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Post by dennisg on Sept 14, 2018 7:44:53 GMT
16:28 · September 13, 2018 · 5 min read A round-up of the pick of the action from day two of the St Leger Festival at Doncaster as God Given rediscovered the winning trail. God moves in successful ways God Given rediscovered the winning trail with a narrow verdict in the DFS Park Hill Stakes at Doncaster. Luca Cumani's filly was beaten just a short head by the reopposing Horseplay in the Lancashire Oaks at Haydock in July before finishing fourth behind Pilaster, the 6/5 favourite for this Group Two affair, in the Lillie Langtry at Goodwood. Having finished third in a French Group Two on her most recent outing, God Given was a 5/1 shot under Jamie Spencer and made her move racing inside the final quarter-mile. Horseplay held a narrow advantage racing inside the final furlong, but God Given wore her down to gain her revenge by a neck. Having been held up last by Andrea Atzeni, Pilaster made late headway to finish a clear third, with Flattering faring best of Aidan O'Brien's two Irish raiders in fourth. Cumani said: "After the Lillie Langtry, when she was a bit keen in front, we thought we'd have to be a bit careful over this mile-six and as there was a leisurely pace with the Aidan O'Brien second string, we just sat away and went and did battle on the straight. "It was a battle and an exciting race. All the more exciting because we won." He added: "Ascot (Champions Day, Fillies and Mares Stakes) next. The plan was if she didn't win today we'd have gone to France form a Group Two on Arc weekend, but now she's got that Group Two there's no point. "Her last race will be at Ascot and then she'll probably go to stud and make beautiful babies." Andrew Balding said of runner-up Horseplay: "She's run a great race. Obviously the 3lb penalty has paid, but she battled all the way and I'm delighted with her. "Hopefully we'll have a Group One opportunity with her in the autumn, possibly in Canada, the Canadian International." Roger Varian added of third-placed Pilaster: "The lack of pace hindered us. She was closest at the finish and just got out-sprinted a little bit. "We'd like to go to Ascot for the Group One on Champions Day. It's likely it will be on easier ground, which will suit her. Though it's down in trip, it will probably be more of a test than today was." Fleeting moment at Doncaster Fleeting came home to good effect to provide Aidan O'Brien with a first victory in the William Hill May Hill Stakes at Doncaster. A field of 11 juvenile fillies went to post for the Group Two contest and O'Brien was double-handed, with Fleeting the apparent second string behind the Ryan Moore-ridden Peach Tree. The latter was on the pace throughout before fading, while the trainer's son, Donnacha, settled 12/1 shot Fleeting towards the rear before angling wide to throw down his challenge on the far side. The hat-trick-seeking Star Terms was in front racing inside the final furlong, but Fleeting saw out the straight mile best to get up and score by a length and a half. Star Terms galloped on for second, ahead of Sand Share in third, but Dubai Beauty, the 11/8 favourite following an impressive debut at Newmarket last month, was bitterly disappointing. Paul Smith, son of part-owner Derrick Smith, said: "Donnacha said she was a bit fresh going down to the start, so he took his time with her and in hindsight with that headwind that was probably a good thing. "She came through horses really well and we're really happy with her. I suppose there wasn't much between her and Peach Tree from her last piece of form and it was a very pleasing effort." He added: "She got the mile well. We'll look at the Fillies' Mile and the (Prix Marcel) Boussac. They will have to be on the radar now. Donnacha was very pleased with her. She picked them up nicely and showed a good temperament. We're happy." Richard Hannon said of runner-up Star Terms: "She travelled very well, settled and she looks like a very good filly. We'll see where we go from here. We'll regroup, very pleased." Ralph Beckett, trainer of third home Sand Share, said: "I'm very pleased with her. It was a good effort first time on the turf. She's a big old girl and will improve for a winter on her back, so we'll see where we go from here. I couldn't be happier. I'm not sold on the Fillies' Mile. She might go into Listed company next. We'll see." Fleeting wins under Donnacha O'Brien Fleeting wins under Donnacha O'Brien Great day for Ryan and Mullen The Great Heir defied odds of 33/1 to win the Weatherbys Racing Bank 300,000 2-Y-O Stakes for Kevin Ryan and jockey Andrew Mullen. The Great Heir wins at Doncaster The Great Heir wins at Doncaster Picked up for 33,000 euro at Arqana Sales in France in August 2017, the son of Pedro The Great justified the faith of trainer Kevin Ryan and owner Dave Stone with a narrow victory, as outsiders dominated the finish. Driven to the line by Andrew Mullen, The Great Heir got the verdict by half a length from Dirty Rascal (25/1) with Wasntexpectingthat (33/1) three-quarters of a length away in third place. A delighted Stone said: "We were eighth last year with a horse we bought at Arqana, like this guy, and it was the first time Andrew has ridden him competitively. It's his third win. He won at York for me - that was my dream and this is something else. "I knew he was finishing well, but didn't know he'd won. It's such a thrill." Ryan said: "We had three nice horses in the race. This horse is tough and consistent. I knew all three were coming into the race well. We didn't know how their draws would work out, but we knew they were all in good shape. "When you've got three horses healthy and well you know you've got a chance. We'll enjoy the moment and have a chat next week (about future plans)." You Stay Classy, Doncaster... Stay Classy could be bound for Ayr after showing a neat turn of foot to land the British Stallion Studs EBF 'Carrie Red' Fillies' Nursery Handicap. The well-backed 6/1 shot quickened in good style for top apprentice David Egan to lead a furlong out and hold Strict Tempo by a neck, with Winter Light a length and a quarter back in third place. Trainer Richard Spencer believes the daughter of Camacho has the ability to make her presence felt in Pattern company. "She travelled well and quickened away nicely. It was just what we needed," said Spencer. "We'll see how she is when she gets home, but potentially we'll look for a black-type race for her at Ayr. We'll keep her to six furlongs."
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Post by dennisg on Sept 14, 2018 7:46:52 GMT
07:28 · September 14, 2018 · 4 min read Leading trainer Richard Fahey guides us through his Saturday team including Clubbable in the valuable handicap at Chelmsford. Best chances Gabrial The Wire - 3.15 Chester 4 6 Gabrial The Wire24 28-9OR: 83CD 6/1 T: R A FaheyJ: T Hamilton Form: 221446Last Run Clubbable - 3.25 Chelmsford 9 2 Clubbable23 38-13OR: 92CD 7/1 T: R A FaheyJ: Megan Nicholls (5) Form: 712604Last Run I've ended up with just the one runner at Doncaster on Saturday but hopefully Powerallied heads there with a chance. He's been pretty consistent all season to be fair and sneaks in here under bottom weight. He's probably as high as he wants to be in the ratings but the five and a half furlong trip and the ground should both be ideal for him. I've a typically big team heading over to Chester and we start with Absolute Dream and Zip in the MBNA/EBF Stallions Novice Stakes. I'd be surprised if the latter won a race of this type and could be more on for nurseries while Absolute Dream isn't drawn so well and is beginning to look a little exposed. I would say he's not without a chance though on the back of a creditable effort in the valuable nursery at York last time. There's not a lot I can tell readers about Suegioo now but he's a real star and is in good form. He can get himself a little bit detached these days so Tony may have his work cut out but hopefully he can be staying on in the Read Josephine Gordon Blog At unibet.co.uk/blog Handicap. It's a similar story with Gabrial in the Listed 32Red Stand Cup Stakes as he's an old star in the yard who we all know well by now. It was great to see him get his head back in front at Epsom and he's been really well since. He's run in this race before and finished third and I'm still not convinced he stays this far but the owner has a different view! I'm more than happy to let him take his chance. Gabrial The Wire is a horse we like in the 32Red Casino Nursery Handicap. He ran okay at York behind Ginger Nut and hopefully he can return to Chester with another big effort having raced solely here through the summer. Private Matter is top weight in the Stardust Liverpool Handicap and will enjoy the ground. He's been crying out for a nice bit of ground like this and could go close with a bit of luck from stall one. We've also got Rene Mathis in the same race after he won a claimer in good style last weekend. That could give him a bit of confidence and he'll handle the quick turnaround well enough. Oakley Brown is clearly a lucky mascot when it comes to the draw at Chester as he's on Penwortham from stall one again in the Innospec Handicap. I would be a fraction worried if they got a load of rain which is possible, but the horse loves the course and is really well after a 41-day break. Our two in the Chesterbet Handicap are Dark Devil and Carnageo and the former is in great order. We've gone for cheekpieces here as he's just got a bit sluggish at the start, which isn't ideal when drawn two at Chester, but hopefully they'll perk him up. The conditions should be ideal for Carnageo and he's not badly treated at all on the pick of his form. Onto Chelmsford and Requinto Dawn goes in the Bet toteexacta At totesport.com Handicap. He's only a pound higher than when beaten a head at Catterick in July and is well after his break. He's not got masses on hand from the assessor. Pop Telecom is obviously less exposed in the Bet totequadpot At totesport.com Handicap for three-year-olds only. She's a nice filly we only got this year and goes in her first handicap off a mark of 61. She's an honest filly and tries hard. I'm amazed we've got our four into the valuable Bet totetrifecta At totesport.com Elsenham Handicap, plenty not declaring for some reason. Clubbable might be the one for us as she's a course and distance winner who is in really good form. We've booked Megan Nicholls claiming 5lb as the filly will try for anyone as she's so genuine. Clubbable and Zap - a Dante Meeting one-two for Musley Bank Clubbable and Zap - a Dante Meeting one-two for Musley Bank Constantino has been on the go a while now and may need help from the handicapper, while Stamp Hill got ballotted out at Chester but went well last time and is fresh and fit following a break. Gallipoli isn't the most straightforward in truth but is down to a good mark and would have a shout if it's a going day. Primeiro Boy runs in the Simpson & Marwick Supports Muirfield Riding Therapy Nursery at Musselburgh and I didn't think the handicapper had been too kind too him. So it's proved but he ran better than it looked last time out and isn't without a chance here as it doesn't looks a brilliant race of its type. Spray By The Sea was disappointing at Beverley but is better than that and I don't mind him at all. I'd be happy to see him bounce back in the Anderson's Butchers Support Muirfield Riding Therapy Handicap, while Amazing Michele needs to step up on what she's been showing if she's to win the Luftness New Supports MRT Caledonian Cup Handicap. We've declared Zap for Leopardstown's Irish Stallion Farms EBF "Sovereign Path" Handicap over seven furlongs and he's a good, hardy horse who deserves to take his chance in a race like this. He's been a bit in and out but his best form would give him a chance - it's tough over in Ireland though as we all know.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 14, 2018 8:46:34 GMT
Doncaster
Robin Goodfellow
1.50 Dancing Star
2.25 Rumble Inthejungle
3.00 Austrian School
3.35 Thomas Hobson
4.05 Dubai Dominion
4.40 Buffalo River
5.10 Shared Equity (nap)
5.45 Jazeel (nb)
Gimcrack
1.50 Laugh Aloud
2.25 Soldier’s Call
3.00 Walton Street
3.35 Lord Yeats (nap)
4.05 Jonah Jones
4.40 Buffalo River
5.10 Shared Equity
5.45 Jack Regan
Chester
Robin Goodfellow
2.00 Indomitable
2.35 Indian Sounds
3.10 Bacacarat
3.40 Gabrial The Devil
4.15 Zaajer
4.45 Jabbaar
5.15 Intense Style
Gimcrack
2.00 Indomitable
2.35 Dark Thunder
3.10 Breathable
3.40 The Feathered Nest
4.15 Deja
4.45 Twin Star
5.15 Gabrial’s Kaka
Salisbury
Robin Goodfellow
3.30 Mr Andros
4.00 Jash
4.35 Dudley’s Boy
5.05 Headland
5.40 Muthhila
6.10 Cent Flying
6.40 Swift And Sure
7.10 Raid
Gimcrack
3.30 Cricklewood Green
4.00 Jash (nb)
4.35 Dudley’s Boy
5.05 Cromwell
5.40 Thriving
6.10 Bidding War
6.40 Clubora
7.10 Foxtrot Lady
Sandown
Robin Goodfellow
2.15 Astronaut
2.50 Tan
3.25 Venedegar
3.55 Michele Strogoff
4.30 Exchequer
5.00 Augenblick
5.30 The Last Emperor
Gimcrack
2.15 Royal Dynasty
2.50 Victors Lady
3.25 Aussie Nugget
3.55 Mordin
4.30 Another Boy
5.00 Augenblick
5.30 The Last Emperor
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 14, 2018 8:47:03 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 14, 2018 16:31:42 GMT
Feel Glorious 5.40 Salisbury
This could be the acid test for Feel Glorious, who appeared to leave her previous form miles behind when capturing a maiden at Glorious Goodwood at 125-1.
Her three runs to date have earned her a handicap mark of 81, which looks perfectly reasonable on her performance at Goodwood and the form of those she beat.
