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Post by Kimmy on Aug 21, 2018 7:57:34 GMT
Alan King does particularly well at Newton Abbot and has a 27 per cent strike-rate at the venue. He saddles Passing Call (6.00), who is progressing nicely and bids for three wins on the bounce.
Karen McLintock has a 40 per cent strike-rate in the last 14 days and sends two horses to Hamilton, the pick of those being course-and-distance winner Big Les (1.50).
It’s worth taking note when Kieran O’Neill rides for John Bridger at Brighton. They have a 30 per cent strike-rate when combining at the course and do so again with Betsalottie (2.40), a tough campaigner who should be suited by the step back up to 1m4f.
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 21, 2018 7:57:52 GMT
Iballisticvin 2.40 Brighton
11/4 Iballisticvin 2:40 Brighton Iballisticvin looked as though he was being launched with a winning run when he clipped heels and fell at Lingfield last time.
This dual Brighton winner has dropped to a fair mark, and can gain compensation.
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 21, 2018 7:59:08 GMT
Hamilton
Robin Goodfellow
1.20 Smile A Mile
1.50 Manshood (nap)
2.20 Collide
2.50 Royal Shaheen
3.20 Zig Zag Zyggy
3.50 New Abbey Angel
4.20 Handsome Bob (nb)
4.55 Crazy Tornado
Gimcrack
1.20 Happy Power
1.50 Kenny The Captain
2.20 Billy Ruskin
2.50 Theglasgowwarrior
3.20 Highly Focussed
3.50 Life Knowledge
4.20 Handsome Bob
4.55 Lotara
Kempton
Robin Goodfellow
2.00 Wolf Hunter
2.30 Meringue
3.00 Enzemble
3.30 Appointment Only
4.00 Oskemen
4.30 Right Direction
5.05 Vegas Boy
5.35 Doctor Jazz
Gimcrack
2.00 Wolf Hunter
2.30 Meringue
3.00 Enzemble
3.30 Appointment Only
4.00 Oskemen
4.30 Right Direction
5.05 Vegas Boy
5.35 Doctor Jazz
Yarmouth
Robin Goodfellow
4.50 Aguerooo
5.20 Dinastia
5.50 Encryption
6.20 Lunar Deity
6.50 Choco Box
7.20 Human Nature
7.50 Topmeup
Gimcrack
4.50 Kibaar
5.20 Queen Constantine
5.50 Encryption
6.20 Busy Street (nb)
6.50 Gratified
7.20 Majestic Moon
7.50 Topmeup
Brighton
Robin Goodfellow
1.40 Entertaining Ben
2.10 Stormy Road
2.40 Threediamondrings
3.10 Brexitmeansbrexit
3.40 Mamillius
4.10 Dream Catching
4.40 Lord Murphy
Gimcrack
1.40 Spanish Star
2.10 Stormy Road
2.40 Zoffany Bay
3.10 Brexitmeansbrexit
3.40 Walk On Walter (nap)
4.10 Dusty
4.40 Narjes
Newton Abbott
Robin Goodfellow
5.00 Set List
5.30 As You Like
6.00 Red Tornado
6.30 Lord Topper
7.00 Top Chief
7.30 Versifier
Gimcrack
5.00 Whitley Neill
5.30 As You Like
6.00 Passing Call
6.30 Travertine
7.00 Charlie Mon
7.30 Versifier
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 21, 2018 7:59:34 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 21, 2018 18:34:07 GMT
Brighton, 21 Aug 18 Race 1 - 1:40pm THE STARSPORTS.BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) A Stipendiary Steward reported that he had seen Seamus Cronin using a mobile phone outside the phone zone. As a 7lb claimer, Cronin was offered the opportunity to be accompanied in an enquiry, but declined. Cronin was fined £290.
Permission was given for HURRICANE ALERT to go early to post.
On leaving the stalls, ENTERTAINING BEN, drawn 6, jumped left-handed making brief contact with SANDFRANKSKIPSGO, drawn 5. After viewing a recording of the incident it was found that no riding offence was involved and it had not improved the placing of ENTERTAINING BEN.
Race 2 - 2:10pm THE STARSPORTS.BET NOVICE MEDIAN AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 5) Prior to this race, Amy Murphy, the trainer of JUST LATER, was asked to explain the reason why she was running the colt here at Brighton on going described as Good, Good to Firm in places, having declared JUST LATER a non-runner with the reason given as Going, on ground with the same official description, at Ripon on 18 August 2018. The trainer explained that the forecast rain hadn’t arrived at Ripon, and having walked the track at Brighton the ground was, in her opinion, on the easier side, well-watered and safe. Her explanation was noted.
An enquiry was held to consider the placings in this race after interference inside the final half furlong when AL MORTAJAZ (FR), placed second, ridden by Silvestre De Sousa, interfered with QUEEN OF JUMEIRAH (IRE), placed third, ridden by Jason Watson. The Stewards considered that the interference had not improved AL MORTAJAZ (FR)’s placing as although QUEEN OF JUMEIRAH (IRE) had been coming with a run up the rail, AL MORTAJAZ (FR) appeared to be holding the filly at the time of the interference, with the distance between the two horses at the line being two lengths. The interference was found to be accidental as AL MORTAJAZ (FR) had ducked quickly left-handed away from the whip, before being corrected by De Sousa.
Race 3 - 2:40pm THE STEVE COLEBY 60TH BIRTHDAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race, Trevor Whelan reported that IBALLISTICVIN, placed sixth, was never travelling.
Race 4 - 3:10pm THE GOOD PEOPLE RECRUITMENT BIRTHDAY MAIDEN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Tom Queally reported that VANITY VANITY (USA), which finished last of six runners, was never travelling.
Race 5 - 3:40pm THE ABF THE SOLDIERS CHARITY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for WALK ON WALTER (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race, Martin Dwyer reported that WALK ON WALTER (IRE), placed fourth, hung left-handed.
Race 6 - 4:10pm THE STARSPORTS.BET MEDIAN AUCTION MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race, Rossa Ryan reported that GENERAL JACK (IRE), unplaced, reared and stumbled as the stalls opened, was slowly away, and then ran too free.
Race 7 - 4:40pm THE CALL STAR SPORTS ON 08000 521 321 APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (Racing Excellence Apprentice Training Series) Shortly after the start, MR ANDROS, drawn 5, was left short of room when LAZIZAH, drawn 8, jumped left-handed taking NARJES, drawn 7, off its intended line, at the same time as LORD MURPHY (IRE), drawn 4, jumped right-handed. After viewing a recording of the incident it was found that no riding offence was involved and it had not improved the placing of any horse.
Following the race, Thomas Greatrex reported that LORD MURPHY (IRE), placed fifth, was never travelling, Stephen Cummins reported that ALKETIOS (GR), placed sixth, stopped quickly and felt amiss, and Toby Eley reported that LAZIZAH, placed eighth, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that post-race examinations of both ALKETIOS (GR) and LAZIZAH, failed to reveal any abnormalities. View Stewards report Hamilton Park, 21 Aug 18 Fixture Note After race 1: Going changed to Good to Soft (from Good, Good to Soft in places) Race 2 - 1:50pm THE BB FOODSERVICE 'WILLIAM THE LION' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for KENNY THE CAPTAIN (IRE) and CHOOKIE DUNEDIN to go to post early.
KUPA RIVER finished seventh at Thirsk the previous day. The Veterinary Officer reported that a pre-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Following the race, Ben Curtis reported that KUPA RIVER, unplaced, hung right throughout. Andrew Mullen reported that ZAPPER CLASS (FR), unplaced, was reluctant to race.
Race 3 - 2:20pm THE racinguk.com NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) The Starter reported that TOMMYCOLE was unruly in the stalls and withdrawn. Susan Corbett was informed that the gelding could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Race 4 - 2:50pm THE BB FOODSERVICE SCOTTISH TROPHY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for BROTHER MCGONAGALL to go to post early. POET'S PRINCE wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Paul Hanagan, the rider of the winner DELPH CRESCENT (IRE), was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level from inside the final 2 furlongs.
