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Post by Kimmy on Jul 30, 2018 7:29:07 GMT
NEWTON ABBOT
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.40 Haul Away
2.10 Mrsrobin
2.40 Red Tornado
3.10 Golden Vision
3.40 Kohuma
4.10 Amalfi Doug
4.40 Primal Focus
GIMCRACK
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
AYR
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.30 Magical Wish
2.00 Mecca’s Spirit
2.30 Redarna
3.00 Question Of Faith (nap)
3.30 Royal Shaheen
4.00 Indian Chief
4.30 Kenny The Captain
5.00 Camanche Grey
GIMCRACK
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
WOLVERHAMPTON
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.10 Implicit
5.45 Rockin Roy
6.15 Katheefa
6.50 Showdance Kid
7.25 Glenglade
8.00 Sbraase
8.30 Caledonia Duchess
9.00 Sir Gnet
GIMCRACK
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
LINGFIELD
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.20 No Way Jose
1.50 Akbar Shah
2.20 Special Mission
2.50 Exec Chef
3.20 Althaaqib
3.50 Twister (nb)
4.20 Ben Vrackie
4.50 Flowing Clarets
GIMCRACK
1.20 Shorter Skirt
1.50 Akbar Shah
2.20 Landue
2.50 Gateway
3.20 Time For A Toot
3.50 Twister
4.20 Capestra
4.50 Deer Song
WINDSOR
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.35 Broad Appeal
6.05 Good Luck Fox
6.40 Crackin Dream
7.15 Bahamian Dollar
7.50 Oh It’s Saucepot
8.20 Makambe
GIMCRACK
5.35 Broad Appeal
6.05 Vino Rosso
6.40 Kessaar (nb)
7.15 Gold Hunter
7.50 History Writer (nap)
8.20 Makambe
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Post by dennisg on Jul 30, 2018 7:29:34 GMT
The Juddmonte International and the Irish Champion Stakes are potential targets for Benbatl after he bounced back to form with a dominant Group One success in Germany. Saeed bin Suroor's charge won three times at Meydan earlier in the year, including a brilliant victory in the Dubai Turf on World Cup night. The four-year-old disappointed when favourite for the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot last month, but had significantly less on his plate in the Grosser Dallmayr Preis - Bayerisches Zuchtrennen in Munich, and stamped his class with an authoritative display in the hands of Oisin Murphy. Benbatl led home a British-trained one-two in the 10-furlong contest, with Ed Walker's Stormy Antarctic a clear second under King George-winning rider James Doyle. Equidia ✔ @equidia #R7MünchenRiem #Galop #International Benbatl s'impose, associé à Oisin Murphy, dans le Grosser Dallmayr-Preis (Grp I), à Munich. 4:08 PM - Jul 29, 2018 69 39 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy Bin Suroor said: "He travelled strongly and Oisin kept him at the front. It was an easy win for him. "The ground at Royal Ascot was too firm for him. In Germany the ground is nice as they have had some rain in the last couple of days. I also think a mile and a quarter is maybe the best trip for him. "We'll keep the options open for him. He could go for the Juddmonte at York (August 22) or the Irish Champion (Leopardstown, September 15). Later in the year we could think about taking him to Australia. We'll discuss the options with Sheikh Mohammed." He is
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 30, 2018 7:29:46 GMT
Monday: going, weather & non-runners Ayr GOING: GOOD (Good to soft in places) (GoingStick 7.7) (Rail movements: R2, 5 & 6 +6y, R4 +10y) WEATHER: Light rain STALLS: 5f & 6f - Stands' side; 7f - Outside; Remainder - Inside Galway GOING: Hurdle course - YIELDING; Flat course - SOFT WEATHER: Light rain Lingfield (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD TO SLOW WEATHER: Light rain STALLS: 5f & 1m - Outside; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 3:20 Time For A Toot (9) 4:50 Hurricane Alert (5) Newton Abbot GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Soft in places; GoingStick: 6.2) Rail movement; Race 1 +136yds, R2 +126yds, R3 +112yds, R4 & 6 +74yds, R5 & 7 +96yds WEATHER: Partly cloudy NON RUNNERS: 2:10 Mrsrobin (3)Royals And Rebels (1) 2:40 Red Tornado (2) 3:10 Golden Vision (2) 3:40 Bulletproof (12)Blushing Red (9)Thahab Ifraj (2) 4:10 Amalfi Doug (3) Windsor GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places) (GoingStick 7.3) (Watered) (Rail movements: +29y to all Round course races) WEATHER: Light rain STALLS: 1m2f & 1m3f - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 8:20 Choral Music (1) Wolverhampton (AW) GOING: TAPETA: STANDARD TO SLOW WEATHER: Light rain STALLS: 7f - Outside; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 8:30 Stylish Grace (12)
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Post by dennisg on Jul 30, 2018 7:31:08 GMT
Get the view from connections and Man On The Spot verdict for the feature races at Galway on Monday. 7.40 Connacht Hotel (Q.R.) Handicap (70-100) Patrick Mullins - Limini: "I always regard this race as the amateur derby. It's the feature event on the first day of the Galway Festival, it's televised live on RTE and it's worth 100,000 euro. My father (Willie Mullins) won this on Pargan in 1985 with 12st 7lb. Unfortunately for me the weights aren't that high these days, but it's a race I'd love to win, for sure. "Limini seems in good form and and she's carrying 11st 3lb, which is just about my minimum weight. She's been off the track for nearly 18 months, which is obviously a bit of a worry, but she's running off a mark of 89 and we'd like to think she'll be a lot better than that in time. She has top-class form over hurdles with the likes of Apple's Jade and Vroum Vroum Mag and her Flat form from her days in France is also good. If the long lay-off doesn't hinder her too much she must have a huge chance." Patrick Mullins - Chelkar & Uradel: "I think we've got three big chances. I wouldn't be surprised if any of them won, to be honest. Uradel is a horse we think is better than his mark. He's been fragile since he came to us, but with Aubrey's 7lb claim he gets in at the very bottom of the weights and could run a big race. "Chelkar ran a fantastic race at Royal Ascot on what his first run for a long time. He raced a little bit freely, but finished just behind Stratum who has since won easily at Newbury, so the form looks very strong. "It was a very difficult choice between him and Limini, but Chelkar does have top-weight and only one horse has won this race with top-weight in the last 15 years. "Richie Deegan takes 5lb off, which will be a help, but Limini is rated 11lb lower and that's what made me lean in her favour." Man On The Spot verdict: 1 11 Chelkar41 512-0OR: 100BF 4/1 T: W P MullinsJ: Mr R Deegan (5) Form: 11631/4Last Run Live betting powered by Useful hurdler Limini has won three of six starts on the Flat but has been off the track for over a year. She’s preferred to stablemate Uradel but Willie Mullins’ third runner CHELKAR makes most appeal having returned from a lengthy lay-off with a creditable fourth behind stable companion Lagostoveagas in last month Ascot Stakes on his first start for the yard. Batts Rock is preferred to Brutal of Gordon Elliott’s duo having won a handicap at the Curragh while Decision Time landed a double on the Flat with a recent success at Ballinrobe. Brazos won at Killarney back in May, Le Vagabond was placed at the same track last time and reserve Azzuri could go well if making the line-up.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 30, 2018 17:48:16 GMT
Ayr, 30 Jul 18 Race 2 - 2:00pm THE WEMYSS BAY HOLIDAY PARK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) Permission was given for MR COOL CASH and DONNELLY'S RAINBOW (IRE) to go to post early.
Following the race, Paula Muir reported that MECCA'S SPIRIT (IRE), placed fifth, missed the break.
Race 3 - 2:30pm THE WEMYSS BAY HOLIDAY PARK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) Permission was given for MY GIRL MAISIE (IRE) to go to post early.
The performance of SIR DERRICK (IRE), which started second favourite but finished unplaced, was considered. The representative of Tim Easterby could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that MY GIRL MAISIE (IRE), unplaced, had lost its left front shoe.
Race 4 - 3:00pm THE SUNDRUM CASTLE HOLIDAY PARK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) The performance of GOLDEN JEFFREY (SWI), which finished unplaced, was considered. Iain Jardine’s explanation that the gelding did not appreciate not being able to get the run of the race on this occasion was noted. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 5 - 3:30pm THE SANDYLANDS HOLIDAY PARK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for KHARBETATION and MYWAYISTHEONLYWAY (IRE) to go to post early.
The performance of MYWAYISTHEONLYWAY (IRE), which finished eighth, was considered. Grant Tuer could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Following the race, George Downing reported that STRONG STEPS, placed fifth, ran flat. Faye McManoman reported that LAGENDA, unplaced, was never travelling. P J McDonald reported that CHINESE SPIRIT (IRE), placed sixth, was never travelling.
Race 7 - 4:30pm THE PARKDEAN RESORTS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for MY NAME IS RIO (IRE) and KENNY THE CAPTAIN (IRE) to go to post early.
Following the race, David Allan reported that ROYAL RESIDENCE, placed eighth, was denied a clear run approaching the final furlong. George Downing reported that TOMMY G, placed seventh, was denied a clear run approaching the final furlong. Lewis Edmunds reported that PENNY POT LANE, placed fifth, was denied a clear run inside the final furlong.
Race 8 - 5:00pm THE SOUTHERNESS HOLIDAY PARK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for CHEENI, KIBAAR, ENCODED (IRE) and CORTON LASS to go to post early. JUST YOUR DESSERTS (IRE) was given permission to be mounted on the track and go to post early.
An enquiry was held to consider interference shortly after leaving the stalls, REDEEMING, placed second, ridden by Jason Hart, interfered with GONINODAETHAT, placed seventh, ridden by Robert Dodsworth. Being a 7lb claimer, Dodsworth was accompanied in the enquiry by a senior rider. Hart was suspended for 2 days for careless riding as he allowed his mount to drift right without sufficient correction, causing GONINODAETHAT to be taken back.
Following the race, Jason Hart reported that REDEEMING, placed second, hung right. View Stewards report Newton Abbot, 30 Jul 18 Race 3 - 2:40pm THE WELCOME BACK SEAN DOONER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Having reviewed the start, the Stewards were satisfied that INSTANT KARMA (IRE) had refused to race and was deemed to be a runner.
Race 4 - 3:10pm THE AT THE RACES SKY 415 NOVICES' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Following the race, the representative of Paul Nicholls reported that RINGA DING DING, placed fifth, had a breathing problem.
Race 5 - 3:40pm THE JON HEARNE MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that BONOBO (IRE), placed sixth, had been struck into on its right fore and KUBLAI (FR), unplaced, lost its right hind shoe.
