Horse Racing News Etc.

[Kimmy]

Hi Kim


Well it's safe to say that yesterday was a very successful day all around, with our horse winning and all 3 dogs winning!
Horse Racing tips



1:40 Taun - Ladies Dancing @ 16/1 E/W

6:20 Kemp - Barnaby Brook @ 4/1 (paddyPower)


Greyhound Selections


3 winners yesterday! we have 3 more today....

DROOPYS RONALDO 9.24 hove
UNLIKEY GUS 7.39 henlow
DARKET MERLIN 8.42 henlow

[Kimmy]

14:00 Thursday 14th November
Racing Tips - 14/11/2013

Don Pooleoni has to be considered a risky bet today at Taunton but he must win a race before too long and can do so off a lowly mark of 107. He has fallen on his last 2 starts, both over fences and the most recent on debut for Harry Fry, but can hopefully get his confidence back today over hurdles. His second to Romeo Americo, 2nd in the Lanzarote Hurdle last term, back in June 2012 puts him right up there for this if producing a clear round. He is unraced on the ground but his sire was a good ground winner and his dam placed on good to firm so it shouldn't inconvenience him at 9/2. His price makes more appeal than that of the likeable Uriah Heep, though both yards are in fine form. At a bigger price both Foxes Bridge and Backhomeinderry are of interest dropping back in trip. The former was 6 lengths behind the impressive Montefeltro last time and could be leniently treated off a mark of 104. It may be a touch sharp for him hough and Liam Treadwell's mount should be better suited by the trip. 2nd to Key To Milan who went on to perform off 8lb higher, he was then 2nd to Sidney Melbourne on a return to 2 miles and that runner competes off a mark approaching 130. He handles the ground and looks underestimated in amongst some bigger names at 20/1.
Taunton 13.40 - Don Pooleoni 1pt win
Taunton 13.40 - Backhomeinderry 1pt e/w

I really feel that the market has got it wrong for the Weatyerbys 2014 Point To Point Annual Handicap Chase at Ludlow. Yes Rydalis deserves to be at the head of the market but 9/4 is a terrible price about a mare that seemingly wants cut in the ground. She tends to get headed after gamely leading the field and the same looks likely today over the furthest she has run. 115 was her mark when dead heating here in January but it's more competitive this afternoon and I'll be surprised if she wins. Jayandbee steps up in class but hasn't won since taking a modest race at Newton Abbot and he is somehow 7/2. The one that should be a fair bit closer to them in the market and the only one worth supporting is Lava Lamp at 17/2. He is 4lb lower than his highest winning hurdles mark and seemingly goes on any ground bar the extremities. His opening chase effort was disappointing but he put that right last time here over 2 and a half miles when staying on from way back to win off 5lb lower. 2nd here on his only other start, the trip is something of an unknown but the way he saw his race out last time and over 2 miles 6 furlongs in May is encouraging.
Ludlow 14.00 - Lava Lamp 1pt e/w

[Kimmy]

John McCririck on the cost of his employment tribunal
"It's cost a six-figure sum, and we'll probably have to equity mortgage the house but that sort of thing happens and I couldn't live with myself if I had taken it lying down."

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Cheltenham installs temporary stand for Open meeting
CHELTENHAM is ready for the Open meeting - its first major fixture of the season - after installing the temporary Arkle Stand, which will be used up to the 2014 Festival as redevelopment at the track continues.

[Kimmy]

Dynaste out of Paddy Power

David Pipe has decided not to run Dynaste in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham on Saturday.

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Channel 4 Head of Sport Jamie Aitchison has robustly defended the performance of racing on the network in the face of criticism, misplaced in his view, over declining average audiences.
TV star Sprinter Sacre poses for his public


In its first year of a four-year rights agreement with British racecourses to broadcast all of the best fixtures, a contract which effectively ended BBC TV's involvement with the sport, year-on-year average average audiences have fallen by five per cent from 2012 to 2013, a figure which has improved considerably from a sluggish start in the first couple of months.

But the overall picture is far rosier than some critics have suggested, according to Aitchison, who attacked reports that have claimed audience falls of 50 per cent and bigger.

"There has been a lot of claptrap written, which has been very frustrating," he told an audience of industry and track executives at the annual Racecourse Association Showcase seminar at Lingfield Park.

"You hear so much rubbish on course about it. It is annoying that people keep judging us on just one thing.

"Because we are broadcasting for 30 or 40 minutes longer than used to be the case, our average audience figures are being affected because of the way they are calculated.

"When you look at the total number of viewers we have had across the year, because we are broadcasting more days of racing, that figure is actually up 11 per cent year-on-year."

Forthright in his support for the IMG production team who took over racing on the network from the start of the year and the "top-class" team of presenters assembled at the same time, Aitchison said that Channel 4 plan to expand their coverage of live racing further in 2014, broadcasting 258 hours of terrestrial coverage across 90 days.

He added that work would continue on developing the use of features such as sectional timing and the jockeys' helmet camera which recently provided astonishing pictures as champion jockey Richard Hughes took part in racing at Ascot and Doncaster.

"This is the sort of thing that takes racing outside racing," he said. "All credit to the British Horseracing Authority and the Professional Jockeys Association for working with us on it.

"We've had jockeys tweeting us saying 'I'll wear it' and that's what you want.

"The ultimate aim will be to have it in use in a jumps race, and perhaps even so that you could switch live between a general shot and a picture from the camera. Hopefully we can do that in 2014 although that might be a bit ambitious."

Where Aitchison did admit that work might be needed was with the Morning Line, with audience figures faring marginally worse than the principal broadcasts.

Describing the programme as "slightly problematic", he nevertheless emphasised that viewing figures had always been volatile for the programme and that they remained ahead of two of the previous six years.

"We're working with some very experienced TV professionals and hopefully we'll move it forward," he said, hinting that criticisms that the programme had moved away from it's traditional 'odds and preview' format to a more magazine-style format would be taken on board.

"There will be 63 Morning Lines next year, but what we might need to do is better balance the feature content, some of which I think has been excellent, and how much you just talk about the racing that day."

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Trainer Jonjo O'Neill should learn a lot more about Taquin Du Seuil's capabilities as a jumper after his clash with Oscar Whisky at Cheltenham on Friday.


Taquin Du Seuil: Ready to take on Oscar Whisky




The Steel Plate And Sections Novices' Chase is usually a good starting point for future stars over fences and has been won by the likes of Dynaste, Imperial Commander and Denman in recent years.

Nicky Henderson's Oscar Whisky is one of the highest profile of this season's intake of budding chasers as a multiple winner of Graded hurdles, even if he went off the boil when stretched to three miles in the Ladbrokes World Hurdle before being unable to repeat his Aintree Hurdle victories in 2011 and 2012.

Taquin Du Seuil, though, was good enough to win both the Winter and Challow novices' hurdles and has already been tried out over the larger obstacles when cruising home at long odds-on in a small field at Ffos Las last month.

There are only four runners again here and O'Neill said: "We were pleased we got a bit of experience into him at Ffos Las, but this is a very different task for him against Oscar Whisky.

"He's in good form, everything has gone well since his first run, and let's hope he runs well."

Dai Walters, owner of Oscar Whisky, revealed last week that his horse was working well ahead of this engagement: "He's in good form and Nicky tells me he is jumping well, so fingers crossed all goes nicely at Cheltenham."

Also lining up are the Rebecca Curtis-trained The Romford Pele, who was a respectable second to Balder Succes at Chepstow, and The Cockney Mackem, who has more chasing experience but fell at the course last time.

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Enda Bolger accepts his two contenders in the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase at Cheltenham on Friday are running for place money.


Balthazar King: A good thing?




The County Limerick trainer made the race his own with popular performers such as Spot Thedifference, who took this prize four years in a row (2004-07) and Garde Champetre (2009), but has not fared so well recently.

Though he continues his support for the three-mile-seven-furlong event with Zest For Life and Quiscover Fontaine, Bolger believes the Philip Hobbs-trained Balthazar King is the one to beat.

He said: "I've two runners, but I think we're a bit out of our depth. Quiscover Fontaine had a run in a point-to-point a couple of weeks ago and he was a well-beaten second.

"It's his first time in a cross-country race so it's a bit up in the air with him. Zest For Life may have an each-way chance. He was going well in the Pardubikca only just unfortunately he slipped and lost his jockey.

"He'd be each-way chance, that's all. I find Balthazar King looks a good thing."

Balthazar King was runner-up 12 months ago behind the Willie Mullins-trained Uncle Junior, who bids to capture this race for a third consecutive time.

Chicago Grey from Gordon Elliott's stable and Denis Murphy's Theroadtocroker are other Irish-based runners in an 11-strong field.

Connections of the Nick Williams-trained Diamond Harry hope the 2010 Hennessy hero will take to this discipline after having his problems over the last couple of years.

"It's quite a strong field. He's well but you don't know what's going to happen until a horse has run three miles, seven furlongs," said owner Paul Duffy.

"By all accounts from the trainer he's in very good nick, so we're hopeful. Obviously he had his wind operation and we're trying him over the cross-country because it puts less of a pressure on it.

"He's had two goes at it in France had performed creditably. He likes the variety, so we go into it with a clean sheet of paper and see what happens.

"We hope it's the start of a new career for him because if he goes well we can look at the cross country in December and there are races in France which Nick is good at picking out."

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Friday: Going, weather and non-runners
CHELTENHAM
GOING: GOOD (Good to soft in places on Chase and Hurdle Courses, Cross Country Course watered) (GoingStick: Chase and Hurdle 7.5, Cross Country 7.7)

WEATHER (Cloudy)
LINGFIELD
GOING: STANDARD

WEATHER (Cloudy)

STALLS 5f & 1m - Outside; Remainder - Inside

NON RUNNERS 1:55 Greek Spirit (11)
NEWCASTLE
GOING: GOOD (Good to firm places in home straight; GoingStick 7.4) (Fresh ground for entire course. No dividing rails apart from run in from last obstacles)

WEATHER (Cloudy)
WOLVERHAMPTON
GOING: STANDARD

WEATHER (Cloudy)

STALLS 7f 32y - Outside; Remainder - Inside

NON RUNNERS 5:30 Chateau Lola (9)

[Kimmy]

Ludlow, 14 November 2013

3.00, fifth race

The Stewards held an enquiry into the use of the whip by Mr J Bargary, the rider of BEST LOVER (FR), pulled up, during the first circuit. 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 BEST LOVER (FR) time to respond. The Stewards suspended Mr J Bargary for 3 days as follows: to be notified by the British Horseracing Authority.

