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Post by dennisg on Sept 1, 2018 6:48:25 GMT
Our star columnist guides us through his runners across Saturday's meetings - with some familiar names in action. Big chances: 1530 Wolverhampton 1 8 Carnageob19 510-0OR: 75 7/2 T: R A FaheyJ: Oakley Brown (7) Form: 887572Last Run Live betting powered by 1605 Wolverhampton 5 6 Gabrial's Kaka27 89-10OR: 73D 11/4 T: R A FaheyJ: Megan Nicholls (5) Form: 745-412Last Run Live betting powered by Mr Lupton hasn’t got the best of draws in the William Hill Beverley Bullet Sprint Stakes which is frustrating. We’re coming back very quickly after his run in the Coolmore Nunthorpe last week but there aren’t many races left for him this season so it’s worth a try. He seems well. Inaugurate is a filly we like but she was disappointing at Leicester on debut. I hope she’ll run better in the Irish EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes but she needs to. Delph Crescent is progressing nicely and showed a great attitude to win at Hamilton last time. The step up in trip has really helped him and he handles any ground. He’ll need more in the Beverley Silver Cup Handicap from his new mark but I wouldn’t’ rule it out given the form he’s in. Indomeno also runs here. He’s a grand horse who won five last season and paid the price. The handicapper is just starting to give him a chance now though and he ran well when second at Doncaster last time. It would be no surprise to see him run a big race. We’re also double-handed in the Minster Handicap. Inviolable Spirit has been running out of his skin and the whole time the handicapper has been giving him another pound or two. It doesn’t make life easy for him but he’ll try his best. Right Action has lost his way after winning a couple early on and needs to bounce back to be competitive here. Carnageo is dropping in grade for the Follow Sun Racing On Twitter Claiming Stakes at Wolverhampton and on his best form would win. He must go very close with a bit of luck in running. Gabrial’s Kaka is in great order and won well in a similar contest to the Silk Series Lady Riders' Handicap here a couple of starts ago. Megan Nicholls takes the ride and the horse has form at the track. I’d like to think he can go there and nearly win again. Gabrial's Kaka Gabrial's Kaka - big run expected at Wolverhampton I thought Fool For You ran a blinder at York last week. We’re coming back quickly for the Like Sun Racing On Facebook Handicap but if she’s in the same form as last time she’d definitely have a chance. It’s been a frustrating summer with Growl. To be at his best I do think he needs slower ground than he’s been encountering – but his last three runs at York, Goodwood and Ripon have been monsters in the circumstances. He could go close in the Ideal Recruit Handicap despite top weight. We also run Powerallied who is in great order. He needs a lifetime best but has a good draw in four and if you asked for the ideal scenario for this horse it’s five-and-a-half furlongs around here. Growl (grey silks) and Eastern Impact (red sleeves) run on Saturday Growl (grey silks) - running well despite quick ground Gabrial The Devil has been running well all season at trips between six furlongs and a mile but whether he’d have the speed for five at Chester I’d have my doubts going into the Foxy Bingo One-To-Go Handicap. Angel Gabrial returns to action in the closing Horseradish Handicap. He had a little setback and might just need the run – although I’m hoping he won’t. He’s well handicapped on the pick of his form nowadays but isn’t getting any younger. Gabrial’s King will decide how he runs in the same race. If things drop right for him it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him there or thereabouts though. Brian The Snail is such a disappointing horse. We’re trying something different with him by giving him a spin on the all-weather in the Betfred Chelmsford City Cup Handicap but it needs to spark him into life. Roderick is progressing nicely and runs in the closing totepool Nursery. He hasn’t done much wrong and the step up to six furlongs will suit him – he’ll get seven in time. This is a good test and we’ll know where we are with him afterwards.
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Post by dennisg on Sept 1, 2018 6:50:52 GMT
Simon Holt previews the action from Sandown on Saturday and expects History Writer to relish the return to Sandown as he steps up in distance. Recommended bets: Simon Holt For details of advised bookmakers and each-way terms, visit our transparent tipping record With Too Darn Hot and Veracious both likely to start strong favourites in the feature races at Sandown on Saturday, trying to tip a worthwhile winner on the card requires an intrepid sink or swim dive into the choppy waters of the two televised handicaps. In the opening 188Bet Extra Place Races Handicap, HADDAF is taken to add a third course and distance victory of the season having been dropped 4lb and now down in class after finishing unplaced in the Stewards' Cup. Since winning for the second time here in June (in Listed company), James Doyle's mount has faced some stiff tasks but wasn't disgraced when sixth to Judicial in the Group Three Coral Charge here in July which confirmed his liking for this stiff five furlongs. In truth, Haddaf doesn't seem to be quite so good away from Sandown and it is worth noting that he was a close third behind Havana Grey in the National Stakes, again over the course and distance, as a two-year-old. It looks like Rapid Applause will start favourite returning from a near-four month absence. Mick Easterby's gelding, rated above 100 in his early days in Ireland, took advantage of a much lower mark at Beverley and Hamilton in the spring, the form of which has worked out well. Frankie Detroit looks a significant booking but, while well drawn in three, he will need to be sharp after the break. Later, course form could again be worth following with HISTORY WRITER in the Best Odds Guaranteed at 188Bet Handicap. David Menuisier's colt was third at Sandown on his only start as a two-year-old and returned to win over a mile here a month ago, staying on strongly to beat the Sir Michael Stoute-trained Ledham who looks promising. Up 7lb for that win, History Writer appeared ready for this step up to a mile and a quarter (stoutly bred on his dam's side) when keeping on into sixth place at Newmarket subsequently after being outpaced at half-way. Still lightly raced, he can take another step forward returned to this course. The improving Red Force One could be the danger after three straight wins at Bath, Chester and Newbury. Tom Dascombe's charge has been enlivened by the fitting of a visor and, despite having gone up nearly a stone for those successes, receives weight all round here under Josephine Gordon.
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Post by dennisg on Sept 1, 2018 6:52:50 GMT
Reconnaissance is backed to give in-form trainer Andrew Balding another winner this weekend - we round up the hot tips from the major training centres. Saturday's best bets 3.15 Chester - Foxy Bingo Fast And Fabulous Chester Stakes 2 4 Duretto51 69-3OR: 114C 8/11 T: A M BaldingJ: David Probert Form: 315-533Last Run Live betting powered by Duretto has a good record around the twists and turns of the Roodee and looks to have a good chance of notching his second course success in the Listed Fast And Fabulous Chester Stakes. One of the stalwarts of the Andrew Balding stable over the past few seasons, Duretto has improved steadily since his three-year-old career and has continued on his upward curve this term. His best effort came at the Newmarket July meeting, where he went down by only three quarters of a length to Best Solution in the Group Two Princess Of Wales’s Stakes. Muntahaa, the Impressive winner of the Ebor last weekend at York, was behind him that day and a repeat of that effort should see him home in this lower grade. 3.00 Sandown - 188Bet Casino Atalanta Stakes 6 6 Winter Lightning184 38-10OR: 109BFD 15/2 T: S bin SuroorJ: Oisin Murphy Form: 2-113 Live betting powered by The Group Three Atalanta Stakes is no penalty-kick for Veracious despite her strong top-level form. She should be made to work by Laugh Aloud who is ready for her return, but Godolphin also have a very worthy second-string in the shape of Saeed bin Suroor's Winter Lightning and she's given the vote on value ground. She was beaten at 1/5 in the UAE Oaks at Meydan when last seen but she'd won two on the fast dirt track prior to that third and she was second to Veracious at Newmarket on debut last October. There's some hope within the camp that she's improved enough to give the favourite a race on her belated return to action. 4.25 Chester - Ideal Recruit Handicap 8 3 Dark Shotp18 58-11OR: 86D 7/1 T: S DixonJ: P J McDonald Form: 509494Last Run Live betting powered by Dark Shot looks worth taking a chance with in the Ideal Recruit Handicap. Although A very talented and consistent sprinter, he does come up short on occasions at the business end of the race, and the fitting of cheek pieces for the first time is a worthwhile move. He has dropped to a very workable mark and the twists and turns of this unique course, coupled with the new headgear, could well spark a return to the winner’s enclosure. 2.25 Sandown - Best Odds Guaranteed At 188Bet Handicap 11 12 History Writer15 38-10OR: 92C 7/2 T: D MenuisierJ: Fran Berry Form: 3-62316Last Run Live betting powered by History Writer can take advantage of his lightweight in the Best Odds at 188Bet Handicap at Sandown. This looks a tough all-aged handicap, but David Menusier’s charge would appear to have more scope for improvement than most of his rivals and he has produced two of his very best performances on this course. He has given the impression he will be suite by this step up to a mile and a quarter, and he should more than hold his own on his first appearance in a handicap at this level. 