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Post by dennisg on Sept 20, 2018 6:35:17 GMT
17:02 · September 19, 2018 · 2 min read Roger Varian saw what had so far been a frustrating campaign endured by Sheikha Reika take a turn for the better in the EBF Stallions John Musker Fillies' Stakes at Yarmouth. After twice being a beaten favourite since scoring on her return at Newmarket in April, the daughter of Shamardal came good in the Listed prize as she took the step up to a mile and a quarter in her stride, defeating stablemate Rasima by four and a half lengths. Varian said of the 7-1 winner: "She appreciated the step up in trip. I have to thank Sheikh Mohammed Obaid, as he had been saying run her over 10 furlongs. "She works very well at home and shows a lot of speed, so we have been keeping her at a mile, but she relished the 10 furlongs and loves fast ground." He went on: "She is a very talented filly and won well at the Craven meeting, then unfortunately she flipped over in the gates in the Michael Seely at York and it took her a long time to get over that. "She was impressive today and I'm very happy with her. I'm not sure what is left and I don't think she wants autumn ground, so we will have to see." Saeed Bin Suroor has introduced plenty of smart juveniles at the Norfolk track over the years and Royal Meeting looked to be another when earning a quote of 33-1 for the 2000 Guineas with Paddy Power after winning division one of the British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes. The Newmarket handler said following the 2-1 shot's half-length victory: "He is a very nice horse and we've always liked him The way he works in the morning, he has shown some speed. "His last piece of work on the Limekilns, he worked really nicely, which is why we ran today. The ground was fast, but he handled it well. "Talking to Oisin he said keep him at the same trip. He could be Listed-plus for the future. He needs a bit of time, as he is on the weak side. He is more a three-year-old really."
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Post by dennisg on Sept 20, 2018 6:37:18 GMT
Wadilsafa continued his progression with a clear-cut success in the Smarkets Fortune Stakes at Sandown. The Frankel colt took his record to three wins from five outings in the Listed contest - but trainer Owen Burrows is in no rush to step him markedly up in class. Silvestre de Sousa tried to nick the race from the front on Simon Crisford's Archetype, and while briefly Jim Crowley looked worried, his mount picked up in fine style. The 4-6 favourite went on to win by a length and three-quarters, with Hathal staying on well to grab second. "We only managed to get one run into him last year because of a minor hiccup, but he won nicely first time out this year," said Burrows. "I always thought he'd want further than a mile, which was why we ran him in the Hampton Court at Ascot, but he got no cover there. "It was Sheikh Hamdan's idea to drop him back down in trip, he won well at York and he's done it nicely today again. "It's well documented my horses haven't been well in the middle of the season, but they are going well now and hopefully we can have a good autumn." He added: "I've always thought he would make a very nice four-year-old, he bounces off fast ground so what we will do with him before the end of the season might come down to the weather. "He's got an entry at Newmarket at the end of the month (Joel Stakes), but that might come a bit quick."
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 20, 2018 8:00:02 GMT
AYR
Robin Goodfellow
1.30 Dark Jedi
2.00 Chai Chai
2.30 Mustaqbal (nb)
3.05 Glorious Poet
3.35 Escalator
4.10 Double Reflection
4.45 Rasheeq
5.20 Bodacious Name
Gimcrack
1.30 Dark Jedi
2.00 Saint Equiano
2.30 Mustaqbal
3.05 Chinese Spirit
3.35 Aspetar (nap)
4.10 Agincourt (nb)
4.45 Danehill Desert
5.20 Qasr
YARMOUTH
Robin Goodfellow
1.50 Nostrovia
2.20 Boerhan
2.50 Hidden Message
3.25 Percy’s Word
4.00 Lightening Dance
4.35 Lady Freyja
5.10 Human Nature
Gimcrack
1.50 Isaan Queen
2.20 Boerhan
2.50 King’s Girl
3.25 Magellan
4.00 Floria Tosca
4.35 Lady Freyja
5.10 Khamry
CHELMSFORD CITY
Robin Goodfellow
5.45 Deputise
6.15 Graceful Lady
6.45 Bahamian Heights
7.15 Rufus King
7.45 Auxerre
8.15 Satchville Flyer
8.45 Gift From God
9.15 Arrowzone
Gimcrack
5.45 Jack’s Point
6.15 Special Mission
6.45 Awesome Allan
7.15 Firmament
7.45 Auxerre
8.15 Hidden Stash
8.45 Cat Royale
9.15 Ainne
PONTEFRACT
Robin Goodfellow
2.10 Bugler Bob
2.40 Pioneering
3.15 Quoteline Direct
3.45 Procedure
4.20 Rubenesque
4.55 Baritone
5.25 Round The Island (nap)
Gimcrack
2.10 Bugler Bob
2.40 Detachment
3.15 Autretot
3.45 Procedure
4.20 Airmax
4.55 Momtalik
5.25 Seamster
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 20, 2018 8:00:40 GMT
EYECATCHER
Human Nature (5.10 Yarmouth)
Stuart Williams's team are in fine form and he does well at Yarmouth with his runners (had a winner here on Tuesday), so it will be interesting to see if the money comes in for his Human Nature, who is set to be partnered by Oisin Murphy. I've always thought this Kodiac gelding was a better horse over 7f, and although he has mainly been campaigned over a furlong shorter, he hinted that this was his trip when a strong-staying winner over this course and distance last time out. He had Colonel Frank, who reopposes, back in second that day and is just 1lb worse off, so I'd imagine he'll hold up the form. He's well treated on his old form off this mark and he should go close.
7/2 Human Nature 5:10 Yarmouth DARK HORSE
Elegiac (3.25 Yarmouth)
The improving duo of Magellan and Sharja Silk are likely to be at the head of the market for this staying handicap, which could see Mark Johnston's Elegiac go off a much bigger price than he should. An extremely consistent sort, Elegiac's probably not much better than his mark, but he's sure to run a huge race on quick ground that some of his rivals may not truly enjoy. He does hit a bit of a flat spot in his races, but he stays 1m6f well and Mark Johnston has an impressive record of 6-18 (33 per cent strike-rate, +£66.70 to level stakes) over the last five years at the track.
4/1 Elegiac 3:25 Yarmouth
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 20, 2018 8:01:11 GMT
Richard Fahey has plenty of two-year-old debutant winners at Pontefract (7-27) and Fairy Stories, related to a couple of juvenile winners, looks a likely sort in the 2.10.
Mystikana (5.20 Ayr) has dropped down the weights since joining Keith Dalgleish, and will get his favoured soft ground here. It’s his first start since a wind op and his trainer is 2-4 with such types.
Tawny Port (2.00 Ayr) gets his favoured underfoot conditions for the first time since sluicing up at Pontefract in May. He won at this meeting in 2016 and is entered again over the next few days.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 20, 2018 8:01:35 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Gorgeous Noora (3.45 Pontefract, nap)
Was too keen to do herself justice when disappointing at Chelmsford last time and fancied to do better around here. Luca Cumani's filly has since worked well on the Limekilns.
5/1 Gorgeous Noora 3:45 Pontefract Others to follow Ayr 1.30 Takumi, 2.00 Golden Slam, 3.35 Escalator Yarmouth 1.50 Nostrovia, 2.20 Murray River, 2.50 Hidden Message, 3.25 Uber Cool, 4.00 Potters Lady Jane, 4.35 Show Stealer, 5.10 Nobleman's Nest Pontefract 2.40 Christopher Wood, 4.20 Pepper Street, 4.55 Momtalik Chelmsford 5.45 Deputise, 6.15 Special Mission, 6.45 Flying Foxy, 7.15 Very Talented, 7.45 Auxerre, 8.45 North Bay Sunrise, 9.15 Spryt
North: Colin Russell
Silvery Moon (2.30 Ayr, nap)
Hasn't been in the best form this season, although he didn't stay last time, and is on his lowest mark since he was a four-year-old. He goes well on the course, is drawn well and is fancied to win this race for the third time with the ground in his favour.
5/1 Silvery Moon 2:30 Ayr Others to follow Ayr: 1.30 George Mallory, 2.00 Magic City, 3.05 Jay Kay, 3.35 Gabrial, 4.10 Maulesden May, 4.45 Mable Lee, 5.20 Buyer Beware Chelmsford: 5.45 Staycation, 6.45 Indian Pursuit, 7.15 Mythical Madness, 8.15 Melgate Melody Pontefract: 2.10 Bugler Bob, 2.40 Showboating, 3.15 Mulligatawny, 3.45 Florenza, 4.20 Becky The Thatcher, 4.55 Lady Annalee, 5.25 Full Intention Yarmouth: 1.50 Sosume, 2.20 Capla Crusader, 3.25 Elegiac, 4.00 Raven Banner
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 20, 2018 8:02:00 GMT
Lambourn: James Burn
Khamry (5.10 Yarmouth, nap)
Owen Burrows' string are back in good order and there is more to come from this lightly raced five-year-old, who has won two of his four starts and has a fine chance at one of the trainer's go-to tracks.
3/1 Khamry 5:10 Yarmouth Others to follow Ayr 1.30 Dark Jedi, 2.00 Angel Of Darkness, 3.35 Air Pilot Chelmsford 5.45 Prince Of Rome, 6.45 Monumental Man Yarmouth 1.50 Isaan Queen, 2.40 Etisalat, 3.15 Najashee, 3.45 Goodnight Girl
West Country: Andrew King
Incentive (6.45 Chelmsford, nap)
She has been running consistently without winning, but has the pace to overcome moderate draw and put matters right.
- Incentive 6:45 Chelmsford (AW) Racing Post Ratings: Paul Curtis
Morando (3.35 Ayr)
His best runs have come on soft ground and he looks set to return to form with a break since early July of no concern given his good record fresh.
3/1 Morando 3:35 Ayr Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Dubai Horizon (3.35 Ayr)
Successful over course and distance in July, he followed up smoothly at Sandown last month and looks ready for this step up in grade.
4/1 Dubai Horizon 3:35 Ayr Longshot: Sam Hardy
Saint Equiano (2.00 Ayr)
Boasts an impressive strike-rate at Ayr and showed a return to form in his last few runs since being gelded.
12/1 Saint Equiano 2:00 Ayr Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Paris Texas (6.00 Clonmel)
An easy winner of a maiden hurdle over a slightly shorter trip at Downpatrick on his most recent start, the Joseph O'Brien-trained five-year-old can follow up under Evan Daly in this novice event.
5/2 Paris Texas 6:00 Clonmel The Raceform Interactive nugget
In the last decade, Saeed Bin Suroor's figures in the Listed Doonside Cup at Ayr are 214121D1 (Sky Hunter passed the post first in 2014 but was later disqualified) for a £1 level-stakes profit of £11.38. He is represented by course-and-distance winner Dubai Horizon (3.35) this time.
4/1 Dubai Horizon 3:35 Ayr
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 20, 2018 8:03:02 GMT
The build-up begins today to the Ayr Gold Cup on Saturday, with day one of the William Hill-sponsored meeting.
