Horse Racing News Etc.

[Kimmy]

STAT WATCH.

Melodic Rendevous' preferred conditions pro-
vided us with another winning trend, when he
obliged at 9/2 in the Elite Hurdle at Wincanton.
We hope for more success over Jumps this Sat-
urday, with Channel 4 set to cover action from
the meetings at Cheltenham (1.50, 2.30, 3.00
and 3.35) and Wetherby (2.05 and 2.40.)
It will be interesting to have a Northern meeting
to focus on this Saturday, at a time when the
strings of the region's leading Jumps trainers,
Donald McCain and Lucinda Russell, are really
beginning to fire on all cylinders. McCain saddled
more winners than any other UK trainer in the
week to Monday, 11 November, with 8 winners
from 16 runners also providing a fantastic 50%
strike rate. Russell's Scottish yard enjoyed 6 win-
ners and a 22% strike rate, and a special mention
should go out for new trainer Dan Skelton, whose
yard is finding form in its first season, with 4 win-
ners in the past week and a strike rate of 36%.
Given McCain's form, it's hardly a revelation to
find that his stable jockey Jason Maguire has
been the main beneficiary, becoming the most
winning Jump jockey in the same period, with
8 wins and a 42% strike rate, ahead of Noel Fe-
hily and Richard Johnson, who tied on 5 win-
ners and strike rates of around 23%. McCain
and Maguire were the leading trainer/jockey
partnership for the week, with 7 wins and a
63% strike rate.
The first of the televised races at Cheltenham
is the Grade 3 handicap chase over 3m 3f. As
an each-way possibility, trainer Feargal
O'Brien's Bradley looks interesting, off a 2lb
lower mark than when he finished a staying-on
fifth over 3m 1f at this course on his seasonal
debut last month. O'Brien also has a 36% strike
rate with his runners in the past 14 days. Henry
Daly also has his horses in good order (50%
winning their races in the past fortnight) and
his Bet365 Chase winner Quentin Collonges
could return to action in this race, who has also
won on the expected good-soft ground.
The feature race of the day is the Paddy Power
Gold Cup, over 2m 5f, which often marks the
seasonal debut of Gold Cup hopefuls. In terms
of those with course form, Martin Keighley's
(20% strike rate last 14 days) Champion Court
looks interesting, as does the slightly higher
profile course and distance winner, Dynaste
(40% over distance). A less exposed potential
improver could be Jonjo O'Neill's Johns Spirit,
who has winning form over distance, on the
ground and at this course, and may be up to
defying his rise in the ratings from his seasonal
debut win at this course last month.
So on to Wetherby, where the first televised
race is an interesting 3m 1f handicap chase.
Donald McCain's team have been in awesome
form in the past week and his entrant in this
race, Grouse Lodge, has the potential to go well
in this race on the best of his form in novice
chases last season. The stable has won this
race twice in the last five years, and has the
leading record at the course in the past five
seasons by wins and also has an excellent 21%
course strike rate. As an alternative who may
go well at a price, Denali Highway progressed
markedly over fences towards the end of last
season after switching to handicaps and may
have more to offer. His trainer Caroline Bailey
has an excellent long-term record at Wetherby
(29%, £32 per £1 level stake profit.)
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NOTEBOOK.