4.10 Sandown - 188Bet Supports The NSPCC Nursery 6 5 Reconnaissance15 28-13OR: 75 10/3 T: A M BaldingJ: Oisin Murphy Form: 574Last Run Live betting powered by Reconnaissance, a stablemate of Duretto, can make a winning handicap debut in the 188Bet Supports The NSPCC Nursery. Balding has his team in great form and this son of Lope de Vega gave the impression that a first win may not be too far away when fourth in what looked a good class Novice at Nottingham on his latest start. He looks sure to progress further on this step up to seven furlongs. 2.45 Beverley - William Hill Beverley Bullet Sprint Stakes 9 7 Elnadim Star70 38-11OR: 100CD 13/2 T: K A RyanJ: Kevin Stott Form: 811-121Last Run Live betting powered by Kevin Ryan's Elnadim Star won twice on this course as a two year old, and could prove the each-way value in the Listed William Hill Beverley Bullet Sprint Stakes at Beverley. It often pays to follow a fresh horse now the autumn is almost with us, and Elnadim Star is making her first appearance for 10 weeks. She won her latest effort, her first attempt at Listed level at Ayr, in great style, and she deserves to tackle this more exalted company. She has been in good form at home after her break and she has a decent draw. 2.10 Beverley - CMS Law Novice Stakes 2 3 Carry On 39-2OR: - 8/1 T: K A RyanJ: S A Gray Live betting powered by Carry On has shown enough at home to suggest he can also go close for Ryan in the Cms Law Novice Stakes.The son of Footstepsinthesand has been working nicely in preparation for this debut and connections appear to have found a relatively weak race. 8.15 Chelmsford - totepool Nursery 2 4 Buckingham22 29-6OR: 86CD 4/1 T: Eve Johnson HoughtonJ: Charles Bishop Form: 315101Last Run Live betting powered by Buckingham has already turned into a course specialist at Chelmsford and he can see off likely favourite Mathaba Millar in the totepool Nursery at the Essex course. Eve Johnson Houghton has placed him to win three from three so far, and has him in great nick for what could prove to be his toughest test so far. 7.15 Chelmsford - Betfred Conditions Stakes 5 1 Aquanura14 29-2OR: - 7/2 T: C ApplebyJ: W Buick Form: 2Last Run Live betting powered by Aquanura fell foul of the experience of the highly rated Khaadem on his debut at Newmarket two weeks ago and should now be able to see off some smart opponents in the Betfred Conditions Stakes. He gets weight from the remainder of the field, and the step up to seven furlongs should suit. 7.30 Lingfield - 188Bet Live Casino Handicap 3 3 Dance To Parisp1330 39-4OR: 71BF 9/2 T: Mrs L WadhamJ: Fran Berry Form: 2842-Last Run Live betting powered by Dance To Paris looks nicely weighted and she looks worth an interest on her belated reappearance in the 188Bet Handicap at Lingfield. Lucy Wadham's filly showed a decent level of form as a juvenile, and has been fitted with cheek pieces for this reappearance so is clearly fit enough after her lengthy absence. One of her better performances during her first season came on her debut so she runs well fresh, and she has also run well on this surface. Gossip from the gallops Enable continues to be the talk of Newmarket ahead of her eagerly-awaited return to action at Kempton a week on Saturday. John Gosden has previous with the September Stakes, having brought Jack Hobbs back from a layoff to win at a short prices three years ago, though the trainer isn't giving much away at the moment when it comes to his star filly's progress. She looks sublime as ever striding up the all-weather Al Bahathri strip and it is hoped she retains as much zest when put under some pressure in the heat of battle. There are rumblings that stablemate Cracksman will head straight for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe ahead of another tilt at the QIPCO Champion Stakes at Ascot, while the recent drop of rain has been music to the ears of Roger Varian, whose high-class grey Defoe goes in search of Group One honours in Germany this Sunday. More names to note from the Gosden ranks include two-year-olds Beatboxeter - a likely candidate for the Champagne Stakes at Doncaster's Leger Festival whose form received another boost at Sandown on Friday - as well as the Hamdan Al Maktoum-owned Almashriq. The latter, a colt by War Front, has been shaping up nicely in his preparatory worked ahead of an intended debut at Salisbury. He also has the option of Haydock on the same day. Sir Michael Stoute has opted for a wind operation for Gabr after his form took a big dip at Pontefract last time. The same trainer is preparing a lovely-looking juvenile called London Eye who looks one for the future and could be seen in action before long. Quorto wins under William Buick Quorto wins under William Buick on the July Course Charlie Appleby is having a season to remember and Shellbrook is fancied to go well in the Chandlers BMW & Mini 68 Plate Novice Stakes at Brighton on Sunday. The trainer has a lot to look forward to this autumn and Superlative Stakes winner Quorto is being suggested as one of the most exciting prospects at Moulton Paddocks. Hawkbill is a more established star at the yard and his work has been encouraging since he was fourth to Roaring Lion in the Coral-Eclipse. He could be the forgotten horse in the Arc. Ghaiyyath is also working back towards a return to action after missing all of the season so far and it's worth recalling he was among Appleby's main Derby hopes heading into last winter. Away from the spotlight slightly, Ed Vaughan is looking forward to unleashing a few nice juveniles this autumn including a nice-moving Dubawi colt and a chestnut son of Scat Daddy who is in the ownership of Phoenix Thoroughbreds.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 1, 2018 8:23:13 GMT
Saturday: going, weather & non-runners Beverley GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Watered) (Rail movements; R1, 2, 5, 6 & 7 +7y) WEATHER: Mostly sunny STALLS: Inside NON RUNNERS: 1:35 Canton Queen (3) 3:20 Arnold (16) 3:55 Starcaster (10) 4:30 Beverley Bullet (11) Chelmsford (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Mostly sunny STALLS: 6f - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 7:45 Ostilio (7) Chester GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places; GoingStick 7.2) WEATHER: Cloudy STALLS: Inside NON RUNNERS: 4:25 Shaheen (7) Curragh GOING: GOOD TO YIELDING (Good in places on Round course) WEATHER: Cloudy STALLS: 6f - Centre Lingfield (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Sunny STALLS: 1m - Outside; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 5:30 The Chemist (6) 6:00 Mischievous Rock (13) Newton Abbot GOING: GOOD (GoingStick 6.8) (Rail movements; R1 & 5 +70y, R2 +84y, R3 & 7 +102y, R4 +57y, R6 +98y) WEATHER: Partly cloudy NON RUNNERS: 2:30 Shady Glen (2) Sandown GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Good in places on Round course; GoingStick: Rnd 6.3; Spr 5.8) WEATHER: Mostly sunny STALLS: Sprint course - Far Side; Round course - Inside Wolverhampton (AW) GOING: TAPETA: STANDARD WEATHER: Mostly cloudy STALLS: Inside NON RUNNERS: 1:45 Herm (5) 3:30 Miniature Daffodil (9) 5:40 Queen Of Dreams (1)Beau Rocko (6)
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 1, 2018 8:23:40 GMT
EYECATCHER
Reconnaissance (4.10 Sandown)
This Lope De Vega colt has been in my tracker since he finished fifth on debut at Lingfield, where he showed plenty of ability despite being green. He had plenty of excuses on his second start at Chelmsford when squeezed out at the start, losing all chance, and ran a much better race last time when fourth at Nottingham on his turf debut. I imagine nurseries were the plan all along and, with the step up to 7f in his favour, I'd not be surprised if a mark of 75 underestimates him.
11/4 Reconnaissance 4:10 Sandown GOOD THING
Pheidippides (4.45 Sandown)
Three-year-olds have won this race four times in the last eight years and Tom Clover's Pheidippides can enhance that record. The seven-race maiden, who has finished in the first four six times, isn't ahead of the handicapper based on his last few efforts, but he's been running against better horses than he faces today and could be suited by a return to turf. Raced solely on the all-weather this year, Pheidippides' effort two starts back when third to a subsequent winner looks strong, and a replica effort could see him come out on top.
6/1 Pheidippides 4:45 Sandown
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 1, 2018 8:25:03 GMT
Newmarket: Anthony Burke
Veracious (3.00 Sandown, nap)
Been mixing it in top company this season and has acquitted herself with credit both times. With conditions likely to suit, she can register a deserved win in stakes company.
8/11 Veracious 3:00 Sandown Others to follow Beverley 1.35 Hawthorn Rose, 2.10 Stealth Fighter, 2.45 Mirza, 3.20 Defining Moment, 3.55 Team Decision, 5.05 Rupert’s Lass. Chelmsford 5.45 World Breaker, 6.15 Court Poet, 6.45 Concierge 7.15 Fox Coach, 7.45 Mankib, 8.15 Marhaba Milliar, 8.45 Gumriyah. Chester 2.05 Daira Prince, 3.15 Cosmelli, 4.25 Show Stealer, 5.00 Crystal Deauville, 5.35 Master Archer. Lingfield 4.20 Buckland Beau, 4.55 Rambaldi, 5.30 Ifubelieveindreams, 6.00 Cat Royale, 6.30 Dreaming Of Love, 7.00 Twister, 7.30 Dance To Paris. Sandown 1.50 Compass Scoobie, 2.25 Dubai Horizon, 3.35 Too Darn Hot, 4.10 Camachess, 4.45 Contrive, 5.20 Dive For Gold. Wolverhampton 1.45 Stosur, 2.20 Island Flame, 2.55 Wajaaha, 3.30 Fashaak, 4.05 Archie, 4.40 Procedure, 5.10 Fearsome, 5.40 Domestic Way. North: Colin Russell
Hochfeld (3.15 Chester, nap)
Has yet to win following a belated return to action this year, but has run a series of good races. Has a record of 2-2 on the course and, as he is running over his ideal trip, he is fancied to enhance his record.
