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[Kimmy]

Statistics for today’s meeting at Catterick
Top Track Trainers

18/10/2008 - 19/10/2013

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Position Name Wins Runs Strike rate Stake return
1 T Easterby 34 260 13.1% -9.00%
2 M Johnston 29 149 19.5% -1.00%
3 D Nicholls 29 203 14.3% -46.64%
4 R Fahey 25 148 16.9% -2.00%
5 D O'Meara 24 142 16.9% -1.00%
6 Mrs R Carr 20 126 15.9% -1.00%
7 G Harker 15 94 16.0% -8.00%
8 J J Quinn 14 147 9.5% -1.00%
9 B Ellison 12 74 16.2% -1.00%
10 P Green 12 77 15.6% +50.83%
11 M W Easterby 11 130 8.5% +11.00%
12 Sir M Prescott 10 37 27.0% +17.71%
13 M Dods 10 89 11.2% -2.00%
14 O Pears 7 56 12.5% -1.00%
15 D Carroll 7 73 9.6% -4.00%
16 G M Moore 6 73 8.2% -4.00%
17 G Swinbank 6 81 7.4% +9.50%
18 J Tate 4 7 57.1% +28.50%
19 P Kirby 4 21 19.0% -3.00%
20 J Given 4 68 5.9% -1.00%
21 M Hammond 4 103 3.9% -4.50%
22 M Tompkins 3 10 30.0% +2.75%
23 A McCabe 3 31 9.7% +14.00%
24 K Dalgleish 3 36 8.3% -23.88%
25 K Burke 2 14 14.3% -5.25%
26 S Dixon 2 15 13.3% -2.00%
27 T Coyle 2 17 11.8% -2.00%
28 Mrs D Sayer 2 24 8.3% -2.00%
29 W Storey 2 30 6.7% -1.00%
30 C Fairhurst 2 33 6.1% -3.00%
Top Track Jockeys

18/10/2008 - 19/10/2013

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Position Name Wins Runs Strike rate Stake return
1 D Allan 24 163 14.7% -42.23%
2 D Tudhope 23 125 18.4% +26.36%
3 G Gibbons 20 151 13.2% +108.41%
4 A Nicholls 16 110 14.5% -53.27%
5 B McHugh 14 97 14.4% +45.25%
6 D Fentiman 14 183 7.7% +4.50%
7 M O'Connell 13 92 14.1% -5.00%
8 J Fanning 11 72 15.3% -7.33%
9 T Hamilton 11 134 8.2% -88.25%
10 T Eaves 10 198 5.1% -129.74%
11 P Pickard 9 93 9.7% +12.00%
12 P M Quinn 7 46 15.2% -7.37%
13 A Mullen 7 99 7.1% -22.50%
14 L Morris 4 20 20.0% -9.08%
15 J Hart 3 26 11.5% -15.75%
16 R Kennemore 3 46 6.5% -32.00%
17 Samantha Bell 2 5 40.0% +8.00%
18 R Havlin 2 9 22.2% +2.00%
19 R Da Silva 2 24 8.3% +5.00%
20 M Stainton 2 28 7.1% -8.67%
21 Julie Burke 2 49 4.1% -38.50%
22 J Garritty 1 1 100.0% +3.50%
23 L Leadbitter 1 4 25.0% +17.00%
24 L Keniry 1 5 20.0% +4.50%
25 J Nason 1 14 7.1% +1.00%
26 C Beasley 1 20 5.0% +3.00%
27 Shirley Teasdale 1 30 3.3% -24.00%
Top Track Trainers Season

01/01/2013 - 19/10/2013

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Position Name Wins Runs Strike rate Stake return
1 R Fahey 8 24 33.3% -1.00%
2 M Johnston 7 26 26.9% -3.17%
3 D O'Meara 7 42 16.7% +5.00%
4 T Easterby 6 52 11.5% -2.00%
5 Mrs R Carr 5 29 17.2% +12.00%
6 J Tate 4 6 66.7% +29.50%
7 D Nicholls 4 34 11.8% -14.37%
8 P Kirby 3 11 27.3% -1.00%
9 O Pears 2 6 33.3% -1.00%
10 D Carroll 2 14 14.3% -2.50%
11 J J Quinn 2 23 8.7% -0.29%
12 W Storey 1 3 33.3% -2.00%
13 M Appleby 1 4 25.0% -1.00%
14 Sir M Prescott 1 5 20.0% +18.00%
15 L Mullaney 1 8 12.5% -0.50%
16 G Swinbank 1 10 10.0% -1.50%
17 K Dalgleish 1 11 9.1% -8.38%
18 M W Easterby 1 23 4.3% -1.00%
Top Track Jockeys Season

01/01/2013 - 19/10/2013

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Position Name Wins Runs Strike rate Stake return
1 J Fanning 6 25 24.0% -2.21%
2 D Tudhope 5 29 17.2% -9.81%
3 B McHugh 4 16 25.0% +38.50%
4 D Allan 4 22 18.2% +1.00%
5 P M Quinn 3 8 37.5% +8.88%
6 T Hamilton 3 13 23.1% +0.76%
7 Samantha Bell 2 5 40.0% +8.00%
8 J Hart 2 13 15.4% -7.25%
9 A Nicholls 2 21 9.5% -15.50%
10 G Gibbons 2 23 8.7% -9.00%
11 R Da Silva 2 24 8.3% +5.00%
12 M O'Connell 2 28 7.1% -19.75%
13 D Fentiman 2 32 6.2% -13.00%
14 J Garritty 1 1 100.0% +3.50%
15 L Leadbitter 1 4 25.0% +17.00%
16 R Kennemore 1 5 20.0% -0.50%
17 J Nason 1 11 9.1% +4.00%
18 A Mullen 1 13 7.7% 0.00%
19 Julie Burke 1 14 7.1% -9.00%
20 C Beasley 1 20 5.0% +3.00%
Hot Jockeys

5/10/2013 - 19/10/2013

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Position Name Wins Runs Strike rate Stake return
1 L Morris 5 55 9.1% -30.00%
2 Samantha Bell 4 9 44.4% +36.00%
3 R Havlin 4 23 17.4% -6.00%
4 D Fentiman 4 24 16.7% +8.40%
5 B McHugh 3 29 10.3% +2.50%
6 J Hart 3 30 10.0% -15.00%
7 Julie Burke 2 9 22.2% +20.00%
8 R Da Silva 2 21 9.5% +12.00%
9 D Allan 2 26 7.7% -5.00%
10 G Gibbons 2 27 7.4% -8.50%
11 D Tudhope 2 30 6.7% -19.25%
12 J Fanning 2 33 6.1% +9.20%
13 I Burns 1 6 16.7% +6.00%
14 R Kennemore 1 12 8.3% -2.00%
15 A Beschizza 1 13 7.7% -7.00%
16 M O'Connell 1 18 5.6% -13.75%
17 T Hamilton 1 25 4.0% -20.12%
18 L Keniry 1 38 2.6% -22.75%
Cold Jockeys

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Position Name Runs Since Won
1 T Eaves 50
2 A McLean 38
3 R Oliver 33
4 Laura Barry 33
5 N Garbutt 28
Hot Trainers

5/10/2013 - 19/10/2013

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Position Name Wins Runs Strike rate Stake return
1 R Fahey 10 72 13.9% +39.38%
2 M Johnston 7 102 6.9% +3.78%
3 T Coyle 6 10 60.0% +5.08%
4 B Ellison 6 30 20.0% +8.38%
5 J Gosden 6 33 18.2% +8.25%
6 D Nicholls 3 16 18.8% +12.00%
7 T Vaughan 3 22 13.6% +14.75%
8 T Easterby 3 37 8.1% -2.00%
9 S A Harris 2 8 25.0% -2.00%
10 M Appleby 2 11 18.2% -4.75%
11 J Tate 2 14 14.3% -6.00%
12 R Harris 2 16 12.5% -1.00%
13 M Dods 2 19 10.5% +15.00%
14 D O'Meara 2 44 4.5% -1.00%
15 R M Whitaker 1 3 33.3% -1.00%
16 Miss J Feilden 1 7 14.3% +3.00%
17 M Tompkins 1 8 12.5% -2.00%
18 Mrs S Smith 1 9 11.1% -3.00%
19 A Whillans 1 11 9.1% -1.00%
20 Mrs R Carr 1 14 7.1% +8.00%
21 R Cowell 1 18 5.6% -9.00%
22 P Kirby 1 23 4.3% -1.00%
23 M W Easterby 1 27 3.7% -22.25%
Cold Trainers

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Position Name Runs Since Won
1 S Dixon 47
2 C Mulhall 46
3 A McCabe 44
4 Miss T Jackson 43
5 G M Moore 36
Tackle Runners

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Runner Race Tackle
Allnecessaryforce 1.20 Cheek Piece
Checkpoint 1.20 Cheek Piece
Mutanaweb 1.20 Cheek Piece
Captain Joe 1.55 Hood
Lady Dancer 1.55 Blinkers
Giant Samurai 2.30 Blinkers
Eijaaz 3.05 Cheek Piece
Joe The Coat 3.05 Blinkers
Madame Blavatsky 3.05 Hood
Silver Tigress 3.05 Hood
Western Prize 3.05 Visor
Confessional 3.40 Eye Shield
El Viento 3.40 Visor
Even Stevens 3.40 Cheek Piece
Imperial Legend 3.40 Cheek Piece
Judge 'n Jury 3.40 Tongue Strap
Smart Daisy K 3.40 Hood
Chiswick Bey 4.15 Cheek Piece
Green Park 4.15 Blinkers
Hot Rod Mamma 4.15 Hood
Kung Hei Fat Choy 4.15 Blinkers
Showboating 4.15 Tongue Strap
Shrimper Roo 4.15 Hood
Victoire De Lyphar 4.15 Eye Shield
Amir Pasha 4.50 Cheek Piece
Dan's Heir 4.50 Cheek Piece
Denison Flyer 4.50 Cheek Piece
Dubara Reef 4.50 Cheek Piece
Funky Munky 4.50 Cheek Piece
Halfwaytocootehill 4.50 Tongue Strap
Omega Omega 4.50 Cheek Piece
Lea Valley 5.20 Cheek Piece
Speedy Star 5.20 Cheek Piece
Think 5.20 Tongue Strap
Vittachi 5.20 Cheek Piece
Beaten Favourite Runners

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Runner Race
Judicious 1.20
Mutanaweb 1.20
Kalahari Kingdom 2.30
Aetna 3.40
Dawn Calling 4.15
Top Earners

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Position Runner Race Prize Money
1 Judge 'n Jury 3.40 £199,914
2 Confessional 3.40 £155,253
3 Green Park 4.15 £147,326
4 Victoire De Lyphar 4.15 £123,486
5 Doctor Parkes 3.40 £88,592
6 Singeur 3.40 £87,709
7 Chiswick Bey 4.15 £62,178
8 Ultimate 1.20 £61,744
9 El Viento 3.40 £58,738
10 Eijaaz 3.05 £44,815

[Kimmy]

