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Post by Kimmy on Jul 14, 2018 7:43:46 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 14, 2018 7:44:24 GMT
NEWTON ABBOT
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.20 The Unit
2.55 Mill Green
3.25 Petrou
4.00 Court King
4.35 Bumble Bay
5.05 King’s Reste
5.35 Sea Of Mystery
GIMCRACK
2.20 The Unit
2.55 Auld Sod
3.25 Mighty Leader
4.00 Lord Topper
4.35 Borak
5.05 New Millennium
5.35 Sea Of Mystery
HAMILTON
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
6.00 Woodside Wonder
6.30 Scoundrel
7.00 Hee Haw
7.30 Killdeer
8.00 Granite City Doc
8.30 Gun Case (nb)
9.00 Beatbybeatbybeat
GIMCRACK
6.00 Woodside Wonder
6.30 Scoundrel
7.00 Hee Haw
7.30 Killdeer
8.00 Blue Havana
8.30 Colour Contrast
9.00 Morticia
SALISBURY
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.45 Federal Law
6.15 Vegas Boy
6.45 Bedouin’s Story
7.15 Icart Point
7.45 Groveman
8.15 Ferrier
8.45 Savaanah
GIMCRACK
5.45 Mordred
6.15 Vegas Boy
6.45 Nawar
7.15 Icart Point
7.45 Eden Rose
8.15 Ferrier
8.45 Savaanah
NEWMARKET
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.05 Quorto
1.40 Gilgamesh
2.15 Limato
2.50 New Jazz
3.20 Moqarrab
3.55 Perfection
4.30 Final
NEWMARKET – 2.15 Eqtidaar (nap); 3.20 Ibraz (nb).
GIMCRACK
1.05 Quorto (nb)
1.40 Mubtasim
2.15 Limato (nap)
2.50 Gallic
3.20 Moqarrab
3.55 Perfection
4.30 Drill
YORK
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.55 El Astronaute
2.35 Dal Harraild
3.10 Wadilsafa
3.40 Master Carpenter
4.15 Humble Hero
4.50 He’zanarab
5.20 Posh Perfect
NORTHERNER – 4.15 Northwest Frontier (nap)
GIMCRACK
1.55 Alpha Delphini
2.35 Dal Harraild
3.10 Baraweez
3.40 Appeared
4.15 Ingleby Hollow
4.50 Pearl Of Qatar
5.20 Posh Perfect
ASCOT
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
12.45 Line Of Reason
1.20 Beat The Bank
1.50 Nuremberg
2.25 Escape The City
3.05 Baritone
3.35 Gossip Column
4.10 Prevent
GIMCRACK
12.45 Tanasoq
1.20 Lord Glitters
1.50 Mendoza
2.25 Escape The City
3.05 Elwazir
3.35 Berkshire Royal
4.10 Parnassian
CHESTER
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.05 Typhoon Ten
2.40 Crotchet
3.15 Kimberella
3.45 King Lud
4.20 Hats Off To Larry
4.55 Mr Wagyu
5.25 Chai Chai (nap)
NORTHERNER – 2.40 Crotchet (nb)
GIMCRACK
2.05 Three Card Trick
2.40 Crotchet
3.15 Promising
3.45 Beer With The Boys
4.20 Hats Off To Larry
4.55 Mr Wagyu
5.25 Gabrials Centurion
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 14, 2018 7:59:15 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 14, 2018 7:59:37 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 14, 2018 17:51:19 GMT
Ascot, 14 Jul 18 Race 1 - 12:45pm THE BET WITH ASCOT HERITAGE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) ENCORE D'OR was late in the Parade Ring due to the trainer's representative having difficulty saddling the gelding.
Approaching the final furlong MERHOOB (IRE), unplaced, shifted momentarily left-handed causing the rider of GREEN POWER, unplaced, to ease momentarily. After viewing a recording of the incident it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that ATLETICO (IRE), unplaced, had lost its right-fore shoe, and MERHOOB (IRE), unplaced, had lost its left-fore shoe.
Race 2 - 1:20pm THE FRED COWLEY MBE MEMORIAL SUMMER MILE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) Permission was given for CENTURY DREAM (IRE) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring. CIRCUS COUTURE (IRE) wore over-reach boots which were removed at the start.
Jamie Spencer, the rider of LORD GLITTERS (FR), placed second, was suspended for 6 days for using his whip above the permitted level and without time to respond inside the final furlong. Daniel Tudhope, the rider of SUEDOIS (FR), placed third, was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level from approaching the final furlong.
Following the race, Silvestre De Sousa reported that TRAIS FLUORS, placed fifth, was slowly away.
Race 4 - 2:25pm THE TRANT ENGINEERING FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) BESHAAYIR wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Following the race, Ralph Beckett reported that the race had come too soon for CONSIDERED OPINION, unplaced, having run at Newmarket 14 days previously.
Race 5 - 3:05pm THE PLAYBOY CLUB LONDON HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Rounding the final bend, CAPTON, unplaced, hung left-handed taking the winner, ELWAZIR, marginally off its intended line. After viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Race 6 - 3:35pm THE WOODFORD RESERVE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) The performance of OCCUPY (USA), which finished unplaced, was considered. Ralph Beckett could offer no explanation for the colt's performance. OCCUPY (USA) was routine tested.
Race 7 - 4:10pm THE GL EVENTS UK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for AREEN HEART (FR) to go early to post, and for ZEYZOUN (FR) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring. PLUNGER wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Following the race, the representative of Paul Cole reported that PLUNGER, placed sixth, ran too free in the first time blinkers, and Ben Curtis reported that GLENGLADE, placed third, hung left-handed under pressure. View Stewards report Chester, 14 Jul 18 Race 1 - 2:05pm THE TMT / EBF STALLIONS NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Following the race, Connor Murtagh reported that JUSTICE SHALLOW (FR), placed sixth, bucked for some distance after leaving the stalls.
Race 2 - 2:40pm THE SIGNATURE LIVING FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for ROCK ON BAILEYS to wear a hood in the Parade Ring only and for ECONOMIC CRISIS (IRE) to go early to post.
Inside the final furlong, the winner, ROCK ON BAILEYS, edged slightly left-handed, giving a bump to CROTCHET, placed second, 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 ROCK ON BAILEYS.
An enquiry was held to consider interference inside the final half furlong when CROTCHET, placed second, ridden by Paddy Mathers, interfered with NEOLA, placed third, ridden by Andrew Mullen. Mathers was suspended for 3 days for careless riding as he had allowed his mount to drift left-handed without correction, causing NEOLA to be carried off its intended line before being checked.
Race 3 - 3:15pm THE CORBETTSPORTS CITY PLATE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Permission was given for ARBALET (IRE) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring only.
The Starter reported that ARBALET (IRE) had refused to enter the stalls and was withdrawn at 3.20pm. The representative of Hugo Palmer was informed that the colt could not run until the day after passing a stalls test. As it was the second occasion within the previous 12 months that ARBALET (IRE) had been reported, a further report within the same period would mean the colt would be prevented from having a stalls test for 6 months.
An enquiry was held to consider interference approximately 6 furlongs out when KIMBERELLA, placed sixth, ridden by Paddy Mathers, and SIMPLY ME, placed eighth, ridden by Richard Kingscote, interfered with SHABAABY, placed seventh, ridden by Liam Jones. The interference was found to be accidental as KIMBERELLA had edged marginally left-handed at the same time as SIMPLY ME had edged marginally right-handed while running freely, causing Jones to have to take a check on SHABAABY.
Race 5 - 4:20pm THE CSP AUDIO VISUAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) An enquiry was held following a report from the Veterinary Officer that the paper bedding stable allocated to BELL HEATHER (IRE), was not totally clean in the opinion of the trainer Patrick Morris. The Veterinary Officer, the Equine Welfare and Integrity Officer, the Clerk of the Course and Patrick Morris were interviewed. Having heard their evidence, the Stewards ordered a report to be sent to the Head Office of the British Horseracing Authority for further consideration.
Following the race, Stuart Kittow reported that despite BAKHT A RAWAN (IRE), unplaced, performing well on Good to Firm ground on its previous run, in the trainer’s opinion the gelding did not let itself down on the Good ground on this occasion. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of BAKHT A RAWAN (IRE) failed to reveal any abnormalities. The Veterinary Officer further reported that ICE CANYON, placed seventh, lost its right hind shoe.
Race 6 - 4:55pm THE MBNA HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Following the race, Paddy Mathers reported that CAMPION, unplaced, fly leapt leaving the stalls and was subsequently slowly away and Hayley Turner reported that SEEN THE LYTE (IRE), placed seventh, was slowly away and denied a clear run approaching the home turn. David Brown reported that FORTUNATE VISION, unplaced, was unsuited by the Good ground and would prefer a slower surface.