At Hexham, Lucinda Russell's Kilbree Chief
confirmed his ability with a solid winning
performance in the 2m 4½f novices' hurdle.
Finishing just over a length behind Kilbree
Chief was
ROMANY RYME
, who remains a
maiden after five starts over hurdles, but im-
proved enough on this latest outing to sug-
gest that he can break his duck before too
long. The conclusion is that he possibly
needed the run on his seasonal debut the
time before, and given that he was keeping
on well at the end, he may also improve for
a step up in trip at some point.
MASTERLEADERMAN
showed some prom-
ise on his hurdling, seasonal and stable
debut for trainer Michael Smith in the 3m ½f
maiden hurdle at Musselburgh. By Beneficial
and out of a Supreme Leader mare, he was
always going to need a trip this early in his
career and already had placed form in 3m
Point-to-Points in his native Ireland last sea-
son. On this latest start, his first in more than
a year, he chased the pace and was just be-
ginning to struggle to hold onto them as he
hit the third-last. For all that, he held on to
finish third of six runners, a long way clear of
the fourth, and will surely improve for the
run. He looks a chaser-in-the-making, but
can at least win at this level over hurdles in
the meantime.
A few days later, at Carlisle's Monday after-
noon meeting, Donald McCain's
GREENSALT
looked one to note when finishing a fair run-
ner-up in the 2m 1f novices' hurdle on his
hurdling debut, behind the well-regarded
and odds-on favourite,
MILO MAN
.
Greensalt showed promise in all three of his
bumper starts last season and finished sec-
ond or third on each occasion. Unlike his tal-
ented full-brother Raya Star, who has shown
good form in 2m hurdles, Greensalt looks one
who will come into his own when his reserves
of stamina are called upon. The ground was
very testing at Carlisle, and the racecourse
has a long uphill finish, so it would be no sur-
prise if Greensalt runs over further than 2m in
the future, with the knowledge that he also
handles better (good) ground from his runs in
bumpers last season. His jumping was pretty
novicey and he can build on this first run of the
campaign with the experience under his belt.
Trainer Evan Williams has long liked Milo
Man, who won a Taunton bumper on his
debut before being tried in the Grade 1
Champion Bumper at the end of last season.
Although he only finished in the second-half
of the field on that outing, his promise re-
mains undimmed given the way he won at
Carlisle. Jockey Paul Moloney dictated the
race of the pace at a fairly sedate gallop and
then demonstrated Milo Man's impressive
turn of pace from the home turn, leaving his
rivals toiling in his wake. He tired a little late
on, suggesting that he will improve for the
outing and he's probably better than the
eventual five-length winning margin to
Greensalt. He should add further novice hur-
dles to his tally this season.
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Race Ratings
3.35 Cheltenham - Saturday, 16 November 2013.

11/2-1 Ballyalton 41 6 Ian Williams
Undefeated in two bumper starts season before
last, and slightly disappointing when runner-up
and odds on favourite on hurdling debut on sole
start last term. Atoned for that with wide-margin
win on seasonal debut last time, but step up in
trip today is a possible concern. RATING 95
F22-12 Creepy 28 5 Martin Keighley
A son of Westerner who only got off the mark in a
Chepstow maiden hurdle on his seasonal debut
two runs ago, but is obviously held in regard, hav-
ing been tried in Grade 2 novice hurdles last sea-
son. Today's trip should suit and best form gives
him an each-way squeak. RATING 96
22-212 Deep Trouble 23 6 Ben Case
A consistent sort who won on his final outing be-
fore the summer break, and showed promise last
time, on his return to action. While his jumping
wasn't perfect, he could improve but faces a much
stiffer task at this grade. RATING 91
175-11 Drop Out Joe 36 5 Charlie Longsdon
Won both starts over timber to date and appar-
ently acts on both decent and testing going. Im-
proved between first and second starts over
timber, and no reason why he shouldn't come on
again in this race. Stable has been in good form
of late. RATING 96
1121F Indevan 13 5 W P Mullins
From major Irish stable and has already won a
Grade 3, so probably has the best form of all
these to date. Fall last time tempers confidence,
but assuming he's none the worse, should go
close. RATING 99
15-11 Killala Quay 35 6 Charlie Longsdon
Won three of his four career starts to date, includ-
ing both of his hurdles outings so far, by good mar-
gins, and no surprise to see him step up again
today. That being the case, should be there-
abouts. RATING 98
238-1 Lac Fontana 29 4 Paul Nicholls
Third in the Grade 2 Dovecote Hurdle last season,
on second run for stable and over hurdles. Ran re-
spectably if held in the Triumph Hurdle, but won
nicely last time on seasonal debut. Well regarded
but still has a bit to find with likely main players in
this race. RATING 97
141-11 Oscar Fortune 13 5 Jonjo O ́Neill
Undefeated in two starts over hurdles this season,
improving with each run. Stable in great form this
autumn and further improvement cannot be ruled
out. RATING 98
36P1P2 Paudi The Punter 20 7 G T Lynch
Irish raider who has made steady improvement
since switching to current stable in April. Still has
a lot to find today, though, and any rain could be
difficult as best form tends to have been achieved
on good or quicker ground. RATING 92
11- Port Melon 203 P 5 Paul Nicholls
Unraced son of Presenting who was sold at Tatter-
salls Ireland for €140,000 two years ago. From a
family with hurdling and chasing form between
2m 4f and 3m, and stable knows time of day in
these races. Watch market for guide to his
chance. RATING 95
1465-4 Pure Science 29 5 Nigel Twiston-Davies
Sixth in Grade 1 Champion Bumper at Cheltenham
Festival last season confirmed potential, but jump-
ing left a bit to be desired on his hurdling and sea-
sonal debut at this course last time. Could improve,
though, and connections respected. RATING 94
2151 Rally 15 4 Nicky Henderson
Looked in need of run when fifth on hurdling and
stable debut two starts ago, but left that behind
with a solid winning performance at Wetherby last
time. Looked a bit green, even in victory, so could
be more to come assuming he learned from the
experience, and stable's in good form at moment.
Could go well at a price. RATING 95
32-112 Silver Eagle 28 5 Kim Bailey
An improving sort, who ran a cracker on seasonal
debut over course and distance when runner-up to
he well-regarded Thomas Crapper in a handicap hur-
dle, off a career-high official rating. One of the likelier
sorts on that form and back in novice company, and
could be on the premises at a nice price. RATING 98
357-11Toubeera 182 7 Venetia Williams
Stable currently in great form and has won over
distance on last two starts, prior to a summer
break. Margin of victory over decent yardstick
Letsby Avenue on latest start gives her a good
shout relative to Silver Eagle, so could be a threat.
RATING 97
3OF-1L Toughness Danon 18F 7 Ian Williams
Surely stable's second string, after Ballyalton, as
form looks patchy, despite maiden hurdle win over
distance two months ago. RATING 91
1422-1 Warden Hill 27 5 Mick Channon
Stayed on nicely over distance on seasonal debut last
time to suggest that he will stay up the fearsome hill
at Cheltenham. Has ability, but form still falls some
way short of the best he could face here. RATING 93
213-11 Timesremembered 21 5 Emma Lavelle
Impressive winner of the Grade 2 Persian War
Novices' Hurdle at Chepstow, last time, on
second start over hurdles. Stable has been re-
juvenated this season and there could be
more to come.
RATING 100
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RACING NEWS.