Statistics for today’s meeting at Cheltenham
Top Track Trainers

18/10/2008 - 19/10/2013

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Position Name Wins Runs Strike rate Stake return
1 P Nicholls 70 447 15.7% -4.13%
2 N Henderson 61 388 15.7% -3.62%
3 P Hobbs 33 284 11.6% +28.50%
4 N Twiston-Davies 33 354 9.3% -11.50%
5 D Pipe 27 311 8.7% -5.00%
6 A King 16 261 6.1% -7.00%
7 Jonjo O'Neill 15 169 8.9% -7.00%
8 Miss V Williams 14 165 8.5% -2.00%
9 C Tizzard 11 109 10.1% +32.00%
10 G Elliott 10 84 11.9% +11.88%
11 M Keighley 7 66 10.6% -3.00%
12 T R George 7 80 8.8% -1.00%
13 Miss R Curtis 6 66 9.1% +6.00%
14 H de Bromhead 5 31 16.1% -1.00%
15 F O'Brien 5 34 14.7% +13.00%
16 I Williams 5 53 9.4% -1.00%
17 Miss E Lavelle 5 64 7.8% -1.00%
18 Miss L Russell 4 39 10.3% +5.50%
19 P Bowen 4 44 9.1% -3.00%
20 G L Moore 3 60 5.0% -1.00%
21 H Morrison 2 8 25.0% +2.50%
22 R Dickin 2 18 11.1% -1.00%
23 W Greatrex 2 30 6.7% -4.00%
24 H Daly 2 46 4.3% -3.00%
25 J Snowden 1 11 9.1% +5.00%
26 P Henderson 1 13 7.7% -3.00%
27 R Lee 1 17 5.9% -6.00%
28 M Scudamore 1 30 3.3% -18.00%
29 Dr R Newland 1 34 2.9% -23.00%
30 C Longsdon 1 63 1.6% -6.00%
Top Track Jockeys

18/10/2008 - 19/10/2013

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Position Name Wins Runs Strike rate Stake return
1 B J Geraghty 51 240 21.2% -4.62%
2 A P McCoy 30 259 11.6% -5.00%
3 R Johnson 29 241 12.0% +28.00%
4 P Brennan 20 245 8.2% -11.00%
5 S Twiston-Davies 15 152 9.9% -5.50%
6 T Scudamore 14 180 7.8% -6.00%
7 N Fehily 11 118 9.3% -1.25%
8 A Coleman 11 156 7.1% -5.00%
9 J Tizzard 9 86 10.5% +34.00%
10 R Thornton 8 169 4.7% -2.00%
11 D Costello 7 58 12.1% +1.00%
12 A Lynch 6 53 11.3% -1.00%
13 W Hutchinson 6 85 7.1% -4.00%
14 J Moore 5 63 7.9% -4.00%
15 T J O'Brien 5 73 6.8% -5.00%
16 D Jacob 5 110 4.5% -8.00%
17 N Scholfield 4 79 5.1% -6.00%
18 I Popham 3 37 8.1% -20.00%
19 Jack Doyle 2 42 4.8% -1.00%
20 H Skelton 2 47 4.3% -4.00%
21 R McLernon 2 53 3.8% -2.00%
22 Nick Slatter 1 7 14.3% -3.00%
23 M Linehan 1 12 8.3% +17.00%
24 S Quinlan 1 22 4.5% -1.00%
25 Mr W Biddick 1 23 4.3% -1.00%
26 L Treadwell 1 25 4.0% -1.00%
27 D Condon 1 31 3.2% -1.00%
28 A Tinkler 1 49 2.0% -5.00%
Top Track Trainers Season

28/04/2013 - 19/10/2013

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Position Name Wins Runs Strike rate Stake return
1 P Nicholls 1 1 100.0% +5.50%
Top Track Jockeys Season

28/04/2013 - 19/10/2013

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Position Name Wins Runs Strike rate Stake return
1 Nick Slatter 1 2 50.0% +6.00%
Hot Jockeys

5/10/2013 - 19/10/2013

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Position Name Wins Runs Strike rate Stake return
1 N Fehily 13 35 37.1% +1.86%
2 A Coleman 8 25 32.0% +2.50%
3 A P McCoy 7 43 16.3% -0.25%
4 S Twiston-Davies 6 37 16.2% -0.50%
5 B J Geraghty 4 26 15.4% -8.27%
6 R Thornton 3 10 30.0% -1.00%
7 Rachael Green 2 4 50.0% +4.00%
8 L Treadwell 2 9 22.2% -4.00%
9 H Skelton 2 10 20.0% -5.00%
10 B J Powell 2 15 13.3% -1.00%
11 T Scudamore 2 17 11.8% -1.00%
12 D Jacob 2 19 10.5% -3.00%
13 T J O'Brien 2 21 9.5% -13.67%
14 J Moore 2 25 8.0% -3.00%
15 Mr W Biddick 1 1 100.0% +7.00%
16 Nick Slatter 1 3 33.3% +1.50%
17 M Linehan 1 5 20.0% +1.50%
18 A Thornton 1 6 16.7% -5.00%
19 Joshua Moore 1 7 14.3% +7.00%
20 W Hutchinson 1 8 12.5% -1.00%
21 L Aspell 1 12 8.3% -1.00%
22 J Tizzard 1 16 6.2% -3.00%
23 N Scholfield 1 22 4.5% -3.00%
24 P Brennan 1 24 4.2% -3.00%
25 D Costello 1 25 4.0% -2.00%
26 A Lynch 1 27 3.7% -17.00%
27 D Condon 1 31 3.2% -18.75%
Cold Jockeys

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Position Name Runs Since Won
1 C Poste 31
2 M J Ferris 30
3 M Grant 24
4 A Lynch 22
5 N Scholfield 18
Hot Trainers

5/10/2013 - 19/10/2013

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Position Name Wins Runs Strike rate Stake return
1 C Longsdon 14 28 50.0% +0.36%
2 Miss E Lavelle 6 10 60.0% +9.75%
3 G Elliott 6 31 19.4% -0.50%
4 A Honeyball 4 11 36.4% +7.50%
5 D Pipe 4 15 26.7% -1.00%
6 K Bailey 4 16 25.0% +12.00%
7 P Bowen 4 19 21.1% -2.00%
8 I Williams 4 21 19.0% -1.00%
9 P Hobbs 4 24 16.7% -2.00%
10 Jonjo O'Neill 4 32 12.5% +1.75%
11 Miss L Russell 4 34 11.8% -5.00%
12 A King 3 10 30.0% +2.36%
13 R Lee 2 5 40.0% +23.00%
14 R J Price 2 6 33.3% +1.00%
15 N Henderson 2 7 28.6% +0.38%
16 J Snowden 2 8 25.0% +5.50%
17 P Nicholls 2 11 18.2% -1.00%
18 H de Bromhead 2 13 15.4% -2.00%
19 N Twiston-Davies 2 21 9.5% -1.00%
20 H Evans 1 4 25.0% -1.00%
21 Dr R Newland 1 6 16.7% -3.90%
22 T R George 1 7 14.3% -2.00%
23 M Keighley 1 8 12.5% -1.00%
24 C Tizzard 1 20 5.0% -3.00%
25 H Morrison 1 21 4.8% -19.00%
Cold Trainers

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Position Name Runs Since Won
1 R Dickin 77
2 Miss C Dyson 50
3 R Phillips 47
4 J Hughes 40
5 C Down 36
Tackle Runners

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Runner Race Tackle
Kilbree Kid 2.00 Tongue Strap
Minella Fiveo 2.00 Cheek Piece
Vinnie The Fish 2.00 Tongue Strap
Finger Onthe Pulse 2.35 Tongue Strap
Tartak 2.35 Tongue Strap
Bayan 3.10 Tongue Strap
Handazan 3.10 Cheek Piece
In The Crowd 3.10 Tongue Strap
Becauseicouldntsee 3.45 Cheek Piece
Connectivity 3.45 Blinkers
Life Of A Luso 3.45 Tongue Strap
Lost Glory 3.45 Tongue Strap
Bygones Sovereign 4.25 Cheek Piece
Get Home Now 4.25 Tongue Strap
Ixora 4.25 Visor
Larks Lad 4.25 Blinkers
Man Of Leisure 4.25 Tongue Strap
Silver Eagle 4.25 Tongue Strap
Earls Quarter 5.00 Tongue Strap
Gud Day 5.00 Tongue Strap
Mr Watson 5.00 Blinkers
The Cockney Mackem 5.00 Visor
Beaten Favourite Runners

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Runner Race
Aerial 2.00
Astracad 2.35
Sew On Target 2.35
Woolcombe Folly 2.35
Sametegal 3.10
Ace High 3.45
Bradley 3.45
Sire Collonges 3.45
Dark Lover 5.00
Mr Watson 5.00
The Cockney Mackem 5.00
Chase The Wind 5.30
My Wigwam Or Yours 5.30
Top Earners

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Position Runner Race Prize Money
1 Finger Onthe Pulse 2.35 £318,631
2 Tartak 2.35 £246,828
3 Kumbeshwar 2.35 £164,485
4 Balthazar King 3.45 £155,016
5 Aerial 2.00 £148,758
6 Woolcombe Folly 2.35 £132,028
7 Callisto Moon 4.25 £110,118
8 Vulcanite 2.35 £103,963
9 Vino Griego 2.35 £97,254
10 Renard 2.35 £93,188

[Kimmy]

Statistics for today’s meeting at Kelso
Top Track Trainers

18/10/2008 - 19/10/2013

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Position Name Wins Runs Strike rate Stake return
1 N Richards 27 134 20.1% +7.75%
2 D McCain 24 120 20.0% +4.50%
3 Miss L Russell 22 225 9.8% -13.00%
4 J Ewart 15 109 13.8% -0.50%
5 J Wade 10 53 18.9% -4.00%
6 C Grant 10 80 12.5% 0.00%
7 J Goldie 10 84 11.9% -1.00%
8 G Charlton 9 94 9.6% -7.50%
9 Mrs D Sayer 8 77 10.4% -1.00%
10 Mrs R Dobbin 8 87 9.2% +3.00%
11 N Alexander 7 80 8.8% -8.00%
12 M Barnes 7 95 7.4% -6.00%
13 S Shirley-Beavan 6 15 40.0% -1.00%
14 Miss P Robson 6 30 20.0% -6.62%
15 A Whillans 6 79 7.6% +16.50%
16 M Smith 4 24 16.7% +53.00%
17 G Bewley 4 34 11.8% -3.00%
18 P Griffin 3 16 18.8% -2.00%
19 F Murtagh 3 44 6.8% -5.00%
20 J Moffatt 3 58 5.2% -2.00%
21 Mrs L Normile 3 63 4.8% +2.00%
22 I Jardine 2 13 15.4% +17.50%
23 Miss L Harrison 2 14 14.3% +13.50%
24 N Twiston-Davies 2 17 11.8% -3.00%
25 R Johnson 2 37 5.4% -4.00%
26 Mrs H Graham 2 64 3.1% -8.00%
27 D Pipe 1 6 16.7% -1.00%
28 P Kirby 1 25 4.0% -2.00%
29 A M Thomson 1 33 3.0% -1.00%
Top Track Jockeys