Race 7 - 4:40pm THE FOLLOW AT THE RACES ON INSTAGRAM MAIDEN OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) Jeremiah McGrath, the rider of FS LOLA, was unseated on the approach to the back straight on the final circuit. After viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no other horse or rider was involved and was caused by FS LOLA ducking sharply left-handed on the bend, colliding with the rail and causing McGrath to be unseated.
Following the race, Nick Scholfield reported that SIMON THE GREAT, unplaced, pulled too hard. The Veterinary Officer reported that the gelding lost its left fore shoe. View Stewards report Windsor, 30 Jul 18 Race 1 - 5:35pm THE ANCASTER NISSAN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) The winner MISS M (IRE), appeared to show improved form compared with its previous run at Goodwood on 10 June 2018 where the filly finished seventh of eight beaten 12 ¼ lengths. Willie Muir’s explanation that MISS M (IRE) was better suited by the track here at Windsor and also that his yard is now in better form, was noted.
Following the race William Cox reported that ENMESHING, place eighth, was never travelling. Eoin Walsh reported that CARRY ME HOME, unplaced, stopped quickly and the Veterinary Officer subsequently reported that CARRY ME HOME had an irregular heartbeat.
Race 2 - 6:05pm THE MPG CONTRACTS MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) An enquiry was held to consider interference approximately two and a half furlongs out when ACROSS THE SEA, unplaced, ridden by Pat Cosgrave, manoeuvred right-handed, causing ANONYMOUS BLONDE, unplaced, ridden by Robert Havlin, to have to take a slight check. Cosgrave was cautioned for careless riding as he had shifted right when not sufficiently clear.
Following the race Eoin Walsh reported that TOMSHALFBROTHER, placed second, was denied a clear run.
Race 4 - 7:15pm THE SILK SERIES LADY RIDERS' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (Pro-Am Lady Riders' Race) Permission was given for WINKLEMANN (IRE) to go early and be led to post.
Race 6 - 8:20pm THE MISS WINDSOR HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for BLISTERING BOB to go early to post. View Stewards report Wolverhampton, 30 Jul 18 Race 1 - 5:10pm THE FOR ONLINE PHARMACEUTICALS VISIT mymedsuk.com NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) PHYLLIS (IRE), unplaced, fly leapt leaving the stalls, which had been reported at scales, and shifted right hampering ARISHKA (IRE), placed eighth. After viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Race 3 - 6:15pm THE JOHN JONES MEMORIAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for ROYAL CONNOISSEUR (IRE) to go early to post.
The Starter reported that A SURE WELCOME was unruly in the stalls and withdrawn. John Spearing was informed that the gelding could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
The Starter reported that LEXINGTON TIMES (IRE) had been very reluctant to leave the stalls and virtually refused to race. The representative of Michael Appleby and the Starter were interviewed and shown recordings of the start. As the gelding had also been reluctant to leave the stalls and virtually refused to race at Thirsk on 12 June 2018, LEXINGTON TIMES (IRE)’s behaviour was referred to the Head Office of the British Horseracing Authority
Following the race David Probert reported that DELILAH PARK, hung right turning into the home straight. Jack Mitchell reported that CENTRAL CITY (IRE), placed sixth, hung left. Hollie Doyle reported that INVISIBLE STORM, unplaced, anticipated the start, missed the break and ran to free. View Stewards report Lingfield Park, 30 Jul 18 Race 1 - 1:20pm THE STARSPORTS.BET FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (PLUS 10 RACE) Following the race, Silvestre de Sousa reported that SIBIRICA (IRE), unplaced, hung right-handed.
Race 2 - 1:50pm THE BET ONLINE NOW! STARSPORTS.BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) An enquiry was held to consider interference approaching the final furlong when AKBAR SHAH (IRE), placed second, ridden by Gerald Mosse, interfered with MONKS STAND (USA), placed seventh, ridden by Silvestre de Sousa. The interference was found to be accidental as AKBAR SHAH (IRE) drifted quickly left-handed away from the whip causing de Sousa to take a precautionary check.
Race 3 - 2:20pm THE DAILY SPECIALS & PRICE BOOSTS STARSPORTS.BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) TRUE DESTINY wore ear plugs.
The Starter reported that FAMOUS DYNASTY (IRE) was unruly in the stalls and withdrawn. Michael Blanshard was informed that the gelding could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Following the race, Silvestre de Sousa reported that ALL ABOUT THE PACE, placed third, hung left-handed and Kieren Fox reported that PASSING CLOUDS, unplaced, stumbled leaving the stalls.
Race 4 - 2:50pm THE CALL STAR SPORTS ON 08000 521 321 MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV I) Following the race, Silvestre de Sousa reported that CHUTE CAUSEWAY, unplaced, moved poorly and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 6 - 3:50pm THE EXCLUSIVE SPREAD BETTING starspreads.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for MAKIN IT to wear a hood in the Parade Ring, HONOURBOUND (IRE) to go early to post and for NOBLE GESTURE to go early to post and to be mounted on the track.
Following the race, Silvestre de Sousa reported that MAYTHEORSEBEWITHU (IRE), unplaced, suffered interference on the first bend and became unbalanced and weakened quickly approaching the home bend. The representative of William Knight reported that MAKIN IT, unplaced, did not face the kickback on this occasion.
Race 7 - 4:20pm THE CALL STAR SPREADS 0808 234 9709 NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Luke Morris reported that REEDWAY (IRE), unplaced, stopped quickly and Silvestre de Sousa reported that CARNWENNAN (IRE), placed third, ran green. The representative of Charles Hills reported that FARAWAY FIELDS (USA), unplaced, was never travelling and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination revealed the colt to be lame on its right fore. The representative of Alan King reported that DAVID, unplaced, did not face the kickback on this occasion.
Race 8 - 4:50pm THE ADAM KIRBY'S EXCLUSIVE WEEKLY BLOG AT starsportsbet.co.uk HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race, Paddy Pilley reported that ARCHIE STEVENS, placed fifth, hung right-handed up the straight and Liam Jones reported that DOLLYWAGGON PIKE, unplaced, hung badly right-handed on the bend and the bit slipped through its mouth. Sophie Ralston reported that TONI'S A STAR, placed seventh, anticipated the start, banged its head on the stalls and was slowly away as a result and the Veterinary Officer reported that post-race examination of the mare failed to reveal any abnormalities.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 30, 2018 17:49:21 GMT
TUESDAY.
FREE TO AIR TV RACES 1:50 GOODWOOD Matchbook Betting Exchange Handicap Cl2 (4yo+) 1m2f ITV 15 runners 2:25 GOODWOOD Qatar Vintage Stakes (Group 2) Cl1 (2yo) 7f ITV 12 runners 3:00 GOODWOOD Qatar Lennox Stakes (Group 2) Cl1 (3yo+) 7f ITV 12 runners 3:35 GOODWOOD Qatar Goodwood Cup Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) Cl1 (3yo+) 2m ITV 7 runners
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 30, 2018 17:50:23 GMT
The first day of the Galway festivities will keep punters entertained, but there's also a double helping of Flat action in Britain courtesy of Windsor and Wolverhampton. Here are three runners it could be worth noting.
Lightning Charlie 7.15 Windsor
This six-year-old has been running well lately, and his turn may not be far away.
His last win came off a mark of 86, and he competes tonight off 82. He was a good fourth over this evening's course and distance three starts back, and the booking of Josephine Gordon looks a positive move in this Silk Series race which pits professional and amateur female riders against each other.
5/1 Lightning Charlie 7:15 Windsor Sbraase 8.00 Wolverhampton
Now seven, Sbraase is on a losing record stretching back to March 2015, but perhaps a return to Wolverhampton could change his fortunes.
He has a fine record at the track, with three wins, three seconds and three thirds from 12 previous starts, and is now with Irish trainer Gavin Cromwell, who has a 25 per cent strike-rate at the track (one from four) in the last five seasons.
2/1 Sbraase 8:00 Wolverhampton (AW) Blistering Bob 8.20 Windsor
Despite taking a fierce hold early on over course and distance last time out, Blistering Bob was still in there pitching at the end, going down by half a length when fourth.
If he settles better this time, he may prove his opening handicap mark of 69 is workable.
11/2 Blistering Bob 8:20 Windsor
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 30, 2018 19:16:37 GMT
Newmarket: Anthony Burke
Al Mureib (4.10 Goodwood, nap)
Did nothing wrong on debut when runner-up to a smart looking performer at Newmarket a few weeks back. He is sure to have benefited from that run and looks to have been found an ideal opportunity to open his account here.
15/8 Al Mureib 4:10 Goodwood Others to follow Goodwood: 1.50 Tuff Rock, 2.25 Blond Warrior, 3.00 Emmaus, 3.35 Stradivarius, 5.15 Labrega. Yarmouth: 1.40 Tigerfish, 2.15 Mohogany, 2.50 Stepney, 3.25 Final Rock, 4.00 Breaking Records, 4.30 Guardiola, 5.05 Defining Moment. Beverley: 2.05 Khanmurjan, 4.55 Conflagration.
North: Colin Russell
Dasheen (4.55 Beverley, nap)
Yet to win for current yard though has run creditably on occasions. On a good mark now and with a favourable draw and with the ground easing a touch is fancied to fare much better.
12/1 Dasheen 4:55 Beverley Others to follow Beverley: 2.05 Arctic Sound, 2.40 Lean On Pete, 3.15 Northernpowerhouse, 3.50 Moonlit Sands, 4.20 Three Saints Bay, 5.30 Breathable, 6.00 Bollin Joan. Goodwood: 1.50 Thomas Cranmer, 2.25 Drogon, 3.00 Suedois, 4.10 Gainsborough Hat, 4.45 El Astronaute, 5.15 Kalagia. Perth: 5.45 Imperial Focus, 6.15 Caius Marcius, 6.50 Chanceanotherfive, 7.25 Ballyboker Breeze, 8.00 Great Colaci, 8.30 Boy's On Tour, 9.00 Simply Mani. Worcester: 7.50 Katebird. Yarmouth: 1.40 Frank's Legacy, 2.15 Beryl The Petal, 2.50 Helio Bareliere, 4.00 Mujassam.
Lambourn: James Burn
Not So Sleepy (1.50 Goodwood, nap)
Six-year-old appears to like unconventional tracks, is on a decent mark and will enjoy any ease in the ground, so there is plenty in place to suggest a good run.
