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Post by Kimmy on Jul 24, 2018 18:15:07 GMT
9.10 Chelmsford
By champion sprinter Oasis Dream, out of a mare by sprinter Pivotal and half-brother to two 6f winners, it seemed far from obvious Sanam was going to excel over staying trips.
However, it has proved a master stroke by trainer Ed Dunlop with Sanam winning three from three since stepping up to 1m4f and beyond, with his most recent win a cosy success over 1m6f.
That came at Chelmsford, and Sanam returns to the course this evening for a 2m contest from a 7lb higher mark. Despite that, there seems to be little reason to think he cannot strike again in this class 6 event.
4/5 Sanam 9:10 Chelmsford (AW)
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 24, 2018 18:15:53 GMT
Frankie Dettori has had the ten-day ban he picked up at Newmarket's July festival reduced to six days, from this Friday to Wednesday, but will still miss Ascot's King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes and the first two days of Glorious Goodwood.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 24, 2018 18:16:40 GMT
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man assaulted a woman by kneeing her in the groin at Newbury racecourse on Saturday evening.
The woman, who did not need hospital treatment but was left in severe pain, was attacked at approximately 6.30pm near the steps to the grandstand by the Tote betting facilities.
Police believe a number of people would have seen the incident, but no one has yet come forward. Investigating officer PC Will Smith said: “I am particularly keen to speak to a female witness, who is in her mid-twenties, blonde and wearing a light flowery dress, as she was seen speaking to the victim.
“Given the venue and the time of day, I am hopeful that many people would have witnessed the assault, and I would urge them to contact 101, quoting reference number 43180223221.”
With R&B star Craig David taking to the stage after racing on Saturday, there was a bumper crowd in attendance at Newbury and, similar to Lockinge day at the course, there was a police presence and sniffer dogs across the site.
"We're helping the police as much as we can in their appeal for witnesses," said Newbury's head of communications Harriet Collins on Tuesday, while reporting no other major incidents on the day.
She added: "They've asked for CCTV footage and obviously we'll pass over anything that can help with the investigation.
"We worked closely with the police on Saturday and they were there very quickly. They are handling the matter and we're helping them as much as we can."
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 24, 2018 18:18:04 GMT
Musselburgh, 24 Jul 18 Race 1 - 2:20pm THE CLUB188 RACING OFFERS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race, Andrew Mullen reported that SILVINGTON, placed sixth, was slowly away.
Race 3 - 3:25pm THE RACING TICKET GIVEAWAYS AT @188bet HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for ECONOMIC CRISIS (IRE) to go to post early, and for COMPUTABLE to be mounted in the chute and go to post early.
Following the race, Connor Murtagh reported that his saddle slipped approximately 1½ furlongs out on ECONOMIC CRISIS (IRE), placed third.
Race 4 - 3:55pm THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT 188BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for NEW ABBEY ANGEL (IRE) to go to post early.
Race 5 - 4:30pm THE READ SILVESTRE DE SOUSA AT 188BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for DONNELLY'S RAINBOW (IRE) and GABRIAL THE TIGER (IRE) to go to post early.
Race 7 - 5:35pm THE PLAY SLOTS AT 188BET CASINO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) The performance of ANDY’S GIRL (IRE) which finished unplaced, was considered. The representative of Brian Ellison could offer no explanation for the mare’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the mare failed to reveal nay abnormalities. View Stewards report Nottingham, 24 Jul 18 Race 1 - 5:30pm THE SMARKETS TRAINING SERIES APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (Racing Excellence Training Series) Prior to the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that PIKE CORNER CROSS (IRE) had suffered a small laceration to its right eye in transit to Nottingham, but after examination, deemed the gelding fit to race.
Following the race, Keelan Baker reported that his saddle slipped on INDIGO PRINCESS, placed fifth, and Luke Catton reported that FREUD (FR), placed third, was slowly away. The Veterinary Officer reported that the winner, CHANNEL PACKET, lost its left hind shoe and EXECUTOR, placed seventh, lost its left fore shoe.
Race 2 - 6:00pm THE SMARKETS EBF NOVICE AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for AMOREENA to go early to post.
Approaching the 4 furlong marker, AMOREENA, unplaced, hung left when running greenly carrying ANTONIA CLARA, placed second, onto AWARDED, unplaced, which stumbled and in turn caused the rider of PINARELLA (FR), placed third, to take a slight check but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Race 3 - 6:30pm THE SMARKETS BETTING EXCHANGE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Kevin Lundie reported that SECRET ASSET (IRE), placed eighth of eight, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities. The Veterinary Officer further reported that the winner, TALLINSKI (IRE), lost its right fore shoe.
Race 4 - 7:00pm THE SMARKETS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Prior to this race, an enquiry was held with the representative of David O’Meara, the trainer of ALEEF (IRE), into the reasons why they were running the gelding here at Nottingham on going officially described as Good to Firm, having reported that ALEEF (IRE) was unsuited by Good to Firm at Epsom on 12 July 2018, and would prefer an easier surface. The representative explained that in hindsight, the report was an accumulation of being unsuited by the downhill configuration of Epsom on the Good to Firm ground and would be better suited by Good to Firm on Nottingham’s flatter, albeit undulating, track.
Following the race, Ben Robinson reported that DANDY’S DENOUEMENT, placed fifth, was denied a clear run inside the final ½ furlong.
Race 5 - 7:30pm THE smarkets.com FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) BEDWYYAH (IRE) wore earplugs throughout the race. View Stewards report Chelmsford City, 24 Jul 18 Race 1 - 6:10pm THE HILLS PROSPECT CHAMPAGNE SUPANOVA APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for JACK NEVISON and MEZMAAR to go early to post and for JAI HANUMAN (IRE) to go early to post and to be mounted in the chute.
The Starter reported that JAI HANUMAN (IRE) was the subject of a third criteria failure. Michael Wigham was informed that the gelding could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Following the race Darragh Keenan reported that JAI HANUMAN (IRE), unplaced, was denied a clear run. Aled Beech reported that FANTASTIC FLYER, unplaced, was never travelling. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filly failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 2 - 6:40pm THE HOP HOUSE 13 NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Following the race Jack Duern reported that FANCY FLYER, unplaced, ran too free. Harry Bentley reported that SUPPRESSOR (IRE), placed third, hung right. The Veterinary Officer reported that CROMWELL, unplaced, lost its right hind shoe.
Race 4 - 7:40pm THE MONSTER ENERGY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for TUM TUM to be led early to post. View Stewards report Ffos Las, 24 Jul 18 Race 1 - 2:00pm THE J EDWARDS SELLARS INVESTMENTS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for TWO WEEKS to go early to post.
An enquiry was held to consider why Ed de Giles was running OPERATIVE here at Ffos Las on going described as Good to Firm, having declared the gelding a non-runner at Doncaster on 30 June 2018 on ground with the same official description. The representative of the trainer stated that the Doncaster ground was drying out through a combination of wind and the hot weather and the trainer felt the gelding may get jarred up by any sting in the ground. He added that with Ffos Las having been watered recently and also received some rain overnight they were happy for OPERATIVE to take its chance.
Following the race, Charles Bishop reported that SWISSAL (IRE), placed third, was slowly away.
Race 2 - 2:30pm THE mintbet.com BET10 GET10 WELCOME BONUS NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) On the run to the line, the winner, FOX TAL, shifted slightly right-handed, turning the quarters of SIR RON PRIESTLEY, placed second, which in turn edged left-handed and turned the quarters of ZOFFEE, placed third, 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 FOX TAL.
Following the race, Richard Kingscote reported that ZOFFEE, placed third, was denied a clear run inside the final furlong.
Race 3 - 3:05pm THE EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Trevor Whelan reported that BRIDGEFULLOFDREAMS, unplaced, ran green. The Veterinary Officer reported that the filly had lost its left fore shoe.
Race 4 - 3:35pm THE mintbet.com CASHBACK 2ND TO FAV FFOS LAS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race, Nicola Currie reported that LA MERNANCIA (IRE), placed fourth, was slowly away and Hollie Doyle reported that POLKADOT PRINCESS (IRE), placed seventh, was never travelling in the early stages. Martin Dwyer reported that AVOCADEAU (IRE), unplaced, finished distressed. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination revealed the gelding to be displaying symptoms of post-race ataxia. The Veterinary Officer further reported that MINIATURE DAFFODIL (IRE), placed sixth, had lost its right fore shoe and ICONIC BOY, placed eighth, had lost its left fore shoe.
Race 5 - 4:10pm THE mintbet.com 100% CASINO WELCOME BONUS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for SIR PASS I AM to wear a hood in the Parade Ring only.
Following the race, Joshua Bryan reported that SOURIYAN (FR), placed seventh, was never travelling.
Race 6 - 4:40pm THE mintbet.com BEST ODDS GUARANTEED SINGLES MULTIPLES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for MOLLY JONES to go early to post.
Race 7 - 5:10pm THE mintbet.com HOME OF REFRESHING ODDS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, William Cox reported that BLITZ, placed fifth, hung left-handed under pressure. View Stewards report Newcastle, 24 Jul 18 Race 1 - 1:40pm THE UTS ENGINEERING LTD HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for LAWMAKING to go early to post.
Race 2 - 2:10pm THE WELCOME TO THE WORLD HARVEY NICHOLAS DANCE NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) The Starter reported that DOTHRAKI (IRE) was unruly in the stalls and withdrawn at 2.10. Tim Easterby was informed that the colt could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Following the race, Cam Hardie reported that LADY SHANAWELL (IRE), unplaced, hung left-handed.
Race 3 - 2:40pm THE TOMMY CUTHBERT MEMORIAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for HIGHWAYMAN to go early to post.
BILL CODY, trained by Julie Camacho, collided with the running rail exiting the Parade Ring. Upon arrival at the start, the gelding was examined by the Veterinary Surgeon and deemed fit to race.
Iain Jardine was fined £650 for failing to notify the Racing Calendar Office that COOL RUN GIRL (IRE) had undergone Wind Surgery.
Race 4 - 3:15pm THE BIFFA WASTE MANAGEMENT NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) The Starter reported that PARIS DIXIE was unruly behind the stalls and was withdrawn at 15.13. Julie Camacho was informed that the filly could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
The Starter reported that SWEET MARMALADE (IRE) refused to enter the stalls and was withdrawn at 15.20. Michael Dods was informed that the filly could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Following a report from the Starter the Stewards noted that SWEET MARMALADE (IRE), which had been withdrawn due to its unruly behaviour behind the stalls, got loose and onto the track just as the race had been started. The Stewards were satisfied that the chequered flag was used in the final furlong as a safety measure to alert the riders of the loose horse in the pull up area.
Race 5 - 3:45pm THE BRITCON NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for FORMULA ONE (IRE) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
The Starter reported that M C MULDOON was refused to enter the stalls and was withdrawn at 15.57. Peter Chapple-Hyam 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 M C MULDOON 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.
The Starter reported that IMPERIAL COURT (IRE) refused to enter the stalls and was withdrawn at 15.58. David Simcock was informed that the gelding could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
On Veterinary advice, WHITLOCK, placed fourth, did not enter the Winning Enclosure.
Race 6 - 4:20pm THE CAPITAL ALLOWANCE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) Permission was given for SOMEONE EXCITING to go early to post.
Jack Garritty, the rider of TOP OFFER had arrived in the Parade Ring after the signal to mount had been given. Being satisfied that this was due to the late jockey change, no further action was taken.
Oliver Stammers, the rider of GREAT COLACI, placed second, had appeared to stop riding briefly approximately ½ a furlong out, then continued to ride out to the winning line. Being a 7lb claimer, Stammers was accompanied in the enquiry by a senior rider. After being interviewed and shown recordings of the incident, Stammers’ explanation that he had mistaken the ½ furlong marker as the winning post but had quickly realised his error, was noted. The Stewards were satisfied that Stammers had only stopped riding for three strides and that no momentum was lost and as the winner was going away at the finish, they were satisfied that GREAT COLACI was always being held for second place. They reminded Stammers of his responsibilities to always ride out to the winning line.
Following the race, Shane Gray reported that HOCUS FOCUS (IRE), unplaced, hung left in the final 2 furlongs.
Race 7 - 4:50pm THE CAPITAL ALLOWANCE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) Permission was given for FIDELMA MOON (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race, Graham Lee reported that FIRST BREATH, unplaced, was never travelling. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination revealed the gelding to be sore on its right hind.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 24, 2018 20:29:43 GMT
Wednesday: going, weather & non-runners Bath GOING: FIRM (Hard in places) (GoingStick 10.8) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Sprints & 1m 6f - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 2:30 Optimum Time (4) Catterick GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places) (GoingStick: 8.2) (Watering) (Rail movements: +6yds to all races) WEATHER: Cloudy STALLS: Inside Leicester GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Firm in places; GoingStick 7.8) (Watering) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Straight - Stands' side; Round - Inside Lingfield GOING: Turf course - GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 8.9) (Watering); All-Weather course - POLYTRACK: STANDARD TO SLOW WEATHER: Cloudy STALLS: 1m - Outside; 1m 2f & 1m 4f - Inside; Remainder - Centre NON RUNNERS: 1:50 Musical Fire (12) Naas GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Watering) WEATHER: Cloudy Sandown GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places; GoingStick 7.4) (Watering) (Rail movements: Races 1, 4, 5 & 6 +16yds) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Sprint - Far side; Remainder - Inside
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 24, 2018 20:30:30 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Royal Reserve (7.05 Leicester, nap)
Michael Bell's team can do no wrong at present and this handicapper is fit from some decent work on the watered gallop of late. The five-year-old is expected to be suited by the track where they do a good job with the watering.