All three days were lost last year but, despite testing ground, there are no such problems this time. The feature is the Listed Doonside Cup (3.35), a race won last year by Saeed Bin Suroor who is back 12 months on with Dubai Horizon.
Yarmouth and Pontefract make up the rest of the afternoon action, while Clonmel (twilight) and Chelmsford take over later.
Going report
Ayr (first race at: 1.30) Soft, heavy in places (GoingStick: 6.9 at 7.00am on Wednesday)
Yarmouth (1.50) Good to firm (GoingStick: 7.6 at 7.00am on Thursday)
Pontefract (2.10) Good, good to firm in places (GoingStick: 7.9 at 6.30am on Thursday)
Clonmel (3.50) Good to firm, good in places
Chelmsford (5.45) Standard
Market movers
5.10 Yarmouth - Noblemans Nest 7-2 (from 9-2) 4.55 Pontefract - Baritone 8-15 (from 7-12) 7.45 Chelmsford - Auxerre 3-10 (from 1-3)
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 20, 2018 17:42:37 GMT
Ayr, 20 Sep 18 Race 2 - 2:00pm THE J.H. COMMERCIALS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Following the race, David Probert reported that CHAI CHAI (IRE), unplaced, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities. David Egan reported that GOLDEN SLAM, placed fourth, hung left in the final 3 furlongs.
Race 3 - 2:30pm THE S T ANDREW PLANT HIRE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV I) Following the race, Jack Garritty reported that IT'S NEVER ENOUGH, placed sixth, hung right in the home straight.
Race 4 - 3:05pm THE S T ANDREW PLANT HIRE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV II) Permission was given for JAY KAY to wear a hood in the parade ring which was removed before going to the start, and for SIOUX FRONTIER (IRE) to go to post early.#
Inside the final ½ furlong, GLORIOUS POET, placed third, edged marginally right causing DONNELLY’S RAINBOW (IRE), placed sixth, to be checked slightly. However, after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that it did not involve a riding offence and that it had not improved the placing of GLORIOUS POET.
Following the race, Graham Lee reported that STANLEY (GER), unplaced, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Callum Rodriguez reported that VENTURA SECRET (IRE), unplaced, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
David Allan reported that DONNELLY’S RAINBOW (IRE), placed sixth, was denied a clear run inside the final 2 furlongs, and again inside the final furlong. The Veterinary Officer reported that LUCKY VIOLET (IRE), placed seventh, was struck into on its left hind heel.
Race 5 - 3:35pm THE WILLIAM HILL DOONSIDE CUP STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Inside the final furlong, AYUTTHAYA (IRE), unplaced, lugged right, causing AIR PILOT, placed fourth, and DUBAI HORIZON, unplaced, to be briefly tightened for room. However, after viewing a recording of the incident it was found that it did not involve a riding offence.
Following the race, David Egan reported that NARELLA (IRE), unplaced, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filly failed to reveal any abnormalities
Race 6 - 4:10pm THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS SCOTTISH PREMIER SERIES EBF FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Tim Easterby had received prior permission from the BHA to run BOLLIN JOAN with no hind shoes.
Permission was given for CE LA VIE to go to post early.
Clifford Lee reported that DOUBLE REFLECTION, unplaced, ran flat. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filly during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities. Daniel Tudhope reported that AGINCOURT (IRE), placed eighth, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filly failed to reveal any abnormalities
Race 7 - 4:45pm THE WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS TO BILLY & MARGARET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for RASHEEQ (IRE), BRENDAN (IRE), PALAVICINI RUN (IRE) and DUTCH DREAM to go to post early.
Following the race, Shane Gray reported that STAR CRACKER (IRE), unplaced, was slowly away.
Race 8 - 5:20pm THE AYRSHIRE CANCER SUPPORT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) The winner HANDSOME BOB (IRE), appeared to show an improvement in form, compared with its previous run at Newcastle on 31st August 2018, where the gelding finished ninth of nine beaten 45½ lengths. Keith Dalgleish explained that the gelding appreciated the drop back in trip on this occasion. His explanation was noted and HANDSOME BOB (IRE) was routine tested.
Inside the final furlong, the winner HANDSOME BOB (IRE) shifted quickly left, causing SEMPRE PRESTO (IRE), placed fifth, to be moved slightly off its intended line. However, after viewing a recording of the incident it was found that it did not involve a riding offence. View Stewards report Pontefract, 20 Sep 18 Fixture Note After race 2, the going changed to Soft (from Good, Good to Firm in Places)
Following reports from riders in race 2 that they slipped, sand was applied to the bend. Race 1 - 2:10pm THE NAPOLEONS CASINO BRADFORD MEDIAN AUCTION MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) The winner, RED SAREE (IRE), appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Great Yarmouth on 26 August 2018 where the filly finished tenth of thirteen, beaten by 8 ¾ lengths. The explanation from Michael Wigham’s representative that the filly appreciated the drop back to 5 furlongs from 6 furlongs and was suited by being able to race prominently was noted. RED SAREE (IRE) was routine tested.
Following the race, Cam Hardie reported that CHAMPAGNE ON ROCKS (IRE), unplaced, was slowly away and Connor Murtagh reported that FAIRY STORIES, unplaced, jumped right leaving the stalls.
Race 2 - 2:40pm THE MATTY BOWN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for FASHAAK (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race, Royston Ffrench reported that BILLY WEDGE, unplaced, ran too freely.
Race 3 - 3:15pm THE ROA/RACING POST OWNERS' JACKPOT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Following the race, the representative of Owen Burrows reported that NAJASHEE (IRE), which started favourite and finished unplaced, had a breathing problem and Callum Shepherd reported that MAGILLEN (IRE), unplaced, stopped quickly; the Veterinary Officer reported that post-race examination of the gelding, failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 4 - 3:45pm THE EBF 'BREEDERS' SERIES' FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for ZIP ALONG (IRE) to go early to post.
The Starter reported that QUEEN PENN was the subject of a third criteria failure. Richard Fahey was informed that the filly could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Leaving the stalls, there was interference between ZIP ALONG (IRE), unplaced, and the winner, MAID IN INDIA (IRE), 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 MAID IN INDIA (IRE).
Race 5 - 4:20pm THE PONTEFRACT STAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Rob J. Fitzpatrick reported that BECKY THE THATCHER, placed eighth, was slowly away and John Egan reported that FORBIDDING (USA), placed fifth, hung badly left throughout.
Race 7 - 5:25pm THE NEVER MISS A RACE ON RACING UK APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) An enquiry was held to consider interference approximately 2 ½ furlongs out, when the winner, ROUND THE ISLAND, ridden by Rob J. Fitzpatrick, interfered with FULL INTENTION, placed fifth, ridden by Rowan Scott, which caused interference to SHORTBACKANDSIDES (IRE), placed eighth, ridden by Robert Dodsworth, which in turn caused interference to DAWN BREAKING, unplaced, ridden by Lewis Edmunds. The interference was found to be accidental as ROUND THE ISLAND edged left despite the rider’s attempts to keep the gelding straight, intimidating FULL INTENTION, which then lugged left into an already packing field.
Following the race, Conor McGovern reported that SULTAN BAYBARS, unplaced, fly leapt leaving the stalls and the representative of Martin Smith reported that AFFLUENCE (IRE), unplaced, was unsuited by the Soft going and would prefer a quicker surface. View Stewards report Yarmouth, 20 Sep 18 Fixture Note An enquiry was held following a report from the Veterinary Officer that an employee of Sir Michael Stoute had found an empty syringe of dried Homoplus, an herbal diuretic, inside a tack locker in the stable yard. The Clerk of the Course, the Veterinary Officer, the Stable Manager and the employee of Sir Michael Stoute were interviewed. Having heard their evidence, the Stewards ordered that the syringe be sent for analysis and a report be sent to the Head Office of the British Horseracing Authority for further consideration.
A Stipendiary Steward reported that he had seen Jason Watson using his mobile phone outside the phone zone. Watson was fined £290. Race 1 - 1:50pm THE BOMBARDIER BEER NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Following the race, Nicola Currie reported that CAMACHESS (IRE), placed sixth, lugged left under pressure.
Race 2 - 2:20pm THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Prior to this race, Mick Quinn was asked to explain why he was running GREEK KODIAC (IRE) here at Great Yarmouth, having declared the colt a non-runner yesterday at Great Yarmouth with the reason given as Travel. The trainer explained that GREEK KODIAC (IRE) had refused to load onto the horsebox yesterday, and having spent time schooling the colt last night and allowing more time for loading today, GREEK KODIAC (IRE) loaded successfully. His explanation was noted.
Following the race, Fran Berry reported that VIN D’HONNEUR (IRE), unplaced, ran green.
Race 3 - 2:50pm THE KEN LINDSAY MEMORIAL/EBF FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) HIDDEN MESSAGE (USA) wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
The Starter reported that YES CAN DO (USA) refused to enter stalls and was withdrawn at 2:56pm. Ed Dunlop was informed that the filly could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Following the race, Silvestre De Sousa reported that MISS GRADENKO, unplaced, ran green.
Race 4 - 3:25pm THE DAN HAGUE - BETTING ON THE RAILS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Following the race, Oisin Murphy reported that FINANCIAL CONDUCT (IRE), unplaced, was never travelling and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 5 - 4:00pm THE BRITISH EBF FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) An enquiry was held to consider interference approximately 2½ furlongs out involving FLORIA TOSCA (IRE), placed third, ridden by Jamie Spencer; the winner, POTTERS LADY JANE, ridden by Josephine Gordon and MISS M (IRE), placed seventh, ridden by Martin Dwyer. Spencer was cautioned for careless riding as he allowed his mount to drift right-handed to the rail, intimidating MISS M (IRE) off its intended line, which in turn caused POTTERS LADY JANE to be slightly checked.
Following the race, Robert Havlin reported that NASSYA, placed second, hung left.
Race 6 - 4:35pm THE INFOBOND PERSONNEL SERVICES 25TH ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Oisin Murphy, the rider of the winner, MAZZINI, was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level from inside the final furlong.
Following the race, Silvestre De Sousa reported his saddle slipped on SHOW STEALER, unplaced, and Milly Naseb reported that EXCELLENT GEORGE, placed fifth, was denied a clear run.
Race 7 - 5:10pm THE INTU CHAPELFIELD SHOPPING CENTRE NORWICH HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) KHAMRY wore earplugs.
Following the race, Jim Crowley reported that KHAMRY, placed fifth, stopped quickly. View Stewards report Chelmsford City, 20 Sep 18 Race 1 - 5:45pm THE £20 FREE BETS AT totesport.com NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for THEGREATESTSHOWMAN to be mounted in the chute and DEPUTISE wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Leaving the starting stalls COUNTRY ROSE (IRE), placed seventh, jumped right interfering with ELSAABIQAAT, placed sixth and TOMSHALFBROTHER, placed fifth, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Tom Marquand reported that ELSAABIQAAT, placed sixth, suffered interference leaving the starting stalls.
Race 2 - 6:15pm THE totepool CASHBACK CLUB AT totesport.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for SEINESATIONAL to wear a hood in the Pre-Parade Ring.