Following the race, Daniel Tudhope reported that DUCK EGG BLUE (IRE), unplaced, was slowly away and reluctant to race. Andrew Breslin reported that VISITANT, unplaced, was also slowly away. Andrew Mullen reported that FALMOUTH LIGHT (FR), unplaced, ran too free.
Race 5 - 3:20pm THE OVERTON FARM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for PIAZON to be mounted on the track and be led to post early. Permission was also given for GUARDIA SVIZZERA (IRE) to go to post early.
The performance of MABLE LEE which finished unplaced, was considered. Iain Jardine could offer no explanation for the filly’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filly during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Following the race, Andrew Mullen reported that DUTCH DREAM, unplaced, was slowly away. Cam Hardie reported that CAMANCHE GREY (IRE), placed sixth, lost its left front shoe.
Race 6 - 3:50pm THE RACING UK PROFITS RETURNED TO RACING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) Permission was given for LUCKY ELLEN to go to post early.
Race 7 - 4:20pm THE RACING UK PROFITS RETURNED TO RACING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) Following the race, Phillip Makin reported that RULER OF THE NILE, placed sixth, ran too free and then had no more to give.
Race 8 - 4:55pm THE racinguk.com 'HANDS AND HEELS' APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (Racing Excellence Hands n Heels Series) An enquiry was held into the unruly behaviour of PHEBES DREAM (IRE) which was withdrawn prior to this race. John McConnell was interviewed and confirmed that he would not enter the mare into Apprentice races or Hands and Heels races in the future. Having heard his evidence, the Stewards informed McConnell that PHEBES DREAM (IRE) was not deemed to be a suitable ride for an apprentice jockey. View Stewards report Newton Abbot, 21 Aug 18 Race 2 - 5:30pm THE PHILLIP DODD MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Following the race, Richard Patrick reported that MITEBEALL FORLUCK, which was pulled up, lost its action. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities. The Veterinary Officer further reported that AS YOU LIKE (IRE), placed second, and FULL SHIFT (FR), placed fifth, both lost their right hind shoes.
Race 3 - 6:00pm THE newtonabbotracing.com HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) At the penultimate hurdle, the winner, PASSING CALL, jumped sharply left-handed, slightly hampering GARO DE JUILLEY (FR), placed second, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and that it had not improved the placing of PASSING CALL.
Race 4 - 6:30pm THE REMEMBERING DEAR LAUREN SCOTT MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that BODEGA, which was pulled up, finished lame on its left fore.
Race 5 - 7:00pm THE RACEGOERS CLUB 50TH ANNIVERSARY CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) The performance of ALANJOU (FR), which started joint-favourite and was pulled up, was considered. Henry Tett’s explanation that the gelding may have been feeling the effects of a hard race at Newton Abbot 15 days previously, was noted. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that HARDTOROCK (IRE), placed third, lost both its right fore and right hind shoes and FINDUSATGORCOMBE, which was pulled up, lost its right hind shoe. View Stewards report Yarmouth, 21 Aug 18 Fixture Note Following Race 3, sand was applied to the bend turning into the home straight after a rider reported his horse had slipped. Race 1 - 4:50pm THE MARK SUMNER GOLF SHOPS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race, James Sullivan reported that KIBAAR, placed third, was denied a clear run on several occasions inside the final 2 furlongs.
Race 3 - 5:50pm THE PLEASURE WOOD HILLS THEME PARK MAIDEN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, George Wood reported that VOLUMINOUS, unplaced, was slowly away and David Egan reported that NAVAJO SQUAW, unplaced, slipped rounding the home bend and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filly failed to reveal any abnormalities. Josephine Gordon reported that POTTERS LADY JANE, placed second, was denied a clear run, Jack Mitchell reported that GO FOX, placed third, was denied a clear run and Jimmy Quinn reported that BUXLOW BELLE (FR), unplaced, was also denied a clear run. View Stewards report Kempton Park, 21 Aug 18 Race 1 - 2:00pm THE MATCHBOOK BETTING EXCHANGE NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (Jockey Club Grassroots Nursery Qualifier) Following the race, Eoin Walsh reported that ANONYMOUS BLONDE, unplaced, ran in snatches and William Carson reported that PRINCESS FLORENCE, placed seventh, hung left-handed on the bend.
Race 2 - 2:30pm THE MATCHBOOK TIME TO MOVE OVER NOVICE AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 5) THE MAN OF MODE (IRE), trained by Michael Atxxxxer, was late in the Parade Ring due to a change of girth.
Following the race, Gabriele Malune reported that WILLKOMMEN, unplaced, was never travelling.
Race 3 - 3:00pm THE MATCHBOOK BETTING PODCAST NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Brett Doyle reported that NORMAL NORMAN, placed third, ran in snatches and the Veterinary Officer reported that GENERAL PATTON, unplaced, lost its right fore shoe.
Race 4 - 3:30pm THE MOVE OVER TO MATCHBOOK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV I) WELOOF (FR), trained by John Butler, was late in the Parade Ring due to Liam Keniry weighing out late having ridden in the previous race.
Following the race, Paddy Bradley reported that SETTLE PETAL, unplaced, stopped quickly and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filly failed to reveal any abnormalities. John Egan reported that EXIT EUROPE, placed eighth, was slowly away and the Veterinary Officer reported that the gelding was lame right fore. George Downing reported that HAVANA MAGIC, placed sixth, was slowly away.
Race 5 - 4:00pm THE MOVE OVER TO MATCHBOOK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV II) Following the race, Martin Harley reported that SEA SHACK, unplaced, moved poorly in the latter stages and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 6 - 4:30pm THE MATCHBOOK BEST VALUE EXCHANGE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for FENNAAN (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race, Dougie Costello reported that TAWNY PORT, placed sixth, hung left-handed.
Race 7 - 5:05pm THE MATCHBOOK VIP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for TIME ZONE to be ponied to the start.
The winner, CHAGATAI (IRE), appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Goodwood on 4 August 2018 where the gelding finished seventeenth of nineteen, beaten by 11 ½ lengths. Clive Cox’s explanation that the gelding benefitted from a drop-in grade from Class 2 to Class 4 and was better suited to the track was noted.
The sponsorship in relation to KAMRA (USA), trained by Henry Spiller, did not comply with the Sponsorship Code of Conduct. Spiller was warned as to his responsibility to ensure that the correct sponsorship is carried.
Following the race, Dougie Costello reported that BORN TO FINISH (IRE), placed seventh, was slow to stride.
Race 8 - 5:35pm THE MATCHBOOK CASINO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Martin Harley, the rider of the winner, NYLON SPEED (IRE) was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level from approximately 1 ½ furlongs out.
Following the race, Nicky Mackay reported that EMERALD CROSS (IRE), unplaced, had no more to give, William Cox reported that BROADWAY DREAMS, unplaced, was never travelling and Robert Winston reported that RAIL DANCER, unplaced, had no more to give.
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 21, 2018 19:04:04 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Roaring Lion (3.35 York, nap)
A speedy horse running on a speed track, looking to follow up his win in the Dante here in May. John Gosden's grey can use his turn of foot to good effect and has worked nicely on the July course of late.
11/4 Roaring Lion 3:35 York Others to follow York 1.55 Culturati, 2.25 James Street, 3.00 Cross Counter, 4.15 Natural Scenery, 4.50 Don Armado. Brighton 2.15 King's Girl, 2.50 Blessed To Empress, 3.25 Procedure, 4.00 Fairlight, 4.35 Gulland Rock, 5.10 Swiss Cross. Kempton 7.15 Rapier, 7.45 Piece Of History, 8.15 Perfection, 8.45 Excelleration. North: Colin Russell
Im Dapper Too (4.55 Carlisle, nap)
Hasn't added to his three consecutive wins last season, but lightly raced this year and could be more to come. Runner-up in this race in 2017 and now races off a 2lb lower mark. With the ground to suit, he can go one better.
16/1 Im Dapper Too 4:55 Carlisle Others to follow Brighton 4.35 Lucky Beggar, 5.10 Fieldsman. Carlisle 2.05 Shortbackandsides, 2.40 Cheerupmylove, 3.15 Bugler Bob, 3.50 Rock Hill, 4.25 Venturous, 5.25 Highland Bobby, 5.55 Archive. Kempton 8.45 Dowitcher. Worcester 5.30 Oliver's Gold, 7.00 Judge Earl. York 1.55 Tanasoq, 2.25 Persian Moon, 3.00 Wells Farhh Go, 4.15 Hochfeld, 4.50 Evie Speed. Lambourn: James Burn
Mapped (6.45 Kempton, nap)
Charlie Hills has been biding his time looking for a race for this three-year-old, who is pleasing the trainer at home and should go close.