18/10/2008 - 19/10/2013

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Position Name Wins Runs Strike rate Stake return
1 R Mania 23 169 13.6% -16.00%
2 B Hughes 22 181 12.2% +2.25%
3 D O'Regan 19 98 19.4% +12.00%
4 J Maguire 18 89 20.2% -1.00%
5 P Buchanan 16 172 9.3% -10.00%
6 B Harding 13 136 9.6% +22.00%
7 H Haynes 12 84 14.3% -6.00%
8 K Renwick 12 155 7.7% -11.00%
9 F Keniry 11 89 12.4% +3.00%
10 H Brooke 9 58 15.5% +0.50%
11 L Alexander 7 92 7.6% -4.00%
12 J Faltejsek 5 58 8.6% -1.50%
13 E Whillans 5 71 7.0% -3.50%
14 T Kelly 4 14 28.6% -1.00%
15 J Bewley 4 31 12.9% -2.00%
16 D Cook 3 14 21.4% +15.00%
17 A P Lane 3 40 7.5% -3.00%
18 M Ennis 2 12 16.7% -3.00%
19 G Watters 2 17 11.8% -1.00%
20 S Mulqueen 2 23 8.7% -5.00%
21 Diarmuid O'Regan 1 1 100.0% +1.62%
22 Derek Fox 1 3 33.3% +0.25%
23 J Kington 1 10 10.0% +18.00%
24 K Johnson 1 21 4.8% -3.00%
25 K James 1 26 3.8% -2.00%
26 G Cockburn 1 27 3.7% -3.00%
Top Track Trainers Season

28/04/2013 - 19/10/2013

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Position Name Wins Runs Strike rate Stake return
1 J Wade 3 9 33.3% -1.00%
2 D McCain 3 11 27.3% +6.00%
3 Mrs D Sayer 2 9 22.2% -0.50%
4 I Jardine 1 1 100.0% +20.00%
5 P Griffin 1 3 33.3% +0.25%
6 M Smith 1 4 25.0% +16.00%
7 J Goldie 1 8 12.5% -2.00%
8 Mrs H Graham 1 9 11.1% -1.00%
9 M Barnes 1 10 10.0% -2.00%
10 Mrs R Dobbin 1 11 9.1% +20.00%
11 Miss L Russell 1 16 6.2% -2.00%
Top Track Jockeys Season

28/04/2013 - 19/10/2013

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Position Name Wins Runs Strike rate Stake return
1 B Hughes 5 18 27.8% +10.75%
2 T Kelly 3 7 42.9% -1.00%
3 J Maguire 3 14 21.4% +4.00%
4 D Cook 2 7 28.6% +16.00%
5 R Mania 2 11 18.2% -1.00%
6 F Keniry 1 2 50.0% -1.00%
7 A P Lane 1 3 33.3% +19.00%
8 S Mulqueen 1 7 14.3% -2.00%
9 P Buchanan 1 10 10.0% -1.00%
10 K Renwick 1 13 7.7% -1.00%
Hot Jockeys

5/10/2013 - 19/10/2013

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Position Name Wins Runs Strike rate Stake return
1 J Maguire 6 39 15.4% +0.25%
2 B Hughes 4 22 18.2% +4.00%
3 K Renwick 3 19 15.8% -1.00%
4 P Buchanan 3 22 13.6% -2.00%
5 D Cook 2 4 50.0% +16.00%
6 B Harding 2 11 18.2% -2.00%
7 S Mulqueen 2 12 16.7% -1.50%
8 D O'Regan 2 15 13.3% -2.00%
9 J Faltejsek 1 2 50.0% %
10 S Dobbin 1 3 33.3% -1.00%
11 Derek Fox 1 4 25.0% -1.00%
12 R Hatch 1 5 20.0% -0.25%
13 A P Lane 1 6 16.7% +15.00%
14 F Keniry 1 7 14.3% -4.00%
Cold Jockeys

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Position Name Runs Since Won
1 K Johnson 67
2 J Kington 66
3 S Drake 33
4 H Challoner 31
5 J Bewley 30
Hot Trainers

5/10/2013 - 19/10/2013

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Position Name Wins Runs Strike rate Stake return
1 D Pipe 4 15 26.7% -1.00%
2 Miss L Russell 4 34 11.8% -5.00%
3 Mrs R Dobbin 3 9 33.3% -2.00%
4 J Wade 3 10 30.0% -1.00%
5 D McCain 3 24 12.5% -5.00%
6 N Richards 2 11 18.2% -1.00%
7 N Twiston-Davies 2 21 9.5% -1.00%
8 D Whillans 1 1 100.0% +10.00%
9 M Smith 1 2 50.0% +16.00%
10 R Johnson 1 5 20.0% -2.00%
11 N Alexander 1 6 16.7% -2.00%
12 I Jardine 1 7 14.3% -1.00%
13 A Whillans 1 11 9.1% -1.00%
14 P Kirby 1 23 4.3% -1.00%
Cold Trainers

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Position Name Runs Since Won
1 S Corbett 42
2 J Ward 35
3 G Bewley 34
4 G Charlton 34
5 J Goldie 32
Tackle Runners

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Runner Race Tackle
Quick Brew 1.35 Hood
Foundry Square 2.10 Cheek Piece
Full Jack 2.10 Blinkers
Arizona River 2.45 Tongue Strap
Heart Dancer 2.45 Hood
Orchard Road 2.45 Tongue Strap
Bescot Springs 3.20 Visor
Garleton 3.20 Tongue Strap
Pettifour 3.20 Visor
Super Collider 3.55 Tongue Strap
Zambezi Tiger 3.55 Tongue Strap
Shanen 4.35 Tongue Strap
Cavite Eta 5.10 Hood
My Idea 5.10 Tongue Strap
Peaks Of Fire 5.10 Cheek Piece
Royal Riviera 5.10 Tongue Strap
Sendiym 5.10 Blinkers
Captain P K 5.40 Tongue Strap
Indubitably 5.40 Blinkers
In The Haven 5.40 Cheek Piece
Solway Bay 5.40 Tongue Strap
Top Billing 5.40 Cheek Piece
Beaten Favourite Runners

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Runner Race
Full Jack 2.10
Green Flag 2.10
Witness In Court 2.10
Sendiym 5.10
Solway Silver 5.40
Top Earners

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Position Runner Race Prize Money
1 Pettifour 3.20 £182,062
2 Knockara Beau 3.20 £170,565
3 Wicklow Lad 3.20 £80,995
4 Full Jack 2.10 £80,760
5 Garleton 3.20 £79,610
6 Netminder 2.10 £45,129
7 More Equity 3.20 £41,290
8 Solway Bay 5.40 £37,048
9 Endeavor 3.55 £35,765
10 Bescot Springs 3.20 £33,146

[Kimmy]

Statistics for today’s meeting at Wolverhampton
Top Track Trainers

18/10/2008 - 19/10/2013

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Position Name Wins Runs Strike rate Stake return
1 M Johnston 97 509 19.1% -2.00%
2 M W Easterby 56 425 13.2% -12.40%
3 D Shaw 52 544 9.6% -178.95%
4 R Harris 49 608 8.1% -1.00%
5 I Williams 46 325 14.2% -1.00%
6 R C Guest 40 432 9.3% -2.00%
7 T Easterby 31 176 17.6% -1.00%
8 J Given 27 267 10.1% -2.00%
9 C Dwyer 22 141 15.6% -1.00%
10 J Mackie 20 180 11.1% +7.22%
11 W Musson 19 170 11.2% -46.88%
12 M Usher 19 232 8.2% +1.62%
13 S Bowring 17 129 13.2% +11.37%
14 M Appleby 17 234 7.3% -4.00%
15 M Mullineaux 16 295 5.4% -1.00%
16 R Varian 15 45 33.3% +21.46%
17 L Cumani 15 98 15.3% -1.00%
18 A J Lidderdale 15 187 8.0% -66.50%
19 P McBride 13 69 18.8% +33.16%
20 E Vaughan 13 78 16.7% -1.00%
21 S Dow 8 30 26.7% +22.16%
22 R M Whitaker 8 78 10.3% -1.50%
23 P Grayson 7 253 2.8% -160.00%
24 Mrs L Pearce 6 69 8.7% -25.59%
25 D Brown 5 46 10.9% -2.00%
26 Julie Camacho 5 87 5.7% -48.00%
27 G Elliott 4 29 13.8% -19.06%
28 Violet Jordan 4 52 7.7% -25.00%
29 M Scudamore 4 55 7.3% -9.00%
30 Miss O Maylam 4 68 5.9% -30.62%
Top Track Jockeys

18/10/2008 - 19/10/2013

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Position Name Wins Runs Strike rate Stake return
1 L Morris 124 1349 9.2% -1.00%
2 S W Kelly 84 701 12.0% +2.83%
3 R Winston 77 540 14.3% -51.31%
4 J Quinn 77 720 10.7% -3.00%
5 A Atzeni 67 437 15.3% -1.00%
6 C Catlin 63 718 8.8% -3.00%
7 W Carson 50 480 10.4% -1.00%
8 D Probert 46 503 9.1% +1.62%
9 K Fallon 44 225 19.6% -25.51%
10 L Keniry 38 572 6.6% -272.94%
11 Cathy Gannon 35 415 8.4% -1.00%
12 G Lee 26 192 13.5% -48.50%
13 F Tylicki 26 241 10.8% -1.00%
14 R Da Silva 22 176 12.5% -1.00%
15 D Swift 18 197 9.1% -44.07%
16 K O'Neill 17 91 18.7% -15.71%
17 R Fitzpatrick 16 285 5.6% -104.13%
18 A Beschizza 14 146 9.6% +3.44%
19 S Pearce 12 142 8.5% -28.59%
20 M Coumbe 12 164 7.3% -71.00%
21 D Allan 10 53 18.9% -2.00%
22 S Craine 10 214 4.7% -122.42%
23 T Atkinson 7 112 6.2% -1.00%
24 G Chaloner 6 37 16.2% +24.00%
25 A Mullen 6 140 4.3% -96.50%
26 J Duern 5 160 3.1% -93.47%
27 I Brennan 4 33 12.1% -5.75%
28 D Brock 4 34 11.8% +3.00%
29 S O'Hara 4 72 5.6% -21.00%
30 P Mathers 4 117 3.4% -82.00%
Top Track Trainers Season

01/01/2013 - 19/10/2013

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Position Name Wins Runs Strike rate Stake return
1 R Harris 10 90 11.1% +14.00%
2 C Dwyer 9 42 21.4% +6.05%
3 M Johnston 9 81 11.1% -56.08%
4 T Easterby 8 39 20.5% +1.25%
5 M W Easterby 8 68 11.8% -31.27%
6 R C Guest 8 110 7.3% -2.00%
7 D Shaw 7 86 8.1% -52.95%
8 S Bowring 6 27 22.2% +13.25%
9 J Mackie 5 35 14.3% +1.35%
10 M Mullineaux 5 49 10.2% +14.75%
11 M Appleby 5 69 7.2% -4.00%
12 L Cumani 4 9 44.4% +2.44%
13 R Varian 4 14 28.6% -2.96%
14 J Given 4 38 10.5% +10.23%
15 J Stimpson 3 21 14.3% +23.25%
16 M Usher 3 44 6.8% -29.67%
17 I Williams 3 45 6.7% -1.00%
18 P Grayson 3 52 5.8% -14.00%
19 P Chamings 2 2 100.0% +7.50%
20 J P Shanahan 2 3 66.7% +24.50%
21 S Dow 2 9 22.2% +8.00%
22 A Hutchinson 2 10 20.0% +6.00%
23 D Brown 2 12 16.7% -1.00%
24 J Farrelly 1 1 100.0% +8.00%
25 G Elliott 1 2 50.0% +1.25%
26 T Etherington 1 4 25.0% +13.00%
27 R M Whitaker 1 5 20.0% +4.00%
28 W G Harrison 1 6 16.7% 0.00%
29 A Hollinshead 1 12 8.3% -6.00%
30 M Scudamore 1 13 7.7% -8.00%
Top Track Jockeys Season