Race 5 - 7:45pm THE ASCEND BROKING LTD NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for FRONSAC to go early to post and for YVANLEND (IRE) to be mounted in the chute and go early to post, in addition, YVANLEND (IRE) wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 20, 2018 17:43:26 GMT
Nine-year-old veteran Monumental Man bids to complete a hat-trick in the 6f handicap (6.45)
Owned by Melbourne 10 Racing, Monumental Man was last seen winning by half a length in a 6f handicap at Laytown, but the switch to a more traditional surface should not be a problem.
He is set to make his 40th all-weather appearance and looks well-placed to land his tenth success on the surface.
7/2 Monumental Man 6:45 Chelmsford (AW) Auxerre 7.45 Chelmsford
Auxerre, who has made 81 fewer appearances than Monumental Man, is odds-on for the mile novice stakes at Chelmsford (7.45) after his emphatic win at Haydock in July.
Bought by Godolphin for 160,000gns, Charlie Appleby's three-year-old looked promising on his first two starts and a step up in class must be on the cards if he wins here.
His biggest rival is the John Gosden-trained Gaudi, who has also raced twice but is something of an unknown having been off the track since missing out by a short-head at Lingfield in November.
2/7 Auxerre 7:45 Chelmsford (AW)
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 20, 2018 17:44:12 GMT
A leading bookmaker has warned Labour's intention to impose a ban on gambling advertisements during live sports coverage would leave customers vulnerable to disreputable operators.
Sky Bet chief executive Richard Flint was responding to the announcement that a future Jeremy Corbyn government would introduce an advertising ban on bookmakers from which racing could be exempt.
In a raft of proposals announced by Tom Watson, the party's shadow secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport, Labour would also introduce a statutory one per cent levy on bookmakers to fund research and treatment programmes for gambling addicts, as well as implementing a ban on betting through credit cards.
Flint said: "We’ll study the advertising proposals carefully but think any type of blanket ban removes a key incentive for operators to get a UK gambling licence and therefore could leave UK customers more vulnerable to disreputable operators."
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 20, 2018 17:44:45 GMT
Trainer Shark Hanlon has been hit with an 18-month suspended sentence of his licence after his Galway festival winner Camlann tested positive for elevated levels of cobalt.
Hanlon, who has indicated that he will appeal against the sanction, has also been fined €7,000 and ordered to pay costs of €2,000 on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board, which had two busy days of referrals on Monday and Tuesday.
The IHRB referrals committee stated that, because it was Hanlon’s second unexplained adverse analytical finding after Diamond Dame tested positive for Lasix following her win at Listowel in September 2016, the 18-month suspension would be triggered – on top of any separate sanction – should a similar breach occur within the next three years.
“I was told the threshold is 100 [ng/ml] and that Camlann’s reading was 117,” Hanlon told the Racing Post. “But I was never told there is a margin of error of 14, so he was only three over when you factor that in. I was administering four over-the-counter supplements, and I’ve noticed that two of those have since had the B12 removed.”
The Mee family-owned Camlann has been disqualified and Make It Hurrah, the Jessica Harrington-trained runner-up, has been promoted to first in the 1m4f handicap.
On behalf of the IHRB, Professor Stuart Paine of the University of Nottingham advised that the information provided by the IHRB and analysis carried out by LGC laboratory indicated that Camlann had either been injected with a vitamin B12 product containing cobalt or been given an extremely large amount of such a product orally within the 12-hour period prior to the sample being taken on the evening of 2nd August.
Hanlon, who did not have the B sample tested, told the committee that Camlann had been receiving a supplement that contained cobalt and vitamin B12 but that it wasn’t administered on the day of the race.
Cobalt has emerged internationally as a contentious substance. It is a trace mineral found in B vitamins that exists naturally in small quantities in horses.
However, similar to the well-known blood doping agent EPO, when administered in large quantities cobalt can increase red blood cells, which improves metabolic efficiency.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 20, 2018 17:45:05 GMT
Timiyan, Gordon Elliott’s Midlands National winner at Kilbeggan on July 20, has also been disqualified after testing positive for the anti-inflammatory triamcinolone acetonide (TCA).
Elliott, who was fined €1,000, said the JP McManus-owned horse had been administered the injection for a back problem on July 4. There is a 14-day withdrawal period, but accepted the evidence of the IHRB chief veterinary officer that a longer withdrawal period should have been observed due to the site of the injection. Elliott’s Rogue Angel has been promoted to first.
Dermot Weld’s Aga Khan-owned Kisanga has been disqualified from her Curragh maiden win in June after being tested positive for testosterone.
A joint investigation by the IHRB and Weld veterinary teams found that the substance was naturally occurring as a result of a “granulosa cell tumour”. Weld received no sanction as the committee accepted that he was unaware of the condition. Jim Bolger’s National Security was promoted to first.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 20, 2018 19:49:19 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Altra Vita (5.50 Newcastle, nap)
Handled the step up to today's trip of two miles when scoring at Ffos Las last Sunday. The bottomweight is fancied to defy a 6lb penalty.
11/8 Altra Vita 5:50 Newcastle (AW) Others to follow Ayr 3.35 Beauty Filly. Newbury 1.10 True Hero, 1.45 Aplomb, 2.20 Alternative Fact, 2.50 Deira Surprise, 3.25 Raakib Alhawa, 3.55 Red Mist, 4.30 Ice Gala, 5.05 Gododdin. Newcastle 6.50 Universal Order, 7.50 Bedwyyah, 8.20 Power Link, 8.50 Madam Devious, 9.20 Camino.
North: Colin Russell
Dalton (4.10 Ayr, nap)
Progressive sprinter who has won two of his four races this season and put up a career best when second in a strong race at Thirsk last time. Breeding suggests the ground will be ideal and another good run is on the cards.
11/2 Dalton 4:10 Ayr Others to follow Ayr 1.30 Archies Lad, 2.00 Five Amarones, 2.30 Lightning Attack, 3.05 Golden Circle, 3.35 Intense Romance, 4.45 Arrowtown, 5.20 Gallus. Newbury 2.20 Communique, 2.50 Lonely Boy, 3.25 Nayef Road, 3.55 Mijack, 5.05 Rock Force. Newcastle 5.50 Sugarloaf Mountain, 6.20 Good Man, 6.50 Dancin Boy, 7.20 Paco Escostar, 7.50 Ladies First, 8.20 Under Curfew, 8.50 Windforpower, 9.20 Brendan.
Lambourn: James Burn
Nebo (3.55 Newbury, nap)
Three-year-old did not fire earlier in the season, but shaped encouragingly on his comeback at York last month and has saved his best performances for this venue. Any rain will boost his chances considerably.
9/2 Nebo 3:55 Newbury Others to follow Ayr 2.30 Glorious Charmer, 3.05 Dave Dexter. Newbury 1.10 Tanqeeb, 1.45 Breath Of Air, 2.20 Not So Sleepy, 3.25 Beat Le Bon, 4.30 Rhossili Down, 5.05 Medieval. Newcastle 6.50 Victoriano, 7.20 Hula Girl, 7.50 Warmhearted, 8.20 Suppressor.
West Country: Tim Mitchell
Western Sunrise (4.55 Newton Abbot, nap)
Early casualty last time but knocking on the door previously, including over course-and-distance. Looks to have been found an inviting opportunity to add to her sole success.
4/1 Western Sunrise 4:55 Newton Abbot Others to follow Newbury 2.50 Sufficient, 5.05 Dream Machine. Newton Abbot 2.10 Quite By Chance, 2.40 Scoop The Pot, 3.15 Acker Bilk, 3.45 Winter Spice, 4.20 Flying Tiger.
Racing Post Ratings: Sam Walker
Sleepy Head (9.00 Dundalk)
Fair effort at Gowran last time and returns to the all-weather on a workable marked judged on last year's course-and-distance success (RPR 70).
10/3 Sleepy Head 9:00 Dundalk (AW) Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Kenny The Captain (4.10 Ayr)
Has been a beaten favourite twice recently but showed glimpses of a return to form each time and could end his lengthy lean spell.
10/1 Kenny The Captain 4:10 Ayr Longshot: Sam Hardy
Kinks (3.05 Ayr)
Close third in the Super Sprint at Newbury, sent over to France to compete in a Group 1 but was outclassed and he should be more competitive in this grade.
10/1 Kinks 3:05 Ayr Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Presenting Mahler (5.10 Ballinrobe)
Having made all and jumped well to record her fourth win over fences with a 21 length victory at the recent Listowel, the John Ryan-trained eight-year-old reverts to hurdles with genuine claims in today's 2m4f mares handicap. She handles testing ground well and gets the vote score under Danny Mullins.
