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Post by Kimmy on Sept 5, 2018 19:36:23 GMT
Sir Michael Stoute has an impressive 63 per cent strike-rate at Carlisle. His only runner at the course is Hareeq (6.30), a son of New Approach who won over a mile on his debut and will be suited by the step up in trip.
James Doyle has a perfect 2-2 record on the Roger Charlton-trained Magellan and they bid for the hat-trick at Haydock (4.40). This improving four-year-old switches back to turf after two comfortable wins on the all-weather.
This is a prime time of year for trainer Mike Sowersby, who over the past five seasons has a 30 per cent strike-rate two weeks either side of today’s date. He saddles Simply Lucky at Sedgefield (2.00) and has enlisted Brian Hughes, who has a 30 per cent strike-rate when combining with the trainer at the course, to take the ride.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 6, 2018 7:36:37 GMT
Thursday: going, weather & non-runners Carlisle GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Good in places) 7.1 on the GoingStick WEATHER: Showers STALLS: 1m 3f - Outside; Remainder - Inside Chelmsford (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Showers STALLS: 6f - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 5:40 Sparklealot (1) 8:15 Jacob Cats (2) Haydock GOING: GOOD (Good to soft in places) (GoingStick 7.1) (Rail movements: Races 1, 6, 7 +11yds and Races 3, 4 & 5 +3yds) WEATHER: Showers STALLS: (Inner home straight) 6f & 1m 4f - Centre; 7f & 1m - Inside NON RUNNERS: 3:10 Aspire Tower (3) Laytown GOING: BEACH: STANDARD WEATHER: Showers Salisbury GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places) (GoingStick 8.0) (Watering) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 1m 4f - Stands' side; Remainder - Far side NON RUNNERS: 3:20 Powerage (11) 3:50 Princesse Mathilde (11) 4:20 Burmese Waltz (1) 5:20 Crystal King (7) Sedgefield GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places) (Watering) (Rail movements: Races 1 & 6 -80yds, Races 2, 4 & 7 -40yds, Race 3 +15yds and Race 5 +20yds) WEATHER: Showers NON RUNNERS: 2:00 Gold Chain (1)
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 6, 2018 18:00:26 GMT
Chelmsford, typically, puts on good prize-money for its seven races tonight and all the action is live on At The Races. You can see Carlisle's card on Racing UK. Here are three horses to note.
Crushed 7.30 Carlisle
Hopes of Crushed developing into a smart juvenile hurdler were dashed earlier in the year and the four-year-old makes his debut for new trainer Mark Walford this evening.
Useful and a two-time winner for William Haggas, Crushed then joined Alan King, who spoke highly of him in the winter, reckoning the gelding to be among his best hurdling youngsters.
He did win once – at Plumpton in May – but failed to fire on his last two starts for King and is back on the Flat tonight for Walford in the same ownership.
8/1 Crushed 7:30 Carlisle Chocolate Box 8.15 Chelmsford
Horses for courses? There isn't much evidence, but Chocolate Box clearly likes Chelmsford as his only two wins have come there from two visits to the track.
They include this race 12 months ago when he was trained by Luca Cumani. Now with Mark Loughnane, the son of Zoffany was in decent form earlier in the campaign, but has not been at his best on his two most recent runs.
He is also 11lb higher than last season and Loughnane, who moved yards last year, is just starting to work his way back to his fine 2016 campaign.
6/1 Chocolate Box 8:15 Chelmsford (AW) Kraka 8.45 Chelmsford
In 2016 and 2017, Christine Dunnett had just two winners, so with four on the board this year, it is safe to say her fortunes have changed.
Kraka, a three-year-old son of Dark Angel, was one of those winners when striking at Yarmouth last month. He followed that up by running creditably at the track recently and has claims from 1lb higher.
He is the mount of weighing room veteran Jimmy Quinn, who is still going strong at the age of 51 and takes on a field including five claiming colleagues.
11/1 Kraka 8:45 Chelmsford (AW)
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 6, 2018 18:01:39 GMT
Haydock Park, 06 Sep 18 Fixture Note Prior to Race 1 the Going changed to Good to Soft from Good, Good to Soft (in places).
Following Race 1, the Going changed to Good to Soft, Soft in Places from Good to Soft.
Tom Dascombe was fined £290 as FLIGHTY ALMIGHTY failed a stalls test within 8 to 14 days of the Starter’s report from Newmarket on 24 August 2018. Race 1 - 2:10pm THE 32Red CASINO MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Permission was given for LILYPAD (IRE) to wear a hood in the parade ring, be mounted in the chute, and go early to post.
The Starter reported that Cam Hardie, the rider of AZALIA had originally entered the wrong stall. The rider and Starter were interviewed and shown recordings of the incident. The rider was cautioned.
Following the race, David Egan reported that ALLITERATION, unplaced, hung left and Connor Beasley reported that ALONSO CANO (IRE), unplaced, hung left in the closing stages.
Race 2 - 2:40pm THE 32Red EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) David Loughnane reported that BABY STEPS is a gelding and not a colt as published in the race card.
Permission was given for GRIGGY (IRE) to go early to post. BABY STEPS wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
STAKEHOLDER (IRE) and STYLISH MOTION, trained by William Haggas, 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 2 horses to saddle, and requiring a change of girths, they took no further action.
Approaching 1½ furlongs out, SERENGETI SONG (IRE), unplaced, hung quickly left causing the rider of WISE COUNSEL, placed third, to take a check but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, Jack Garritty reported that GRIGGY (IRE), unplaced, ran too freely.
Race 3 - 3:10pm THE 32Red.com EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) The Veterinary Officer reported that PREFONTAINE (IRE) is a gelding and not a colt as published in the race card.
The Starter reported that WEST END CHARMER (IRE) was unruly in the stalls and withdrawn. Mark Johnston was informed that the colt could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Following the race, Kevin Stott reported that NAUGHTY NIGEL, unplaced, raced greenly.
Race 4 - 3:40pm THE £10 FREE AT 32Red.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) An enquiry was held to consider interference approximately 2½ furlongs out when MOXY MARES, placed second, ridden by Liam Jones, interfered with PILOT WINGS (IRE), unplaced, ridden by David Probert, which in turn interfered with SEDUCE ME, placed eighth, ridden by Clifford Lee. Jones was suspended for 2 days for careless riding as he failed to take sufficient steps to prevent his mount drifting left, which resulted in PILOT WINGS (IRE) being tightened for room and SEDUCE ME being hampered.
Approaching 2 furlongs out, MOXY MARES, hung left onto SEDUCE ME which in turn caused STRONG STEPS, unplaced, to be briefly crowded for room but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and that it had not improved the placing of MOXY MARES.
Following the race, Fran Berry reported that SINFONIETTA (FR), unplaced, stopped quickly and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities. Jim Goldie reported that STRONG STEPS, unplaced, had a breathing problem.
Race 5 - 4:10pm THE UNIBET BRITISH EBF CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 3) Following the race, Jamie Spencer reported that ULTIMATE AVENUE (IRE), placed fourth, ran too freely.
Race 6 - 4:40pm THE DOWNLOAD THE UNIBET SPORTS APP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination, during routine testing of TEMPLE CHURCH (IRE), placed third, revealed the gelding had lost its right fore shoe.
Race 7 - 5:10pm THE UNIBET £50 WELCOME OFFER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (FOR GENTLEMAN AMATEUR RIDERS ) Having reviewed the start the Stewards were satisfied that LEGENDOIRE (IRE) had refused to race and was deemed to be a runner.
Mr Ashleigh Hark, the rider of LEGENDOIRE (IRE), was unseated shortly after leaving the stalls. The rider was interviewed. It was found that the incident was accidental and was caused by the gelding initially refusing to race, before jumping out and veering right-handed causing the rider to be unseated. View Stewards report Salisbury, 06 Sep 18 Race 1 - 1:50pm THE SHADWELL STUD RACING EXCELLENCE APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (Whips Shall Be Carried But Not Used) After approximately a furlong, BRISTOL MISSILE (USA), unplaced, was running free which caused WICKED SEA (IRE) to shift marginally right-handed interfering with THE GROOVE, 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 BRISTOL MISSILE (USA).
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that the winner FORTUNE AND GLORY (USA), lost its left hind shoe.
Race 2 - 2:20pm THE GIFT OF SIGHT APPEAL EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) (DIV I) An enquiry was held to consider interference approximately 2 furlong out, when the winner CAP FRANCAIS, ridden by Andrea Atzeni, interfered with JERSEY WONDER (IRE), placed second, ridden by Rossa Ryan. Atzeni was cautioned for careless riding as he manoeuvred left handed taking taking JERSEY WINDER (IRE) of his intended line.
Following the race, Kieran Shoemark reported that YOUNG MERLIN (IRE), unplaced, was slowly away. The Veterinary Officer reported that MOON ARTIST (FR) was lame on the left hind.
Race 3 - 2:50pm THE GIFT OF SIGHT APPEAL EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) (DIV II) Permission was given for FOX PREMIER (IRE) to go early to post.
Approaching 2 furlongs out, ROWLAND WARD, placed fourth edged slightly left as the winner GLOBAL HERO, went slightly right, shifting ARTISTIC LANGUAGE, unplaced, off its intended line, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that BLACK ABBEY (FR), unplaced, lost its right hind shoe.
Race 5 - 3:50pm THE BOB MCCREERY MEMORIAL EBF QUIDHAMPTON MAIDEN FILLIES' STAKES (CLASS 2) (PLUS 10 RACE) Following the race, George Downing reported that ABUJA (IRE), unplaced, ran too free, Charles Bishop reported that COME BACK TO ME (IRE), unplaced, was slowly away and Edward Greatrex reported that GATRIA was also slowly away.
Race 6 - 4:20pm THE SHADWELL DICK POOLE FILLIES' STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) Permission was given for YOURTIMEISNOW and LADY ARIA to wear hoods in the Parade Ring.
Race 7 - 4:50pm THE EUROPEAN BLOODSTOCK NEWS EBF 'LOCHSONG' FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Following the race, Finley Marsh reported that SWEET PURSUIT, placed fourth, ran flat, and George Rooke reported that ODYSSA (IRE), unplaced, was slowly away and ran too free.
Race 8 - 5:20pm THE LESTER BRUNT WEALTH MANAGEMENT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Following the race, Megan Nicholls reported that ZILLION (IRE), placed fourth, ran too free View Stewards report Sedgefield, 06 Sep 18 Fixture Note Following concerns raised by the riders following Race 2 regarding the positioning of the last hurdle in the back straight, the Stewards consulted with the Clerk of the Course and ordered that this obstacle should be by-passed for races 4, 6 and 7. Race 1 - 2:00pm THE 2000 FREE TICKETS AT RESIDENTS DAY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Permission was given for WYFIELD ROSE to go early to post.
Following the race, Sean Bowen reported that LINCOLN COUNTY, unplaced, hung right-handed. The Veterinary Officer reported that NEWS FOR PASCAL (IRE), unplaced, was suffering from mild heat stress and thumps.
Race 4 - 3:30pm THE CHRISTMAS PARTIES AT SEDGEFIELD RACECOURSE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Permission was given for MAGNA CARTOR to go early to post.
Following the race, Richie McLernon reported that MAGNA CARTOR, unplaced, jumped the first hurdle awkwardly and he lost his iron for a short time. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the winner, HIGH EXPECTATIONS (FR) during routine testing, revealed the gelding had sustained a wound to its right fore above its fetlock.
Race 5 - 4:00pm THE GREIG CAVEY COMMERCIAL PETER CAVEY MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier for the Northern Lights Middle Distance Chase Series) Jonjo O’Neill was fined £80 as the record of vaccinations on the passport of BOX OFFICE (FR) had been altered.
DR ROBIN (IRE) was kicked at the start by another runner. Having been examined by the Veterinary Surgeon the gelding was deemed fit to race.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that the winner, DA BABA ELEPHANT (IRE), had lost its left fore shoe.
Race 6 - 4:30pm THE DDC EVENT CATERING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Following the race, Aidan Coleman reported that DEMON D’AUNOU (FR), placed eighth, ran too free and the Veterinary Officer reported that the gelding bled from the nose. The Veterinary Officer reported that TICKENWOLF (IRE), placed sixth, had lost its right hind shoe. View Stewards report Chelmsford City, 06 Sep 18 Race 2 - 6:10pm THE BET toteexacta AT totesport.com NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) The Starter reported that GHOST QUEEN was the subject of a third criteria failure. Simon Crisford was informed that the filly could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Approximately five furlongs out, BIG IAN, unplaced, hung left giving a bump to KESTON WARRIOR, unplaced, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race Shane Kelly reported that SUMMA FORCE (IRE), placed sixth, suffered interference shortly after the start. Gary Mahon reported that BIG IAN, unplaced, hung left throughout. William Buick reported that FIRST THOUGHT, unplaced, was never travelling from approximately four furlongs out. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the colt during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 3 - 6:45pm THE BET totequadpot AT totesport.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for COMPORTA to wear a hood in the parade ring and for MR POTTER to go early to post and to wear earplugs which will be removed at the start. View Stewards report Carlisle, 06 Sep 18 Fixture Note After Race 2 - Going changed to SOFT (from GOOD TO SOFT, GOOD IN PLACES) Race 1 - 4:25pm THE BETFAIR AMATEUR RIDERS' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (for Novice Amateur Riders) The performance of MONSIEUR JIMMY, which started favourite but finished unplaced, was considered. The representative of Brian Ellison 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.