7/4 Mapped 6:45 Kempton (AW) Others to follow Brighton 2.15 Winter Light, 3.25 Nine Below Zero, 4.00 Surrey Blaze. Kempton 5.45 Lively Lydia, 6.15 Conkering Hero, 7.15 Extra Elusive, 7.45 Redgrave, 8.15 Ortiz. Worcester 5.00 Mercers Court, 5.30 Our Three Sons, 6.00 Forever Field, 6.30 Carntop, 7.30 Skin Deep. York 1.55 Tis Marvellous, 2.25 Phoenix Of Spain, 4.15 Mancini, 4.50 Dark Shadow. West Country: Andrew King
Imphal (6.15 Kempton, nap)
Consistent without winning this term, but he will be suited by a fast pace and there should be no hanging around.
11/8 Imphal 6:15 Kempton (AW) Others to follow Worcester 6.00 Tempestatefloresco, 8.00 Midnight Magic. Racing Post Ratings: Paul Curtis
Markhan (4.55 Carlisle, nap)
Looks well treated under a penalty for last week's decisive Ayr success and has even better previous form to call on.
3/1 Markhan 4:55 Carlisle Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Dark Shadow (4.50 York)
Had a bit in hand when breaking his duck over the minimum trip at Sandown three weeks ago and Clive Cox's youngster can make his mark over this longer distance.
8/1 Dark Shadow 4:50 York Longshot: Olly Eden
Fashion Queen (1.55 York)
Game winner of a Listed contest over this course and distance last year before subsequently being unable to land a blow in Group races. Bounced back to form at Deauville last time and may be on a competitive mark for this handicap debut.
12/1 Fashion Queen 1:55 York Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Rionach (3.40 Killarney)
An easy winner over this course and distance last month, the daughter of Sea The Stars performed creditably on her most recent start when finishing well for third place after being slowly away at the Galway festival. From her inside draw, the Michael O'Callaghan-trained filly can land this Listed event under Colin Keane.
5/1 Rionach 3:40 Killarney The Raceform Interactive nugget
Michael Dods's form figures at York with three-year-old and older handicappers since the start of June this year are 12012232611. That most recent winner, Davy's Dilemma, bids to preserve his unbeaten track record in the 4.15.
7/1 Davy's Dilemma 4:15 York
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 21, 2018 19:04:54 GMT
WEDNESDAY.
FREE TO AIR TV RACES 1:55 YORK Sky Bet And Symphony Group Handicap Cl2 (3yo+ 0-105) 5½f ITV 20 runners 2:25 YORK Tattersalls Acomb Stakes (Group 3) Cl1 (2yo) 7f ITV 8 runners 3:00 YORK Sky Bet Great Voltigeur Stakes (Group 2) (Colts & Geldings) Cl1 (3yo) 1m4f ITV 9 runners 3:35 YORK Juddmonte International Stakes (British Champions Series) (Group 1) Cl1 (3yo+) 1m2½f ITV 8 runners
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 21, 2018 19:05:53 GMT
Sir Michael Stoute and James Doyle are a combination to follow when teaming up at York. They operate at a 43 per cent strike-rate and can take the Juddmonte with Poet’s Word (3.35).
Karl Burke has just a nine per cent strike-rate when running two-year-old debutants, but this soars to 26 per cent when they take to the track at Carlisle. Chasing The Rain is one to keep on side in the 2.40.
Luca Cumani has an impressive 38 per cent strike-rate when sending runners to Brighton. Add his 22 per cent strike-rate when sending out handicap debutants and Fairlight looks to have a big chance in the 4.00.
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 21, 2018 20:14:11 GMT
Wednesday: going, weather & non-runners Brighton GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places; GoingStick 8.2) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 1m 4f - Outside; 7f - Centre; Remainder - Inside Carlisle GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Good in places home straight) (GoingStick 6.7) WEATHER: Showers STALLS: Inside Kempton (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD TO SLOW (Watering) WEATHER: Scattered showers STALLS: Inside Killarney GOING: GOOD WEATHER: Showers Worcester GOING: GOOD (GoingStick 6.6) (Watering) (Rail movements - R2 & 4 +90yds, R1, 3, 5, 6 & 7 +132yds) WEATHER: Scattered showers York GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places; GoingStick 7.2. Home straight - Stands' side 7.2, Centre 7.3 & Far side 7.2) (Rail movements: Races 3, 4 & 5 +32yds) (Watering north bend) WEATHER: Scattered showers STALLS: 6f (2yo) - Stands' side; Sprints & 1m 4f - Centre; Remainder - Inside
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 22, 2018 6:49:43 GMT
York
Robin Goodfellow
1.55 Final Venture
2.25 Persian Moon
3.00 Cross Counter
3.35 Poet’s Word
4.15 Stormin Tom
4.50 Evie Speed (nap)
Gimcrack
1.55 Culturati (nb)
2.25 Watan
3.00 Kew Gardens (nap)
3.35 Poet’s Word
4.15 Speedo Boy
4.50 Hesslewood
Carlisle
Robin Goodfellow
2.05 Epeius
2.40 Arabic Channel
3.15 French Twist
3.50 Danehill Desert
4.25 Suitcase ‘n’ Taxi
4.55 Markhan
5.25 Bee Machine
5.55 Stone The Crows (nb)
Gimcrack
2.05 First Bombardment
2.40 Cognac Blue
3.15 Bugler Bob
3.50 Rock Hill
4.25 My Name Is Rio
4.55 Markhan
5.25 Poet’s Pride
5.55 Stone The Crows
Brighton
Robin Goodfellow
2.15 King’s Girl
2.50 Impart
3.25 Procedure
4.00 You’re Hired
4.35 Pour La Victoire
5.10 Fieldsman
Gimcrack
2.15 Lucky Charm
2.50 Impart
3.25 Little Boy Blue
4.00 Final Rock
4.35 Pour La Victoire
5.10 Fieldsman
Kempton
Robin Goodfellow
5.45 Lively Lydia
6.15 Velvet Revolution
6.45 Haafapiece
7.15 Bartholomeu Dias
7.45 Lawmaking
8.15 Ortiz
8.45 Chess Move
Gimcrack
5.45 Lively Lydia
6.15 Imphal
6.45 Mapped
7.15 Extra Elusive
7.45 Hakeem
8.15 Ortiz
8.45 Treacherous
Worcester
Robin Goodfellow
5.00 Heurtevent
5.30 One For Billy
6.00 Ocean Jive
6.30 Carntop
7.00 Judge Earle
7.30 Skin Deep
8.00 Boethius
Gimcrack
5.00 Heurtevent
5.30 Theo
6.00 Forever Field
6.30 Carntop
7.00 Oscar Hoof
7.30 Sheila Tanist
8.00 His Dream
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 22, 2018 6:50:10 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 22, 2018 18:23:58 GMT
Piece Of History
The Godolphin colt rates an interesting handicap debutant off a mark of 90 this evening, having looked a useful prospect in winning his first two starts. He was able to defy a 7lb penalty last month by winning a shade cosily at Wolverhampton and connections will be hoping there is plenty more to come.
The experience gained on a synthetic surface should stand the son of Iffraaj, comfortably the most unexposed runner in the line-up, in good stead. An outside draw makes life tougher but if he were to win in good style this evening then handicaps would surely be a thing of the past.
9/4 Piece Of History 7:45 Kempton (AW) 8.45 Kempton Exchequer
Gerald Mosse is riding the crest of a wave and the veteran arrives at Kempton fresh off the back of a quickfire double at Windsor Monday night. He is booked to ride Exchequer for Richard Guest in the last race, and his mount has now slipped down 6lb after finishing down the field on his last two outings.
The Exceed And Excel gelding has undergone wind surgery since and could leave his recent form behind, with a nice draw on the inside aiding his cause.