Others to follow Bath 2.30 Matchmaking, 3.00 Galileo's Spear, 4.30 Bath and Tennis. Catterick 3.10 Jfoul, 5.45 Sharp Reply. Lingfield 2.20 Joyful Dream, 2.50 Mokhles, 3.20 Sharp and Sharper, 3.50 Horsted Keynes, 4.50 Curious Fox. Leicester 5.30 Emily Goldfinch, 6.00 Episcia, 6.30 Gisele's Angel, 7.40 Ghayadh, 8.40 Faithful Promise. Sandown 5.50 Lunar Deity, 6.55 Compas Scoobie, 7.25 Race Day, 8.00 The Last Emperor, 8.30 Great White Shark.
North: Colin Russell
Cuppacoco (4.40 Catterick, nap)
Below her best at Carlisle last time but this left-handed track should suit her much better. Has cheekpieces on for the first time and is fancied to fare much better.
6/1 Cuppacoco 4:40 Catterick Others to follow Bath 2.00 Bayshore Freeway, 2.30 Branscombe, 3.30 Slowmo, 4.00 Archimedes, 5.00 Rastacap. Catterick 2.10 Kuwait Station, 2.40 Smashing Lass, 3.10 Aussie View, 3.40 Kody Ridge, 4.10 Bosham, 5.10 Lackaday, 5.45 King Of The Celts. Leicester 5.30 Carlovian, 6.00 Moretti, 7.05 Mutadaffeq, 7.40 Mudawwan, 8.10 Clenymistra, 8.40 Laubali. Lingfield 3.50 Rebel Assault. Sandown 7.25 Magical Effect.
Lambourn: James Burn
Heartwarming (6.20 Sandown, nap)
Well-regarded filly went close on her debut over course and distance in June and has been given ample time since. She should be hard to beat.
Others to follow Bath 2.00 Cubswin, 3.00 High Wells, 3.30 More Than Likely, 5.00 Rippling Waters. Catterick 2.40 Liberty Diva. Leicester 7.40 Plunger, 8.10 Iconic Belle. Lingfield 1.50 Vixen, 2.20 Full Suit, 2.50 Sky Marshal, 4.20 Concello. Sandown 6.55 Anonymous John, 7.25 Frank Bridge, 8.00 Icart Point.
West Country: Tim Mitchell
Amberine (4.00 Bath, nap)
Justified support dropped back in distance in first-time cheekpieces over course and distance last time. She's fancied to go in again off a 4lb higher mark.
9/4 Amberine 4:00 Bath Others to follow Bath 5.00 Mister Musicmaster. Lingfield 1.50 The Lords Walk, 2.20 American Patrol. Leicester 7.40 Jupiter.
Racing Post Ratings: Paul Curtis
Curious Fox (4.50 Lingfield, nap)
Returned to form when splitting a couple of unexposed fillies at Leicester last time out, and having scored off a stone higher mark this time last year she's certainly well handicapped if backing that up.
15/8 Curious Fox 4:50 Lingfield Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Ghayadh (7.40 Leicester, nap)
Form of his recent Carlisle success has already been boosted and Hugo Palmer's improving three-year-old can add to his tally.
11/4 Ghayadh 7:40 Leicester Longshot: Samuel King
East Indies (2.50 Lingfield, nap)
Returns from an absence but has previously won over hurdles when fresh, gets a career low mark and if able to settle better could go well in an open looking handicap.
20/1 East Indies 2:50 Lingfield (AW) Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
National Glory (6.40 Naas, nap)
This looks a good opportunity for the son of Invincible Spirit to get off the mark. Runner-up on his last three starts, most recently to the smart Waikuku at Leopardstown six days ago when he finished clear of the rest, he drops one furlong in trip here and can score for the Joseph and Donnacha O'Brien combination.
8/13 National Glory 6:40 Naas The Raceform Interactive nugget
Ronald Harris has had three wins and a 25/1 second from five runners in Sandown handicaps in the last three seasons, for a £1 level-stakes profit of £17.25. Glamorous Rocket goes in the 5f event at 6.55.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 24, 2018 20:31:11 GMT
Champagne Bob (Leicester 5.30) is 2lb lower than when winning an apprentice race last Friday as he was already due to be dropped. Trainer Richard Price is 4-14 with winners turning out within seven days.
Amadeus Grey (3.10 Catterick) should appreciate the return to seven furlongs after struggling at six last time. He gets the tongue-tie and trainer Tim Easterby has a 28 per cent strike-rate with the aid first time.
Archie Watson introduces a speedily bred sort in Concello in the 4.20 at Lingfield. Ed Greatrex is 7-31 aboard two-year-olds for the yard this year and the trainer is 4-9 with debutants at this track.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 25, 2018 7:43:23 GMT
SANDOWN
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.50 Freud
6.20 Heartwarming
6.55 Anonymous John
7.25 Magical Effect
8.00 Icart Point
8.30 Petitioner
GIMCRACK
5.50 Lyrica’s Lion
6.20 Heartwarming (nb)
6.55 Glamorous Rocket
7.25 Insurgence (nap)
8.00 Employer
8.30 Just In Time
BATH
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.00 Bayshore Freeway
2.30 Matchmaking
3.00 High Wells
3.30 More Than Likely
4.00 Archimedes
4.30 Global Rose
5.00 Rastacap
GIMCRACK
2.00 Bayshore Freeway
2.30 Matchmaking
3.00 Kath’s Legacy
3.30 Slowmo
4.00 Amberine
4.30 Global Rose
5.00 Rastacap
CATTERICK
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.10 Macs Blessings
2.40 Go Annie Go
3.10 Jfoul
3.40 Sultan Baybars
4.10 Merry Banter
4.40 Mr Strutter
5.10 Searanger
5.45 Dream Free
GIMCRACK
2.10 Kuwait Station
2.40 Liberty Diva
3.10 Jfoul
3.40 Super D J
4.10 Merry Banter
4.40 Silverlight
5.10 Deben
5.45 Itlaaq
LINGFIELD
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.50 Vixen
2.20 American Patrol
2.50 Phoenician Star
3.20 Solesmes
3.50 Sea Fox (nb)
4.20 Uncle Jerry
4.50 Curious Fox
GIMCRACK
1.50 Live Dangerously
2.20 Joyful Dream
2.50 Mokhles
3.20 Sharp And Sharper
3.50 Rebel Assault
4.20 Uncle Jerry
4.50 Curious Fox
LEICESTER
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.30 Emily Goldfinch
6.00 Moretti
6.30 Sparkalex
7.05 Compton Mill (nap)
7.40 Welliesinthewater
8.10 Beatbybeatbybeat
8.40 Laubali
GIMCRACK
5.30 Carlovian
6.00 Moretti
6.30 Gisele’s Angel
7.05 Oasis Fantasy
7.40 Ghayadh
8.10 Clenymistra
8.40 Christmas Night.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 25, 2018 7:44:23 GMT
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Post by dennisg on Jul 25, 2018 8:09:51 GMT
in today's sporting life............. Get all the latest from Sir Michael Stoute, Aidan O'Brien and John Gosden ahead of the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot on Saturday. Stoute pair in good shape Sir Michael Stoute has his fingers crossed that either Crystal Ocean or Poet's Word can provide him with another landmark success at Ascot on Saturday in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes. Having become the winning-most trainer at the Royal meeting last month, the Newmarket handler aims to claim a record-breaking sixth success in the mile-and-a-half prize he has won before with the likes of the mighty Shergar and, most recently, with Harbinger in 2010. Both Crystal Ocean and Poet's Word were successful at the Royal fixture, with the former winning the Hardwicke Stakes and the latter shocking Cracksman in the Prince of Wales's Stakes. Stoute said: "They both seem in good shape and their preparation has gone well. They seem in good form. Touch wood, we are happy at this stage. "Crystal Ocean is from a very good family. They are good, honest horses. I've not seen the final field yet, but he is entitled to take his chance for sure. "Poet's Word has been recording high levels of form and seems versatile over 10 or 12 furlongs. "His preparation has gone well and again he has won at the track." Sir Michael Stoute - King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes 2018 Reflecting on his previous winners, Stoute added: "Shergar gave us an anxious moment - he was short of room on the turn for home - but he got out of that and still won impressively. "Harbinger would have run to the best form figure. He was a serious machine that day. He kept progressing from the Ormonde to the Hardwicke to the King George - he just annihilated them. "Opera House was a good solid performer. Conduit was a model of consistency. He was sound and won two Breeders' Cup races. "Golan, that was his first appearance of the year. It was a good feat, really. He won the Guineas the previous year and was second in the Derby behind that machine Galileo. He probably didn't get the credit he deserved. " Waldgeist set to miss Ascot One rival the Stoute-trained duo are unlikely to face is Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud winner Waldgeist, after his trainer Andre Fabre ruled the dual Group One winner out of the race on account of the quick ground. He said: "I think he will skip the race, unfortunately. I don't want to run him on fast ground. "I will run him in a prep race for the Arc, then some back-end races abroad." : Crystal Ocean Poet's Word Kew Gardens Cracksman Coronet 16/1 BAR Odds correct at 1830 BST on 24/07/2018 Gardens peaking for O'Brien Kew Gardens will spearhead the team bidding to give Aidan O'Brien a fifth victory as he attempts to claim a second Group One victory, having followed up his Ascot win in the Queen's Vase when landing the Grand Prix de Paris at ParisLongchamp. O'Brien said: "I was delighted at Ascot and we were delighted with his run back at Longchamp. "We were very happy with him before the Derby. That was a little bit of a blip for us and we felt that wasn't his true running. "When he went to Ascot we always thought he would stay. He is a progressive horse and physically he is doing well and he seems to be stepping up with every run. "We had our eye on the King George for a long time, as he is a horse that likes fast ground." Cracksman appearance unlikely John Gosden, meanwhile, remains on weather-watch for Cracksman, and is downbeat about the prospect of him running. He told At The Races: "Cracksman will be looking for thunderstorms, which seem extremely unlikely." Coronet, who came within a nose of claiming her first Group One success in the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud at the start of the month, is a more likely runner, but Gosden feels she needs to raise her game to topple the Stoute pair. He said: "Coronet is in good form and she ran great at Saint-Cloud, so she's a possibility for the race at this stage. "She's got a bit to find with Hardwicke winners and Prince of Wales's Stakes winners, that's for sure. They set the standard in the race and I'm sure the market will reflect that." Coronet Coronet could represent Gosden in the King George Ground remains Good to Firm Ascot Clerk of the Course Chris Stickels is pleased with the condition of the track, despite just seven millimetres of rain falling at the Berkshire venue since June 1. Five millimetres of rain hit the track on July 20, the first rainfall at Ascot since the beginning of June. The ground at Ascot is currently Good to Firm. Stickels revealed: "We are good to firm and we're watering. It's been the driest period we have had since Ascot began keeping records in 1992. "We had five millimetres of rain last Friday night and that was the first rain we've had since two millimetres at the beginning of June - so we've had seven millimetres since the beginning of June. "Normally, you would expect to get nearly 50 millimetres of rain a month. The average rainfall for June and July has been 48 millimetres for each respective month since 1992. "We have been watering and we're pleased with the track's condition. There is a great covering of grass and we're looking forward to this weekend's racing. "We may get a thunderstorm on Friday, but otherwise it is due to remain fairly warm and dry. "We're putting around five millimetres of water on the track daily - it depends on what the evapotranspiration is like. "We usually water the straight track every other day and put 10 to 12 millimetres on. On the round course, we water most nights with four, five or six millimetres depending on how windy it is. "It's looking like the only chance of any meaningful rain is those thundery showers on Friday. "We're delighted with the quality of the field we have for the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes."