20/1 Not So Sleepy 1:50 Goodwood Others to follow Goodwood: 2.25 Federal Law, 3.00 Dutch Connection, 4.10 Dirty Rascal, 4.45 A Momentofmadness, 5.15 Zoraya. Perth: 8.30 Between The Waters. Worcester: 6.05 Brave Eagle, 8.50 Carntop. Yarmouth: 2.15 Bug Boy, 4.30 Tai Sing Yeh.
West Country: Andrew King
Qualando (6.05 Worcester, nap)
Has been knocking at the door and it could well open in his favour as the step up in distance should suit.
7/2 Qualando 6:05 Worcester Others to follow Worcester: 6.40 Coeur Tantre, 7.15 Fingerontheswitch, 8.20 Green Or Black. Beverley: 4.20 Monaadhil.
Racing Post Ratings: Simon Turner
El Astronaute (4.45 Goodwood)
Better than ever this year, displaying his usual bags of speed early on in his races. Won this race last year and fancied to go close again under impressive apprentice Jason Watson.
11/2 El Astronaute 4:45 Goodwood Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Boom The Groom (4.45 Goodwood)
Is on a lengthy losing run but won this race two years ago and can take advantage of a declining handicap mark.
11/1 Boom The Groom 4:45 Goodwood Longshot: Olly Eden
Dutch Connection (3.00 Goodwood)
Ready winner of this event two years ago, Charlie Hills' charge has impressive form figures of 1211 at Goodwood. Fourth in the Lockinge on seasonal reappearance is solid form and although not firing the last twice when favourite, a return to this venue can see him in better light providing quick enough ground.
11/1 Dutch Connection 3:00 Goodwood Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Inscribe (7.40 Galway)
The Ger Lyons-trained four-year-old, a three-time winner from five attempts on turf, goes well on soft ground and makes plenty of appeal despite a 9lb rise in the ratings since his most recent win at the Curragh in May. He gets the vote to score under Colin Keane.
10/3 Inscribe 7:40 Galway The Raceform Interactive nugget
In the last five seasons William Buick has figures of 2322131 when riding Mark Johnston-trained two-year-olds at Goodwood (+£9.50 to £1 stakes.) He rides Gainsborough Hat in the 6f maiden at 4.10.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 30, 2018 19:17:08 GMT
Jack Mitchell is two from two on Sexy Secret (Yarmouth 2.50) whereas other jockeys are 3-64. The gelding is still rated lower than he has been for most of his career despite those victories under Mitchell coming on his last two starts.
So Beloved was fifth in the Lennox Stakes (3.00) at Goodwood last year and would have been closer with a clear run. The race looks weaker than last year’s renewal and the eight-year-old has been in good form.
Brian Hughes and Keith Dalgleish have a 50 per cent strike-rate when teaming up at Perth so close attention should be paid to course bumper winner Chanceanotherfive (6.50).
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 30, 2018 19:17:39 GMT
Bollin Joan 6.00 Beverley
4/6 Bollin Joan 6:00 Beverley I thought she was value for almost double the winning margin of nine lengths when she destroyed her rivals over course and distance last Monday.
If she turns up in the same form she will win again under just a 6lb penalty.
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Post by dennisg on Jul 31, 2018 6:03:07 GMT
in today's sporting life.......................... Ben Linfoot seeks out the best Value Bet selections on day one of Glorious Goodwood and he fancies horses in the opening handicap and the Lennox Stakes. Recommended Bets: Value Bet, Glorious Goodwood, Day One For details of advised bookmakers and each-way terms, visit our transparent tipping record The Qatar Goodwood Cup Stakes (3.35) takes centre stage on day one of Glorious Goodwood and reigning champion Stradivarius appears to have a tight grip on the trophy. This time last year he took advantage of the 15lb weight-for-age allowance to storm to victory under Andrea Atzeni and the same jockey gets the chance to repeat the feat in the absence of the suspended Frankie Dettori. No three-year-olds take on Stradivarius this time around, which is a shame, and it means that he has a golden chance of taking another step towards the Weatherbys Hamilton Stayers’ Million bonus as we know he’s got the beating of the older horses. He showed that in the Ascot Gold Cup last time and the drop back to two miles is of no concern as he’s a stayer with plenty of pace. He’s expected to take the feature and is priced up accordingly at around 4/7, but the Group Two Qatar Lennox Stakes (3.00) is a much more difficult puzzle. Guineas runner-up Tip Two Win heads the market here and he deserves to do so on his effort at Newmarket, but he was below that form in the St James’s Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot and, on balance, he’s worth taking on at 4/1. Sir Dancealot is a good horse that has been in fine form on the July Course but he hasn’t yet achieved the level of form that SUEDOIS has and at 13/2 (General) he’s well worth backing. 11 8 Suedois17 79-3OR: 115D 11/2 T: D O'MearaJ: D Tudhope Form: 114-703Last Run Live betting powered by He probably deserves to be at least disputing favouritism as he boasts top-class form at his best and judging by his latest effort at Ascot he’s about to peak again over a trip that could well be his optimum. A July Cup runner-up over six furlongs and a Grade One winner in America over a mile, an easy mile or seven furlongs looks to be his ideal distance these days and that’s certainly how he shaped in the Group Two Summer Mile at Ascot last time. Held up towards the rear in the early stages by Danny Tudhope, he made an eye-catching move from the rear to first in the home straight before just being reeled in by two stronger stayers inside the last 50 yards. Those two, Beat The Bank and Suedois’ stablemate Lord Glitters, look likely to have a big say in the Sussex Stakes on Wednesday and the selection can frank that form over seven a day before the mile contest. Last season he needed three or four runs before reaching his peak and that looks to have been the case again. With three runs under his belt and that excellent run at Ascot last time in the bag he looks all set to post a season’s-best performance. In this race last year he was an unlucky half-length third after finding trouble in the run, but that was when he was stepping up from six and they can ride him much more positively now they are confident about the trip. Still, it’s good that he’s acted well on this course before and that can help him get a deserved win on the board for the in-form David O’Meara stable. Stablemate So Beloved has a chance as well as he loves Goodwood and could reverse Newmarket form with Sir Dancealot. He’s harder to win with, though, doesn’t quite have the class of Suedois and is also entered for Wednesday’s Sussex Stakes. Earlier on, MEDRANO looks a big each-way price at 20/1 (bet365 1/4 1,2,3, 18/1 general) in the opening Matchbook Betting Exchange Handicap (1.50) over 10 furlongs. 14 6 Medranoh13 68-6OR: 87 12/1 T: D KublerJ: S De Sousa Form: 1/08382Last Run Live betting powered by The Archipenko gelding was third in a Cocked Hat Stakes and fourth in a Gordon Stakes (behind Highland Reel) at this track as a three-year-old and was rated 109 in his pomp. He wasn’t seen for 549 days until returning for his new trainer Daniel Kubler at Ripon in April and a really poor run there followed by another at Salisbury, both on testing ground, saw his rating drop from 95 to 85. However, he’s been rediscovering his mojo on the all-weather since then and put in a really good effort at Wolverhampton last time, coming from off the pace and finding a little trouble in the run as he tried to reel in the prominent-racing Super Kid. He couldn’t quite manage it, but it was a terrific effort in second and he was only nudged up 2lb on the back of it. At Kempton in June he also finished ahead of Mark Johnston’s Rainbow Rebel, a horse disputing favouritism here after rattling in a hat-trick since. That horse has clearly improved massively, but Medrano does get a 14lb pull at the weights after beating him six lengths and he does look to be improving himself judging by that Wolverhampton effort. He’s got a nice draw in six and the icing on the cake is the in-form Silvestre de Sousa being booked to ride. He has four wins to his name from 10 rides for Kubler. 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: +349.34pts to advised stakes/prices (from inception of Value Bet column in January 2010 to current).