However, given her price at Goodwood there is the lingering doubt there was some fluke about the performance. This race should tell us a great deal more.
3/1 Feel Glorious 5:40 Salisbury Raid 7.10 Salisbury
Salisbury’s card finishes on an undoubted high with a really classy conditions race being run in the concluding contest.
Raid looked a hugely exciting horse in the spring, pulling too hard when fourth in the Greenham Stakes but then running a cracker to be eighth, beaten five and a half lengths in the 2,000 Guineas behind Saxon Warrior.
Back from a break, he ran below par at Goodwood last time in fifth but can be forgiven one bad run. However, with the classy Foxtrot Lady and Nebo in opposition he will need to be in much better form this evening.
6/4 Raid 7:10 Salisbury
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 14, 2018 16:32:51 GMT
Doncaster, 14 Sep 18 Fixture Note After Race 2 the going was changed to Good to Soft (from Good).
Race 5 delayed due to an incident at the start. Race 1 - 1:50pm THE JAPAN RACING ASSOCIATION SCEPTRE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) Permission was given for CASTLE HILL CASSIE (IRE) & LAUGH ALOUD to wear a hood in the parade ring.
Race 2 - 2:25pm THE WAINWRIGHTS FLYING CHILDERS STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that GOSSAMER WINGS (USA), placed third, had a small wound on its right fore.
The performance of RUMBLE INTHEJUNGLE (IRE) which started favourite and finished unplaced, was considered. Tom Queally reported that the colt was restless in the stalls and jumped awkwardly. Richard Spencer could offer no explanation for RUMBLE INTHEJUNGLE (IRE)’s performance other than the colt may have been unsuited by the rain softened Good going, which was changed to Good to Soft after Race 2. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the colt during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 3 - 3:00pm THE WILLIAM HILL MALLARD HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Approximately 1 furlong out, WALTON STREET, unplaced, lugged left causing NAKEETA, unplaced, to be crowded for room against the rail, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race Frankie Dettori reported that BEN VRACKIE, unplaced, was never travelling. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the colt during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 4 - 3:35pm THE DONCASTER CUP STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) (British Champions Series) Approaching two furlongs out, the winner, THOMAS HOBSON, ran onto the heels of MAX DYNAMITE (FR), placed second, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and that it had not improved the placing of THOMAS HOBSON. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of MAX DYNAMITE (FR), during routine testing found the gelding had been struck into left hind.
Race 5 - 4:05pm THE WEATHERBYS GLOBAL STALLIONS APP FLYING SCOTSMAN STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) After a delay to the start of this race, all runners were checked by the Veterinary Officer at the start and deemed fit to race.
Race 6 - 4:40pm THE GARY REID MEMORIAL BRITISH EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 3) (PLUS 10 RACE) (Sire and Dam-Restricted Race) Permission was given for BUFFALO RIVER (USA) to go early to post and to wear a hood in the parade ring.
Race 7 - 5:10pm THE LAKESIDE VILLAGE OUTLET SHOPPER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Having reviewed the start the Stewards were satisfied that BERNADO O’REILLY was very reluctant to race and was deemed to be a runner.
Following the race Faye McManoman reported that NORMANDY BARRIERE (IRE), placed second, hung left under pressure. View Stewards report Sandown Park, 14 Sep 18 Race 1 - 2:15pm THE BRITISH EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) The Veterinary Officer reported that BROUGHTONS FLARE (IRE), trained by Philip McBride, appeared to be suffering from ringworm and the trainer did not have a Certificate of Non-Contagiousness. McBride was fined £140 and skin scrapings from the horse were sent to the Animal Health Trust.
Following the race, Kevin Lundie reported that CLIPSHAM TIGER (IRE), unplaced, hung right-handed.
Race 2 - 2:50pm THE FLY CHINA SOUTHERN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) COMPAS SCOOBIE, trained by Stuart Williams was late in the Parade Ring, due to difficulties with fitting the visor.
Following the race, Jamie Spencer reported that OPERATIVE, placed sixth, was unruly in the stalls and raced awkwardly, Fran Berry reported that VICTORS LADY (IRE), unplaced, was never travelling, David Egan reported that SECRET AGENT, placed eighth, hung right-handed and Martin Dwyer reported that WOTADOLL, placed fifth, was never travelling.
Race 3 - 3:25pm THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Charles Bishop reported that WOJOOD, unplaced, ran too free.
Race 4 - 3:55pm THE CHINA SOUTHERN SANYA HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) HIGH ACCLAIM (USA), trained by Roger Teal and DE BRUYNE HORSE, trained by Brendan Powell were late in the Parade Ring, due to the riders weighing out late having ridden in the previous race, which was late off by almost 5 minutes.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that KNIFE EDGE (IRE), unplaced, had bled from the nose. Fran Berry reported that DE BRUYNE HORSE, unplaced, was never travelling and stopped quickly and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the colt, failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 5 - 4:30pm THE CHINA SOUTHERN AIRLINES OPTIONAL CLAIMING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for EXCHEQUER (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race, Kevin Lundie reported that BARRINGTON (IRE), unplaced, was slowly away.
Race 6 - 5:00pm THE global.csair.com FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) AUGENBLICK (IRE), placed third, did not enter the winner's enclosure on veterinary advice. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination revealed that the filly had been struck into its left fore.
Following the race, Josephine Gordon reported that KATIE LEE (IRE), placed eighth, was slowly away.
Race 7 - 5:30pm THE HWFA WILLIAMS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) SHADOW WARRIOR wore ear plugs which were removed at the start and was given permission to go early to post. View Stewards report Salisbury, 14 Sep 18 Race 1 - 3:30pm THE MERCEDES-BENZ OF SALISBURY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (FOR (FOR LADY AMATEUR RIDERS ) An enquiry was held into the running and riding of GULLAND ROCK, ridden by Miss Kerryanne Alexander and trained by Anthony Carson, which finished eighth, beaten 20 ¼ lengths, under apparent tender handling. The rider and the trainer were interviewed and shown recordings of the race; the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of GULLAND ROCK failed to reveal any abnormalities. The rider stated that her instructions were to jump out and try and get to the front and if possible sit around three horses off the rail. She further stated that the gelding jumped well but she could not get to the front. Having viewed the film she agreed that she had not pushed GULLAND ROCK out but she had not realised that she wasn’t doing so, during the race. The trainer confirmed the instructions, adding that GULLAND ROCK does not like horses around him. He further added that he was happy with the ride considering it was Miss Alexander’s first ride in public. Miss Alexander was suspended for 10 days for failing to take all reasonable and permissible measures to ensure her horse was run on its merits, in that she had not made sufficient effort to obtain the best possible placing.
Following the race Miss Serena Brotherton reported that MR ANDROS, which started favourite and finished unplaced, was never travelling. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding, during routine testing, failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 3 - 4:35pm THE T & M GLASS LTD AND TDK NOVICE MEDIAN AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race Nicola Currie reported that KYAT KHAN (FR), unplaced, hung right-handed and Charlie Bennett reported that TARTLETTE, unplaced, ran green.
Race 4 - 5:05pm THE DRAINTECH TANKERS NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) An enquiry was held to consider the placings in this race after interference inside the final furlong when the winner, SUFFICIENT, ridden by Jim Crowley, jinked quickly right-handed, bumping JOHN BETJEMAN, placed second, ridden by Finley Marsh. The Stewards considered that the interference had not improved SUFFICIENT’s placing as the winning distance was a length and the runner up had not had to stop riding. The interference was found to be accidental as the winner had lugged quickly right and the jockey had pulled the filly off straight away.
Race 6 - 6:10pm THE SIGNS IN MOTION LTD HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for QUICK RECOVERY to go early to post.
Race 7 - 6:40pm THE EXCALIBUR COMMUNICATIONS EBF FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) An enquiry was held to consider why George Baker was running A SPIRIT OF LOVE here at Salisbury on going described as Good to Firm, having declared the filly a non-runner at Brighton on 3 September 2018 on ground with the same official description. The trainer stated that he walked the course at Brighton and, in his opinion, the ground was quicker than stated,
Race 8 - 7:10pm THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for RAID (IRE) to go early to post. View Stewards report Chester, 14 Sep 18 Race 1 - 2:00pm THE TOTAL FITNESS / SUPPORTING BRITISH STALLIONS EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Following the race, Trevor Whelan reported that GENNARO (IRE), placed fifth, ran too freely and his saddle slipped approximately 4 furlongs out.
Race 3 - 3:10pm THE HOMESERVE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) An enquiry was held to consider interference entering the back straight when the winner, MEARING, ridden by Jamie Gormley, interfered with BACACARAT (IRE), placed seventh, ridden by David Probert. Gormley was cautioned for careless riding as he had allowed his mount to drift left-handed towards the rail when insufficiently clear, causing Probert to have to take a slight check on BACACARAT (IRE).
Following the race, David Probert reported that BACACARAT (IRE), which started favourite and finished seventh, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination revealed the colt to be displaying symptoms of post-race heat stress.
Race 4 - 3:40pm THE DOWNTOWN IN BUSINESS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for MAGICAL EFFECT (IRE) to go early to post.
An enquiry was held to consider interference shortly after leaving the stalls when LOGI (IRE), placed sixth, ridden by Jamie Gormley, interfered with MISTY BIRNAM (SAF), placed fifth, ridden by Tony Hamilton, which in turn interfered with THE FEATHERED NEST (IRE), placed seventh, ridden by Connor Murtagh. Gormley was suspended for 3 days for careless riding as he allowed his mount to drift left-handed towards the rail when insufficiently clear of MISTY BIRNAM (SAF) which had to be checked and which in turn caused THE FEATHERED NEST (IRE) to be short of room on the rail.
Race 5 - 4:15pm THE BUTCHER & BARLOW NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) The Starter reported that TARBEYAH (IRE) was unruly behind the stalls and withdrawn at 4.16pm. Kevin Frost was informed that the filly could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Race 7 - 5:15pm THE RACEGOERS CLUB 50TH ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (FOR GENTLEMAN AMATEUR RIDERS) Tim Easterby, the trainer of STORM AHEAD (IRE), had received prior permission from the BHA to run the gelding with no hind shoes.
Permission was given for GABRIAL THE TIGER (IRE) to go early to post and MAGIC CITY (IRE) to be mounted in the chute.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 15, 2018 6:47:10 GMT
Saturday: going, weather & non-runners Bath GOING: FIRM (GoingStick 9.4) (Watering from bowser) WEATHER: Mostly cloudy STALLS: 1m & 1m3f - Inside; Remainder - Centre NON RUNNERS: 3:10 Western Dynamisme (11) 5:00 Powerage (6) Chelmsford (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Mostly cloudy STALLS: 6f - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 3:25 Sea Fox (7) Chester GOING: SOFT (Rail movements: 13:30, 15:55, 16:30 +24y, 14:05 +46y, 14:40 +38y, 15:15 +20y, 17:05 +26y) WEATHER: Mostly cloudy STALLS: 1m2f - Outside; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 1:30 Champagne On Rocks (6) 4:30 De Bruyne Horse (8) Doncaster GOING: GOOD (GoingStick 7.8) WEATHER: Cloudy STALLS: Straight course - Centre; Round course - Inside Leopardstown GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places on Outer track) WEATHER: Cloudy Lingfield GOING: Turf course - GOOD (Good to firm in places; GoingStick 7.7) (Watered); All-weather course - POLYTRACK: STANDARD (Rail movements: 16:50 & 17:30 +4y) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 1m3f 133y & 1m - Outside, 1m6f - Centre, Remainder - Inside Listowel GOING: SOFT (Soft to heavy in places) WEATHER: Cloudy Musselburgh GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places; GoingStick 7.2) WEATHER: Cloudy STALLS: 5f - Stands' side; Remainder - Inside Doncaster (GB) GOING: GOOD (GoingStick 7.8) WEATHER: Mostly cloudy NON RUNNERS: 5:20 Anfaas (GB) (7)
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 15, 2018 6:47:59 GMT
Trainer Johnny Feane has an impressive 50 per cent strike-rate at Musselburgh and sends two runners there with the pick being Just Sherry (4.40). This three-year-old daughter of Intense Focus will appreciate the step up in trip.
It is worth taking note when Adam Kirby rides for James Tate at Chelmsford. They have a 38 per cent strike-rate when combining at the course and are represented by Equidae (2.50). The drop back in trip should suit this lightly raced three-year-old.
Poppy Bridgwater has a 54 per cent strike-rate from her rides in the last two weeks and goes to Chester for three mounts, the pick being Ravenous (2.05). After a confidence-boosting win at Salisbury last time, the tight turns of Chester should play to his strengths.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 15, 2018 6:48:45 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Burford Brown (3.40 Lingfield, nap)
Showed what he usually does at home when getting off the mark at Newcastle last week and fancied to follow up for the in-form Hugo Palmer. The gelding has the plum draw in stall one.