11/2 Exchequer 8:45 Kempton (AW)
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 22, 2018 18:28:20 GMT
Worcester, 22 Aug 18 Race 1 - 5:00pm THE ARCTIC SPAS HOT TUBS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) The winner, MERCERS COURT (IRE), appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Worcester on 26 July 2018 where the gelding finished fifth of twelve, beaten by 49¾ lengths. Neil King’s explanation that MERCERS COURT (IRE) had jumped better on this occasion, had appreciated having an uncontested lead and may have benefitted from the reapplication of cheekpieces was noted. MERCERS COURT (IRE) was routine tested.
Race 3 - 6:00pm THE ICEBATH HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that MELODY OF SCOTLAND (FR), placed second, lost its left hind shoe.
Race 4 - 6:30pm THE COLDTUB NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices' Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that SEHAYLI (IRE), unplaced, lost its left fore shoe.
Race 7 - 8:00pm THE ALL WEATHER POOL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Permission was given for WESTERN STORM (IRE) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring only. View Stewards report Bath, 22 Aug 18 Fixture Note Abandoned - Hard Ground Nothing to report View Stewards report York, 22 Aug 18 Race 1 - 1:55pm THE SKY BET AND SYMPHONY GROUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for SPOOF and BOOM THE GROOM (IRE) to go early to post and for FINAL VENTURE to be mounted on the course and to go early to post.
Following the race Tom Marquand reported that BOOM THE GROOM (IRE), unplaced, ran flat. The Veterinary Officer reported that EASTERN IMPACT (IRE), placed sixth, lost its right fore shoe.
Race 2 - 2:25pm THE TATTERSALLS ACOMB STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) Following the race Silvestre De Sousa reported that PERSIAN MOON (IRE), placed third, hung left.
Race 4 - 3:35pm THE JUDDMONTE INTERNATIONAL STAKES (CLASS 1) (British Champions Series) (Group 1) Following the race James Doyle reported that POET’S WORD (IRE), placed second, was denied a clear approximately run three furlongs out. The Veterinary Officer reported that BENBATL, placed fifth, had a small wound on its right hind leg and THUNDER SNOW (IRE), unplaced, lost its left fore and right hind shoe.
Race 5 - 4:15pm THE SKY BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for GRACELAND (FR) to wear a hood in the parade ring.
Following concerns from the Veterinary Officer over the movement of STORMIN TOM (IRE), in the parade ring, the gelding was checked by the Veterinary Surgeon at the start and deemed fit to race. The Veterinary Officer reported that a pre-race examination of HERE AND NOW found the gelding to have a small amount of blood in its mouth and was deemed fit to race.
Following the race Christophe Soumillon reported that NATURAL SCENERY, unplaced, ran flat. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the mare during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
The performance of GENETICS (FR) which finished unplaced, was considered. The explanation given by representative of Andrew Balding that the gelding had failed to stay the 2 mile ½ furlong trip on this occasion was noted. GENETICS (FR) was routine tested.
Race 6 - 4:50pm THE SKY BET NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) THEGREATESTSHOWMAN wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Approximately two furlongs out, GABRIAL THE WIRE, placed sixth, hung left taking PRINCE ELZAAM (IRE), 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 GABRIAL THE WIRE.
Following the race Antonio Fresu reported that EVIE SPEED (IRE), unplaced, stumbled leaving the stalls. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filly during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities. Silvestre De Sousa reported that INDIAN SOUNDS (IRE), unplaced, was denied a clear run approaching two furlongs out. John Egan reported that DARK SHADOW (IRE) unplaced, hung left. View Stewards report Carlisle, 22 Aug 18 Fixture Note After Race 2 Going changed to SOFT (from Good to Soft, Soft in places) Race 1 - 2:05pm THE SMARKETS BETTING EXCHANGE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (FOR GENTLEMAN AMATEUR RIDERS) Permission was given for EVANESCENT (IRE) to go to post early.
Mr Billy Garritty, the rider of SCENERY, placed third, was suspended for 6 days for using his whip above the permitted level and in the incorrect place from approaching the final 2 furlongs.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that EPEIUS (IRE), placed eighth, lost its left front shoe.
Race 3 - 3:15pm THE SMARKETS BRITISH EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV II) An enquiry was held to consider interference inside the final furlong, when the winner GLOVES LYNCH, ridden by Kevin Stott, interfered with BUGLER BOB (IRE), placed third, ridden by Jason Hart. Stott was cautioned for careless riding as he allowed his mount to drift right without sufficient correction, causing BUGLER BOB (IRE) to be eased slightly.
Following the race, Jack Garritty reported that LAKME (IRE), unplaced, ran green.
Race 4 - 3:50pm THE smarkets.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (Jockey Club Grassroots Flat Sprint Series Qualifier) Inside the final ½ furlong, DANEHILL DESERT (IRE), placed second, shifted quickly left moving SIR DERRICK (IRE), placed fourth, slightly off its intended line. However, 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 DANEHILL DESERT (IRE).
Race 5 - 4:25pm THE SMARKETS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for MY NAME IS RIO (IRE), ONLY SPOOFING (IRE) and MARIETTA ROBUSTI (IRE) to go to post early.
Following the race, Tony Hamilton reported that SUITCASE 'N' TAXI, unplaced, reared as the stalls opened and as a result was slowly away. The Veterinary Officer reported that MY NAME IS RIO (IRE), unplaced, lost both front shoes.
Race 6 - 4:55pm THE BEST RACING ODDS ON SMARKETS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (Jockey Club Grassroots Flat Middle Distance Series Qualifier) Permission was given for SIOUX FRONTIER (IRE) to go to post early.
The apparent improvement in form of the winner MOTAHASSEN (IRE), which had never previously been placed, was considered. Declan Carroll was interviewed and explained that the gelding appreciated being able to make the running on this occasion and the return to softer ground. His comments were noted and the gelding was routine tested.
Following the race, Ben Sanderson reported that PLANSINA, unplaced, ran too free.
Race 7 - 5:25pm THE BET ON THE PREMIER LEAGUE WITH SMARKETS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for HERE IN THE DARK to go to post early.
Following the race, Phil Dennis reported that DUBA PLAINS, unplaced, ran too free.
Race 8 - 5:55pm THE £50 RISK FREE ON RACING WITH SMARKETS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (Jockey Club Grassroots Stayers' Series Qualifier) Permission was given for UNITE THE CLANS (IRE) to go to post early.
Following the race, Ben Sanderson reported that ARCHIVE (FR), unplaced, took a false step on the bend turning into the back straight. View Stewards report Kempton Park, 22 Aug 18 Race 1 - 5:45pm THE 32Red CASINO NOVICE AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Approximately two furlongs out SIR BUSKER (IRE), unplaced, hung badly left-handed causing POP THE CORK, 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.
Race 3 - 6:45pm THE 100% PROFIT BOOST AT 32Redsport.com NOVICE MEDIAN AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 4) Following the race Rhiain Ingram reported that THE AWESOME ALICE (IRE), unplaced, hung badly left-handed throughout.
Race 4 - 7:15pm THE 32Red.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) RAPIER (USA) wore earplugs, which were removed at the start.
Race 5 - 7:45pm THE 32Red HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) (London Mile Series Qualifier) Permission was given for HONEY MAN (IRE) to wear a hood in the parade ring only and for LAWMAKING to go early to post. View Stewards report Brighton, 22 Aug 18 Race 2 - 2:50pm THE BET & WATCH AT 188bet.co.uk HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (Bath Summer Sprint Series Qualifier) Eoin Walsh, the rider of ARAGON KNIGHT, was slow to remove the blindfold resulting in his horse being slow to start. Walsh explained that as the shout for ‘blinds off’ was called, the gelding put his head down so he had put both hands back on the reins and, as a consequence, he was slow to remove the blind. His explanation was noted.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that INDIAN AFFAIR, placed fifth, had lost its left-hind shoe. The representative of Milton Bradley reported that INDIAN AFFAIR was unsuited by coming down the hill at Brighton on the Good to Firm, Good in places ground.
Race 3 - 3:25pm THE 188BET MOBILE BET10GET20 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for ARZAAK (IRE) and LALANIA to go early to post.