Dandino finished fifth in the Melbourne Cup at
Flemington last week, but his owners were
quick to quell controversy after initial reports
suggested they had been critical of Ryan
Moore's ride aboard Dandino. Darren Dance,
syndicate manager for Dandino's owners,
Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock, reportedly
said Moore's ride was "disappointing,” in the
aftermath of the race, but has subsequently
denied reports in the Australian press that
Moore will not ride Dandino in December's Hong
Kong Vase. No decision has been made who will
ride Dandino in Hong Kong, but, according to
connections, Moore is the likely choice to ride
Dandino in Europe, and possibly Dubai, next
year.
On the back of impressively winning a Listed
hurdle at Kempton last month, Champion Hurdle
favourite The New One has been delighting trainer
Nigel Twiston-Davies at home, who reports that
the five-year-old will head to Cheltenham next
month for the International Hurdle, and then the
Christmas Hurdle at Kempton.
Trainer Paul Nicholls reports that his stable's
main chasing hopes Silviniaco Conti and Al
Ferof are ready to make their seasonal debuts.
Silviniaco Conti will head to Haydock this month
for the Betfair Chase, which he won last season,
while Al Ferof, who won last season's Paddy
Power Gold Cup before an injury curtailed his
campaign the following month, will go to Ascot
for the Amlin 1965 Chase, before possibly run-
ning in the King George VI Chase at Kempton's
Boxing Day meeting.
Irish chasing star Flemenstar made a winning sea-
sonal and stable debut for trainer Tony Martin last
weekend, when victorious in the Grade 2 Fortria
Chase at Navan. A lung infection denied Flemenstar
a crack at the Cheltenham Gold Cup last season,
but connections are aiming for that race again this
term, and Martin was satisfied with the eight-year-
old's performance at Navan, saying that he will
come on for the race. Flemenstar is currently avail-
able at 20/1 with some bookmakers for the
Cheltenham Gold Cup and 7/1 for the Ryanair
Chase, also at the Cheltenham Festival, over 2m 5f