9/4 Burford Brown 3:40 Lingfield (AW) Others to follow Doncaster 1.50 Encrypted, 2.25 D'Bai, 3.00 Too Darn Hot, 3.35 Lah Ti Dar, 4.45 Whiskey Baron, 5.55 Royal Reserve. Lingfield 1.55 Buckland Beau, 2.30 Layaleena, 4.15 Seprani, 5.30 Dance To Paris. Bath 2.00 Tribal Commander, 2.35 Sandkissed, 3.10 Defining Moment, 3.45 Jack The Truth, 4.20 Daira Prince, 5.35 Whitehall, 6.10 Cuban Fire. Chelmsford 1.40 Daphinia, 2.15 Procedure, 2.50 Private View, 3.25 Fennaan, 4.00 Saint Diana, 4.35 Global Art, 5.10 Oakley Mimosa. Chester 1.30 Dubai Discovery, 2.05 Captain Courageous, 3.15 Deputise. Musselburgh 2.35 Blame Roberta, 3.30 Cobweb Catcher, 4.40 Affina, 5.15 Artarmon.
North: Colin Russell
Ginbar (3.55 Chester, nap)
Course-and-distance winner on testing ground last season. Yet to strike this year but has several solid efforts to his credit. He is now on a feasible mark, and with conditions to suit and a favourable draw, has plenty going for him.
3/1 Ginbar 3:55 Chester Others to follow Bath 2.00 Eesha's Smile, 3.45 Secretinthepark, 4.20 Masham Star. Chelmsford: 2.15 Requinto Dawn, 2.50 Pop Telecom, 3.25 Rufus King, 4.35 Fayez. Chester 1.30 Wild Edric, 2.05 Project Bluebook, 2.40 Gabrial, 3.15 Blyton, 4.30 Vive La Difference, 5.05 Save The Bees. Doncaster 1.50 Golden Apollo, 2.25 Above The Rest, 3.00 Dark Vision, 3.35 Dee Ex Bee, 4.10 The Trader, 4.45 Aquarium, 5.55 Star Of The East. Lingfield 3.05 Salateen, 3.40 Dark Profit. Musselburgh 2.55 Magical Duchess, 3.30 One One Seven, 4.05 Whatsthemessage, 4.40 Morticia, 5.15 Bill Cody, 5.45 Destination Aim, 6.20 Tember, 6.55 Miss Dd.
Lambourn: James Burn
Redgrave (4.30 Chester, nap)
Trip should be right up this capable gelding's street, while he will also adore the cut in the ground. He was a smooth winner at Kempton last week and trainer Joe Tuite is optimistic of a similarly bold display.
9/2 Redgrave 4:30 Chester Others to follow Bath 2.00 Al Wafi, 3.45 Jack Taylor, 4.20 Bid Adieu, 5.00 Sophosc, 5.35 Orange Suit, 6.10 Here's Alice. Chelmsford 2.15 Chagatai, 2.50 Daddys Poppit, 4.35 Manthoor. Chester 2.40 Blakeney Point, 3.15 Rockin Roy. Doncaster 1.50 Tis Marvellous, 2.25 Dutch Connection, 3.00 Phoenix Of Spain, 3.35 Raymond Tusk, 4.10 Indian Viceroy. Lingfield 1.55 Fortune Glory, 2.30 Dinastia, 3.05 Fighting Irish, 4.15 Awesome.
West Country: Andrew King
Secretfact (3.45 Bath, nap)
Has run some of his best races at this course and looks all set for another big show with conditions in his favour.
8/1 Secretfact 3:45 Bath Others to follow Bath 2.35 Compton Abbey 3.10 Angelito 4.20 Easy Tiger Chelmsford 4.35 Bronze Angel
Racing Post Ratings: Simon Turner
Kinloch Pride (6.55 Musselburgh)
She is thriving at present with a victory preceding two solid efforts in defeat over course and distance, and is expected to take advantage of the drop in grade.
4/1 Kinloch Pride 6:55 Musselburgh
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 15, 2018 6:49:10 GMT
Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Dee Ex Bee (3.35 Doncaster)
Has drawn a blank so far this term but finished runner-up in the Derby and this longer trip may bring out the best in him.
14/1 Dee Ex Bee 3:35 Doncaster Longshot: Olly Eden
Duke Of Firenze (1:50 Doncaster)
No win for over a year but was unlucky not to at least hit the frame in the Epsom Dash in June off a 13lb higher mark. Not so good recently but set an unrealistic task in Group 2 Qatar Stakes latest. The likely big field and strong pace should suit and providing usual luck in running, he could outrun his huge price with Jim Crowley on-board.
33/1 Duke Of Firenze 1:50 Doncaster Ireland: Tony O’Hehir
Full Moon (7.10 Leopardstown)
A comfortable one length winner over today's one mile trip at the Curragh three weeks ago, the Aidan O'Brien-trained three-year-old has been raised only 3lb for that success and gets the vote to follow up in the Leopardstown finale with Ryan Moore in the saddle.
8/1 Full Moon 7:10 Leopardstown The Raceform Interactive nugget
James Tate is an infrequent visitor to Musselburgh, but both his runners there this year have won at 100/30 and 4/1. Implicit, who runs in the 2-y-o conditions race at 2.55, can make it three from three this season for the trainer.
4/6 Implicit 2:55 Musselburgh
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 15, 2018 6:50:22 GMT
Lingfield
Robin Goodfellow
1.55 Fortune And Glory
2.30 Layaleena
3.05 Tabarrak
3.40 Burford Brown
4.15 Awesome
4.50 Royal Hall
5.30 Voluminous
Gimcrack
1.55 Fortune And Glory
2.30 Dinastia
3.05 Tabarrak
3.40 Areen Heart
4.15 Awesome
4.50 Royal Hall
5.30 Voluminous
Chelmsford City
Robin Goodfellow
1.40 Daphinia
2.15 Count Otto
2.50 Daddys Poppit
3.25 Fennaan
4.00 Saint Diana
4.35 Global Art
5.10 Rocky Shores
Gimcrack
1.40 Irene May
2.15 Count Otto
2.50 Private View
3.25 Fennaan
4.00 Duchess Of Avon
4.35 Manthoor
5.10 Refrain
Bath
Robin Goodfellow
2.00 Eesha’s Smile
2.35 Dr Doro
3.10 Vincenzo Coccotti
3.45 Vj Day
4.20 War Glory
5.00 Sophosc
5.35 Watheeqa
6.10 Dagian
Gimcrack
2.00 Eesha’s Smile
2.35 Frank Cool
3.10 Monarch Maid
3.45 Dotted Swiss
4.20 Daira Prince
5.00 Sophosc
5.35 Watheeqa
6.10 Cuban Fire
Doncaster
Robin Goodfellow
1.50 Orvar (nap)
2.25 D’bai
3.00 Too Darn Hot
3.35 Kew Gardens (nb)
4.10 The Trader
4.45 Whisky Baron
5.55 Dubawi Prince
Gimcrack
1.50 Golden Apollo
2.25 D’bai
3.00 Too Darn Hot (nb)
3.35 Lah Ti Dar (nap)
4.10 Rajinsky
4.45 Whisky Baron
5.55 Dubawi Prince
Chester
Robin Goodfellow
1.30 Absolute Dream
2.05 Project Bluebook
2.40 Blakeney Point
3.15 Rockin Roy
3.55 Guardia Svizzera
4.30 Viscount Loftus
5.05 Carnageo
Gimcrack
1.30 Dubai Discovery
2.05 Baydar
2.40 Hochfeld
3.15 Deputise
3.55 Private Matter
4.30 Mickey
5.05 Instant Attraction
Musselburgh
Robin Goodfellow
2.55 Implicit
3.30 Epona
4.05 Kalagia
4.40 Affina
5.15 Artarmon
5.45 Mr Shelby
6.20 Tember
6.55 Jeffrey Harris
Gimcrack
2.55 Blame Roberta
3.30 Frosted Lass
4.05 Forever A Lady
4.40 Just Sherry
5.15 Artarmon
5.45 Tadaany
6.20 Polyphony
6.55 Kinloch Pride
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 15, 2018 6:50:53 GMT
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Post by dennisg on Sept 15, 2018 8:25:19 GMT
in today's sporting life................. 11:02 · September 14, 2018 · 4 min read Nick Robson previews Saturday's action and feels Saxon Warrior could gain his revenge on Roaring Lion in the big one at Leopardstown. NAP: Lah Ti Dar (3.35 Doncaster) 11 10 Lah Ti Dar23 38-12OR: 115 13/8 T: J H M GosdenJ: L Dettori Form: 111Last Run Live betting powered by Next Best: Too Darn Hot (3.00 Doncaster) 6 5 Too Darn Hot14 29-0OR: 116D 1/2 T: J H M GosdenJ: L Dettori Form: 11Last Run Live betting powered by John Gosden's late change of heart regarding Lah Ti Dar can provide him with another Classic in the William Hill St Leger at Doncaster on Saturday. Straight after her 10-length romp at York in the Galtres Stakes, Frankie Dettori jumped off and said the one-time Oaks favourite should be aimed at the world's oldest Classic. However, connections were then tempted by the prospect of the huge weight and sex allowance she would receive in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe and it looked as though the Prix Vermeille could be the target this weekend. Whether it is down to the fact Gosden already has two viable Arc contenders in Enable and Cracksman and he thinks she would be up against it taking on those or whatever, she has been rerouted to Doncaster and northern racegoers will feel the benefit. Her presence certainly adds to the race, as does the late additions of Loxley and even Andrew Balding's Maid Up. While the St Leger gets roundly criticised, last year's renewal did not turn out so bad with Capri, Crystal Ocean and Stradivarius all fighting out the finish. This looks another high-class renewal, but Lah Ti Dar looked well above average in the Galtres Stakes and given she arrives fresh and unexposed, she could blow the field apart. It should be a big-race double for Gosden as Too Darn Hot, in the same Lloyd Webber silks, goes in the Howcroft Industrial Supplies Champagne Stakes. A full-brother to Lah Ti Dar, he catapulted to the head of the betting for the Guineas and Derby when routing a decent field in the Solario Stakes that included Royal Ascot winner Arthur Kitt. Mark Johnston's Dark Vision looks the main threat this time, but there will be an almighty pop if Too Darn Hot has bis bubble burst at this stage of his career. Charlie Appleby's D'bai can get back to winning ways in the Alan Wood Plumbing And Heating Park Stakes. Things have not fallen right for him since winning a Group Three at Haydock, but he is a true seven-furlong specialist and the only time he has run over that distance since saw him finish full of running at Goodwood. Not disgraced over trips shorter than ideal the last twice, he is a strong selection. Hochfeld can overcome a bad draw in the 32Red Stand Cup Stakes at Chester. Mark Johnston's stayer ran well enough in defeat last week at Haydock, but he will have been unsuited by the very soft ground. With Franny Norton back on board he is likely to try dictate from the front, tactics which nearly worked at Chester on his penultimate outing. Gosden's Fennaan seems well suited to synthetic surfaces and can land the £50,000 Bet totetrifecta At totesport.com Elsenham Handicap at Chelmsford. Roger Varian's Daira Prince could be be on a decent mark in the Bath Cup Handicap, while at Musselburgh Artarmon holds solid claims in the Caledonian Cup. At Leopardstown, it is high-class racing all the way and the shorter straight combined with plenty of Ballydoyle runners might just make life more difficult this time for Roaring Lion in the Qipco Irish Champion Stakes. Aidan O'Brien made no secret of the fact Saxon Warrior was a sick horse after the Eclipse and if he returns to the form he was in earlier in the season when an easy winner of the Guineas, he might rate the value against the favourite. Sporting Life tips: BATH: 2.00 Eesha's Smile, 2.35 Frank Cool, 3.10 Monarch Maid, 3.45 Dotted Swiss, 4.20 Daira Prince, 5.00 Sophosc, 5.35 Watheeqa, 6.10 Cuban Fire. CHELMSFORD: 1.40 Irene May, 2.15 Count Otto, 2.50 Private View, 3.25 Fennaan, 4.00 Duchess Of Avon, 4.35 Manthoor, 5.10 Refrain CHESTER: 1.30 Dubai Discovery, 2.05 Baydar, 2.40 Hochfeld, 3.15 Deputise, 3.55 Private Matter, 4.30 Mickey, 5.05 Instant Attraction. DONCASTER: 1.50 Golden Apollo, 2.25 D'bai, 3.00 Too Darn Hot, 3.35 LAH TI DAR (NAP), 4.10 Rajinsky, 4.45 Whisky Baron, 5.55 Dubawi Prince. LEOPARDSTOWN: 3.20 Gospel, 3.50 Limini, 4.25 Broome, 4.55 Rostropovich, 5.25 Alpha Centauri, 6.00 Psychedelic Funk, 6.35 Saxon Warrior, 7.10 Danielsflyer. LINGFIELD: 1.55 Fortune And Glory, 2.30 Dinastia, 3.05 Tabarrak, 3.40 Areen Heart, 4.15 Awesome, 4.50 Royal Hall, 5.30 Voluminous. LISTOWEL: 1.45 City Hall, 2.20 Aramon, 2.55 Demi Plie, 3.30 High Sparrow, 4.05 Oscar Lantern, 4.40 Damut, 5.15 Cap D'Aubois, 5.50 Sancta Simona. MUSSELBURGH: 2.55 Blame Roberta, 3.30 Frosted Lass, 4.05 Forever A Lady, 4.40 Just Sherry, 5.15 Artarmon, 5.45 Tadaany, 6.20 Polyphony, 6.55 Kinloch Pride. DOUBLE: Lah Ti Dar and Too Darn Hot.