01/01/2013 - 19/10/2013

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Position Name Wins Runs Strike rate Stake return
1 L Morris 27 242 11.2% -1.00%
2 S W Kelly 20 123 16.3% +22.92%
3 R Winston 12 98 12.2% -13.42%
4 W Carson 12 109 11.0% -46.24%
5 G Lee 11 61 18.0% -1.99%
6 D Probert 8 56 14.3% -6.63%
7 J Quinn 7 92 7.6% -29.75%
8 A Atzeni 6 51 11.8% -10.46%
9 R Da Silva 5 36 13.9% -1.00%
10 F Tylicki 5 38 13.2% -4.75%
11 D Swift 5 49 10.2% +3.50%
12 M Coumbe 5 60 8.3% -24.75%
13 C Catlin 4 51 7.8% -36.62%
14 D Allan 3 6 50.0% +12.50%
15 D Muscutt 3 19 15.8% +10.00%
16 S O'Hara 3 42 7.1% -4.00%
17 G Chaloner 2 7 28.6% +9.00%
18 S Craine 2 26 7.7% -12.25%
19 A Beschizza 2 29 6.9% -17.50%
20 Cathy Gannon 2 39 5.1% -28.20%
21 A Mullen 2 51 3.9% -32.00%
22 R Fitzpatrick 2 58 3.4% -38.25%
23 K O'Neill 1 7 14.3% -5.00%
24 K Fallon 1 14 7.1% -8.50%
25 T Atkinson 1 16 6.2% -11.00%
26 L Keniry 1 67 1.5% -42.00%
Hot Jockeys

5/10/2013 - 19/10/2013

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Position Name Wins Runs Strike rate Stake return
1 A Atzeni 8 51 15.7% +4.00%
2 F Tylicki 7 34 20.6% -4.62%
3 D Probert 6 36 16.7% +19.25%
4 L Morris 5 55 9.1% -30.00%
5 G Lee 4 56 7.1% -25.50%
6 S W Kelly 3 37 8.1% +22.00%
7 L Treadwell 2 9 22.2% -4.00%
8 D Swift 2 17 11.8% +11.00%
9 R Da Silva 2 21 9.5% +12.00%
10 D Allan 2 26 7.7% -5.00%
11 Cathy Gannon 2 37 5.4% 0.00%
12 J Marshall 1 4 25.0% +9.00%
13 D Muscutt 1 5 20.0% -1.00%
14 S Craine 1 7 14.3% +0.25%
15 S Pearce 1 10 10.0% +7.00%
16 P Mathers 1 13 7.7% +8.00%
17 K O'Neill 1 14 7.1% -2.00%
18 W Carson 1 20 5.0% +5.00%
19 R Winston 1 29 3.4% -12.00%
20 K Fallon 1 30 3.3% -6.00%
21 L Keniry 1 38 2.6% -22.75%
Cold Jockeys

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Position Name Runs Since Won
1 I Brennan 34
2 K Fallon 29
3 R Winston 27
4 J Quinn 26
5 M Coumbe 24
Hot Trainers

5/10/2013 - 19/10/2013

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Position Name Wins Runs Strike rate Stake return
1 R Varian 9 30 30.0% +27.83%
2 M Johnston 7 102 6.9% +3.78%
3 G Elliott 6 31 19.4% -0.50%
4 L Cumani 5 27 18.5% -5.25%
5 I Williams 4 21 19.0% -1.00%
6 T Easterby 3 37 8.1% -2.00%
7 R J Price 2 6 33.3% +1.00%
8 M Scudamore 2 11 18.2% +0.88%
9 R Harris 2 16 12.5% -1.00%
10 Mrs S Gardner 1 2 50.0% -1.00%
11 R M Whitaker 1 3 33.3% -1.00%
12 W Musson 1 4 25.0% +15.00%
13 Mrs L Pearce 1 5 20.0% +12.00%
14 S Bowring 1 6 16.7% +3.00%
15 N Mulholland 1 11 9.1% -4.00%
16 J R Jenkins 1 19 5.3% +4.00%
17 R C Guest 1 24 4.2% -1.00%
18 M W Easterby 1 27 3.7% -22.25%
Cold Trainers

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Position Name Runs Since Won
1 M Rimell 45
2 A J Lidderdale 40
3 A Berry 36
4 P Grayson 31
5 Miss O Maylam 28
Tackle Runners

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Runner Race Tackle
Bridge To My Heart 5.50 Hood
Candy Kitten 5.50 Cheek Piece
Wilhana 5.50 Blinkers
Ajeeb 6.20 Visor
Cheers Big Ears 6.20 Tongue Strap
Flying Applause 6.20 Blinkers
La Oliva 6.20 Cheek Piece
Let Me In 6.20 Visor
Olivers Mount 6.20 Tongue Strap
Polar Forest 6.20 Eye Shield
Amantius 6.50 Blinkers
City Line 6.50 Blinkers
Men Don't Cry 6.50 Blinkers
Miss Faithful 6.50 Hood
Poncho 6.50 Cheek Piece
Uncle Bernie 6.50 Eye Shield
Borough Boy 7.20 Visor
Kerfuffle 7.20 Blinkers
Spoken Words 7.20 Hood
Available 7.50 Tongue Strap
Burren View Lady 7.50 Eye Shield
Mey Blossom 7.50 Cheek Piece
Helamis 8.20 Cheek Piece
Kayef 8.20 Visor
Mr Burbidge 8.20 Blinkers
Street Runner 8.20 Cheek Piece
Action Front 8.50 Visor
Bitaphon 8.50 Tongue Strap
Direct Trade 8.50 Hood
Glenridding 8.50 Cheek Piece
Goal 8.50 Tongue Strap
Icy Blue 8.50 Cheek Piece
Outlaw Torn 8.50 Eye Shield
Beaten Favourite Runners

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Runner Race
Alluring Star 7.50
Larghetto 8.50
Petrify 8.50
Top Earners

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Position Runner Race Prize Money
1 Glenridding 8.50 £67,071
2 Mey Blossom 7.50 £56,461
3 Ray Of Joy 7.50 £44,535
4 Cloudy Start 8.20 £42,114
5 Maoi Chinn Tire 8.20 £40,507
6 Goal 8.50 £34,197
7 Flying Applause 6.20 £31,819
8 Ghufa 6.50 £30,420
9 Outlaw Torn 8.50 £20,627
10 Street Runner 8.20 £20,538

[Kimmy]

Haydock Park, 18 October 2013

2.55, second race

The Stewards held an enquiry into the use of the whip by Ryan Moore, the rider of BACK LANE, unplaced, from approximately two furlongs out. Having heard his evidence and viewed recordings of the race, they accepted his explanation and found him not in breach of Schedule (B)6 Part 2.

5.40, seventh race

The Stewards held an enquiry into possible interference approximately three and a half furlongs out. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race they found that ZENAFIRE, unplaced, ridden by Jack Duern, had interfered with MAN OF PLENTY, unplaced, ridden by Ryan Moore. The Stewards found Duern in breach of Rule (B)54.1 and guilty of careless riding in that he manoeuvred to his right causing interference. They suspended him for 1 day as follows: Friday 1 November 2013.

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Cheltenham, 18 October 2013

3.50, fourth race

The Stewards considered the apparent improvement in form of the winner, TWIRLING MAGNET (IRE), ridden by A P McCoy and trained by Jonjo O’Neill, compared with the gelding’s previous run at Market Rasen on 28 September 2013, where it finished fourteenth of sixteen, beaten 82 lengths. They noted the trainer’s explanation that TWIRLING MAGNET (IRE) was better suited by the step-up in trip and by Cheltenham’s left-handed track.

5.30, seventh race

The Stewards held an enquiry into the use of the whip by Jeremiah McGrath, the rider of the winner, FIRST IN THE QUEUE (IRE), after the last hurdle. Having heard his evidence and viewed recordings of the race, they found him in breach of Schedule (B)6 Part 2 in that he had used his whip on a horse that was clearly winning. The Stewards suspended McGrath for 2 days as follows: Friday 1 and Saturday 2 November 2013.

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Redcar, 18 October 2013

2.30, third race

The Stewards held an enquiry into the running and riding of SLINGSBY, ridden by Anna Hesketh and trained by Michael Easterby, which was slowly away and tenderly ridden in the first two furlongs to finish tenth, beaten some 21¾ lengths. They interviewed the rider and the trainer’s representative. They also received a report from the Veterinary Officer. The rider stated that her instructions were to get SLINGSBY to start well because the gelding had been running over seven furlongs, to get a good position and ride the race from there. She added that she was unable to get a good start and the gelding had been outpaced throughout the race. The trainer’s representative confirmed these instructions and added that the race may have come too soon after its run at York six days previously. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race the Stewards noted their explanations.

5.20, eighth race

The Stewards held an enquiry into the use of the whip by Miss Hayley Moore, the rider of TOP DIKTAT, placed second, from approaching the final one and a half furlongs. Having heard her evidence and viewed recordings of the race, they found her in breach of Schedule (B)6 Part 2 in that she used her whip above the permitted level. They suspended Moore for 4 days, on dates which will be notified to her by the British Horseracing Authority.

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Wolverhampton, 18 October 2013

5.25, first race

The Stewards held an enquiry to consider why Jack Garritty, the rider of MAJOR MUSCARI (IRE), had been slow to remove the blindfold resulting in his horse being slow to start. Having heard his evidence and viewed recordings of the start they accepted his explanation that his horse was loaded late into the barrier stalls and on account of the horse having shaken its blindfold off at its most recent run, the blindfold on this occasion was tucked in tight underneath the cheek pieces and proved difficult to remove, taking several attempts before being successful.

The Stewards held an enquiry into the use of the whip by Jack Garritty, the rider of MAJOR MUSCARI (IRE), unplaced, in the straight. Having heard his evidence and viewed recordings of the race, they found him in breach of Schedule (B)6 Part 2 in that he used his whip when out of contention. The Stewards suspended Garritty for 5 days as follows: Friday 1, Saturday 2, Monday 4, Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 November 2013.

6.25, third race

The Stewards held an enquiry following a report from the Starter that KODAFINE (IRE), trained by David Evans, was the subject of a third criteria failure. The trainer’s representative’s attention was drawn to the restriction incurred under Rule (B)44 and informed that the filly could not run until the day after passing a stalls test. This being the second occasion within the previous 12 months that KODAFINE (IRE) had been reported, the Stewards informed the trainer’s representative that if the filly were reported for a third time within the same period, KODAFINE (IRE) would be prevented from having a stalls test for 6 months.

7.30, fifth race

The Stewards held an enquiry into possible interference at the three furlong marker. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race they found that DANCE TO DESTINY, unplaced, ridden by Dougie Costello, had interfered with SAINT BONIFACE, unplaced, ridden by Steve Drowne, who in turn interfered with MARVELOUS JAMES (IRE), unplaced, ridden by Martin Harley, who in turn interfered with CHEERS BIG EARS (IRE), unplaced, ridden by Daniel Muscutt. They found the interference was accidental.

8.00, sixth race

The Stewards held an enquiry into the use of the whip by Liam Jones, the rider of SHEACHEVAL (IRE), unplaced, from approaching the furlong marker. Having heard his evidence and viewed recordings of the race, they found him in breach of Schedule (B)6 Part 2 in that he used his whip without giving his horse time to respond. The Stewards suspended Jones for 3 days as follows: Saturday 2, Monday 4 and Tuesday 5 November 2013.