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Post by dennisg on Jul 25, 2018 8:12:06 GMT
Frankie Dettori will miss the rides on Without Parole and Stradivarius at Goodwood next week despite having a 10-day suspension for careless riding reduced on appeal at a hearing in London. The Italian incurred the ban after finishing second aboard Angel's Hideaway in the Duchess of Cambridge Stakes at Newmarket on July 13, a race won by Pretty Pollyanna. He was found guilty of careless riding in that he allowed his mount to shift right without sufficient correction in the Group Two heat, with Main Edition and La Pelosa among those suffering interference in behind. Dettori was banned from July 27 to August 5 inclusive, which ruled him out of this weekend's King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot, as well as the mounts on ante-post favourites Stradivarius in Tuesday's Goodwood Cup and Without Parole in Wednesday's Sussex Stakes. He contested that decision and while the appeal board dismissed Dettori's appeal against the Newmarket stewards' finding of careless riding, it did opt to cut his suspension by four days. That reduction will allow Dettori to resume riding on the Thursday of the fixture, when the Qatar Nassau Stakes is the Group One feature. Racing UK ✔ @racing_UK Pretty Pollyanna 12-1 favourite for the 1,000 Guineas with some bookmakers after Duchess of Cambridge romp. How impressed were you? 👇👇https://www.racinguk.com/news/pretty-pollyanna-powers-to-duchess-of-cambridge-victory … 10:00 AM - Jul 14, 2018 2 See Racing UK's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Dettori did not comment following the verdict, but had insisted during the hearing that he had not been at fault for the incident. He said: "I went for the gap (near Colm O'Donoghue on sixth-placed Chicas Amigas) as there was plenty of room for me to go. No, she didn't hang into Colm O'Donoghue's filly. I stayed straight. "Colm O'Donoghue went slightly left and I think James Doyle (on Main Edition) went marginally left. He (Silvestre de Sousa on winner Pretty Pollyanna) just gradually went right. "When Silvestre de Sousa drifted and went right, she was intimidated. "I was trying to explain to the panel on the day in that instance, when Silvestre de Sousa came across, she had a tendency to go right with him. "I used the whip once when she ran off a true line, I put my hands back on the reins to try to avoid a collision." Trainer John Gosden described Angel's Hideaway as a "very nervous filly" who had actually got loose on the gallops on Monday morning. He said: "The first time (she ran) at Newmarket, she was naturally green in behind horses. She ran on late and got a little bit of confidence. "She was straight as an arrow when she won at Haydock and when she ran at Ascot in the Group Three race (Albany Stakes) on the far side, she followed one of Aidan O'Brien's. She was pretty straight that day. She was getting a lead at the time, which probably helped. "She shied and ran away from the bright yellow silks of Mr Gredley (owner of Pretty Pollyanna). She is easily spooked. "He (Dettori) has ridden her work on the Al Bahathri and that has got rails either side. I'm not putting him on her on the gallops - yesterday she got loose - as I'm preserving him at his age."
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Post by dennisg on Jul 25, 2018 8:14:04 GMT
James Fanshawe's Insurgence is the nap selection as Anita Chambers highlights some of her strongest fancies across the cards on Wednesday. Insurgence can bounce back from a lacklustre effort last time by winning the Club188 Exclusive Offers Handicap at Sandown. James Fanshawe's charge had made strides on the all-weather, winning three of his four starts, including when victorious in a competitive heat at Kempton last month. However, switched to turf at Yarmouth at the end of June, Insurgence struggled to make the same kind of impact, trailing home an eight-length fourth of five runners. Racing over a mile that day, he perhaps did not enjoy the most favourable of positions on the track and just ran out of gas in the final furlong. Switching back to seven furlongs, Insurgence is worth another try on turf. Heartwarming had to settle for second on her racecourse bow at Sandown last month but can step up on that in the Club188 Hospitality EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes back at the Esher track. A half-sister to Heartache, she ran a bit green to be beaten less than a length, with winner Kurious subsequently running a creditable race in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot. Employer is the pick in the Bet & Watch At 188bet.co.uk Handicap after a close-run thing last time out. He was beaten just a length into third at Yarmouth but hardly helped his cause by hanging across the track, so if he can chart a more direct route, he has more to give. Oasis Fantasy lost out by just a neck on his most recent outing but the Tom Cribb Handicap at Leicester appears a good opportunity to get his head back in front. The seven-year-old has not struck gold in over two years, but he has been placed on his three most recent starts, which offers hope of a return to form. Jfoul is worth a try in the Smith & Graham/Love Property Nursery Handicap at Catterick, despite making hard work of winning at Chelmsford. He ran with the aid of a hood but will be without the headgear here, which is an intriguing decision from Saeed bin Suroor. The Newmarket trainer should also be on the mark at Lingfield, with Mokhles in the Oilfield Offshore Underwriting Handicap. He posted his best effort yet when second on his most recent start and is reasonably treated for his handicap bow. Sporting Life tips: BATH: 2.00 Bayshore Freeway, 2.30 Matchmaking, 3.00 Kath's Legacy, 3.30 Slowmo, 4.00 Amberine, 4.30 Global Rose, 5.00 Rastacap. CATTERICK: 2.10 Kuwait Station, 2.40 Liberty Diva, 3.10 Jfoul, 3.40 Super DJ, 4.10 Merry Banter, 4.40 Silverlight, 5.10 Deben, 5.45 Itlaaq. LEICESTER: 5.30 Carlovian, 6.00 Moretti, 6.30 Gisele's Angel, 7.05 Oasis Fantasy, 7.40 Ghayadh, 8.10 Clenymistra, 8.40 Christmas Night. LINGFIELD: 1.50 Live Dangerously, 2.20 Joyful Dream, 2.50 Mokhles, 3.20 Sharp And Sharper, 3.50 Rebel Assault, 4.20 Uncle Jerry, 4.50 Curious Fox. NAAS: 5.40 Focus Of Attention, 6.10 Will Be King, 6.40 Elegant Lass, 7.15 Soffia, 7.50 Pushaq, 8.20 Elleval, 8.50 Theobald. SANDOWN: 5.50 Lyrica's Lion, 6.20 Heartwarming, 6.55 Glamorous Rocket, 7.25 INSURGENCE (NAP), 8.00 Employer, 8.30 Just In Time. DOUBLE: Insurgence and Heartwarming.
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Post by dennisg on Jul 25, 2018 8:16:12 GMT
Matt Brocklebank makes a strong case for a Mark Johnston representative at Bath on Wednesday as he bids to follow up Tuesday's 11/4 winning nap - check out his tips. Sporting Life Daily Nap, July 24 NAP: Rastacap (5.00 Bath) Next Best: Fast Endeavour (3.10 Catterick) Treble: The Last Emperor (8.00 Sandown) 3 3 Rastacap12 39-6OR: 74 13/8 T: M JohnstonJ: F Norton Form: 476421Last Run Live betting powered by 7 4 Fast Endeavour29 28-6OR: 61 4/1 T: M L W BellJ: Hayley Turner Form: 636Last Run Live betting powered by 2 4 The Last Emperor18 39-9OR: 87BF 5/2 T: R VarianJ: Andrea Atzeni Form: 125-42Last Run Live betting powered by Mark Johnston never has a quiet time of things in July but with the Middleham trainer standing on the brink of Richard Hannon snr’s record 4,145 all-time Flat winners (needs just 23 at the time of writing) it is no great surprise few in the yard are being allowed to rest on their laurels. Wading through his entries over the next couple of days and into Glorious Goodwood next week is enough to send one’s brain to mush, but he’s always done well with horses he’s sent all the way down to Bath and, with the ground riding Firm, his three runners will be ideally suited to conditions. The pick of the bunch is RASTACAP in the Treeaid Charity Raceday Handicap (5.00). She found herself on a pretty steep mark (80) after showing some good early promise as a two-year-old and it’s taken a while this time around for her to recapture form but she did so in good style at Chepstow last time, taking advantage of a reduced rating, a fairly soft lead and Andrew Breslin’s 7lb claim in the saddle. Following a 4lb rise back up to 74, things are bound to get a bit trickier now but three-year-olds get a good helping hand in handicaps against older horses over a mile and the move up to this distance is potentially going to unlock some more improvement. She’s a half-sister to the yard’s Norarised who won races between 10 furlongs and two miles, as well as 10 furlong scorer Rhythmical and miler Reggae Star so there’s lots in the pedigree to suggest the daughter of Helmet can cut it over this kind of trip. Franny Norton knows the filly well and was on board for her Newcastle win last September so there are no issues with the jockey switch and while Rippling Waters and Red Force One could provide a bit of pressure for the lead, Norton could be happy to sit in a bit more on her first try at the distance. If she stays, which her breeding suggests she will, there definitely looks to be more mileage in her revised rating of 74. Class often comes to the fore in two-year-old handicaps but it’s tempting to look a bit further down the weights in Catterick’s Smith & Graham/Love Property Nursery Handicap, with Michael Bell’s Fast Endeavour the selection. She’s gradually shown a bit more with each visit to the racecourse and wouldn’t need to improve a mass amount for the move up to seven furlongs to be going close from her initial rating of 61. She didn’t look in an ideal position on the track when sixth at Newbury last time and was ultimately far from disgraced without being knocked about. It wasn’t a great race for the track but the move to nurseries now looks to give Fast Endeavour her best opportunity of registering a victory. The Last Emperor is a colt on the up again now and can open his account for the season in the Bet & Watch At 188bet.co.uk Handicap at Sandown. The return to a mile almost paid off when beaten a neck from the front at Nottingham earlier in the month and although up 4lb following that improved performance, it’s hard to think the assessor has got him completely where he wants him. Click here for full Naps Table Daily Nap record: -19.82 pts
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 25, 2018 17:54:22 GMT
Bath, 25 Jul 18 Race 1 - 2:00pm THE BUZZ PEOPLE RECRUITMENT DYRHAM VASE FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that CUBSWIN (IRE), placed second, had bled from the nose.
Race 2 - 2:30pm THE BARTERCARD HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for ANY LITTLE RHYME to wear a hood in the Parade Ring only.
Following the race, Franny Norton reported that BRANSCOMBE, placed second, was reluctant to go through with its effort and carried its head high in the closing stages.
Race 3 - 3:00pm THE 188BET CASINO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (Bath Summer Stayers' Series Qualifier) An enquiry was held to consider interference approaching the final furlong when the winner, HIGH WELLS, ridden by Finley Marsh, interfered with GLENS WOBBLY, placed fourth, ridden by Poppy Bridgwater. Marsh was cautioned for careless riding as he had allowed his mount to drift right-handed without sufficient correction, giving a slight bump to GLENS WOBBLY which caused that gelding to become momentarily unbalanced.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that GLENS WOBBLY lost its left and right fore and left hind shoes.
Race 4 - 3:30pm THE BUZZ PEOPLE/EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Permission was given for SLOWMO (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race, the representative of Richard Hughes reported that MORE THAN LIKELY, which started favourite and finished second, was unsuited by the Firm, Hard in places going and would prefer a slower surface.
Race 5 - 4:00pm THE DOWNLOAD THE APP AT 188BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (Bath Summer Sprint Series Qualifier) Following the race, Franny Norton reported that the saddle slipped on AMBERINE, placed third, and Hollie Doyle reported that HASTENPLACE, placed seventh, stopped quickly. Denis Coakley reported that YOGIYOGIYOGI (IRE), placed fourth, was unsuited by the Firm, Hard in places going and would prefer a slower surface.
Race 6 - 4:30pm THE bartercard.co.uk HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for ARAGON KNIGHT to go early to post.
Race 7 - 5:00pm THE TREEAID CHARITY RACEDAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Following the race, Hollie Doyle reported that RIPPLING WATERS (FR), placed third, hung left-handed and Franny Norton reported that RASTACAP, placed fourth, stumbled leaving the stalls. The Veterinary Officer reported that MISTER MUSICMASTER, placed fifth, spread its left fore plate. View Stewards report Catterick Bridge, 25 Jul 18 Race 1 - 2:10pm THE UNLIMITED FREE RACE REPLAYS AT sportinglife.com EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Prior to this race, a query was raised with Tony Coyle into the reason why he was running KOUNNA (IRE) here at Catterick on going described as Good to Firm, having reported that the filly was unsuited by the Good to Firm ground and would prefer an easier surface at Chester on 16 June 2018. The trainer’s explanation was noted that having declared on Good to Firm, Good in places, the owners wanted the filly to take her chance today.
On leaving the stalls, KOUNNA (IRE), unplaced, jumped left causing YOU LITTLE BEAUTY, unplaced to be short of room. However, after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
An enquiry was held to consider interference on the home bend when the winner KUWAIT STATION (IRE) ridden by Phillip Makin drifted left towards the rail and interfered with TOMAHAWK RIDGE (IRE), placed second, ridden by P J McDonald. Makin was suspended for 4 days for careless riding as he allowed his mount to drift left towards the rail, causing TOMAHAWK RIDGE (IRE) to clip heels.
Following the race, Ben Robinson reported that the bit slipped through the mouth of MACS BLESSINGS (IRE), unplaced. Graham Lee reported that YOU LITTLE BEAUTY, unplaced, suffered interference leaving the stalls.