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Post by dennisg on Sept 15, 2018 8:27:12 GMT
Ben Linfoot seeks out the best Value Bet selections on St Leger day and he reckons Frankie Dettori could have a superb afternoon including on an outsider in the Park Stakes. Recommended Bets: Value Bet, Sept 15 Sky Bet are offering EXTRA VALUE to followers of the Sporting Life Value Bet column with exclusive guaranteed advertised prices* for at least an hour from the time of publication (5pm-6pm max £25). Just make sure you're logged in and click on the links below to automatically populate your betslip... *Does not include 1.50 Doncaster as that is a 'Money Back if 2nd, 3rd or 4th' race. For details of advised bookmakers and each-way terms, visit our transparent tipping record Lah Ti Dar’s presence in the William Hill St Leger at Doncaster on Saturday is great for the race but it’s now less appealing to chance one at a price each-way in the final Classic of the season. I was fully prepared to take on Kew Gardens at 5/4 with both Raymond Tusk and Maid Up pencilled in as each-way possibilities, but Lah Ti Dar looks a potential superstar and she could well be very hard to beat. It’ll certainly be no surprise to see Frankie Dettori’s beaming smile on Town Moor once again and he’s likely to have already notched up a winner in the same silks after Too Darn Hot has strutted his stuff in the Champagne Stakes. However, it might be worth chancing Dettori in the Alan Wood Plumbing And Heating Park Stakes at 2.25 as well, when he gets the leg up on Karl Burke’s UNFORTUNATELY at 16/1 (Sky Bet, Bet365). This horse was a class juvenile winning at Group One and Group Two level in France, his performances as a two-year-old earning him a rating of 117 – form that gives him an outstanding chance here getting weight from everything bar his stablemate and rank outsider Raydience. The down side is his form this year as he hasn’t troubled the judge in three starts and we have to accept the possibility that he just hasn’t trained on. I don’t subscribe to that view, though, as I thought he was unlucky not to finish closer in the Commonwealth Cup (only beaten just over four lengths) and then he was beaten by some quality sprinters in a hot renewal of the Prix Maurice de Gheest. Things just seemed to be happening a bit quick for him in France but he kept on nicely enough and that’s encouraging ahead of his first go at seven furlongs, a trip that could really suit him now. 9 7 Unfortunatelyv41 39-0OR: 109 14/1 T: K R BurkeJ: L Dettori Form: 119-700 Live betting powered by He’s got seven-furlong specialists in his family and Society Rock has produced plenty of progeny that excel at that trip, too, so it has to be worth a go now he doesn’t look to have the zip for a quality sprint. This is a drop in class for him and his easiest assignment for some time, while Dettori’s presence in the saddle is a massive positive as, apart from the obvious, he has a great record when riding for owners Cheveley Park Stud (27 wins from 88 rides at 30.68%). Burke swaps the cheekpieces for the visor, headgear he won in first-time out last season and, all in all, there’s comfortably enough juice in his price to chance him bouncing back to his best. Earlier on at Doncaster it’s the William Hill Portland Handicap over five furlongs and 143 yards and it’s WENTWORTH FALLS that makes most appeal at 20/1 (William Hill ¼ 1,2,3,4). This horse needs a big field and a strong gallop to produce his best so it was no surprise he was beaten in small fields at Thirsk and Nottingham in July where he raced keenly and ran on, beaten by small margins on both occasions. He wasn’t suited by the way things panned out at Thirsk last time, either, as he was left with plenty to do, but he ran on well into fourth and was less than a length behind Dakota Gold at the line. Off identical terms there’s unlikely to be much between the pair once again, but Wentworth Falls is twice the price of Dakota Gold and that just looks plain wrong. 11 8 Wentworth Fallsp15 68-13OR: 94CD 11/1 T: G A HarkerJ: S H James Form: 8-24324Last Run Live betting powered by While Dakota Gold has never run at Doncaster, Wentworth Falls has reserved his best form for Town Moor, winning in the biggest field he’s ever run in when landing a 22-runner handicap at the track in the April of last year. He had loads to do when taking off a furlong from home that day and it was only off a 6lb lower mark than the one he runs off on Saturday, so he has plenty in his favour at a big each-way price. Finally, BAYDAR looks too tempting to ignore at 8/1 (General) in the Josephine Gordon Blog Handicap over at Chester (2.05). This horse caught the eye when running on quite nicely on his first go in a 0-90 for two years at Hamilton last time and he could well make the most of his plummeting mark in the same grade. Rated 105 at his zenith and 100 when he arrived at Ian Williams’ just four starts ago, he’s dropped 12lb in four starts after barely raising a leg on his first three runs for his new stable. 2 3 Baydarv115 59-7OR: 88 13/2 T: Ian WilliamsJ: P Hanagan Form: 000-059Last Run Live betting powered by However, there was definite promise last time and this new trip could well benefit him these days. Certainly, his trainer knows a stayer when he sees one and he definitely knows how to use a visor. Williams has 15 wins from 70 goes (21.43 per cent) when employing a first-time visor on the Flat and he’s three from six at Chester (+£62, £1 level stake to SP) when utilising that headgear first time. That’s some statistic and his record on the Roodeye isn’t bad in 2018 either (four from 19 at 21 per cent) while this turning track could just be what Baydar needs to keep him interested. 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: +338.09pts to advised stakes/prices (from inception of Value Bet column in January 2010 to current).
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Post by dennisg on Sept 15, 2018 8:28:53 GMT
19:51 · September 14, 2018 · 2 min read Oli Bell has his best bets for Saturday's feature action and he expects Lah Ti Dar to land the William Hill St Leger. 1405 Chester - Always Resolute 9 1 Always Resolute21 78-8OR: 75CD 6/1 T: B EllisonJ: F Norton Form: 4304-03Last Run Live betting powered by 1425 Doncaster - D'bai 3 6 D'baib,t20 49-4OR: 110D 4/1 T: C ApplebyJ: W Buick Form: 216564 Live betting powered by 1440 Chester - Mountain Bell 6 6 Mountain Bell21 58-12OR: 100CD 11/2 T: R M BeckettJ: Harry Bentley Form: 41-5630Last Run Live betting powered by 1535 Doncaster - Lah Ti Dar 11 10 Lah Ti Dar23 38-12OR: 115 13/8 T: J H M GosdenJ: L Dettori Form: 111Last Run Live betting powered by I can't oppose Lah Ti Dar in the William Hill St Leger at Doncaster on Saturday and John Gosden's charge is a confident leg in my Yankee. She oozed class in winning the Galtres Stakes at York last time and looked ready for this leap into Group One company. I have no fears over either trip or ground with her and she can prove too strong for long-time favourite Kew Gardens. Things haven't' panned out for D'Bai on his last two starts but he's a very talented colt on his day and can take the Alan Wood Plumbing And Heating Park Stakes. Trainer Charlie Appleby remains in great form and his representative here looks the answer to a tricky puzzle. Always Resolute has landed the plum one draw for the Read Josephine Gordon Blog At unibet.co.uk/blog Handicap at Chester and has already won around the Roodee. He's one to side with as is Mountain Bell in the 32Red Stand Cup Stakes. He landed this race two years ago and gets cut underfoot here which he needs to be at his very best. He's a sporting bet at around 11/2.
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Post by dennisg on Sept 15, 2018 8:30:35 GMT
07:21 · September 15, 2018 · 4 min read David Ord provides a horse-by-horse guide to Saturday's William Hill St Leger and has an each-way bet against the market leaders. 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. 1 3 Dee Ex Bee42 39-1OR: 114BF 12/1 T: M JohnstonJ: S De Sousa Form: 322732Last Run Live betting powered by Dee Ex Bee chases home Masar at Epsom Dee Ex Bee chases home Masar at Epsom 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. 2 8 Kew Gardens24 39-1OR: 116 5/2 T: A P O'BrienJ: R L Moore Form: 329113Last Run Live betting powered by 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 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 and a threat to them all following confirmation he runs. 3 9 Loxley20 39-1OR: 112 7/1 T: C ApplebyJ: James Doyle Form: 17-1211 Live betting powered by 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. 4 1 Nelson24 39-1OR: 106 80/1 T: A P O'BrienJ: M C Hussey Form: 2-16356Last Run Live betting powered by 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. 5 12 Old Persian24 39-1OR: 117 8/1 T: C ApplebyJ: W Buick Form: 121161Last Run Live betting powered by 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. 6 2 Proschema21 39-1OR: 105C 66/1 T: Tom DascombeJ: R Kingscote Form: 116843Last Run Live betting powered by 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. 7 7 Raymond Tusk28 39-1OR: 107 28/1 T: R HannonJ: Andrea Atzeni Form: 12612Last Run Live betting powered by WATCH: David Ord and Ben Linfoot discuss the St Leger Festival St Leger Festival Preview 2018 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. 8 11 Southern Francet21 39-1OR: 107 12/1 T: A P O'BrienJ: J A Heffernan Form: 21124Last Run Live betting powered by 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. 9 4 The Pentagon24 39-1OR: 107 22/1 T: A P O'BrienJ: W M Lordan Form: 3-33855Last Run Live betting powered by ZABRISKIE: Third in the Dante at York but nothing he’s done since suggests he’s ready to land a Leger. 10 5 Zabriskie24 39-1OR: 103 200/1 T: A P O'BrienJ: Jim Crowley Form: 18-6308Last Run Live betting powered by 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's a real shot-in-the-arm for the Classic that she heads here. It’s a question of whether she has the stamina – not the ability – for this. 11 10 Lah Ti Dar23 38-12OR: 115 13/8 T: J H M GosdenJ: L Dettori Form: 111Last Run Live betting powered by 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. 12 6 Maid Up21 38-12OR: 105C 22/1 T: A M BaldingJ: Rob Hornby Form: 311121Last Run Live betting powered by VERDICT A fascinating renewal of the William Hill St Leger. Kew Gardens is clearly a leading player but I'n not surprised she's been replaced at the top of the market by Lah Ti Dar. She looked a Group One performer when winning at York last time and is a fascinating runner. However the bet looks to be SOUTHERN FRANCE. He's a stablemate of Kew Gardens 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. Loxley appeals as the pick of the Godolphin pair.