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Southwell, 14 November 2013

The Stewards held an enquiry following a report from the Raceday Integrity Officer that he had observed Josh Doyle using his mobile phone outside the designated area. They interviewed the rider and the Raceday Integrity Officer. Having heard their evidence the Stewards found the rider in breach of Rule (D)33.1 and fined him £290.

1.50, fourth race

The Stewards held an enquiry following a report from the Veterinary Officer that WINTERWELL (USA), trained by David O’Meara, had no record of vaccinations in its passport and therefore could not run. Having heard the evidence of the trainer’s representative, they found O’Meara in breach of Rule (E)18.2 and fined him £650.

2.20, fifth race

The Stewards held an enquiry into the running and riding of STRANDFIELD BAY (IRE), ridden by Paul Quinn and trained by Sharon Watt, which appeared to be tenderly ridden in the final one and a half furlongs to finish sixth, beaten 10 lengths. They interviewed the rider and the trainer. They also received a report from the Veterinary Officer. The rider stated that his instructions were to jump out, ride the mare as he found her and finish as close as he could. The trainer confirmed these instructions and stated that she was happy with the ride given. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race the Stewards noted their explanations.

2.50, sixth race

The Stewards held an enquiry to consider why Joe Doyle, the rider of UPPER LAMBOURN (IRE), unplaced, had used his whip behind the saddle in the forehand position, rounding the bend into the home straight. Having heard his evidence and viewed recordings of the race, they found him in breach of Rule (B)54.2 and guilty of improper riding in that he had used his whip contrary to the Conditions of the Race. They suspended him for 7 days on dates to be notified to him by the British Horseracing Authority.

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Taunton, 14 November 2013

1.10, first race

The Stewards held an enquiry into the fall of PUERTO AZUL (IRE), ridden by Micheal Nolan, which caused TRANSFER, ridden by A.P. McCoy to be brought down, half way down the back straight. They were unable to interview Nolan owing to his injuries. Having viewed recordings of the incident the Stewards found that the fall was caused by PUERTO AZUL (IRE) clipping heels. Being satisfied the incident was accidental, the Stewards took no further action.

3.40, sixth race

The Stewards considered the apparent improvement in form of the winner, MILOSAM (IRE), ridden by Tom O’Brien, and trained by Philip Hobbs, compared with its previous run at Wincanton on 17 October 2013, where the gelding was pulled up. They noted the trainer’s explanation that MILOSAM (IRE) benefited from the re-fitting of cheek pieces and a drop in class. They ordered MILOSAM (IRE) to be routine tested.

4.10, seventh race

The Stewards held an enquiry into two possible incidents of interference. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race in the first incident, down the back straight, they found that MINELLA SCAMP (IRE), placed third, ridden by Tom Scudamore, had interfered with MR BRIDGER, placed fourth, ridden by Daryl Jacob. In the second incident, on the bend turning into the home straight, they found that MR BRIDGER had interfered with MINELLA SCAMP (IRE). In both incidents they found the interference was accidental.

The Stewards held an enquiry into the fall of SUTES, ridden by Michael Byrne, on the bend turning out of the home straight. They interviewed Byrne. Having heard his evidence and viewed recordings of the incident the Stewards found that the fall was caused by the gelding slipping up. Being satisfied that no other horse or rider was involved the Stewards took no further action.

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Kempton Park, 14 November 2013

4.50, second race

The Stewards held an enquiry into possible interference on the run to the line. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race they found that the winner, CRYSTAL PEARL, ridden by Liam Jones, had interfered with DANCING SANDS (IRE), placed fourth, ridden by Silvestre De Sousa. They found the interference was accidental.

6.50, sixth race

The Stewards held an enquiry into possible interference approaching the furlong marker. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race they found that the winner STARLIGHT PRINCESS (IRE), ridden by John Fahy, had interfered with GREEN MUSIC, unplaced, ridden by Cathy Gannon. The Stewards found Fahy in breach of Rule (B)54.1 and guilty of careless riding in that he pushed through an insufficient gap causing interference. They suspended him for 2 days as follows: Thursday 28 and Friday 29 November 2013.

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Ludlow, 14 November 2013

3.30, sixth race

Andrew Tinkler, the rider of MURTYS DELIGHT (IRE), unplaced, reported that the gelding stumbled on the stables bend.

Robert Thornton, the rider of SIMPLY A LEGEND, unplaced, reported that the gelding ran too freely.

The representative of Philip Hobbs reported that DREAMS AND SONGS, unplaced, was unsuited by the Good to Soft ground

14/11/2013

Southwell, 14 November 2013

12.20, first race

Dougie Costello, the rider of MADEIRA GIRL (IRE), unplaced, reported that the filly was never travelling. The Stewards ordered MADEIRA GIRL (IRE) to be routine tested.

Russ Kennemore, the rider of AMTIRED, unplaced, reported that the gelding hung left in the straight.

3.20, seventh race

Jason Ward, the trainer of YPRES, unplaced, reported that the gelding had a breathing problem.

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Taunton, 14 November 2013

2.40, fourth race

Noel Fehily, the rider of HINT OF MINT, unplaced, reported that the gelding stumbled badly after the third last flight.

3.10, fifth race

A.P. McCoy, the rider of SPRINGINHERSTEP (IRE), unplaced, reported that the mare ran too free.

Andrew Thornton, the rider of COMBUSTIBLE LADY (IRE), unplaced, reported that the mare ran too free.

3.40, sixth race

Liam Treadwell, the rider of ROYBUOY, which was pulled up, reported that the gelding was never travelling.

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Kempton Park, 14 November 2013

7.20, seventh race

Adam Kirby, the rider of EVACUSAFE LADY, placed fourth, reported that the filly suffered interference shortly after the start.

Raul Da Silva, the rider of ROYAL BUSHIDA, unplaced, reported that the gelding was denied a clear run.

7.20, seventh race

Sean Levey, the rider of DJINNI (IRE), placed fourth, reported that the filly hung right in the closing stages.

7.50, eighth race

Shane Kelly, the rider of AVONMORE STAR, unplaced, reported that the gelding was denied a clear run.

Martin Harley, the rider of GOLDEN DESERT (IRE), placed fourth, reported that the gelding was denied a clear run.

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Disciplinary Panel Enquiries

ADAM KIRBY - Whip Referral

WOLVERHAMPTON FIRST NOVEMBER (AWT) (TWILIGHT) MEETING 2013
The 32Red.com Novice Stakes

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 7 November 2013 held an enquiry to establish whether or not Adam Kirby, the rider of the winner TOAST OF NEW YORK (USA), had committed a breach of Schedule (B)6 Part 2 of the Rules of Racing concerning his use of the whip when riding in the 32Red.com Novice Stakes at Wolverhampton on 1 November 2013. The matter was referred to the Authority by the Wolverhampton Stewards following an enquiry on the same day because this was Kirby’s fifth offence of mis-use of the whip, warranting a suspension of between 2 to 6 days, in the last 6 months.

The Panel heard submissions from Kirby’s legally representative, and viewed video recordings of the race.

The Panel accepted Kirby’s admission that he was guilty of misuse of the whip in that he had used his whip on his horse that was clearly winning.

Taking into account that Kirby:

i) had committed five whip breaches (3 x 2 days and 2 x 4 days), since 1 July 2013; and

ii) had had 358 rides over this period

it suspended him from riding for 18 days, of which 6 days will be deferred for 2 months until 28 January 2014. The suspension will run from Friday 15 November until 28 November 2013 inclusive on days on which flat racing is scheduled to take place.
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Disciplinary Panel Enquiries

SILVESTRE DE SOUSA - Whip Referral

DONCASTER FIRST NOVEMBER MEETING 2013

The betfred.com Nursery Handicap Stakes

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 14 November 2013 held an enquiry to establish whether or not Silvestre De Sousa had committed a breach of Schedule (B)6 Part 2 of the Rules of Racing concerning his use of the whip when riding TORCHLIGHTER (IRE), placed second, in the betfred.com Nursery Handicap Stakes at Doncaster on 9 November 2013. The matter was referred to the Authority by the Doncaster Stewards following an enquiry on the same day because this was De Sousa’s fifth offence of mis-use of the whip, warranting a suspension of between 2 to 6 days, in the last 6 months.

The Panel heard submissions from De Sousa’s legal representative, and viewed video recordings of the race.

The Panel accepted De Sousa’s admission that he was guilty of misuse of the whip in that he had used his whip on his horse above the permitted level. It considered that the breach would have warranted a suspension of 2 days.

Taking into account that De Sousa:

i) had committed five whip breaches (5 x 2 days), since 14 June 2013; and

ii) had had 558 rides over this period

it suspended him from riding for 14 days, of which 4 days will be deferred for 6 weeks until Tuesday 14 January 2014. The suspension will run from Friday 22 November until Tuesday 3 December 2013 inclusive on days on which flat racing is scheduled to take place.