[Kimmy]

13:50 Saturday 16th November
Racing Tips - 16/11/2013

Cheltenham steels the show today and it may be worth siding with Spring Heeled in the Murphy Group Handicp Chase. It's a step up on what he has achieved so far but, as with the Paddy Power Power Gold Cup, you need a horse that is a good 10lb well in to take this. That doesn't aways mean a younger horse but the last 5 winners have all been second season chasers and Jim Culloty's 6 year old has plenty of scope for improvement. He wants good ground and has looked an improved chaser this term, though does need to sort out some jumping issues. He looked as though he wants further when finishing strongly over 3 miles last time and he's a touch bigger than I thought he'd be at 8/1. Bradley has every chance off 1lb lower than last year (he's 4lb out of the weights today) and watch out for Burton Port if he regains that form of old, though it looks unlikely.
Cheltenham 13.50 - Spring Heeled 1pt e/w

The 2 I like for the big race are both owned by JP McManus. Colour Squadron is yet to achieve his potential but he travelled so well last time over course and distance that you have to think there is more to come on better ground. He is 15lb better off with Rajdhani Express (and it really is a close call between the 2) but they are priced up similarly around 12/1 and Philip Hobbs' charge has the right profile for this. His 2nd to the progressive Dedigout last year in a Grade 1 hurdle shows his potential and he may just need better ground, given that he has travelled well on 2 starts on today's surface but fallen both times. Nadiya De La Vega is not an obvious one to say is well in but she has dropped 5lb in the handicap. She started her chasing career 3 years ago but is still only a 7 year old and, 5lb lower than when 3rd in this last year, will appreciate better ground than 12 months ago. She wins first time out for fun and I'm convinced she can compete off a mark of 150 this term in what should be her peak season. 12/1 is a fair representation of her chances against the unexposed types like John's Spirit and Ballynagour but her trainer hasn't won this for some 10 years and sends out 3 today, all with good chances. McCoy is on Tap Night but I fancy he'd have chosen this mare or Colour Squadron had he been able to do the weight. Andrew Tinkler has won on this mare before and she'll be primed first up.
Cheltenham 14.30 - Nadiya De La Vega 1pt e/w
Cheltenham 14.30 - Colour Squadron 1pt e/w

Those at the top of the market make plenty of appeal for the following handicap hurdle and at this stage of the season it can pay to go with a younger, unexposed runner, especially on today's good ground. The 2 I want to back are 5 year olds Southfield Theatre and Silver Eagle, both at around 8/1. The former was a touch disappointing on debut behind Taquin Du Seuil when being niggled throughout. He did stay on encouragingly though and is unbeaten in 3 starts since the spring. He does, however, have some weight to carry and Kim Bailey's 5 year old looks the better bet. His trainer sees him as needing at least 3 miles and he did very well to finish 2nd behind Thomas Crapper, who won again yesterday, last time over 2 miles 5 furlongs when they went a real crawl. Ground is fine and this trip should see the very best of him off a mark only 4lb higher than for that Cheltenham run a month ago.
Cheltenham 15.00 - Silver Eagle 1pt e/w

[Kimmy]

DAILY MAIL.

Cheltenham

1240 Royal Irish Hussar

115 Shutthefrontdoor

150 GOULANES (nap)

230 Champion Court (nb)

300 Edmund Kean

335 Port Melon

405 Flementime


Lingfield

1150 Buster Brown

1220 Ground Ginger

1250 Poitin

125 Epic Voyage

200 Solar Deity

235 Prince Alzain

310 Hawkeyethenoo

345 Mid Yorkshire Golf


Uttoxeter

1235 It's A Doddle

105 Renard D'Irlande

140 Ashes House

215 Alborz

250 On The Record

325 Pensnett Bay

400 Gunner Fifteen


Wetherby

1225 Born To Benefit

1255 Mwaleshi

130 Lookout Mountain

205 No Planning

240 Tresor De L'Isle

315 Pertuis

350 Blakemount


Wolverhampton

550 Delightful Sleep

620 Cantor

650 Bouclier

720 Touch The Clouds

750 Nice Life

820 Jazzy Lady

850 Personal Opinion

920 Never A Quarrel


Sunday best

Cheltenham: 1.00 Western Warhorse; 1.35 The Liquidator (nb); 2.10 Dodging Bullets; 2.40 Sire De Grugy; 3.15 FLAXEN FLARE (nap); 3.50 Red Sherlock.

