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Post by Kimmy on Aug 28, 2018 19:25:18 GMT
Wednesday: going, weather & non-runners Bellewstown GOING: GOOD WEATHER: Partly cloudy Catterick GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places) (GoingStick 8.0) (Rail movements: Races 2 & 6 +18yds and Races 3, 4, 5 & 7 +15yds) WEATHER: Showers STALLS: 1m 4f - Centre; Remainder - Inside Kempton (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD TO SLOW (Watering) WEATHER: Showers STALLS: Inside NON RUNNERS: 5:55 Albanita (1) 6:25 Bombastic (1) 7:25 Bird For Life (9) 8:55 Dolydaydream (11) Lingfield GOING: Turf course - SOFT (Good to soft in places) (GoingStick 6.9); All-weather course - POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Rain STALLS: 1m 3f 133y - Outside; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 3:50 Sir Billy Wright (3) 4:20 Star Of Vendome (3) Musselburgh GOING: GOOD (GoingStick 6.6) (Rail movements: +7yds to all races) WEATHER: Mostly cloudy STALLS: 5f & 2m - Stands' side; Remainder - Inside Worcester GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Good in places) (GoingStick 6.1) (Rail movements: Races 1, 3, 5 & 6 +102yds and Races 2, 4 & 7 +156yds) WEATHER: Showers
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Post by dennisg on Aug 29, 2018 6:39:40 GMT
in today's sporting life.............. Ben Linfoot highlights the pick of the BHA's Tuesday amendments to the official ratings following York's Ebor Festival with all the new marks of the winners and placed horses covered. Roaring Lion >>>> Up 5lb to 127. A coming of age performance from Roaring Lion who struck a blow for the three-year-olds against some top-notch older opposition including Prince Of Wales’s and King George hero Poet’s Word. That rival was most inconvenienced, out of the pair, by the muddling pace and the jockeys’ decision to come to the stands’ side, as he was short of room at a crucial stage. However, the need for speed on York’s flat track saw Roaring Lion in his best light as he had the gears to deal with the scenario and sprint away from his rivals. His rating of 127 has only been bettered in this race by Sea The Stars and Frankel in the last decade and it puts him on a par with Australia, who was second in the Irish Champion on his only subsequent start. All options are open for Roaring Lion, but John Gosden, who was winning the Juddmonte International for the first time, has indicated the Kitten’s Joy colt will be kept away from soft ground. That puts a Qipco Champion Stakes bid in a little bit of doubt and perhaps he will be tried over 1m4f again, this time in America at the Breeders’ Cup, where three turns and fast ground could suit him perfectly. Oisin Murphy celebrates with Roaring Lion and trainer John Gosden in the winners enclosure after winning the Juddmonte International Stakes Oisin Murphy celebrates with Roaring Lion and trainer John Gosden in the winners enclosure after winning the Juddmonte International Stakes Phoenix Of Spain >>>> Introduced at 109. Only Syphax has returned a better official rating following Acomb Stakes success than Phoenix Of Spain in the last decade and Charlie Hills’ Lope De Vega colt looks the type to kick on from his York victory. A good-looking scopey individual, there are mixed messages in his pedigree as he’s a half-brother to sprinter Lucky Beggar as well as 10-furlong horse Central Square, but he very much looks the type to progress into a middle-distance horse next year and one that will get a mile with some comfort before the end of his juvenile campaign. Hills has expressed reservations about Phoenix Of Spain running at Newmarket so a tilt at the Dewhurst looks unlikely anyway, with the October Trophy at Doncaster over a mile mentioned as a more likely target. With all eight of the Acomb field winning last-time out this looks good juvenile form and the runner-up, Watan, looks a solid yardstick as well following his impressive debut at Goodwood. The pair pulled two lengths clear of the rest and it’s unlikely this is the last we’ve heard of the first two home in a good renewal. York Racecourse ✔ @yorkracecourse A striking performance by the powerful Phoenix Of Spain to take the @tattersalls1766 Acomb Stakes under Jamie Spencer #ClassicEbor 2:33 PM - Aug 22, 2018 20 See York Racecourse's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Old Persian >>>> Up 7lb to 117. The Sky Bet Great Voltigeur has been the launchpad for many a good horse in recent years with Rewilding, Postponed and Cracksman all winning at Group One-level post-York in the last 10 years. Dubawi colt Old Persian looks to be heading towards that sort of standard himself as his new mark of 117 suggests, though whether he’ll have the stamina for the St Leger, his nominated next target, is up in the air. Twice a winner over 10 furlongs this season, that speed for a mile-and-a-quarter helped him establish a prominent position on the Knavesmire and, while he clearly stays 1m4f well, the extra distance on Town Moor will be a step into the unknown and one that is not certain to suit. There is not a lot of obvious stamina in his immediate pedigree and the way he’s done his winning over 1m4f hardly screams Leger horse, either. He’s classy, though, and if he does get the trip he’s a player. He’s a top-price 8/1 for the season’s final Classic. Old Persian fends off Cross Counter at York Old Persian fends off Cross Counter at York Sea Of Class >>>> Up 3lb to 118. Sea The Stars’ best daughter to date, Taghrooda, famously slipped up at 1/5 in the Yorkshire Oaks but his latest superstar filly, Sea Of Class, never looked like suffering the same fate with a supremely authoritative display against top opposition. She’s got loads of gears and tanked through the race under James Doyle before surging to the front in the style of a top-class horse. With two Group Ones under her belt already she looks just that, and with her own generation seen off in the Irish Oaks and the older fillies taken care of on the Knavesmire, the next step for her is having a crack against the colts. The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe is the obvious race for that to happen and she was made general 4/1 favourite for the Longchamp showpiece despite not having an entry. With the weight-for-age and sex allowances in her favour in the Arc connections would be wise to supplement and strike while the iron is hot, especially with three-year-old fillies having won four of the last 10 renewals. The one question she might have to answer is if the ground turned soft, but her new rating of 118, attained after just five starts, suggests she is out of the very top drawer and it is with hope she gets to prove it at ParisLonghamp. View image on Twitter View image on Twitter BHA Press Office ✔ @bhapressoffice 🗞️Read the latest handicapping blog, now online ➡️http://bit.ly/2BPPjwd BHA Handicapper Matthew Tester looks at what was a highly profitable last two days of the meeting for the John Gosden yard who completed a big-race double in the stayers division… 6:46 PM - Aug 28, 2018 4 See BHA Press Office's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Lah Ti Dar >>>> Up 6lb to 115. If there’s one filly and one form line that Sea Of Class still has to beat it’s Lah Ti Dar, a daughter of Dubawi who bolted up 35 minutes after the Yorkshire Oaks in the Sir Henry Cecil Galtres Stakes. Not seen since landing the Pretty Polly at Newmarket in May, the ante-post favourite for the Investec Oaks reminded everyone of her own ability with a dominating performance in company that she looks to have emphatically outgrown. Beating up a Listed-class field by 10 lengths eased down suggests she is ready to take on a Group One field now, despite her mid-season setback, and the BHA handicappers have her just 3lb shy of Sea Of Class which entices a race between the two. Unfortunately it looks as though that won’t happen, in the immediate future at least, with Lah Ti Dar seemingly being pointed towards the St Leger rather than a meeting with Sea Of Class in Paris. That’s a shame, but she has loads of options in the closing months of the season, including races like the Prix Vermaille and Qipco British Filly & Mares Stakes, and wherever she goes she’ll add a fair dollop of quality and potential to the field. Sporting Life ✔ @sportinglife 🎧 RACING PODCAST! 🏇 Ebor reflections from York and a few ante-post markets discussed in our latest podcast featuring...@daveord @benlinfoot @mattbrocklebank @franmberry bit.ly/2BVLFB3 6:58 PM - Aug 28, 2018 Muntahaa was a classy winner of the Sky Bet Ebor Sporting Life Racing Podcast Ebor Festival review Our racing team are joined by Fran Berry to reflect on the action from the Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival and offer up ante-post fancies for the St Leger, Cesarewitch and Prix de l'Arc de... sportinglife.com 2 See Sporting Life's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Stradivarius >>>> Up 2lb to 120. The Weatherbys Hamilton Stayers’ Million bonus was won at the first attempt by Stradivarius, echoing the achievement of Kauto Star who landed the Betfair Million a year after its inception. That bonus has survived in various guises and it’s to be hoped this one will, too, despite Stradivarius making it look all so easy – easier than it was in all probabilty. To peak at York in May and August, winning at Group One level at Royal Ascot and Goodwood in between, is some effort and another vigorous nod towards the marvellous training skills of John Gosden, who had a terrific week. Stradivarius went up 2lb for this after overcoming what will have been a tense moment for supporters around three furlongs out where he looked, fleetingly, to have a job on to reel in Count Octave. That he did, though, all while carrying a 3lb penalty, his new mark of 120 setting the benchmark for the current crop of stayers to aim at. He could run on Champions Day before a likely identical campaign next season. Champions Series ✔ @championsseries STRADIVARIUS stays on to land the £1million bonus in the Lonsdale Cup at York under Frankie Dettori!! 👏💰💰 5:30 PM - Aug 24, 2018 35 16 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy Emaraaty Ana >>>> Introduced at 112. A fourth success in the Gimcrack for Kevin Ryan thanks to Shamardal colt Emaraaty Ana and a fine ride from the front by Frankie Dettori. He looked a juvenile blessed with a fair portion of ability when winning at Windsor in April, but he wasn’t seen again until July 20 where he looked rusty behind Natalie’s Joy, a filly that enjoyed this form boost from her box in Middleham. Some class sprinters have won the Gimcrack in recent years, like Muhaarar, Blue Point and Sands Of Mali, but Emaraaty Ana very much looks the type to thrive over further and his pedigree backs that up, as he’s out of a dam that won over 1m4f. His rating of 112 is slightly below average for recent Gimcrack winners, with six of the previous eight victors achieving a higher rating post-York. It’s encouraging that he had the class to win a Group Two over six furlongs at this stage of his career, however, and he could yet prove himself better than a 112 two-year-old as he’s entered in the Champagne Stakes, Mill Reef, Middle Park and Dewhurst. Emaraaty Ana Emaraaty Ana wins the Gimcrack Alpha Delphini >>>> Up 8lb to 116. The closest finish of the week came in the Coolmore Nunthorpe, remarkably beating the 2017 renewal for photo-finish drama as Alpha Delphini edged out Mabs Cross by a nostril following prolonged deliberation. The Nunthorpe is well used to providing huge shocks, possibly because it’s so unique in being a Group One over a flat five as fast as this, and this one was right up there with 40/1 chance Alpha Delphini running a career-best by some distance. He’s always shown speed, however, has been running consistently well in Group Three and Listed company all season and he hails from a family that just get better and better with age. His half-brother, Tangerine Trees, was a similar type and he peaked at the age of six, winning the Abbaye on his 34th career start. Even though Alpha Delphini is a year older, he doesn’t have quite as many miles on the clock as that and this Nunthorpe win came on his 26th run. It is with hope then, that he can prove this was no fluke and exceed his new 116 rating, something Tangerine Trees couldn’t do as he managed just two more career wins from 34 goes following his sole Group One success. View image on Twitter View image on Twitter BHA Press Office ✔ @bhapressoffice You can view the photo finish of the @coolmorestud Nunthorpe below, and here: bit.ly/2P3iD4a 3:54 PM - Aug 24, 2018 105 86 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy Muntahaa >>>> Up 6lb to 115. The Sky Bet Ebor Handicap, worth £500,000 this year and £1,000,000 in 2019, was dominated by John Gosden who trained the first two home in the shape of Muntahaa and Weekender. Class certainly came to the fore with a 109-rated horse beating a 112-rated horse and the winner had displayed enough speed to finish third in a 10-furlong Listed race at Royal Ascot in June. Kept wide by Jim Crowley in the early stages to negate the wide draw of 21, he cruised up into the lead on the bridle in the straight and could be called the winner a long way out, before he stayed on for an easy three-and-a-quarter length success. The Melbourne Cup could be on the agenda now and he’s a 25/1 chance with Sky Bet to prevail at Flemington. Gelded at the end of his four-year-old campaign, it’ll be interesting to see which way he goes, as, if he stays two miles, all sorts of options will open to him, while he looks to have retained enough speed to be competitive at 1m4f. Muntahaa is an impressive winner of the Sky Bet Ebor Muntahaa is an impressive winner of the Sky Bet Ebor Handicapping Eyecatcher Of The Meeting Kynren >>>> Up 3lb to 100. David Barron’s Kynren appeals at 20/1 in the ante-post markets for the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket next month after going up just 3lb for his narrow second in the Clipper Logistics Handicap over a mile at York last Thursday. Narrowly denied by an inspired Frankie Dettori on Poet’s Society, Kynren went down by a neck, following up his good third over 10 furlongs in the John Smith’s Cup at the same track the previous month. The inbetweener distance of nine furlongs looks absolutely ideal for him in the Cambridgeshire and any worsening of the conditions as we hit autumn will not inconvenience him either; his career form figures on soft are 1/1/3. New ratings post-Ebor Festival El Astronaute >>>> Up 5lb to 106 Final Venture >>>> Up 4lb to 104 Holmeswood >>>> Remains on 91 Phoenix Of Spain >>>> Introduced at 109 Old Persian >>>> Up 7lb to 117 Cross Counter >>>> Down 1lb to 114 Roaring Lion >>>> Up 5lb to 127 Poet’s Word >>>> Remains on 130 Thundering Blue >>>> Up 10lb to 119 Here And Now >>>> Up 9lb to 100 Davy’s Dilemma >>>> Up to 2lb to 88 Ginger Nut >>>> Up 8lb to 93 Rathbone >>>> Up 7lb to 88 Moyassar >>>> Up 6lb to 94 Fairyland >>>> Up 2lb to 107 (Irish rating) The Mackem Bullet >>>> Up 9lb to 106 Queen Jo Jo >>>> Introduced at 100 Red Balloons >>>> Up 10lb to 97 Alfie Solomons >>>> Up 10lb to 93 Gallovie >>>> Introduced at 87 Poet’s Society >>>> Up 5lb to 100 Kynren >>>> Up 3lb to 100 Firmament >>>> Up 2lb to 100 Sea Of Class >>>> Up 3lb to 118 Coronet >>>> Remains on 113 Eziyra >>>> Up 4lb to 111 ((Irish rating) Lah Ti Dar >>>> Up 6lb to 115 Crossing The Line >>>> Up 6lb to 98 Move Swiftly >>>> Up 4lb to 97 Betty F >>>> Up 2lb to 99 Titus >>>> Up 11lb to 103 Mister Belvedere >>>> Up 2lb to 93 Kelly’s Dino >>>> Up 1lb to 96 Pacify >>>> Up 1lb to 101 Stradivarius >>>> Up 2lb to 120 Count Octave >>>> Up 10lb to 115 Idaho >>>> Down 2lb to 114 ((Irish rating) Emaraaty Ana >>>> Introduced at 112 Legends Of War >>>> Up 17lb to 110 Shine So Bright >>>> Up 2lb to 108 Alpha Delphini >>>> Up 8lb to 116 Mabs Cross >>>> Up 2lb to 112 Blue Point >>>> Remains on 120 Commanding Officer >>>> Introduced at 87 Urban Aspect >>>> Up 11lb to 104 Crack On Crack On >>>> Up 6lb to 104 Mystic Flight >>>> Up 3lb to 98 Lord Glitters >>>> Remains on 116 Chief Ironside >>>> Up 2lb 104 Ghosxxxxch >>>> Up 6lb to 98 Supernova >>>> Up 4lb to 90 Proschema >>>> Up 3lb to 103 Expert Eye >>>> Remains on 119 Gordon Lord Byron >>>> Remains on 108 (Irish mark) Arbalet >>>> Up 1lb to 107 Muntahaa >>>> Up 6lb to 115 Weekender >>>> Up 2lb to 114 Sea The Lion >>>> Remains on 104 (Irish rating) Well Done Fox >>>> Up 7lb to 107 Deia Glory >>>> Up 10lb to 97 Pivoine >>>> Up 8lb to 106 Alfarris >>>> Up 3lb to 104 Banditry >>>> Up 2lb to 98 Eeh Bah Gum >>>> Up 6lb to 89 Fool For You >>>> Up 1lb to 84 Marnie James >>>> Remains on 100