[Kimmy]

Tips Tables Naps table

NAPS TABLE
PRESS CHALLENGE

TODAY'S NAPS TIME CRS TIPSTER LEVEL STAKES

Parsnip Pete 1:35 Chel Weekender +19.58
Top Gamble 2:40 Chel Yorkshire Post The Duke +17.75
Balthazar King 3:15 Chel Daily Post Mercury +11.34
Yesyoucan 12:40 Newc Sunday Express Chris Goulding +6.16
Atalanta Bay 3:40 Ling Yorkshire Evening Post Lee Sobot +5.28
Diamond Harry 3:15 Chel Sunday Telegraph Whistler +5.12
Standing Ovation 1:05 Chel Sheffield Star Fortunatus +5.00
Balthazar King 3:15 Chel The Guardian +4.99
Taquin Du Seuil 2:05 Chel Daily Record Garry Owen +4.44
Quick Jack 3:50 Chel Daily Telegraph Marlborough +3.59
Balthazar King 3:15 Chel Daily Star Sunday Moorestyle +2.76
Flemish School 12:55 Ling Blackpool Gazette Steve Simpson +2.67
Paris Rose 1:25 Ling Racing Post The Edge +1.38
Rosie Probert 3:50 Chel Racing Post RP Ratings -0.72
Renard 1:35 Chel Racing Post Postdata -1.00
Rosie Probert 3:50 Chel Racing Post Lambourn -1.04
Madame Mirasol 11:55 Ling The Star Patrick Weaver -1.06
Next Sensation 1:45 Newc Racing and Football Outlook -2.21
Excellent Royale 11:55 Ling Western Morning News West Tip -2.37
Come On Blue Chip 7:00 Wolv Morning Star Farringdon -2.59
Leonard Thomas 3:05 Ling Daily Mirror Newsboy -3.04
Next Sensation 1:45 Newc Sussex Express Downsman -3.80
Settledoutofcourt 2:50 Newc Western Daily Press Bob Watts -3.99
Whisper 2:40 Chel Oldham Evening Chronicle Keith McHugh -4.49
Leonard Thomas 3:05 Ling The Scotsman Glendale -4.50
Anay Turge 1:35 Chel Daily Mail Robin Goodfellow -4.52
Kayfrou 2:15 Newc The Press, York Ebor -4.88
Quick Jack 3:50 Chel The Times Rob Wright -5.09
Supreme Present 1:15 Newc The Sun Templegate -5.42
Top Gamble 2:40 Chel Racing Post West Country -5.61
Pool House 12:25 Ling Glasgow Evening Times Jeffrey Ross -6.43
Mystery Bet 1:25 Ling Belfast Newsletter Wise Owl -6.78
Parsnip Pete 1:35 Chel Sunday Mirror Gary Nutting -6.87
Upswing 2:40 Chel Sunday Mail Rockavon -7.00
Powerful Pierre 1:55 Ling Carlisle News & Star Phil Rostron -8.60
Warden Hill 2:40 Chel South Wales Argus Melissa Jones -8.70
Thomas Crapper 2:40 Chel Liverpool Echo Chris Wright -10.10
Top Gamble 2:40 Chel Coventry Telegraph Derek Brown -11.75
Renard 1:35 Chel Racing Post Spotlight -12.08
Elenika 1:35 Chel The Express Computerman -12.89
Taquin Du Seuil 2:05 Chel The Mail On Sunday John Martin -13.70
Delightfully 2:15 Newc Racing Post The North -15.00
Atlantic Roller 2:40 Chel The Irish Field Karl Hedley -18.00
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MOST TIPPED
Settledoutofcourt 2:50 Newcastle
MOST TIPPED OUTSIDER
Kai 6:30 Wolverhampton (AW)
MOST NAPPED
Top Gamble 2:40 Cheltenham
MOST NAPPED OUTSIDER
Parsnip Pete 1:35 Cheltenham
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Jonjo O'Neill, trainer: EASTLAKE
" “He is in grand form. This is a better race. When he is good he is good and when he is bad he can be very bad. He has his problems and has a wind problem for which he has had an operation, but some days it can still catch him.” "
Eastlake 1:35 Cheltenham
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Brendan Powell (Thundering Cloud) is having a decent season on the all-weather returning a £1 level stake profit of £32.00
Thundering Cloud
11:55 Lingfield (AW)

[Kimmy]