8.30, seventh race

The Stewards noted that TRUE PRINCE (USA), placed fourth, had interfered with PICCOLO EXPRESS, unplaced, who in turn interfered with CHESTER DEELYTE (IRE), unplaced, who in turn interfered with LAUDATION, unplaced, who in turn interfered with NO WIN NO FEE, placed third, shortly after the start, but after viewing a recording of the race they were satisfied that it did not involve a riding offence.

18/10/2013

[Kimmy]

Haydock Park, 18 October 2013

2.20,first race

Silvestre De Sousa, the rider of DEADLY APPROACH, unplaced, reported that the colt had no more to give.

2.55, second race

Jimmy Quinn, the rider of DONNY ROVER (IRE), unplaced, reported that the gelding slipped on leaving the stalls.

5.10, sixth race

The Stewards considered the running of GOLD HUNTER (IRE), ridden by Silvestre De Sousa and trained by Saeed bin Suroor, which finished unplaced. They noted the trainer's representative could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance.

18/10/2013

Redcar, 18 October 2013

3.05, fourth race

Dane O’Neill, the rider of SPORTING GOLD (IRE), unplaced, reported that the gelding had no more to give.

4.15, sixth race

The Stewards considered the running of TRUE PLEASURE (IRE), ridden by Tom Queally and trained by James Bethell, which finished unplaced. They noted the trainer’s representative could offer no explanation for the mare’s performance. They ordered TRUE PLEASURE (IRE) to be routine tested.

David Bergin, the rider of BROCTUNE PAPA GIO, unplaced, reported that the gelding missed the break.

5.20, eighth race

Miss K Margarson, the rider of MILLIES QUEST, unplaced, reported that the filly jumped right on leaving the stalls.

18/10/2013

Cheltenham, 18 October 2013

4.25, fifth race

A P McCoy, the rider of HAWAII FIVE NIL (IRE), placed fourth, reported that the gelding jumped badly left throughout.

5.00, sixth race

Mr Derek O’Connor, the rider of ROBIN WILL (FR), unplaced, reported that the gelding made a bad mistake with a circuit to go and was never jumping thereafter. The Stewards ordered ROBIN WILL (FR) to be routine tested.

18/10/2013

Wolverhampton, 18 October 2013

6.25, third race

Sean Levey, the rider of FINE ART FAIR (IRE), unplaced, reported that the gelding was slowly away.

7.00, fourth race

Chris Catlin, the rider of MEDICI DANCER, unplaced, reported that the filly was never travelling.

7.30, fifth race

Daniel Muscutt, the rider of CHEERS BIG EARS (IRE), unplaced, reported that the gelding lost its action.

Steve Drowne, the rider of SAINT BONIFACE, unplaced, reported that the gelding ran too free.

8.00, sixth race

William Carson, the rider of SYDNEY JAMES (IRE), unplaced, reported that the colt stumbled leaving the stalls.

8.30, seventh race

Graham Gibbons, the rider of HOPPY’S FLYER (FR), unplaced, reported that the mare clipped heels.

Robert Havlin, the rider of SPEIGHTOWNS KID (USA), unplaced, reported that the gelding ran too free.

Andrew Mullen, the rider of NO WIN NO FEE, placed third, reported that the gelding suffered interference shortly after the start.

Liam Jones, the rider of IMMEDIATELY, unplaced, reported that the filly did not face the kick back.

9.00, eighth race

Steve Drowne, the rider of JUST ISLA, unplaced, reported that the filly did not face the kick back.

Sam Hitchcott, the rider of FROSTED OFF, unplaced, reported that the gelding did not face the kick back.

Ryan Powell, the rider of SENORA LOBO (IRE), unplaced, reported that the filly was never travelling.

18/10/2013

[Kimmy]

Disciplinary Panel Enquiries

Appeal - ASHDOWN LAD - Alain Cawley

HUNTINGDON FIRST OCTOBER MEETING 2013

The Thomas Morris (Sales & Lettings) Novices' Hurdle Race

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 17 October 2013 considered an appeal lodged by Alain Cawley, the rider of ASHDOWN LAD, unplaced, against the decision of the Huntingdon Stewards on 6 October 2013 to find him in breach of Rule (B)59.4 of the Rules of Racing and to suspend him for 10 days, in that he failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures to ensure the gelding ran on its merits.

The Panel considered evidence from Cawley, who was legally represented. It also viewed recordings of the race.

The Panel found that ASHDOWN LAD, ridden by Cawley, ran prominently and in spite of taking a keen hold early on then settled down the back straight. Cawley was satisfied to track the favourite, AZURE FLY (IRE), as per his instructions. Having jumped the third last in touch with the leaders, Cawley asked the gelding for an effort to maintain his position. Round the final bend ASHDOWN LAD appeared to be short of room on the inside, which caused him to lose some ground. However, once he had the opportunity of a clear run to the second last, Cawley did not make any timely, real or substantial effort.

The Panel considered that from the home turn to the last hurdle Cawley had not carried out his responsibilities to take all reasonable and permissible measures throughout the race and was therefore in breach of Rule (B)59.4.

The Panel upheld the appeal in part and reduced his suspension to 7 days from Sunday 20 to Saturday 26 October 2013 (inclusive).

[Kimmy]

Going at Cork
HRI Racing (@hri_Racing) tweeted: "Following 15mm of rain overnight the ground at Cork is now yielding to soft, soft in places on the Flat tracks. Scattered showers forecast."

[Kimmy]

Latest from Kelso
Clerk of the course Hazel Peplinski (@hazelpeplinski) tweeted: "Escaped with just 6mm rain overnight, going good to soft, soft in places. Dry at 6.30am and could be a mainly dry day."

[Kimmy]

Ground at Ascot
Just 0.5mm of rain fell overnight, leaving the going still described as soft. There is a chance of occasional showers through the day.

[Kimmy]

Egan granted licence following BHA probe
APPRENTICE jockey Darren Egan has been reissued his licence after the conclusion of a BHA investigation that kept him off the track for almost two months.

[Kimmy]

Hannon smashes record for most winners in a year
RICHARD Hannon’s sensational 2013 got even better on Friday as Musical Comedy provided the former champion trainer with a new British record of 219 winners in a calendar year.

[Kimmy]

200 for Hughes
Richard Hughes has notched his 200th winner of the calendar year with victory on Fun Mac at Haydock, a win which also stretched his jockeys' championship lead over Ryan Moore to 12.

[Kimmy]

Ascot and Cheltenham Scoop6
With the win fund currently at £91,128 and the bonus at £142,362, tomorrow's Scoop6 bet is expected to be worth up to £350,000. The six legs are: 2.20 Ascot, 2.35 Cheltenham, 2.55 Ascot, 3.30 Asoct, 3.45 Cheltenham, 4.05 Ascot

[Kimmy]

14:20 Saturday 19th October
Racing Tips - 19/10/2013

I think and hope Estimate will win the Long Distance opener at Ascot today but, at 2/1, it's a sit back and enjoy race for me. Maarek will be very hard to beat in the Sprint in search of a Pattern company hat trick but he is opposable at 11/4. Favourites have a poor record in this, as do previous winners, and I think he's ultimately a better horse over 5 furlongs. Winners tend to be aged between 3 and 5 and Jack Dexter is surely capable of a win in this company. A stronger renewal than last year, there aren't many that like to go forward and racing prominently should suit. Though there is little emphasis on the draw, the main players are up high and I think that's where the winner will come form. If there was more pace then Heaven's Guest would be of interest but at this stage Jim Goldie's soft ground loving 4 year old looks the main play at 6/1.
Ascot 14.20 - Jack Dexter 1pt e/w

It says something about the QEII that the biggest priced recent winner of the race was a massive 5/1! It again looks as though the winner will come form the top 3 in the betting and Dawn Approach is a worthy favourite. However, he has his quirks and I'm not entirely convinced he will see out a strongly run race on softish ground. There are some lively pace setters here, as well as the likes of Gordon Lord Byron and Caspar Netscher, used to running over shorter, and the favourite still looks short. Olympic Glory is double the price of the Guineas winner (5/1) and may not have seen the very best of him. He was well off the pace last time at Longchamp before finishing strongly behind Maxios (who has lively claims today but I fancy should be bigger in the market than the Hannon horse) and will appreciate a good gallop on this ground. He may not be of the class of the favourite in all honesty and the Godolphin colt could take this by some distance but that run behind Moonlight Cloud on penultimate start gives Richard Hughes' mount a real chance and the Al Thani dominance can continue this afternoon.
Ascot 15.30 - Olympic Glory 1pt win

The Future Stars Apprentice Handicap is as intriguing as ever and a case can be made for at least 20 of them. Fury is back to a dangerous mark and back over a trip that may suit but the first one to side with is the consistent Breton Rock who has ideal ground and the yard is in top form at the moment. Lewis Walsh has not had many chances this year but has taken them when they've come and rode a winner on his last start 10 days ago. His mount will be competitive over an extra furlong than he had last time here and gets his ground. He may well be favourite at 11/1 but we have not seen the best of this lightly campaigned 3 year old and he is well drawn with plenty of pace close on his outside. The other worth some support is Trail Blaze at 20/1 for a yard that often fires at Ascot. Kevin Stott is a very capable rider and he gets on well with this 4 year old. Trail Blaze was a staying on second behind Galician over course eand distance in July and returns here off 3lb higher. Next time here saw him finish best of those towards the stands' side and he is now 2lb lower. The ground may actually be an advantage given some early wins on easy going and blinkers are back on, which eked out so much improvement for the latter half of the season.
Ascot 16.45 - Breton Rock 1pt e/w
Ascot 16.45 - Trail Blaze 1pt e/w

Over at Cheltenham there are some ultra competitive handicaps and Gary Moore sends out a couple of lively contenders in the shape of Vino Griego and Well Refreshed. I'd love to see Kumbeshwar win back in handicap company but I'm not sure he will, for all a step up in trip may be to his advantage. The handicap runner worth siding with looks to be debutant in the sphere Silver Eagle at 6/1. I confess to not having been through the other runners but am quite sweet on this 5 year old who looks well treated off a mark of 130. He scored over 3 miles last time but a strongly run 2 miles 5 should be to his liking and and he has every chance of progressing up the handicap ranks. Letsby Avenue, who Kim Bailey's horse beat back in May, went on to win off a mark of 129 and that makes Silver Eagle a strong fancy off his current mark.
Cheltenham 16.25 - Silver Eagle 1pt e/w

I'm relatively useless at the start of new seasons so all jumps tips are best ignored for a month. However, it'll be a surprise of Sametegal doesn't win the extended 2 mile hurdle at 9/4. He ran creditably throughout last season but ended it with only 2 wins to his name, the latter in a not dissimilar contest to this. He ran a super race in the Triumph before looking a little outpaced on good ground in the Scottish Champion and he shuld be more than capable of taking this with some cut in the ground now out of Pattern company. Main threat will be Handazan who is in search of a double having won well at Chepstow last time in handicap company. He ran in the Sagaro Stakes at Ascot and has the potential to be a useful hurdler but there should be more between the top 2 in the betting and the favourite is worth siding with.
Cheltenham 15.10 - Sametegal 3pt win

[Kimmy]

NOTEBOOK.

We highlight a selection of the runners from the past week’s races
who may be
ones to watch out for in future races.