Race 7 - 5:25pm THE MKM BUILDING SUPPLIES APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) An enquiry was held to consider interference shortly after leaving the stalls when CHRISTMAS NIGHT, placed sixth, ridden by Shelley Birkett, interfered with GLORIOUS PLAYER (IRE), placed fourth, ridden by Paddy Pilley, which in turn interfered with WEELLAN, placed third, ridden by Conor McGovern, which in turn interfered with GABRIALS CENTURION (IRE), placed seventh, ridden by Connor Murtagh, which in turn interfered with KNIGHTED (IRE), unplaced, ridden by Cameron Noble. Birkett was suspended for 10 days for careless riding as she had manoeuvred left-handed when insufficiently clear, ultimately causing both GABRIALS CENTURION (IRE) and KNIGHTED (IRE) to run out of room on the rails and be severely checked.
Conor McGovern, the rider of WEELLAN, placed third, struck ROCKESBURY, placed second, once over the nose with the whip approximately 1½ furlongs out, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was considered to be accidental.
Oliver Stammers, the rider of ON A MAY DAY (IRE), placed fifth, struck Joshua Bryan, the rider of the winner, CHAI CHAI (IRE), on the arm with the whip approximately 1½ furlongs out, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was considered to be accidental. View Stewards report Hamilton Park, 14 Jul 18 Race 1 - 6:00pm THE BB FOODSERVICE NOVICE AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) (A £20,000 BB Foodservice 2yo Series Qualifier) Inside the final furlong, MICRONIZE (IRE), unplaced, lugged left when dropping back causing slight interference to RUM LAD, placed fourth, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, Connor Beasley reported that MICRONIZE (IRE), unplaced, hung both ways throughout the race. The Veterinary Officer reported that RUM LAD, placed fourth, had lost its right hind shoe.
Race 2 - 6:30pm THE SAS 'THE POWER TO KNOW' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) KING OF CASTILLA lost its left hind shoe on the way to the start. As the trainer had indicated at declaration prior to racing that the gelding should not be withdrawn in the event that it shed a plate, KING OF CASTILLA was able to run.
David Nolan, the rider of the winner, ALSVINDER, drawn 1, had appeared not to keep straight from the stalls. After being interviewed and shown recordings of the incident, the rider was suspended for 1 day.
Race 3 - 7:00pm THE JFM ELECTRICAL LTD, SERVICES & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for BARRACUDA BOY (IRE) to be ponied to the start.
Race 4 - 7:30pm THE SUNDAY MAIL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for SEBASTIAN’S WISH (IRE) to go early to post.
Race 5 - 8:00pm THE LES HOEY DREAMMAKER FOUNDATION HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for NEW ABBEY ANGEL (IRE) to go early to post.
Race 6 - 8:30pm THE HAMILTON ADVERTISER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for GLOBAL WONDER (IRE) and ALLUX BOY (IRE) to go early to post. View Stewards report Newmarket, 14 Jul 18 Race 1 - 1:05pm THE bet365 SUPERLATIVE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) Permission was given for CERTAIN LAD to go early to post.
Following the race James Doyle reported that BLOWN BY WIND, unplaced, lost its action. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the colt failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 2 - 1:40pm THE bet365 BUNBURY CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for MUBTASIM (IRE) and BORDERFORCE (FR) to go early to post. MASHAM STAR (IRE) wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Following the race Harry Bentley reported that MOUNTAIN RESCUE (IRE), unplaced, hung right. The Veterinary Officer reported that MASHAM STAR (IRE), unplaced, lost its right fore shoe and VON BLUCHER (IRE), unplaced, showed signs of thumps post-race.
Race 3 - 2:15pm THE DARLEY JULY CUP STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 1) (British Champions Series) Permission was given for BLUE POINT (IRE) to go early to post and wear a hood in the parade ring.
BRANDO spread a plate on the way to the start and had to be re-shod, causing a delay to the start of this race.
An enquiry was held to consider interference 4 ½ furlongs out when SANDS OF MALI (FR), unplaced, ridden by Paul Hanagan, interfered with REDKIRK WARRIOR, unplaced, ridden by Regan Bayliss, and INTELLIGENCE CROSS (USA), unplaced, ridden by Padraig Beggy. Hanagan was suspended for 2 days for careless riding as he allowed his horse to drift right towards the rail when insufficiently clear, causing REDKIRK WARRIOR and INTELLIGENCE CROSS (USA) to be checked briefly.
Tom Eaves, the rider of BRANDO, placed second, was suspended for 4 days for using his whip above the permitted level and without time to respond from just before the final furlong.
The performance of BLUE POINT (IRE), which started favourite and finished unplaced, was considered. Charlie Appleby’s explanation that the colt ran too free was noted.
Race 4 - 2:50pm THE ROSSDALES BRITISH EBF MAIDEN FILLIES' STAKES (CLASS 3) (PLUS 10 RACE) Permission was given for SPANISH ARIA to wear a hood in the parade ring.
Race 5 - 3:20pm THE bet365 MILE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that MOQARRAB (USA), unplaced, was stiff behind.
The performance of IBRAZ, which started favourite and finished unplaced, was considered. The representative of Roger Varian could offer no explanation for the colt’s performance. IBRAZ was routine tested.
Race 6 - 3:55pm THE SPA AT BEDFORD LODGE HOTEL BRITISH EBF FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for CAVATINA to go early to post.
Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that the winner, POETIC CHARM, lost its right fore shoe. View Stewards report Salisbury, 14 Jul 18 Race 1 - 5:45pm THE SAUNTON SANDS HOTEL NORTH DEVON EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Following the race Nicola Currie reported that ITSTIMETOGO (IRE), unplaced, was slowly away and Callum Shepherd reported that POGO (IRE), unplaced, ran flat.
Race 2 - 6:15pm THE BOB GIBSON 60TH BIRTHDAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) LAMYA (GER) wore earplugs, which were removed at the start.
Liam Keniry, the rider of the winner BLACKHEATH, was suspended for 4 days for using his whip above the permitted level from just inside the two furlong marker.
Following the race Silvestre de Sousa reported that his saddle slipped in the closing stages on BOUNTY PURSUIT, placed third and Luke Morris reported that BUXTED DREAM (USA), unplaced, was restless in the stalls.
Race 5 - 7:45pm THE FOLLOW 'RACING FOR A CAUSE' ON FACEBOOK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) CHEEKY RASCAL (IRE) wore earplugs, which were removed at the start. View Stewards report York, 14 Jul 18 Race 1 - 1:55pm THE JOHN SMITH'S CITY WALLS STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Permission was given for A MOMENTOFMADNESS and TAKE COVER to go early and be led to post, and for STONE OF DESTINY to wear a hood in the parade ring.
The Starter reported that A MOMENTOFMADNESS was the subject of a third criteria failure. Charles Hills was informed that the gelding could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Dane O’Neill, the rider of MUTHMIR (IRE), was slow to remove the blindfold resulting in his horse being slow to start. O’Neill’s explanation that the gelding was restless in the stalls and anticipated the removal of the blind, making it difficult to remove on the first attempt was noted.
Following the race, David Probert reported that STONE OF DESTINY, unplaced, ran flat. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination, during routine testing, of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 3 - 3:10pm THE JOHN SMITH'S RACING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Following the race, David Allan reported that PARYS MOUNTAIN (IRE), unplaced, ran too free. The gelding was routine tested.
Race 4 - 3:40pm THE 59TH JOHN SMITH'S CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) ACROSS DUBAI wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Following the race, David Egan reported that DASH OF SPICE, which started favourite and finished unplaced, ran flat. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination, during routine testing, of the colt failed to reveal any abnormalities and David Probert reported that BROROCCO, placed fifth, missed the break.
Race 5 - 4:15pm THE JOHN SMITH'S STAYERS' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Approaching 1 furlong out, the rider of MASTER ARCHER (IRE), placed second, struck STONE THE CROWS, unplaced, across the nose with his whip. Being satisfied that it was accidental, no further action was taken.
Approaching the line, MASTER ARCHER (IRE) edged marginally left causing HUMBLE HERO (IRE), placed fourth, to take a slight check but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and that it had not improved the placing of MASTER ARCHER (IRE).
Race 6 - 4:50pm THE JOHN SMITH'S NOVICE MEDIAN AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 3) (PLUS 10 RACE) The performance of TOP CAT (IRE) which finished unplaced, was considered. Tim Easterby could offer no explanation for the colt’s performance. TOP CAT (IRE) was routine tested.
Following the race, Andrea Atzeni reported that AUTUMN SPLENDOUR (IRE), unplaced, ran too free and Alistair Rawlinson reported that FIVE AMARONES (IRE), unplaced, hung left. View Stewards report Newton Abbot, 14 Jul 18 Fixture Note Due to the hot weather, permission was given for all horses to be dismounted and unsaddled on the course, cooled with water and not return to the winner's enclosure. Race 3 - 3:25pm THE ACTUATE MARKETING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) Paul Nicholls, was fined £140 as the record of vaccinations in the passport of SOUTHFIELD VIC (IRE) did not comply with the Rules of Racing.
