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Post by Kimmy on Aug 16, 2018 8:07:33 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Three Comets (5.20 Yarmouth, nap)
Rerouted from Ffos Las on Tuesday, Roger Varian's youngster has been showing up well in his recent work on the Al Bahathri Polytrack.
Others to follow Salisbury 4.40 Crystal Moonlight, 5.10 Winds Of Fire. Wolverhampton 1.20 Beleaguerment, 1.50 Power Link, 2.50 Flying Foxy, 3.20 Hot Off The Press, 3.50 Pushkin Museum, 4.55 Genuine Approval. Yarmouth 4.45 Jan's Joy, 5.55 Pentland Hills, 6.25 Courtside, 6.55 Eternal Destiny, 7.30 Late Change, 8.00 Fivetwoeight. Chepstow 6.10 Elysian Lady, 6.40 Teenage Gal, 7.10 Charleston Belle, 7.45 Excellent Result, 8.15 Christopher Wood.
9/2 Three Comets 5:20 Yarmouth North: Colin Russell
One To Go (2.30 Beverley, nap)
Showed improved form on nursery debut when second at Nottingham last week, the first two finishing clear of the remainder. Runs off the same mark today, so is 6lb well in, and is fancied to go one better.
Others to follow Beverley 2.00 Rapture, 3.00 Al Hawra, 3.30 Arnold, 4.00 Blue Hussar, 4.30 Cascella, 5.00 Vigee Le Brun. Chepstow 5.35 Woody Bay, 6.10 Dancing On A Dream. Wolverhampton 1.20 Axe Axelrod, 2.20 Liberatrix, 3.50 Grey Destiny. Yarmouth 4.45 Another Situation, 5.55 Poetic Steps, 6.25 Kharbetation, 6.55 Sufrani, 7.30 Exchequeur, 8.00 Enzo's Lad.
Evs One To Go 2:30 Beverley Lambourn: James Burn
Redgrave (5.35 Chepstow, nap)
Easy ground should help this four-year-old, who was not disgraced on his debut for Joe Tuite on quicker conditions at Nottingham in the spring. The gelding has gone well at Chepstow before and must have more to offer from a mark of 79.
Others to follow Chepstow 5.05 Jazzy Girl, 6.10 Hackle Setter, 8.15 Starcaster. Salisbury 2.10 Hawayel, 2.40 Distant Applause, 3.10 Belated Breath, 4.10 Zonderland, 4.40 Hyanna. Wolverhampton 1.20 Suppressor, 1.50 Show Of Strength. Yarmouth 5.20 Multamis, 6.55 Topology, 8.00 Miracle Works.
15/2 Redgrave 5:35 Chepstow West Country: Tim Mitchell
Gang Warfare (7.45 Chepstow, nap)
Any further ease in the ground would be a concern, but Alexandra Dunn's seven-year-old has dropped to a handy mark and has the ability to make his presence felt.
Others to follow Salisbury 3.40 The Lords Walk. Wolverhampton 4.55 Howardian Hills. Yarmouth 4.45 Devil Or Angel.
13/2 Gang Warfare 7:45 Chepstow Racing Post Ratings: Paul Curtis
Seamster (3.30 Beverley)
This veteran sprinter has slipped to a good mark even on this year's form and takes a drop in grade over a course and distance that has seen him go well in the past.
- Seamster 3:30 Beverley Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Cascella (4.30 Beverley)
Broke her duck at Leicester earlier this month and David O'Meara's improving filly may still be ahead of her revised mark.
- Cascella 4:30 Beverley Longshot: Olly Eden
Goldfox Girl (5.05 Chepstow)
Displayed promise in minor novice events, but has been disappointing in both runs this year and was reported to have finished lame in the last time. Mick Appleby's filly has dropped 3lb as a result, Silvestre de Sousa is booked and this step up in trip may bring the necessary improvement.
10/1 Goldfox Girl 5:05 Chepstow Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Queluz (7.50 Leopardstown)
The John Geoghegan-trained five-year-old finished behind a couple of reopposing rivals when running on well in the closing stages for fifth after a slow start over the same course and one mile trip a week ago. Gary Halpin's mount, a three-time winner, could prove the value this time.
12/1 Queluz 7:50 Leopardstown The Raceform Interactive nugget
Kinglami has figures of 16122113 when running in Chepstow handicaps over five or six furlongs (+£22.25 to £1 stakes). The gelding runs in the 0-70 contest over 6f at 7.10.
11/4 Kinglami 7:10 Chepstow
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Post by dennisg on Aug 16, 2018 11:24:29 GMT
in today's sporting life............. Andrew Balding's South Seas has been backed to beat Elarqam at Salisbury this afternoon and we round up all the Sky Bet movers and Price Boosts. Market Movers Best-backed selection 13.20 – Suppressor 2/1 from 4/1 13.50 – Confucius 16/1 from 50/1 14.50 – La Fortuna 9/2 from 6/1 16.20 – Nutini 12/1 from 20/1 16.00 – Dagueneau 10/11 from 5/4 14.10 – Canavese 5/1 from 8/1 15.40 – Lifeboat 11/4 from 5/1 16.10 – South Seas 8/1 from 14/1 16.40 – Musical Art 10/1 from 16/1 17.55 – Sir Fred 8/1 from 12/1 18.25 Courtside 11/8 from 13/8 18.55 – Foxrush Take Time 9/1 from 14/1 20.00 – Bella Ferrari 13/2 from 9/1 16.50 – Port Rashid 5/1 from 10/1 20.05 Ask Susan 11/2 from 8/1 17.05 – Bond Angel 9/1 from 11/1 17.35 – Gibeno 10/3 from 5/1 18.10 – Dancing On A Dream 6/4 from 2/1 19.45 – Faithful Mount 7/2 from 4/1 17.45 – T For Tango 11/4 from 4/1 19.50 – Dance Alone 13/2 from 8/1 20.20 – Minnie Haha 6/4 from 9/4 Price Boosts Trader Tip Course and distance winner last month when he overcame the outside draw to beat Thornaby Princess by a nose. Still showed some promise at Musselbrugh last time out, despite a 2lb rise, but he didn’t get a clear run and finished fourth, two lengths behind Pea Shooter. A good draw in stall five today will work in his favour and his claims are strong.
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Post by dennisg on Aug 16, 2018 11:27:13 GMT
Keith Hamer highlights the best bets across on a busy day of action on Thursday, with Elarqam fancied to bounce back at Salisbury. Elarqam can start to make up for lost time with his first victory of the season in the Tattersalls Sovereign Stakes at Salisbury. For a colt that started the season with such lofty expectations, it can be said 2018 has been a disappointment. Little has gone to plan for the three-year-old from the time trainer Mark Johnston could not get a race into him before the Qipco 2000 Guineas. He ran creditably to take fourth place behind Saxon Warrior at Newmarket and hopes were high he would run even better in the Irish equivalent. His run was too bad to be true at the Curragh and he was found not to be quite 100 per cent afterwards. Trying him over a mile and a quarter at York did not quite work out, but it was only in the closing stages he was headed by Thundering Blue after making the running. Positive tactics back over a mile might prove the answer in this Group Three heat. Lorelina can cope with a 4lb rise for winning at Chester where she was the only mare taking on geldings. That race was two months ago but Andrew Balding is sure to have her primed for a return to action in the EBF Breeders' Series Fillies' Handicap, in which she is up against her own sex. 2 5 Lorelina61 59-12OR: 87D 4/1 T: A M BaldingJ: Oisin Murphy Form: 182-051Last Run Live betting powered by B Fifty Two may not be the force he once was, but he can still cut a dash as he showed when only beaten a neck by Kingstreet Lady at Carlisle on his latest start. A winner at Pontefract in April, Marjorie Fife's nine-year-old sprinter can land his second success of the season in the Racing UK Handicap at Beverley. 5 4 B Fifty Twot,v10 99-4OR: 67D 9/2 T: Mrs Marjorie FifeJ: Harrison Shaw (5) Form: 408002Last Run Live betting powered by Enzo's Lad can regain winning ways in the Family Funday At Great Yarmouth Racecourse Handicap. The Karl Burke-trained three-year-old has been beaten in three starts since hitting the target at the Norfolk track in April, but he has not run at all badly and will be more at home back on his happy hunting ground. Just An Idea made eyecatching late headway at Goodwood last time and should be followed in the David Bomber Evan Memorial Handicap at Chepstow. He was all wrong at the weights that day and after appearing likely to be tailed off, he finished with purpose, although he was never going to be involved at the finish. Back in lesser company, this looks a good opportunity to record a second career success. Pacino is one to note in the second division of the sportnation.bet UK Racing Specialist Novice Stakes at Wolverhampton as he makes his first start since a gelding operation. Sporting Life selections: BEVERLEY: 2.00 Glass Slippers, 2.30 One To Go, 3.00 Flower Power, 3.30 B Fifty Two, 4.00 Precision, 4.30 Calling Rio, 5.00 Red Charmer. CHEPSTOW: 5.05 Jazzy Girl, 5.35 Fox Trotter, 6.10 John Betjeman, 6.40 Teenage Gal, 7.10 Just An Idea, 7.40 Arty Campbell, 8.15 Dorella. LEOPARDSTOWN: 5.15 Olympic Heroine, 5.45 Focus Of Attention, 6.15 Koybig, 6.45 Constantinople, 7.20 Masaarr, 7.50 Korbous, 8.20 Luceita. SALISBURY: 2.10 Canavese, 2.40 Sharg, 3.10 Black Sails, 3.40 Highland Pass, 4.10 Elarqam, 4.40 LORELINA (NAP), 5.10 Praeceps. TRAMORE: 4.50 Boston Spray, 5.25 Oighear Dubh, 6.00 Rebellito, 6.30 Icario, 7.00 Bang Bang Rosie, 7.35 Double Windsor, 8.05 Screaming Rose. WOLVERHAMPTON: 1.20 Axe Axelrod, 1.50 Pacino, 2.20 Lonely Boy, 2.50 Global Rose, 3.20 Jenny Ren, 3.50 Counter Spirit, 4.20 Kalagia, 4.55 Genuine Approval. YARMOUTH: 4.45 Good Business, 5.20 Three Comets, 5.55 Dark Side Jazz, 6.25 Leigh's Law, 6.55 Pitch High, 7.25 Golden Slam, 8.00 Enzo's Lad. DOUBLE: Lorelina and B Fifty Two.