5/2 Presenting Mahler 5:10 Ballinrobe The Raceform Interactive nugget
Roger Varian has only had three runners at Ayr in the last three seasons, but they all won (+£4.33 to £1 stakes). He has one runner at the track today, his first since May last year – Equitation in the William Hill Bronze Cup at 4.10.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 21, 2018 6:57:07 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 21, 2018 6:57:35 GMT
AYR
Robin Goodfellow
1.30 Guildhall
2.00 Five Amarones
2.30 Lightning Attack
3.05 Life of Riley
3.35 Magical Dreamer
4.10 Kenny The Captain (nap)
4.45 Arrowtown
5.20 Power Sail
Gimcrack
1.30 Archies Lad
2.00 City Tour
2.30 Glorious Charmer
3.05 Life of Riley (nap)
3.35 Intense Romance (nb)
4.10 Yes You
4.45 Arrowtown
5.20 Gamesters Icon
NEWTON ABBOT
Robin Goodfellow
2.10 Push The Tempo
2.40 Scoop The Pot
3.15 Acker Bilk
3.45 Rocket Ronnie (nb)
4.20 Divin Bere
4.55 Western Sunrise
Gimcrack
2.10 Heydour
2.40 Moorlands George
3.15 Acker Bilk
3.45 Norse Light
4.20 Highway One O One
4.55 Gamain
NEWBURY
Robin Goodfellow
1.10 True Hero
1.45 Breath Of Air
2.20 Communique
2.50 Majestic Mac
3.25 Beat Le Bon
3.55 Red Mist
4.30 Ice Gala
5.05 Armed
Gimcrack
1.10 Alfred Boucher
1.45 Breath Of Air
2.20 Not So Sleepy
2.50 Lonely Boy
3.25 Beat Le Bon
3.55 Red Mist
4.30 Ice Gala
5.05 Armed
NEWCASTLE
Robin Goodfellow
5.50 Altra Vita
6.20 British Art
6.50 Chance Of Glory
7.20 Paco Escostar
7.50 Rinaria
8.20 Under Curfew
8.50 Windforpower
9.20 Brendan
Gimcrack
5.50 Tuff Rock
6.20 Richard Strauss
6.50 Dancin Boy
7.20 Soumei
7.50 Bedwyyah
8.20 Suppressor
8.50 Kibaar
9.20 Brendan
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Post by dennisg on Sept 21, 2018 12:02:03 GMT
in today's sporting life................ Keith Hamer reckons Karl Burke's fine run of form can continue at Ayr on Friday - he has a tip for every race. NAP: Life Of Riley (3.05 Ayr) 7 5 Life of Riley25 29-3OR: 101D 11/2 T: K R BurkeJ: Ben Curtis Form: 149224Last Run Live betting powered by Double: Intense Romance 3.35 Ayr 2 11 Intense Romance13 49-0OR: 92D 13/2 T: M DodsJ: Callum Rodriguez Form: 080221Last Run Live betting powered by Life Of Riley will not be winning out of turn if he claims top honours in the Shadwell Stud/EBF Stallions Harry Rosebery Stakes at Ayr. The Showcasing colt has been set some stiff tasks since opening his account at Ripon in the spring, but has largely performed well in defeat. Karl Burke's charge was only narrowly denied at Listed success at Sandown in July before finding only an on-song Rumble Inthejungle too strong in the Molecomb Stakes at Goodwood. The form of his latest effort when fourth in the Ripon Champion Two Yrs Old Trophy could hardly have worked out better, too. The winner of that race, Sporting Chance, landed a French Group Three on Monday, while the fifth home, Barbill, triumphed in a valuable sales race at the Curragh the previous afternoon. Life Of Riley is certainly capable of winning at Listed level and this looks a fine opportunity for him to do just that. Listed honours are also up for grabs in the Al Maktoum Cup Arran Scottish Fillies' Sprint Stakes and with conditions to suit, the vote goes to the Michael Dods-trained Intense Romance. The four-year-old has really flourished since returning from a two-month break, finishing second on her Carlisle comeback before chasing home subsequent Doncaster winner Global Applause at Sandown. She devoured the Haydock mud when scoring with a little up her sleeve a couple of weeks ago and it is no surprise connections are going in search of some valuable black type on her favoured soft ground. Red Mist catches the eye in thee feature event at Newbury,the Dubai Duty Free Cup. Trained by the bang-in-form Simon Crisford, this son of Frankel was not beaten far in the Champagne Stakes at Doncaster this time last year and is enjoying a fine three-year-old campaign. A demolition job at Kempton in June was followed by two really creditable runs in good company in France. He made the most of having his sights lowered when bolting up at Ripon a few weeks ago and with further progress likely, there is every chance he can make his presence felt in Berkshire. Earlier in the afternoon Alfred Boucher is of significant interest in the British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes. Trainer by Henry Candy, the grey finished fourth at Nottingham on his only previous start and the race has worked out tremendously well. The winner, True Mason, has since been placed at Group Two and Group One level and is bound for Saturday's Mill Reef Stakes. The runner-up, Autumn Splendour, is no mug either having achieved a rating of 88 with two subsequent wins. It is over three months since that Nottingham novice event, but provided Alfred Boucher is fit enough to do himself justice after the break, he must be considered a serious contender. Moorlands George rates the best bet over the jumps at Newton Abbot. In four previous visits to the Devon circuit, Jeremy Scott's veteran has won once and finished third on the other three occasions. He has clearly had his problems as he was sidelined for the best part of 18 months before finishing second at Wincanton in April and he has not been seen in competitive action since. However, at least that effort proved he goes well fresh and having had a wind operation in the meantime, this could be the time to catch him. Sporting Life tips: AYR: 1.30 Archies Lad, 2.00 City Tour, 2.30 Glorious Charmer, 3.05 LIFE OF RILEY (NAP), 3.55 Intense Romance, 4.10 Yes You, 4.45 Arrowtown, 5.20 Gamesters Icon. BALLINROBE: 3.30 Caldbeck, 4.00 Lucky Phil, 4.35 She's Made It, 5.10 Theatre Run, 5.40 Oskar High, 6.10 Montalbano, 6.40 Holly Flight, 7.10 Mt Leinster. DUNDALK: 5.30 Geological, 6.00 Lady Godiva, 6.30 Darvie, 7.00 War Room, 7.30 Cityman, 8.00 Nimitz, 8.30 Astronomer, 9.00 Challow. NEWBURY: 1.10 Alfred Boucher, 1.45 Breath Of Air, 2.20 Not So Sleepy, 2.50 Lonely Boy, 3.25 Beat Le Bon, 3.55 Red Mist, 4.30 Ice Gala, 5.05 Armed. NEWCASTLE: 5.50 Tuff Rock, 6.20 Richard Strauss, 6.50 Dancin Boy, 7.20 Soumei, 7.50 Bedwyyah, 8.20 Suppressor, 8.50 Kibaar, 9.20 Brendan. NEWTON ABBOT: 2.10 Heydour, 2.40 Moorlands George, 3.15 Acker Bilk, 3.45 Norse Light, 4.20 Highway One O One, 4.55 Gamain. DOUBLE: Life Of Riley and Intense Romance.
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Post by dennisg on Sept 21, 2018 12:04:00 GMT
18:23 · September 20, 2018 · 2 min read Ben Linfoot seeks out the value in the William Hill Ayr Bronze Cup Handicap on Friday with an unexposed sprinter from Newmarket taken to land the spoils. Recommended Bets: Value Bet, Sept 21 For details of advised bookmakers and each-way terms, visit our transparent tipping record Just 5lb separates the top and bottom weights in the William Hill Ayr Bronze Cup on Friday and in such a tight handicap it could be worth siding with the horse that has the most potential for progression. That is subjective, of course, but for my money ROYAL RESIDENCE ticks that box the most firmly and at 12/1 (General) he makes plenty of appeal for the third division of this famous handicap. He’s not the most lightly-raced horse in the field, that’s Roger Varian’s Equitation, but I do think he is the horse most likely to achieve a new career best now he’s faced with a big field, likely strong gallop and, crucially, the softest ground he’s ever faced. Often a slow starter, he got away with another lethargic exit from the stalls at Carlisle last time thanks to a brisk pace, good to soft conditions and the stiff finish that all contributed to his victory as he came from last to first to gain a maiden success. 25 23 Royal Residence22(ex 5) 39-2OR: 77D 11/1 T: J TateJ: D Allan Form: 4-22851Last Run Live betting powered by That it was his first win in eight goes tells you that he’s been difficult to win with, but we know what he needs now and this race could set up perfectly for him. There’s plenty of early dash around him with the likes of Adam’s Ale, Kenny The Captain and Dark Defender drawn close by and the soft ground looks highly likely to play to this horse’s strengths. He clearly appreciated the bit of cut at Carlisle last time but his high knee action suggests he’ll love it even softer and his trainer, James Tate, said after his latest win that “there might be a bit more improvement in him when it gets softer, when it’s close to being abandoned that will be perfect for him.” It looks like he’s got his conditions, then, and he’s 1lb well in at the weights as well, which isn’t a lot, but every pound counts in a handicap as tight as this one. I like that he’s an unexposed improver against a field of largely exposed sprinters, and I’m hoping that what he lacks for in experience will be made up by the leap in improvement he could well make now he runs on testing ground in a big field. 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: +337.09pts to advised stakes/prices (from inception of Value Bet column in January 2010 to current).
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Post by dennisg on Sept 21, 2018 12:05:47 GMT
17:57 · September 20, 2018 · 6 min read Our star columnist has a strong team heading to Ayr on Friday including a horse he thinks is the one to beat in the William Hill Bronze Cup. Best Chance 12 10 Gabrial The Devil7 39-5OR: 85D 8/1 T: R A FaheyJ: P Hanagan Form: 213122Last Run Live betting powered by We run three in the William Hill Ayr Bronze Cup Handicap. Gabrial The Devil is in great form and this trip in soft ground here will really suit him. He’s five pounds well in and for me is the one they all have to beat – albeit in a very open race. I can’t say Lucky Lucky Man is well handicapped – but I’ve been arguing that all year and he’s run consistently well. The problem is he hasn’t’ come down the ratings as a result. He’ll love this ground though. Paddy Power will decide how he runs here. He has the ability to win it and won’t mind the surface but it’s a case of which Paddy turns up. Archies Lad is our first runner at Ayr on Friday in the opening Al Maktoum College, Dundee/British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes. He surprised us a little when running quite well at Beverley and while he needs to improve again, he tries very hard so don’t draw a line through him. We’ve a strong team in the Shadwell Stallions Nursery. I’m quite surprised Pacino has ended up top weight in a £25,000 handicap, that’s no reflection on him but the race has cut up a little. He’s a horse we like and he ran ok in the big sales race at York last time. If he handles the ground he could go well.. I’d prefer seven furlongs for Lightning Attack but he's in good form and he's 4lb well in after finishing second at Hamilton. He would just about be favourite and is entitled to be but I do just worry about the trip. Cosmic Law has been a star and maintained a rating of 100 or more all season – which he has earned. We’ve stuck a pair of blinkers on him for the Shadwell Stud/EBF Stallions Harry Rosebery Stakes as he drops back to five furlongs. It might be a tad sharp for him but hopefully the headgear will help. There isn’t a lot of Flawless Jewel but she’s a very genuine filly who won her maiden well. She then found the Sky Bet Lowther a bit too hot at York. We have to take on trust she’ll handle the ground – her brother Sands Of Mali does – but coming back to five will definitely help her. We’re having a punt on picking up some Black Type with Golden Circle here after she won her first two. She’s nice but there is a question mark over the ground. We had Darkanna last year and she’s back at Musley Bank following a stint in Qatar. She’s starting to work well now and is in great form ahead of the Al Maktoum Cup Arran Scottish Fillies' Sprint Stakes. The BAM Properties Ltd Handicap will be a real test of stamina which will suit Northwest Frontier. He stays very well and if he handles the ground he’d have a big chance. Shazzab has dropped way down in the ratings – but that’s because she’s been running ordinarily. This is her ground though and she’s the sort to go well at a decent price in the closing H&V Commissioning Services Ltd Handicap. I have four in the William Hill Ayr Gold Cup on Saturday and if one of them is well handicapped on their homework it’s Brian The Snail. I’m not saying he’ll win as his form on the track is disappointing but on the Musley Bank gallops he’s one of the best sprinters we’ve got. I still wouldn’t be surprised to see him run a decent race. George Bowen is rated 107 now which is as high as he’s ever been in his life. We’ve left Sebastian Woods on him here as he’s been getting a good tune out of the horse. He has won on soft ground but has to be a 115 or 116 horse to win this and I haven’t seen any signs of that at home. Growl has been running out of his skin and I’ve always felt slower ground is what he wants. It’s not that he doesn’t go on a quicker surface but it just slows the race down when it’s like this and that suits. He’ll be coming home and picking up the pieces late on. I thought Kimberella’s last run was very nearly his best of the season. He’s off 105 here and isn’t getting any younger but never discount this fellow. Bengali Boys will love the ground in the William Hill Ayr Silver Cup. It’s been a frustrating year for him waiting for the rain. I’d have preferred it if he’d scraped into the Gold Cup with less weight on his back – he isn’t very big – but we claim weight off him with Seb’s claim and he’s in great order. Gabrial The Saint will love the ground. He was hammered for winning at Leicester in May and has paid the penalty since but conditions suit here. I thought Powerallied ran well in the Portland at Doncaster last time when he half missed the beat. If he stays six on this ground he’d have a small chance. Private Matter is a disappointing horse. He ran well from a good draw at Chester last time. He needs his A game again here though. I’m a little worried about the trip for Amber Spark in the opening QTS British Stallion Studs EBF Nursery. I’m not sure she really got home over it at Newcastle last time but she’d have a chance if she does stay. I’ve stuck cheekpieces on Hoffa. He’s a horse who stays well and if he handles conditions this test of stamina is going to really suit. I was a fraction disappointed with Ventura Bay’s last run at Thirsk but he has no weight on his back and if he stays on ground that will suit, he’d too would have a small chance. Bordon is a tough, hardy horse who won’t mind the recent rain. He has a big chance in the William Hill Supporting The Fight Against Parkinson's Handicap. Kodyanna is a half-sister to Darkanna and a tough filly. She’s another with a chance in the William Hill Firth Of Clyde Stakes as she’ll handle conditions and the trip isn’t a problem. Delph Cresent is a very tough horse and I thought he ran well at Beverley last time. He remains in good order heading into the William Hill Leading Racecourse Bookmaker Handicap. Chelmsford probably didn’t suit Stamp Hill last time but the slow ground here will. If he’s over that last run he’d go well in the Microtech Group Handicap. Right Action is also declared having finished third here on Thursday. This is his ground. Amazing Michelle won’t mind the ground and stays well. She’s not out of it in the closing Jordan Electrics Ltd Handicap. Exhort is a filly we like a lot and she’s our first runner at Newbury in the Dubai Duty Free Handicap. I thought she ran well at Haydock last time when the winner just got first run on her. This is a very tough race as you’d expect for £75,000 but ours is a filly who is going the right way. We’ve been aiming quite high with Mr Lupton of late and he drops in grade for the Dubai International Airport World Trophy Stakes. I’d love to see him get his head in front again but he needs everything to drop right. Zap picked up a valuable pot at Leopardstown last week and heads to Chelmsford for the Full Works Facilities Management Ltd Handicap. If we hadn’t come here he was finished for the season and we have to take it on trust he won’t mind the surface. If he does win he’d have a chance of getting in the Balmoral at Ascot on QIPCO Chanmpions Day and I just hope he’s over his exertions in Ireland. Our younger jockeys have got some great tunes out of Fool For You and Rhiain Ingram, who won her at Wolverhampton last time, is aboard again in the Vintage And Prestige Cars Handicap. I thought it was a great effort at Dunstall Park and if she copes with it around here she can go well again. Thierry tries very hard. I don’t the handicapper has been too kind with an opening mark of 64 for the Watch Racing UK With Free Trial Now Nursery but the track at Catterick will suit him. The drop back to five furlongs really helped Essenza at Carlisle last time and any rain ahead of the Book Now For Saturday 20th October Nursery would definitely be in her favour.
