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Post by dennisg on Sept 9, 2018 7:24:28 GMT
Superstar filly Enable made light of her 342-day absence with a convincing win in the Group Three 188Bet September Stakes at Kempton on Saturday where she defeated Crystal Ocean. Frankie Dettori controlled matters on the front end and, though she was a little bit fresh, she settled perfectly well in her front-running role and ran away from the King George runner-up in the straight. Receiving 8lb from Crystal Ocean, last year's superb Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner was sent off the 8/15 favourite on her seasonal reappearance and backers weren't made to sweat. The winning distance was three-and-a-half lengths at the line with her jockey patting her down the neck as she sealed victory. Dettori, rushing to get his helicopter to Haydock, said: "Awesome. It gave it credibility with Crystal Ocean in the race. It was in my mind that she might not be 100 per cent fit but she's trained by a master trainer in John Gosden. "She felt as good as ever and it's all systems go for Longchamp." Frankie Dettori chats to the press after Enable's win Frankie Dettori chats to the press after Enable's win The bookies were impressed, too, with Sky Bet cutting Gosden's filly to 2/1 favourite for this year's Arc from 9/2, with Sea Of Class nudged out to that price from 4/1. Sky Bet spokesman Michael Shinners said: "Connections will be delighted with that reappearance and all roads lead to ParisLongchamp now. Our trading team were impressed and made her a strong favourite on the back of the Kempton win." View image on Twitter View image on Twitter Sporting Life ✔ @sportinglife 🤩 Enable is BACK with a front-running success under Frankie Dettori 🏇 342 days off the track prove no problem as John Gosden's filly wins the September Stakes 🇫🇷 Next stop Paris? 2:08 PM - Sep 8, 2018 7 See Sporting Life's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Gosden said: "She found a beautiful rhythm. It was a lovely trial back for the big one in four weeks' time. I couldn't be more happy with the way it's gone, absolutely delighted. "She's 80-85 per cent fit today, the race will bring her on. It's all down to the filly, a great performance. "She's very strong, just so determined. The hardest thing for her was standing around doing nothing, she just loves racing." Rest Of Kempton Review Kieran O'Neill enjoyed a deserved moment in the spotlight as he secured his first Pattern-race success with a stylish victory aboard Kessaar in the 188Bet Casino Sirenia Stakes. Having chalked up the first half-century of his career this season, the 30-year-old, who rides Eclipse and Juddmonte International winner Roaring Lion in his work at home, enjoyed another first after partnering the son of Kodiac to glory in the six-furlong Group Three prize. Coming from off the pace, the 9/1 shot swept past Junius Brutus during the closing stages, before crossing the line with two and a half lengths to spare, completing a double for trainer John Gosden who had earlier claimed the September Stakes with Arc heroine Enable. O'Neill said: "It is my first Group-race win, but I've waited long enough for it. I thank the boss Mr Gosden for the opportunity. It such a big day with Enable winning and it is nice to get one for the team. "It was nice to get the half-century for the year and now my first Group winner. I'm really delighted." Thady Gosden, assistant to his father, said: "He won well at Windsor, then he went to Ripon next time for a Listed race but didn't handle the track at all. He hit every ridge and undulation possible, so that was a bit of a disaster. "He is a nice little horse and settled well in behind. We could possibly step him up to seven next time." Hitting the woodwork has been a recurring theme for War Glory in recent starts but a long-overdue win finally came his way in the 188Bet Extra Place Races "London Mile' Handicap. The son of Canford Cliffs gained his first success in more than two years when making all to defy Corazon Espinado by three-quarters of a length and provide trainer Richard Hannon, whose plane was involved in an alarming incident before racing at Haydock, with a welcome winner. Jockey Tom Marquand said of the 20/1 chance: "He has been unlucky to get on a long losing streak. From a wide a draw I didn't want to get stuck in behind. "I thought the safe option was to go forward. He is as tough as old boots and deserved to get his head in front. "I won on him as an apprentice, but I've not had the chance to ride him on a big day since. It worked out perfectly." The Sunbury track has been a happy hunting ground for Silvestre de Sousa and he made it five winners at the course this week when getting the Mark Johnston-trained Indian Sounds home in the 188Bet Mobile Bet10 Get20 Nursery Handicap. De Sousa said of the 9/4 favourite: "He ran in a very competitive race at York and was stepping down in grade today. He showed plenty of attitude out there. I'd be quite happy to keep him at that trip (seven furlongs)." A step up to a mile appeared to hold no problems for the William Haggas-trained Eyelool (3/1) after he got the better of a late battle with Daafr in the Play Blackjack At The 188Bet Casino Nursery Handicap. Assistant trainer Harry Eustace said: "He was tough and had to battle from a long way out. We thought the trip would suit him and luckily it has."
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Post by dennisg on Sept 9, 2018 7:27:01 GMT
Anna Lisa Balding praised the actions of the pilot when she and a small party, including trainer Richard Hannon, had a narrow escape after their light aircraft was involved in an incident with a stationary plane on the runway in the centre of the course at Haydock Park. Conditions on the ground were rough when the plane attempted to land before racing. It clipped the wing of a smaller empty plane - one that had been used by Sir Michael Stoute and Ryan Moore - and skidded on the wet infield at the Merseyside venue. "Our pilot did an amazing job," said Balding, wife of trainer Andrew Balding. "We came in in really bad weather conditions. I don't what happened, but I do know I saw my own life slip away from me very quickly, but we're all alive and safe. I saw the Frankie (Dettori, plane crash of 2000) moment a bit. "I'm going home in the lorry. When you have a winner, you don't mind how you get home. "Andrew is on his way to Newcastle today. He's running in the Great North Run tomorrow. He does it for a friend, who lost his child. He does it every year." Clerk of the course Kirkland Tellwright gave an account of what happened. "The bigger plane coming in skidded on landing, apparently spun and clipped the smaller plane," he said. "No one was hurt, but neither plane will be flying today." Conditions meant Frankie Dettori was unable to make the journey north to ride James Garfield in the 32Red Sprint Cup. He had been scheduled to fly in from Kempton after partnering Enable to victory. "Frankie has been replaced. Richard Kingscote is riding the horse now," said Tellwright.
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Post by dennisg on Sept 9, 2018 7:30:46 GMT
Battle Of Jericho narrowly denied the popular Gordon Lord Byron in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Race at Navan. Only three went to post, and it proved once more a big field is not always needed to produce an exciting race. Once the big two had seen off Sheila Lavery's Mr Scarlet, they served up a tremendous duel. Gordon Lord Byron, fresh from a real return to form at York last time out, was under pressure some way out and Seamie Heffernan looked as if he could take him on Aidan O'Brien's Battle Of Jericho whenever he wanted. However, as he has so often in the past, the 10-year-old Gordon Lord Byron kept on responding to pressure and Heffernan had to get serious with the 15/8 second-favourite, just prevailing by a short head. "I'm not surprised he's won, the surprise is that he hasn't won a lot more," said Heffernan. "He had his head in the right place today. He does show a good bit more, but he's won a couple this year and they can't all be top class."
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 9, 2018 7:50:34 GMT
Sunday: going, weather & non-runners Fontwell GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places; GoingStick 6.2) (Watering) (Rail movements: R1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 +54y) WEATHER: Partly cloudy NON RUNNERS: 3:35 Novis Adventus (1)Poetic Lady (5) Listowel GOING: GOOD WEATHER: Light rain York GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (good in places) (Rail movements: R2 & 5 +11y) WEATHER: Showers STALLS: 5f & 6f - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 1:50 Gold Hunter (3)Outrage (2)Rose Marmara (9)Golden Guest (16)Kentuckyconnection (12) 2:55 Perfect Angel (6) 4:00 Roystonia (8) 4:30 Mutawaffer (4)
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 9, 2018 16:53:24 GMT
Fontwell Park, 09 Sep 18 Race 1 - 2:00pm THE NETBET SPORT MARES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) BOLD IMAGE (IRE) wore ear plugs which were removed at the start.