Following the race, Lorcan Williams reported that SOUTHFIELD VIC (IRE), unplaced, was never travelling.
Race 5 - 4:35pm THE TAMAR TELECOMMUNICATIONS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) ANGE DES MALBERAUX (FR) wore ear plugs which were removed at the start.
Race 6 - 5:05pm THE newtonabbotracing.com HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) KING'S RESTE (IRE) wore ear plugs which were removed at the start.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that L'ATTESA (IRE), placed eighth, lost its right fore shoe.
Race 7 - 5:35pm THE DOWNLOAD THE FREE AT THE RACES APP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) The winner, FREE BOUNTY, appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Uttoxeter on 20 June 2018 where the gelding was pulled up. Neil Mulholland’s explanation that the gelding was better suited to being ridden more patiently on this occasion was noted. FREE BOUNTY was routine tested.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that KARL MARX (IRE), which was pulled up, lost its left hind shoe, TIME AND AGAIN (FR), placed eighth, lost its left hind shoe and THEATRE STAGE (IRE), which was pulled up, was stiff behind.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 14, 2018 17:52:37 GMT
Dee Ex Bee 7.00 Longchamp
The Investec Derby runner-up will be looking to bounce back following a disappointing performance in the Irish equivalent.
Connections were inclined to blame the track and the very quick ground at the Curragh and the return to a softer surface should suit.
The score with chief rival Kew Gardens is one apiece but there was 25½ lengths between the pair at Epsom - albeit Kew Gardens was aggressively ridden - and Dee Ex Bee can maintain his domination.
Plansina 8.30 Hamilton
Roger Fell has his team in good heart and this three-year-old can uphold her trainer's form against her elders in the 1m½f handicap.
The filly won twice at Newcastle earlier in the year and has been running well in slightly stronger fields than this on turf recently.
In these calmer waters and with the cheekpieces discarded, she looks primed to gain a first success on grass.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 14, 2018 17:53:18 GMT
Paul Mulrennan was counting himself fortunate not to have been more seriously injured after suffering a triple fracture of his back in a fall on the gallops on Saturday.
The jockey, 36, could be out for up to six weeks, missing the peak summer period, but faces no surgery as a result of the accident, which occurred when a horse he was riding planted itself on Michael Dods's gallops.
Dods called an ambulance for Mulrennan, who was taken to Darlington Memorial Hospital, where he underwent x-rays to assess the extent of the damage.
"I have fractured my L2, L3 and L4 in the lower lumbar area but it could have been a lot worse – I'm lucky," said Mulrennan.
"It was just a freak accident, it comes with the job. I'll be back sooner rather than later, fitter and stronger. All I can do is rest."
His wife Adele, who joined him in hospital, said: "Paul doesn't have to have surgery but it's going to be a matter of bed rest for a couple of weeks and then some rehab.
"He can move his feet and his neck; it's the middle part of his body which is where he sustained the injuries.
"He'll be staying in hospital for the next night or two because he needs to see the back specialist. He was told it could take four to six weeks. It could have been a lot worse because it was right at the side of his spine."
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 14, 2018 17:53:59 GMT
Philip Fenton could have his first runner back on Thursday at Killarney after serving his period of disqualification for possession of anabolic steroids.
Last October, a month before completing his three-year ban, Fenton said he had "no intention whatsoever of returning to training", but it seems he has had a change of heart.
Fenton, who has entered Secret Cargo in a bumper at Killarney, could not be contacted for comment.
Denis Egan, chief executive of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board, said the licensing committee was obliged to consider Fenton’s application to be reissued with a trainer’s licence.
“All I can say is the committee would have considered his application and obviously had no issue in reissuing his licence,” said Egan.
A former leading amateur rider, Fenton became the first Irish trainer to be convicted of possessing anabolic steroids after officials from the Department of Agriculture discovered the prohibited substances at his yard in January 2012.
They found a kilogram of Nitrotain and a 20ml bottle of Ilium Stanabolic, both anabolic steroids and illegal for use on horses in Ireland. Fenton pleaded guilty to three breaches of the rules – 25a, 272, and 273 XIII.
After he was convicted, he said: “At times like these you just always have to hope there is some light at the end of the tunnel."
Fenton's training career has featured multiple Grade 1 winners, including Dunguib, who won the 2009 Champion Bumper at Cheltenham.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 15, 2018 8:31:23 GMT
Sunday: going, weather & non-runners Killarney GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places) (Watering) WEATHER: Showers Perth GOING: GOOD (GoingStick 7.4) (Watering) WEATHER: Cloudy NON RUNNERS: 5:15 King Muro (2) Sligo GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places) (Watering) WEATHER: Showers Southwell GOING: GOOD (GoingStick 7.4) (Watering) WEATHER: Mostly sunny NON RUNNERS: 4:30 Go West Young Man (6) Stratford GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places) (GoingStick: Chs 8.4, Hdl 7.9) (Rail movements; R1, 3 & 5 +9y, R2 -96y, R4 -132y, R6 -87y, R7 +18y) (Watering) WEATHER: Mostly sunny
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 15, 2018 8:32:12 GMT
North: Colin Russell
No Such Number (4.40 Perth, nap)
Not the most consistent of performers but capable on his day. Hit form this time last season and as he acts well on the ground and is on a feasible mark.
Others to follow Perth 2.00 Judge Earle, 2.30 Top Billing, 3.05 Hello Fellas, 3.35 Honourable Gent, 4.10 Placedela Consorde, 5.15 Wot A Shot. Southwell 2.20 Sgt Bull Berry, 2.50 Beyond The Glen, 3.55 Mutawaasel, 4.30 Mr Snoozy, 5.00 Copt Hill, 5.35 Quasha. Stratford 2.10 Weinberg, 3.15 Golden Friday, 5.25 Hes Our Robin.
12/1 No Such Number 4:40 Perth Lambourn: James Burn
Melody Of Scotland (4.20 Stratford, nap)
French import made a pleasing stable debut at Aintree last month and should be involved if improving from that, while it is surely a pointer top jockey Barry Geraghty travels over from Ireland to ride.
Others to follow Southwell 4.30 Havisham. Stratford 2.10 Parmenter, 2.40 Salto Chisco.
7/4 Melody Of Scotland 4:20 Stratford West Country: Andrew King
Two Hoots (4.50 Stratford, nap)
Has shown enough in similar contests to suggest he can get his head in front with a number of question marks over some of his rivals.
Others to follow Stratford 2.10 Red Miracle 4.20 Level Of Intensity.
7/2 Two Hoots 4:50 Stratford Racing Post Ratings: Sam Walker
Tony The Gent (3.00 Killarney)
Solid form at a mile over the last two seasons and his mark has slipped back to an interesting level. The way he finished at the Curragh last time suggests his turn may not be far away.
9/4 Tony The Gent 3:00 Killarney Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Hello Fellas (3.05 Perth)
Has hit the woodwork twice this term and Nicky Richards' six-year-old deserves to gain a belated first success.
6/4 Hello Fellas 3:05 Perth Longshot: David Revers
Super Network (2.25 Killarney)
Joseph O'Brien's handicap debutante can prove well treated. The maiden she ran in last time out has worked out well and the trainer continues to be in flying form.
6/1 Super Network 2:25 Killarney Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Active Approach (4.05 Killarney)
The daughter of New Approach makes plenty of appeal on the basis of her last two runs. Runner-up to Kalaxana at Down Royal and to Lucius Tiberius at the Curragh, she gets to vote to get off the mark as she reverts to maiden company after two runs in handicaps.
Evs Active Approach 4:05 Killarney The Raceform Interactive nugget
Yonkers (1.50 Killarney)
Ger Lyons has had two winners and a place from four runners in the 1.50 at Killarney. He attempts to win it for a third year in a row with Yonkers.
5/2 Yonkers 1:50 Killarney >There are no Newmarket tips today
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 15, 2018 8:33:48 GMT
Tom Lacey is top of the hot trainers list having saddled two winners from as many runners over the past fortnight, a 100 per cent record. The trainer sends 10-year-old King Spirit to Stratford to contest the 3.45.
Fergal O’Brien’s runners are worth following on their handicap debuts. The trainer has a 17 per cent strike-rate with such runners and backing all to a £1 stake would have yielded a +£20.00 profit. He sends Okotoks on the 376-mile trip to run in the 3.35 at Perth.
Jamie Snowden and Gavin Sheehan have respective strike-rates of 16 and 22 per cent at Southwell, which soars to 60 per cent when they combine. They team up with Havisham in the 4.30.