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Post by dennisg on Jul 31, 2018 6:09:35 GMT
Get the view from connections and Man On The Spot verdicts for the feature action on day one of the Qatar Goodwood Festival. 1425 Qatar Vintage Stakes Martyn Meade - Confiding: "I thought he was pretty impressive at Newbury and the form has worked out well. This is obviously a step up in class for him, but we've been very happy with him since Newbury and I don't see any reason why he won't go there and give a good account of himself. I would say they're a bit on a par after their first runs. They both won impressively at Newbury first time out. This horse will probably be ready to step up to a mile before too long, but we'll see how he goes over seven furlongs on Tuesday." Hugo Palmer - Blonde Warrior: "We have been very happy with Blonde Warrior since Doncaster. His last two races have been processions really and he hasn't had to do much more than that. Ever since I first saw Blonde Warrior, he has reminded me of Galileo Gold. There is obviously more to it than looks, but I think he is an exciting horse for the future as he is still quite immature." Man On The Spot verdict: 2 3 Blonde Warrior32 29-1OR: 94D 9/1 T: H PalmerJ: W Buick Form: 211Last Run Live betting powered by Van Beethoven is penalised for winning a Group 2 over 6f at the Curragh but ran below par in the July Stakes at Newmarket when Dunkerron finished fourth. Cosmic Law, Getchagetchagetcha and Burj were all well beaten in the Coventry at Ascot and Junius Brutus never figured over 5f in the Windsor Castle. The remainder step up in class including the well regarded Confiding, who made a winning start at Newbury, while the unbeaten Dark Vision has won twice over 6f and defied at penalty at York last time. Both Drogon and Federal Law have scored over 7f in novice company and BLONDE WARRIOR landed the odds over today’s trip at Doncaster in good style. He’ll need to improve further today but Hugo Palmer’s colt gets a speculative vote in what looks an open renewal. 1500 Qatar Lennox Stakes Roger Teal - Tip Two Win: "Everything is good. He's going into the race in great form and we're looking forward to it. They've had a bit of rain, which will take the sting out of the ground. Hopefully it will dry out a bit but hopefully it should be perfect It's not going to be easy for him being the only baby in the race. That's probably the main reason we decided to run him over seven furlongs rather than taking on older horses over a mile (in Wednesday's Sussex Stakes). He's in good shape and having run well in the Guineas and at Ascot, it would be great if he could have his day in the sunshine." Rupert Pritchard-Gordon - Karar: "He was also entered by Francis in the Prix Maurice de Gheest, but we feel the horse is probably at his best racing over seven furlongs around a bend on a round track. He has twice been placed over seven furlongs on a round track in the Prix de la Foret and is a bit of a seven-furlong specialist. The first day at Goodwood should be a sound, even surface with fresh ground which will suit him. Karar is a summer horse. As of Tuesday, this is where his campaign gets serious." 12 9 Tip Two Win42 38-10OR: 116D 4/1 T: R A TealJ: David Probert Form: 121-124Last Run Live betting powered by Breton Rock returned the shock 50/1 winner in last year’s renewal with David O’Meara’s pair Suedois and So Beloved behind. Suedois went on the land a Grade 1 at Keeneland and may well reverse running after placing in the Summer Mile at Ascot. It was soft ground when Here Comes When won the Sussex Stakes here last year and the French raider Karar may also prefer some cut. D'bai has won a Group 3 at Haydock this season while Sir Dancealot beat So Beloved and Dutch Connection when winning the Group 3 Criterion over today’s trip at Newmarket in June and finished ahead of Spirit of Valor when fourth in the July Cup last time. He also has a verdict over Emmaus from last year and has every chance in this but the three-year-old TIP TWO WIN (NAP) is preferred today. Roger Teal’s colt drops down in class and returns to 7f having finished runner-up to Saxon Warrior in the 2000 Guineas before running well again in the St James’s Palace Stakes at Ascot and should go very close. 1535 Qatar Goodwood Cup John Gosden - Stradivarius: "He won it last year on the first day and has done nothing but please us since he won the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot. Going into these Cup races takes a lot out of horses, but he has had a nice gap between Ascot and Goodwood and I think that will help him in every way." Andrea Atzeni - Stradivarius: "Most of the main stables have got their own jockeys and great spares like this are extremely hard to come by. It's exciting to get the call and hopefully I'll repay the faith. When I saw him in the paddock at York in May I hardly recognised him. He was a lot stronger and was much more the finished article - a completely different horse. He was very good that day and then very brave when winning the Gold Cup at Ascot. He's the best stayer around and I'm delighted to be back on him." Colm O'Donoghue - Torcedor: "Our horse seems in great form. He came out of Ascot well and his last piece of work before going over was very good. I think the track will suit, he and Stradivarius are racing off level weights and there was only a length between them at Royal Ascot. I think it will be a good fight between the two of them again." John Warren - Call To Mind: "He has come out of the Belmont race very well and goes to Goodwood in great form. We have no particular ground fears and he won on firm ground at Belmont last time. We are hopeful of a good run as he is now really coming of age. He has matured into a fine horse." Man On The Spot verdict: 6 6 Stradivarius40 49-9OR: 118CD 8/15 T: J H M GosdenJ: Andrea Atzeni Form: 1133-11Last Run Live betting powered by Last month’s Ascot Gold Cup hero STRADIVARIUS bids to repeat last year’s success in this and is hard to oppose. Desert Skyline was third last year and John Gosden’s colt beat the latter once again when landing the Yorkshire Cup in May with Call To Mind further behind. Torcedor was only a length behind the selection in the Gold Cup and should make a race of it again though Idaho is still a class act on his day and Aidan O’Brien’s charge will most likely stay the longer trip. St Michel finished in front of Dal Harraild in last year’s Lonsdale Cup at York though both look up against it in this company. Related links
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Post by dennisg on Jul 31, 2018 6:11:42 GMT
Our star columnist guides us through his team for the opening two days of the Qatar Goodwood Festival with Cosmic Law well drawn in the Vintage Stakes. Best chances: 1425 Goodwood Tuesday 5 1 Cosmic Law42 29-1OR: 100 9/1 T: R A FaheyJ: P J McDonald Form: 5119Last Run Live betting powered by 1350 Goodwood Wednesday 3 Northwest Frontierb18 49-7OR: 90 15/2 T: R A FaheyJ: P Hanagan Form: 631121Last Run Society Red returns to his best trip of ten furlongs for the opening Matchbook Betting Exchange Handicap at Goodwood on Tuesday. He didn’t stay a mile-and-a-half at Haydock last time and if he came back to the form of his York win here he’d have an each-way chance. Cosmic Law is drawn one for the Qatar Vintage Stakes which is great. I’m hoping he’s going to run well here. The step up to seven furlongs should suit him and while he has to put his Royal Ascot disappointment behind him, he seems in great form at home. He won well at Epsom and it is nice that he’s gone well downhill before heading to Goodwood but I always feel the draw is vital here and we’ve fared well on that front. Cosmic Law on his way to a facile success at Epsom Cosmic Law on his way to a facile success at Epsom Get The Rhythm is a nice colt who we like a lot. Whether he’s man enough to show his best form at the first time of asking in the Nginious! Swiss Gin EBF Maiden Stakes remains to be seen but he’s quite smart and goes well. Paddy Power is what he is and he’ll decide how he runs in the Chelsea Barracks Handicap. He’s more than capable on his day. Lady In Question is another with a good draw in the closing Matchbook Time To Move Over Fillies' Handicap. I can’t believe I’m writing that as Goodwood has been a real bogey track for us on that front in recent years. She needs to improve but is very consistent and the draw definitely helps. On to Wednesday and Northwest Frontier in the Matchbook Betting Podcast Goodwood Handicap. He looks like he’ll stay all day and all night and it’s definitely worth having a punt at this race with him. You can’t knock his form – even when he was beaten at Ayr the winner went on to win the John Smith’s Cup next time. He’s progressive and has a big chance if he stays. Our luck with the draw ran out in the Goodwood Racehorse Owners Group Handicap. Aljady is out in 11 but is a horse who has done nothing wrong. He’s unbeaten in three races and is progressing all the time. It’s a question of whether he’s streetwise enough for this. If he is he has the ability to win. Scofflaw is even wider in 12. Adam McNamara got a good tune out of him last year and we’ve turned to him again but they’ll need luck from out there.
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Post by dennisg on Jul 31, 2018 6:13:43 GMT
Simon Holt previews day one of the Glorious Goodwood meeting and fancies Torcedor to turn the tables on Stradivarius in the Goodwood Gold Cup. Recommended bets: For details of advised bookmakers and each-way terms, visit our transparent tipping record In bidding for a second Goodwood Cup on Tuesday, Stradivarius will also seek to take one step further towards the £1 million Weatherbys-Hamilton sponsored stayers bonus, but TORCEDOR could be the value call. Beaten under a length by Stradivarius in last month's Gold Cup, and now renewing rivalry on 1lb better terms, it is surprising that Jessie Harrington's improving six-year-old is as long as 5-1 in the betting compared to the cramped odds offered about the favourite especially as this half mile shorter trip should suit him better. In front from over three out to just beyond the distance at Royal Ascot, Torcedor battled on well and, last October, was a half length in front of his rival (who was receiving weight for age) when second to Order Of St George on Champions Day on much softer ground. The likelihood of conditions being slightly slower than at Ascot could also prove to his advantage. Clearly, there is little between these two fine stayers and, while it is difficult to fault the favourite's credentials, he was getting plenty of weight in this last year and, only a small horse, will now carry more lead in his saddle than ever before. So, at the odds, I feel inclined to suggest the tables can be turned. The pair should fight it out, though Call To Mind is an improver. Third behind Stradivarius and last year's third Desert Skyline (well beaten at Ascot) in the Yorkshire Cup in May, the four-year-old gave his owner The Queen a notable victory in the Belmont Gold Cup in New York subsequently and could get closer this time. Meanwhile, Idaho has long looked worth a try over two miles but his best form seems to have deserted him so far this season. 7 3 Torcedorp40 69-9OR: 119D 10/3 T: Mrs J HarringtonJ: C O'Donoghue Form: 522-013Last Run Live betting powered by Earlier on the card, SIR DANCEALOT can again prove that seven furlongs is his ideal trip in the Group Two Qatar Lennox Stakes. This really taking individual has been running well all season including when staying on into fourth behind US Navy Flag in the July Cup (6f) last time having previously run out a comfortable winner from the re-opposing So Beloved (Dutch Connection sixth) over this distance at Newmarket. Four of Sir Dancealot's six career wins have come at seven furlongs and, while he will need as much luck as any other horse in the field, he comes here after perhaps his two best performances. If this year's renewal is anything like last year's contest won by Breton Rock, then a bunch finish could well be on the cards. While horses were getting in each other's way that day, David Simcock's old-stager flew down the outside to win at 50-1 and beat Home Of The Brave by half a length with an unlucky-looking Suedois a close third and So Beloved a running-on fifth. However, whereas Breton Rock showed little on his return to action at Epsom last month, Suedois appears to be running into form judged on an excellent third behind Beat The Bank and Lord Glitters at Ascot two weeks ago. David O'Meara's tough gelding should go well again. The only three-year-old in the field is 2000 Guineas runner-up Tip Two Win who drops back from a mile to seven furlongs after failing to land a blow behind Without Parole at Royal Ascot subsequently. Roger Teal's colt was probably given plenty to do that day but, for me, still needs to prove that his 50-1 second at Newmarket, splitting Saxon Warrior and the Derby winner Masar, wasn't a bit of a freak performance. 8 4 Sir Dancealot17 49-3OR: 114D 5/1 T: D R C ElsworthJ: G Mosse Form: 231714Last Run
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 31, 2018 6:23:14 GMT
Tuesday: going, weather & non-runners Beverley GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Soft in places) (Rail movements: +7yds to all races run over 7f+) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Inside Galway GOING: Jumps course - GOOD; Flat course - YIELDING WEATHER: Rain Goodwood GOING: GOOD (Good to soft in places on the straight) (GoingStick 6.7) (Rail movements: Races 1, 2, 3 & 7 +10yds and Race 4 +14yds) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Straight - Stands' side; Round - Inside Perth GOING: GOOD (GoingStick: 7.7) (Watered) WEATHER: Mostly sunny Worcester GOING: GOOD (GoingStick 6.5) (Rail movements: Races 2, 4 & 5 +114yds and Races 6 & 7 +69yds) WEATHER: Partly cloudy Yarmouth GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places) (GoingStick: 7.4) (Watered) WEATHER: Scattered showers STALLS: Straight - Centre; Round - Inside NON RUNNERS: 2:15 Bug Boy (5)
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 31, 2018 6:24:10 GMT
YARMOUTH
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.40 Emily Goldfinch
2.15 Lonely Boy
2.50 Helioblu Bareliere
3.25 Final Rock
4.00 Hakam
4.30 Lily Ash
5.05 Wiff Waff
GIMCRACK
1.40 Frank’s Legacy
2.15 Lonely Boy
2.50 Sexy Secret
3.25 Swilly Sunset
4.00 Mujassam
4.30 Lily Ash
5.05 Wiff Waff
WORCESTER
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.35 Samson
6.05 Brave Eagle
6.40 Croco Bay
7.15 Three Colours Red
7.50 Theydon Park
8.20 Green Or Black
8.50 Carntop
GIMCRACK
5.35 The Yank
6.05 Qualando
6.40 Croco Bay
7.15 Will O’The West
7.50 Mac Bella
8.20 Green Or Black
8.50 Carntop
BEVERLEY
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.05 Khanmurjan
2.40 Different Journey
3.15 Northernpowerhouse
3.50 Musharrif
4.20 Three Saints Bay
4.55 Make On Madam
5.30 Traveltalk
6.00 Bollin Joan
GIMCRACK
2.05 Arctic Sound
2.40 Druid’s Diamond
3.15 Northernpowerhouse
3.50 Musharrif
4.20 Detachment
4.55 Major Crispies
5.30 Dose
6.00 Aelius
PERTH
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.45 Youghal By The Sea
6.15 One For Billy
6.50 Chanceanotherfive
7.25 Petrou
8.00 Great Colaci
8.30 Crack Of Thunder
9.00 Dawerann
GIMCRACK
5.45 Youghal By The Sea
6.15 One For Billy
6.50 Anytime Now
7.25 Flaxen Flare
8.00 Strong Team
8.30 Rhythm Of Sound
9.00 Loud And Clear
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 31, 2018 16:33:03 GMT
Beverley, 31 Jul 18 Race 1 - 2:05pm THE BEVERLEY ANNUAL BADGEHOLDERS EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) The performance of KHANMURJAN (USA) which finished unplaced, was considered. The explanation from Ed Dunlop’s representative was noted that the colt was unsuited by Good to Soft, Soft in Places going and would prefer a faster surface. KHANMURJAN (USA) was routine tested.