Race 4 - 4:00pm THE 188BET EXTRA PLACE RACES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Following the race, Jason Watson reported that YOU'RE HIRED, placed third, hung badly left-handed.
Race 5 - 4:35pm THE READ SILVESTRE DE SOUSA AT 188BET VETERANS' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for LUCKY BEGGAR (IRE) to go early and be led to post.
Race 6 - 5:10pm THE ROA/RACING POST OWNERS' JACKPOT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Prior to this race, the representative of David Griffiths was asked to explain the reason why FIELDSMAN (USA) was running here at Brighton on Going described as Good to Firm, Good in places, having declared the gelding a non-runner with the reason given as Going, on ground with the same official description at Redcar on 22 July 2018. The representative explained that FIELDSMAN (USA) had run the day prior to the Redcar race and, after Griffiths had walked the track at Redcar he felt that in his opinion, it was too firm for the gelding to run two days in a row. Her explanation was noted.
Permission was given for UNITED KINGDOM to go early to post.
The winner, ANDALUSITE, appeared to show improved form compared with its previous run at Brighton on 8 August 2018 where the filly finished eleventh of eleven, beaten by 20 ¼ lengths. John Gallagher explained that ANDALUSITE had benefitted from a drop in class and being able to dominate on this occasion. His explanation was noted.
Following the race, Luke Morris reported that RED GUNNER, placed third, hung left-handed from two furlongs out.
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 22, 2018 19:13:43 GMT
THURSDAY.
FREE TO AIR TV RACES 1:55 YORK Sky Bet And Symphony Group Handicap Cl2 (3yo+ 0-105) 5½f ITV 19 runners 2:25 YORK Tattersalls Acomb Stakes (Group 3) Cl1 (2yo) 7f ITV 8 runners 3:00 YORK Sky Bet Great Voltigeur Stakes (Group 2) (Colts & Geldings) Cl1 (3yo) 1m4f ITV 9 runners 3:35 YORK Juddmonte International Stakes (British Champions Series) (Group 1) Cl1 (3yo+) 1m2½f ITV 8 runners
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 22, 2018 19:59:33 GMT
Charlie Appleby boasts a 33 per cent strike-rate with those sporting first-time cheekpieces. Arabian Gift wears the aid for the first time in the 8.10 at Wolverhampton.
Bit More has something to find on his form for his previous yard, but he has had a wind operation before this first start for Neil Mulholland, who strikes at 27 per cent with his runners on their first run back after such treatment. Bit More might prove each-way value in the 5.50 at Fontwell.
Firmament’s record suggests he is more effective going left-handed (2-10) than right-handed (0-9), with his best RPR 16lb higher going anti-clockwise. He rates a solid bet in the 3.00 York off a mark of 98, having finished third in the race last year off 109 and won it in 2016 off 96.
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 23, 2018 6:46:24 GMT
Thursday: going, weather & non-runners Chepstow GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places; GoingStick 6.9) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Straight - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 2:15 Livvys Dream (6) 2:50 Snooker Jim (5) Fontwell GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places; GoingStick 6.1) (Watering) WEATHER: Showers Killarney GOING: GOOD (Good to yielding on Flat course) (Watering NH course) WEATHER: Showers Stratford GOING: GOOD (GoingStick 7.6) (Watering) (Rail movements: R1 +144y, R2, 4 & 5 -60y, R3 +162y, R6, 7 & 8 +99y) WEATHER: Partly cloudy NON RUNNERS: 3:45 Drumhart (6) Wolverhampton (AW) GOING: TAPETA: STANDARD WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 7f - Outisde; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 6:40 Purple Jazz (4) York GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places; GoingStick 7.2. Home straight - Stands' side 7.3, Centre 7.3 & Far side 7.2) (Rail movements - R3 +28yds and R4 & 5 +32yds) WEATHER: Mostly cloudy STALLS: (2yo) 6f - Stands' side; 1m4f - Centre; Remainder - Inside
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 23, 2018 15:50:29 GMT
FRIDAY.
FREE TO AIR TV RACES 1:55 YORK Sky Bet Handicap Cl2 (3yo+ 0-105) 1m4f ITV 19 runners 2:25 YORK Weatherbys Hamilton Lonsdale Cup Stakes (Group 2) (British Champions Series) Cl1 (3yo+) 2m½f ITV 9 runners 3:00 YORK Al Basti Equiworld Gimcrack Stakes (Group 2) (Colts & Geldings) Cl1 (2yo) 6f ITV 9 runners 3:35 YORK Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) Cl1 (2yo+) 5f ITV 16 runners
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 23, 2018 17:48:37 GMT
Chepstow, 23 Aug 18 Race 1 - 1:45pm THE bet365.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race Nicola Currie reported that DRACARYS, unplaced, was never travelling.
Race 2 - 2:15pm THE bet365 FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) An enquiry was held to consider why Mick Quinn was running PRINCESS HARLEY (IRE) here at Chepstow on going described as good, having declared the filly a non-runner at Newmarket on 18 August 2018 on ground with the same official description. The trainer’s representative stated that the filly was due to run in the last race on the card at Newmarket and the trainer felt the ground had dried out during the afternoon.
Following the race Rossa Ryan reported that DAISY CHAIN (IRE), placed fifth, was never travelling. DAISY CHAIN (IRE) was routine tested.
Race 3 - 2:50pm THE CASINO AT bet365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race Finley Marsh reported that ALQALSAR (IRE), unplaced, hung left-handed.
Race 4 - 3:25pm THE bet365 EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for LADY ARIA to wear a hood in the parade ring only and for BIG BOOTS (IRE) to go early to post.
Race 5 - 4:00pm THE CASH OUT AT bet365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for KINGSTREET LADY and RITAS LEGACY to go early to post.
The Starter reported that RITAS LEGACY was unruly, broke out of the stalls and was withdrawn. Roy Brotherton was informed that the gelding could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Approaching the furlong marker SECRET POTION, placed third, hung left-handed, despite the rider’s best efforts, causing both SWANTON BLUE (IRE), placed sixth, and COMPTON ABBEY, unplaced, to have to be checked, 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 SECRET POTION.
An enquiry was held to consider interference inside the final when the winner, DAVID’S BEAUTY (IRE), ridden by Luke Morris, drifted marginally right-handed at the same time as SECRET POTION, placed third, ridden by David Probert, drifted marginally left-handed causing KINGSTREET LADY, placed fourth, ridden by Jane Elliott, to be slightly short of room. The interference was found to be accidental as both horses had drifted only marginally before being straightened up.
Following the race David Probert reported that SECRET POTION, placed third, hung badly left-handed and the saddle slipped. William Cox reported that SWANTON BLUE (IRE), placed sixth, suffered interference in running. Rossa Ryan reported that COMPTON ABBEY, unplaced, suffered interference in running.
Race 6 - 4:30pm THE BET BUILDER AT bet365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (Bath Summer Stayers' Series Qualifier) Permission was given for CUE'S FOLLY to wear a hood in the parade ring only.
Following the race Trevor Whelan reported that ARISTOCRACY, unplaced, stopped quickly.
Race 7 - 5:05pm THE bet365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for NEVERBEEN TO PARIS (IRE) to wear a hood in the parade ring only.
Adam McNamara, the rider of AL KHERB, had appeared to stop riding shortly before the winning post. After being interviewed and shown recordings of the incident, McNamara was suspended for 7 days for failing to take all reasonable and permissible measures to obtain the best possible placing on a horse that could have finished third. View Stewards report Fontwell Park, 23 Aug 18 Race 1 - 4:40pm THE NETBET SPORT HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Approaching the top bend on the final circuit, THE LAST MELON, placed fifth, lugged left causing Brendan Powell, the rider of COR WOT AN APPLE, placed fourth, to take a slight check, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
On Veterinary advice, MASTER RING, placed third, did not enter the Winning Enclosure. The Veterinary Officer reported that the gelding was lame right fore.
Following the race, James Best reported that TOM NEARY (IRE), unplaced, jumped poorly in the early stages. The Veterinary Officer reported that SEA'S ARIA (IRE), placed second, lost both its front shoes and that DUSKY RAIDER (IRE), which was pulled up, was lame left fore.