5/1 Hochfeld 3:15 Chester Others to follow Beverley 1.25 Inaugurate, 2.10 Mr Maxx, 2.45 Take Cover, 3.20 Bondi Beach Boy, 3.55 Delph Crescent, 4.30 Pepys, 5.05 Airplane. Chelmsford 6.15 Rock Up In Style, 7.45 Vale Of Kent, 8.15 Roderick, 8.45 Juneau. Chester 2.05 Lake Volta, 2.40 Drogon, 3.50 Chapelli, 4.25 Confessional, 5.00 Gabrial The Devil, 5.35 Angel Gabrial. Lingfield 5.30 Travelcard, 7.30 Firlinfeu. Sandown 1.50 Rapid Applause, 2.25 Communique, 3.00 Clon Coulis, 3.35 Victory Command, 4.10 Barristan The Bold, 4.45 Roller. Wolverhampton 1.45 Celtic Artisan, 2.00 The Cornishbarron, 3.30 Carnageo, 4.05 Coviglia, 4.40 Fool for You, 5.10 Be Perfect, 5.40 Liamba. Lambourn: James Burn
Kick On Kick On (4.40 Wolverhampton, nap)
Useful colt who has had only five starts, but has won three of them and could easily have more to offer. Expected to go close at a venue where trainer Clive Cox enjoys plenty of winners.
11/4 Kick On Kick On 4:40 Wolverhampton (AW) Others to follow Beverley 2.45 Tricksy Spirit, 3.55 Porth Swtan, 4.30 Magillen, 5.05 Macho Mover. Chelmsford 5.45 Mezmaar, 6.45 Tin Hat, 7.15 Red Bravo, 7.45 Cliffs Of Capri, 8.45 Juliet Foxtrot. Chester 3.15 Top Tug, 3.50 So Brave. Lingfield 4.20 Cricklewood Green, 5.30 Red Starlight, 7.30 Sicario. Newton Abbot 1.55 Havisham, 3.05 Ballinure, 5.25 Capsy De Mee. Sandown 1.50 Looks A Million, 2.25 Not So Sleepy, 3.35 Confiding, 4.10 Even Keel, 4.45 Abel Tasman, 5.20 Dark Pearl. Wolverhampton 1.45 Topology. West Country: Andrew King
Serosevsky (3.05 Newton Abbot, nap)
Won as he pleased at the course last month. This represents a harder task but he can give Noel Fehily a comeback winner.
3/1 Serosevsky 3:05 Newton Abbot Others to follow Newton Abbot 1.55 Leapaway, 2.30 On Demand, 3.40 Tikkinthebox, 4.15 Majestic Touch, 4.50 Top Chief, 5.25 Scorpion Star. Sandown 2.25 Master Carpenter, 4.10 Steeve, 5.20 Dream Machine. Wolverhampton 5.40 Mostly Green. Racing Post Ratings: Simon Turner
Macho Mover (5.05 Beverley)
Improved performances when registering back-to-back wins in August. Boasts the best recent form and the scope to do better and should be hard to beat.
5/4 Macho Mover 5:05 Beverley Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Red Force One (2.25 Sandown)
Has enjoyed a real purple patch since being equipped with a visor and this improving hat-trick scorer may not have finished winning yet.
8/1 Red Force One 2:25 Sandown Longshot: David Revers
High Acclaim (4.45 Sandown)
Hasn't been sighted since surprising in the Spring Mile earlier this season but is 2lb lower than when third at this venue last term, and he could cause a small upset at a decent price.
10/1 High Acclaim 4:45 Sandown Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Bandiuc Eile (1.40 Curragh)
The return to a mile should suit Bandiuc Eile based on her effort in the Group 2 Debutante Stakes last weekend, when the Jim Bolger-trained filly ran second to Skitter Scatter. She can lose her maiden tag in the Group 3 Flame Of Tara Stakes.
7/4 Bandiuc Eile 1:40 Curragh The Raceform Interactive nugget
Jason Watson has had three winners and four seconds from just 11 rides for Saeed Bin Suroor. The pair combine with Dubai Horizon in the 2.25 at Sandown.
10/1 Dubai Horizon 2:25 Sandown
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 1, 2018 8:25:41 GMT
Andrea Atzeni makes the journey from Chester to Chelmsford for one ride this evening. Fox Coach (7.15) was an impressive course-and-distance winner last time and can go in again.
William Buick has one ride at Sandown before heading to Chelmsford, aboard Not So Sleepy (2.25). Trainer Hughie Morrison is 7-24 in the past 14 days, with another six finishing second, so expect him to go close.
Evan Williams is a dab hand when applying cheekpieces for the first time, with ten winners from 32 runners. St John’s has been running well until a step up in trip backfired last time. The aid can see him go close in the 4.15 at Newton Abbot.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 1, 2018 17:46:39 GMT
It's a double helping of all-weather action this evening, with the undoubted highlight being the £100,000 Chelmsford City Cup Handicap. Here's three runners it could be worth noting.
Seinesational 7.00 Lingfield
Apprentice Jason Watson continues to impress and his 3lb claim is an invaluable asset which trainers are keen to exploit. It appears significant he comes to Lingfield for the one ride having been in action at Sandown in the afternoon.
He knows Seinesational well, having won on the William Knight-trained three-year-old in the season, and at the foot of the handicap the pair could go well again.
3/1 Seinesational 7:00 Lingfield (AW) Red Bravo 7.15 Chelmsford
A surprise 25-1 winner on debut at Newmarket, this colt handled conditions at the track best with the going changing to soft after some downpours.
But Red Bravo did win nicely and the form has substance as the third, Bye Bye Hong Kong, scored next time out. It will be interesting to see if Red Bravo can remain unbeaten.
14/1 Red Bravo 7:15 Chelmsford (AW) Lucymai 7.45 Chelmsford
She may have to concede weight all round in a very valuable handicap, but Lucymai loves her visits to Chelmsford.
The Dean Ivory-trained mare has five wins, two seconds and two thirds from 11 previous runs here. She's up 5lb for her latest success but has a reasonable draw and Ivory and jockey Robert Winston carried off another decent prize from the track earlier in the week with Eirene.
12/1 Lucymai 7:45 Chelmsford (AW)
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 1, 2018 17:48:58 GMT
Beverley, 01 Sep 18 Race 1 - 1:35pm THE IRISH EBF FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Approaching the final ½ furlong the winner, BRASSICA (IRE), edged right causing HAWTHORN ROSE, placed second to be slightly tight for room on the rail, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved. and that it had not improved the placing of BRASSICA (IRE).
Race 2 - 2:10pm THE CMS LAW NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) The Starter reported that CARRY ON was unruly in the stalls and withdrawn. Kevin Ryan was informed that the gelding could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Race 3 - 2:45pm THE WILLIAM HILL BEVERLEY BULLET SPRINT STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Permission was given for TAKE COVER to be led early to post. Permission was given for FINAL VENTURE to go early to post and to be mounted on the track.
Following the race, Nicky Mackay reported that MIRZA, unplaced, was never travelling. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 4 - 3:20pm THE CONSTANT SECURITY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for COMPUTABLE and ELYSIAN FLYER (IRE) to go early to post.
An enquiry was held to consider why Michael Easterby, was running DAHIK (IRE) here at Beverley on going described as Good to Firm, having declared the gelding a non-runner at Goodwood on August 4 2018 on ground with the same official description. The trainer’s representative stated that having walked the course at Goodwood, in their opinion, the going was too quick, but having walked the course here at Beverley the ground is suitable for the gelding.
Dougie Costello, the rider of GAMESOME (FR), placed third, was suspended for 4 days for using his whip without giving his mount time to respond in the final ½ furlong.
Following the race, Graham Lee reported that ELYSIAN FLYER (IRE), unplaced, hung left-handed throughout. Andrew Breslin reported that DAHIK (IRE), unplaced, was denied a clear run 1 ½ furlongs out. Nicky Mackay reported that DEFINING MOMENT, unplaced, was denied a clear run 2 furlongs out. Paddy Mathers reported that BOMAD, unplaced, was denied a clear run approaching the final ½ furlong.
Race 5 - 3:55pm THE BEVERLEY SILVER CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Approaching 7 furlongs out, INDOMENEO, unplaced, edged right slightly interfering with AQUARIUM, unplaced, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
The performance of TEAM DECISION (IRE) which started favourite and finished unplaced, was considered. The representative of Saeed bin Suroor could offer no explanation for the colt’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the colt during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that INDOMENEO, unplaced, had been struck into right hind.
Race 6 - 4:30pm THE MINSTER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for INGENUITY, EQUIANO SPRINGS and AREEN HEART (FR) to go early to post.
Following the race, Paul Hanagan reported that INVIOLABLE SPIRIT, unplaced, hung left throughout. The representative of Charles Hill reported that MAGILLEN (IRE), placed eighth, was slowly away. View Stewards report Newton Abbot, 01 Sep 18 Race 1 - 1:55pm THE ACTUATE MARKETING NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that HAVISHAM, placed fourth, lost its left fore shoe.
Race 4 - 3:40pm THE LES BICKHAM MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) KING'S RESTE (IRE) wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Race 5 - 4:15pm THE THOMAS DALTON 65TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race, Tom Scudamore reported that ALDRIN (FR), which was pulled up, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities. The Veterinary Officer further reported that ST JOHN'S, placed fourth, lost its right fore shoe.
Race 6 - 4:50pm THE ST AUSTELL BREWERY NOVICES' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) HELLO FELLAS (IRE) wore earplugs throughout the race.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that DRY OL'PARTY, placed third, lost its right fore shoe.
Race 7 - 5:25pm THE RACING PARTNERSHIP TRP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) ALIZEE JAVILEX (FR) wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Following the race, Martin Hill reported that SCORPION STAR (IRE), which was pulled up, did not face the tongue-strap. View Stewards report Sandown Park, 01 Sep 18 Fixture Note After Race 2 the going was changed to Good, Good to Soft in places (from Good to Soft, Good in places). Race 1 - 1:50pm THE 188BET EXTRA PLACE RACES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Michael Easterby had obtained prior permission from the BHA to run RAPID APPLAUSE with no hind shoes.