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Post by dennisg on Aug 16, 2018 11:28:55 GMT
Record-chasing Mark Johnston is targeting more Classic glory before he considers handing over the reins to his son, Charlie. Johnston is on the brink of passing Richard Hannon senior's British winners tally of 4,193, but stressed at a press day on Wednesday that becoming the winning-most trainer of all time won't have any impact at all on his decision to retire. Johnston, whose 27-year-old son and assistant Charlie has been nurtured with the top job in mind over the past three years since following his father's footprints in graduating from university with a degree in veterinary science, feels he still has unfinished business in some of the major races around Europe before he passes on the baton. Dee Ex Bee's runner-up effort behind Masar in the Investec Derby in June has clearly whet the trainer's appetite for winning the premier Classic for the first time, and he intends on going about his business in a now familiar fashion - by having more runners. "I realised after Dee Ex Bee this year that we've had fewer runners in the Derby in 30 years than what Aidan O'Brien would have in a typical year. "The closest I've come is second and it's my own bloody fault - if I don't run in it then I'll never win. "I think if you spoke to Sheikh Mohamed after this year then you might find he'll be looking to have more runners in the Derby too. "Coolmore have built the most successful breeding band and stallion stud in the world largely based on the Epsom Derby. It still means a hell of a lot and the Triple Crown still means a lot. It does to me anyway. "I definitely want to win more Classics. I want to win the Arc too - although I don't think I've ever had a runner so that's going to have to change as well!" Mark Johnston is all smiles Mark Johnston is all smiles The meticulous Johnston, whose own personal career highlights remain the achievements of 1000 Guineas winner Attraction and champion two-year-old Shamardal in the same season back on 2004, has a habit of plan-making. The Scotsman has even studied the recent handovers of licences from family members to another, including the likes of Hannon, whose record he has chased down. "I've been thinking about the end of my career for a long time in truth," he said. "In 2004/05 I had a 10-year plan to retire at 55. I got talked out of it thankfully and realised it has to be a bit more fluid. I've also come to recognise it probably wouldn't want to be absolute. I get a huge kick out of building this place and I'm not just going to give it away. "But breaking this record will have nothing to do with it. "If you'd asked Charlie when he came out of vet school three years ago - he just wanted me to get out and for him to take over. "And then he realises now that it was a bit different for me starting out with a small number of horses and no expectations, 125 staff, building projects and everything else to deal with. He's now not in a rush. "But I've considered all the other training handovers (to family members) and I wouldn't want to do it too early, and I wouldn't want to do it too late. "I just wouldn't have the energy to do what I did back then now. I couldn't dream of it and I honestly don't think anyone should wait until 40 to start training racehorses. "But it's more about not handing over a business that's not in decline, and also handing over something that is manageable. "Richard Hannon is probably the most successful handover in recent years and a lot of that may have been down to the fact the yard was still on the up. "People often ask what's our secret, and there isn't one. It's more about the whole ethos and my belief in training and running racehorses. "I've been speaking to an owner this morning and he was requesting just two more runs this season. I said you shouldn't decide what a horse is doing based on a number of runs. I can't believe the number of people want to give their horse a break. They gives themselves a break often enough as they get injured and suffer setbacks. "We've got two full-time vets on the yard, not counting me and Charlie, and if we had three I guarantee we'd have fewer runners as I'm a firm believer if you go looking for problems then you'll more than likely find something. "If the horse is well - run it. I suppose if there's a secret then that would be it for us."
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Post by dennisg on Aug 16, 2018 11:30:15 GMT
The future of Towcester racecourse is up in the air after it was announced the company which owns the track is taking steps to place the business into administration. In a statement issued through Facebook, Towcester Racecourse Company Limited - the proprietors of Towcester Racecourse - said it was "currently experiencing trading difficulties". As well as horseracing, the Northamptonshire venue also stages regular greyhound meetings and multiple cards scheduled for later this week have already been cancelled. The statement read: "Towcester Racecourse Company Limited, proprietors of Towcester Racecourse, are currently experiencing trading difficulties and are in discussions with key stakeholders and professional advisors on the way forward. However, the directors have concluded that they have no alternative in the short term but to seek court protection and are now taking steps to place the company into administration. "As a result, it is with regret that the greyhound meetings on this Friday, 17th August and over the weekend at Towcester Racecourse have been cancelled. "Whilst inevitably there will be considerable interest from customers, supporters and suppliers, the directors ask that they be given time to focus on exploring other options for the business and they anticipate there will be a further update in the next few days. "The directors remain hopeful that despite the current situation, given the significant history of horseracing and more recently greyhound racing at Towcester, there will be significant interest from potential acquirers." The next scheduled horseracing fixture is on Wednesday, October 10.
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 16, 2018 18:55:02 GMT
Beverley, 16 Aug 18 Race 1 - 2:00pm THE EBF FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (PLUS 10 RACE) Shortly after leaving the stalls, the free running SEAMISST, unplaced, hung left causing interference to ALLUX GIRL (IRE), unplaced, which in turn caused the rider of PRINGLE, unplaced, to take a slight check but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, Harrison Shaw reported that NO BILLS, unplaced, hung right under pressure, David Allan reported that PRINGLE, unplaced, was hampered shortly after leaving the stalls and the Veterinary Officer reported that the winner, GLASS SLIPPERS, lost its right hind shoe.
Race 3 - 3:00pm THE SUNDAY RACING NEXT ON 26TH AUGUST SELLING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (Beverley Middle Distance Series) The Starter reported that NATIVE SOLDIER (IRE), had been unruly in the stalls and withdrawn. John Flint's representative was interviewed and informed that the gelding could not run until the day after passing a stalls test. As it was the second occasion within the previous 12 months that NATIVE SOLDIER (IRE) had been reported, a further report within the same period would mean the gelding would be prevented from having a stalls test for 6 months.
Race 4 - 3:30pm THE RACING UK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for SCUZEME and RAFFLE KING to go early to post.
Approaching the line, BONDI BEACH BOY, placed second, shifted left causing GAMESOME (FR), placed third, to be short of room and stumble 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 BONDI BEACH BOY.
In the closing stages, GAMESOME (FR) was accidentally struck across the nose by the whip of Joe Fanning, the rider of the winner, ARNOLD. Being satisfied that it was accidental, no further action was taken.
Following the race, Ben Curtis reported that SCUZEME, placed eighth, was reluctant to race and slowly away and Paul Hanagan reported that COMPTON RIVER, unplaced, stumbled badly leaving the stalls causing his saddle to slip. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination, during routine testing of B FIFTY TWO (IRE), placed seventh, revealed the gelding to be lame on its right fore.
Race 6 - 4:30pm THE BEVERLEY ANNUAL BADGEHOLDERS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) In the final furlong, STRAIGHT ASH (IRE), placed second, edged right causing the rider of PLACEBO EFFECT (IRE), placed fourth, to take a slight check, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and that it had not improved the placing of STRAIGHT ASH (IRE).
Following the race, Dougie Costello reported that DORCAS, placed seventh, ran too freely in the early stages and Nathan Evans reported that DELICATE FOOTSTEPS, unplaced, failed to handle the bend.
Race 7 - 5:00pm THE WHITE ROSE SADDLERY AMATEUR RIDERS' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) BILLY BOND wore earplugs which were removed at the start and permission was given for MR COOL CASH to go early to post.
Following the race, Miss Serena Brotherton reported that MAKE ON MADAM (IRE), unplaced, hung left throughout. View Stewards report Wolverhampton, 16 Aug 18 Race 1 - 1:20pm THE SPORTNATION.BET UK RACING SPECIALIST NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV I) Following the race, John Egan reported that SHESADABBER, unplaced, was slowly away and never travelling. The Veterinary Officer reported that BUDAIYA FORT (IRE), unplaced, lost its left fore shoe.
Race 2 - 1:50pm THE SPORTNATION.BET UK RACING SPECIALIST NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV II) P. J. McDonald, the rider of POWER LINK (USA), had appeared to stop riding shortly before the winning post to be beaten a short head into fifth place. After being interviewed and shown recordings of the incident, McDonald’s explanation that POWER LINK (USA) was weakening and, in his opinion, he did not stop riding or lose any momentum was noted.
Following the race, Hollie Doyle reported that SHOW OF STRENGTH (IRE), unplaced, hung right-handed in the home straight. John Egan reported that BLUEBELL TIME (IRE), unplaced, hung right-handed in the home straight and quickly shortened its stride. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-trace examination revealed the filly to be lame on its left fore.
Race 3 - 2:20pm THE SPORTNATION.BET REWARDS PROGRAM NOVICE AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for LOOK SHARP (IRE) to be mounted in the chute.
JUDY BE CAREFUL, ridden by John Egan, failed to parade past the stands. Being satisfied that this was due to the filly proving unruly in the preliminaries and that the rider had made a reasonable attempt to parade despite JUDY BE CAREFUL’s reluctance, no further action was taken.
Race 4 - 2:50pm THE REDZONESPORTS.BET NFL EXPERTS FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) An enquiry was held to consider interference approximately 4 furlongs out involving FLYING FOXY, placed third, ridden by Hollie Doyle, GLOBAL ROSE (IRE), placed sixth, ridden by William Cox, LA FORTUNA, placed fifth, ridden by William Carson and DAZACAM, placed seventh, ridden by Paddy Mathers. The interference was found to be accidental as GLOBAL ROSE (IRE) had shied away from FLYING FOXY, causing interference firstly to DAZACAM and then to LA FORTUNA, whose riders both had to take a check.
Race 5 - 3:20pm THE SPORTNATION.BET BEST ODDS GUARANTEED HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for CUE’S FOLLY to wear a hood in the Parade Ring only.
Following the race, Charlie Bennett reported that DORIAN GRAY (IRE), placed seventh, ran flat. The Veterinary Officer reported that FOLIES BERGERES, placed second, lost its left fore shoe.
Race 6 - 3:50pm THE SPORTNATION.BET HOME OF REWARDS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) An enquiry was held to consider interference shortly after leaving the stalls when AFRICAN BLESSING, unplaced, ridden by William Carson, interfered with SECRET MEMORIES (IRE), unplaced, ridden by Gearoid Brouder, which in turn interfered with ALQALSAR (IRE), unplaced, ridden by Tony Hamilton, which in turn interfered with GREY DESTINY, placed third, ridden by Cam Hardie. Carson was suspended for 2 days for careless riding as he had allowed his mount to edge left-handed towards the rail when insufficiently clear, forcing SECRET MEMORIES (IRE)’s rider to take a check and also causing slight interference to ALQALSAR (IRE) and the free-running GREY DESTINY.
An enquiry was held to consider interference approximately 1 furlong out when JUAN HORSEPOWER, placed fourth, ridden by Danny Brock, interfered with CALEDONIA LAIRD, placed fifth, ridden by P. J. McDonald. Brock was cautioned for careless riding as he had allowed his mount to drift left-handed without sufficient correction, causing McDonald to take a slight check.
An enquiry was held to consider interference in the final furlong when the winner, COUNTER SPIRIT (IRE), ridden by David Probert, interfered with GREY DESTINY, placed third, ridden by Cam Hardie. They interviewed Hardie and heard telephone evidence from Probert. Probert was cautioned for careless riding as he had allowed his mount to drift left-handed, causing Hardie to take a slight check.
Following the race, Tim Clark reported that PUSHKIN MUSEUM (IRE), placed seventh, fly-leapt leaving the stalls and was subsequently slowly away. The Veterinary Officer reported that SECRET MEMORIES (IRE), unplaced, finished lame on its right hind.
Race 7 - 4:20pm THE SPORTNATION.BET DOWNLOAD THE IPHONE APP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Following the race, John Egan reported that NUTINI (IRE), placed sixth, moved poorly throughout. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 8 - 4:55pm THE SPORTNATION.BET TAKE ADVANTAGE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for HOWARDIAN HILLS (IRE) to go early to post.
An enquiry was held to consider interference approximately 3 furlongs out when THREEDIAMONDRINGS, placed third in a dead-heat, ridden by Ryan Tate, interfered with HOWARDIAN HILLS (IRE), placed second, ridden by William Cox. Tate was cautioned for careless riding as he had been slow to correct his mount from drifting left-handed, causing slight interference to HOWARDIAN HILLS (IRE). View Stewards report Yarmouth, 16 Aug 18 Race 1 - 4:45pm THE HAVEN SEASHORE HOLIDAY PARK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for JOHN JOINER to wear cheekpieces in the parade ring only, for ANOTHER SITUATION (USA) and ENCODED (IRE) to go early to post and for JAN’S JOY to be led early to post.
Following the race Jimmy Quinn reported that DROP KICK MURPHY (IRE), unplaced, was never travelling. DROP KICK MURPHY was routine tested.
Race 2 - 5:20pm THE EBF STALLIONS NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) The Veterinary Officer reported that NAUGHTY NIGEL is a gelding and not a colt as published in the race card.