Race 2 - 2:40pm THE 32 ENGINEER REGIMENT HOBART'S SELLING STAKES (CLASS 6) Approximately 1 furlong out, GO ANNIE GO, placed second, hung right taking LIBERTY DIVA (IRE), placed fifth, slightly off its intended line. However, after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Race 3 - 3:10pm THE SMITH & GRAHAM/LOVE PROPERTY NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) An enquiry was held to consider interference inside the final furlong, when the winner JFOUL (IRE), ridden by Kevin Stott, drifted left causing AUSSIE VIEW (IRE), placed third, ridden by P J McDonald, to be short of room. Stott was suspended for 2 days for careless riding in that having already shown a tendency to drift left, he used his whip again in the right hand, when it ought to have been obvious that interference to AUSSIE VIEW (IRE) would occur.
Race 4 - 3:40pm THE RACING WELFARE CLAIMING STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for KODY RIDGE (IRE) to go to post early and for SUPER DJ to be led early to post.
ORSAY ran at Newcastle the previous day. Having been examined by the Veterinary Officer on arrival at Catterick, the filly was deemed fit to race.
An enquiry was held to consider why David O’Meara was running SULTAN BAYBARS here at Catterick on going described as Good to Firm, having declared the gelding a non-runner at Pontefract on 20 July 2018 on ground with the same official description. The trainer’s representative explained that having walked the track at Pontefract, in their opinion it was deemed to be quicker than the official description.
The Starter reported that SUPER D J was unruly in the stalls and withdrawn. Kevin Ryan was informed that the gelding could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Following the race, Nathan Evans reported that ONE FOR BRAD (IRE), placed sixth of six, was slowly away.
Race 5 - 4:10pm THE SKY BET GO-RACING-IN-YORKSHIRE SUMMER FESTIVAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) An enquiry was held to consider why M W Easterby was running BOSHAM here at Catterick on going described as Good to Firm, having declared the gelding a non-runner at Beverley on 23 July 2018 on ground with the same official description. The trainer’s representative stated that having walked the track at Beverley it was in their opinion quicker than expected and the watered track at Catterick was deemed to be more suitable for the gelding.
Permission was given for MERRY BANTER to go to post early.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that EXCESSABLE, placed second, lost its left front shoe.
Race 6 - 4:40pm THE NEVER MISS A RACE ON RACING UK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) Permission was given for CUPID'S ARROW (IRE) to go to post early.
Following the race, Graham Lee reported that YOUNG TIGER, placed second, hung right on the bend. Ben Curtis reported that WINDFORPOWER (IRE), placed seventh, hung left. Jamie Gormley reported that SILVERLIGHT (IRE), placed sixth, hung right throughout.
Race 7 - 5:10pm THE NEVER MISS A RACE ON RACING UK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) Following the race, Andrew Mullen reported that UNNOTICED, placed seventh, fly-lept leaving the stalls and missed the break.
Race 8 - 5:45pm THE catterickbridge.co.uk APPRENTICE TRAINING SERIES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (Racing Excellence Training Series) Noel Wilson had received prior permission from the BHA to run HAYWARD FIELD (IRE) with no hind shoes.
Patrick Vaughan, the rider of ITLAAQ, placed fifth, had appeared to stop riding shortly before the winning post, to be beaten a short head for fourth. Being a 7lb claimer, Vaughan was accompanied in the enquiry by a Jockey Coach. After being interviewed and shown recordings of the incident, Vaughan was suspended for 2 days for failing to take all reasonable and permissible measures to obtain the best possible placing on a horse that could have finished fourth.
Following the race, Harry Burns reported that WOTABREEZE (IRE), placed eighth, ran flat. View Stewards report Leicester, 25 Jul 18 Race 1 - 5:30pm THE BETFAIR NOVICE AMATEUR RIDERS' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) GREAT COLACI ran yesterday, 25 July 2018, at Newcastle, and placed second. The Veterinary Officer reported that a pre-race examination of the gelding deemed it fit to race.
Permission was given for SPACE WAR to be mounted in the chute.
Following the race, Mr Kelvin Osborne reported that he lost his left iron on POPPY MAY (IRE), unplaced, upon leaving the stalls and was unable to regain it until approximately 1 furlong later.
Race 2 - 6:00pm THE MEDBOURNE SELLING STAKES (CLASS 6) Approaching 2 furlongs out, SIGRID NANSEN, placed sixth, edged left at the same time as EPISCIA (IRE), placed fourth, hung right, causing STILL GOT IT, placed fifth, to become unbalanced when tightened for room, 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 EPISCIA (IRE).
Raul Da Silva, the rider of the winner, FOXANGEL, was suspended for 2 days for using his whip in the incorrect place on the run to the line.
Following the race, Eoin Walsh reported that WAJDY (IRE), unplaced, ran green throughout and the Veterinary Officer reported that KRAMPUS, placed eighth, lost its left hind shoe.
Race 3 - 6:30pm THE LONGINES IRISH CHAMPIONS WEEKEND EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for RESOLUTION to be led early to post. View Stewards report Lingfield Park, 25 Jul 18 Fixture Note From race 2 onward, permission was given for the runners not to enter the Parade Ring prior to each race as the Pre-Parade Ring offered more shade in the hot conditions. Race 1 - 1:50pm THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT 188BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race, Oisin Murphy reported that THE LORDS WALK, unplaced, was denied a clear run in the home straight, William Cox reported that HIGHLAND PASS, placed third, was slowly away, and William Carson reported that LIVE DANGEROUSLY, unplaced, stopped quickly.
Race 2 - 2:20pm THE 188BET MOBILE SELLING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race, Jimmy Quinn reported that JUST FAB (IRE), placed sixth, was denied a clear run rounding the home bend.
Race 3 - 2:50pm THE OILFIELD OFFSHORE UNDERWRITING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) .
An enquiry was held to consider interference approximately 1 furlong out when STARCASTER, placed fourth, ridden by Charlie Bennett, interfered with MOKHLES (IRE), placed fifth, ridden by Oisin Murphy, which in turn interfered with HAZARFAN, unplaced, ridden by Edward Greatrex. Charlie Bennett was suspended for 3 days for careless riding as he had made a manoeuvre to his left, making contact with and taking MOKHLES (IRE) off its intended line, which in turn caused interference to HAZARFAN with the rider having to take a check against the rail. Nicola Currie, the rider of SECRATARIO (FR), placed third, was also present in the enquiry but it was found that her mount had shifted left-handed away from the whip, but after the interference had already occurred.
Following the race, Adam Kirby reported that CRYSTAL KING, unplaced, was never travelling; the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the colt during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities. Edward Greatrex reported that HAZARFAN, unplaced, suffered interference in running. Hector Crouch reported that EAST INDIES, unplaced, moved poorly; the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities. David Probert that his saddle slipped at the start on PHOENICIAN STAR (IRE), unplaced.
Race 4 - 3:20pm THE 188BET LIVE CASINO CLAIMING STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for SOLESMES to go early to post.
Following the race, William Cox reported that SIGWELLS GOLD, placed sixth, was never travelling.
Race 5 - 3:50pm THE OILFIELD INSURANCE AGENCIES CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for ALGAM (IRE) to go early to post.
BERKSHIRE BOY (IRE), trained by Andrew Balding, had been reluctant to race. Having also shown a reluctance to race at Newmarket on 28 June 2018, Balding was informed that any future similar behaviour from the gelding may result in BERKSHIRE BOY (IRE) being reported to the Head Office of the British Horseracing Authority.
Race 6 - 4:20pm THE PLAY BLACKJACK AT 188BET CASINO NOVICE AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 6) Michael Blanshard was fined £140 as the record of vaccinations in the passport of PENFRIEND did not comply with the Rules of Racing.
Approaching the final furlong, CONCELLO (IRE), placed second, lugged right-handed making brief contact with CANAVESE, unplaced. After viewing a recording of the incident it was found that no riding offence was involved and it had not improved the placing of CONCELLO (IRE).
Following the race, Sophie Ralston reported that KEEP IT COUNTRY TV, unplaced, ran too free. View Stewards report Sandown Park, 25 Jul 18 Race 1 - 5:50pm THE 188BET MOBILE BET10 GET20 APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (JC Grassroots Flat Middle Distance Series Qualifier) Permission was given for LUNAR DEITY to be mounted in the chute.
An enquiry was held to consider interference on the run to the line when LIGHT OF AIR (FR), placed second, ridden by Rhys Clutterbuck, drifted left-handed, away from the whip, causing ASSANILKA (FR), placed fourth, ridden by Thomas Greatrex, to have to be checked. Clutterbuck was suspended for 3 days for careless riding as he had allowed his horse to drift left without sufficient correction. Being a 7 lb claimer Clutterbuck was accompanied in the enquiry by Gary Moore.
Following the race Nicola Currie reported that ZAMPERINI (IRE), placed sixth, was never travelling and Paddy Bradley reported that DUHR (IRE), placed seventh, was slow into its stride.
Race 2 - 6:20pm THE CLUB188 HOSPITALITY EBF MAIDEN FILLIES' STAKES (CLASS 5) (PLUS 10 RACE) Following the race Nicola Currie reported that MESSUA (IRE), unplaced, ran green. The Veterinary Officer reported that LAURA KENNY (IRE), unplaced, lost its right fore shoe.
Race 4 - 7:25pm THE CLUB188 EXCLUSIVE OFFERS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for MAGICAL EFFECT (IRE) to go early to post.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 25, 2018 17:56:16 GMT
Blue Uluru 7.15 Naas
Blue Uluru was fourth last time out when a beaten favourite in the Rockingham but must have a good chance of getting back to winning ways here.
She shaped like she was certainly up to this level when winning off a mark of 96 two starts ago and the start before that she clocked the most impressive Topspeed figure in the field.
15/2 Kerineya 8:50 Naas Kerineya 8.50 Naas
When it comes to making an entrance, even Paris Hilton could learn something from Kerineya.
She showed up fashionably late for her racecourse debut, not making it to the course until midway through her three-year-old campaign, wearing the exact same silks – bar a change of hat – as the 11-8 favourite, who she then had the audacity to upstage in the finish.
Shelannga has won her sole start since, but the way Kerineya travelled all over her and then won going away created a favourable impression and it will be interesting to see what she does next.
15/2 Kerineya 8:50 Naas
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 25, 2018 19:56:15 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Grey Spirit (3.35 Yarmouth, nap)
Sir Mark Prescott's unexposed three-year-old did us a favour when getting off the mark in style at Redcar last Sunday and is expected to follow up despite the resulting 6lb penalty.
4/11 Grey Spirit 3:35 Yarmouth Others to follow Sandown 1.50 Beatboxer, 2.20 La Pelosa, 2.55 Ghosxxxxch, 4.00 Sageness, 4.30 Arigato. Yarmouth 2.00 Deeds Not Words, 2.30 Picture Poet, 3.05 Global Wonder, 4.10 Global Rose, 4.40 Revived, 5.10 Arabian Jazz. Doncaster 5.50 Global Warning, 6.25 Its'afreebee, 7.30 Vision Clear, 8.00 Right Direction, 8.35 Roland Rocks. Newbury 6.10 Legends Of War, 6.40 To The Moon, 7.15 Dive For Gold, 7.45 Leading Spirit, 8.20 Power To Exceed.
North: Colin Russell
Florenza (7.00 Doncaster, nap)
Tough mare who goes well on the track. Below her best on reappearance 20 days ago, but will have come on for that. She is only a pound higher than for her last win and is fancied to get back to winning ways with her stable in fine form.
7/1 Florenza 7:00 Doncaster Others to follow Doncaster 5.15 Point Of Woods, 5.50 Kensington Art, 6.25 Liquid Gold, 7.30 Archie Perkins, 8.00 Diamond Set, 8.35 Jonboy. Newbury 5.35 Duke Of Yorkshire, 7.45 Blyton. Sandown 1.50 Rajinsky, 2.20 Octave, 2.55 King's Proctor, 4.00 Crimson Skies. Worcester 2.10 Fit For Fifty, 5.20 Ruaraidh Hugh, 5.55 Flamingo Lane. Yarmouth 3.35 Winged Spur.
Lambourn: James Burn
Pesto (1.50 Sandown, nap)
Seemingly fancied when 5-1 on debut at Newbury in May, but finished down the field. Ought to improve from that and has been given plenty of time, so it would be no surprise should this nicely bred youngster go close.
8/1 Pesto 1:50 Sandown Others to follow Doncaster 5.50 Big Baby Bull, 6.25 Abel Tasman, 7.00 Island Cloud, 8.00 Bawaasil. Newbury 5.35 Rita's Man, 6.10 Shorter Skirt, 7.15 Sweet Charity, 7.45 Devils Roc, 8.20 Dreamboat Annie, 8.50 Fortune And Glory. Sandown 2.55 Mt Augustus, 3.25 Flight Of Fantasy, 4.00 Whispering Sounds, 4.30 King's Slipper. Worcester 3.45 Cora Sundrop. Yarmouth 2.30 Fognini, 4.10 L'Explora.
West Country: Andrew King
G For Ginger (3.15 Worcester, nap)
Won with authority at the course last time and conditional rider Rex Dingle's claim will help as he attempts to follow up under a penalty.
