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Post by dennisg on Jul 27, 2018 7:32:54 GMT
Fran Berry hopes to build on last weekend's four-timer and he looks ahead to rides at Ascot and York on Friday and Saturday afternoon. Four winners last Saturday was grand - you go there thinking you've a good book of rides on a busy day but for everything to click to marvellous. To have two winners for David Menuisier at Newmarket was great as he's been a good supporter of mine this season and for two of his highest-profile horses to go and win as they did was really satisfying. The way Vintager did it in that good handicap was superb and the assessor has bumped him up 10lb to 112, but by all accounts his sectional times were impressive and for a three-year-old under a big weight against older horses, it was really good. David feels there's two or three options going forward, including a Group race at Salisbury and a couple in France too, so there's plenty open to him. Danceteria is having a fine year and while it was only a two-runner race, he stayed very well and the further he went the better he was so hopefully there's even more to come after he was gelded earlier in the year. He feels ready for a step up to a mile and a half now. Hakeem was a nice ride to pick up for William Haggas and Sheikh Hamdan on the July Course. He showed the benefit of dropping back in trip and the addition of cheekpieces definitely helped. He showed good determination to get up to win and he's a big horse who has taken a little while to fulfil that potential. I then rode Barend Boy to win at Lingfield for Hugo Palmer and that felt like one of them when everything's going your way. I've ridden winners for Hugo in the past and this fella has obviously improved for being gelded. Ascot on Friday looks a good card and hopefully I've a couple of decent chances. There are some heavy showers forecast around the country and people are going to have to be mindful of the weather but I doubt it will change the ground dramatically. American Gigolo is versatile in that regard thankfully and I'm hopeful for him in the JGR Brown Jack Handicap as he's fresh from a break and I still think there's mileage in his Flat mark on turf. He did well over the winter, winning three in a row, and clearly didn't enjoy the deep ground at Musselburgh on Good Friday, while I feel you can put a line through his run at Chester last time. That was too bad to be true and maybe Musselburgh just left a mark on him. If you look back at his winning form at Newcastle it stands up pretty well, beating Dubawi Fifty, and I think that's been a little bit forgotten about going into this race. He has a live chance, for sure. It'll be a bit odd riding against my old pal Gracious John in the Neptune Investment Management Handicap but Vibrant Chords has a clear chance. It was only his second run of the season when winning in slightly controversial circumstances at Sandown last time but he broke smartly and was really professional to battle back and win on the nod. He's a very smart horse on his day and a 4lb rise only brings him back up to the sort of mark he was competing off last year so if he has improved again then I'd fancy him to go well in another very, very competitive handicap. I'm looking forward to getting back on Great Hall at Ascot but you'd have to say that he's one that would benefit from a freak thunderstorm to bring him into the equation in the JGR Handicap. He's been found wanting a bit of late on ground too fast for him and may find this tough again unless the going changes. Fran Berry enjoys his victory on Great Hall Fran Berry enjoys his victory on Great Hall last year Onto York on Saturday and Thundering Blue is stepping up in class for the Group Two Sky Bet York Stakes. Ratings-wise he still has something to find and take another step up but to me he did really well to finish second in the John Smith's Cup last time off a slow gallop. That gives you hope he's worthy of taking his chance in this company. It's a warm Group Two and Elarqam is the unexposed three-year-old in the race and you'd have to say he's going to be a danger to all getting weight for age. He's always looked like a step up to a mile and a quarter would suit him well. At the Curragh he didn't finish his race because he got in a pace war but he does have a question to answer now returning from a break and you don't know how good the Classic generation are. With the eight runners I definitely wouldn't put anyone off backing my horse each-way as some of the other older horses can be taken on. I'm also on Slunovrat for David in the Sky Bet Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap. I've never ridden him before now but he's on good form after winning at Nottingham on his comeback. That was on soft and he'd benefit from some rain, while he's a course winner after scoring over course and distance at York a couple of years ago. He's up to a career-high rating but if there is a bit of rain he'd be right in the reckoning. Artair looks an interesting ride to pick up in the Sporting Life Fast Results Nursery Handicap. He started off with two promising runs, winning at Yarmouth second time out. He flopped at Sandown but showed a bit more last time and the step up to six furlongs could unlock some improvement. Time will tell whether or not an initial mark of 83 is fair. Over at Ascot on Saturday, Cracksman was a surprise declaration for the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes and we'll have to see what the weather brings. If the rain came and Cracksman did show up then it'll be hugely exciting but Poet's Word did beat him fair and square in the Prince Of Wales's Stakes and he's arguably going to be even better back up to a mile and a half. He's won over the trip before and I've not fears over him going back up - I could see him going off favourite. Crystal Ocean couldn't have done it any better in the Hardwicke although the form may not be much to write home about. Coronet has a good course record and Hydrangea is 1-1 at the trip and steps up from a mile which may not have been suiting her ideally. It's maybe not a vintage renewal but it looks exciting and I'd just come down on the side of Poet's Word, for all Cracksman is the most exciting angle should he turn up. I'd imagine Desert Encounter will be ridden for a place and he could end up second or third at a huge price. Looking a little further ahead I'm delighted to say I'm going to be part of the 13th renewal of the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup at Ascot on August 11, taking part in the Great Britain and Ireland team once again. This will be my fourth Shergar Cup appearance in total and it's a great, great day with a massive crowd. It's something I've been looking forward to since being part of the winning team last year so it's fantastic to get the call-up.
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Post by dennisg on Jul 27, 2018 7:34:58 GMT
Get the latest from Hugo Palmer ahead of Unforgetable Filly's run in the Valiant Stakes at Ascot on Friday while Man On The Spot previews the race. Markerstudy British EBF Valiant Stakes Views from connections... Hugo Palmer is hoping a combination of fast ground and the application of blinkers will bring about a change of fortune for Unforgetable Filly in the Markerstudy British EBF Valiant Stakes at Ascot on Friday. Little has gone right for the daughter of Sepoy since she won the Group Two German 1000 Guineas in June 2017. She did not beat a single rival in her two subsequent starts last year and this season has not been much better. A late withdrawal on several occasions this season, she ran reasonably well when third at Leicester on her return, but found the company too hot when 10th of 11 in the Duke Of Cambridge Stakes at Royal Ascot. "She's doing great. She's been very unlucky with ground. She's been a non-runner at least three times this year on ground, if not more," said Palmer. "For a filly that wants fast ground in this summer, it really is bad luck because there has been very little rain, but it seems to have rained on the occasions when we've wanted to run her. "The ground was a bit too soft for her on the occasion we did run her at Leicester. She ran OK there. "I think Ascot was too big a step for her. She didn't run much of a race there, but first-time blinkers will hopefully bring out some improvement. She has worked well in them. "She is the highest-rated filly in the race, but there are some very progressive-looking fillies in there." One of those potential unexposed types is Preening, who was sent off the 5/2 favourite for Sandown's Coral Distaff at her first attempt at this level, but could only manage to take third place behind Awesometank. The James Fanshawe-trained filly had been an emphatic winner of a handicap over the Sandown mile in what was only her second start since returning after a 211-day break. Awesometank's trainer William Haggas is represented by Beshaayir, who showed her well-being by winning over this course and distance two weeks ago. Ralph Beckett's Di Fede, fourth to Awesometank at Sandown and successful at Leicester when Unforgetable Filly was third, is another interesting contender. Man On The Spot preview... 8 3 Preening20 38-7OR: 97BFD 7/2 T: J R FanshaweJ: W Buick Form: 71-213Last Run Live betting powered by Unforgetable Filly has struggled to replicate the form of last year’s success in the German 1000 Guineas but Clon Coulis won a Listed event at Pontefract last time. Both are conceding weight to the three-year-olds and Beshaayir should go well again having won a handicap on the straight mile here earlier in the month. But PREENING (NAP) was third to a couple of higher rated horses in a Listed race at Sandown last time and it’s James Fanshawe’s filly that gets the vote. Di Fede wasn’t far behind the selection and has to come into the reckoning while Shepherd Market has had a lay-off since returning to action back in May though went close in this grade last year.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 27, 2018 10:36:08 GMT
SATURDAY.
FREE TO AIR TV RACES 1:50 ASCOT Princess Margaret Keeneland Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies) Cl1 (2yo) 6f ITV 7 runners 2:05 YORK Skybet Britain's Most Popular Online Bookmaker Handicap Cl2 (3yo+ 0-105) 7f ITV 8 runners 2:25 ASCOT Porsche Handicap Cl2 (3yo) 1m ITV 15 runners 2:40 YORK Sky Bet Dash Handicap Cl2 (3yo+ 0-105) 6f ITV 19 runners 3:00 ASCOT Gigaset International Stakes (Heritage Handicap) Cl2 (3yo+) 7f ITV 29 runners 3:15 YORK Sky Bet York Stakes (Group 2) Cl1 (3yo+) 1m2½f ITV 8 runners 3:40 ASCOT King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes (Sponsored By Qipco) (Group 1) (British Champions Series) Cl1 (3yo+) 1m4f ITV 8 runners
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 27, 2018 14:22:13 GMT
SATURDAY.
SCOOP 6 2:05 YORK Skybet Britain's Most Popular Online Bookmaker Handicap Cl2 (3yo+ 0-105) 7f ITV 8 runners 2:25 ASCOT Porsche Handicap Cl2 (3yo) 1m ITV 15 runners 2:40 YORK Sky Bet Dash Handicap Cl2 (3yo+ 0-105) 6f ITV 18 runners 3:00 ASCOT Gigaset International Stakes (Heritage Handicap) Cl2 (3yo+) 7f ITV 29 runners 3:15 YORK Sky Bet York Stakes (Group 2) Cl1 (3yo+) 1m2½f ITV 8 runners 3:40 ASCOT King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes (Sponsored By Qipco) (Group 1) (British Champions Series) Cl1 (3yo+) 1m4f ITV 8 runners
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 27, 2018 17:58:07 GMT
Mark Johnston's team have been running well of late and this progressive two-year-old got off the mark at the third attempt at Yarmouth ten days ago winning cosily by five lengths.
He carries a penalty for that success but arguably holds the best form in this 7f novice contest. Johnston will be hoping his 2,000 Guineas fourth Elarqam can return to form on Saturday and a victory this evening would be the perfect way to start the weekend.
7/4 Persian Moon 7:00 York
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 27, 2018 17:59:09 GMT
Ascot, 27 Jul 18 Fixture Note The runners for Race 5 were given permission to go straight to post to try and regain time after the delay to the start of Race 4. Race 1 - 1:50pm THE JGR BRITISH EBF FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) An enquiry was held to consider interference on the run to the line when MODEL GUEST, placed second, ridden by Luke Morris, interfered with EMBRACE THE MOMENT (IRE), placed fourth, ridden by Ryan Moore, which in turn interfered with QUEEN CONSTANTINE (GER), unplaced, ridden by David Probert. The interference was found to be accidental as MODEL GUEST had hung left-handed as the rider pulled his whip through, taking EMBRACE THE MOMENT (GER) off its intended line and causing it to make contact with QUEEN CONSTANTINE (GER) with the rider having to take a precautionary check off heels.
Race 4 - 3:35pm THE MARKERSTUDY BRITISH EBF VALIANT STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Permission was given for PREENING to be mounted in the chute. BESHAAYIR wore earplugs to the start.
Following the race, Hollie Doyle reported that FLYING NORTH, placed sixth, hung left-handed throughout, and Nicola Currie reported that QUEEN OF TIME, unplaced, was slowly away.
Race 6 - 4:45pm THE NEPTUNE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for VIBRANT CHORDS to go early to post. GOLDEN STEPS (FR) refused to enter the Parade Ring, so was given permission to go straight to post.
The Starter reported that VENTUROUS (IRE) was the subject of a third criteria failure. David Barron was informed that the gelding could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Following the race, Fran Berry reported that VIBRANT CHORDS, unplaced, stopped quickly.
Race 7 - 5:15pm THE CHELSEA THOROUGHBREDS OCTOBER CLUB CHARITY FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for SEPRANI to be mounted in the chute.
Following the race, Andrew Slattery reported that COTO (IRE), placed eighth, was slowly away. View Stewards report Chepstow, 27 Jul 18 Race 1 - 5:50pm THE MOBIL DELVAC LIGHT DUTY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Finley Marsh, the rider of the winner MISTER MUSICMASTER, was unable to weigh in owing to MISTER MUSICMASTER getting loose after Marsh was unseated from the gelding after the winning post. The Stewards were satisfied that the correct weight had been carried throughout the race and confirmed the placing of MISTER MUSICMASTER.
William Cox, the rider of CARP KID (IRE), placed fourth, was unable to weigh in owing to CARP KID (IRE) getting loose after Cox was unseated from the colt after the winning post. The Stewards were satisfied that the correct weight had been carried throughout the race and confirmed the placing of CARP KID (IRE).
Race 3 - 6:50pm THE BET WITH interbet.com FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for LOVE AND BE LOVED to go early to post.
Race 7 - 8:55pm THE MOBIL INDUSTRIAL LUBRICANTS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for GENERAL BROOK (IRE) to go early to post. View Stewards report Uttoxeter, 27 Jul 18 Race 1 - 1:40pm THE PROJECT SOLAR UK MARES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) PRETTY RECKLESS (IRE) wore earplugs.
The winner, NEWT, appeared to show an improvement in form compared with its previous run at Uttoxeter on 10 July 2018, where the filly finished eighth of nine, beaten 36 lengths. The representative of Alistair Ralph explained that NEWT appreciated being able to race more prominently on this occasion. The filly was routine tested.
The performance of KIRUNA PEAK (IRE), which finished seventh, was considered. Fergal O’Brien explained that the filly jumped deliberately early on, losing ground as a result, possibly remembering a previous fall. The Veterinary Officer reported that KIRUNA PEAK (IRE) was treated for post-race heat stress.
Following the race, Charlie Poste reported that CRUMPLEDANDCREASED (IRE), unplaced, ran too free and the Veterinary Officer reported that BLUE LOBSTER (IRE), which was pulled up, lost its right hind shoe.
