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Post by dennisg on Jul 10, 2018 7:04:46 GMT
David Ord makes a Rebecca Bastiman-trained sprinter his best bet at Pontefract on Tuesday. Sporting Life's Daily Nap, July 9 NAP: Zumurud (2.30 Pontefract) 1 2 Zumurud27 39-11OR: 77 15/8 T: Rebecca BastimanJ: D Tudhope Form: 51-63Last Run Live betting powered by Next Best: Octave (2.00 Pontefract) 1 1 Octave18 29-9OR: 86D 10/11 T: M JohnstonJ: P J McDonald Form: 120Last Run Live betting powered by Treble: Firlinfeur (5.00 Pontefract) 2 5 Firlinfeu15 39-6OR: 77 11/4 T: M JohnstonJ: Oliver Stammers (7) Form: 47263Last Run Live betting powered by Zumurud hinted that his turn was near when third at Hamilton last time and can land the Sochall Smith Accountants 'Steve Evans' Memorial Handicap at Pontefract. He took a significant step forward from his seasonal reappearance, and first run for the Rebecca Bastiman team, to finish a length-and-three-quarters behind the dead-heating pair of Mr Wagyu and Cameo Star. He showed lots of speed there suggesting the drop to five furlongs here is very much is in his favour and Danny Tudhope is a positive jockey booking. Zumurud races from the same mark of 77 and a big run is in the offing with Life For Rent, now a pound lower than when winning a Ripon nursery last season, the main threat. Octave is another top weight to side with in the opening Dianne Nursery Handicap. Mark Johnston’s charge found the Albany Stakes too hot to handle at Royal Ascot last time but had previously beaten a subsequent winner on debut at Lingfield before chasing home Calyx in a warm Newmarket novice event. She’s been allotted an opening mark of 86 and should be very competitive from it with Red Hut Red the danger in receipt of 18 pounds. Johnston can double up with Firlinfeu in the Checkmy 'Well Done Us' Apprentice Handicap. He was back to form at Windsor last time and shaped there as if the step back down to ten furlongs would be in his favour. Daily Nap record: -15.97pts
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 10, 2018 8:00:29 GMT
PONTEFRACT
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.00 Octave
2.30 Zumurud
3.00 Isabella
3.30 Ower Fly
4.00 Herculean
4.30 Archie Perkins
5.00 Alfred Richardson (nb)
GIMCRACK
2.00 Octave
2.30 Danehill Desert
3.00 Shenanigans (nap)
3.30 Highly Sprung (nb)
4.00 Herculean
4.30 Chikoko Trail
5.00 Quoteline Direct
BRIGHTON
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.40 Seaforth
6.10 Burj
6.40 Topmeup
7.10 Genetics
7.40 Junoesque
8.10 Starboy
8.40 Chizz De Biz
GIMCRACK
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
WOLVERHAMPTON
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.45 Pushkin Museum
2.15 Theatre Of War
2.45 Fashaar
3.15 Ebbisham
3.45 Ubla (nap)
4.15 Part Exchange
4.45 Move Swiftly
5.15 Tobruk
GIMCRACK
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
UTTOXETER
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
6.00 Diamond Reflection
6.30 Atlantic Storm
7.00 Viva Rafa
7.30 Movie Set
8.00 Desert Retreat
8.30 Undisputed
9.00 Zebi Boy
GIMCRACK
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
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 10, 2018 8:03:01 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 10, 2018 8:07:35 GMT
Tuesday: going, weather & non-runners Brighton GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Firm in places) (GoingStick 8.8) (Watered) (Rail movements: +9yds to all races) WEATHER: Mostly sunny STALLS: 1m4f - Outside; Remainder - Centre NON RUNNERS: 7:40 Mossy's Lodge (5) Pontefract GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 7.2) (Watering) (Rail movements: +8yds to all races) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Inside Roscommon GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places) (Watering) WEATHER: Mostly cloudy Uttoxeter GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places) (Watering) (Rail movements: Races 1 & 4 +17yds, Races 5 & 7 +33yds and Race 6 +26yds) (Chute hurdle omitted in both 2m Hurdles; First fence in straight omitted in both chases) WEATHER: Partly cloudy NON RUNNERS: 6:00 Pension Madness (8) Wolverhampton (AW) GOING: TAPETA: STANDARD WEATHER: Mostly cloudy STALLS: 7f36y - Outside; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 1:45 Ocean Temptress (4) 2:15 Geyser (3) 4:45 Romantic Heart (8) 5:15 Overtrumped (7)Timespan (9)Lucky Kisses (6)Paco Filly (1)
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 10, 2018 8:08:13 GMT
BANKER
Dutch Monarch (2.45 Wolverhampton)
Sir Mark Prescott's handicappers are in red-hot form of late and Dutch Monarch, who makes her third start in the sphere, can lose her maiden tag under Luke Morris. The daughter of Dutch Art isn't a typical handicapper in so far as she has remained over sprint distances but she has clearly improved from her three novice runs and caught the eye the last twice, when recording form figures of 25. She found plenty of trouble in running on her penultimate start and ran into a useful type for the grade, before staying on strongly last time out to take fifth in a much, much better race than this despite being keen throughout. She gets 8lb weight-for-age allowance here and it would shock me if she wasn't good enough to win providing she isn't too keen early on.
3/1 Dutch Monarch 2:45 Wolverhampton (AW) EYECATCHER
Cantstoptherock (5.40 Brighton)
This is a very low-grade seller and last year's winner Wild Flower is interesting now back down to a nice mark, but she might just set it up from the front for Olly Murphy's Cantstoptherock, who makes her first start for the yard. The former Michael O'Callaghan inmate showed little promise in six starts in Ireland but was unlucky when checked at a crucial stage on her penultimate start and travelled well for a long way last time before fading late on. The drop in trip is in her favour and Murphy does exceptionally well with his stable debutantes.
7/2 Cantstoptherock 5:40 Brighton
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 10, 2018 8:08:45 GMT
When George Peckham and Harry Bentley team up at Wolverhampton they tend to do well, a 60 per cent strike-rate is testimony to that. They pair up in the 4.45 with Janabiya, who’ll be looking to step up on his sole appearance last season.
Trainer Alastair Ralph does well with his runners at Uttoxeter, 44 per cent, and in the 6.00 he run Newt. This will be her first run for the yard having left Chris Wall and it’ll be hoped she can get of to a winning start.
When Gay Kelleway fits a visor to her charges for the first time she boasts a 50 per cent record. Elite Shadow (Brighton 8.40) get the visor treatment today in what looks an open race and it’ll be hoped the headgear will help eke out a bit more.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 10, 2018 8:10:06 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Shenanigans (3.00 Pontefract, nap)
Deserves to get her head in front after three near misses this term, most recently when third in a Group 3 at Epsom last month. Roger Varian's filly has since worked well on the watered gallop.
7/4 Shenanigans 3:00 Pontefract Others to follow Pontefract 2.00 Red Hut Red. Wolverhampton 2.45 Dutch Monarch, 3.15 Weloof, 3.45 Real Estate, 4.15 Inpromptu, 4.45 Romantic Heart, 5.15 Simple Thought Brighton 6.10 Burj, 6.40 Topmeup, 7.10 Roy Rocket, 7.40 Fleeting Steps, 8.10 Starboy, 8.40 Patty Patch
North: Richard Young
Clon Coulis (3.00 Pontefract, nap)
Very useful filly who ran as well as ever on her AW debut in a first-time hood at Chelmsford last time. Bred to relish this further distance and fancied to give a good account.
7/1 Clon Coulis 3:00 Pontefract Others to follow Pontefract 2.00 Octave, 2.30 Zumurud, 3.30 Highly Sprung, 4.00 Mayfair Secret, 4.30 Aliento, 5.00 Quoteline Direct Uttoxeter 6.00 Teescomponents Max, 6.30 Volvalien, 7.00 Rock N'stones, 7.30 Icefall, 8.30 Katebird, 9.00 Kiwayu Wolverhampton 1.45 Newstead Abbey, 2.15 Theatre Of War, 2.45 Handsome Bob, 3.15 Cobalty Isle, 3.45 Mischief Managed, 4.45 Mary Mapel
Lambourn: James Burn
Solar Echo (4.45 Wolverhampton, nap)
Shaped with promise on two starts over a mile this term, but bred to appreciate stepping up in trip and Martyn Meade's string remain in good heart.
5/1 Solar Echo 4:45 Wolverhampton (AW) Others to follow Brighton 6.10 Treasure Quest, 6.40 Gainsay, 8.10 Wear It Well, 8.40 Chizz De Biz Pontefract 2.00 Solesmes, 3.00 Paco's Angel, 4.00 Herculean Uttoxeter 6.00 Elysian Prince Wolverhampton 3.45 Fashion Sense, 4.15 Junderstand
West Country: Andrew King
G For Ginger (8.30 Uttoxeter, nap)
Has undergone wind surgery since last run and gone well fresh in the past so connections are hopeful of a big show.
11/4 G For Ginger 8:30 Uttoxeter Others to follow Uttoxeter 6.00 Diamond Reflection 9.00 Chato
Racing Post Ratings: Simon Turner
Scenery (5.40 Brighton)
Well below form in two runs this year but takes a big drop in grade and worth chancing to arrest decline for a trainer who remains among the winners.
9/2 Scenery 5:40 Brighton
Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Shenanigans (3.00 Pontefract)
Has taken minor honours in all three starts this season and Roger Varian's consistent filly deserves to take the lion's share of today's purse.
7/4 Shenanigans 3:00 Pontefract
Longshot: Simon Giles
Morning Herald (8.30 Uttoxeter)
Returns to hurdles after a sole chase start last month. Martin Keighley's mare can exploit a mark of 115 with promising conditional Harry Stock's 5lb claim further enhancing her chances.
7/1 Morning Herald 8:30 Uttoxeter Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Plouios (6.20 Roscommon)
An eight-length winner of a maiden hurdle from a subsequent winner at Kilbeggan in May, this Henry de Bromhead-trained five-year-old appeals against five rivals in this novice event.
9/4 Plouios 6:20 Roscommon
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The only time Ifandbutwhynot was ever dropped into a class 4 handicap he won. He gets his second chance at one, over a year since that success, in the 6.30 at Uttoxeter.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 10, 2018 19:39:35 GMT
Brighton, 10 Jul 18 Race 1 - 5:40pm THE RON CLIFFORD 50TH ANNIVERSARY MEMORIAL SELLING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for SEAFORTH (IRE) to go early to post.
Race 3 - 6:40pm THE BET ONLINE NOW! STARSPORTS.BET FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Approximately ½ furlong out, EPISCIA (IRE), placed third, edged left down the camber causing HESTERYA (IRE), placed fifth, to shift left away from the filly resulting in Gabriele Malune, the rider of BORN TO BOOGIE, placed sixth, to take a precautionary check, 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 EPISCIA (IRE), placed third, lost its right hind shoe.