Having reviewed the start the Stewards were satisfied that LADY MARKBY (IRE) had refused to race and was deemed to be a runner.
The performance of BOLD IMAGE (IRE) which started favourite and finished third, was considered. The representative of Dan Skelton could offer no explanation for the filly’s performance. BOLD IMAGE (IRE) was routine tested.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that LA PAIMPOLAISE (FR), placed fourth, was lame right fore.
Race 2 - 2:30pm THE HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY GEOFF YATES JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that BODES WELL (IRE), placed fourth, had been struck into on its right fore, POWERFUL SOCIETY (IRE), unplaced, had been struck into on its right hind and RED MIRACLE, placed seventh, had been struck into on its right hind.
Race 4 - 3:35pm THE RETA AND MICHAELS 60TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) The performance of MAQUISARD (FR) which started favourite and was pulled up, was considered. The representative of Gary Moore 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 5 - 4:10pm THE NETBET BEST ODDS GUARANTEED NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) WEIGHTFORDAVE (IRE) wore ear plugs which were removed at the start.
Following the race, Miss Katy Lyons reported that CLIVE CLIFTON (IRE), unplaced, jumped left throughout.
Race 7 - 5:10pm THE NETBET BOOSTS MARES' STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (NHMOPS Bonus Race) Following the race, Harry Stock reported that MISS ANTIPOVA, unplaced, hung badly right-handed and Miss Katy Lyons reported that SPENDABLE, placed fourth, hung left-handed throughout. View Stewards report York, 09 Sep 18 Race 1 - 1:50pm THE eventmasters.co.uk APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (A Leg Of The Go Racing In Yorkshire Future Stars Series) Tim Easterby had obtained prior permission from the BHA to run STORM AHEAD (IRE) with no hind shoes.
Race 2 - 2:20pm THE HANSON SPRINGS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Shortly after leaving the stalls the winner, FRANCIS XAVIER (IRE) edged slightly left onto MUSIC SEEKER, unplaced, at the same time as HASANOANDA, unplaced, edged right resulting in the rider of DAAWY (IRE), unplaced, taking a check but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and that it had not improved the placing of FRANCIS XAVIER (IRE).
Following the race, Connor Murtagh reported that KING’S PAVILION (IRE), unplaced, ran too freely. Daniel Tudhope reported that RISE HALL, placed third, hung left. Jason Hart reported that DAAWY (IRE) suffered interference shortly after the start and Ger O’Neill reported that MUSIC SEEKER hung badly right in the straight. Franny Norton reported that RHOSNEIGER (IRE), unplaced, was crowded for room approaching the final furlong. Megan Nicholls reported that RED CHARMER (IRE), unplaced, ran flat.
Race 3 - 2:55pm THE RYEDALE HOUSE GARROWBY STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that the winner, LIMATO (IRE), lost its left fore shoe.
Race 4 - 3:25pm THE JUDITH MARSHALL MEMORIAL BRITISH EBF STALLIONS NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 3) (PLUS 10 RACE) (Sire and Dam-Restricted Race) Just inside 2 furlongs out the winner, WOVEN, hung quickly left as the rider changed his hands, causing ALNADIR (USA), placed third, to be short of room and checked but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and that it had not improved the placing of WOVEN.
Inside the final furlong, SAPA INCA (IRE), placed fourth, shied away from ESTIHDAAF (USA), placed second, and in doing so was caught on the heels of WOVEN but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, Jack Garritty reported that KENSINGTON ART, unplaced, hung left. Nathan Evans reported that JOE THE BEAU, unplaced, hung right under pressure.
Race 5 - 4:00pm THE LITTLE GREEN RASCALS CHILDREN'S NURSERIES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) The winner LE MAITRE CHAT (USA), appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Ascot on 23 June 2018 where the gelding finished sixteenth of sixteen, beaten by 167 lengths. The explanation from Micky Hammond’s representative was noted that the gelding benefited from the drop in grade from Class 2 to Class 4 and appreciated the slower ground on this occasion. LE MAITRE CHAT (USA) was routine tested.
Following the race, Paul Hanagan reported that ANGEL GABRIAL (IRE), placed second, hung right in the final furlong.
Race 6 - 4:30pm THE SHA. INTELLIGENT IDEAS THAT GET RESULTS BRITISH EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 3) (PLUS 10 RACE) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that OUT OF ANGELS (IRE), unplaced, had a wound on its right fore leg.
Race 7 - 5:00pm THE COOPERS MARQUEES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for DAFFY JANE to go early to post.
The winner BIG LES, appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Hamilton on 21 August 2018 where the gelding finished seventh of thirteen, beaten by 6 ¾ lengths. The explanation from the representative of Karen McLintock was noted that the yard is returning to form. BIG LES was routine tested.
The performance of ARCAVALLO (IRE) which finished unplaced, was considered. The representative of Michael Dods could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that post-race examination of ARCAVALLO (IRE) failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Leaving the stalls, ARCAVALLO (IRE) jumped right at the same time as JOHN KIRKUP, unplaced, jumped left consequently hampering DAFFY JANE, unplaced, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, Faye McManoman reported that DAFFY JANE was hampered leaving the stalls.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 9, 2018 16:54:30 GMT
Monday: going, weather & non-runners Brighton GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 8.5) (Watering) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 1m4f & 1m2f - Outside; Remainder - Centre Chelmsford (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 6f - Centre; Remainder - Inside Listowel GOING: YIELDING WEATHER: Light rain Newton Abbot GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places; GoingStick: 7.2) (Watering in progress) WEATHER: Partly cloudy NON RUNNERS: 3:25 Court King (11) Perth GOING: GOOD (GoingStick 7.6) (Watered) (Rail movements: 14:10 & 17:25 +73y, 14:40, 15:15 & 16:50 +105y, 15:45 & 16:20 +90y) WEATHER: Showers
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Post by dennisg on Sept 10, 2018 7:41:40 GMT
in today's sporting life....................... Ashley Iveson previews all of Monday's action in both the UK and Ireland and comes up with a selection for every race. NAP: 3.05 Brighton 3 6 Dream Catching20 39-3OR: 75CD 7/4 T: A M BaldingJ: Jason Watson (3) Form: 736241Last Run Live betting powered by Next Best: 6.45 Chelmsford 3 1 Missy Mischief23 39-2OR: 87D 11/8 T: J NosedaJ: James Doyle Form: 59-1Last Run Live betting powered by Dream Catching was not winning out of turn when opening his account at Brighton three weeks ago and he can follow up on his return to the Seaside venue. Andrew Balding's youngster did not see the racecourse as a juvenile and was gelded before his debut in the spring of this year. The son of Dream Ahead came mighty close to making the perfect start when beaten just half a length at Lingfield in April and has run well in defeat on a few occasions since, most notably finishing second in a decent handicap at Newbury in July. He looked to have been found a gilt-edged opportunity when reverting to maiden company here last time and did not pass it up, making all the running on his way to a facile success. The assessor has handed him a 2lb hike ahead of the starsports.bet Handicap, but with confidence buoyed he should still prove hard to beat. The £25,000 Irish Lotto At totesport.com Handicap is the centrepiece of Chelmsford's evening fixture and the vote goes to Moqarrab. Following a promising debut at Newmarket last November, Saeed bin Suroor's charge bolted up at Wolverhampton the following month and was just as dominant on his belated return to action at Dunstall Park in June. He was well beaten on the grass at Newmarket's July meeting, but deserves another chance back on an artificial surface. Missy Mischief is of