Race 3 - 2:45pm THE ADVANCED PACKAGING NOVICES' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Permission was given for SWINTON DIAMOND (IRE) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring only and for SULAMANI THE LATE (FR) to go early to post and be mounted on the course.
At the fourth fence, THE WICKET CHICKEN (IRE), placed third, jumped right hampering SWINTON DIAMOND (IRE), placed fourth, on landing, 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 THE WICKET CHICKEN (IRE).
Following the race, Tom Scudamore reported that THE WICKET CHICKEN (IRE), placed third, was never travelling and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the mare during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 4 - 3:20pm THE FOLLOW SUN RACING ON TWITTER NOVICES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) The sponsorship in relation to ST JOHN’S, trained by Evan 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, Tom Bellamy reported that WESTERN STORM (IRE), placed fifth, stopped quickly and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities. Aidan Coleman reported that ONEHELLUVATOUCH, which was pulled up, stopped quickly and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the mare failed to reveal any abnormalities. The Veterinary Officer also reported that GLANVILLES GUEST, placed second, lost its left fore shoe.
Race 5 - 3:55pm THE REMEMBERING JOHN DOUGLAS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) NOTNOW SEAMUS wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Following the race, Harry Reed reported that THE DETAINEE, placed seventh, stopped quickly and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities. The Veterinary Officer also reported that MAN LOOK, placed sixth, lost its left fore shoe.
Race 6 - 4:30pm THE TLA 20TH ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) KING’S RESTE (IRE0 wore earplugs which were removed at the start. View Stewards report Thirsk, 27 Jul 18 Race 1 - 2:00pm THE UNLIMITED FREE RACE REPLAYS AT sportinglife.com EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for GRIGGY (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race, David Allan reported that DREAM OF HONOUR (IRE), placed second, hung left-handed.
Race 2 - 2:35pm THE BRITISH EBF FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Permission was given for ROYAL VARIETY (IRE) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
Inside the final furlong, the winner, SOOTABILITY (IRE), shifted quickly left as ROYAL VARIETY (IRE), placed fourth, shifted right, causing SHAQWAR, unplaced, to be slightly eased, 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 SOOTABILITY (IRE).
Following the race, Kevin Stott reported that TIE A YELLOWRIBBON, unplaced, hung left-handed.
The Sampling Officer reported that Daniel Tudhope had been unable to provide a urine sample and now wished to leave the course so as to ride at another meeting. The rider and the Sampling Officer and Doctor were interviewed. The rider’s explanation that he had lost significant weight before racing which resulted in him being unable to provide a sample was accepted and the Stewards granted him an exemption from providing a sample. Tudhope was informed that he is likely to be selected for out of competition testing.
Race 3 - 3:10pm THE LADIES' DAY @thirskraces SATURDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER BOOK NOW SELLING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for HERE IN THE DARK and RAVEN'S RAFT (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that TEMBER, placed eighth, had lost its left fore shoe. Paul Hanagan reported that DUBA PLAINS, placed second, hung right on the bend leaving the back straight.
Race 4 - 3:45pm THE JW 4X4 NORTHALLERTON NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Inside the final furlong, Raul Da Silva the rider of KYROC (IRE), placed second, struck James Sullivan, the rider of the winner, PRINCESS POWER (IRE), on the arm with his whip, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was considered to be accidental.
Race 5 - 4:20pm THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT SCOTLAND HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) The performance of I KNOW HOW (IRE) which started favourite and finished sixth, was considered. The representative of Julie Camacho reported that post-race scoping revealed mucus in the trachea. I KNOW HOW (IRE) was routine tested.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that PRESTBURY PARK (USA), placed fourth, had been struck into on its left hind.
Race 6 - 4:55pm THE GRACE PERKINS CELEBRATION OF LIFE FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for MISS DD (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race, Harrison Shaw reported that KINGSTREET LADY, unplaced, was slowly away.
Race 7 - 5:25pm THE SKY BET GO-RACING-IN-YORKSHIRE SUMMER FESTIVAL "HANDS N HEELS" APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (Racing Excellence Hands and Heels Series) The Starter reported that SEMANA SANTA was unruly in the stalls and withdrawn at 17.29. David Barron was informed that the mare could not run until the day after passing a stalls test. View Stewards report Newmarket, 27 Jul 18 Fixture Note After Race 2 the going was changed to Soft (from Good). Race 1 - 5:35pm THE FLY LONDON SOUTHEND AIRPORT TO PERPIGNAN FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (London Mile Series Qualifier) Permission was given for LADY ALAVESA to go early to post.
Race 2 - 6:10pm THE FLY LONDON SOUTHEND AIRPORT TO MILAN NOVICE MEDIAN AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Following the race Tom Queally reported that CELSIUS (IRE), unplaced, raced awkwardly. Martin Harley reported that SIR VICTOR (IRE), placed third, was denied a clear run.
Race 3 - 6:40pm THE FLY LONDON SOUTHEND AIRPORT TO LYON NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (A Jockey Club Grassroots Nursery Series Qualifier) Having reviewed the start, the Stewards were satisfied that DELFT DANCER had refused to race after the start had been effected and was therefore deemed to be a runner.
Following the race Kieran O’Neill reported that the winner, GREELEY (IRE), hung right.
Race 6 - 8:10pm THE FLY LONDON SOUTHEND AIRPORT TO DUBROVNIK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for SLEEPING LION (USA) to wear a hood in the parade ring. View Stewards report York, 27 Jul 18 Fixture Note After Race 2, the going was changed to Good to Soft (from Good, Good to Soft in Places) Race 1 - 6:00pm THE YORK DATA SERVICES SILK SERIES LADY RIDERS' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (Pro-Am Lady Riders' Race) Due to the threat of lightning, permission was given for this race to be started by flag.
Following the race, Miss Joanna Mason reported that WHERE’S JEFF, placed sixth, ran flat. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities; William Muir reported that DATA PROTECTION, placed eighth, was slowly away under the flag start.
Race 2 - 6:30pm THE IRISH THOROUGHBRED MARKETING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH and TYLERY WONDER (IRE) to go early to post.
MUATADEL and POINT OF WOODS ran yesterday, 26 July 2018, at Doncaster. The Veterinary Officer reported that pre-race examinations deemed both fit to race.
Approximately 1 ½ furlongs out, TOOFI (FR), placed fifth, shifted right as DIRCHILL (IRE), unplaced, shifted left briefly tightening the weakening TYLERY WONDER (IRE), unplaced, 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 TOOFI (IRE)
Following the race, David Allan reported that SUITCASE ‘N’ TAXI, unplaced, reared as the stalls opened losing several lengths. Tina Jackson reported that the race had come too soon for POINT OF WOODS having been placed third at Doncaster, the previous evening.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 28, 2018 5:32:57 GMT
Saturday: going, weather & non-runners Ascot GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick: Stands' Side 8.1, Centre 8.3, Far Side 8.1, Round 7.4) (Watered) WEATHER: Mostly sunny STALLS: Straight course - Centre; Round course - Inside Chester GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick: 7.6) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 1m2f - Outside; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 5:25 Acker Bilk (4) Gowran Park GOING: GOOD WEATHER: Showers Lingfield GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 8.8) (Watering) (Rail movements; R1, 2 & 3 +1y) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 1m3f & 2m - Outside; Remainder - Centre Newcastle (AW) GOING: TAPETA: STANDARD TO SLOW WEATHER: Mostly sunny STALLS: Straight course - Centre; 1m4f & 1m2f - Farside; 2m - Inside NON RUNNERS: 2:10 Giveaway Glance (2) 3:55 Soldier's Minute (1)I Know How (6) Newmarket (July) GOING: SOFT (Rail movements; R2 & 5 +19y) WEATHER: Rain STALLS: (Far side course) 1m2f & 1m6f - Centre; Remainder - Stands' side NON RUNNERS: 4:00 Roundhay Park (4) 4:35 Stamford Raffles (5) 5:10 War Whisper (2) Salisbury GOING: FIRM (Good to firm in places; GoingStick: 8.8) (Watered) WEATHER: Mostly sunny STALLS: 5f, 6f, 7f & 1m - Far Side; 1m2f - Inside; 1m6f - Flag York GOING: SOFT WEATHER: Rain STALLS: 5f & 6f - Far Side; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 2:40 Daschas (19) 5:35 Leoube (3)
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 28, 2018 5:34:46 GMT
ASCOT
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.50 Royal Intervention
2.25 Escalator
3.00 Ripp Orf
3.40 Poet’s Word
4.15 Nate The Great
4.50 Robero
5.20 Sleeping Lion
GIMCRACK
1.50 Angel’s Hideaway
2.25 Crack On Crack On
3.00 Via Serendipity
3.40 Poet ’s Word (nap)
4.15 Master Brewer
4.50 Majestic Moon
5.20 What A Welcome
YORK
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.05 Culturati
2.40 Foolaad (nap)
3.15 Elarqam
3.50 Baronial Pride
4.25 Graceful Lady (nb)
5.00 Appointed
5.35 Que Amoro
GIMCRACK
2.05 Get Knotted
2.40 Golden Apollo
3.15 Smart Call
3.50 Baronial Pride
4.25 Slunovrat
5.00 Feline Groovy
5.35 Que Amoro
CHESTER
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.00 Gabrial The Wire
2.35 Forever A Lady
3.10 Powerallied
3.45 Snow Wind
4.20 Gabrial The Devil
4.55 Zatorius
5.25 Kajaki
GIMCRACK
2.00 Gabrial The Wire
2.35 Bell Heather
3.10 Ashpan Sam
3.45 Crystal Moonlight
4.20 Lord Vetinari
4.55 Zatorius
5.25 Gabrial’s King
SALISBURY
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.15 Biotic
5.45 Grandstand
6.15 Exceedingly Diva
6.45 Ambroise
7.15 Prevent
7.45 Midnight Meeting
8.15 Construct
GIMCRACK
5.15 Warmhearted
5.45 Beleaguerment
6.15 Exceedingly Diva
6.45 Look Surprised
7.15 Prevent
7.45 Midnight Meeting
8.15 Construct
NEWMARKET
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.15 Topical
2.50 Maori Bob
3.25 Victory Wave
4.00 Kimifive
4.35 Pirate King
5.10 Shamshon
5.40 Keepup Kevin
GIMCRACK
2.15 Machell Place
2.50 Maori Bob
3.25 Tirania
4.00 Stormbringer (nb)
4.35 Pirate King
5.10 Shamshon
5.40 Bedouin’s Story
NEWCASTLE
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.10 Calling The Wind
1.40 Something Brewing
2.10 Frown
2.45 Desert Ruler
3.20 Breanski
3.55 Lucky Lucky Man
4.30 Adventureman
5.05 Totally Magic
GIMCRACK
1.10 Sirius Slew
1.40 Mizen Master
2.10 Belisa
2.45 Give It Some Teddy
3.20 Florencio
3.55 Dandy’s Beano
4.30 Adventureman
5.05 Little Jo
LINGFIELD
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.10 Calling The Wind
1.40 Something Brewing
2.10 Frown
2.45 Desert Ruler
3.20 Breanski
3.55 Lucky Lucky Man
4.30 Adventureman
5.05 Totally Magic
GIMCRACK
1.10 Sirius Slew
1.40 Mizen Master
2.10 Belisa
2.45 Give It Some Teddy
3.20 Florencio
3.55 Dandy’s Beano
4.30 Adventureman
5.05 Little Jo
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 28, 2018 5:35:12 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 28, 2018 5:36:08 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Machell Place (2.15 Newmarket, nap)
Ran a great race to be fourth on his debut at the Newmarket July Festival when he got the hang of things late on. John Gosden's chestnut has since worked well on the Al Bahathri.
7/2 Machell Place 2:15 Newmarket (July) Others to follow Ascot 1.50 Angel's Hideaway, 2.25 Sam Gold, 3.00 Il Primo Sole, 3.40 Poet's Word, 4.15 Master Brewer, 4.50 Robero, 5.20 Bajan Gold. Chester 2.00 Thegreatestshowman, 2.35 Mojika, 3.45 Crystal Moonlight, 4.55 Faadhel. Newcastle 1,10 Calling The Wind, 1.40 Forbidding, 2.10 Stoney Broke, 2.45 Rashdan, 3.20 Big Tour. Newmarket 2.50 Kaanoon, 3.25 Victory Wave, 4.35 Amlad, 5.10 Shamshon, 5.40 Bedouin's Story. York 2.05 Culturati, 2.40 Daschas, 3.15 Smart Call, 5.00 Feline Groovy, 5.35 Deputise. Lingfield 5.30 Ferrier, 6.00 Trouble and Strife, 7.00 Concierge, 7.30 Teenage Gal, 8.30 How's Lucy. Salisbury 5.45 Beleaguerment, 7.15 Nicklaus, 7.45 Midnight Meeting, 8.15 Praeceps. North: Colin Russell
Something Brewing (1.40 Newcastle, nap)
Course-and-distance winner who was back to form when winning over this trip at Wolverhampton last time, despite not getting the best of runs. Still feasibly treated and is fancied to follow up.
7/2 Something Brewing 1:40 Newcastle (AW) Others to follow Ascot 1.50 Chapelli, 2.25 Aquarium, 3.00 Card Sharp, 4.15 Victory Command, 4.50 Normandy Barriere. Chester 2.00 Gabrial The Wire, 2.35 Forever A Lady, 3.10 Powerallied, 4.20 Gabrial The Devil, 4.55 Amazing Michele, 5.25 Gabrial's King. Lingfield 6.30 Dalshand. Newcastle 1.10 George Hastings, 2.10 Belisa, 2.45 Desert Ruler, 3.20 Air Raid, 3.55 Skyva, 4.30 Adventureman, 5.05 Little Jo. Newmarket 4.00 Roundhay Park, 4.35 Star Of The East, 5.10 War Whisper, 5.40 Woody Bay. York 2.05 Get Knotted, 2.40 Tommy Taylor, 3.15 Elarqam, 3.50 Baronial Pride, 4.25 Davy's Dilemma, 5.00 Ladies First, 5.35 Society Queen. Lambourn: James Burn
Chessman (3.00 Ascot, nap)
Lightly raced four-year-old hails from an in-form stable and is 5lb well-in having performed with credit in a Listed race at Chester two weeks ago. Ran respectably when seventh over this course and distance in the Jersey Stakes last year and a big field could suit.