Race 3 - 5:50pm THE JOSIE O'LEARY PINEAPPLE NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Permission was given for CORA SUNDROP to wear a hood in the Parade Ring and to be mounted on the track.
Following the race, Joshua Moore reported that UP THE NAVAN ROAD, which was pulled up, ran too free and the Veterinary Officer reported that REASON TO BELIEVE (FR), placed fourth, lost its left fore shoe.
Race 4 - 6:20pm THE FINESSE HAIRDRESSING SPONSORED BY T.I.ENGINEERING CRANE SERVICES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race, Tom Cannon reported that JACKBLACK, placed fifth, jumped poorly and the Veterinary Officer reported that the gelding lost its left fore shoe. View Stewards report Stratford-on-avon, 23 Aug 18 Race 2 - 2:05pm THE NORTHERN RACING COLLEGE NOVICES' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) The Veterinary Officer reported that JALEO (GER), trained by Ben Pauling, had been vaccinated for equine influenza within 7 days of the race and therefore could not run. After being interviewed, Pauling was fined £290.
Race 4 - 3:10pm THE SHEPPARD FAMILY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Following the race Aidan Coleman reported that MR SHANTU (IRE), which was pulled up, was never travelling.
Race 5 - 3:45pm THE ruk.com HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) The winner, FEAR GLIC (IRE), appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Uttoxeter on 29 July 2018 where the gelding was pulled up on Soft ground. Jackie du Plessis’s explanation that the gelding had benefitted from the application of first time blinkers, whilst also appreciating the Good, Good to Soft going on this occasion and the drop back in trip from 3 miles to 2 miles 6 furlongs was noted. FEAR GLIC (IRE) was routine tested. View Stewards report York, 23 Aug 18 Race 1 - 1:55pm THE SKY BET LOWTHER STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) Permission was given for ANGEL’S HIDEAWAY (IRE) to wear a hood in the parade ring.
Approaching the final furlong, FLAWLESS JEWEL (FR), unplaced, hung right briefly crowding ANGEL’S HIDEAWAY (IRE), unplaced, for room but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, Frankie Dettori reported that ANGEL’S HIDEAWAY (IRE) hung right. Paul Hanagan reported that FLAWLESS JEWEL (FR) hung right and the Veterinary Officer reported that ORANGE BLOSSOM, placed sixth, lost its right fore shoe.
Race 2 - 2:25pm THE GOFFS UK PREMIER YEARLING STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for JFOUL (IRE) to wear a hood in the parade ring.
Approaching the final furlong, ALFIE SOLOMONS (IRE), placed second, hung right taking SECRET VENTURE, placed seventh, onto MASARU, placed eighth, which had to be checked, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and it had not improved the placing of ALFIE SOLOMONS (IRE).
Following the race, Charles Bishop reported that OBERYN MARTELL, unplaced, moved poorly; the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination revealed the colt to be lame on its right hind leg. Tom Queally reported that ALFIE SOLOMONS (IRE) hung right. Silvestre De Sousa reported that CONCIERGE (IRE), unplaced, moved poorly and was denied a clear run approaching 2 furlongs out; the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities. Stevie Donohoe reported that RAYPETEAFTERME, unplaced, moved poorly; the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination revealed the colt to have a small wound to its right hind leg. Hollie Doyle reported that GALLOVIE, placed third, jumped right leaving the stalls. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination during routine testing of MASARU, which started favourite and finished eighth, revealed the colt to be lame on its left hind leg.
Race 3 - 3:00pm THE CLIPPER LOGISTICS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for MUBTASIM (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race, Fran Berry reported that KYNREN (IRE), placed second, hung right in the final 2 furlongs.
Race 5 - 4:15pm THE BRITISH EBF & SIR HENRY CECIL GALTRES STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Permission was given for LAH TI DAR to wear a hood in the parade ring, and WHAT A HOME (IRE) wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
The Veterinary Officer reported that SHAILENE (IRE) was kicked in the stalls by another runner and withdrawn.
Approaching the line, ALWAYSANDFOREVER (IRE), placed fourth, intimidated WHAT A HOME (IRE), placed fifth, causing WHAT A HOME (IRE) to shift right onto ISABELLA (IRE), placed sixth, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and it had not improved the placing of ALWAYSANDFOREVER (IRE).
Race 6 - 4:50pm THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) The performance of VICTORY WAVE (USA), which finished unplaced, was considered. The representative of Saeed bin Suroor could offer no explanation for the filly’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination, during routine testing of VICTORY WAVE (USA), failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Following the race, Silvestre De Sousa reported that ANGEL OF DARKNESS, unplaced, had no more to give in the final 2 furlongs. View Stewards report Wolverhampton, 23 Aug 18 Race 1 - 5:10pm THE SPORTNATION.BET REWARDS RUSH LIVE NOW! APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for NAVARRA PRINCESS (IRE) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring only and wore earplugs which were removed at the start. Permission was also given for ACE MASTER, JAI HANUMAN (IRE), RISING SUNSHINE (IRE) and MEN UNITED (FR) to go early to post.
Race 2 - 5:40pm THE SPORTNATION.BET YOU PICK YOUR REWARDS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for RAFFLE KING (IRE) to go early to post.
Leaving the stalls, THREE LITTLE BIRDS, placed second, jumped right at the same time as RAFFLE KING (IRE), placed sixth, jumped left, causing PEA SHOOTER, placed third, to be tightened for room in between both runners, 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.
An enquiry was held to consider interference approximately 4½ furlongs out involving the winner, CANFORD BAY (IRE), ridden by Cam Hardie; THREE LITTLE BIRDS, placed second, ridden by David Egan and INVINCIBLE RIDGE (IRE), placed fifth, ridden by Jason Hart. The interference was found to be accidental as CANFORD BAY (IRE) lugged left, despite the rider’s best efforts, causing THREE LITTLE BIRDS to be carried slightly off its intended line, which in turn caused INVINCIBLE RIDGE (IRE) to be checked.
Race 3 - 6:10pm THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF NOVICE AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Following the race, Hollie Doyle reported that GRENADIER, placed third, hung left in the home straight.
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 23, 2018 18:25:12 GMT
Sent off at just 11-2 for the ultra competitive Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase at the Cheltenham Festival, De Plotting Shed still remains a maiden over fences but will surely not find a better opportunity than tonight.
De Plotting Shed has yet to replicate his smart hurdling form over the larger obstacles but with the Gordon Elliott yard now starting to fire, a bold showing will surely be expected.
He only reached the ninth fence on his seasonal return in the Galway Plate and if none the worse for the fall, should take plenty of beating in this company.
7/4 De Plotting Shed 8:00 Killarney
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 23, 2018 18:27:09 GMT
The BHA will prioritise what happens to Towcester's horseracing fixtures this autumn following the news that accountancy firm KPMG has been appointed as administrators for the crisis-hit course where 134 staff have been made redundant.
A skeleton staff of three people has been retained to help Mark Orton and Will Wright from KPMG’s restructuring practice as it seeks a buyer for the business and its assets.
It was announced last week the course, which stages both horse and greyhound racing – including that sport's premier event, the Star Sports Derby – was in trouble and was to be placed in administration.
KPMG was appointed on Tuesday with Towcester's full-time staff called to a meeting the following day, it is understood.
A BHA spokesman said: "We are saddened to hear of the formal appointment of administrators at Towcester racecourse and the many staff there who have been made redundant as a result. We hope that those staff who worked on the racecourse side can find jobs elsewhere in racing, should they wish to.
"We will now work with the racecourse and administrators regarding the process they intend to follow from this point and offer our assistance and support. Towcester has a proud racing heritage and no one wants that to come to an end, but it's for the administrators to make decisions on the future of this business."
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 23, 2018 18:28:02 GMT
Mark Johnston famously proclaims he is always trying and he succeeded spectacularly when Poet's Society won at York on Thursday.
It was the 4,194th victory of his career in Britain, taking him past the mark set by Richard Hannon snr and making him the most prolific trainer in British racing history.
It proved a typical Johnston winner, with Frankie Dettori making all on the 20-1 shot to see off his 19 rivals in brave fashion in the Clipper Logistics Handicap over a mile.
