why Peter Winks was running BACK TO BALLOO (IRE) here at Market Rasen on going described as Good, having declared the gelding a non-runner at Hexham on 16 June 2018 on ground with the same official description. The trainer stated that in his opinion the going was softer than described at Hexham.
An enquiry was held into the conduct of Laura Morgan, the trainer of GO WEST YOUNG MAN (IRE), prior to the start of this race. The trainer and the Starter were interviewed. Having heard their evidence, Morgan was fined £140 for misconduct at the start in that she waved a lead rein at GO WEST YOUNG MAN (IRE) in an attempt to get the gelding to start.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 8, 2018 18:07:56 GMT
Monday: going, weather & non-runners Ayr GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Firm in places; GoingStick 8.3) (Watering) (Rail movements: R5 & 7 +4yds, R6 +6yds) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 5f & 6f - Stands' side; 7f - Outside; Remainder - Inside Ripon GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 8.3) (Watering) WEATHER: Cloudy STALLS: Straight course - Stands' side; 1m4f - Centre; Remainder - Inside Roscommon GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Watering) WEATHER: Cloudy Windsor GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 7.4) (Watering) (Rail movements: +29yds to all races run on the Round course) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 1m2f & 1m3f - Centre; Remainder - Inside Wolverhampton (AW) GOING: TAPETA: STANDARD WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 7f - Outside; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 2:40 Viking Way (13) 3:15 Jacksonfire (8) Worcester GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places; GoingStick: 7.1) (Watering) (Rail movements: R1, 2, 4 & 7 +102yds, R3, 5, 6 & 8 +72yds) WEATHER: Mostly sunny NON RUNNERS: 2:50 Laughing Luis (7)
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 8, 2018 21:14:46 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Navarra Princess (2.40 Wolverhampton, nap)
Won from a wide draw at Kempton last time and is fancied to repeat the trick, even though he's back in trip. Don Cantillon's speedster is fancied to defy a 9lb rise.
3/1 Navarra Princess 2:40 Wolverhampton (AW) Others to follow Wolverhampton 4.50 Dubai Frame, 5.20 Refrain, 5.55 Drap D'Or. Ripon 6.30 Stay Classy, 7.00 Al Ozzdi, 7.30 Eyecatcher, 9.00 Restive Spirit. Windsor 5.40 Letmestopyouthere, 6.10 Deadly Force, 7.10 Brigand, 7.40 Arcadian Sea, 8.40 Garden Oasis. Lambourn: James Burn
Aardwolf (5.30 Worcester, nap)
Took some time to click over hurdles, but has been in good form this summer and thrived on the quick ground. Should be able complete a hat-trick on his first start in handicap company.
11/4 Aardwolf 5:30 Worcester Others to follow Ripon 6.30 Hawayel, 8.30 Global Excel, 9.00 Timespan. Windsor 6.10 Glorious Lover, 8.10 King's Slipper, 8.40 Candidate. Worcester 2.20 The Fresh Prince, 3.25 Ask Robin, 4.25 Boychick. North: Colin Russell
Silver Character (5.55 Wolverhampton, nap)
Lightly-raced three-year-old who is much better on the all-weather than on turf. Off the mark in a course-and-distance handicap in May and having run well in a stronger race than this last time at Chelmsford, he is fancied to win again.
10/1 Silver Character 5:55 Wolverhampton (AW) Others to follow Ayr 2.00 Baronial Pride, 2.30 Vallarta, 3.00 Dirchill, 3.30 Marnie James, 4.05 Whatsthemessage, 440 Four Kingdoms, 5.10 Let Right Be Done, 5.45 Intiwin. Ripon 6.30 Lorton, 7.00 Shamaheart, 7.30 Dr Richard Kimble, 8.00 Mikmak, 8.30 Glaceon, 9.00 Move In Faster. Windsor 6.10 I'm Billy Murphy, 7.10 How Bizarre, 8.40 Bayshore Freeway. Wolverhampton 2.10 Bee Machine, 2.40 Seebring, 3.15 Maldonado, 3.45 Nutopia, 4.15 Be Bold, 4.50 Mail Order, 5.20 Starlight Mystery. Worcester 3.55 Beach Break, 4.25 Golden Friday. West Country: Andrew King
Voix D'Eau (2.20 Worcester, nap)
Reopposes old foe Newton Geronimo but the weight turnaround can swing things in his favour.
5/1 Voix D'Eau 2:20 Worcester Racing Post Ratings: Simon Turner
Bayshore Freeway (8.40 Windsor)
Progressive filly who has impressed in winning her last two. Still looks fairly weighted and should go close for her in-form stable.
7/2 Bayshore Freeway 8:40 Windsor Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Garden Oasis (8.40 Windsor)
Hung on in gritty fashion to break his duck over ten furlongs at Haydock last month and is expected to be suited by this step up in distance.
11/10 Garden Oasis 8:40 Windsor Longshot: Andy Harrison
Culm Counsellor (1.50 Worcester)
Uninspiring recently but the application of the first-time tongue-tie could see a return to the form that saw him win off this mark at Stratford in October. James Davies travels for the one booked ride.
20/1 Culm Counsellor 1:50 Worcester Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Alfirak (6.50 Roscommon)
A winner over a mile at Dundalk in April, the Damian English-trained four-year-old performed well on his turf debut when second at Bellewstown five days ago. He can build on that effort and gets the vote to land this apprentice handicap under Oisin Orr.