Following the race, Jack Garritty reported that the MENIN GATE (IRE), placed fourth, ran green.
Race 2 - 2:40pm THE HOLDERNESS PONY CLUB SELLING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (Beverley Middle Distance Series) An enquiry was held to consider interference approaching 2 furlongs out when the winner DREAM FREE, ridden by Ger O’Neill, interfered with DRUID’S DIAMOND, placed third, ridden by Jason Hart, which in turn interfered with MYSTERIAL, unplaced, ridden by Phil Dennis. O’Neill was suspended for 3 days for careless riding as he made insufficient effort to prevent his horse drifting right, causing Hart and Dennis to take a check.
Following the race, Aled Beech reported that TOP ROCK TALULA (IRE), placed eighth, jumped awkwardly from the stalls and Michael Chapman reported that MONZINO (USA), unplaced, was unsuited by the Good to Soft, Soft in Places going and would prefer a better surface.
Race 3 - 3:15pm THE ANGLERS PUB SAXILBY LINCOLN FOR REAL ALES NOVICE AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 5) BOUNCIN BACK spooked and unseated its rider at the 4 furlong marker on the way to post and jogged quietly with the other runners before being caught and led for the final furlong. The gelding and its rider were both examined by Veterinary Surgeon and Doctor respectively, and deemed fit to race.
Race 4 - 3:50pm THE HAPPY RETIREMENT AND THANK YOU MAUREEN ALLPORT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for SIGNORE PICCOLO and JACOB’S PILLOW to go early to post.
Approximately 1 ½ furlongs out, MUSHARRIF, placed sixth, lugged right before being quickly corrected causing interference to GRANDAD’S WORLD, unplaced, and in turn MINTY JONES, unplaced, 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 MUSHARRIF.
Race 5 - 4:20pm THE WILFORD WATTS MEMORIAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Following the race, Ben Sanderson reported that CLUB WEXFORD (IRE), placed seventh of seven, lost its action in the final furlong; the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination, during routine testing, of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities. Brian Ellison's representative reported that SUMNER BEACH, placed fifth, had a breathing problem.
Race 6 - 4:55pm THE RACING UK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, the representative of Ed Dunlop reported that CONFLAGRATION, unplaced, was unsuited by the Good to Soft, Soft in Places going and would prefer a quicker surface. The gelding was routine tested.
Race 7 - 5:30pm THE LADY JANE BETHELL MEMORIAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (FOR LADY AMATEUR RIDERS ) (DIV I) Permission was given for OUTLAW TORN (IRE) to go early to post. View Stewards report Goodwood, 31 Jul 18 Race 1 - 1:50pm THE MATCHBOOK BETTING EXCHANGE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) On the run to the line, APPEARED, unplaced, shifted marginally left-handed taking PIVOINE (IRE), placed sixth, off its intended line which in turn took SOCIETY RED, unplaced and, in turn, DARK RED (IRE), unplaced, off their intended lines. After viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, Oisin Murphy reported that PIVOINE (IRE), unplaced, was denied a clear run, Adam Kirby reported that NOT SO SLEEPY, unplaced, was denied a clear run, and Nathan Evans reported that THOMAS CRANMER (USA), unplaced, ran too free in the early stages. Silvestre De Sousa reported that MEDRANO, unplaced, was slowly away; the Veterinary Officer reported that the gelding had finished with a twisted right-fore shoe which was subsequently removed. The Veterinary further reported that SILVER LINE (IRE), unplaced, had lost his left-hind shoe.
Race 2 - 2:25pm THE QATAR VINTAGE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) Permission was given for BLONDE WARRIOR (IRE) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
Approximately one and half furlongs out, CONFIDING, placed third, lugged left-handed taking the winner, DARK VISION (IRE) off its intended line which in turn took MORDRED (IRE), unplaced, off its intended line. In addition, inside the final furlong, CONFIDING, placed third, shifted right-handed taking FEDERAL LAW (CAN), unplaced, off its intended line causing it to take BLONDE WARRIOR (IRE), unplaced, off its intended line. After viewing a recording of both incidents, it was found that no riding offence was involved and it had not improved the placing of any horse.
Martin Harley, the rider of DUNKERRON, placed second, was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level inside the final 2 furlongs.
Following the race, Richard Kingscote reported that DROGON (IRE), unplaced, hung left-handed, and Ryan Moore reported that VAN BEETHOVEN (CAN), placed fifth, was denied a clear run.
Race 3 - 3:00pm THE QATAR LENNOX STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) Permission was given for DONJUAN TRIUMPHANT (IRE) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
An enquiry was held to consider interference approaching two furlongs out when D’BAI (IRE), placed fifth, ridden by William Buick, interfered with the winner, SIR DANCEALOT (IRE), ridden by Gerald Mosse. Buick was cautioned for careless riding as he had switched right-handed when not sufficiently clear causing Mosse to have to take a slight check against the rail.
Martin Harley, the rider of BRETON ROCK (IRE), placed third, was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level from approximately one and a half furlongs out.
Following the race, William Buick reported that D'BAI (IRE), placed fifth, was denied a clear run. David Probert reported that TIP TWO WIN, unplaced, stopped quickly; the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the colt during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities. Phillip Makin reported that SO BELOVED, unplaced, anticipated the start and hit its head on the stalls, causing the colt to be slowly away; the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of SO BELOVED failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 4 - 3:35pm THE QATAR GOODWOOD CUP STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 1) (British Champions Series) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that CALL TO MIND, which was pulled up, was lame on its right-fore leg.
Race 6 - 4:45pm THE CHELSEA BARRACKS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for A MOMENTOFMADNESS to go early and be led to post, and for PETTOCHSIDE and BOOM THE GROOM (IRE) to go early to post.
An enquiry was held to consider interference approaching the final furlong when EL ASTRONAUTE (IRE), placed second, ridden by Jason Watson, interfered with POYLE VINNIE, placed fourth, ridden by James Sullivan. Watson was suspended for 2 days for careless riding as he had failed to take sufficient action when his mount was hanging right-handed, taking POYLE VINNIE off its intended line for a number of strides.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that JUST GLAMOROUS (IRE), unplaced, had bled from the nose. Hollie Doyle reported that PETTOCHSIDE, unplaced, was denied a clear run, and Fran Berry reported that DUKE OF FIRENZE, unplaced, was denied a clear run.
Race 7 - 5:15pm THE MATCHBOOK TIME TO MOVE OVER FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for DANCE ON THE DAY (IRE) and LABREGA to wear a hood in the Parade Ring, and for LABREGA and CAVATINA to go early to post.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that DANCE ON THE DAY (IRE), unplaced, was struck into on its right-hind leg. Gerald Mosse reported that ELIZABETH BENNET (IRE), unplaced, ran too free in the early stages. View Stewards report Worcester, 31 Jul 18 Race 1 - 5:35pm THE WIDMER, PERSHORE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Permission was given for DEISE VU (IRE) to go early to post.
Race 5 - 7:50pm THE ALLENS CARAVANS ESTATES NOVICES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) GINGE DE SOPHIA (IRE) wore earplugs. View Stewards report Yarmouth, 31 Jul 18 Race 1 - 1:40pm THE WEDDINGS AND PRIVATE PARTIES AT YARMOUTH RACECOURSE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) The performance of EMILY GOLDFINCH which finished unplaced, was considered. Phil McEntee could offer no explanation for the mare’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of EMILY GOLDFINCH found the mare to be lame left hind.
Race 2 - 2:15pm THE MOMENTS RESTAURANT AT SCRATBY NOVICE AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 6) An enquiry was held to consider interference inside the final furlong, when the winner, TAYLORMADE, ridden by Robert Havlin, interfered with LONELY BOY, placed third, ridden by Clifford Lee. Havlin was cautioned for careless riding as he allowed his mount to drift left without sufficient correction causing LONELY BOY to be taken off its intended line.
Following the race Shane Gray reported that SWERVED (IRE), unplaced, boiled over in the preliminaries. Eoin Walsh reported that MASTER MATT, unplaced, was slowly away and ran too free.
Race 3 - 2:50pm THE MUSIC NIGHT RACES AT YARMOUTH RACECOURSE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Conor McGovern, the rider of STEPNEY, placed seventh, had failed to pull up and dismount his horse when it appeared to gradually lose its action behind from 1 ½ furlongs out. The rider, Robyn Brisland and the Veterinary Officer were interviewed and recordings of the incident were viewed. The Veterinary Officer stated that a post-race examination of the filly found her to be lame left hind. The rider’s explanation that when STEPNEY failed to pick up when he asked for an effort, he held the filly together over the closing stages and it was only as he brought STEPNEY back to a trot on pulling up that he felt her become lame and therefore dismounted straight away was noted.
Following the race Sarah Hollinshead reported that MISTRESS VIZ (IRE), placed fifth, was unsuited by the application of first time blinkers. The Veterinary Officer reported that the winner, ESPRIT DE BAILEYS (FR), lost its right fore shoe.
Race 4 - 3:25pm THE RACING WELFARE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race Cameron Noble reported that SWILLY SUNSET, placed fifth, was never travelling.