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Post by dennisg on Sept 15, 2018 8:32:21 GMT
16:36 · September 14, 2018 · 4 min read Our Catching Pigeons insider feels Charlie Appleby can land another Classic on Saturday in what has been a stellar season for the Godolphin trainer. Selections from the gallops Ostilio can continue his marvellous season with victory in the P J Towey Construction Handicap at Doncaster on Saturday. Yet to finish out if the first two in seven outings so far, he hit the big time with his second and latest success in the Britannia Stakes at Royal Ascot, and lost nothing in defeat behind Regal Reality at Group Three level at Goodwood last time. Although the winner let the form down at Haydock last week, the ground was very demanding and he still remains a good prospect going forward. Ostilio takes a drop in grade here and is reported in good form for a race which has cut up somewhat from the five-day stage. 2 5 Ostiliot43 38-13OR: 104D 6/4 T: S CrisfordJ: Andrea Atzeni Form: 2-22112Last Run Live betting powered by Old Persian is just preferred to stablemate Loxley as the each-way alternative to Lah Ti Dar in the William Hill St Leger Stakes. Both the Charlie Appleby-trained pair are on an upward curve and would appear to stay well, but ground conditions are likely to suit the selection better. He showed plenty of class and toughness to see off another of his trainer's smart middle-distance performers, Cross Counter, in the Great Voltigeur at York last month. He has pleased in his homework since and is closely weighted with second-favourite Kew Gardens on that latest encounter. 5 12 Old Persian24 39-1OR: 117 8/1 T: C ApplebyJ: W Buick Form: 121161Last Run Live betting powered by Hugo Palmer has his team in great heart and it may pay to take a chance on the maiden Nathless in the Naploeons Casinos &Restaurants Nursery. The son of Nathaniel looks a late-developing type, but showed plenty of promise on the second of his first two starts at Newmarket in July. He was duly gelded after a slightly less exalted effort in another decent novice at Redcar on his third start and having been given a nice bit of time to recover from his loss, he starts his handicap career on a workable mark. The step up to a mile should suit, while Palmer's horse could hardly be in better shape, at home and on the track. 7 2 Nathless55 28-6OR: 76 7/1 T: H PalmerJ: Josephine Gordon Form: 035Last Run Live betting powered by Sticking with Town Moor, reports from the Roger Varian camp are extremely strong when it comes to Dubawi Prince keeping up his unblemished course record in the Cliff Stud Rearing Winners Handicap over a mile and a half. He won his maiden at the track last April and won cosily on his belated return to action on the July Course last month. It'll be disappointing if he's beaten here. 5 2 Dubawi Prince28 49-1OR: 91CD 11/10 T: R VarianJ: Andrea Atzeni Form: 72/16-1Last Run Live betting powered by Affina, a stablemate of Ostilio, can make the trip to Musselburgh pay off in the Get So Much More With Racing UK Handicap. The Crisford team were disappointed with this daughter of Kodiac’s latest effort at Epsom and have decided to fit a visor for the first time here. She had been knocking on the door on her previous two efforts and, having won at Ayr and Thirsk last season, she may well appreciate the return to a flat course. 1 1 Affinap119 39-8OR: 81BF 11/4 T: S CrisfordJ: A Mullen Form: 4-93225Last Run Live betting powered by Redgrave gave his supporters much to smile about after justifying significant market support with a narrow win at Kempton a week ago, and he can follow up in the Innospec Handicap at Chester. He nudged home only very late in a multi-horse photo at the Sunbury course, but he seemingly won with a little in hand and remains on great terms with himself. 10 3 Redgrave7 49-0OR: 80D 10/3 T: J TuiteJ: Kevin Stott Form: 252-661Last Run Live betting powered by Andrew Balding is one of the dominant forces on the Roodee and he holds sound prospects with Shailene in the listed 32Red Stand Cup. A consistent performer in what is her first season, she produced a respectable effort against fancied St Leger hopeful Raymond Tusk at Hamilton on her first appearance at this level on her latest start. As one of only two three-year-olds in the field, she has more scope for improvement than most and is also able to claim all the allowances. Her stable won this prize a year ago with the hardy Duretto, and she looks solid each-way material in an interesting renewal, where she should also appreciate the step up in trip. Queen Of Jumeirah would not be one of Balding's speediest juveniles, but she has progressed with racing and and looks the one to be on in the Sun Bet Music Live Nursery at Bath. The stiff mile should suit and she should have gleaned enough experience from her three outings so see of the in-form Sophosc, who is now 10lb higher after his win at Chelmsford last time. 5 7 Queen of Jumeirah14 29-1OR: 69 6/1 T: A M BaldingJ: Joshua Bryan (3) Form: 034Last Run Live betting powered by Breathless Times wasted no time in showing that he possessed a touch of quality on the all weather in the first quarter of the year and did well to finish fourth to Corinthia Knight at the Lingfield Championship meeting on Good Friday. His career has stalled since those heady days, however, and he has undergone a gelding operation and surgery on his breathing since. The Bet Toteexacta Handicap at Chelmsford looks an ideal launch point for his return to action, and he looks worth taking a chance on at attractive each-way odds. 1 2 Breathless Timest65 39-7OR: 95D 15/8 T: R CharltonJ: Adam J McNamara (3) Form: 2-11480Last Run Live betting powered by Makarim has the advantage of being a fresh horse with just the one outing behind this season, and those exertions should sharpen him up nicely for a tilt at the Betscoop6 Handicap. The fitting of blinkers by Hughie Morrison should also aid his cause. 3 1 Makaarimb116 49-9OR: 84 7/2 T: H MorrisonJ: R Havlin Form: 015-705Last Run
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 15, 2018 20:05:44 GMT
Bath, 15 Sep 18 Race 1 - 2:00pm THE SUN RACING NO1 RACING SITE EBF NOVICE AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Jonathan Portman was fined £140 as the record of vaccinations in the passport of CHARMED SPIRIT did not comply with the Rules of Racing.
Following the race Charles Bishop reported that LIVING LEGEND (IRE), unplaced, stumbled approximately two furlongs out and Callum Shepherd reported that CHARMED SPIRIT, unplaced, ran green.
Race 2 - 2:35pm THE SUN RACING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) Following the race Nicola Currie reported that COMPTON PRINCE, placed eighth, suffered interference soon after the start.
Race 3 - 3:10pm THE SUN RACING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) MONARCH MAID ran very freely to post. A Veterinary Surgeon checked the mare at the start and deemed her fit to run.
An enquiry was held to consider interference approaching the furlong marker where EVERKYLLACHY (IRE), placed second, ridden by Finley Marsh, drifted right-handed, into the whip, causing BURAUQ, placed sixth, ridden by Rhiain Ingram, to have to take a check, which in turn caused DEFINING MOMENT, placed eighth, ridden by Tom Marquand, to be taken off its intended line, which in turn caused WILD FLOWER (IRE), placed seventh, to have to take off heels. Marsh was suspended for 2 days for careless riding as he had allowed his horse to drift right without sufficient and timely correction.
The apparent improvement in form of the winner, SUGAR PLUM FAIRY, which had never previously been placed, was considered. Tony Carroll was interviewed. His comments that SUGAR PLUM FAIRY has been very slow to come to hand and probably benefited from the drop in trip, were noted. The filly was routine tested.
Following the race Charles Bishop reported that TIME STANDS STILL, unplaced, was never travelling.
Race 4 - 3:45pm THE SUN RACING TOP TIPS AND PREVIEWS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) The sponsorship in relation to SECRETINTHEPARK, trained by Michael Mullineaux, did not comply with the Sponsorship Code of Conduct. Mullineaux was warned as to his responsibility to ensure that the correct sponsorship is carried.
Inside the final furlong SECRETFACT, placed fifth, hung left-handed, before being quickly corrected, causing UNION ROSE, placed eighth, to have 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 SECRETFACT.
Following the race Aaron Jones reported that the winner, NIBRAS AGAIN, hung right-handed. Jessica Cooley reported that JACK THE TRUTH (IRE), placed sixth, hung right-handed and Charles Bishop reported that SECRETFACT, placed fifth, hung both left and right-handed.
Race 6 - 5:00pm THE SUN RACING MUSIC LIVE NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for NEW QUEEN to go early and be ponied to the start. Subsequently NEW QUEEN was unruly in the pre-parade ring and failed to enter the parade ring. Consequently permission was given for the filly to exit on to the course from the pre-parade ring.
Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that NEW QUEEN, placed third, lost her left fore shoe.
Race 7 - 5:35pm THE LIKE SUN RACING ON FACEBOOK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Following the race Finley Marsh reported that STARBOY (IRE), placed fourth, hung right-handed and Jack Mitchell reported that WATHEEQA (USA), unplaced, stopped quickly. WATHEEQA (USA) was routine tested.
Race 8 - 6:10pm THE FOLLOW SUN RACING ON TWITTER NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for HERE'S ALICE (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race Finley Marsh reported that SPECTACULIS, placed fourth, slipped on the bend. View Stewards report Lingfield Park, 15 Sep 18 Race 1 - 1:55pm THE 188BET EXTRA PLACE RACES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Approaching the final furlong, SCOTTISH GLEN, placed fourth, moved slightly left away from the whip causing BUCKLAND BEAU to take a precautionary 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 SCOTTISH GLEN.
Race 2 - 2:30pm THE 188BET MOBILE BET10 GET20 EBF FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Following the race, Fran Berry reported that COME BACK TO ME (IRE), unplaced, was never travelling, and Kieran Shoemark reported that TAMACHAN, unplaced ran green.
Race 3 - 3:05pm THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 3) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that FIGHTING IRISH (IRE), placed third, had bled from the nose.
Race 4 - 3:40pm THE HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROB GLADDIS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Following the race, Rossa Ryan reported that ZALSHAH, placed sixth, ran too free.
Race 5 - 4:15pm THE WITHEFORD EQUINE BARRIER TRIALS AT LINGFIELD PARK FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for ROSE BERRY to go early to post.
Shortly after the start, DIAMOND LADY, placed sixth, shifted quickly left handed on to TITAN GODDESS, placed seventh, causing the rider to take a check, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and that it had not improved the placing of DIAMOND LADY.
Following the race, the representative of Clive Cox reported that AWESOME, placed eighth, was unsuited by the Polytrack surface, the Veterinary Officer reported that SEPRANI, placed fourth, was lame on her left fore and that the winner, ROSE BERRY, lost her left fore shoe.
Race 6 - 4:50pm THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT 188BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) An enquiry was held to consider the placings in this race after there appeared to be interference inside the final furlong between RAHMAH (IRE), placed second, ridden by William Carson and ROYAL HALL (FR), placed third, ridden by Shane Kelly. The riders were interviewed and shown recordings of the incident. Having heard their evidence that the horses had drifted left independently, it was found that no interference had taken place. The Stewards therefore ordered the placings to remain unaltered.
George Wood, the rider of THE FIDDLER and Edward Greatrex, the rider of ABLAZE, had been unseated coming down the hill approaching the final bend. Both riders were interviewed and shown recordings of the incident. It was found that the incident was accidental and caused by ABLAZE changing leads and becoming unbalanced rounding the bend resulting in Greatrex becoming unbalanced. As a result the rider became unseated and collided with George Wood on his outside, causing him to also be unseated.
Following the race, Cameron Noble, the rider of TOORMAKEADY, unplaced, reported that he suffered interference in running coming down the hill, Joey Haynes, the rider of NAVAJO SQUAW, placed seventh, also reported that he suffered interference in running coming down the hill and Jane Elliott, the rider of MISTRESS NELLIE, unplaced, reported that the filly became momentarily unbalanced rounding the final bend into the home straight.
Race 7 - 5:30pm THE 188BET LIVE CASINO FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for VOLUMINOUS be mounted in the chute. View Stewards report Chester, 15 Sep 18 Race 1 - 1:30pm THE MBNA / EBF STALLIONS NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Following the race, Trevor Whelan reported that ORRELL ANGEL (IRE), placed seventh, was never travelling.
Race 2 - 2:05pm THE READ JOSEPHINE GORDON BLOG AT unibet.co.uk/blog HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Poppy Bridgwater, the rider of the winner, RAVENOUS, was suspended for 4 days for using her whip above the permitted level from 1½ furlongs out and for using her whip in the incorrect place on the run to the line.
Following the race, Franny Norton reported that ALWAYS RESOLUTE, placed fourth, hung left-handed on the run to the line.
Race 3 - 2:40pm THE 32RED STAND CUP STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Following the race, Jim Goldie reported that SIR CHAUVELIN, placed sixth, was unsuited by the going, which was officially described as Soft, and would prefer a faster surface. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination revealed the gelding to be lame on its right fore.
Race 4 - 3:15pm THE 32Red CASINO NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for TIZWOTITIZ to go early to post; DEPUTISE wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
On the run to the line, the winner, DAVE DEXTER, edged right-handed at the same time as BLYTON, placed second, edged left-handed, causing ROCKIN ROY (IRE), placed fifth, to be slightly 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 DAVE DEXTER or BLYTON.
Race 5 - 3:55pm THE STARDUST LIVERPOOL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for RENE MATHIS (GER) and RUSSIAN REALM to go early to post.
The performance of GUARDIA SVIZZERA (IRE), which finished unplaced, was considered. The representative of Roger Fell could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of GUARDIA SVIZZERA (IRE), during routine testing, failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Following the race, Liam Jones reported that GINBAR (IRE), which started favourite and finished fifth, was denied a clear run at the top of the straight and Jack Garritty reported that RUSSIAN REALM, placed sixth, was denied a clear run at the top of the straight.
Race 6 - 4:30pm THE INNOSPEC HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Prior to this race, an enquiry was held to consider why Tom Dascombe was running MICKEY (IRE) here at Chester on going described as Soft, having declared the gelding a non-runner at Chester on 14 September 2018 on ground officially described as Soft, Good to Soft in places with the reason given as Going and the representative of the trainer reporting that MICKEY (IRE) would prefer a faster surface. The representative of the trainer stated that, having walked the course yesterday, he hoped that with no rain forecast the track might dry out by the time of today’s race and therefore be more suitable for the gelding. He added that, having walked the course again today, he considered it would ride better than the official description and further added that, in discussion with the owner, they were prepared to let MICKEY (IRE) take its chance with the gelding having previously performed well at Chester. His explanations were noted.
MISTY BIRNAM (SAF), trained by Ian Williams, finished fifth at Chester the previous day. The Veterinary Officer reported that a pre-race examination of the gelding deemed it fit to race.
Permission was given for PASTORAL PLAYER to go early to post and be mounted on the course; VIVE LA DIFFERENCE (IRE) wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Following the race, George Downing reported that MISTY BIRNAM (SAF), unplaced, ran too freely.