9/4 Alfirak 6:50 Roscommon The Raceform Interactive nugget
Jimmy Quinn's last two rides for Sir Michael Stoute have won. He goes for the hat-trick with Refrain in the 5.20 at Wolverhampton, a race in which three-year-olds have won eight of the previous nine runnings.
13/8 Refrain 5:20 Wolverhampton (AW)
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 8, 2018 21:15:23 GMT
Michael Dods strikes at 19 per cent with his three-year-old starters and is 1-3 with such runners at Ripon. Move In Faster (9.00) makes his debut for the Durham handler in the finale.
Luca Cumani has a 23 per cent strike-rate with his handicap debutants since 2014, providing a level-stakes profit of +£7.14. He runs Drap D’Or in the 5.55 at Wolverhampton for his first handicap start. His opening mark of 72 looks reasonable
Mark Johnston and Silvestre de Sousa boast a 40 per cent strike-rate when combining at Ripon. They team up with The Lincoln Lawyer (7.30), who was well beaten at the track last month but can perform better this time.
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Post by dennisg on Jul 9, 2018 6:04:10 GMT
in today's sporting life..................... Keith Hamer makes Noel Wilson's Longroom his best bet for Monday and he has tips for every race in the UK and Ireland. Longroom returned to form with a bang at Ripon last month and can carry on the good work in the Bet At racinguk.com Handicap at Ayr. Noel Wilson's sprinter comfortably defeated African Friend by two and a quarter lengths and has only been raised 5lb for that success. The six-year-old is not badly handicapped on the pick of his form and with confidence buoyed he should prove hard to beat. Dirchill can defy the steadier of 9st 13lb in the Wise Betting At racinguk.com Handicap. The four-year-old, trained by David Barron, has run some good races in defeat this season and is worth another chance in this weaker grade. Brigand can hit top form on his third race since returning from a 175-day break by lifting the Horse Guards Gin John 'Bear' Shaw Handicap at Windsor. The William Haggas-trained three-year-old shaped well enough on his comeback at Sandown last month and showed he was a bit sharper when third to Lord Vetinari at Chester. He was staying on well over seven and a half furlongs on the Roodee to suggest this mile should be right up his street. Garden Oasis may have only got home by a nose when opening his account at Haydock but that was just his fourth race and he was suited by stepping up to a mile and a quarter. The Excelebration colt, trained by Sir Michael Stoute, looks like he can cope with the extra furlong and a half to travel in the concluding At The Races Handicap. Ad Libitum was just pipped by Garden Oasis that day and Roger Fell's three-year-old is worth supporting in the Sanlam Private Wealth And Guests Handicap at Ripon. He won his next race at Carlisle and ran with great credit against older horses, when third to Aasheq in the Cumberland Plate back at the same course on his latest start. The Elusive Quality gelding was sent off the 7-4 favourite that day and he can recoup losses taking on his own age group. Mikmak finished first and second on this course last month and looks sure to give a good account of himself in the Ripon, Yorkshire's Garden Racecourse Handicap. The Tim Easterby-trained five-year-old runs off the same mark as when going down by only a neck to Daira Prince. That race was over nine furlongs and he will appreciate the step back to a mile and a quarter over which he had been successful earlier. The jumps entertainment is provided by Worcester, where The Fresh Prince can land the feature Thomas And Young Handicap Chase. Oliver Sherwood's charge has had a nice break since making all in a four-horse affair at Plumpton in May. Sporting Life Tips 7 5 Longroom18 69-2OR: 82CD 10/1 T: N WilsonJ: Phil Dennis (3) Form: 200-601Last Run Live betting powered by AYR: 2.00 Celebrity Dancer, 2.30 Cheeni, 3.05 Dirchill, 3.35 LONGROOM (NAP), 4.05 Whatsthemessage, 4.40 Braes Of Lochalsh, 5.10 Justice Pleasing, 5.45 Robben Rainbow. RIPON: 6.30 Stay Classy, 7.00 Shamaheart, 7.30 Ad Libitum, 8.00 Mikmak, 8.30 Global Excel, 9.00 Restive Spirit. ROSCOMMON: 5.50 Christmas, 6.20 Goodnite Irina, 6.50 Texas Radio, 7.20 Bongiorno, 7.50 Mazzuri, 8.20 Mustajeer, 8.50 Regem. WINDSOR: 5.40 Perfect Pastime, 6.10 Glorious Lover, 6.40 Star Of Zaam, 7.10 Brigand, 7.40 Iballisticvin, 8.10 Anchises, 8.40 Garden Oasis. WOLVERHAMPTON: 2.10 Bee Machine, 2.40 Danish Duke, 3.15 Maldonado, 3.45 Kodiac Pearl, 4.15 Cupid's Arrow, 4.50 My Fantasea, 5.20 Refrain, 5.50 Drap D'Or. WORCESTER: 1.50 Cruising Bye, 2.20 The Fresh Prince, 2.50 Lord Condi, 3.25 Ask Robin, 3.55 Beach Break, 4.25 Boychick, 5.00 Howlongisafoot, 5.30 Aardwolf. DOUBLE: Longroom and Ad Libitum.