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Post by dennisg on Sept 21, 2018 12:08:17 GMT
11:53 · September 21, 2018 · 3 min read We round up all the activity from Sky Bet's racing trading room and give our verdict on today's Price Boosts. Marker Movers Best-backed selection Tim Easterby's charge is a fascinating runner as he looks to build on his encouraging third of 10 at Beverley on Wednesday. That was his best run for a while and it finally looks like he's dropped to a mark (50) from which he can be seriously competitive. Elsewhere, Richard Hannon's Beat Le Bon has been strongly supported on his second career start under Ryan Moore at Newbury, while the jumpers are in action at Newton Abbot and the money for Quite By Chance looks significant as he takes a drop in class. He's 15/8 from an opening 9/2 under Richard Johnson. Newbury Going: Good, Good to Soft in places 13.10 True Hero 6/4 from 9/4 14.50 Dirty Rascal 1/1 from 13/8 15.25 Beat Le Bon 5/4 from 15/8 15.55 Mankib 7/2 from 11/2 16.30 Fashions Star 9/4 from 9/2 Ayr Going: Soft, Heavy in places 13.30 Euro No More 9/1 from 14/1 14.00 Chapman Billy 13/2 from 14/1 15.05 Vintage Brut 11/2 from 8/1 16.45 Dalshand 13/2 from 11/1 17.20 Se You 7/1 from 18/1 Newton Abbot Going: Good to Soft, Good in places 14.10 Quite By Chance 15/8 from 9/2 14.40 Scoop The Pot 11/4 from 5/1 15.15 Shiroccan Roll 7/2 from 11/2 Newcastle Going: Standard (Tapeta) 17.50 Airton 11/2 from 8/1 20.20 Cognac Blue 11/2 from 8/1 20.50 Sienna Says 13/2 from 9/1 21.20 Young Tiger 4/1 from 12/1 Ballinrobe Going: Heavy 15.30 Flat To The Max 4/6 from 7/4 16.35 Grand Canyon 11/4 from 11/2 17.40 Pump Road 8/1 from 14/1 Dundalk Going: Standard (Polytrack) 17.30 Gottardo 6/1 from 9/1 18.30 Yamato 5/1 from 10/1 20.00 Near Kettering 10/3 from 11/2 Price Boosts - Hit or Miss? MISS - promising start but he was 33/1 and others here with potential too HIT - best form in the book and still improving based on last effort HIT - should follow up hurdling debut victory HIT - Sir Mark Prescott stayers on a roll are worth sticking with MISS - hard to know for sure what else is lurking in this field MISS - standard setter but clearly no star and had enough goes Trader Tip 14.00 Ayr Joza Adrian Keatley's colt won a Limerick maiden in June, having cost €22,000 as a yearling and should be respected back in novice company here with the visor on first time.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 21, 2018 17:46:53 GMT
Ayr, 21 Sep 18 Race 1 - 1:30pm THE AL MAKTOUM COLLEGE, DUNDEE/BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that THEATRE OF WAR (IRE), placed second, had lost its right front shoe, and that GEORGE RIDSDALE, unplaced, had lost its left fore shoe.
Race 2 - 2:00pm THE AL MAKTOUM COLLEGE, DUNDEE/BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) (DIV II) CITY TOUR reared and got a foot over the plastic rail in the parade ring, causing Franny Norton to be unseated. Having been checked by the Doctor and Veterinary Surgeon at the start, both were deemed fit to race.
Race 3 - 2:30pm THE SHADWELL STALLIONS NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Approximately 2 furlongs out, HOWZER BLACK (IRE), placed fifth, edged right as GLORIOUS CHARMER, unplaced, hung left, causing PACINO, unplaced, to be checked. Shortly after, GLORIOUS CHARMER again hung left, causing interference to PACINO. However, after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that it did not involve a riding offence and that it had not improved the placing of HOWZER BLACK (IRE).
Tom Eaves, the rider of BADLWIN (IRE), was slow to remove the blindfold resulting in the gelding being slowly away. After being interviewed and shown recordings of the incident, Eaves explained that the gelding was restless and he intended to drop in, however the blindfold was difficult to remove resulting in the gelding missing the break.
Following the race, David Egan reported that GLORIOUS CHARMER, unplaced, hung left.
Race 4 - 3:05pm THE SHADWELL STUD/EBF STALLIONS HARRY ROSEBERY STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Permission was given for GOLDEN CIRCLE (IRE) to go to post early.
The performance of JUNIUS BRUTUS (FR) which finished unplaced, was considered. Ralph Beckett explained that the colt may have been unsuited by the Heavy, Soft in places ground on this occasion. His explanation was noted and the colt was routine tested.
Race 5 - 3:35pm THE AL MAKTOUM CUP ARRAN SCOTTISH FILLIES' SPRINT STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Noel Wilson had received prior permission from the BHA to run KINLOCH PRIDE with no hind shoes.
Permission was given for MAGICAL DREAMER (IRE) to be mounted in the chute, and wear earplugs which were removed at the start. BEAUTY FILLY also wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
The Starter reported that MAYLEAF SHINE (IRE) was the subject of a third criteria failure. Iain Jardine was informed that the filly could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that DARKANNA (IRE), unplaced, lost its left front shoe and suffered an overreach. Keith Dalgleish reported that MISS BAR BEACH (IRE), unplaced, was unsuited by the Heavy, Soft in places ground on this occasion and would prefer a sounder surface.
Race 6 - 4:10pm THE WILLIAM HILL AYR BRONZE CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for ADAM'S ALE, YES YOU (IRE) and RUSSIAN REALM to go to post early. Permission was given for YES YOU (IRE) to wear a hood in the parade ring which was removed at the start.
TAWNY PORT ran at Ayr the previous day. Having been examined by the Veterinary Officer the gelding was deemed fit to race.
The Starter reported PADDY POWER (IRE) was the subject of a third criteria failure. Richard Fahey was informed that the gelding could not run until the day after passing a stalls test. As it was the second occasion within the previous 12 months that PADDY POWER (IRE) had been reported, a further report within the same period would mean the gelding would be prevented from having a stalls test for 6 months.
Inside the final ½ furlong, the winner LUCKY LUCKY MAN (IRE), shifted quickly left moving KENNY THE CAPTAIN (IRE), placed fourth, slightly off its intended line. However, after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found it did not involve a riding offence and that it had not improved the placing of LUCKY LUCKY MAN (IRE).
Following the race, Ben Curtis reported that MY AMIGO, unplaced, ran flat. Jamie Gormley reported that YES YOU (IRE), unplaced, was denied a clear run in the final furlong. Paul Hanagan reported that GABRIAL THE DEVIL (IRE), unplaced, was denied a clear run approximately 2 furlongs out. Franny Norton reported that BUCCANEERS VAULT (IRE), unplaced, was denied a clear run 2 furlongs out. Shane Kelly reported that JOHN KIRKUP, unplaced, was denied a clear run continually from 2 furlongs out.
Race 7 - 4:45pm THE BAM PROPERTIES LTD HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Following the race, Daniel Tudhope reported that DALSHAND (FR), unplaced, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination found the gelding to be stiff.
Race 8 - 5:20pm THE H&V COMMISSIONING SERVICES LTD HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Paul Hanagan reported that RINCE DEIREANACH (IRE) hung left throughout. The representative of Karl Burke reported that ASSIMILE (IRE), unplaced, was unsuited by the Heavy, Soft in places ground on this occasion and would prefer a sounder surface. View Stewards report Newbury, 21 Sep 18 Race 1 - 1:10pm THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) (DIV I) Permission was given for ABENAKI to be ridden in the parade ring by a stable employee and for the jockey to mount the gelding on the track.
An enquiry was held to consider interference approaching the final furlong, when OUZO, placed fourth, ridden by Ryan Moore, lugged left-handed, causing INTUITIVE (IRE), unplaced, ridden by Gerald Mosse to be taken slightly off its intended line. The interference was considered to be accidental as OUZO lugged quickly left when running green.