Race 4 - 7:10pm THE FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @starsports_bet HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) David Probert, the rider of the winner, GENETICS (FR), was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level from approaching 1 ½ furlongs out.
Race 5 - 7:40pm THE starspreads.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) An enquiry was held to consider interference on the run to the line when the winner, SHARP OPERATOR, ridden by William Carson interfered with FLEETING STEPS (IRE), placed second, ridden by Luke Morris. Carson was suspended for 2 days for careless riding as he allowed his mount to drift left-handed without sufficient correction causing Morris to take a check.
Following the race, Hollie Doyle reported that HIDDEN STASH, placed fifth, was never travelling and the Veterinary Officer reported that FLYING SAKHEE, placed fourth, lost its left fore and hind shoes.
Race 7 - 8:40pm THE VISIT OUR SHOP STAR SPORTS MAYFAIR HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for FANFARE LADY (IRE) to go early to post. View Stewards report Pontefract, 10 Jul 18 Race 1 - 2:00pm THE DIANNE NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Shortly after the start the noseband of AHLAN BIL EMARATI (IRE), placed fourth, broke.
Approaching 1 ½ furlongs out, there was interference between CAMACHESS (IRE), placed third, which edged right at the same time as AHLAN BIL EMARATI (IRE), placed fourth, shifted left 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 CAMACHESS (IRE).
Race 2 - 2:30pm THE SOCHALL SMITH ACCOUNTANTS 'STEVE EVANS' MEMORIAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for PALMER (IRE) and YOUR JUST DESSERTS (IRE) to go early to post and to be mounted on the course.
Race 3 - 3:00pm THE WEATHERBYS GENERAL STUD BOOK PIPALONG STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Permission was given for FINALE to go early to post and to be mounted on the course.
Following the race Shane Kelly reported that PACO’S ANGEL, unplaced, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filly during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities. Silvestre De Sousa reported that STAGE NAME, placed fourth, hung right. The representative of Roger Varian reported that SHENANIGANS (IRE), placed sixth, was unsuited by the Good to Firm going on this occasion, and would prefer a slower surface.
Race 4 - 3:30pm THE KING RICHARD III HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) An enquiry was held to consider why Daivd O’Meara, was running WATCHABLE here at Pontefract on going described as Good to Firm, having declared the gelding a non-runner at Thirsk on 4 July 2018 on ground with the same official description. The trainer stated that in his opinion the going was faster than described at Thirsk.
OWER FLY, unseated rider P. J. McDonald on the way to the start and cantered for a short distance. Having been checked by the Doctor and Vet at the start, both were deemed fit to race.
Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that PRIVATE MATTER, unplaced, lost its left fore shoe.
Race 6 - 4:30pm THE 'STEVE EVANS' OUT OF THE SQUASH CLUB HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for IDEAL CANDY (IRE) and ARCHIE PERKINS (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race Jamie Gormley reported that MEARING, placed fifth, hung left. Kevin Frost reported that THE THROSTLES, placed eighth, was unsuited by the Good to Firm going on this occasion and would prefer a slower surface.
Race 7 - 5:00pm THE CHECKMY 'WELL DONE US' APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Shortly after the start, MILITARY MADAME (IRE), placed sixth, edged slightly right taking, KILBAHA LADY (IRE) , placed second, off its intended line causing CALYPSO DELEGATOR (IRE), placed eighth, to clip heels, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race Jamie Gormley reported that MILITARY MADAME (IRE), placed sixth, was denied a clear run two furlongs out. The Veterinary Officer reported that KING OF THE KELTS (IRE), unplaced, lost its right fore shoe. View Stewards report Uttoxeter, 10 Jul 18 Fixture Note Following concerns raised by the riders at the start regarding the low sun obscuring their vision at all the flights of hurdles in the home straight, the Stewards consulted with the Clerk of the Course and ordered that these obstacles should be by-passed for Race 5 and 6. Race 1 - 6:00pm THE BETFRED TV CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that TEESCOMPONENTS MAX, which was pulled up, finished lame on its right fore.
Race 2 - 6:30pm THE BETFRED 'SUPER LEAGUE' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Permission was given for INK MASTER (IRE) to be mounted on the course and for WALDEN PRINCE (IRE) to go early to post.
Race 3 - 7:00pm THE BETFRED 'SUPPORTS JACK BERRY HOUSE' NOVICES' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Donald McCain was fined £290 for failing to notify the Racing Calendar Office until after declarations that FLAMINGO LANE (IRE) had undergone Wind Surgery.
Alison Clarke, the rider of KING GOLAN (IRE), placed third, was suspended for 2 days for using her whip above the permitted level from after the fourth last fence.
Race 4 - 7:30pm THE BETFRED 'TREBLE ODDS ON LUCKY 15S' NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race, Brendan Powell reported that MOVIE SET (USA), placed third, jumped poorly throughout and the gelding was routine tested.
Race 5 - 8:00pm THE BETFRED 'FOLLOW US ON TWITTER' MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Aidan Coleman, the rider of the winner, MOTUEKA (IRE), struck DESERT RETREAT (IRE), placed second, once over the nose with the whip, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was considered to be accidental. View Stewards report Wolverhampton, 10 Jul 18 Race 1 - 1:45pm THE mymedsuk.com CLASSIFIED CLAIMING STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for PUSHKIN MUSEUM (IRE) to go early to post.
An enquiry was held into the running and riding of PUSHKIN MUSEUM (IRE), ridden by Richard Kingscote and trained by Patrick Morris, which broke slowly from the stalls and was held up in last place throughout, before running on under a hands and heels ride in the home straight to finish fourth, beaten by 3¼ lengths. The rider was interviewed and shown recordings of the race and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding, during routine testing, failed to reveal any abnormalities. The rider stated that his instructions were to jump out and trail the leaders with cover. However, the gelding had reared as the stalls opened and lost several lengths, a fact which he reported at Scales. He added that this had caused him to be much further back than intended and PUSHKIN MUSEUM (IRE) had run freely in the middle stages when the pace steadied up which meant he was trapped inside the heels of PULSATING (IRE), which was to his outside. He further added that he was also mindful of the fact that it appeared PULSATING (IRE) was looking to move three wide and improve around INVINCIBLE RIDGE (IRE) approaching the 2 furlong marker which would have meant he not only had to take a check to come around PULSATING (IRE), but he would also have been forced at least four wide around the bend. He stated that for this reason he had committed to ride for luck, however, the gaps did not appear until approaching the final furlong from which point he rode the gelding out firmly hands and heels to the line. Kingscote’s explanations were noted.
Following the race, William Cox reported that PULSATING (IRE), placed fifth, was never travelling. The Veterinary Officer reported that KINGOFMERROWS (IRE), placed seventh, lost its right fore shoe.
Race 2 - 2:15pm THE mymedsuk.com ONLINE PHARMACY NOVICE AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 6) The Starter reported that WAYFARING STRANGER (IRE) was unruly in the stalls and withdrawn at 2.18pm. Jamie Osborne was informed that the colt could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Approaching the 2 furlong marker, MINAS GERAIS (IRE), placed fourth, lugged right-handed, briefly tightening MAC AILEY, placed third, onto CURFEWED (IRE), unplaced, which became unbalanced, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, Rossa Ryan reported that OCEAN ROUGE, unplaced, hung badly right-handed throughout and Clifford Lee reported that SIMON'S SMILE (FR), unplaced, was never travelling. The representative of Michael Blanshard reported that KANDINSKY, unplaced, had a breathing problem.
Race 3 - 2:45pm THE sportingjobs.co.uk HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV I) The Starter reported that PABLOW was unruly in the stalls and withdrawn at 2.47pm. Alan Bailey was informed that the gelding could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
The winner, ART ECHO, appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Leicester on 4 June 2018 where the gelding finished ninth of sixteen, beaten by 10¾ lengths. John Mackie could offer no explanation for the gelding’s improved form, other than that ART ECHO may have appreciated the drop in grade from a Class 4 handicap to a Class 5 handicap on this occasion. ART ECHO was routine tested.
Following the race, Ryan Tate reported that DUTCH MONARCH, placed third, was denied a clear run for some distance approaching the home turn.
Race 4 - 3:15pm THE sportingjobs.co.uk HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV II) The performance of WELOOF (FR), which finished unplaced, was considered. The representative of John Butler could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of WELOOF (FR) failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Following the race, Jimmy Quinn reported that EBBISHAM (IRE), placed fourth, was slowly away and Toby Eley reported that BILLIEBROOKEDIT (IRE), placed seventh, hung left-handed.
Race 5 - 3:45pm THE sportingjobs.co.uk HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV III) Permission was given for AMARANTH (IRE) to go early to post.
Rounding the first bend, a free running FASHION SENSE (IRE), placed eighth, shifted right-handed when being restrained off heels and tightened KHELMAN (IRE), placed seventh, onto GLOBAL SPIRIT, placed fourth, which was checked, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, Dougie Costello reported that AMARANTH (IRE), unplaced, missed the break and was never travelling.
Race 6 - 4:15pm THE VISIT mymedsuk.com ONLINE PHARMACY FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV I) Following the race, Dane O'Neill reported that JUMEIRAH JOY (IRE), unplaced, lost its action in the home straight. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination revealed the filly to be slightly lame on its right fore. Hayley Turner reported that YAA MOUS, unplaced, was denied a clear run approaching the home turn.
Race 7 - 4:45pm THE VISIT mymedsuk.com ONLINE PHARMACY FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV II) Following the race, Richard Kingscote reported that COLLEGIATE (IRE), unplaced, stumbled leaving the stalls and David Egan reported that CONTRIVE (IRE), unplaced, ran flat.
Race 8 - 5:15pm THE VISIT mymedsuk.com ONLINE PHARMACY FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV III) Permission was given for CONSTANCEA (IRE) to be mounted in the chute and KLASSIQUE wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
SIMPLE THOUGHT (IRE), placed third, jumped awkwardly leaving the stalls, shifting right-handed at the same time as the winner, TOBRUK (IRE), jumped left-handed, making contact with DIEULEFIT (IRE), unplaced, which resulted in all three runners becoming unbalanced, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 10, 2018 19:40:45 GMT
Ascot is to leave Racing UK for the new Sky Sports Racing channel that will replace At The Races next year – but the move to join forces with a potential rival has displeased ITV.
Sky is expected to bid for the mainstream 'terrestrial' television rights that ITV holds until the end of 2020 and an insider at ITV described Ascot's decision as "bizarre".
In a major coup Ascot will join the channel from next March in an agreement that will run until at least 2021, with At The Races also managing UK streaming for betting rights for the racecourse.