Andrew Balding's runners normally come on for
their first run, so hopefully
SECRET HINT
will build
on her promising first run at Kempton last Thursday
evening. Owned and bred by George Strawbridge,
Secret Hint is a two-year-old filly out of a Daylami
mare who is a half-sister to several Group winners,
mostly at distances between 1m and 1m 4f.
As such, Secret Hint's performance in the 6f
maiden wasn't that surprising, having been out-
paced at the two-furlong marker before staying
on to finish third of the 12 runners. The winner
cost 190,000gns as a yearling and had disap-
pointed on heavy ground when favourite on his
second start last time, while the John Gosden-
trained runner-up and favourite,
MUCH
PROMISE
, was only narrowly denied.
Much Promise had finished second on her sea-
sonal debut over 6f at Lingfield, but may not
have handled the track when a slightly disap-
pointing ninth when favourite for a hot maiden at
Glorious Goodwood, the form of which has
worked out very well. Back on the more conven-
tional contours of Kempton, she took it up inside
the last, only to be headed in the last 100 yards,
and was beaten a head by the winner. By Invin-
cible Spirit and out of a mare by the former Arc
winner Peintre Celebre, Much Promise is also a
half-sister to this season's Arc winner. On this lat-
est evidence, she looks up to winning over 6 or
7f in the short term, but is surely one who will
show more over further in time, like Secret Hint.
Emma Lavelle's team have been in fine form of
late, and
STAIGUE FORT
added to the Andover
trainer's burgeoning seasonal tally when the win-
ner of the opening race at Exeter last week, a 2m
3f handicap hurdle. The five-year-old gelding had
shown a degree of promise in bumpers and
novices hurdles last season at a time when the
stable was having a quiet time, but he began to
show more from the late summer onwards when
he was also upped in trip to 2m 4f and more.
A win over 2m 6f in a handicap hurdle at Newton
Abbot at the beginning of September spelled a
6lb rise in the handicap for Staigue Fort. While
he was a little disappointing at Stratford the time
after that, he won nicely on this latest outing, at
Exeter, running on well at the close. He looks ca-
pable of getting 3m in time, but may be best
served for now by running over 2m 4f or there-
abouts. As one heading the right way, he should
defy another rise in the handicap.
Staigue Fort's stablemate
COURT BY SURPRISE
looked in need of the run when a tiring but en-
couraging third in a decent 3m handicap chase
at Chepstow's Saturday meeting. Court By Sur-
prise's campaign tailed off last season, having
looked potentially useful when progressing in the
autumn and winning a valuable handicap chase
at Doncaster before Christmas. After pulling up
in the Grimthorpe Chase at Doncaster three
months later, he was then beaten a long way in
the Kim Muir at Cheltenham, which was his final
run before his latest outing at Chepstow.
As Court By Surprise ran at Chepstow off a hand-
icap rating only 3lb higher than when he won at
Doncaster, he may have a chance in Class 2 or
3 handicap chases over 3m this season, with the
expectation that he will come on for this run.

[Kimmy]

STAT WATCH.

While form can only tell you what's happened previously, having an idea of which trainers are currently
in form, or which jockeys have the best record at a certain racecourse, can help you to keep on the win-
ning track. With relevance to this Saturday's televised races, this column highlights the current trends.


We were pleased to return to winning form last
week with Roger Varian's Mushir obliging at 11/2
at York, where James Fanshawe's Hallelujah also
finished third at 7/1. Hopefully, the trends for this
Saturday's televised races will lead us to some
more nice-priced results.
The focus of Channel 4's coverage is Ascot's Cham-
pions Meeting (1.45, 2.20, 2.55, 3.30 and 4.05),
a meeting where the rides of this season's jockeys'
title rivals Ryan Moore and Richard Hughes will
come under scrutiny, as they are one-two by wins
at the course in the past five seasons. Hughes's
current form entitles his rides to more than a sec-
ond glance, as he won more races than any other
Flat jockey in the UK in the week to Monday, 14 Oc-
tober. Hughes's 8 wins just puts him clear of Dane
O'Neill (7 wins) and Ryan Moore (6 wins.) By strike
rate, Samantha Bell (44%) leads the way from Seb
Sanders (33%) and O'Neill (32%.)
The UK form trainers by wins are Richards Fahey
and Hannon, who both saddled 6 winners, a total
equalled by Aidan O'Brien in Ireland, who is of in-
terest as he is battling Hannon for the UK train-
ers' title, and will probably have several runners
at Ascot. O'Brien's 25% strike rate gives him the
edge over Hannon and Fahey, but he is put in the
shade by the 42% of Marco Botti and 40% of
Amanda Perrett.
Interestingly, Hannon tops the trainers' table at
Ascot (of those trainers with entrants at this
meeting) over the past five seasons, his 31 wins
putting him 9 clear of next-best John Gosden. Of
those trainers with 4+ winners at Ascot in this pe-
riod, Hannon's 9% strike rate is bettered by the
15% of Aidan O'Brien, which is equalled by James
Fanshawe, but both are some way behind the
29% of Dermot Weld.
The principal race of the afternoon is the Group 1
Champion Stakes (4.05), over 1m 2f. The ex-
pected good-soft ground should be no hindrance
to French star Cirrus Des Aigles, the only entrant
with previous course and distance winning form,
and has been returning to form in his recent
starts. Others of interest are Willie Haggas's
Mukhadram (2 from 3 on the ground, and 2 from
5 over distance) and, of the strong representation
from Ireland, Aidan O'Brien's Magician (also en-
tered in the QEII), who has not been seen since
meeting problems in running in the St James's
Palace Stakes, which tempers confidence, but his
earlier Group 3 win on this ground over 10f makes
him interesting and he could go well at a price.
The Group 1 QEII Stakes (3.30) brings together
some of the season's best milers aged three years
and upwards. If Richard Hannon's Toronado can
be excused his lacklustre run in the Juddmonte In-
ternational last time at York on account of not stay-
ing 10f, the drop back to 1m today should see him
go close according to his Sussex Stakes win the
time before, on good-soft. Another who is of inter-
est and may offer some each-way value is French
trainer Jonathan Pease's Maxios, who already has
winning form at this level and on the ground, and
is unbeaten in three starts over 1m.
The Group 3 Long Distance Cup at 1.45 is very
much a test of stamina. There are a number with
winning form over this distance, including the Sir
Michael Stoute-trained Estimate, who won a race
at this level over course and distance in May, be-
fore returning here for the Royal meeting a month
later to land the Ascot Gold Cup over 2m 4f. She
is unbeaten on the ground, over distance and on
the forecast going. The yard has won this previ-
ously in the past decade and a glance at the mar-
kets could also prove helpful as five favourites
have landed this race in the same period. Another
to consider with winning form on the ground, over
distance and at this course is Saeed Bin Suroor's
Azeemah, who won the Group 2 Lonsdale Cup at
York on his penultimate start.

[Kimmy]

Race Ratings
2.55 Ascot - Saturday, 19 October
Qipco British Champions Fillies ́ And Mares ́ Stakes (Group 1) (Class 1) (3yo+) 1m 4f

The following horses were entered for this race but many may not run. The runner with the highest rating will be the selection
of our team.

211241 Belle De Crecy 35 4 9-3 J P Murtagh
Murtagh has been in good form as both a trainer
and jockey this season, riding this filly to victory last
time in the Group 2 Blandford Stakes at The Cur-
ragh, at the expense of Hot Snap. Although she has-
n't run over this distance previously, she was staying
on well at the end of her last run. Could be more to
come and has a lively each-way chance if handling
the anticipated good-soft ground. RATING 97
41931 Dalkala 13 4 9-3 A De Royer-Dupre
Won the Group 1 Prix l'Opera last time at the Arc
meeting, and that form entitles her to go well. While
she has winning form on good-soft, and also over
distance, her stamina may be stretched over 1m
4f if the conditions become more testing. Still re-
spected, though. RATING 98
1-4753 Galvaun 14 4 9-3 A Fabre
Beaten six lengths by subsequent Arc winner Treve
when fifth in the Prix Vermeille two starts ago, on
first run at this level. Dropped back to Group 2 com-
pany last time, running to a similar level to finish a
close third over 1m 5f. Best form on heavy, so any
more rain would be a bonus, but probably still
needs to improve a bit to trouble the likely main-
players. RATING 95
6582 Igugu 22 6 9-3 M F De Kock
Has winning form at this level over 8 and 9f, on soft
ground, in South Africa. Best form came this sea-
son when fifth, beaten less than three lengths, in
the Group 1 Dubai Duty Free in Meydan (9f.) Kept
on well last time when second on comeback run in
a 1m Listed race at Newmarket for fillies and
mares. Dubai form gives her a chance in this com-
pany, but looks more of a place candidate than one
for outright honours. RATING 96
4-1213 Nymphea 41 4 9-3 P Schiergen
Rising German star whose finest hour to date came
when winning the Group 1 Grosser Preis Von Berlin
two starts ago, over distance. Has winning form at
Listed level on good-soft, so deserves a chance in
this company, even if she has to improve a bit with
the best of these. RATING 99
21-11F Seal Of Approval 37 4 9-3 James Fanshawe
Progressive profile, including successive maiden,
handicap and Listed victories, brought to an abrupt
halt when she fell in the middle of a pack in the
Group 2 fillies and mares' race at Doncaster's St
Leger meeting last time. Stable knows time of day
in these races and could be one for each-way back-
ers. RATING 96
1-1932 Hot Snap 35 3 8-10 Lady Cecil
Was a good third when inconvenienced in a messily-
run renewal of the Group 1 Nassau Stakes two starts
ago, following that with a solid second behind Belle
De Crecy in the Blandford Stakes at The Curragh. On
that occasion, she was giving the winner 7lb and no
obvious reason why she should turn tables here. Un-
tried on ground softer than good. RATING 95
111 Pomology 69 3 8-10 John Gosden
Improved sharply with each run, winning a Group 3
fillies' race over 1m 5f at Deauville last time. Unex-
posed, so nothing to say she won't handle some cut
in the ground and stable in fine form. RATING 98
1-3351 The Lark 37 3 8-10 Michael Bell
An impressive winner of the Group 2 Park Hill
Stakes at Doncaster last time, having been fourth
to Talent in the Oaks earlier in the season. Runs off
the same weight as that horse here and despite lat-
est success, she arguably still has something to
find to be considered as a serious rival. RATING 95
7-151 Waila 91 3 8-10 Sir Michael Stoute
Stable has won this race twice in the past five
years, and this lightly-raced filly benefitted greatly
for a first-time hood on her latest start, when win-
ning a Listed race for fillies and mares, over dis-
tance at Newmarket, by 10 lengths. Could be more
to come. Respected. RATING 97

1-1172 Talent 35 3 8-10 Ralph Beckett
This season's Oaks winner who put a disap-
pointing run in the Irish equivalent behind her
when a fine second in the St Leger last time.
Enjoys some cut in the ground and the one to
beat if in the same form here.
RATING 100

[Kimmy]

RACING NEWS.