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Post by dennisg on Jul 15, 2018 9:10:02 GMT
in today's sporting life.................... Anita Chambers expects the Dan and Harry Skelton roadshow to continue at Stratford and she has a tip for every race in the UK and Ireland. Nap: 335 Perth 4 Honourable Genth22 1011-0OR: 115CD 9/4 T: Mrs R DobbinJ: Craig Nichol Form: 25211/1Last Run Live betting powered by Next best: 420 Stratford 2 Red Tornado41 611-9OR: 126D 7/4 T: D SkeltonJ: Harry Skelton Form: 2040-82Last Run Live betting powered by Honourable Gent has had a bit of a stop-start career but can make up for a bit of lost time by landing the Mackie's Summer Sundaes Handicap Chase at Perth. The 10-year-old has had only 22 outings to date, with three notably lengthy absences impacting on his chance to really make his mark. Off the track for 426 days before his last run, Honourable Gent showed his troubles have not impaired his ability, as he shook off a jumping error and dug deep to win by a neck at this track last month. That took his tally to three wins in his last three starts and four victories in seven starts over fences overall, so clearly he has plenty of talent and just needs to avoid any 'bounce' factor now. A 3lb hike for his return win seems reasonable and Rose Davidson's runner may still be ahead of the handicapper. Return Flight has dropped down the handicap a touch and can take full advantage in the Fonab Castle And Spa Handicap Chase. He lines up on a mark of 117 here - the same rating from which he recorded his most recent victory at Uttoxeter back in 2016. He has struggled to recapture that winning form, but now with Rebecca Menzies, he has been showing a bit more dash. Dan Skelton can be in the money at Stratford as Red Tornado holds very chance in the Mid Warwickshire Cleaning & Charles Peters Recruitment Handicap Hurdle. A true good ground performer, he shaped with promise when second in a competitive event at Newton Abbot last time and a 1lb rise might not be enough to hinder him. Angel Of Harlem was a comfortable winner on her first start for Olly Murphy and can maintain that 100 per cent record in Southwell's Nottingham City Transport Handicap Hurdle. She failed to show much in five starts for Mark Bradstock but tried on quicker ground, she found the winning groove and came home seven lengths clear at Market Rasen in a conditional jockeys' heat last Sunday. Angel Of Harlem races off the same mark and the presence of champion jockey Richard Johnson in the plate surely indicates connections mean business once again. Sporting Life tips: KILLARNEY: 1.50 Broome, 2.25 Signing Off, 3.00 Atlas, 3.30 Petticoat, 4.05 Cascabel, 4.35 Highdive, 5.10 Dawn Hoofer. PERTH: 2.00 Montanna, 2.30 Top Billing, 3.05 Hello Fellas, 3.35 HONOURABLE GENT (NAP), 4.10 Imperial Focus, 4.40 Return Flight, 5.15 Sense Of Urgency. SLIGO: 2.05 Cool Colonnade, 2.35 Go Complain, 3.10 Afatcat, 3.40 Maple Lawn, 4.15 Coole Craft, 4.45 All's Quiet, 5.20 Just A Boy. SOUTHWELL: 2.20 Midnight Queen, 2.50 Gustave Mahler, 3.25 Inessa, 3.55 Robin Des Mana, 4.30 Angel Of Harlem, 5.00 The Lion Man, 5.35 Quasha. STRATFORD: 2.10 Adams Park, 2.40 Sage Monkey, 3.15 Hatcher, 3.45 Drumhart, 4.20 Red Tornado, 4.50 Opechee, 5.25 Tidal Watch. DOUBLE: Honourable Gent and Red Tornado.
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Post by dennisg on Jul 15, 2018 9:11:36 GMT
Ben Linfoot previews Sunday's action at Killarney with the Sporting Life Daily Nap running in the feature Listed race for Joseph O'Brien. Sporting Life's Daily Nap, July 15 NAP: Ship Of Dreams (3.30 Killarney) 10 6 Ship Of Dreamst23 39-0OR: 100 11/4 T: Joseph P O'BrienJ: D O'Brien Form: 162726Last Run Live betting powered by Next Best: Beach Bar (3.00 Killarney) 5 4 Beach Bar14 79-5OR: 87D 15/2 T: Richard O'BrienJ: S P Davis (7) Form: 713099Last Run Live betting powered by Treble: Just Sherry (2.25 Killarney) 5 4 Just Sherryb141 39-10OR: 66 8/1 T: John FeaneJ: G P Halpin Form: 483-027Last Run Live betting powered by Three-year-olds have a good recent record in the Listed Irish Stallion Farms EBF Cairn Rouge Stakes on day one of Killarney’s July festival with their 9lb weight-for-age allowance and SHIP OF DREAMS can continue their good run in the contest on Sunday. Joseph O’Brien’s Lope De Vega filly is steadily improving and she kicked on from two good efforts in Group Three company when running sixth in the Sandringham at Royal Ascot, not being beaten far despite being short of room in the final quarter mile. She’s versatile tactics-wise but looks likely to drop in here with prominent racers like Rickrack, Bella Estrella, Panstar and Belle Boyd in attendance and if she improves again she can strike under Joseph’s brother Donnacha. Earlier on it could be worth taking a chance on Beach Bar in the Killarney Avenue/Munster Joinery Handicap over a mile. He’s well drawn for a prominent racer and has dropped back down to his last winning handicap mark of 87. Finally, the first-time blinkers could well spark Just Sherry back into life and she’s also worth chancing in the Killarney Racegoers Club Handicap at 2.25. She’s another frontrunner with a good draw and one of her best runs last year came in first-time cheekpieces at Leopardstown when she was third off 69 last October. Now down to a rating of 66, she could take some pegging back if the blinkers sharpen her up and she gets a flyer from the gates. Daily Nap record: -16.30pts
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Post by dennisg on Jul 15, 2018 9:13:16 GMT
Get all the other feature reports from John Smith's Cup day at York as Dylan Mouth and Mr Lupton registered wins on the under card. Mouth lands Silver success Dylan Mouth could be prepared for a tilt at the Melbourne Cup later in the year after coming from last to first in the John Smith's Silver Cup at York. Just five runners went to post for a race upgraded to Group Three status this season, with the William Haggas-trained Dal Harraild a warm order as the 5-6 favourite. The market leader looked set to deliver after cruising to the lead in the straight, but Dane O'Neill produced Marco Botti's 8/1 shot Dylan Mouth with a late challenge and there was a neck between the pair at the line. Speaking from home in Newmarket, Botti said: "I'm delighted as we kept him in training for another season and to win a Group Three is great. "He's been a great horse for the family. He won Group One races in Italy for my brother (Stefano Botti) before he joined us. "It was the owner's dream last year to run him in the Melbourne Cup. He needed to win today to go up enough in the handicap and it will now be strongly considered. "He is in the Ebor back at York next month, but having won a Group Three he might have too much weight. "I'll speak to the owner and see which way he wants to go." O'Neill doubled up for the day aboard 7/4 favourite Wadilsafa John Smith's Racing Handicap. Trained by Owen Burrows, the son of Frankel was enjoying a drop in grade after finishing down the field in the Hampton Court Stakes at Royal Ascot, and made the most of the opportunity with a four-and-a-half-length verdict. O'Neill said: "He's a nice horse. He's still a bit immature, but he's lightly raced and can only mature with racing." Mr Lupton sets up tilt at Nunthorpe Mr Lupton is set to return to York for next month's Coolmore Nunthorpe after registering his third course victory in a thrilling renewal of the John Smith's City Walls Stakes. Richard Fahey's charge was a 5/1 shot for the five-furlong Listed contest and knuckled down well in the hands of Jack Garritty to get the better of Alpha Delphini by a head. Fahey's assistant, Robin O'Ryan, said: "He loves it here and so do we, so it's great. "We gave him a speculative entry in the Nunthorpe and I'd say he'll probably run - as long as they keep it at York! "They didn't go a gallop at Sandown last week (finished seventh in Coral Charge) and the faster pace today has helped him. "He's actually sharpened up as he's got older and he's a star."