significant interest in the Extra Places At totesport.com Handicap. Despite only finishing fifth on her Goodwood debut in May of last year, trainer Jeremy Noseda considered his filly good enough to contest the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot. She was far from disgraced in finishing ninth - beaten a shade over five lengths - but was not seen again in 2017. The American-bred filly returned from a 14-month absence in a novice event at Doncaster a little over three weeks ago and there was a lot to like about the way she dismissed a subsequent winner in Field Gun. Missy Mischief enters the handicap arena off what appears a workable mark and with James Doyle taking the ride, everything points to a big run. There is an early-season treat for jumping fans at Perth, with several familiar names lining up for the Sodexo Prestige Venues And Events Killiecrankie Handicap Chase, chief among them Kim Bailey's Charbel. Since making a winning fencing debut at Uttoxeter almost two years ago, the seven-year-old has been campaigned exclusively at Grade One level over the larger obstacles. He was last seen falling in the Queen Mother Champion Chase and connections will be hoping he can make the most of having his sights lowered on his seasonal reappearance. Sporting Life Tips BRIGHTON: 2.00 Flora Tristan, 2.30 Barbarosa, 3.05 DREAM CATCHING (NAP), 3.35 Sauchiehall Street, 4.10 Wilson, 4.40 Nyala, 5.15 Imbucato. CHELMSFORD: 5.45 Just Later, 6.15 Fognini, 6.45 Missy Mischief, 7.15 Moqarrab, 7.45 Jumeirah Street, 8.15 Guild, 8.45 Hint Of Grey. LISTOWEL: 2.15 Heart Stealer, 2.45 Hot Stone, 3.20 Dabiyr, 3.50 Landsman, 4.25 Zander, 4.55 Burning Question, 5.30 Alternate Peace. NEWTON ABBOT: 2.20 Pokari, 2.55 Roll The Dough, 3.25 Lord Topper, 4.00 Mizen Master, 4.30 Orchestrated, 5.05 Reason To Believe. PERTH: 2.10 Global Jackpot, 2.40 Arizona Bound, 3.15 Miro, 3.45 Charbel, 4.20 Cold Shoulder, 4.50 Cooking Fat. 5.25 Carrie Des Champs. DOUBLE: Dream Catching and Missy Mischief.
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Post by dennisg on Sept 10, 2018 7:44:02 GMT
Enable is reported to be in fine fettle the morning after her foot-perfect return to action at Kempton. Having been sidelined for much of the campaign with a knee injury, the John Gosden-trained four-year-old made her first start since landing last year's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe a winning one in Saturday's Group Three September Stakes. The daughter of Nathaniel, who also won the English, Irish and Yorkshire Oaks last season, as well as the King George, is now a top-priced to successfully defend her Arc crown on October 7. Teddy Grimthorpe, racing manager to owner Khalid Abdullah, said: "She is good this morning and there are no problems. "She was in very good form going into the race and we always hoped she would produce a good performance. "The way she did it was very pleasing. I think everything about it was good and I don't think you could have asked for any more in how the race worked out. "She good into a good rhythm, and although she was a little bit fresh, she settled really well, and she quickened well when asked. The runner-up (Crystal Ocean) is a very solid horse. "The Arc is a huge race and she will have to bring her A-game, but that was a very good start to her year, if a somewhat belated one. "It was great to see her do what she did yesterday." Sky Bet, Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe odds: ENABLE Sea Of Class Cracksman Lah Ti Dar 12/1 BAR Odds correct at 1200 BST 09/09/2018
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Post by dennisg on Sept 10, 2018 7:45:46 GMT
Clive Cox remains keen on a tilt at the Qipco British Champions Sprint at Ascot with Harry Angel - provided conditions are in his favour. The son of Dark Angel made his first appearance since sustaining a leg injury in the starting stalls ahead of the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot when defending his crown in the Sprint Cup at Haydock on Saturday. After a smart start the four-year-old was soon dictating affairs in front, but faded into sixth place in a six-furlong contest run in heavy ground. Plans remain fluid for Cox's stable star, but a return to Ascot - where he is yet to taste victory after five previous starts - is under consideration. Clive Cox on Harry Angel "First and foremost I am very pleased with how he has come out of the race and fair play to James Fanshawe and The Tin Man." "He is fine this morning and he has come out of the race well. He was just a little bit fresh early on," said the Lambourn handler. "The ground was heavy, but in comparison to last year, the Sprint Cup was the fifth race run on it compared to the third. "It just made it a little bit more difficult but it was the same for all of them. It just appeared to rain at Haydock more than anywhere else. "He clearly found the last half-furlong a long way, but I'm delighted with how he has come out of the race. "The Champions Sprint (October 20) would be attractive if we get a drier time in the run-up to it. That is the most logical target."
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Post by dennisg on Sept 10, 2018 7:47:45 GMT
British and Irish raiders Forest Ranger and Riven Light both finished down the field as last year's winner London Town destroyed his rivals in the Keeneland Korea Cup in Seoul. Tony Hamilton made the long trip east to partner Forest Ranger for his boss Richard Fahey, while Willie Mullins called upon local jockey Jo Sung Gon to ride Riven Light. The latter was prominent in the betting for a local Grade One contest worth over £700,000 following his fine weight-carrying victory in the BMW Mile at the Galway Festival in July. But after being settled in midfield early on, he steadily dropped back and ultimately finished a tailed off last of 14 runners. Forest Ranger made a smart start and was positioned in third for much of the nine-furlong contest. He was still third rounding the home turn and stuck to his guns admirably on his way to finishing an honourable fifth. London Town, trained by Kazuya Makita and ridden by Yasunari Iwata, broke the track record he set when winning the same race last year, this time coming home 15 lengths clear of his nearest rival.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 10, 2018 8:23:55 GMT
BANKER
Dusty (2.00 Brighton)
Mick Channon's three-year-old filly has been campaigned over a variety of trips on different ground, but 6f on good to firm looks absolutely perfect for her and she should follow up her course victory in the opener on Monday. Having placed on her previous two starts, Dusty capitalised on her falling handicap mark to score impressively from the back of the pack, despite finishing on the rail (often a disadvantage with the camber favouring those in the centre of the track). They went a quick pace early on that day which helped, and the race is likely to be run to suit again with plenty of prominent racers in opposition. Favourite Arcanista rates a danger, but she may struggle under a penalty.
11/2 Dusty 2:00 Brighton GOOD THING
Tricorn (7.15 Chelmsford)
The return to the all-weather is key. A four-year-old son of Helmet, Tricorn looked to be destined for Group races when recording form figures of 211123 on his first six starts last season, with the third-placed effort coming in the 29-runner Britannia Handicap at Royal Ascot. He was subsequently fancied for the Listed Sir Henry Cecil Stakes at Newmarket but disappointed when finishing seventh of eight behind Beat The Bank. He has struggled this season after undergoing a gelding operation, but those three runs have come in competitive Class 2 handicaps, and although he remains in that company here, it's an easier race than he's been running in and is now back on his favoured surface. Tricorn's won two of his four starts on the all-weather (second on his other two runs) and should go extremely close off his mark of 101.
7/2 Tricorn 7:15 Chelmsford (AW)
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 10, 2018 8:24:50 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Missy Mischief (6.45 Chelmsford, nap)
Overcame a subsequent winner when scoring on her return at Doncaster last month and is bred to go on the all-weather. Jeremy Noseda's filly also has the plum draw in stall one.