Race 6 - 4:30pm THE BURLINGTON PALM HOTEL OF GREAT YARMOUTH HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race Lewis Edmunds reported that HIDDEN STASH, unplaced, had no more to give.
Race 7 - 5:05pm THE BEER & GIN FESTIVAL AUGUST 4TH AT YARMOUTH RACECOURSE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race Eoin Walsh reported that FANG, placed eighth, stopped quickly. View Stewards report Perth, 31 Jul 18 Race 1 - 5:45pm THE MACKIE'S CREAM OF THE CROP NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Permission was given for ASK PADDINGTON (IRE) to wear a hood in the parade ring which was removed before going to the start.
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 31, 2018 18:02:08 GMT
Ballyboker Breeze 7.25 Perth
Ballyboker Breeze won well at Aintree last time and does not appear to be fully exposed over fences.
The ten-year-old is saddled with joint-topweight here off a new mark of 140, but that looks perfectly achievable and he can confirm form with Petrou, who he defeated at Aintree.
10/3 Ballyboker Breeze 7:25 Perth Blushing Red 8.50 Worcester
Carntop may be odds-on for this maiden hurdle, but Blushing Red has showed promise in previous outings and could bounce back to form.
Although disappointing on his handicap debut last time, the four-year-old was too free for Sam Twiston-Davies, who is back on board again and will no doubt endeavour to get him settled.
If he is able to do so, he might be able to return Blushing Red to the level of his second-placed effort at Kempton two starts ago.
6/1 Blushing Red 8:50 Worcester
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 31, 2018 18:02:51 GMT
WEDNESDAY.
FREE TO AIR TV RACES 1:50 GOODWOOD Matchbook Betting Podcast Goodwood Handicap Cl2 (3yo+ 0-105) 2m4½f ITV 14 runners 2:25 GOODWOOD Move Over To Matchbook Handicap Cl2 (3yo 0-105) 1m4f ITV 11 runners 3:00 GOODWOOD Markel Insurance Molecomb Stakes (Group 3) Cl1 (2yo) 5f ITV 11 runners 3:35 GOODWOOD Qatar Sussex Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) Cl1 (3yo+) 1m ITV 8 runners
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 31, 2018 20:28:28 GMT
Wednesday: going, weather & non-runners Galway GOING: Jumps course - YIELDING; Flat course - SOFT WEATHER: Rain Goodwood GOING: GOOD (Good to soft in places in the home straight) (Watered) (Rail movements: Race 1 +20yds and Races 2, 4, 6 & 7 +10yds) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Sprints - Stands' side; 1m 4f - Outside; Remainder - Inside; 2m 4f - Flag start NON RUNNERS: 2:25 Desert Wind (5) 5:55 Dark Profit (18) Leicester GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places) (GoingStick 6.8) WEATHER: Mostly cloudy STALLS: Straight - Stands' side; Round - Inside NON RUNNERS: 6:05 Flaunt It (10) Perth GOING: GOOD (GoingStick: 7.4) (Watered) WEATHER: Rain Redcar GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Soft in places; GoingStick: 6.9) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Straight course - Stands' side; Round course - Inside NON RUNNERS: 2:45 Shikoba (10) Sandown GOING: GOOD (GoingStick: 6.7) (Watered) (Rail movements: +17yds to all races on the Round course) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 5f - Far side; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 8:35 Cape Liberty (1) Goodwood (GB) GOING: GOOD (Good to soft in places in the home straight) (Watered) WEATHER: Partly cloudy
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 31, 2018 20:29:23 GMT
Newmarket: Anthony Burke
Expert Eye (3.35 Goodwood, nap)
Redeemed his reputation with a decisive victory in last month's Jersey Stakes at Ascot. That winning performance marked him down as a serious player and he can continue to bolster his profile by taking this prestigious prize for his in-form trainer.
11/4 Expert Eye 3:35 Goodwood Others to follow
Goodwood 1.50 Piedita, 2.25 Drill, 3.00 Queen Of Bermuda, 4.10 Yourtimeisnow, 4.45 Four White Socks, 5.55 Mazyoun Leicester 6.05 Khafooq, 6.35 Johni Boxit, 7.10 Tobruk, 7.45 Gold At Midnight, 8.15 Curious Fox, 8.45 Chasing Diamonds. Redcar 2.45 Star Shield, 3.55 Global Style, 5.00 Deciding Vote, 6.00 Three Gracez. Sandown 6.20 Showu, 6.55 Art Du Val, 7.30 Ledham, 8.05 Treasure Me, 8.35 Artarmon.
North: Richard Young
Aljady (5.55 Goodwood, nap)
Unbeaten colt who is potentially smart and form of handicap debut at Redcar has been franked. Bred to relish the step up to this trip and, although up in weights and in grade, is fancied to go well.
Others to follow
Goodwood 1.50 Dominating, 2.25 Making Miracles, 3.00 Vintage Brut, 3.35 Lord Glitters, 4.10 Desert Lantern, 4.45 Juneau. Leicester 6.05 Rare Emerald, 6.35 Golden Guide, 7.45 Inaugurate, 8.15 Dandy Highwayman, 8.45 Cascella. Perth 1.30 Single Estate, 2.00 Ink Master, 2.35 Strait Of Magellan, 3.10 Politeness, 3.45 Rear Admiral, 4.20 Trongate, 4.55 Lady London, 5.25 Pinspot. Redcar 2.10 Rathbone, 2.45 Scenic River, 3.20 Jacbequick, 3.55 Fire Leopard, 4.30 Weellan, 5.00 Etienne Gerard, 5.30 Market Choice, 6.00 Black Salt. Sandown 5.45 Rampant Lion, 6.55 Bo Samraan, 8.35 Burn Some Dust.
Lambourn: James Burn
Soldier's Call (3.00 Goodwood, nap)
Archie Watson continues to excel with his juveniles and has plenty of belief in this speedy colt, who appears the one to beat following his Windsor Castle victory at Royal Ascot.
9/4 Soldier's Call 3:00 Goodwood Others to follow
Goodwood 1.50 Lil Rockerfeller, 2.25 Bartholomeu Dias, 3.35 Beat The Bank, 4.10 Welcoming, 4.45 Savaanah, 5.55 Medieval. Leicester 6.05 Golden Force, 6.35 Malangen, 7.10 Gravina, 7.45 Gold Arrow. Perth 1.30 Portrush Ted, 4.20 Smoking Dixie. Redcar 4.30 Rhosneigr. Sandown 6.20 Dark Shadow, 7.30 Kitaabaat, 8.05 Arendelle, 8.35 Moon Of Baroda.
West Country: Tim Mitchell
Imphal (1.50 Goodwood, nap)
Placed on all three starts this year and shaped as though he would improve for this step up in trip. Granted there is no further rain, he is fancied to be in the mix with the stable in form.
7/1 Imphal 1:50 Goodwood Others to follow
Goodwood 5.55 Sir Titan. Leicester 8.15 Bounty Pursuit.
Racing Post Ratings: Paul Curtis
Medahim (5.55 Goodwood)
Has run well on all three starts over today's course and distance, including when an unlucky fourth at 3lb higher back in May. This represents a drop in grade and he's weighted to go close.
Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Misty Millie (6.10 Galway)
The handicapper did not look too kindly on her emphatic Down Royal success in May, but the improving five-year-old may rise to the challenge.
10/1 Misty Millie 6:10 Galway Longshot: David Revers
Poet's Society (5.55 Goodwood)
A winner over course and distance who has dropped to a winning mark and should make a bold bid from the front for Oliver Stammers.
Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Valseur Lido (7.20 Galway)
A three-time Grade 1 winning chaser, the Henry de Bromhead-trained nine-year-old can prove the each-way value in the Galway Plate and give Rachael Blackmore her biggest win to date.
25/1 Valseur Lido 7:20 Galway The Raceform Interactive nugget
Lorcan Murtagh is 4-7 when riding Prince Khurram for Donald McCain (+£14.38 to £1 stakes), while other jockeys have a combined record of 3-40 (-£31.88). He rides the gelding in a 2m4f event at Perth (4.20).
7/1 Prince Khurram 4:20 Perth
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 31, 2018 20:30:11 GMT
Glenys The Menace was successful during this fortnight in 2016 and 2017 and boasts an impressive 4-11 record on turf. John Best’s filly is just 2lb above her last winning mark and can go well in the 4.45, Goodwood.
Nigel Twiston-Davies is 3-6 with his runners at Goodwood in the last five years, two of his victories coming courtesy of Arthur McBride. The gelding was third in the 1.50 last year, a race the trainer landed in 2015, and he can make his presence felt again.
William Haggas is a man to fear when fitting a tongue-tie. His record of 7-15 (47 per cent strike-rate) since the start of 2017 can be enhanced by Queen Of Bermuda in the Molecomb Stakes (3.00, Goodwood).
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Post by Kimmy on Jul 31, 2018 20:30:47 GMT
8/1 Northwest Frontier 1:50 Goodwood Unbeaten in three starts at 2m, and promises to be even better stepped up to this marathon trip.
Northwest Frontier won with a bit in hand at York last time, and still looks fairly treated. Expect a huge run.