Race 2 - 4:55pm THE RACING UK NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (Qualifier For The Jockey Club Grassroots Nursery Series) Permission was given for MARCH FOR MEN (IRE) to go to post early.
Inside the final furlong, ESSENZA (IRE), placed second, hung quickly right moving FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, placed fourth, slightly off its intended line, which in turn gave a bump to the winner MR DIAMOND (IRE). However, after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that it did not involve a riding offence.
Following the race, Andrew Mullen reported that TOBEEORNOTTOBEE, placed seventh, was never travelling. James Sullivan reported that HEY JAZZY LADY (IRE), unplaced, was never travelling.
Race 4 - 6:00pm THE BET AT racinguk.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for RASHEEQ (IRE), ROYAL CONNOISSEUR (IRE) and AVENUE OF STARS to go to post early, and for LUCKY BEGGAR to be led early to post.
BERLIOS (IRE) arrived at the start with a small amount of blood in its mouth having bitten its tongue. Having been examined by the Veterinary Surgeon at the start, the gelding was deemed fit to race.
The winner AVENUE OF STARS, appeared to show an improvement in form, compared with its previous run at Pontefract on 18 August 2018 where the gelding finished eighth of nine, beaten 10½ lengths. Karen McLintock’s representative explained that the gelding may have appreciated the return to softer ground. Their explanation was noted.
Following the race, the representative of David Griffiths reported that LUCKY BEGGAR (IRE), unplaced, became upset in the preliminaries and missed the break.
Race 5 - 6:30pm THE RACING UK PROFITS RETURNED TO RACING NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that SLEDMERE, unplaced, had been struck into left hind and had lost its left hind shoe.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 7, 2018 6:15:59 GMT
Friday: going, weather & non-runners Ascot GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places) (GoingStick 7.7) (Rail movements: Races 3 & 4 +14yds) WEATHER: Mostly sunny STALLS: Straight course - Stands' side; Round course - Inside Down Royal GOING: GOOD TO FIRM WEATHER: Partly cloudy Haydock GOING: SOFT (Heavy in places) (GoingStick 7.3) (Rail movements: Races 1 & 5 +3yds, Race 6 +25yds and Race 7 +23yds) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: (Inner home straight) 5f, 6f & 1m 2f - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 2:25 Jubiloso (7)Flighty Almighty (4) 3:00 Barrington (6) 3:35 Foxy Forever (1) 4:45 Mooltazem (2)Cote D'Azur (1) 5:15 Fort Jefferson (1) Kempton (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD TO SLOW (Watering) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Inside NON RUNNERS: 5:45 The Warrior (11) 7:15 Sweet Pearl (1) Kilbeggan GOING: GOOD WEATHER: Partly cloudy Musselburgh GOING: GOOD (Good to soft in places) (GoingStick 6.8) (Rail movements: Races 1, 3, 4, 5 & 6 +7yds) WEATHER: Showers STALLS: 5f - Stands' side; Remainder - Inside Newcastle (AW) GOING: TAPETA: STANDARD WEATHER: Showers STALLS: 2m - Inside; 1m 4f - Outside; Straight - Centre NON RUNNERS: 2:50 Impulsive American (2)
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 7, 2018 6:17:21 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Enzemble (7.45 Kempton, nap)
Won a decent maiden over a mile at this venue last month and is expected to be suited by this extra two furlongs. The son of Zoffany is expected to make up into a Hong Kong Derby prospect.
2/1 Enzemble 7:45 Kempton (AW) Others to follow Ascot 1.30 Kamikaze Lord, 2.05 El Picador, 3.15 Sextant, 3.50 Sir Hamilton, 4.20 La Rav. Haydock 1.50 Sparkle Roll, 2.25 Hidden Message, 3.00 Hart Stopper, 4.45 Ibraz, 5.15 Carnwennan. Newcastle 1.40 Boodley, 2.50 Trouble and Strife, 3.25 Special Mission, 4.00 Kharnmuran, 4.35 Canvassed, 5.10 Toro Dorado. Kempton 5.45 Harmonica, 6.15 Artois, 6.45 White Coat, 7.15 nashirah, 8.15 Han Solo Berger, 8.45 Navajo Star.
North: Colin Russell
Joie De Vivre (5.30 Musselburgh, nap)
Has shown promise at around a mile in maidens and novice events, including on her latest start when fifth at Nottingham. Marked improvement expected on this step up in trip and fancied to get off the mark on her handicap debut.
5/1 Joie De Vivre 5:30 Musselburgh Others to follow Ascot 1.30 Finoah, 3.50 Kaeso, 4.20 Gurkha Friend, 4.55 Firmdecisions. Haydock 1.50 Quintada, 2.25 Flighty Almighty, 3.00 Rapid Applause, 3.35 Orient Class, 4.10 Calder Prince, 4.45 Grandee, 5.15 Burn Some Dust. Kempton 5.45 London Protocol, 6.15 Jacko, 8.15 Laubali. Musselburgh 4.25 Sky Defender, 5.00 Kinloch Pride, 6.00 Pantera Negra, 6.30 Jacob Black, 7.00 Chebsey Beau, 7.30 Imperial Legend. Newcastle 1.40 Supaulette, 2.15 Great Colachi, 2.50 Sugarloaf Mountain, 3.25 French Resistance, 4.00 Mrs Hoo, 4.35 Kingdom Brunel, 5.10 Quickly Does It, 5.40 Dosc.
Lambourn: James Burn
Nubough (5.10 Newcastle, nap)
Nicely bred newcomer has made pleasing progress at home and looks poised to launch a bold bid.
4/1 Nubough 5:10 Newcastle (AW) Others to follow Ascot 1.30 Harbour Spirit, 2.05 Felix The Poet, 2.40 Bartholomeu Dias, 3.50 Graphite Storm, 4.55 Moon Song. Haydock 1.50 Gallic, 3.00 Aeolus, 5.15 Garbanzo. Kempton 6.15 Black Tie, 6.45 Show Of Strength, 7.15 Shorter Skirt. Newcastle 5.10 Nubough, 5.40 Hula Girl.
West Country: Andrew King
Nordic Combined (5.15 Haydock, nap)
Seems to save his best efforts for this course and the fitting of headgear for the first time is a positive.
10/1 Nordic Combined 5:15 Haydock Others to follow Newcastle 2.50 Impulsive American.
Racing Post Ratings: Sam Walker
Jam Session (5.15 Haydock)
Got up late to win at Newmarket last time, posting an RPR of 81, and has previous form to suggest he could build on that.
7/1 Jam Session 5:15 Haydock Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Burn Some Dust (5.15 Haydock)
Has made giant strides since being stepped up in trip and this improving dual scorer may still be ahead of his mark.
9/4 Burn Some Dust 5:15 Haydock Longshot: Samuel King
Blazed (4.55 Ascot)
Has shown plenty of good turf form without getting his head in front and never got a run last time out. That was his first start since undergoing a wind operation, which makes him interesting in a competitive sprint.
8/1 Blazed 4:55 Ascot Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Ajmera (4.50 Down Royal)
Placed on three of her five previous starts, most recently when beaten a head over six furlongs at the Curragh last month. The daughter of Canford Cliffs reverts to the minimum trip and gets the vote to score for Johnny Murtagh and Shane B Kelly.
11/10 Ajmera 4:50 Down Royal The Raceform Interactive nugget
If you discount when he made his seasonal return in the Group 1 Lockinge Stakes, Yuften (4.20) has form figures of 2123 when fresh if including his debut. He is therefore of each-way interest at Ascot after 365 days off.
14/1 Yuften 4:20 Ascot
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 7, 2018 6:17:46 GMT
Alan Bailey has a decent 44 per cent strike-rate with his runners at Newcatle and Widnes (3.25) will look to enhance this record. His last couple of runs were disappointing but he is back down to his last winning mark and should be thereabouts on his return after a break.
Gabrial The Tiger (6.30 Musselburgh) will look to make it five wins from six starts at the track. Despite being 5lb higher in the weights than his previous win at the course two starts back, he is still well handicapped on old form and Connor Murtagh’s 5lb claim will come in handy.
After 13 months off, Mutarabby (7.45) returns at Kempton for Saeed Bin Suroor and Dane O’Neill, who have a 44 per cent record when teaming up at the track. The lightly raced four-year-old has been gelded since his last run and has never been out the first three in his six runs.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 7, 2018 6:18:45 GMT
ASCOT
Robin Goodfellow
1.30 Kamikaze Lord
2.05 Bangkok
2.40 Great Hall
3.15 Sextant
3.50 Leader Writer
4.20 Silver Quartz
4.55 Mr Orange
Gimcrack
1.30 Harbour Spirit
2.05 Bangkok
2.40 Emenem
3.15 Sextant (nap)
3.50 Graphite Storm
4.20 Zwayyan
4.55 Mr Orange
KEMPTON
Robin Goodfellow
5.45 Repton
6.15 Damon Runyon
6.45 Alfurat River
7.15 Dandhu
7.45 Mutarabby
8.15 Han Solo Berger
8.45 Ardamir
Gimcrack
5.45 Repton
6.15 Artois
6.45 Global Myth
7.15 Nashirah
7.45 Enzemble
8.15 Han Solo Berger
8.45 Rainbow Rising
HAYDOCK
Robin Goodfellow
1.50 Sparkle Roll
2.25 Hidden Message
3.00 Aeolus
3.35 Major Pusey
4.10 Calder Prince
4.45 Awake My Soul
5.15 Burn Some Dust
Gimcrack
1.50 Katiesheidinlisa
2.25 Hidden Message
3.00 Hart Stopper
3.35 Jabbarockie
4.10 Rum Runner (nb)
4.45 Grandee
5.15 Jam Session
MUSSELBURGH
Robin Goodfellow
4.25 Lonely Boy
5.00 Kinloch Pride
5.30 Pammi
6.00 Zeshov (nb)
6.30 Our Charlie Brown (nap)
7.00 Chebsey Beau
7.30 Our Place In Loule
Gimcrack
4.25 Castle Quarter
5.00 Kinloch Pride
5.30 Joie De Vivre
6.00 Zeshov
6.30 Explain
7.00 Braes Of Lochalsh
7.30 Astrophysics
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 7, 2018 6:19:10 GMT
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Post by dennisg on Sept 7, 2018 7:12:09 GMT
in today's sporting life................. Keith Hamer feels Sea The Stars colt Sextant is a ravishing good bet at Ascot on Friday - he has a selection for every race on every card. Sextant can navigate his way to a second successive victory when he makes his third career appearance at Ascot. His Newbury display last month was eyecatching, to say the least. Troublesome in the preliminaries, The Queen's son of Sea The Stars was slowly away and still quite clueless despite having made his debut just 11 days earlier at Nottingham where he finished second. Ryan Moore gave the three-year-old colt plenty of time to find his stride and Sextant finished off with a flourish to score comfortably by two and three-quarter lengths. The mile and a half suited him well that day and he can follow up in the Garden For All Seasons Novice Stakes. Zwayyan showed he had benefited from third place over the round mile in the Shergar Cup last month after an eight-week break when landing a narrow success at Chelmsford. Andrew Balding's five-year-old can show further improvement to lift the Weatherbys Handicap for the in-form trainer. Graphite Storm had no luck in running when third at Newbury on his first outing for nine weeks. Granted a better passage, the Clive Cox-trained four-year-old can get his head in front for the first time in 12 months in the Chapel Down Classified Stakes. Eric Alston has a good record at Haydock and the Preston handler can strike at the Merseyside venue with Jabbarockie in the 32Red On The App Store Handicap. The five-year-old gelding showed his liking for the straight five furlongs there with a clear-cut victory in July and has run well elsewhere twice since. Going back to Haydock can see him return to winning ways. Rum Runner bounced back to form when scoring at Newmarket last month after being slightly out of his depth in hot handicaps at Sandown, Ascot and Goodwood. Trainer Richard Hannon keeps the son of Havana Gold in the grade of his latest success for the Unibet Handicap. It can be rewarded with another big performance. Mrs Hoo was just touched off at Ripon last time and can make amends by taking the Fastflow Pipeline Services Ltd Nursery Handicap. The Richard Fahey-trained filly, wearing the colours of his Ebor Racing Club, was caught on the line at Ripon after opening her account over the same mile on her previous race. Nashirah can make an instant impact on her racecourse bow in the Longines Irish Champions Weekend EBF Fillies' Conditions Stakes at Kempton. Charlie Appleby's filly is pitched in at the deep end on her initial outing, but she hails from a fine family and the fact an easier starting point has not been chosen could prove telling. Sporting Life tips: ASCOT: 1.30 Harbour Spirit, 2.05 Bangkok, 2.40 Emenem, 3.15 SEXTANT (NAP), 3.50 Graphite Storm, 4.20 Zwayyan, 4.55 Mr Orange. DOWN ROYAL: 4.15 Rita Levi, 4.50 Ajmera, 5.20 Social Graces, 5.50 Pulsing Dragon, 6.20 Bouquet Garni, 6.50 Cacique Royale, 7.20 Venezia. HAYDOCK: 1.50 Katieshieldinlisa, 2.25 Hidden Message, 3.00 Hart Stopper, 3.35 Jabbarockie, 4.10 Rum Runner, 4.45 Grandee, 5.15 Jam Session. KEMPTON: 5.45 The Warrior, 6.15 Artois, 6.45 Global Myth, 7.15 Nashirah, 7.45 Enzemble, 8.15 Han Solo Berger, 8.45 Rainbow Rising. KILBEGGAN: 4.30 The Abbey, 5.05 Plan Of Attack, 5.35 Enzani, 6.05 Se Mo Laoch, 6.35 Celebrity Status, 7.05 Oathkeeper, 7.35 Steel Cap. MUSSELBURGH: 4.25 Castle Quarter, 5.00 Kinloch Pride, 5.30 Joie De Vivre, 6.00 Zeshov, 6.30 Explain, 7.00 Braes Of Lochalsh, 7.30 Imperial Legend. NEWCASTLE: 1.40 Robben Rainbow, 2.15 Twilight, 2.50 Cray, 3.25 French Resistance, 4.00 Mrs Hoo, 4.35 Kingdom Brunel, 5.10 Promote, 5.40 Hop Maddocks. DOUBLE: Sextant and Rum Runner.