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Post by dennisg on Aug 29, 2018 6:41:23 GMT
Anita Chambers feels Rebel Assault is well enough handicapped to open her account for 2018 - she has a tip for every race on every card. Rebel Assault continues to slide down the ratings and should be competitive once again in the EBF Stallions Winners Fillies' Handicap at Musselburgh. Mark Johnston has tried her in better races than this in the past, with her Listed success in York's Rockingham Stakes last year marking her out as smarter than the average filly. However, she has not been in anywhere near the same kind of form this term, with 10 outings yet to yield any better than a handful of third places. Her mark has duly slumped from 98 to her current perch of 87, but she showed is capable enough off that kind of level when beaten just under three lengths at Chelmsford last week. She just faded a bit in the final strides that day, but Rebel Assault clearly remains in good heart and should be in the mix once again. Trautmann can bring up his hat-trick at the Edinburgh venue in the 188Bet Extra Place Races Handicap. He has struck over this extended 12 furlongs on his last two starts, triumphing first in July and then again earlier this month. Trautmann has gone up 7lb in total for his efforts, but he appears to be progressing this term and further improvement is not ruled out. Dizoard looks to have found her level and must be considered for the Best Odds Guaranteed At 188Bet Stayers Handicap. She has placed in two events over the course and distance on her last two starts and should go close again off an unchanged mark. Romaana hit the bar last time out when things did not pan out totally in her favour, so compensation hopefully awaits in the Get So Much More With Racing UK Fillies' Novice Stakes at Catterick. She did not get the best of starts on her handicap bow at Wolverhampton and eventually had to give best to a rival who had achieved a much handier placing through the early stages. Simon Crisford switches back to novice company and it is easy to see why, as Romaana has a chunk in hand on the official numbers. Thunder Speed may have been well beaten in third when last seen but should not be dismissed in the 32Red On The App Store Handicap at Kempton. Formerly trained by Fozzy Stack in Ireland, Thunder Speed just appeared to be lacking a bit of match practice earlier this month on what was his first start since last December. James Fanshawe's runner is sure to be a bit sharper for that outing and can get off the mark in Britain now. Temeraire should appreciate the switch back to the all-weather in Lingfield's Phil Boyle BG Racing Handicap, after finding easy ground not at all to her liking at Ffos Las. Sporting Life tips: BELLEWSTOWN: 4.05 Kendwar, 4.35 Dreamboat Dave, 5.05 Stealth, 5.35 Althib, 6.05 Darkash, 6.35 Iceni, 7.05 Astronomer, 7.35 Madrid. CATTERICK: 2.00 Autumn Flight, 2.30 Mitcd, 3.00 Romaana, 3.30 Iron Sky, 4.00 Campion, 4.30 Reveleon, 5.00 Lucky Beggar. KEMPTON: 5.55 Gold At Midnight, 6.25 Sharg, 6.55 Maaward, 7.25 Jedhi, 7.55 Thunder Speed, 8.25 Sassie, 8.55 Penwood. LINGFIELD: 2.20 Rajman, 2.50 Bella Vita, 3.20 Trotter, 3.50 Temeraire, 4.20 Foxangel, 4.55 Maroc, 5.25 Famous Dynasty. MUSSELBURGH: 2.10 Thierry, 2.40 Trautmann, 3.10 War Whisper, 3.40 REBEL ASSAULT (NAP), 4.10 Sosian, 4.40 Dizoard, 5.10 Honey Gg. WORCESTER: 4.45 Full, 5.15 Above Board, 5.45 Grangerosie, 6.15 Timeforben, 6.45 Janus, 7.15 Astute Boy, 7.45 Really Super. DOUBLE: Rebel Assault and Romaana.
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Post by dennisg on Aug 29, 2018 6:43:28 GMT
Daryl Jacob is looking forward to the new National Hunt season going up a gear or two in the weeks’ and months ahead as he prepares for another campaign in the double green silks of Simon Munir and Isaac Souede. Last term he partnered 63 winners including the Grade One victories of L’Ami Serge and We Have A Dream at Aintree. “I’m really looking forward to the season ahead,” he told sportinglife.com. “We have the established stars such as We Have A Dream, Terrefort and Top Notch back plus plenty of lovely young horses coming through. “My agent Dave Roberts did a tremendous job last year picking up some great spare rides and we are looking to continue that this time around and are hoping to build up some good contacts.” Daryl will be back writing a weekly blog for sportinglife.com, starting in October, looking ahead to his big weekend rides and previews of all the major Festivals.
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Post by dennisg on Aug 29, 2018 6:45:32 GMT
Judicial could bid to bounce straight back from a disappointing display in the Nunthorpe by turning out for the William Hill Beverley Bullet at the Westwood on Saturday. The Julie Camacho-trained sprinter appears to be none the worse for his below-par effort at York last week and a return to the track where he has been successful twice in the past and holds the five-furlong track record might see a revival in his fortunes. "We'll see how he is for the rest of the week, but we are likely to look very closely at the Beverley Bullet," said Dan Downie, racing manager for owners, Elite Racing. "He didn't have much of a race on Friday. He was quiet, for whatever reason, and Luke (Morris) said on the way down that he didn't pull his arms out, like he tends to do. "It was disappointing, but that wasn't his running. He also missed the break at York, and that didn't help, either. "The ground is also going to go at some point, so we haven't got many bullets left to fire, pardon the pun, so we are seriously looking at sending him to Beverley."
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 29, 2018 18:07:39 GMT
Catterick Bridge, 29 Aug 18 Race 1 - 2:00pm THE ALL CREATURES GREAT & SMALL FAMILY DAY NOVICE MEDIAN AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for LEGAL TENDER (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race Thomas Greatrex reported that GINGERSDUNTHELOT (IRE), unplaced, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the colt failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 2 - 2:30pm THE MILLBRY HILL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Gemma Tutty, the rider of SEARCHING (IRE) was unseated shortly after turning into the back straight. The rider was interviewed and shown recordings of the incident. It was found that the incident was accidental and was caused by the runners in front slowing and SEARCHING (IRE) clipping the heels of SWANSWAY, placed third.
Following the race Ben Curtis reported that CAREYANNE, placed seventh, ran too free. Sam James reported that SIMMO’S PARTYTRICK (IRE), placed eighth, hung left.
Race 3 - 3:00pm THE GET SO MUCH MORE WITH RACING UK FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race Jason Hart reported that RED ALLURE, unplaced, hung right. The Veterinary Officer reported that RAGGS AND RICHES (IRE), unplaced, lost its right hind shoe.
Race 4 - 3:30pm THE BOOK NOW FOR 22ND SEPTEMBER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for MAGICAL EFFECT (IRE) to go early to post.
The representative of Saeed bin Suroor was asked to explain why he was running the PERISHER here at Catterick on going described as Good to Firm, having reported that the gelding was unsuited by Good to Firm going at Newmarket on 4 August 2018. The explanation given by the trainer’s representative that having walked the track they thought the ground was softer here at Catterick and they were willing to take the chance due to the drop in class was noted. Following the race the representative of Saeed Bin Suroor reported that PERISHER, unplaced, was unsuited by the track and would prefer a more galloping track.
Race 5 - 4:00pm THE RACING UK EXTRA ON racinguk.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for GUARDIA SVIZZERA (IRE) to go early to post.
Race 7 - 5:00pm THE RACING AGAIN 11TH SEPTEMBER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for HUNTSMANS CLOSE to be led early to post.
Following the race David Nolan reported that ABAMANOVA (IRE), unplaced, was slowly away. Ben Curtis reported that HUNTSMANS CLOSE, unplaced, hung right on the bend. View Stewards report Musselburgh, 29 Aug 18 Race 1 - 2:10pm THE 188BET MOBILE BET10 GET20 BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Jamie Gormley reported that SPIRIT OF LUND (IRE), placed fourth, was slowly away.
Race 2 - 2:40pm THE 188BET EXTRA PLACE RACES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for NEW ABBEY ANGEL (IRE) to go to post early.
Noel Wilson had obtained prior permission from the BHA to run HAYWARD FIELD (IRE) with no hind shoes.
An enquiry was held to consider interference in the final ½ furlong, when the winner ARCHIPELIGO, ridden by Jamie Gormley, drifted left and interfered with FALCON’S FIRE (IRE), placed second, ridden by Connor Beasley. Gormley was cautioned for careless riding as he allowed his mount to drift left, moving FALCON’S FIRE (IRE) slightly off its intended line.
Race 3 - 3:10pm THE MANSFIELD CARE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for COMPUTABLE to be mounted in the chute and go to post early.
Noel Wilson had obtained prior permission from the BHA to run KINLOCH PRIDE with no hind shoes.
Following the race, Jamie Gormley reported that PRIMO'S COMET, placed seventh, was denied a clear run continually in the final furlong.
Race 4 - 3:40pm THE EBF STALLIONS WINNERS FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) An enquiry was held to consider interference in the final ½ furlong, when ORIENTAL LILLY, placed second, ridden by Jamie Gormley, drifted right and interfered with WHATSTHEMESSAGE (IRE), placed fourth, ridden by Graham Lee. Gormley was cautioned for careless riding as he allowed his mount to drift right causing Lee to have to take a slight check.
Following the race, the representative of Ralph Beckett reported that RICHENZA (IRE), placed sixth, was unsuited by the Good, Good to Firm in places ground on this occasion and would prefer a slower surface.
Race 5 - 4:10pm THE EDISTON HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race, Andrew Mullen reported that he pulled up INDIE GROOVE (IRE), as he felt the gelding took a false step and lost its action. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding found the gelding to be lame left hind.
Race 6 - 4:40pm THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT 188BET STAYERS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) THE LAST DEBUTANTE wore earplugs which were removed at the Start.
Following the race, Daniel Tudhope reported that BRAES OF LOCHALSH, placed fifth, was denied a clear run in the final ½ furlong. Kieran O'Neill reported that FOOL TO CRY (IRE), placed eighth, was slow away and never travelling.
Race 7 - 5:10pm THE READ SILVESTRE DE SOUSA AT 188BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for MISS DD (IRE) and YOUR JUST DESSERTS (IRE) to go to post early.
On leaving the stalls, JEFFREY HARRIS, placed eighth, shifted right giving a bump to LIFE FOR RENT, placed fourth, which turned the quarters of HONEY GG, unplaced. However, after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Shortly after the start, HONEY GG, unplaced, lugged left at the same time as PAVARELLA SHOES, unplaced, lugged right, causing YOUR JUST DESSERTS (IRE), placed fifth, to be taken back slightly. However, after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Approaching the final furlong, JEFFREY HARRIS, placed eighth, shifts left for one hit, causing YOUR JUST DESSERTS (IRE), placed fifth, to be eased slightly. However, after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, Izzy Clifton reported that HONEY GG, unplaced, ran too free and hung left. View Stewards report Lingfield Park, 29 Aug 18 Race 1 - 2:20pm THE 188BET CASINO NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) VALENTINO SUNRISE, trained by Mick Channon, finished second at Epsom the previous day. The Veterinary Officer reported that a pre-race examination of the gelding deemed it fit to race.
Following the race, Adam Kirby reported that OCEAN ROUGE, unplaced, ran too free, Silvestre De Sousa reported that JAZZ HANDS (IRE), placed seventh, was never travelling. Harry Bentley reported that CRUCK RAILIE (IRE), unplaced, was never travelling, and the representative of Ralph Beckett reported that the filly was in season.
Race 2 - 2:50pm THE INJURED JOCKEYS FUND EBF FILLIES' NOVICE MEDIAN AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 5) (PLUS 10 RACE) Following the race, Rob Hornby reported that LONDON PRIDE, unplaced, hung right-handed on the bend.
Race 3 - 3:20pm THE RICHARD GRAY 80TH BIRTHDAY SELLING STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race, Jamie Spencer reported that VIBES (IRE), placed fifth, hung left-handed.
Race 4 - 3:50pm THE PHIL BOYLE BG RACING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for EXCHEQUER (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race, Martin Dwyer reported that SECRET AGENT, placed sixth, hung right-handed.
Race 5 - 4:20pm THE 188BET EXTRA PLACE RACES CLAIMING STAKES (CLASS 6) On leaving the stalls, WAJDY (IRE), drawn 2, jumped right-handed, taking BELOVED KNIGHT, drawn 3, off its intended line which caused it to make contact with MANS NOT TROT (IRE), drawn 4, which turned the quarters of MISTER CHIPS, drawn 5. After viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Nicola Currie, the rider of UNVEILING, placed second, was suspended for 2 days for using her whip above the permitted level inside the final two furlongs.
Following the race, Hollie Doyle reported that BLUE HARMONY, placed fourth, hung right-handed on the bend; the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filly found she had lost her left-fore shoe.
Race 6 - 4:55pm THE 188BET MOBILE BET10 GET20 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Silvestre De Sousa, the rider of ZOFFANY BAY (IRE), placed second, was suspended for 4 days for using his whip above the permitted level from 2 furlongs out.
Following the race, Silvestre De Sousa reported that ZOFFANY BAY (IRE), placed second, lugged left-handed under pressure, Hector Crouch reported that PUTTO (IRE), placed seventh, stumbled coming down the hill, and Nicola Currie reported that FEEL THE VIBES, placed sixth, hung right-handed. Michael Atxxxxer reported that MUSIC MAJOR, placed eighth, was unsuited by the Soft ground and would prefer a quicker surface.