However, the agreement with Sky Sports Racing does not cover Qipco British Champions Day in October as the rights are held separately and a decision about which of the direct-to-home channels will broadcast the meeting has yet to be made.
Ascot had previously been shown on At The Races before joining Racing UK in 2014.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 11, 2018 6:21:31 GMT
CATTERICK
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.10 Associate Rock
2.40 Artarmon
3.10 Prairie Spy
3.40 Ghost
4.10 Italian Riviera
4.45 Rebel State
5.15 Super Florence
GIMCRACK
2.10 Associate Rock
2.40 Makawee
3.10 Prairie Spy (nb)
3.40 Kirbec
4.10 Stormin Tom
4.45 Size Matters
5.15 Perfect Thought
KEMPTON
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.20 Kingston Kurrajong
5.55 Divine Messenger
6.25 Delicate Kiss
6.55 Diocles Of Rome
7.25 Firelight
7.55 Paddys Runner
8.25 Tangramm
8.55 Cappananty Con
GIMCRACK
5.20 El Principe
5.55 Geranium
6.25 Sicario
6.55 Margie’s Choice
7.25 Firelight
7.55 Cliffs Of Dover
8.25 Zzoro
8.55 Blazed
LINGFIELD
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.00 Telltale
2.30 Pondering
3.00 Trouble And Strife
3.30 Bailarico
4.00 North Korea
4.35 Quiet Waters
5.05 Rippling Waters
GIMCRACK
2.00 Telltale
2.30 Dove Mountain
3.00 Poetic Steps
3.30 Street Jester
4.00 North Korea
4.35 Quiet Waters
5.05 Rippling Waters
BATH
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
6.10 Final Rock
6.40 Archimedes
7.10 Cosmic Love
7.40 Watheeqa
8.10 Powerful Dream
8.40 General Brook
9.10 Jaganory (nap)
GIMCRACK
6.10 Final Rock
6.40 Dandilion
7.10 Cosmic Love
7.40 Gateway
8.10 Defining Moment
8.40 Mulsanne Chase
9.10 Jaganory.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 11, 2018 6:23:09 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 11, 2018 6:25:53 GMT
Wednesday: going, weather & non-runners Bath GOING: FIRM (GoingStick 10.9) (Rail movements - add 16yds to races using the bottom bend) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Sprints - Centre; 1m 5f - Outside; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 6:40 Dramatic Voice (9) Catterick GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick: 8.7) (Watering) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Inside NON RUNNERS: 4:45 Mecca's Spirit (9) Kempton (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD (Watering) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Inside Lingfield GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Firm in places) (GoingStick 8.3) (Watering) (Rail movements: Races 1, 2, 3 & 4 +6yds) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 1m 3f 133yds - Outside; 1m 1f & 1m 2f - Inside; Remainder - Centre NON RUNNERS: 3:00 Doctor Jazz (5) Yarmouth GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Firm in places) (GoingStick 7.8) (Watering) WEATHER: Mostly sunny STALLS: 1m 6f - Stands' side; 1m 1f & 1m 2f - Inside; Straight - Centre
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 11, 2018 6:26:22 GMT
11/8 Cliffs Of Dover 7:55 Kempton (AW) Easy winner of two staying handicaps at Lingfield in March, and remains attractively treated off a mark of 77.
Cliffs Of Dover, rated Champion Hurdle class by Paul Nicholls over jumps, has the potential to land a valuable 2m handicap at a major Flat meeting over the next few weeks, and this looks the perfect stepping stone.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 11, 2018 6:27:17 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Final Rock (6.10 Bath, nap)
Ran out a very impressive winner at Chepstow last time and is fancied to make light of a 6lb penalty. Sir Mark Prescott's hope has since moved well on Warren Hill.
2/5 Final Rock 6:10 Bath Others to follow Lingfield 2.00 Demurrer, 3.00 Trouble And Strife, 3.30 Shan Dun Na Ngall, 4.00 Free Love, 4.35 Mirabai. Catterick 2.10 Associate Rock, 2.40 Artarmon, 3.10 Islay Mist, 5.15 Perfect Thought. Yarmouth 2.20 Sarvi, 2.50 Scale Force, 3.20 Its'afreebee, 3.50 Kaanoon, 4.20 Gratified, 4.55 Wild Acclaim, 5.25 La Isla Bonita. Kempton 5.55 Connemara Queen, 6.25 Directory, 6.55 Prime Minister, 7.25 Across The Sea, 8.55 Glazed. Bath 7.10 Cosmic Love, 7.40 Watheeqa, 8.10 Defining Moment. North: Colin Russell
Kittileo (4.10 Catterick, nap)
Yet to win but has shaped well on several occasions and, with this step up to 2m expected to suit her, she is fancied to get off the mark in a race her trainer won last season.
5/1 Kittileo 4:10 Catterick Others to follow Bath 6.40 Archimedes, 7.10 Kalagia, 7.40 Gateway. Catterick 2.10 Capitan James, 2.40 Makawee, 3.10 Prairie Spy, 3.40 Iron Sky, 4.45 Size Matters, 5.15 Bow Belles. Kempton 5.20 El Principe, 6.25 Tagur, 7.25 Aghast, 8.25 Armandihan, 8.55 Van Gerwen. Lingfield 3.00 Poetic Steps, 4.00 Al Manhalah. Yarmouth 2.20 Winged Spur. Lambourn: James Burn
Bailarico (3.30 Lingfield, nap)
This five-year-old has been placed superbly to win three times since joining Warren Greatrex, who appears to have found another good opportunity. Stepping back up to 2m will suit, as will the quick ground.
13/8 Bailarico 3:30 Lingfield Others to follow Bath 7.10 We Are The World, 8.10 Blitz. Catterick 2.40 Mutanaqel. Kempton 5.20 King Of Nepal, 7.25 Summer Blossom, 7.55 Cousin Khee, 8.25 Magellan, 8.55 Little Palaver. Lingfield 2.30 Full Suit. Yarmouth 2.50 Pink Iceburg, 4.55 Arendelle. West Country: Tim Mitchell
Cliffs Of Dover (7.55 Kempton, nap)
Useful juvenile hurdler in 2016 and looked as good as ever returning from an absence when winning a couple of staying handicaps back on the AW in March. Returning from another break but is fancied to complete the hat-trick.
11/8 Cliffs Of Dover 7:55 Kempton (AW) Others to follow Bath 7.10 Barnay, 8.10 Secretfact, 9.10 Rio Santos. Kempton 5.20 Sir Roderic, 5.55 Crystal Casque. Racing Post Ratings: Paul Curtis
Little Palaver (8.55 Kempton)
Well handicapped course-and-distance winner who is reunited with Adam Kirby and should appreciate the return to Class 4 company.
5/1 Little Palaver 8:55 Kempton (AW) Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Bailarico (3.30 Lingfield)
Has won all three starts since joining Warren Greatrex and despite carrying topweight, the improving five-year-old can stretch his successful sequence to four.
13/8 Bailarico 3:30 Lingfield Longshot: Dave Revers
Catapult (5.25 Yarmouth)
The Clifford Lines-trained Equiano gelding has had excuses lately, was second on his only visit to this course and is now 3lb lower.
20/1 Catapult 5:25 Yarmouth The Raceform Interactive nugget
Cliffs Of Dover is 2-2 over 2m on the Flat when ridden by Megan Nicholls. The combination can land the hat-trick in the 7.55 at Kempton.
11/8 Cliffs Of Dover 7:55 Kempton (AW) Members can read the latest exclusive tipping content such as Pricewise and Paul Kealy from 8pm daily on racingpost.com
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 11, 2018 6:27:48 GMT
Jaganory (9.10 Bath) should go close off 6lb lower than for his last success. The six-year-old has performed well this season without winning and looks ready to add a fourth course success.
Take note when Emma Owen and Adam Kirby team up at Kempton. The pair have a 60 per cent strike-rate at the venue and can improve their record with Divine Messenger (5.55), who was an impressive winner over course and distance last time.
Michael Bell is worth following at this time of year, boasting a 21 per cent strike-rate in this two-week period for a healthy level-stakes profit. Artarmon (2.40) and Freebe Rocks (3.40) represent him at Catterick, where the trainer operates at a 40 per cent strike-rate.