The sponsorship in relation to CONSTANT, trained by K. R. Burke, did not comply with the Sponsorship Code of Conduct. Burke was warned as to his responsibility to ensure that the correct sponsorship is carried
Following the race James Doyle reported that GOLDEN VALOUR, unplaced, jumped the road crossing and lost its action for a stride. Dane O’Neill reported that MULTAMIS (IRE), unplaced, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of MULTAMIS (IRE) failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 3 - 5:55pm THE GROSVENOR CASINO OF GREAT YARMOUTH HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race Jimmy Quinn reported that COLLEGE KING, unplaced, ran green.
Race 4 - 6:25pm THE BURLINGTON PALM HOTEL OF GREAT YARMOUTH HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) The Starter reported that STORMINGIN (IRE) was the subject of a third criteria failure. Gary Moore was informed that the gelding could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Following the race Jamie Spencer reported that COURTSIDE (FR), placed fourth, hung right.
The winner, LEIGH’S LAW (IRE), appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Chelmsford on 6 July 2018 where the filly finished eleven of thirteen, beaten by 19 ½ lengths. The explanation given by the trainer’s representative that the filly may have appreciated the return to turf on this occasion was noted. LEIGH’S LAW (IRE) was routine tested.
Race 5 - 6:55pm THE SEADELL CHALETS AT HEMSBY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for FOXRUSH TAKE TIME (FR) and INDIA JANE (FR) to go early to post.
The sponsorship in relation to MIME DANCE, trained by John Butler, did not comply with the Sponsorship Code of Conduct. Butler was warned as to his responsibility to ensure that the correct sponsorship is carried
Approximately 1 ½ furlongs out there was interference between, PERCY TOPLIS, unplaced, which drifted left at the same time as SLIPALONGTREVASKIS, placed second, went for a run which in turn caused TOPOLOGY, placed third, to be taken off its intended line, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Inside the final furlong, ETERNAL DESTINY, placed fourth, shifted quickly left taking SUNSET BOUNTY, unplaced, off its intended line, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and that it had not improved the placing of ETERNAL DESTINY.
Following the race Daniel Muscutt reported that SUNSET BOUNTY, unplaced, ran in snatches.
Race 6 - 7:30pm THE RACING WELFARE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) A query was raised with the representative of Richard Guest as to why his runner in this race, EXCHEQUER (IRE) was a non-runner due to the travel, when his other runners in race 1 and 5 had made it safely to the course. The representative explained that the two-stall horsebox containing the horses in race 1 and 5 had arrived safely at the racecourse, however the second two-stall horsebox containing only EXCHEQUER (IRE) had overheated and broken down. His explanation was accepted.
Robert Havlin, the rider of U S S MISSOURI (USA) was unseated on leaving the stalls. After viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no other horse or rider was involved, the incident was accidental and caused by the gelding lunging forward at the same time as the start was effected. U S S MISSOUI (USA) was deemed to be a runner. View Stewards report Salisbury, 16 Aug 18 Fixture Note An enquiry was held to consider why there was a section of rail missing at the two-furlong marker in Race 7. They interviewed the Clerk of the Course. Having heard his evidence, the Stewards passed the matter to the Head Office of the British Horseracing Authority for further consideration. Race 2 - 2:40pm THE M J CHURCH NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Charles Bishop reported that DELIVERANCE, unplaced, stopped quickly; the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filly failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 3 - 3:10pm THE BILL GARNETT MEMORIAL FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) WICKED SEA (IRE), trained by Richard Hannon, finished fourth at Salisbury the previous day. The Veterinary Officer reported that a pre-race examination of the filly deemed her fit to race.
Race 4 - 3:40pm THE ROB BARLOW 50TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for PICK A LITTLE and DOWNTOWN MOMBASA (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race, William Buick reported that CARLINI (IRE), unplaced, suffered interference in running and stopped quickly thereafter.
An enquiry was held to consider interference approaching the final furlong when FLYING SAKHEE, placed fifth, ridden by Kieran O’Neill, interfered with DOWNTOWN MOMBASA (IRE), placed sixth, ridden by Charles Bishop, which in turn interfered with CARLINI (IRE), unplaced, ridden by William Buick. O’Neill was suspended for 2 days for careless riding as he had manouevered to his right, making contact with and taking DOWNTOWN MOMBASA (IRE) off its intended line, which in turn caused CARLINI (IRE) to be taken off its intended line and checked for a couple of strides.
Race 5 - 4:10pm THE TATTERSALLS SOVEREIGN STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) The Starter reported that SOUTH SEAS (IRE) was reluctant to enter the stalls. Andrew Balding was informed that the gelding could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Following the race, William Buick reported that HATHAL (USA), which finished sixth of six, became tired in the latter stages of the race.
Race 6 - 4:40pm THE EBF BREEDERS' SERIES FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for LORELINA to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
Race 7 - 5:10pm THE KEVIN HALL & PAT BOAKES MEMORIAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Following the race, Luke Morris reported that PRAECEPS (IRE), placed third, hung left-handed under pressure.
Luke Morris reported that PRAECEPS (IRE), placed third, hung left-handed under pressure. View Stewards report Chepstow, 16 Aug 18 Fixture Note After Race 1 the going was changed to Good to Soft, Soft in places (from Soft). Race 1 - 5:05pm THE interbet.com LIVE CASINO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for GOLDFOX GIRL to wear a hood in the parade ring only.
Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that PACO FILLY, unplaced, bled from the nose and Silvestre De Sousa reported that GOLDFOX GIRL, unplaced, hung right-handed.
Race 2 - 5:35pm THE interbet.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for FOX TROTTER (IRE) to go early to post.
Race 4 - 6:40pm THE LIVE BETTING COMING SOON AT interbet.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race Silvestre De Sousa reported that SLIPSTREAM (IRE), placed third, hung right-handed.
Race 5 - 7:10pm THE DAVID BOMBER EVANS MEMORIAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Matthew Salaman had obtained prior permission from the BHA to run MAJOR ASSAULT partially shod.
Inside the final furlong the winner, JUST AN IDEA (IRE) hung right-handed into the whip, causing REBEL HEART, placed third, to have to take a slight check, but after viewing a recording of the incident it was found that no riding offence was involved and that it had not improved the placing of JUST AN IDEA (IRE). Also inside the final furlong REBEL HEART ducked quickly left-handed interfering with WHITECREST, placed fifth, 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 REBEL HEART.
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 16, 2018 18:55:51 GMT
Sir Anthony McCoy has led a chorus of concern after the shock news that the future of Towcester racecourse and greyhound track is in doubt.
The course revealed on Thursday that steps were being taken to place Towcester Racecourse Company Limited into administration and that its greyhound fixture on Friday night would not take place. It has three horseracing fixtures remaining in 2018, in October, November and December.
Towcester is hoping there will be "significant interest from potential acquirers", and Arena Racing Company was quickly out the blocks to offer its support and is thought to be the likely front-runner in the event of Towcester finding a new owner.
Retired 20-time champion jockey McCoy partnered a landmark 4,000th British jumps winner at Towcester on Mountain Tunes in 2013, and he has many happy memories of riding at a course he admired as much for the unique challenge it presented as for its location and the welcome it offered.
McCoy said: "It will be very sad if Towcester closes down. It's a grand track and I have great memories of it.
"I always enjoyed riding there. It's unique, with that massive climb to the winning post, and it's a track you have to think your way around. Races can change there a lot, and it's a track where you can win with a horse who might not win elsewhere."
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 16, 2018 19:27:56 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Twister (9.00 Chelmsford, nap)
Sir Mark Prescott's chestnut has been knocking on the door over shorter trips and should be suited by the step up to 2m. The three-year-old blew out well for this on the Al Bahathri on Tuesday.
2/1 Twister 9:00 Chelmsford (AW) Others to follow Newbury 1.50 Boerhan, 2.25 Game Player, 2.55 Sarooq, 3.30 Swiss Air, 4.00 Island Of Life, 4.35 East Coast Swing. Nottingham 1.30 Make A Wish, 2.00 The Lacemaker, 2.35 Madame Devious, 3.05 Chiefdom, 3.40 With A Start, 4.10 Lady Bergamot, 4.45 Gumriyah, 5.15 Oceanus. Wolverhampton 3.15 Eyelool, 3.50 Blooriedotcom, 4.20 Al Mureib, 4.50 Lunar Corona. Catterick 7.45 Loveisili. Chelmsford 5.50 Bobby Ewing, 6.20 Capla Flyer, 6.50 Humbert, 7.20 Storm Over, 7.55 Adamant, 8.30 Cat Royale. Newmarket 5.25 King Lothbrok, 5.55 Lady Freyja, 6.30 Venedegar, 7.00 Fair Power, 7.30 Take A Turn, 8.05 Argentello. North: Colin Russell
Perfect Words (8.15 Catterick, nap)
Not been at his best since winning at Ayr in June, but won this race off a 5lb lower mark 12 months ago. With the easier ground in his favour, he is fancied to bounce back.
11/1 Perfect Words 8:15 Catterick Others to follow Catterick 5.40 Bollin Joan, 6.10 Notthewhitehart, 6.40 Caballero, 7.10 My Girl Maisie. Chelmsford 5.50 Sparklealot, 6.20 One To Go, 6.50 Salateen, 7.20 Queen In Waiting, 7.55 Fayez. Newbury 4.00 Billy Dylan. Newmarket 5.55 Explain, 7.00 Little Jo, 8.05 Mutarakez. Nottingham 1.30 Camber, 2.00 Gale Lane, 2.35 Young Tiger, 3.40 Joie De Vivre, 4.10 Benadalid, 4.45 Paramount Love, 5.15 Glacier Fox. Wolverhampton 1.40 Ingleby Molly, 2.10 Arishka, 2.45 Laubali, 3.15 So Hi Storm, 3.50 Blue Harmony, 4.20 Beau Samraan. Lambourn: James Burn
Heartwarming (3.30 Newbury, nap)
Well-regarded filly appears to have a bright future and has looked progressive on her two appearances. This race has been marked in the calendar for some time.
15/2 Heartwarming 3:30 Newbury Others to follow Catterick 6.10 Capla Gilda, 6.40 Triggered. Chelmsford 5.50 Isaan Queen, 6.20 Anycity, 7.20 Corinthia Knight, 7.55 Nathan, 8.30 Shamonix, 9.00 Final Choice. Newbury 1.20 Cloak And Dagger, 1.50 Ginger Fox, 2.25 Hombre Casado, 2.55 Madalayan, 4.00 Jashma, 4.35 Alhakmah, 5.10 Abel Tasman. Newmarket 5.25 Indian Viceroy. Nottingham 1.30 Qutob, 2.00 Poet's Princess, 2.35 Spin Top, 3.05 Rewaayat, 3.40 Autumn War, 4.10 Buzz, 4.45 Caravela. Wolverhampton 2.45 Three Little Birds, 4.20 Bug Boy, 4.50 With Good Grace. West Country: Tim Mitchell
Cliffs Of Dover (2.55 Newbury, nap)
Convincing winner at Haydock last time when pulling his way clear halfway but still finding plenty in the latter stages. Although now taking a step up in class under a penalty, he remains in cracking form and will be fancied to give another good account.
9/4 Cliffs Of Dover 2:55 Newbury Others to follow Newbury 2.25 Sir Roderic. Racing Post Ratings: Sam Walker
Sussex Girl (7.30 Newmarket)
Well treated on last year's efforts and seems to be running back into form recently, including when staying on late to finish a close third at Yarmouth last time.