Race 7 - 5:25pm THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT 188BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race, George Wood reported that SHARP REPLY (IRE), placed second, was slowly away, Stephen Cummins reported that ARISTOCLES (IRE), placed seventh, hung left-handed down the hill, and Hollie Doyle reported that BERKELEY VALE, placed fifth, was never travelling. View Stewards report Kempton Park, 29 Aug 18 Race 1 - 5:55pm THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (PLUS 10 RACE) Joseph Tuite was fined £140 as the record of vaccinations in the passport of WILD FRUIT did not comply with the Rules of Racing.
Following the race, Jack Mitchell reported that FLEURSALS, unplaced, hung right-handed under pressure.
Race 2 - 6:25pm THE 32Red.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (London Mile Series Qualifier) Following the race, John Egan reported that BOBBY BISCUIT (USA), placed eighth, had a breathing problem and was heavily eased in the closing stages. The breathing problem was confirmed by Simon Dow and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the colt failed to reveal any abnormalities. Ryan Moore reported that WHITEHALL, placed seventh, jumped left-handed leaving the stalls and Charles Bishop reported that RUNNING CLOUD (IRE), placed fifth, suffered interference approximately 1/2 furlong from the start. View Stewards report Worcester, 29 Aug 18 Race 2 - 5:15pm THE CHRIS PENNELL'S SPARKLING TESTIMONIAL YEAR HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) An enquiry was held to consider whether Thomas Garner, the rider of TOVIERE, which was pulled up on the run in had continued in the race when his horse appeared to have gone lame. The rider was interviewed and recordings of the incident were viewed. The rider’s explanation was noted that TORVIERE was tiring on the run in and has a tendency to wander in the latter stages of its races, but as soon as he felt the horse had gone wrong he had pulled up and dismounted.
The performance of BAGAD BIHOUE (FR), which started favourite and finished unplaced, was considered. Paul Nicholls’ representative could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding, during routine testing, failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Following the race Sean Bowen reported that HENRI PARRY MORGAN, placed sixth, hung both ways and Ciaran Gethings reported that CUIRASSIER DEMPIRE (FR), placed seventh, hung right-handed.
Race 3 - 5:45pm THE HOMEXPERTS WORCESTER, EXCEPTIONAL ESTATE & LETTING AGENTS STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) An enquiry was held to consider the placings in this race after three incidents of interference from approximately two furlongs out. In the first incident the winner, SIMON THE GREAT, ridden by Daniel Sansom, ducked sharply right handed, bumping ON THE METER (IRE), placed second, ridden by Nick Scholfield. The Stewards considered that the interference was accidental as Sansom had quickly corrected SIMON THE GREAT. In the second incident, inside the final furlong, ON THE METER (IRE) drifted left-handed, away from the whip, for some considerable distance, carrying the winner with him. The Stewards considered that the interference was careless as Scholfield had allowed his horse to drift left without sufficient correction. In the third incident, just before the line both horses leant on each other and became unbalanced. The Stewards considered that the interference had not improved SIMON THE GREAT’s placing as the initial interference was a long way from home, and despite being carried off his intended line the winner was always holding the runner up Scholfield was suspended for 2 days for careless riding as he had allowed his horse to drift left, for some considerable distance, without sufficient correction.
Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that BIG 'N BETTER, unplaced, lost its left hind shoe.
Race 4 - 6:15pm THE HEMING GROUP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Permission was given for MASTEROFDECEPTION (IRE) to go early to post.
Race 5 - 6:45pm THE 7bets4free.com JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices' Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) The record of vaccinations in the passport of JANUS (IRE) had been altered. Seamus Mullins was fined £160 as this was his second offence within the previous 12 months.
At the fourth flight MOUCHEE (IRE), placed seventh, jumped left-handed at the same time as ENFORCEMENT (IRE), placed fifth, jumped right-handed, causing CHARLOTTE DU BERRY to fall, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race Daniel Sansom reported that JANUS (IRE), which was pulled up, hung badly right-handed.
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 29, 2018 18:08:25 GMT
Chelmsford will run its richest ever race this weekend but small fields for two more healthy prizes on offer on Thursday are set to trigger talks with the BHA over their merit.
Just nine runners in total have been declared for the two races worth a combined £65,000.
Racecourse manager Fraser Garrity said: "We are very much at the forefront of trying to put on new races if the demand is there from horsemen.
"We always try to put a broad range of races on and that includes races where the pool of horses is smaller, because you have to put restrictions or conditions on like three-year-olds only. We know those are never really going to get big fields.
"I guess when they [field sizes] get down to the fours and fives we do have to have a look at them with the BHA about whether the demand is really there at this time of year."
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 29, 2018 18:09:11 GMT
classy pedigree, unexposed profile and expert trainer.
Jedhi 7.25 Kempton
A half-sister to Group 2 winner Marmelo and Group 3 winner Vent De Force, Jedhi is bred to be decent, and she proved she is better than a mark of 70 with a fine second over course and distance on handicap debut last week.
The lightly raced Jedhi, who remains open to considerable improvement after just four starts, is due to race off a 5lb higher mark in future and can take full advantage here.
JEDHI 19:25 Kempton (A.W)
Chloellie 8.55 Kempton
Chloellie has a good record at Kempton – twice a winner from four starts – and she arrives in top form having posted a career-best when successful at Chelmsford last time. The three-year-old filly found plenty under pressure at Chelmsford, benefiting from the return to Polytrack, and can go well again from just a 3lb higher mark.
CHLOELLIE 20:55 Kempton (A.W)
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 29, 2018 20:32:31 GMT
Thursday: going, weather & non-runners Bellewstown GOING: GOOD (Selective watering) WEATHER: Partly cloudy Carlisle GOING: SOFT (Good to soft in places; GoingStick 6.2) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 1m 3f - Outside; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 3:10 Jonboy (6) Chelmsford (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Mostly sunny STALLS: 6f - Centre; Remainder - Inside Fontwell GOING: GOOD (GoingStick 6.0) (Watering) (Rail movements: R1, 2, 5, 6 & 7 +30y, R3 & 4 +45y) WEATHER: Mostly sunny Musselburgh GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places; GoingStick 6.8) (Rail movements: +7yds to all races run on Round course) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 5f - Stands' side; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 1:50 Slieve Donard (7) Sedgefield GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places; GoingStick: 7.2) (Watering) (Rail movements: R1 -80y, R2 & 7 -60y, R4 & 6 -70y) WEATHER: Partly cloudy Tipperary GOING: YIELDING WEATHER: Partly cloudy
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 29, 2018 20:33:50 GMT
Newmarket: Anthony Burke
Rock On Baileys (3.30 Chelmsford)
Certain to appreciate the return to the all-weather after a somewhat below par performance around Pontefract last week. The selection has some solid form around this circuit and with the return to seven furlongs likely to suit she could be hard to beat here.
10/11 Rock On Baileys 3:30 Chelmsford (AW) Others to follow Carlisle 3.10 Royal Residence 4.45 Flamenco Chelmsford 2.00 Felix 2.30 Mudallel 4.00 Roussel 4.30 Maybe Today 5.00 Oakley Mimosa
North: Colin Russell
Chookie Dunedin (3.10 Carlisle, nap)
Started life in handicaps on a lofty mark after finishing tenth in the 2017 Coventry. Has dropped down to a more realistic mark now and after a good third at Hamilton last time, is fancied to get back to winning ways.
9/2 Chookie Dunedin 3:10 Carlisle Others to follow Carlisle 1.40 In Focus, 2.10 Stubytuesday, 2.40 Rapture, 3.40 Dream Poet, 4.10 Showboating, 4.45 Mearing. Chelmsford 2.00 Lord Lamington 3.00 Precision. Musselburgh 1.50 Packington Lane, 2.20 Alfred The Grey, 2.50 Showmethedough, 3.20 Maulesden May, 3.50 Zeshov, 4.20 Bee Machine, 4.55 One Boy. Sedgefield 4.50 Irish Hawke, 5.20 Chanceanotherfive, 5.50 Chu Chu Percy, 6.20 Man Look, 6.50 Ink Master, 7.20 Bal De Rio, 7.50 Smart Ruler.
Lambourn: James Burn
Federal Law (2.00 Chelmsford, nap)
Well-regarded son of Scat Daddy won a Salisbury novice that has a good look to it and was not disgraced in the Vintage Stakes next time out. This looks a golden opportunity for him to get back to winning ways.
1/4 Federal Law 2:00 Chelmsford (AW) Others to follow Chelmsford 2.30 Majboor, 3.00 Gripper, 4.00 Blackheath. Fontwell 4.35 High Wells, 5.35 Royals And Rebels, 6.35 Haul Away, 7.05 Brave Eagle, 7.35 Gannicus.
West Country: Tim Mitchell
Magical Thomas (4.35 Fontwell, nap)
Game effort when opening his account for the season at Stratford last week and is expected to give another good account under a penalty, as he bids to repeat last years success in this.
5/4 Magical Thomas 4:35 Fontwell Others to follow Fontwell 5.05 Code Of Law, 6.05 The Wicket Chicken, 7.35 Vexillum.
Racing Post Ratings: Sam Walker
Makaarim (2.30 Chelmsford)
Interesting contender judged on his progressive form late last year. Not shown much since but down in grade and the return to all-weather should help.
15/2 Makaarim 2:30 Chelmsford (AW)
Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Eva Docc (4.20 Musselburgh)
Overhauled close home over a mile here three weeks ago, the drop back a furlong may be in her favour in her quest to shed her maiden tag.
9/2 Eva Docc 4:20 Musselburgh Longshot: Olly Eden
Inexes (4.10 Carlisle)
Marjorie Fife's yard are among the winners and her gelding ran respectively last time out, when slowly away in a race not run to suit. Now 6lb below his last winning mark and with soft underfoot conditions ideal, he can go well at a price.
13/2 Inexes 4:10 Carlisle
Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Gold Jasmine (4.55 Tipperary)
Ger Lyons seems to have found a good opportunity for this daughter of Dragon Pulse who has finished second on her last two starts in races which appeared stronger than today's opener. She gets the vote to score under Colin Keane.
6/4 Gold Jasmine 4:55 Tipperary The Raceform Interactive nugget
Beverley Bullet is 2/2 at Carlisle, ground conditions were soft and heavy when he won, compared to 1/29 at any other course. With the going likely to be in his favour, he's one to side with in the 4.10.
7/1 Beverley Bullet 4:10 Carlisle
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 29, 2018 20:34:27 GMT
Hughie Morrison and Oisin Murphy are worth supporting at Chelmsford as the pair operate at a 38 per cent strike-rate. Makaarim represents them in the 2.30 and he looks fairly treated back on the all-weather.
Inexes is interesting in the 4.10 at Carlisle for in-form trainer Marjorie Fife. The six-year-old is now 6lb lower than for his last success and handles cut in the ground so has ideal conditions to get back to winning ways.
Perseid is worth chancing in the 4.50 at Sedgefield as the eight-year-old is 3-7 at the course. It has been a while since his last success but he has been dropped 21lb since the start of the year and could take advantage back at his favourite track.
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Post by dennisg on Aug 30, 2018 7:02:30 GMT
in today's sporting life....................... Anita Chambers makes Eirene her best bet for Thursday and she has a tip for every race in the UK and Ireland. Nap: 330 Chelmsford 4 2 Eirene26 39-0OR: 101 15/8 T: D K IvoryJ: R Winston Form: 26-350PLast Run Live betting powered by Next best: 400 Chelmsford 5 5 Kodiac Express13 38-2OR: 79 9/1 T: M MurphyJ: Nicola Currie (3) Form: 211515Last Run Live betting powered by Eirene has been set some tough tasks so far this year, but she can make the most of a drop in company for the Greene King IPA Fillies' Conditions Stakes at Chelmsford. A Listed winner and Group Three-placed as a juvenile, it is easy to see why Dean Ivory felt Pattern race assignments would be just the ticket this term. While Eirene ran a crack on her return when third in the Nell Gwyn, she found the Pavilion Stakes too tough on her next outing while she was no match for the likes of Expert Eye when 10th in the Jersey. Ivory then felt she was worth a try in the Stewards' Cup, but she was never really travelling there and was pulled up with two furlongs to run after losing her action. Clearly it was nothing too serious that day as she is back in action now, but a confidence-boosting win would likely do Eirene the world of good and the conditions of this race give her every chance. Kodiac Express was far too eager to do herself justice last time, but can bounce back with a little more restraint in the Old Golden Hen Handicap. Winner of three of her last five starts, she perhaps paid for her early exertions in chasing the pacesetter at Newbury as she dropped away to finish last of five runners. If able claimer Nicola Currie can harbour her early energy, Kodiac Express could yet pick up the winning thread again for Mike Murphy. Federal Law looks the class act in the opening East Coast IPA Novice Stakes. He beat the useful Duke Of Hazzard on his second start, prompting Archie Watson to pitch him into the Vintage Stakes at Goodwood. Federal Law found Dark Vision far too good that day, although the way he stayed on suggests this step up to a mile will suit. Alotabottle caught the eye when fourth behind a fellow Declan Carroll inmate on his debut and is one to follow in the Carrs Group PLC British EBF Novice Stakes at Carlisle. He was outpaced through the early stages over five furlongs that day and ran very green in the process, but the experience should stand him in good stead on this step up to six. Sempre Presto is a consistent performer who should put up another good show in the Read Silvestre De Sousa At 188Bet Fillies' Handicap at Musselburgh. She has not won since May, but four defeats in the interim have seen her drop back down to a mark of 67 - the same perch from which she triumphed at the start of the campaign. Sporting Life tips: BELLEWSTOWN: 4.40 Sir Tivo, 5.10 Pakora, 5.40 Ciankyle, 6.10 Stormey, 6.40 Longtide, 7.10 Waaheb, 7.40 Scotsman's Bay. CARLISLE: 1.40 Excalibur, 2.10 Billy Bond, 2.40 Alotabottle, 3.10 Final Go, 3.40 Illusions, 4.10 Reinforced, 4.45 Mearing. CHELMSFORD: 2.00 Federal Law, 2.30 Shadow Warrior, 3.00 Precision, 3.30 EIRENE (NAP), 4.00 Kodiac Express, 4.30 Lady Baker, 5.00 Lulu Star. FONTWELL: 4.35 Ataman, 5.05 Celtic Thunder, 5.35 Sky Of Stars, 6.05 Leg Lock Luke, 6.35 Haul Away, 7.05 Brave Eagle, 7.35 Royal Hall. MUSSELBURGH: 1.50 Dancing Rave, 2.20 Smart Illusion, 2.50 Havana Mariposa, 3.20 Sempre Presto, 3.50 Qasr, 4.20 Bee Machine, 4.55 Kibaar. SEDGEFIELD: 4.50 Louloumills, 5.20 Weightfordave, 5.50 Mister Mister, 6.20 Tiger Trek, 6.50 Ink Master, 7.20 Bal De Rio, 7.50 Hazy Manor. TIPPERARY: 4.55 Man Of The Sea, 5.25 Fire Fly, 5.55 Yulong Gold Fairy, 6.25 Turnkey, 6.55 Optionality, 7.25 Flavius, 7.55 Freetown. DOUBLE: Eirene and Kodiac Express.