SHAMSHON (IRE) finished fifth at Sandown the previous day. The Veterinary Officer reported that a pre-race examination deemed the gelding fit to race.
Permission was given for SIGNORE PICCOLO to go early and to be mounted on the track.
Approaching the final furlong, SHAMSHON (IRE), unplaced, shifted left as JASHMA (IRE), unplaced, shifted right, causing interference to COMPAS SCOOBIE, unplaced, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, Josephine Gordon reported that PETTOCHSIDE, unplaced, was denied a clear run and the Veterinary Officer reported that the gelding lost its right fore shoe. Frankie Dettori reported that RAPID APPLAUSE, placed fifth, was restless in the stalls, Jamie Spencer reported that JASHMA (IRE), unplaced, was denied a clear run and Silvestre de Sousa reported that BAHAMIAN SUNRISE, placed third, hung right-handed under pressure. John Quinn's representative reported that SOIE D'LEAU, unplaced, had bled from the nose.
Race 2 - 2:25pm THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT 188BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Following the race, Rod Millman reported that MASTER CARPENTER (IRE), unplaced, lost its left fore shoe and the Veterinary Officer reported that MOUNTAIN ANGEL (IRE), placed second, lost its right fore shoe.
Race 3 - 3:00pm THE 188BET CASINO ATALANTA STAKES (CLASS 1)(Group 3) Permission was given LAUGH ALOUD to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
Race 4 - 3:35pm THE 188BET SOLARIO STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) Following the race, Silvestre de Sousa reported that VICTORY COMMAND (IRE), placed fourth, ran green.
Race 5 - 4:10pm THE 188BET SUPPORTS THE NSPCC NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (Jockey Club Grassroots Nursery Qualifier) Permission was given for BIG BOOTS (IRE) to go early to post.
Race 6 - 4:45pm THE 188BET MOBILE BET10 GET20 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for POETIC FORCE (IRE) to go early to post and to be mounted on the chute.
Following the race, Martin Harley reported that PHEIDIPPIDES, unplaced, hung left-handed, George Downing reported that POETIC FORCE (IRE), unplaced, was slowly away and Richard Kingscote reported that NO I'M EASY (IRE), unplaced, ran too free.
Race 7 - 5:20pm THE READ SILVESTRE DE SOUSA AT 188BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Following the race, Charlie Bennett reported that MAN OF HARLECH, unplaced, was very reluctant to race and Frankie Dettori reported that DIVE FOR GOLD, placed eighth, ran too free. View Stewards report Lingfield Park, 01 Sep 18 Fixture Note An enquiry was held to consider a complaint made by the representative of Jamie Osborne that the trainer, Charlie Wallis, had used abusive language towards her in the lorry park prior to racing. The representative, Charlie Wallis, and an Equine Welfare Integrity Officer were interviewed. After hearing their evidence, the Stewards considered that the allegation was unproven and therefore no further action was taken, but they reserved the right to revisit the matter should any further evidence become available. Race 1 - 4:20pm THE BARRIER TRIALS AT LINGFIELD PARK 11TH SEPTEMBER APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (Racing Excellence Training Series) An enquiry was held to consider how the Conditions for this race came to be published in the racecard and on the Racing Admin site showing that it would be run on the turf, when this was an all-weather fixture. The Clerk of the Course was interviewed. He explained that the race had originally been published in the Racing Calendar as being run on the all-weather and therefore upon entering, trainers would have been aware of the correct Conditions. The Stewards were satisfied that the horses would be running off their correct all-weather handicap ratings, confirmed that the race would be run on the all-weather, and ordered a report to be forwarded to the Head Office of the British Horseracing Authority for further investigation.
George Rooke, the rider of CRICKLEWOOD GREEN (USA), drawn 1, was slow to remove the blindfold resulting in the horse being slow to start. Being an Apprentice Handicap in the Racing Excellence Series, a BHA Jockey Coach was also present in the enquiry. Rooke’s explanation that the blindfold got stuck and he took two attempts to remove it was noted.
An enquiry was held to consider interference approximately one furlong after the start when the winner, ARCTIC SEA, ridden by Darragh Keenan, interfered with SPRYT (IRE), placed second, ridden by Morgan Cole, which in turn interfered with BANTA BAY, placed seventh, ridden by Toby Eley. Being an Apprentice Handicap in the Racing Excellence Series, a BHA Jockey Coach was also present. Keenan was suspended for 3 days for careless riding as he had manouevered his mount left-handed shortly after the start, taking SPRYT (IRE) off its intended line causing it to leave BANTA BAY short of room against the rail with the rider having to take a check off heels.
Following the race, Sophie Ralston reported that GERRY THE GLOVER (IRE), placed fifth, hung right-handed throughout, and Toby Eley reported that BANTA BAY, placed seventh, suffered interference approximately one furlong after the start.
Race 2 - 4:55pm THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT 188BET EBF NOVICE MEDIAN AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 5) An enquiry was held to consider possible interference approximately 5 furlongs out when there appeared to be interference involving FITWOOD STAR, unplaced, ridden by Joey Haynes, and FAST ART (IRE), unplaced, ridden by Tom Queally. The riders were interviewed and shown recordings of the incident, after which it was found that no interference had taken place and Queally had been restraining FAST ART (IRE) which was running green.
Race 4 - 6:00pm THE TERRY GEDDES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) An enquiry was held to consider the placings in this race following interference inside the final half furlong when the winner, CAT ROYALE (IRE), ridden by Danny Brock, interfered with RIVER CAFÉ (IRE), placed second, ridden by Tom Marquand. The Stewards considered that the interference had not improved CAT ROYALE (IRE)’s placing as RIVER CAFÉ (IRE) had only been taken marginally off its intended line, losing little to no momentum, Marquand had never had to stop riding, and the winner was always holding the second with a neck between the two horses at the line. Brock was cautioned for careless riding as he had allowed his mount to drift right-handed without sufficient correction.
Following the race, Kieran O'Neill reported that BILLY STAR, unplaced, was slowly away and ran too free, and the Veterinary Officer reported that DIAMOND REFLECTION (IRE), placed dead-heat third, had lost its right-hind shoe.
Race 5 - 6:30pm THE 188BET MOBILE BET10 GET20 NOVICE AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 6) SIR BUSKER (IRE) unseated David Egan on the way to post, and cantered loose for a short time before being caught. After being examined by a Veterinary Surgeon at the start, the colt was deemed fit to race. View Stewards report Chester, 01 Sep 18 Race 1 - 2:05pm THE FOXY BINGO FUR-EVER FRIENDS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Following the race, Rachel Richardson reported that AL ERAYG (IRE), placed fifth, was denied a clear run 1 furlong out.
Race 3 - 3:15pm THE FOXY BINGO FAST AND FABULOUS CHESTER STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Permission was given for DURETTO to wear a hood in the parade ring, which was removed before going to the start.
Following the race, Daniel Muscutt reported that COSMELLI (ITY), placed sixth, moved poorly in the home straight. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 4 - 3:50pm THE FOXY BINGO FUR HER EYES ONLY / EBF FILLIES' CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 2) (PLUS 10 RACE) Tom Eaves, the rider of the winner GLASS SLIPPERS, was suspended for 2 days for using his whip inside the final furlong without allowing the filly time to respond.
Race 5 - 4:25pm THE IDEAL RECRUIT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Franny Norton, the rider of SANAADH, placed seventh, had appeared to ease slightly inside the final furlong After being interviewed and shown recordings of the incident, Norton 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 sixth.
Following the race, David Probert reported that SHOW STEALER, placed sixth, was slowly away. P J McDonald reported that DARK SHOT, placed fifth, was denied a clear run inside the final furlong.
Race 6 - 5:00pm THE FOXY BINGO ONE-TO-GO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for BILLY DYLAN (IRE) and CRYSTAL DEAUVILLE (FR) to go to post early.
Finley Marsh, the rider of LITTLE BOY BLUE was slow to remove the blindfold resulting in his horse being slow to start. After being interviewed and shown recordings of the incident, Marsh’s explanation was noted that the blindfold was tightly tucked in and took 2 attempts to remove, due to the gelding trying to anticipate the start.
Following the race, P J McDonald reported that HARROGATE (IRE), placed third, missed the break then ran too free. Finley Marsh reported that LITTLE BOY BLUE, placed sixth, missed the break.
Race 7 - 5:35pm THE HORSERADISH HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Following the race, Finley Marsh reported that GOOD TIME AHEAD (IRE), placed seventh, was briefly denied a clear run approaching the final furlong.
Franny Norton reported that DOMINATING (GER), paced fifth, was slightly hampered leaving the stalls. View Stewards report Chelmsford City, 01 Sep 18 Race 1 - 5:45pm THE GREENE KING APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for MEZMAAR to go early to post.
Race 4 - 7:15pm THE BETFRED CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 2) (PLUS 10 RACE) Permission was given for BLONDE WARRIOR (IRE) to wear a hood in the parade ring.
Race 5 - 7:45pm THE BETFRED CHELMSFORD CITY CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for MAZZINI to be mounted on the track.
Race 7 - 8:45pm THE CHELMSFORD CITY RACECOURSE FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for JULIET FOXTROT to wear a hood in the parade ring. View Stewards report Wolverhampton, 01 Sep 18 Race 1 - 1:45pm THE SUN RACING MUSIC LIVE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) CELTIC ARTISAN (IRE), trained by Rebecca Menzies, did not enter the parade ring before the signal to mount was given. Being satisfied that this was due to the trainer’s representative having difficulty fitting the tongue strap, no further action was taken and the gelding was sent straight to post from the pre-parade ring.