13/2 Sussex Girl 7:30 Newmarket (July) Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Gumriyah (4.45 Nottingham)
Had a bit left in the locker when making all at Salisbury in June and John Gosden's unexposed filly may have been let in lightly on her handicap bow.
7/4 Gumriyah 4:45 Nottingham Longshot: Olly Eden
Zeyzoun (5.55 Newmarket)
Eased 4lb in the handicap since making his British debut in June, without having races run to suit. The likely softer conditions and stronger pace should help bring about improvement, and James Doyle is a positive jockey booking.
10/1 Zeyzoun 5:55 Newmarket (July) Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Burmese Waltz (5.15 Dundalk)
Placed on her two previous starts, more recently when runner-up to stablemate Inverleigh at Leopardstown eight days ago, the Ger Lyons-trained daughter of Showcasing has to concede weight to her rivals but should be up to the task.
4/9 Burmese Waltz 5:15 Dundalk (AW) The Raceform Interactive nugget
David Menuisier is 6-9 with his runners at Newmarket's July course since the start of last season, improving to 3-3 when Fran Berry rides. The pair team up with History Writer in the mile handicap at 8.05.
3/1 History Writer 8:05 Newmarket (July)
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 16, 2018 19:28:28 GMT
BANKER
Major Partnership (8.05 Newmarket)
Highly-regarded colt trained by Saeed Bin Suroor, Major Partnership improved from his debut second and subsequent wind operation to land a rather poor course maiden over 7f here in June, recording an RPR of 91 in the process. He showed a good turn of foot that day and quickened up in fine style again when seen at the start of the month in another poor race at Thirsk over this trip. He scooted clear of his inferior rivals there at odds of 1-6 and looked a useful horse in the making. It's interesting he's being sent down the handicap route given he could be a Group-class colt and he can rack up the hat-trick under Pat Cosgrave.
11/4 Major Partnership 8:05 Newmarket (July) GOOD THING
Lethal Promise (3.30 Newbury)
It's very interesting to see that the ultra-shrewd Willie McCreery has sent across his two-year-old filly for this Listed event and it would be far from surprising if she came home in front under Billy Lee. The daughter of Invincible Spirit showed distinctive promise in her first two runs in maiden company when finishing runner-up, before absolutely hacking up by six lengths at Naas in mid-June – the 92-rated second has boosted the form since. She ran well when fourth in a Group 3 last time and this rates as a step down in class.
7/2 Lethal Promise 3:30 Newbury
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 16, 2018 19:29:07 GMT
When Chris Wall and James Doyle team up at Newmarket they have a flawless 100 per cent record, and they join forces with Zeyzoun (5.55). His form has been a bit mixed this season but he wasn’t beaten far last time and rain would suit.
Saeed Bin Suroor has a 30 per cent record with first-time geldings. Moving Forward, who runs in the 3.50 Wolverhampton, steps into handicap company for the first time with the yard in good form and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him take this.
When James Tate sends out runners who have won within the last seven days, he has a 40 per cent strike-rate. In the 3.30 at Newbury, Tate’s Implicit will look to follow up on her victory at Chelmsford last Friday. The improving filly will have to handle a step up in class but she could well be up to it.
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 16, 2018 19:41:29 GMT
Friday: going, weather & non-runners Catterick GOING: GOOD (Rail movements: R1 & 5 +18y, R2, 3 & 4 +15y) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 1m4f - Centre; Remainder - Inside Chelmsford (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Inside NON RUNNERS: 7:20 Storm Over (5) Dundalk (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Partly cloudy Newbury GOING: GOOD (Good to soft in places) (Rail movements: R4 & 8 +7y) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Centre NON RUNNERS: 4:00 Mountain Peak (3) 5:10 The Lords Walk (7) Newmarket (July) GOING: GOOD (Good to soft in places; GoingStick: 6.9) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: (Stand side course) 1m2f - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 7:30 Dagian (6) Nottingham GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Good in places) (Rail movements: R4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 +6y) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: (Outer track) 5f & 6f - Stands' Side; 1m - Centre; Remainder - Inside Tramore GOING: GOOD WEATHER: Partly cloudy Wolverhampton (AW) GOING: TAPETA: STANDARD WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 7f - Outside; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 4:50 Saint Diana (8)Timespan (9)
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Post by dennisg on Aug 17, 2018 6:11:12 GMT
IN TODAY'S SPORTING LIFE.................. Nick Robson is backing Archie Watson to claim Listed success with Shumookhi at Newbury - he has a tip for every Friday race. Shumookhi can gain a deserved notable success in the Byerley Stud Stakes at Newbury on Friday. Archie Watson's speedy filly has gone close in decent races in France the last twice she has been seen in action and looks to have solid claims of gaining a first Listed race closer to home. She has only won one of her five races and that was a novice even at Catterick, but the filly she beat there, Society Queen, has subsequently won twice. Beaten just two and three-quarter lengths in the Queen Mary at Ascot, Watson sent her to Deauville for a Group Three where she was beaten just a length in third by Karl Burke's Little Kim. It was back to France two weeks later for a Listed race at Vichy, where she was narrowly beaten by James Tate's Second Generation. She is second best in on the figures and a reproduction of any of her last three runs will see her go very close. Elsewhere at Newbury, Richard Hannon appears to have some strong chances, firstly in the opening first division of the seven-furlong maiden with Fox Power. The Dark Angel colt cost 450,000 guineas and finished third of eight in a strong maiden on debut at Goodwood. He got the message all too late there and better can be expected. Another Hannon newcomer at Goodwood was Alhakmah and she is back out in the six-furlong maiden later on the card. This one cost Al Shaqab 420,000 guineas and fairly flew home to be beaten a neck by 125-1 winner Feel Glorious. It will be disappointing if she fails to go one better. After a quiet first half of the season, Charlie Hills' string have burst into life and he should be on the mark with Qutob in the myracing.com-sponsored maiden at Nottingham. Second on debut to a previous winner, he was literally caught on the line, but that experience will stand him in good stead. William Haggas' Eyelool should be hard to beat in the EBC Group Nursery at Wolverhampton having opened his account at Epsom last time out. He had the misfortune of bumping into Advertise on his debut but was not disgraced. Ralph Beckett's Fox Fearless outran his 20/1 odds on his first start at Newmarket and should know more about the game on his return to Headquarters for the Fly London Southend Airport To Lyon EBF Novice Stakes. Third of 11, he put in all his best work at the finish and the step up to a mile looks sure to suit the Camelot colt. Spirit Ridge might be the best bet at Catterick in the Berber Leather Novice Stakes, while the return to the all-weather at Chelmsford can help Corinthia Knight return to winning ways in the five-furlong feature race. Sporting Life tips CATTERICK: 5.40 Bollin Joan, 6.10 Capla Gilda, 6.40 Cabellero, 7.10 Alfie's Angel, 7.45 Spirit Ridge, 8.15 Life For Rent, CHELMSFORD: 5.50 Isaan Queen, 6.20 Anycity, 6.50 Salateen, 7.20 Corinthia Knight, 7.55 Rashdan, 8.30 Shamonix, 9.00 Twister. DUNDALK: 5.15 Harvest Bow, 5.45 Royal Navy Warship, 6.15 A Likely Story, 6.45 St Brelades Bay, 7.15 El Greco, 7.50 Nam, 8.20 Gold Jasmine, 8.50 Morley Gunner. NEWBURY: 1.20 Fox Power, 1.50 Boerhan, 2.25 Game Player, 2.55 Arab Moon, 3.30 SHUMOOKHI (NAP), 4.00 Awesome, 4.35 Alhakmah, 5.10 Hellovaqueen. NEWMARKET: 5.25 Indian Viceroy, 5.55 Explain, 6.30 Fox Fearless, 7.00 Sod's Law, 7.30 Whitlock, 8.05 History Writer. NOTTINGHAM: 1.30 Qutob, 2.00 Cale Lane, 2.35 Madam Devious, 3.05 Chiefdom, 3.40 With A Start, 4.10 Lucky Deal, 4.45 Caravela, 5.15 Voice Of A Leader. TRAMORE: 5.00 Flaxen Flare, 5.30 Island Master, 6.00 Global Jackpot, 6.35 Zinat, 7.05 Dubai Ash, 7.35 Play At Midnight, 8.10 Mid Day Gun. WOLVERHAMPTON: 1.40 Brockey Rise, 2.10 Micronize, 2.45 Laubali, 3.15 Eyelool, 3.50 Moving Forward, 4.20 Artois, 4.50 Lady in Lights. Double: Shumookhi and Fox Power
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Post by dennisg on Aug 17, 2018 6:13:55 GMT
Jessica Harrington has set her sights on Irish Champions Weekend with Pincheck following his clear-cut victory in the Invesco Pension Consultants Desmond Stakes at Leopardstown on Thursday. The four-year-old returned from a 90-day break in style as he triumphed by three and a quarter lengths under Colm O'Donoghue, seeing off British raider Masaarr in fine fashion. Pincheck, a 10-1 shot, kept on all the way to the line and Harrington now has more big-race glory in mind. "They went hard and it kind of suited him. He settled behind Donnacha, kicked off the bend and he was never going to stop," said Harrington. "He loves it here. He won his maiden here and has been just touched off here a few times. I think it kind of suits him coming round the bend. "That's brilliant to get. His owners Jon and Sarah Kelly are coming over for Champions Weekend so I better find something for him. I have him entered there (Boomerang Stakes). "He's a miler and the reason I haven't run him all summer is because of the firm ground. He's a very big horse and probably would be all right on it now, but I'd rather keep him right. "He's in Killarney next week but I'll give Marshall Jennings a chance there."