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Post by dennisg on Sept 7, 2018 7:14:18 GMT
Ever wondered how you could win over £40,000 from the first race of the day in Britain? One Sky Bet punter pulled off the remarkable achievement on Thursday. When Fortune And Glory won the 1.50 at Salisbury - the Shadwell Stud Racing Excellence Apprentice Handicap - under William Carver, there could hardly have been a more suitably-named scorer as the five-year-old was bringing up the final leg of an extraordinary bet. The lucky customer who placed a £2.50 each-way accumulator was waiting on the 7/2 chance to deliver after racking up nine straight winners on the action earlier in the day from meetings in South Africa and India. The winning wager returned around £43,600 from the £5 staked. Winning selections: Nawabzaado 4/6 (10.30 Mysore) Roosevelt 6/4 (11.00 Mysore) Kodiac Queen 2/1 (11.30 Mysore) Maduro 2/1 (12.00 Mysore) Big Blue Marble 4/6 (12.00 Vaal) Star Atrium 6/4 (12.30 Mysore) Pillaroftheearth 7/2 (12.35 Vaal) Dalais Promise 5/2 (1.10 Vaal) Saints Alive 4/6 (1.45 Vaal) Fortune And Glory (1.50 Salisbury)
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Post by dennisg on Sept 7, 2018 7:17:42 GMT
Mike Cattermole looks ahead to Enable v Crystal Ocean at Kempton and suggests this could be the year for The Tin Man in the Haydock Sprint Cup. HARRY ANGEL WITH SOMETHING TO PROVE Blinding speed is far from the only thing that Harry Angel and Battaash have in common. Astonishingly, both were brought up sharing a paddock at Paul McCartan’s Ballyphilip Stud at County Limerick in Ireland. What were the chances of that? And both of course are not the easiest to handle, with Battaash being constantly on the edge and Harry Angel developing a phobia about the stalls which, when we last saw him at Royal Ascot, appeared to have got worse. You can imagine that Clive Cox and his team have been doing everything in their power to keep Harry on an even keel at home but we will only know once he has been presented to the gates for the 32Red Sprint Cup at Haydock whether he has got any better. He got hurt last time, too, so who knows whether that will haunt him this time? Back to his best, he is head and shoulders above his rivals in Haydock’s Group 1 showpiece but if there are any remaining issues, it is wide open. Brando beat Sir Dancealot on his reappearance at Newmarket and again in the July Cup when second and fourth to US Navy Flag. He had a wind operation before the start of the season and was disappointing at Deauville last time (in a race he had won before) so perhaps the breathing issues are not a thing of the past. The Tin Man has been placed for the past two years on ground that would not have been ideal, including when third in the mud behind Harry Angel 12 months ago. Note that Jim Crowley prefers Eqtidaar to Tasleet, which surprises me. Perhaps he wasn’t impressed with Tasleet’s reappearance in Ireland? Overall, now that he has a chance to tackle the race on better ground, The Tin Man appeals as the each-way bet of the race under his new rider Oisin Murphy. Harry Angel scorches to victory in the July Cup Can Harry Angel return at his best? WHY HAS TOM QUEALLY LOST THE TIN MAN RIDE? I was surprised and sorry to read about this and have no inside knowledge why this has happened. Whenever I hear connections replacing a jockey on a horse he has ridden throughout most of its career, it makes me feel uneasy. Queally didn’t ride The Tin Man on his debut but has been on him on all 18 of his starts since, winning eight of them, which have included two Group 1’s. Nobody knows him better and we can only assume that some sort of breakdown has happened between Frankel’s jockey and James Fanshawe. Since the halcyon days of Frankel, Queally has had a few quiet and uneventful years but there have been signs this season that he has started to get more of the sort of rides that his talent deserves. However, I also understood that the Irishman had an arrangement with Ahmad Abdulla Al Shaikh, Dubaian owner of Emaraty Ana, among others. Queally rode the colt on his first two starts and yet was not due to ride him in the Gimcrack. Jamie Spencer got the call and, when he didn’t show up, Frankie Dettori was a last-minute sub and promptly won the Group 2 on him. I like Queally and, recognising that there may be a vulnerability about him, I am sure I am not the only one who tends to worry about him if things aren’t going his way. On the plus side, at least he seems to be forging a relationship with Richard Spencer, a very upwardly mobile trainer. The two combined to win the Molecomb Stakes at Goodwood last month with Rumble Inthejungle. Listen to the Sporting Life racing team discuss the forthcoming action Listen to the Sporting Life racing team discuss the forthcoming action CAN ENABLE SUCCEED AT KEMPTON WHERE SLIP ANCHOR FAILED? There are two Kempton Parks – the one in the bleak midwinter for an evening All-Weather meeting is the least preferred. But at least with Enable there on Saturday, as she makes her long-awaited reappearance in the 188Bet September Stakes, there should be a great turnout and sense of anticipation to see this exceptional filly back in action. The Group 3 event is an interesting choice for her comeback, and I am amazed that Crystal Ocean is there too and trying to give her 8lb. Surely, the Prix Foy was on Sunday week would have been more suitable? It is certainly the most eagerly awaited September Stakes that I can recall since Slip Anchor, Henry Cecil’s runaway 1985 Derby winner earlier that summer, came back to take on the rapidly improving and exciting four-year-old Shernazar, Shergar’s half-brother, trained by Michael Stoute. It was on the turf in those days of course but like Enable, Slip Anchor had also missed the King George due to injury. In spite of meeting Shernazar on terms 5lb worse than weight-for-age, he started 1/2 favourite in what was essentially a match, even though the previous year's Oaks winner Circus Plume was also in the 5-runner line-up along with the smart Supreme Leader. It was a tremendous contest, which sadly has largely been forgotten now, in which Steve Cauthen rode Slip Anchor aggressively from the front. In spite of being outpaced early on, Shernazar was back on the bridle turning into the straight and Walter Swinburn sat quietly behind Slip Anchor before pouncing well inside the final furlong. Slip Anchor battled on but Shernazar was too strong and held him by half a length, shattering the course record as they pulled a staggering 15 lengths clear of Supreme Leader. I admit that I have had to use Timeform’s "Racehorses of 1985" to remind me of some of the detail here but given that I wrote some of the essays (for the older horses) in said publication, I don’t feel quite so bad! Enable will tell John Gosden when she's ready to return Enable will face a stern test on Saturday GOOD TO SEE ROYSTON FFRENCH BACK While I was up at the Ebor meeting a couple of weeks ago, I paid a visit to Jack Berry House in Malton. I have been there a few times now and every time I go I am reminded about what a truly superb facility it is. I was there to see Rob the physio to get some help for a - don’t laugh - stiff neck. This ailment was put into sharp perspective after I inadvertently walked into one of the training rooms to see Royston Ffrench undergoing some intensive coaching from former champion jockey Kevin Darley as he was completing his recovery from some truly horrific injuries. They allowed me a few minutes to watch Royston going through his paces on the back of an Equi-Ciser in front of a big screen in which he could ride in a choice of "real" races, thanks to some brilliant jockey-cam footage. Royston duly returned to action just last week at Southwell after that terrible fall at Jebel Ali back in January. If you weren't aware, he broke a leg, an arm, dislocated an elbow horribly and had to have his left knee rebuilt, so he was in a sorry mess. It was good to see him back with a winner at Catterick last week and when I caught him briefly at Goodwood on Tuesday, it was great to hear him saying that he was riding pain-free and feeling extremely fit. The father of four intends to return to Dubai this winter but, in the meantime, seeing him partner plenty more winners as autumn approaches would good.
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Post by dennisg on Sept 7, 2018 7:19:49 GMT
Sky Sports News' Alex Hammond tackles the hot topics in the world of racing while looking ahead to Saturday's feature action at Ascot and Haydock. The Solario Stakes at Sandown and the Curragh’s Round Tower Stakes threw up a couple of fine 2000 Guineas prospects within 10 minutes of each other on Saturday – which do you prefer for the first Classic of the 2019 campaign? Of the pair - Too Darn Hot and Ten Sovereigns - you would have to say that what the former achieved in winning the Solario Stakes was by far superior to a win in an uncompetitive Round Tower Stakes with regards the 2000 Guineas. Both colts were visually impressive and are both exciting classic prospects for 2019, but the John Gosden-trained juvenile showed more in beating a decent field at Sandown. He is a true blue blood, being by top class stallion Dubawi out of top-class race-mare Dar Re Mi, that makes him a full-brother to proven group performers So Mi Dah and Lah Ti Dar (I hope you’re a fan of The Sound Of Music!). As a consequence he is now Sky Bet’s 6/1 favourite for next year’s 2000 Guineas and I’m not sure I’d be put off at that price at this stage; I was really impressed. The absent Coventry winner Calyx is next best for the Guineas at 7/1 with Ten Sovereigns an 8/1 shot after his Curragh win on Saturday. Aidan O’Brien’s colt has plenty of untapped potential, but he has to prove he’s as good as Too Darn Hot. Both will have to step up again next time if they head into Group 1 company and that will tell us more about who is the superior at this stage, but for me it’s all about Too Darn Hot in the long run. They could well end up going different routes next season with Too Darn Hot looking like a potential Derby contender, whilst you’d have to wonder if Ten Sovereigns will end up having too much speed. Is there any value to be had in opposing Harry Angel in this weekend’s 32Red Sprint Cup at Haydock? Cast your mind back to this race last year….the ground was heavy and supposedly all wrong for Harry Angel, there was doubt over his participation, but he stormed to victory, I think that’s when he really captured the public imagination. That was a ‘sit up and notice me’ performance and my word, it was hard to ignore. He then flopped at Ascot on Champions Day before a winter break, he returned with a win at York in May and then picked up an injury in the stalls at Royal Ascot. His record at the Berkshire track is relatively poor though and in his 10 race career he has been beaten five times; all at Ascot. Anyway, this isn’t being held at Ascot and I expect him to replicate his win of 12 months ago. He’s currently 5/4 favourite with Sky Bet and anything better than odds-on looks good to me. If that’s not your sort of price then David Elsworth’s Sir Dancealot (8/1) could be a danger as could James Garfield (13/2 second fav) after his narrow defeat in a Group One in France last time out. Let’s not be foolish enough to write off The Tin Man either, he’s 7s after his good run in the Prix Maurice De Gheest behind Polydream and James Garfield. Trainer Clive Cox says the Godolphin-owned favourite is in a good place and had a racecourse gallop at Kempton recently to sharpen him up after his slight injury setback. I’m a big Harry Angel fan and hope he shows us what he’s made of. Harry Angel scorches to victory in the July Cup Harry Angel: Loves Haydock and is the one to beat What do you want to see from Enable at Kempton to convince you she’s capable of going back-to-back in the Arc? Well Enable has to beat Crystal Ocean really really easily given that she will get plenty of weight off the King George runner-up; 8lb in total. He has a 5lb penalty to carry thanks to his win in the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot and Enable is penalty free as she hasn’t run since her devastating win in last year’s Arc (she also gets a 3lb fillies weight concession to make it up to that 8lb). Of course you have to make the allowance that she hasn’t run since October, but even taking that into account, she needs to win here and it should be a nice starting point for her. It may not end up being the ‘racecourse gallop’ that John Gosden had envisaged for her with Crystal Ocean potentially in opposition, but if she’s beaten, there will be some long faces after this. She is currently 5/1 second favourite with Sky Bet for the Arc at ParisLongchamp on October 7. What else catches your eye across this weekend’s entries? Well, regular readers of this blog will know I’ve been a fan of Gilgamesh this season. He’s not the ideal horse to take under your wing as he runs in ultra-competitive seven furlong handicaps, which can be a nightmare. However, George Scott’s four-year-old will be reunited with Jamie Spencer in Ascot’s Cunard Handicap and that is a positive booking. Jamie has ridden the horse four times and won on him on three occasions and I hope it can be a case of friend’s reunited. The jockey is in superb form and his style of riding suits Gilgamesh. He’s Sky Bet’s 6/1 favourite to win on Saturday. Andrew Balding has Berkshire Royal entered at Ascot in the Lavazza Stakes and he could be one to keep on the right side of still. The stable continues in superb form and this horse has added to that with three wins this season and a few places thrown in too. He is creeping up the handicap as a result, but at 10/1 offers a bit of each-way value in the mile and a half contest. This season’s leading apprentice Jason Watson gets on well with the horse and has been in the saddle for two of his wins. What are you looking forward to most about next week’s St Leger Festival at Doncaster? Well, I’ll look into that in more detail in next week’s blog, but I love Doncaster and have had some great days at the Yorkshire track over the years. I guess I’m looking forward most to the world’s oldest classic, the St Leger. It’s shaping up to be a corker and I’m hoping that Southern France can run well as I’ve backed him each-way. He’s currently a 10/1 shot with Sky Bet and whilst his stablemate Kew Gardens (5/4 fav) has the bragging rights having beaten him in the Queen’s Vase, I think this fella can run well. He looks like a Cup horse for next season, but deserves his place in the line-up a week on Saturday and shouldn’t be disgraced.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 7, 2018 17:56:55 GMT
Ascot, 07 Sep 18 Race 1 - 1:30pm THE ITALIAN TOURIST BOARD BRITISH EBF NOVICE AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Permission was given for FINOAH (IRE) to go early to post.