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Post by dennisg on Aug 30, 2018 7:06:36 GMT
Saeed bin Suroor is keen to have a crack at Winx in the Cox Plate with Benbatl - despite his fifth-place finish in the Juddmonte International. A Group One winner in Germany, Bin Suroor reported that the four-year-old was struck into from behind at York last week. His other Juddmonte International runner, Thunder Snow, was also hindered in the York race and trailed home in last place. "Thunder Snow lost two shoes, one in front and one behind," Bin Suroor said of the Dubai World Cup winner. "He's OK, and he's going to go to America for the Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont. "That's on the dirt over 10 furlongs and then he'll go for the Breeders' Cup Classic. "Benbatl had two nasty cuts in his hind leg, it looks like he was struck into from behind. "It's not serious and he's back in training, but he's going into quarantine in a couple of weeks because he's going to run in the Cox Plate. "I think 10 furlongs is his trip. He was fifth in the Derby and has run well over a mile but he's best over nine or 10 furlongs." GET THE FULL PICTURE: Don't miss out on FREE video replays and our fantastic My Stable tracker. Log in now and become a Sporting Life Insider.
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 30, 2018 7:07:13 GMT
CARLISLE
Robin Goodfellow
1.40 In Focus
2.10 Amood
2.40 Rapture
3.10 Queens gift
3.40 flint hill
4.10 Dalawyna
4.40 Dontgiveuponbob
Gimcrack
1.40 Excalibur
2.10 Billy Bond
2.40 Alotabottle
3.10 Final Go
3.40 Illusions
4.10 Reinforced
4.45 Mearing
MUSSELBURGH
Robin Goodfellow
1.50 Aloysius Lilius
2.20 Smart Illusion
2.50 Weellan
3.20 Pammi
3.50 Lucky Violet
4.20 Bee Machine
4.55 One Boy (nap)
Gimcrack
1.50 Dancing Rave
2.20 Smart Illusion
2.50 Havana Mariposa
3.20 Sempre Presto
3.50 Qasr
4.20 Bee Machine
4.55 Kibaar
CHELMSFORD CITY
Robin Goodfellow
2.00 Federal Law
2.30 Makaarim
3.00 Precision
3.30 Rock On Baileys
4.00 Encrypted
4.30 Lady Baker
5.00 Lily Ash
Gimcrack
2.00 Federal Law
2.30 Shadow Warrior
3.00 Precision
3.30 Eirene (nap)
4.00 Kodiac Express (nb)
4.30 Lady Baker
5.00 Lulu Star
SEDGEFIELD
Robin Goodfellow
4.50 Russian Royale
5.20 Kuiper Belt
5.50 Running In Heels
6.20 Man Look
6.50 My Renaissance
7.20 Ravenhill
7.50 Strong Team
Gimcrack
4.50 Louloumills
5.20 Weightfordave
5.50 Mister Mister
6.20 Tiger Trek
6.50 Ink Master
7.20 Bal De Rio
7.50 Hazy Manor
FONTWELL
Robin Goodfellow
4.35 Magical Thomas
5.05 Code Of Law
5.35 Keep To The Beat
6.05 Mercers Court
6.35 Haul Away
7.05 Brave Eagle
7.35 Royal Hall
Gimcrack
4.35 Ataman
5.05 Celtic Thunder
5.35 Sky of Stars
6.05 Leg Lock Luke
6.35 Haul Away
7.05 Brave Eagle
7.35 Royal Hall
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 30, 2018 7:07:40 GMT
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Post by dennisg on Aug 30, 2018 7:08:27 GMT
Sky Sports News' Alex Hammond reckons she's unearthed a 14/1 beauty for Champions Day as she reflects on York and looks ahead to the weekend's action and beyond. Roaring Lion didn’t let you down in the Juddmonte International – what further heights can he scale this season and perhaps beyond? Well I’m not telling you anything you haven’t heard when I say I expect he’ll try and add a brace of Champion Stakes’ to his CV after his stunning York triumph; the Irish followed by the Ascot equivalent. His Derby run exposed his limitations over a mile and a half and it will be interesting to see if he stays better in time. He could be even better next season with more time to mature and he could start off in something like the Brigadier Gerard at Sandown, followed by races like the Prince of Wales’s Stakes, Eclipse, maybe a crack at a mile and a half again for the King George, the defence of his Juddmonte title, followed by the Irish and British Champion Stakes could figure in 2019. Thankfully, that’s down to John Gosden and his owner and they may have a totally different plan. Either way, let’s hope he stays in training as there should be much more to come from this top class colt. I was delighted that I didn’t desert him at York and he didn’t let me down. If they were to meet sometime soon which filly would you side with – Sea Of Class or Lah Ti Dar? It’s Sea Of Class every time for me, she’s a little superstar. I was struck by how pretty she is when she was walking round the paddock at York, really athletic, elegant and like her name suggests, classy. That is no reflection on Lah Ti Dar, she is an improving filly who unfortunately missed a large chunk of the summer, including the Oaks, as she wasn’t 100 per cent and she looks to have plenty to give before the season is out. Frankie Dettori was quick to mention the St Leger for her after her Galtres demolition job, so it’s possible their paths may not cross in the immediate future. Having said that, John Gosden seems to be leaning towards the Prix Vermeille rather than the Leger and the natural progression from that would be the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, where they would clash. Sea Of Class already has two Group Ones to her name and her trainer William Haggas had a glint in his eye after her Yorkshire Oaks triumph that suggests she makes her quietly spoken trainer relish the alarm clock every morning. Sky Bet have her as their 4/1 Arc favourite with Lah Ti Dar at 7s for the ParisLongchamp autumn showpiece. Alpha Delphini won by the narrowest of margins in the Nunthorpe, can he prove this was no fluke by landing further G1 glory? Well, his opportunity will probably lie at ParisLongchamp in the Prix de l’Abbaye for which he’s a 14/1 shot with Sky Bet. I’ve always liked Bryan Smart’s bonny sprinter, but I’d be lying if I said I thought he’d win a group 1. To be fair, this was only his third shot at the highest level and despite being seven years old, he has only run 26 times, which isn’t excessive for a sprinter. I haven’t seen him in the flesh, but he looks like a big bull of a horse and there’s no doubt he’s at the peak of his powers. It would be foolish to write this narrow win off as a fluke though and I was so pleased for an emotional Bryan Smart and his family. It’s worth remembering too that Smart won the Abbaye with this horse’s half-brother Tangerine Trees (when he was a 6 year old) and it’s very possible he could back up his York win in France. It’s extraordinary to think he was rated 19lb lower than a disappointing Battaash at York, but he won fair and square. Whether he can back it up remains to be seen, but with York runner up Mabs Cross a 5/1 shot for the Abbaye, I’d rather Alpha Delphini carry my cash at the prices. Trainer Dermot Weld Trainer Dermot Weld: Can prime one for Champions Day Away from the Group One action give us a horse to follow from the Ebor Festival in the coming weeks and months please… Eziyra is probably one to put in your notebook or smart phone (am I one of the few people left that still has a physical diary?!). She finished third in a top class Yorkshire Oaks behind Sea Of Class and Coronet, but that was only her second start of the campaign having made a winning return to action in the Ballyroan Stakes at Leopardstown a couple of weeks before York. That return came exactly eleven months after her final outing in 2017 and last year’s Irish Oaks third (behind Enable and Rain Goddess) looks like she will reward trainer Dermot Weld’s patience before the year is out. She’s a whopping 14/1 shot with Sky Bet for the British Champions Fillies and Mares at Ascot in October and I think that’s great value with her trainer having a good record in the contest, winning it in 2012 with Sapphire. It’s a fairly low-key Saturday coming up Alex, what are you most looking forward to seeing this weekend? Whilst it’s not top class action this weekend, there are one or two horses I’m hoping will win. The first one is pretty short, but I hope she’s a banker. Veracious is Sky Bet’s 6/5 favourite for the Atalanta Stakes at Sandown on Saturday and deservedly so. She takes a drop in class having acquitted herself well to be third in both the Coronation Stakes and Nassau Stakes; her only two starts so far this campaign. So, the drop back from Group One level should be sufficient to get her off the mark for the season. I’m sure Sir Michael Stoute has bigger targets in his sights for this daughter of Frankel going forward. The Solario on the same card appears to be without it’s likely short price ante-post favourite Too Darn Hot as trainer John Gosden prefers an easier target at Ascot the following weekend for Lah Ti Dar’s younger brother. That may pave the way for Gosden’s other entry Beatboxer who is two from two so far in his fledgling career. Elsewhere, Duretto is one I’ll want to keep on side if he runs in the Chester Stakes. Andrew Balding’s horses are red hot at the moment and this horse has some decent form round Chester’s tight turns, including just being touched off in this race 12 months ago despite being hampered early on. The six year old will be earning some air miles if all goes well with a trip to Australia on the cards. The Caulfield Cup is his primary aim Down Under, so you’d like to think he is capable of winning on Saturday and he’s 6/4 with Sky Bet to do so.
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Post by dennisg on Aug 30, 2018 7:10:45 GMT
Ed Chamberlin reflects on a positive week in terms of viewing figures and action on and off the track at the Welcome To Yorkshire Ebor Festival. I was delighted to see the Welcome To Yorkshire Ebor Festival follow the trend of the summer with increased viewing figures across the board. I took particular satisfaction form the fact ‘Fab Friday’ was such a success. I’d hoped we could attract a younger, non-racing audience to the programme with two A Listers on show in Battaash and Stradivarius – and over 800,000 tuned in to see the former in action. That’s 100,000 up on last year and a 68% increase from 2016. Viewers were able to enjoy a terrific advertisement for the sport with Frankie Dettori lighting up the track aboard Stradivarius and then the tension and drama of the Coolmore Nunthorpe photo finish. We took that momentum into Sky Bet Ebor Day when over 200,000 more watched the big race compared to last year – and I really enjoyed the show. There were some terrific innovations such as the introduction of the jockeys and I sense York have some intriguing plans for next year’s £1million race. If even half the rumours I’ve heard are true then the 2019 Sky Bet Ebor will be a spectacular event. I have to praise Lord Grimthorpe, William Derby and James Brennan who run such a good ship at York. They have a similar ethos to ITV in that they’re always looking to improve, innovate and the grow the sport. Hats off the clerk of the course and chief executive too for offering up Alpha Delphini as his bet of the week at the Preview Evening on Tuesday. He’s odds-on to be on the panel next year. Alpha Delphini edges out Mabs Cross in a Coolmore Nunthorpe thriller Alpha Delphini edges out Mabs Cross in a Coolmore Nunthorpe thriller On the track the action didn’t disappoint either. Bar Alpha Centauri at Royal Ascot, a thrilling King George and Battaash’s brilliance at Goodwood, the Flat season has struggled for lift off. It did at York. Roaring Lion was the star of the show on Wednesday with his thumping win in the Juddmonte International. We dissected the potential tactics in the build-up on ITV but no-one predicted Christophe Soumillon would bring the field over to the stands’ side. We should have had a camera on Johnny Murtagh through the race. He gets so animated and was shouting “perfect, perfect, perfect” at James Doyle through he early stages. Then in the blink of an eye it turned to “nightmare, nightmare, nightmare.” To be fair the jockey did well to get out of the hole on Poet’s Word and without being boxed off could have finished a length or so closer to Roaring Lion but he’d never have got to the winner. ITV Racing ✔ @itvracing 'The race of the season' 🦁 5:30 PM - Aug 22, 2018 184 45 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy I enjoyed interviewing Sheikh Fahad afterwards on the ITV podium when he gave me the great line that this was his favourite race in his time as an owner – eclipsing Dunedin’s win in the Melbourne Cup. I couldn’t help but flash a wry smile at Francesca Cumani after that. I think we saw the William Hill St Leger winner running in the Sky Bet Great Voltigeur – but not Old Persian who led them home. Kew Gardens ran a monster trial in third. Our paddock team were of the unanimous opinion that he’d come on for the run and Aidan O’Brien, whose team have been under a cloud of late, always leaves something to work on with Doncaster in mind. If ever a horse was tailormade for the Leger then it’s this fellow and having backed him at 10/1 for the Classic immediately after his win in the Queen’s Vase, I pressed up again following the Voltigeur. On Thursday Sea Of Class displayed an ocean of class in winning the Darley Yorkshire Oaks. We were centring on John Dance and the wonderful Laurens in the build-up and I’m sure she’ll have her day again over a shorter trip – but it was great to see such a top notch performance from the winner. William Haggas didn’t give much away afterwards but what she’s achieved in such a short space of time is remarkable. The trainer revealed she only came into training at Christmas and I hope the prospect of a trip to Longchamp in October will prove irresistible. She could be this season’s Enable and you only have to look at the record three-year-old fillies have in the Arc to see why she’d have a great chance. ITV Racing ✔ @itvracing Sea Of Class oozes class in Yorkshire Oaks win at @yorkracecourse Watch the action LIVE on @itv 3:39 PM - Aug 23, 2018 275 100 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy I stayed on after we came off air on Thursday specifically to watch Lah Ti Dar in the Galtres and she didn’t disappoint. I had dinner with Frankie Dettori that evening and he waxed lyrical about her. With my financial interest in Kew Gardens I can’t pretend not to be disappointed at the news that his potential rival is more likely to head to France than Doncaster now. She’d be a huge danger at Town Moor. Frankie was subdued at dinner and you could tell Stradivarius and the bid for the Weatherbys Hamilton million was on his mind. He admitted the various scenarios about how the race would play out were going through his head. As it was the tough races seemed to have taken their toll on the horse – he clearly wasn’t at his best – but any top class athlete needs guts and determination and Stradivarius displayed those qualities in spades to win the Lonsdale. What a brave horse he is. ITV Racing ✔ @itvracing 'Show me the money!' Winning jockey Frankie Dettori speaks to @olibellracing Watch the action LIVE on @itv 2:34 PM - Aug 24, 2018 48 16 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy People say he’s lucky to be around at a time when the staying division isn’t particularly deep but what a performance it has been from the horse – and John Gosden. Sir Anthony McCoy said to me it was the training performance of the season to win the £1million and I have to agree. It’s the equivalent of winning the Boston Marathon, London Marathon and New York Marathon all in the same season. To keep Stradivarius at the top of his game for such a long period of time, through testing races, is a remarkable achievement. Frankie’s antics after the race were exactly what we needed for the new audience I mentioned. My word, we’ll miss him when he does decide to hang up his boots. Earlier in the day we did an opening sequence that summed up our determination to be different and innovative. Francesca and I made our way to a nearby airfield to race a Bentley (Stradivarius) and Porsche (Battaash). It was an Adrenalin-fulled experience and if my colleague’s TV career doesn’t work out – she could switch to Formula One in a flash. That said on the evidence of the carpool karaoke session on the way to the racecourse she won’t be appearing on X Factor any time soon. In a week when the big stories all fell into place – including Mark Johnston breaking the record for most wins for a British trainer with Poet’s Voice – the one notable exception was Battaash. The Batmobile failed to fire in the Coolmore Nunthorpe and it seems his gold wheels don’t operate to full effect at York. View image on Twitter View image on Twitter BIRDIE @darrenbirdie Sadly today wasn’t the day for #Battaash @cbhills & @jimcrowley1978 but it was a fantastic race & I owe a big thank you to @chamberlinsport & the @itvracing team for previewing my artwork on the show. 👍🐎✍🏻 11:14 PM - Aug 24, 2018 30 See BIRDIE's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy However the drama of the wait for the judge’s verdict made for great television – as did the fact the winner Alpha Delphini was owned by a syndicate. I could get a sense of the joy they showed 24 hours later when I tasted my first success as an owner when Lord Rapscallion scored at the Curragh. I found it very difficult to broadcast with one eye on the screen showing the Luke And Nellie Comer Memorial Nursery Handicap and I have to say his victory genuinely gave me one of the greatest thrills of my sporting life. At least there was one win for the red and white of Southampton at the weekend. A moment to savour as Lord Rapscallion returns in triumph A moment to savour as Lord Rapscallion returns in triumph Back to the Nunthorpe and I have to make special mention of Michael Dods who came straight over to be interviewed following confirmation his Mabs Cross had been denied by the narrowest of margins. He spoke with such dignity and class and was a credit to the sport. Saturday got off to a good start when I tipped Muntahaa to win the Sky Bet Ebor on the Opening Show – much to occasional host Oli Bell’s surprise. John Gosden enjoyed a fine week and capped it off by saddling a one-two in the Sky Bet Ebor. With Enable and Cracksman waiting patiently in the wings you sense he could have an autumn to remember – potentially on both sides of the Atlantic. He said he was reticent to run Roaring Lion over a mile-and-a-half again and I just wonder if he’ll be tempted to have a tilt at the Breeders’ Cup Classic with him. There’s hope on the dam’s side that he’d be effective on the dirt. Sky Bet may have enjoyed a fine first year as sponsors of the Ebor but not everything went according to plan for them over the course of the week. I’m afraid their “Select XI” were routed (Editor’s note – by one) in Wednesday's rounders match with ITV. They weren’t helped by lamentable displays from Messrs Shinners and Ord as is perfectly illustrated on the video below by their failure to convert a golden opportunity to remove Matt Chapman. Sky Bet ✔ @skybet 🙌 We've reached Sky Bet Ebor day, after a wonderful three days at York. 😂 Here's how @itvracing edged out @skybet & @yorkracecourse in the infamous rounders clash... 1:17 PM - Aug 25, 2018 16 See Sky Bet's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Hats off to Richard Hoiles, Ian Rowlands, Jason Weaver and Johnny Murtagh, the genius trainer of Lord Rapscallion, for their starring displays. It was a lot of fun – but then again the whole week was, on and off the track. It was a nice footnote when I was contacted by Lee Clayton, Head of Sport at the Daily Mail, congratulating the ITV team for our coverage and asking for an interview. It’s nice to get a positive spin on racing on such a huge platform. As I said, a fitting end to a wonderful week. Ed Chamberlin ✔ @chamberlinsport Daily Mail article by @lauralambert8 on ITV & horse racing www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/racing/article-6103483/How-Ed-Chamberlain-racing-cert-ITV-presenter-opens-dream-job.html … 8:05 AM - Aug 29, 2018 How Ed Chamberlain became a racing cert EXCLUSIVE: Rarely does a day go by when Ed Chamberlin isn’t asked why he left Premier League football for racing. It has been 18 months since he became ITV Racing’s presenter. dailymail.co.uk 56 22 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 30, 2018 17:50:07 GMT
Musselburgh, 30 Aug 18 Race 1 - 1:50pm THE 188BET EXTRA PLACE RACES EBF NOVICE MEDIAN AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 5) Approaching 2 furlongs out, FRIENDLY ADVICE (IRE), placed third, edged slightly left causing PRIMEIRO BOY (IRE), unplaced, to be checked. However, after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that it did not involve a riding offence and that it had not improved the placing of FRIENDLY ADVICE (IRE).