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Post by dennisg on Aug 17, 2018 6:15:39 GMT
Matt Brocklebank provides the nap of the day for Friday after tipping a 3/1 winner at Salisbury on Thursday. Sporting Life Daily Nap, August 17 NAP: Fox Fearless (6.30 Newmarket) 4 4 Fox Fearless20 29-2OR: - 2/1 T: R M BeckettJ: Harry Bentley Form: 3Last Run Live betting powered by Next Best: Take A Turn (7.30 Newmarket) 2 10 Take A Turn28 49-13OR: 69D 12/1 T: D R LaniganJ: S Donohoe Form: 6145-23Last Run Live betting powered by Treble: Alhakmah (4.35 Newbury) 1 2 Alhakmah16 29-0OR: -BF 2/5 T: R HannonJ: R L Moore Form: 2Last Run Live betting powered by Derby entrant FOX FEARLESS, a son of Camelot, looks a fantastic middle-distance prospect in the making and can break his duck at the second time of asking in Newmarket’s Fly London Southend Airport To Lyon EBF Novice Stakes. He made a promising debut over seven furlongs on the July Course at the end of last month, when he was under the pump soon after halfway but came home with real purpose. He had loads to do at the furlong pole and was having to make his challenge out towards the middle the of course but he grabbed the rising ground in quite taking fashion to pinch third right on the line. That initial outing is bound to have done him good and, with the step up to a mile sure to suit, he should be tough to beat if adopting a more prominent position in the early stages this time. On the same card Take A Turn is backed to land the Fly London Southend Airport To Budapest Handicap. He won on his third start last season and looked like he was returning to peak form again when third at Hamilton last time. That run came after another break so it was entitled to be needed and while he has a career-high mark to overcome at present, he’s certainly in the right hands to carry on improving as a four-year-old. Best bet at Newbury earlier in the day is Alhakmah, who was one of the biggest eyecatchers of the entire week at Glorious Goodwood. She had to circumnavigate the entire field and still almost got up under Ryan Moore in a six furlong maiden and she looked the best horse in the race. The form could be knocked with the winner returning 125/1 but Richard Hannon’s horse was sent off favourite and she effectively has the look of an unpenalised winner in this novices’ event. Daily Nap record: -26.12pts Click here for full Naps Table
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Post by dennisg on Aug 17, 2018 6:17:28 GMT
We profile Mark Johnston's forthcoming runners as he currently sits just four short of breaking Richard Hannon's record of most winners for a British trainer. Johnston drew a blank on Thursday but the entries come thick and fast over the coming days, with four runners across Friday's cards. We profile his forthcoming chances as he thunders towards the remarkable milestone. Mark Johnson on retirement Thursday 14:20 Wolverhampton - Liberatrix (2nd) 14:30 Beverley - Spirit Kingdom (3rd) 16:00 Beverley - Precision (3rd) 16:10 Salisbury - Elarqam (4th) 16:20 Wolverhampton - Kalagia (4th) 17:55 Yarmouth - Poetic Steps (4th) 18:10 Chepstow - Dancing On A Dream (2nd) 18:25 Yarmouth - Danzay (6th). Friday 4.10 Nottingham - Lucky Deal 7 2 Lucky Deal28 38-13OR: 88 5/1 T: M JohnstonJ: F Norton Form: 241933Last Run Live betting powered by Has been running with consistency this season, although only has the one win in a four-horse race at Carlisle to show for his efforts. Seemed to stay this trip when a close third at Chester in July but possible the handicapper has him at present. 4.20 Wolverhampton - Bo Samraan 3 1 Bo Samraan16 29-5OR: - 10/3 T: M JohnstonJ: R Kingscote Form: 3Last Run Live betting powered by Cost 120,000 gns as a yearling and is a Sea The Stars half-brother to useful winners Dress Rehearsal, Gold Sovereign and Fairy of The Night. Needed the experience when third of seven on debut at Sandown and should be much wiser this time. 6.50 Chelmsford - Poet's Society 8 6 Poet's Society6 49-5OR: 96CD 6/1 T: M JohnstonJ: S De Sousa Form: 785026Last Run Live betting powered by Ran a huge second at Goodwood and now on a career-high mark. Got an easy lead but couldn't capitalise in the Shergar Cup and arguable he's best when dominating over 7f. 6.50 Chelmsford City - Rufus King 9 1 Rufus King41 39-1OR: 98 18/1 T: M JohnstonJ: P J McDonald Form: 053500Last Run Live betting powered by Has struggled this season since kicking off with a Listed second and has generally looked in the grip of the handicapper. Tough ask last twice but still yet to convince he needs this far. Mark Johnston is all smiles Mark Johnston is all smiles Saturday 1.50 Newbury - The Trader 4 3 The Trader13 29-1OR: 91D 11/2 T: M JohnstonJ: R L Moore Form: 411Last Run 2.10 Newmarket - Parliament House 8 2 Parliament House17 28-11OR: - 25/1 T: M JohnstonJ: P J McDonald Form: 0Last Run 2.15 Doncaster - Quintada 7 2 Quintada 29-0OR: - 6/1 T: M JohnstonJ: F Norton 4.30 Newmarket - Sofia's Rock 2 6 Sofia's Rock14 49-11OR: 99D 12/1 T: M JohnstonJ: P J McDonald Form: 512859Last Run 4.35 Doncaster - Tight Lines 2 3 Tight Lines7 39-6OR: 82 5/1 T: M JohnstonJ: F Norton Form: 841262Last Run 4.40 Newbury - Winged Spur 10 1 Winged Spur9 39-0OR: 78D 12/1 T: M JohnstonJ: S De Sousa Form: 221383Last Run 5.00 Ripon - Dr Richard Kimble 2 5 Dr Richard Kimbleb19 39-9OR: 77D 6/1 T: M JohnstonJ: J Fanning Form: 153493Last Run 5.05 Doncaster - X Rated 4 7 X Rated9 49-9OR: 69D 5/1 T: M JohnstonJ: Oliver Stammers (5) Form: 853391Last Run 5.35 Newmarket - Rastacap 8 9 Rastacap24 39-4OR: 74D 10/1 T: M JohnstonJ: P J McDonald Form: 764214Last Run
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 17, 2018 8:54:44 GMT
Newbury
Robin Goodfellow
1.20 Fox Power
1.50 Boerhan
2.25 Keeper’s Choice (nap)
2.55 Cliffs Of Dover
3.30 Implicit
4.00 Island Of Life
4.35 Alhakmah
5.10 Hellovaqueen
Gimcrack
1.20 Fox Power (nb)
1.50 Boerhan
2.25 Game Player
2.55 Arab Moon
3.30 Shumookhi (nap)
4.00 Awesome
4.35 Alhakmah
5.10 Hellovaqueen
Nottingham
Robin Goodfellow
1.30 Qutob
2.00 The Lacemaker
2.35 Madam Devious
3.05 Existential
3.40 With A Start
4.10 Buzz
4.45 Gumriyah
5.15 Orobas
Gimcrack
1.30 Qutob
2.00 Cale Lane
2.35 Madam Devious
3.05 Chiefdom
3.40 With A Start
4.10 Lucky Deal
4.45 Caravela
5.15 Voice of A Leader
Wolverhampton
Robin Goodfellow
1.40 Peggie Sue
2.10 Micronize
2.45 Three Little Birds
3.15 Eyelool
3.50 Moving Forward
4.20 Al Mureib
4.50 Mojika
Gimcrack
1.40 Brockey Rise
2.10 Micronize
2.45 Laubali
3.15 Eyelool
3.50 Moving Forward
4.20 Artois
4.50 Lady In Lights
Catterick
Robin Goodfellow
5.40 Bollin Joan
6.10 Capla Gilda
6.40 Triggered
7.10 Supreme Power
7.45 Loveisili
8.15 Life For Rent
Gimcrack
5.40 Bollin Joan
6.10 Capla Gilda
6.40 Caballero
7.10 Alfie’s Angel
7.45 Spirit Ridge
8.15 Life For Rent
Newmarket
Robin Goodfellow
5.25 Indian Viceroy
5.55 Robero (nb)
6.30 Waldstern
7.00 Little Jo
7.30 Whitlock
8.05 Major Partnership
Gimcrack
5.25 Indian Viceroy
5.55 Explain
6.30 Fox Fearless
7.00 Sod’s Law
7.30 Whitlock
8.05 History Writer
Chelmsford City
Robin Goodfellow
5.50 Lovin
6.20 One To Go
6.50 Humbert
7.20 Queen In Waiting
7.55 Adamant
8.30 Cat Royale
9.00 Final Choice
Gimcrack
5.50 Isaan Queen
6.20 Anycity
6.50 Salateen
7.20 Corinthia Knight
7.55 Rashdan
8.30 Shamonix
9.00 Twister
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 17, 2018 8:55:23 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 17, 2018 12:30:09 GMT
SATURDAY.
FREE TO AIR TV RACES 1:50 NEWBURY Denford Stakes (Listed Race) (Formerly The Washington Singer Stakes) Cl1 (2yo) 7f ITV4 7 runners 2:05 RIPON William Hill Silver Trophy Handicap (Consolation Race For The William Hill Great St Wilfrid Stakes) Cl2 (3yo+) 6f ITV4 15 runners 2:25 NEWBURY Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Geoffrey Freer Stakes (Group 3) Cl1 (3yo+) 1m5½f ITV4 8 runners 2:45 NEWMARKET (JULY) Randox Health Handicap Cl2 (3yo 0-105) 6f ITV4 8 runners 3:00 NEWBURY Laurent-Perrier Handicap Cl3 (3yo+ 0-95) 7f ITV4 18 runners 3:15 RIPON William Hill Great St Wilfrid Handicap Cl2 (3yo+) 6f ITV4 20 runners 3:35 NEWBURY Ladyswood Stud Hungerford Stakes (Group 2) Cl1 (3yo+) 7f ITV4 8 runners
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 17, 2018 12:30:41 GMT
SATURDAY.
SCOOP 6 2:05 RIPON William Hill Silver Trophy Handicap (Consolation Race For The William Hill Great St Wilfrid Stakes) Cl2 (3yo+) 6f ITV4 15 runners 2:25 NEWBURY Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Geoffrey Freer Stakes (Group 3) Cl1 (3yo+) 1m5½f ITV4 8 runners 3:00 NEWBURY Laurent-Perrier Handicap Cl3 (3yo+ 0-95) 7f ITV4 18 runners 3:15 RIPON William Hill Great St Wilfrid Handicap Cl2 (3yo+) 6f ITV4 20 runners 3:20 NEWMARKET (JULY) Randox Health Grey Horse Handicap Cl4 (3yo+ 0-85) 6f RUK 16 runners 3:35 NEWBURY Ladyswood Stud Hungerford Stakes (Group 2) Cl1 (3yo+) 7f ITV4 8 runners
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 17, 2018 18:14:44 GMT
Catterick Bridge, 17 Aug 18 Race 1 - 5:40pm THE YORKSHIRE DALES DISTILLERY AMATEUR RIDERS' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Tim Easterby had received prior permission from the BHA to run BOLLIN JOAN partially shod.
Shortly after leaving the stalls, DIAMONDS A DANCING, placed eighth, lugged slightly left onto the free running GRANDSCAPE, placed fifth, which in turn caused BUYER BEWARE (IRE), placed seventh, to be short of room and checked. However, after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that it did not involve a riding offence.
An enquiry was held into the apparent improvement in form of the winner, COUNTRY’N’WESTERN (FR) which had never previously been placed. The representative of Dominic Elsworth was interviewed. It was noted that he had no explanation other than the gelding benefited from a strongly run race on this occasion. COUNTRY’N’WESTERN (FR) was routine tested.
Race 3 - 6:40pm THE MOODY CONSTRUCTION NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) An enquiry was held to consider interference 1 furlong out, when BENGALI SPIRIT (IRE), placed fifth, ridden by Connor Murtagh, interfered with PEARL OF QATAR, placed seventh, ridden by Graham Lee. The interference was found to be accidental as BENGALI SPIRIT (IRE) had hung into the path of the running on PEARL OF QATAR, causing the filly to be short of room.
The performance of AURAG (IRE) which started favourite but finished sixth of seven, 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 during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Following the race, Connor Murtagh reported that BENGALI SPIRIT (IRE), placed fifth, was restless in the stalls and hung left throughout. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the colt found it to have a small amount of blood in its mouth. View Stewards report Newmarket, 17 Aug 18 Race 1 - 5:25pm THE FLY LONDON SOUTHEND AIRPORT TO PERPIGNAN BRITISH EBF NOVICE AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Permission was given for BALLADEER to wear a hood in the Parade Ring only.
The Starter reported that Jack Mitchell, the rider of EXOUSIA had originally entered the wrong stall. The rider and Starter were interviewed and shown recordings of the incident. Mitchell explained that the stall handler had mistakenly put him into stall 9 instead of his correct draw of stall 2, despite Mitchell’s assertion that he was in the wrong stall. His explanation was accepted.
The Starter reported that ELSIE VIOLET (IRE) refused to enter stalls and was withdrawn at 5:30pm. Robert Eddery was informed that the filly could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Race 2 - 5:55pm THE FLY LONDON SOUTHEND AIRPORT TO MILAN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for MONT KIARA (FR) to go early to post.
Following the race, Jack Mitchell reported that EQUITATION, placed second, raced awkwardly in the final furlong.
Race 3 - 6:30pm THE FLY LONDON SOUTHEND AIRPORT TO LYON EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Permission was given for EMIRATES EMPIRE (IRE) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring only. View Stewards report Newbury, 17 Aug 18 Race 1 - 1:20pm THE DON DEADMAN MEMORIAL EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) (DIV I) Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that GLOBAL QUALITY, unplaced, lost its right fore shoe.