Adam Kirby, the rider of the winner, CLOAK AND DAGGER (IRE), was suspended for 4 days for using his whip in the incorrect place inside the final furlong.
Race 2 - 2:05pm THE CHARBONNEL ET WALKER BRITISH EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 3) (PLUS 10 RACE) (Sire and Dam Restricted Race) Following the race Charles Bishop reported that GAMBON (GER), unplaced, ran greenly and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination revealed the colt had been struck into right-hind.
Race 3 - 2:40pm THE VICTORIA RACING CLUB HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that PIRATE KING, unplaced, lost both front shoes.
Race 4 - 3:15pm THE GARDEN FOR ALL SEASONS NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 3) The Starter reported that HARBOUR QUAY refused to the enter stalls. Robyn Brisland was informed that the colt could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Race 6 - 4:20pm THE WEATHERBYS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for GURKHA FRIEND to go early to post.
Following the race Jamie Spencer reported that LA RAV (IRE), unplaced, ran too freely in the early stages and Andrea Atzeni reported that GURKHA FRIEND, hung right-handed under pressure.
Race 7 - 4:55pm THE SODEXO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) SHEPHERD'S PURSE wore ear plugs. Permission was given for ENGLISHMAN to go early to post and for THE ESTABLISHMENT to wear a hood in the Parade Ring only.
Following the race Charles Bishop reported that SHEPHERD’S PURSE, unplaced, ran too freely and stopped quickly, Dougie Costello reported that MR ORANGE (IRE), unplaced, was never travelling and Robert Winston reported that NICK VEDDER, placed eighth, was denied clear run. View Stewards report Musselburgh, 07 Sep 18 Race 1 - 4:25pm THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT 188BET BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF NOVICE AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Following the race, Andrew Breslin reported that KERMOUSTER, unplaced, hung left in the home straight.
Race 2 - 5:00pm THE MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC HVAC HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Noel Wilson had obtained prior permission from the BHA to run KINLOCH PRIDE with no hind shoes.
Permission was given for FUMBO JUMBO (IRE) to go to post early.
An enquiry was held to consider interference approximately 1½ furlongs out, when MEERPAT, placed fourth, ridden by Andrew Breslin, interfered with FUMBO JUMBO (IRE), placed eighth, ridden by Andrew Mullen, and KINLOCH PRIDE, placed sixth, ridden by Phil Dennis. Breslin was suspended for 4 days for careless riding as he allowed his mount to drift left without sufficient correction, causing Mullen to snatch his mount up and giving a bump to KINLOCH PRIDE.
Following the race, Jack Garritty reported that SUWAAN (IRE), placed second, hung right throughout. Phil Dennis reported that KINLOCH PRIDE, placed sixth, suffered interference 1½ furlongs out and was then denied a clear run inside the final furlong. Andrew Mullen reported that FUMBO JUMBO (IRE), placed eighth, suffered interference 1½ furlongs out.
Race 3 - 5:30pm THE DONALDSON TIMBER ENGINEERING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race, Cam Hardie reported that APHAEA, placed seventh, ran flat. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filly during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 4 - 6:00pm THE 188BET MOBILE BET10 GET20 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for HERE IN THE DARK, MYWAYISTHEONLYWAY (IRE) and CRAZY TORNADO (IRE) to go to post early.
The Starter reported that HERE IN THE DARK, was unruly in the stalls and withdrawn at 18.02. Keith Dalgleish was informed that the gelding could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
The performance of PANTERA NEGRA (IRE), which finished unplaced, was considered. David Barron 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.
Following the race, Rowan Scott reported that CRAZY TORNADO (IRE), placed sixth, was never travelling.
Race 5 - 6:30pm THE ST ANDREWS TIMBER AND BUILDING SUPPLIES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) An enquiry was held to consider interference approximately 1½ furlongs out when OUR CHARLIE BROWN, placed fourth, ridden by Robert Dodsworth, interfered with NEWSTEAD ABBEY, placed third, ridden by Andrew Mullen, which in turn interfered with EXPLAIN, placed seventh, ridden by Jack Garritty. Being a 7lb claimer, Dodsworth was accompanied in the enquiry by a senior rider. Dodsworth was suspended for 3 days for careless riding in that he made a misjudgment and maneuvered left when not sufficiently clear, causing NEWSTEAD ABBEY to be taken back, which in turn gave a bump to EXPLAIN.
Following the race, Cam Hardie reported that MUTABAAHY (IRE), placed sixth, jumped awkwardly leaving the stalls causing him to lose an iron. Jamie Gormley reported that JESSIE ALLAN (IRE), placed fifth, ran too free.
Race 6 - 7:00pm THE CALA HOMES (EAST) LTD HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for UNITE THE CLANS (IRE) to go to post early.
THE LAST DEBUTANTE wore earplugs which were removed at the start. View Stewards report Kempton Park, 07 Sep 18 Race 1 - 5:45pm THE 32Red.com APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) An enquiry was held to consider interference just inside the final furlong when CASINA DI NOTTE (IRE), placed fourth, ridden by Gabriele Malune, interfered with REPTON (IRE), placed sixth, ridden by Gary Mahon. Malune was cautioned for careless riding as he allowed his mount to drift right-handed without sufficient correction causing Mahon to take a check.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that PEARL SPECTRE (USA), unplaced, had been struck into on its left hind.
Race 2 - 6:15pm THE 32Red ON THE APP STORE/BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Following the race, Robert Havlin reported that DAMON RUNYON, placed fourth, ran green.
Race 5 - 7:45pm THE 32Red HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) (London Middle Distance Series Qualifier) Permission was given for MAORI BOB (IRE) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring. View Stewards report Newcastle, 07 Sep 18 Race 1 - 1:40pm THE STONBURY LTD HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) The winner, SHE’S ROYAL, appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Thirsk on 4 August 2018 where the filly finished eighth of nine, beaten by 17 lengths. Bryan Smart’s representative’s explanation that the filly benefited from the application of blinkers for the first time was noted. SHE’S ROYAL was routine tested.
Following the race, David Allan reported that SUPAULETTE (IRE), placed second, hung right-handed. Connor Murtagh reported that BETTY GRABLE (IRE), unplaced, hung left-handed under pressure and Wilf Storey subsequently reported that a post-race endoscopic examination of BETTY GRABLE (IRE), revealed the filly had mucus in her trachea.
Race 2 - 2:15pm THE STONBURY LTD HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) Luke Morris, the rider of PASSING STAR, was slow to remove the blindfold resulting in his horse being slow to start. After being interviewed and shown recordings of the incident, his explanation that it took two attempts to remove the blindfold, as one side got stuck in the bridle on the first attempt, was noted.
Following the race, Paul Hanagan reported that INTIWIN (IRE), placed seventh, was slowly away.
Race 4 - 3:25pm THE MOTT MACDONALD BENTLEY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for NEW ABBEY ANGEL (IRE) to go early to post.
Faye McManoman, the rider of EXCLUSIVE WATERS (IRE), was slow to remove the blindfold resulting in her horse being slow to start. After being interviewed and shown recordings of the incident, her explanation that the blindfold got stuck and took two attempts to remove was noted. Being a 7lb claimer, McManoman was offered accompaniment in the enquiry but declined.
Race 5 - 4:00pm THE FASTFLOW PIPELINE SERVICES LTD 'BLAYDON RACES' NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that ONE TO GO, unplaced, had lost its right hind shoe.
Race 7 - 5:10pm THE NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP/EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Permission was given for NUBOUGH (IRE) to go early to post.
Barry McHugh, the rider of SISTER OF THE SIGN (IRE) was unseated approaching the final furlong. Daniel Tudhope, the rider of HOT CONTEST (IRE), placed fourth, and Graham Lee, the rider of KICKHAM STREET, unplaced were interviewed and shown recordings of the incident, but McHugh was unable to be interviewed owing to his injuries. It was found that the incident was accidental and caused by SISTER OF THE SIGN (IRE) bumping the quarters of HOT CONTEST (IRE) which moved the filly onto the heels of KICKHAM STREET causing SISTER OF THE SIGN (IRE) to stumble and unseat the rider.
Approaching the final furlong, TORO DORADO, unplaced, was hampered when the rider of SISTER OF THE SIGN (IRE) was unseated, and in turn hampered THE GAME IS ON, unplaced, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Race 8 - 5:40pm THE NORTHUMBRIAN WATERAID NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) The Starter reported that THIRLMERE refused to enter the stalls and was withdrawn. Michael Dod’s representative was informed that the filly could not run until the day after passing a stalls test. As it was the second occasion within the previous 12 months that THIRLMERE had been reported, a further report within the same period would mean the filly would be prevented from having a stalls test for 6 months.
Following the race, Franny Norton reported that CAPE HILL COTTER (FR), placed fourth, hung left-handed. View Stewards report Haydock Park, 07 Sep 18 Race 1 - 1:50pm THE 32Red CASINO BRITISH EBF FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (PLUS 10 RACE) The record of vaccinations in the passport of KATIESHEIDINLISA did not comply with the Rules of Racing. Tom Dascombe was fined £280 as this was his second offence within the previous 12 months.
Following the race, Richard Kingscote reported that KATIESHEIDINLISA, unplaced, hung left-handed in the home straight.
Race 2 - 2:25pm THE 32Red.com BRITISH EBF FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (PLUS 10 RACE) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that UNWANTED BEAUTY (IRE), placed fourth, lost its right hind shoe.
Race 3 - 3:00pm THE £10 FREE AT 32Red.com OPTIONAL CLAIMING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Michael Easterby, the trainer of RAPID APPLAUSE, had obtained prior permission from the BHA to run the gelding with no hind shoes.
Paula Muir, the rider of GLEN MOSS (IRE), was slow to remove the blindfold. After being interviewed and shown recordings of the incident, Muir’s explanation that the colt had dropped its head as she attempted to remove it on the first occasion, before the blindfold then released slowly on the second occasion having become stuck under the bridle, was noted.
Nathan Evans, the rider of RAPID APPLAUSE, placed third, was suspended for 2 days for using his whip arm above shoulder height inside the final furlong.
Race 4 - 3:35pm THE 32Red ON THE APP STORE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for MARIETTA ROBUSTI (IRE) to go early to post and for SIGNORE PICCOLO to go early to post and be mounted on the course; SUITCASE 'N' TAXI wore earplugs throughout the race.
David Probert, the rider of BELLEVARDE (IRE), drawn 1, had appeared not to keep straight from the stalls. After being interviewed and shown recordings of the incident, the rider was suspended for 1 day.
Approaching the ½ furlong marker, LYDIATE LADY, placed fifth, lugged right-handed at the same time as SUITCASE 'N' TAXI, placed sixth, edged left-handed, causing the rider of QUANTUM DOT (IRE), placed eighth, to take a slight check, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and that it had not improved the placing of either LYDIATE LADY or SUITCASE 'N' TAXI.
The winner, YOUKAN (IRE), appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Ffos Las on 24 August 2018 where the gelding finished twelfth of sixteen, beaten by 10 lengths. Stuart Kittow’s explanation that YOUKAN (IRE) had appreciated the removal of the hood which it had worn for the first time on its previous start, was noted and the gelding was routine tested.