Approaching the 3 furlong marker, TOPOLOGY, placed third, edged slightly left crowding TOP OFFER, placed second, onto SLOW TO HAND, placed sixth, which was hampered but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Nearing the 2 furlong marker, TOPOLOGY edged left causing a weakening AMELIA GEORGE, unplaced, to be checked but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and that it had not improved the placing of TOPOLOGY.
Following the race, Tim Clark reported that AMHERST ROCK, placed fifth, was very slowly away, Aaron Jones reported that STOSUR (IRE), unplaced, was never travelling, and the Veterinary Officer reported that AMELIA GEORGE, unplaced, finished lame on its right fore.
Race 2 - 2:20pm THE SUN RACING MUSIC LIVE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that KING OSWALD (USA), placed seventh, lost its left hind shoe.
Race 3 - 2:55pm THE ALL NEW DACIA DUSTER MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Brett Doyle reported that NORMAL NORMAN, unplaced, hung right off the final bend, Luke Catton reported that FIRST CALL (FR), unplaced, hung right, and Jack Mitchell reported that the winner, LOVEISILI hung right throughout. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination, during routine testing of NASEE, unplaced, revealed the colt was coughing and had lost its left hind shoe. The Veterinary Officer further reported that a post-race examination of BOFFO (IRE), which was eased in the home straight and finished last of twelve, beaten by 79 lengths, failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 4 - 3:30pm THE FOLLOW SUN RACING ON TWITTER CLAIMING STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for FASHAAK (IRE) to go early to post.
The winner, FASHAAK (IRE), appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Newmarket on 17 August 2018 where the gelding finished eleventh of fifteen, beaten by 18½ lengths. It was noted that John Butler could offer no explanation for the gelding’s improved form. FASHAAK (IRE) was routine tested.
An enquiry was held to consider interference at the 3 furlong marker when RAVEN’S RAFT (IRE), placed fourth, ridden by Noel Garbutt interfered with PIKE CORNER CROSS (IRE), placed seventh, ridden by Pat Cosgrave. Garbutt was cautioned for careless riding as he had angled his mount right-handed when not sufficiently clear causing Cosgrave to take a slight check.
Following the race, Rhiain Ingram reported that TORIANO, placed sixth, hung left in the home straight and John Fahy reported that D'WATERSIDE, placed fifth, was denied a clear run approaching 2 furlongs out.
Race 5 - 4:05pm THE SILK SERIES LADY RIDERS' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (Pro-Am Lady Riders' Race) An enquiry was held to consider the placings in this race after interference inside the final furlong when the winner, BARNABY BROOK (CAN), ridden by Miss Ella McCain interfered with COVIGLIA (IRE), placed second, ridden by Miss Joanna Mason. The Stewards considered that the interference had not improved the placing of BARNABY BROOK (CAN) as despite COVIGLIA (IRE) being intimidated off its intended line for some distance in the final half furlong, there was never any contact between the runners, and COVIGLIA (IRE) appeared to lose only minimal momentum, before being beaten ½ a length. McCain was suspended for 2 days, on dates to be notified by the British Horseracing Authority, for careless riding as she failed to take sufficient corrective measures to prevent her mount from hanging right.
Following the race, Rhiain Ingram reported that ARCHIE (IRE), placed fifth, was denied a clear run approaching the 2 furlong marker, and Megan Nicholls reported that GABRIAL’S KAKA (IRE), placed sixth, hung right.
Race 6 - 4:40pm THE LIKE SUN RACING ON FACEBOOK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) The performance of KICK ON KICK ON which started favourite and finished unplaced, was considered. The representative of Clive Cox could offer no explanation for the colt’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination, during routine testing of, KICK ON KICK ON revealed the colt to be coughing.
Following the race, Jack Mitchell reported that BUFFER ZONE, unplaced, was slowly away and awkward around the bend.
Race 7 - 5:10pm THE RENAULT ZOE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) The winner, GREAT BEYOND, appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Newmarket on 18 August 2018 where the colt finished eighth of ten, beaten by 13 lengths. The explanation from Roger Charlton’s representative that GREAT BEYOND had benefited from the switch to an all-weather surface was noted. GREAT BEYOND was routine tested.
Race 8 - 5:40pm THE RENAULT KADJAR HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race, Callum Shepherd reported that MOSTLY GREEN (IRE), placed eighth, had no more to give.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 1, 2018 17:49:43 GMT
Today's LIVE Scoop6 Results Win Fund: No Winner - £212,147 rolled over to next time Place Fund: There were 61 correct selections each winning £322.70
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Post by dennisg on Sept 2, 2018 7:23:30 GMT
in today's sporting life................. Chris Wilson makes Archimento his best Sunday bet and has a tip for every race in the UK. Nap: Archimento (4.30 Brighton) 2 3 Archimento8 59-6OR: 74C 2/1 T: W J KnightJ: Jason Watson (3) Form: 131752Last Run Live betting powered by Next best: Hart Stopper (3.00 Brighton) 1 4 Hart Stoppert9 49-10OR: 84D 9/2 T: S C WilliamsJ: Harry Bentley Form: 48-7210Last Run Live betting powered by Archimento looks worth an interest in the Holcombe Handicap at Brighton. Course maestro Roy Rocket is sure to be a popular selection as he returns to his spiritual home. But John Berry's wonderful stalwart is passed over on this occasion for Archimento, who might well hold the upper hand. The five-year-old chestnut knows Brighton well, having won two handicaps over a mile and a quarter at the seaside track. He also made a reassuring debut for William Knight at Windsor on August 25, when a neck second to Carp Kid. The gelded son of Archipenko has only been raised 1lb for that narrow reverse and is not out of it from a handicapping equation as he is only 4lb higher than when he won at Brighton in May. And with Jason Watson taking off a handy 3lb, the expectation is that he will go very close indeed. Hart Stopper should be followed in the six-furlong handicap earlier on the card. Stuart Williams' four-year-old takes an intriguing drop in grade after blowing all chance of a good run at Goodwood last time with a slow start. Before that, though, he won a class two claiming handicap at Yarmouth so is seemingly in decent nick. This hardly looks an epic encounter, either. Marjorie Fife has done a fine job with Red Charmer this summer and could well winkle out another victory with him in the one-mile apprentice handicap. The eight-year-old is unbeaten in three starts since his transfer from Ann Duffield's yard, with his cosy success at Goodwood last week perhaps the pick of the litter. It would be folly to bet against him making short shrift of a 6lb penalty in this humdrum encounter, especially as Fife has appointed the talented Faye McManoman. Dear Sire can atone for a fall at Cartmel last week by winning the carpetgallop.co.uk Novices' Chase at Worcester. Donald McCain's inmate was an encouraging winner on his chasing debut in July but came unstuck two fences from home on his last outing. Dear Sire looked poised to win that day, though, so it would not take a sizeable leap of imagination to envisage him getting back on the straight and narrow. Sporting Life selections: BRIGHTON: 2.00 Terri Rules, 2.30 Gregarious Girl, 3.00 Hart Stopper, 3.30 Two Blondes, 4.00 Lightening Dance, 4.30 ARCHIMENTO (NAP), 5.00 Red Charmer. WORCESTER: 2.15 No No Cardinal, 2.45 Dear Sire, 3.15 Alsa Mix, 3.45 Ginger Fizz, 4.15 Notnow Seamus, 4.45 Balkinstown, 5.15 Settimo Milanese. DOUBLE: Archimento and Hart Stopper.
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Post by dennisg on Sept 2, 2018 7:26:06 GMT
Ten Sovereigns maintained his unbeaten record with a dominant display in the John Sisk & Son Round Tower Stakes at the Curragh. Just seven days on from making a striking winning debut, Aidan O'Brien had no concerns about plunging the No Nay Never colt into Group Three company. Sent off the heavily-backed 1-3 favourite, Donnacha O'Brien knew he was on the best horse and kept things simple. At the head of affairs he was the last off the bridle before putting the race to bed, after quickening up with a furlong to run. Just as he did last weekend, the most impressive aspect of his win was the ease with which he put distance between himself and the rest, and he pulled clear to beat Bruce Wayne, who was sixth in the same maiden as the winner. Sky Bet immediately cut the winner to 8/1 for next year's QIPO 2000 Guineas. At The Races ✔ @attheraces He looks good! Ten Sovereigns scoots clear to win the Group 3 Round Tower Stakes at @curraghrace for @ballydoyle: 3:29 PM - Sep 1, 2018 223 78 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy The Ballydoyle trainer said: "You'd have to be very happy. It was lovely to come back here on a lovely bit of ground. He would have learned more today as he followed horses, so that was great. Donnacha was very happy with him. "He travels very strong and has a lot of speed. I couldn't be happier. You'd be delighted to see the last furlong. He got there and opened up then. "At least now going to the Middle Park he's after having two runs and he should have enough experience. We'll look forward to that now. "He's definitely fast, but he's relaxed and he's very clean-winded so you'd say looking at him today he shouldn't have any problem with seven (furlongs). He seemed to do everything right and he has a good, big, open stride. "He has a lovely mind, even into the stalls, and everything is very easy. He does the same in the race, he's very easy through the race. Seamus (Heffernan) rides him all the time and has done a great job on him." Regarding getting a mile, he added:- "I always think if they're good enough, they usually get it, unless there is something to stop them from getting it. He's very clean-winded, he's a very good mover, he's big and he's scopey. He has plenty of speed, but that's what we're always looking for in horses and he has plenty of it. "He doesn't look like a horse that would want soft ground, he's definitely a nice ground horse as he skips along." When asked if the Dewhurst would be an option, O'Brien replied: "The Middle Park is what we were looking at, but obviously we'll see and there could be other horses there for the Dewhurst. "Himself and Sergei (Prokofiev) we'll look at for the Middle Park. There are a few others that have run a bit below par in the past couple of weeks, but they might come back up again when the horses are running well again."