14/1 Chessman 3:00 Ascot Others to follow Ascot 1.50 Royal Intervention, 2.25 Crack On Crack On, 3.40 Salouen, 4.15 Nate The Great, 5.20 Now Children. Chester 3.45 With Good Grace, 4.55 Institution. Lingfield 5.30 Moonlight Silver, 6.00 Surrey Blaze, 6.30 Fitzwilly, 7.00 The Paddocks, 7.30 Gainsay, 8.00 Dixieland Diva. Newcastle 2.10 Frown. Newmarket 3.25 Blizzard, 4.00 Chagatai, 4.35 Pirate King, 5.10 Mountain Peak. Salisbury 5.15 Warmhearted, 6.15 Great Midge, 6.45 Look Surprised, 7.15 Dragon Moon. York 2.40 Baron Bolt, 3.15 Euginio, 5.00 Naqaawa. West Country: Andrew King
Exceedingly Diva (6.15 Salisbury, nap)
Won at the course last August and not been seen since. However fast ground is no problem to her and she can make a successful comeback.
7/4 Exceedingly Diva 6:15 Salisbury Others to follow Salisbury 5.15 War Of Succession, 6.45 Spot Lite, 7.15 Watheer, 8.15 Hawkerland. Racing Post Ratings: Simon Turner
Nate The Great (4.15 Ascot)
Created a fine impression in defeat when runner-up in the Chesham for his upwardly mobile trainer. Solid claims of landing first Listed win over the same course and distance.
11/10 Nate The Great 4:15 Ascot Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Corrosive (2.25 Ascot)
Earned a personal best on the clock when successful over course and distance in May and was just denied at Newmarket recently. Compensation looks on the cards.
13/2 Corrosive 2:25 Ascot Longshot: Samuel King
Arbalet (3.00 Ascot)
Hugo Palmer's horse has some incredibly smart two-year-old form, including when being beaten only three and a quarter-lengths by Derby winner Masar. A promising run in the Jersey Stakes behind Expert Eye at Ascot provides solid course form and he can go well off what could prove to be on a lenient mark on handicap debut.
22/1 Arbalet 3:00 Ascot Ireland: Tony O'Hehir Path Of Silver (2.30 Gowran Park)
A four-time winner, the Richard Brabazon-trained five-year-old has been in good form of late, winning over this course and one mile trip last month before finishing second on her most recent start at Killarney. The daughter of Strategic Prince gets the vote to score under smart 7lb claimer Ben Coen.
8/1 Path Of Silver 2:30 Gowran Park The Raceform Interactive nugget
Simon Walker's last ten rides for Archie Watson have produced figures of 2116113201, for a £1 level-stakes profit of £7.38. He takes the mount on Warmhearted in the amateur riders' event at Salisbury (5.15).
5/4 Warmhearted 5:15 Salisbury
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 28, 2018 5:36:48 GMT
Get Knotted has won the 2.05 at York for the last two years and finds himself just 1lb higher than when a ready winner in 2017. Callum Rodriguez’s 3lb claim increases confidence he can go in again.
Archie Watson is on the hot trainers’ list and boasts a solid 33 per cent strike-rate (4-12) at Salisbury. He has booked leading amateur Simon Walker for his sole runner at the track, Warmhearted in the 5.15.
Silvestre de Sousa has five rides at Ascot before heading to Lingfield for one mount – Concierge (7.00). Only two of the four runners can be considered and George Scott’s gelding, who holds a Molecomb entry at Goodwood next week, is favoured.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 28, 2018 5:37:23 GMT
4/1 George Of Hearts 2:25 Ascot Both his runs on turf this year have been at Ascot, and both have been highly creditable, on the second occasion finishing ninth in the Britannia.
Blessed with a high cruising speed, the suspicion remains we haven’t seen the best of George Of Hearts yet, and a mark of 92 may underrate him.
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Post by dennisg on Jul 28, 2018 6:43:12 GMT
in today's sporting life................... Ben Linfoot seeks out the best Value Bet selections on King George day at Ascot and Sky Bet Dash day at York with five horses fancied on a superb day's action. Recommended Bets: Value Bet, King George Day For details of advised bookmakers and each-way terms, visit our transparent tipping record The King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes takes centre stage at Ascot on Saturday but the will-he-won’t-he conundrum regarding Cracksman’s participation makes it an unappealing betting race the night before proceedings. If he runs I’d be inclined to take a chance on him back over 1m4f on ground that presumably will have had the sting taken out of it, but while punters up and down the land wait to see if John Gosden gives him the go ahead there is the small matter of the Gigaset International Handicap (3.00) to try and solve. The first thing to flag up in this race is that the majority of early pace seems to be among the low numbers on the far side. Gallipoli, Lucymai, Lady Freyja, Mukalal and Louis De Palma are among the pace angles on that part of the track and with that in mind I want to back Mark Johnston’s CARDSHARP at 20/1 (General). He’ll likely be up there with the pace on the far side as well and he’s a group horse running in a handicap as he has lots of pattern-class form to his name. As a juvenile he beat U S Navy Flag and then ran up close behind that rival in the Middle Park and Dewhurst, while his Listed win at Salisbury in June reads well considering he runs in Saturday’s handicap off a mark of 107. The son of Lonhro only made his handicap debut in the Bunbury Cup last time and he ran a cracker off a mark of 111, beaten a length in fourth and running on well to the line despite being under pressure from some way out. All of the first six from that race run again here but it’s Cardsharp that is the best off at the weights and he’s run well at Ascot before when third in the Norfolk and when beaten just over six lengths in this season’s Commonwealth Cup. Mark Johnston has a terrific record in this contest, James Doyle is riding out of his skin and, at 20/1, Cardsharp makes plenty of appeal. 5 7 Cardsharp14 39-2OR: 107 16/1 T: M JohnstonJ: James Doyle Form: 061064Last Run Live betting powered by Despite the stands’ side being at a possible disadvantage if there is a lack of early pace to drag them along I cannot resist the claims of Archie Watson’s CHESSMAN at 25/1 (General) as well. Watson has been in fine form recently, winning nine from 24 at a 38 per cent strike-rate for the last fortnight, and Chessman can go well in this if his draw in 28 isn’t an inconvenience. Formerly with Gosden, Chessman was seventh in the Jersey Stakes for his former trainer and though he’s taken a while to come to hand for his new yard he ran a race full of promise at Chester last time. That was in Listed company, but he ran a cracker despite adversity as he was drawn wide in 10, missed the break, was hampered in the run and still ran on for third with plenty left in the tank. He beat four horses rated over 100 that day, finds himself 5lb well-in in this running off 95 and Oisin Murphy (22 from 83 at 27 per cent for Watson) takes the ride for the first time. The cheekpieces are retained after they sharpened him up at Chester, so there is plenty to like about his chance for a trainer on the up and one who still might be a tad underestimated judging by this horse’s position in the market. 15 28 Chessmanp,t14 48-11OR: 95D 14/1 T: Archie WatsonJ: Oisin Murphy Form: 27-3553Last Run Live betting powered by It could be a day to remember for Sir Michael Stoute if he becomes the most successful trainer in King George history but before then he might have already saddled a winner with MOQARRAR (16/1 General) in the Porsche Handicap (2.25). This is a good race with plenty of promising types on show, which helps explain his big odds, but at 16s I want to get involved as he’s shaped with plenty of promise on his last two starts and after just six runs he has untapped potential. He has a very similar profile to Stoute’s 2016 winner of this race, Mustashry, a horse that was also lightly-raced and came into this on the back of a midfield finish in the Britannia. Moqarrar ran in the same Royal Ascot handicap last time as well and his effort can be marked up as he ran in a small group of three on the far side and beat those two rivals comfortably even after drifting towards the main group in the closing stages. Stoute reaches for cheekpieces after that but he should be seen in a better light in this as he’ll be in the thick of things in a smaller field from his draw in six and his previous run at Chelmsford was a big step forward. Second that day when beaten a head, the third, Vale Of Kent, has come out and won twice subsequently and Moqarrar put a few lengths between himself and that horse in the closing stages when finishing well. Aquarium can give him a good tow into this, he still looks fairly handicapped off 95 on that Chelmsford run and at 16s he’s worth chancing. 2 6 Moqarrarp137 39-7OR: 95 16/1 T: Sir Michael StouteJ: Dane O'Neill Form: 321-920Last Run Live betting powered by Over at York it’s the Sky Bet York Stakes and though Elarqam is the clear form pick at his best he does have that below-par Irish Guineas effort and a 63-day absence to overcome. I’m happy to take him on and the same can be said for Smart Call, a mare that is zero from seven on turf in this country including two defeats at this track. In the hope that they go a good gallop – and they could do if Forest Ranger, Euginio and Elarqam go forward – then this could be set up for THUNDERING BLUE (10/1 General) who can make the transition from handicap company. He’s probably worth rating higher than 102 judging by his superb effort in the John Smith’s Cup last time where he stayed on well for second despite the race not being run to suit as Ali Rawlinson dictated things aboard Euchen Glen. It was further evidence that he loves York following his excellent victory at the Dante meeting and while several of these have questions to answer, it’s the thriving handicapper with a potent turn of foot that looks underestimated. 5 6 Thundering Blue14 59-6OR: 102CD 8/1 T: D MenuisierJ: Fran Berry Form: 17-5102Last Run Live betting powered by Finally, TOMMY TAYLOR looks the one to be on in the Sky Bet Dash (2.40) at 12/1 (General). Rated 107 after winning a Listed race at this track last September, he beat horses rated 105, 107, 108, 109 and 110 that day and he’s only had four starts since yet has dropped to a rating of 98. Last time he ran over seven furlongs at Chester, in the aforementioned race where Chessman was third, and he was drawn wide in eight and showed up well for a long way before fading late on. Being dropped 4lb for that seems generous and the rainfall on the Knavesmire looks very much in his favour with a return to six furlongs in mind. A central draw looks ideal and it would be no surprise to see Kevin Ryan find a win for him with a big pot on the line now his handicap mark has dropped sufficiently. 5 9 Tommy Taylorp14 49-3OR: 98CD 10/1 T: K A RyanJ: T Eaves Form: 717-405Last Run Live betting powered by Ben Linfoot's Value Bet aim: The Value Bet is designed to generate long-term profit by searching for overpriced horses in the feature weekend races and at the big Festivals in the UK. Running total: +343.34pts to advised stakes/prices (from inception of Value Bet column in January 2010 to current).