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Post by dennisg on Jul 9, 2018 6:05:50 GMT
A Hughie Morrison-trained filly is fancied by Ben Linfoot as the Sporting Daily Nap heads to Wolverhampton on Monday afternoon. Sporting Life's Daily Nap, July 9 NAP: Nikita (3.45 Wolverhampton) Next Best: Mulligatawney (8.00 Ripon) Treble: Brigand (7.10 Windsor) 5 6 Nikitah7 38-13OR: 55BF 3/1 T: H MorrisonJ: Charlie Bennett (3) Form: 6-904Last Run Live betting powered by NIKITA can appreciate the step back up to seven furlongs and win the Visit mymedsuk.com Handicap at Wolverhampton (3.45) on Monday afternoon. Hughie Morrison’s filly didn’t attract a penny in three runs at big prices in novice company but she was backed into joint-favourite for her handicap debut at Wolverhampton on July 2. She never looked like justifying her market position that day, but she ran a really eye-catching race in fourth, staying on well over six furlongs with plenty left in the tank at the line. Off the same mark of 55, back at the same track and over a furlong further, she can go much closer to winning this time. Over at Ripon Mulligatawney is handicapped to turn around recent form with Mooltazem and Mikmak and off Monday’s terms he can win the Ripon, Yorkshire’s Garden Racecourse Handicap (8.00). Roger Fell’s charge won a course and distance handicap off a mark of 87 last season and he’s 4lb lower now, while another challenger, Lamloom, is unproven at the trip. David O’Meara’s horse would be dangerous if allowed an easy lead, but Mulligatawney is unlikely to let him get away with one and his proven stamina could well be the deciding factor at the business end. Finally, Brigand can land the Horse Guards Gin John ‘Bear’ Shaw Handicap (7.10) for William Haggas and Ryan Moore at Windsor. He stayed on well over a slightly shorter trip at Chepstow last time and the step up to a full mile with Moore taking over in the saddle can help him win his first handicap. Daily Nap record: -14.97pts
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Post by dennisg on Jul 9, 2018 6:07:48 GMT
Xenobia sprang a surprise when getting up close home to claim Group Three honours in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Brownstown Stud Stakes at Fairyhouse. The four-year-old filly, trained by Bill Farrell, looked to have plenty to do with over a furlong to go but responded in game style for Chris Hayes (main picture) to upstage Could It Be Love, who was second in the Irish 1,000 Guineas and third in the Jersey Stakes. The 5/6 favourite looked like landing the spoils for the Aidan O'Brien stable when she hit the front two and a half furlongs out, but she had no answer to the late surge of 12/1 shot Xenobia, who got the verdict by half a length. Damselfly was a length and three-quarters away in third place, with the result meaning the Brownstown remains one of the very few races of note in Ireland to so far have eluded O'Brien. "They went a good pace and he was able to drop her in," said Farrell. "She's probably learning as she's going along. She has her moments and has a high IQ, but it's taken us a while to get her to listen to us. "Samuel Farrell (son and assistant) does all the work with her, and it's a complete and utter credit to him. He rides her out and does a very good job with her. "She may still be progressive. I'm not sure how good the race was, but she's done it well. I'm not sure where we are going, but we put her in the Matron (Stakes, Group One at Leopardstown on September 15)." He added: "We were a bit worried about the ground and came here today to avoid Killarney and Galway, as I didn't want to go to either place for those fillies' races. "Peter Roe (racecourse manager) has done a terrific job with the ground and it's a real credit to him. There is a little bit of juice in it and it's safe, firm ground." David O'Meara's Lincoln Rocks faded out of contention after being prominent with Could It Be Love in the first half of the race.
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Post by dennisg on Jul 9, 2018 6:09:54 GMT
Officials at Newmarket say the track is coping well and is in "excellent condition" ahead of the July Meeting. The ever-popular three-day fixture gets under way on Thursday, with the ground at Headquarters reported as good to firm and watering taking place. Clerk of the course Michael Prosser said: "The prolonged dry spell means we have only had one inch of rain in the last two months, and only 0.5mm in the whole of June. "The dry and warm weather is set to continue, with temperatures forecast to dip slightly to the low to mid 20s in the first part of the week, before starting to rise again on Thursday. "However, the course is in excellent condition and we are very happy with the position we are in. We are irrigating the course extensively and the plan is to continue watering in the build up to the Moet & Chandon July Festival. "In addition, we are likely to irrigate the course after racing on both Thursday and Friday ahead of the Darley July Cup on Saturday." Meanwhile, Australian sprint star Redkirk Warrior will be partnered by his regular big race pilot, Regan Bayliss, when he completes his preparations for Saturday's Darley July Cup with a workout on Newmarket's July Course on Monday morning. The gallop will take place at 8.30am and Redkirk Warrior will work on his own over five furlongs - one furlong shy of the distance he will cover over the same course in the July Cup. Frankie Dettori was aboard the David and Ben Hayes and Tom Dabernig-trained gelding when he finished tenth in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot. But Bayliss, who has guided Redkirk Warrior to all three of his Group 1 successes Down Under, will be back aboard in the July Cup. A 21-year-old who arrived in this country on Saturday, Bayliss has 314 career victories to his name but has never ridden in Europe before.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 9, 2018 8:31:14 GMT