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Post by dennisg on Jul 15, 2018 9:15:36 GMT
Andrew Balding's Beat The Bank won the Fred Cowley MBE Memorial Summer Mile Stakes at Ascot on Saturday. Bank sizzles in Summer heat Beat The Bank enjoyed compensation for an unlucky run in the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot when snatching victory in the Fred Cowley MBE Memorial Summer Mile Stakes on his return to the Berkshire track. Oisin Murpy brought Andrew Balding's four-year-old with a rattling run between horses in the last half-furlong to land the Group Two spoils in a tight finish. French challenger Trais Fluors fluffed the start, losing several lengths, while up front Zhui Feng set the pace with Eminent and Century Dream close up. Zhui Feng and Eminent dropped away when the race hotted up, and Suedois loomed large quickly followed by his David O'Meara-trained stablemate Lord Glitters. However, both were trumped by Beat The Bank (11/4 favourite) who pounced through an inviting gap to win by a neck from Lord Glitters. Suedois was just a short-head away in third. ITV Racing ✔ @itvracing Beat the Bank beats the field in the Fred Cowley MBE Memorial Summer Mile Stakes at @ascot Watch LIVE on @itv 1:26 PM - Jul 14, 2018 14 See ITV Racing's other Tweets
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 15, 2018 18:17:25 GMT
Monday: going, weather & non-runners Ayr GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places; GoingStick 7.9) (Watering) (Rail movements; R1, 3, 4, 5 & 6 +5y, R7 +6y) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 6f - Centre; 7f - Outside; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 3:05 Doon Star (7) Killarney GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places) (Watering) WEATHER: Showers Ripon GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places; GoingStick 8.4) (Watering) WEATHER: Rain STALLS: Straight course - Stands' side; 1m2f - Inside; 1m4f - Centre NON RUNNERS: 3:20 Merry Banter (4) Windsor GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 7.4) (Watering) (Rail movements; R1, 5, 6 & 7 +29y) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 1m2f - Centre; Remainder - Inside Wolverhampton (AW) GOING: TAPETA: STANDARD WEATHER: Rain STALLS: 7f - Outside; Remainder - Inside
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 15, 2018 18:18:51 GMT
Perth, 15 Jul 18 Race 1 - 2:00pm THE VISIT THE ALL NEW racinguk.com NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that COUNTRY DELIGHTS (IRE), unplaced, had lost both her front shoes.
Race 2 - 2:30pm THE ENERGY CHECK UTILITY COMPARISONS NOVICES' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) JASSAS (FR) wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Due to a technical problem with the starting mechanism, the Stewards gave permission for this race to be started by flag.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that TOP BILLING, placed fourth, lost its right fore shoe and suffered an over reach to the right fore.
Race 3 - 3:05pm THE MALCOLM AND GILLIAN WEDDING CELEBRATIONS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Permission was given for REIVERS LODGE to be mounted in the chute and for HELLO FELLAS (IRE) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring..
Race 4 - 3:35pm THE MACKIE'S SUMMER SUNDAES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (for The Perth Silver Cup) The performance of OKOTOKS (IRE) which finished fifth, was considered. The representative of Fergal O’Brien could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 5 - 4:10pm THE ACTION GLEN NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Permission was given for SOLWAY LARK to go early to post.
An enquiry was held to consider why Nicky Richards, was running SHACKLES here at Perth on going described as Good, having declared the gelding a non-runner at Hexham on 24 June 2018 on ground with the same official description. The trainer stated that having walked the course at Hexham he felt the ground was continually drying out in the breeze, was faster than the official going description and in his opinion had rough patches in the back straight. He added that he had walked the course at Perth and the ground is suitable, having been heavily watered.
Race 6 - 4:40pm THE FONAB CASTLE AND SPA HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Billy Garritty, the rider of TALKONTHESTREET (IRE), placed second, was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level from the third last fence. Garritty was accompanied in the enquiry by Richard Fahey’s representative.
Race 7 - 5:15pm THE RACEGOERS CLUB 50TH ANNIVERSARY CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) The winner, PRINCE KHURRAM, appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Cartmel on 29 June 2018 where the gelding finished sixth of eleven, beaten 51 lengths. Donald McCain’s representative’s explanation was noted, that in his opinion the race was run to suit on this occasion.
Following the race, Ryan Day reported that WOT A SHOT (IRE), which was pulled up, ran too free. View Stewards report Stratford-on-avon, 15 Jul 18 Race 1 - 2:10pm THE PERTEMPS JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that WEINBERG, placed fourth, and SHERIFF, unplaced, had post race heat stress.
Race 2 - 2:40pm THE NEW LDV V80 VAN HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that SALTO CHISCO (IRE), placed second, lost its left fore shoe.
Race 3 - 3:15pm THE RIO GOLD SYNDICATE 'NATIONAL HUNT' NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that PERSONAL COACH (FR), placed fourth, had post-race heat stress.
Race 4 - 3:45pm THE PSA GROUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) An enquiry was held to consider interference off the final bend when KING SPIRIT (IRE), placed second, ridden by Nico De Boinville, was manoeuvred left-handed interfering with the winner, WHAT A LAUGH, ridden by Mr Alex Edwards. Nico De Boinville was suspended for 6 days for improper riding as he had intentionally manoeuvred left in an attempt to prevent WHAT A LAUGH going up his inside.
Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that NO DICE (IRE), unplaced, was lame left fore.
Race 5 - 4:20pm THE MID WARWICKSHIRE CLEANING & CHARLES PETERS RECRUITMENT HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (for The Stratford Summer Salver) Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that LEVEL OF INTENSITY (IRE), placed fourth, was lame left fore.
Race 6 - 4:50pm THE COVENTRY LIVE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) The winner, BRINESTINE (USA), appeared to show improved form compared with its previous run at Uttoxeter on 10 July 2018 where the gelding finished fifth of twelve, beaten 18 ¾ lengths. It was noted that Emma-Jane Bishop could offer no explanation for the improved form other than the gelding is quirky. BRINESTINE (USA) was routine tested.
Race 7 - 5:25pm THE BIRMINGHAM LIVE CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Turning into the back straight on the final circuit, KILCARAGH BOY (IRE), unplaced, shifted left-handed, before being quickly corrected, taking CANFORD THOMPSON, placed third, left-handed, which caused interference to SPROGZILLA, unplaced, on the rail, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved. View Stewards report Southwell, 15 Jul 18 Fixture Note Due to the warm temperatures, permission was given for all runners to be dismounted and unsaddled on the track to be cooled, prior to entering the Winner’s Enclosure. Race 1 - 2:20pm THE SW AND AT DARBY MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Permission was given for BERTIE LUGG to be mounted in the chute.
Turning into the back straight for the final circuit, BERTIE LUGG, which was later pulled up, hung left interfering with LARKHALL, placed fourth, 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 SUMMONED (IRE), which was pulled up, lost its left hind shoe.
Race 4 - 3:55pm THE mintbet.com NOVICES' SELLING HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices' Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) The performance of MUTAWAASEL which started second favourite and was pulled up, was considered. Sue Smith could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance.
Race 5 - 4:30pm THE NOTTINGHAM CITY TRANSPORT HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Laura Morgan was fined £650 for doubly declaring GO WEST YOUNG MAN (IRE) to run in the Mackie's Summer Sundaes Handicap Chase (for The Perth Silver Cup) (Class 3) at Perth and the Nottingham City Transport Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) at Southwell. The gelding ran in the former.
Following concerns from the Stewards in the Parade Ring, MR SNOOZY was examined by the Veterinary Officer and deemed fit to race.
Race 6 - 5:00pm THE mintbet.com HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Permission was given for FLED OR PLED (IRE) and COPT HILL to be mounted in the chute.
The winner FLYING VERSE, appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Worcester on 11 June 2018 where the gelding finished seventh of thirteen, beaten by 35 lengths. It was noted that David Dennis could offer no explanation for the gelding’s improved form, other than perhaps appreciating the return to Southwell, having won here twice before. FLYING VERSE was routine tested.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that MONTY MASSINI, placed seventh, was treated for post-race heat stress and THE LION MAN (IRE), which was pulled up, lost its left hind shoe.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 15, 2018 19:54:33 GMT
North: Colin Russell
Pipers Note (3.50 Ripon, nap)
Has a fine record at the course and although he would be suited by rain, has dropped to his lowest mark for nearly four years is fancied to get off the mark for the season.
Others to follow Ayr 2.00 Coolagh Magic, 2.30 House Of Cards, 3.00 Rock N Rolla, 3.30 Magical Effect, 4.05 Presendential, 4.40 Smugglers Creek. Ripon 2.15 Three Card Trick, 2.45 Moojim, 3.20 Rosna, 4.20 Mutadaffeq, 4.55 Agincourt, 5.25 Rockcliffe. Windsor 8.50 Rinaria. Wolverhampton 5.40 Surrender, 6.10 Mister Dependable, 6.40 Light My Fire, 7.10 Katheefa, 7.40 Druid's Diamond, 8.10 No I'm Easy, 8.40 Adventureman.
2/1 Pipers Note 3:50 Ripon Newmarket: David Milnes
Timoshenko (5.10 Ayr, nap)
The chestnut was a ready winner of a handicap at Chepstow last time and is expected to follow up off just a 4lb higher mark. Sir Mark Prescott's hope has since moved well on Warren Hill.
Others to follow Ayr 2.00 Khanmurjan, 3.35 Mudallal. Thirsk 2.45 Implicit, 3.50 Dubai One, 4.55 Snow Wind. Windsor 5.50 Advanced Virgo, 6.20 Reddiac, 6.50 Concierge, 8.20 Jus Pires, 8.50 Sharp Practice. Wolverhampton 5.40 Praeceps, 6.10 Beleaugerment, 6.40 Strawberry Jack, 7.40 What A Party, 8.10 Dutch Monarch, 8.40 Caribbean Spring, 9.10 Acclairith.