Race 5 - 4:10pm THE UNIBET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) The winner, COLD STARE (IRE), appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Ripon on 13 August 2018 where the gelding finished fifth of five, beaten by 8 lengths on Good ground. The representative of David O'Meara’s explanation that COLD STARE (IRE) may have appreciated the slower ground, which was officially described as Soft, Heavy in places on this occasion, was noted.
Following the race, Tom Marquand reported that he felt RUM RUNNER, unplaced, had lost its action approximately 2 furlongs out. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the colt, during routine testing, failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 6 - 4:45pm THE DOWNLOAD THE UNIBET CASINO APP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Following the race, Oisin Murphy reported that SWISS STORM, unplaced, ran flat. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination, during routine testing, revealed the colt had bled from the nose and finished lame on its left hind.
Race 7 - 5:15pm THE INTERNATIONAL LIVE STREAMING AT UNIBET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (Jockey Club Grassroots Stayers' Series Qualifier) Permission was given for AL KOUT to wear a hood in the Parade Ring only.
Liam Keniry, the rider of the winner, GARBANZO (IRE), was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level from 2 furlongs out.
Following the race, Daniel Muscutt reported that MOD, unplaced, stopped quickly and Richard Kingscote reported that CHARLIE D (USA), unplaced, had no more to give.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 7, 2018 17:57:56 GMT
Dandhu 7.15 Kempton
This David Elsworth-trained juvenile has shown promise on both starts, and remains capable of better.
Each time at Newmarket she has displayed ability, mixed in with some inexperience. If she has come on again from her most recent outing when fourth, she could turn around form with the Simon Crisford-trained Imperial Charm, who finished a neck ahead of her that day.
Venezia 7.20 Down Royal
Stamina is what is required for the West Coast Cooler Rose Ulster Cesarewitch Handicap, and Venezia is a proven stayer.
The seven-year-old has been a largely consistent performer through the summer, and although he has only won once on the Flat from 21 previous attempts, he should be in the mix.
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Post by dennisg on Sept 8, 2018 6:20:04 GMT
in today's sporting life.................... Ashley Iveson fancies Tasleet to pull off something of a surprise in the big race at Haydock and he has a selection for every race on every card. Tasleet could be the value call in the 32Red Sprint Cup at Haydock. The Clive Cox-trained Harry Angel was a dominant winner of the six-furlong Group One last season and if he can bounce back to his brilliant best on his return to Merseyside, the rest are likely playing for places. However, he has not been seen in competitive action since suffering injury in the stalls at Royal Ascot and taking such short odds on his comeback does not make much appeal. Tasleet was a four-length second 12 months ago and also filled the runner-up spot in the Diamond Jubilee and the Qipco British Champions Sprint at Ascot last season to prove himself a top-level sprinter. He, too, has an absence to overcome, having been off the track since finishing third behind subsequent Royal Ascot hero Merchant Navy at the Curragh in May. But trainer William Haggas sounds positive about his condition and while some of his rivals have been in action regularly this summer, he at least arrives fresh. Tasleet must have every chance of at least hitting the frame and odds of around 8-1 look more than fair. Regal Reality gets the nod in the Group Three Unibet Mile. A son of Intello out of the high-class racemare Regal Realm, Sir Michael Stoute's charge won his only juvenile start at Yarmouth before finishing down the field behind Without Parole on his Sandown comeback in May. In classic Stoute style, the master of Freemason Lodge gave his colt all the time he needed and it proved the right call as he returned with a most impressive victory in the Thoroughbred Stakes at Glorious Goodwood. His entry in the QEII at Ascot is perhaps indicative of the regard in which he is held and if he is to run on Champions Day with a realistic chance next month, he really needs to be winning a race of this nature. The long-awaited return of Enable should see plenty of extra racegoers flocking to Kempton. John Gosden's wonder-mare enjoyed a truly remarkable campaign last season, winning the English, Irish and Yorkshire Oaks as well as the King George and the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. It is a crying shame she has not been seen on a racecourse since her triumph in Paris and connections would have been hoping a stroll around the all-weather in Sunbury in the 188Bet September Stakes would put her right for the defence of her Arc crown. The presence of this year's Hardwicke Stakes winner and King George runner-up Crystal Ocean definitely gives the race an extra dimension, but it will still be a bit disappointing if Enable does not make a successful comeback, in receipt of 8lb from her only serious rival. Konchek can make the most of having his sights lowered a shade in the 188Bet Casino Sirenia Stakes. Since winning a Newmarket maiden in the spring, the Lethal Force colt has been mixing it with some of the best the juvenile division has to offer. He has run with credit at Pattern level in the Norfolk at Royal Ascot, the July Stakes at Newmarket and the Richmond Stakes at Goodwood and his rating of 106 sets the standard in this Group Three event. Ripp Orf has already won the Victoria Cup and finished third in the International at Ascot this season and he is expected to run another big race on his return to the Berkshire circuit for the £80,000 Cunard Handicap. Sporting Life Selections: ASCOT: 1.35 Production, 2.10 Shambolic, 2.45 Ripp Orf, 3.20 Scottish Jig, 3.55 Midi, 4.30 Fille De Reve, 5.05 Bahamian Sunrise. HAYDOCK: 1.50 Dramatic Queen, 2.25 Regal Reality, 3.00 Beatboxer, 3.35 Hochfeld, 4.15 TASLEET (NAP), 4.50 Storm Over, 5.25 Lorelina. KEMPTON: 2.05 Enable, 2.40 Deira Surprise, 3.15 Honey Man, 3.50 Bercheny, 4.25 Konchek, 5.00 Art Of Swing, 5.35 Zalshah. NAVAN: 1.55 Chestnut Express, 2.30 Gordon Lord Byron, 3.05 Only Spoofing, 3.40 North Wind, 4.10 Dinkum Diamond, 4.45 First Response, 5.20 Head Turner STRATFORD: 2.20 Competition, 2.55 El Terremoto, 3.30 Mizen Master, 4.05 Sporting Boy, 4.40 Innocent Touch, 5.15 Ontopoftheworld, 5.50 Itchy Feet. THIRSK: 2.00 Castle Quarter, 2.35 Jungle Juice, 3.10 Play It Cool, 3.45 Right Direction, 4.20 Yes You, 4.55 Blue Mist, 5.30 Rumshak. WEXFORD: 1.10 Hammerstein, 1.40 Show And Go, 2.15 Cappacon, 2.50 Cantkidakidder, 3.25 Day Day, 4.00 Icario, 4.35 Das Mooser, 5.10 Double Windsor. WOLVERHAMPTON: 5.45 Celtic Artisan, 6.15 Vibes, 6.45 Requited, 7.15 Be Like Me, 7.45 Mr Reckless, 8.15 Dorian Gray, 8.45 Sevilla, 9.15 Spiced. DOUBLE: Regal Reality and Tasleet.
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Post by dennisg on Sept 8, 2018 6:22:03 GMT
Ben Linfoot seeks out the best Value Bet selections on 32Red Sprint Cup day at Haydock and from a couple of competitive handicaps at Ascot. Recommended Bets: Value Bet, Sept 8 For details of advised bookmakers and each-way terms, visit our transparent tipping record After a prolonged summer of largely fast ground conditions we’ve finally seen the weather turn just in time for 32Red Sprint Cup day at Haydock. Thursday's late showers at the track turned the ground to Soft, Heavy in places and more rain is forecast on Friday and Saturday ahead of the feature contest. The worsening of conditions is of no concern to backers of Harry Angel, as he won this race last year on heavy and he simply loves Haydock, whatever the weather. Not only does he have that four-length Sprint Cup win to his name, but he's also the track record holder thanks to his Sandy Lane success earlier last season and he's undoubtedly the one to beat. However, at 5/4 there are grounds to oppose him after his troubles in the stalls in two of his last three starts. A slow start did for him in the Champion Sprint at Ascot last October, while a much more serious incident at this year's Royal meeting saw him sustain an injury that has kept him off the track until now. On balance he's there to be taken on, and though Speak In Colours, Gustav Klimt and Sands Of Mali were all considered, the rain has definitely brought DONJUAN TRIUMPHANT into calculations and he's worth backing each-way at 28/1 (Ladbrokes, 25/1 General 1/5 1,2,3) despite his price already coming in from 33s and bigger on Friday afternoon. This horse has always gone well in testing ground and he goes well at Haydock, too, winning twice here from five starts and finishing second on two of the other three occasions. He won a Group Two in France by over five lengths on soft ground as a juvenile and two of his best efforts in more recent times have come on heavy, including at this track last September where he won the Rearranged-Ayr-Gold-Cup-At-Haydock off a mark of 109. That was a serious performance and a surefire indicator to his chances on Saturday given it was a group-race-winning effort over the Sprint Cup course and distance in what look sure to be similar conditions. This season he hasn’t quite run to that level in four starts, but he wasn’t far off when finishing second to Emmaus in heavy ground at Leicester and he ran an absolute belter over seven furlongs in the Lennox Stakes at Glorious Goodwood when finishing a close-up fourth. Drawn wide that day, Oisin Murphy blasted him out of the gates, got him across to make the running and he showed bags of speed to lead by three lengths approaching halfway. He was still in front at the furlong pole and kept on well once headed to only go down by half a length to Sir Dancealot. 2 7 Donjuan Triumphant14 59-3OR: 112CD 22/1 T: A M BaldingJ: Rob Hornby Form: 8-55249Last Run Live betting powered by That horse has gone in again since at Newbury and is 7/1 for this after being supplemented, while Donjuan Triumphant ran a poor race at York resulting in him being almost four times the price of David Elsworth's charge. However, I'd forgive any horse a blip on the Knavesmire and we should see a very different Donjuan Triumphant now he has his optimum conditions. Andrew Balding is no stranger to a big Group One upset when the conditions turn after Here Comes When's 2017 Sussex Stakes stunner and even at around 25/1 Donjuan Triumphant remains a fair each-way bet. Earlier on at Haydock it's reasonable to expect a much-improved performance from Ian Williams' RESHOUN now the ground has turned soft and at 10/1 (General) he’s worth backing for the 32Red Casino Handicap at 3.35. The French import came alive at the backend of last season on easier ground, going down by a neck at Leicester in October before hosing up at Doncaster off a mark of 86 at the end of that month. He hasn't enjoyed the faster ground conditions this season but he's run respectably on a couple of occasions and is now back down to a rating just 4lb higher than when he won on Town Moor 11 months ago. Last time, at York, I actually thought he shaped quite nicely as he wasn't beaten far and certainly wasn't given a hard time of things. He can build upon that and put in a much bolder bid now he encounters cut in the ground. He has to prove he stays, but you wouldn't think that would be an issue judging by his Doncaster win and more important to his chance is a sound gallop that allows him to travel into contention smoothly. The good news is he should get that with Hochfeld, Cosmelli, Cliffs Of Dover and Bolder Bob in the field, so with plenty in his favour he's worth chancing despite his ropey form figures. 8 7 Reshounp15 48-11OR: 90 15/2 T: Ian WilliamsJ: G Mosse Form: 31-6000Last Run Live betting powered by There's good racing over at Ascot as well and RUSTANG makes plenty of appeal at 16/1 (General) in the Lavazza Stakes at 3.55. Richard Hughes' horse has been hugely progressive this year, winning three from six including at Newbury two starts ago off just a 4lb lower mark. Off his new rating of 85 he ran a cracker at Chelmsford last time, staying on into third from off the pace and finishing with plenty left in the tank. His effort can be marked up significantly, as the two that finished in front of him were ridden prominently, and there's every reason to think he'll act at sand-based Ascot given his superb record on various all-weather surfaces. This is a good race which helps explain his price, but he looks a tad underestimated given his profile and recent form and he could well make the most of the significant weight he gets from fancied horses like Ghosxxxxch and First Eleven. 8 5 Rustang14 38-8OR: 85D 14/1 T: R HughesJ: David Egan Form: 101413Last Run Live betting powered by Finally, the 16/1 (General) about SABADOR in the Cunard Handicap at 2.45 is more than fair. Ed Walker's team are in good heart and this horse caught the eye at Newbury last time when tanking through the contest only to be done no favours by the winner, Squats, who came across him in the closing stages. That was further evidence that a big-field handicap over seven is ideal for him and he has good form over Saturday's course and distance following his close-up fourth in the Victoria Cup earlier in the campaign. A 7lb pull at the weights with Squats could well be enough to reverse that Newbury form and he should get a nice tow into things given he's drawn near a couple of Mark Johnston-trained horses in Vale Of Kent and Cardsharp. Since winning at Ayr last season he's actually only had three goes over seven furlongs on galloping tracks and he ran really well on two of those occasions, front-running the one time he flopped in the International Handicap. He's much better chasing a lead and with that Newbury form done no harm by Graphite Storm's Ascot second on Friday it's worth taking a punt that everything drops right for him in the sort of race that is highly likely to play to his strengths. 10 3 Sabador21 48-12OR: 96D 14/1 T: Ed WalkerJ: L P Keniry Form: 10-4902Last Run Live betting powered by Ben Linfoot's Value Bet aim: The Value Bet is designed to generate long-term profit by searching for overpriced horses in the feature weekend races and at the big Festivals in the UK. Running total: +338.18pts to advised stakes/prices (from inception of Value Bet column in January 2010 to current).