An enquiry was held to consider interference inside the final furlong when the winner SIR BUSKER (IRE), ridden by Callum Shepherd, drifted right-handed into the whip, causing CAME FROM THE DARK (IRE), placed third, ridden by Silvestre De Sousa, to have to be eased. Shepherd was cautioned for careless riding as he had allowed his horse to drift right without timely correction.
Following the race Callum Shepherd reported that the winner, SIR BUSKER (IRE), ran green and Fran Berry reported that ALFRED BOUCHER, placed second, hung right-handed.
The performance of TRUE HERO, which started favourite and finished unplaced, was considered. William Haggas’ representative’s explanation that the colt failed to stay the six furlong trip on this occasion, was noted.
Race 3 - 2:20pm THE DUBAI DUTY FREE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for PLATITUDE to wear a hood in the parade ring only.
The winner, COMMUNIQUE (IRE), appeared to show improved form compared with its previous run at Sandown Park on 1 September 2018 where the colt finished eighth of twelve, beaten 10¾ lengths. It was noted that Mark Johnston’s representative could offer no explanation for the colt’s improved form. COMMUNIQUE (IRE) was routine tested.
Race 4 - 2:50pm THE DUBAI DUTY FREE NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Following the race Jim Crowley reported that SUFFICIENT, placed sixth, ran too freely.
Race 5 - 3:25pm THE HAYNES, HANSON & CLARK CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 2) (PLUS 10 RACE) The performance of NAYEF ROAD (IRE), which finished unplaced, was considered. Mark Johnston’s representative could offer no explanation for the colt’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of NAYEF ROAD (IRE) failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 6 - 3:55pm THE DUBAI DUTY FREE CUP STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Permission was given for HELLS BABE to go early to post.
Race 7 - 4:30pm THE DUBAI DUTY FREE FULL OF SURPRISES BRITISH EBF FILLIES' CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 2) (PLUS 10 RACE) Permission was given for POSTED to go early to post.
Race 8 - 5:05pm THE T T TENTS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for NEW AGENDA to wear a hood in the parade ring only.
Following the race Silvestre De Sousa reported that BOMBASTIC (IRE), placed eighth, ran too freely and Robert Havlin reported that EXCEEDING POWER, unplaced, which was heavily eased in the final furlong, lost its action. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of EXCEEDING POWER failed to reveal any abnormalities. View Stewards report Newton Abbot, 21 Sep 18 Fixture Note After Race 1, the Going was changed to Good to Soft, Soft in places (from Good to Soft, Good in places) Race 1 - 2:10pm THE INDEPENDENT RACECOURSES LIMITED IRL NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that HEYDOUR (IRE), placed third, lost its left hind shoe.
Race 3 - 3:15pm THE HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY CHRIS CROSS NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) MARAAKIB (IRE), trained by Alexandra Dunn, ran without one of its front shoes as the trainer had not indicated at declaration stage that the gelding should be withdrawn in the event of losing a shoe on the way to post.
The winner, SHIROCCAN ROLL, jumped left-handed at the final hurdle, hampering BUACHAILL BEAG, 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 SHIROCCAN ROLL.
Following the race, Tom Scudamore reported that ACKER BILK (IRE), which started favourite and was pulled up, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination revealed the gelding had finished lame on its right hind. The Veterinary Officer further reported that BUACHAILL BEAG, placed second, lost its right hind shoe and STAND BY ME (FR), unplaced, lost both its right fore and left hind shoes.
Race 4 - 3:45pm THE PETER EDWARDS 80TH BIRTHDAY PARTY CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Permission was given for FRIARY GOLD (IRE) to go early to post.
Race 5 - 4:20pm THE DEVONDALE ELECTRICAL NOVICES' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) FLYING TIGER (IRE) wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Race 6 - 4:55pm THE SKY SPORTS RACING LAUNCHING IN 2019 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race, Lorcan Williams reported that CLENI WELLS (FR), placed fifth, hung violently left-handed. View Stewards report Newcastle, 21 Sep 18 Race 1 - 5:50pm THE IDEAL BOILERS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) An enquiry was held to consider interference approaching the final 1 ½ furlongs when SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN (IRE), placed fourth, ridden by Ben Robinson interfered with ARCHIPPOS, placed sixth, ridden by Andrew Mullen. Robinson was cautioned for careless riding as he had failed to take sufficient corrective action to prevent his mount drifting left, tightening ARCHIPPOS.
Race 2 - 6:20pm THE CONEX BANNIGER RACE FOR EXCELLENCE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for HIGHWAY ROBBER to go early to post.
Approximately 3 furlongs out, GOOD MAN (IRE), placed second, hung right carrying JAYCOLS STAR, placed fifth, briefly off an 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 GOOD MAN (IRE).
An enquiry was held to consider interference approaching 1 furlong out when STIRLING VALUE, unplaced, ridden by Millie Naseb interfered with JAYCOLS STAR, placed fifth, ridden by Phil Dennis. Naseb was cautioned for careless riding as she had failed to take sufficient steps to prevent her mount from drifting right.
Following the race, Joe Fanning reported that BRITISH ART, placed third, was never travelling. The gelding was routine tested.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 21, 2018 17:47:40 GMT
This newcomer certainly looks the part on pedigree and might well be the answer to the juvenile maiden for Fozzy Stack.
Favourite Coral Beach sets a fair standard but is becoming exposed, while Stack does well with his juveniles at Dundalk, operating at a 33 per cent strike-rate this season (six from 18).
4/1 Empire Line 7:30 Dundalk (AW) Power Link 8.20 Newcastle
There was money around earlier in the day for James Tate's juvenile, who has shaped like he could be a potential improver in handicap company.
Seven furlongs seemed to stretch the son of Data Link last time out as he faded late on. Dropping back to a stiffer six could help him in that regard as Tate bids to maintain his 100 per cent strike-rate at the course with juveniles this season (two from two).
4/1 Power Link 8:20 Newcastle (AW)
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Post by dennisg on Sept 22, 2018 6:32:26 GMT
in today's sporting life................... 11:11 · September 21, 2018 · 4 min read Anita Chambers looks ahead to another busy Saturday and highlights her thoughts on the pick of the action from Ayr, Newbury and elsewhere. Nap: Hit The Bid (3.30 Newbury) 5 6 Hit The Bidt6 49-1OR: 110D 7/1 T: D BunyanJ: L F Roche Form: 213024Last Run Live betting powered by Next Best: True Mason (2.55 Newbury) 9 9 True Mason34 29-1OR: 107D 3/1 T: K R BurkeJ: Ben Curtis Form: 53133 Live betting powered by Darren Bunyan's decision to pitch Hit The Bid quickly back into action can pay dividends in the Dubai International Airport World Trophy Stakes at Newbury. The four-year-old is turning out six days after being beaten just over a length when fourth in the Group One Flying Five at the Curragh, when the good to yielding ground probably scuppered his chance of victory as he just failed to last home. Quicker ground appears likely at Newbury at this stage, with the drop back down to Group Three company from the top level also a definite factor in this Exceed And Excel colt's favour. While this is a quick turnaround, Hit The Bid will only be having his third run of the European season here and the conditions of the race put him a better position than some of his key rivals. True Mason was ultimately well beaten in the Prix Morny last time, but compensations awaits in the Dubai Duty Free Mill Reef Stakes. Pretty Pollyanna and Signora Cabello made good use of the fillies' allowance to put Karl Burke's charge firmly in his place in third, but it was still a fine effort and a repeat of that performance should put him firmly in the mix. Young Rascal disappointed in the Derby on his latest start back in June, so it will be interesting to see how he fares in the Dubai Duty Free Legacy Cup Stakes. William Haggas has made no secret of the fact the Intello colt had a tough race at Epsom and has given him plenty of time to get over those exertions, with this Group Three race hopefully the springboard to a bigger autumn target. Young Rascal looked full of promise when winning the Chester Vase back in May and a return to that kind of form could be good enough. Son Of Rest has been all the rage for the William Hill Ayr Gold Cup, but another Irish raider in the shape of G Force could produce a surprise. An Irish runner has yet to win the Scottish feature and it is easy to see why plenty have latched on to Son Of Rest following his narrow second in the Flying Five. However, it could be dangerous to forget G Force, who was a Group One winner in his pomp and claimed a fine fourth in this race in 2016. He failed to make any impression when switched back up to Pattern company against subsequent Ascot hero Merchant Navy on his latest start back in May, but given he seemingly saves his best for when there is an ease in the ground, conditions should be right up his street here. G Force breezed home in a competitive heat at Naas earlier in the year and Adrian Keatley's charge is worth at least an each-way shout at generous odds. Hyperfocus is another who will enjoy testing conditions and should not be ruled out of the Silver Cup. Light My Fire had to settle for a narrow second at Chester after being forced to race widest of all, but should be able to reverse that verdict with the reopposing Glass Slippers in the William Hill Firth of Clyde Stakes. Clever Cookie is sliding down the ratings now and could enjoy another moment in the spotlight in the Rewards4Racing Cesarewitch Trial Handicap at Newmarket. His powers have clearly waned with his advancing years, but a mark of 98 should give him every chance over this two-and-a-quarter-mile trip. Sporting Life selections AYR: 1.25 Off Piste, 2.00 Dayking, 2.40 Hyperfocus, 3.15 Light My Fire, 3.50 G Force, 4.25 Collide, 4.55 Hajjam, 5.30 Fools And Kings. CATTERICK: 1.50 Autumn Flight, 2.25 Rockshore, 3.00 Morning Beauty, 3.35 Jill Rose, 4.10 India, 4.45 Preacher Man, 5.20 Supreme Power, 5.50 Majdool. CHELMSFORD: 1.40 Querelle, 2.15 War Glory, 2.50 Anasheed, 3.25 Fool For You, 4.00 La Fortuna, 4.35 Archimento, 5.05 Swordbill. GOWRAN: 1.35 Casting Call, 2.05 I Am Superman, 2.35 Jaega, 3.10 North Face, 3.45 Best Not Argue, 4.20 Villa Maria, 4.50 Zarena, 5.25 War Diary. NEWBURY: 1.15 London Eye, 1.45 Commander Cole, 2.20 Young Rascal, 2.55 True Mason, 3.30 HIT THE BID (NAP), 4.05 Solid Stone, 4.40 Seafarer, 5.15 Bertog. NEWMARKET: 2.10 Ambling, 2.45 Game Player, 3.20 Forward Thinker, 3.55 Clever Cookie, 4.30 Bubble And Squeak, 5.00 Hameem, 5.35 Curious Fox. WOLVERHAMPTON: 5.10 Essaka, 5.45 Alaskan Bay, 6.15 Queen Of Scheme, 6.45 Super Florence, 7.15 Dalileo, 7.45 Udogo, 8.15 Felix The Poet, 8.45 Brockey Rise. DOUBLE: Hit The Bid and True Mason.