Newmarket trainer Marco Botti will aim last
Saturday's Group 2 Rockfel Stakes winner Al
Thakhira for the $1m Juvenile Fillies' Turf at
the Breeders' Cup meeting at Santa Anita
next month. Al Thakhira, sired by Dubawi
and owned by Sheikh Joaan Al Thani, has
been quoted at 12/1 for the 2014 1,000
Guineas. Her stablemate, Planteur, also
owned by Sheikh Al Thani, may also be head-
ing to the US for the $5m Breeders' Cup
Classic.
Last season's Champion Hurdle-third
Countrywide Flame will miss the current
campaign after being diagnosed with a stress
fracture in a hind joint. The dual Grade 1-win-
ning hurdler's trainer John Quinn reported
that the five-year-old will have six months off
and will provisionally be brought back in time
for the 2014 Cesarewitch.
Trophee, a half-sister to this year's Arc win-
ner Treve, finished fifth on her debut last
week, in a one-mile maiden on soft ground.
Her jockey, Thierry Jarnet, who rode Treve to
victory in the Arc earlier this month, said "It
was a good debut."
The French racing authorities are reportedly
set to emulate the success of British racing's
Champions Series, and form their own cham-
pionship by linking together many key races,
grouped by distance. The championship will
then conclude with the seven Group 1 races
at Longchamp's Arc meeting in early October.
The rise of major Flat owner Sheikh Joann Al
Thani looks set to continue after he spent in
excess of 10,000,000gns at Book 1 of Tat-
tersalls' October Yearling Sales, in Newmar-
ket. Amongst his purchases was a Galileo
half-sister to the Oaks winner, Was, for
whom he paid 5,000,000gns, a world record
price for a yearling filly. Also at Tattersalls,
a Galileo half-brother to the Oaks-runner-up
Secret Gesture made the headlines when
selling for 3,600,000gns, while the first
yearling out of triple Group 1 winner Dar Re
Mi, an Oasis Dream colt, sold for
850,000gns.
Malton trainer Brian Ellison enjoyed a major
success when Montefeltro won the Irish
Cesarewitch last weekend. The race was
Montefeltro's third win in four starts since he
was purchased by Ellison two months ago for
£10,000. The English Cesarewitch was won
by Mark Johnston's 66/1 outsider Scatter
Dice, who gave away 10 lengths when slowly
away, but came from last to first to win by
three lengths.
In the US, Puerto Rico-born jockey John
Velazquez has become North America's
all-time leading jockey by earnings. A second-
place finish in the ninth race at Belmont
Park's meeting last weekend took
Velazquez's career earnings to $297,922,320
(£187,691,061), beating the previous record
set by Pat Day, who retired eight years ago.
Velazquez first rode in the US in 1990 and
won the Kentucky Derby aboard Animal King-
dom in 2011. He has also twice won Ameri-
can racing's prestigious Eclipse Award.
War Command provided Irish trainer Aidan
O'Brien with his first British Group 1 juvenile
race win of the season when victorious in the
Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket last Saturday.
Although the win prompted a couple of book-
makers to bring War Command's ante-post
price for the 2,000 Guineas in to as short as
8/1, some remained unimpressed by his
hard-fought win over the 20/1 runner-up
Cable Bay. After the race, O'Brien reported the
ground was softer than War Command would
have liked and will now be finished for the
season.

[Kimmy]

Ground at Kempton
Kempton's clerk of the course Barney Clifford said this morning: "I'd call it genuine good ground. Walking it, there's a great cover of grass and plenty of juice on it."

[Kimmy]

Twiston-Davies watching the weather
The New One is set for his first start of the season at Kempton on Sunday, and trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies said: "If it was quick he wouldn't run - it's got to be genuine good ground, but rain is forecast."

[Kimmy]

View on the ground at Ascot
Clerk of the course Chris Stickels said: "There was half a millimetre of rain overnight. The going is soft and the forecast is for possible showers, some of which might be heavy."

[Kimmy]

The first Cheltenham meeting of the new season continues today, and here Betfair Ambassador Paul Nicholls talks exclusively about his five runners at the Prestbury Park venue...


14:00 Cheltenham - Aerial

Smart chaser on his day and finished a good second to Coneygree in a Grade 2 over 3m here in heavy ground last December, but he has form on good going, too. He bled when disappointing on his final start at Musselburgh and we couldn't get him right afterwards, so that was it for the season. This is very competitive but he has been going well at home, and has chances at his best. Goes well fresh, too.


14:35 Cheltenham - Woolcombe Folly

Has been running consistently well without winning and at least the handicapper is gradually beginning to cut him some slack, and he races off a 1lb lower mark than when second in the Summer Plate at Market Rasen in July. Has had a break since finishing third at Galway later that month. Conditions should suit but I still think the 10yo needs to come down a few more pounds to be competitive in a race like this. Will Biddick rides him though, and that is a big plus. He is a very good amateur, a champion point-to-point jockey, and good value for his 5lb claim.


15:10 Cheltenham - Sametegal

Excelled himself at the end of last season, following up his third in the Triumph with a second in the Scottish Champion Hurdle. Those efforts give him every chance here, despite carrying an 8lb penalty, and he comes into this race in good form. In fact, I have trained him with this race in mind ever since he came back in. Is probably one of my best chances of the weekend.


15:45 Cheltenham - Sire Collonges

Is still paying the price for his bold-jumping defeat of Sea Of Thunder in a novice chase over this trip at this meeting last season, and I don't think he is particularly well-treated off a mark of 145 on the balance of his chase form. He can go well fresh and won't mind the ground, but I think he has it all to do off top weight. Will's 5lb claim will again help, though.


17:00 Cheltenham - Dark Lover

Is a very smart 2m hurdler on his day, and goes well at this track. Has schooled well in preparation for his chasing debut but there are a couple of potential negatives. One, the opposition looks pretty hot, as there are a few in here with a very decent level of chase form to their name already, such as Balder Succes and Sizing Italy. And, two, he ideally would want a fair bit of rain to be seen at his best. But he rates a decent prospect in his own right.

[Kimmy]

Betfair Ambassador Ryan Moore has five booked ride on what promises to be a fantastic afternoon at Ascot on Champions Day. Here you can read Ryan's exclusive thoughts and in-depth preview of each race that he is involved in...


13:45 Ascot - Estimate

She has done nothing but improve throughout her career - who knows, perhaps there is more to come from her - and she has to hold a strong chance here. Everything seems to be in her favour. She has the best form, doesn't carry a penalty for her Group 1 win, is proven on soft ground, is three from three on the track, and goes well after a break. That's a pretty potent combination.

It was fast ground when she saw off Simenon in the Gold Cup, but it was testing when she won the Queen's Vase over course and distance at the previous Royal meeting, so I don't think the going will be an issue at all. She hasn't raced since June - she was being prepared for the Lonsdale but had a setback - but she is fine now, working nicely, and we know that she is a filly who goes well when fresh.

This won't be a stroll in the park though, as she doesn't have that much in hand on form. You know what you can expect from the likes of Ahzeemah, Saddlers Rock, Times Up and High Jinx. Harris Tweed comes here in good form and is proven in the soft, but if there is an improver in the field it could be Eye Of The Storm. I rode him to finish second in the Sandown Classic Trial back in April and he showed he stayed this trip when winning a listed race last time. That was on fast ground though, so whether he stays 2m on soft ground on a stiff track we will see today. If he does, he is a threat.


14:20 Ascot - Heaven's Guest

On form and in the likely testing conditions, you would have to give Maarek a favourite's chance of following up his Abbaye win. And, if anything, 6f will suit him even better today. He is definitely the one to beat, but if he doesn't run up to his best then we all know that horses in these top sprints are like numbers on a roulette wheel. So it wouldn't be in the least bit surprising were it to be the turn of Slade Power, Balmont Mast, Jack Dexter or Viztoria, interesting stepping back in trip, to fall into the winning slot this time.

In Heaven's Guest, I go into the race with an outside shot. I got a late call-up to ride him in a valuable 7f handicap here a fortnight ago after Wentworth was withdrawn, and it proved very fortunate, as he posted a career-best to win that race off a mark of 100. The gap between the top handicaps and Group 2 sprints is pretty narrow these days, and he showed that he has the pace for 6f when winning for me over that trip when beating subsequent Group 2 winner Moviesta at Newmarket earlier in the season. I will be surprised if we maintain our unbeaten partnership today, but we have an outside place chance.


14:55 Ascot - Waila

She ran ok when fifth in the Ribblesdale here in June but she showed improved form when running away with a listed race at Newmarket last time, in a first-time hood, by 10 lengths. The form of that race isn't up to much but I was impressed with her there. She got struck into behind when winning that day, though, and that is why she has been off the track since. But she is in good shape, is working well and it is in her favour that she comes here a fresh filly.

She hasn't raced on ground this soft, but a lot of Notnowcato's like cut, and she is clearly lightly-raced and unexposed coming into this. This race lacks a real stand-out and is pretty competitive as a result, though I suppose that you would have to say that Oaks winner and Leger runner-up Talent is the one to beat on form.


15:30 Ascot - Gregorian

If Dawn Approach returns in the kind of form that saw him win the St James's Palace Stakes here or finish second in the Sussex Stakes, then he is probably the one to beat. But this could possibly be the softest ground he has run on, after a break since his Marois disappointment, so that is a question mark.

A lot of people thought that Maxios stole the race when beating Olympic Glory by five lengths in the Moulin last time, but I don't think that he did. I rode Gale Force Ten to finish fourth in that race and we simply couldn't lay up with the front two. A 6f sprinter set the pace, and Maxios was the only one who was able to lie up with her, so I don't think he was flattered at all. And I think a straight mile in a strongly-run race will suit him; he is a grinder and that will be what is needed here. I can see him going close to winning.

The Hannon camp think that blinkers have made a difference to their horse at home. If they have, then he obviously has to be respected as there is no doubting the merit of his short-head second to Moonlight Cloud in a very good Marois. My mount Gregorian disappointed in France a fortnight ago but he is a solid Group 2 horse at his best and he wouldn't mind any more rain. But, in all honesty, you can't really see him being good enough to win this.


16:05 Ascot - Ruler Of The World

Everyone knows things didn't go to plan on Ruler Of The World in the Arc, and I outlined exactly why, and what happened, in my piece here last week. Basically, he got hampered at a crucial stage of the race, and any winning chance that he had went there and then. My gut feeling was that he would have finished third with a clear run but, anyway, you had to be encouraged by the way he finished his race off to take seventh.

You are always taking a gamble bringing a horse out so soon after being primed for, and running in, a big race. But Aidan obviously knows what he is doing - Declaration of War won the International just 10 days after his Marois fourth - and I don't think that he will be inconvenienced too much by the step back to 1m2f. It may not be ideal and he may find good milers like Farhh a bit too quick for him, but he will like the ground and doesn't lack pace himself as he showed when quickening up in the Derby - and he travelled well throughout the race at Longchamp, too - and this track could suit him as well.

Obviously, I also know Hillstar very well. He has come up short in his two starts in Group 1 company so far and clearly has a fair bit to find with a peak-form Cirrus Des Aigles and Farhh. But there are various question marks over most of these in here - especially if it does turn out to be very testing - and I think 1m2f with plenty of cut in the ground could be Hillstar's optimum conditions. Although his best efforts have come on fast ground, notably his third in the King George, we know that he does handle soft and he has been pleasing the boss at home.

Cirrus Des Aigles has been improving with his racing this season but he has yet to show that he is in the same kind of form that saw him finish second to Frankel in this race last season. If he is, then he obviously will take all the beating.

I think I would have won the Arlington Million on Hunter's Light last time had he not hung left in the straight, so I am not surprised that the headgear is on. He will love the ground, and has real talent, but this is a much stiffer task than the one he faced in America last time.

[Kimmy]

A quiet weekend for Donald with a couple of runners at Kelso and a foray south with Life And Soul in the Listed novices' hurdle at Kempton.