Race 2 - 1:50pm THE DON DEADMAN MEMORIAL EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) (DIV II) Inside the final furlong HOUSE OF KINGS (IRE), placed third, ducked left-handed when running green, taking JALEEL, placed fourth, off its intended line, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and that it had not improved the placing of HOUSE OF KINGS (IRE).
Following the race Robert Winston reported that FOUR MILE BRIDGE (IRE), unplaced, cocked its jaw and hung left-handed and Joey Haynes reported that DARK IMPULSE (IRE), unplaced, hung badly left-handed. The Veterinary Officer reported that JALEEL, placed fourth, lost its left fore shoe.
Race 3 - 2:25pm THE CHRISTOPHER SMITH ASSOCIATES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for BLISTERING BOB to go early to post.
GAME PLAYER (IRE), trained by Roger Varian, was late in the Parade Ring, due to connections having to deal with a twisted shoe on their runner in the previous race.
Following the race Adam Kirby reported that SIR RODERIC (IRE), unplaced, lost its action and James Doyle reported that PURE SHORES, unplaced, lost its action. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of both runners failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 4 - 2:55pm THE BIG GROUP INSIGHT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) The performance of SAROOG, which started favourite and finished unplaced, was considered. Simon Crisford’s representative's explanation that the gelding was unsuited by the drop in trip was noted.
Following the race Fran Berry reported that MONJENI, placed fourth, was denied a clear run and Andrea Atzeni reported that ARAB MOON, unplaced, stopped quickly.
Race 6 - 4:00pm THE NEW AMSTERDAM VODKA HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for BILLY DYLAN (IRE) to go early to post.
Race 7 - 4:35pm THE JOHN SMITH LIFETIME IN RACING BRITISH EBF FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Permission was given for YOURTIMEISNOW to wear a hood in the parade ring only.
Following the race John Egan reported that EAST COAST SWING (USA), unplaced, lost its action.
Race 8 - 5:10pm THE MOBILE PIMM'S BARS APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for KYLLACHYS TALE (IRE) to go early to post.
Pierre-Louis Jamin, the rider of WARMHEARTED (IRE), placed eighth, was suspended for 2 days for using his whip without giving his horse time to respond inside the final two furlongs. Being a 7 lb claimer Jamin was represented in the enquiry.
Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that PRESENCE PROCESS, placed fifth, lost its right fore shoe. View Stewards report Wolverhampton, 17 Aug 18 Race 1 - 1:40pm THE EBC GROUP: TELEPHONY & CONNECTIVITY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Leaving the stalls, PRANCEABOOTTHETOON (IRE), placed sixth, jumped slightly left-handed, hampering ISABELLA RUBY, placed eighth, 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 PRANCEABOOTTHETOON (IRE).
Race 2 - 2:10pm THE EBC GROUP: DIGITAL AND PRINT SOLUTIONS NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Approximately 3½ furlongs out, MICRONIZE (IRE), placed second, hung left-handed despite the riders best efforts to correct the colt, resulting in NAGGING DOUBT, unplaced, being tightened for room against the rail, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and that it had not improved the placing of MICRONIZE (IRE).
Following the race, George Downing reported that ARISHKA (IRE), placed fourth, was slowly away, David Probert reported that MADDFOURMAGGY (IRE), placed fifth, hung left-handed throughout, Patrick Vaughan reported that LINCOLN RED, placed eighth, suffered interference in running approximately 3½ furlongs out and was denied a clear run inside the final furlong and Sophie Ralston reported that NAGGING DOUBT hung right-handed.
Race 3 - 2:45pm THE EBC GROUP: YOUR WORKPLACE TECHNOLOGY PARTNER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Leaving the stalls, THREE LITTLE BIRDS, placed second, jumped awkwardly and shifted right-handed, crowding MADAME RITZ (IRE), placed fourth, 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 THREE LITTLE BIRDS.
Following the race, Elisha Whittington reported that GO SANDY, placed fifth, became upset in the stalls. The Veterinary Officer reported that BRANDY STATION (IRE), placed third, had bled from the nose.
Race 4 - 3:15pm THE EBC GROUP NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Following the race, David Egan reported that SO HI STORM (IRE), placed third, hung left-handed in the home straight.
Race 5 - 3:50pm THE EBC GROUP: MANAGED PRINT SERVICES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) It was noted that David Probert, the rider of MOVING FORWARD (IRE), placed third, dropped his whip approaching the 2 furlong marker.
Race 6 - 4:20pm THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) (SIRE AND DAM-RESTRICTED RACE) Following the race, Cameron Noble reported that AL MUREIB (IRE), placed second, hung left-handed in the home straight.
Race 7 - 4:50pm THE EBC GROUP: IT SERVICES & SOLUTIONS FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, David Egan reported that the winner, MOJIKA, hung left-handed under pressure. George Downing reported that LILY JEAN, unplaced, was never travelling. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filly failed to reveal any abnormalities. View Stewards report Nottingham, 17 Aug 18 Fixture Note Due to a division at Dundalk, with permission from the BHA, the last race will be delayed by five minutes, and will now start at 5.20pm Race 1 - 1:30pm THE myracing.com FOR FREE NOTTINGHAM TIPS EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for GRIGGY (IRE) to go early to post.
The record of vaccinations on the passport of DOUBLE COFFEE had been altered. As the Veterinary Officer was not satisfied that the filly was sufficiently vaccinated, DOUBLE COFFEE was withdrawn. After being interviewed, Peter Hiatt was fined £80, and a report was forwarded to the Head Office of the British Horseracing Authority.
Race 2 - 2:00pm THE FOLLOW @myracingtips ON TWITTER FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (A Jockey Club Grassroots Sprint Series Qualifier) Permission was given for TWO WEEKS to go early to post.
Approaching the line, SOCIALITES RED, placed third, shifted slightly right, briefly tightening TWO WEEKS, placed fourth, 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 SOCIALITES RED.
Race 3 - 2:35pm THE myracing.com FOR FREE BETS AND TIPS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for YOUNG TIGER to go early to post and for AMAZING AMAYA to wear a hood in the parade ring only.
Following the race, Graham Lee reported that YOUNG TIGER, unplaced, was denied a clear run approaching 1½ furlongs out, Silvestre De Sousa reported that MADAM DEVIOUS, placed second, hung both ways from approximately 1 ½ furlongs out and Theodore Ladd reported that OPTMICKSTICKHILL, placed fifth, hung left under pressure.
Race 4 - 3:05pm THE myracing.com FREE TIPS EVERY DAY MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV I) An enquiry was held to consider the placings in this race after interference approaching the final furlong when REWAAYAT, placed fourth, ridden by Jim Crowley, interfered with JAWSHAN (USA), placed fifth, ridden by Andrew Mullen. The Stewards considered that the interference had improved REWAAYAT’s placing as Mullen had taken a significant check and lost momentum to be beaten a diminishing neck and revised the placings as follows: JAWSHAN (USA), placed fourth, REWAAYAT, placed fifth. The interference was found to be accidental as REWAAYAT had ducked sharply right when changing leads, taking JAWSHAN (USA) off its intended line, and causing Mullen to check and switch left off heels.
Race 5 - 3:40pm THE myracing.com FREE TIPS EVERY DAY MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV II) SHAJI had reared and fallen over in the Parade Ring, landing softly on the grass. Having been examined by the Veterinary Officer before going to the start, the gelding was deemed fit to race.
Following the race, Charlie Bennett reported that MOVING MOUNTAINS, unplaced, ran green.
Race 6 - 4:10pm THE myracing.com COLWICK CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) DAWN CHOIR wore earplugs throughout the race.
Following the race, Jim Crowley reported that FAITHFUL MOUNT, unplaced, stopped quickly; the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination, during routine testing, revealed the gelding to be suffering from atrial fibrillation. Adam McNamara reported that DAWN CHOIR, unplaced, also stopped quickly; the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filly failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 7 - 4:45pm THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Approaching the final furlong, William Buick, the rider of GUMRIYAH, placed second, struck the winner, ASOOF, once over the nose with the whip but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was considered to be accidental.
Race 8 - 5:15pm THE BETFAIR NOVICE AMATEUR RIDERS' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for VOICE OF A LEADER (IRE) to wear a hood in the parade ring only.
The winner, BORN TO SPEND (IRE), appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Newmarket on 3 August 2018 where the filly finished eighth of ten, beaten by 15 ½ lengths. The explanation from Ian Williams’ representative that BORN TO SPEND (IRE) was suited by the first time application of a hood and benefited from what was, in her opinion, a less competitive race, was noted. BORN TO SPEND (IRE) was routine tested. View Stewards report Chelmsford City, 17 Aug 18 Race 1 - 5:50pm THE BET toteplacepot AT totesport.com NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) An enquiry was held to consider interference shortly after the start, when SPARKLEALOT (IRE), placed fourth, ridden by Trevor Whelan interfered with COOL WALK, unplaced, ridden by Antonio Fresu, which in turn interfered with AUTUMN SPLENDOUR (IRE), placed third, ridden by Luke Morris, which in turn interfered with BOBBY EWING (IRE), unplaced, ridden by Josephine Gordon. Whelan was suspended for 5 days for careless riding as he manouevered left towards the rail causing interference to the three runners on his inside.
Following the race Antonio Fresu reported that COOL WALK, unplaced, had hung both ways.
Race 3 - 6:50pm THE BET totequadpot AT totesport.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Following the race William Cox reported that RACE DAY (IRE), unplaced, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
The winner, RUFUS KING, appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Sandown on 7 July 2018 where the gelding finished fourteenth of fifteen, beaten by 15 ½ lengths. It was noted that Mark Johnston’s representative could offer no explanation for the gelding’s improved form. RUFUS KING was routine tested.
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 17, 2018 18:15:46 GMT
A bumper evening of action in Britain and Ireland with five meetings taking place on the Flat, the all-weather and over jumps. Here are three horses worth making time to watch . . .
Corinthia Knight 7.20 Chelmsford
While he is undoubtedly a good turf horse, Corinthia Knight is a superb all-weather competitor and he is back on his favoured surface after three runs on grass.
He faces a big task as he must concede weight to most of his rivals despite being a three-year-old. The only opponent he receives weight from is course specialist Tropics.
However, given his affinity for the surface and his no-nonsense running style, he is sure to give it all he has before being lined up for a profitable winter on the synthetic surfaces.
9/4 Corinthia Knight 7:20 Chelmsford (AW) Sussex Girl 7.30 Newmarket
Connections of Sussex Girl will be hoping for a more straightforward night than the one they had last time.
Having had their race delayed by a fire that broke out near the back straight at Yarmouth, Sussex Girl then ran out of ground when closing fast in the final stages after possibly being left with too much to do by champion jockey Silvestre de Sousa.
The four-year-old still remains below her last winning mark and conditions at Newmarket are likely to be in her favour.
15/2 Sussex Girl 7:30 Newmarket (July) Touch Base 7.35 Tramore
Touch Base has failed to take up three of his four intended runs since the summer but the go-ahead has been given for him to compete this evening.
Trained by Gordon Elliott for JP McManus, Touch Base was a good winner of a maiden hurdle at Downpatrick last month and does not seem to have been too harshly punished by the handicapper for this assignment.
While he is unlikely to go down as one of the stars of the season for either trainer or owner, the six-year-old has been progressive and could give them reason to smile this evening.
10/3 Touch Base 7:35 Tramore
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 17, 2018 18:17:23 GMT
Sussex Police have made 12 arrests in connection with the brawl that marred Goodwood's opening fixture of the season in May.