Today's Pointers
Hot Trainers
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W P Mullins 6 14 42.86 10 71.43 Today's entries
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G L Moore 4 17 23.53 4 23.53 Today's entries
N J Henderson 3 16 18.75 8 50.0 Today's entries
D Pipe 3 16 18.75 8 50.0 Today's entries
P J Hobbs 3 11 27.27 7 63.64 Today's entries
J Ewart 3 7 42.86 4 57.14 Today's entries
M Botti 3 8 37.5 4 50.0 Today's entries
A J Martin 3 8 37.5 4 50.0 Today's entries
P Bowen 2 11 18.18 6 54.55 Today's entries
K G Reveley 2 6 33.33 5 83.33 Today's entries
A M Balding 2 8 25.0 5 62.5 Today's entries
Jonjo O'Neill 2 22 9.09 5 22.73 Today's entries
W J Haggas 2 5 40.0 4 80.0 Today's entries
F M O'Brien 2 7 28.57 4 57.14 Today's entries
R M H Cowell 2 5 40.0 3 60.0 Today's entries
E McNamara 2 6 33.33 3 50.0 Today's entries
Tim Vaughan 2 9 22.22 3 33.33 Today's entries
C E Longsdon 2 13 15.38 3 23.08 Today's entries
D R Lanigan 2 4 50.0 2 50.0 Today's entries
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P D Evans 2 6 33.33 2 33.33 Today's entries
B G Powell 2 8 25.0 2 25.0 Today's entries
N A Twiston-Davies 1 13 7.69 6 46.15 Today's entries
M Appleby 1 9 11.11 5 55.56 Today's entries
Miss Lucinda V Russell 1 10 10.0 5 50.0 Today's entries
Evan Williams 1 15 6.67 5 33.33 Today's entries
K C Bailey 1 7 14.29 4 57.14 Today's entries
Miss R Curtis 1 9 11.11 4 44.44 Today's entries
T D Easterby 1 9 11.11 4 44.44 Today's entries
D O'Meara 1 9 11.11 4 44.44 Today's entries
L M Cumani 1 4 25.0 3 75.0 Today's entries
Mrs L Wadham 1 4 25.0 3 75.0 Today's entries
Miss Amy Weaver 1 4 25.0 3 75.0 Today's entries
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Nick Williams 1 6 16.67 3 50.0 Today's entries
P A Kirby 1 10 10.0 3 30.0 Today's entries
W J Musson 1 2 50.0 2 100.0 Today's entries
C Hills 1 4 25.0 2 50.0 Today's entries
M Halford 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Today's entries
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Miss J A Camacho 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries
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P Casey 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries
Micky Hammond 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries
Karen Mclintock 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries
Mrs A J Perrett 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries
S-J Davies 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries
S Dow 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries
J S Goldie 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries
P J McBride 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries
R Eddery 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's entries
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M Keighley 1 5 20.0 1 20.0 Today's entries
N G Richards 1 5 20.0 1 20.0 Today's entries
M W Easterby 1 10 10.0 1 10.0 Today's entries
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Hot Jockeys
Jockey Wins Rides Win % Place Place % Races
N Fehily 9 27 33.33 16 59.26 Today's rides
J M Maguire 8 21 38.1 14 66.67 Today's rides
S De Sousa 5 28 17.86 9 32.14 Today's rides
Martin Harley 5 23 21.74 7 30.43 Today's rides
A P McCoy 4 23 17.39 11 47.83 Today's rides
Nick Scholfield 4 20 20.0 8 40.0 Today's rides
L Treadwell 4 12 33.33 4 33.33 Today's rides
Aidan Coleman 3 19 15.79 12 63.16 Today's rides
David Probert 3 14 21.43 9 64.29 Today's rides
T J O'Brien 3 18 16.67 8 44.44 Today's rides
T Scudamore 3 19 15.79 8 42.11 Today's rides
D F O'Regan 3 14 21.43 7 50.0 Today's rides
Jim Crowley 3 21 14.29 7 33.33 Today's rides
J Reveley 3 8 37.5 6 75.0 Today's rides
R Johnson 3 19 15.79 6 31.58 Today's rides
R Thornton 3 13 23.08 5 38.46 Today's rides
Brendan Powell 3 11 27.27 4 36.36 Today's rides
T E Durcan 3 13 23.08 4 30.77 Today's rides
W Hutchinson 3 17 17.65 4 23.53 Today's rides
G Lee 3 24 12.5 4 16.67 Today's rides
Ian Popham 3 10 30.0 3 30.0 Today's rides
R Havlin 2 11 18.18 6 54.55 Today's rides
Paul Moloney 2 17 11.76 6 35.29 Today's rides
William Twiston-Davies 2 18 11.11 6 33.33 Today's rides
Andrea Atzeni 2 12 16.67 5 41.67 Today's rides
Ryan Mania 2 13 15.38 5 38.46 Today's rides
B Hughes 2 26 7.69 5 19.23 Today's rides
Liam Jones 2 10 20.0 4 40.0 Today's rides
Grant Cockburn 2 4 50.0 2 50.0 Today's rides
Martin Lane 1 16 6.25 7 43.75 Today's rides
S Twiston-Davies 1 17 5.88 7 41.18 Today's rides
P Buchanan 1 12 8.33 5 41.67 Today's rides
B J Geraghty 1 5 20.0 4 80.0 Today's rides
R Winston 1 10 10.0 4 40.0 Today's rides
Freddie Tylicki 1 12 8.33 4 33.33 Today's rides
Brian Harding 1 15 6.67 4 26.67 Today's rides
S W Kelly 1 15 6.67 4 26.67 Today's rides
Matt Crawley 1 3 33.33 3 100.0 Today's rides
Tony Kelly 1 6 16.67 3 50.0 Today's rides
D Fentiman 1 7 14.29 3 42.86 Today's rides
George Chaloner 1 8 12.5 3 37.5 Today's rides
A Tinkler 1 8 12.5 3 37.5 Today's rides
Jack Duern 1 2 50.0 2 100.0 Today's rides
Neil Farley 1 4 25.0 2 50.0 Today's rides
C O'Farrell 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Today's rides
S Quinlan 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Today's rides
Donal Devereux 1 8 12.5 2 25.0 Today's rides
William Carson 1 9 11.11 2 22.22 Today's rides
Jonathan England 1 9 11.11 2 22.22 Today's rides
R McGrath 1 9 11.11 2 22.22 Today's rides
Mr H A A Bannister 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's rides
Laura Barry 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's rides
Georgean Buckell 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's rides
Dale Irving 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's rides
Jacob Butterfield 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's rides
Alistair Findlay 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's rides
Mr S Waley-Cohen 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's rides
E J Walsh 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's rides
D H Bergin 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's rides
Ryan Mahon 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's rides
Oisin Murphy 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's rides
T Siddall 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's rides
C Poste 1 5 20.0 1 20.0 Today's rides
M J Quinlan 1 6 16.67 1 16.67 Today's rides
W Kennedy 1 7 14.29 1 14.29 Today's rides
Jake Greenall 1 8 12.5 1 12.5 Today's rides
L Aspell 1 10 10.0 1 10.0 Today's rides
R P Mclernon 1 13 7.69 1 7.69 Today's rides
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First-time Blinkers
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Shooting Times b1 3 24 12.5 4 16.67 Newc 14:15
Foot The Bill v1 1 15 6.67 6 40.0 Newc 14:50
Flemish School b1 0 8 0.0 3 37.5 Ling 12:55
Mr Mistopheles v1 0 6 0.0 1 16.67 Newc 14:15
Wotalad v1 0 11 0.0 1 9.09 Wolv 18:00
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Tonguestraps
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Chicago Grey t 8 38 21.05 16 42.11 Chel 15:15
Anay Turge pt 6 38 15.79 20 52.63 Chel 13:35
Gullible Gordon pt 5 29 17.24 12 41.38 Chel 15:15
Gus Macrae pt 5 26 19.23 10 38.46 Chel 13:35
Tindaro t 4 21 19.05 11 52.38 Chel 13:35
Jay Bee Blue bt 4 25 16.0 10 40.0 Ling 13:55
Delightfully vt 4 40 10.0 9 22.5 Newc 14:15
Standing Ovation pt 4 13 30.77 4 30.77 Chel 13:05
The Cockney Mackem t 3 22 13.64 14 63.64 Chel 14:05
Volcanic Dust t 3 47 6.38 12 25.53 Wolv 17:30
Have You Seen Me t 3 20 15.0 10 50.0 Chel 13:35
Handy Andy t 3 15 20.0 5 33.33 Chel 13:05
Western Bound ht 2 34 5.88 10 29.41 Newc 14:15
Ad Vitam bt 2 41 4.88 8 19.51 Wolv 18:30
Camache Queen vt 2 30 6.67 7 23.33 Wolv 18:30
Hamis Al Bin t 2 23 8.7 4 17.39 Wolv 18:30
Coastal Passage bt 1 23 4.35 5 21.74 Wolv 18:30
Orchard Road t 1 5 20.0 3 60.0 Newc 12:10
Vedani t 1 15 6.67 3 20.0 Chel 15:50
Munaawib bt 1 26 3.85 3 11.54 Wolv 17:30
Avidity t1 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Newc 12:10
Supreme Present t 1 4 25.0 2 50.0 Newc 13:15
Next Sensation t 1 7 14.29 2 28.57 Newc 13:45
Penny's Boy t 1 6 16.67 1 16.67 Ling 11:55
Platinum Proof bt 0 11 0.0 1 9.09 Wolv 19:30
Theroadtocroker t 0 11 0.0 0 0.0 Chel 15:15
Alexanor t 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 Wolv 17:00
Ma Bella Paola t1 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 Ling 12:25
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Cheekpieces
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Rowe Park p 11 63 17.46 19 30.16 Ling 14:30
Stevie Thunder p 7 44 15.91 20 45.45 Wolv 19:00
Consigliere p 7 35 20.0 15 42.86 Chel 13:35
Anay Turge pt 6 38 15.79 20 52.63 Chel 13:35
Piceno p 6 49 12.24 18 36.73 Ling 15:05
Gullible Gordon pt 5 29 17.24 12 41.38 Chel 15:15
Gus Macrae pt 5 26 19.23 10 38.46 Chel 13:35
Legal Eagle p 4 61 6.56 20 32.79 Wolv 18:30
Come On Blue Chip p 4 32 12.5 13 40.63 Wolv 19:00
Falcarragh p 4 14 28.57 9 64.29 Chel 15:50
Chiswick Bey p 4 31 12.9 9 29.03 Ling 15:05
Hunters Lodge p1 4 16 25.0 8 50.0 Chel 13:05
Bishophill Jack p 4 22 18.18 7 31.82 Newc 14:50
Ardmay p 4 18 22.22 5 27.78 Wolv 19:00
Standing Ovation pt 4 13 30.77 4 30.77 Chel 13:05
Interchoice Star p 3 44 6.82 14 31.82 Wolv 18:30
Handazan p 3 16 18.75 8 50.0 Chel 14:40
Tongalooma p 3 29 10.34 8 27.59 Wolv 17:30
Kiwayu p 3 16 18.75 6 37.5 Newc 12:10
Imperial Circus p 3 14 21.43 5 35.71 Chel 13:05
Rainbow Beauty p 2 12 16.67 7 58.33 Ling 13:25
Burnhope p 2 17 11.76 4 23.53 Ling 14:30
Red Shadow p 1 34 2.94 12 35.29 Wolv 18:00
Knightly Escapade p 1 20 5.0 8 40.0 Newc 12:10
Lincolnrose p 1 20 5.0 5 25.0 Wolv 19:30
Actonetaketwo p1 1 13 7.69 3 23.08 Wolv 18:00
Attain p 0 17 0.0 4 23.53 Wolv 19:30
Coire Gabhail p1 0 6 0.0 1 16.67 Wolv 18:30
Cashel's Missile p 0 10 0.0 0 0.0 Wolv 17:30
Olive Grove p 0 3 0.0 0 0.0 Newc 13:15
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Course & Distance Winners
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Methaaly 16 155 10.32 44 28.39 Wolv 18:30
Oscar Whisky 13 20 65.0 15 75.0 Chel 14:05
Balthazar King 11 38 28.95 20 52.63 Chel 15:15
Uncle Junior 11 34 32.35 19 55.88 Chel 15:15
The Lock Master 9 75 12.0 30 40.0 Wolv 19:00
Seek The Fair Land 9 67 13.43 20 29.85 Ling 13:55
Another Try 8 54 14.81 18 33.33 Ling 13:55
Oh Crick 8 41 19.51 14 34.15 Chel 13:35
Boy The Bell 7 64 10.94 21 32.81 Wolv 18:00
Anay Turge 6 38 15.79 20 52.63 Chel 13:35
Lujeanie 6 64 9.38 19 29.69 Ling 14:30
Belinsky 5 43 11.63 14 32.56 Ling 13:55
Prince Tam 5 44 11.36 10 22.73 Newc 13:45
El Libertador 4 74 5.41 23 31.08 Ling 15:40
Doctor Hilary 4 56 7.14 15 26.79 Wolv 18:30
Come On Blue Chip 4 32 12.5 13 40.63 Wolv 19:00
Glastonberry 4 23 17.39 12 52.17 Ling 14:30
Jay Bee Blue 4 25 16.0 10 40.0 Ling 13:55
Delightfully 4 40 10.0 9 22.5 Newc 14:15
Hunters Lodge 4 16 25.0 8 50.0 Chel 13:05
The Great Gabrial 4 18 22.22 7 38.89 Ling 15:05
La Sylphe 4 22 18.18 7 31.82 Wolv 17:30
Whisper 4 6 66.67 5 83.33 Chel 14:40
Flow Chart 3 53 5.66 18 33.96 Wolv 18:00
Interchoice Star 3 44 6.82 14 31.82 Wolv 18:30
Thomas Crapper 3 14 21.43 8 57.14 Chel 14:40
Tongalooma 3 29 10.34 8 27.59 Wolv 17:30
Club House 3 29 10.34 7 24.14 Ling 15:05
Katy Spirit 3 23 13.04 6 26.09 Ling 14:30
Captain Kendall 3 10 30.0 5 50.0 Ling 14:30
Camache Queen 2 30 6.67 7 23.33 Wolv 18:30
Chateau Lola 2 30 6.67 5 16.67 Wolv 17:30
Kodafine 2 10 20.0 4 40.0 Wolv 16:00
Kai 2 24 8.33 4 16.67 Wolv 18:30
Mister Nibbles 2 4 50.0 3 75.0 Newc 12:10
Dingo Bay 2 9 22.22 2 22.22 Newc 14:50
Medam 2 29 6.9 2 6.9 Wolv 18:00
Red Shadow 1 34 2.94 12 35.29 Wolv 18:00
Borough Boy 1 20 5.0 4 20.0 Wolv 17:30
Quadriga 1 12 8.33 3 25.0 Wolv 19:30
Sweet P 1 4 25.0 2 50.0 Ling 11:55
Dynamo Walt 1 7 14.29 2 28.57 Wolv 16:00
Perfect Venture 1 10 10.0 2 20.0 Ling 14:30
Skinny Love 1 6 16.67 1 16.67 Wolv 16:00
Grace Hull 1 10 10.0 1 10.0 Wolv 18:00
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Longest Travellers (279 miles)
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Next Sensation 1 7 14.29 2 28.57 Newc 13:45
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Most Naps
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Balthazar King 11 38 28.95 20 52.63 Chel 15:15
Top Gamble 2 3 66.67 3 100.0 Chel 14:40
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Running Hot
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Emkanaat 4 23 17.39 9 39.13 Ling 13:55
Standing Ovation 4 13 30.77 4 30.77 Chel 13:05
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Money Talks
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Scarlet Fire 2 7 28.57 4 57.14 Chel 14:40
Rochester 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 Ling 12:25
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Switching Stables
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Quiscover Fontaine 7 22 31.82 9 40.91 Chel 15:15
Shadrack 5 21 23.81 6 28.57 Newc 13:45
Legal Eagle 4 61 6.56 20 32.79 Wolv 18:30
Heez A Steel 3 46 6.52 16 34.78 Newc 14:15
Charingworth 3 30 10.0 8 26.67 Chel 13:05
Captain Kendall 3 10 30.0 5 50.0 Ling 14:30
Kellys Brow 3 9 33.33 3 33.33 Chel 14:40
Free To Dream 2 17 11.76 3 17.65 Chel 14:40
Marcret 2 10 20.0 2 20.0 Wolv 19:00
Rock Diamond 1 11 9.09 4 36.36 Wolv 19:30
Kayfrou 1 17 5.88 4 23.53 Newc 14:15
Milborough 1 5 20.0 3 60.0 Chel 14:40
Elenika 1 9 11.11 3 33.33 Chel 13:35
Avidity 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Newc 12:10
War On 1 6 16.67 2 33.33 Newc 12:40
Be My Present 1 6 16.67 2 33.33 Newc 13:15
Striking Echo 1 5 20.0 1 20.0 Ling 15:05
Noverre Princess 0 16 0.0 6 37.5 Dun 19:45
Johanna Fosie 0 7 0.0 1 14.29 Newc 13:15
Angel Grigio 0 9 0.0 0 0.0 Wolv 18:00
Kilquiggan 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 Newc 15:25
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Going and Stalls
Meeting Conditions
Cheltenham Going : Good-Good to Soft in places; Cross country: Good.
Lingfield Park Going : Standard
Stalls : 5f & 1m Outside, Remainder Inside
Newcastle Going : Good, Good to Firm in places
Wolverhampton Going : Standard
Stalls : 7f Outside, Remainder Inside