Race 2 - 2:20pm THE ADDLESHAW GODDARD CONSTRUCTION LAW TEAM NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) On leaving the stalls, the winner SMART ILLUSION (IRE), stumbled and gave a bump to ALFRED THE GREY (IRE), placed eighth. However, after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that it did not involve a riding offence and that it had not improved the placing of SMART ILLUSION (IRE).
Following the race, Joe Fanning reported that ALFRED THE GREY (IRE), placed eighth, weakened quickly in the final 1½ furlongs as if something was amiss. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 3 - 2:50pm THE WITHERBY PUBLISHING GROUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Ben Curtis, the rider of the winner HAVANA MARIPOSA, was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level from approaching 2 furlongs out.
Permission was given for HOW BIZARRE to go to post early.
Race 4 - 3:20pm THE READ SILVESTRE DE SOUSA AT 188BET FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) FLOWER POWER finished fourth at Musselburgh the previous day. The Veterinary Officer reported that a pre-race examination deemed the mare fit to race.
Race 5 - 3:50pm THE RSM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for BLACK SALT and LOTARA to go to post early.
The Stewards noted that LOTARA, trained by Jim Goldie, had received permission to go to the start early, but the mare was reluctant so was led riderless to post.
Approximately 1 furlong out, the winner LUCKY VIOLET (IRE), shifted quickly left for one hit, moving CHINESE SPIRIT (IRE), placed third, and BLACK SALT, placed fifth, slightly off their intended lines. However, after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that it did not involve a riding offence that it had not improved the placing of LUCKY VIOLET (IRE).
The performance of LA SIOUX (IRE) which finished unplaced, was considered. The representative of Richard Fahey 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, Joe Fanning reported that QASR, unplaced, ran too free.
Race 6 - 4:20pm THE TUV-SUD LTD HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for MECCA'S SPIRIT (IRE) to go to post early.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that BURNS SUPPER (IRE), unplaced, bled from the nose. David Allan reported that SUPAULETTE (IRE), placed third, was denied a clear run initially 2 furlongs out, then again inside the final furlong. Ger O'Neill reported that BEE MACHINE (IRE), placed sixth, hung left throughout. Phil Dennis reported that BARNEY BULLET (IRE), placed eighth, ran too free.
Race 7 - 4:55pm THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT 188BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for KIBAAR to go to post early.
DUNDDUNAH (USA) spread a front shoe on the way to post and had to be re-plated.
The winner PAVERS PRIDE, appeared to show an improvement in form, compared with its previous run at Thirsk on 14 August 2018, where the gelding finished eleventh of fourteen beaten 10 ½ lengths. Noel Wilson explained that the gelding appreciated the first-time application of blinkers on this occasion.
Following the race, Tom Eaves reported that KIBAAR, placed fourth, was slowly away. View Stewards report Carlisle, 30 Aug 18 Race 1 - 1:40pm THE GENESIS HOMES AMATEUR RIDERS' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (For Novice Amateur Riders) Following the race, Mr Dylan McDonagh reported that his saddle slipped forward in the early stages on MOON OVER RIO (IRE), placed seventh.
Race 2 - 2:10pm THE KINGMOOR PARK PROPERTIES LTD HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (FOR LADY AMATEUR RIDERS) Permission was given for CRAZY TORNADO (IRE) to go early to post.
Miss Belinda Johnson, the rider of DUTCH ARTIST (IRE), unplaced, was suspended for 7 days for using her whip from near the 2 furlong marker when out of contention and without giving her mount time to respond. Being a 7lb claimer, Miss Johnson was offered accompaniment in the enquiry but declined.
The performance of BOLLIN TED which started equal favourite and finished unplaced, was considered. Tim Easterby could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. BOLLIN TED was routine tested.
Race 3 - 2:40pm THE CARRS GROUP PLC BRITISH EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) The Veterinary Officer reported that HIGHWAYGREY is a gelding and not a colt as published in the race card.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that KOLOSSUS, placed third, had lost its right hind shoe.
Race 4 - 3:10pm THE ARMSTRONG WATSON HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for CHOOKIE DUNEDIN to go early to post.
Following the race, The Veterinary Officer reported that SCENIC RIVER, placed eighth, had lost her right fore shoe. Connor Beasley reported that CHOOKIE DUNEDIN, placed fifth, ran too free. Sam James reported that FINAL GO, placed seventh, ran flat and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 6 - 4:10pm THE BAINES WILSON LLP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Following the race, James Sullivan reported that MUTARAKEZ (IRE), unplaced, was denied a clear run approaching 2 furlongs out.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that ETIKAAL, unplaced, lost its right fore shoe.
Race 7 - 4:45pm THE CUBBY CONSTRUCTION HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (Jockey Club Grassroots Middle Distance Series Qualifier) The Starter reported that HIGHLAND BOBBY refused to enter the stalls and was withdrawn. David O’Meara was informed that the gelding could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
The performance of FLAMENCO which finished unplaced, was considered. The representative of William Haggas could offer no explanation for the filly’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filly failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Paul Hanagan, the rider of DONTGIVEUPONBOB, placed sixth, had appeared to stop riding shortly before the winning post, to be beaten a head for fifth place. After being interviewed and shown recordings of the incident, Hanagan was suspended for 1 day for failing to take all reasonable and permissible measures to obtain the best possible placing on a horse that could have finished fifth. View Stewards report Sedgefield, 30 Aug 18 Race 1 - 4:50pm THE FOLLOW SUN RACING ON TWITTER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Permission was given for SLANEY CRAIGLEGACY (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that WEST TO CROSSGALES (IRE), placed second, was struck into left hind, SLANEY CRAIGLEGACY (IRE), placed fourth, was struck into right hind and IRISH HAWKE (IRE), unplaced, was lame right fore.
The performance of BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE (FR) which started favourite and finished unplaced, was considered. The representative of Richard Phillips could offer no explanation for the mare’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the BEAUTIFUL PEROPLE (FR) failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 2 - 5:20pm THE JENNINGS FORD TRANSIT CENTRE NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) WEIGHTFORDAVE (IRE) wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Race 3 - 5:50pm THE LIKE SUN RACING ON FACEBOOK NOVICES' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Series Qualifier) MISTER MISTER (IRE) made contact with the rail on the way out of the Parade Ring, unseating Mr Shane Quinlan. Having been checked by a Veterinary Officer and the Doctor immediately, the both were deemed fit to race.
Race 4 - 6:20pm THE LE RAAJ SEDGEFIELD HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following concerns raised by the riders at the start regarding the low sun obscuring their vision at the two hurdles in the back straight, the Stewards consulted with the Clerk of the Course and ordered that these obstacles should be by-passed for this race.
Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that TIGER TREK (IRE), placed fifth, was lame right fore.
Race 5 - 6:50pm THE ROFLOW DUST & FUME EXTRACT SYSTEMS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Permission was given for INK MASTER (IRE) to be mounted on the course. View Stewards report Fontwell Park, 30 Aug 18 Race 2 - 5:05pm THE PROPITEER INVESTING TOGETHER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) The winner, TURBAN (FR), appeared to show improved form compared with its previous run at Newton Abbot where the gelding finished tenth of 12, beaten by 64 ½ lengths. Paul Henderson’s explanation that the gelding benefitted from being able to dominate on this occasion was noted. TURBAN (FR) was routine tested.
The performance of CELTIC THUNDER (IRE), which started favourite and was pulled up, was considered. Olly Murphy could offer no explanation for the gelding's performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of CELTIC THUNDER (IRE), during routine testing, failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that CODE OF LAW, placed third, had lost its right-hind shoe.
Race 3 - 5:35pm THE ROY PETTIFER 70TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION/AVANTIS WEALTH HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) The winner, MORE THAN LUCK (IRE), appeared to show improved form compared with its previous run at Southwell on 25 June 2018, where the gelding finished sixth of 13, beaten by 46 ½ lengths. Olly Murphy’s explanation that the gelding had benefitted from a break, and a step up in trip from 2 miles 4 furlongs to 3 miles 2 furlongs was noted. MORE THAN LUCK (IRE) was routine tested.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that ROYALS AND REBELS (IRE), placed fifth, had lost both its left-fore and left-hind shoes.
Race 5 - 6:35pm THE ASTUTE PROPERTY ACQUISITION CORPORATION NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Rounding the top bend on the final circuit, BUGSIE MALONE (IRE), placed second, ducked quickly right-handed taking the winner, HAUL AWAY (IRE) off its intended line, but after viewing a recording of the incident it was found that no riding offence was involved. View Stewards report Chelmsford City, 30 Aug 18 Race 1 - 2:00pm THE EAST COAST IPA NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 3) (PLUS 10 RACE) An enquiry was held to consider interference shortly after the start between FEDERAL LAW (CAN), placed second, ridden by Oisin Murphy and GLUTNFORPUNISHMENT, unplaced, ridden by George Wood. Murphy was cautioned for careless riding as he switched right off the heels of CROMWELL, causing GLUTNFORPUNISHMENT to be carried slightly off its intended line.
Following the race, Luke Morris reported that BUCKMAN TAVERN (FR), placed fourth, hung left.
Race 2 - 2:30pm THE OLD SPECKLED HEN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for SHADOW WARRIOR to go early to post and the gelding wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Following the race, Eoin Walsh reported that INAAM (IRE), unplaced, ran too free and Silvestre De Sousa reported that KODILINE (IRE), placed sixth, hung right throughout.
Race 4 - 3:30pm THE GREENE KING IPA FILLIES' CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for ROCK ON BAILEYS to wear a hood in the Parade Ring only and for HELLS BABE to go early to post.
Race 5 - 4:00pm THE OLD GOLDEN HEN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) An enquiry was held to consider interference approximately 5½ furlongs out between the winner, ENCRYPTED, ridden by Josephine Gordon and ROUSSEL (IRE), placed third, ridden by William Buick. Gordon was suspended for 2 days for careless riding as she shifted left when insufficiently clear, causing ROUSSEL (IRE) to be tightened for room and checked against the rail.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that BLACKHEATH, placed second, lost its right fore shoe.
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 30, 2018 17:50:55 GMT
Noel Fehily is set to return to the saddle at the weekend – more than four months after a Punchestown fall from which he walked away believing he had escaped injury.
Fehily is due to ride hurdler Serosevsky in a handicap at either Newton Abbot on Saturday or Worcester on Sunday, depending on where trainer Harry Fry thinks the horse can best be placed.
The jockey said: "He's in two races over the weekend and I hope to ride wherever he runs. He won last time out at Newton Abbot and he looks a fairly safe conveyance.
"They've been putting me through my paces at Oaksey House, but I might just need my first race and so it's good of owner Brian Lambert to let me come back on him.