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Post by dennisg on Jul 28, 2018 6:45:03 GMT
There's a buzz around Newmarket for Culturati at York on Saturday and we round up all the latest tips and gossip from the gallops. Catching Pigeons: Best bets 2.05 York 3 6 Culturati413 59-13OR: 100CD 9/4 T: C ApplebyJ: B Doyle Form: 2211/1-Last Run Live betting powered by 3.00 Ascot 4 26 Makzeemt14 59-5OR: 103D 10/1 T: R CharltonJ: R L Moore Form: 614-675Last Run Live betting powered by 7.15 Salisbury 4 2 Nicklaus16 39-3OR: 80D 9/4 T: W J HaggasJ: Charles Bishop Form: 51-7541Last Run Live betting powered by Makzeem ran a cracker in the Bunbury Cup on his latest start and is worth persevering with for the Gigaset International at Ascot on Saturday. Roger Charlton has had a few near misses with Al Kazeem's brother, but he has won this type of race before, and his length and a quarter fifth to Burnt Sugar on ground a little faster than ideal at Newmarket two weeks ago was a fine effort on what was his first outing for two months. The forecast rain will give his chances a further boost if, as expected it arrives in the morning, and the fact Ryan Moore renews the partnership from Newmarket, is another plus. He looks the best bet at Ascot, with Coronet a sporting each-way selection in the feature King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes. John Gosden will monitor the weather for Cracksman but it's hard to be dogmatic over his claims even if the heavens do open, whereas stable companion Coronet - a winner over this course and distance last summer when taking the Ribblesdale Stakes under Saturday's rider Olivier Peslier - looks on the upgrade. She just missed out in a head-bobber in a Group One in France last time and will be brought with a late run to pick up any pieces. She could just be able to muscle in on the action to upset Sir Michael Stoute's pair, Crystal Ocean and Poet's Word, with the latter seemingly preferred by some of the stable staff in the Stoute camp. Nate The Grate can come out best in what looks a very interesting race for the Listed Wooldridge Group Pat Eddery Stakes. Archie Watson continues to ride the crest of the wave with his two-year-olds and this son of Nathaniel just missed out on initiating what would have been a famous juvenile double on the final day of the Royal meeting here five weeks ago. Only greenness prevented him from winning the Chesham Stakes, and he will have learnt plenty from the experience, following a fairly comfortable debut win at Carlisle. Watson has given him plenty of time to recover from those exertions, and he could have the speed to account for Lambourn rival Glorious Lover and Michael Bell’s progressive Master Brewer, who has been going well in his work at HQ. Scintillating could prove the value to beat talented rivals Royal Intervention and Angel's Hideaway in the Group Three Princess Margaret Keeneland Stakes. There was a strong message for Ralph Beckett’s filly on her debut at Newbury just over three weeks ago and she duly delivered a very impressive display. She showed a smart turn of foot after travelling well throughout and readily saw off her rivals, headed by Posted and the well-fancied favourite Ascended. She looked every inch a filly bound for pattern company and it is interesting that her shrewd trainer has decided to dip his toe in immediately after her debut outing. Crack On Crack On can put his nightmare at Royal Ascot firmly behind him in the Porsche Handicap. Clive Cox has given the three-year-old a decent break since his luckless effort in the Britannia Stakes when he could never get in a blow at the leaders after suffering interference at the start. He stuck on to good effect in the closing stages, however, and he might well have finished in front of George Of Hearts, a main rival here. Prior to that performance, he won both his comeback effort at Lingfield and a valuable event at Haydock with a powerful late surge, and there is a strong chance he will be be running on well again at the business end here, especially if there is a decent early gallop. Cox will be hoping the rain materialises just to take any sting out of the surface for Crack On Crack On, and the same will apply for the well-regarded Now Children in the Canisbay Bloodstock Handicap. He looks to have a tough task with his big weight, but he is a horse with plenty of talent, and may reward an each-way investment. Whatever happens here, he is a horse to follow. If today isn't the day for him, the red-hot Sleeping Lion looks the one to be on for James Fanshawe and Tom Queally. Culturati has his fair share of issues physically, but he is still a relatively unexposed individual as a result, and is fancied to make a winning reappearance for the second year in a row in the Sky Bet Britain's Most Popular Online Bookmaker Handicap at York. The five-year-old did not reappear after his comfortable length and a half success over Scorching Heat at Newmarket just over a year ago, but Charlie Appleby has him primed and ready for his comeback, and he remains nicely weighted despite a 6lb rise in his ratings. Tommy Taylor has shown his liking for York in the past and he can bounce back to form in the Sky Bet Dash Handicap. His last win here came in a Listed event last September, but his form has fallen away a little since and he was fitted with cheekpieces at Chester last time. However, he never had any realistic chance from his outside draw and will be much better suited to this straight six furlong. The headgear remains in place and he looks worth taking a chance on with the return to a double-digit handicap rating of 98. Fabricate can take the Sky Bet York Stakes, with David Allan drafted in for the Queen's six-year-old. The ground looked a bit too lively for him in the Wolferton at the Royal meeting and his subsequent work on the Watered Gallop suggests much better can be anticipated here. Great Midge showed the benefit of a Winter gelding operation to finish second to Tashaaboh at Doncaster on his second start four weeks ago, and he is fancied to go one better in the Oakwoods Novice Stakes at Salisbury. Although that form looks nothing out of the ordinary, he had the rest of the field nicely beaten, and should be able to improve, given the performance came six months after his previous run. William Haggas could be in winning form at the same venue courtesy of Nicklaus in the T & M Glass Ltd Handicap. He beat a solid yardstick in Vincenzo Coccotti at Newbury last time and the second has come out and run really well again at Doncaster in midweek. Respectable produced a performance to match her name on her only outing as a juvenile and should make up for lost time in the Ella Morton Is Getting Married Novice Stakes. Ralph Beckett has clearly had to tread the careful path with the daughter of Champs Elysees, but a repeat of anything like her two-length second to Nell Gwyn winner and Irish 1,000 Guineas fourth Soliloquy, is sure to give her five runners a lot to do. Sticking with Salisbury and it looks interesting that Luke Morris hangs around for the concluding TDK Trade Roofs Ltd Handicap, in which Praeceps could be at least competitive. Prescott's horses look exceptionally well in their skin and the results on the track have been fantastic, with Praeceps showing improved form when third at Wolverhampton earlier this month. There's likely more to come from this gelded son of Canford Cliffs. Rashdan can get back in the groove for Hugo Palmer in the Collingwood Young Driver Insurance Silk Series Lady Riders' Handicap, while Dubai Dominion can make it second time lucky for Ed Vaughan in the Heath Court Hotel EBF Novice Stakes at Newmarket. Gabr looks well set for a confidence-boosting victory in Sunday's Sky Bet Go Racing In Yorkshire Summer Festival Pomfret Stakes. He looks well placed here in receipt of weight from the older horses and any rain in the area over the weekend would be most welcome. Looking further ahead to next week, Without Parole is going through the gears with gusto in preparation for the Qatar Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood and Stoute's filly Veracious looks particularly lively ahead of a possible bid for glory in the Group One Nassau Stakes.
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Post by dennisg on Jul 28, 2018 6:46:47 GMT
Keith Hamer is backing Sir Michael Stoute to land another King George, with Poet's Word given the nod under James Doyle. Poet's Word can provide Sir Michael Stoute with another landmark by following up his significant Royal Ascot success back at the Berkshire track in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes. After giving the Newmarket trainer a record 76th triumph at the Royal meeting when defeating hot favourite Cracksman in the Prince of Wales's Stakes over a mile and a quarter, Poet's Word can reign supreme in the midsummer showpiece. This race is over a further two furlongs, but the five-year-old has won over the extra distance and he is now at the peak of his powers. Stoute currently shares the record of five King George wins with Saeed bin Suroor and the late Dick Hern. Poet's Word can ensure Stoute stands alone on six and it could be stable companion Crystal Ocean, who gives him the most to do. Winner of the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot, Crystal Ocean is another typical late-maturing type of horse Stoute excels with, but Poet's Word can have his measure. Crack On Crack On had his winning run halted in the Britannia Stakes when he was sent off favourite. However, Clive Cox's charge lost his chance with a tardy start compounded when he was hampered shortly afterwards. The Porsche Handicap is now quite as competitive and can provide Crack On Crack On with compensation. Via Serendipity has been running consistently well in big handicaps all season and can gain just reward in the Gigaset International Stakes. He did win a decent prize at Sandown last month and was a close fifth in the Victoria Cup over this course and distance in May. Smart Call finally got off the mark on these shores at Newcastle last month and can step up again in the Sky Bet York Stakes on the Knavesmire for the Stoute stable. A prolific winner in South Africa, the six-year-old mare had performed creditably at a very high level several times both last season and this before getting her just desserts in the Group Three Hopping Stakes. Now her confidence has been restored, more wins look likely. Get Knotted can repeat last year's success in the Sky Bet Britain's Most Popular Online Bookmaker Handicap. The Michael Dods-trained six-year-old is only 1lb higher than 12 months ago and can strike again in this seven-furlong heat. Roundhay Park take the Heath Court Hotel Employee Award Handicap at Newmarket to register his third victory of the season. Nigel Tinkler's young sprinter put up a career-best display when third of 20 to Foxtrot Lady in a valuable handicap over the course and distance at the July meeting. Sporting Life tips ASCOT: 1.50 Angel's Hideaway, 2.25 Crack On Crack On, 3.00 Via Serendipity, 3.40 POET'S WORD (NAP), 4.15 Master Brewer, 4.50 Majestic Moon, 5.20 What A Welcome. CHESTER: 2.00 Gabrial The Wire, 2.35 Bell Heather, 3.10 Ashpan Sam, 3.45 Crystal Moonlight, 4.20 Lord Vetinari, 4.55 Zatorius, 5.25 Gabrial's King. GOWRAN: 1.25 Queen Medb, 1.55 Mo Henry, 2.30 My Snowdrop, 3.05 Madame Delavanti, 3.35 Acari, 4.05 Nanabad, 4.40 Magnetic North. LINGFIELD: 5.30 Purple Jazz, 6.00 Trouble And Strife, 6.30 Dalshand, 7.00 Concierge, 7.30 Gainsay, 8.00 Gratified, 8.30 Flying Sakhee. SALISBURY: 5.15 Warmhearted, 5.45 Beleaguerment, 6.15 Exceedingly Diva, 6.45 Look Surprised, 7.15 Prevent, 7.45 Midnight Meeting, 8.15 Construct. NEWCASTLE: 1.10 Sirius Slew, 1.40 Mizen Master, 2.10 Belisa, 2.45 Give It Some Teddy, 3.20 Florencio, 3.55 Dandy's Beano, 4.30 Adventureman, 5.05 Little Jo. NEWMARKET: 2.15 Machell Place, 2.50 Maori Bob, 3.25 Tirania, 4.00 Roundhay Park, 4.35 Pirate King, 5.10 Shamshon, 5.40 Bedouin's Story. YORK: 2.05 Get Knotted, 2.40 Golden Apollo, 3.15 Smart Call, 3.50 Baronial Pride, 4.25 Slunovrat, 5.00 Feline Groovy, 5.35 Que Amoro. DOUBLE: Poet's Word and Roundhay Park.
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Post by dennisg on Jul 28, 2018 6:48:29 GMT
We've got the views from all the leading connections and a tip from Man On The Spot ahead of Saturday's feature action at Ascot. 3.40 Ascot - King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes Click here for full racecard and free video form Views from connections Sir Michael Stoute - Crystal Ocean and Poet's Word "They have separate owners and it's a logical race for both of them mid-season. The official handicapper has 1lb between them, so there's not a lot between them and we don't work them together at home. They're very easy and straightforward horses. There's nothing complex about either colt. "Crystal Ocean has won all three of his starts this year and he's won at Ascot over the course and distance. We ran him in the Leger last year - the owner-breeder was very keen and liked that idea. I didn't think he'd quite get the trip and I think he didn't quite get the trip. He looked like the winner all the way down the straight and just ran out of petrol. He'll never go beyond a mile and a half again. "The ground may be fast, but actually he's impervious to ground, so I'm not concerned about that. He's entitled to go and take his chance, for sure. "That would have been Poet's Word's best performance to date, in the Prince of Wales's. The second (Cracksman) may not have been at his best, but even so, the others were a long way back. It was a good performance. He ran very well in the Sheema Classic (over a mile and a half), too, so he is effective over that trip as well. "He has been recording high levels of form and seems versatile in terms of distance - 10 or 12 furlongs. He has won at the track, too, and his preparation has gone well. "It is a very high-level race and is always competitive. My horses have decent form and are first and second favourite. They may not finish first and second, but they are entitled to be in there." Aidan O'Brien - Hydrangea and Rostropovich "Hydrangea is in good form. She's had two runs (this season) and she's back up a mile and a half again. "She got a mile and a half last year and maybe a mile is a bit tight for her now. We're looking forward to seeing what happens." "Rostropovich is in good form. He's a solid horse. He had a very good run in the Irish Derby, gets a mile and a half, handles quick ground and seems to be in good form since the Curragh. "I think he has improved since stepping up in trip." Sylvester Kirk - Salouen "It gives the place a different feel when you've got a fellow like him knocking around. He gives everyone a lift and you could not wish for a horse who is more honest, genuine, consistent or easy to deal with. "We keep aiming at the highest level and Saturday will be another big ask, but we'd rather take our chance at the top level again. "It's frustrating not to have got his head in front for a while, but we'd probably only end up bumping into an improver if we dropped him in grade. "He's consistent and if he puts his best foot forward he should again be there or thereabouts." Man On The Spot verdict 2 6 Crystal Ocean35 49-7OR: 122CD 5/2 T: Sir Michael StouteJ: W Buick Form: 312-111Last Run Live betting powered by Poet's Word, bidding to become the first five-year-old to win this in 20 years, was beaten out of sight by Cracksman in the Champion Stakes here last year but reversed that form in last month’s Prince Of Wales’s Stakes when John Gosden’s colt, who just edged out Salouen in the Coronation Cup at Epsom, again showed signs of temperament. Cracksman may not even run in this unless the ground eases, though rain is forecast. CRYSTAL OCEAN, a stablemate of Poet’s Word, goes from strength-to-strength and is unbeaten this year. Last year’s St Leger runner-up is a high-class middle-distance performer nowadays judged on his win in the Hardwicke Stakes here last month when he quickened to lead off a strong pace and only had to be pushed out to maintain a healthy advantage. Coronet could be overpriced considering she finished ahead of Salouen when just edged out in a Group 1 at Saint Cloud last month having won the Middleton Stakes at York on her reappearance. Hydrangea has been well below par this year so Irish Derby second Rostropovich may prove the pick of the Ballydoyle duo. 1.50 Ascot - Princess Margaret Keeneland Stakes Click here for full racecard and free video form Views from connections Ed Walker - Royal Intervention "She is very exciting. She won very well in the Empress Stakes at Newmarket and this was the obvious next steeping stone. Given the look of the entries, the race has cut up a bit and we'd be very hopeful that she can successfully make the step up in grade. Obviously, it's warmer than the Empress was, but she's in great form and is growing up and improving all the time. We'd be very hopeful." Richard Fahey - Nicki's Angel "She's a filly we like. She is still learning her trade. We sort of lost her a bit after York. I gave her a bit of time and she's been working very well, so it will be interesting how she gets on. The step up to six furlongs will suit. She's improved and she will need to." Chris Richardson, managing director for owners - Angel's Hideaway's "It was unfortunate what happened at Newmarket and I feel sorry for poor Frankie. We were expecting her to run well, but we obviously weren't expecting the winner to beat us given she finished behind us at Ascot. She's come out of the race well and John is very pleased with her, so we'll have another go." Man On The Spot verdict 5 1 Royal Intervention28 29-0OR: -D 15/8 T: Ed WalkerJ: G Mosse Form: 21Last Run Live betting powered by Rab Havlin deputises for Frankie Dettori on Angel's Hideaway with the Italian serving a suspension after causing interference on board John Gosden’s filly when she finished second in the Duchess Of Cambridge Stakes at Newmarket. An earlier fourth in the Albany Stakes here reads well and it would be no surprise if she recaptured the winning thread but ROYAL INTERVENTION looked something special when running away with a Listed contest at HQ last month and she gets the vote. Sandown third Chapelli should be suited by the extra furlong, along with Nicki's Angel, and Scintilating and Aquarius both made winning debuts and are open to plenty of improvement. 3.00 Ascot - Gigaset International Stakes Click here for full racecard and free video form Views from connections Dean Ivory - Flaming Spear He said: "I haven't had him all that long and I don't really know enough about him to tell you how he'll run. I'm a bit concerned about the ground and the weather. It's so hot at the moment it takes a lot out of horses just travelling to the races. He might be drawn (stall 19) on the wrong side, we'll just have to wait and see. I'd prefer to be in the middle so you'd have a choice of where to go, but we don't have that choice from where we are. I'm more negative than positive, to be honest." Roger Fell - Burnt Sugar "We've been happy with him since Newmarket. A bit of rain would definitely help him as he does prefer a cut in the ground. I thought it was good ground when he won at Newmarket." Roger Varian - Spanish City "Spanish City ran a huge race in the Bunbury Cup having raced without cover for a long way and he performed well over the course and distance in the Victoria Cup previously. He looks handicapped to win a big pot like this, but he's definitely best on fast ground and he wouldn't want the thunderstorms to materialise." Stuart Williams - Via Serendipity "I'd rather not have been drawn 29 if I'd have had a choice. But he ran well in the Victoria Cup at Ascot, over the course and distance, and he's been in good form since, so I'd be hopeful." Man On The Spot verdict 9 24 Firmamentp114 69-1OR: 99 14/1 T: D O'MearaJ: D Tudhope Form: 8-60906Last Run Live betting powered by Five of the last nine winners of this have started at 25/1 or bigger and this year’s renewal looks equally impossible to fathom. Only one of the last winners has started from a single-figure draw so that’s a worry for the likes of Oh This Is Us, Cardsharp and the Richard Fahey trio Zap, Gallipoli and Clubbable. Burnt Sugar had six of today’s rivals behind in the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket two weeks ago but he has picked up a small penalty and it would be no surprise if some of those just behind reversed the form. Makzeem wasn’t the best away that day but still held every chance until well inside the final furlong, though FIRMAMENT was on his heels and also comes into the reckoning. David O’Meara’s charge is a standing dish in handicaps of this nature and was fifth in this last year when 10lb higher, ahead of Makzeem, Shady Mccoy, Flaming Spear and Burnt Sugar. Il Primo Sole is back over his winning trip having run well in hot contests over a mile since scoring at Kempton and Jersey Stakes fifth Arbalet could also go well but no three-year-old has won this since 2003. Ripp Orf was beaten off this mark at Newmarket last week and will do well to bounce back but Chessman is relatively unexposed in handicaps and not without a chance.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 28, 2018 12:07:18 GMT
CRACKSMAN NOT RUNNING.