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Post by dennisg on Jul 11, 2018 6:30:11 GMT
IN TODAY'S SPORTING LIFE.................. Ben Linfoot picks out 10 things to look out for at the July Festival at Newmarket including an exciting once-raced Godolphin juvenile and a Royal Ascot eye-catcher. 1. Wells Farhh Go in the Bahrain Trophy The Bahrain Trophy. Not the best of the Leger trials, it has to be said. Only Masked Marvel has won both races, but, to be fair, it was only awarded Group 3 status in 2009 and the Double M came along just two years after that. There’s hope that this can be a stepping stone for Classic glory at Doncaster, then, and the one that could really make his mark in the Leger market this week is Tim Easterby’s Wells Farhh Go. Things haven’t gone his way so far this season, but he was a good two-year-old, beating good horses like James Garfield and Dee Ex Bee in the Acomb at York, a race in which his stamina really came to the fore. Back at the same track he was out-speeded by subsequent Coral-Eclipse hero Roaring Lion in the Dante – no shame in that – and then, on his second run this year, he got going all too late in the King Edward VII Stakes over 1m4f at Royal Ascot. He’s all about stamina, though. He’s related to three winning hurdlers. The step up to 1m5f in the Bahrain Trophy looks sure to unlock further improvement. It’s 16 years since his trainer won the Leger with Bollin Eric, a horse that also ran in the King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot (he ran in the Dante, too, finishing second). Wells Farhh Go might just be treading a familiar path and his 33/1 Leger quotes could begin to look very big this week. When? - 1.50 Newmarket Thursday - click here for full racecard Watch - Wells Farhh Go's Royal Ascot performance - click here for free video replay 2. Legends Of War in the July Stakes Just when Advertise thought ‘no Calyx, no problem’ along comes another John Gosden-trained juvenile oozing potential with a hefty reputation and price tag to boot. The £900,000 Scat Daddy sales topper from Tattersalls at Newmarket in April could hardly have been more impressive on debut at Yarmouth on May 23, quickening clear for a four-length success in fine style. Okay, the form hasn’t worked out very well, but this horse has done nothing wrong and it should be remembered he was second-favourite for the Coventry Stakes before Calyx had even set hoof upon a racetrack. Advertise sets the standard in the Arqana July Stakes on the back of his Coventry Stakes second to Calyx, of that there is no doubt. But Legends Of War, who missed Royal Ascot due to a minor infection, is a really exciting prospect and he could enhance his already sky-high reputation with a Group 2 success on the July Course on Thursday. When? - 2.25 Newmarket Thursday - click here for full racecard Watch - Legends Of War's Yarmouth performance - click here for free video replay Legends Of War makes a big impression at Yarmouth Legends Of War makes a big impression at Yarmouth 3. Barsanti v Mirage Dancer II These two served up a real treat at Listed level in the Carey Group Buckhounds Stakes at Ascot earlier in the season with Barsanti holding on from Mirage Dancer by a neck. It’s hardly the rematch we’ve all been waiting for, granted, but both look well placed to bounce back to form following defeats at Royal Ascot, with nothing of Crystal Ocean’s class to brush aside Barsanti here while Mirage Dancer steps back up in trip from 10 furlongs. With Duretto perhaps needing further and Best Solution having his first run since the Meydan Carnival, it could be down to Barsanti and Mirage Dancer to fight things out again. On that Ascot run in May, there looks to be very little between them. We could be in for another cracker. When? - 3.35 Newmarket Thursday - click here for full racecard Watch - Barsanti v Mirage Dancer I - click here for free video replay 4. Aidan O’Brien goes for Duchess of Cambridge hat-trick Aidan O’Brien has won the last two renewals of the Group 2 Duchess of Cambridge Stakes with Roly Poly and Clemmie, but if he’s to make it three on the spin you fancy Fairyland will have to reverse Albany Stakes form with her conquerors. Main Edition and La Pelosa were separated by a neck in the Albany at Royal Ascot with Fairyland a further half-length behind the pair in third, but she was first of nine home in the far-side group and it wouldn’t be a major surprise if the daughter of Kodiac were to turn that form around. O’Brien has five in at the five-day stage, though, with Gossamer Wings possibly best of the rest following her fast-finishing second to Signora Cabello in the Queen Mary Stakes over five furlongs. When? - 2.25 Newmarket Friday - click here for full racecard Watch - The Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot - click here for free video replay Main Edition battles to victory in the Albany Main Edition battles to victory in the Albany 5. Mark Johnston and his bet365 Handicap obsession Mark Johnston won the bet365 Handicap every year from 2013-2016 with 8/1, 13/2, 12/1 and 25/1 shots so his declarations will be given close inspection no matter their forecast odds. The master of Middleham has four entries at the five-day stage and all of the quartet are big prices in the ante-post market as they trade between 20/1 and 33s. Communique is among the most interesting as he won the ultra competitive London Gold Cup at Newbury, a race so hot he was sent off 9/2 favourite for the King George V Stakes Handicap at Royal Ascot next time out. He did too much too soon that day, though, finishing 14th, and he didn’t really improve on that form at York subsequently when fifth of sixth after again trying to make all. At Newbury he didn’t lead, so perhaps riding him with a bit more restraint might be the answer, although Resonant, the 12/1 chance in that list of previous Johnston winners, never saw another rival when he was unleashed in this race three years ago. When? - 3.00 Newmarket Friday - click here for full racecard Watch - Communique's Newbury success - click here for free video replay 6. Elgin making his handicap debut on the Flat Alan King’s Champion Hurdle fifth Elgin might make his handicap debut on the Flat in the Gordon’s Handicap over 1m6f on Friday. The six-year-old only made his debut on the level in a Wolverhampton maiden in April when beaten by Ghosxxxxch, but he’s improved since then, winning at Chelmsford by nearly five lengths before winning by a cosy three-quarters of a length from Saroog at Catterick. Saroog got 7lb from Elgin that day but is now rated 90 after two subsequent victories, including a handicap by three lengths at Sandown last time where he beat the consistent Zeelander. That’s solid form and it suggests Elgin might be able to do some damage off 98, especially when you consider he’s stepping up to 1m6f for his handicap debut. When? - 4.45 Newmarket Friday - click here for full racecard Watch - Elgin's Catterick cruise - click here for free video replay Elgin was a 10/1 winner in Sunday's Pick 7 game Elgin: Can he make a mark on the Flat this week? 7. Impressive maiden winner Quorto in the Superlative You might’ve missed the debut of Quorto as he only saw a racetrack for the first time at Newmarket on the Friday evening of Royal Ascot week, but his debut success is well worth catching up on. By Dubawi and out of the mare Volume who was third in both the English and Irish Oaks, Quorto is bred for middle distances next year but that just makes his debut success all the more impressive (the speedy Invincible Army won the same race last year). He cruised through the Fly London Southend Airport To Lyon Novice Stakes and quickened well to win by almost three lengths, despite being eased down, from Handmaiden and an experienced colt in Alnasherat, shaping as though he’ll improve for the experience and another furlong. In the Superlative he gets the extra furlong and, though it represents a steep rise in grade, he looks ready for the task in hand. When? - 1.05 Newmarket Saturday - click here for full racecard Watch - Quorto's impressive maiden win - click here for free video replay 8. Horse for course Makzeem in the Bunbury Cup Makzeem, the three-parts brother to four-time Group One winner Al Kazeem, has been average in two runs this season, but better can be expected now he returns to Newmarket for the Bunbury Cup. Roger Charlton’s son of Makfi simply loves Newmarket, both courses, as four of the top five efforts of his career have come on either the Rowley Mile or the July Course, including when second a year ago in the Silver Bunbury. It’s no surprise he’s been targeted at the Bunbury itself this year, then, and though you couldn’t back him off a lofty rating of 103 on this year’s efforts, there’s little doubt he has a good chance if back to his best. His best came last autumn, so maybe there is a question mark about the suitability of fast ground, but he hosed up off 97 in a handicap on the Rowley Mile last September and then finished fourth off 103 in the Challenge Cup Handicap at Ascot a month later. In front of him that day were Accidental Agent, Lord Glitters and Raising Sand, so that form didn’t work out too bad, and he overcame two rusty efforts last season before coming alive once he stepped upon the July Course. If Ryan Moore is on him even better. He’s only ridden him four times, but two of those were victories (from just three in his career) and one of the other occasions was that second in the Silver Bunbury. When? - 1.40 Newmarket Saturday - click here for full racecard Watch - Makzeem's second in the Silver Bunbury - click here for free video replay Parfait leads Makzeem at Newmarket Makzeem: Goes well at Newmarket 9. U S Navy Flag dropping in trip for the July Cup You can’t beat a three-year-old Coolmore Classic hopeful dropping back in trip in the July Cup. Aidan O’Brien orchestrated such a manoeuvre twice with success either side of the year 2000, with ante-post 2000 Guineas favourite Stravinsky dropping back from seven furlongs emphatically in 1999 before Mozart bounced back from his Irish 2000 Guineas defeat by romping home with the 2001 July Cup via a successful detour in the Jersey Stakes. There have been less successful reinventions from O’Brien in this race; Reply, Gale Force Ten and Air Force Blue spring to mind, but it’s good to see the emergence of the Commonwealth Cup hasn’t seen the end of O’Brien attempting to fashion a sprinter out of his Classic crop in this race. This year’s sprinting wannabe is U S Navy Flag, a horse that ran over a mile in the French 2000 Guineas, Irish 2000 Guineas and St James’s Palace Stakes without success, his best result a runner-up finish at the Curragh behind Romanised. He stumbled in France, literally, while he went off too quick at Royal Ascot, a performance that did at least suggest he’s worth a go over a quarter of a mile shorter. His Group One double in the Middle Park and Dewhurst in the space of a fortnight as a juvenile mark him out as a talented horse, so it’s fascinating to see how he’ll get on here under what looks sure to be a forceful ride. When? - 2.15 Newmarket Saturday - click here for full racecard Watch - U S Navy Flag's Middle Park win - click here for free video replay 10. Britannia eye-catcher Curiosity in bet365 Mile And finally… I thought going up 3lb for beating 28 rivals in the Britannia when the runaway winner, Ostilio, was given a fine ride from Silvestre de Sousa, was a very fair bit of handicapping when it comes to Curiosity. Hugo Palmer’s High Chaparral gelding came from off the pace and beat the rest by at least a length, so the performance marked him out as a highly progressive three-year-old miler. It’s no surprise he’s been saved for a decent local pot since and he deservedly heads the ante-post lists for the bet365 Mile on Saturday. When? - 3.20 Newmarket Saturday
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Post by dennisg on Jul 11, 2018 6:32:59 GMT