8/11 Timoshenko 5:10 Ayr Lambourn: James Burn
So Brave (6.10 Wolverhampton, nap)
Archie Watson is having a fine season with his juveniles and this filly impressed on her debut at Lingfield last month. She didn't fire upped in grade last time, but this is not as deep and she is expected to figure.
Others to follow Ayr 2.00 Nina Petrovna. Windsor 5.50 Gannicus, 6.20 Magical Wish, 6.50 Swiss Pride, Kick On Kick On, 8.20 Know Your Limit, 8.50 Kyllachys Tale. Wolverhampton 6.40 Fognini, 9.10 Jedhi.
13/8 So Brave 6:10 Wolverhampton (AW) West Country: Andrew King
Airshow (7.20 Windsor, nap)
Unluckily nabbed in the shadow of the post at Newmarket last month and fancied to gain a little compensation.
10/3 Airshow 7:20 Windsor Racing Post Ratings: Simon Turner
Zylan (3.35 Ayr)
In great form of late and weighted to go close on latest sound effort at Haydock. Should take plenty of catching under a good apprentice.
7/2 Zylan 3:35 Ayr Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Three Card Trick (2.15 Ripon)
Pulled well clear of the rest when runner-up on his York debut recently and may prove the ace in this pack.
8/13 Three Card Trick 2:15 Ripon Longshot: David Revers
Major Pusey (7.20 Windsor)
John Gallagher's six-year-old often saves his best races for this venue and is only 1lb higher than when last successful. Gabriele Malune claim a handy 5lb.
10/1 Major Pusey 7:20 Windsor Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Macgiloney (8.00 Killarney)
A dual bumper winner, most recently by ten lengths at Bellewstown nine days ago, the Denis Hogan-trained five-year-old makes plenty of appeal back over hurdles in the 2m4f maiden. He has finished third on his two previous attempts over hurdles including over this course and trip in May.
15/8 Macgiloney 8:00 Killarney The Raceform Interactive nugget
Sea Youmzain (4.20 Ripon)
The sire Sea The Stars is an impressive six from 14 (43 per cent +£12.33) with his runners at Ripon, with all of those that were successful being different horses. He's represented by Sea Youmzain today in the 4.20.
7/2 Sea Youmzain 4:20 Ripon
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 15, 2018 19:55:10 GMT
In the past five seasons Sir Mark Prescott is three from eight – a 38 per cent strike-rate – when sending horses on the 360-mile trek from Newmarket to Ayr. Timoshenko, who goes in the 5.10, is his only representative at the Scottish venue.
Jim Crowley does particularly well at Ripon with three winners from five rides, meaning he has a 60 per cent strike-rate. The former champion jockey has four mounts: Murqaab (2.15), Mayson Mac (2.45), Mutadaffeq (4.20) and Qawamees (4.55).
Ruth Carr and Jack Garritty have respective strike-rates of ten and eight per cent at Wolverhampton. That rises to 36 per cent when they combine and they do so with Katheefa in the 7.10 and Adventureman in the 8.40.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 15, 2018 19:55:34 GMT
3.50 Ripon
2/1 Pipers Note 3:50 Ripon The handicapper has given this course specialist a huge chance and Pipers Note is strongly fancied to take advantage.
He proved that the fire still burns when runner-up to Sandra’s Secret at Ripon in May and that winner has franked the form in no uncertain terms since by finishing second in Listed company.
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Post by dennisg on Jul 16, 2018 6:44:50 GMT
in today's sporting life............. Derby winner Masar will not run again this season but has been given the green light to stay in training as a four-year-old. The chestnut was ruled out of the Coral-Eclipse on the eve of the race with a leg injury and investigations have been ongoing ever since. Veterinary advice is for the colt to have two months of rest and trainer Charlie Appleby feels it would be too much of a rush to bring him back for autumn targets. He told Press Association Sport: "We re-scanned him yesterday (Saturday) evening and after discussions with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed he was keen to see him stay in training, so we felt to give him the best chance next year we would give him the rest of this season off. "He's going to miss eight weeks now anyway and you can't get a lead into championship race, i.e the Arc, by missing this much time so if we wanted him to run as a four-year-old we felt he would have the best opportunity by giving him the rest of the season off. "He's a substantial colt anyway, there's a chance there's more to come and going into his four-year-old season he takes the best mile-and-a-half form. He went on: "After the Irish Derby some were crabbing the Epsom form, but since the Eclipse and Kew Gardens winning the Grand Prix de Paris last night it looks an awful lot better. "The two races of interest are the Champion Stakes and the Arc, but it would be a push to get to those races and we've decided to do what is best for the horse and give him all the time he needs. "The races we'll be looking at next year are the Coronation Cup, the King George and the Arc."
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Post by dennisg on Jul 16, 2018 6:46:52 GMT
Anita Chambers fancies Airshow at Windsor and she has a tip for every race in the UK and Ireland. NAP: 7.20 Windsor 6 3 Airshow18 38-11OR: 84 7/2 T: B R MillmanJ: Joey Haynes Form: 1-18412Last Run Live betting powered by Next Best: 8.20 Windsor 2 1 Jus Piresb1,t14 49-6OR: 83CD 10/11 T: J NosedaJ: James Doyle Form: 7211-2Last Run Live betting powered by Airshow can put on a winning display in the Sky Bet Top Price Promise Handicap at Windsor. Rod Millman's charge boasts a higher all-weather rating than his turf mark and appears more than capable of taking advantage of that judged on his recent narrow second at Newmarket. His stats on artificial surfaces are impressive, winning two of his three starts, but after finishing just a short head behind Prevent at Headquarters, he is clearly no back number on grass. Airshow tried to do it the hard way that day and was only eventually headed in the final stride, offering plenty of optimism for the rest of the summer. The handicapper has jacked up his perch a little in the interim, but a mark of 84 still gives Millman something to work with. Jus Pires hit the bar at this track at the beginning of the month and can step up on that in the Sky Bet Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap. Making his first start of the campaign, and his inaugural outing after a gelding operation, Jus Pires found Team Decision just over a length two good after failing to really find his rhythm. He likely just needed the outing and Jeremy Noseda's runners are now starting to come into form. Regina Pacis has been found a good opportunity by Roger Charlton in the Sky Bet Racing Cash Out Fillies' Handicap. A maiden winner at Newcastle in March, she found big-money recruit Aim Of Artemis too good in a novice heat at Newmarket last time and this looks an easier assignment on the face of it. Crownthorpe is the pick in the Parkdean Resorts Glasgow Fair Handicap at Ayr after running a fair race in defeat at York on his latest start. Up against some unexposed rivals on the Knavesmire, he stuck on at the death over 10 furlongs but might well be better switched back to a mile here as his best runs have come around that distance. Buccaneers Vault ran well when third in Ireland recently and can be relied on to put up a good show in the David Chapman Memorial Handicap at Ripon. Light My Fire impressed when making a winning racecourse bow and can follow up in the second division of the mymedsuk.com Novice Auction Stakes at Wolverhampton. She travelled really well on soft ground that day so it is easy to see why Tom Dascombe switches to the all-weather here. Sporing Life tips: AYR: 2.00 Kilbarchan, 2.30 Burmese Blazer, 3.05 Doon Star, 3.35 Zylan, 4.05 Crownthorpe, 4.40 Racemaker, 5.10 Enemy Of The State. KILLARNEY: 6.00 El Greco, 6.30 Syndicate, 7.00 Birth Of Venus, 7.30 Mademoiselle Penny, 8.00 Easy Game, 8.30 Officers Mess, 9.00 Kiss Me Kayf. RIPON: 2.15 Three Card Trick, 2.45 Moojim, 3.20 Machree, 3.50 Buccaneers Vault, 4.20 Sea Youmzain, 4.55 Snow Wind, 5.25 Rockliffe. WINDSOR: 5.50 Epsom Street, 6.20 Magical Wish, 6.50 Concierge, 7.20 AIRSHOW (NAP), 7.50 Say About It, 8.20 Jus Pires, 8.50 Regina Pacis. WOLVERHAMPTON: 5.40 Just Right, 6.10 Mister Dependable, 6.40 Light My Fire, 7.10 A Sure Welcome, 7.40 Bertie Moon, 8.10 Real Estate, 8.40 Soaring Spirits, 9.10 Jedhi. DOUBLE: Airshow and Jus Pires.