Information correct at Friday 15th November 2013 07:30

[Kimmy]

Put trust in turge

ANAY TURGE (nap, 1.35)

Nigel Hawke’s hope looks on the upgrade and should be at his peak after two runs this term. A turnaround in the weights with Aintree conqueror Eastlake should even things up.
Take taquin to score

TAQUIN DU SEUIL (2.05)

All eyes will be on top-notch hurdler Oscar Whisky on his chasing debut but he faces a useful rival in Jonjo O’Neill’s hope. Winner of the Grade One Challow Hurdle last season, he has already recorded a win over fences.
Pipe can land gamble

TOP GAMBLE (2.40)

Run in memory of the most significant owner in the history of the Pipe stable so they’ll be desperate to win with their lightly-raced hope.
Bank on king to rule

BALTHAZAR KING (3.15)

Uncle Junior beat the selection 11 lengths in this race last year, but today’s faster conditions will suit Richard Johnson’s mount.
HOTSPOTS

Work whisper: God's own (Cheltenham, 2.40)

Weighting game: Oh Crick (Cheltenham, 1.35) 7lb below last winning mark

Burnt fingers: Texas rose (Newcastle, 1.15)

Captain heath: Delightfully (Newcastle, 2.15)

Formcast special: Jay bee blue (Lingfield, 1.55)

Wizard: Doctor Hilary (Wolverhampton, 6.30)

Cheltenham

1.05 Hunters Lodge (nb)

1.35 ANAY TURGE (nap)

2.05 Taquin Du Seuil

2.40 Top Gamble

3.15 Balthazar King

3.50 Quick Jack

Lingfield

11.55 Sweet P

12.25 Pool House

12.55 Flemish School

1.25 Mystery Bet

1.55 Emkanaat

2.30 Senator Bong

3.05 The Great Gabrial

3.40 Atlanta Bay


NEWCASTLE

12.10 Avidity

12.40 Yesyoucan

1.15 Be My Present

1.45 Next Sensation

2.15 Delightfully

2.50 Settledoutofcourt

3.25 Serenity Now


Wolverhampton

4.00 Kodafine

4.30 Excel Best

5.00 Authorized Too

5.30 Beach Rhythm

6.00 Grace Hull

6.30 Kai

7.00 Marcret

7.30 Rock Diamond

[Kimmy]

Smith and England set to appeal
Paul Struthers (@paulmstruthers) tweeted: "I can confirm that Sue Smith and Jonathan England are appealing the decision from Southwell on Monday." Smith and England were found guilty of schooling and conditioning in public by the stewards.

[Kimmy]

Australia: Waterhouse fined for raceday treatment of Tres Blue
Gai Waterhouse has been fined A$2,000 after pleading guilty to a charge of low end negligent conduct in relation to Melbourne Cup runner Tres Blue. On the morning of the race, the horse was administered the antibotic cream flamazine.

[Kimmy]

Chester scoops top honours
Chester racecourse was crowned the Racecourse Associations's showcase champion at an awards ceremony at Lingfield racecourse on Thursday night.

[Kimmy]

No change at Cheltenham
It is the first day of the Open meeting at Cheltenham this afternoon, and following a dry night the going remains good, good to soft in places on the chase and hurdle tracks, while the cross-country course is good (watered). 1 hour ago

[Kimmy]

15:15 Friday 15th November
Racing Tips - 15/11/2013

Tomorrow's 2 mile handicap chase at Cheltenham has only been won by 6 different yards in 10 years. Jonjo O'Neill was successful in 2005 and Eastlake must have a fantastic chance off only 5lb higher than his last win at 7/1. He has a good record with Tony McCoy on top and looks progressive enough to handle what is a tougher contest. Renard is also appealing but not at a similar price to the aforementioned. Elenika could be anything on debut for Venetia Williams given he never fulfilled his potential under Paul Nicholls and should be capable of going close. At a price, the 3 at the bottom of the weights are of appeal and, of them, Have You Seen Me is perhaps in the best form. He goes well fresh and has a chance of controlling this from the front now dropping back to 2 miles on preferred good ground. His last win came over an extra furlong when beating the well regarded Michael Flips (in receipt of plenty of weight) and he should have a win in him of his current mark. Much will depend on whether he's allowed to dominate but he's overpriced at 14/1 and has gone well here before.
Cheltenham 13.35 - Eastlake 1pt e/w
Cheltenham 13.35 - Have You Seen Me 1pt e/w

As far as the smart novice chase goes I think it's worth backing The Romford Pele after his solid 2nd to Balder Succes last time. That runner looks Arkle material and will be comfortably rated in the mid 150's, which puts the selection closer here than 15/2 would suggest. He certainly doesn't look the likely winner given the presence of Oscar Whisky who is 4 from 4 over hurdles here at the trip. Yet the Henderson runner wasn't in great form last couple of times we saw him and he has an air of fragility about him at 4/6. Taquin De Seuil has to prove himself on good ground under a penalty though he will probably make a better chaser than hurdler. Ultimately I think The Romford Pele will be a 3 mile chaser but is bred for this game and has been a little overlooked against some better hurdlers and bigger names.
Cheltenham 14.05 - The Romford Pele 1pt win

There is a very hot handicap hurdle where youngsters should really come to the fore this afternoon. David Pipe sends out Top Gamble and I think he is worth support even as short as 4/1. 2 from 3 under rules, he has only raced on heavy to date but should handle today's ground given he is by Presenting. Sidney Melbourne was a well held 6 lengths behind Connor O'Farrell's mount back in February and he is well worth his high mid-120's mark. 133 for Top Gamble is a stiff ask but he could be very good indeed and leave Class 3 handicaps in is wake. A few at the top of the market make appeal including Whisper and God's Own, while Scarlet Fire is worth noting at a very big price (I'll have a nibble) but the really interesting one at double figures is Warden Hill. He is 16/1 but his Kempton form last time out has worked out incredibly well with Andy Kelly (4th) romping home next time. He was unlucky on penultimate start when flying from the back only to be beaten a nose and, again, that form looks very solid. This is tough but he has a good record with Dominic Elsworth and his price is eye-poppingly good.
Cheltenham 14.40 - Top Gamble 2pt win
Cheltenham 14.40 - Warden Hill 1pt e/w

7/4 about Balthazar King in the Cross Country is a little bigger than expected on good ground and worth getting behind. Those prominent in the market have a fairly good record in the race and we are due a winning favourite. He won at the festival on his last course and distance start and only succumbed to the ageing Uncle Junior last time due to the cut in the ground. Off level weights with the main dangers it is tough to see him beaten and he goes so well at Cheltenham. Chicago Grey is interesting but shorter than perhaps he should be on first try at this sort of race and the same has to be said for Diamond Harry, though most at Cheltenham tomorrow would love to see him back to somewhere near his best.
Cheltenham 15.15 - Balthazar King 3pt win

[Kimmy]

Newcastle, 15 November 2013

12.40, second race

The record of vaccinations in the passport of WAR ON (IRE), trained by Chris Grant, did not comply with the Rules of Racing. The Stewards found the trainer in breach of Rule (E)18 and fined him £140.

1.15, third race

The Stewards considered the apparent improvement in form of the winner, REV UP RUBY, ridden by Jonathon Bewley and trained by George Bewley, compared with its previous run at Kelso on 19 October 2013 where the mare finished seventh, beaten approximately 33 lengths. They noted the trainer’s explanation that the mare settled better in the first time hood. They ordered REV UP RUBY to be routine tested.

2.15, fifth race

The Stewards considered the apparent improvement in form of the winner, MAGGIE BLUE (IRE), ridden by Callum Bewley and trained by Harriet Graham, compared with its previous run at Kelso on 6 October 2013 where the mare finished eighth, beaten approximately 25 lengths. They noted the trainer could offer no explanation for the mare’s improved form.

2.50, sixth race

The Stewards held an enquiry into the running and riding of MR SUPREME (IRE), ridden by Richie McGrath and trained by Keith Reveley, which finished third, beaten approximately 28 lengths. They interviewed the rider and the trainer. They also received a report from the Veterinary Officer. The rider stated his instructions were to get the gelding to relax into a good rhythm, jumping well and to do his best. He stated that his mount did not jump fluently in the early stages but gained confidence as the race progressed. He further added that he asked MR SUPREME (IRE) for an effort from the fifth last fence and in his opinion had obtained the best possible placing. The trainer confirmed these instructions and stated he was happy with the ride given. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race the Stewards noted their explanations.

3.25, seventh race

The Stewards held an enquiry into possible interference approximately two and a half furlongs out. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race they found that SERENITY NOW, unplaced, ridden by Danny Cook, had interfered with WILDEST DREAMS (IRE), unplaced, ridden by Alistair Findlay. They found the interference was accidental.