Alex Hammond looks ahead to a mouthwatering week of action at Newmarket - and has a fancy for the John Smith's Cup at York too. A dramatic renewal of the Coral-Eclipse - what did you make of the race and where now for Saxon Warrior? What a race! That is what horse racing is all about, a superb finish with two warriors giving their all, necks stretched and neither capitulating. I know there was a stewards enquiry after interference between the winner Roaring Lion and second Saxon Warrior inside the final furlong, but it never really looked like the placings would be reversed. For those of you that didn’t see it (click here for full and free replay), Roaring Lion threw down his challenge up the outside and then drifted to his right inside the final furlong. In doing so, he caused a degree of interference to Saxon Warrior, but Donnacha O’Brien never stopped riding on the second and it didn’t prevent Aidan O’Brien’s 2000 Guineas winner from coming home in front if had he been good enough. In my mind, Saxon Warrior lost nothing in defeat, he ran really well just a week after a great effort in the Irish Derby. He may not be the superstar that we hoped he would be in the spring amid talk of the Triple Crown, but he ain’t half bad! Where next for him then? Saxon Warrior (far side) does battle with Roaring Lion in the Eclipse Saxon Warrior (far side) does battle with Roaring Lion in the Eclipse Well, it’s safe to say that a mile-and-a-half isn’t his trip, so the Juddmonte International at York next month looks the most obvious route to take. Unfortunately, anything running over ten furlongs this summer/autumn in top class races is likely to come up against Enable if all goes well with John Gosden’s superstar filly, but that’s life and you can’t avoid one horse, however good they are. The upside of Saxon Warrior being beaten in the Investec Derby and Irish Derby, is that connections have little to lose by campaigning him more bravely going forward. It’s exciting to see racehorses racing and not being wrapped in cotton wool, saved for a handful of select races. Maybe he could even drop back to the Guineas trip and run in the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood, it would be fun to see if he can reproduce his best back over his Classic-winning trip. He’s now for that Group One contest. We’re heading into a Super Saturday so let’s start with an easy one – what wins the July Cup? Well, this race is possibly more interesting, rather than less so, for the absence of Harry Angel and Merchant Navy. The former hasn’t made it back from the cut he sustained at Royal Ascot in time and the latter has been retired to stud in Australia after his win in the Diamond Jubilee (job done). That leaves Blue Point as the short priced market leader;. He deserves to be short after his impressive win in the King’s Stand Stakes, but he’s short enough for me when you take into account that his victory last month was over five furlongs and you have to wonder if he will be as impressive back over six. He is a multiple winner over the trip, but not at this level, and for that reason I’m happy to take him on. With what though? Eqtidaar is a shot for Sir Michael Stoute, a trainer firing in loads of winners. The Commonwealth Cup winner and runner up, Sands Of Mali, reoppose here. The latter was possibly a bit unlucky at Ascot as he raced with the minority up the stands' side, which didn’t help his cause. I’m concerned though that his owner said after Ascot that the ground may have beaten him and he does seem to act well with some ease underfoot. There could be more to come from Eqtidaar though and I’d like him on side. Eqtidaar battles to victory in the Commonwealth Cup Eqtidaar battles to victory in the Commonwealth Cup At a bigger price (), John Gosden’s Dreamfield also catches my eye. He was unbeaten in two starts as a juvenile and then missed his entire three-year-old season through injury. Connections persevered with him though and they were rewarded with an easy win in a competitive Ascot handicap on his reappearance in May. He was only beaten a neck in the Wokingham off a mark of 103 last time out and whilst this is a huge step up, he has plenty of potential as a sprinter and Gosden doesn’t tilt at windmills. He has a chunk to find with the favourite, but he may well improve further. Now things get more difficult…what are your thoughts on the John Smith’s Cup? Zaaki is another horse that could take some prize money back to Sir Michael Stoute’s Freemason Lodge Stables this weekend. He’s a to win this red hot handicap on the Knavesmire. He joined the master trainer after four starts as a two year-old. He didn’t win as a juvenile, but ran well in some decent races and got his first win on the board on his first start for the new yard in April. That win came in a novice stakes over a mile at Thirsk, landing the odds in the hands of Pat Dobbs. He has since run well in two starts over this extra couple of furlongs and certainly wasn’t disgraced when third to Hunting Horn in the Group Three Hampton Court at Royal Ascot, giving the firm impression there that much more was to come. He really got motoring in the last couple of furlongs at the Berkshire track and you have to think we may see even more improvement over further than Saturday’s distance. He’s effective over it though and I’m keen on his chances. Let’s hope he gets a run, whic isn't guaranteed at this stage, and isn't drawn out too wide as that won’t be helpful. Just a postscript, he’s also entered for a ten furlong handicap at Newmarket on Friday, so keep a close eye on final declarations. Do you have a fancy for the Bunbury Cup at this stage? I can’t desert Gilgamesh now having followed him the last twice. It looked like the six furlongs in the Wokingham was inadequate last month, so the step back up to the trip he won over on his penultimate start at York should be ideal. He remains on the same handicap mark he ran off at Royal Ascot and he should be competitive again. The only negative is the fact he’s Sky Bet’s in a race as competitive as this, but we know what sometimes happens when you try and make a case for something that looks better value! If that really doesn’t float your boat though, then the booking of Ryan Moore for Roger Charlton’s Makzeem catches the eye. He was the last jockey to win on the horse, at Newmarket last September, in fact, he has been in the saddle for two of his three victories. He was second in the consolation race for this last year, albeit off a 9lb lower mark, but this is the sort of contest that suits him well and I hope he can run a big race for his in form trainer and world class jockey. He’s , so offers some each way value. Yucatan wins under Ryan Moore Ryan Moore - good record on Makzeem What else catches your eye at Newmarket this week? I have had some fantastic day’s racing on the July course at Newmarket and love this mid-summer festival. It gets underway on Thursday where I like the look of Mirage Dancer in the Princess Of Wales’s Stakes. Things didn’t go well for Sir Michael Stoute’s horse in the Wolferton Stakes at Royal Ascot, he met trouble in running and stayed on all too late. I think compensation awaits here. On Friday, there is a competitive mile-and-a-quarter handicap, in fact it’s the race that my John Smith’s Cup fancy, Zaaki, is also entered in. I really hope Zaaki runs at York, because Wissahickon is a horse I’ve followed this season and I don’t think his winning run has ended yet. John Gosden’s colt landed a minor contest at Lingfield on the all-weather before stepping up to win a valuable York handicap last time out on his turf debut. He should eventually make the step into Group company without too much trouble. Not a betting proposition, but I can’t wait to see Alpha Centauri strut her stuff in the Falmouth Stakes on Friday. She looks the best miler of her generation this season after wins in the Irish 1000 Guineas and the Coronation Stakes and think she can put her elders in their place in this Group One.
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Post by dennisg on Jul 11, 2018 6:36:11 GMT
David Ord takes two against the field in his horse-by-horse guide to Saturday's ultra-competitive John Smith's Cup at York. MASTER THE WORLD: Deservedly picked up the Winter Derby in the stewards’ room in February and found his stamina stretched over a mile-and-half in the Jockey Club Stakes when last seen in May. Tough and reliable but has nothing in hand of the assessor and vulnerable to any improvers. () EMIRATES FLYER: Running well at Meydan over the winter and two respectable efforts at Chelmsford switched back to Britain. Fourth behind Seniority in a first-time visor last time but gives the impression the handicapper has him exactly where he wants him. () BORN TO BE ALIVE: Second in the Doncaster Mile but soundly beaten returned to handicap company in the Spring Cup at Newbury and others have far more compelling claims. () AFAAK: Winner at the Dante Meeting and went down all gluns blazing when second to Settle For Bay in Royal Hunt Cup. Races from the same mark here, suited by a big field and promises to stay this trip. Must be on the shortlist. () Afaak surges clear at York Afaak surges clear at York APPEARED: Fourth behind Dash Of Spice in Duke Of Edinburgh at Royal Ascot where he faded late on his reappearance. Five pounds better off with that rival for a four lengths beating, he can’t be dismissed although his best form is all at the Berkshire track. () DASH OF SPICE: Ready winner of last two starts at Epsom and Royal Ascot and obvious player with only a five-pound penalty here. The drop back to ten furlongs at this galloping track is unlikely to be an inconvenience and arrives here on the crest of a wave. () ANOTHER TOUCH: Eighth in this last year when he was unable to overcome a wide draw and run creditably since. A neck behind Dash Of Spice in the City And Suburban, he’s fully 21 pounds better off with that thriving rival here. Richard Fahey’s charge doesn't have the same scope for improvement but there’s definitely a case to be made for him on ratings and he’s run well here before too. () THUNDERING BLUE: Won here in May and excused Royal Ascot run behind Dash Of Spice where he was too free. This is his optimum trip and a big run is on the cards providing he gets a suitable draw and the strong pace he craves. () Thundering Blue wins well at York Thundering Blue wins well at York TANDEM: Represents a top team and took a significant step back in the right direction at Cork last time. Strong traveller, but not sure he has much in hand of the assessor. () RESTORER: Made winning start for Ian Williams at Chester in May but soundly beaten in Zetland Gold Cup next time and needs a big step up from that. () EUCHEN GLEN: Touched off in the Northumberland Vase at Newcastle but takes a big drop in trip here and you have to worry it will all happen to fast for him. () NOT SO SLEEPY: Close to his best at Epsom on Investec Oaks day, a track where he goes well, but last of eight at Sandown on Friday and has questions to answer. () SIR CHAUVELIN: Credit to connections and fourth in the Zetand Gold Cup, second in the Duke Of Edinburgh and third in the Northumberland Plate on his last three starts. Versatile in terms of trip but this is very much at the bottom end of his requirements but in great form right now and deserves to pick up a nice pot. () PLUTONIAN: Stablemate of Afaak and a good winner at Windsor last time where he dominated from the front and edged out Mordin. Won’t be easy to repeat those tactics here but still relatively unexposed. () KYNREN: Three-time winner last season and placed in the Spring Mile and Whitsun Cup this term before bombing out in the Hunt Cup. His best form is with cut in the ground and forecast conditions at the weekend hardly point to a swift revival. () CHELKAR: Fascinating contender for his top team having only had one run since a big-money switch from France when fourth in the Ascot Stakes last month. Takes a significant drop in trip here to the distance over which he was campaigned at by previous connections. He certainly shaped last time as though he’ll soon be higher than his current mark of 96 but wasn’t beaten for stamina there and it will be interesting to see how he copes with the different tempo of this. () WHAT’S THE STORY: Recorded a career-best effort when fourth in the Royal Hunt Cup in first-time cheekpieces . Had a five-pound penalty there so two pounds lower this time around and effective at this trip on fast ground. () BROROCCO: Had a few of these behind when second to Ajman King at Epsom in June but beaten twice at Newmarket since. That said he fared well against two promising three-year-olds on the latter occasion and is the sort to run well in a competitive race like this for all he’s as high as he’s ever been in the ratings. () Brorocco leads Silver Ghost and Anythingtoday Brorocco leads Silver Ghost and Anythingtoday SENIORITY: Crept into the bottom of the weights for the Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot and finished a creditable eighth having been sent off as favourite. He was drawn away from the main action there and was only beaten four-and-a-half lengths, giving the impression there’s more to come. () ACROSS DUBAI: Strong traveller who was back somewhere near his best when third at Chelmsford last time. This is the first time in 2018 he’ll be served a big-field, strong pace scenario which promises to suit and he doesn’t have many miles on the clock for his shrewd stable. () The below horses are not currently in the field and are listed in the order in which they will make it should any horses above be taken out: MORDIN: Second on last three starts at Ripon, Windsor and Ayr but ran well one each occasion. We may not have seen the best of him yet but this is by far the sternest examination he’s faced to date. () DAWAALEEB: Improved form to win at Beverley and Redcar this season but handicap mark moved northwards as a result and this is much deeper. () FAYEZ: Two good runs here already this term and unsuited by a tactical affair at Ayr last time, he’s capable on his day but looks more exposed than some. () ZAAKI: Things haven’t panned out for him the last twice at Chelmsford and Royal Ascot, short of room turning in when third in the Hampton Court Stakes at the Berkshire track. On an upward curve, represents a top yard and likely to be suited by a race of this nature. A huge player if he gets in. () CAPTON: Front-runner who enjoyed a profitable time of it last term but paying the price with his handicap mark. Not enough at Newmarket last time to suggest a big pay-day is imminent. () BUZZ: Beat Dash Of Spice at Kempton in May and followed up back there earlier this month. He’s still lightly raced and capable of better so is another dangerous lurker among those needing absentees from further up the list. () PIVOINE: Wide-margin winner at Sandown in June and close-up fourth back there last week. That was a good run from a ten-pound higher mark but he looks vulnerable. () AWAKE MY SOUL: Not seen since encouraging reappearance at Ripon in April and nine now so for as tough and admirable as he is, we – and the handicapper – know all about him. () VERDICT: Fiercely competitive as ever and the draw will play a big part. Zaaki would be of great interest if creeping into the race and Dash To Spice is a worthy favourite but ACROSS DUBAI and ANOTHER TOUCH are my two against the field. The former appeals very much as one who will be suited to a test of this nature and remains open to improvement while Another Touch is handicapped to run well at a course he likes.