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Post by dennisg on Jul 16, 2018 6:48:20 GMT
Bella Estrella held off the late lunge of Hence to land the Listed Irish Stallion Farms EBF Cairn Rouge Stakes at Killarney for trainer Dermot Weld. Winner of her first two starts last year, on her only outing this season the four-year-old finished fourth of six at Gowran. As a result the High Chaparral filly was sent off at 12-1 under Declan McDonogh, but showed a really willing attitude in the closing stages. Having hit the front a furlong out, she began to look vulnerable as Aidan O'Brien's Hence surged out of the pack, but stuck her neck out for a valuable black-type success. The well-fancied Petticoat lost all chance when slowly out of the stalls. "I have to congratulate the staff for the ground conditions, as it is a credit to them - they never get it wrong here and that's what helped her today as she needed that bit of cushion underfoot," said McDonogh. "The boss said she'd put up a good fight and was confident she'd run a big race, she truly did that and is a valuable filly now. "She was game when the second-placed filly came to her and she was never getting by. The Listed race in Galway might be a target, I'm not sure, but it was great to get today over with." Elsewhere on the card, Aidan O'Brien's Anthony Van Dyck took a giant leap forward from his debut to run out a wide-margin winner of the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden. A son of the great Galileo, he finished seventh of 10 on his debut at the Curragh, but was sent off the 10-11 favourite to oblige on this occasion. While he had to be rousted along a couple of furlongs out by Donnacha O'Brien, once he hit top gear the race was over. He careered clear inside the final furlong to beat Yonkers by eight lengths. Anthony Van Dyck finished the race off so strongly O'Brien struggled to steer him around the bend after the line and he collided with some plastic railing, but there was no harm done. The rider said: "He did it really nicely today. "They went a good gallop out in front and around here it's not easy to make up ground, so I just wanted to get him rolling early. Once I got a few slaps into him he really picked up. "He'd give you a similar feel to Kew Gardens (a winner at Killarney last year) and I think he's a smart horse. "There are sharp bends here and there were a few people around in high-vis jackets and with two-year-olds like that, they don't concentrate and he went through the rails before he knew what he was doing. "It was just greenness."
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Post by dennisg on Jul 16, 2018 6:49:58 GMT
Patrick Mullins became the winning-most amateur rider of all time as he overtook the record of 545 winners set by Ted Walsh with victory aboard Queens Boulevard in the Blind Tiger Flat race at Sligo. Mullins had drawn level with a winner on Saturday, and is now out on his own on 546 career triumphs following the success of the 4/7 favourite, appropriately trained by the rider's father, Willie. Never far from the pace, Mullins was always cruising on the five-year-old debutant and looked set to go well clear when pressing the button soon after entering the straight. In the end it was a shade closer than expected, but the result was never in doubt, with half a length the winning margin over Just A Boy.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 16, 2018 8:48:04 GMT
Ayr
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.00 Kilbarchan
2.30 Revenge
3.05 Rock N Rolla
3.35 Magical Effect
4.05 Mythical Madness
4.40 Smugglers Creek
5.10 Timoshenko
GIMCRACK
2.00 Kilbarchan
2.30 Burmese Blazer
3.05 Doon Star
3.35 Zylan
4.05 Crownthorpe
4.40 Racemaker
5.10 Enemy Of The State
Ripon
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.15 Three Card Trick
2.45 Implicit
3.20 Rosina (nb)
3.50 Pipers Note
4.20 Atkinson Grimshaw
4.55 Snow Wind
5.25 Airplane
GIMCRACK
2.15 Three Card Trick
2.45 Moojim
3.20 Machree
3.50 Buccaneers Vault
4.20 Sea Youmzain
4.55 Snow Wind
5.25 Rockliffe
Windsor
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.50 Midnight Mood
6.20 Magical Wish
6.50 Swiss Pride
7.20 Airshow
7.50 Mouchee
8.20 Jus Pires
8.50 Regina Pacis
GIMCRACK
5.50 Epsom Secret
6.20 Magical Wish
6.50 Concierge
7.20 Airshow (nap)
7.50 Say About It
8.20 Jus Pires (nb)
8.50 Regina Pacis
Wolverhampton
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.40 Surrender
6.10 So Brave
6.40 Light My Fire
7.10 Conversant
7.40 Druid’s Diamond
8.10 Sebastiano Ricci
8.40 Soaring Spirits
9.10 Acclafrith (nap)
GIMCRACK
5.40 Just Right
6.10 Mister Dependable
6.40 Light My Fire
7.10 A Sure Welcome
7.40 Bertie Moon
8.10 Real Estate
8.40 Soaring Spirits
9.10 Jedhi
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 16, 2018 8:48:34 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 16, 2018 17:46:10 GMT
Ayr, 16 Jul 18 Race 2 - 2:30pm THE WEMYSS BAY HOLIDAY PARK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for ERASTUS and BRENDAN (IRE) to go early to post.
The winner, JESSIE ALLAN (IRE), appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Ayr on 9 July 2018 where the mare finished fifth of seven, beaten 7¾ lengths. It was noted that Jim Goldie could offer no explanation for the mare’s improved form. JESSIE ALLAN (IRE) was routine tested.
Race 3 - 3:05pm THE SUNDRUM CASTLE HOLIDAY PARK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Paula Muir reported that REMEMBER ROCKY, placed fourth, had anticipated the start and missed the break.
Race 4 - 3:35pm THE POLYFLOR HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for MAGICAL EFFECT (IRE) to go early to post.
Callum Rodriquez, the rider of DARK PROFIT (IRE), placed seventh, had appeared to drop his hands shortly before the winning post. After being interviewed and shown recordings of the incident, Rodriquez was suspended for 1 day for failing to take all reasonable and permissible measures to obtain the best possible placing on a horse that could have finished sixth.
Following the race, Phillip Makin reported that MUDALLEL (IRE), placed fifth, was denied a clear run inside the final furlong. Phil Dennis reported that STRONG STEPS, placed sixth, was continually denied a clear run in the home straight. The Veterinary Officer reported that LUIS VAZ DE TORRES (IRE), placed third, finished lame on its left fore.
Race 5 - 4:05pm THE PARKDEAN RESORTS GLASGOW FAIR HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for BROTHER MCGONAGALL to mount on the track and go early to post.
The winner, VALE OF KENT (IRE), appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Haydock on 6 July 2018 where the gelding finished sixth of seven, beaten 17½ lengths. It was noted that the Mark Johnston could offer no explanation for the gelding’s improved form. VALE OF KENT (IRE) was routine tested.
Following the race, James Sullivan reported that NICHOLAS T, placed second, was denied a clear run inside the final furlong. Andrew Mullen reported that ROLL ON RORY, unplaced, was reluctant to race and slowly away. Connor Murtagh reported that PRESIDENTIAL (IRE), placed sixth, was denied a clear run in the home straight.
Race 6 - 4:40pm THE SANDYLANDS HOLIDAY PARK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Andrew Mullen, the rider of SMUGGLERS CREEK (IRE), placed fourth, was suspended for 2 days for using his whip without giving his mount time to respond, approximately 1½ furlongs out,
Following the race, David Nolan reported that SULTAN BAYBARS, placed seventh, lost its action. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 7 - 5:10pm THE SOUTHERNESS HOLIDAY PARK APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Inside the final furlong, CLARAMARA (IRE), placed second, shifted quickly right taking SINCERELY RESDEV, placed third, 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 CLARAMARA (IRE). View Stewards report Windsor, 16 Jul 18 Race 1 - 5:50pm THE SKYBET BRITAIN'S MOST POPULAR ONLINE BOOKMAKER APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Joshua Bryan, the rider of the winner, ADVANCED VIRGO (IRE), was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level from approximately 2 ½ furlongs out.
Following the race, Finely Marsh reported that ALLOFMELOVESALLOFU, placed third, ran green and Toby Eley reported that RAINBOW JAZZ (IRE), unplaced, ran too free.
Race 2 - 6:20pm THE PATTONAIR DERBY EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Paddy Pilley reported that BARRISTAN THE BOLD, placed second, became unbalanced 2 furlongs out and Adam Kirby reported that REDDIAC (IRE), unplaced, suffered interference leaving the stalls. View Stewards report Wolverhampton, 16 Jul 18 Race 1 - 5:40pm THE FOR ONLINE PHARMACEUTICALS VISIT mymedsuk.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) An enquiry was held to consider interference shortly after leaving the stalls when JUST RIGHT, unplaced, ridden by Dougie Costello, interfered with BALGOWLAH (IRE), placed seventh, ridden by Stevie Donohoe, which in turn interfered with PRAECEPS (IRE), placed third, ridden by Luke Morris, which in turn interfered with DURATION (IRE), placed fourth, ridden by William Carver, which in turn interfered with RUM RATION, unplaced, ridden by Edward Greatrex. Costello was suspended for 4 days for careless riding as he had drifted left-handed from a wide draw, causing interference firstly by intimidation and subsequently by being insufficiently clear of BALGOWLAH (IRE), causing that gelding to shift left-handed onto an already packing field on the inside.