Worcester
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.50 Midnight Gem
2.20 Newton Geronimo
2.50 Templepark
3.25 Ask Robin
3.55 Beach Break
4.25 Gang Warfare
5.00 Persistantprincess
5.30 Aardwolf
GIMCRACK
1.50 Cruising Bye
2.20 The Fresh Prince
2.50 Lord Condi
3.25 Ask Robin
3.55 Beach Break
4.25 Boychick
5.00 Howlongisafoot
5.30 Aardwolf
Ayr
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.00 Baronial Pride
2.30 Vallarta
3.05 Dirchill
3.35 Marnie James (nap)
4.05 Whatsthemessage
4.40 Braes Of Lochalsh
5.10 Ti Amo
5.45 Crazy Tornado
GIMCRACK
2.00 Celebrity Dancer
2.30 Cheeni
3.05 Dirchill
3.35 Longroom (nap)
4.05 Whatsthemessage
4.40 Braes Of Lochalsh
5.10 Justice Pleasing
5.45 Robben Rainbow
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 9, 2018 8:31:39 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 9, 2018 8:32:03 GMT
Windsor
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.40 Impart
6.10 Glorious Lover
6.40 Star Of Zaam
7.10 Brigand
7.40 Fanfair
8.10 Anchises
8.40 Bayshore Freeway
GIMCRACK
5.40 Perfect Pastime
6.10 Glorious Lover
6.40 Star Of Zaam
7.10 Brigand
7.40 Iballisticvin
8.10 Anchises
8.40 Garden Oasis
Ripon
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
6.30 Lorton
7.00 Edgar Allan Poe
7.30 Ad Libitum
8.00 Lamloom (nb)
8.30 Global Excel
9.00 Restive Spirit
GIMCRACK
6.30 Stay Classy
7.00 Shamaheart
7.30 Ad Libitum (nb)
8.00 Mikmak
8.30 Global Excel
9.00 Restive Spirit
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 9, 2018 18:10:35 GMT
Ayr, 09 Jul 18 Race 2 - 2:30pm THE VISIT THE ALL NEW racinguk.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) BRENDAN, trained by Jim Goldie, finished second at Ayr the previous day. Having been examined by the Veterinary Officer the gelding was deemed fit to race.
Barry McHugh, the rider of CHEENI, which finished ninth, had appeared to drop his hands shortly before the winning post. After being interviewed and shown recordings of the incident, McHugh was suspended for 2 days for failing to take all reasonable and permissible measures to obtain the best possible placing on a horse that would have finished eighth.
Race 3 - 3:05pm THE WISE BETTING AT racinguk.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) PALAVICINI RUN (IRE), trained by Linda Perratt, finished unplaced at Ayr the previous day. Having been examined by the Veterinary Officer the mare was deemed fit to race.
Race 4 - 3:35pm THE BET AT racinguk.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for GOLDEN STEPS to go early to post.
Race 5 - 4:05pm THE GET DAILY TIPS AT racinguk.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Following the race, Phillip Makin reported that WHATSTHEMESSAGE (IRE), placed fourth, hung left-handed in the straight.
Race 7 - 5:10pm THE BET AT racinguk.com APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) The apparent improvement in form of the winner, TRAVEL LIGHTLY which had never previously been placed, was considered. Tim Easterby’s representative was interviewed. His comments that the filly appreciated the drop back in trip and benefited from the application of blinkers for the first time, were noted. TRAVEL LIGHTLY was routine tested.
Following the race, Josh Quinn reported that QUIET MOMENT (IRE), unplaced, was slowly away and never travelling. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filly revealed her to be stiff behind.
Race 8 - 5:45pm THE BET AT racinguk.com APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) STARDRIFTER trained by Linda Perratt, finished fourth at Ayr the previous day. Having been examined by the Veterinary Officer the gelding was deemed fit to race.
Permission was given for CRAZY TORNADO (IRE) and LOTARA to go early to post.
An enquiry was held to consider interference inside the final furlong when I AM DANDY (IRE), placed second, ridden by Rob J. Fitzpatrick interfered with ROBBEN RAINBOW, placed third, ridden by Ben Robinson, which in turn interfered with the winner, STARDRIFTER, ridden by Callum Rodrigues. The interference was found to be accidental as I AM DANDY continued to drift right despite the rider taking reasonable steps to prevent the gelding causing interference by putting his whip down and using his reins.
Following the race, Rob J. Fitzpatrick reported that I AM DANDY (IRE), placed second, hung right-handed in the final 2 furlongs View Stewards report Ripon, 09 Jul 18 Race 1 - 6:30pm THE ST. AGNESGATE FILLIES' NOVICE AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 5) (PLUS 10 RACE) Permission was given for LORTON to go early to post.
An enquiry was held to consider interference just after the furlong marker when HAWAYEL (IRE), placed fourth, interfered with CHAMPAGNE ON ROCKS (IRE), unplaced, which in turn interfered with the winner, LORTON. The interference was found to be accidental as HAWAYEL (IRE) had changed leads and lugged right handed, giving a slight bump to CHAMPAGNE ON ROCKS (IRE), which in turn had moved LORTON marginally off its intended line.
Following the race, Ben Haslam reported that PINARELLA (FR), unplaced, ran too freely in the early stages.
Race 5 - 8:30pm THE mintbet.com HOME OF REFRESHING ODDS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) K.R. Burke, the trainer of MAGIC MARK, was asked to explain the reason why he was running the gelding here at Ripon on going described as Good to Firm, having reported that MAGIC MARK would prefer an easier surface following its run at Redcar on 22 June 2018. The trainer’s explanation was noted that the owners wanted a run before the gelding goes to the sales. View Stewards report Windsor, 09 Jul 18 Race 1 - 5:40pm THE BATEAUX WINDSOR'S RESTAURANT CRUISE EXPERIENCES APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) PHAROH JAKE lost its right fore shoe on the way to the start. As the trainer had not stated at declarations that the gelding should be withdrawn in the event it lost a shoe, PHAROH JAKE was allowed to run.