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Post by dennisg on Jul 11, 2018 6:38:07 GMT
Nick Robson fancies Kaanoon to score for Roger Varian at Yarmouth and has a tip for every race in the UK. Nap: 350 Yarmouth 5 3 Kaanoon16 39-4OR: 89D 5/4 T: R VarianJ: Andrea Atzeni Form: 411Last Run Live betting powered by Next best: 310 Catterick 1 3 Prairie Spy14 29-10OR: 87D 4/5 T: M JohnstonJ: J Fanning Form: 11Last Run Live betting powered by Kaanoon can continue his progression in the Moulton Nurseries Of Acle Handicap at Yarmouth. Roger Varian's three-year-old is perfectly placed to take advantage of the weight-for-age scale at this time of year. After a promising enough debut at Kempton in May when fourth of 10, he broke his maiden next time at Wolverhampton, scraping home by a nose. He beat two previous winners that day, so it looked pretty obvious that he was going to be above average himself and he proved that next time out at Windsor. Sent off favourite in a novice race and conceding weight to all bar one of his 13 rivals, he barely came off the bridle looking a cut above the opposition. His rating of 89 seems fair, he is taking on older, more exposed horses, and the likelihood is Kaanoon is still progressing. Mick Channon's Rippling Waters began life in bumpers but, after two disappointing efforts, had her attentions switched to the Flat. She has already shown that she is well capable of winning a race on the level and after three respectable runs, she has earned a rating of 75. The best of those came at Lingfield when she was second on the turf and she returns there for the Play Live Roulette At 188Bet Casino Novice Median Auction Stakes which looks a good opportunity before she goes handicapping. Mark Johnston's Prairie Spy is giving lumps of weight away in the St Teresa's Hospice Fillies' Nursery Handicap at Catterick but she should be up to it. A winner over six furlongs on debut at Thirsk, she then went to Bath over five and a half furlongs and the drop in trip nearly caught her out. The ground was very fast there, though, and she was giving weight away to nearly all, so the fact she was off the bridle early is excusable. On a kinder surface, up in trip slightly and against inferior rivals, she can remain unbeaten. Andrew Balding's Firelight made a pleasing debut at Sandown and this well-bred filly can take a big step forward in the 32Red/British Stallion Studs EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes at Kempton. From the family of John Gosden's smart stayer Face The Facts, she is by Oasis Dream of of a Galileo mare so the five furlongs first time out was probably a bit sharp and now over six she should be seen in better light. The best bet at Bath looks to be William Haggas' Cosmic Love, who, having opened her account at the fifth time of asking, should be full of confidence for the Westonbirt Handicap. Sporting Life selections: BATH: 6.10 Final Rock, 6.40 Dandilion, 7.10 Cosmic Love, 7.40 Gateway, 8.10 Defining Moment, 8.40 Mulsanne Chase, 9.10 Jaganory. CATTERICK: 2.10 Associate Rock, 2.40 Makawee, 3.10 Prairie Spy, 3.40 Kirbec, 4.10 Stormin Tom, 4.45 Size Matters, 5.15 Perfect Thought. KEMPTON: 5.20 El Principe, 5.55 Geranium, 6.25 Sicario, 6.55 Margie's Choice, 7.25 Firelight, 7.55 Cliffs Of Dover, 8.25 Zzoro, 8.55 Blazed. LINGFIELD: 2.00 Telltale, 2.30 Dove Mountain, 3.00 Poetic Steps, 3.30 Street Jester, 4.00 North Korea, 4.35 Quiet Waters, 5.05 Rippling Waters. YARMOUTH: 2.20 Sarvi, 2.50 Pink Iceburg, 3.20 Azam, 3.50 KAANOON (NAP), 4.20 Gratified, 4.55 Arendelle, 5.25 Shyjack. DOUBLE: Kaanoon and Prairie Spy.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 11, 2018 16:26:48 GMT
6.40 Bath
5/1 Molly Jones 6:40 Bath Bath's unique shape and inability to water means it is exactly the sort of venue that attracts course specialists and one such beast is Molly Jones, who is a four time course winner (from 20 starts). Three of those wins have come over today's 5f10y trip from 11 races, meaning she has a 27 per cent strike-rate and she is clearly in form having won two starts ago at Chepstow. The rise to 51 should not stop her either as she has won over course and distance off that, as well as off a mark 6lb higher.
Jaganory 9.10 Bath
15/8 Jaganory 9:10 Bath Talking of horses who have won off marks 6lb higher than they race off today, Christopher Mason's Jaganory springs to mind. His last win came at Bath back in August over half a furlong shorter from a mark of 61, so today's 55 is obviously within his compass. He has been running well this season, was sent off favourite and finished a close second last time out over course and distance off a 1lb higher mark and all looks set for him to run a big race.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 11, 2018 18:31:48 GMT
Yarmouth, 11 Jul 18 Race 3 - 3:20pm THE JME LTD OF LOWESTOFT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Rosie Jessop reported that, having made an effort to make the running on GALILEO’S SPEAR (FR), placed fourth, the colt ran the first half of the race a stride too quick.
Race 4 - 3:50pm THE MOULTON NURSERIES OF ACLE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for VALCARTIER (IRE) to be led early to post.
Race 6 - 4:55pm THE 188BET EXTRA PLACE RACES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) The performance of ARENDELLE, which started favourite and finished third of four, was considered. The representative of Ed Walker could offer no explanation for the filly’s performance.
Race 7 - 5:25pm THE 188BET CASINO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for CHETAN to go early to post.
An enquiry was held to consider the placings in this race after interference inside the final half furlong involving the winner, LA ISLA BONITA, ridden by Daniel Muscutt and CHETAN, placed second, ridden by Joshua Bryan. The Stewards considered that the interference had not improved LA ISLA BONITA’s placing as CHETAN lost minimal momentum and LA ISLA BONITA always appeared to be holding it to win by a head. Muscutt was suspended for 2 days for careless riding as he allowed his mount to drift left without sufficient correction, causing CHETAN to be carried off its intended line.
Following the race, Rosie Jessop reported that FATA MORGANA, placed eighth, fly leapt leaving the stalls and Jane Elliott reported that DARING GUEST (IRE), placed sixth, was never travelling. The Veterinary Officer reported that MOI AUSSIE, placed fifth, finished lame on its left fore. View Stewards report Lingfield Park, 11 Jul 18 Race 2 - 2:30pm THE 188BET EXTRA PLACE RACES SELLING STAKES (CLASS 6) GAME IN THE PARK (FR) wore earplugs which were removed prior to the race.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that the winner, FULL SUIT, received treatment for post-race heat stress.
Race 3 - 3:00pm THE BARRIER TRIALS AT LINGFIELD PARK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) POETIC STEPS (FR) wore earplugs which were removed before the race.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that the winner, TROUBLE AND STRIFE (IRE), had lost its right-fore shoe.
Race 4 - 3:30pm THE TU FUND MANAGERS LIMITED HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Prior to this race, the representative of Tim Vaughan was asked to explain why CLEARANCE was running here at Lingfield having reported following its run on 23 June 2018 that the gelding was unsuited by the downhill section of the track. The trainer’s representative explained that as CLEARANCE was running off a low rating they were struggling to find opportunities for the gelding to run, so they were keen for the CLEARANCE to take its chance today. Her explanation was noted.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that ARCHIPENTURA, unplaced, had sustained an injury to her left-fore tendon.
Race 5 - 4:00pm THE ENHANCED WORLD CUP SPECIALS AT 188BET NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Nicola Currie reported that the winner, NORTH KOREA (IRE), hung left-handed.
Race 6 - 4:35pm THE PARKER ANDREWS NOVICE MEDIAN AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Noel Garbutt reported that DRAGON KUZA, unplaced, reared as the stalls opened and was slowly away as a result.
Race 7 - 5:05pm THE PLAY LIVE ROULETTE AT 188BET CASINO NOVICE MEDIAN AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for ANTIGUAN ROCK to go early to post. View Stewards report Kempton Park, 11 Jul 18 Race 1 - 5:20pm THE 32Red ON THE APP STORE APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for EL PRINCIPE to go early to post.
Following the race, Elisha Whittington reported that CHEERFILLY (IRE), unplaced, was slowly away.
Race 2 - 5:55pm THE WISE BETTING AT racinguk.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) Shortly after the start, BRIDGE OF SIGHS, unplaced, jumped slightly right as the winner, GERANIUM, jumped left, causing interference to ATHASSEL, placed seventh, DIVINE MESSENGER, placed second, and POLAR LIGHT, unplaced, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, David Egan reported that POLAR LIGHT, unplaced, suffered interference shortly after the start.
Race 3 - 6:25pm THE WISE BETTING AT racinguk.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) Permission was given for UNBRIDLED SPIRIT to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
Race 4 - 6:55pm THE 32Red CASINO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (London Mile Series Qualifier) Permission was given for LADY AL THUMAMA to go early to post.
Following the race, Robert Winston reported that PASSING CLOUDS, unplaced, was never travelling and MAGGIE'S CHOICE (GER), placed third, stumbled leaving the stalls.
Race 8 - 8:55pm THE 32Red.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for HAN SOLO BERGER (IRE) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring and SIGNORE PICCOLO to go early to post. View Stewards report Bath, 11 Jul 18 Race 1 - 6:10pm THE JEM HEATING SERVICES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race Sophie Ralston reported that POLKADOT PRINCESS (IRE), placed second, ran too freely and Hollie Doyle reported that VEXILLUM (IRE), placed fifth, ran too freely.
Race 2 - 6:40pm THE 188BET MOBILE BET 10 GET 20 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (Bath Summer Sprint Series Qualifier) Permission was given for MOLLY JONES to go early to post.
David Probert, the rider of BROADHAVEN HONEY (IRE), placed second, was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level inside the last one and a half furlongs.
Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that ARCHIMEDES (IRE), placed third, lost its left fore shoe.
Race 3 - 7:10pm THE HCL WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for COSMIC LOVE to go early to post. COSMIC LOVE wore earplugs and a net muzzle which were removed at the start.
An enquiry was held to consider interference approximately one and a half furlongs out when the winner, KALAGIA (IRE), ridden by Franny Norton, hung marginally left-handed towards the rail, causing BARNAY, placed third, ridden by Martin Dwyer, to have to be eased. The interference was found to be accidental as Norton had done his best to pull KALAGIA (IRE) off the rail.
Inside the final furlong COSMIC LOVE, placed fourth, edged slightly left-handed causing GENDARME (IRE), placed fifth, to have to take a slight check, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Race 6 - 8:40pm THE 188BET CASINO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (Bath Summer Stayers' Series Qualifier) Permission was given for GENERAL BROOK (IRE) to go early to post. View Stewards report Catterick Bridge, 11 Jul 18 Race 1 - 2:10pm THE WATCH RACING UK ON SKY 426 CLAIMING STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for ASSOCIATE ROCK (IRE) to go early to post.