5/4 Missy Mischief 6:45 Chelmsford (AW) Others to follow Brighton 2.00 Arcanista, 2.30 Portobello Road, 3.05 Real Estate, 4.10 Wilson, 5.15 Castle Talbot. Chelmsford 5.45 Balladeer, 6.15 Khafooq, 7.15 Tricorn, 7.45 Plentyinthetanksir, 8.15 Night Story, 8.45 Connosseur.
North: Colin Russell
Green Zone (4.20 Perth, nap)
Generally disappointing since completing a hat-trick in July last year, but is now on a career-low mark and on a track that suits. With conditions in his favour, he is fancied to get back to winning ways.
11/1 Green Zone 4:20 Perth Others to follow Brighton 2.30 Dream Sands, 4.10 Winged Spur. Chelmsford 5.45 Chance Of Glory, 6.15 Swinging Eddie, 6.45 Captain Jameson, 7.15 Masham Star, 8.15 Daliko. Perth 2.10 Rock N Rolla, 2.40 Arizona Bound, 3.10 Ballycrystal Court, 3.45 Indan Temple, 4.50 Cooking Fat, 5.25 Mint Gold.
Lambourn: James Burn
Lord Topper (3.25 Newton Abbot, nap)
Course-and-distance winner has a rise in the weights to overcome, but part of that is offset by the talented Page Fuller's 5lb claim, while this marathon trip over hurdles suits.
11/2 Lord Topper 3:25 Newton Abbot Others to follow Brighton 2.00 Dusty, 2.30 Riviera Nights, 4.40 Nyala, 5.15 Stormbound. Chelmsford 6.15 Fognini, 7.15 Manson, 8.15 Guild, 8.45 Lyford. Newton Abbot 4.30 Chill In The Wood.
West Country: Andrew King
Imperial Presence (3.45 Perth, nap)
Clashes with Hammersly Lake again and revised weights make things tougher but he is expected to come out on top once more.
3/1 Imperial Presence 3:45 Perth Others to follow Newton Abbot 2.20 Leapaway 2.55 Roll The Dough 3.25 Whataknight 4.00 Cool Macavity 4.30 Georgina Joy 5.05 Diamond Reflection.
Racing Post Ratings: Simon Turner
Fognini (6.15 Chelmsford)
Progressing with every run and duly did so again when winning last time at Redcar. That level of form may well suffice and should go close.
5/6 Fognini 6:15 Chelmsford (AW) Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Riviera Nights (2.30 Brighton)
Third behind an above average newcomer in a strongly run six furlong novice race at Newmarket recently and should be suited by the extra furlong today.
1/2 Riviera Nights 2:30 Brighton Longshot: Sam King
Masham Star (7.15 Chelmsford)
Clearly acts well at Chelmsford despite a poor effort in a competitive handicap nine days ago. It would be no surprise to see Mark Johnston's charge bounce back to form in a race he may be able to dominate from the front under Adam Kirby.
7/1 Masham Star 7:15 Chelmsford (AW) Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Invincible Karma (4.25 Listowel)
Having made all for a four and a half length win in a maiden at Roscommon three weeks ago, the Jessica Harrington-trained colt is well drawn in stall one for this six runner nursery and gets the vote to land the one mile event under Shane Foley.
5/4 Invincible Karma 4:25 Listowel The Raceform Interactive nugget
Since April 2017, Silvestre de Sousa is 5-9 (56%, +£8.66) when teaming up with Rae Guest, improving to 5-7 when they went off 5-1 or shorter. They team up with Kachumba in the 3.05 at Brighton.
7/2 Kachumba 3:05 Brighton
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 10, 2018 8:25:20 GMT
Richard Newland has a 20 per cent strike-rate at Newton Abbot in the last five years but that rises to 67 per cent (2-3) with first-timers in sellers. His Cotton Club should go close in the 4.00.
Luca Cumani is an impressive 41 per cent at Brighton in the last five years, (3-10 with juveniles), and Portabello Road faces some limited-looking opponents in the 2.30.
Michael Scudamore has a good record in first-time handicaps (5-18, +£14.25) and his Northern Beau, winner of two points in Ireland last year, should go well in her first handicap chase in Perth’s 2.40.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 10, 2018 8:25:49 GMT
Sauchiehall Street 3.35 Brighton
- Sauchiehall Street 3:35 Brighton Thriving at present, and arrives on the back of fluent victories on the all-weather at Wolverhampton and Newcastle.
There seems no reason why Sauchiehall Street won’t be equally as effective on turf over middle distances on fast ground, and he can complete his hat-trick.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 10, 2018 8:26:46 GMT
PERTH
Robin Goodfellow
2.10 Global Jackpot
2.40 Forrardon Xmoor
3.15 Miro
3.45 Charbel
4.20 Jaunty Thor
4.50 Swingbridge
5.25 Carrie Des Champs
Gimcrack
2.10 Global Jackpot
2.40 Arizona Bound
3.15 Miro
3.45 Charbel
4.20 Cold Shoulder
4.50 Cooking Fat
5.25 Carrie Des Champs
BRIGHTON
Robin Goodfellow
2.00 Arcanista
2.30 Riviera Nights
3.05 Black Caesar
3.35 King Athelstan
4.10 Geetanjali
4.40 Nyala (nb)
5.15 Solveig’s Song
Gimcrack
2.00 Flora Tristan
2.30 Barbarosa
3.05 Dream Catching (nap)
3.35 Sauchiehall Street
4.10 Wilson
4.40 Nyala
5.15 Imbucato
NEWTON ABBOTT
Robin Goodfellow
2.20 Leapaway
2.55 Roll The Dough
3.25 Lord Topper
4.00 Cotton Club
4.30 Presenting Berkley
5.05 Every Chance
Gimcrack
2.20 Pokari
2.55 Roll The Dough
3.25 Lord Topper
4.00 Mizen Master
4.30 Orchestrated
5.05 Reason To Believe
CHELMSFORD CITY
Robin Goodfellow
5.45 Balladeer
6.15 Fognini
6.45 Dubai One
7.15 Tricorn
7.45 Jumeirah Street
8.15 Night Story
8.45 Lyford (nap)
Gimcrack
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 10, 2018 8:27:32 GMT
5.45 Just Later
6.15 Fognini
6.45 Missy Mischief (nb)
7.15 Moqarrab
7.45 Jumeirah Street
8.15 Guild
8.45 Hint Of Grey
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 10, 2018 8:28:02 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 10, 2018 17:41:57 GMT
Brighton, 10 Sep 18 Race 1 - 2:00pm THE STARSPORTS.BET FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) An enquiry was held to consider interference approximately 1 furlong from the start when DREAM FOR LIFE, placed fifth, ridden by Eoin Walsh, interfered with FLORA TRISTAN, placed second, ridden by Gabriele Malune. Walsh was suspended for 4 days for careless riding as he manoeuvred left when not sufficiently clear causing Malune to take a check for several strides, whilst becoming tight for room on the rail.
Race 2 - 2:30pm THE STARSPORTS.BET EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) ABENAKI collided with the rail when leaving the Parade Ring. Having been examined by the Veterinary Surgeon at the start the gelding was deemed fit to race.
An enquiry was held into the running and riding of GLOBAL ARMY, unplaced, ridden by Liam Keniry, which was settled at the rear of field before staying on late to finish fifth of eight, beaten by 8 ¼ lengths. The rider was interviewed and shown recordings of the race and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities. The rider stated that his instructions were to jump well and to get GLOBAL ARMY to relax, in order to travel well and finish the race. He explained that he initially tried to obtain a gap between PORTABELLO ROAD, placed third, and DANCING JO, placed second, approaching the cutaway but was unable to do so, due to PORTABELLO ROAD shifting left. He added that he continued to be carried down the camber whereupon he found himself in a pocket and was denied a clear run from approximately 2 furlongs out, a fact that he reported to scales. He further added that he was subsequently able to find a clear run, allowing GLOBAL ARMY to run on well. Keniry’s explanation was noted.