PERFECT PASTIME, drawn 5, anticipated the start and accelerated the gate at the same moment as the race had been started. Being satisfied that it was not caused through a faulty action of the starting stalls, no further action was taken.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that PHAROH JAKE, unplaced, was suffering from heat stress, Luke Catton reported that PICKET LINE, unplaced, was never travelling and Tristan Price reported that the saddle of OCEAN TEMPTRESS, unplaced, slipped.
Race 3 - 6:40pm THE HORSE GUARDS GIN THE BURNABY CLAIMING STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for STAR OF ZAAM (IRE) to go early to post.
Hayley Turner, the rider of MINIATURE DAFFODIL (IRE), placed third, was suspended for 2 days for using her whip above the permitted level from 3 furlongs out. View Stewards report Worcester, 09 Jul 18 Fixture Note After Race 4, the Going was changed to Good to Firm (from Good, Good to Firm in places) Race 1 - 1:50pm THE R & A MASON HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) IRISH THISTLE (IRE), trained by Dai Williams, was late in the Parade Ring. After being interviewed, Williams was fined £140.
Following the race, Mr James King reported that MASTER SUNRISE (IRE), placed sixth, was never travelling. The gelding was routine tested. The Veterinary Officer reported that JUST SKITTLES, placed seventh, finished lame on its left fore.
Race 4 - 3:25pm THE AUDLEY ELLERSLIE LUXURY RETIREMENT VILLAGE NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices' Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) Permission was given for ROCKINROLLDIXIE (IRE) to go early to post.
Race 5 - 3:55pm THE 7bets4free.com FIXED BRUSH HURDLE SERIES MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (ARC Summer Novices' Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) (DIV I) The winner, WELL SAID (IRE), appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Worcester on 4 July 2018 where the gelding finished sixth of ten, beaten by 37½ lengths. Peter Bowen’s explanation that WELL SAID (IRE) had settled and jumped better on this occasion was noted. WELL SAID (IRE) was routine tested.
Race 6 - 4:25pm THE 7bets4free.com FIXED BRUSH HURDLE SERIES MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (ARC Summer Novices' Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) (DIV II) WEIGHTFORDAVE (IRE) wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Following the race, Charlie Hammond reported that PEANUTSPONYPETITE (IRE), unplaced, jumped poorly. The Veterinary Officer reported that SNAP SHOTS (IRE), unplaced, lost its left fore shoe. View Stewards report Wolverhampton, 09 Jul 18 Race 1 - 2:10pm THE FOR ONLINE PHARMACEUTICALS VISIT mymedsuk.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) Shortly after the start, RACQUET, unplaced, shifted quickly left-handed, which inconvenienced LANGLEY VALE, placed fourth, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, Thomas Greatrex reported that CHAMPAGNE BOB, unplaced, was never travelling and Theodore Ladd reported that SIR GEOFFREY (IRE), unplaced, anticipated the start and missed the break as a result.
Race 2 - 2:40pm THE FOR ONLINE PHARMACEUTICALS VISIT mymedsuk.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) Permission was given for ROYAL CONNOISSEUR (IRE) to go early to post and for LLAMREI to be mounted in the chute and to go early to post.
The sponsorship in relation to BROCKEY RISE (IRE), trained by David Evans, did not comply with the Sponsorship Code of Conduct. David Evans was warned as to his responsibility to ensure that the correct sponsorship is carried.
An enquiry was held to consider interference approximately 5 furlongs out involving COMPTON ABBEY, placed sixth, ridden by George Wood; ASTROPHYSICS, placed fifth, ridden by Paddy Aspell and DEEDS NOT WORDS (IRE), placed fourth, ridden by David Probert. Wood was suspended for 2 days for careless riding as he allowed his mount to drift left towards the rail when insufficiently clear of the runners on his inside, causing ASTROPHYSICS to be carried off its intended line, which in turn caused DEEDS NOT WORDS (IRE) to be checked.
The winner, ROYAL CONNOISSEUR (IRE) appeared to show an improvement in form compared with its previous run at Carlisle on 7 June 2018, where the gelding finished eighth of nine, beaten 12½ lengths. The representative of Richard Fahey could offer no explanation for ROYAL CONNOISSEUR (IRE)’s improved form. The gelding was routine tested.
Race 3 - 3:15pm THE VISIT mymedsuk.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) Michael Mullineaux was fined £650 for doubly declaring JACKSONFIRE to run in the FOR ONLINE PHARMACEUTICALS VISIT mymedsuk.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)(DIV II) at Wolverhampton and the VISIT mymedsuk.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)(DIV 1) at Wolverhampton, and the gelding ran in the former.
Permission was given for JAI HANUMAN (IRE), BLACKTHORN STICK (IRE) and WORKING TOGETHER to be mounted in the chute and to go early to post.
The performance of MALDONADO (FR), which started odds-on favourite and finished unplaced, was considered. The representative of Michael Easterby explained that the gelding didn’t face the kickback on this occasion. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of MALDONADO (FR) during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Following the race, Edward Greatrex reported that BLACKTHORN STICK (IRE), unplaced, stopped quickly and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 4 - 3:45pm THE VISIT mymedsuk.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) Permission was given for KODIAC PEARL (IRE) to go early to post and for NIKITA (IRE) to be led early to post.