Fontwell: 12.45 Brass Monkey; 1.15 Harry's Farewell; 1.50 Camden; 2.25 Foxcub; 2.55 Rendl Beach; 3.30 Double Chocolate; 4.00 Changing Lanes.

[Kimmy]

Hi Kim






1:15 Chelt - African Gold @ 15/8
1:30 Weth - Flicka Williams @ 5/2

[Kimmy]

Paying 5 places in the 2.30 at Cheltenham today!

The Paddy Power Gold Cup is the highlight of Saturday's card and it looks a tremendous renewal. The race looks wide open, with Champion Court who has been well backed and John's Spirit heading the market.

In such a competitive looking race, Sky Bet are paying 5 places and with so many runners having an excellent each way chance this looks a cracking betting event.

[banger]

Hurricane Fly sets out on the path to what could be another stellar year when he heads a field of five runners in the StanJames.com Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown on Sunday - although Jezki has not been declared


Hurricane Fly: Heads the field



The two-mile king recorded his second Champion Hurdle victory when regaining his crown at Cheltenham in March and he goes into this weekend's Grade One event, which he bids to win for the second time, apparently "stronger than ever", according to trainer Willie Mullins.

However, his task has been eased after connections of Jezki decided to skip the contest and wait for the Bar One Racing Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse on December 1.

His trainer Jessica Harrington said: "Everything is fine with him. We've just decided to wait until the Hatton's Grace and step him up in trip."

Hurricane Fly heads four runners from the Mullins yard, with Marito, Midnight Game and Mikael D'Haguenet also taking their chances.

Mullins said of his dual champion: "We had a fantastic summer which meant fantastic grass, so Hurricane Fly has come back stronger than ever this year, which is extraordinary. Hopefully those looks will carry through to performance.

"I'm very pleased with him, he worked very well on Tuesday. We schooled him on Wednesday, he jumped very well so I'm very pleased going towards Sunday.

Hurricane Fly will again be partnered by Ruby Walsh, who seeks a 13th success on the Montjeu gelding.

He is also full of expectation, adding: "Hurricane is in good form. He is a dual Champion winner, is very good around Punchestown and has won plenty of races around there, so we are looking forward to the race."

Michael Bowe's Akatara is the only other contender.

Hurricane Fly will set a World Record for Grade One victories if successful, surpassing the record of Kauto Star and US Champion John Henry.

He is 1/6 with the sponsors to do so and Ruby Walsh is excited by the possibility: "He looks to be in good form, he's a dual champion hurdler and he's very good around Punchestown. Hurricane Fly is a wonderful horse, it's really exciting to be going for a World Record especially at Punchestown where he has already won six Grade One races."

The sponsors Rory Jiwani said, "Obviously we would have liked a more competitive field but it's always great to see Hurricane Fly on the track and a World Record 17th Grade One win looks to be at his mercy.

"He's 1/6 to go clear of Kauto Star and American legend John Henry but I suspect we'll have to wait for stiffer tests to see whether he is likely to win a third StanJames Champion Hurdle next March for which he is currently an 11/2 shot

[banger]

Jockey Barry Geraghty feel Cash And Go has a big chance of going one better than last year in Sunday's StanJames.com Greatwood Hurdle at Cheltenham on Sunday.


Cash And Go: Fancied to go well




Second last season behind Tom George's Olofi, Nicky Henderson's charge rather lost his form thereafter.

However, Geraghty feels Cash And Go has the ability to be a major player once more off the same handicap mark as in the race 12 months ago.

"It was 12 months ago that Cash And Go made his reappearance in the race and ran a blinder to finish second to Olofi off a mark 141," Geraghty said in his www.athteraces.com blog.

"He never really recovered his form after he unseated me next time out in the Ladbroke at Ascot in December and because of that he's on the same mark as a year ago.

"He's certainly as good now as he was then and although this is always one of the hardest handicaps of the season to win - and that includes here in March - I'm very hopeful of a good outcome.