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Post by dennisg on Sept 2, 2018 7:27:45 GMT
Preview and tips for the 146th Longines Grosser Preis Von Baden at Baden-Baden on Sunday, featuring Best Solution and Defoe. It's live on Racing UK (3.55). 146th Longines Grosser Preis Von Baden (Group 1) 3.55 Baden-Baden, live on RACING UK: Best Solution is looking to give Saeed bin Suroor a third German Group One win of the season in the 146th Longines Grosser Preis Von Baden at Baden-Baden on Sunday. Bin Suroor may have not had much top-level success in Britain of late, but his record overseas still stands up to the closest scrutiny. Best Solution has already won the Princess of Wales's Stakes this year, as well as a Group One in Berlin, while Benbatl is another to have been successful for the stable on his travels. Pat Cosgrave will be on board once more and the trainer is looking to see Best Solution book his place in the huge Godolphin contingent heading to Australia for the Caulfield Cup. Roger Varian's Defoe is also in the field. "It will be an interesting race, as there are two nice horses from Germany in the contest, but Best Solution did a nice piece of work recently and is ready for this," Bin Suroor told wwww.godolphin.com. "He is set to go into quarantine on Thursday, September 13, for his trip to Australia. I am always trying to find the right races for my horses. You are always looking to place them in races that will bring them on for the future, and these German races have served that purpose, as well as providing very good prize money." Leading Contenders 1 1 Best Solution21 49-6OR: 116D 9/4 T: S bin SuroorJ: P Cosgrave Form: 319511 Live betting powered by 2 7 Defoe98 49-6OR: 115BFD 15/8 T: R VarianJ: Andrea Atzeni Form: 110-113Last Run Live betting powered by 3 3 Dschingis Secret21 59-6OR: -BFD 9/2 T: Markus KlugJ: Martin Seidl Form: 63-7214 Live betting powered by 4 2 Iquitos35 69-6OR: -CD 9/2 T: H -J GraschelJ: E Hardouin Form: 720-154 Live betting powered by Man On The Spot Verdict Oisin Murphy was on board when Night Music completed a five-timer in a Group 2 at San Siro. His mount was unsuccessful on her only previous start at this level but deserves another crack as she appears to be still improving. Windstoss, already a dual Group 1 winner, finished third behind Cracksman in the Coronation Cup and wasn't anywhere near his best last time though has ground to make up on stable companion Dschingis Secret, whose close fourth in the Grosser Preis von Berlin that day was a fine effort. However, BEST SOLUTION won that event in such style that he'll be very difficult to beat and he may be chased home by the Jockey Club Stakes winner Defoe, who will have found the ground quick enough on his only subsequent start in the Tatteralls Gold Cup at the Curragh and returns from a lay-off.
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Post by dennisg on Sept 2, 2018 7:29:30 GMT
Take Cover recorded back-to-back victories in the William Hill Beverley Bullet with an all-the-way success under David Allan. Stall nine was the worry for David Griffiths’ charge but he was swiftly out of the gate, in contrast to main market rival Final Venture, and quickly grabbed the rail. From there he was in little danger, the 3/1 joint-favourite running on strongly inside the final furlong to score by a length-and-a-quarter. Mythmaker (5/1) always led the pursuit and finished second ahead of the staying-on Elnadim Star (7/1). Beverley Racecourse @beverley_Races Take Cover follows last years success for victory in the William Hill Beverley Bullet Sprint Stakes under David Allan. 👏👏 2:50 PM - Sep 1, 2018 14 See Beverley Racecourse's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Owner-breeder Andrew Hollis said: "He's one in a million.The Nunthorpe didn't take much out of him so that was incredible. He didn't start running until he's four, which is why he's been able to keep going for so long. "We'll probably go to Newbury now for the race he won last year and then we'll probably retire him. I couldn't bring him back at 12. He doesn't deserve that as he's done amazing for us. "We called him Take Cover because when he was younger we all had to take cover from him because he was very quirky. I'm always nervous to watch him as he means so much to us. He'll be so difficult to replace." Griffiths said: "To keep going like he does, he's absolutely unbelievable. I'm just so proud of him."
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 2, 2018 7:58:39 GMT
Sunday: going, weather & non-runners Brighton GOING: GOOD TO FIRM, GOOD IN PLACES (GoingStick 8.0) WEATHER: Sunny STALLS: 1m2f & 1m4f - Outside; 7f - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 3:00 Compas Scoobie (7) 3:30 Alkaamel (3) 4:30 Alcanar (5) Worcester GOING: GOOD (GoingStick 6.4) (Watering) (Rail movements - R1, 2, 3 & 4 +33y, R5, 6 & 7 +66y) WEATHER: Partly cloudy NON RUNNERS: 2:15 Toe To Toe (8) 2:45 Dear Sire (2)
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 2, 2018 7:59:05 GMT
GOOD THING
Lightning Charlie (3.00 Brighton)
There's only one horse I'd want to back on Sunday and that's Amanda Perrett's Lightning Charlie, who is still very well treated on his form from last year. The six-year-old gelding returned to form with a bang when dropping in class over this course and distance last month, cantering to the front under Jason Watson, who retains the ride, to win cosily. Aside from there being more runners, this race should prove as easy for him off a 4lb higher mark for the in-form jockey and trainer combination.
7/4 Lightning Charlie 3:00 Brighton
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 2, 2018 7:59:34 GMT
Newmarket: Anthony Burke
Miss Celestial (3.30 Brighton, nap)
Decent fourth in a Stakes race in France when last seen in July and a reproduction of that level of form will make her hard to beat.
6/5 Miss Celestial 3:30 Brighton Others to follow Brighton: 2.00 Global Rose 2.30 Global Goddess 3.00 Hart Stopper 4.30 Roy Rocket 5.00 Fire Tree
Lambourn: James Burn
Malton Rose (4.15 Worcester, nap)
Seven-year-old, through not fault of his own, has hardly any miles on the clock and must be better than he has shown on his last two outings. He is with the best jumps stable in Britain and no surprise to see him bounce back.
11/2 Malton Rose 4:15 Worcester Others to follow Brighton: 2.00 Dusty, 3.30 Two Blondes, 4.00 Last Enchantment. Worcester: 3.15 Alsa Mix, 3.45 Thelunarschooner.
West Country: Andrew King
Black Prince (5.15 Worcester, nap)
Has been given a wind operation since disappointing and connections are hopeful of a much better run.
4/1 Black Prince 5:15 Worcester Others to follow Worcester: 2.45 Flying Tiger, 4.15 G For Ginger.
Racing Post Ratings: Sam Walker
Global Rose (2.00 Brighton)
Showed gradual progress on turf this season before a blip on the all-weather last time. Return to turf and the drop to five furlongs should help in bid for first win.
5/1 Global Rose 2:00 Brighton Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Roy Rocket (4.30 Brighton)
All nine career successes have been on his favourite stamping ground, including six over today's distance, and John Berry's sprightly eight-year-old can continue his love affair with the track.
6/4 Roy Rocket 4:30 Brighton Longshot: Neil McCabe
Mount Russell (2.15 Worcester)
Maiden who has a long absence to overcome, but has slipped to a very low mark and might spring a surprise here.
11/1 Mount Russell 2:15 Worcester * There are no tips from the North or Ireland today.
The Raceform Interactive nugget
The sire Yeats has a 28% strike-rate at Worcester (+£44.05 to a £1 stake), and his son Utility is 2/2 at the track. Therefore, Jonjo O'Neill's gelding in the 4.15 has to be of interest off a good mark.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 2, 2018 8:00:04 GMT
Dan Skelton has a 34 per cent strike-rate – 52 from 155 – with horses making their first start for his yard, having switched from another stable. Breeze Along, formerly trained by Sam Thomas, makes his debut for Skelton in the 2.15 at Worcester.
At Brighton, John Berry and John Egan have individual strike-rates of 34 and 19 per cent. That rises to 43 per cent when they team up, as they do in the 4.30 with six-time course and distance winner Roy Rocket.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 2, 2018 16:36:53 GMT
Brighton, 02 Sep 18 Race 1 - 2:00pm THE ANTIQUES VINTAGE & COLLECTABLES FAIR 21 OCTOBER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race, Rossa Ryan reported that TERRI RULES (IRE), placed seventh, was slowly away and had no more to give in the closing stages, Hollie Doyle reported that INVISIBLE STORM, placed third, hung left-handed, and Fran Berry reported that GLOBAL ROSE (IRE), placed sixth, hung badly left-handed.
Race 2 - 2:30pm THE BRIAN AND VAL RUBY WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MAIDEN AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 6) The sponsorship in relation to WOLSTONBURY (IRE), trained by Sylvester Kirk, did not comply with the Sponsorship Code of Conduct. Kirk was warned as to his responsibility to ensure that the correct sponsorship is carried.
Following the race, Hector Crouch reported that KHORRAMSHAHR (IRE), unplaced, hung badly right-handed and was un-steerable; the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the colt failed to reveal any abnormalities. The Veterinary Officer reported that GLOBAL GODDESS (IRE), placed fourth, had sustained a cut to its right-fore leg, and that FINCH HATTON, placed second, had sustained a cut to its left-hind leg.