"We'll see how it goes, but it will be nice to get started again and then I can see what's coming up over the next few weeks and start tipping away."
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 30, 2018 17:51:28 GMT
Racing takes place at Fontwell, Sedgefield and Bellewstown this evening following afternoon cards at Carlisle, Musselburgh and Chelmsford. Arguably the pick of the action is at Tipperary, though, and here are three horses worth noting
The Broghie Man 6.55 Tipperary
The Broghie Man has been a useful money-spinner for Adrian Keatley since arriving from Brendan Duke, and looks overpriced in the 5f Listed contest tonight.
He ran a couple of satisfactory races on fast ground on his last two starts behind Sioux Nation and Blue Uluru, but thrives with some ease underfoot. With the ground yielding, he can go well against a few types who appreciate quicker going.
He is the second highest-rated runner in the field and Gerald Mosse, who has built a good association with the horse, arrives in Ireland for just the one ride in a winnable race.
10/1 The Broghie Man 6:55 Tipperary Muirin 7.25 Tipperary
The Eddie Lynam-trained filly confirmed herself as one to follow when winning nicely on her debut last season. On her second start, she was pitched in at the deep end to finish fourth, beaten five and three-quarter lengths by Happily in the Moyglare, but she has not fired since.
Entitled to need her first outing of the campaign, Muirin finished down the field in a Listed contest at Gowran Park this month and it would be disappointing if she couldn't take a step forward from that.
The daughter of Born To Sea still needs to prove that she has trained on, but rates as a type with Pattern-race potential, and her eyecatching juvenile campaign is difficult to forget.
8/1 Muirin 7:25 Tipperary Sayar 7.55 Tipperary
Willie Mullins is a man to keep on the right side of on the Flat and saddles Sayar in the concluding maiden. He was thought of as one of the stable's better novice hurdlers at the beginning of last season, but injury scuppered his progress, and he hasn't been seen since finishing a well-beaten seventh behind Getabird at Fairyhouse in April.
Mullins has booked Colin Keane for the ride and has proved on countless occasions his ability to ready a horse first time out. Well-backed overnight, he can take this before possibly tackling some lucrative handicaps in the autumn.
15/8 Sayar 7:55 Tipperary
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 30, 2018 17:52:11 GMT
The exciting Too Darn Hot heads a six-strong field for Saturday's Group 3 118Bet Solario Stakes at Sandown as he bids to cement his credentials for next year's Investec Derby.
Connections had been tempted to wait until a novice race at Ascot on Saturday week, but have plumped for the Solario, won 12 months ago by this year's Epsom hero Masar.
The Lord Lloyd-Webber homebred, who caught the eye when landing a maiden at the track by seven lengths this month, holds entries for the Juddmonte Royal Lodge and Darley Dewhurst Stakes this term and is a general 16-1 chance for the Derby behind Futurity Stakes winner Anthony Van Dyck.
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Post by dennisg on Aug 31, 2018 7:31:18 GMT
in today's sporting life............. Keith Hamer makes Mushtaq his best Friday bet and he has a tip for every race in the UK and Ireland. Nap: 350 Sandown 4 4 Mushtaq25 39-7OR: 89D 9/2 T: R HannonJ: R L Moore Form: 1-33211Last Run Live betting powered by Next best: 315 Sandown 1 4 Almania35 29-5OR: -BF 8/11 T: Sir Michael StouteJ: R L Moore Form: 4Last Run Live betting powered by Mushtaq has been on a steady upward curve this year and can continue the trend by taking his winning run to three in the Best Odds Guaranteed At 188Bet Handicap at Sandown on Friday. The Richard Hannon-trained gelding has crept up to a mark of 89 which still looks manageable as he has done only what was necessary to win his last two races by a neck and a short head at Nottingham and Windsor. He had been knocking on the door by being placed in his three previous efforts in 2018 after scoring on the second of his two races at the back-end last year. It is conceivable there is much more to come from the Al Shaqab-owned son of Zoffany and the mile suits him well at the moment. Almania will have learnt plenty from his debut at Ascot and it would it be no surprise if he were to get off the mark in the Bet & Watch At 188bet.co.uk EBF Maiden Stakes. The Australia colt was sent off 6-4 favourite in a field of six for a six-furlong maiden at Ascot five weeks ago, but never looked like obliging. He was not the best out of the stalls and was soon up against it until the penny dropped inside the final furlong when he suddenly realised what was going on. It was too little too late and he finished fourth. The benefit of that run plus the step up to seven furlongs will only see the Sir Michael Stoute-trained youngster in a better light. Tinto can follow up his first career success at Brighton three weeks ago in the Read Silvestre De Sousa At 188Bet Nursery Handicap. Amanda Perrett's colt had shaped encouragingly on his previous effort over this course and distance when he stuck on gamely after being headed to finish fourth behind Dark Shadow a month ago. Zeelander has finished second in all his three races so far this season but can put that right by bagging the feature Ladbrokes Lanark Silver Bell Handicap at Hamilton. Roger Varian's four-year-old is still relatively lightly-raced and the drop back to a mile and a half should suit after just being found out over a mile and three-quarters at Sandown last time. Yes You just got touched off by Dark Defender over this six furlongs on his latest start and can go one better in the EBF Stallions Scottish Premier Series Fillies' Handicap. The four-year-old, trained by Iain Jardine, was on a hat-trick after winning two races at Ayr and consequently had shot up in the ratings. He is on a career-high mark but is in such good form that he can resume winning ways. Dakota Gold stepped up remarkably on earlier efforts this season to take second place behind Gunmetal in the Great St Wilfrid Handicap at Ripon at odds of 33-1. Michael Dods' sprinter certainly appreciated going back up to six furlongs for the first time since September. The four-year-old sticks to the same trip for the Theakston Pale Ale Handicap and can be rewarded with victory at Thirsk. Formula One looked a horse for the future when scoring at the second attempt at Ffos Las and trainer Hugo Palmer is happy to give the son of Frankel more racecourse experience at an average level in the Capital Allowances Consultants Ltd Novice Stakes at Newcastle before he thinks of stepping him up in class. Sporting Life tips: BANGOR: 1.50 Lester Kris, 2.20 No Hiding Place, 2.55 Captain Peacock, 3.30 Vif Argent, 4.05 Atlas, 4.40 Karamoko . CURRAGH: 4.20 My Laureate, 4.50 Pink Dogwood, 5.20 Cardini, 5.50 Dromana, 6.20 Tough Spirit, 6.50 Makitorix, 7.20 Savitar, 7.50 Dandyman Port. DOWN ROYAL: 4.35 Viscount Wilson, 5.10 Its All A Lark, 5.40 Joy's Gift, 6.10 Anytime Now, 6.40 Woodland Opera, 7.10 The Major General, 7.40 Best Of Dubai. HAMILTON: 4.55 Princes Des Sables, 5.25 Three Comets, 5.55 Optima Petamus, 6.25 Yes You, 6.55 Zeelander, 7.30 Multellie, 8.00 Rockley Point. NEWCASTLE: 5.45 Chickpea, 6.15 Lunar Corona, 6.45 Formula One, 7.15 Coral Queen, 7.45 Zoravan, 8.15 Under Curfew, 8.45 Sienna Says. SANDOWN: 1.40 Tinto, 2.10 Peggie Sue, 2.40 Forest Of Dean, 3.15 Almania, 3.50 MUSHTAQ (NAP), 4.25 Red Striker, 5.00 Teenage Gal. THIRSK: 2.00 Never Do Nothing, 2.30 Divinity, 3.05 Straightothepoint, 3.40 Tiger Lyon, 4.15 Deansgate, 4.45 Dakota Gold, 5.15 Buonarotti, 5.50 Admiral Rooke. WOLVERHAMPTON: 3.25 Jenny Ren, 4.00 Athassel, 4.30 Anandita, 5.05 Theatre Of War, 5.35 Herm, 6.05 Energia Flavio, 6.35 The Throstles, 7.05 Balaaway. DOUBLE: Mushtaq and Almania.
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Post by dennisg on Aug 31, 2018 7:33:22 GMT
We go through some of the key statistics ahead of the Solario Stakes and Beverley Bullet on Saturday with Frankie Dettori's strike-rate on juveniles at Sandown under the spotlight. Saturday's Hot Statistics Sandown 3.35 - 188Bet Solario Stakes (Group 3) Saturday's feature race is the Group 3 Solario Stakes over seven furlongs at Sandown for two-year-olds and an unsurprising duo come out on top when it comes to strike-rates at the track and with juveniles there. Of the six trainers in the Solario John Gosden has the best strike-rate with two-year-olds, winning 27 races from 120 runners at 22.5 per cent with that age group, compared with a strike-rate of 19 per cent overall. Mark Johnston is his closest pursuer with 24 wins from 116 runs at 20.69 per cent with his juveniles at Sandown which is a fair bit higher than his overall strike-rate at the course (65 from 481 at 13.51 per cent). Gosden is represented by TOO DARN HOT in Saturday's Solario, the latest progeny to come from Dar Re Mi making the Dubawi colt a full brother to So Mi Dar and Lah Ti Dar. He's only had the one start and is unsurprisingly much more lightly raced than the representative from Johnston's yard, VICTORY COMMAND, who has four victories from seven starts to his name this season. As for the jockeys, it's that man Frankie Dettori that comes out with the best strike-rate on juveniles at Sandown and overall at the track as well, winning on juveniles 21.54 per cent of the time compared with an overall strike-rate of 19.09 per cent. He rides TOO DARN HOT. When it comes to the sire stats, Iffraaj has the best strike-rate with his juveniles at Sandown from the Solario representatives, winning five races from 21 goes at 23.81 per cent which is a boost for fans of Martyn Meade's CONFIDING. However Dubawi (Too Darn Hot) isn't too far behind on 19.51 per cent and the other four; Camelot, Kuroshio, Toronado and War Command are all first-season sires with just one previous Sandown representative between them. Solario Stakes Stats - Trainers Sandown 2YOs Tom Dascombe 3/27 @ 11.11% Martyn Meade 0/6 Alan King 0/18 John Gosden 27/120 @ 22.5% Mark Johnston 24/116 @ 20.69% Solario Stakes Stats – Jockeys Sandown 2YOs (Sandown ALL) Richard Kingscote 4/30 @ 13.33% | (9/105 @ 8.57%) Oisin Murphy 4/21 @ 19.05% | (16/120 @ 13.33%) Martin Harley 4/29 @ 13.79% | (7/83 @ 8.43%) Frankie Dettori 28/130 @ 21.54% | (121/634 @ 19.09%) Silvestre de Sousa 5/32 @ 15.36% | (25/163 @ 15.34%) Ryan Moore 29/154 @ 18.83% | (148/791 @ 18.71%) Solario Stats – Sires Sandown 2YOs (Sandown ALL) Camelot 0/1 | (0/1) Iffraaj 5/21 @ 23.81% | (10/88 @11.36%) Kuroshio - Dubawi 8/41 @ 19.51% | (30/186 @16.13%) War Command – Toronado - Beverley 2.45 - William Hill Beverley Bullet Stakes (Listed) The Beverley Bullet has attracted 11 runners this year but the draw looks likely to be as important as ever with low stalls dominating over five furlongs as you can see from the data below. Generally, the lower the better, but pace angle and likely favourite Take Cover is drawn out wide in nine this year while market rival Mr Lupton is next to him in 10. The most successful draw in the last 302 races over five furlongs at Beverley has been stall one and that berth has been successful in this race in two of the last six years along with stalls four and two. Breaking from the one stall this year is Bryan Smart's MYTHMAKER and he is a consistent sort that seems to thrive in conditions races although he is 0/8 at Listed level. The big question mark over him is the trip as he's raced just once (without success) over five furlongs in his 38-race career. His sire Major Cadeaux is 16/140 at 11.43 per cent with his progeny over the minimum distance and that strike-rate rises to 15.38 per cent (2/13) when just taking into account his five-furlong runners at Beverley. Finally, Roy Bowring reaches for first-time cheekpieces with Foolaad but the trainer is 0/12 when applying sheepksin for the first time in the past... this is his 13th go - lucky for some? Stall / Wins / Runs / % Stall 1 / 46/ 302/ 15 Stall 2 / 38/ 302/ 13 Stall 3 / 34/ 302/ 11 Stall 4 / 37/ 302/ 12 Stall 5 / 25/ 302/ 8 Stall 6 / 25/ 301/ 8 Stall 7 / 25/ 302/ 8 Stall 8 / 14/ 302/ 5 Stall 9 / 19/ 287/ 7 Stall 10 / 10/ 258/ 4 Stall 11 / 3/ 218/ 1 First-time Cheekpieces Roy Bowring 0/12 Major Cadeaux progeny over five furlongs 16/140 11.43% @ Beverley – 2/13 @ 15.38% RECOMMENDED BETS 4 3 Too Darn Hot23 29-1OR: -C 1/1 T: J H M GosdenJ: L Dettori Form: 1Last Run 6 1 Mythmaker42 69-0OR: 104 12/1 T: B SmartJ: G Lee Form: 182316Last Run
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Post by dennisg on Aug 31, 2018 7:36:26 GMT
Richard Kingscote believes Arthur Kitt will need to step up on his Royal Ascot victory if he is to maintain his unbeaten record in the 188Bet Solario Stakes at Sandown on Saturday. The Camelot colt is unbeaten in two starts for Tom Dascombe, claiming a neck verdict in the Chesham Stakes on his most recent outing in June. Arthur Kitt finished strongly to snatch victory that day and Kingscote thinks his mount will need to travel a little better through the seven furlongs if he is to add this Group Three prize to his CV. He is currently a . The jockey said: "He's had a bit of a break. It was a great day at Ascot and he did it well there. Sandown's stiff finish will suit him, but he'll need to travel better than he did in the Chesham. We know what's in the tank, though, so I'd like to think he can improve. Tom knows how to get them ready." Arthur Kitt is one of six contenders for the main event at the Esher track, but plenty of attention is sure to be focused upon the John Gosden-trained Too Darn Hot, who is prominent in the betting for next year's Derby. He is for Saturday's contest. A full brother to top fillies So Mi Dar and Lah Ti Dar, he was an effortless seven-length winner on his debut at this track at the beginning of August. Vintage Stakes second Dunkerron leads the way on ratings for Alan King, while Martyn Meade's Confiding finished third in that Goodwood event Victory Command represents Mark Johnston as he seeks a fourth win on the bounce. Richard Hannon's Watan makes a swift return after finishing second in the Acomb Stakes at York last week.