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Post by dennisg on Jul 29, 2018 6:27:44 GMT
in today's sporting life............. Poet's Word gave Sir Michael Stoute a record-breaking sixth success in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes when he just denied his stablemate Crystal Ocean in an epic finish to the midsummer feature at Ascot. Winner of the Prince of Wales's Stakes over 10 furlongs at Royal Ascot, Poet's Word (7/4) edged in front in the last 100 yards under James Doyle, after 6/4 favourite Crystal Ocean had set sail for home in the straight. Rostropovich and Salouen had set a strong pace from the outset, but Desert Encounter lost several lengths at the start. Doyle had Poet's Word at the back of the field and had plenty to do as Crystal Ocean, ridden by William Buick, was seemingly in a better position heading to the business end of the race. Hardwicke Stakes hero Crystal Ocean went on, but Poet's Word gave chase and nailed him close to the line to win by a neck. Coronet was third, another nine lengths away from the Stoute pair. Sporting Life ✔ @sportinglife Replying to @sportinglife 🙌 What a finish to the King George between the Sir Michael Stoute pair that the bookies could hardly separate! 🥇 Poet's Word 🥈 Crystal Ocean The others are still running 3:53 PM - Jul 28, 2018 5 See Sporting Life's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Poet's Word joins Shergar (1981), Opera House (1993), Golan (2002), Conduit (2009) and Harbinger (2010) as a Stoute-trained winner of the King George. It has been a fine couple of months for Stoute, with the triumph of Poet's Word in the Prince of Wales's meaning he also set a new best for career winners at the Royal meeting, overtaking the late Sir Henry Cecil. He said: "Two wonderful brave athletes. The first reaction is you feel sorry for the one that got beaten. It's taken a long time (to get the record sixth victory). "It was a pity there was a loser. That's how you sum it up. Doyle could have done a little bit better and got a dead-heat!" Poet's Word and James Doyle after winning the King George Poet's Word and James Doyle after winning the King George He went on: "They are two such admirable horses and it's delightful to train them. I always felt he wouldn't get there until the last 100 yards or so. "It's a great mid-season race and we've been luckily enough to do well in it. It's a great team effort, you have no idea how much they put into these horses. "He showed in the Sheema Classic that he gets 12 (furlongs). I didn't have any difficulty about the distance. "I couldn't split them and I don't think the handicapper could split them." On future plans for the winner, he said: "I have no idea, we'll go home and look at him for a week or two and think." An overjoyed Doyle said: "You'll be doing well if there's a happier fellow today than me. "He's a star, there were questions over his best trip, what's his best trip now? Winning the King George over a mile and a half - he's so versatile. "I ended up following Coronet, which wasn't really the plan, I wanted to be in front of her and if I had have been I think I would have won a bit easier. "I left him a bit of a task, they went quick and I didn't want to start chasing a position." James Doyle with the King George trophy James Doyle with the King George trophy John Gosden had been forced to rule Cracksman out late in the day due to the fast ground, but was still represented by Coronet and was happy with her performance under Olivier Peslier. He said: "I think on the form with Salouen in the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud she was spot on to be third. She had to wait for a run and the ground was a bit quick for her. "He said she wasn't entirely happy on the ground, but she was third in a King George and I think for a filly that is pretty impressive on her CV. "We will freshen her up and go for the Yorkshire Oaks." Sir Michael Stoute's Super Six King George Winners Poet's Word gave Sir Michael Stoute a record sixth triumph in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot. Keith Hamer recalls his previous five winners: Shergar (1981) Brilliant winner of the English and Irish Derbys, the mighty Shergar was in a class of his own as he took on older horses, including Master Willie and Light Cavalry, for the first time. Leading two furlongs out, he won by four lengths from Madam Gay. Shergar wins the Derby Shergar: Sir Michael Stoute's first King George winner in 1981 Opera House (1993) An above-average renewal, the race attracted such middle-distance stars as Commander In Chief, User Friendly, White Muzzle and Environment Friend, but was won in decisive fashion by Opera House, despite having to make his challenge four wide under Michael Roberts. Golan (2002) Kieren Fallon was at his strongest as he brought Golan to challenge Nayef a furlong out and go past him in the last 50 yards, to land the spoils by a head, as the pair pulled three and a half lengths clear of Zindabad. Conduit (2009) A remarkable performance by the trainer as he saddled the first three home for a clean sweep. His team was led by Conduit, who scored by a length and three-quarters from Tartan Bearer, with Ask a head away in third place. Harbinger (2010) The most impressive of Stoute's King George winners, Harbinger blitzed the field, that included Workforce, his stable companion and red-hot favourite. Harbinger came home alone - by a staggering 11 lengths.
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Post by dennisg on Jul 29, 2018 6:30:06 GMT
Burnt Sugar followed up his Bunbury Cup success in the Gigaset International handicap at Ascot while there were also wins for Crack On Crack On and Angel's Hideaway. Sugar sweet again in International Burnt Sugar completed a big summer handicap double when adding the Gigaset International Stakes at Ascot to his success in the Bunbury Cup two weeks ago. Roger Fell's in-form six-year-old burst through the pack to lead in the final furlong and grab the spoils. Oh This Is Us was smartly away on the far side in the seven-furlong affair, quickly followed by Mukalal, with Brian The Sail heading the charge on the stands side. There were many horses in with a chance as the pace hotted up and it was Shane Kelly who produced Burnt Sugar (20/1) to lift the valuable heritage handicap for owners Middleham Park Racing. Arbalet was three-quarters of a length away in second, with Ripp Orf just ahead of Via Serendipity in fourth. Kelly said: "He travelled great, it's the first time I've ridden him, but I spoke to Paul Hanagan, who had ridden him before, and Roger was keen on his chances. "I was told to ride him with plenty of confidence and not to get to the front too soon, as he dosses a bit when he gets to the front. If I had my time over again I would probably have delayed my challenge. "He was going so well I didn't want to be disappointing him. He is a smart horse. When you are held up you can afford to make a few manoeuvres. I had it in my head once I left the gate I was going to go left. "He probably would have still won if I stayed where I was. He was by the far the best horse." Crack On Crack On made up for his disappointment at the Royal meeting when bursting through late on to land the Porsche Handicap. After winning his first two starts of the season, the son of Havana Gold lost all chance in the Britannia when slowly away from the stalls. Although appearing to be on the wrong side in this mile prize, the 9/2 joint-favourite finished fastest of all to get up and take victory by three-quarters of a length. Trainer Clive Cox said: "He was in the stalls for a long time for whatever reason (in the Britannia). "We will explore all the mile possibilities and there is a little bit of encouragement he might get a bit further. "I think the handicapper will dictate our step into the next division." Angel's Hideaway wins at Ascot Angel's Hideaway wins at Ascot Hideaway lands Princess Margaret Angel's Hideaway may have her quirks but she has plenty of talent to go with it, as she demonstrated with victory in the Princess Margaret Keeneland Stakes at Ascot. Having finished second at Newmarket to 1000 Guineas favourite Pretty Pollyanna - a race which saw Frankie Dettori hit with a careless riding ban by the stewards - the Dark Angel filly got back on track with a stylish victory in the six-furlong Group Three prize. With Robert Havlin standing in for the sidelined Dettori, the 11/4 chance travelled smoothly and picked up early leader and eventual runner-up Royal Intervention inside the final furlong, before pulling away to score by two and a half lengths, despite drifting to her right late on. Gosden said: "She is a livewire, as Frankie discovered, and she did drift right today, but Rab said that was the wind, not her. "She is a sweet filly. Nathan who looks after her is a fantastic chap and he rides with an enormous amount of patience as she had him off both Monday and Friday. "She is a genuine top of the ground, six-furlong filly. It's not a fluke today. She is obviously a filly for the Cheveley Park. "You could always look at the Lowther, particularly if the filly that won the Duchess of Cambridge (Pretty Pollyanna) goes to the Morny - we might just toddle off to the Lowther." Silvestre de Sousa gave Victory Command (9/2) an enterprising ride to come home a ready winner of the Woodridge Group Pat Eddery Stakes. The most experienced of the six runners, Victory Command enjoyed bowling along in front and the decisive move came at halfway, when De Sousa took three lengths out of the field. Mark Johnston's youngster saw out the seven furlongs well to take the Listed contest by two lengths from Glorious Lover, with Nate The Great third. Charlie Johnston, assistant to his father, said: "He has been kept busy and that's his seventh career start. He is rated 94 and warranted a step up to this kind of class. "He was not in the race at 10am (when declarations were announced). When it was reopened that's when he came in and it looks like a wise move now. "As soon as they get rated above 90 you have got to look at black type. At the five-day stage it looked pretty deep, but it started to cut up. "He has done nothing but surprise since day one. He is entered next week in a nursery at Goodwood. I would not rule that out. "Beyond that he stays very well and something like the Stonehenge at Salisbury might be something to think about, but he is already a Listed winner so we might think about going up to Group company now."
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Post by dennisg on Jul 29, 2018 6:31:52 GMT
Thundering Blue could challenge for the Juddmonte International after storming home late to take the Group Two honours in a thrilling race for the Sky Bet York Stakes on the Knavesmire. Runner-up in the John Smith's Cup over the same course and distance two weeks ago, Thundering Blue went one better to give his trainer David Menuisier his biggest success. Elarqam set out to make all the running in a bid to get his back on track following a disappointing run in the Irish 2,000 Guineas, when he was found to be off-colour afterwards. He led well into the final furlong, but just could not quite last home and was nabbed in the last 50 yards. Fran Berry got the grey Thundering Blue (5/1) past the post first by a neck from Brorocco, with Elarqam a further neck away in third. Menuisier said: "I can't believe it. I'm still in shock. He's now five, but he just keeps improving and improving. "We were very unlucky here last time, so this is our revenge. He takes every yard of that trip to come and win, but there's something about York that he loves, so why not (run in the Juddmonte)? "That was my first Group winner so it's a dream." Fourth in the Guineas at Newmarket, Elarqam was trying 10 furlongs for the first time. Richard Hills, representing owner Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum, said: "He didn't appear to stay by the looks of that."
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Post by dennisg on Jul 29, 2018 6:34:39 GMT
Anita Chambers previews Sunday's racing and fancies Big Country to win Listed honours at Pontefract - she has a tip for every race. Big Country came close to Listed glory last time out and he should once again be in the mix in the Sky Bet Go-Racing-In-Yorkshire Summer Festival Pomfret Stakes at Pontefract. The five-year-old has been a real credit to connections, making steady progress up the ratings since finishing second in the John Smith's Cup at York last year. He currently sits on a perch of 107, which limits him to just this kind of event, and after disappointing effort at Ascot, he bounced back with a fair third at Sandown at the start of the month. Big Country adopted his usual front-running tactics that day, but he never really looked like winning and perhaps he just felt his Ascot exertions that day. Michael Appleby has given him just over three weeks off the track since that run and Big Country should be nicely refreshed for a race in which he appears to hold all the aces. Highly Sprung let down favourite-backers at Pontefract last time but can make amends in the tiesplanet.com - Ties For Every Occasion Handicap. Les Eyre's charge has won two of his last three outings at the Yorkshire venue, taking a 13lb hike in the weights in the process. He came unstuck in a competitive event last time but was on a quick turnaround, which possibly did not play in his favour. Matchmaking can preserve his unbeaten record this season when he runs at Wolverhampton. Sir Mark Prescott's three-year-old chestnut is three from three this summer and is clearly a textbook improver from the Heath House operation. His most recent triumph, at Bath on Wednesday, was his most visually impressive as he readily disposed of two interesting rivals by upwards of four and a half lengths. Matchmaking is burdened with a 6lb penalty for the mymedsuk.com Online Pharmacy Handicap, but that is highly unlikely to be too much of an issue as the suspicion remains that he could be even better over this mile-and-a-half trip. Hammersly Lake bounced back to winning form for the first time in nearly a year at the start of the month and can kick on again in the Fox Family Chase at Uttoxeter. He thrives on quick ground and proved more than capable of defying top weight when winning at Cartmel. Sporting Life tips PONTEFRACT: 2.00 Flawless Jewel, 2.30 Correggio, 3.00 Roddy, 3.35 BIG COUNTRY (NAP), 4.05 Highly Sprung, 4.35 Rock Force, 5.10 Scoundrel. UTTOXTER: 2.10 Vive Le Roi, 2.40 Lord Caprio, 3.10 Monbeg Legend, 3.45 Theatrebar, 4.15 Hammersly Lake, 4.45 Grania O'Malley, 5.20 Aunty Ann. WOLVERHAMPTON: 1.20 Coiste Bodhar, 1.50 Penny Poet, 2.20 Kersall, 2.50 Domestic Way, 3.20 Medici Oro, 3.55 Matchmaking, 4.25 Blyton Lass, 5.00 Miss Mollie. DOUBLE: Big Country and Highly Sprung.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 29, 2018 8:11:25 GMT
Ascot, 28 Jul 18 Race 1 - 1:50pm THE PRINCESS MARGARET KEENELAND STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) Permission was given for ANGEL'S HIDEAWAY (IRE) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
Martin Dwyer, the rider of AQUARIUS (IRE) was unseated shortly after the stalls. Dwyer 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 rearing as the stalls opened, after which she fly leapt out and ducked right-handed causing Dwyer to become unseated.