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Post by dennisg on Sept 8, 2018 6:24:44 GMT
Our Catching Pigeons insider has all the latest from the training centres around the country ahead of a big weekend. Saturday's best bets 14.25 Haydock - Unibet Mile (Group Three) 7 4 Regal Reality36 39-1OR: 109D 6/4 T: Sir Michael StouteJ: R L Moore Form: 1-61Last Run Live betting powered by Regal Reality should handle the soft ground and is fancied to double his Group Three tally with victory in the Unibet Mile at Haydock on Saturday. Sir Michael Stoute has burnt the torch slowly with this lightly-raced three-year-old and what proved ultimately to be an emphatic win over Britannia Stakes winner Ostilio at Glorious Goodwood five weeks ago promised much more for the future. His trainer has given him plenty of time to recover from that win, and connections have been delighted with his work in his build up. 13.50 Haydock - Read Luke Morris Blog At Unibet Handicap 6 4 Natural History16 38-7OR: 90 4/1 T: A M BaldingJ: Oisin Murphy Form: 3-361Last Run Live betting powered by Natural History, a son of Nathaniel, is starting to improve nicely as he matures, and is fancied to see off Ben Vrackie in the Read Luke Morris Blog Handicap. Andrew Balding is very hopeful the three-year-old can develop into a smart stayer for The Queen, and there was a lot to like about his runaway win in a handicap at Chepstow last month. The handicapper has taken due note, and this valuable event represents a much tougher test, but this more demanding test of stamina should suit and he has pleased his in-form trainer since. 16.15 Haydock - 32Red Sprint Cup Stakes (Group One) 3 3 Harry Angel77 49-3OR: 125BFCD 11/10 T: C G CoxJ: A Kirby Form: 2114-10Last Run Live betting powered by Harry Angel has been reported to be back in great nick, and he should repeat his 2017 success in the Group One 32Red Sprint Cup, but those looking for a bit of each-way value could try their luck with Kevin Ryan's Hey Jonesy. His form suggests he is a rung below what is required to win this high class affair, but underfoot conditions look sure to be soft, and he should handle them better than most. Underfoot conditions have been against him for the whole of the Summer and the last time he ran on easy ground, in the Middle Park Stakes 11 months ago, he finished only three lengths adrift of the 2018 July Cup winner US Navy Flag. 14.45 Ascot - Cunard Handicap 14 19 Tupi28 68-9OR: 93D 40/1 T: H MorrisonJ: R Havlin Form: 003002Last Run Live betting powered by Tupi could reward an each-way interest at a big price in the Cunard Handicap at Ascot. This marks the six-year-old's first appearance for Hughie Morrison after proving a grand servant for the Hannon team, and the change in scenery may well spark an upturn in form in what has proved a slightly disappointing season so far. The quiet spell has led to a fall in his rating and if he can reproduce anything like his staying on third to Brando in a Group One over six and a half furlongs at Deauville a year ago, he could give some of his much better fancied rivals a real scare. Chessman, who did not appear to enjoy Goodwood at all when well fancied for a valuable event last month, ran well here on his previous start and should also go well. 15.20 Ascot - Ritz Club EBF 'Breeders Series' Fillies' Handicap 10 8 Bella Ragazza15 38-11OR: 88D 15/2 T: H MorrisonJ: David Probert Form: 51721Last Run Live betting powered by Bella Ragazza, a stablemate of Tupi, merits serious consideration in the Ritz Club EBF Breeders Series Fillies Handicap. She has been heading in the right direction all season and followed a slightly unlucky second to subsequent Beverley winner Porth Swtan with an emphatic win at Goodwood. This is another grade up, but she will relish the stiff mile, and still looks nicely handicapped. 15.55 Ascot - Lavazza Stakes 1 9 Ghosxxxxchp14 39-7OR: 98D 7/2 T: C ApplebyJ: W Buick Form: 131521Last Run Live betting powered by Ghosxxxxch can concede weight all round in the Lavaza Handicap. There was a strong message pre-race for Charlie Appleby’s progressive three year old in the Melrose over a mile and three quarters at the York August meeting two weeks ago, and he duly delivered a hard fought win after taking command well over two furlongs out. Although he stayed on well to see off some quality opponents in the closing stages, it is no great surprise to see him step back to this mile and a half rather than stick to the longer trip for another competitive event at Haydock. 16.30 Ascot - Fever-Tree Handicap 11 11 Fille De Reve28 39-1OR: 91D 7/1 T: Ed WalkerJ: Andrea Atzeni Form: 31-8251Last Run Live betting powered by Fille de Reve can double her tally for the season in the Fever-Tree Handicap over six furlongs. Ed Walker has enjoyed a fantastic season and few victories would have pleased him more than this highly regarded filly’s win in a Haydock Handicap last month. She was thought good enough to try her luck in a Guineas trial in the Spring,but this trip looks her right number and she should take advantage of the 4lb she receives from another progressive three-year-old, Rebel Streak. 14.40 Kempton - 188Bet Mobile Bet10 Get20 Nursery 6 2 Lolita Pulido43 29-1OR: 72 10/1 T: Eve Johnson HoughtonJ: Charles Bishop Form: 465Last Run Live betting powered by Lolita Pulido can notch her first success on her handicap debut in the 188Bet Mobile Nursery at Kempton. Eve Johnson Houghton's filly produced her best performance in three appearances so far when fifth to Goldino Bello at Newmarket six weeks ago and the form of that race looks very solid with both the winner, second and third performing with great credit since. She looks nicely weighted and should be ready to go after a short late Summer break. 17.35 Kempton - Best Odds Guaranteed At 188Bet Handicap 9 4 Redgrave17 49-3OR: 78 12/1 T: J TuiteJ: Charles Bishop Form: 7252-66Last Run Live betting powered by Joe Tuite is a trainer who gets the maximum out of limited resources at his disposal, and he can get a winning performance from Redgrave in the Best Odds Handicap. The return to seven furlongs should suit this former Charlie Hills-trained inmate, who has produced a couple of promising efforts for his new connections, including an eye-catching sixth to over the mile here last time.
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Post by dennisg on Sept 8, 2018 6:27:02 GMT
Richard Fahey gives us the lowdown on his Saturday team at Haydock, Thirsk and Wolverhampton including 32Red Sprint Cup hopeful Sands Of Mali. We’re on a little bit of a retrieval mission with Sands Of Mali in the 32Red Sprint Cup Stakes at Haydock on Saturday but I must admit to being a bit surprised by how big he is in the market at around 20/1. He beat the second-favourite James Garfield fair and square at this track earlier in the season and I can tell you he’s really pleasing us at Musley Bank with his recent homework. Nothing went right for him in the July Cup or in France last time. He was dropped in at Deauville but he’s a horse that likes to be on the speed and he’ll be ridden much more prominently back at Haydock. He made all in the Sandy Lanes so we know this track suits and he’ll appreciate any rain as well. Judging by his work he’s in great form and we couldn’t be any happier with him so I’m hopeful he’ll run a massive race. Racing UK ✔ @racing_UK 🗣 "I didn't know which way it had gone on the bob. He's so tough and genuine." Sands Of Mali edges Sandy Lane thriller at @haydockraces. Replay and reaction 👇https://www.racinguk.com/news/sands-of-mali-rules-at-haydock-in-titanic-sandy-lane-battle … 6:30 PM - May 26, 2018 3 See Racing UK's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Also at Haydock we run Exhort in the EBF Breeders’ Series 32Red Fillies’ Handicap at 5.25 for Cheveley Park. She’s a lovely Dutch Art filly that has improved all year and she won’t mind any rain either. We’d be hopeful of a good run from her as she didn’t have too much room when running okay at York last time. That’s it for Haydock but we’ve seven going to Thirsk starting with Irreverent in the Jenny Roberts Millinery - EBF Novice Stakes at 2.00. He’s a nice horse, a home bred by Iffraaj, and he’s a big horse. This is his first run and he’s likely to be raw and green but if the penny drops he could run a nice race as we like him. In the Barkers Of Northallerton Nursery Handicap we run two and there’s very little between them. Ventura Bay has come down a few pounds after running in nurseries but he’d have a sporting chance stepping up to a mile for the first time. The trip should suit him. As for Firewater he seems to stay well despite being by Monsieur Bond and judging by his Nottingham run last time he’ll be doing all of his best work at the finish. We’re also double-handed in the Moody Construction Fillies' Handicap with Grise Lightning and Queen Penn doing battle. The latter has had a few problems with the stalls but she’s probably the pick on form including a good third at the track last time. Grise Lightning probably bounced the last day at Hamilton but she seems well in herself at home now so we’d be hopeful she can bounce back to the sort of form that saw her beat Angel’s Glory. Borodin runs for us in the British Stallion Studs EBF Handicap and he ran a cracker a the same track in the Thirsk Summer Cup Handicap on August 4. He wasn’t so good at York last time but back at Thirsk in a slightly easier contest he should go well. In the same race Accessor has come to us from Richard Hannon’s and this is his first run for the yard. It’s a bit of a fact-finding mission with him – and we feel he might be better over further – but he’s been doing well at home. Finally we run four over at Wolverhampton’s evening meeting starting with Dose in the sportnation.bet Home Of Rewards Apprentice Handicap. Russell Harris claims 7lb and he’s having his first ride for us. She should give him a good spin around as she’s consistent and has run well at the track before. In the 6.15 we run Rene Mathis in the sportnation.bet Claiming Stakes and he should take all the beating really. He won a claimer at Chester a couple of starts ago and he has a big chance in this on official ratings. Connor Murtagh takes the ride and we’d expect him to win. Last but not least we run two in the sportnation.bet Download iPhone App Nursery at 7.15. Aurag has struggle a bit as he was allotted a high enough mark after his maiden win but he’s come down a few pounds now and Oakley Brown takes another seven off. We’re claiming off Cognac Blue as well with Rhiain Ingram and this son of Mayson makes his nursery debut after running a promising race at Carlisle last time.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 8, 2018 6:50:27 GMT
STRATFORD
Robin Goodfellow
2.20 Competition
2.55 Golden Birthday
3.30 Vive Le Roi
4.05 Monbeg Legend
4.40 Mister Universum
5.15 Ink Master
5.50 Itchy Feet
Gimcrack
2.20 Competition
2.55 El Terremoto
3.30 Mizen Master
4.05 Sporting Boy
4.40 Innocent Touch
5.15 Ontopoftheworld
5.50 Itchy Feet
WOLVERHAMPTON
Robin Goodfellow
5.45 Magwadiri
6.15 Tigerwolf
6.45 Fizzy Feet
7.15 Be Like Me
7.45 Mr Reckless
8.15 Sbraase
8.45 Safarhi
9.15 Spiced
Gimcrack
5.45 Celtic Artisan
6.15 Vibes
6.45 Requited
7.15 Be Like Me
7.45 Mr Reckless
8.15 Dorian Gray
8.45 Sevilla
9.15 Spiced
HAYDOCK
Robin Goodfellow
1.50 Mekong
2.25 Emmaus
3.00 Great Scot
3.35 Bolder Bob
4.15 Harry Angel
4.50 Storm Over
5.25 Lorelina
Gimcrack
1.50 Dramatic Queen
2.25 Regal Reality (nb)
3.00 Beatboxer
3.35 Hochfeld
4.15 Tasleet (nap)
4.50 Storm Over
5.25 Lorelina
ASCOT
Robin Goodfellow
1.35 Karnavaal
2.10 Model Guest
2.45 Ripp Orf
3.20 Simply Breathless
3.55 Alternative Fact
4.30 Normandy Barriere
5.05 Move In Time
Gimcrack
1.35 Production
2.10 Shambolic
2.45 Ripp Orf
3.20 Scottish Jig
3.55 Midi
4.30 Fille De Reve
5.05 Bahamian Sunrise
KEMPTON
Robin Goodfellow
2.05 Crystal Ocean
2.40 Deira Surprise
3.15 King’s Slipper (nb)
3.50 Big Baby Bull
4.25 Quiet Endeavour
5.00 Saumur
5.35 King of Nepal
Gimcrack
2.05 Enable
2.40 Deira Surprise
3.15 Honey Man
3.50 Bercheny
4.25 Konchek
5.00 Art Of Swing
5.35 Zalshah
THIRSK
Robin Goodfellow
2.00 Lieutenant Silver
2.35 Liberatrix
3.10 Mutadaffeq
3.45 Right Direction
4.20 Red Pike (nap)
4.55 Blue Mist
5.30 Harrogate
Gimcrack
2.00 Castle Quarter
2.35 Jungle Juice
3.10 Play It Cool
3.45 Right Direction
4.20 Yes You
4.55 Blue Mist
5.30 Rumshak
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 8, 2018 6:50:53 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 8, 2018 6:51:46 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Enable (2.05 Kempton, nap)
John Gosden's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe and two-time Classic winner is well forward for her belated return to action and is fancied to make the most of the 8lb she receives from Crystal Ocean. The daughter of Nathaniel is fit from some smart work on the Al Bahathri of late.