15/11/2013

Lingfield Park, 15 November 2013

11.55, first race

The Stewards held an enquiry into the use of the whip by Sean Levey, the rider of the winner, CONSTANTINE, from approaching the final furlong. 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 above the permitted level. The Stewards suspended Levey for 2 days as follows: Friday 29 and Saturday 30 November 2013.

12.55, third race

The record of vaccinations in the passport of ONERTOTHER, trained by Joseph Tuite, did not comply with the Rules of Racing. The Stewards found the trainer in breach of Rule (E)18 and fined him £140.

15/11/2013

Cheltenham, 15 November 2013

1.05, first race

The Stewards held an enquiry to consider why Mr Steven Clements, the rider of STANDING OVATION (IRE), had appeared to stop riding shortly before the winning post. Having heard his evidence and viewed recordings of the race they found him in breach of Rule (B)59.3 and guilty of failing to take all reasonable and permissible measures to obtain the best possible placing in that he failed to ride out on a horse that would have finished sixth. They suspended him for 2 days on dates to be notified to him by the British Horseracing Authority.

15/11/2013

Wolverhampton, 15 November 2013

5.00, third race

The Stewards held an enquiry under Rule (B)11.6 into possible interference inside the final half furlong. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race, they found that the winner, GIANT SAMURAI (USA), ridden by Raul Da Silva, had interfered with ALEXANOR (IRE), placed second, ridden by Luke Morris, and that the interference had not improved GIANT SAMURAI (USA)’s placing. They ordered the placings to remain unaltered. The Stewards found Da Silva in breach of Rule (B)54.1 and guilty of careless riding, in that he failed to take sufficient steps to prevent interference. They cautioned him as to his future conduct in races.

The Stewards held an enquiry into possible interference passing the winning post on the first circuit. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race, they found that the winner, GIANT SAMURAI (USA), ridden by Raul Da Silva, had interfered with MUSTADRIK (USA), unplaced, ridden by Graham Lee, which in turn interfered with ROSE BOEUF (FR), unplaced, ridden by Daniel Tudhope. The Stewards found Da Silva in breach of Rule (B)54.1 and guilty of careless riding, in that he had allowed his horse to drift left They suspended him for 3 days as follows: Friday 29 and Saturday 30 November, and Monday 2 December 2013.

5.30, fourth race

The Stewards noted that the winner, BEACH RHYTHM (USA), and LA SYLPHE, unplaced, had interfered with BOROUGH BOY (IRE), unplaced, and CASHEL’S MISSILE (IRE), unplaced, as the gates opened, but after viewing a recording of the incident they were satisfied that it neither involved a riding offence nor improved BEACH RHYTHM (USA)’s placing.

6.30, sixth race

The Stewards held an enquiry into possible interference shortly after the start. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race, they found that COIRE GABHAIL, unplaced, ridden by Sean Levey, had interfered with INTERCHOICE STAR, unplaced, ridden by Luke Morris, which in turn interfered with KAI, unplaced, ridden by Cathy Gannon. The Stewards found Levey in breach of Rule (B)54.1 and guilty of careless riding, in that he had allowed his horse to drift left. They suspended him for 2 days as follows: Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 December 2013.

The Stewards held an enquiry to consider why Sean Levey, the rider of INTERCHOICE STAR, unplaced, appeared not to keep straight from the stalls. Having heard his evidence and viewed recordings of the start they found him in breach of Rule (B)45.2 and suspended him for 1 day as follows: Wednesday 4 December 2013.

7.00, seventh race

The Stewards noted that ZAIN EAGLE, trained by Gerard Butler failed to enter the parade ring. As this was due to the trainer having to find a replacement when the original rider was delayed, the Stewards took no further action.

The Stewards held an enquiry into possible interference on the bend leaving the back straight. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race, they found that ARDMAY (IRE), unplaced, ridden by Graham Lee, had interfered with THE LOCK MASTER (IRE), placed fifth, ridden by Andrew Mullen, which in turn interfered with SPIRIT OF THE LAW (IRE), placed third, ridden by George Chaloner, which in turn interfered with NEXT EDITION (IRE), unplaced, ridden by Luke Morris. They found the interference was accidental.

7.30, eighth race

The Stewards held an enquiry into possible interference shortly after the start. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race, they found that LINCOLNROSE (IRE), unplaced, ridden by Andrew Mullen, had interfered with PLATINUM PROOF (USA), unplaced, ridden by David Bergin, which in turn interfered with PLANCHETTE, unplaced, ridden by Cathy Gannon. They found the interference was accidental.

15/11/2013
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Newcastle, 15 November 2013

12.10, first race

The Veterinary Officer reported that KIWAYU, unplaced, trained by Philip Kirby, had bled from the nose.

12.40, second race

The Veterinary Officer reported that INDIGO ROCK (IRE), placed fourth, trained by Michael Smith, had bled from the nose.

1.15, third race

Brian Harding, the rider of OLIVE GROVE, which was pulled up, reported that the mare was struck into.

The representative of Kim Bailey, the trainer of SUPREME PRESENT, which was pulled up, reported that the mare had a breathing problem.

1.45, fourth race

The Veterinary Officer reported that PORGY, unplaced, trained by Brian Ellison, had bled from the nose.

2.50, sixth race

The Stewards considered the running of BISHOPHILL JACK (IRE), ridden by Jason Maguire and trained by Kim Bailey, which finished unplaced. They noted the trainer’s representative could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. They ordered BISHOPHILL JACK (IRE) to be routine tested.

3.25, seventh race

Alistair Findlay, the rider of WILDEST DREAMS (IRE), unplaced, reported that the gelding suffered interference in running.

15/11/2013

Lingfield Park, 15 November 2013

1.25, fourth race

The Stewards considered the running of DEGLET NOOR, ridden by Andrea Atzeni and trained by Roger Varian, which finished unplaced. The Stewards noted the trainer’s representative’s explanation that the filly was unsuited by the track.

3.05, seventh race

Ted Durcan, the rider of LEONARD THOMAS, placed second, reported that the colt hung left. The Stewards ordered LEONARD THOMAS to be routine tested.

Kieren Fox, the rider of CLUB HOUSE (IRE), unplaced, reported that the
gelding missed the break.

15/11/2013

Cheltenham, 15 November 2013

2.40, fourth race

Davy Russell, the rider of SCARLET FIRE (IRE), unplaced, reported that the gelding was never travelling.

3.50, sixth race

The Veterinary Officer reported that FALCARRAGH (IRE), which was pulled up, trained by Tim Vaughan, had bled from the nose.

15/11/2013

Wolverhampton, 15 November 2013

4.00, first race

Liam Jones, the rider of DON’T TELL NAN, unplaced, reported that the filly hung badly right.

The Veterinary Officer reported that DYNAMO WALT (IRE), placed fourth, had lost a near-fore shoe. The Stewards ordered the colt to be routine tested.

4.30, second race

Sean Levey, the rider of ROSTRUM FAREWELL, unplaced, reported that the gelding hung left.

Luke Morris, the rider of EXCEL BEST, unplaced, reported that the colt veered left coming out of the stalls.

Tim Etherington, the trainer of MILO D’ACAMPO, unplaced, reported that the colt had a breathing problem.

5.00, third race

Liam Jones, the rider of AUTHORIZED TOO, placed third, reported that the colt hung left.

Sean Levey, the rider of CHAMBERLAIN, unplaced, reported that the gelding ran too freely.

15/11/2013

[Kimmy]