"I'd have plenty of respect for others in the field including Pine Creek who won well at Ascot on his reappearance and I can see one that finished some way behind him that day, Court Minstrel, leaving that form well behind."

Despite Geraghty feeling Court Minstrel may improve, trainer Evan Williams expects Court Minstrel to struggle off his current mark.

The six-year-old failed to make any impact on his seasonal debut at Ascot in a valuable handicap won by the reopposing Pine Creek.

He was saddled with top weight that day and was lining up on a 8lb higher mark than when he last ran in Scotland. Williams feels he has little chance of getting involved here off that same mark of 149.

"He's got no chance off that mark, he's got too much weight," said Williams. "I've said it before, and I hope I'm wrong, but I don't think he can win off that rating.

"The difference on Sunday is he'll love the ground, though, compared to Ascot."

David O'Meara is hoping Ifandbutwhynot, sent off favourite for the County Hurdle in March, will improve for his first run of the season which saw him finish third behind Harry Fry's Karinga Dancer at Aintree.

"It was a nice run from him at Aintree - he often comes on for his first start of the season - and we are happy with him," said O'Meara.

"He progressed last season and he was running well in the Scottish Champion Hurdle before he fell. We are hopeful he can continue his progression this year. We have always thought a bit of him and we will know a lot more about how competitive his mark is on Sunday."

Alan King wants to see a bit more from last season's Grade One-winning mare L'Unique.

She made her return in a Listed race against her own sex at Wetherby but appeared to blow up before the last hurdle behind John Quinn's Cockney Sparrow.

"I was in two minds as to whether to run L'Unique in the Greatwood Hurdle, but she has seemed in good form at home this week so we have decided to give it a go and, hopefully, she will improve on her comeback run at Wetherby," the Barbury Castle handler told his website, www.alankingracing.co.uk.

The top weight is Get Me Out Of Here, who has been second in three different races at the Festival but is without a win since October 2012.

John Quinn runs both Kashmir Peak, who has improved on the Flat in the summer, and Calculated Risk.

Irish interest is provided by Flaxen Flare, Rawnaq, Thomas Edison, Kalann, Redera and Enchanted Forest.

Paul Nicholls' Sametegal was a good juvenile, while David PIpe has two interesting runners in Tanerko Emery and Dell' Arca.

[banger]

Jockey Danny Cook faces another lengthy spell on the sidelines after he suffered a broken leg in action at Newcastle on Friday.

Danny Cook: Faces another spell on sidelines


Cook sustained the injury when he was kicked by a horse before the concluding bumper at Gosforth Park.






The rider still competed in the race, finishing sixth aboard Serenity Now, but scans later confirmed the bad news.

His agent Richard Hale said: "He got double-barrelled before the bumper and went for X-rays afterwards.

"He text me to tell me his leg was broken, so it's not great."

Cook has endured awful luck with injuries over the last few years including shattering a kneecap in three places at Wetherby in December 2011.

He missed out on a winner in the very first contest at Wetherby on Saturday when Run Ructions Run scored under substitute jockey Dougie Costello.

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

WEATHER (Cloudy)

NON RUNNERS 1:00 Angles Hill (9)
FONTWELL
GOING: HEAVY (Soft in places; GoingStick 6.2) (Second last fence omitted. Jumping inside of fences down the hill, rest outside. Hurdles outside. Top bend and bottom hurdle bend pushed out to minimum width. Bottom chase bend 3 yards off the inner line)

WEATHER (Mostly cloudy)
PUNCHESTOWN
GOING: YIELDING

WEATHER (Partly cloudy)
CORK
GOING: SOFT (Yielding to soft in places on Hurdle Course)

WEATHER (Partly cloudy)

NON RUNNERS 2:35 Questions Answered (7)

[Kimmy]

Lingfield Park, 16 November 2013

11.50, first race

The Stewards noted that BEEP had interfered with HARTLEBURY who then interfered with KINDIA (IRE), all unplaced, on the first bend but after viewing a recording of the race they were satisfied that it did not involve a riding offence.