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Post by dennisg on Aug 31, 2018 7:38:44 GMT
Matt Brocklebank takes an early look at the betting for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe and finds two attractive bets at 20/1 and 25/1. Recommended bets: Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe For details of advised bookmakers and each-way terms, visit our transparent tipping record Sea Of Class seemingly has everything going for her five weeks away from the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. William Haggas’ filly oozes quality, she's fast, she stays, and she's on a steep upward curve having thrashed Coronet to claim her second Group One victory in the Yorkshire Oaks. And she's bred for the job being sired by 2009 Arc winner Sea The Stars. She seems to enjoy a period of around a month between her races, having tracked that path since her neck second on debut at Newmarket back in April, so a break of 45 is absolutely ideal. Sea Of Class is also a three-year-old filly. And history tells us that fillies, and three-year-olds, have a brilliant record in the big one at Longchamp on the first Sunday in October. The fairer sex have claimed Arc victory in six of the past 10 renewals, while only Derby winners Sea The Stars, Workforce and Golden Horn have been able to strike for the males in that same period - Solemia, Treve and Found the fillies to have won it aged four. Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe 2012 Solemia vs Orfevre The two potential negatives when it comes to Sea Of Class have nothing to do with her ability and they are the potential for soft ground, which has to be a consideration despite the Arc being run on good or better ground in recent seasons, and her hold-up style. She’s never been risked on easy going, the four straight wins in the build-up all on Good to Firm after her defeat in the spring at headquarters on Good. As for the tactics, Sea Of Class’s sire is proof that the best horse will often find a way to win no matter how many horses are in front of them turning in at Longchamp, but there are countless examples of luckless runs too, and it would be a surprise to see James Doyle ride her any more handily just to negate the possibility of trouble. Sea Of Class stamped her class on the Yorkshire Oaks field She isn’t the only exciting three-year-old filly heading that way, with Lah Ti Dar’s Galtres Stakes win immediately putting her into a similar bracket. Her bare form is not in the same league as Sea Of Class yet, but she’s always been considered John Gosden’s top three-year-old female of 2018 and the daughter of Dubawi is entitled to keep improving with racing. The Arc would represent a massive task for Lah Ti Dar. After just four career starts – she is due to prep in the Prix Vermeille - there must be a slight concern that the race will come too soon in her development. It's less of a concern for fellow young filly FOREVER TOGETHER (25/1, General), who has surely earned a supplementary entry having gone down by just a neck to Sea Of Class in the Irish Oaks on her sixth career outing. She was dead impressive when slamming Wild Illusion in the Investec Oaks at Epsom on soft ground in June and, like several from Aidan O’Brien’s yard, may just have been under a little bit of a cloud physically when she ran twice in July. If that’s the case then her hard-fought neck second to cosy winner Sea Of Class at the Curragh represents a fantastic effort and, given her proven stamina, if given the go-ahead she’s likely to be quite forcefully ridden which can play to her strengths if there is scrimmaging in behind. The O'Brien challenge doesn't look red hot at first glance, with Hydrangea and Cliffs Of Moher proving disappointing, and question marks over Idaho and Capri. Order Of St George is on the down-low currently and Kew Gardens is being aimed at Doncaster, which leads me to believe Forever Together and Magic Wand both may receive call-ups closer to the race. It's not like the supplementary fees are even a consideration and as the hype around Sea Of Class builds, the team at Ballydoyle in all likelihood won't be able to resist having another crack at the favourite with a Galileo filly who should have further improvement in her. The neck verdict over Forever Together in the Irish Oaks obviously doesn't do Sea Of Class justice but it wouldn't be a surprise to see O'Brien's horses really go up a notch heading into the autumn and the trainer hasn't been afraid to throw three-year-year-old fillies at the Arc in the past. Remarkably he's never won the race with a three-year-old but Found ran an eyecatching race when ninth towards the end of her Classic campaign (the year before winning it) and at five times the price of Sea Of Class, Forever Together rates standout value. At The Races ✔ @attheraces Thriller - Sea Of Class wins the @darleystallions Irish Oaks! @curraghrace 5:37 PM - Jul 21, 2018 445 152 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy As for some of the other the older horses in line for the Arc, reigning champ Enable could blow the young pretenders out of the water if resuming where she left off. The problem is it was the Arc last year when she signed off and her proposed return has been put back from the Juddmonte International, to the Yorkshire Oaks, and now to Kempton and the September Stakes – a race that Gosden used for Jack Hobbs’ odds-on return three years ago. Enable is the one with potential to make her current price (5/1) look ridiculous, but she clearly comes with risks attached and it’s certainly tempting to cast the net wider at those odds. Will Enable ever scale the same heights as her stunning 2017 campaign? King George one-two Poet’s Word and Crystal Ocean are overlooked on account of their dubious participation, as is Cracksman who looks to be homing in on a return to the QIPCO Champion Stakes where he was so dominant last October. The aforementioned Capri is another older horse who may well throw his name into the hat in the coming weeks, as is Andre Fabre’s Breeders’ Cup Turf hero Talismanic, though his stamina for a stiff mile and a half on testing ground is more than a little questionable. Fabre’s main hope this year looks to be Waldgeist, which had become something of a dirty word on these shores last summer following a limp run in the Irish Derby, and an even lesser effort in a Group Three at Ascot. But the master Fabre has worked his magic with the son of Galileo this term, winning three times since his comeback and recording his first Group One triumph since his two-year-old days when edging out Coronet in a head-bobber for the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud. He was conceding 3lb that day and the runner-up has since been third in the King George and second when giving 9lb to Sea Of Class at York. That strictly brings Waldgeist into the frame, but lumping 10lb more than Sea Of Class and Forever Together in an Arc tempers enthusiasm for him, which brings us back to the original point of Derby winners. The Derby winner isn’t in training at this stage, sadly, but the QIPCO Prix du Jockey Club (often referred to as the French Derby) winner is and STUDY OF MAN completes the staking plan at a general price of 20/1. Study Of Man won the Prix du Jockey Club a shade cosily Pascal Bary has hailed this horse as a champion since the start of his career and the trainer was in bits at the post-race press conference following the colt’s Chantilly victory on June 3. The decision to run on home soil when Epsom the day before was being seriously considered was totally vindicated, after which Bary explained that he didn’t want to place too much emphasis on stamina at such an early stage. However, the Arc has always been mentioned as the end-game for the son of Deep Impact and I wouldn’t read too much into the horse’s subsequent third when favourite for a Group Two at Deauville in mid-August. Connections have been working back from the QIPCO Irish Champion Stakes for several weeks now and it will be fascinating to see whether his wicked turn of foot is fully operational again around Leopardstown. Anything like a prominent showing in that race, where he could face Roaring Lion, as well as Saxon Warrior and Capri and possibly even Cracksman, would enhance his Arc credentials no end. As for the step up to a mile and a half, there is nothing in his pedigree to suggest Study Of Man wants anything further than 10 furlongs. However, those closest to him are adamant the trip won’t beat him at Longchamp and the significant burst of pace he possesses would be a massive weapon if unleashed at the right time. Backing the two highlighted three-year-olds before the Arc market undergoes another major upheaval over trials weekend (September 15-16) rates the most appealing approach at this point in time. "I think over 2,400 metres (a mile and a half) with a decent pace he could be ridden more quietly, which would give him a better chance to produce that acceleration of his."
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 31, 2018 8:52:01 GMT
Friday: going, weather & non-runners Bangor-on-Dee GOING: GOOD (GoingStick: 6.8) WEATHER: Mostly sunny Curragh GOING: Straight course - YIELDING (Good to yielding in places); Round course - GOOD TO YIELDING (Good in places) WEATHER: Mostly cloudy STALLS: 5f & 6f - Centre Down Royal GOING: GOOD WEATHER: Mostly cloudy NON RUNNERS: 5:40 Boytonrath (3) 7:10 Mill Forge (21) Hamilton GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Good in places; GoingStick: 7.3) (Rail movements: R2, 3, 5 & 6 +12y) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 5f - Centre; 6f & 1m4f - Stands' Side; 1m - Inside Newcastle (AW) GOING: TAPETA: STANDARD WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Straight - Centre; 1m2f & 1m4f - Outside; 2m - Inside NON RUNNERS: 6:15 Codicil (2) 7:45 Mudawwan (1) Sandown GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Good in places on Round course; GoingStick: Round 6.1; Sprint 5.7) (Rail movements - races on Round course +13yds) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Sprint course - Far side; Round course - Inside NON RUNNERS: 1:40 London Rock (10)Tizwotitiz (11) 2:10 Gnaad (5) 4:25 Yorbelucky (9) Thirsk GOING: GOOD WEATHER: Mostly sunny STALLS: Straight course - Centre; Round course - Inside NON RUNNERS: 2:00 Flo Jo's Girl (8) 4:15 Diamond Set (12) 5:15 Simafar (4)In Focus (7) 5:50 Slipstream (6) Wolverhampton (AW) GOING: TAPETA: STANDARD WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 7f - Outside; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 3:25 Giovanni Medici (10) 4:00 Beau Rocko (9)Kyllukey (12)Pillar (3) 6:05 Wicked Sea (5)
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 31, 2018 8:53:18 GMT
BANKER
Muthhila (4.30 Wolverhampton)
I wouldn't be surprised if Marco Botti's filly bolted up here. She deserves to be odds on - the opening price yesterday of 7-4 was very attractive - given the strength of her novice form and how well she ran on handicap debut last time up at Chelmsford. In what was a competitive contest, Muthhila ran with the choke out early, before having to race wide and challenge four horses deep off the final bend. She still only lost out by a short head to a useful Mark Johnston-trained performer and she's been raised just 2lb for that effort. This is an easier race and she should score off topweight.
6/5 Muthhila 4:30 Wolverhampton (AW) GOOD THING
Athassel (4.00 Wolverhampton)
I tipped Dave Evans's nine-year-old to win a couple of starts back when he was beginning to look extremely well handicapped and although he disappointed when finishing just sixth on that occasion, Athassel performed much better when last seen off a 2lb lower mark when dropped down to 7f. Held up as usual from the start, he ran on with plenty of gusto and was only beaten three-quarters of a length come the line. He's gone up 1lb for that run, but he's still incredibly well in on his old form and, provided he gets the gaps now dropped down to 6f, he should win this.
7/2 Athassel 4:00 Wolverhampton (AW)
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 31, 2018 8:53:50 GMT
Archie Watson has a 50 per cent strike-rate at Hamilton and saddles one runner, Summer Blossom (4.55). The filly has been knocking on the door and first-time cheekpieces can help her break through.
Harry Skelton has an impressive 31 per cent strike-rate at Bangor and has two rides there today, with the pick being Lester Kris (1.50). The four-year-old son of Fame And Glory should come on from a recent third over course and distance.
It’s worth keeping on the right side of Jim Goldie and PJ McDonald when they team up at Newcastle. They have a 33 per cent strike-rate in tandem there and are represented by Brendan (8.45), who is making his all-weather debut.
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Post by Kimmy on Aug 31, 2018 17:57:47 GMT
Bangor-on-dee, 31 Aug 18 Race 1 - 1:50pm THE bangorBET MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Permission was given for BIGNORM (IRE) to go early to post.
Race 2 - 2:20pm THE JILL WILCOX-JONES MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Permission was given for SHADY GLEN (IRE) to go early to post and be mounted on the course.
Following the race, Donald McCain reported that a post-race endoscopic examination of WHAT HAPPENS NOW (IRE), unplaced, revealed the gelding to have bled.
Race 4 - 3:30pm THE GENESIS WEALTH MANAGEMENT HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Permission was given for KING ALFONSO to be mounted on the course.
Following the race, Charlie Hammond reported that WHOS DE BABY (IRE), placed fifth, jumped right-handed throughout.
Race 5 - 4:05pm THE DEREK BURRIDGE GOLF & RACING TROPHIES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following concerns raised by the Integrity Department at the Head Office of the British Horseracing Authority, an enquiry was held prior to the running of this race due to betting concerns surrounding MEGA MIND (IRE), trained by Sam Thomas. The trainer was interviewed and the Stewards noted his comments.
Following the race, Kielan Woods reported that he pulled WISECRACKER up as the saddle had slipped on the gelding. The Veterinary Officer reported that SHACKLES, which was pulled up, finished lame on its right fore.
Race 6 - 4:40pm THE UTILITIES CONNECTIONS MANAGEMENT LTD HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Following concerns raised by the Integrity Department at the Head Office of the British Horseracing Authority, an enquiry was held prior to the running of this race due to betting concerns surrounding ABOUT GLORY, trained by John David Riches. The representative of the trainer was interviewed and the Stewards noted his comments.
Permission was given for ABOUT GLORY to go early to post.
Thomas Garner, the rider of ROCKET RONNIE (IRE), placed second, was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level from approximately 1½ furlongs out. View Stewards report Sandown Park, 31 Aug 18 Race 1 - 1:40pm THE READ SILVESTRE DE SOUSA AT 188BET NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (Jockey Club Grassroots Nursery Qualifier) Permission was given for SLOWMO (IRE) and FANCY FLYER to go early to post and for ELSAABIQAAT to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
Shortly after the start, SHINING, unplaced, shifted left causing interference to the winner, ELSAABIQAAT, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, Fran Berry reported that ACROSS THE SEA, unplaced, hung both ways and the Veterinary Officer reported that the filly was blowing heavily. Shane Kelly reported that SWISS PRIDE (IRE), unplaced, stopped quickly.
Race 2 - 2:10pm THE 188BET LIVE CASINO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for MAYGOLD to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
Race 3 - 2:40pm THE BET & WATCH AT 188bet.co.uk EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV I) ALRAJAA and FOREST OF DEAN, trained by John Gosden, entered the Parade Ring after the signal to mount had been given. After being interviewed, Gosden’s representative’s explanation that this was the first time out for FOREST OF DEAN and the colt was very fractious and difficult to saddle and ALRAJAA was held back in order to help calm FOREST OF DEAN and give the colt a lead into the Parade Ring was accepted.
SOVEREIGN GRANT, trained by Sir Michael Stoute, had entered the Parade Ring after the signal to mount had been given. After being interviewed, Stoute’s representative’s explanation that this was the first time out for SOVEREIGN GRANT and the colt was very fractious and difficult to saddle was accepted.
An enquiry was held to consider two incidents of interference. The first incident occurred just inside the final furlong when WALKINTHESAND (IRE), placed second, ridden by Tom Marquand, interfered with GUILDHALL, placed third, ridden by Ralph Beckett, who in turn interfered with SOVEREIGN GRANT, placed fourth, ridden by Ryan Moore. Marquand was cautioned for careless riding as he allowed his mount to drift left-handed without sufficient correction, carrying GUILDHALL marginally off its intended line, resulting in a slight bump with SOVEREIGN GRANT. The second incident occurred on the run to the line, when WALKINTHESAND (IRE), placed second, ridden by Tom Marquand, interfered with the winner, RAJINSKY (IRE), ridden by Richard Kingscote. The interference was found to be accidental as WALKINTHESAND (IRE) shifted quickly left resulting in a slight bump with RAJINSKY (IRE).
Following the race, Robert Havlin reported that FOREST OF DEAN, unplaced, was slowly away.