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Post by dennisg on Sept 22, 2018 6:35:01 GMT
Ben Linfoot seeks out the value in the William Hill Ayr Gold Cup and he's taking two against the field, while he has two other bets on the undercard. Recommended Bets: Value Bet, Sept 22 For details of advised bookmakers and each-way terms, visit our transparent tipping record It’s been a fine year for Roger Fell who is approaching 50 winners for the campaign and his season has been defined by the pot-hunting exploits of Burnt Sugar, a horse that has landed two massive handicaps in the Bunbury Cup and Gigaset International Stakes. They're two firm pieces of evidence the yard can ready one for a big pot and I reckon the same stable’s MUNTADAB will be primed and ready to run a big race in the William Hill Ayr Gold Cup at 16/1 (General) on Saturday. He’s been backed from bigger prices this week but there’s still juice in his Friday night odds as the ground looked really testing at Ayr on day two of the Western Meeting, and I love that he’s a strong, grinding, prominent racer that stays further. The son of Invincible Spirit loves testing conditions and has won over seven furlongs on soft three times, twice off marks in the 90s, and he even acquitted himself well over a mile on ‘Haydock heavy’ this time last year. I think that’s the sort of stamina reserves you might need in Ayrshire this weekend and he’s been running consistently well all season, as evidenced by his handicap mark remaining the same, despite not winning or getting his optimum conditions. 11 12 Muntadab21 69-2OR: 100D 11/1 T: Roger FellJ: T Hamilton Form: 627379Last Run Live betting powered by Even last time, when eventually well beaten at Chester, he was in front just before the furlong marker over seven-and-a-half-furlongs and Tony Hamilton eased him home on the inside once he was headed. He didn’t have a hard race and he comes into this relatively fresh after just six runs this year – further evidence that Fell has had his eye on an autumn campaign for him. And this is his time of year. In 2016 he won on his second start for the Fell yard at Doncaster in October (after finishing midfield in the Ayr Silver Cup having being drawn out of contention), while last year he won twice after the schools went back including in Scotland (at Musselburgh) off a mark of 97. Running off 100 here, he remains fairly handicapped now he encounters the mud again and if he gets into a nice rhythm up the middle under Hamilton he could well prove hard to pass in the closing stages. Son Of Rest is the one to beat after his second in the Group One Flying Five in Ireland last weekend. He’s 10lb well in and loves soft ground, but his price has gone now and at 11/2 all the value has very much been squeezed out of him. Golden Apollo and Get Knotted were on the shortlist as they stay further, handle the conditions and look fairly handicapped, while I thought the race might be run to suit Naadirr who can start slowly but might be finishing best of all if they go hell-for-leather on the far side. Looking at the likely pace, middle to far side might well be the place to be and with that in mind it’s the 33/1 (888Sport, 28s Betfred, 25s General) about UPSTAGING that I can’t resist for the second selection. Paul Cole’s horse is 4lb wrong and if he were allotted his correct mark he’d actually be running in the consolation race, but as it is he sneaks in off bottom weight in the feature and his current odds underestimate his chance. A son of Mount Nelson, he's another that will relish the conditions having run well on each occasion he’s encountered soft, including in last year’s Stewards’ Cup at Goodwood where he ran a blinder in third off a mark of 100. He finished well that day to be beaten less than a length, so the Ayr Gold Cup test really should suit and Cole reapplies the blinkers (as well as a first-time tongue-tie), headgear he’s won in and run well in in the past. 25 7 Upstagingb,t114 68-11OR: 95D 22/1 T: P F I ColeJ: C J McGovern (3) Form: 27-0477Last Run Live betting powered by Last time, at Ascot, he ran well beaten just two lengths in seventh and it looked a clear sign that he’s returning to peak form just in time for a potentially fruitful autumn campaign considering his preference for a bit of give. His jockey Conor McGovern helps the weight situation with his 3lb claim and given he’s drawn around the pace he’s worth chancing at big odds. Earlier on in the William Hill Silver Cup I like the look of BENGALI BOYS at 20/1 (BetVictor, Coral) now he encounters his preferred soft ground conditions once again. The son of Clodovil has an exaggerated soft-ground action and he absolutely bolted up in last year’s Weatherbys Super Sprint on such conditions, looking every inch a group horse on that type of ground. Rated 105 after that, he’s not added to that win in six goes since but he’s dropped back down to 97 now and he hasn’t run badly all season, including when a close second off a mark of 101 on the Newcastle Tapeta back in March. 1 19 Bengali Boys39 39-10OR: 97 11/1 T: R A FaheyJ: Sebastian Woods (5) Form: 4-52304Last Run Live betting powered by That he’s run just three times since then tells you he’s been saved for the backend of the season and he was entitled to be rusty last time on his first run for two months and since being gelded. He should be ready for this now and his top weight status is less of a concern due to a) Seb Woods’ 5lb claim and b) the fact there is just 9lb separating the whole field. Finally, SALT WHISTLE BAY looks underestimated at 25/1 (BetVictor, Boylesports) in the William Hill Supporting The Fight Against Parkinson’s Handicap (2.00). This horse was good enough to beat Ripp Orf off levels (on soft) at Yarmouth back in May and while that dual-Ascot winner is now rated 97, Salt Whistle Bay remains 10lb lower. 12 8 Salt Whistle Bay41 48-12OR: 87D 16/1 T: Rae GuestJ: Jack Mitchell Form: 12-1206Last Run Live betting powered by That’s in part due to not beating a rival in his last two races, but he struggled after losing a shoe on firm ground back at Yarmouth after his victory there and it could be he needs soft ground to produce his best now. All of his wins have come when there has been a bit of cut, so it could be worth dismissing his ropey recent form figures and concentrating on his excellent efforts in similar conditions to those that he’ll face on Saturday. 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: +336.09pts to advised stakes/prices (from inception of Value Bet column in January 2010 to current).
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Post by dennisg on Sept 22, 2018 6:37:04 GMT
16:18 · September 21, 2018 · 4 min read Our star columnist has a strong team heading to Ayr on Saturday including four bidding for Gold Cup glory. Best Chance Bengali Boys - 2.40 Ayr 1 19 Bengali Boys39 39-10OR: 97 11/1 T: R A FaheyJ: Sebastian Woods (5) Form: 4-52304Last Run Live betting powered by I have four in the William Hill Ayr Gold Cup on Saturday and if one of them is well handicapped on their homework it’s Brian The Snail. I’m not saying he’ll win as his form on the track is disappointing but on the Musley Bank gallops he’s one of the best sprinters we’ve got. I still wouldn’t be surprised to see him run a decent race. George Bowen is rated 107 now which is as high as he’s ever been in his life. We’ve left Sebastian Woods on him here as he’s been getting a good tune out of the horse. He has won on soft ground but has to be a 115 or 116 horse to win this and I haven’t seen any signs of that at home. Growl has been running out of his skin and I’ve always felt slower ground is what he wants. It’s not that he doesn’t go on a quicker surface but it just slows the race down when it’s like this and that suits. He’ll be coming home and picking up the pieces late on. I thought Kimberella’s last run was very nearly his best of the season. He’s off 105 here and isn’t getting any younger but never discount this fellow. Bengali Boys will love the ground in the William Hill Ayr Silver Cup. It’s been a frustrating year for him waiting for the rain. I’d have preferred it if he’d scraped into the Gold Cup with less weight on his back – he isn’t very big – but we claim weight off him with Seb’s claim and he’s in great order. Gabrial The Saint will love the ground. He was hammered for winning at Leicester in May and has paid the penalty since but conditions suit here. I thought Powerallied ran well in the Portland at Doncaster last time when he half missed the beat. If he stays six on this ground he’d have a small chance. Private Matter is a disappointing horse. He ran well from a good draw at Chester last time. He needs his A game again here though. I’m a little worried about the trip for Amber Spark in the opening QTS British Stallion Studs EBF Nursery. I’m not sure she really got home over it at Newcastle last time but she’d have a chance if she does stay. I’ve stuck cheekpieces on Hoffa. He’s a horse who stays well and if he handles conditions this test of stamina is going to really suit. I was a fraction disappointed with Ventura Bay’s last run at Thirsk but he has no weight on his back and if he stays on ground that will suit, he’d too would have a small chance. Bordon is a tough, hardy horse who won’t mind the recent rain. He has a big chance in the William Hill Supporting The Fight Against Parkinson's Handicap. Kodyanna is a half-sister to Darkanna and a tough filly. She’s another with a chance in the William Hill Firth Of Clyde Stakes as she’ll handle conditions and the trip isn’t a problem. Delph Cresent is a very tough horse and I thought he ran well at Beverley last time. He remains in good order heading into the William Hill Leading Racecourse Bookmaker Handicap. Chelmsford probably didn’t suit Stamp Hill last time but the slow ground here will. If he’s over that last run he’d go well in the Microtech Group Handicap. Right Action is also declared having finished third here on Thursday. This is his ground. Amazing Michelle won’t mind the ground and stays well. She’s not out of it in the closing Jordan Electrics Ltd Handicap. Exhort is a filly we like a lot and she’s our first runner at Newbury in the Dubai Duty Free Handicap. I thought she ran well at Haydock last time when the winner just got first run on her. This is a very tough race as you’d expect for £75,000 but ours is a filly who is going the right way. We’ve been aiming quite high with Mr Lupton of late and he drops in grade for the Dubai International Airport World Trophy Stakes. I’d love to see him get his head in front again but he needs everything to drop right. Zap picked up a valuable pot at Leopardstown last week and heads to Chelmsford for the Full Works Facilities Management Ltd Handicap. If we hadn’t come here he was finished for the season and we have to take it on trust he won’t mind the surface. If he does win he’d have a chance of getting in the Balmoral at Ascot on QIPCO Chanmpions Day and I just hope he’s over his exertions in Ireland. Our younger jockeys have got some great tunes out of Fool For You and Rhiain Ingram, who won her at Wolverhampton last time, is aboard again in the Vintage And Prestige Cars Handicap. I thought it was a great effort at Dunstall Park and if she copes with it around here she can go well again. Thierry tries very hard. I don’t the handicapper has been too kind with an opening mark of 64 for the Watch Racing UK With Free Trial Now Nursery but the track at Catterick will suit him. The drop back to five furlongs really helped Essenza at Carlisle last time and any rain ahead of the Book Now For Saturday 20th October Nursery would definitely be in her favour.