Race 7 - 5:05pm THE chesterBET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Following the race, Rachel Richardson reported that GHAYYAR (IRE), unplaced, hung right-handed. View Stewards report Doncaster, 15 Sep 18 Fixture Note 5.20pm ARABIAN RACE - PRESIDENT OF THE UAE CUP (UK ARABIAN DERBY) GROUP 1 PA
Non Runner: ANFAAS (VC - Abscess)
The Stipendiary Steward reported that he had seen Christophe Soumillon using his mobile phone outside the phone zone. Soumillon was fined £290.
Following the race, Racheal Kneller reported that ABIYAH ATHBAH, placed sixth, ran too free in the early stages. Race 1 - 1:50pm THE WILLIAM HILL PORTLAND HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for UDONTDODOU to go early to post and for A MOMENTOFMADNESS to be led early to post.
The winner, A MOMENTOFMADNESS, appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Goodwood on 31 July 2018 where the gelding finished tenth of thirteen, beaten by 11 lengths. Charles Hill’s explanation that the gelding was freshened up by a 46-day break was noted. A MOMENTOFMADNESS was routine tested.
Following the race, Robert Winston reported that LANCELOT DU LAC (ITY), unplaced, hung badly left from halfway; the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities. Silvestre de Sousa reported that HOLMESWOOD, unplaced, was short of room approaching the line and Shane Gray reported that POWERALLIED (IRE), unplaced, was slowly away.
Race 2 - 2:25pm THE ALAN WOOD PLUMBING AND HEATING PARK STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) Approximately 1½ furlongs out, BRETON ROCK (IRE), unplaced, shifted marginally left, at the same time as OH THIS IS US (IRE), placed third, shifted right both causing interference to UNFORTUNATELY (IRE), unplaced, 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 OH THIS IS US (IRE).
Approaching the line, D’BAI (IRE), placed second, hung left interfering with DUTCH CONNECTION, placed fourth, 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 D’BAI (IRE).
Race 3 - 3:00pm THE HOWCROFT INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES CHAMPAGNE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) The performance of DARK VISION (IRE) which finished last of six, was considered. Mark Johnston could offer no explanation for the colt’s performance, other than it was never travelling. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of DARK VISION (IRE) during routine testing, failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Shortly after leaving the stalls, PHOENIX OF SPAIN (IRE), placed second, lugged quickly left taking VAN BEETHOVEN (CAN), placed fourth, slightly off its intended line but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and that it had not improved the placing of PHOENIX OF SPAIN (IRE).
Race 4 - 3:35pm THE WILLIAM HILL ST LEGER STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 1) (British Champions Series) Permission was given for LAH TI DAR to wear a hood in the parade ring.
Michael C. Hussey, the rider of NELSON, placed seventh beaten a neck for sixth, had appeared to stop riding shortly after the ½ furlong marker. After being interviewed and shown recordings of the incident, Hussey’s explanation was noted that he had briefly lost his balance, a fact he had reported at Scales, and he felt that his mount was weakening and therefore had achieved the best possible placing. His attention was drawn to his responsibility to continue riding out to the finish line.
Following the race, William Buick reported that OLD PERSIAN, placed fifth, hung left in the straight.
Race 5 - 4:10pm THE NAPOLEONS CASINOS & RESTAURANTS NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Following the race, Silvestre De Sousa reported that THE TRADER (IRE), unplaced, moved poorly in the final 2 furlongs. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the colt failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 6 - 4:45pm THE P J TOWEY CONSTRUCTION LTD HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for OSTILIO to wear a hood in the parade ring.
Approaching the line, the winner OSTILIO, changed leads and lugged left onto WHISKEY BARON (AUS), placed second, before being quickly corrected, taking WHISKEY BARON (AUS) marginally off its intended line but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and that it had not improved the placing of OSTILIO. View Stewards report Musselburgh, 15 Sep 18 Fixture Note After Race 2 - Going changed to GOOD (from GOOD, GOOD TO FIRM IN PLACES) Race 2 - 3:30pm THE SIMPSON & MARWICK SUPPORTS MUIRFIELD RIDING THERAPY NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race, Callum Rodriguez reported that EPONA, unplaced, missed the break. James Sullivan reported that LITTLE TIPPLE, placed eighth, was denied a clear run in the final furlong.
Race 6 - 5:45pm THE MACGREGOR HEALTHCARE SUPPORTS MUIRFIELD RIDING THERAPY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) The winner TELLOVOI (IRE), appeared to show an improvement in form compared with its previous run at Yarmouth on 21 August 2018, where the gelding finished twelfth of fifteen beaten 23 lengths. The representative of Richard Guest explained that the gelding appreciated an enterprising ride on this occasion from a jockey who has won on the horse previously. His explanation was noted and TELLOVOI (IRE) was routine tested.
Following the race, Adam Farragher reported that TEXAS RADIO (IRE), placed seventh, missed the break and was then denied a clear run 2 furlongs out. James Sullivan reported that MURAADEF, unplaced, ran too free.
Race 7 - 6:20pm THE MACGREGOR HEALTHCARE SUPPORTS MUIRFIELD RIDING THERAPY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) Following the race, Phil Dennis reported that CHARAVA (IRE), placed eighth, ran too free.
Race 8 - 6:55pm THE MUIRFIELD RIDING THERAPY - MAKE A DIFFERENCE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Noel Wilson had received prior permission from the BHA to run KINLOCH PRIDE with no hind shoes.
Permission was given for MISS DD (IRE) and ANOTHER ANGEL (IRE) to go to post early.
Following the race, Jamie Gormley reported that GONINODAETHAT , placed seventh, was denied a clear run in the final furlong. Jason Hart reported that TWENTYSVNTHLANCERS, placed eighth, missed the break. View Stewards report Chelmsford City, 15 Sep 18 Race 2 - 2:15pm THE BET toteexacta AT totesport.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for CHAGATAI (IRE) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring only and to go early to post.
Shortly after the start, PROCEDURE, placed second, shifted slightly right at the same time as REQUINTO DAWN (IRE), unplaced, shifted slightly left, causing COUNT OTTO (IRE), placed third, to be tightened 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 placings of PROCEDURE or REQUINTO DAWN (IRE).
Following the race, David Egan reported that SHAHEEN (IRE), unplaced, was restless in the stalls, Scott McCullagh reported that HELVETIAN, unplaced, hung right and Paddy Mathers reported that REQUINTO DAWN (IRE), unplaced, hung left.
Race 3 - 2:50pm THE BET totequadpot AT totesport.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) David Egan, the rider of DORCAS, had fallen approximately 4½ furlongs out. Egan was interviewed and shown recordings of the incident. It was found that no other horse or rider was involved and that the incident was caused by the filly sustaining an injury.
The winner, HIC BIBI, appeared to show an improvement in form compared with its previous run at Leicester on 4 September 2018, where the filly finished eleventh of sixteen, beaten 11½ lengths. The representative of David Brown explained that HIC BIBI benefitted from an easy lead on this occasion and appreciated the return to the all weather surface. The filly was routine tested.
Following the race, Daniel Muscutt reported that AMERICAN ENDEAVOUR (USA), placed second, reared as the stalls opened resulting in the filly being slowly away.
Race 4 - 3:25pm THE BET totetrifecta AT totesport.com ELSENHAM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for SQUATS (IRE), FENNAAN (IRE) and GALLIPOLI (IRE) to go early to post.
SWIFT APPROVAL (IRE) ran yesterday, 14 September 2018, at Sandown. The Veterinary Officer reported that a pre-race examination of the gelding deemed it fit to race.
Following the race, Georgia Cox reported that SQUATS (IRE), unplaced, got upset in the preliminaries, Robert Havlin reported that FENNAAN (IRE), unplaced, reared as the stalls opened and Megan Nicholls reported that CLUBBABLE, unplaced, was slowly away.
Race 5 - 4:00pm THE BET toteswinger AT totesport.com FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) Following the race, Liam Keniry reported that SAJANJL, placed fourth, was slowly away.
Race 6 - 4:35pm THE BET totescoop6 AT totesport.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Paddy Mathers, the rider of SAMPHIRE COAST, was slow to remove the blindfold. After being interviewed and shown recordings of the incident, Mathers’ explanation that the blindfold got stuck and took two attempts to remove, was noted.
The winner, FAYEZ (IRE), appeared to show an improvement in form compared with its previous run at Redcar on 25 August 2018, where the gelding finished eighth of nine, beaten 14½ lengths. The representative of David O’Meara explained that FAYEZ (IRE) appreciated a drop in grade and benefitted from the first time application of cheek pieces. The gelding was routine tested.
Race 7 - 5:10pm THE BOOK TICKETS ON chelmsfordcityracecourse.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) An enquiry was held to consider interference on the first bend involving ROCKY SHORES (IRE), placed fifth, ridden by Scott McCullagh; OAKLEY MIMOSA, placed seventh, ridden by Paddy Mathers and the winner, SWORDBILL, ridden by David Egan. The interference was found to be accidental as ROCKY SHORES (IRE) shifted slightly left at the same time as OAKLEY MIMOSA shifted slightly right, causing SWORDBILL to clip heels.
Following the race, Scott McCullagh reported that ROCKY SHORES (IRE), placed fifth, hung both ways throughout.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 15, 2018 20:06:44 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Altra Vita (4.40 Ffos Las, nap)
Was not stopping when scoring over 1m6f at the Welsh track last time and fancied to improve over this extra quarter of a mile. Sir Mark Prescott's filly has since moved well on Warren Hill.
9/4 Altra Vita 4:40 Ffos Las North: Colin Russell
Archimedes (3.20 Bath, nap)
Not at his best over 6f at Southwell last time, but is well handicapped on turf and is better at this shorter trip. He has a fine record at the course and, from his good draw, he is expected to bounce back.
13/2 Archimedes 3:20 Bath Others to follow Bath 2.45 Staycation, 5.40 Straight Ash. Ffos Las 2.55 Wediddodontwe. Lambourn: James Burn
Bawaasil (4.30 Bath, nap)
This three-year-old's form has a solid look to it and he is worth another go over a mile. Trainer Owen Burrows appears to be hitting form again.
10/11 Bawaasil 4:30 Bath Others to follow Bath 2.10 Doctor Jazz, 2.45 On The Stage, 3.55 High Wells, 5.05 Spanish History. Ffos Las 1.50 Chitra, 3.30 Gainsay, 4.05 Solar Echo. West Country: Andrew King
Howardian Hills (5.15 Ffos Las, nap)
Won on the all-weather last time and switches back to turf. He will be suited by any rain that falls in west Wales.
3/1 Howardian Hills 5:15 Ffos Las Others to follow Bath 3.20 Showmethewayavrilo, 3.55 Cry Wolf, 5.05 War Of Succession, 5.40 Mouchee. Ffos Las 2.20 Knightshayes, 4.40 Gang Warfare, 5.50 Livingstones Quest. Racing Post Ratings: Sam Walker
Rolanna (5.50 Ffos Las)
Won on the Flat and over hurdles on her last two starts and handicapper has given her a good chance of racking up a hat-trick off a mark of just 51.
7/2 Rolanna 5:50 Ffos Las Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Main Edition (3.40 Curragh)
Got back on track at Newmarket last month and can make it five wins from six starts.
9/2 Main Edition 3:40 Curragh Longshot: Simon Giles
Give Em A Clump (2.55 Ffos Las)
Patchy form this year but last win came on this card 12 months ago off a 5lb higher mark, so there are reasons to be hopeful if he's on a going day with the visor back on.
16/1 Give Em A Clump 2:55 Ffos Las Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Eziyra (2.35 Curragh)
A four-time Group 3 winner, the Dermot Weld-trained filly has performed well on her two starts this season, winning a Group 3 event at Leopardstown before running third in the Yorkshire Oaks. The drop in trip should not be a problem in the Group 2 Blandford Stakes.
Evs Eziyra 2:35 Curragh The Raceform Interactive nugget
Since 2010, Roger Charlton is 131551614212121 with his non-handicap two-year-old runners at Ffos Las (+£30.02 to £1 level stakes). Ned Mackay makes his racecourse debut for him in the mile novice stakes at 2.20.
6/1 Ned Mackay 2:20 Ffos Las
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 15, 2018 20:07:18 GMT
Roger Charlton runs Jaquar (2.10 Bath), who appears here instead of Catterick earlier this week. He will be bidding to improve on Charlton’s 41 per cent record with those who have run after being declared non-runners within the seven days.
Hugo Palmer has a 46 per cent strike-rate at Bath and he runs Mystic Meg in the 5.40. She has been disappointing in her four runs since her reappearance victory, but this race is easier than her last assignments and she should get her head back in front.
Fitting her charges with a first-time visor has provided Alex Dunn with a 50 per cent strike-rate. She applies the aid on Pack It In (5.50 Ffos Las). His recent form suggests the visor will need to work some magic, but he has run well off much higher marks than this in the past.