6/4 G For Ginger 3:15 Worcester Others to follow Worcester 2.10 Auenwirbel 4.20 The Twisler 4.50 The Last But One Newbury 5.35 Master Grey 8.50 Ragstone View
Racing Post Ratings: Paul Curtis
Gripper (5.35 Newbury, nap)
Split subsequent winners on handicap debut at Kempton last month and looks nicely treated against exposed older horses here.
4/1 Gripper 5:35 Newbury Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Mt Augustus (2.55 Sandown, nap)
Broke the ice convincingly in a Newmarket handicap a month ago and Henry Candy's lightly raced three-year-old may still be ahead of his mark.
4/1 Mt Augustus 2:55 Sandown Longshot: Olly Eden
General Jack (8.50 Newbury, nap)
Displayed promise at fancied short prices in novice events towards the end of last year. This lightly raced gelding may have needed his recent outing and can be competitive off this mark if seeing out the extra furlong.
8/1 General Jack 8:50 Newbury Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Feeling The Love (6.15 Limerick, nap)
Having got off the mark with a five length win in a handicap at Killarney a week ago, the Jessica Harrington-trained five-year-old can follow up under Mark Walsh in today's rated novice hurdle.
8/11 Feeling The Love 6:15 Limerick The Raceform Interactive nugget
Loving Your Work has figures of 121132 in Class 5 handicaps at Newbury, for a £1 level-stakes profit of £20. The Ken Cunningham-Brown-trained 7yo has never won anywhere else in 38 attempts and he runs in the 1m4f amateur riders' handicap at 5.35.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 25, 2018 19:56:59 GMT
Dan Skelton has a great record with horses making their debut for the yard. The Alcester-based trainer is 49-149 with such horses (33 per cent strike-rate) and Sheelbewhatsheelbe can enhance that statistic in the 5.20 at Worcester.
George Margarson is operating on an overall strike-rate of nine per cent. However, that rises to 25 per cent (3-12) with horses who are having their first run after a gelding operation. City Guest fits the criteria in the 5.10 at Yarmouth.
Over the past five seasons, Sir Michael Stoute is the top course trainer at Doncaster with 23 winners from 68 runners, a 34 per cent strike-rate. The trainer sends two runners to the track – Rapier (7.30) and Bhodi (8.00).
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 25, 2018 21:18:56 GMT
Thursday: going, weather & non-runners Doncaster GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 7.5) (Watering) (Rail movements: Races 3 & 5 +18yds) WEATHER: Scattered thunderstorms STALLS: 1m 2f - Outside; 1m 4f - Inside; Straight - Centre Leopardstown GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Watering) WEATHER: Cloudy Limerick GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places) (Watering) WEATHER: Showers Newbury GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 6.5) (Watering as necessary to maintain) WEATHER: Scattered showers STALLS: Centre NON RUNNERS: 5:35 Advanced Virgo (14) 7:45 Barend Boy (1) Sandown GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 7.5) (Watering) (Rail movements: +16yds to all Races) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Inside NON RUNNERS: 4:00 Glitterdust (5) Worcester GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places) (GoingStick: 6.5) (Watering) (Rail movements: R3 & 4 +84y and R1, 2, 5, 6 & 7 +132y) WEATHER: Mostly sunny NON RUNNERS: 2:40 The Kvilleken (13) 5:20 Clearly Capable (13) Yarmouth GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 7.6) (Watering) WEATHER: Mostly sunny STALLS: 1m 1f & 1m 2f - Inside; Remainder - Centre NON RUNNERS: 4:10 Miss Mo Brown Bear (6)
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 26, 2018 7:56:04 GMT
SANDOWN
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.50 Kosciuszko
2.20 La Pelosa
2.55 Ghosxxxxch
3.25 Jazeel (nb)
4.00 Sageness
4.30 King’s Slipper
5.00 Duke Of North
GIMCRACK
1.50 Fraser Island
2.20 La Pelosa (nap)
2.55 Mt Augustus
3.25 Dorella
4.00 Camomile Lawn
4.30 Arigato
5.00 Duke Of North
WORCESTER
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.10 Fit For Fifty
2.40 Cruising Bye
3.15 G For Ginger
3.45 Drovers Lane
4.20 The Twisler
4.50 The Last But One
5.20 Tidal Watch
5.55 Howlongisafoot
GIMCRACK
2.10 Fit For Fifty
2.40 Mr Satco
3.15 Ezanak
3.45 Cora Sundrop
4.20 The Twisler
4.50 The Last But One
5.20 Tidal Watch
5.55 Balkinstown
YARMOUTH
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.00 Deeds Not Words
2.30 Pink Iceburg
3.05 Global Wonder
3.35 Grey Spirit
4.10 L’Explora
4.40 Wiff Waff
5.10 Arabian Jazz
GIMCRACK
2.00 Catapult
2.30 Fognini
3.05 Destinys Rock
3.35 Grey Spirit
4.10 L’Explora
4.40 Revived
5.10 Kachumba
DONCASTER
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.15 Muatadel (nap)
5.50 Swissterious
6.25 Be Perfect
7.00 Crotchet
7.30 Vision Clear
8.00 Right Direction
8.35 Zumurud
GIMCRACK
5.15 Burtonwood
5.50 Gentle Look
6.25 Hope Is High
7.00 Crotchet
7.30 Rapier
8.00 Right Direction
8.35 Bomad
NEWBURY
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.35 Luv U Whatever
6.10 Legends Of War
6.40 Star Terms
7.15 Tahreek
7.45 Leading Spirit
8.20 Dotted Swiss
8.50 Ragstone View
GIMCRACK
5.35 Attain
6.10 Legends Of War
6.40 To The Moon
7.15 Tahreek (nb)
7.45 Blyton
8.20 Power To Exceed
8.50 He’s Our Star
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 26, 2018 7:56:33 GMT
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Post by dennisg on Jul 26, 2018 7:58:23 GMT
in today's sporting life.................. Anita Chambers takes La Pelosa to strike at Sandown and has a tip for every race in the UK and Ireland. Nap: 220 Sandown 4 6 La Pelosa13 29-0OR: 105BF 8/13 T: C ApplebyJ: W Buick Form: 125Last Run Live betting powered by Next best: 715 Newbury 3 7 Tahreek28 39-3OR: 81 15/8 T: Sir Michael StouteJ: Jim Crowley Form: 5-541Last Run Live betting powered by La Pelosa enjoyed no sort of luck on her most recent outing but can get back on the winning track in the British Stallion Studs EBF Star Stakes at Sandown. Charlie Appleby's filly was one of the main victims of the rough finish to the Duchess of Cambridge Stakes at Newmarket earlier this month, suffering notable inference which put paid to any chances of making the frame. La Pelosa almost certainly would not have beaten the impressive winner, Pretty Pollyanna, but the manner in which she was staying on made a place look likely. She similarly showed decent reserves when beaten just a neck in the Albany Stakes, so perhaps this is the opportune moment to to try seven furlongs for the first time. This Listed affair is also less taxing on paper than the Newmarket assignment, and should give La Pelosa a fine chance of a confidence-booster ahead of bigger targets later in the campaign. Mt Augustus can defy a 7lb hike in the ratings in the Sri Lanka The Wonder Of Asia Handicap. Henry Candy's charge earned a hefty rise with a six-length victory at Newmarket last month, finishing with a real flourish off a proper pace to run out a comfortable winner. He looks more than capable of kicking on from this point. Legends Of War disappointed at the July meeting but can go on a successful retrieval mission in the Compton Beauchamp Estates Ltd EBF Novice Stakes at Newbury. He looked the real deal when winning by four lengths on his debut at Yarmouth, but John Gosden's plans to run at Royal Ascot were scuppered by a minor setback. The July Stakes looked an ideal opportunity for swift consolation, but he fell well short when upped in company and eventually trailed home in sixth. It is far too early to completely abandon this 900,000 guineas breeze-up purchase, though. Tahreek can add to his tally in the Relyon Cleaning Newbury Handicap. He made quite a splash when winning on his handicap bow at Nottingham and a 6lb rise may not be enough to stop Sir Michael Stoute's charge. L'Explora can enhance her paddock value with victory in the Grosvenor Casino Of Great Yarmouth Fillies' Novice Stakes at the seaside venue. A daughter of War Front out of Group One winner Damson, L'Explora certainly has the pedigree to be winning at a higher level than this. Unplaced on her only juvenile start, she made a bright, if belated, start to this year when second at Windsor at the beginning of the month. She looked sure to progress from the experience and Roger Charlton has found a good opening for her. Hope Is High won three on the bounce at the end of last year but has struggled a bit with her higher rating so far this term. Out of luck in six outings, she has now slid back down to a perch of 73 and that could be workable in the Sky Bet Go-Racing In Yorkshire Summer Festival Handicap at Doncaster. Sporting Life tips: DONCASTER: 5.15 Burtonwood, 5.50 Gentle Look, 6.25 Hope Is High, 7.00 Crotchet, 7.30 Rapier, 8.00 Right Direction, 8.30 Bomad. LEOPARDSTOWN: 5.30 Cedars Of Lebanon, 6.00 Crockford, 6.35 Goddess, 7.10 Bold Approach, 7.40 Phoenix Lightning, 8.10 Night Of Power, 8.45 Talsara. LIMERICK: 5.40 Kamil, 6.15 Feeling The Love, 6.50 Native Lass, 7.20 Running In Heels, 7.50 Ravenhill, 8.25 Castle Howard, 8.55 Galvin. NEWBURY: 5.35 Attain, 6.10 Legends Of War, 6.40 To The Moon, 7.15 Tahreek, 7.45 Blyton, 8.20 Power To Exceed, 8.50 He's Our Star. SANDOWN: 1.50 Fraser Island, 2.20 LA PELOSA (NAP), 2.55 Mt Augustus, 3.25 Dorella, 4.00 Camomile Lawn, 4.30 Arigato, 5.00 Duke Of North. WORCESTER: 2.10 Fit For Fifty, 2.40 Mr Satco, 3.15 Ezanak, 3.45 Cora Sundrop, 4.20 The Twisler, 4.50 The Last But One, 5.20 Tidal Watch, 5.55 Balkinstown. YARMOUTH: 2.00 Catapult, 2.30 Fognini, 3.05 Destinys Rock, 3.35 Grey Spirit, 4.10 L'Explora, 4.40 Revived, 5.10 Kachumba. DOUBLE: La Pelosa and Tahreek.
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Post by dennisg on Jul 26, 2018 8:01:13 GMT
Saturday’s QIPCO-sponsored King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes is one of the mid-summer highlights and the jewel in Ascot’s crown. It’s been won by some of the great names over the years and I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve watched that epic Grundy v Bustino duel over the years. I always associate the race with the baking hot summers of my childhood, in that sense Saturday’s race will be a real throwback, and my first memory of watching it live was seeing Shergar and Walter Swinburn draw clear of their rivals to win it in 1981. My favourite renewal? It’s a tough call but I’ll go with Galileo’s victory over Fantastic Light in 2001. That was a real clash of the generations and I loved the way the Derby winner answered all of Mick Kianane’s urgings to fend off his rival and win in tremendous style. King George Flashback - 2001 - Galileo His influence on the race doesn’t end there either with his sons Nathaniel (2011) and Highland Reel (2016) following in their father’s footsteps while the former is also the sire of last year’s winner Enable. His trainer Aidan O’Brien has a strong numerical hand this time around with Kew Gardens seemingly the leading hope. I know Jason Weaver will be mad keen on him here but it would be a special achievement even by Aidan O’Brien’s remarkable standards to bring a horse who was beaten 27 lengths in an Investec Derby to win this all-aged middle-distance championship less than two months later. I know he was a Group One winner in the Juddmonte Grand Prix de Paris last time but I don’t think there was much depth to that race and I’m looking elsewhere. Kew Gardens - Grand Prix de Paris - Longchamp 14/07/18 In the anticipated absence of Cracksman John Gosden relies on Coronet. I know she handles quick ground but I’ve always felt she is particularly effective with a bit of cut underfoot while Bateel would definitely want it soft. So it boils down to the Stoute head-to-head at the top of the market and it promises to be a red-letter day for the Newmarket trainer. His renaissance this summer has been one of the highlights of the campaign and he can swiftly follow up becoming the most successful trainer in the history of Royal Ascot by claiming the same accolade for this great race. He shares that honour at the moment with Dick Hern and Saeed bin Suroor with five apiece but I take Poet’s Word to make it a super six for the Freemason Lodge team. He’s a horse I really like. I took Cracksman on with him at Royal Ascot and thought he was really impressive in the Prince Of Wales’s Stakes. All the talk afterwards was of how his rival had underperformed but they pulled eight lengths clear of the third home Hawkbill and he got much closer to Roaring Lion and Saxon Warrior in the Coral-Eclipse. Poet's Word Wins The Prince of Wales Stakes | Royal Ascot 2018 Poet’s Word is a massive talent and a horse who’s getting better and better. He’s effective at this trip and has a real change of gear. James Doyle can do no wrong at the moment and gave this colt a fantastic ride at the Royal meeting. They went off a million miles an hour up front and he let them get on with it before picking up the pieces late. After his tactical masterclass aboard Sea Of Class in Sunday’s Darley Irish Oaks it’s clear he’s a jockey oozing confidence right now. My ITV colleague Rishi Persad won’t hear of defeat for Crystal Ocean and he’s a horse on a roll all right. I just wonder what he’s beaten along the way though? For me Poet’s Word achieved much more in winning his Group One last month than his stablemate did in the Hardwicke and that’s why my vote goes his way on Saturday.