4/6 Enable 2:05 Kempton (AW) Others to follow Ascot 1.35 Magic Illusion, 2.10 Shambolic, 2.45 Cape Byron, 3.20 Scottish Jig, 3.55 Midi, 4.30 Ice Lord, 5.05 Shamshon. Haydock 1.50 Mekong, 2.25 Regal Reality, 3.35 Royal Reserve, 4.15 The Tin Man, 4.50 Storm Over. Kempton 2.40 Deira Surprise, 3.15 Honey Man, 3.50 Eyelool, 4.25 Kessaar, 5.00 Tenedos, 5.35 Bedouin's Story. Thirsk 3.45 Right Direction, 4.55 Juthoor. Wolverhampton 6.15 Toofi, 6.45 Whimsical Dream, 7.15 On Route, 7.45 Delsheer, 8.45 Dame Nellie, 9.15 Spiced.
North: Colin Russell
True Romance (8.15 Wolverhampton, nap)
Didn't appear to enjoy the blinkers when well beaten at Hamilton last time and can be forgiven that run. He was successful on his only previous course run and, as he is on a career-low mark and with no blinkers, is fancied to bounce back.
7/1 True Romance 8:15 Wolverhampton (AW) Others to follow Ascot 2.45 Cardsharp, 3.55 Dr Richard Kimble, 4.30 Normandy Barriere, 5.05 Move In Time. Haydock 1.50 Elegiac, 2.25 Threading, 3.00 Persian Moon, 4.15 Sands Of Mali, 4.50 Orvar, 5.25 Empress Ali. Kempton 2.40 Indian Sounds, 3.50 Zoffee, 4.25 Fuente. Stratford 2.20 Noah And The Ark, 5.15 Ink Master. Thirsk 2.00 Urban Highway, 2.35 Liberatrix, 3.10 Arrowtown, 3.45 Queen Penn, 4.20 Kenny The Captain, 4.55 Knighted, 5.30 Harrogate. Wolverhampton 5.45 Ravenhoe, 6.15 Rene Mathis, 6.45 Blyton, 7.15 Swift Justice, 7.45 Hibernicus, 8.45 Sevilla, 9.15 Ganton Par.
Lambourn: James Burn
Never Surrender (3.35 Haydock, nap)
Four-year-old can be a little in and out, but won at Epsom last month before a solid effort at the Ebor meeting. That outing offered encouragement another try at 1m6f was worth a go and there could be mileage in his mark.
12/1 Never Surrender 3:35 Haydock Others to follow Ascot 2.45 Chessman, 3.20 Simply Breathless, 4.30 Fille De Reve, 5.05 Mountain Peak. Haydock 2.25 Zonderland, 4.15 Harry Angel. Kempton 3.15 King's Slipper, 4.25 Quiet Endeavour, 5.00 Starcaster, 5.35 Redgrave. Thirsk 2.35 Jungle Juice, 4.55 Data Protection. Wolverhampton 5.45 Dance Me, 6.15 Tuscany, 6.45 Motagally.
West Country: Andrew King
Margub (5.35 Kempton, nap)
On a hat-trick after successive wins at Chelmsford, still looks progressive and this race should be run to suit.
5/2 Margub 5:35 Kempton (AW) Others to follow Haydock 3.35 Cliffs Of Dover. Stratford 2.55 Golden Birthday, 4.05 Beau Du Brizais.
Racing Post Ratings: Simon Turner
Moonraker (5.05 Ascot)
Course and distance winner on debut for Mick Appleby in May. Latest win suggests he's operating close to his best and will be hard to beat if replicating that form.
13/2 Moonraker 5:05 Ascot Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Existential (3.20 Ascot)
Romped home in a standout time at Nottingham three weeks ago and may have been let in lightly on her handicap bow.
13/2 Existential 3:20 Ascot Longshot: David Revers
Squats (2.45 Ascot)
Won well at Newbury when last seen and has won from a mark of 95 in the past so is only 2lb higher here. He often saves his best for this track too, so is of interest at an each-way price.
20/1 Squats 2:45 Ascot Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
First Response (4.45 Navan)
Runner-up over a slightly longer trip at Gowran Park on his second start last month, the Ger Lyons-trained gelding appeals in today's mile maiden following the recent win of Prepare For Battle who was third in the Gowran event.
5/6 First Response 4:45 Navan The Raceform Interactive nugget
The sire Sir Prancealot is a very healthy 6-16 (38 per cent, +£21) with his three-year-old's and older offspring running at Thirsk. His only runner there today is the very in-form Knighted in the 4.55.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 8, 2018 6:52:08 GMT
Bell Heather is 3-8 at Wolverhampton, including a victory in a division of this (5.45) last year. With regular pilot Connor Murtagh able to ride in this apprentice race, she looks sure to go well.
Richard Kingscote has a 44 per cent strike-rate when riding for Mark Johnston at Haydock. Elegiac (1.50) has winning form on soft ground and should not be underestimated.
The 5.25 at Haydock is a decent prize and looks well worth targeting. Empress Ali has been third and second in the last two years and the rain is very much in her favour.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 8, 2018 6:52:57 GMT
Saturday: going, weather & non-runners Ascot GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places; GoingStick 7.7) (Rail movements: R2 + 10y & R5 +14y) WEATHER: Cloudy STALLS: Straight course - Stands' side; Round course - Inside Haydock GOING: SOFT (Heavy in places; GoingStick 6.9) (Rail movements: R1 & 4 +48y, R2, 3 & 7 +20y) WEATHER: Rain STALLS: (Stands' side home straight) 5f, 6f & 1m 2f - Centre; 1m & 1m 6f - Inside NON RUNNERS: 1:50 Rude Awakening (5)Ben Vrackie (1) 2:25 Zonderland (6)Tabarrak (5) 3:00 Beatboxer (1) 3:35 Cliffs Of Dover (11)Theglasgowwarrior (9) 4:50 Encore D'Or (4)Orvar (3) 5:25 Dancer Cross (4) Kempton (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD TO SLOW (Watered) WEATHER: Cloudy STALLS: Inside NON RUNNERS: 2:05 Weekender (2) 3:50 Al Wafi (8) 5:00 Gododdin (8) Navan GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places) (Watered) WEATHER: Rain NON RUNNERS: 4:10 Rooney O'Mara (10) Stratford GOING: GOOD (GoingStick 7.4) (Watered) (Rail movements: R1, 5 & 7 +30y, R2 -48y, R3 +39y, R4 -78y, R6 -33y) WEATHER: Showers Thirsk GOING: GOOD (Good to soft in places) WEATHER: Showers STALLS: Straight course - Centre; 1m4f - Stands' side; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 2:00 Castle Quarter (2) 4:55 Maverick Officer (1) Wexford GOING: GOOD (Watered) WEATHER: Rain Wolverhampton (AW) GOING: TAPETA: STANDARD WEATHER: Rain STALLS: 7f - Outside; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 6:45 Fizzy Feet (3)
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 8, 2018 16:25:47 GMT
Today's LIVE Scoop6 Results Win Fund: No Winner - £293,427 rolled over to next time Place Fund: There were 79 correct selections each winning £514.40
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 8, 2018 16:26:50 GMT
Trainer Richard Hannon had a lucky escape after his plane got into a tail spin on the rain-sodden landing strip at Haydock on Saturday afternoon and clipped wings with an empty aircraft, which had shortly before brought Sir Michael Stoute, Ryan Moore and Gerald Mosse to the track.
Nobody was hurt in the incident but Hannon, who was travelling with his apprentice Gary Mahon, Andrew Balding's wife Anna Lisa and his twin brother Henry, was clearly shaken.
The trainer said: "It was horrible. The runway wasn't suitable – we slipped and skidded. But we're all okay and that's the most important thing.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 8, 2018 18:02:07 GMT
Haydock Park, 08 Sep 18 Race 2 - 2:25pm THE UNIBET MILE (REGISTERED AS THE SUPERIOR MILE STAKES) (CLASS 1) (Group 3) CIRCUS COUTURE (RE) wore over-reach boots which were removed at the Start.
The performance of EMMAUS (IRE) which finished fifth, was considered. The representative of Roger Varian could offer no explanation for the colt’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of EMMAUS (IRE) failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 4 - 3:35pm THE 32Red CASINO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for BOLDER BOB (IRE) to go early to post and to be led. MAM’SELLE (IRE) wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Inside the 2 furlong marker, NEVER SURRENDER (IRE), placed second, shifted marginally right, at the same time as HOCHFELD (IRE), placed fourth, shifted slightly left, making brief contact, 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 NEVER SURRENDER (IRE).
Following the race, David Barron’s representative reported that BOLDER BOB (IRE), unplaced, failed to stay on the heavy ground. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities. Franny Norton reported that BEDROCK, unplaced, ran too keenly in the early stages.
Race 5 - 4:15pm THE 32Red SPRINT CUP STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 1)(British Champions Series) Permission was given for DONJUAN TRIUMPHANT (IRE) and BRANDO to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
Oisin Murphy, the rider of the winner, THE TIN MAN was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level from approaching the final furlong.
Following the race, Kevin Stott reported that HEY JONESY (IRE), unplaced, hung left-handed. The representative of George Scott reported that JAMES GARFIELD (IRE), unplaced, was unsuited by the heavy ground.
Race 6 - 4:50pm THE UNIBET BE FRIENDLY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) An enquiry was held to consider interference inside the final furlong when MAYLEAF SHINE (IRE), placed second, ridden by Tom Eaves interfered with BLUE DE VEGA (GER), placed third, ridden by Oisin Murphy. Eaves was cautioned for careless riding as he shifted right taking BLUE DE VEGA (GER) off its intended line.
Following the race, Jane Elliott reported that her saddle slipped on POYLE VINNIE, unplaced, in the early stages.
Race 7 - 5:25pm THE EBF BREEDERS' SERIES 32RED FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for LORELINA to wear a hood in the Parade Ring. View Stewards report Kempton Park, 08 Sep 18 Race 2 - 2:40pm THE 188BET MOBILE BET10 GET20 NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (Jockey Club Grassroots Nursery Qualifier) Following the race, Silvestre de Sousa reported that the winner, INDIAN SOUNDS (IRE), hung left-handed.
Race 3 - 3:15pm THE 188BET EXTRA PLACE RACES 'LONDON MILE' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) (SERIES FINAL) Permission was given for LAWMAKING to go early to post and for HONEY MAN (IRE) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
The Starter reported that GOSSIPING was unruly in the stalls and withdrawn. Gary Moore was informed that the gelding could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Following the race, Callum Shepherd reported that LACAN (IRE), unplaced, hung left-handed in the straight, Daniel Muscutt reported that PTARMIGAN RIDGE, unplaced, suffered interference approximately 1 furlong out and William Cox reported that KINGSTON KURRAJONG, unplaced, was denied a clear run. The Veterinary Officer reported that HAKEEM, placed third, lost its right-hind shoe.
Race 4 - 3:50pm THE PLAY BLACKJACK AT 188BET CASINO NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Following the race, Tom Marquand reported that BIG BABY BULL (IRE), placed sixth, was never travelling.
Race 6 - 5:00pm THE READ SILVESTRE DE SOUSA AT 188BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (Jockey Club Grassroots Flat Middle Distance Series Qualifier) TENEDOS jinked when entering the track and unseated Josephine Gordon. Having been examined by the Veterinary Surgeon and Doctor at the start, both were deemed fit to race.
Following the race, Edward Greatrex reported that ARGUS (IRE), placed eighth, was slowly away.
Race 7 - 5:35pm THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT 188BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for ALGAM (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race, Edward Greatrex reported that GLOBAL HUMOR (USA), unplaced, was denied a clear run approximately 1 furlong out. View Stewards report Stratford-on-avon, 08 Sep 18 Fixture Note After Race 1, sand was applied to all the bends following concerns from the riders that rode in the first race Race 3 - 3:30pm THE KIERAN O'NEILL 75TH BIRTHDAY CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS' SELLING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that MIZEN MASTER (IRE), placed fifth, finished lame on its left fore.
Race 4 - 4:05pm THE GEORGE PRAGNELL GOLD CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Permission was given for EXITAS (IRE) to go early to post.
Race 7 - 5:50pm THE ANDY TOWNSEND MEMORIAL STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) TOPOFTHECOTSWOLDS (IRE) wore earplugs throughout the race. View Stewards report Thirsk, 08 Sep 18 Fixture Note After race 1: Going Changed to Soft (from Good to Soft, Good in places) Race 2 - 2:35pm THE BARKERS OF NORTHALLERTON NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) An enquiry was held to consider interference approaching 2 furlongs out when, FIVE ANGELS (IRE), placed fifth, ridden by Paddy Pilley, drifted right causing interference to VENTURA BAY (IRE), placed third, ridden by Jack Garritty, which in turn caused interference to LIBERATRIX (IRE), unplaced, ridden by Jason Hart, and CAWTHORPE LAD, placed sixth, ridden by James Sullivan. Pilley was suspended for 2 days for careless riding as he allowed his mount to drift right, moving VENTURA BAY (IRE) slightly off its intended line, which then caused a knock-on effect to LIBERATRIX (IRE) and CAWTHORPE LAD.