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Post by dennisg on Sept 22, 2018 6:39:01 GMT
14:36 · September 21, 2018 · 3 min read Get the view from connections and Man On The Spot verdict for the William Hill Ayr Gold Cup. 15.50 William Hill Ayr Gold Cup Click here for full racecard and free video form View from connections: Fozzy Stack - Son Of Rest: "He got there at 8pm on Thursday night, I'm pleased to say. Now all we have to hope for is that the handicapper is right and that he is 10lb well-in. It was five furlongs last week and he finished strong, the ground can't be soft enough for him and he stayed six furlongs as a two-year-old." Adrian Keatley - G Force: "We're happy enough with the draw (23) and we're happy with the way the ground is. We wouldn't even mind a bit more rain. Some of his form from earlier in the year with horses like Son Of Rest would give him a good chance. He hasn't had any issues. The only reason he hasn't run in a while is because he can't handle quick ground. This race has been the long-term plan and we're looking forward to it." David Barron - Gunmetal: "I think we'll all a bit wiser about the draw come Saturday afternoon. There looks to be a few fancied ones around us, so we'll see. The horse seems in very good form. We're very happy with him. I'm petrified about the ground. He has some very good form on fast ground and if he can do the same on heavy ground he must be some horse. This will probably be his last run of the season, so we'll give it a go and see what happens." Declan Carroll - Justanotherbottle: "It's an unfashionable draw (25), but we'll just have to wait and see how it works out. We'll have a better idea after the Bronze and Silver Cups have been run, I suppose. He's in great form and we'll take our chance despite the ground. It wouldn't be his favourite surface, but he hasn't been on it much and ran all right on it at Doncaster early in the year, when it was really soft and our horses weren't in the form they are in now. "There wouldn't be that much for him left if we didn't run, especially with the money on offer. It's a step into the unknown with the ground, but he's in good order and he ran well at York last time, Limato was entitled to win and he did. We'll roll the dice and give it a shot." Richard Fahey: Read exclusive column right here Tim Easterby - Flying Pursuit & Golden Apollo: "Flying Pursuit (drawn three) likes to roll along up in front and when he runs at York he always tends to run better when he's on the left-hand side of the track, " Easterby told Racing UK. "When I walked the track I felt they maybe had a slight edge on the far side, Golden Apollo (four) likes a bit of juice in the ground and I'd rather be over there. You're always a victim of where the pace is in the race. I'd like to win it. It's a great race worth good money at a fantastic track. We do try to set a few up for it." Man On The Spot verdict: 15 13 Growlp21 69-1OR: 99BFD 8/1 T: R A FaheyJ: P Hanagan Form: 204333Last Run Live betting powered by Irish-based sprinter Son Of Rest will go close with a repeat of last weekend’s second in the Group 1 Flying Five at the Curragh though Fozzy Stack’s charge steps up in trip for this and there looks better value around. His compatriot G Force could only manage fourth in the 2016 renewal when GROWL finished runner-up and it’s Richard Fahey’s charge that gets another chance. He finished ahead of stablemate Kimberella on that occasion and is taken to reverse last month’s running at Ripon with Gunmetal. The latter also beat Flying Pursuit and Golden Apollo in the Great St Wilfred but would prefer faster going and Tim Easterby’s pair may well turn the tables having occupied the first two places in the Sky Bet Dash at York in July. Aces needs to improve at this level while Teruntum Star may prove best of Kevin Ryan’s four runners.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 22, 2018 8:09:28 GMT
Saturday: going, weather & non-runners Ayr GOING: HEAVY (Soft in places) (GoingStick 6.6) WEATHER: Mostly cloudy STALLS: 6f - Centre; 7f - Outside; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 2:00 Dolphin Vista (1) 3:15 Come On Leicester (2) 4:55 Oriental Lilly (10)Richenza (7) 5:30 Tatting (11)Ocean Voyage (13) Catterick GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Good in places) WEATHER: Rain STALLS: 1m4f - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 1:50 Aristomachos (3) 5:50 Henrietta's Dream (13) Chelmsford (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Showers STALLS: 6f - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 4:00 Assassinate (3) 4:35 Landscape (10) Gowran Park GOING: HEAVY (Soft to heavy in places) WEATHER: Rain Newbury GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Good in places) (Rail movements: 13:45, 14:20 & 16:40 +14y) WEATHER: Rain STALLS: Straight course - Centre; Round course - Inside NON RUNNERS: 1:15 Star Command (16) 1:45 Global Giant (8)Adamant (6) 2:55 Marhaba Milliar (5) 4:40 Ashington (11)Emenem (8) Newmarket GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places) (GoingStick 6.6) WEATHER: Cloudy STALLS: (Stands' Side Course) Far side NON RUNNERS: 3:20 Forward Thinker (6) 5:00 Glenys The Menace (1) Wolverhampton (AW) GOING: TAPETA: STANDARD WEATHER: Showers STALLS: 7f - Outside; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 5:45 Mountain Of Stars (11) 6:15 Hornets Joy (8)Fanny Grand (7) 7:45 Berry De Carjac (2) 8:45 Woggle (9)
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 22, 2018 8:09:55 GMT
EYECATCHER
Borderforce (2.00 Ayr)
This five-year-old gelding has only had three starts for trainer Karl Burke since moving from France and the first two of those (good to firm) can be discounted as he needs give in the ground. He finally got a bit of cut last time out at Ripon and he stayed on powerfully to the line against the inside rail and, given how deep it looked at Ayr yesterday, the conditions should suit him perfectly. He's only 2lb higher than that Ripon victory and there's a lot more to come.
7/1 Borderforce 2:00 Ayr DARK HORSE
G Force (3.50 Ayr)
Despite his price (around 25-1 at the time of writing) I really quite fancy Adrian Keatley's G Force in the Ayr Gold Cup. The former Group 1 winner has been laid out for this race all season by the shrewd Irish trainer and has performed well on the back of a break in the past. You can discount his last effort when finishing eighth behind Merchant Navy on good to firm ground, his mark of 101 (minus 3lb taken off by Clifford Lee) definitely looks workable and the ground and high draw – given he gets some cover – should play in his favour.
22/1 G Force 3:50 Ayr
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 22, 2018 8:10:39 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Collide (4.25 Ayr, nap)
Fancied to complete a hat-trick of victories after wins at Carlisle and Hamilton. Hugo Palmer's son of Frankel should enjoy the ground and has been in good form on Warren Hill of late.
2/1 Collide 4:25 Ayr Others to follow Ayr 2.00 Dayking, 2.40 Hyperfocus, 3.15 Queen Of Bermuda. Newbury 1.15 Politicise, 1.45 Stylehunter, 2.20 Mirage Dancer, 2.55 Kessaar, 3.30 Mrs Gallagher, 4.05 King Ottokar, 4.40 Ashington. Chelmsford 1.40 Querelle, 2.15 Squats, 2.50 Lacustre, 4.00 Royal Mezyan, 4.35 Navajo Star, 5.05 Crystal Spirit. Catterick 3.00 Morning Beauty, 4.10 India. Newmarket 2.10 Sh Boom, 2.45 Ambient, 3.20 Amandine, 4.30 Oswald, 5.00 Hameem, 5.35 Bernardo O'Reilly. Wolverhampton 7.15 Praeceps, 7.45 Sanam, 8.15 Dubai Icon.
North: Colin Russell
Shouranour (5.20 Catterick, nap)
Not been at his best for most of this season but goes well at Catterick, is very well suited by some give in the ground and is fancied to bounce back.
10/1 Shouranour 5:20 Catterick Others to follow Ayr 1.25 Billy No Mates, 2.00 Borderforce, 2.40 Quick Look, 3.15 Kodyanna, 3.50 Get Knotted, 4.25 Indian Chief, 4.55 Right Action, 5.30 Armandihan. Catterick 1.50 Autumn Flight, 2.25 Stronsay, 3.00 Dr Richard Kimble, 3.35 Kalissi, 4.10 Snookered, 5.50 Chickenfortea. Chelmsford 2.15 Zag, 3.25 Lord Riddiford, 4.00 Revenge. Newbury 1.15 Frankadore, 1.45 Exhort, 2.35 Marie's Diamond, 3.30 Take Cover, 5.15 No I'm Easy. Newmarket 2.10 Navigate By Stars, 2.45 Firmdecisions, 4.30 Brother McGonagal, 5.35 Highland Acclaim. Wolverhampton 5.10 Red Stripes, 5.45 Biscuit Billy, 6.15 Darwina, 6.45 Super Florence, 7.15 Dalileo, 7.45 True Romance, 8.15 Gravistas, 8.45 Ganton Par.
Lambourn: James Burn
Bubble And Squeak (4.30 Newmarket, nap)
Consistent filly who ran well at Chelmsford recently. A repeat of that effort puts her right in the mix under top amateur Simon Walker.
5/2 Bubble And Squeak 4:30 Newmarket Others to follow Ayr 2.00 Chatez, 2.40 Snazzy Jazzy, 3.15 Shumookhi, 3.50 Ice Age, 4.25 Mafaaheem, 5.30 Never Surrender. Catterick 1.50 Fognini, 3.00 Di Alta. Newmarket 2.45 Florencio, 3.55 Fun Mac. Chelmsford 1.40 Barys, 2.50 Anasheed, 3.25 Gold Filigree. Newbury 3.30 Equilateral, 4.40 Nathan. Wolverhampton 8.15 Felix The Poet.
West Country: Tim Mitchell
Howardian Hills (7.45 Wolverhampton, nap)
Form of his Kempton win, which came under this claimer, has been franked since and he is fancied to follow up under this 5lb rise.
5/2 Howardian Hills 7:45 Wolverhampton (AW) Others to follow Newbury 4.40 Seafarer. Newmarket 4.30 Biotic. Wolverhampton 5.10 Compton Abbey.
Racing Post Ratings: Simon Turner
Tommy Taylor (3.50 Ayr)
Ran a great trial for this race at Ascot last time. Weighted to go close on last year's Listed win at York for a trainer with a fine record in the race.
20/1 Tommy Taylor 3:50 Ayr Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Lord Riddiford (3.25 Chelmsford)
Below par at York last month but had earlier boasted a progressive profile and John Quinn's course-and-distance winner can get back in the winning groove.
5/1 Lord Riddiford 3:25 Chelmsford (AW) Longshot: Dave Revers
Shared Equity (2.40 Ayr)
Jedd O'Keeffe's seven-year-old wasn't beaten that far in a decent contest at the Galway festival when last seen and will relish the soft conditions. He has won from a 1lb higher mark and could go well at an each-way price.
14/1 Shared Equity 2:40 Ayr Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Bright Eyed (5.25 Gowran Park)
The Dermot Weld-trained filly stepped up on her two previous efforts when staying on well to be beaten a neck over a mile on heavy ground at the recent Listowel festival. With the extra distance and similar conditions, the daughter of Galileo can score.
7/4 Bright Eyed 5:25 Gowran Park The Raceform Interactive nugget
The last ten runnings of the 5.00 at Newmarket have gone to three-year-olds, and five of the last six to a filly who won when last seen. The only one to fit the bill this year is John Gosden’s Hameem.
8/11 Hameem 5:00 Newmarket
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 22, 2018 8:11:18 GMT
Martyn Meade has a 40 per cent strike-rate with two-year-old debutants at Newbury. Oisin Murphy rides his Phosphor (1.15) and the jockey has been riding at a 27 per cent strike-rate over the last fortnight.
Fitting his runners with a first-time hood frequently has the desired effect for Hugo Palmer, who has a 35 per cent strike-rate when doing so. Dubawi filly Jousi has the headgear fitted for the first time in the 3.20 at Newmarket.
Jedd O’Keeffe and Jack Garrity have a 43 per cent record when teaming up at Ayr. They are represented by Shared Equity, who goes in the Silver Cup at 2.40.
Eric Alston has a 40 per cent strike-rate over the past fortnight and a 25 per cent strike-rate with his runners at Catterick. He is represented by Chickenfortea in the 5.50.
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