Race 4 - 3:15pm THE BET & WATCH AT 188bet.co.uk EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV II) COUP DE GOLD (IRE) wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Permission was given for BUFFALO RIVER (USA) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
Following the race, James Doyle reported that COUP DE GOLD (IRE), unplaced, clipped heels approximately 2 1/2 furlongs out.
Race 5 - 3:50pm THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT 188BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) An enquiry was held to consider why Eve Johnson Houghton, was running STATUTARIO here at Sandown on going described as Good to Soft, Good in placed, having declared the gelding a non-runner at Newmarket on 17 August 2018 on ground with the same official description. The trainer stated that she was trying to find Soft ground and with the weather forecast to be dry for the next two weeks, she felt it suitable to run STATUTARIO at Sandown.
PLUNGER, trained by Paul Cole was late in the Parade Ring, due to being difficult to saddle.
Race 6 - 4:25pm THE 188BET MOBILE BET10 GET20 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Following the race, James Doyle reported that EXTRA LARGE, unplaced, stopped quickly and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination during routine testing of the colt failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 7 - 5:00pm THE 188BET EXTRA PLACE RACES FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) An enquiry was held to consider why Gay Kelleway, was running TOMEUP here at Sandown on going described as Good to Soft, Good in places, having declared the filly a non-runner at Newmarket on 17 August 2018 on ground with the same official description. The trainer’s representative stated that they expected more rain fall at Newmarket, but felt that the ground was better suited to TOPMEUP at Sandown today.
Following the race, Hollie Doyle reported that HEIDI, unplaced, stopped quickly. View Stewards report Thirsk, 31 Aug 18 Race 1 - 2:00pm THE GREAT FLOSS-OFF @thirskraces HERE TODAY NOVICE AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination during routine testing of the winner, NEVER DO NOTHING (IRE), revealed that the colt had sustained a wound to its left fore.
Race 2 - 2:30pm THE BRITISH EBF FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) The Veterinary Officer reported that CRYSTAL TIARA is grey and not bay as published in the race card.
Following the race, Scott McCullagh reported that CRYSTAL TIARA, unplaced, raced greenly and was never travelling and the Veterinary Officer reported that ELIKAPEKA (FR), unplaced, was lame on its left fore.
Race 3 - 3:05pm THE RACING UK EXTRA ON racinguk.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) Permission was given for PIAZON to be led early to post and for ALFIE'S ANGEL (IRE) to go early to post. BOW BELLES wore earplugs.
The winner, ALFIE’S ANGEL (IRE), appeared to show an improvement in form compared with its previous run at Catterick on 17 August 2018, where the gelding finished seventh of twelve, beaten 8¾ lengths. Karen Tutty explained that ALFIE’S ANGEL (IRE) had benefitted from the first-time application of blinkers on this occasion.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of SHAKIAH (IRE), which became detached mid-race and finished last of thirteen, beaten 53¼ lengths, failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 4 - 3:40pm THE RACING UK EXTRA ON racinguk.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) Permission was given for CASTLEREA TESS and TADAANY (IRE) to go early to post.
Shortly after the start, PEACHEY CARNEHAN, placed second, hung quickly left resulting in MUNTHANY (USA), unplaced, clipping its heels and stumbing, 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 PEACHEY CARNEHAN.
Race 5 - 4:15pm THE @thirskraces LADIES' DAY SATURDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER BOOK NOW HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for GABRIAL THE TIGER (IRE) to go early to post.
An enquiry was held to consider interference approximately 1 furlong out between MON BEAU VISAGE (IRE), placed fourth, ridden by Conor McGovern, and GOLDEN SLAM, unplaced, ridden by Jack Mitchell. McGovern was cautioned for careless riding as he had permitted his mount to shift right without correction when insufficiently clear of GOLDEN SLAM, causing that runner to be briefly checked as a precaution.
The performance of GABRIAL THE TIGER (IRE), which finished unplaced, was considered. The representative of Richard Fahey explained that the gelding was unsuited by being unable to dominate on this occasion.
Following the race, Jack Mitchell reported that GOLDEN SLAM, unplaced, hung left throughout and the Veterinary Officer reported that TWIN APPEAL (IRE), placed fifth, lost its right fore shoe.
Race 6 - 4:45pm THE THEAKSTON PALE ALE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for RUSSIAN REALM to go early to post and for KENNY THE CAPTAIN (IRE) to go early to post and be mounted in the chute.
Race 7 - 5:15pm THE RACING UK'S BIGGEST EVER FLAT SEASON HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Edward Greatrex reported that SHES QUEEN (IRE), placed fourth, jumped awkwardly from the stalls and missed the break.
Race 8 - 5:50pm THE GET SO MUCH MORE WITH RACING UK APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Conor McGovern reported that ROYAL RATTLE, placed eighth, reared leaving the stalls and missed the break. Nicola Currie reported that NEW ORLEANS (IRE), placed fifth, was denied a clear run inside the final furlong. Paula Muir reported that ADMIRAL ROOKE (IRE), placed sixth, ran too free and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities. View Stewards report Wolverhampton, 31 Aug 18 Race 1 - 3:25pm THE FOLLOW SUN RACING ON TWITTER AMATEUR RIDERS' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race Miss Sophie Smith reported that GRANDSCAPE, placed second, ran too freely and Mr Will Pettis reported that JENNY REN, placed sixth, was denied a clear run turning in. Karl Thornton reported that MANUKA (IRE), unplaced, had a breathing problem.
Race 2 - 4:00pm THE RENAULT CLIO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for MONSIEUR MEL to be mounted in the chute.
Following the race Aaron Jones reported that JOHN JOINER, placed second, was slowly away and Gina Mangan reported that ATHASSEL, placed fourth, was slowly away. Cameron Noble reported that COMPTON PRINCE, unplaced, was never travelling.
Race 3 - 4:30pm THE LIKE SUN RACING ON FACEBOOK NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) On leaving the stalls SHARP AND SHARPER (IRE), placed eighth, jumped left-handed, interfering with ANANDITA, placed sixth, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Inside the final furlong MICRONIZE (IRE), placed fourth, drifted marginally left-handed, before being quickly corrected, causing EAGRE, placed seventh, to have to take a 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 MICRONIZE (IRE).
Following the race Liam Jones reported that NANANITA (IRE), placed third, hung right-handed in the back straight and Silvestre De Sousa reported that SHARP AND SHARPER (IRE), placed eighth, had no more to give. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of SHARP AND SHARPER (IRE) failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 4 - 5:05pm THE RENAULT CAPTUR NOVICE AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for ESTRELA STAR (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race Silvestre De Sousa reported that THEATRE OF WAR (IRE), placed second, hung right-handed.
Race 5 - 5:35pm THE DACIA LOGAN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) VIOLA PARK, trained by Ronald Harris, did not enter the Parade Ring, due to a late jockey change.
Following the race Tim Clark reported that VIOLA PARK, unplaced, was slowly away.
Race 7 - 6:35pm THE SUN RACING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Following the race Silvestre De Sousa reported that FLOOD DEFENCE (IRE), placed eighth, had no more to give. View Stewards report Newcastle, 31 Aug 18 Race 1 - 5:45pm THE CAPITAL ALLOWANCES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race, Daniel Muscutt reported that STIRLING VALUE, placed sixth, hung left-handed in the straight.
Race 2 - 6:15pm THE ALISON AND RICHARD ROGERSON ANNIVERSARY FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) STONEY BROKE wore earplugs which were removed at the Start.
Race 3 - 6:45pm THE CAPITAL ALLOWANCES CONSULTANTS LTD NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for FRONSAC to go early to post and to be mounted on the track. Permission was given for FORMULA ONE (IRE) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
Race 4 - 7:15pm THE capitalallowancesconsultants.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for OUTLAW TORN (IRE) and POLAR FOREST to go early to post.
Race 5 - 7:45pm THE CAPITAL ALLOWANCES CONSULTANTS LTD HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for GROUPIE to go early to post. View Stewards report Hamilton Park, 31 Aug 18 Race 1 - 4:55pm THE LADBROKES DOWNLOAD THE APP NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (A £20,000 BB Foodservice 2yo Series Qualifier) Permission was given for NORTHERN SOCIETY (IRE) to go to post early.
Following the race, Jack Garritty reported that ZEBZARDEE (IRE), placed third, hung left throughout. Jamie Gormley reported that ALLUX GIRL (IRE), placed seventh, hung right throughout.
Race 2 - 5:25pm THE WHYSETTLE IT NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (A £20,000 BB Foodservice 2-y-o Series Qualifier) The Starter reported that DELFT DANCER had refused to race as start was affected The representative of Mark Johnston was interviewed and shown recordings of the start. Johnston’s representative was informed that any future similar behaviour from the filly may result in the her being reported to the Head Office of the British Horseracing Authority. The filly was therefore deemed to be a runner.
Race 3 - 5:55pm THE TEREX TRUCKS HAUL OR NOTHING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for ALLUX BOY (IRE) and LOTARA to go to post early.
LOTARA finished eighth at Musselburgh the previous day. The Veterinary Officer reported that a pre-race examination deemed the mare fit to race.
The Stewards noted that LOTARA, trained by Jim Goldie, had received permission to go to the start early, but the mare was reluctant so was led riderless to post.
Approaching the first bend, ALLUX BOY (IRE), placed second, shifted quickly right moving the winner LOTARA, slightly off its intended line, which in turn caused TWIGGY, placed seventh, to be checked off heels. However, after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that it did not involve a riding offence.
Approximately 3 furlongs out, EMPRESS LYLA (IRE), unplaced, hung right at the same time as the winner LOTARA lugged slightly left, causing TWIGGY, placed seventh, to be short of room. However, after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that it did not involve a riding offence.
Following the race, David Allan reported that TWIGGY, placed seventh, suffered interference approximately 3 furlongs out. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination during routine testing of the winner LOTARA, found the mare to be lame right fore.
Race 4 - 6:25pm THE EBF STALLIONS SCOTTISH PREMIER SERIES FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for SEEN THE LYTE (IRE) to go to post early.
Following the race, Jamie Gormley reported that YES YOU (IRE), placed fifth, ran too free.
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Post by dennisg on Sept 1, 2018 6:46:29 GMT
in today's sporting life....................... Keith Hamer puts his faith in returning Royal Ascot winner Arthur Kitt at Sandown on Saturday - he has a tip for every race. Nap: Arthur Kitt (3.35 Sandown) 1 1 Arthur Kitt70 29-1OR: 104D 7/1 T: Tom DascombeJ: R Kingscote Form: 11Last Run Live betting powered by Next best: Veracious (3.00 Sandown) 5 3 Veracious30 38-10OR: 110 8/11 T: Sir Michael StouteJ: R L Moore Form: 31-33Last Run Live betting powered by Arthur Kitt can bridge the 70-day gap since his unlikely Royal Ascot triumph by upstaging other promising two-year-olds in the 188Bet Solario Stakes at Sandown on Saturday. The Tom Dascombe-trained colt looked to be struggling three furlongs out in the Chesham Stakes, but somehow pulled it out of the fire to lead close home and deny Nate The Great by a neck in the Listed contest over seven furlongs. Arthur Kitt appeared to need every yard of that trip though he had won over six furlongs at Haydock on his only other previous start a month earlier. The stiff seven furlongs he will encounter this time should be right up his street and the son of Camelot can continue his climb up the ladder to lift this Group Three prize. Veracious can make the most of a drop in company in the 188Bet Casino Atalanta Stakes. She has been highly tried so far this year, finishing third in the Coronation Stakes behind star miler Alpha Centauri on her belated seasonal bow at Royal Ascot before filling the same position in the Nassau last time. Veracious was only headed for second in the dying strides of that 10-furlong event, so switching back to a mile whilst dropping to Group Three class from the top level are both factors in her favour. Restorer shaped promisingly at Newmarket on his first day for 75 days and, with the cobwebs blown away, can strike for trainer Ian Williams in the Best Odds Guaranteed at 188Bet Handicap. He had won at Chester in May but disappointed when favourite for the Zetland Gold Cup at Redcar later that month. Williams wisely gave Restorer a break and it can pay dividends. The redoubtable Take Cover can become the second horse to register back-to-back wins in the William Hill Beverley Bullet on the Westwood. Chookie Heiton did the business in 2004 and 2005 and he can be joined by David Griffiths' remarkable 11-year-old. He has run two excellent races recently, finishing second to Battaash in the King George Stakes at Glorious Goodwood and was sixth behind shock winner Alpha Delphini in the Nunthorpe at York last week. Take Cover thrives on his racing and would be a popular winner of this Listed sprint. Duretto can make his course form count when he lines up for the Foxy Bingo Fast And Fabulous Chester Stakes on the Roodee. Successful in a Listed contest over an extended mile and a half round this unique track in September, Andrew Balding's six-year-old was not disgraced in the Ormonde on his latest visit to Cheshire and will be further helped by this longer trip. Richard Hughes has a likeable young sprinter in Gold Filigree, who is 18lb higher than when winning for the first time at Wolverhampton in November. Having had three more victories since then, the three-year-old filly can maintain her progress by taking the Like Sun Racing In Facebook Handicap. Sporting Life tips: BEVERLEY: 1.35 Delectable, 2.10 Mr Maxx, 2.45 Take Cover, 3.20 Desert Ace, 3.55 Delph Crescent, 4.30 Ingenuity, 5.05 Rock On Bertie. CHELMSFORD: 5.45 Mezmaar, 6.15 Clem A, 6.45 Concierge, 7.15 Fox Coach, 7.45 Vale Of Kent, 8.15 Roderick, 8.45 Crystal Moonlight. CHESTER: 2.05 Daira Prince, 2.40 Drogon, 3.15 Duretto, 3.50 Light My Fire, 4.25 Growl, 5.00 Harrogate, 5.35 New Society. CURRAGH: 1.10 Norway, 1.40 Chynna, 2.15 Hyperdrive, 2.50 Desert Diamond, 3.25 Ten Sovereigns, 4.00 Firmament, 4.35 Alfredo Arcano. LINGFIELD: 4.20 Arctic Sea, 4.55 Knowing, 5.30 Red Starlight, 6.00 Kingfast, 6.30 Tigerinmytank, 7.00 Twister, 7.30 Sicario. NEWTON ABBOT: 1.55 Leapaway, 2.30 Barton Rose, 3.05 High Secret, 3.40 Tikkinthebox, 4.15 Winter Spice, 4.50 Top Chief, 5.25 Alizee Javilex. SANDOWN: 1.50 Jashma, 2.25 Restorer, 3.00 Veracious, 3.35 ARTHUR KITT (NAP), 4.10 Even Keel, 4.45 High Acclaim, 5.20 Compton Mill. WOLVERHAMPTON: 1.45 Top Offer, 2.20 Island Flame, 2.55 Normal Norman, 3.30 War At Sea, 4.05 Gabrial's Kaka, 4.40 Gold Filigree, 5.10 Restive, 5.40 Domestic Way. DOUBLE: Arthur Kitt and Veracious.
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