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Post by dennisg on Aug 1, 2018 5:49:57 GMT
in today's sporting life............... Ben Linfoot seeks out the best Value Bet selections for day two of Glorious Goodwood and he's got a strong each-way fancy in the mile-and-a-half handicap. Recommended Bets: Value Bet, Glorious Goodwood, Day Two For details of advised bookmakers and each-way terms, visit our transparent tipping record Three-year-olds have dominated the Qatar Sussex Stakes ever since it was opened up to older horses in 1975 and two colts from the Classic vintage head the market this time around on day two of Glorious Goodwood. Without Parole is favourite after his St James’s Palace success last time out while Expert Eye is challenging for the market leader position after his own impressive Royal Ascot victory in the Jersey Stakes. Of the two I’d prefer Without Parole as Expert Eye has something to prove over a mile, especially as he seems to need a strong gallop to produce his best form. Without Parole looks more versatile and remains unbeaten after four starts, his best his most recent effort when he fought off Gustav Klimt at the royal meeting. His presence puts me off an each-way bet on one of the older horses and there looks to be very little between Beat The Bank, Lightning Spear and Lord Glitters anyway. The likely defection of So Beloved (ran in the Lennox on Tuesday) will also reduce the field to seven so it looks a race to swerve from a betting perspective. In contrast, the Move Over To Matchbook Handicap over 1m4f at 2.25 looks a good race to have a go at and I really like the look of Mark Johnston’s BAILEYS EXCELERATE at 14/1 (General ¼ 1,2,3) here. The market is headed by his stablemate Making Miracles at 9/2 with Ryan Moore booked, which is perfect as it has deflected attention away from Baileys Excelerate who looks underestimated. The pair actually finished upsides each other at Royal Ascot in the King George V Stakes, when only 2lb and a neck separated them. Baileys Excelerate gets a 4lb pull with his stablemate here thanks to Making Miracles’ subsequent Haydock success and the selection ran a really good race at Ascot in the circumstances. 6 9 Baileys Excelerate41 38-13OR: 92D 10/1 T: M JohnstonJ: S De Sousa Form: 122-818Last Run Live betting powered by He likes to dominate ideally, but couldn’t do that from stall 19 in the King George V. He was shuffled back early, got trapped out wide, was then lit up as Lewis Edmunds nudged him forward and was subsequently way too keen in the early part of the race. Still in there pitching a furlong out, it was to his great credit that he was only beaten eight lengths in eighth at the line and he can prove himself to be much better than that at Goodwood. Previously he looked a handicapper of some potential at Haydock when punted into 6/4 favouritism on May 26, making all and pulling out plenty in the closing stages to win easily off a mark of 85. That makes him of real interest here off 92 on just his third go at the trip and it could be significant that Silvestre de Sousa takes the ride for just the second time after previously riding him to victory in that aforementioned race at Haydock. The son of Excelebration is entered at Goodwood on Friday as well, always a good sign with a Johnston handicapper at this meeting, and with his stablemates looking the most likely threats on the pace you would think he’ll be much more comfortable than he was in the early stages at Royal Ascot. He looks a really strong stayer at this trip when in his comfort zone on the front end, and, at 14/1, I’m happy to double my stake on him for a good each-way bet as he looks the play of the day. Earlier on I’m taking a speculative punt on Richard Hughes’ GREAT SOUND at 33/1 (General 1/5 1,2,3,4) in the opening Matchbook Betting Podcast Goodwood Handicap (1.50) and I’m halving my win stake on this one in preference of a small each-way bet. He’s 33/1 because he’s shown very little in three starts for Richard Hughes and there is a chance he’s a regressive horse, but I think there’s enough about him to throw a few quid his direction at a big price. 8 Great Soundt35 49-1OR: 84 28/1 T: R HughesJ: S W Kelly Form: 165-904Last Run Live betting powered by Firstly, he’s always shaped like a stout stayer and there has to be a good chance that this extended 2m4f will bring about improvement in him. Secondly, he’s won off a 3lb higher handicap mark over 1m6f at Newbury in August last year when trained by John Gosden. Thirdly, I say shown very little but I thought he shaped quite nicely at Salisbury last time when fourth behind Okool, only fading in the final furlong on his first start since wind surgery. Fourthly, that was a flag-start race like this one, so I wonder if Hughes was getting him used to the scenario? Teak was third in the same Salisbury race in 2014 before winning this race at Goodwood at huge odds. Finally, Hughes, who was a master around here as a jockey, has plenty of similarly-rated stayers he could’ve picked from for this race like Stanley and Soghan and Golden Wolf. At 33s, there’s enough there to get the slingshot out. 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: +346.34pts to advised stakes/prices (from inception of Value Bet column in January 2010 to current).
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Post by dennisg on Aug 1, 2018 5:52:03 GMT
We've picked out some of the key trends ahead of Wednesday's Molecomb Stakes, one of the major juvenile events of the week at Glorious Goodwood. We've team up with Weatherbys to look at some of the Glorious Goodwood stats that you’ll need to know before parting with your cash at the spectacular meeting on the Sussex Downs... Goodwood 3.00 - Markel Insurance Molecomb Stakes Click here for full racecard and free video form TRENDS 8/10 - won solely over 5f 7/10 - run at least four times 9/10 - returned 8/1 or shorter in the betting 5/10 - second or third favourite 6/10 - beaten at Royal Ascot 7/10 - 1st or 2nd last time out VERDICT A race in which it often pays to have plenty of experience (seven of the last 10 winners have run at least four times) and it could be worth taking on favourite Soldier’s Call, who hasn’t been seen since winning the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot. In fact, none of the last 10 winners won at Royal Ascot, but six of them were beaten at the Royal meeting. Soldier’s Call did have a few of these in behind at the Berkshire venue, including Well Done Fox, who won next time out in the Dragon Stakes, a race which has provided two winners in recent years (Havana Grey, 2018 and Zebedee, 2010). This hasn’t been a race to look for a big-priced winner, in fact nine of the last 10 winners returned 8/1 or shorter, but only two favourites have won, so it often pay to focus on the other fancied runners. Of those, the one who appeals most is WELL DONE FOX, who looks a strong candidate to give the Hannon’s a fifth win in the race. The main danger may come from the William Haggas-trained Queen Of Bermuda, who was sent off 11/2 favourite for the Windsor Castle. She hasn’t been seen since but having previously created a good impression at Windsor, could bounce back in calmer waters here. The Haggas yard is in great form (operating at a 34% strike rate for the last 14 days and meets five out of the six of our trend criteria. Bettrends Verdict: 1st Well Done Fox 2nd Queen Of Bermuda 7 9 Well Done Fox26 29-1OR: 98D 7/1 T: R HannonJ: Tom Marquand Form: 52181Last Run Live betting powered by 10 8 Queen Of Bermudat139 28-12OR: 94BFD 13/2 T: W J HaggasJ: James Doyle Form: 2110Last Run
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Post by dennisg on Aug 1, 2018 5:54:07 GMT
A review of the action from day one of the Qatar Goodwood Festival where Stradivarius won the Goodwood Cup for the second successive season. Gallant Stradivarius on track for £1m bonus Stradivarius set up the prospect of a £1million bonus for his connections as he continued his fantastic campaign by successfully defending his crown in the Qatar Goodwood Cup. John Gosden's star stayer had already won the Yorkshire Cup and the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot this season, leaving him on course to land the bonus if he could add the Goodwood Cup and next month's Lonsdale Cup at York through the inaugural WH Stayers' Million. With Andrea Atzeni on his back for the first time since last year's Goodwood Cup, replacing the suspended Frankie Dettori, Stradivarius was the 4-5 favourite to continue his winning run and travelled powerfully throughout. Gold Cup runner-up Torcedor was sent straight to the lead by Colm O'Donoghue and briefly looked to have slipped his rival after pinching a couple of lengths halfway up the home straight. However, Stradivarius reeled him in late in the day and was ultimately good value for the winning margin of half a length. Gosden confirmed all roads now lead to York on August 24. He said: "He's got a lot of heart, and he was very determined to go and win his race. He (Atzeni) said the race was comfortably under control in the last furlong. That (Lonsdale Cup) would be the obvious choice, I'm sure they've got it very well insured! "We'll have to do everything we can to try to win it. We'll see how the horse is, there's three and a bit weeks, which should hopefully be fine, and he was conscious of not giving him a hard race in the last part, he was already thinking ahead. Let's see if we can get there, with horses you've always got to be in top order, that's the key point. He's the most charming horse to be around. He's a lovely ride." Racing UK ✔ @racing_UK "That would be the obvious choice." - John Gosden discusses Stradivarius' success in the Goodwood Cup @goodwood_Races and the #WHStayersMillion. #QGF Results ➡️ bit.ly/2w8fYfO 4:04 PM - Jul 31, 2018 8 See Racing UK's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Reflecting on the race, Gosden said: "It was a tremendous horse race. They (Stradivarius and Torcedor) are two really brave horses and it's the Ascot Gold Cup form. "I thought Colm rode a very clever race from the front. He (Stradivarius) went past Jessica Harrington's horse and then he came back again. He had to work to get there, but he is a great horse. There is nothing but congratulations to the second for putting up a fantastic race He (Stradivarius) is a beautifully balanced horse, he's not a big horse, he's neat. To that extent he's improved a lot from three to four." Connections of Call To Mind have revealed the Queen's high-class stayer has run his final race after suffering an injury in the Qatar Goodwood Cup. The William Haggas-trained four-year-old carried the Royal colours to victory in America last month, landing the Belmont Gold Cup in New York. He stepped up to Group One level in the two-mile feature on day one of the Qatar Goodwood Festival, but was pulled up sharply in the home straight by jockey James Doyle. The British Horseracing Authority reported Call To Mind had been assessed by vets at the racecourse for a tendon injury in his right fore and was transported home for further assessment. After winning the concluding fillies' handicap with Move Swiftly, the trainer's wife, Maureen, confirmed it was a career-ending injury. Haggas said: "He is alive, that's the main thing, but he'll never race again. "The veterinary staff here were brilliant. "Hopefully he'll go on to be a stallion or something. Hopefully they'll find a job for him. "He never came down and it could have been a lot worse. James Doyle pulled him up in plenty of time." Dancealot edges Lennox thriller Sir Dancealot got up in the very last stride to win a thrilling renewal of the Qatar Lennox Stakes at Goodwood. A field of 12 runners went to post for the seven-furlong Group Two, with the David Elsworth-trained Sir Dancealot and Roger Teal's 2000 Guineas runner-up Tip Two Win the 5-1 joint-favourites. Donjuan Triumphant adopted a pacesetting role for a long way, before last year's winner Breton Rock took over in the final half-furlong. Suedois briefly poked his head in front as the post loomed, but Sir Dancealot, who had encountered trouble in running, lunged late in the hands of veteran French jockey Gerald Mosse. A photo-finish was called, but the judge