Race 4 - 3:30pm THE CHANDLERS BMW & MINI 68 PLATE NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Following the race, David Egan reported that ISLAND JUNGLE (IRE), unplaced, was slowly into stride.
Race 5 - 4:00pm THE EBF FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Following the race, the representative of Mick Channon reported that WHY WE DREAM (IRE), placed fifth, was unsuited by the camber at Brighton, and Scott McCullagh reported that the filly ran too free. Rossa Ryan reported that FANFAIR, placed fourth, was never travelling and hung right-handed in the straight.
Race 7 - 5:00pm THE JOAN ANGELA HARVEY 80TH BIRTHDAY APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) ARCHIE (IRE), trained by Richard Spencer, finished third at Wolverhampton the previous day. The Veterinary Officer reported that a pre-race examination of the gelding deemed it fit to race.
An enquiry was held to consider interference inside the final furlong when ARCHIE (IRE), placed second, ridden by Scott McCullagh, interfered with RED CHARMER (IRE), placed fourth, ridden by Faye McManoman. McCullagh was suspended for two days for careless riding as he had allowed his mount to drift left-handed away from the whip without timely correction, leaving RED CHARMER (IRE) short of room with McManoman having to take a check against the rail. View Stewards report Worcester, 02 Sep 18 Race 1 - 2:15pm THE CARPET GALLOP ALL WEATHER SURFACES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Permission was given for DJARKEVI (FR) to go early to post and be led in at the start.
The winner, HEURTEVENT (FR), appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Worcester on 22 August 2018 where the gelding finished fifth of eight, beaten by 59¼ lengths. The representative of Tony Carroll’s explanation that HEURTEVENT (FR) had appreciated the drop back in trip from 2 miles 7 furlongs to a strongly run 2 miles ½ furlong on this occasion was noted. HEURTEVENT (FR) was routine tested.
Race 2 - 2:45pm THE carpetgallop.co.uk NOVICES' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) ZAIDIYN (FR) wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Following the race, Adam Wedge reported that JOHN CONSTABLE (IRE), which started favourite and finished third, jumped poorly throughout. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 3 - 3:15pm THE CALL CARPET GALLOP 01785719991 MARES' INTERMEDIATE OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (NHMOPS Bonus Race) Having reviewed the start the Stewards were satisfied that KIMS DIAMOND (IRE) had refused to race and was deemed to be a runner.
Race 4 - 3:45pm THE EMERALD TRADING WASTE SOLUTIONS MARES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) THELUNARSCHOONER (IRE) wore earplugs throughout the race.
Following the race, Robert Dunne reported that EBONYS ENCORE (IRE), which was pulled up, stopped quickly.
Race 5 - 4:15pm THE emeraldtrading.org.uk HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) NOTNOW SEAMUS wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
It was noted that Alain Cawley, the rider of UTILITY (GER), placed fourth, dropped his whip leaving the back straight.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that G FOR GINGER, placed sixth, displayed symptoms of post-race heat stress.
Race 6 - 4:45pm THE CARPET GALLOP SUPPORTING RACING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Permission was given for WESTERN STORM (IRE) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring only.
It was noted that Aidan Coleman, the rider of COISA BLANCO (IRE), placed eighth, dropped his whip in the back straight.
Following the race, Charlie Hammond reported that BURGESS VIEW (IRE), which was pulled up, jumped poorly.
Race 7 - 5:15pm THE GTECH CARPET GALLOP REFRESH OLD SURFACES CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS' MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (ARC Summer Novices' Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) Richard Patrick, the rider of NATIVE SOLDIER (IRE), jumped the inspection hurdle prior to the start. After being interviewed, Patrick’s explanation that the gelding had taken a firm hold when being shown the hurdle and jumped it despite his best efforts to restrain NATIVE SOLDIER (IRE), was accepted.
Following the race, James Bowen reported that MASSINI'S DREAM, placed second, hung left-handed.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 2, 2018 16:37:26 GMT
Dave Crosse vowed on Sunday to make a full recovery after suffering another serious injury that has in effect ended his season just days after it started.
Crosse returned from a three-month layoff due to a fractured thumb only two weeks ago, but three rides into the campaign he sustained multiple breaks to his humerus after a fall while schooling.
"I'll be out again now for the foreseeable future," he said. "I rode at Worcester and went schooling for Henry Oliver and Alan Phillips the following morning.
"A mare I had done loads of schooling on for Alan jumped a hurdle about six times very well but when we went round the next time she never took off and fired me straight into the ground and I landed right on the point of my shoulder.
"I dislocated the shoulder and have multiple fractures in my humerus. I was in hospital for four days and it took 36 hours to see someone to put the shoulder back in at Worcester Hospital. I checked out today.
"I've been in touch with Geoff Graham, who is the best shoulder specialist in the country and hopefully he is going to operate on Tuesday or Wednesday."
Crosse, 35, had plenty to look forward to over jumps after riding 15 winners last season, his best campaign for 11 years, but he could be out for several months.
"I'll be working back from a year," he said. "It all depends how the surgery goes because it's in a fairly bad way. I was fairly depressed in the first 48 hours but I'm a positive person. The first doctor I saw said I wouldn't get back race-riding, but Geoff Graham said I would.
"I had a lot of good horses to look forward to so am gutted about that, but there's no point dwelling on that. I must focus on getting the surgery done and starting my recovery."
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 2, 2018 16:38:24 GMT
Concerns are growing over the whereabouts of Richard Guest's travelling head lad Richard Thompson, who has been absent from work for more than a week and has not made contact with family or friends.
Thompson, a familiar face on the racecourse whenever the stable have runners, was last seen at Guest's yard in Igmanthorpe near Wetherby two Saturdays ago, when he took a horse to Redcar.
Although he returned that evening, he did not show up for work the following morning and has not been in touch since, telling a colleague last Monday he had bought a tent and would be away for a couple of days.
A man with a tent matching Thompson's description was sighted near Ripon on Wednesday, but there has been no other sign of the 33-year-old, whose disappearance has now been reported to police.
Chris Penney, Guest's racing secretary, said: "We've not had any contact since Monday. The last time we saw him was when I helped him load up our runner, which he took to Redcar on Saturday evening.
"We know he came back because the horsebox was returned and the filly was in her stable. He was meant to be working on Sunday but when the other staff on site got up at 7am to feed the horses there was no sign of him. We believe he left the yard between 11pm Saturday and 7am Sunday.
"I spoke to him on the phone on Monday afternoon, when he said he needed to get away for a couple of days. He had bought a tent and some supplies. He told me at the time he was in a pub or cafe in Masham charging his phone and he was making his way back towards Ripon.
"We had a runner at Ripon on Tuesday and were expecting him to turn up at the racecourse, get in the horsebox and get a lift home, but he never did, and since Monday every time we've tried calling him his phone has been off."
Penney added: "He's not been touch with anyone at the yard or any of his family or friends. It's definitely out of character because he's a friendly, jovial, happy person and is the one person from our yard you see most because he takes most of the runners racing.
"On Monday he seemed in good form but it's now over a week since anyone who knows him has seen him and six days since he's been in touch with anyone. The police were informed on Friday. They've been helping to look for him but we're all tremendously worried."
A dog walker reported a possible sighting of Thompson along the river bank in Bishop Monkton, not far from Ripon racecourse on Wednesday, plus a tent nearby.
The police found the tent but there was no one in it, nor any possessions," said Penney. "We don't know whether it was or wasn't his tent."
Family and friends have appealed on social media for help locating Thompson, who was at Windsor on August 20 when Udontdodou landed the Sprint Series Finale under Gerald Mosse.
Guest said: "After that he was raving about what a lovely person Gerald was. Gerald was going to ride Exchequer at Lingfield on Wednesday so I thought he'd be back on Tuesday to go there.
"He lives on his phone, he would speak to his dad every day and has every app in the world. He's not in racing for the wages, he loves his role and the sport.
"There were no issues with him. He's gone away before and liked going for rural walks, but only for two days. I'm definitely worried now."
Anyone with information should contact the yard on 07715 516072, by email to enquiries@richardguestracing.co.uk or via its facebook page
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 2, 2018 19:28:42 GMT
William Haggas and James Doyle have individual strike-rates of 26 and 21 per cent at Windsor, which rises to 50 per cent when they combine. They team up with Astronaut (4.55), Red Hut Red (5.30) and Prabeni (7.00).
Charlie Fellowes is operating at an overall strike-rate of 13 per cent. When applying a first-time tongue tie to a runner that increases to 67 per cent, with four winners from six representatives. Mayfair Spirit sports the aid in the 2.00 at Brighton.
Hugo Palmer has a strong record with horses running for the first time since being gelded. The trainer is 11 from 45 with such runners, with a 24 per cent strike-rate comparing well to his overall record of 16 per cent. That bodes well for Burford Brown (7.50 Newcastle).
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 2, 2018 19:29:05 GMT
Little Jo 7.20 Newcastle
2/1 Little Jo 7:20 Newcastle (AW) Has made giant strides this summer, and looked to have plenty more to give when a ready winner at Newmarket last time.