About 50 people were thought to have been involved in multiple altercations at the course, which resulted in four people being taken to hospital with serious injuries – all of whom were later discharged – and several others receiving minor injuries.
The arrests were made across Southampton and Gosport in the early hours of Thursday and, of the 12, ten people aged between 18-32 were later charged with violent disorder. They were all bailed and will appear at Worthing Magistrates' Court on September 25.
A 39-year-old was charged with actual bodily harm and will appear at the court on the same day, while a further suspect arrested on suspicion of violent disorder was released under investigation.
The officer in charge of the operation, Ceri Spratt of the Chichester Investigations team, said: "We have worked hard alongside Goodwood and Hampshire Constabulary to identify these 12 suspects from the altercation and are pleased we managed to get a full house in arrests.
"The video of the altercation was widely circulated on social media at the time and this level of violence is unacceptable.
"We worked robustly with Hampshire Constabulary officers to bring each of them into custody and welcome the charging decisions by the Crown Prosecution Service."
Following other incidents of violence in the early part of the summer, including at Ascot seven days later, many racecourses moved to beef up their security measures and deployed sniffer dogs in an attempt to deter violent behaviour and drug use.
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 17, 2018 18:18:51 GMT
Travel sections in this weekend's newspapers will be full of handy hints about what to do for the upcoming bank holiday, and racing fans looking for a diary date have Epsom's annual open day on the horizon.
Trainers in the historic racing centre will open their yards to the public on bank holiday Monday, August 27, after which there is a family-themed raceday.
Organised by Racing Welfare and the Jockey Club, the annual open day is helped by a hop on/off bus service around the routes to each yard.
Trainers opening up include Jim Boyle, Michael Atxxxxer, Pat Phelan, Roger Ingram, Simon Dow, Mark Pattinson, Adam West and Laura Mongan.
The action starts at 8.30am when horses will be out on the gallops, followed by yards opening to the public from 9.30am. Proceeds from the morning’s events go to Racing Welfare, with funds raised going to support the charity’s Epsom-based activities.
The afternoon's focus is the racecourse, where a variety of superhero-themed activities will be on offer to complement an eight-race card.
Katy Ferguson, Racing Welfare’s regional welfare officer for Epsom, said: “Epsom is a very close-knit racing community and the open day gives the chance for trainers to welcome the public along to meet the horses and people at the heart of horseracing in the area.
"There is nothing quite like the sight and sound of thoroughbreds working up the gallops, and this experience, combined with the opportunity to visit some historic and special yards, is something we are very happy to be to bringing to people.”
Tickets are on sale at epsomopenday.co.uk, with adult tickets for the trainers' open morning priced at £7.50. A combined ticket to the open morning and racing costs £20. Under 18s go free all day.
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 17, 2018 20:19:50 GMT
Saturday: going, weather & non-runners Chepstow GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Good in places; GoingStick: 6.4) WEATHER: Mostly cloudy STALLS: Straight course - Centre; Remainder - Inside Doncaster GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick: 8.1) (Rail movements; R7 & 8 +21y) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Straight course - Stands' side; 1m2f - Outside NON RUNNERS: 2:15 Eucalyptus (4) 3:25 Another Batt (2) Market Rasen GOING: GOOD (GoingStick: 7.8) (Watered) (Rail movements; R1 & 7 +174y, R2 & 6 +240y, R3 & 4 +228y, R5 +168y) WEATHER: Partly cloudy Newbury GOING: GOOD (Good to soft in places; GoingStick: 6.9) WEATHER: Cloudy STALLS: Straight course - Centre; Round course - Inside NON RUNNERS: 4:40 Sweet Charity (11) Newmarket (July) GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Good in places; GoingStick 6.3) (Rail movements: R5 & 6 +3y) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: (Stands' side course) Stands' side Perth GOING: GOOD (GoingStick 7.4) (Will water to maintain) (Rail movements; R1, 3 & 7 +59y, R2, 5 & 8 +41y, R4 & 6 +50y) WEATHER: Sunny NON RUNNERS: 4:15 Ballycrystal Court (6) Ripon GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places; GoingStick: 8.1) (Watering) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Straight course - Stands' side; 1m4f - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 3:50 Fabulous Red (1) Tramore GOING: GOOD (Selective watering to maintain) WEATHER: Mostly cloudy
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 17, 2018 20:20:26 GMT
With eight wins from 18 starts at the track, Pipers Note clearly handles Ripon’s undulations better than most. Has run well in the Great St Wilfrid (3.15) on three previous occasions and is 1lb lower than his second last year.
Gordon Elliott strikes at 18 per cent with those making their handicap debut in Britain, returning a level-stakes profit of +£41.48. Anytime Now makes his handicap debut over hurdles in the 4.15 at Perth with Richard Johnson booked for the ride.
Charlie Appleby strikes at a solid 19 per cent with his 2yo newcomers and is 14-56 with them on Newmarket’s July course. Aquanura may reward support ahead of his debut in the 2.10.
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 17, 2018 20:21:09 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Sextant (4.10 Newbury, nap)
Sir Michael Stoute's three-year-old ran well behind a more streetwise rival on his belated debut at Nottingham and should relish this step up to a mile and a half.
8/11 Sextant 4:10 Newbury Others to follow
Chepstow 5.40 Enthaar, 6.40 Letmestopyouthere Doncaster 1.15 Nick Vedder, 2.15 Mehdaaih, 2.50 Field Gun, 3.25 Victory Angel, 4.00 Compas Scoobie, 4.35 Tobruk Newbury 1.50 Good Fortune, 2.25 Walton Street, 3.00 Mystic Flight, 3.35 Sir Dancealot, 4.40 Swiss Storm Newmarket 2.10 Albert Finney, 2.45 Jawwaal, 3.20 Glenn Coco, 3.55 Roxy Art, 4.30 Sleeping Lion, 5.05 Gododdin, 5.35 Amplification Ripon 3.15 Spring Loaded, 5.00 Qawamees
North: Colin Russell
East Street Revue (4.00 Doncaster, nap)
Has dropped to a good mark and is fancied to get back to winning ways following a couple of good efforts recently.
4/1 East Street Revue 4:00 Doncaster Others to follow
Chepstow: 5.10 Airglow, 7.10 Weld Al Emarat Doncaster: 1.15 Muatedel, 1.45 Alba Del Sole, 2.15 Quintada, 2.50 Kynance, 3.25 Breanski, 4.35 Tight Lines, 5.05 Save The Bees Market Rasen: 4.55 Tiger Trek, 5.30 High Jinx, 6.30 Shaiyzar, 7.00 Falcos, 7.30 Bellaney Knight, 8.00 Lucky Robin Newbury: 1.50 The Trader, 4.40 Red Force One, 5.15 Tapis Libre Newmarket: 2.10 Parliament House, 2.45 Staxton, 3.20 Lucky Beggar, 3.55 Forceforereckon, 4.30 Sofia's Rock, 5.35 Rastacap Perth: 1.25 Lincoln County, 1.55 The Pensionfund, 2.30 U Name It, 3.05 Clondaw Kaempfer, 3.40 Mirsaale, 4.15 Uptown Funk, 4.45 Amilliontimes, 5.25 Keep The River Ripon: 1.30 Off Piste, 2.05 Red Pike, 2.40 Yousini, 3.15 Pipers Note, 3.50 Double Reflection, 4.25 Alfa McGuire, 5.00 Breathable
Lambourn: James Burn
Shabbah (4.40 Newbury, nap)
Drop back in trip will suit this fella, who should have more to offer with Joe Tuite's string in better health than they were in the spring.
20/1 Shabbah 4:40 Newbury Others to follow
Chepstow 6.10 Black Truffle, 7.10 Redgrave, 7.40 The Jean Genie, 8.10 Foxangel Doncaster 2.15 Amorously, 2.50 Princely Newbury 1.50 Boitron, 2.25 Raymond Tusk, 3.00 Sabador, 3.35 Yafta, 4.10 Lzaaz, 5.15 Outofthequestion Newmarket 2.10 Khaadem, 2.45 Spoof, 3.20 Goodnight Girl Ripon 3.15 Shanghai Glory, 3.50 Solar Gold
West Country: Tim Mitchell
Dell’ Arca (5.15 Newbury, nap)
Not seen on the flat since 2016, but potentially well-treated on his return. On good terms himself since winning at Uttoxeter last month and fancied to be in the mix.
5/2 Dell' Arca 5:15 Newbury Others to follow
Chepstow: 6.10 Mad Endeavour, 6.40 Bounty Pursuit, 8.10 Livingstone Quest Market Rasen: 4.55 Cool Macavity, 7.00 Helium, 7.30 Sporting Boy Newmarket: 2.45 Airshow
Racing Post Ratings: Sam Walker
Shanghai Glory (3.15 Ripon)
Finished third in the race last year and a repeat effort could be enough this time off a lower mark. Plenty of excuses this season, but proved his well-being with a close second over 7f at Newmarket last time.
10/1 Shanghai Glory 3:15 Ripon Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Boitron (1.50 Newbury)
Looked an above-average performer when scoring here and a hat-trick looks on the cards for this promising youngster.
7/4 Boitron 1:50 Newbury Longshot: Sam King
Marie of Lyon (3.15 Ripon)
Richard Fahey's horse made some eye-catching headway in the Stewards' Cup before the saddle slipped. The trainer has his string in good form and the expected strongly-run race can see him go well.
18/1 Marie Of Lyon 3:15 Ripon Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Small Bit Of Love (6.50 Tramore)
The Willie Mullins-trained four-year-old has performed creditably on her three starts this year, winning over an extended 1m5f at Ballinrobe before finishing fourth over 1m7f at Leopardstown nine days ago. The extra furlong today should suit and she gets the vote to score under Colin Keane.
The Raceform Interactive nugget
Gustav Klimt has an impeccable 3/3 record when racing over 7f, despite being 0/6 over other trips. He has to be of serious interest back at that distance in the 3.35 at Newbury.
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 17, 2018 20:21:37 GMT
9/4 Breathable 5:00 Ripon Just failed to follow up comfortable Beverley success off a 6lb higher mark at Ripon on Monday when caught in the final stride.
It seems highly significant that Tim Easterby brings out Breathable so soon after that defeat, and compensation awaits.