Today's Pointers
Hot Trainers
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A King 4 17 23.53 6 35.29 Today's entries
Jamie Snowden 4 5 80.0 5 100.0 Today's entries
A J Martin 4 9 44.44 5 55.56 Today's entries
G L Moore 4 16 25.0 4 25.0 Today's entries
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M Botti 3 12 25.0 6 50.0 Today's entries
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Miss E C Lavelle 3 4 75.0 4 100.0 Today's entries
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W P Mullins 2 10 20.0 6 60.0 Today's entries
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K C Bailey 1 9 11.11 4 44.44 Today's entries
L M Cumani 1 4 25.0 3 75.0 Today's entries
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S Dow 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's entries
A Hollinshead 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's entries
M W Easterby 1 6 16.67 1 16.67 Today's entries
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N Fehily 8 28 28.57 14 50.0 Today's rides
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S De Sousa 5 30 16.67 11 36.67 Today's rides
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T Scudamore 4 20 20.0 9 45.0 Today's rides
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L Treadwell 4 12 33.33 4 33.33 Today's rides
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G Lee 3 25 12.0 5 20.0 Today's rides
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J Reveley 2 7 28.57 5 71.43 Today's rides
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First-time Blinkers
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Solemn v1 10 66 15.15 24 36.36 Wolv 21:20
Astracad v1 6 25 24.0 11 44.0 Chel 14:30
Cash Is King b1 0 7 0.0 3 42.86 Ling 12:50
Global Leader b1 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 Wolv 18:50
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Tonguestraps
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Mr Chocolate Drop t 10 84 11.9 27 32.14 Wolv 17:50
Wishfull Thinking t 9 27 33.33 16 59.26 Chel 14:30
Gauvain t 8 33 24.24 17 51.52 Chel 15:00
Attaglance t 6 26 23.08 11 42.31 Chel 14:30
Quentin Collonges t 6 20 30.0 9 45.0 Chel 13:50
Highland Knight t 5 27 18.52 12 44.44 Ling 14:35
African Gold t 5 8 62.5 7 87.5 Chel 13:15
Greyfriars Drummer t 5 16 31.25 7 43.75 Chel 15:00
George Benjamin t 4 45 8.89 19 42.22 Wolv 18:20
Kilflora t1 3 33 9.09 18 54.55 Utt 14:15
Phase Shift t 3 29 10.34 14 48.28 Weth 12:55
Fratellino pt 3 45 6.67 12 26.67 Ling 15:10
Henry King t 3 12 25.0 4 33.33 Utt 13:05
Badger Foot t 2 22 9.09 6 27.27 Weth 14:40
Silver Eagle t 2 5 40.0 5 100.0 Chel 15:00
Lamb Or Cod t 2 9 22.22 5 55.56 Chel 15:00
Lookout Mountain vt 2 7 28.57 2 28.57 Weth 13:30
American Life pt 1 12 8.33 5 41.67 Weth 13:30
Not Rigg ht 1 13 7.69 4 30.77 Ling 12:50
Vardas Supreme bt 1 24 4.17 4 16.67 Weth 14:40
Azza t1 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Chel 12:40
Applejack Lad t 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Ling 13:25
Memphis Magic t 0 2 0.0 2 100.0 Wolv 18:50
Born To Benefit t 0 13 0.0 2 15.38 Weth 12:25
Admirals Walk pt 0 15 0.0 2 13.33 Ling 12:50
Tokyo Javilex t 0 6 0.0 1 16.67 Utt 14:15
Pagham Belle t 0 7 0.0 1 14.29 Utt 14:50
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Cheekpieces
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Tinshu p 10 67 14.93 23 34.33 Ling 14:35
Hidden Cyclone p 10 16 62.5 11 68.75 Chel 14:30
Kumbeshwar p 9 45 20.0 20 44.44 Chel 14:30
Wellforth p 8 44 18.18 14 31.82 Utt 14:15
Stow p 7 38 18.42 16 42.11 Utt 15:25
Grouse Lodge p 7 10 70.0 7 70.0 Weth 14:05
Nadiya De La Vega p 5 14 35.71 7 50.0 Chel 14:30
The Bull Hayes p 4 45 8.89 17 37.78 Weth 15:15
Wayward Glance p 4 27 14.81 12 44.44 Weth 13:30
Pensnett Bay p 4 18 22.22 9 50.0 Utt 15:25
Cinevator p 4 19 21.05 8 42.11 Chel 15:00
Prince Alzain p 4 15 26.67 7 46.67 Ling 14:35
Taxiformissbyron p1 4 22 18.18 7 31.82 Ling 12:50
Touch The Clouds p 4 10 40.0 4 40.0 Wolv 19:20
Lexi's Hero p 3 33 9.09 12 36.36 Wolv 21:20
Fratellino pt 3 45 6.67 12 26.67 Ling 15:10
Spring Heeled p 3 13 23.08 7 53.85 Chel 13:50
Akdam p 3 14 21.43 7 50.0 Chel 12:40
Sutton Sid p 3 19 15.79 6 31.58 Ling 11:50
Zalzilah p 3 11 27.27 4 36.36 Wolv 19:20
Ringa Bay p1 3 14 21.43 4 28.57 Utt 15:25
Rally p 2 4 50.0 3 75.0 Chel 15:35
Lady Lunchalot p 2 13 15.38 3 23.08 Ling 12:20
Offbeat Safaris p 1 24 4.17 11 45.83 Ling 12:20
Johnnys Legacy p 1 32 3.13 8 25.0 Utt 14:15
American Life pt 1 12 8.33 5 41.67 Weth 13:30
Logical Approach p 1 17 5.88 4 23.53 Utt 14:50
Finding Your Feet p 1 7 14.29 2 28.57 Utt 14:15
Tresor De L'isle p 1 7 14.29 1 14.29 Weth 14:40
La Rosiere p 0 8 0.0 2 25.0 Wolv 17:50
Admirals Walk pt 0 15 0.0 2 13.33 Ling 12:50
Kindia p 0 14 0.0 1 7.14 Ling 11:50
Fleeting Indian p 0 9 0.0 0 0.0 Ling 15:45
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Course & Distance Winners
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Forest Edge 11 43 25.58 17 39.53 Ling 15:10
Mia's Boy 10 70 14.29 30 42.86 Ling 14:00
Mr Chocolate Drop 10 84 11.9 27 32.14 Wolv 17:50
Tinshu 10 67 14.93 23 34.33 Ling 14:35
Loyalty 10 42 23.81 20 47.62 Ling 14:00
Hitchens 10 51 19.61 20 39.22 Ling 15:10
Lowther 10 59 16.95 19 32.2 Ling 14:00
Wishfull Thinking 9 27 33.33 16 59.26 Chel 14:30
Cross Kennon 8 34 23.53 14 41.18 Chel 15:00
Sunnyhillboy 8 26 30.77 13 50.0 Chel 15:00
Outlaw Torn 7 59 11.86 20 33.9 Wolv 17:50
Lightening Rod 7 28 25.0 14 50.0 Weth 15:15
Ballista 7 32 21.88 12 37.5 Ling 15:10
Brown Pete 6 56 10.71 15 26.79 Wolv 17:50
Carrickboy 6 27 22.22 12 44.44 Chel 14:30
Attaglance 6 26 23.08 11 42.31 Chel 14:30
Zafranagar 6 40 15.0 11 27.5 Weth 15:15
Johns Spirit 5 18 27.78 12 66.67 Chel 14:30
Champion Court 5 17 29.41 10 58.82 Chel 14:30
Nadiya De La Vega 5 14 35.71 7 50.0 Chel 14:30
Solar Deity 5 15 33.33 6 40.0 Ling 14:00
Hartside 5 18 27.78 5 27.78 Weth 15:15
Vino Griego 4 31 12.9 11 35.48 Chel 14:30
Lean Burn 4 39 10.26 9 23.08 Utt 14:50
Bronze Angel 4 14 28.57 8 57.14 Ling 14:00
Di Kaprio 4 16 25.0 8 50.0 Utt 14:15
Mwaleshi 4 16 25.0 5 31.25 Weth 12:55
Delightful Sleep 3 31 9.68 10 32.26 Wolv 17:50
Monbeg Dude 3 14 21.43 7 50.0 Chel 13:50
Cocacobana 3 14 21.43 7 50.0 Utt 13:05
Cantor 3 20 15.0 7 35.0 Wolv 18:20
Bertie Blu Boy 3 34 8.82 5 14.71 Wolv 18:20
Rajdhani Express 3 9 33.33 4 44.44 Chel 14:30
Roserrow 3 10 30.0 4 40.0 Ling 14:00
Minimee 2 19 10.53 7 36.84 Wolv 18:20
Entrance 2 34 5.88 7 20.59 Ling 12:20
Doynosaur 2 11 18.18 6 54.55 Weth 15:15
Jazzy Lady 2 11 18.18 4 36.36 Wolv 20:20
Passionada 2 14 14.29 4 28.57 Wolv 21:20
Paddy's Saltantes 2 10 20.0 3 30.0 Ling 11:50
Valbchek 2 10 20.0 3 30.0 Ling 15:10
Lady Lunchalot 2 13 15.38 3 23.08 Ling 12:20
The Jugopolist 1 12 8.33 5 41.67 Utt 14:15
I Know The Code 1 13 7.69 3 23.08 Utt 14:15
Stasio 1 2 50.0 2 100.0 Ling 14:00
Jimmie Brown 1 8 12.5 2 25.0 Weth 12:55
Applejack Lad 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Ling 13:25
Never A Quarrel 1 5 20.0 1 20.0 Wolv 21:20
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Longest Travellers (445 miles)
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Hawkeyethenoo 8 47 17.02 19 40.43 Ling 15:10
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Most Naps
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
African Gold 5 8 62.5 7 87.5 Chel 13:15
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Running Hot
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Intikhab 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 Todays Entries
0 0 0.0 0 0.0 Todays Entries
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Topsider 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 Todays Entries
Lock's Heath 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 Todays Entries
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Money Talks
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Captain Midnight 1 10 10.0 6 60.0 Wolv 19:20
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Switching Stables
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Battle Group 9 39 23.08 19 48.72 Chel 14:30
Wellforth 8 44 18.18 14 31.82 Utt 14:15
Made In Taipan 7 51 13.73 18 35.29 Pun 14:45
Kilflora 3 33 9.09 18 54.55 Utt 14:15
Sure Reef 3 11 27.27 5 45.45 Pun 15:20
Legacy Gold 3 3 100.0 3 100.0 Chel 16:05
Long Strand 2 38 5.26 12 31.58 Pun 14:45
Doynosaur 2 11 18.18 6 54.55 Weth 15:15
Buster Brown 2 20 10.0 5 25.0 Ling 11:50
Heavenstown 2 17 11.76 4 23.53 Utt 14:15
Steventon Star 2 8 25.0 3 37.5 Ling 13:25
Lady Lunchalot 2 13 15.38 3 23.08 Ling 12:20
Langham Lily 1 11 9.09 5 45.45 Weth 12:25
Authorative 1 8 12.5 2 25.0 Pun 12:00
Joseph Mercer 1 8 12.5 2 25.0 Weth 13:30
Marlbrook 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Pun 13:00
Crookstown 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Utt 12:35
French Canadian 0 5 0.0 3 60.0 Weth 15:50
Cash Is King 0 7 0.0 3 42.86 Ling 12:50
Like A Diamond 0 3 0.0 2 66.67 Wolv 18:50
Pim Street 0 7 0.0 1 14.29 Wolv 17:50
Fine Moment 0 2 0.0 0 0.0 Utt 16:00
Honour The King 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 Utt 13:40
Moves Like Jagger 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 Wolv 18:50
Kilfinichen Bay 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 Utt 16:00
Nhakira 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 Pun 14:45
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Going and Stalls
Meeting Conditions
Cheltenham Going : Good, Good to Soft in places
Wetherby Going : Good to Soft
Lingfield Park Going : Standard
Stalls : 1m Outside, Remainder Inside
Uttoxeter Going : Hurdle: Soft-Good to Soft in plcs; Chase: Soft-Heavy in plcs.
Wolverhampton Going : Standard
Stalls : 7f Outside, Remainder Inside

Information correct at Saturday 16th November 2013 07:56

[Kimmy]