Following the race, Graham Lee reported that SALAM ZAYED, unplaced, hung left in the home straight.
Race 3 - 3:10pm THE CALVERTS CARPETS HAMBLETON CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Approaching the final furlong, REGAL MIRAGE (IRE), placed third, shifted quickly right for one hit, causing BE PERFECT (USA), placed fourth, to be checked slightly. However, after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that it did not involve a riding offence.
Nathan Evans the rider of the winner ARROWTOWN, was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level from 2 furlongs out.
Race 4 - 3:45pm THE MOODY CONSTRUCTION FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) An enquiry was held to consider the placings in this race after interference from approaching the final furlong, when the winner QUEEN PENN, ridden by Paddy Mathers, interfered with RIGHT DIRECTION (IRE), placed second ridden by Graham Lee. The Stewards considered that the interference had not improved the placing of QUEEN PENN and was deemed to be accidental as the winner had only moved marginally left handed, causing RIGHT DIRECTION (IRE) to be moved slightly off its intended line and lose little momentum, to be beaten a neck at the line.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that ANGELS, unplaced, lost its left fore shoe.
Race 5 - 4:20pm THE PERSONAL TOUCHES 50TH ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH and MY NAME IS RIO (IRE) to go to post early, for KENNY THE CAPTAIN (IRE) to be mounted on the track and go to post early, and for YES YOU (IRE) to wear a hood in the parade ring and go to post early.
Race 7 - 5:30pm THE DAVID HIGGINS 50TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Approximately 1½ furlongs out, MACHREE (IRE), placed sixth, hung left moving FEEBS, unplaced, slightly off its intended line. However, after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that it did not involve a riding offence.
Following the race, the representative of James Bethell reported that HARROGATE (IRE), placed eighth, was unsuited by the Soft ground on this occasion and would prefer a sounder surface. View Stewards report Wolverhampton, 08 Sep 18 Race 1 - 5:45pm THE SPORTNATION.BET HOME OF REWARDS APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race, Russell Harris reported that DOSE, unplaced, clipped heels turning into the first bend.
Race 2 - 6:15pm THE SPORTNATION.BET CLAIMING STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for RENE MATHIS (GER) to go early to post and for HUNTSMANS CLOSE to go early and be led to post.
An enquiry was held to consider interference shortly after the start when MOSSY’S LODGE, placed fourth, interfered with TIGERWOLF (IRE), placed third, ridden by Eoin Walsh, which in turn caused interference to HUNTSMANS CLOSE, placed seventh, ridden by Stevie Donohoe. Muir was suspended for 2 days for careless riding as she allowed her mount to drift left towards the rail onto TIGERWOLF (IRE) which consequently caused Donohoe to have to check.
In the final furlong, VIBES (IRE), unplaced, lugged left away from the whip at the same time as the rider of TIGERWOLF (IRE) angled out for his run causing the two geldings to bump 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 VIBES (IRE).
Following the race, Eoin Walsh reported that TIGERWOLF (IRE) ran too freely; the Veterinary Officer reported that the gelding had lost its right fore shoe, Martin Harley reported that KING OF NAPLES, unplaced, lost its action approximately 1 furlong out; the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of KING OF NAPLES failed to reveal any abnormalities, and Rhiain Ingram reported that PESKY WABBIT, unplaced, was denied a clear run turning in to the home straight.
Race 3 - 6:45pm THE SPORTNATION.BET BEST ODDS GUARANTEED EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for REQUITED (IRE) to go early to post.
KADIZ (IRE), trained by Richard Hughes, had entered the parade ring after the signal to mount had been given. Being satisfied that this was due to the filly being re-shod, they took no further action. View Stewards report Ascot, 08 Sep 18 Race 1 - 1:35pm THE ITALIAN TOURIST BOARD BRITISH EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) AL FAJIR MUKBILE (IRE), unplaced, jumped right leaving the stalls causing interference to REPAUPO (USA), placed second, which in turn gave a slight bump to PRODUCTION, unplaced, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race Stevie Donohoe reported that he lost his stirrup iron as ALFAJIR MUKBILE (IRE), unplaced, jumped right leaving the stalls.
The performance of PRODUCTION which finished unplaced, was considered. The explanation given by the representative of Richard Hannon that the colt may have failed to stay the seven furlong trip was noted.
Race 2 - 2:10pm THE ROYAL FORESTERS BRITISH EBF FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) An enquiry was held to consider the placings in this race after interference inside the final half furlong, when the winner, SHAMBOLIC (IRE), ridden by Robert Havlin interfered with MODEL GUEST, placed second, ridden by William Buick. The Stewards considered that the interference had not improved SHAMBOLIC (IRE)’s placing as the winner always appeared to be holding MODEL GUEST to the line and the momentum and distance lost by MODEL GUEST as a result of the interference was less than the winning distance of ½ length. Havlin was cautioned for careless riding as he was slow to correct his mount from drifting left and bumping MODEL GUEST.
Race 3 - 2:45pm THE CUNARD HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for CARDSHARP to be mounted in the chute, for MUBTASIM (IRE) & SQUATS (IRE) to go early to post and for BELLE MEADE (IRE) to wear a hood in the parade ring.
Following the race Hollie Doyle reported that CHESSMAN (IRE), unplaced, hung right. The Veterinary Officer reported that SEA FOX (IRE), unplaced, lost its left hind shoe.
Race 4 - 3:20pm THE RITZ CLUB EBF 'BREEDERS SERIES' FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for BESHAAYIR to wear a hood in the parade ring.
Following the race the representative of William Haggas reported that BESHAAYIR, unplaced, banged her head in the stalls. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of BESHAAYIR showed a small amount of blood in the filly’s nostril, which could be consistent with her bumping her head.
Race 5 - 3:55pm THE LAVAZZA STAKES (HERITAGE HANDICAP) (CLASS 2) RASHDAN (FR) & RUSTANG (FR) wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Following the race David Probert reported that MIDI, placed sixth, hung both ways. The Veterinary Officer reported that RUSTANG (FR), unplaced, lost its left fore shoe.
Race 6 - 4:30pm THE FEVER-TREE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Following the race Fran Berry reported that POLYBIUS, placed fourth, was denied a clear run.
The performance of REBEL STREAK, which finished unplaced, was considered. The explanation given by the trainer’s representative that the gelding was never travelling was noted.
Race 7 - 5:05pm THE HALLGARTEN WINES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for MOONRAKER to go early to post and CHOOSEY (IRE) wore earplugs and a hood in the parade ring. BAHUTA ACHA wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Following the race Hollie Doyle reported that MADAME BOUNTY (IRE), placed fourth, was restless in the stalls. Andrea Atzeni reported that OPEN WIDE (USA), placed second, lugged left. The Veterinary Officer reported that BAHUTA ACHA, unplaced, lost its left hind shoe.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 8, 2018 20:35:58 GMT
North: Colin Russell
Little Legs (4.30 York, nap)
Well-regarded filly who ran a fine first race after a wind operation when fourth in a Listed contest at the course last time. Raced away from the main action that day so is better than the bare form and with Saturday's rain in her favour, is fancied to fare even better this time.
5/2 Little Legs 4:30 York Others to follow York 1.50 Twin Appeal, 2.20 Addis Ababa, 2.55 Justanotherbottle, 3.25 Sapa Inca, 4.00 Dalshand, 5.00 Captain Jameson.
Lambourn: James Burn
Chaparral Prince (2.30 Fontwell, nap)
Ex-Charlie Hills inmate has moved up the road to Nicky Henderson's for a jumping career, which was always likely to be his bag – he was even schooled as a two-year-old last term. Showed some promise on the Flat and should be involved.
15/8 Chaparral Prince 2:30 Fontwell Others to follow York 1.50 Outrage, 2.20 Rhosneigr, 2.55 Limato, 4.30 Mutawaffer. Fontwell 2.00 Lady Markby, 4.40 Cahill, 5.10 Winter Holiday.
West Country: Andrew King
Novis Adventus (3.35 Fontwell, nap)
Came good in style at Worcester last weekend and connections hopeful he can follow up under a penalty.
7/4 Novis Adventus 3:35 Fontwell Others to follow Fontwell 2.30 Mutanaqel, 4.10 Hawridge Glory.
Racing Post Ratings: Sam Walker
Twin Appeal (1.50 York)
Found a bit of form on first start for new yard to finish close fifth at Thirsk last time. Entitled to build on that and on a workable mark if he has turned the corner.
7/1 Twin Appeal 1:50 York Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Roddy (2.20 York)
Has shown promise on more than one occasion and deserves to break his duck at the seventh time of asking.
18/1 Roddy 2:20 York Longshot: Sam King
Wootton (3.15 Longchamp)
Can go well in a competitive looking Prix du Moulin returning to a much more suitable trip with improvement to come.
14/1 Wootton 3:15 Longchamp Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Macgiloney (3.15 Listowel)
A dual bumper winner and placed on two of his four previous attempts over hurdles, the son of Milan should appreciate stepping up to three miles for the first time and gets the vote to score for trainer/rider Denis Hogan.
9/2 Macgiloney 3:15 Listowel The Raceform Interactive nugget
Henry Candy's Limato is 3-3 when racing in Listed company, all over 6f, so he picks himself in the 2.55 at York.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 8, 2018 20:37:34 GMT
In the 2.20 at York, Mooltazem runs for Michael Dods and Callum Rodriguez, who possess a 29 per cent record when teaming up at the track. The four-year-old has been running consistently well this season, recording two wins back in June.
Nicky Henderson has a 60 per cent strike-rate with hurdling debutants at Fontwell. Chaparral Prince makes his first foray over obstacles in the 2.30. He has recently joined the yard having run four times for Charlie Hills, where he failed to impress.
Richard Newland has his string in good form, boasting a 50 per cent strike-rate over the last fortnight, and he also has a 38 per cent record with his runners at Fontwell. Mcgroarty (3.35) looks to have the ground in his favour today.
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Post by dennisg on Sept 9, 2018 7:22:05 GMT
in today's sporting life.................... Anita Chambers is sticking with Limato at York on Sunday and she has a selection for every race in the UK and Ireland. Limato sets an undeniable standard in the Ryedale House Garrowby Stakes at York. The Henry Candy-trained six-year-old has been a stalwart of the big-race scene for what seems an age now, and rediscovered the winning touch at Newmarket recently. His trainer had opted to drop him in class at Headquarters and was rewarded with a confidence-boosting success for the former July Cup winner. He stays at Listed level for what will be just his second visit to the Knavesmire, with his only other foray from his Wantage base having resulted in a two-length defeat to Mecca's Angel in the Nunthorpe Stakes of 2016. A trip to the Breeders' Cup could well be on the agenda if he can build further on that Newmarket win. Rise Hall sprang a 20-1 shock when winning a Salisbury novice event last time out and can continue on an upward curve in the Hanson Springs Handicap. Considering he is a Frankel half-brother to the likes of Ladies Are Forever and Hoof It, Rise Hall looked like being a bit disappointing when well beaten on his first two starts. However, the application of blinkers seemed to work the oracle at Salisbury and while that was hardly a strong event, Rise Hall won by nine lengths in a canter and has perhaps turned the corner now. Martyn Meade steps him up in trip, but 10 furlongs may not be beyond his compass judged on his strong-running recent victory. Elysees is the pick in the Little Green Rascals Children's Nurseries Handicap. He lacked the necessary turn of pace to take a hand in the finish when third over 14 furlongs at Sandown on his most recent start, so Alan King's decision to try two miles could make good sense. Sensible Friend is a relatively rare National Hunt runner for Amanda Perrett in the Winnie Leadbetter Birthday Handicap Hurdle at Fontwell. He has dropped down the weights a little in recent weeks and looked as though a drop back from two miles and five furlongs would suit when a solid second here last month. Tackling two furlongs less now, Sensible Friend looks a fair proposition. Bold Image made a perfect debut for Dan Skelton last month and can make it two wins in as many starts in the NetBet Sport Mares' Handicap Hurdle. Formerly trained by Suzy Smith, Bold Image appears to have benefited from a chance in scenery and can hit the mark again. Sporting Life Selections: FONTWELL: 2.00 Bold Image, 2.30 Chaparral Prince, 3.05 Dark Invader, 3.35 Sensible Friend, 4.10 Lord Condi, 4.40 Dawnieriver, 5.10 Liz's Dream. LISTOWEL: 2.10 Chief Justice, 2.40 Wicklow Brave, 3.15 Salty Boy, 3.45 Isabel's Gold, 4.20 Camelia De Cotte 4.50 All Hell Let Loose, 5.20 Scaglietti. YORK: 1.50 Storm Ahead, 2.20 Rise Hall, 2.55 LIMATO (NAP), 3.25 Estihdaaf, 4.00 Elysees, 4.30 Mutawaffer , 5.00 Roundhay Park. DOUBLE: Limato and Rise Hall.
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