2.00, fifth race

The Stewards held an enquiry into possible interference just after the start. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race they found that the winner ANACONDA (FR), ridden by Richard Kingscote, interfered with SOLAR DEITY (IRE), unplaced, ridden by Martin Harley, who then interfered with TIGERS TALE (IRE), unplaced, ridden by Andrea Atzeni, who then interfered with LOWTHER, also unplaced, ridden by Graham Lee. The Stewards found Kingscote in breach of Rule (B)54.1 and guilty of careless riding in that he allowed his mount to drift left. They suspended him for 2 days as follows: Saturday 30 November and Monday 2 December 2013.

The Stewards considered the apparent improvement in form of the winner, ANACONDA (FR), ridden by Richard Kingscote and trained by Tom Dascombe, compared with its previous run at Wolverhampton on 26 October 2013 where the gelding finished seventh of twelve, beaten by 8¼ lengths. They noted the trainer’s explanation that the gelding benefitted from a change of tactics, making all. They ordered ANACONDA (FR) to be routine tested.

2.35, sixth race

The Stewards held an enquiry into possible interference approaching the final furlong. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race they found that HIGHLAND KNIGHT (IRE), unplaced, ridden by David Probert, had interfered with TINSHU (IRE), unplaced, ridden by Graham Lee. The Stewards found Probert in breach of Rule (B)54.1 and guilty of careless riding in that he allowed his mount to drift left towards the rail. They suspended him for 3 days as follows: Saturday 30 November and Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 December 2013.

3.10, seventh race

The Stewards considered the apparent improvement in form of the winner, VALBCHEK (IRE), ridden by Shane Kelly and trained by Jeremy Noseda, compared with its previous run at Doncaster on 26 October 2013 where the gelding finished thirteenth of nineteen, beaten by 6 lengths. They noted the trainer could offer no explanation for the gelding’s improved form. They ordered VALBCHEK (IRE) to be routine tested.

16/11/2013

Wetherby, 16 November 2013

12.25, first race

The Stewards held an enquiry into the running and riding of PRINCESS CAETANI (IRE), ridden by Jason Maguire and trained by David Dennis, which settled mid division in the early stages of the race and appeared to stay on at one pace to finish fifth, beaten some 17 lengths. They interviewed the rider who stated that PRINCESS CAETAIN (IRE) jumped poorly throughout, ran green and was very weak. Having heard his evidence and viewed recordings of the race the Stewards noted his explanations. They ordered PRINCESS CAETANI (IRE) to be routine tested.

1.30, third race

The Stewards noted that there was interference between the winner, FLICKA WILLIAMS (IRE), and LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN (IRE), placed second, after the second last hurdle but after viewing a recording of the race they were satisfied that it neither involved a riding offence nor improved FLICKA WILLIAMS (IRE)’s placing.

3.15, sixth race

The Stewards held an enquiry into the use of the whip by Robert Mccarth, the rider of ZAFRANAGAR (IRE), placed second, from 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 had used his whip without allowing his horse time to respond. The Stewards suspended Mccarth for 3 days as follows: Sunday 1, Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 December 2013.

16/11/2013

Cheltenham, 16 November 2013

2.30, fourth race

The Stewards held an enquiry into possible interference on the run in. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race they found that COLOUR SQUADRON (IRE), placed second, ridden by Tom O’Brien, had interfered with HIDDEN CYCLONE (IRE), placed third, ridden by Andrew J. McNamara. The Stewards found O’Brien in breach of Rule (B)54.1 and guilty of careless riding in that he allowed his horse to drift left handed. They suspended him for 1 day as follows: Sunday 1 December 2013.

3.35, sixth race

The Stewards held an enquiry following a report from a representative of TurfTrax that INDEVAN, trained by W.P. Mullins, ran in the race without a speed sensing device. They interviewed the trainer’s representative and the TurfTrax representative. Having heard their evidence the Stewards accepted the trainer’s representative’s explanation that there was a genuine mistake and she had saddled the gelding with the paddock number cloth instead of the cloth with which the jockey had weighed out.

4.05, seventh race

The Stewards held an enquiry following a report from a representative of TurfTrax that LILY WAUGH (IRE), trained by Anthony Honeyball, ran in the race without a speed sensing device. They interviewed the trainer and the TurfTrax representative. Having heard their evidence the Stewards accepted the trainer’s explanation that there was a genuine mistake and he had saddled the mare with the paddock number cloth instead of the cloth with which the jockey had weighed out.