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Post by dennisg on Aug 18, 2018 8:16:15 GMT
in today's sporting life..................... Keith Hamer makes Sir Dancealot his best bet of the day and he looks ahead to Saturday's racing - he has a tip for every event. Sir Dancealot showed a neat turn of foot when scoring at Glorious Goodwood and can follow up in the Ladyswood Stud Hungerford Stakes at Newbury on Saturday. David Elsworth's four-year-old put up a career-best performance when getting up in the last stride to lift the Lennox Stakes after looking set for minor honours at best. He can now register a second Group Two success in under three weeks despite having to carry a 3lb penalty. Raymond Tusk can continue his improvement by winning the Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Geoffrey Freer Stakes. It came as a surprise to many when the colt, owned by Middleham Park Racing, was supplemented for the Coral-Eclipse last month on the back of just two career starts in ordinary company. The three-year-old, trained by Richard Hannon, did not run at all badly in filling sixth place behind Roaring Lion and reaped the benefit of that tall order with a cosy success in the Listed Glasgow Stakes at Hamilton just two weeks later. Middleham Park and Hannon can also strike with the unbeaten Boitron in the Denford Stakes. The son of Le Havre has created good impression with wins on this course and at Doncaster. He can take this Listed prize before going on to better things. Spring Loaded looked a shade unlucky in the Stewards' Cup and can bounce back with victory in the William Hill Great St Wilfrid Handicap at Ripon. Paul d'Arcy's speedster had been a strong fancy for the big sprint at Goodwood on the back of a convincing display at Ascot, but he got going too late and was a never-nearer seventh behind Gifted Master, beaten only two and a quarter lengths. He was found to be lame afterwards which made his effort more meritorious. Spring Loaded should take plenty of beating as long as takes to the track. The consolation race, the William Hill Silver Trophy Handicap, could fall to John Quinn's in-form Mr Wagyu. Kuwait Station should make it three wins from four starts in the William Hill Ripon Hornblower Conditions Stakes. A winner on this course and at Catterick, the only blot on the David O'Meara-trained youngster's record was when he was well beaten in the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot. He can be forgiven that. Victory Angel has always been well thought of by Roger Varian and can gain a first win of the season in the sunracing.co.uk Handicap at Doncaster. He ran in the Commonwealth Cup last term, although a big outsider, and on his return to action this time around he was only a length off subsequent Stewards' Cup winner Gifted Master. This step up to seven furlongs might just help him out. Buccaneers Vault was only beaten half a length when fourth in the Randox Health Grey Horse Handicap 12 months ago on soft ground at Newmarket. With conditions likely to be more suitable this time, Paul Midgley's six-year-old can lift the prize restricted to horses of that colour. Sporting Life tips: CHEPSTOW: 5.10 Airglow, 5.40 The Establishment, 6.10 Jaganory, 6.40 Bounty Pursuit, 7.10 Kenstone, 7.40 Lady Valdean, 8.10 Rainbow Jazz. DONCASTER: 1.15 Groupie, 1.45 Ghost, 2.15 Arctic Fox, 2.50 Field Gun, 3.25 Victory Angel, 4.00 Classic Pursuit, 4.35 Tobruk, 5.05 Berlusca. MARKET RASEN: 4.55 Cliffside Park, 5.30 High Jinx, 6.00 Ballycamp, 6.30 Sissinghurst, 7.00 Boss Des Mottes, 7.30 Royal Ruby, 8.00 Lucky Robin. NEWBURY: 1.50 Boitron, 2.25 Raymond Tusk, 3.00 Rogue, 3.35 SIR DANCEALOT (NAP), 4.10 Sextant, 4.40 Zzoro, 5.15 Outofthequestion. NEWMARKET: 2.10 Khaadem, 2.45 Staxton, 3.20 Buccaneers Vault, 3.55 Star Terms, 4.30 Great Hall, 5.05 Eskendash, 5.35 Thechildren'strust. PERTH: 1.25 Short Flight, 1.55 Galvin, 2.30 King's Song, 3.05 Trongate, 3.40 Parthenius, 4.15 Uptown Funk, 4.45 Chu Chu Percy, 5.25 Keep The River. RIPON: 1.30 Off Piste, 2.05 Mr Wagyu, 2.40 Kuwait Station, 3.15 Spring Loaded, 3.50 Double Reflection, 4.25 Mikmak, 5.00 Dr Richard Kimble. TRAMORE: 4.20 Zarena, 4.50 Remmy D, 5.20 War Ensign, 5.50 Cavelli, 6.20 Bronagh's Belle, 6.50 Tornado Watch, 7.20 Rightdownthemiddle. DOUBLE: Sir Dancealot and Spring Loaded.
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Post by dennisg on Aug 18, 2018 8:18:08 GMT
Richard Fahey goes for a third Great St Wilfrid victory with four runners heading to post in Saturday's feature - check out his thoughts on the entire team. Best chances 3.15 Ripon - William Hill Great St Wilfrid Handicap 15 18 Marie Of Lyon14 48-12OR: 95D 16/1 T: R A FaheyJ: D Tudhope Form: 2-45360Last Run Live betting powered by 2.40 Ripon - William Hill Ripon Hornblower Conditions Stakes 4 2 Baronial Pride21 29-2OR: 86BFD 6/1 T: R A FaheyJ: T Hamilton Form: 123Last Run Live betting powered by 4.35 Doncaster - Sun Racing No1 Racing Site Handicap 6 6 Windsor Crossp12 39-4OR: 80D 8/1 T: R A FaheyJ: P Mathers Form: 444651Last Run Live betting powered by It’s William Hill Great St Wilfrid day at Ripon on Saturday and it’s a race we’ve done well in recently, sending out the one-two when Don’t Touch won in 2015 and Baccarat also taking top spot a couple of years before that. We’ve got four going for glory this time around with Kimberella lining up on the back of his game Listed win at Chester last time. I’m pretty sure he holds the track record there so the course won’t be an issue at all and he’s obviously a good, hardy performer. We’re taking off 7lb with him and Oakley Brown is a good kid – the horse will give his all. Growl is really well handicapped on his best form and ran well again when third in the Stewards’ Cup. He's definitely a better horse on softer ground though so that would be in the back of my mind if it keeps drying out. Growl is drawn low under Paul so we might end up heading down the far side but we’ll wait and see. Brian The Snail is a star, we all love him to bits. Tony gets on well with the horse and I couldn’t rule him out running a massive race. Time will tell if stall 17 is a positive but being high hasn’t been a bad thing in previous editions. The St Wilfrid team is completed by Marie Of Lyon under Danny Tudhope. She’s always been a filly I like a lot and that hasn’t changed. Put a line through her Goodwood run as the saddle slipped. She’s capable of winning from her current mark. We’ve got two in the consolation race – the Silver Trophy Handicap – with Paul riding Gin In The Inn. He can be a bit in and out and some rain would help but he too likes the track. We could be in no-man’s land from stall two but I wouldn’t be surprised to see him stick to that far rail. Paddy Power is very temperamental. On the York run he’d have a good chance, while Boundsy isn’t badly handicapped now but he only tends to win when there’s cut in the ground. I won’t be the only one hoping for a spot more rain. Immokalee looks a bit exposed in the CHS Vehicles Novice Auction Stakes but I’ve been a fraction disappointed with her as on her homework she’d had a nice chance in this sort of company. Baronial Pride runs in the William Hill Ripon Hornblower Conditions Stakes and he’s a horse we like a lot. He’s a lovely, big horse and we’re learning all the time with him but I don’t think things went right for him at York. We feel he’s a good bit better than that. Vera Drake goes in the British Stallion Studs EBF Fillies’ Handicap and we’ve been getting a bit frustrated as she’s been placed lots of times. She was too keen last time but is honest and in good form. I hope dropping back a bit in trip will help her. Shazzab is bottom weight in the Get Free Tips On attheraces.com Handicap and she’s just been waiting for nice ground. I’d be a fraction worried she might just need this. Up at Doncaster it could be quite quick ground but Arctic Fox is ready to run and should give a fair account in the Follow Sun Racing On Twitter EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes. She’s been a bit of a backward type and could need the experience to bring her forward. Right Action is better on nice ground and could find it a bit lively in the sunracing.co.uk Handicap. He’s in decent order, though. Indomeneo is as honest as the day is long and the trip looks right in the Sun Racing Top Tips And Previews Handicap, where we also run Windsor Cross. He won when upped to this trip at Ripon the other day and while this is a better calibre of race, he’s a horse that can certainly gallop. It was good to see Andok win for the first time in a while at Redcar at the start of the month and he’s only gone up 2lb so must have a chance of following up in the Follow Top Tipsters At Sun Racing Apprentice Handicap. We’ve a couple of runners down at Newmarket, starting with Amber Spark in the randox.com Fillies’ Nursery Handicap. She's gone up 7lb in the weights for winning well at Newcastle and we’re happy with her. I wasn’t too upset to see the race has cut up a little bit. Queen Penn has just been finding the ground too fast this summer and would prefer it if it was on the slower side in the Randox Food Handicap. Dance Diva is likely to be our representative in the Listed Flying Fillies’ Stakes at Pontefract on Sunday. She’s in great form but we’re guessing a little bit with the distance.
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Post by dennisg on Aug 18, 2018 8:19:56 GMT
Our Catching Pigeons insider returns with all the gossip and tips ahead of another weekend of high-class action. Best chances 2.50 Doncaster - Like Sun Racing On Facebook Novice Stakes 8 5 Kynance 38-11OR: - 11/1 T: K A RyanJ: S A Gray Live betting powered by 5.05 Newmarket - Randox Handicap 3 9 Turnpike Trip64 49-10OR: 80 8/1 T: H CandyJ: Fran Berry Form: 6115-53Last Run Live betting powered by Algometer has shown his liking for Newbury in the past and should go close in the Group Three Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Geoffrey Freer Stakes on Saturday. David Simcock's five-year-old has won on both his outings on the West Berkshire course, with the most notable coming two seasons ago with a three-quarter-length success over Dartmouth in a Group Three at the September meeting. Although he has not won in seven attempts since that win, he has run some good races in defeat, including a close second to Marmelo in a Group Two at Longchamp on his latest start last month. A repeat of that performance should see him take plenty of beating in a race where there are plenty of question marks surrounding his rivals. Squats looks a solid each-way bet in his bid to follow up his 2017 success in the Laurent-Perrier Handicap. The comfortable win under regular partner Georgia Cox came somewhat out of the blue and was achieved on ground softer than he will face here. But the handicapper has given him a real chance off a much lower mark here, and his last two performances suggest a big run is not far away. Graphite Storm, who chased him home 12 months ago, is now worse off at the weights but should again figure in the finish after a summer break. Adjutant could reward an each-way interest in the Well Child Handicap. Brian Meehan enjoyed the best possible start with this three-year-old after he took over the reins from David O’Meara in the close season. Having won the mile maiden at the Newbury April meeting, he followed up at Wolverhampton next time before tackling tough opposition in handicaps on his last two starts. This looks a slight drop in grade and he should also appreciate the step up to a mile and a quarter for the first time. Growl is just preferred to course winner Teruntum Star in the William Hill Great St Wilfrid Handicap at Ripon. Richard Fahey’s grand sprinter put a quiet spell firmly behind him when he overcame continual traffic problems to finish an eye-catching third in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood two weeks ago. Ground conditions were a little quicker than ideal at Goodwood and the going should be more to his liking here. He still looks well handicapped on his best form, and would appear to have a decent draw. Henry Candy is one of a number of trainers forced to endure a lean time at the height of the summer, but his Kingstone Warren team are now back firing again, as the impressive success of Chain Of Daisies underlined at Salisbury on Wednesday. Turnpike Trip looked a progressive type last season and should now be ready to build on his first two appearances this term in the Randox Handicap at Newmarket. He has come down a little in the weights, and is now lower than when he achieved his second win at Lingfield just under a year ago. Kynance should also go close in the Like Sun Racing On Facebook Novice Stakes at Doncaster, Ryan has had to adopt a patient policy with this debutant, who is named after the sandy cove which features in most episodes of the Sunday night bodice ripper Poldark. Although sure to come on for the run, Kynance works very nicely and is one to note for the future. The well-named Pursuing Steed is another to have lost his form, but he may well be worth support in his first time blinkers when he tackles a weak-looking Follow Top Tipster Templegate At Sun Racing Handicap (Div II). Hughie Morrison has him on a very attractive mark. Al Hilalee looks progressive and is fancied to give the form of his debut win a much-needed boost with victory in the Listed Criterium Fonda European de l'Elevelage at Deauville. The form of what was an impressive success at Newmarket has not worked out the way Charlie Appleby would have wanted, but the well-bred son of Dubawi has been working very well since, and hopes are high he can take this listed event before tackling more substantial targets towards the back-end. The Establishment has a bit of presence about him and looks worth another chance in the Slater Menswear Bristol Maiden Stakes at Chepstow. Although he has not quite lived up to his early promise, he has proved consistent and returns here after an operation to improve his breathing. He is the highest rated horse in the race and, if the surgery has worked, should take all the beating.
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