Race 2 - 2:25pm THE PORSCHE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Following the race, David Probert reported that PAPA STOUR (USA), unplaced, hung right-handed.
Race 3 - 3:00pm THE GIGASET INTERNATIONAL STAKES (CLASS 2) (HERITAGE HANDICAP) Permission was given for ARBALET (IRE) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring, and for MUBTASIM (IRE), MUKALAL, and GALLIPOLI (IRE) to go early to post.
Robert Winston, the rider of FLAMING SPEAR (IRE), was slow to remove the blindfold. Winston explained that he intentionally delayed the removal of the blind to ensure the gelding drops in and settles. On previous occasions when the blind has been removed in a more timely manner, FLAMING SPEAR (IRE) had broken on terms and raced too keenly. His explanation was noted.
An enquiry was held to consider interference inside the final two furlongs when the winner, BURNT SUGAR (IRE), ridden by Shane Kelly, interfered with RIGHT ACTION, unplaced, ridden by Noel Garbutt. Kelly was cautioned for careless riding as he had switched left-handed taking RIGHT ACTION marginally off its intended line and causing Garbutt to have to check momentarily.
Following the race, William Buick reported that BRIAN THE SNAIL (IRE), unplaced, hung right-handed.
Race 4 - 3:40pm THE KING GEORGE VI AND QUEEN ELIZABETH STAKES (Sponsored by QIPCO) (CLASS 1) (Group 1) (British Champions Series) At the request of the Managing Executive, permission was given for the runners for this race to Parade out of racecard order.
A Stipendiary Steward reported that SALOUEN (IRE), ridden by Silvestre De Sousa, did not Parade as required in the Conditions of this race. A Stipendiary Steward, De Sousa and the Clerk of the Course were interviewed. De Sousa explained that SALOUEN (IRE) had whipped around a couple of times on the horse walk and in the process of doing so, had caused an injury to the member of staff leading the colt up meaning he had to get SALOUEN (IRE) onto the course without being led. Once the colt had reached the course the jockey had felt SALOUEN (IRE) was reluctant to go as far as he was required, at which point De Sousa felt it would be safest to proceed straight to the start. His explanation was noted.
James Doyle, the rider of the winner, POET’S WORD (IRE), was suspended for four days for using his whip above the permitted level from approaching the final one and a half furlongs. William Buick, the rider of CRYSTAL OCEAN, placed second, was suspended for two days for using his whip above the permitted level from approximately one and a half furlongs out.
Following the race, Silvestre De Sousa reported that SALOUEN (IRE), placed fourth, hung right-handed.
Race 6 - 4:50pm THE LONGINES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) (FOR LADY AMATEUR RIDERS) Ms L O’Neill, the rider of NICKY VEDDER, placed third, was suspended for 9 days for using her whip above the permitted level from inside the final two furlongs.
Race 7 - 5:20pm THE CANISBAY BLOODSTOCK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Inside the final two furlongs the winner, KOEMAN, shifted right-handed taking DARK PEARL (IRE), unplaced, off its intended line and causing it to turn the quarters of RAVENOUS, 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 KEOMAN. View Stewards report Newcastle, 28 Jul 18 Race 1 - 1:10pm THE COLLINGWOOD INSURANCE COMPANY EBF NOVICE AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Shortly after the start, GEORGE HASTINGS, unplaced, hung left as IMAJORBLUSH, unplaced, shifted right, causing interference to POTENZA (IRE), unplaced, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, Barry McHugh reported that SIRIUS SLEW, unplaced, weakened quickly in the final furlong. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities. Daniel Muscutt reported that STORM SHELTER (IRE), unplaced, was slowly away. Cam Hardie reported that POTENZA (IRE), unplaced, suffered interference shortly after the start.
Race 2 - 1:40pm THE COLLINGWOOD CONVICTED DRIVER INSURANCE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) On the first bend, TRADITIONAL DANCER (IRE), placed sixth, hung right-handed off the rails and clipped the heels of SOMETHING BREWING (FR), placed third, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Ben Robinson, the rider of ROYAL FLAG, placed second was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level from 2f out.
The winner, FORBIDDING (USA), appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Wolverhampton on 9 July 2018 where the gelding finished fifth of nine, beaten approximately 15 lengths. John Butler’s explanation that the gelding benefited from the step up in trip and the application of a tongue strap for the first time, was noted. FORBIDDING (USA) was routine tested.
Following the race, Rowan Scott reported that PANTOMIME (IRE), placed fifth, hung left-handed throughout. Rachel Richardson reported that PSYCHOLOGY, unplaced, was never travelling.
Race 4 - 2:45pm THE COLLINGWOOD YOUNG DRIVER INSURANCE SILK SERIES LADY RIDERS' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (PRO-AM LADY RIDERS' RACE) SPRAY THE SEA (IRE) ran freely to post. Having been examined by the Veterinary Surgeon at the start, the gelding was deemed fit to race.
The performance of GIVE IT SOME TEDDY which finished unplaced, was considered. The representative of Tim Easterby could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. GIVE IT SOME TEDDY was routine tested.
Race 5 - 3:20pm THE COLLINGWOOD LEARNER DRIVER INSURANCE 'BEESWING' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) The performance of MY TARGET (IRE) which finished unplaced, was considered. Michael Wigham’s representative’s explanation that the gelding was unsuited by the 7 furlongs, with 1 mile being considered to be the gelding’s optimum trip, was noted. MY TARGET (IRE) was routine tested.
Following the race, Jack Garritty reported that AIR RAID, unplaced, ran too free. Ben Robinson reported that TAWNY PORT, placed third, was denied a clear run inside the final 2 furlongs.
Race 6 - 3:55pm THE COLLINGWOOD FLEET INSURANCE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for LUCKY LUCKY MAN (IRE) and SKYVA, to go early to post.
Following the race, Jack Garritty reported that SYMPOSING (IRE), placed sixth, ran too free and Kevin Stott reported that DANDY’S BEANO (IRE), placed fifth, also ran too free.
Race 7 - 4:30pm THE COLLINGWOOD OVER 50'S INSURANCE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) An enquiry was held to consider interference approximately 1½ furlongs out, when ADVENTUREMAN, placed seventh, ridden by Jack Garritty interfered with MY CHEROKEE, placed eighth, ridden by Cam Hardie which in turn caused interference to the winner, ASCOT WEEK (USA), ridden by Jason Hart.
Garritty was suspended for 2 days for careless riding as he allowed his mount to drift right without sufficient correction causing MY CHEROKEE to be moved off its intended line and to be short of room, causing Hardie to ease, who in turn gave a bump to ASCOT WEEK .
The winner, ASCOT WEEK (USA), appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Beverley on 26 June 2018 where the gelding finished ninth of nine, beaten 14 lengths. John Quinn’s explanation that the gelding benefited from the return to an all-weather surface and the application of cheek pieces for the first time was noted. ASCOT WEEK (USA) was routine tested.
Rowan Scott the rider of GUN CASE, placed third, was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level from 3f out.
Following the race, Kevin Stott reported that GOOD BOY JASPER, unplaced, was never travelling and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities. John Wainwright reported that ZARKAVON, unplaced, had a breathing problem.
Race 8 - 5:05pm THE COLLINGWOOD OVER 50'S INSURANCE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) Permission was given for INGLEBY ANGEL (IRE) and OUTLAW TORN (IRE) to go early to post. BILLY BOND wore earplugs which were removed at the Start.
The Starter reported that FAIR SELENE was unruly in the stalls and withdrawn at 17.06. Heather Main was informed that the filly could not run until the day after passing a stalls test. View Stewards report Newmarket, 28 Jul 18 Race 3 - 3:25pm THE PARK REGIS KRIS KIN HOTEL DUBAI FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for TIRANIA to go early to post.
Race 4 - 4:00pm THE HEATH COURT HOTEL EMPLOYEE AWARD HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for KIMIFIVE (IRE) to go early to post.
The performance of STORMBRINGER which started favourite and finished fourth, was considered. The explanation given by the representative of Kevin Ryan that the colt was unsuited by the Good to Soft, Soft in places going on this occasion and may prefer a faster surface was noted. STORMBRINGER was routine tested.
Race 6 - 5:10pm THE WHITE CROWN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for LUCKY BEGGAR (IRE) to be led early to post. View Stewards report Salisbury, 28 Jul 18 Fixture Note After Race 2, the Going was changed to Firm, Good to Firm in places (from Good to Firm, Firm in places). Race 1 - 5:15pm THE PARTY CONTINUES AT THE CHAPEL NIGHTCLUB 'CARNARVON' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (FOR GENTLEMAN AMATEUR RIDERS ) Following the race, Mr Charlie Todd reported that AYE AYE SKIPPER (IRE), placed fourth, was slowly away.
Race 2 - 5:45pm THE TDK TRADE FRAMES LTD EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Permission was given for ELSAABIQAAT to wear a hood in the Parade Ring only.
Following the race, David Lanigan reported that BELEAGUERMENT (IRE), which started favourite and finished unplaced, was unsuited by the Firm, Good to Firm in places going and would prefer an easier surface.
Race 3 - 6:15pm THE OAKWOODS NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for PERAMBULATION and THECHILDREN'STRUST (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race, Nikki Evans reported that CRIMSON PRINCESS, unplaced, was unsuited by the Firm, Good to Firm in places going and would prefer an easier surface.
Race 6 - 7:45pm THE ELLA MORTON IS GETTING MARRIED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Stevie Donohoe, the rider of PARAPHENALIA, was unseated approximately 2½ furlongs out. After viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no other horse or rider was involved and was caused by the colt sustaining an injury.
Race 7 - 8:15pm THE TDK TRADE ROOFS LTD HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Hayley Turner reported that HAWKERLAND (IRE), placed fifth, stumbled in the dip approximately 4 furlongs out. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities. View Stewards report York, 28 Jul 18 Fixture Note After Race 2, the going was changed to Good to Soft, Soft (from Soft, Good to Soft in places) Race 1 - 2:05pm THE SKYBET BRITAIN'S MOST POPULAR ONLINE BOOKMAKER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Following the race, Brett Doyle reported that CULTURATI, unplaced, stopped quickly as if something were amiss. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination, during routine testing, revealed the gelding to be lame on its right hind, and had developed thumps.
Race 2 - 2:40pm THE SKY BET DASH HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) The performance of ENJAZAAT which finished unplaced, was considered. Owen Burrows could offer no explanation for the colt’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination, during routine testing, of ENJAZAAT failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that HAROME (IRE), unplaced, bled from the nose.
Race 3 - 3:15pm THE SKY BET YORK STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) EUGINIO (IRE) reared in the parade ring, landing softly on its side, on the grass. Having been examined by the Veterinary Officer, the colt was deemed fit to race.
BROROCCO arrived at the start with a small amount of blood in its mouth. Having been examined by the Veterinary Surgeon, the gelding was deemed fit to race.
Race 4 - 3:50pm THE SKY BET RACING CASH OUT NOVICE MEDIAN AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 3) (PLUS 10 RACE) Following the race, Tony Hamilton reported that BARONIAL PRIDE, placed third, was denied a clear run 1 ½ furlongs out.
Race 6 - 5:00pm THE SKY BET SUPPORTING NEW BEGINNINGS BRITISH EBF FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Approaching 2 furlongs out, TIGHT LINES, placed sixth, shifted right briefly taking FELINE GROOVY (USA), unplaced, and APPOINTED, placed fifth, off their intended lines but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, Joe Fanning reported that MORTICIA, unplaced, lost its action approximately 4 furlongs out. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination, during routine testing, of the filly, revealed MORTICIA had aggravated an old wound to her left fore fetlock.
Race 7 - 5:35pm THE SPORTING LIFE FAST RESULTS NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for SOCIETY QUEEN (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race, Fran Berry reported that ARTAIR (IRE), unplaced, was never travelling. View Stewards report Lingfield Park, 28 Jul 18 Race 1 - 5:30pm THE 188BET EXTRA PLACE RACES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) The performance of FERRIER which started favourite and finished placed sixth, was considered. Sir Mark Prescott could offer no explanation for the filly’s performance. FERRIER was routine tested. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filly, during routine testing, failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 2 - 6:00pm THE MR & MRS HARBER JUST MARRIED HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Shortly after the start, SURREY BLAZE (IRE), placed fourth, shifted left-handed carrying PLACE DES VOSGES (IRE), placed fifth, onto the heels of TROUBLE AND STRIFE (IRE), placed second, causing Robert Havlin, the rider of PLACE DES VOSGES (IRE), 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 BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT 188BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Approaching 3 furlongs out, RAINBOW RISING (FR), placed third, edged left-handed causing Daniel Tudhope, the rider of the winner, DALSHAND (FR), to take a slight check, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Race 5 - 7:30pm THE 188BET MOBILE BET10 GET20 FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) An enquiry was held to consider interference shortly after the start involving BLACK LACE, placed eighth, ridden by Nicola Currie, LETHAL ANGEL, placed fourth, ridden by Martin Dwyer, POPSICLE (IRE), placed sixth, ridden by Hollie Doyle, and GAINSAY, placed third, ridden by Rob Hornby. Currie was suspended for 2 days for careless riding as she maneuvered right-handed when not sufficiently clear carrying Dwyer off his intended line causing Doyle to take a check off heels. Hornby was present for the enquiry, but the Stewards felt that he did not contribute to the interference.