Race 3 - 3:05pm THE STARSPORTS.BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Inside the final furlong, REAL ESTATE (IRE), placed fourth, hung left-handed down the camber causing GOOD LUCK CHARM, placed sixth, to be carried off its intended line and become crowded for room, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, Silvestre de Sousa reported that the winner, KACHUMBA, hung left-handed under pressure.
Race 4 - 3:35pm THE FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @starsports_bet HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race, Trevor Whelan reported that PURPLE JAZZ (IRE), placed fifth, was never travelling and hung right-handed under pressure.
Race 5 - 4:10pm THE CALL STAR SPORTS ON 08000 521 321 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) WINGED SPUR (IRE) wore ear plugs which were removed at the start.
Following the race, Silvestre de Sousa reported that GEETANJALI (IRE), placed second, hung left-handed throughout. David Probert reported that SAGENESS (IRE), placed seventh, stopped quickly and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filly failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 7 - 5:15pm THE STARSPORTS.BET APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for PICK A LITTLE to go early to post.
Following the race, Aaron Jones reported that CASTLE TALBOT (IRE), placed fourth, was slowly away, William Cox reported that PICK A LITTLE, placed sixth, was never travelling and Jason Watson reported that SOLVEIG'S SONG, placed second, hung left-handed under pressure. View Stewards report Newton Abbot, 10 Sep 18 Fixture Note Race 3: An enquiry was called into why a loose horse caused interference to two of the runners entering the home straight. The Clerk of the Course was interviewed. His explanation that various attempts had been made by his ground staff to catch the horse but these were unsuccessful, was noted. Race 1 - 2:20pm THE PKF FRANCIS CLARK 'NATIONAL HUNT' NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Following the race Nick Scholfield reported that POKARI (FR), placed second, ran too freely.
Race 3 - 3:25pm THE newtonabbotracing.com HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) Brendan Powell, the rider of KNIGHT OF NOIR (IRE), placed sixth, failed to weigh in owing to a breakdown in communications between the rider and the Clerk of the Scales. The Stewards were satisfied that the correct weight had been carried throughout the race and confirmed the placing of KNIGHT OF NOIR (IRE).
Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that KNIGHT OF NOIR (IRE), placed sixth, was lame right hind and WHATAKNIGHT, unplaced, was lame right fore and right hind.
Race 4 - 4:00pm THE NEWTON ABBOT RACECOURSE ON FACEBOOK SELLING HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Following the race Tom Scudamore reported that he thought COOL MACAVITY (IRE), which he pulled up, was lame but the gelding returned sound. View Stewards report Perth, 10 Sep 18 Race 2 - 2:40pm THE ENERGY CHECK UTILITY SOLUTIONS NOVICES' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) ANGE DES MALBERAUX (FR) wore earplugs which were removed at the Start.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that RUNNING IN HEELS (IRE), placed sixth, finished lame on her right fore. Derek Fox reported that ARIZONA BOUND (IRE), which was pulled up, was never travelling and did not jump fluently. The Veterinary Officer reported that FORRARDON XMOOR, which was pulled up, had lost its right fore shoe.
Race 3 - 3:15pm THE EDINBURGH GIN HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier for the Northern Lights Stayers Hurdle Series) Following the race, Henry Brooke reported that SIMPLY MANI, placed seventh, was never travelling.
Race 4 - 3:45pm THE SODEXO PRESTIGE VENUES AND EVENTS KILLIECRANKIE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) MARRACUDJA (FR) wore earplugs.
Race 5 - 4:20pm THE BET WITH THE DEWHURST BOOKMAKERS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Derek Fox, the rider of the winner, CELTIC FLAMES (IRE), was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level from approaching the second last hurdle.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that AN FEAR CIUIN (IRE), unplaced, and TANGOLAN (IRE) had both lost their right hind shoes.
Race 6 - 4:50pm THE PRESTIGE VENUES AND EVENTS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Following the race, David Bass reported that NET WORK ROUGE (FR), placed sixth, weakened quickly approaching the last fence and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities. View Stewards report Chelmsford City, 10 Sep 18 Race 1 - 5:45pm THE £20 FREE BETS AT totesport.com NOVICE AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) The performance of MISS GREEN DREAM which started favourite and finished unplaced, was considered. Stuart Williams could offer no explanation for the filly’s performance. MISS GREEN DREAM was routine tested.
Race 2 - 6:15pm THE totepool CASHBACK CLUB AT totesport.com NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) 1 ½ furlongs out, the winner, LADY MADISON (IRE), edged left taking MELO PEARL, unplaced, slightly off its intended line which in turn caused SUCH PROMISE, placed fourth, to have to be steadied briefly, 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 LADY MADISON.
Following the race Nicky Mackay reported that SUCH PROMISE, placed fourth, was denied a clear run from 1 ½ furlongs out. Luke Morris reported that RAMATUELLE, unplaced, hung left.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 10, 2018 17:43:12 GMT
Moqarrab 7.15
Saeed Bin Suroor has a 34 per cent strike-rate (42-123) at Chelmsford and looks capable of enhancing that enviable record with this all-weather specialist.
The colt has won both his starts at Wolverhampton and returns following a break since finishing last at Newmarket in July.
Sporting cheekpieces for the first time, he has low mileage and should not be dismissed with the in-form Jim Crowley in the saddle.
Lyford 8.45
The Sylvester Kirk-trained three-year-old has been knocking on the door of late and can finally get off the mark at the 13th attempt.
Placed on four of his last five starts, he was just touched off at Kempton six days ago and looks a key player racing off the same mark in an open contest.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 10, 2018 17:44:19 GMT
Fire crews fought a blaze that broke out in the grandstand at Huntingdon racecourse on Monday.
According to Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue Service, more than 25 firefighters were involved in the incident.
The fire broke out around 2.40pm and the grandstand was evacuated. At 5pm the fire was reported to be extinguished.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 10, 2018 19:46:51 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Just Be Friendly (2.10 Leicester, nap)
Ran a decent debut behind some smart sorts at Ascot first time out and has improved for that in her work on the peat moss gallop. Michael Bell's filly also has the services of Silvestre de Sousa.
12/1 Just Be Friendly 2:10 Leicester Others to follow Catterick Madame Devious Leicester 2.40 Blooriedotcom, 3.45 Sarshampla, 4.20 Perfect Hustler, 4.50 Al Mureib, 5.25 Right About Now Salisbury 3.30 Emily Goldfinch, 4.35 Jash, 5.05 King's Girl, 5.40 Raid, 6.10 Tuff Rock, 6.40 Highland Way, 7.10 Altra Vita
North: Colin Russell
Indian Pursuit (4.40 Catterick, nap)
Four-time course-and-distance winner who won this race off a 3lb lower mark last season. Generally in good form this year and is fancied to go well again from a low draw.
8/1 Indian Pursuit 4:40 Catterick Others to follow Catterick 2.00 Royal Destiny, 2.30 Boudica Bay, 3.00 Calliope, 3.35 Archipeligo, 4.05 Iron Sky, 5.10 Highly Focussed, 5.45 The Resdev Way Leicester 3.15 Bandola, 3.45 Line Of Reason, 4.20 Rebel Assault, 4.50 Desert Friend, 5.25 Dutch Coed Salisbury 3.30 Relight My Fire, 4.00 Kingstreet Lady Worcester 2.50 Dear Sire
Lambourn: James Burn
Naqaawa (2.40 Leicester, nap)
Lightly-raced filly could enjoy this 1m4f trip judged on her last two outings and may have more to offer than some of her older rivals.