At the furlong marker, ADVENTUROUS GIRL, placed fourth, shifted right taking THE FLUTER (IRE), placed fifth, briefly off its intended line, 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 ADVENTUROUS GIRL.
Race 2 - 2:40pm THE NFRC MEDIAN AUCTION MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for MUTANAQEL to be led early to post.
Race 3 - 3:10pm THE ST TERESA'S HOSPICE FILLIES' NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Inside the final ½ furlong, PRAIRIE SPY (IRE), placed third, hung left-handed briefly tightening up ISLAY MIST, placed fourth, on the rail, 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 PRAIRIE SPY (IRE).
Race 4 - 3:40pm THE LOOKERS VOLKSWAGEN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for MILTON ROAD to go early to post.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that NORTHERN LAW (IRE), placed sixth, had lost its left fore shoe.
Race 5 - 4:10pm THE TURMERIC HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (for the Turmeric Challenge Trophy) Following the race, Ben Robinson reported that BAL DE RIO (FR), placed fourth, hung left-handed throughout. Andrew Mullen reported that ITALIAN RIVIERA, placed fifth, ran flat and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of ITALIAN RIVIERA during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities. Dianne Sayer reported that IOLANI (GER), unplaced, was unsuited by the ground which was Good to Firm, Firm in Places, on a sharp flat track.
Race 6 - 4:45pm THE RACING UK HD ON SKY 426 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for MISS DD (IRE) and SILK MILL BLUE to go early to post.
Approaching the final furlong, SILK MILL BLUE, unplaced, shifted right causing MONEY FOR LUCK (IRE), unplaced, to be momentarily short of room, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
An enquiry was held to consider interference inside the final ½ furlong when REBEL STATE, placed second, ridden by Jack Garritty, interfered with MISS DD (IRE), placed fourth, ridden by Graham Lee, which in turn interfered with SIZE MATTERS, placed seventh, ridden by Jason Hart. Garritty was suspended for 2 days for careless riding as he allowed his mount to drift left moving MISS DD (IRE) off its intended line which in turn caused SIZE MATTERS to be eased.
Following the race, Andrew Breslin reported that EXTRASOLAR, placed eighth was continuously denied a clear run in the final furlong.
Race 7 - 5:15pm THE RACING AGAIN 18TH JULY FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) An enquiry was held to establish why LADY WILLPOWER, drawn 3, ridden by Jason Hart, left the stalls and raced for several strides with the Stall Handlers lead rein still attached. Hart, the Starter and the Stalls Handler were interviewed and shown recordings of the start. The Stalls Handler explained that LADYWILLPOWER was unruly being loaded and knocked the him over resulting in him banging his head on the stalls. He added that he was unable to retrieve the lead rein from the filly which resulted in her leaving the stalls with the lead rein as the start was effected. Having heard their evidence, their explanations were noted.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 11, 2018 19:03:34 GMT
THURSDAY.
FREE TO AIR TV RACES 1:50 NEWMARKET (JULY) Bahrain Trophy Stakes (Group 3) Cl1 (3yo) 1m5f ITV3 8 runners 2:25 NEWMARKET (JULY) Arqana July Stakes (Group 2) (Colts & Geldings) Cl1 (2yo) 6f ITV3 8 runners 3:00 NEWMARKET (JULY) bet365 Handicap Cl2 (3yo 0-105) 6f ITV3 20 runners 3:35 NEWMARKET (JULY) Princess Of Wales's Arqana Racing Club Stakes (Group 2) Cl1 (3yo+) 1m4f ITV3 8 runners
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 12, 2018 7:25:55 GMT
NEWMARKET
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.50 First Eleven
2.25 Advertise
3.00 Buridan (nap)
3.35 Muntahaa
4.10 Lover’s Knot
4.45 Gabr
5.20 Leo Minor (nb)
GIMCRACK
1.50 Wells Farhh Go (nb)
2.25 Advertise (nap)
3.00 Encrypted
3.35 Best Solution
4.10 Lover’s Knot
4.45 Symbolization
5.20 Arzaak
CARLISLE
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.05 Sheriff Garrett
2.40 Algaffaal
3.15 Albanita
3.50 Inner Circle
4.25 Dapper Man
5.00 Dizzy G
5.35 Roys Dream
GIMCRACK
2.05 Indian Vision
2.40 Play Mate
3.15 Koduro
3.50 Fieldsman
4.25 War Whisper
5.00 Power To Exceed
5.35 Gullane One
NEWBURY
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.50 Oud Metha Bridge
6.25 Fox Coach
6.55 Pont Vert
7.30 Sweet Charity
8.00 Armed
8.35 Cross My Mind
9.05 Nick Vedder
GIMCRACK
5.50 Sergio Leone
6.25 Fox Coach
6.55 Dawn Affair
7.30 Flight Of Fantasy
8.00 Al Kherb
8.35 Seinesational
9.05 Harry Beau
DONCASTER
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.15 Perla Blanca
2.50 Alkaamel
3.25 Zip Along
4.00 Affina
4.35 Iconic Knight
5.10 Past Master
5.45 Poyle Charlotte
GIMCRACK
2.15 Tyrell
2.50 Fume
3.25 Akbar Shah
4.00 Melodies
4.35 Laith Alareen
5.10 Supernova
5.45 Acadian Angel
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 12, 2018 7:26:21 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 12, 2018 7:28:50 GMT
Thursday: going, weather & non-runners Carlisle GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 7.8) (Watering) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Inside NON RUNNERS: 2:05 Archipentura (6) Doncaster GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places) (GoingStick 7.5) (Watering) (Rail movements: R1 & 6 +18yds) WEATHER: Mostly sunny STALLS: Straight - Centre; Round - Inside NON RUNNERS: 2:15 Tynecastle Park (5) Dundalk (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Partly cloudy Epsom GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places) (GoingStick 7.5) (Watering) (Rail movements: R1 & 5 +9yds, R2, 3, 4 & 6 +22yds) WEATHER: Mostly sunny STALLS: 6f - Outside; 1m 4f - Centre; Remainder - Inside Leopardstown GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Watering) WEATHER: Partly cloudy Newbury GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 6.9) (Watering) (Rail movements: All races on Round course +12yds) WEATHER: Mostly sunny STALLS: Straight - Centre; Round - Inside Newmarket (July) GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 6.8) (Watering) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: (Stands' side course) 1m4f & 1m5f - Centre; Remainder - Far side NON RUNNERS: 3:35 Algometer (1)
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 12, 2018 7:30:23 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
First Eleven (1.50 Newmarket, nap)
Got no run in a handicap that is already working out well at Royal Ascot last time. The son of Frankel has worked well since and will like the ground.
5/2 First Eleven 1:50 Newmarket (July) Others to follow Newmarket: 2.25 Legends Of War, 3.00 Encrypted, 3.35 Mirage Dancer, 4.10 Poetry, 4.45 Masaarr,, 5.20 Leo Minor. Carlisle: 2.40 Algafall, 3.15 Albanita, 3.50 Ghayadh, 5.00 Power To Exceed. Doncaster: 2.15 Perla Blanca, 2.50 Louis Triexe, 4.00 Melodies, 5.10 Supernova, 5.45 Seyasah. Epsom: 6.00 Dubai Legacy, 6.35 Yayoun, 8.10 Seprani. Newbury: 5.50 Swiss Cross, 6.25 Fox Coach, 6.55 Cookupastorm, 8.00 Mister Ambassador, 9.05 Nick Vedder.
North: Colin Russell
Tyrell (2.15 Doncaster, nap)
Thorough stayer who acts well on fast ground. Sound run on first start for current in-form yard when third at Pontefract last month, and with conditions to suit is fancied to give another good account.
5/2 Tyrell 2:15 Doncaster Others to follow Carlisle: 2.05 Be Perfect, 2.40 Gamester's Icon, 3.15 Aussie View, 3.50 Inner Circle, 4.25 Dapper Man, 5.00 Rotherhithe, 5.35 Alfie's Angel. Doncaster: 2.50 Hafeet Alain, 3.25 Agadeer, 4.35 Laith Alareen, 5.45 Arcadian Angel. Epsom: 6.35 Juneau, 7.10 Raven Banner, 7.40 Aquarium, 8.10 Highland Acclaim, 8.45 Wotabreeze. Newmarket: 1.50 Wells Farhh Go, 2.25 Charming Kid, 3.00 Staxton, 5.20 Shaheen.
Lambourn: James Burn
Advertise (2.25 Newmarket, nap)
Well-regarded colt ran a screamer to be second to the exciting Calyx in the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot and appears the one to beat on that form.
6/4 Advertise 2:25 Newmarket (July) Others to follow Carlisle: 3.15 My Law. Doncaster: 2.50 Triggered, 3.25 Akbar Shah, 3.25 Culdrose, 4.35 Iconic Knight, 5.10 Carry Me Home. Epsom: 6.00 Napanook, 6.35 Metatrons Cube, 7.10 Ashazuri. Newbury: 6.25 Grenadier, 7.30 Flight Of Fantasy, 8.00 Orange Suit, 8.35 Leoro. Newmarket: 3.00 Kimifive, 3.35 Laraaib, 4.45 Walk In The Sun.
West Country: Tim Mitchell
Hawridge Glory (5.50 Newbury, nap)
Course winner who holds few secrets from the handicapper but has slipped to a workable mark. Granted a decent pace, Rod Millman's gelding can make his presence felt.
5/1 Hawridge Glory 5:50 Newbury Racing Post Ratings: Paul Curtis
General Ginger (8.35 Newbury)
Fairly treated on his all-weather form, there's room for improvement relative to his jumps form now returned to turf.
6/1 General Ginger 8:35 Newbury Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Emaraaty (4.45 Newmarket)
A disappointing favourite at Royal Ascot last month, John Gosden's three-year-old is better judged on his earlier Goodwood effort and should be given a chance to make amends.
5/1 Emaraaty 4:45 Newmarket (July) Longshot: Dave Revers
Konchek (2.25 Newmarket)
Finished fifth in the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot, looking like this step up in trip will suit and should have more improvement to come.
12/1 Konchek 2:25 Newmarket (July) Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Bucky Larson (6.45 Leopardstown)
Back to one mile at Leopardstown where he won his maiden and a handicap over the trip, the Ger Lyons-trained son of Footstepsinthesand can get back on the winning trail following his third over a longer trip at the Curragh last time.
5/2 Bucky Larson 6:45 Leopardstown The Raceform Interactive nugget
William Haggas is 8/15 (53%) with his non-handicap two-year-olds at Doncaster since the start of 2015, for a £1 level-stakes profit of £14.94. Alkaamel goes in the 6f maiden at 2.50.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 12, 2018 7:31:03 GMT
David Nolan has a 35 per cent strike-rate at Epsom and goes there for two rides, the pick of whom is Raven Banner (7.10). He is turned out quickly after a ten length win at Doncaster last time out.