The winner, MEDICI ORO, appeared to show an improvement in form compared with its previous run at Brighton on 11 June 2018, where the gelding finished fifth of six, beaten 29¼ lengths. The representative of David Brown explained that MEDICI ORO benefitted from the reapplication of cheekpieces on this occasion and appreciated the drop back in trip to 7f from 1m 2f.
Following the race, Rhiain Ingram reported that PRINCESS WAY (IRE), unplaced, anticipated the start and was slowly away as a result, William Cox reported that FLO’S MELODY, unplaced, was never travelling and Shane Kelly reported that FENNER HILL NEASA (IRE), placed eighth, sat down in the stalls and was slowly away as a result.
Race 5 - 4:15pm THE VISIT mymedsuk.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV III) Permission was given for CUPID’S ARROW (IRE) to go early to post.
Approximately 5 furlongs out, whilst running freely, CUPID’S ARROW (IRE), placed fourth, edged left briefly tightening HUGIE BOY (IRE), placed eighth, 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 CUPID’S ARROW (IRE).
The winner, FALSE ID, appeared to show an improvement in form compared with its previous run at Wolverhampton on 31 May 2018, where the gelding finished eighth of twelve, beaten 5¼ lengths. The representative of Johnny Farrelly explained that FALSE ID benefitted from the reapplication of blinkers on this occasion and had freshened up after a 39 day break.
Following the race, Paddy Aspell reported that TROIS BON AMIS (IRE), unplaced, was never travelling, Theodore Ladd reported that HUGIE BOY (IRE), placed eighth, hung right and David Egan reported that FOXY LOCKS, unplaced, ran green. Jimmy Quinn reported that LES GAR GAN (IRE), placed sixth, felt amiss in the closing stages and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the mare revealed it to be lame on its left fore.
Race 6 - 4:50pm THE PHARMACY ONLINE AT mymedsuk.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV I) MR YOUNG (FR) became unruly in the preliminaries and made contact with the running rail on two separate occasions and unseated its rider on the second occasion. Having been checked by the Veterinary Surgeon and Doctor, both were deemed fit to race.
PHOENICIAN STAR (IRE), ridden by David Probert, failed to pass the stands before going to the start. Being satisfied that it was due to circumstances beyond the rider’s control, no further action was taken.
Shortly after the start, DREAM MAGIC (IRE), unplaced, hung left at the same time as MY FANTASEA (IRE), placed eighth, edged marginally right, causing PHOENICIAN STAR (IRE), placed second, and MAIL ORDER, placed fourth, to be crowded for room and BETJEMAN, placed fifth, to be hampered, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
The performance of MY FANTASEA (IRE), which started favourite and finished eighth, was considered. The representative of Ian Williams explained that the gelding ran flat and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of MY FANTASEA (IRE) during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 7 - 5:20pm THE PHARMACY ONLINE AT mymedsuk.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV II) Shortly after the start, BAMAKO DU CHATELET (FR), placed fourth, jumped right bumping REFRAIN (IRE), placed second, which in turn caused BROTHER RALPH (IRE), placed seventh, and ESSPEEGEE, placed sixth, to be hampered, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Approximately 1 furlong out, REFRAIN (IRE), placed second, shifted right when running green, carrying the winner, ZILARA (IRE) off its intended line, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of STARLIGHT MYSTERY (IRE), unplaced, which weakened quickly in the home straight, failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 8 - 5:55pm THE PHARMACY ONLINE AT mymedsuk.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV III) Following the race, Charlie Bennett reported that CARAMURU (IRE), unplaced, was never travelling and Jose Santos reported that the gelding had a breathing problem.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 9, 2018 18:13:23 GMT
Jockey Michael Stainton on Monday said he was over the moon to have ridden two winners from his first four rides after serving a two-year corruption ban.
Stainton, 34, struck on his second ride back on the Chris Fairhurst-trained Benadalid at Chester and was in the winner's enclosure again on Saturday when scoring on Double Reflection for Karl Burke at Leicester.
"Before I got banned I wasn't exactly successful, I just got by, but riding was something I enjoyed doing," he said. "I'm mad for coming back into racing just to get a couple of rides here or there, but I don't do it for the money or the glory, I do it because I love it. It's the only reason I've come back.
"The Chester race was a step up in trip. Paul Mulrennan had been riding the horse and said it would go well, which in the end it did. I was over the moon and appreciated Chris Fairhurst giving me a chance to come back and reveal myself.
"It is the same for Karl Burke too, who has stood by me, so I'm happy."
Stainton had ridden eight winners in three seasons when he was found guilty in July 2015 of being part of a conspiracy with former owner and punter David Greenwood over the running and riding of Ad Vitam in 2011 and 2012. He denied the charges but lost an appeal in January 2016.
"I didn't think they had a strong case against me but I was made an example of and have sat on my hands for two years out of the racing game, which was something I'd been involved in for 16 years," he reflected.
"I spent the time labouring. I live in Middleham, where it is either farming or racing. I didn't fancy doing farming so I did a bit of labouring for two years.
"Before I got banned I was only getting 50-60 rides a year. Any normal jockey would pack up but I enjoy what I do and will keep chipping away. The case is all behind me and I just want to look forward and get on with things."
Stainton will do just that at Wolverhampton on Tuesday when he partners Catlin for Nick Kent in the first division of the fillies' novice event (4.15).