Following the race, Shelley Birkett reported that SIR FRED (IRE), placed sixth, was never travelling.
Race 2 - 6:10pm THE mymedsuk.com NOVICE AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV I) Following the race, Martin Dwyer reported that BAWTRY LADY, unplaced, hung badly right-handed.
Race 7 - 8:40pm THE VISIT mymedsuk.com ONLINE PHARMACY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for GORHAM'S CAVE to go early to post. View Stewards report Ripon, 16 Jul 18 Race 1 - 2:15pm THE RIPON MUSEUMS MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) Connor Beasley, the rider of the winner, BARTLE HALL, was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level, from 2 furlongs out.
Race 2 - 2:45pm THE NEWBY HALL & GARDENS NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Prior to this race, an enquiry was held with K.R Burke, the trainer of MAJESTIC APPEAL, into the reasons why he was running the gelding here at Ripon on going officially described as Good to Firm, having been declared a non-runner at York on 13 July 2018 on going also officially described as Good to Firm. The trainer stated that having walked both courses, he felt that the going here at Ripon was slightly easier and in his opinion, this was a weaker race than York, so he was happy for the gelding to take his chance.
Approaching the line, the winner, IMPLICIT, hung right taking MAYSON MAC, placed second, marginally 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 IMPLICIT.
Race 3 - 3:20pm THE RIPON CATHEDRAL FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for KAVORA to go early to post.
Race 5 - 4:20pm THE FOUNTAINS ABBEY WORLD HERITAGE SITE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Prior to this race, an enquiry was held with David O’Meara, the trainer of MUTADAFFEQ (IRE), into the reasons why he was running the gelding here at Ripon on going officially described as Good to Firm, having been declared a non-runner at Hamilton on 14 July 2018 on going also officially described as Good to Firm. The trainer stated that having walked both courses, he felt that the going at Hamilton was quicker than described and he was also concerned about the downhill section of the track. He added that the Good to Firm at Ripon, having been watered, would better suit the gelding.
Following the race, Jamie Gormley reported that ATKINSON GRIMSHAW (FR), placed second, ran too free.
Race 6 - 4:55pm THE LIGHxxxxER VALLEY NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Paddy Aspell, the rider of MUFTAKKER, placed third, was suspended for 2 days for using his whip down the shoulder in the forehand from inside 3 furlongs out.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination, during routine testing, of AGINCOURT (IRE), unplaced, revealed the filly had an irregular heartbeat.
Race 7 - 5:25pm THE VISIT ripon-races.co.uk HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) TRAUTMANN (IRE) wore earplugs throughout the race.
Following the race, Franny Norton reported that SIMMO’S PARTYTRICK (IRE), placed eighth, hung left for the final 2 furlongs.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 16, 2018 17:47:42 GMT
Diamond Hill 9.00 Killarney
Fresh from becoming the winningmost amateur rider of all time, Patrick Mullins heads to Killarney for just the one ride.
Diamond Hill was a winner with Mullins aboard on debut at Ballinrobe last August, before finishing fifth in a Listed bumper at Gowran Park.
Although not sighted since last September, and conceding weight to four of her five rivals, Diamond Hill could well oblige and give Mullins his 547th career winner.
5/4 Diamond Hill 9:00 Killarney
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Post by dennisg on Jul 17, 2018 8:16:22 GMT
in today's sporting life.................... High On Light is Keith Hamer's best bet of the day at Beverley and he has a tip for every race in the UK and Ireland. High On Light can shine brightly on her second start following a lengthy lay-off when she goes for staying honours in the 132nd Year Of The Watt Memorial Handicap at Beverley. The five-year-old mare returned from a 284-day absence with an encouraging run on this course over a mile and a half. Jane Elliott set a steady pace on the David Barron-trained daughter of Makfi and it almost paid off as she was only collared close home and beaten a neck by Phantasmic. The challenge came too late for High On Light to fight back. Had she time to respond, then the result may have been different. However, that race will have blown away the cobwebs and should have put her spot on for her next start. This will be her first try at two miles, but she was successful over a mile and three-quarters at Haydock where she stayed no signs of stopping. Mywayistheonlyway lifted the Beverley Annual Badgeholders Handicap by a nose 12 months ago and can repeat the trick, but hopefully a little cosier. Grant Tuer's five-year-old showed he was nearing his best when only beaten a neck by Jacob Black at Musselburgh two weeks ago. North Korea can win for the second time in a week when the filly turns up for the Wolsley UK Nursery Handicap at Bath. David Evans' youngster had finished second on her two previous races, before getting off the mark in cosy fashion at Lingfield. Having gained confidence from that performance, North Korea should be capable of defying a 6lb penalty. Desert Cross has been in fine form since returning from a 151-day break, winning at Bath and Salisbury. Jonjo O'Neill's charge has only been put up a total of 7lb and can complete the hat-trick in the Rainbow Casinos Cardiff Handicap. Cornborough can end a year-long barren spell with victory in the Weatherbys Racing Bank Handicap at Thirsk. The Mark Walford-trained gelding has had his issues since he last got his head in front at Haydock last July, but now looks to be running into form. He has had two decent runs since having a wind operation and it might be third time lucky in this mile-and-a-half handicap. Jacks Last Hope has taken well to fences and can make it two wins and a second in his last three starts in the Mazak & PP Going Forward Together Novices' Chase at Worcester. After a facile success in a three-horse affair at Perth, Chris Grant's nine-year-old lost nothing in defeat when beaten five lengths by a useful sort in The Unit at Hexham. Sporting Life selections: BATH: 2.10 Surrey Blaze, 2.40 North Korea, 3.10 Wotadoll, 3.40 Show Stealer, 4.10 Rebel Streak, 4.40 Desert Cross. CHELMSFORD: 2.20 Sacred Path, 2.50 Springbourne, 3.20 Shanghai Grace, 3.50 Burren View Lady, 4.20 The Chemist, 4.50 Glory Awaits, 5.20 True North. BEVERLEY: 2.00 Diamonique, 2.30 Arnold, 3.00 Compton River, 3.30 HIGH ON LIGHT (NAP), 4.00 Mywayistheonlyway, 4.30 Mon Beau Visage, 5.00 Johni Boxit, 5.30 Graceful Act. KILLARNEY: 6.00 Cardini, 6.30 Dream Ascot, 7.00 Arthurian Fame, 7.30 Path Of Silver, 8.00 Ballyoisin, 8.30 Fintara, 9.00 Robin Des Foret. THIRSK: 6.10 Addis Ababa, 6.40 Supreme Power, 7.10 Cornborough, 7.40 Penwood, 8.10 Admiral Rooke, 8.40 Arabian Jazz, 9.10 Dalshand. WORCESTER: 5.50 Little Stevie, 6.20 Jacks Last Hope, 6.50 Lord Topper, 7.20 Intifadah, 7.50 Far Cry, 8.20 Bugsie Malone, 8.50 Mercian King. DOUBLE: High On Light and Mywayistheonlyway.
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Post by dennisg on Jul 17, 2018 8:18:28 GMT
Aidan O'Brien believes Gustav Klimt should be well suited by the track at Goodwood in the Qatar Sussex Stakes. The son of Galileo, who is one of seven entries in the Group One mile contest on August 1 for the Ballydoyle handler, has yet to win over the trip in four starts this season. He is with Sky Bet - Without Parole heading the market at . Although out of luck since returning to action with victory in a Listed contest at Leopardstown in April, the three-year-old has posted a number of solid efforts in defeat, including third in the Irish 2,000 Guineas and second in the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot. O'Brien, speaking by telephone at a Qatar Goodwood Festival event in London on Monday, said: "That's the plan (Sussex Stakes) for Gustav Klimt, if everything is well, that's what we've been looking at. He has had a busy season and we were happy with his run in France (third in the Prix Jean Prat). I think Goodwood might really suit him and if everything is well that's the plan. "He is a fast horse and I think a mile is his maximum. There is every chance he wants an easy mile, rather than a tough mile. Ascot is a tough mile and the Curragh is a tough mile. I just thought a Goodwood mile on fast ground is easier than the Curragh or Ascot. Last time at Deauville they went very hard all the way. We think there is more (to come). I think things have not worked out for him yet. He is a horse that would probably like a bit of cover so he can quicken." Last year's Superlative Stakes winner could be joined in the mile prize by Group One-winning fillies Clemmie, Happily and Rhododendron. O'Brien added: "Happily might be happy going back to a mile. I was delighted with Clemmie's run at Newmarket (third to Alpha Centauri in Falmouth Stakes). I thought she had progressed from the Irish 1,000 Guineas and I think she might progress more. "It's very possible that Rhododendron could go for the Nassau or she could go for the Sussex or France for the fillies' race (Prix Rothschild). We were half-thinking about running her with Clemmie (at Newmarket), but we decided to just go with Clemmie. She is in good form at home."
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