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Post by dennisg on Jul 26, 2018 8:03:00 GMT
Ben Linfoot is back in the Nap hot-seat for Thursday's action and he heads to Sandown for all three selections. Sporting Life Daily Nap, July 26 NAP: King’s Slipper (4.30 Sandown) Next Best: Venedegar (1.50 Sandown) Treble: Sexy Beast (2.55 Sandown) 1 3 King's Slipper17 39-8OR: 76D 7/4 T: C G CoxJ: A Kirby Form: 021Last Run Live betting powered by 10 4 Venedegar20 29-5OR: - 10/1 T: E A L DunlopJ: James Doyle Form: 5Last Run Live betting powered by 5 2 Sexy Beast19 38-12OR: 82D 11/4 T: E De GilesJ: Callum Shepherd Form: 549213Last Run Live betting powered by Clive Cox’s KING’S SLIPPER can see off his rivals in the Amazing Sri Lanka Handicap at Sandown on Friday. The Leroidesanimaux colt makes his handicap debut off a mark of 76 after a good second in a novice race at Salisbury in June and a comfortable win at Windsor earlier this month. That Salisbury race was won by the now 89-rated Power Of Darkness, who followed up off 84 subsequently, and that line of form suggests Cox’s charge is fairly weighted for his first go in handicap company. Stepped up to a mile last time, King’s Slipper looked right at home and in this tight handicap he can see off a bunch of rivals that don’t have his potential for progression. Earlier on at Sandown Ed Dunlop’s Venedegar can use the benefit of his debut experience in the Martin Densham Memorial EBF Maiden Stakes (1.50). The son of Dubawi is from a good family and related to plenty of winners including Elusive Pimpernel, Palavicini and Prince Gagarin, and he showed enough on debut behind King Of Comedy to suggest he can progress nicely himself. This looks a nice opportunity for him as he takes on plenty of newcomers and he looks the pick of those that do have racecourse experience. Finally, Sexy Beast can land the Sri Lanka The Wonder Of Asia Handicap (1.55) for Ed de Giles. He ran a fine race at Haydock last time when failing to settle and despite that he still finished in front of Friday’s rival Ghosxxxxch. If he settles for Callum Shepherd in this he could be very hard to beat. Click here for full Naps Table Daily Nap record: -20.82 pts
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Post by dennisg on Jul 26, 2018 8:06:53 GMT
Alex Hammond is backing Aidan O'Brien's Kew Gardens to win this weekend's feature and she also provides a York fancy and some early Goodwood thoughts. What did you make of James Doyle’s ride on Sea Of Class in the Irish Oaks – moment of genius, or a bit too close for comfort? Like his willing partner, it was class. Doyle is riding with bags of confidence at the moment and it helps to produce results like this. He didn’t have to pick his stick up on the William Haggas-trained filly, it was all done under hands and heels riding, which was nice to see. It was a big step up in class from Listed company and was also her first run over a mile and a half and there should be even more to come from this lightly-raced three-year-old in the future. The filly didn’t run as a juvenile and could stay in training at four. Sea Of Class is a daughter of seven-time Group 1 winner Sea The Stars and like her sire, she could end up in the Arc, a race won by the stallion in 2009. She’s now 14/1 with Sky Bet for Europe’s premier middle-distance Group 1. With over a third of Doyle’s rides winning of late, he is booting in winners at an impressive rate. Sea Of Class reels in Forever Together to win the Irish Oaks Sea Of Class reels in Forever Together to win the Irish Oaks How impressed were you with Stratum at Newbury and is he your Sky Bet Ebor fancy at this stage? Speaking of improvers, this horse is also on an upward curve and with a month to go until York’s famous staying handicap, he certainly tops my list. He’s now a 6/1 shot with the sponsors for the mile and three quarter contest and whilst that seems short enough, he won very, very comfortably at Newbury on Saturday. Just to give you a little overview of the five-year-old’s form, he began his career with John Gosden for whom he eventually won a maiden on the Flat before being bought for 160,000 guineas by his new connections in the autumn of 2016. He was then sent hurdling by champion Irish jumps trainer Willie Mullins, winning on his hurdles debut at Galway before another couple of runs over timber. He was then sent to Royal Ascot for the two and a half mile Ascot Stakes, a race dominated by Mullins who had the 1-3-4-5, this chap was third. He is entered in the Galway Plate at the beginning of next month as well as the Sky Bet Ebor, and it’s feasible he could run in both. He hasn’t run over a trip shorter than two miles since joining Mullins, but Newbury’s winning jockey Robert Winston doesn’t think it will be an issue. The hood he wore at the weekend has also helped his cause and there’s much to look forward to for his owner Tony Bloom, who has had and continues to have some lovely horses, including Penhill, Librisa Breeze and Melbourne Cup-bound Withhold. Stratum - favourite for the Sky Bet Ebor Stratum - favourite for the Sky Bet Ebor This weekend the King George at Ascot takes top billing – who are your main contenders for top spot? It’s an interesting race this year with the two at the top of the market hard to split. Cracksman, a current 8/1 shot with Sky Bet, may not run if we don’t get rain and that doesn’t look like it’s happening in the Sahara-like south east any time soon. So, it's Crystal Ocean that is Sky Bet’s current 7/4 favourite with Poet’s Word close behind at 2s; both are trained by Sir Michael Stoute. Crystal Ocean’s only experience of a Group 1 race was last year’s St Leger, where he finished second. Poet’s Word caused the shock of Royal Ascot when he beat a below-par Cracksman and in-form jockey James Doyle keeps the ride. I don’t think it’s entirely a two-horse race though. This is the time of year that the three-year-olds start to take advantage of the weight allowance they get from the older horses and with an 11lb pull, I think Aidan O'Brien’s Kew Gardens could be the one to make the most of that, particularly as he has hit form on his last two starts. He stayed well to win the 1m 6f Queen’s Vase at Royal Ascot on good to firm ground, before stepping back up to the highest level and dropping back in trip to win the 1m 4f Grand Prix de Paris. He certainly showed enough pace to take his chance in this race, which looks more winnable this year than it has in the past. He has a bit to find on ratings, but the weight allowance brings him much closer to highest rated, Poet’s Word. Kew Gardens is a 5/1 shot and based on that and his good run of form recently, I’m taking the two protagonists on with the colt who is the likely mount of Ryan Moore. Kew Gardens - Royal Ascot winner Kew Gardens - Royal Ascot winner No shortage of big-field handicaps at Ascot and York so give us a couple to look out for. I’m interested to see how Sam Gold fares if he runs in the Porsche Handicap at Ascot. You may recall that I fancied him to run a big race in the Britannia Stakes at Royal Ascot, but he finished in the middle of the field. He was gelded a few days after the race and that might just bring him forward again. If that’s the case, the 10/1 on offer with Sky Bet might look generous. I’m slightly concerned that his trainer Roger Varian isn’t firing in the winners with his usual regularity, but he has had a few winners lately, so all is not lost. Vale Of Kent (another 10/1 shot) is a horse that I rate as one of his main dangers, the Mark Johnston trained runner could still be improving. At York, the Sky Bet Dash looks like another handicap with the opportunity to find a bit of value. Culturati has evidently been hard to train, but it’s interesting that the Godolphin team have persevered with him and his trainer Charlie Appleby is certainly firing on all cylinders at the moment. This horse has a couple of options on Saturday and I’ll be watching him wherever he goes. He is also entered in the 7 furlong handicap sponsored by Sky Bet earlier on in the afternoon and next week’s Stewards' Cup at Goodwood. He missed his entire three year-old season and only ran once at four, he’s now five years old, but he is smart and if he retains that ability he should be a very useful sprinter and one follow if he can stay sound. He’s 8/1 favourite for the Dash, 7/1 for the 7 furlong handicap and 20/1 for the Stewards' Cup. Sheikh Mohammed pictured with trainer Charlie Appleby Charlie Appleby is expected to have Culturati ready for his return Can you provide us with three things you can’t wait to witness at Glorious Goodwood next week? 1. I’m hoping to see a top-class performance from Without Parole in the Sussex Stakes on Wednesday. He will have to do it without regular partner Frankie Dettori though thanks to his ban for careless riding at Newmarket’s July Festival, although the ban has been reduced on appeal from 10 days to six, Dettori returns on Thursday. The St James’s Palace Stakes winner is Sky Bet’s 6/4 favourite. He’s the most likely winner. Maybe Rhododendron could be the each-way value in the race if she lines up (10/1); she also has the option of the Nassau Stakes. 2. Escobar is a horse I’ve been following and he is entered in the Golden Mile Handicap on Friday. David O’Meara’s horse has been knocking on the door this campaign and runs off the same mark as he did at Sandown last time out when he finished a decent second. He’s a 12/1 shot. I’ll have half an eye on Gilgamesh if he lines up in the same race. 3. I hope Dettori is relaxing on an exotic island without wi-fi for the start of Glorious Goodwood, because he is also going to miss the ride on Stradivarius in the Goodwood Cup on Tuesday. The Ascot Gold Cup winner won’t be inconvenienced by the drop back to two miles as this was the race he beat Big Orange in last year. Hopefully he will enjoy his return to the rolling Sussex countryside; he’s 4/6 favourite to make it back to back wins in this Group 1.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 26, 2018 19:30:44 GMT
Doncaster, 26 Jul 18 Fixture Note After Race 4, the going was changed from Good to Firm to Good.
After Race 5, the going was changed from Good to Good to Soft. Race 1 - 5:15pm THE ITV7 STARTS NOW HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) An enquiry was held to consider interference approaching the final furlong when POINT OF WOODS, placed third, ridden by Sophie Ralston interfered with MUATADEL, placed fourth, ridden by Tony Hamilton. Ralston was suspended for 3 days for careless riding as she failed to take sufficient steps to prevent her mount drifting right, causing Hamilton to take a significant check. Being a 7lb claimer, Ralston was accompanied in the enquiry by senior rider, James Sullivan.
Following the race, Sophie Ralston reported that POINT OF WOODS hung right.
Race 2 - 5:50pm THE TRENT REFRACTORIES NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Following the race, Pat Cosgrave reported that GENTLE LOOK, unplaced, was slowly away.
Race 3 - 6:25pm THE SKY BET GO-RACING IN YORKSHIRE SUMMER FESTIVAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Prior to this race, an enquiry was held with the representative of Ed Walker, the trainer of ABEL TASMAN, into the reasons why they were running the gelding here at Doncaster on going officially described as Good to Firm, having been declared a non-runner at Windsor on 23 July 2018 on going also officially described as Good to Firm. The trainer’s representative stated that the gelding was declared in error for Windsor due to a misunderstanding in their office, leading to a £500 fixed penalty being imposed by the Windsor Stewards, for declaring ABEL TASMAN a non-runner after the 9am deadline on the day of racing.
Race 4 - 7:00pm THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) On arrival at the start, ISLAND CLOUD had blood in its mouth. The Veterinary Surgeon reported that this was due to a loose tooth and deemed the filly fit to race.
The winner, FLORENZA, appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Doncaster on 6 July 2018 where the filly finished sixth of six, beaten by 8 ½ lengths. Chris Fairhurst’s explanation was noted that the mare had stripped fitter for its previous run having had a lengthy break. FLORENZA was routine tested.
Race 5 - 7:30pm THE NAPOLEONS CASINOS & RESTAURANTS SHEFFIELD HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) RAPIER (USA) wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Following the race, the representative of Tom Dascombe reported that CASHEL (IRE), placed seventh of seven, had a breathing problem.
Race 6 - 8:00pm THE OWLERTON GREYHOUND STADIUM SHEFFIELD NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for BHODI (IRE) to wear a hood in the parade ring.
Race 7 - 8:35pm THE ROA/RACING POST OWNERS' JACKPOT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for SEEN THE LYTE (IRE) and WIRRAL GIRL (IRE) to go early to post. View Stewards report Newbury, 26 Jul 18 Race 3 - 6:40pm THE SOUTH DOWNS WATER BRITISH EBF MAIDEN FILLIES' STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Fran Berry, the rider of MY LAW, was unseated as the stalls opened. The rider was interviewed and shown recordings of the incident. It was found that no other horse or rider was involved and was caused by the filly stumbling as she left the stalls.
Race 4 - 7:15pm THE RELYON CLEANING NEWBURY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) An enquiry was held to consider why John Gosden was running DIVE FOR GOLD, here at Newbury on going described as Good to Firm having declared the colt a non-runner at Haydock Park on 7 July 2018 on ground with the same official description. The trainer’s representative stated that, in the trainer’s opinion, the ground at Newbury was better than at Haydock, where they had raced the day before and had not watered overnight.