Hugo Palmer has an impressive 38 per cent strike-rate at Carlisle and sends two horses to the venue. The pick of those is Power To Exceed (5.00). The progressive daughter of Exceed And Excel was a course-and-distance winner last time.
Saeed Bin Suroor has a 33 per cent strike-rate in the last two weeks and saddles one runner at Newmarket, Best Solution (3.35). The four-year-old can put his best foot forward after a spell in Dubai.
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Post by dennisg on Jul 12, 2018 11:25:30 GMT
in today's sporting life.................... Ben Linfoot seeks out the best Value Bet selections on day one of the Moet & Chandon July Festival at Newmarket on Thursday. Recommended Bets: Value Bet, July Festival, Day One For details of advised bookmakers and each-way terms, visit our transparent tipping record JAWWAAL (10/1 General) looks the best bet on the opening day of Newmarket’s Moet & Chandon July Festival in the bet365 Handicap (3.00) on Thursday. The last five winners of this race all came out of the Charity Sprint at York in June, a race won this year by Encrypted with Jawwaal only ninth on the Knavesmire. However, he was blocked in his run inside the final furlong and was allowed to coast home by Dane O’Neill, meaning he comes in here off an identical handicap mark of 89. Beaten just three lengths by Encrypted and Savalas, he can reverse that form with those two having gone up 6lb and 5lb respectively. He caught the eye in the Alex Scott Maiden at the Craven Meeting back in April, finishing a good fourth in that race, and he won his next two, both over seven furlongs, at Lingfield and Kempton. It looks like he has the pace for six, though, especially in a big field with a likely strong gallop, and his trainer John Gosden has an excellent strike-rate in July Course handicaps (40/198 at 20.2%). He’s drawn middle to far side in 13 and that’s where the pace looks to be with Buridan, Savalas, Helvetian and Embour drawn around him. 18 13 Jawwaal26 38-7OR: 89 6/1 T: J H M GosdenJ: Andrea Atzeni Form: 33-4119Last Run Live betting powered by With that in mind the far side could well be the place to be and I can’t help but think things might drop into place for Nigel Tinkler’s ROUNDHAY PARK and, at 22/1 (Coral, Ladbrokes), he’s worth a saver. He’s yet to prove he stays six furlongs, but the way he finished over five last time at Ripon suggests he should be fine, especially over a speedy six like this one. I also like that he’s won a couple of times on Ripon’s undulations, suggesting the up and down nature of Newmarket won’t inconvenience him, while he only went up 2lb for that cosy success last time out. Lewis Edmunds gets on well with him and takes a further 3lb off, fast ground is perfect for him and, all in all, he’s an in-form, improving horse with plenty in his favour that’s been underestimated. 14 20 Roundhay Park22 38-10OR: 92 20/1 T: N TinklerJ: Lewis Edmunds (3) Form: 10-1441Last Run Live betting powered by The rest of the card looks a watch and learn exercise with the Bahrain Trophy kicking things off at 1.50. I’m intrigued to see how Wells Farhh Go gets on up in trip to 1m5f, as he looks all about stamina, but he could improve his St Leger credentials even in gallant defeat and a watching brief is advised. The Arqana July Stakes looks between Advertise and Van Beethoven on form, but Legends Of War is the fly in the ointment on the back of his easy success at Yarmouth on debut, where the £900,000 Scat Daddy cruised clear in grand style. That just leaves the Group 2 Princess Of Wales’s Arqana Racing Club Stakes from the ITV races and I was half-tempted by Best Solution at 10/1, as he goes well fresh and on his best form he’s overpriced. However, I’m yet to be convinced he wants the ground as quick as this and Mirage Dancer and Barsanti, on the back of Royal Ascot defeats, look all set to fight things out again just as they did in a Listed race at Ascot back in May. Posted at 1700 BST on 11/07/18. 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: +357.34pts to advised stakes/prices (from inception of Value Bet column in January 2010 to current).
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Post by dennisg on Jul 12, 2018 11:27:21 GMT
Simon Holt takes Wells Farrh Go to stake his St Leger claim in the Bahrain Trophy and has three bets on day one of the Newmarket July Festival. Recommended Bets: July Festival Day One 1pt win Wells Farhh Go in 1.50 Newmarket at 7/1 1pt win Mirage Dancer in 3.35 Newmarket at 5/2 1pt win Jawwaal in 3.00 Newmarket at 12/1 Click on the above links for live Oddschecker markets For details of advised bookmakers and each-way terms, click here An excellent card on the first day of Newmarket's July Festival begins with the Group Three Bahrain Trophy, a renowned trial for the St Leger, in which WELLS FARHH GO can stake his claims for Doncaster. Tim Easterby's colt, who won both his starts as a two-year-old, ran a lot better than his finishing position suggests in the King Edward V11 Stakes at Royal Ascot last time as he was way too free in the early stages and not helped by the early downhill run into Swinley Bottom. Considering that profligacy of effort, Wells Farhh Go did well to stay on in the closing stages albeit three lengths behind the re-opposing Giuseppe Garibaldi who took third behind Old Persian and Rostropovich. The latter pair have since run in the Irish Derby and Rostropovich turned the tables finishing second to Latrobe, but Giuseppe Garibaldi had since been a beaten favourite at The Curragh behind stable-mate Flag Of Honour (Victory Salute fourth) where, not for the first time, he wandered a little under pressure. If Wells Farhh Go can switch off better - and the start to this race is located in a much less highly-charged atmosphere than was the case at Ascot - then there could be a good deal of improvement to come. 8 4 Wells Farhh Go20 39-1OR: 105 15/2 T: T D EasterbyJ: D Allan Form: 11-66Last Run Live betting powered by Although well forward in the betting, I think both First Eleven and Loxley have a bit to prove. First Eleven went into everyone's notebooks when an unlucky-looking third behind Baghdad in the King George V Handicap at Ascot and would surely have prevailed with a clear run. However, that effort came off a mark of just 91 whereas Giuseppe Garibaldi and Wells Farhh Go are rated 108 and 105 respectively. Loxley also has a rating of 105 after a fairly comfortable victory here last month but the question he needs to answer surrounds stamina as he steps up three furlongs in distance. On pedigree, he is not certain to get it though is clearly a promising, if possibly troubled horse given that he made such a delayed reappearance. Like Wells Farhh Go, MIRAGE DANCER was selected in this space to win at the Royal meeting but found trouble in running up the home straight in the Wolferton Stakes and is also given another chance in the Group Two Princess Of Wales's Arqana Racing Club Stakes. To be honest, I don't think the son of Frankel was picking up well enough to win, though he may well have beaten the re-opposing third Muntahaa (now 3lb worse off) besides which the mile and a quarter trip looked on the sharp side. On form, Mirage Dancer has to turn the tables with Barsanti for a neck defeat at Ascot in May over this trip but, whereas the latter was possibly a bit below form when fourth of five behind Crystal Ocean in the Hardwicke Stakes (dropped 2lb since) and might be levelling off at the age of six, the Ryan Moore-ridden selection still looks capable of better especially over a mile and a half. 6 3 Mirage Dancer23 49-6OR: 112BFD 2/1 T: Sir Michael StouteJ: R L Moore Form: 334-215Last Run Live betting powered by Earlier, the bet365 Handicap looks fiendishly competitive but last month's big sprint handicap at York where Encrypted beat Savalas a neck with Staxton fourth, Foxtrot Lady fifth, Gabrial The Saint eighth and Jawwaal ninth could be a key piece of form. The winner and second have gone up 6lb and 5lb respectively so it will be tougher for them to confirm the placings especially as they seemed to benefit that day from being close to the pace on the flat course,. This six furlongs is more undulating but a very similar test judged on standard times and Foxtrot Lady will need to travel a bit better than she did at York where she was being ridden along from over two furlongs out before staying on strongly. The one that caught my eye was JAWWAAL who travelled well, held up towards the rear and was picking up nicely only to be stopped in his run in the last half-furlong. John Gosden's colt probably wouldn't have won but he'd have been a few places closer and ran like a horse with a good deal more to offer. 18 13 Jawwaal26 38-7OR: 89 6/1 T: J H M GosdenJ: Andrea Atzeni Form: 33-4119Last Run
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Post by dennisg on Jul 12, 2018 11:29:03 GMT
Our star columnist takes us through his runners at Newmarket on Thursday and his team for day one of York's John Smith's Cup fixture. Best chances: 4.25 York Friday 3 2 Kodyanna23 28-11OR: 83D SP T: R A FaheyJ: Barry McHugh Form: 310Last Run Live betting powered by 5.00 York Friday 8 4 Wirral Girl13 38-9OR: 75D SP T: R A FaheyJ: P Hanagan Form: 1073-34Last Run Live betting powered by We’ve two runners on day one of the Newmarket July Meeting with Charming Kid first up in the Arqana July Stakes. I was disappointed with him in the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot when he never really ran a race. We don’t know why but he’s in good order at home and we’ll give it another go. Maybe the step up to six furlongs will help here but it looks a very strong renewal. Charming Kid wins on debut for Richard Fahey at York Charming Kid wins on debut for Richard at York It’s no easier for Gabrial The Saint in the Bet365 Handicap. Perhaps the York race last time was quick enough for him following his Leicester win and we’re very happy with him at home. It’s a deep contest but he’ll run his race. Flawless Jewel is Sands Of Mali’s half-sister and he made a winning debut at York’s John Smith’s Cup meeting last season. She runs in the Jigsaw Sports Branding British EBF Novice Stakes on Friday and we like her at home. It will be interesting to see how she goes. The Summer Stakes is a competitive Group Three. It’s been the target for Maggies Angel for some time, her owner was very keen to run in it. She has some form at the track and is in great order. We also run Marie Of Lyon. She probably goes on any ground but may be better if it’s a little slower than she’ll encounter here. I’d be delighted if both my fillies were placed. Delph Crescent was very impressive at Beverley on Friday. He’s gone up 11lb for that victory but carries a 6lb penalty in the Acturis Handicap. We’re going up in trip to 10 furlongs with him again and there is a question mark over whether he stays it – but he wasn’t stopping over the mile last week. I thought Kodyanna would run a little better than she did in the Queen Mary last time. Her sister Darkanna could disappoint every now and again too but we’re very happy with her at home going into the Garbutt + Elliott Nursery and I hope she runs well. Nothing went right for Wirral Girl at Chester last time. She missed the break and I thought she ran a good race in the circumstances. If everything drops right in the Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap she’d go close. We’re double-handed in the closing Gough & Kelly Apprentice Handicap. International Man returns to seven furlongs which I think is his best trip. If you ignore his last run here over a mile then he must have a chance. So does Inviolable Spirit who has been running really well of late but doesn’t have much in hand of the handicapper.
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