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Post by dennisg on Sept 16, 2018 7:36:45 GMT
in today's sporting life.................. 19:43 · September 15, 2018 · 3 min read Nick Robson's best bet for Sunday runs at Bath and he has a tip for every race in the UK and Ireland. NAP: 320 Bath 1 9 Red Alertp11 49-10OR: 80CD 9/4 T: A W CarrollJ: Poppy Bridgwater (5) Form: 820431Last Run Live betting powered by Next best: 430 Bath 2 4 Bawaasil52 39-2OR: 80 5/6 T: Owen BurrowsJ: David Probert Form: 0832Last Run Live betting powered by Red Alert can defy top-weight in the 188Bet Mobile Bet10 Get20 Summer Sprint Series Final Handicap at Bath. The four-year-old booked his place in final with a win over this course and distance just 11 days ago and will need to cope with a 5lb higher mark. There is a chance, though, that Tony Carroll's charge could outclass the opposition. Despite drifting markedly to his left last time out, he showed a smart turn of foot to come from the rear and win going away in some style. That may have only been a class five contest and this a class two, but you will struggle to find a weaker race with £20,000 up for grabs. High Wells returns to the Flat following a recent hurdling second in the 188Bet Casino Handicap, which is the final event in the summer stayers' series. He appeared to enjoy the step up to a mile and six furlongs when booking his place in this race with a comfortable success on similarly firm ground back in July. Owen Burrows' horses are starting to hit a bit of form again and Bawaasil can give the trainer another winner in the Biodivide Stem Cell Technology Novice Stakes. He was last seen when finishing second at Doncaster in July and now the yard is back on the up, he can finally shed his maiden tag. Altra Vita boasts an enviable record with four wins in five starts this term and must hold every chance again in the Sir Gordon Richards Handicap (Sponsored By Oakgrove Stud) at Ffos Las. She racked up three wins on the bounce in June and July, but had to settle for third when upped slightly in company and tackling two miles for the first time at Beverley in mid-July. That was a lacklustre effort by her standards and perhaps she was just feeling the effects of a busy period, as given a break, she bounced right back to form at the start of this month when winning at this track. Sir Mark Prescott clearly thinks she is worth another try over two miles and if she can employ her usual front-running tactics, she might be hard to pass this time. Irish Champions Weekend continues at the Curragh where Dermot Weld's Eziyra rates a good bet in the Moyglare "Jewels" Blandford Stakes. Weld has won three of the last four renewals of this Group Two and based on her run in the Yorkshire Oaks last time he has another likely candidate. She briefly hit the front before being swamped by Sea Of Class and fading into third. This drop in trip and class should see her return to winning ways. Hit The Bid made a pleasing return to action after his spell in Dubai and that should have put him spot on for the Derrinstown Stud Flying Five. Darren Bunyan's stable star is blessed with natural speed and as long as the ground does not go soft he should be bang there. Anthony Van Dyck was a bit lacklustre when winning last time out so over seven furlongs Charlie Appleby's Quorto may have too much speed for him in the Goffs Vincent O'Brien National Stakes. Sporting Life tips: BATH: 2.10 Highlife Flyer, 2.45 London Rock, 3.20 RED ALERT (NAP), 3.55 High Wells, 4.30 Bawaasil, 5.05 Delirium, 5.40 Mystic Meg. CURRAGH: 2.00 Glenamoy Lad, 2.35 Eziyra, 3.05 Hit The Bid, 3.40 Skitter Scatter, 4.15 Quorto, 4.50 Weekender, 5.25 Flashcard, 6.00 Dancetaria. FFOS LAS: 1.50 Chitra, 2.20 Ned Mackay, 2.55 Javelin, 3.30 So Hoity Toity, 4.05 Contrive, 4.40 Altra Vita, 5.15 Foresee, 5.50 Macho Mover. DOUBLE: Red Alert and Bawaasil.
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Post by dennisg on Sept 16, 2018 7:38:38 GMT
16:25 · September 15, 2018 · 3 min read Kew Gardens gave Aidan O'Brien and Ryan Moore back-to-back victories in the William Hill St Leger at Doncaster. The 3/1 winner was following in the hoofprints of stablemate Capri and was produced to lead two furlongs from home before staying on strongly all the way to the line. He had to as 7/4 favourite Lah Ti Dar, who showed signs of greenness through the race, came through to chase him down but she could never land a telling blow and was two-and-a-quarter lengths adrift at the post. Southern France (20/1), a stablemate of the winner, was a further four-and-a-half lengths away in third. ITV Racing ✔ @itvracing Kew Gardens wins the William Hill St Leger Stakes @doncasterraces ahead of Lah Ti Dar! What a performance! 3:44 PM - Sep 15, 2018 155 68 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy Moore told ITV Racing: "It was very smooth. He's a very uncomplicated horse and he tries very hard. He's got a great attitude to life and he picked up really well. He's a super horse." Sky Bet cut the winner to for the Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe at ParisLongchamp next month. Kew Gardens won the Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot back in June as well as the Grand Prix de Paris in July and O'Brien was delighted to see the Galileo colt add a Classic to his record. He said: "We couldn't be happier with him. He's a horse that's progressed lovely. We saw what he did in (Ascot) and we were delighted with him in France. We always thought he was a horse that would stay well and we thought the distance would suit him. He has a lot of class and we're over the moon really." Owner Derrick Smith Owner Derrick Smith John Gosden was not too disheartened to finish second with Lah Ti Dar, as he felt his filly was caught out by her relative lack of experience. He said: "She ran a great race and as Frankie said, that's the first real race of her life. She's only ever seen about one horse before today. She was beaten by a proper horse and a proper Leger horse - a Grand Prix de Paris winner and a Queen's Vase winner. She's run an absolute blinder and we're thrilled with her. "The early pace was a lot slower than we thought it would be. Everyone said 'oh that's good, she'll stay', and I said 'actually I'm not sure it's going to suit her'. "In the end the best horse won - make no mistake - but I like the way she was closing him down late on. She was getting to him and getting to him. There was a period at the three (furlong marker) where you said 'she's not going to be placed', but then she got balanced and organised. She's never raced against other horses before. "We'll freshen her up and go for the fillies' and mares' race on Champions Day at Ascot and then put her away for next year. That's the plan."
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 16, 2018 7:40:46 GMT
Sunday: going, weather & non-runners Bath GOING: FIRM (GoingStick: 9.7) (Watering from bowser) WEATHER: Mostly cloudy STALLS: 1m, 1m2f & 1m3f - Inside; Remainder - Centre Curragh GOING: Straight course - GOOD TO YIELDING (Yielding in places); Round course - GOOD WEATHER: Showers STALLS: Sprints - Centre Ffos Las GOING: GOOD (GoingStick: 8.1) (Rail movements: 14:20, 14:55, 15:30, 16:05, 16:40, 17:15 & 17:50 +20y) WEATHER: Showers STALLS: Straight course - Stands' side; 7f & 1m - Centre; Remainder - Inside
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Post by dennisg on Sept 16, 2018 7:40:53 GMT
18:26 · September 15, 2018 · 7 min read We round up the views from connections and Man On The Spot verdicts ahead of Sunday's top-class racing from the Curragh. 1505 Derrinstown Stud Flying Five Stakes Click here for full racecard and video form Views from connections Darren Bunyan - Hit The Bid: "Everything went well on his comeback apart from him just not quite winning. He had a huge blow after it, which we thought he would, but it has put him spot on. I couldn't be happier with him. He's got eight rivals on Sunday but my biggest worry is the weather. The forecast is changing all the time, yet there is a chance we could get plenty. I've just got my fingers crossed. "If it does go soft, he won't run. I'll put him in the Group Three at Newbury next week as back up and hope that it is good ground for the Abbaye. It will be a huge shame if he can't run, though, as we picked this race out months ago as our best chance of winning a Group One and it looks it. Leigh Roche knows him very well, he had a sit on him Friday morning and said he felt better than ever. He's close to the finished article now." Karl Burke - Havana Grey: "We're very happy with him and we're looking forward to Sunday. Obviously he ran well at York on the far side of the track. I'm not saying he'd have beaten the first two, but he is a game horse and if he had something chasing him down, I think he might have finished third." Man On The Spot verdict: 5 6 Havana Grey23 39-3OR: 111CD 2/1 T: K R BurkeJ: R Kingscote Form: 2-56165Last Run Live betting powered by This looks a 'soft' Group 1 but HAVANA GREY has form at this level having finished a decent fifth in the Nunthorpe where he only faded close home. A Group 2 winner here in July, when he had Gorane and Battle Of Jericho behind, he probably only has Sioux Nation to worry about though the Ballydoyle colt never got into contention in the York event and is better over another furlong. Hit The Bid is a smart handicapper and Listed-class performer who was twice behind the veteran Take Cover around this time a year ago though the latter was behind the selection at York and didn't have much to beat in a Listed contest at Beverley last time. Havana Grey springs a surprise at the Curragh Havana Grey springs a surprise at the Curragh 1540 Moyglare Stud Stakes Click here for full racecard and free video form View from connections: Patrick Prendergast - Skitter Scatter: "She's in good health and we're looking forward to it. She couldn't have done any more the last day. I thought she won quite well and she won with a little bit in hand. What makes her a little bit exceptional is that she's a small filly in stature, but she has an incredible attitude. She's an aggressive little filly and she's very competitive at home on the gallops and I believe that she wants to win. "Going to the Moyglare, we would be conscious - and it's my job to worry - are we going to the well once too often? But she has very sporting owners and they know all about that. If it doesn't work we've lost nothing, it's been a great year, and she'll go back to the stud on her holidays." Aidan O'Brien - Hermosa, Just Wonderful and Zagitova: "Just Wonderful won over a mile the last day and we don't think she'll have any problem coming back to seven furlongs. She's in good form. Zagitova is in good form, too. We thought that she would come forward from the run the last day. The experience would have done her good and we've been happy with her since." Charlie Appleby - Beyond Reason: "She's done nothing but progress during the course of the season and her last performance in France was quite impressive. I think her main attributes are that she's a very genuine filly and she brings a nice bit of experience into the race. She's shown at Deauville she appreciates a bit of give in the ground, so conditions shouldn't be a problem." Charlie Johnston - Main Edition: "We are really happy with her and we are looking forward to Sunday. She seems to be in good order at home. The seven-furlong trip is not a worry and she has won on fast ground and on softer ground, so she is pretty versatile. She has got to a live chance." Man On The Spot verdict: 7 1 Main Edition36 29-0OR: 107D 4/1 T: M JohnstonJ: L Dettori Form: 11171Last Run Live betting powered by Aidan O'Brien has three entries. Ryan Moore is on Zagitova, who appeared to find this trip on the short side when only third behind Skitter Scatter in the Group 2 Debutante here last month when Lady Kaya pulled too hard and had nothing left in the closing stages. Beyond Reason has won at Group 3 and 2 level on ground with some give at Deauville so conditions are in her favour as they will be for Just Wonderful, who won a Group 3 over a mile here a couple of weeks ago. The latter was a long way behind MAIN EDITION in the Albany at Ascot when starting favourite and though that wasn't her form the winner has since stayed on strongly to land the Sweet Solera over this trip at Newmarket. Main Edition battles to victory in the Albany Main Edition battles to victory in the Albany 1615 Goffs Vincent O'Brien National Stakes Click here for full racecard and free video form View from connections: Charlie Appleby - Quorto: "He's had a nice break since the Superlative and his preparation has gone very well. It's time for us to step him up now and I think the Guineas picture will be a lot clearer after this weekend. We said after Newmarket we'd aim for the Curragh. We also had the option of the Champagne Stakes if it looked like coming up very soft in Ireland, but it looks like it will be no worse than good to soft and that should be fine. "He has an action that suggests he'll actually appreciate ground on the easy side of good, although obviously you couldn't fault what he's done on fast ground so far. Until we put the gun to his head, so to speak, we won't know for sure, but as long as it doesn't go very soft, I think he'll handle it." Aidan O'Brien - Anthony Van Dyck: "He is in good form. We were delighted with him the last day and he seems to have come out of the race well. He's a lazy type of horse. He has the experience now with four runs under his belt and we can finish up after this or he can step up." Man On The Spot verdict: 6 7 Quorto64 29-3OR: 115D 11/8 T: C ApplebyJ: W Buick Form: 11Last Run Live betting powered by Coolmore have won this with some outstanding performers in recent years and will be hoping Anthony Van Dyck can follow suit. After an easy Group 3 victory at Leopardstown, he only had half-a-length to spare over stable companion Christmas in the Group 2 Futurity here last month but was always holding the runner-up and will be difficult to beat. Land Force and Mohawk also represent Aidan O'Brien and the former looked a smart prospect when landing the Richmond Stakes at Goodwood before a moderate effort when stepped up Group 1 level in the Prix Morny at Deauville. Godolphin won this with the high-class Dubawi back in 2004 and will be hoping his son QUORTO can follow suit. He had the Ballydoyle colt Cape Of Good Hope in second when landing the Superlative Stakes so the latter's yard should have a good idea of where they stand but Charlie Appleby's colt still looked in need of experience despite winning easily and should have made enough progress to repel the home contingent. 1650 Comer Group International Irish St. Leger Click here for full racecard and free video form Views from connections Joseph O'Brien - Latrobe: "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. He should get the trip and we'll see what happens. 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." Aidan O'Brien - Flag Of Honour, Idaho & Cyprus Creek: "Flag Of Honour is in good form. We were delighted with him the last day. He won't have a problem with any ease in the ground and he stays well. He was very comfortable when he went up to a mile and a half. He's a very honest and straightforward horse. He seems to get the mile and six (furlongs) well now and you can never be sure that they will until they do it. "Idaho is a solid horse. Obviously we know that he stays well as he's been running over two miles. He's in good form as well." Man On The Spot: 5 5 Flag Of Honour22 39-1OR: 113CD 15/8 T: A P O'BrienJ: R L Moore Form: 1-35011Last Run Live betting powered by Irish Derby winner Latrobe is a surprise entry and the ability to stay the trip has to be taken on trust as though he's by Camelot his dam won over 6f. He found the extended 1m2f of the Juddmonte too short at York so connections must be confident he'll stay. There's no such stamina issues with FLAG OF HONOUR, who just outstayed Twilight Payment in the trial for this here last month. The winner should have no problems confirming the form as he's better off at the weights and is taken to see off the challenge of Weekender. John Gosden's charge ran a superb race when runner-up in the Ebor and this is by no means a genuine Group 1 though it's still a big step-up. Idaho is a genuine staying type and Seamie Heffernan is certain to ensure a strong gallop so it wouldn't be a shock to see him beat better fancied rivals.