Race 6 - 8:20pm THE AJC PREMIER FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for ARMUM (IRE) and POWER TO EXCEED (IRE) to go early and be led to post.
Race 7 - 8:50pm THE MATTHEW FEDRICK FARRIERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for RAGSTONE VIEW (IRE) to go early to post. View Stewards report Sandown Park, 26 Jul 18 Race 1 - 1:50pm THE MARTIN DENSHAM MEMORIAL EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) The Starter reported that NOBLE ANCESTRY was unruly in the stalls and withdrawn. Simon Crisford was informed that the gelding could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Following the race, Adam McNamara reported that MERLIN'S MAGIC (IRE), unplaced, ran too free.
Race 2 - 2:20pm THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF STAR STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Leaving the stalls, OCTAVE (IRE), unplaced, jumped left-handed shifting AJRAR, placed second, to the left as KODURO (IRE), placed fourth, shifted right-handed both causing Fran Berry the rider of, ITIZZIT, placed fifth, to take a check, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
An enquiry was held to consider the placings in this race after interference in the final furlong when AJRAR, placed second, ridden by Pat Dobbs, interfered with LA PELOSA (IRE), placed third, ridden by William Buick. The Stewards considered that the interference had not improved AJRAR’s placing as LE PELOSA (IRE) lost little momentum as a result of the interference and AJRAR always appeared to be holding LA PELOSA (IRE) to finish second by a Short Head at the line. The interference was found to be accidental as AJRAR shifted marginally left-handed away from the whip causing a slight bump with LA PELOSA (IRE).
Following the race, James Doyle reported that OCTAVE, unplaced, moved poorly and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filly failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 4 - 3:25pm THE SRI LANKA PARADISE ISLAND HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Approaching the final furlong YOU’RE HIRED, placed second, edged left causing AARDWOLF (USA), placed fifth, to receive a slight bump, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Race 5 - 4:00pm THE VISIT SRI LANKA FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for STAY IN THE LIGHT to go early to post.
Nicky Mackay, the rider of BECKY SHARP, placed second, was suspended for 4 days for using his whip above the permitted level from approaching 2 furlongs out.
The performance of SAGENESS (IRE), which finished placed eighth, was considered. Ed Dunlop’s representative's explanation that the filly was slowly away and was not able to be as handy as planned was noted. SAGENESS (IRE) was routine tested. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filly during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 6 - 4:30pm THE AMAZING SRI LANKA HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given TAUREAN DANCER (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race, James Doyle reported that ANTAGONIST, placed seventh, hung right-handed and stopped quickly.
Race 7 - 5:00pm THE MOLSON COORS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) An enquiry was held to consider the placings in this race after interference on the run to the line when the winner, LORD CLENAGHCASTLE (IRE), ridden by Hector Crouch, interfered with ANOTHER BOY, placed second, ridden by Emma Wilkinson. Being a 7lb claimer, Wilkinson was offered accompaniment in the enquiry, but declined. The Stewards considered that the interference had not improved LORD CLENAGHCASTLE (IRE)’s placing as ANOTHER BOY lost little momentum as a result of the interference and LORD CLENAGHCASTLE (IRE) always appeared to be going away from ANOTHER BOY to finish first by a Neck at the line. The interference was found to be accidental as LORD CLENAGHCASTLE (IRE) shifted marginally right-handed causing a slight bump with ANOTHER BOY, before being quickly corrected.
Following the race, Charlie Bennett reported that DUKE OF NORTH (IRE), placed fifth, hung right-handed. View Stewards report Worcester, 26 Jul 18 Fixture Note Due to the hot weather, permission was given for all runners to be dismounted and unsaddled on the course and not return to the Winner’s Enclosure. Race 1 - 2:10pm THE PERSHORE PLUM FESTIVAL EVENING RACES 31ST JULY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) MIRS CHOICE (IRE), trained by Tony Carroll, ran without its left fore shoe as the trainer had not indicated at declaration stage that the mare should be withdrawn in the event of losing a shoe on the way to post.
Following the race, Gavin Sheehan reported that AUENWIRBEL (GER), placed eighth, jumped poorly. The Veterinary Officer reported that SCRUMPY BOY, placed second, finished lame on its left fore.
Race 2 - 2:40pm THE HARLEYS GLOBAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Permission was given for SPOCK (FR) to go early to post.
Following the race, Miss Lorna Brooke reported that SPOCK (FR), which was pulled up, was never travelling. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities. The Veterinary Officer further reported that KING SPIRIT (IRE), placed seventh, finished lame on its left fore.
Race 3 - 3:15pm THE PARKES & CO ACCOUNTANCY 'LEDGER' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race, Harry Bannister reported that MURRAY MOUNT (IRE), placed seventh, was never travelling. The Veterinary Officer reported that the gelding lost its left and right fore and left hind shoes.
Race 4 - 3:45pm THE HOMEXPERTS WORCESTER EXCEPTIONAL ESTATES AND LETTING AGENTS NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices' Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) (DIV I) Permission was given for CORA SUNDROP to wear a hood in the Parade Ring only.
BUDDY LIGHTNING, trained by Sheila Lewis, was withdrawn by the Stewards at 3.43pm having unseated its rider on the way to post and galloped loose for several minutes before being caught.
Race 5 - 4:20pm THE HOMEXPERTS WORCESTER EXCEPTIONAL ESTATES AND LETTING AGENTS NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices' Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) (DIV II) The sponsorship in relation to FEARNIE LOU (IRE), trained by Christian Williams, did not comply with the Sponsorship Code of Conduct. Williams was warned as to his responsibility to ensure that the correct sponsorship is carried.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that BLUE MERLIN, unplaced, was treated for post-race heat stress and TENOR (IRE), unplaced, was suffering from post-race heat stress.
Race 6 - 4:50pm THE JENNY LEE HARRIS MEMORIAL NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices' Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that SUPER MOON, unplaced, finished lame on its right fore.
Race 7 - 5:20pm THE JIC TRANSPORT HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) VIOGNIER wore earplugs throughout the race.
Following the race, James Bowen reported that TIDAL WATCH (IRE), which started favourite and finished fourth, was never travelling. The Veterinary Officer reported that COURTLANDS PRINCE, placed sixth, was suffering from post-race heat stress, MRS BURBIDGE, placed eighth, had bled from the nose and FLEMEN MAJIC (IRE), which was pulled up, was treated for post-race heat stress.
Race 8 - 5:55pm THE PLEASE SUPPORT MARIE CURIE AMATEUR RIDERS' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that FLAMINGO LANE (IRE), unplaced, lost its left fore shoe and DITES RIEN (IRE), placed sixth, was suffering from mild post-race heat stress. View Stewards report Yarmouth, 26 Jul 18 Race 3 - 3:05pm THE WELL BALANCED LEDGER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for GLOBAL WONDER (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race Shane Kelly reported that GLOBAL WONDER (IRE), placed seventh, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 4 - 3:35pm THE JOHN KEMP 4 X 4 CENTRE OF NORWICH HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) WINGED SPUR (IRE) wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Race 5 - 4:10pm THE GROSVENOR CASINO OF GREAT YARMOUTH FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) GLOBAL ROSE (IRE) ran yesterday, 25 July 2018, at Bath. The Veterinary Officer reported that a pre-race examination of the filly deemed her fit to race.
Following the race Eoin Walsh reported that DREAM FOR LIFE, placed third, hung left. William Cox reported that GLOBAL ROSE (IRE), placed second, lost its action. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filly failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 6 - 4:40pm THE MARTIN FOULGER MEMORIAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for CRYSTAL DEAUVILLE (FR) to go early to post.
Following the race Eoin Walsh reported that GRANDFATHER TOM, placed second, was denied a clear run.
Race 7 - 5:10pm THE MUSIC NIGHT AT YARMOUTH RACECOURSE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for MAAZEL (IRE) to go early to post.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 27, 2018 6:49:27 GMT
Friday: going, weather & non-runners Ascot GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick: Stands' Side 8.3, Centre 8.3, Far Side 8.1, Round 7.2) (Watering) WEATHER: Showers STALLS: Straight course - Centre; Round course - Inside NON RUNNERS: 2:25 Watan (9)Lost In Alaska (5) 4:10 Great Hall (2) 4:45 Oriental Lilly (10) Chepstow GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick: 8.7) (Watering) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Straight - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 8:55 English Pale (4) Down Royal GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Watering) WEATHER: Rain Newmarket (July) GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick: 7.4) (Watered) (Rail movements; R5 & 6 +19y) WEATHER: Mostly sunny STALLS: (Far Side Course) 1m4f - Centre; Remainder - Stands' Side Thirsk GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Watered) (Rail movements: R2, 3 & 5 +7y) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Straight course - Centre; Round course - Inside Uttoxeter GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places) (Watering) (Rail movements: R1 & 7 +62y, R2 & 5 +94y, R4 +124y) WEATHER: Mostly sunny Wexford GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places) (Watering) WEATHER: Rain NON RUNNERS: 5:40 Fethard Flyer (17) York GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick: Overall 7.7; Home Straight: Far Side 7.7, Centre 7.7, Stands's side 7.6) (Watered) (Rail movements: R1 +12y, R4 +14y, R5 +11y) WEATHER: Mostly sunny STALLS: 5f & 6f - Far side; Remainder - Inside
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 27, 2018 6:50:14 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Almania (2.25 Ascot, nap)
The son of Australia has been showing up well in his recent work on the Al Bahathri for Sir Michael Stoute and is expected to make a winning debut.
6/4 Almania 2:25 Ascot Others to follow Ascot 1.50 Ceratonia, 3.00 Alqamar, 3.35 Unforgetable Filly, 4.10 First Nation, 4.45 Show Stealer, 5.15 Island Of Life. Thirsk 2.35 Albanita. Chepstow 6.20 Thriving, 7.20 Global Spirit, 8.20 Timoshenko. Newmarket 5.35 Lady Alavesa, 6.10 Sky Patrol, 6.40 Dombra, 7.10 Balgair, 7.40 Fairlight, 8.10 Sleeping Lion, 8.40 Starboy. York 6.00 Humbolt Current, 7.00 Hot Team, 7.30 Pleasant Surprise, 8.00 La Rav.
North: Colin Russell
Santafiora (4.55 Thirsk, nap)
Ordinary form on the AW on the first three starts for her current yard, but much better effort back on turf when second over C&D last time. Really well handicapped at present and better expected with any rain a bonus.
12/1 Santafiora 4:55 Thirsk Others to follow Ascot 3.00 Eye Of The Storm, 3.35 Clon Coulis, 4.10 Austrian School, 4.45 Venturous, 5.15 Queen In Waiting. Newmarket 6.10 Sir Victor, 6.40 Five Helmets, 7.10 Masham Star, 8.10 Elegiac. Thirsk 2.00 Dream Of Honour, 2.35 Tie A Yellowribbon, 3.10 Tember, 3.45 Princess Power, 4.20 I Know How, 5.25 Hot Hannah. Uttoxeter 2.10 Sonic, 2.45 Sulamani The Late, 3.55 Man Look. York 6.00 Where's Jeff, 6.30 Short Work, 7.00 Absolute Dream, 8.00 Fashion Theory, 8.30 Gold Stone.
Lambourn: James Burn
Atty Persse (4.10 Ascot, nap)
Four-year-old ran well after a layoff when third in the Old Newton Cup and improvement is expected with conditions similar to when he won last year's King George V Stakes over this course and distance. Another plus is trainer Roger Charlton's fine form at present.
9/4 Atty Persse 4:10 Ascot Others to follow Ascot 3.00 Mancini, 3.35 Shepherd Market, 4.45 Vibrant Chords, 5.15 Awesome. Chepstow 5.50 Roman Warrior, 6.20 I'Lletyougonow, 6.50 Rippling Waters. Newmarket 5.35 Choral Music, 6.40 Even Keel, 7.10 Rogue, 7.40 Chaparral Prince, 8.40 Del Parco. Uttoxeter 5.05 Full Bore. York 6.00 Data Protection, 7.30 Snowy Winter.
West Country: Andrew King
Greeley (6.40 Newmarket, nap)
Came good at Leicester last time in a similar race and is far from exposed so another big run is expected.
5/1 Greeley 6:40 Newmarket (July) Others to follow Newmarket 7.10 Easy Tiger. Uttoxeter 2.45 The Wicket Chicken, 3.20 Glanvilles Guest, 3.55 The Detainee, 5.05 Druide Premier.
Racing Post Ratings: Sam Walker
Desert Diamond (7.30 York, nap)
Posted career best RPR of 103 to finish second in a Listed event over a mile at Sandown last time. She's been running like a return to this longer trip will suit and could improve again.
10/11 Desert Diamond 7:30 York Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Sleeping Lion (8.10 Newmarket, nap)
Endured an interrupted passage when winning with plenty in hand at Newbury earlier this month and James Fanshawe's progressive three-year-old can complete his hat-trick.