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 9, 2018 18:13:57 GMT
8.30 Ripon
Ed Walker's string are in fine form – he has had eight winners in the past fortnight at a 28 per cent strike-rate – and he can get on the scoreboard again with Global Excel, who seemed to benefit from the application of cheekpieces when getting the better of a tight finish at Newbury last month.
When you consider Global Excel has raced just eight times and appears steadily progressive a 3lb rise in the weights doesn't look severe, while this is not a strong race.
6/4 Global Excel 8:30 Ripon
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Post by dennisg on Jul 10, 2018 6:59:06 GMT
in today's sporting life.............. Ashley Iveson fancies Shenanigans to land the feature race at Pontefract - and he has a tip for every race in the UK and Ireland. Nap: 1500 Pontefract 9 6 Shenanigans38 49-0OR: 100BFD 15/8 T: R VarianJ: Andrea Atzeni Form: 112-223Last Run Live betting powered by Next best: 1530 Pontefract 5 6 Highly Sprung8(ex 6) 59-4OR: 74CD 2/1 T: J L EyreJ: S De Sousa Form: 03-7511Last Run Live betting powered by Shenanigans will not be winning out of turn if coming good in the Weatherbys General Stud Book Pipalong Stakes at Pontefract. Roger Varian's filly was thoroughly impressive in decent handicaps at Goodwood and Newmarket last summer, before rounding off her campaign with a perfectly respectable runner-up finish on the Rowley Mile. Although she has failed to add to her tally of three career wins after three starts this season, she has actually enhanced her reputation, filling the runner-up spot in Listed events at Kempton and Goodwood and placing third in the Group Three Princess Elizabeth Stakes at Epsom last month. That latest effort was arguably a career-best and the form looks rock solid with the winner Wilamina having since run a blinder at Royal Ascot. Shenanigans has her sights lowered a shade for her latest assignment and looks sure to give her backers a good run for their money. Highly Sprung bids to complete a course and distance hat-trick in the King Richard III Handicap. Having already won five races during a three-season spell with Mark Johnston, the five-year-old joined Les Eyre last October after being snapped up for a relatively modest 13,000 guineas. Although his first two efforts for his new connections were nothing to write home about, he looked to relish the drop to six furlongs on a fast surface when scoring here last month and proved that was no flash in the pan when following up in some style a week ago. Given the manner of that victory, he can expect a significant rise in the weights, so it is no surprise Eyre has decided to turn him out quickly under the 6lb penalty. With champion jockey Silvestre de Sousa on his back, Highly Sprung will take plenty of beating. Gainsay can continue a fine season by landing the Bet Online Now! starsports.bet Fillies' Handicap at Brighton. The Jonathan Portman-trained three-year-old has already struck gold three times in 2018, including an emphatic course and distance success at the end of May. She is 12lb higher in the weights on her return to the seaside, but only 5lb higher than when winning at Lingfield last time out. Gainsay is clearly on a huge upward curve and can continue to defy the handicapper. Energia Flavio can claim a third win at Wolverhampton in division two of the sportingjobs.co.uk Handicap. Dan Skelton's recent Southwell scorer Atlantic Storm rates the best bet over the jumps at Uttoxeter in the Betfred "Super League" Handicap Chase. Sporting Life selections: BRIGHTON: 5.40 Party Dancer, 6.10 Burj, 6.40 Gainsay, 7.10 Oasis Fantasy, 7.40 Sharp Operator, 8.10 Lalania, 8.40 Chizz De Biz. PONTEFRACT: 2.00 Octave, 2.30 Danehill Desert, 3.00 SHENANIGANS (NAP), 3.30 Highly Sprung, 4.00 Herculean, 4.30 Chikoko Trail, 5.00 Quoteline Direct. ROSCOMMON: 5.50 Gigiplan Two Seven, 6.20 Amschel, 6.50 Mister Butler, 7.20 Spring Watch, 7.50 Kickham, 8.20 Iamastartoo, 8.50 Galvin. UTTOXETER: 6.00 Elysian Prince, 6.30 Atlantic Storm, 7.00 Samson, 7.30 Movie Set, 8.00 Equus Flight, 8.30 Undisputed, 9.00 Mythical Legend. WOLVERHAMPTON: 1.45 Pushkin Museum, 2.15 Simon's Smile, 2.45 Dutch Monarch, 3.15 Energia Flavio, 3.45 Mischief Managed, 4.15 Junderstand, 4.45 Kismat, 5.15 Simple Thought. DOUBLE: Shenanigans and Highly Sprung.
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Post by dennisg on Jul 10, 2018 7:00:48 GMT
Check out what the trainers are saying ahead of Tuesday's Weatherbys General Stud Book Pipalong Stakes plus the Man On The Spot verdict. What the trainers say: Saeed bin Suroor - Promising Run: "She's doing good. After she ran at Ascot she came back well from her last race and this race will suit her. She worked well the last time and is ready for the race coming up." Roger Varian - Shenanigans: "She has run three solid races this season and a repeat of any of those efforts would see her go very close in this. The stiff mile will suit and she is in good form." Man On The Spot verdict: 9 6 Shenanigans38 49-0OR: 100BFD 15/8 T: R VarianJ: Andrea Atzeni Form: 112-223Last Run Live betting powered by Promising Run, a Group 2 winner as a juvenile, has been earning her keep in Dubai where she won twice again at that level earlier this year. She'll be better for her comeback in the Duke Of Cambridge at Royal Ascot though her penalty makes this tougher. SHENANIGANS, a smart handicapper last season, was placed in two early Listed contests this year before a fine run in a Group 3 at Epsom and should do even better on this conventional track so she's handed the vote. She had Paco's Angel well behind at Kempton in April though the latter has made good progress in similar races to this subsequently. The lightly-raced Clon Coulis is having her first start over this trip but was staying on nicely over 7f at this level at Chelmsford and looks likely to be suited. Isabella has been going well in handicaps but this is a step-up in grade as it is for Marilyn, seeking a four-timer after minor handicap victories.