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Post by dennisg on Sept 16, 2018 7:42:58 GMT
17:07 · September 15, 2018 · 2 min read A round-up of the pick of the rest of the meeting at Doncaster on Saturday where Mustashry was a game winner of the Park Stakes. Park life for game Mustashry Mustashry showed tremendous resolution to win the Alan Wood Plumbing And Heating Park Stakes. The 5/2 favourite was always towards the head of affairs but looked to be in trouble when the Godolphin pair of Dutch Connections and D'bai swept through to challenge. At the same time Ryan Moore was looking for daylight aboard the strong-travelling Oh This Is Us and he began to charge but the winner was digging deep under Jim Crowley and repelled all challengers. At the line he had a neck in hand of D'bai (7/2) with Oh This Is Us (6/1) a short-head away in third. ITV Racing ✔ @itvracing Mustashry demonstrates stamina to win the Park Stakes @doncasterraces for Jim Crowley and Sir Michael Stoute 2:29 PM - Sep 15, 2018 23 See ITV Racing's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Crowley said: "Obviously we were dropping back to seven furlongs and we couldn't see any obvious pace in the race. We got a little bit outpaced, but he was well on top at the line. I won't be advising Sir Michael anything. I'm sure he's got a plan for him. "It's great that he's so versatile and you can go from seven to 10 furlongs. He's a super horse that seems to be improving." Buick shines aboard Portland hero A Momentofmadness ran his rivals ragged to win the William Hill Portland Handicap. William Buick took the race by the scruff of the neck as soon as the stalls opened and his partner showed blistering speed to lead the field a merry dance. A furlong out the pack began to close but the 25/1 winner found plenty for his rider's urgings and went on to score by a three-quarters of a length. Encrypted (20/1), gamble of the race Wentworth Falls (14/1) and Dakota Gold (7/1) filled the minor placings. ITV Racing ✔ @itvracing A Momentofmadness and William Buick win the William Hill Portland Handicap @doncasterraces - we're off and running on @itv for St Leger day! 1:57 PM - Sep 15, 2018 42 19 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy Winning trainer Charlie Hills said: "William gave him a great ride. He showed some speed from the gates - I think he nicked a couple of lengths and it was always going to be hard to peg him back. He seemed to be in front for a long time, but you don't want to disappoint him. "He's come down a couple of pounds and that has obviously helped. There's a race at Ascot we might look at, but we'll see how he comes out of the race."
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 16, 2018 14:19:18 GMT
SAXON WARRIOR RETIRED AFTER INJURY.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 16, 2018 16:30:56 GMT
Bath, 16 Sep 18 Race 1 - 2:10pm THE COURAGE BEST APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Jane Elliott reported that MINIATURE DAFFODIL (IRE), placed fifth, was never travelling and Nicola Currie reported that HIGHLIFE FLYER, placed seventh, was never travelling.
Race 2 - 2:45pm THE COURAGE DIRECTORS NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) It was noted that RASKOLNIKOV ran freely to post. Having been examined by the Veterinary Surgeon at the start, the gelding was deemed fit to race.
Approximately 1 furlong out, TINTO, placed second, shifted right-handed onto a weakening LONDON ROCK (IRE), placed fifth, 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 TINTO.
The winner, ON THE STAGE, appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at York on 23 August 2018 where the filly finished sixteenth of twenty, beaten by 11½ lengths. The representative of Ed Walker’s explanation that ON THE STAGE had appreciated a drop in grade to a Class 5 and had also benefitted from being freshened up by a 24 day break was noted and the filly was routine tested.
Following the race, Nicola Currie reported that LIPPY LADY (IRE), placed third, was slowly away and Franny Norton reported that TISNEVERENDING (IRE), placed seventh, became upset in the stalls.
Race 3 - 3:20pm THE 188BET MOBILE BET10 GET20 SUMMER SPRINT SERIES FINAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for MOLLY JONES to go early to post.
The sponsorship in relation to SPELLMAKER, trained by Tony Newcombe, did not comply with the Sponsorship Code of Conduct. Newcombe was warned as to his responsibility to ensure that the correct sponsorship is carried.
The Starter reported that SHOWMETHEWAYAVRILO was unruly in the stalls and withdrawn at 3.22pm. Malcolm Saunders was informed that the gelding could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Race 4 - 3:55pm THE 188BET CASINO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) (SUMMER STAYING SERIES FINAL) An enquiry was held to consider interference at the final furlong marker involving CRY WOLF, placed second, ridden by Rossa Ryan, INNOKO (FR), placed fifth, ridden by Jason Watson and the winner, XINBAMA (IRE), ridden by Franny Norton. The interference was found to be accidental and caused by CRY WOLF changing leads and shifting sharply right-handed before being quickly corrected by its rider, carrying INNOKO (FR) onto XINBAMA (IRE).
Following the race, Jane Elliott reported that DANGLYDONTASK, unplaced, was never travelling.
Race 5 - 4:30pm THE BIODIVIDE STEM CELL TECHNOLOGY NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for CROESO CYMRAEG to go early to post.
AMY KANE, ridden by Rossa Ryan, unseated its rider in the Parade Ring. Having been examined by the doctor and Veterinary Surgeon in the Parade Ring and again at the start, both the rider and filly were deemed fit to race. View Stewards report Ffos Las, 16 Sep 18 Fixture Note After Race 1 the going was changed to Soft (from Good to Soft).
After Race 6 the going was changed to Heavy (from Soft). Race 1 - 1:50pm THE PROFESSIONAL SECURITY MANAGEMENT NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) An enquiry was held to consider why David Evans was running SIONA’S BOY (IRE) here at Ffos Las on going described as Good to Soft, having declared the gelding a non-runner at Ffos Las on 24 August 2018 on ground with the same official description. The trainer stated that the ground had been officially Good until just before the race and as the gelding was here he was happy to let it take its chance on Good to Soft.
Following the race Luke Morris reported that HALLE'S HARBOUR, placed sixth, hung left handed.
Race 2 - 2:20pm THE COOPERS MARQUEES/EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race Kieran Shoemark reported that NED MACKAY, unplaced, ran green.
Race 3 - 2:55pm THE O C DAVIES MG HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) TIME STANDS STILL ran at Bath yesterday, Saturday 15 September 2018. The Veterinary Officer examined the filly prior to racing and deemed her fit to run.
Permission was given for GARTH ROCKETT to be mounted in the chute and go early to post.
The winner TIME STANDS STILL appeared to show improved form compared with its previous run at Bath on Saturday 15 September 2018 where the filly finished ninth of the ten runners, beaten 17 lengths over 5 ½ furlongs on Firm, Good to Firm in places, ground. W.J. Martin’s representative’s explanation that TIME STANDS STILL is a temperamental filly and she may have been suited by the Soft ground, which she encountered for the first time on this occasion, was noted. TIME STANDS STILL was routine tested.
Race 4 - 3:30pm THE BBI GROUP SUPPORTING CHILDLINE WALES FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for KYLLACHYS TALE (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race Hollie Doyle reported that IT'S NOT UNUSUAL, placed fifth, was never travelling and Jimmy Quinn reported that JAZZY GIRL (IRE), placed sixth, was slowly away.
Race 5 - 4:05pm THE IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for SYNDICATE to wear a hood in the parade ring only.
Race 7 - 5:15pm THE GRACE HARRIS RACING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV 1) Permission was given for SAFARHI to be mounted in the chute and go early to post.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 16, 2018 16:31:33 GMT
Alpha Centauri and Saxon Warrior were on Sunday both retired after sustaining injuries in finishing runner-up at Leopardstown the day before.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 16, 2018 19:28:29 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Tenedos (8.30 Kempton, nap)
May well have got too far back when a fast-finishing fourth at the track nine days ago. Hugo Palmer's hope has bounced out of that and can make amends.
4/1 Tenedos 8:30 Kempton (AW) Others to follow Brighton 2.40 Picture Poet, 3.10 The Special One, 3.40 Freebe Rocks, 4.10 Kaser, 5.40 Haveoneyerself Kempton 5.30 Navarra Princess, 6.00 Roca Magica, 6.30 Kamikaze Lord, 7.00 Awalil, 8.00 Decoration Of War, 9.00 Passionate Love
North: Colin Russell
Suggestion (4.00 Hexham, nap)
Lightly-raced hurdler who won at Wetherby last year and has run three decent races this season. On a fair mark now and fancied to go well on return from a break.
9/1 Suggestion 4:00 Hexham Others to follow Hexham 2.00 Four Kingdoms, 2.30 Two Hoots, 3.00 Jack Lamb, 3.30 Its Pandorama, 4.30 Frank The Slink, 5.00 Boogie Life Kempton 5.00 Isntshesomething, 6.00 Yellow Fire, 7.00 Kynance
Lambourn: James Burn
Tai Sing Yeh (3.10 Brighton, nap)
Twists and turns of this track might just spark some improvement in Charlie Hills's contender, who has some okay form on fast ground this summer and is down to an attractive mark.
10/1 Tai Sing Yeh 3:10 Brighton Others to follow Brighton 3.40 Dance Me, 4.40 Kirkland Forever, 5.40 Yogiyogiyogi Kempton 7.00 Mukhaater, 8.00 Mankind, 8.30 Mapped Worcester 2.50 Cultivator
West Country: Andrew King
Represented (3.50 Worcester, nap)
Ran well enough when runner-up to suggest a big run here with things in his favour.
9/4 Represented 3:50 Worcester Others to follow Worcester 4.20 Midnight Sapphire
Racing Post Ratings: Simon Turner
Decoration Of War (8.00 Kempton)
Looked an improved performer on first start for new yard last time, winning in good style at Wolverhampton. Fairly treated on revised mark and fancied to follow up.
2/1 Decoration Of War 8:00 Kempton (AW) Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Imbucato (3.10 Brighton)
Escapes a penalty for his pillar-to-post course success a week ago and can follow up.
9/4 Imbucato 3:10 Brighton Longshot: Sam King
Passionate Love (9.00 Kempton)
This well-bred filly could show significant improvement stepping up to 1m4f on her handicap debut.
10/1 Passionate Love 9:00 Kempton (AW) Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Pleasure Dome (5.15 Galway)
Stamina won't be an issue for the Willie Mullins-trained five-year-old, who gets the vote to complete a hat-trick following wins in a novice event at Ballinrobe and a handicap at Sligo. She won readily last time and can cope with a 13lb rise in the ratings.
11/8 Pleasure Dome 5:15 Galway The Raceform Interactive nugget
Jeremy Noseda's last ten 2yos to run at Kempton have posted figures of 1111211611 (80% strike-rate; +£19.62 to £1 level stakes.) All eight horses to go off 7/1 or shorter won. Kamikaze Lord (forecast SP of 11/10) goes in the 6f novice auction stakes at 6-30.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 16, 2018 19:29:11 GMT
At Kempton William Haggas and James Doyle have individual strike-rates of 20 and 25 per cent – and it rises to 50 per cent when they combine. They do so with Klassique (8.30).
Willie Mullins has a phenomenal record with horses having their first start for the stable. The top trainer has had 83 winners from 157 such runners – a 53 per cent strike-rate – and ex-French Thrones Game (4.15 Galway) makes his yard debut today.
At Hexham Tom O’Brien is the top course jockey with three winners from five rides, a 60 per-cent strike-rate. He goes to the track for one ride – Rebel Yeats in the 3.30.
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