Following the race, Scott McCullagh reported that APPLE ANNI (IRE), placed seventh, was outpaced.
Race 6 - 8:00pm THE WORLD WAR ONE - THANK YOU NOVICE MEDIAN AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for SKY BANDIT to go early to post.
Following the race, George Wood reported that SPIRIT OF BUXTED, placed third, was slowly away.
Race 7 - 8:30pm THE 188BET CASINO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for AMHERST ROCK to wear a hood in the Parade Ring and for RISING SUNSHINE (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race, Abbie Wibrew reported that the saddle of HOW'S LUCY, which was pulled up, slipped shortly after the start, Rossa Ryan reported that SHOYD, placed seventh, was never travelling, John Egan reported that AMHERST ROCK, placed eighth, ran too free in the middle stages and Edward Greatrex reported that VALENTINE MIST (IRE), unplaced, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that BAYARDS COVE, unplaced, bled from the nose. View Stewards report Chester, 28 Jul 18 Race 1 - 2:00pm THE STELLA ARTOIS NOVICE MEDIAN AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Permission was given for MARCH FOR MEN (IRE) to go early to post.
The performance of GABRIAL THE WIRE, which started favourite and finished fourth of five, was considered. The representative of Richard Fahey could offer no explanation for the colt’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of GABRIAL THE WIRE failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 2 - 2:35pm THE MBNA FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for GROUPIE to go early to post.
Approaching the finish line, MOJIKA, placed second, edged left causing FOREVER A LADY (IRE), placed fourth, to be checked momentarily, 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 MOJIKA.
Jack Mitchell, the rider of MOJIKA, placed second, was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level from inside 1 ½ furlongs out.
Race 3 - 3:10pm THE STELLA ARTOIS CHALICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for both ASHPAN SAM and ECONOMIC CRISIS (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race, the representative of David Barron reported that BATTEN THE HATCHES, placed fifth, was unsuited by the tight track.
Race 5 - 4:20pm THE SEBASTIAN ARTOIS APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Following the race, Rhona Pindar reported that HUMBLE GRATITUDE, placed second, was denied a clear run. Jason Watson reported that LORD VETINARI, placed seventh, was never travelling and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the colt during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 6 - 4:55pm THE STELLA ARTOIS 4% HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) An enquiry was held to consider interference on the first bend involving the winner, FAADHEL (GER), ridden by Jack Mitchell; ROCKESBURY, placed fifth, ridden by Aled Beech and AMAZING MICHELE (FR), placed third, ridden by Connor Murtagh. The interference was found to be accidental as FAADHEL (GER) edged slightly left causing ROCKESBURY to become unbalanced, which in turn caused AMAZING MICHELE (FR) to be tightened for room on the rail.
An enquiry was held to consider interference on the first bend between DANZAY (IRE), placed second, ridden by Andrew Breslin and ZATORIUS (GER), placed fourth and ridden by Jason Watson. Being a 7lb claimer, Breslin was offered accompaniment but refused. Breslin was cautioned for careless riding as he allowed his horse to drift left to the rail when insufficiently clear, causing ZATORIUS (GER) to be checked.
Following the race, Callum Shepherd reported that INSTITUTION (IRE), placed seventh, was never travelling.
Race 7 - 5:25pm THE STELLA ARTOIS CIDRE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for MONACO ROSE to go early to post.
An enquiry was held to consider interference just inside 3 furlongs out involving GABRIAL’S KING (IRE), placed fourth, ridden by Connor Murtagh and OUTCROP (IRE), unplaced, ridden by Callum Shepherd. Murtagh was suspended for 2 days for careless riding as he maneuvered into a gap that wasn’t big enough, causing OUTCROP (IRE) to be checked on the rail.
Following the race, Jamie Gormley reported that THEGLASGOWWARRIOR, placed third, was denied a clear run.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 29, 2018 8:12:18 GMT
BANKER
Gabr (3.35 Pontefract)
The mile Pomfret Stakes at Pontefract is the highlight on a low-key Sunday without any Irish action and Sir Michael Stoute might be celebrating as Gabr looks to have a huge chance of landing the Listed prize. The race looks likely to be dominated by the two three-year-olds receiving plenty of weight at the foot of the racecard and Gabr, who finished a decent second in this company at Newmarket last time out after coming home in sixth in the St James's Palace Stakes is the classiest of the pair. The son of Intello will look to sit prominently under Jim Crowley from an average draw in stall four and can strike entering the straight.
5/4 Gabr 3:35 Pontefract DARK HORSE
Matewan (4.25 Wolverhampton)
Ian Williams' string is in fine form of late and he sends just one runner to Wolverhampton on Sunday, which is interesting to say the least. Matewan, a three-race maiden who was beaten a total of 41 lengths in his starts as a juvenile, makes his seasonal reappearance off a mark of 61 in what is a lowly handicap. He ran behind some useful horses in his starts last year, including Emaraaty at Newbury, and this represents a much easier task for him given he's likely to be better with a year under his belt. The step up in trip to an extended 1m1f is likely to favour the son of Epaulette and the booking of Luke Morris is encouraging.
3/1 Matewan 4:25 Wolverhampton (AW)
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 29, 2018 8:12:54 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Collide (4.35 Pontefract, nap)
The son of Frankel has always been held in some regard at Hugo Palmer's yard and the three-year-old is fancied to make a belated winning debut.
5/1 Collide 4:35 Pontefract Others to follow Pontefract 2.30 Pentland Hills, 3.00 Neverbeen To Paris, 3.35 Gabr. Wolverhampton 2.20 Zmhar, 2.50 Domestic Way, 3.20 Elite Shadow, 3.55 Matchmaking.
North: Colin Russell
Dollar And A Dream (2.10 Uttoxeter, nap)
Hasn't shown a great deal in three runs this season, but has dropped to a really good mark and, with conditions to suit, is fancied to bounce back.
16/1 Dollar And A Dream 2:10 Uttoxeter Others to follow Pontefract 2.00 Flawless Jewel, 2.30 Royal Cosmic, 3.00 Pioneering, 3.35 Ventura Knight, 4.05 Highly Sprung, 4.35 Rock Force, 5.10 Canford Bay. Uttoxeter 2.40 Lord Caprio. Wolverhampton 1.20 Soldier Blue, 1.50 Tewafeedj, 2.20 Elusive Brand, 3.20 Ventura Crest, 3.55 Dr Richard Kimble, 4.25 Lucifugous, 5.00 Havana Star.
Lambourn: James Burn
Phoenix Of Spain (2.20 Wolverhampton, nap)
Well-regarded colt made a promising debut at Sandown earlier this month and should go well if making normal improvement from that outing.
6/5 Phoenix Of Spain 2:20 Wolverhampton (AW) Others to follow Uttoxeter 2.40 Ventura Magic, 3.10 Monbeg Legend, 4.15 Princeton Royale, 4.45 Thelunarschooner. Wolverhampton 2.50 Solar Gold, 3.55 Bid Adieu.
West Country: Andrew King
Imperial Presence (4.15 Uttoxeter, nap)
On a roll at present and can complete a hat-trick of victories having been freshened up since his last success.
5/2 Imperial Presence 4:15 Uttoxeter Others to follow Uttoxeter 3.10 Golden Birthday, 3.45 Dell' Arca. Wolverhampton 1.50 Penny Poet.
Racing Post Ratings: Sam Walker
The Throstles (5.00 Wolverhampton, nap)
Best performances last year came at this track and he returns to the all-weather on a very workable mark after a run of defeats on turf this season.
5/2 The Throstles 5:00 Wolverhampton (AW) Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Imperial Presence (4.15 Uttoxeter, nap)
Has won twice convincingly this season and a hat-trick looks on the cards for Philip Hobbs' improving seven-year-old.
5/2 Imperial Presence 4:15 Uttoxeter Longshot: Neil McCabe
Tribute Act (3.20 Deauville, nap)
Has run well in defeat on her last two starts, trainer has a fine record when sending his fillies to France and would be no surprise if she ran another big race.
11/1 Tribute Act 3:20 Deauville The Raceform Interactive nugget
Dr Richard Newland and Sam Twiston-Davies are 14-29 when teaming up over hurdles at Uttoxeter, for a £1 level-stakes profit of £19.28. Adams Park goes in the juvenile hurdle at 2.40.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 29, 2018 8:13:26 GMT
Warren Greatrex is the top course trainer at Uttoxeter with 21 winners from 61 runners, a 34 per cent strike-rate. His sole representative on Sunday is Thelunarschooner in the 4.45.
Eve Johnson Houghton and Charles Bishop have individual strike-rates of 17 and 13 per cent at Wolverhampton. That improves to 33 per cent when they combine. They do so with Lady Of Petra in the 4.25.
Ian Williams is operating at a 14 per cent strike-rate, which improves to 24 per cent (5-21) when equipping a runner with a first-time visor. The trainer fits Bodega with the headgear in the 3.45 at Uttoxeter.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 29, 2018 16:11:34 GMT
Pontefract, 29 Jul 18 Race 1 - 2:00pm THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Permission was given for FLAWLESS JEWEL (FR) to go early to post.
Race 2 - 2:30pm THE ITV7 STARTS NOW HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination, during routine testing of, ROYAL COSMIC, placed fifth, revealed the filly had lost her right fore shoe.
Race 3 - 3:00pm THE NAPOLEONS CASINO BRADFORD HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) The Sampling Officer reported that Ger O’Neill provided a sample which was found to contain alcohol above the threshold level for breath samples. The rider and the Sampling Officer were interviewed. The matter was referred to the Head Office of the British Horseracing Authority and O’Neill was suspended from riding for the day.
The performance of ALMUNTHER (IRE), which was pulled up, was considered. Paul Hanagan reported that the gelding stopped quickly as if something were amiss, and Micky Hammond could offer no other explanation for ALMUNTHER (IRE)’s performance.
Following the race, Daniel Tudhope reported that PIONEERING (IRE), placed seventh, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 4 - 3:35pm THE SKY BET GO-RACING-IN-YORKSHIRE SUMMER FESTIVAL POMFRET STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Following the race, Silvestre De Sousa reported that the winner, BIG COUNTRY (IRE), hung left under pressure.
Race 5 - 4:05pm THE tiesplanet.com - TIES FOR EVERY OCCASION HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) SHEEPSCAR LAD (IRE), placed second, did not enter the Winner’s Enclosure due to the gelding’s unruly behaviour.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that PRIVATE MATTER, placed fifth, lost its right fore shoe. View Stewards report Uttoxeter, 29 Jul 18 Race 1 - 2:10pm THE BURTON ALBION FIRST TEAM HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) WISTARI ROCKS (IRE) wore earplugs.
Following the race, Alex Hales reported that THE OTMOOR POET, placed sixth, was unsuited by the going, which was officially described as Good to Soft (Soft in Places) on this occasion, and would prefer a quicker surface. The Veterinary Officer reported that VIVE LE ROI (IRE), unplaced, lost its left fore shoe.
Race 3 - 3:10pm THE GORDON BANKS - CELEBRATING HIS 80TH YEAR NOVICES' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) MISTER MIYAGI (IRE) wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that MISTER MIYAGI (IRE), placed fourth, was lame on its left fore.
Race 4 - 3:45pm THE BURTON ALBION ACADEMY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that THEATREBAR, placed sixth, bled from the nose.
Race 5 - 4:15pm THE FOX FAMILY CHASE (AN OPEN HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) (CLASS 2) Following the race, Tom Scudamore reported that QUITE BY CHANCE, placed fifth, was never travelling and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities. The Veterinary Officer reported that PRINCETON ROYALE (IRE), placed fourth, lost its right fore shoe.
Race 6 - 4:45pm THE BURTON ALBION COMMUNITY TRUST MARES' NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (NHMOPS Bonus Race) THELUNARSCHOONER (IRE) wore earplugs.
At the second last hurdle, the winner, GRANIA O’MALLEY (IRE), ducked left on landing interfering with THELUNARSCHOONER (IRE), placed second, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and that it had not improved the placing of GRANIA O’MALLEY (IRE). View Stewards report Wolverhampton, 29 Jul 18 Race 1 - 1:20pm THE FOR ONLINE PHARMACEUTICALS VISIT mymedsuk.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for BILLY'S BOOTS to go early to post and be mounted in the chute.
The Starter reported that FELSTEAD KNIGHT (IRE) was unruly in the stalls and withdrawn at 1.22pm. Joseph Tuite was informed that the gelding could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Following the race, Paddy Aspell reported that EVANESCENT (IRE), placed sixth, hung right-handed from halfway down the back straight and Theodore Ladd reported that COISTE BODHAR (IRE), unplaced, hung right-handed throughout.
Race 2 - 1:50pm THE mymedsuk.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for PENNY POET (IRE) to be mounted in the chute.
Following the race, Dougie Costello reported that PENNY POET (IRE), placed third, raced greenly in the home straight, Racheal Kneller reported that THE LAST MELON, placed sixth, was denied a clear run approaching the home turn, Hollie Doyle reported that ENCHANTING ENYA (IRE), placed seventh, was never travelling and hung right-handed and Jason Watson reported that LASSANA ANGEL, placed eighth, was denied a clear run approaching the home turn.