Tips Tables Naps table

NAPS TABLE
PRESS CHALLENGE

TODAY'S NAPS TIME CRS TIPSTER LEVEL STAKES

Bradley 1:50 Chel Weekender +18.58
African Gold 1:15 Chel Yorkshire Post The Duke +16.75
African Gold 1:15 Chel Daily Post Mercury +12.59
Johns Spirit 2:30 Chel Daily Record Garry Owen +7.44
African Gold 1:15 Chel Sunday Express Chris Goulding +7.07
Silver Eagle 3:00 Chel The Guardian +6.24
Monetary Fund 3:00 Chel Liverpool Echo Chris Wright +5.90
Midnight Charmer 2:40 Weth Daily Telegraph Marlborough +5.47
Goulanes 1:50 Chel Daily Mail Robin Goodfellow +4.48
Ballynagour 2:30 Chel Yorkshire Evening Post Lee Sobot +4.28
Spring Heeled 1:50 Chel Racing Post The Edge +4.13
Rajdhani Express 2:30 Chel Sunday Telegraph Whistler +4.12
Alvarado 1:50 Chel Daily Star Sunday Moorestyle +4.01
No Planning 2:05 Weth Sheffield Star Fortunatus +4.00
Blakemount 3:50 Weth Blackpool Gazette Steve Simpson +1.67
Timesremembered 3:35 Chel Racing and Football Outlook -0.34
Renard D´Irlande 1:05 Uttx Racing Post RP Ratings -1.72
Astracad 2:30 Chel Sussex Express Downsman -1.92
White Star Line 1:15 Chel Racing Post Postdata -2.00
Royal Irish Hussar 12:40 Chel Racing Post Lambourn -2.04
Ballista 3:10 Ling The Star Patrick Weaver -2.06
Conquisto 2:30 Chel Morning Star Farringdon -2.59
Edmund Kean 3:00 Chel The Times Rob Wright -3.22
Finding Your Feet 2:15 Uttx Western Daily Press Bob Watts -3.32
Loch Ma Naire 8:50 Wolv Western Morning News West Tip -3.37
Hoodna 3:10 Ling Daily Mirror Newsboy -4.04
Pertuis 3:15 Weth The Press, York Ebor -4.88
African Gold 1:15 Chel Oldham Evening Chronicle Keith McHugh -5.49
Johns Spirit 2:30 Chel The Scotsman Glendale -5.50
Goulanes 1:50 Chel The Sun Templegate -6.42
Battle Group 2:30 Chel Racing Post West Country -6.61
Kerfuffle 3:45 Ling Glasgow Evening Times Jeffrey Ross -7.43
Tales Of Grimm 2:35 Ling Belfast Newsletter Wise Owl -7.78
Recession Proof 3:00 Chel Sunday Mirror Gary Nutting -7.87
Rajdhani Express 2:30 Chel Sunday Mail Rockavon -8.00
Astracad 2:30 Chel Carlisle News & Star Phil Rostron -9.60
Art Mauresque 12:40 Chel South Wales Argus Melissa Jones -9.70
Creepy 3:35 Chel The Mail On Sunday John Martin -10.70
Rajdhani Express 2:30 Chel Coventry Telegraph Derek Brown -12.75
Silver Eagle 3:00 Chel Racing Post Spotlight -13.08
Woolcombe Folly 2:30 Chel The Express Computerman -13.89
Tales Of Grimm 2:35 Ling Racing Post The North -16.00
Finian´s Rainbow 2:30 Chel The Irish Field Karl Hedley -19.00
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MOST TIPPED
Royal Irish Hussar 12:40 Cheltenham
MOST TIPPED OUTSIDER
Cross Kennon 3:00 Cheltenham
MOST NAPPED
African Gold 1:15 Cheltenham
MOST NAPPED OUTSIDER
Rajdhani Express 2:30 Cheltenham
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Dessie Hughes, trainer: GUITAR PETE
" “We're dipping our toe in the water with Guitar Pete. I was impressed with the way he won at Down Royal and he likes good ground and a big galloping track.” "
Guitar Pete 12:40 Cheltenham
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Silvestre De Sousa (Hartlebury) has a strike rate of 25% (15 from 60) in the last 14 days
Hartlebury
11:50 Lingfield (AW)

[Kimmy]

Early market movers
Paddy Power make Royal Irish Hussar evens (from 11-8) for Cheltenham's Triumph Hurdle trial at 12.40. Bradley is 6-1 (from 7) for the 1.50, while Southfield Theatre is 6-1 (from 7) for the 3.00 and Port Melon 4-1 (from 5) for the 3.35. 26 mins ago

[Kimmy]

Cheltenham ground and weather
The going remains good, good to soft in places after a dry night. There are no early non-runners. 59 mins ago

[Kimmy]

International
Australia: Caravan collects for Chapple-Hyam
BRITAIN landed another success in Melbourne on Saturday when Caravan Rolls On (Peter Chapple-Hyam/Craig Williams) recorded an effortless success in the Sandown Cup

[Kimmy]

Cheltenham hits new high
A total of 20,626 racegoers went through the turnstiles at Prestbury Park on Friday – a new record for the day.

[Kimmy]

Lingfield fine
After their informal look at the hurdles track at Lingfield it was decided there would be no issues with Tuesday's races taking place.

[banger]

Pine Creek heads a pair of runners for Newmarket-based trainer John Ferguson at Cheltenham on Sunday.


John Ferguson (r): Set for a busy few days




The five-year-old took his record to three wins in five starts over hurdles when landing a highly-competitive Listed event at Ascot when last seen two weeks ago.

He now takes his chance in the StanJames.com Greatwood Hurdle, where he is a general 6/1 second-favourite.




Ferguson said: "Pine Creek has come out very well from his Ascot win. He's gone up 7lb for that and this will be tough, but he will be competitive."

Also taking his chance this weekend will be Sea Lord, who is aiming for a seven-timer over hurdles.

He faces his toughest task to date in the Sky Bet Supreme Trial Novices' Hurdle, coming up against Punchestown Champion Bumper winner The Liquidator.

But the former Mark Johnston-trained Group Three victor, now 31lb higher than his original mark over hurdles, has been the flag-bearer for Ferguson this summer with notable victories at Market Rasen, Perth and Kempton.

Ferguson said: "He has bags of experience for a novice, has beaten seasoned horses all summer and the ground should suit him.

"There are potentially some very talented newcomers in the field, but he is worth his chance and we are hopeful of a good run."

Away from Cheltenham, one-time Classic hope Dubai Prince is a fascinating addition to the hurdling ranks and the former Godolphin inmate could well be seen at Leicester on Monday.

Ferguson said: "He is likely to run at Leicester on Monday unless the ground got particularly soft.

"He is working very well and has schooled well. The question mark is whether he stays, but he is an exciting prospect and I am really looking forward to running him

[banger]

Tuesday's jumps meeting at Lingfield is set to go ahead as scheduled after the Surrey course passed an inspection on Friday afternoon.

Lingfield: No problems anticipated for Tuesday


The condition of an area of the hurdles course that has given cause for concern has improved over the last couple of days, allaying fears of changing the race programme.

"A couple of drying days and a bit of wind mean I've seen improvement," said clerk of the course Neil Mackenzie Ross.

"It's still heavy ground, but looking ahead at the forecast I was concerned about the rain coming in on Monday, but it doesn't like being too much.

"With a couple of further drying days and not too much rain on Monday I think it would be premature to make that switch and we are fit to race over hurdles. If we can run the programme that is in place then that is what we'll do.

"The chase course is fine. On the hurdles course there is an area of ground that gets saturated and is very wet. However, I feel there has been improvement over the last couple of days and with a generally dry forecast we are raceable.

"The logical thing to do is to persevere with the programme as it is.

"It was dry today, it's set to be dry tomorrow and Sunday and it looks like will just light rain on Monday which I'd hope we can manage that and race with the programme as it is."

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Richard Hughes is to join Ryan Moore as a second British-based rider in the Longines International Jockeys' Championship in Hong Kong on December 4.

Richard Hughes: Joins Ryan Moore in Hong Kong




Hughes, who successfully defended his domestic crown last week, will replace the suspended Joao Moreira in the star-studded tournament at Happy Valley, the Hong Kong Jockey Club has announced.

Moreira will be sidelined after picking up a three-meeting ban for careless riding aboard Turbo Jewellery in the Victoria Racing Club Trophy at Happy Valley on Wednesday.




Hong Kong's executive director of racing William A Nader said: "This is unfortunate news for Joao Moreira, but we are delighted to have a jockey of the highest quality to take his place.

"Richard Hughes has won the UK jockeys' championship for the past two years, riding more than 200 winners in 2013 to successfully defend his title. I know that Richard is excited to have the opportunity to take part in the Longines International Jockeys' Championship and we are equally excited to welcome him to the all-star lineup."

While Moore is a past winner of this competition, it will be the first time Hughes has taken part and the pair face some of the best jockeys in the world including legendary North American veterans Gary Stevens and Mike Smith.

Other riders to receive invitations are Christophe Soumillon, Maxime Guyon, Kerrin McEvoy, Douglas Whyte, Suguru Hamanaka and Mirco Demuro along with two Hong Kong-based jockeys yet to be decided.

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Saturday: Going, weather and non-runners
CHELTENHAM
GOING: GOOD (Good to soft in places; GoingStick 7.5)

WEATHER (Mostly cloudy)

NON RUNNERS 3:00 Greyfriars Drummer (18)
LINGFIELD
GOING: STANDARD

WEATHER (Light rain)

STALLS 1m - Outside; Remainder - Inside

NON RUNNERS 11:50 The Wonga Coup (5), 1:25 Act Of Charity (2), 3:10 Forest Edge (4)
UTTOXETER
GOING: SOFT (Heavy in places on Chase Course, Good to soft in places in straight on Hurdle Course; Heavy in the chute; GoingStick: Chs 6.0; Hdl 6.5) (Hurdles moved out on to fresher ground. Divided bends. Chute hurdle omitted in 2m hurdle race)

WEATHER (Cloudy)
WETHERBY
GOING: GOOD TO SOFT

WEATHER (Partly cloudy)

NON RUNNERS 2:05 Chac Du Cadran (4)
WOLVERHAMPTON
GOING: STANDARD

WEATHER (Scattered showers)

STALLS 7f 32y - Outside; Remainder - Inside

NON RUNNERS 6:50 Jullundar (3), 8:50 Galaxy (4)
PUNCHESTOWN
GOING: YIELDING

WEATHER (Mostly cloudy