Johnston said: "It's a relief to get it out of the way and on to the next one. I've been wishing we could switch it all off and pretend it never happened.
"People keep saying, what does it mean? I don't think anyone has tried to belittle it, but sometimes I think, how important is it? At the same time I do have to pinch myself and ask how I could get to 4,194 from where we started. It's unimaginable.
"I nearly wasn't here at York. Deirdre and Charlie aren't here. An owner was coming to see some yearlings we bought in France and phoned to say he would arrive at 2pm. We had to decide who would stay behind and it was nearly me. We only had two runners today, both in the same race, at 20-1 and 33-1. We couldn't expect it to have happened in this race."
Johnston, having his first winner since Saturday, said: "It was getting very frustrating. It wasn't as if we had loads of odds-on shots beaten, and we had plenty of horses running well, but, sod's law, it took quite a well to get from four to one and again from one to now.
"It's great it has happened with a horse like this and it hadn't even occurred to me he was carrying my own colours. If we could have written the result we would have had Joe Fanning on the horse, and of course it would have been great if it had been one of our regular jockeys, but I did say before the race that at least if it was Frankie no one would forget it!"
Dettori said: "When Mark got the saddle I asked him if he had broken the record yet? 'No,' he said. 'I'm waiting on you!'
"It's great, as he has shown amazing consistency over so many years. I have been riding for him since the early days of Mister Baileys. I'm delighted as perhaps I might now be on a picture in the Johnstons' downstairs loo forever!"
Johnston had expressed surprise at media interest in the build-up to his record, but it is a measure of his achievement that half a dozen camera crews, mainly from non-specialist TV channels, turned up at to an anticipatory media morning at his Kingsley House stables in Middleham last week.
He has had the record firmly in his sights since reaching 4,000 winners at Pontefract last October – fittingly in a race named after Phil Bull, another iconoclastic rationalist who left a huge mark on the sport.
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 23, 2018 18:28:39 GMT
A respiratory illness that has afflicted Ballydoyle this season is the worst trainer Aidan O’Brien has known in his time at the stable.
The record-breaking trainer believes his string are coming out the other side of the problem, but admitted his horses are not as fit as they would normally be at this time of the season as a result of having to be patient while they worked through the flu-like symptoms.
Fairyland got O’Brien on the board for the week at York on Thursday when getting back up to pip The Mackem Bullet in the Group 2 Sky Bet Lowther Stakes, during which Ryan Moore reported the juvenile took a big blow with two furlongs to go.
That came as no surprise to O’Brien, who said he had little choice but to wait for the horses to come right, leaving them short of peak fitness compared to this point in previous years.
O’Brien’s strike-rate in Britain this year is just nine per cent with his lowest figure for the previous five seasons being 14 per cent in 2014. Last year, when he broke the worldwide record for Group/Grade 1 wins, it was 19 per cent.
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 23, 2018 18:29:15 GMT
Leading owner Barry Connell is on the lookout for a 7lb claimer after terminating his formal association with multiple Grade 1-winning rider Denis O'Regan.
Connell, whose yellow and navy silks are a familiar sight in Irish jumping, says he will continue to deploy O'Regan on a casual basis but a tactical decision has been made to use more claiming riders in a bid to improve results.
O'Regan was a third retained rider in just over five years for Connell, who purchased the ill-fated Our Conor following his Triumph Hurdle victory in 2013, with Danny Mullins holding the position in January of that year before Adrian Heskin took over in October 2014.
O'Regan, who partnered Connell's Tully East to Cheltenham Festival success in last year's Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase, took over from Heskin in April 2016.
"We had a formal arrangement with Denis that expired recently," Connell told the Racing Post. "He's still going to be riding for us but it now leaves us a little more flexible to use a few claimers when we need to. That's really the lie of the land. It would just be a bit of a help if we could get a good 7lb claimer."
He added: "There's been no falling out whatsoever and we've told Denis there will be plenty of rides there. He's due to ride one for us at the weekend, Product Of Love at Killarney, as long as the weights go up."
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 23, 2018 18:29:39 GMT
Stratum, the ante-post favourite for Saturday’s £500,000 Sky Bet Ebor at York, has sneaked into the final field but will have to overcome an unfavourable draw after being handed stall four on Thursday.
The five-year-old is a top-priced 7-2 for the 1m6f test, but only one winner in the last decade has emerged from a single-figure berth. Blakeney Point, available at 8-1, is in stall two.
Trained by Willie Mullins for professional gambler and Brighton FC chairman Tony Bloom, Stratum has topped the market for the historic handicap since powering to victory at Newbury last month.
Punters were left to sweat on his participation this week, with the five-year-old needing at least three runners higher in the weights not to be declared on Thursday morning for the weekend.
However, Stratum, who will be partnered by Robert Winston, was able to take his place at final declarations and is likely to line up as one of the hottest favourites of the week.
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 24, 2018 7:38:14 GMT
Friday: going, weather & non-runners Chelmsford (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Inside NON RUNNERS: 5:45 Global Goddess (4)Wolstonbury (2) Ffos Las GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (GoingStick 6.3) (Rail movements: R1, 2, 5, 6 & 7 +9y) WEATHER: Scattered showers STALLS: Straight course - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 1:45 Fanny Grand (11)Siona's Boy (9) 2:15 Divine Gift (3) 3:25 Go Sandy (7) 4:30 Passionate Love (7) Goodwood GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places; GoingStick 7.2) (Rail movements: R2, 3 & 6 +10y, R5 +13y) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Straight course - Stands' side; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 5:05 Little Miss Kodi (5) Kilbeggan GOING: GOOD (Selective watering) WEATHER: Scattered showers Killarney GOING: GOOD (Good to yielding in places on Flat course) (Watering Jumps course) WEATHER: Showers Newmarket (July) GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places; GoingStick 7.4) (Rail movements: R4 & 5 +21y) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: (Far side course) 1m2f & 1m6f - Centre; Remainder - Far side NON RUNNERS: 3:15 Skyman (15)Arabian King (2) 4:20 White Chocolate (2) 4:55 Clear Water (4) 5:25 Breaking Records (5)Swiss Knight (2) Salisbury GOING: GOOD (GoingStick 7.5) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Far side; 1m6f - Flag start NON RUNNERS: 7:25 Letsbe Avenue (2) York GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places; GoingStick 7.2, Home straight - Stands' side 7.3, Centre 7.3 & Far side 7.2) (Rail movements: R1 & 2 +43y, R6 +36y) WEATHER: Mostly sunny STALLS: (2yo) 6f - Stands' side; 5f & 1m4f - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 1:55 Moonmeister (20) 3:35 Muthmir (7)
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 24, 2018 7:38:57 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Gorgeous Noora (7.45 Chelmsford, nap)
Has previous winning experience of the all-weather and is fancied to handle a step up in trip after her second in a better race at Haydock last time. Luca Cumani's filly has since worked well on the Limekilns.
6/4 Gorgeous Noora 7:45 Chelmsford (AW) Others to follow York 1.55 First Nation, 2.25 Stradivarius, 3.00 Legends Of War, 3.35 Blue Point, 4.50 Mystic Flight. Ffos Las 2.15 Divine Gift, 2.50 Bernardo O'Reilly, 5.00 Sanam. Newmarket 2.05 Dandhu, 2.40 Bhodi, 3.15 Sangarius, 3.45 Black Lotus, 4.20 Elasia, 4.55 Dance Teacher, 5.25 Breaking Records. Salisbury 6.25 First Thought, 6.55 Dubai Dominion. Chelmsford 5.45 Mysusy, 6.15 Volcanic Sky, 6.45 Casey Banter, 7.15 Fire Brigade, 8.15 Glenglade, 8.45 Distant Chimes. Goodwood 5.35 Wise Ruler, 6.35 Roussel, 7.05 Trouble and Strife, 7.35 Amadine. North: Richard Young
Eastern Racer (2.50 Ffos Las, nap)
In-form sprinter who makes a quick reappearance after winning over 5f at Thirsk on Monday. This longer trip is his favour and with the ground to suit, he is fancied to follow up.