Race 3 - 2:20pm THE mymedsuk.com ONLINE PHARMACY NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Henry Spiller was fined £80 as the record of vaccinations in the passport of EXOUSIA had been altered.
Permission was given for ZMHAR (IRE) to go early to post.
Rounding the first bend, ZMHAR (IRE), unplaced, shifted left-handed whilst running very freely and tightened up ELUSIVE BRAND, placed fourth, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Approximately one furlong out, MULTAMIS (IRE), placed second, shifted right-handed whilst racing greenly, briefly hampering HACKLE SETTER (USA), 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 MULTAMIS (IRE).
Following the race, Luke Morris reported that ZMHAR (IRE), unplaced, ran too freely and Hollie Doyle reported that OCEAN REACH, unplaced, hung badly right-handed.
Race 4 - 2:50pm THE VISIT mymedsuk.com MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for SPICED to go early to post.
Following the race, Marc Monaghan reported that DOMESTIC WAY, unplaced, stopped quickly in the home straight. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the colt failed to reveal any abnormalities. Hollie Doyle reported that MAXIMUM VISION, unplaced, raced greenly throughout and lost its action on the home bend. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities. Nicola Currie reported that RIVENDICATO, unplaced, was never travelling.
Race 5 - 3:20pm THE VISIT mymedsuk.com ONLINE PHARMACY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for NIKITA (IRE) to be led to post early, ELITE SHADOW to go early to post and be mounted on the course and CHLOELLIE to go early to post.
Following the race, Martin Harley reported that FOXRUSH TAKE TIME (FR), unplaced, hung left-handed. Hollie Doyle reported that ANGIE B (IRE), unplaced, stopped quickly and lost its action in the home straight. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filly failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 6 - 3:55pm THE mymedsuk.com ONLINE PHARMACY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) An enquiry was held to consider interference approximately 2½ furlongs out when SAUMUR, placed second, ridden by Jason Watson, interfered with DREAM MAGIC (IRE), placed eighth, ridden by Eoin Walsh, which in turn interfered with VAMPISH, unplaced, ridden by Jason Hart. Watson was cautioned for careless riding as he had angled right-handed when insufficiently clear, carrying DREAM MAGIC (IRE) onto VAMPISH, which was inconvenienced when taken off its intended line.
Following the race, Nicola Currie reported that BID ADIEU (IRE), placed third, ran too freely and Jason Hart reported that VAMPISH, unplaced, suffered interference in running.
Race 7 - 4:25pm THE PHARMACY ONLINE AT mymedsuk.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) Permission was given for LUCIFUGOUS (IRE) to be mounted in the chute and RACEHORSE to go early to post and be mounted in the chute.
An enquiry was held to consider interference entering the home straight when CHASING DIAMONDS, placed second, ridden by Danny Brock, interfered with RACEHORSE, placed eighth, ridden by Martin Harley. Brock was cautioned for careless riding as he had manoeuvred right-handed when insufficiently clear of RACEHORSE, causing that filly to be briefly hampered.
The winner, ANGEL OF THE NORTH (IRE), appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Newmarket on 20 July 2018 where the filly finished ninth of nine, beaten by 17½ lengths. The representative of Gay Kelleway’s explanation that ANGEL OF THE NORTH (IRE) had benefitted from being ridden more prominently on this occasion was noted. ANGEL OF THE NORTH (IRE) was routine tested.
The Stewards wished to hold an enquiry into the use of the whip by Danny Brock, the rider of CHASING DIAMONDS, placed second, inside the final furlong, but were unable to do so as Brock had left the course. They adjourned their enquiry to be held at Newmarket on Friday 3 August 2018.
Race 8 - 5:00pm THE PHARMACY ONLINE AT mymedsuk.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) Permission was given for DELICATE FOOTSTEPS to go early to post.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 29, 2018 19:05:31 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Desert Frost (4.30 Ayr, nap)
Has been knocking at the door and looks to have the plum draw in stall ten to dominate. Saeed Bin Suroor's speedster has moved well on Warren Hill of late.
7/2 Desert Frost 4:30 Ayr Others to follow Ayr 4.00 Dubai Horizon. Lingfield 1.20 Accommodate, 1.50 How Far, 2.20 Special Mission, 2.50 Game Player, 3.20 Boffo, 3.50 Twister, 4.20 Ben Vrackie. Windsor 5.35 Lazarus, 6.05 Rajman, 6.40 Kessaar, 7.15 Han Solo Berger, 7.50 Oh It's Saucepot. Wolverhampton 5.10 Implicit, 5.45 So Hi Speed, 6.15 Central City, 6.50 Pushkin Museum, 7.25 Glenglade, 8.00 Genuine Approval, 9.00 Sir Gnet. North: Colin Russell
Question Of Faith (3.00 Ayr, nap)
Tough mare with a good strike-rate, who has been in fine form without winning this year. Well suited by some give in the ground, so any rain a bonus, and is fancied to give another good account.
3/1 Question Of Faith 3:00 Ayr Others to follow Ayr 1.30 Epona, 2.00 Inglorious, 2.30 Let Right Be Done, 3.30 Royal Shaheen, 4.00 Nicholas T, 4.30 Penny Pot Lane, 5.00 Camanche Grey. Lingfield 1.50 Giant's Treasure, 2.50 Gateway. Wolverhampton 5.15 Rock Party, 6.15 The Amber Fort, 6.50 Grey Destiny, 7.25 Chaplin Bay, 8.00 Coral Queen, 8.30 Chosen World, 9.00 Agadeer. Lambourn: James Burn
Carry Me Home (5.35 Windsor, nap)
This five-year-old missed last year and is slowly working his way back to form, which has resulted in him dropping to an attractive mark. Any rain would boost his chances.
16/1 Carry Me Home 5:35 Windsor Others to follow Ayr 1.30 Magical Wish. Lingfield 1.20 No Way Jose, 1.50 Akbar Shah, 3.50 Gemini, 4.20 Faraway Fields. Newton Abbot 1.40 Haul Away, 2.40 Ballinure, 3.40 Boychick, 4.40 Sid Hoodie. Windsor 6.40 Crackin Dream, 7.50 Metatrons Cube, 8.20 Choral Music. Wolverhampton 8.30 Oskemen. West Country: Andrew King
Serjeant Painter (3.20 Lingfield, nap)
Comes back after short break and has shown enough in the past to suggest he can make a bold bid to open his account.
3/1 Serjeant Painter 3:20 Lingfield (AW) Others to follow Newton Abbot 1.40 The Last But One, 2.40 Sleep Easy, 3.10 Tikkinthebox, 3.40 Kohuma, 4.40 Good Little Wife. Windsor 7.15 Glory Of Paris, 8.20 Livingstones Quest. Racing Post Ratings: Simon Turner
Goninodaethat (5.00 Ayr)
Yet to fire this season but usually pops up once a year and it's possible the combination of the drop back to five furlongs and first-time cheekpieces can spark the old boy back to life.
16/1 Goninodaethat 5:00 Ayr Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Twister (3.50 Lingfield)
Had to settle for minor honours over course and distance five days ago, but that was a career best and he can grab the lion's share of this purse.
2/1 Twister 3:50 Lingfield (AW) Longshot: Samuel King
Symbolic Star (2.30 Ayr)
Barry Murtagh's horse can go well from a reduced turf mark, proven that he stays the trip well and can be suited by what could turn out to be a strongly run race.
33/1 Symbolic Star 2:30 Ayr Ireland: Tony O'Hehir Limini (7.40 Galway)
A Cheltenham Festival winner over hurdles, the Willie Mullins-trained mare, who is returning from a long absence, can exploit what looks an attractive mark on her first Flat start for the trainer. A thee-time winner when trained in France, she can give Patrick Mullins a first win in the valuable amateur riders handicap.
6/4 Limini 7:40 Galway The Raceform Interactive nugget
Roundabout Magic has figures of 7211121 at Lingfield when Nicky Mackay is on board (+£18 to £1 level stakes). Without Mackay, those course figures become 95957183 (-£4.75). The two combine in the 6f handicap at 1.50.
11/1 Roundabout Magic 1:50 Lingfield (AW)
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 29, 2018 19:06:14 GMT
Olly Murphy has a 24 per cent strike-rate (4-17) with horses having their first run for him having switched from another stable. Cape Icon (7.25 Wolverhampton) fits the bill.
David Elsworth and Silvestre de Sousa have individual strike-rates of 19 per cent at Lingfield, which rises to 60 per cent when they team up. They do so with Chute Causeway in the 2.50.
Keith Dalgleish is operating at a 12 per cent strike-rate, which improves to 66 per cent (2-3) with runners having their first start after a wind operation. Mi Capricho makes his seasonal debut in the 3.30 at Ayr having undergone the procedure in May.
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Post by dennisg on Jul 30, 2018 7:25:59 GMT
in today's sporting life...................... Anita Chambers makes History Writer her best bet at Windsor and she has a tip for every race in the UK and Ireland. Nap: 750 Windsor 5 1 History Writer26 39-5OR: 85BF 7/2 T: D MenuisierJ: Fran Berry Form: 3-623Last Run Live betting powered by Next best: 640 Windsor 5 3 Kessaarh137 29-2OR: - 8/13 T: J H M GosdenJ: R Havlin Form: 20Last Run Live betting powered by History Writer can finally realise his potential in the Moneycorp Exchange Experts Handicap at Windsor. David Menuisier's three-year-old has shown some promise in his four career outings to date, placing on three occasions and only really disappointing once. That lacklustre effort came on his seasonal bow over seven furlongs at Newmarket earlier this year, but since being switched up in trip, History Writer has fared much better. Second at Nottingham was followed by a third at Thirsk on his most recent outing, when the race really was not run to suit him at all. Menuisier moves up to 10 furlongs from a mile now and given both his pedigree and how he has stayed on in the past, this looks a good move from a stable on a high after a big-race win at the weekend. Kessaar drops in class after finishing well down the field at Royal Ascot. Second in what appeared to be a decent York maiden on his debut back in May, it was understandable that connections should want to take a punt in the Windsor Castle Stakes at the summer showpiece. However, he was slowly away that day and never looked like getting back on terms, eventually finishing 18 lengths behind the winner. John Gosden takes a step back in the British EBF Novice Stakes and that decision can pay dividends. Ventura Dragon is worth a try as he returns from a lengthy break in the Western House Handicap at Ayr. Richard Fahey's runner made a fine start to the year when winning at Doncaster in March, but he has not been out since gaining that half-length verdict. He looked as though he might rate a bit better still in victory and Fahey will doubtless have him well prepared. Shorter Skirt only lost out by a nose on her racecourse bow earlier this month so would not have to find too much to be thereabouts in the starsports.bet Fillies' Novice Stakes at Lingfield. She found herself on the wrong end of a photo finish after looking as though she might just edge it at Kempton, but nevertheless it was a fine first performance. Invisible Storm is one to note in the John Jones Memorial Handicap at Wolverhampton. She will be making her debut in handicap company following a recent novice stakes success at Dunstall Park and her initial mark gives trainer William Stone plenty to work with. Invisible Storm made all for victory that day and could still have a chunk up her sleeve. Sporting Life selections: AYR: 1.30 Roderick, 2.00 Mecca's Spirit, 2.30 Acadian Angel, 3.00 Golden Jeffrey, 3.30 Mustaqbal, 4.00 Ventura Dragon, 4.30 Royal Residence, 5.00 Encoded. GALWAY: 5.20 Lucky Icon, 5.55 Dixie Highway, 6.25 Third World, 7.05 Scream, 7.40 Golden Spear, 8.10 Baba Boom, 8.40 Neptune. LINGFIELD: 1.20 Shorter Skirt, 1.50 Akbar Shah, 2.20 Landue, 2.50 Gateway, 3.20 Boffo, 3.50 Twister, 4.20 Capestra, 4.50 Deer Song. NEWTON ABBOT: 1.40 Haul Away, 2.10 David John, 2.40 Ballinure, 3.10 Ringa Ding Ding, 3.40 Kohuma, 4.10 Zoltan Varga, 4.40 Primal Focus. WINDSOR: 5.35 Broad Appeal, 6.05 Vino Rosso, 6.40 Kessaar, 7.15 Gold Hunter, 7.50 History Writer, 8.20 Makambe. WOLVERHAMPTON: 5.10 Implicit, 5.45 Anandita, 6.15 Invisible Storm, 6.50 Viola Park, 7.25 Glenglade, 8.00 Coral Queen, 8.30 Lopito, 9.00 Agadeer. DOUBLE: History Writer and Kessaar.
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Post by dennisg on Jul 30, 2018 7:27:50 GMT
Mark Johnston is 6/4 favourite with Sky Bet to be crowned top trainer at the Qatar Goodwood Festival. The Middleham handler has his usual huge team heading down to the meeting and tops the market from John Gosden, who has the likes of Stradivarius and Without Parole in action at the Sussex track. Aidan O’Brien is 7/1 and he looks set to bring over a strong raiding party from Ballydoyle despite expressing concern about the wellbeing of some of his string earlier this week. Sir Michael Stoute became the most successful trainer in the history of the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot on Saturday and is 8/1 to continue his renaissance by saddling more winners than any other trainer next week. Ryan Moore is 5/4 to win the Racing UK Qatar Goodwood Festival Top Jockey Award for the third successive season, the winner will receive a subscription to Racing UK, a £1,000 donation to the charity of his/her choice, and a deluxe Goodwood hamper. Seb Vance, Racing UK’s Director of PR & Communications, said: "This will be the ninth consecutive year Racing UK has sponsored the Qatar Goodwood Festival Top Jockey Award, one of the most prestigious jockey awards of the season. We are always delighted to support the jockeys whenever we can, given they are the real ambassadors of the sport." Andrea Atzeni, who has picked up the rides aboard Stradivarius and Without Parole in Frankie Dettori’s absence, is 7/2 second favourite ahead of jockey-of-the-moment James Doyle (9/2). William Buick is a 13/2 chance and it's 8/1 bar.
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