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Post by dennisg on Jul 10, 2018 7:02:30 GMT
David Ord has a horse-by-horse guide to Saturday's Darley July Cup and he's siding with a potential improver to shake-up the established sprinting stars. BLUE POINT: All his best form is at Ascot and he finished strongly to overhaul Battaash and win the King’s Stand there last month. That was a career-best effort and form that sets the standard here but the race was set up for him and it will be interesting to see how he handles this very different test. () BRANDO: Won the Abernant on his reappearance and run well since, chasing home Harry Angel at York and finishing fourth behind Merchant Navy in the Greenlands at the Curragh. Tough and reliable. () Brando wins the Abernant at Newmarket Brando wins the Abernant at Newmarket DREAMFIELD: Fascinating contender who lost his unbeaten record in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot but still emerged with huge credit for one so inexperienced. He’s a work in progress for the John Gosden team and while he has nearly a stone to find with Blue Point on official ratings, he’ll have learned a great deal from his last race and we haven’t seen the best of him yet. () INTELLIGENCE CROSS: One of ten Aidan O’Brien entries, he was somewhere near his best when second in a Listed race at the Curragh last time. However, his limitations have been exposed in this company before including when last of 12 in the Diamond Jubilee. () LIMATO: Won this in 2016 and reverts to sprinting after making little impact in the Lockinge or Queen Anne. Didn’t show much spark on either occasion and while this is his trip, he has a little to prove right now. () Limato cruises clear at Newmarket Limato - previous winner of the July Cup REDKIRK WARRIOR: Teak-tough Australian sprinter who made little impact in the Diamond Jubilee and was beaten fully two furlongs out. His form was franked by Merchant Navy that day (who he beat in the Newmarket Handicap at Flemington) and regular rider Regan Bayliss returns to the saddle. Dangerous to write off. () SIR DANCEALOT: Stayed on well to win the Criterion Stakes over seven furlongs here last time and fully effective at this trip. In the form of his life but needs a career best – and by some distance – to win this. () SPIRIT OF VALOR: Finished a length behind Merchant Navy in the Greenlands – and then eight-and-a-quarter adrift of him in the Diamond Jubilee. Hardly looked a Group One winner waiting to happen at Ascot for all he raced close to the strong early pace. () WASHINGTON DC: Gave Battaash a mighty scare in the Temple Stakes but is 0-13 in Group Ones races. Others have more persuasive claims. () BATTLE OF JERICHO: Won a valuable handicap at the Curragh last time but never a factor at 50/1 in the King’s Stand and hard to enthuse over again. () DECLARATIONOFPEACE: Last of 14 in the King’s Stand and his best form is over that minimum trip. Readily passed over. () EQTIDAAR: Fulfilled his earlier promise by landing the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot – when he was in front earlier than ideal and wandered close home. Capable of better still he is one for the shortlist. () Jim Crowley celebrates on Eqtidaar Jim Crowley celebrates on Eqtidaar FLEET REVIEW: Showed great resolution to battle back and beat Intelligence Cross at the Curragh last time but only 15th in the Commonwealth Cup and has a mountain to climb. ( INVINCIBLE ARMY: Beat Eqtidaar in the spring and touched off by Sands Of Mali in the Sandy Lane but well adrift of that pair at Royal Ascot last time. Clearly he’s better than that and no surprise to see him bounce back here. () SANDS OF MALI: Justified stable confidence with huge run in the Commonwealth Cup when drawn away from the bulk of the action. Travels strongly and capable of better still. Another three-year-old to consider. () Sands Of Mali wins the Sandy Lane Sands Of Mali wins the Sandy Lane SIOUX NATION: Group One winner at two but the wheels came off behind Eqtidaar and Sands Of Mali at Royal Ascot. Never travelled that day and better judged on previous form which would give him each-way claims. () U S NAVY FLAG: Tried over a mile in the French and Irish 2000 Guineas and then under a forceful ride in the St James’s Palace Stakes. Everything points to a return to six furlongs being very much in his favour and was a top class two-year-old. He could be transformed by a return to sprinting – but needs to be. () ACTRESS: 17th in the Commonwealth Cup and looks out of her depth. () DIFFERENT LEAGUE: Albany Stakes winner at two but not at that level this term including when fourth to Judicial in the Coral Charge at Sandown on Saturday. () VERDICT: A fascinating renewal of the Darley July Cup. Blue Point sets the standard on form but everything fell right for him in the King’s Stand and he’s worth taking on. Eqtidaar and Sands Of Mali warrant plenty of respect, Redkirk Warrior remains a threat if anywhere near his Australian peak and U S Navy Flag has been crying out for this switch back in trip. However I’m taking a chance with DREAMFIELD who may have been beaten in the Wokingham last time but emerged with plenty of credit that day. The experience will have done him the world of good and he looks a sprinter to follow.
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