14/1 Eastern Racer 2:50 Ffos Las Others to follow Chelmsford 5.45 Macho Lady, 6.15 Charlie D, 7.15 Malaspina, 7.45 Rebel Assault, 8.15 Zoffalee. Ffos Las 1.45 Sesame, 3.25 Brandy Station, 4.30 Rock Force, 5.00 Royal Flag. Goodwood 5.35 Sapa Inca, 6.05 Sir Victor. Newmarket 2.05 Flighty Almighty, 2.40 Gateway, 3.45 Railport Dolly, 5.25 Seen The Lyte. Salisbury 6.55 Arctic Sound. York 1.55 Theglasgowwarrior, 3.00 Space Traveller, 3.35 Mabs Cross, 4.15 Commanding Officer, 4.50 Borodin. Lambourn: James Burn
Nate The Great (6.55 Salisbury, nap)
Stepping up to a mile on a stiff track should help this likeable juvenile, whose trainer Archie Watson is optimistic of a bold show. That is not hard to envisage given the Nathaniel colt's form this season.
13/8 Nate The Great 6:55 Salisbury Others to follow Chelmsford 5.45 Running Tide, 7.15 Manson, 8.15 King Of Nepal. Ffos Las 1.45 Improvising, 2.15 Momkin, 2.50 Upstaging, 4.00 Spirit Of Appin, 4.30 Armed, 5.00 Cosmogyral. Goodwood 5.05 Cent Flying, 6.35 Snazzy Jazzy, 7.05 Masters Apprentice, 7.35 Simply Breathless. Newmarket 2.40 Data Protection, 3.45 Autumn Leaves, 5.25 Choosey. Salisbury 5.15 Misu Pete, 5.50 Flashcard. York 1.55 Never Surrender, 2.25 Count Octave, 3.00 Chuck Willis, 3.35 Battaash, 4.15 Barys, 4.50 Crack On Crack On. West Country: Tim Mitchell
Sweet Pursuit (2.50 Ffos Las, nap)
Progressive filly who made it a hat-trick of wins over course and distance when winning with something in hand earlier this month. Fancied to take the beating under her penalty and can maintain her unbeaten status at the track.
5/1 Sweet Pursuit 2:50 Ffos Las Others to follow Goodwood 6.05 Steeve, 7.35 Daddies Girl. Salisbury 5.15 Mister Musicmaster, 5.50 John Betjeman, 7.25 Classic Casque. Racing Post Ratings: Sam Walker
Pacify (1.55 York)
Looks a player judged on his easy course-and-distance success two starts back and his latest defeat wasn't a bad effort considering he was tackling 1m6f for the first time.
11/1 Pacify 1:55 York Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Corrosive (4.50 York)
Has been in fine form this season and could gain further rewards for his consistency.
15/2 Corrosive 4:50 York Longshot: Samuel King
Caliburn (1.55 York)
Hugo Palmer's three-year-old can go well in an open-looking handicap to start the day. He looks unexposed and could be open to further progression with the step up in trip likely to suit.
12/1 Caliburn 1:55 York Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Honor Oak (5.20 Killarney)
The Tom Hogan-trained six-year-old performed well twice at the Galway festival, finishing second and then benefitting from positive tactics to score by eight lengths over this mile trip. A close third over 7f at Cork on her most recent starts, she can return to winning ways under 7lb claimer Ben Coen.
13/2 Honor Oak 5:20 Killarney The Raceform Interactive nugget
Sir Michael Stoute has had two winners, two seconds and a third in the last nine runnings of the Sky Bet Handicap at York over 1m4f (+£15 to £1 level stakes). Melting Dew can enhance that impressive record at 1.55.
7/1 Melting Dew 1:55 York
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 24, 2018 7:39:24 GMT
BANKER
Kuwait Currency (6.55 Salisbury)
The Hannon family love to target this Listed Stonehenge Stakes and they look to have another huge chance of taking the prize with this Kitten's Joy colt. Just a 72,000gns purchase, he finished last on debut when everything was a bit too much for him, but readily made amends when bolting up by six lengths at Lingfield last time. He made all on that occasion and powered clear when asked, allowing Tom Marquand to ease down before the line. The step up in trip will definitely suit on that basis and hopefully he'll get a nice lead from Mark Johnston's runner.
7/1 Kuwait Currency 6:55 Salisbury EYECATCHER
Space Traveller (3.00 York)
There are plenty of unknown quantities in the Gimcrack this year and one of them is Space Traveller, who stands out to me as the class animal in the field. Owned by Clipper Logistics, Richard Fahey's colt remains unbeaten after two starts at Doncaster and Hamilton and is yet to be fully asked for his effort. He won readily on debut before facing an easy task at Hamilton last time over the minimum trip and this step back up to 6f isn't a worry. He's such a smooth traveller that a strong pace will see him at his best.
10/3 Space Traveller 3:00 York DARK HORSE
Mister Belvedere (1.55 York)
I'm not really taken by the top two in the market, but the four-year-olds are the ones to look at and Michael Dods's Mister Belvedere may be underestimated. The Archipenko gelding has looked a different prospect this season, recording form figures of 121 since returning from a break in July. He won over this course and distance when battling gamely three starts ago, and really caught the eye when finishing clear with a well-treated Paul Nicholls runner last time at Haydock. He's only 3lb higher here and is worth an each-way bet.
20/1 Mister Belvedere 1:55 York
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 24, 2018 7:40:03 GMT
Roger Varian saddles Mystic Flight (4.50 York) for his handicap debut. The trainer has a 21 per cent strike-rate with his handicap debutants and the gelding looks open to improvement over a mile.
Sir Mark Prescott has a 36 per cent strike-rate at York and he saddles St Michel (2.25) for another attempt at the same race in which he was third last year. This looks tougher but he was a bit unlucky 12 months ago and he is fresher than most and he could run well at big odds.
Oeil De Tigre (6.35 Goodwood) has won three times from four starts at the track. Ridden by regular partner Sophie Ralston, Tony Carroll’s runner looks likely to put in another big run at a track that doesn’t suit many.
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 24, 2018 7:40:50 GMT
York
Robin Goodfellow
1.55 Pacify (nap)
2.25 Stradivarius
3.00 The Irish Rover
3.35 Battaash
4.15 Sky Defender
4.50 Silver Quartz
Gimcrack
1.55 Kelly’s Dino
2.25 Stradivarius
3.00 The Irish Rover
3.35 Battaash (nap)
4.15 Sky Defender (nb)
4.50 Kassar
Newmarket
Robin Goodfellow
2.05 Ice Gala
2.40 Bacacarat
3.15 Bangkok
3.45 Protected Guest
4.20 St Mary’s
4.55 Highland Pass
5.25 Count Otto
Gimcrack
2.05 Glance
2.40 Gateway
3.15 Akwaan
3.45 Black Lotus
4.20 Elasia
4.55 La Isla Bonita
5.25 Choosey
Goodwood
Robin Goodfellow
5.05 Belated Breath
5.35 Sapa Inca
6.05 Sir Victor
6.35 Solar Flair
7.05 Dagueneau
7.35 Hateya
Gimcrack
5.05 Haylah
5.35 Isle of Wolves
6.05 Sir Victor
6.35 Hart Stopper
7.05 Dagueneau
7.35 Pattie
Chelmsford City
Robin Goodfellow
5.45 Sylvia’s Mother
6.15 Volcanic Sky
6.45 Spiced
7.15 Pactolus
7.45 Gorgeous Noora
8.15 Glenglade
8.45 Lulu Star
Gimcrack
5.45 Sylvia’s Mother
6.15 Harawi
6.45 Compass Point
7.15 Pactolus
7.45 Gorgeous Noora
8.15 Glenglade
8.45 Lexington Empire
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 24, 2018 8:38:19 GMT
Salisbury
Robin Goodfellow
5.10 Jai Hanuman
5.40 Invincible Ridge
6.10 Wild Edric
6.40 Percy Prosecco
7.10 Arrowzone
7.40 Whatwouldyouknow
8.10 Pride’s Gold
8.40 Rawdaa
Gimcrack
5.10 Navarra Princess
5.40 Pea Shooter
6.10 Grenadier
6.40 Percy Prosecco
7.10 River Cafe
7.40 Whatwouldyouknow
8.10 Scottish Jig
8.40 Rawdaa
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