confirmed Sir Dancealot the winner by a short head, with Suedois second and Breton Rock just a head further back in third Tip Two Win was under pressure a long way from home and eventually trailed home last of all. Elsworth said: "He got into more trouble than I get into in the pub on a Saturday night when I've had a few! Seriously, he would have been an unlucky loser "His level of form has been very good, which gave him a very good chance today. "Stall four was a difficult draw for a horse that needs to be taken back a little bit and relaxed. Gerald had a problem in organising him, if you like. Everybody is trying to win. There is a lot of good luck involved and good fortune. We would have been an unlucky loser, but we better be gracious in victory and say it was a scramble." Asked about future plans, the trainer added: "We had a crack at a Group One the other day. There are lots of races for him. I put him in the Hungerford Stakes, which is another Group Two. Last year he used to hang under pressure. Maybe gelding him helped because of a testicle causing him discomfort. That's why he hung left, I'm sure." ITV Racing ✔ @itvracing "I can count on him. I know when I'm going to press he is going to answer" Winning jockey Gerald Mosse on his photo finish win Watch all the action LIVE on @itv 3:08 PM - Jul 31, 2018 3 See ITV Racing's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Vision stays unbeaten Dark Vision maintained his unbeaten record with a thoroughly impressive display in the Qatar Vintage Stakes at Goodwood. Following previous victories this month at Yarmouth and York, Mark Johnston's youngster was a heavily-backed 100-30 favourite stepped up to Group Two level in the hands of Silvestre de Sousa. It looked as though the gamble had gone badly awry rounding the home turn, with Dark Vision being niggled along by the champion jockey at the very rear of the field. However, once switched wide into clear daylight, Johnston's challenger gradually found his stride and finished like a train, getting up to beat Dunkerron by a length and three-quarters. Confiding was another length and a quarter away in third. Sky Bet make the winner a for next year's QIPCO 2000 Guineas. Johnston said: "That was quite incredible. I can hardly believe it myself. I was trying to keep everybody's feet on the ground today. The partnership (Kingsley Park 10) had a winner at Ascot on Saturday with a horse that cost £6,000 (Victory Command) and this one cost two and a half times as much at £15,00 "I never really thought when I set him off at Yarmouth that he'd be coming to a Group Two race and when he missed the break I thought it was all over. I was thinking I'd have to go home and teach this horse to come out of the stalls. "At that stage, if he'd come fourth I'd have thought I've got a really nice horse my hands. I never thought until a furlong out that we had any chance of winning." ITV Racing ✔ @itvracing Dark Vision remains unbeaten with a powerful win in the Qatar Vintage Stakes at @goodwood_Races Watch all the action LIVE on @itv #GloriousGoodwood 2:29 PM - Jul 31, 2018 153 74 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy Haggas gets punters off to winning start Alfarris got favourite-backers off to the perfect start at this year's Qatar Goodwood Festival in the Matchbook Betting Exchange Handicap. The William Haggas-trained four-year-old was the 13-2 market leader for the 15-runner contest and jockey Jim Crowley was content to bide his time, settling his mount in midfield and wide of his rivals. Alfarris was asked to go about his business racing inside the final two furlongs and quickened up smartly to take over the lead from Plutonian. The latter did not go down without a fight, but Alfarris passed the post half a length the the good, with Original Choice back in third. Haggas said: "It was very good and I'm very pleased. He's grown up and he's a different horse to what he used to be. He had a very high testicle, which we thought was bothering him last year, and he had a pretty big operation to get it out. He's matured a lot this year. Things have not gone right for him. We had to delay his (seasonal) debut and he just got beat at Sandown last time, but he's made up for that today." The Newmarket-based Yorkshireman said: "He'll probably go to York as he likes the northern air, like his trainer! I fancy him going up in grade at some point. I think he's decent." Goodwood Racecourse ✔ @goodwood_Races Alfarris and Jim Crowley get us up and running for the week in the @teammatchbook Betting Exchange Handicap#GloriousGoodwood #QGF 2:00 PM - Jul 31, 2018 18 See Goodwood Racecourse's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Watan strikes for Toronado Watan made a seriously impressive debut for Richard Hannon in the Nginious! Swiss Gin EBF Maiden Stakes. From the first crop of the trainer's top-class miler Toronado, the Al Shaqab Racing-owned two-year-old was a 6-1 shot for his racecourse introduction and routed his rivals by two lengths in the hands of Ryan Moore. Hannon said: "He is a lovely colt. He has just taken time to quicken up, but this horse had been showing up for a long time. "It is nice for Sheikh Joaan and his outfit as they bred him and own the stallion. "He has not done loads of work, but is a colt that we like. The Sheikh asked me if he was as good as his dad and my first answer was 'no', but you are not so sure now! "We were talking about putting him in the Prix Morny or the Francois-Boutin. He is a nice horse to have."
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Post by dennisg on Aug 1, 2018 5:56:42 GMT
Get the view from connections and Man On The Spot verdicts for the feature action on day two of the Qatar Goodwood Festival. 3.00 Markel Insurance Molecomb Stakes Archie Watson - Soldiers Tale: "This race has been a target since Ascot and we're looking forward to running him. I never worry too much about ground until a horse has proven he can't act on very fast or very slow ground. I'm sure the track needed the rain they had over the weekend, it sounds like the ground will be on the quick side of good and that would suit us fine." Richard Spencer - Rumble Inthejungle: "We're going there in good shape. Obviously he'd only ever had one run going to Royal Ascot, so you'd like to think the experience will stand him in very good stead. He's got a nice draw (six), the ground isn't going to be a problem and hopefully he can run a very big race. "You'd like to think with Ascot only being his second run that he will have learned plenty there. He won on very fast ground at Salisbury, it was pretty quick at Ascot and I think the ground is just going to be good on Wednesday, so that shouldn't be a problem. Our horses are running well and long may it continue. The team are working hard so hopefully it continues this week at least." Stuart Williams - Street Parade: "There wasn't a lot else for us to go for, to be honest. He's rated 96 and if we hadn't come here, he would have had to go for another novice with 10st on his back. Tom (Morley) is a very sporting owner, he wanted to have a go and I hope he can run well. He's in very good form and I'm happy with how he's progressed since his last run." Man On The Spot verdict: 4 5 Soldier's Call39 29-1OR: 105D 9/4 T: Archie WatsonJ: D Tudhope Form: 211Last Run Live betting powered by SOLDIER’S CALL had the previous Group 2 winner Van Beethoven back in fourth when landing the Windsor Castle at Ascot last time. Archie Watson’s colt will take some pegging back on that form if allowed his own way in front and is preferred to Norfolk Stakes fourth Rumble Inthejungle. Mick Channon’s charge finished well ahead of a below-par Vintage Brut at Ascot and the latter shares ownership with recent Sandown Listed winner Well Done Fox. Queen Of Bermuda had been progressive before disappointing behind the selection at Ascot but it’s too soon to write her off and she makes more appeal than the rapidly-improving Street Parade and the Ballydoyle filly Fantasy 3.35 Qatar Sussex Stakes John Gosden - Without Parole: "He is in great form and has been working nicely. We are pointing towards the Sussex with him and will take it from there. There is no doubt that he is progressing all the time and is a horse that will get further in time." Lord Grimthorpe - Expert Eye: "We're looking forward to it and it's obviously interesting for us, taking on a son of Frankel, who is very dear to our hearts. I think this horse (Expert Eye) deserves his place following his really good performance at Ascot. We've always felt he was a horse with huge potential. He's only had one run over a mile once before, in the 2000 Guineas, and I think we can forgive him that." Ted Voute - Orbaan: "Andre Fabre told me that the horse worked very well during his latest piece of work. It is fingers crossed. It is a big leap from winning a Listed race in France to the Sussex Stakes. There was the option of the Thoroughbred Stakes at Goodwood on Friday, but we thought there would only be eight or nine runners in the Sussex and both Prince Faisal and Andre Fabre wanted to take a chance." David Simcock - Lightning Spear: "This horse needs to win a Group One because he's the most beautiful physical specimen with a good temperament and the pedigree. If we can get a Group One in the UK, he would deserve his place at stud and, realistically, he would be an exciting stallion prospect. He's been freshened up since Ascot and is in super order. As he gets older, he's not losing any ability." Man On The Spot verdict 8 7 Without Parole43 39-1OR: 119D 6/4 T: J H M GosdenJ: Andrea Atzeni Form: 1-111Last Run Live betting powered by Frankel won this race twice and his unbeaten progeny WITHOUT PAROLE (NAP) has leading claims. John Gosden’s colt has taken each new challenge in his stride culminating in a Group 1 victory at Ascot with a defeat of the re-opposing Gustav Klimt in the St James’s Palace Stakes. He put that race to bed when surging clear a furlong from home and is taken to confirm running with the Ballydoyle colt, despite the latter closing at the finish. Well beaten at Newmarket in the 2000 Guineas, Expert Eye returned to form to land the Jersey Stakes over 7f at Ascot in fine style and is preferred to the likes of Lightning Spear, Beat The Bank and Lord Glitters, who are all closely matched on this season’s form. Andre Fabre has decided Orbaan is worth a tilt at the highest level having won a Listed contest at Saint-Cloud but So Beloved was due to run here yesterday.
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 1, 2018 8:04:53 GMT
GLORIOUS GOODWOOD
Robin Goodfellow
1.50 Piedita
2.25 Corgi
3.00 Soldier’s Call
3.35 Expert Eye
4.10 Yourtimeisnow
4.45 Four White Socks (nb)
5.55 Vale Of Kent (nap)
Gimcrack
1.50 Kloud Gate
2.25 Making Miracles
3.00 Soldier ’s Call (nap)
3.35 Without Parole (nb)
4.10 Desert Lantern
4.45 Savaanah
5.55 Sir Titan
Newmarket - 3.35 Without Parole (nap)
PERTH
Robin Goodfellow
1.30 Portrush Ted
2.00 Trust Thomas
2.35 Sheelbewhatsheelbe
3.10 Our Lucas
3.45 Rear Admiral
4.20 Prince Khurram
4.55 Copt Hill
5.25 Braid Blue
Gimcrack
1.30 Motueka
2.00 Ink Master
2.35 My Escapade
3.10 Placedela Concorde
3.45 Workbench
4.20 Prince Khurram
4.55 Dutch Canyon
5.25 Braid Blue
Northerner - 4.55 Petite Ganache (nb)
LEICESTER
Robin Goodfellow
6.05 Jean Valjean
6.35 Golden Guide
7.10 Tobruk
7.45 Inaugurate
8.15 Curious Fox
8.45 Cascella
Gimcrack
6.05 Golden Force
6.35 Johni Boxit
7.10 Tobruk
7.45 Schnapps
8.15 Curious Fox
8.45 Cascella
Newmarket - 6.05 Khafooq (nb)
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 1, 2018 8:05:24 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 1, 2018 8:05:45 GMT
REDCAR
Robin Goodfellow
2.10 Rathbone
2.45 Star Shield
3.20 Jacbequick
3.55 Andok
4.30 Poet’s Dawn
5.00 Etienne Gerard
5.30 Someone Exciting
6.00 Abushamah
Gimcrack
2.10 Freed From Desire
2.45 Calendimaggio
3.20 Jacbequick
3.55 Fire Leopard
4.30 Weellan
5.00 Meandmyshadow
5.30 Clergyman
6.00 Black Salt
Northerner - 2.10 Rathbone (nap)
SANDOWN
Robin Goodfellow
5.45 Rampant Lion
6.20 Showu
6.55 Art Du Val
7.30 Kitaabaat
8.05 Junderstand
8.35 Elysees
Gimcrack
5.45 Crystal Casque
6.20 Dark Shadow
6.55 Leroy Leroy
7.30 Kitaabaat
8.05 Solar Echo
8.35 Arta
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