Evs Naqaawa 2:40 Leicester Others to follow Catterick 3.00 Jaquar, 4.05 Gratified, 5.10 Captain Lars Leicester 3.45 Equilateral, 4.50 Brasca, 5.25 Bayston Hill Salisbury 3.30 Cricklewood Green, 4.00 Look Surprised, 4.35 Alsimsaam, 5.05 Swift And Sure, 5.40 Nebo Worcester 3.25 Canoodle, 4.25 Sid Hoodie
West Country: Andrew King
Hawridge Flyer (5.45 Catterick, nap)
Has been a model of consistency without getting his head in front, but the step back up in trip should help his cause.
9/4 Hawridge Flyer 5:45 Catterick Others to follow Leicester 4.20 Mukalal Salisbury 6.10 Winston C Worcester 2.20 Ambre Des Marais, 5.30 Big Picture
Racing Post Ratings: Simon Turner
Captain Lars (5.10 Catterick)
Veteran win-machine who made the most of an advantageous turf mark when winning at Ffos Las last Monday. Cracking chance of going in again.
15/8 Captain Lars 5:10 Catterick
Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Naqaawa (2.40 Leicester)
A beaten favourite at York in July, Owen Burrows' lightly raced filly should be given a chance to retrieve her losses over this longer trip.
Evs Naqaawa 2:40 Leicester Longshot: Sam King
Jaquar (3.00 Catterick)
Roger Charlton's mount has showed limited promise in three maiden runs so far, but it would be no surprise to see him improve considerably now handicapping with the addition of first time cheekpieces and a tongue tie.
5/1 Jaquar 3:00 Catterick Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Rovetta (3.40 Listowel)
Twice a winner on the Flat since getting off the mark over hurdles at the Galway festival, the Jessica Harrington-trained filly is now 11lb higher, but she is in good form and handles slow ground well. She can prove the pick in this valuable four-year-old handicap.
9/4 Rovetta 3:40 Listowel The Raceform Interactive nugget
Meshardal is an interesting runner at Catterick (4.40). He last ran in a class 6 handicap in 2014, which he won. Fifty-five races later, he finds himself back in that company again.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 10, 2018 19:47:29 GMT
Archie Watson has a 50 per cent strike-rate at Catterick and Captain Lars bids to enhance that record in the 5.10. A winner at Ffos Las eight days ago, he makes another long trip (trainer 29 per cent when sending runners 234-plus miles) and has a good chance of a quick follow-up in what looks a weak race.
When Olly Murphy recruits from other yards he has a 27 per cent strike-rate. Todd makes his debut for the trainer in the 5.30 at Worcester. He has been off the track for nearly two years, so will probably need the run, but is fitted with a first-time tongue-tie – trainer 33 per cent on such occasions – and is on a workable mark.
Sir Mark Prescott likes to get one on a roll and Altra Vita bids for her fifth win from her last six starts in the 7.10 at Salisbury. Prescott has a 46 per cent record when running winners again within seven days and Altra Vita, who has thrived since stepping up in trip and scored at Ffos Las six days ago, chases the quick follow-up.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 10, 2018 20:07:07 GMT
Tuesday: going, weather & non-runners Catterick GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places) (GoingStick: 7.9) (Watered) (Rail movements: Races 1, 5 & 6 +15yds and Races 3, 4 & 8 +18yds) WEATHER: Cloudy STALLS: 1m4f - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 2:30 Madam Devious (3) Leicester GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places; GoingStick 7.6) WEATHER: Showers STALLS: Straight - Stands' Side; Round - Inside NON RUNNERS: 3:15 Kuwaitiya (11) 4:50 Judy Be Careful (6) Listowel GOING: GOOD (Good to yielding in places) WEATHER: Showers Salisbury GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 8.0) (Watered) WEATHER: Cloudy STALLS: 1m6f44y - Flag Start; Remainder - Far Side Worcester GOING: GOOD (GoingStick 6.6) (Watering to maintain) (Rail movements: Races 1, 4 & 6 +57yds and Races 2, 3 & 5 +33yds) WEATHER: Showers
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Post by dennisg on Sept 11, 2018 6:59:31 GMT
in today's sporting life.................. Ashley Iveson makes Line Of Reason his best Tuesday bet and he has a tip for every race in the UK and Ireland. Nap: 3.45 Leicester 1 3 Line Of Reason10 89-2OR: 98D 5/2 T: P T MidgleyJ: Callum Rodriguez (3) Form: 310304Last Run Live betting powered by Next best: 4.35 Salisbury 1 10 Jash17 29-4OR: -D 2/5 T: S CrisfordJ: Jim Crowley Form: 1Last Run Live betting powered by Line Of Reason can rediscover the winning trail with victory in the feature event at Leicester. Just three runners go to post for the £15,000 EBF Stallions Prestwold Conditions Stakes, but it does not lack intrigue, with the vastly-experienced Line Of Reason taken on by a couple of three-year-olds in Equilateral and Sarshampla. Equilateral looked a potential star when winning on his reappearance at Doncaster in the spring, but has since finished well-beaten in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot and the Hackwood Stakes at Newbury. The Charlie Hills-trained youngster drops in distance and class for this five-furlong heat, but the admirable Line Of Reason might just outfox him. Paul Midgley's stable stalwart is a veteran of 80 races with 11 victories to his name and you can pretty much set your watch by him. There is nothing to suggest his powers are on the wane, with his recent fourth place behind Take Cover in the Beverley Bullet a more than respectable effort. With Callum Rodriguez claiming a very handy 3lb, Line Of Reason and Equilateral are closely matched on the book and experience is expected to triumph over youth on this occasion. Rebel Assault might be the answer to the High Leicestershire Handicap. After placing on three of her previous four starts, Mark Johnston's filly was not winning out of turn when striking gold at Musselburgh just a fortnight ago. She has only been raised 1lb to mark of 88 and considering she began the campaign rated in the high 90s, it will be disappointing if she is not competitive again. Gratified rates the best bet of the afternoon at Catterick. Third on his Yarmouth debut in July for Hugo Palmer, the gelded son of Society Rock changed hands just a couple of days later for the relatively modest fee of 21,000 guineas. He made a winning debut for Archie Watson at Lingfield and backed that up with a really solid effort to finish second on his return to Yarmouth, conceding lumps of weight to a higher-rated rival in the winner, Choco Box. Gratified makes his handicap debut off a mark of 77 in the Get So Much More With Racing UK Handicap and a bold bid looks assured. Jash made a huge impression on his racecourse introduction at Newmarket and can follow up in the William Hill Radio Novice Stakes at Salisbury. Simon Crisford's juvenile was heavily backed into short-priced favouritism on the July Course and that support proved well founded as he ran out a dominant winner. The form looks sound, with the fourth home Jack's Point winning since and the fifth, Kamikaze Lord, was only narrowly denied at Ascot on Saturday. Jash holds an entry in the Middle Park Stakes and if he can keep his unbeaten record intact in style at Salisbury, he could well come into the equation for that Group One contest. Jumping fare comes from Worcester, where Dear Sire can reward those who keep the faith in the Charles Stanley Financial Planning Novices' Chase. Donald McCain's charge looked set to make it two from two over fences at Cartmel when falling two from home last month and this looks a good opportunity for him to recoup those losses. Sporting Life tips: CATTERICK: 2.00 Royal Destiny, 2.30 Sienna Says, 3.00 Jaquar, 3.35 Hilborough, 4.05 Gratified, 4.40 Arnold, 5.10 One Boy, 5.45 Question Of Faith. LEICESTER: 2.10 Orchid Star, 2.40 Naqaawa, 3.15 Bandola, 3.45 LINE OF REASON (NAP), 4.20 Rebel Assault, 4.50 Al Mureib, 5.25 Right About Now. LISTOWEL: 2.05 Reaver, 2.35 Diamond Hill, 3.05 Just A Boy, 3.40 Ingleby Mackenzie, 4.10 Arctic Light, 4.45 Capital Force, 5.15 Sempo. SALISBURY: 3.30 Mr Andros, 4.00 La Fortuna, 4.35 Jash, 5.05 King's Girl, 5.40 Princely, 6.10 Ravenous, 6.40 Highland Sky, 7.10 Encryption. WORCESTER: 2.20 Hillary View, 2.50 Dear Sire, 3.25 Canoodle, 3.55 Present In Court, 4.25 Kiruna Peak, 4.55 Field Exhibition, 5.30 Next Level. DOUBLE: Line Of Reason and Jash.