8/11 Sleeping Lion 8:10 Newmarket (July) Longshot: Olly Eden
Hee Haw (6:30 York, nap)
Paul Midgley's gelding has run creditably the last twice without the races being run to suit, and is still 7lb below his last winning mark as a result. This bigger field and likely stronger pace should suit, and he can go well at a price provided luck in running.
8/1 Hee Haw 6:30 York Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Twilight Payment (7.35 Down Royal, nap)
Runner-up in the same event a year ago, the Jim Bolger-trained five-year-old has a big chance of going one better in tonight's 1m6f Listed event having performed well on his two starts this season. He was third over tonight's trip in the Group 2 Curragh Cup last time and he had previously finished second to Order Of St George in the Saval Beg Stakes.
5/4 Twilight Payment 7:35 Down Royal The Raceform Interactive nugget
Quantum Dot's record at Chepstow with 'firm' in the going description reads 1315131 (+£20.50 to £1 level stakes.) The seven-year-old, who has never won anywhere else on turf, runs in the 5f handicap at 7.50.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 27, 2018 6:50:47 GMT
Richard Newland has a 55 per cent strike-rate over the last fortnight and he also has a 30 per cent strike-rate at Uttoxeter. He saddles Express Pierre in the 2.10, he reappeared last month after over two years off the track and he can progress.
When James Tate and David Allan team up at Thirsk they have an excellent 60 per cent record. In the 2.35 they join forces with Royal Variety, who made a pleasing debut at Kempton last month and looks to have a good chance of getting off the mark.
Tim Easterby has a 26 per cent strike-rate when fitting a first-time tongue-tie to his runners and El Bertie receives the aid for the first time in the 3.10 at Thirsk. He has had just the seven career starts and there is still time for him to come good.
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Post by dennisg on Jul 27, 2018 7:28:51 GMT
in today's sporting life................ Nick Grant previews Friday's racing in the UK and Ireland including all the action from Ascot, York and Newmarket on a busy day. Nap: 3.35 Ascot 8 3 Preening20 38-7OR: 97BFD 7/2 T: J R FanshaweJ: W Buick Form: 71-213Last Run Live betting powered by Next Best: 4.10 Ascot 3 3 Atty Persset20 49-13OR: 100CD 9/4 T: R CharltonJ: James Doyle Form: 12196-3Last Run Live betting powered by Preening can recoup Sandown losses by taking Listed honours in the Markerstudy British EBF Valiant Stakes at Ascot. James Fanshawe's lightly-raced filly was sent off the 5/2 favourite for the Coral Distaff at her first attempt at this level but could only manage to take third place behind Awesometank. She had attracted good market support on the back of a convincing victory in a handicap over the mile at Sandown last month in what was only her second start since returning after a 211-day break. She may have come up a little short but she is clearly worth a second chance at Listed company on what will only be her sixth race. Atty Persse sets a good standard for the rest to aim at in the JGR Handicap. It might be that Roger Charlton's four-year-old never quite hits the heights that were hoped of him in his early days, but that does not mean he has not paid his way, far from it. His best moment to date came in the King George V Stakes at the Royal fixture last year, but things did not go plan after that at Newmarket and York, when the St Leger had been in the mix. Gelded over the winter, he ran an excellent race to be third in the Old Newton Cup on his comeback at Haydock earlier this month and will have conditions to suit, off basically the same mark. The feature event at York's evening fixture is the British Stallion Studs EBF Lyric Fillies' Stakes. The filly fancied to claim top honours in the Listed contest is Roger Varian's Rasima, who with her three-year-old allowance comes out as the top-rated runner in the field. The daughter of Iffraaj won a Nottingham handicap in the spring, but it is her latest effort - when runner-up to Smart Call in the Group Three Hoppings Stakes at Newcastle - that really confirms her a major contender for this event. Dream Of Honour has obvious claims in the Unlimited Free Race Replays At sportinglife.com EBF Novice Stakes at Thirsk. Richard Fahey's colt was a seemingly unfancied 33-1 shot on his racecourse debut at York earlier in the month, but belied those odds with an excellent effort to finish a never-nearer third. The son of Dream Ahead showed signs of his inexperience in the early stages before charging home, shaping as though he would improve significantly for the outing. If that does prove to be the case, he should prove very hard to beat in this lesser grade. Choral Music can continue her remarkable campaign in the Fly London Southend Airport To Perpignan Fillies' Handicap at Newmarket. Jonathan Portman has saddled the three-year-old to win four of her five starts in 2018, seeing her rating rise almost 20lb. She is 8lb higher than when scoring on her most recent outing at Leicester, but the manner of that success suggested such a rise is not insurmountable. Sporting Life Selections ASCOT: 1.50 Ceratonia, 2.25 Almania, 3.00 Mancini, 3.35 PREENING (NAP), 4.10 Atty Persse, 4.45 Vibrant Chords, 5.15 Awesome. CHEPSTOW: 5.50 Roman Warrior, 6.20 Thriving, 6.50 Poyle Charlotte, 7.20 Glamorous Dream, 7.50 Edged Out, 8.20 Ochos Rios, 8.55 General Brook. DOWN ROYAL: 5.30 Glamorous Power, 6.05 Blastofmagic, 6.35 Zander, 7.05 Caesar's Comet, 7.35 On The Go Again, 8.05 Easy Boy, 8.35 Dream Point. NEWMARKET: 5.35 Choral Music, 6.10 Sir Victor, 6.40 Even Keel, 7.10 Masham Star, 7.40 Chaparral Prince, 8.10 Sleeping Lion, 8.40 Starboy. THIRSK: 2.00 Dream Of Honour, 2.35 Albanita, 3.10 Super Major, 3.45 Prince Elzaam, 4.20 Iron Sky, 4.55 Roys Dream, 5.25 Life For Rent. UTTOXETER: 1.40 Pretty Reckless, 2.10 Sonic, 2.45 Premier King, 3.20 St John's, 3.55 Notnow Seamus, 4.30 Box Office, 5.05 Forewarning. WEXFORD: 5.40 Stephanie Sunshine, 6.15 Lockeen Girl, 6.45 Epsilon Indi, 7.15 Judgement Day, 7.45 Magnetic Force, 8.15 Sizing Rome, 8.50 Iamastartoo. YORK: 6.00 Humbolt Current, 6.30 Ninjago, 7.00 Absolute Dream, 7.30 Rasima, 8.00 Kings Gift, 8.30 Harrogate. DOUBLE: Preening and Atty Persse
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Post by dennisg on Jul 27, 2018 7:30:45 GMT
Growl is reported in top form for the Sky Bet Dash on Saturday and Richard Fahey is hopeful of a big run if there's rain around - check out his guide to the weekend team. Big chances: 2.00 Chester 1 3 Gabrial The Wire28 29-8OR: 88CD 11/8 T: R A FaheyJ: Adam J McNamara (3) Form: 221Last Run 2.40 York 3 16 Growl35 69-4OR: 99D 6/1 T: R A FaheyJ: T Hamilton Form: 9700-20Last Run 3.50 York 1 1 Baronial Pride19 29-8OR: -BFD 15/8 T: R A FaheyJ: T Hamilton Form: 12Last Run We’ve got a bumper team in action on Saturday but at the moment we don’t know what ground they’ll be racing on. Thunderstorms are forecast and it’s case of where they land. I’ve got so many horses waiting for the better ground that I need to get racing – but we’ve had to sit and wait. It’s nearly August now. The racecourses have been doing a great job recently but we just want some decent ground. They’re not able to water to produce good ground, for example. If they did trainers would be scrambling to run. We are just dealing with the same going descriptions day in, day out now but it can mean such different things. At the last Pontefract meeting they produced beautiful ground – the time before it was very fast. On both days it was officially good to firm. It has been so frustrating but as I say the tracks have done a great job over the last three or four weeks – but we need rain soon for so many horses or some genuine good ground to run on. Anyway, onto our runners and Amber Spark is first up in the Collingwood Insurance Company EBF Novice Auction Stakes at Newcastle. She probably wants decent ground which is why we’re heading down the all-weather route with her. She’s run a couple of times on fast ground and not liked it. She may need to go down the nursery route but we like her and it will be interesting to see how she goes. Spray The Sea won well at Hamilton the other day, we were very pleased with him. The Collingwood Young Driver Insurance Silk Series Lady Riders' Handicap is a completely different kettle of fish but there’s no reason why he won’t handle the all-weather and we’re happy to give it a go. We also run Cadeau Magnifique. He’s been very disappointing and never raised a gallop last time. He’s capable on his day but has two ways of running and needs it very much to be a going day. Maybride has had a few hormonal issues but we hope they’re sorted out now. She’s a very nice filly and we’re happy with her at home going into the Collingwood Learner Driver Insurance 'Beeswing' Handicap. We’re keeping her off the fast ground so this was a good option. Lucky Lucky Man has been running extremely well, especially as I think he’s badly handicapped. You can’t knock him and his chance is there for all to see in the Collingwood Fleet Insurance Handicap. Billy Bond won’t mind the surface of the track in the division two of the Collingwood Over 50's Insurance Handicap. Ignore his last run at Redcar as that was a very messy race but he does need to show more. We’re very happy with Nicki’s Angel going into the Princess Margaret Keeneland Stakes at Ascot. We’ve always liked her and while she definitely needs to step up on what she’s shown so far I think she’s capable of better than we've seen from her. She just came up a bit light after her last run at York and I backed off her a bit but she’s back firing on all cylinders again now. We run six in the Gigaset International Handicap. Zap beat Gallipolli at Newmarket last time and they renew rivalry. The former does his own thing but is in great form right now and track and ground should suit here. I’ve stuck blinkers on Gallipoli as he threw it away the last day. It was nobody’s fault but he went walkabouts in the closing stages and hopefully the headgear will help. If it does he’ll run well. Brian The Snail is in great form. He’s working well but always does at home – he’s never let us down at Musley Bank. William Buick felt seven furlongs would suit after his run in the Wokingham and it will be interesting to see how he goes. Right Action is probably best on slower ground but the owners are keen to have a go. Any rain would clearly be in his favour. Clubbable is a wonderful mare. She shaped as if she’d get a mile but didn’t seem to stay it at Newmarket last time and the drop back to seven on this track will really suit her. Starlight Romance likes York. She returns there for the Sky Bet Britain's Most Popular Online Bookmaker Handicap. She is a bit in and out but on a good day she’d have a chance were. We’re double-handed in the Sky Bet Dash. I’ve been a fraction disappointed with Eastern Impact of late and I’m just a bit worried he isn’t enjoying the really fast ground. If it was on the good side of good to firm on Saturday that would suit and he’s getting himself well handicapped. Growl is right on his a game at home. I just hope they get some rain a York. The horse is handicapped to do some real damage right now and is working very well. Forest Ranger wasn’t good enough in the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown last time but still ran a fraction below par. He has a penalty to carry in the Sky Bet York Stakes which doesn’t make things easy and needs to bounce back to his best but would have a chance if he did. Forest Ranger beats War Decree at Chester Forest Ranger beats War Decree at Chester Baronial Pride is a nice horse. I was a little surprised to see him beaten at Ayr last time – the winner there Celebrity Dancer must be okay – and I do like my fellow. He’ll improve again in the Sky Bet Racing Cash Out Novice Median Auction Stakes. I’d love some rain for Suegioo ahead of the Sky Bet Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap. It was great to see him win at Pontefract two starts ago and small fields suit him so he could run a big race if things come right here. Exhort was disappointing at Haydock last time. She’s a filly we’ve always liked and the Sky Bet Supporting New Beginnings British EBF Fillies' Handicap is a big day for her as she needs to bounce back and get back on track. Paddy Mathers felt Society Queen never got the chance to run in the Weatherbys Super Sprint last week. It was a funny race and she never had the room to get going. That’s why we’re turning her out quickly for the Sporting Life Fast Results Nursery and she can go well. Gabrial The Wire is progressing nicely. He’s improved with every run and I think he’s gone forward again. I’ll be disappointed if he doesn’t win the Stella Artois Novice Median Auction Stakes at Chester. Powerallied has a great draw for the Stella Artois Chalice Handicap. He’s been running well and I’d love to see him get his head in front. We’ll have no excuses here. Gabrial The Devil won well at the track last time over six furlongs but seems quite versatile in terms of trip and does stay seven. If the ground was quick he’d be our main hope in the Sebastian Artois Apprentice Handicap. We’re definitely hoping for rain for Showmethedough. He’s been waiting and waiting for some decent ground and is in great form if he gets it. Amazing Michele won an uncompetitive race here two starts ago but course winners are always a big thing at Chester and she has her chance in the Stella Artois 4% Handicap. Finally we run two in the Stella Artois Cidre Handicap. Gabrial’s King just won’t win for me. I don’t know why but he ran respectably at Beverley last time. Monaco Rose has been disappointing. I don’t think she stayed two miles the other day and has run well at Chester before though so I’d give her a small chance back in trip.
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