The handicapper has only put him up 3lb for that success, and Little Jo can take full advantage at a track he handles well.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 3, 2018 6:06:42 GMT
Monday: going, weather & non-runners Brighton GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places; GoingStick 8.0) (Rail movements; R1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 +3y) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 1m2f - Outside; 7f - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 5:05 Happy Ending (8) Ffos Las GOING: GOOD (GoingStick 6.9) (Meeting transferred from Chepstow) (Rail movements; R3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 +18y) WEATHER: Light rain STALLS: 5f - Stands' side; 7f & 1m - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 2:15 Kodina (5) 5:15 Cwynar (1) Newcastle (AW) GOING: TAPETA: STANDARD WEATHER: Rain STALLS: Straight course - Centre; 1m4f - Outside Roscommon GOING: GOOD WEATHER: Mostly cloudy Windsor GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places; GoingStick 7.6) (Watering) WEATHER: Mostly cloudy STALLS: 1m2f & 1m3f - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 4:55 Fenjal (5) 7:30 Mythological (11)
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 3, 2018 6:07:46 GMT
NEWCASTLE
Robin Goodfellow
5.20 Vera Drake
5.50 Drill
6.20 Gleeful
6.50 Hard Taskmaster (nap)
7.20 Little Jo (nb)
7.50 Kynance
8.20 Racquet
Gimcrack
5.20 Vera Drake
5.50 Life On Earth (nap)
6.20 Gleeful
6.50 Smashing Lass
7.20 Little Jo
7.50 Kynance
8.20 Kingstreet Lady
WINDSOR
Robin Goodfellow
3.55 Silca Mistress
4.25 True Hero
4.55 Dirty Rascal
5.30 Al Mortajaz
6.00 Powerful Dream
6.30 Camomile Lawn
7.00 Prabeni
7.30 Red Charmer
Gimcrack
3.55 Silca Mistress
4.25 True Hero
4.55 Astronaut
5.30 Penarth Pier
6.00 Look Surprised (nb)
6.30 Demurrer
7.00 Tralee Hills
7.30 Global Style
BRIGHTON
Robin Goodfellow
2.00 Mayfair Spirit
2.30 Mawahib
3.00 Time Medicean
3.30 Hameem
4.00 Imbucato
4.30 Good Luck Charm
5.05 Light Of Air
Gimcrack
2.00 Global Goddess
2.30 Mawahib
3.00 Harlequin Rose
3.30 Hameem
4.00 Imbucato
4.30 With Approval
5.05 Born To Spend
FFOS LAS
Robin Goodfellow
2.15 Captain Lars
2.45 Pimlico Pleaser
3.15 Poyle Charlotte
3.45 Wufud
4.15 Cuban Heel
4.45 Jacbequick
5.15 Landue
Gimcrack
2.15 Perfect Symphony
2.45 Karalini
3.15 Lamb Chop
3.45 Wufud
4.15 Cuban Heel
4.45 Star Gypsy
5.15 Landue
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 3, 2018 6:08:13 GMT
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Post by dennisg on Sept 3, 2018 6:48:17 GMT
in today's sporting life............. Anita Chambers has a tip for every race in the UK and Ireland on Monday and she makes Life On Earth the Nap selection at Newcastle's evening fixture. NAP: LIFE ON EARTH (5.50 Newcastle) 5 1 Life On Earthp124 39-0OR: 83D 5/1 T: W J HaggasJ: Andrea Atzeni Form: 052114Last Run Live betting powered by Next Best: Look Surprised (6.00 Windsor) 9 4 Look Surprised19 58-11OR: 70BFCD 15/2 T: R A TealJ: William Cox (5) Form: 032113Last Run Live betting powered by Life On Earth can return to her best dropped back in trip for the 188Bet Extra Place Races Handicap at Newcastle. The three-year-old won two on the bounce over 12 furlongs before switching up to two miles at Musselburgh last time, but she was found out over that longer distance. Beaten over eight lengths that day, Life On Earth looked a possible challenge with two furlongs to go, but her run petered out and she dropped away. Returning to an extended 12 furlongs here should rekindle her fire and she has proved more than capable on an all-weather surface in the past. While her Champions Day entry looks to be flying a bit high at this stage, it will be disappointing if William Haggas' runner cannot get back on the right track. Gleeful can improve on her debut effort with victory in the Racegoers Club 50th Anniversary EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes. She finished third in what appeared a reasonable event at Kempton at the beginning of August and should improve for the experience as she was putting in all her best work at the finish. Roger Varian feels this Pivotal filly is good enough to merit the option of running in the Rockfel, so perhaps that factor should be noted. Look Surprised failed in her hat trick bid last time but can get back on the right track in the inspireracingclub.co.uk Handicap at Windsor. Following wins at Salisbury and this track, she was upped marginally in company last time off her revised mark of 70. She only failed in her mission by a length on that occasion after leading through the early stages, but it was a blanket finish and the result may not quite do her justice. True Hero is a newcomer to note in the first division of the Inspire Racing Club Novice Stakes. Both his parents were sharp juveniles, so the omens should be good for a decent two-year-old debut. Wufud disappointed as an odds-on favourite on his most recent outing but it could pay to keep the faith at Ffos Las. He contests the Vaughan Construction Novice Stakes and a bit more cover in the race could help his cause. Imbucato struck gold over seven furlongs at Brighton last time and can make a successful switch up to a mile at that track in the Ken Martenstyn Birthday Handicap. Sporting Life Tips BRIGHTON: 2.00 Global Goddess, 2.30 Mawahib, 3.00 Harlequin Rose, 3.30 Hameem, 4.00 Imbucato, 4.30 With Approval, 5.05 Born To Spend. FFOS LAS: 2.15 Perfect Symphony, 2.45 Karalini, 3.15 Lamb Chop, 3.45 Wufud, 4.15 Cuban Heel, 4.45 Star Gypsy, 5.15 Landue. NEWCASTLE: 5.20 Vera Drake, 5.50 LIFE ON EARTH (NAP), 6.20 Gleeful, 6.50 Smashing Lass, 7.20 Little Jo, 7.50 Kynance, 8.20 Kingstreet Lady. ROSCOMMON: 4.05 Arcturus, 4.35 Stormy Belle, 5.10 All The Mollies, 5.40 New Identity, 6.10 Ancestral, 6.40 Espoir D'Soleil, 7.10 Leaderboard, 7.40 Universal Focus. WINDSOR: 3.55 Silca Mistress, 4.25 True Hero, 4.55 Astronaut, 5.30 Penarth Pier, 6.00 Look Surprised, 6.30 Demurrer, 7.00 Tralee Hills, 7.30 Global Style. DOUBLE: Life On Earth and Look Surprised.
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Post by dennisg on Sept 3, 2018 6:50:30 GMT
Burnt Sugar is set to bid for a repeat victory in the Sovereign Path Premier Handicap at Leopardstown on September 15. The Roger Fell-trained six-year-old defeated 17 rivals to scoop the €88,000 first prize in 2017 and has landed two big prizes at Newmarket and Ascot this summer. He could not make it three on the bounce at Goodwood, however, as he was compromised by a wide draw and did not get the best of runs in a 17-runner affair won by Flaming Spear. "He had a bad draw at Goodwood. We rode him for luck. The winning jockey went for the outside, we went to the inside," said Tim Palin, director of racing for owners Middleham Park. "If he'd have got the splits he might have got through and stayed on for a place. "He probably goes to Leopardstown for the race he won at the Champions Weekend meeting. That will probably be his next run." Should Burnt Sugar make the places at Leopardstown, then he could take up a speculative entry in the Prix de la Foret at Longchamp three weeks later. "If he ran a solid race there he probably deserves a day out in the Foret on Arc day," said Palin. "We do realise he's about 10lb short of winning the Foret, but he could finish fifth and pick up some decent prize-money. "He'd need to run well at Leopardstown to earn the right to mix it with that company in the Foret."
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Post by dennisg on Sept 3, 2018 6:52:13 GMT
Clive Cox reports Harry Angel to be fully recovered from his nasty experience at Royal Ascot and ready to defend his crown in the 32Red Sprint Cup at Haydock on Saturday. The four-year-old speedster had his hind leg trapped on a ledge in his stall when the gates opened at the start of the Diamond Jubilee Stakes and trailed home at the rear of the field. As a result, he was forced to miss the July Cup at Newmarket, which he won in 2017 ahead of his Sprint Cup success. "He was bruised after Ascot, more than we realised at the time. But he is back now, and I couldn't be happier with him," Cox told www.godolphin.com. Sky Bet's 32Red Sprint Cup odds*: HARRY ANGEL The Tin Man Brando Tasleet Blue Point 10/1 BAR. *Odds correct at 1720 BST on 02/09/2018 "He has a high level of form at Haydock. He loves the place. He broke the course record there when he won the Group Two Sandy Lane Stakes, and he won last year's Sprint Cup (on heavy ground) as well. "Because he was forced to miss the July Cup, he comes to Saturday's race a fresh horse. He's back in a good frame of mind, and I'm very happy with him."
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Post by dennisg on Sept 3, 2018 6:54:19 GMT
Best Solution hung on from the fast-finishing Defoe in the 146th Longines Grosser Preis Von Baden at Baden-Baden on Sunday. Best Solution has already won the Princess of Wales's Stakes this year, as well as a Group One in Berlin, and he added another top-level success at Baden-Baden under Pat Cosgrave. The pair battled hard to get the better of Iquitos in the straight, but Best Solution wandered a little in front and that allowed Defoe to get within a neck at the line. However, Roger Varian's charge never looked like getting up to win and this will have set Best Solution up nicely for his trip to Australia where he is due to contest the Caulfield Cup. Racing UK ✔ @racing_UK A third Group One triumph for Saeed Bin Suroor in Germany this year as Best Solution, ridden by Pat Cosgrave, holds off the late thrust of Defoe and Andrea Atzeni in the 146th running of the Longines Grosser Preis Von Baden. 4:02 PM - Sep 2, 2018 145 66 people are talking about this
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