Kelso

13.35 2m Maiden Hurdle - Plan Again

The form of his bumper win hasn't worked out particularly well but that's not his fault - he won well enough and he probably hit the front sooner than ideal. I don't think he would want too much rain but he's ready to go and this looks the right sort of race for him to start off in. I don't think there's a great deal in there against him and hopefully he will run a big race. As I say, the ground could be a concern as I am sure he wouldn't want it too soft but the owners are local and I would think he will run whatever.


14.10 2m7f Novice Chase - Witness In Court

This looks a warm novice chase for the track. He's ready to run and has done lots of work at home - he's schooled plenty and very well. As with Plan Again he wouldn't want it too soft but he's ready to go and we've got to get him up and running. As a winning pointer, I've always thought he was going to make up into a better chaser and although it would have been nice to find a softer race, they're becoming harder to find with these novice chasers!


Sunday

Kempton

15.20 2m Listed Novice Hurdle - Life And Soul

It looks a fair little race but you would expect that for a Listed event. He is going to have a break after this but we wanted to give him a run in a better event and there aren't that many suitable opportunities. He's got better with almost every run and it will probably suit him that there's a small field - he likes to go out and do his thing and we can but hope they leave him alone up front. Sea Lord is obviously the one to beat but it looks worth taking a chance before he goes off for his holidays.

[Kimmy]

Betfair tipster Tony Calvin turns his attention to the big meet at Ascot on Saturday and picks out a few horses worth putting your hard-earned on, including a big-priced runner in the race of the day...

Anyone who has been in their town centre on a Saturday night after closing time will be aware of the bedlam that ensues, but unfortunately aggression in the High Street doesn't often extend itself to bookmakers these days.

However, it's no-one else's business than their own I suppose - a private concern that they don't have to comment upon or justify to anyone, let alone the unquestioning media - so we move on.

But I just have a feeling that even the most conservative of bookmakers will be out to get the front two in the Champion Stakes at 16:05, in their shops on Saturday morning. It wouldn't surprise were one or two to offer 6-4 on Cirrus Des Aigles.

So maybe we will get that High Street sparring tomorrow morning, after all - and hopefully, it isn't simply the unedifying hangover of 24-hour opening. Actually, does that still exist?

Anyway, I digress.

One bookmaker is swerving 10-11 Cirrus Des Aigles at the time of writing. But even at the current, industry-best, price of 2.38 on Betfair, I struggle to think that many will be tempted in.

However, there are some less-than-confident vibes doing the rounds about Farhh - though they are not reflected at all in the Betfair market today, admittedly - which muddies the waters somewhat.

But, whichever way you view this race, it has the most attractive shape to it and I think you simply have to take on the front two.
Both have excellent form claims but Cirrus Des Aigles is priced up more on last season's exploits to my mind, and Farhh has had a few niggles since winning the Lockinge back in May.

They are surely ripe for taking on, either if you are a layer, or a backer of the opposition.

I am in the latter camp this time, and I cannot resist an investment on Ruler Of The World and Hunter's Light at 9.0 and 34.0 respectively.

There was surprise when Ryan Moore got on board Ruler Of The World. But as we have already touched upon above, some decisions are as private as they are collective and quite why he did I guess we will never know, unless any of the parties involved in the decision tell us.

But I don't think that you have to be Inspector Morse to deduce that Moore simply fancies the Derby winner more than Hillstar.

And I think he has made the right call.

A lot of people think that he missed out narrowly in the Niel and got into trouble in the Arc because of his lack of tactical speed over 1m4f, and that will be even more exposed over 1m2f against pacier types here.

They could be right, but I am willing to pay to find out. He surprised Moore with the turn of foot he showed when winning at Epsom, he simply got into trouble in his Arc trial, and events overtook him in the Arc, rather than a lack of pace, as he travelled really well through that race.

I have a feeling that we will see him given a more prominent, aggressive ride, over this trip and I think testing ground on this stiffer track can see him win.

It is not often that you can back a dual Group 1 winner at 33-1+ - albeit a Group 1 winner in Italy and Dubai - but that is the case with Hunter's Light.

Now, Mickael Barzalona has his work well and truly cut on this horse, as it is prone to hang badly left, as he did when throwing away a winning chance in the Arlington Million last time.

But I suspect that the raw talent is there for him to go close here, and it is no surprise that a hood and a visor are on. If he doesn't end up in the stands, I think he could run a massive race, as trip and ground should be ideal for him.

Moore may have got off Hillstar but he rides for that owner-trainer combination on Waila, and she is worth chancing at 9.0 or bigger in the 14:55.

I don't think that this is a strong Group 1 at all, and Waila looked potentially top class when bolting up by 10 lengths at Newmarket on fast ground in July.

She has been off since then, but at least she comes here a fresher filly than most, and the ease in the ground is not expected to inconvenience her. She is the most unexposed in this field, and actually doesn't have that much to find with the likes of Talent on the bare form of that Newmarket win.

I can't get excited by Estimate at around the 2-1 mark in the opener, even though she is by far the likeliest winner and this race is full of exposed stayers. But if there is a horse that can improve past her it is Eye Of The Storm.

Back him at 9.0 or bigger in the 13:45.

He had the class to finish second in a good Sandown Classic Trial earlier in the season, and has proved that he stays and acts in testing conditions since then.

This is his stiffest task yet, in terms of class of opposition and stamina, but if there is a horse to lower the Queen's colours I suspect it is Aidan O'Brien's 3yo.

I like Maxios in the QEII and wouldn't put anyone him at around the 5-1 mark, and I was strongly tempted by Jack Dexter at around the same price in the sprint, but I don't want to throw too many darts at the punting board today, so I will pass.

I may have a personal each-way double to soften the pain if they both do win, though. Provided I can get on - rather than getting it on - in the High Street on Saturday morning, that is...

Recommendations

Back Eye Of The Storm at 9.0 or bigger in the 13:45 at Ascot
Back Waila at 9.0 or bigger in the 14:55 at Ascot
Back Ruler Of The World at 9.0 or bigger in 16:05 at Ascot
Back Hunter's Light at 36.0 or better in 16:05 at Ascot

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Missunited has been given the green light to contest the Prix Royal-Oak at Longchamp on Sunday week.

Missunited: Longchamp assignment




The ultra-consistent Mick Winters-trained mare has been a revelation on the Flat and over hurdles, winning 10 of her 23 races and over £250,000 in prize money.

She has never raced at higher than Listed level on the Flat, winning at Galway and finishing second four other times in that Grade, but with soft ground almost guaranteed, Winters feels connections have nothing to lose.





"She has the entry in France on Sunday week and I'd say she'd probably go there," said Winters.

"That will be it then for the winter as she's been on the go a while.

"It was the owners who picked out the race and they wanted to go.

"She's still in good form, she just got touched off by one of Aidan O'Brien's (Eye Of The Storm) last time and he's off to Ascot.

"There's a lot of prize money on offer in France and she looks in great order."

[banger]

Harry Fry says his former Champion Hurdler Rock On Ruby is all set to meet The New One at Kempton on Sunday.

Rock On Ruby: Ready to lock horns with The New One



Rock On Ruby is the established star having won Cheltenham's blue riband event in 2012 before playing second fiddle to Hurricane Fly last March.

The New One was an impressive winner of the Neptune at the Festival and he performed admirably when stepping up to open company at Aintree, finishing a half length second to Zarkandar.




Fry revealed in his exclusive blog for StanJames.com that this weekend's contest is a stepping stone for targets further down the line.

"We're treating it as a stepping stone for bigger targets in November and December, namely the Ascot Hurdle and the StanJames.com International.

"Rock On Ruby did his last bit of fast work this morning [Thursday] before his run on Sunday and it went very much according to plan. We schooled outside on the grass yesterday and he was good and quick and sharp and fast so it's all very much systems go for Sunday."

Fry said his stable star would "definitely come on for the run" and admitted it wasn't the plan to face an opponent as strong as The New One at this stage.

He said, "We were hoping to get him out early in a race like this and sneak one in but the two-mile division this year is as competitive as ever. We're coming face to face with arguably one of the most exciting novices from last season in the Champion Hurdle picture.

"He's followed a very similar route to Rock On Ruby having won bumpers and obviously we were just touched off in the Neptune and he was able to win that race very impressively. The Neptune for me is as good a pointer to a Champion Hurdle horse as anything else. So it's going to be a very interesting race."

The New One's Champion Hurdle credentials will be given an early test on Sunday but his trainer, Nigel Twiston-Davies, is hopeful he has improved again.

"He's in excellent form ahead of his run at Kempton on Sunday. It's early days yet. At the moment he's second favourite for the Champion, so that says it all," he told At The Races.

"He's done everything we've asked of him. He's as good a hurdler we've had, so let's hope. Time will tell. That's why he's running - to find out. Last season was his first season as a hurdler now in his second season, hopefully he's improved again. That's what we're hoping."

Rock On Ruby and The New One form part of a five-strong field with Australia Day, Quaddick Lake and Coronea Lilly.

Elsewhere on the card, one of last season's leading novice hurdlers, Dodging Bullets, makes his debut over fences for Paul Nicholls in the William Hill - In App Store Beginners' Chase.

The Listed William Hill - On Your Mobile Novices' Hurdle sees the John Ferguson-trained Sea Lord bid for his sixth consecutive win against Charlie Longsdon's hat-trick seeker Azure Fly.

[banger]

Cheltenham Festival winner Our Conor has a pipe-opener on the Flat ahead of his return to the jumping scene when he lines up in the Woodlands 100 Club October Handicap at Naas on Sunday.

Our Conor: Has a run on the Flat ahead of winter campaign

Connections of the brilliant Triumph Hurdle winner are just hoping the four-year-old can do himself justice in this competitive Premier Handicap over a mile and a half.

"He's fit and well. If he runs a good race I'll be happy," said trainer Dessie Hughes.

"He wouldn't have to win it, jumping is his game but he's in terrific form."

Stony Grey is on a hat-trick, adding to last month's Listowel win at Navan recently.

"He came out of the race well last week. The ground doesn't matter to him and provided all is well he will run," said trainer Andrew Oliver.

Dermot Weld saddles Show Court and Wandering Star and believes the former may have the better chance in the prevailing conditions.

"It is a very good renewal of the race. Show Court has been very consistent all year, and hopefully he'll run another good race," said Weld.

"Wandering Star has won twice from her three starts, but I would be very concerned about the ground for her.

"She has only run on good to firm ground and it is debatable whether she would handle heavy ground."

Ger Lyons is hoping for the best from Safe Home.

"He is well and hopefully he will run a nice race," he said.

[banger]

Sunday: Going, weather and non-runners
BATH
GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (GoingStick 5.6)

WEATHER (Showers)

STALLS 5f, 5.5f & 2m 1f - Centre; 1m 2f - Inside; 1m 5f - Stands' side

NON RUNNERS 4:10 Going French (13), 5:15 Boy The Bell (11)
KEMPTON
GOING: GOOD (GoingStick: Chase 7.5; Hurdle 7.2) (Utilising dual bend alignment for this fixture. All distances as advertised)

WEATHER (Showers)

NON RUNNERS 3:50 Deciding Moment (5), 5:30 Berea Boru (4)
NAAS
GOING: Flat - YIELDING TO SOFT; NH - GOOD TO YIELDING

WEATHER (Light rain)

CORK
GOING: YIELDING TO SOFT (Soft in places)

WEATHER (Light rain)