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Post by dennisg on Sept 11, 2018 7:01:30 GMT
David Ord has a horse-by-horse guide to Saturday's William Hill St Leger and fancies a Ballydoyle colt to land the Classic - but not favourite Kew Gardens. BRUNDTLAND: Two from two for Godolphin, winning a Newmarket maiden last autumn and a Listed race at Clairefontaine on his reappearance. He’s going to improve with time and experience but needs to take a massive leap forward on only his third career start. () DEE EX BEE: Stand-out piece of form is his second to Masar in the Investec Derby and he’s a huge threat to all if anywhere near that level here. He promises to relish the extra distance and any rain is in his favour but he’s been somewhere below that Epsom form in three subsequent starts and has questions to answer now. () Dee Ex Bee chases home Masar at Epsom Dee Ex Bee chases home Masar at Epsom FLAG OF HONOUR: On a roll at present having won Curragh Cup and Irish St Leger Trial on last two starts. Showed tremendous resolution to beat Twilight Payment on latest start and would have solid place claims here but he is one of the Ballydoyle battalion who could be bound for elsewhere. () GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI: Third in that Irish Leger Trial and placed in the King Edward VII too. Capable colt but one who looks short of Group One standard. () KEW GARDENS: Lot to like about his third in the Sky Bet Great Voltigeur under a five-pound penalty last time, making good headway having been left with a lot to do. He looks a stronger stayer than his conqueror Old Persian there and is expected to reverse that form on the revised terms and clearly a major player with a Queen’s Vase and Grand Prix de Paris already on his CV. () Kew Gardens looks every inch a St Leger candidate as he wins the Queen's Vase Kew Gardens looks every inch a St Leger candidate as he wins the Queen's Vase LATROBE: Unsuited by drop to ten furlongs last time having previously battled to victory in Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby. That was by some way his best effort to date and puts him in the mix here but he needs to improve for the step up in trip - something which isn't guaranteed on pedigree. () LOXLEY: Thriving at present and made short work of his rivals in a Group Two contest at Deauville last time. He travels well through his races and has a change of gear too but Old Persian is the yard’s number one hope for the race for all this colt would fully justify a place in the field. () NELSON: Looked set for a good season when landing the Ballysax back in April but not gone on from there and used as a pacemaker for Kew Gardens in the Great Voltigeur last time. () OLD PERSIAN: Only defeat in last four came when sixth behind Latrobe in Irish Derby but readily excused that given the quick turnaround from his win at Royal Ascot and the way the race panned out. Bounced back at York last time and a cracking colt for Godolphin to go to war with but the worry is the trip. Nothing he’s done before suggests he’s crying out for a mile and six as he shows a lot of speed. Big danger to all if he does stay. () Old Persian fends off Cross Counter at York Old Persian fends off Cross Counter at York PROSCHEMA: Posted a career best when third in the Sky Bet Melrose at York last time, ridden with more restraint than before. There could be more to come – but needs to be stepping up to the elite level. () RAYMOND TUSK: Won the Glasgow Stakes at Hamilton before chasing home Hamada in the Geoffrey Freer. Nice colt who goes well through his races and should relish the step up in trip but he has a fair bit to find on all known form. () SOUTHERN FRANCE: Improved with each run, chasing home Kew Gardens in the Queen’s Vase and then doing well to finish fourth in the Irish Leger Trail having been in an impossible position turning in. He looks like a very smart stayer in the making and the sort to thrive in a race like this. An interesting each-way proposition. () THE PENTAGON: Fifth in both the Irish Derby and Great Voltigeur. Things didn’t quite pan out for him in either race but it’s a huge leap of faith to see him suddenly blossoming into a Classic winner. () ZABRISKIE: Third in the Dante at York but nothing he’s done since suggests he’s ready to land a Leger. () LAH TI DAR: Long been held in the highest regard and showed why when spreadeagling her field in the Galtres Stakes last time. That was her first start since May after being ruled out of the Investec Oaks and other summer shopwieces. The Vermeille had been mooted as a more likely target than Doncaster but it she turns up on Saturday she could be the one they all have to beat. It’s a question of whether she has the stamina – not the ability – for this. () Lah Ti Dar ridden by Frankie Dettori wins the British EBF & Sir Henry Cecil Galtres Stakes Lah Ti Dar is in a league of her own in the Galtres MAID UP: Won handicaps at Doncaster, Goodwood and Ascot this season and picked up a first pattern prize with a decisive success in the March Stakes last time. Clearly at the top of her game right now and easy to understand why connections have opted to supplement her but this looks a warm Leger and she needs another bundle of improvement. () VERDICT: A fascinating renewal of the William Hill St Leger. Kew Gardens is clearly a leading player but doesn't deserve to be as short as he is in the market - and won't be if Lah Ti Dar turns up. She looked a Group One performer when winning at York last time and would be a fascinating runner. However the bet looks to be SOUTHERN FRANCE. He's a stablemate of the favourite and while beaten by him in the Queen's Vase, looks the sort to develop into a top stayer in time. This race and track should suit and he can hit the frame at a decent each-way price.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 11, 2018 7:03:50 GMT
Leicester
Robin Goodfellow
2.10 Impulsion
2.40 Naqaawa
3.15 Good Tyne Girl
3.45 Equilateral
4.20 Perfect Hustler
4.50 Al Mureib
5.25 Traveltalk
Gimcrack
2.10 Orchid Star
2.40 Naqaawa
3.15 Bandola
3.45 Line Of Reason (nap)
4.20 Rebel Assault
4.50 Al Mureib
5.25 Right About Now
Salisbury
Robin Goodfellow
3.30 Mr Andros
4.00 Sky Gypsy
4.35 Jash
5.05 Hidden Message
5.40 Raid
6.10 Ravenous
6.40 Psychotic
7.10 Altra Vita
Gimcrack
3.30 Mr Andros
4.00 La Fortuna
4.35 Jash (nb)
5.05 King’s Girl
5.40 Princely
6.10 Ravenous
6.40 Highland Sky
7.10 Encryption
Catterick
Robin Goodfellow
2.00 Prince Elzaam
2.30 Sienna Says
3.00 Swansway
3.35 Trautmann
4.05 Saisons D’Or (nap)
4.40 Arnold
5.10 Captain Lars
5.45 Hawridge Flyer
Gimcrack
2.00 Royal Destiny
2.30 Sienna Says
3.00 Jaquar
3.35 Hilborough
4.05 Gratified
4.40 Arnold
5.10 One Boy
5.45 Question Of Faith
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 11, 2018 7:04:08 GMT
Worcester
Robin Goodfellow
2.20 Hillary View
2.50 One For Billy (nb)
3.25 Winner Massagot
3.55 Present In Court
4.25 Sheila Tanist
4.55 Field Exhibition
5.30 Todd
Gimcrack
2.20 Hillary View
2.50 Dear Sire
3.25 Canoodle
3.55 Present In Court
4.25 Kiruna Peak
4.55 Field Exhibition
5.30 Next Level
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Post by dennisg on Sept 11, 2018 7:04:11 GMT
Get the thoughts of Aidan O'Brien, Joseph O'Brien and Charlie Appleby on their William Hill Leger runners. Aidan O'Brien - Kew Gardens, The Pentagon, Southern France & Nelson: "We were delighted with Kew Gardens at York. It wasn’t ideal under the penalty but he had to have the run and we just thought that was the perfect place to give him his prep. Ryan was delighted with him, he obviously stays further and we always thought that Doncaster would suit him. “He had one disappointing run and that was in the Derby and he disappointed us a little bit at Lingfield so maybe he’s a horse that just likes a level track. We rode him forward enough in the Derby too and maybe if we’d taken our time with him that might have suited him better. He has a lot of experience, and we’ve got a bit of time between now and the race and hopefully he stays well and we get him there.” "The Pentagon had a break since the Derby and he was just ready to step up when we ran him at York and he should come on for that. We really think he will step forward from his York run and the better the ground the more it will suit him.” "Southern France is a lovely big horse, he’s a giant and he’s going to be an even better four-year-old but he’s a lovely horse. We were very happy with him at the Curragh, it wasn’t a very fast pace there so that wouldn’t have suited him as we were riding him back a little bit. The reason we were riding him back was because it was his first run back for a while and we didn’t want him to get too tired. Seamus rode him and he was very happy with him.” "Nelson will handle ease in the ground if it comes and he stays very well. He gets the trip really well and if ease in the ground comes he will handle it. He seems to be in really good form as well.” Aidan O'Brien with leading William Hill St Leger fancy Kew Gardens Aidan O'Brien with leading William Hill St Leger fancy Kew Gardens Joseph O'Brien - Latrobe: "He's in good form. We probably got our tactics wrong a bit at York but obviously we also found out that we needed to go back up in trip. It was a bit of a fact-finding mission at York as we had the easier option of running him in the Great Voltigeur under a penalty. But I suppose it made more sense for us to find out exactly where we are with him. We had to rule it out or in. "He didn't run too badly at all and we were probably a bit too positive in a race where you wanted to be sitting a bit further back. He was a bit outpaced and he stayed on well but after that we said we would go straight back up in trip. He's a grand big horse, uncomplicated and he should be better next year. He only had one start at two and he progressed a lot over the winter. Because he's a big horse he's still relatively lightly raced. "It's a hugely competitive race but he is an Irish Derby winner and entitled to take his place. He should get the trip and we'll see what happens. His sire Camelot was second in the race but he's out of a quick mare and his sister is best at seven furlongs. It wouldn't be guaranteed he will stay but you'd have to be quite hopeful. I always thought he was relatively versatile with conditions but his best form has been on quick ground. But then he was only beaten a short head on soft ground so I would say he is versatile and the weather forecast whichever way wouldn't be a concern." Latrobe comes out on top in a thrilling Irish Derby Latrobe comes out on top in a thrilling Irish Derby Charlie Appleby - Old Persian & Brundtland: "Old Persian really stepped up at Ascot when winning the King Edward. He had a progressive profile coming into the race and he's a typical Dubawi in that you never quite know when you're going to get to the bottom of them. We weren't disappointed with his run in the Irish Derby, it was just one of those races where we knew we were backing up quick enough and the race didn't pan out as we expected. We weren't in the right position and we knew and and we just put a line through that. "But we got back on track in the Great Voltigeur and I thought it was a very game performance and therefore he's justifies his place in the William Hill St Leger and he's certainly a live contender and he's got all the right attributes. I don't put him out there as a dour stayer but he's a strong galloper and he wasn't for stopping in the Great Voltigeur, I think the trip will be well within his realms. "As long as we get nice ground then he's a contender I wouldn't want him to be racing on anything bottomless as it just turns into a slog. We tried to give him a few easy days after York but he didn't appreciate that and was getting a little too fresh! He enjoys his work and very straightforward. "It's been an amazing season it really has. Winning the Derby was a very special day and one we'll never forget. The rest of the season has sort of just snowballed from there. The William Hill St Leger is the final Classic of the year, it's a race that's steeped in history and it would be a great feather in the cap and we're looking forward to it especially as we're going into the race with a live contender." Godolphin ✔ @godolphin ICYMI: #OldPersian held off #CrossCounter to give #TeamGodolphin a one-two in the G2 Great Voltigeur Stakes @yorkracecourse 🙌#EborFestival 6:08 PM - Aug 22, 2018 46 See Godolphin's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy "We were surprised how Brundtland broke his maiden at Newmarket as a two-year-old because he's been a bit weak. In the spring he needed the time off again and coming into June and July he was just starting to fill out in all the right places. We just started to quietly train away and not put too much pressure or expectations on him and he started to come to hand quicker than what we expected. "We went to France because I wanted to get a run into him before a possible crack at the William Hill St Leger. He was entitled to come forward a good bit from that run. He won well and has come out of it very well and there's still lots of untapped potential there. I think he's quite versatile with the ground and good ground will be fine for him He's a different profile of a horse to Old Persian and he's very much a work in progress. I feel whatever we see at Doncaster his future will be next year as a four-year-old. I think his forte will be this trip and further in the future, and he's a relentless galloper."
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 11, 2018 7:04:31 GMT
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Post by dennisg on Sept 11, 2018 7:06:32 GMT
Andrea Atzeni feels Raymond Tusk has the right sort of profile to give him a third win in the last five years in the William Hill St Leger at Doncaster on Saturday. The 27-year-old has been snapped up by owners Middleham Park Racing to partner the Richard Hannon-trained son of High Chaparral, who is a general 14-1 chance to land the world's oldest Classic. Few jockeys have a better big-race record on Town Moor than the Newmarket-based Italian, who struck aboard the Roger Varian-trained Kingston Hill in 2014 and followed up 12 months later with Simple Verse for Ralph Beckett. Atzeni, who also won the Racing Post Trophy four years in succession from 2013 to 2016, told Press Association Sport: "I'm glad to get the ride on him. Jamie Spencer was meant to ride him, but I don't think he is at Doncaster. "He is 100 per cent an ideal Leger type and that is why they are running him in it. Kew Gardens looks the one to beat, and Lah Ti Dar will be hard to beat if she turns up, but he has done nothing wrong all season. "It is not like he is a 50-1 shot, he goes there with a chance. I'm lucky to get the ride on him and I'm looking forward to it. I've never ridden him before, but I've seen plenty of him. The trip will not be a problem. "He does need to relax as Doncaster is a long, galloping, fair track and it is important for horses to relax." On his affinity with the South Yorkshire circuit, Atzeni added: "It is just one of those things. "I'm usually away for the Lincoln and November Handicap, but I've been very lucky to ride some good horses in the St Leger, Racing Post Trophy and Doncaster Cup." As for Marlborough handler Hannon, he believes Atzeni is an ideal partner for his dual winner, who finished second in the Geoffrey Stakes at Newbury on his most recent start. Hannon said: "We've got Andrea Atzeni for the Leger, which will suit him. He is a very good jockey around there. "Hopefully he will get him to settle, let him drop his head and get him relaxed through the race to allow him every chance of getting the trip."
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