16/11/2013

Wolverhampton, 16 November 2013

6.20, second race

The Stewards held an enquiry to consider why William Twiston-Davies, the rider of BOND ARTIST (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 the blindfold became stuck on the bridle causing him difficulty in removing it.

The Stewards held an enquiry into the use of the whip by Patrick Donaghy, the rider of CANTOR, placed second, from approaching the final two furlongs. 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 Donaghy for 2 days as follows: Saturday 30 November and Monday,2 December 2013.

6.50, third race

The Stewards noted that there had been interference between the winner, DOLDRUMS (USA), and LIKE A DIAMOND (IRE), placed second, on the bend entering the back straight, but after viewing a recording of the incident they were satisfied that it neither involved a riding offence nor improved DOLDRUMS (USA)’s placing.

7.50, fifth race

The Starter reported that DUTCH RIFLE, trained by James Tate, was unruly in the stalls and was withdrawn. The trainer’s attention was drawn to the restriction incurred under Rule (B)44 and he was informed that the filly could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.

16/11/2013
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Lingfield Park, 16 November 2013

11.50, first race

Silvestre De Sousa, the rider of HARTLEBURY, unplaced, reported that the gelding suffered interference in running.

12.20, second race

William Carson, the rider of FINAL DELIVERY, unplaced, reported that the gelding ran too free.

Luke Morris, the rider of OFFBEAT SAFARIS (IRE), placed fourth, reported that the gelding ran too free.

12.50, third race

Josh Baudains, the rider of ADMIRALS WALK (IRE), unplaced, reported that the gelding ran too free.

1.25, fourth race

Robert Havlin, the rider of EPIC VOYAGE (USA), placed second, reported that the gelding hung badly left.

2.00, fifth race

Silvestre De Sousa, the rider of MIGHTY AMBITION (USA), unplaced, reported that the colt was denied a clear run.

16/11/2013

Cheltenham, 16 November 2013

12.40, first race

Daryl Jacob, the rider of ART MAURESQUE (FR), unplaced, reported that the gelding stopped quickly.

1.50, third race

The Stewards considered the running of GOULANES (IRE), ridden by Tom Scudamore, and trained by David Pipe, which finished unplaced. They noted the trainer could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. They ordered GOULANES (IRE) to be routine tested.

2.30, fourth race

Brendan Powell, the rider of BATTLE GROUP, which was pulled up, reported that the gelding moved poorly.

16/11/2013

Wetherby, 16 November 2013

12.25, first race

Denis O’Regan, the rider of VILLA ROYALE, unplaced, reported that the filly did not jump fluently in the early stages.

2.40, fifth race

The representative of James Ewart, the trainer of TRESOR DE L’ISLE (FR), which fell, reported that the gelding ran flat. They ordered TRESOR DE L’ISLE (FR) to be routine tested.

16/11/2013

Wolverhampton, 16 November 2013

5.50, first race

Eoin Walsh, the rider of DELIGHTFUL SLEEP, unplaced, reported that the gelding suffered interference in running.

The Veterinary Officer reported that LA ROSIERE (USA), trained by Pat Murphy, which was pulled up, was lame.

16/11/2013

[Kimmy]

Tips Tables Naps table

NAPS TABLE
PRESS CHALLENGE

TODAY'S NAPS TIME CRS TIPSTER LEVEL STAKES

Rawnaq 3:15 Chel Weekender +17.58
Cash And Go 3:15 Chel Daily Star Sunday Moorestyle +16.01
Lieutenant Miller 1:00 Chel Yorkshire Post The Duke +15.75
Pine Creek 3:15 Chel Daily Record Garry Owen +14.44
The Liquidator 1:35 Chel Daily Post Mercury +11.59
Rozolenn 3:30 Font Sunday Express Chris Goulding +6.07
Emperor´s Choice 1:50 Font Sheffield Star Fortunatus +5.88
Ifandbutwhynot 3:15 Chel The Guardian +5.24
Flaxen Flare 3:15 Chel Liverpool Echo Chris Wright +4.90
Benvolio 2:55 Font Daily Telegraph Marlborough +4.47
Flaxen Flare 3:15 Chel Daily Mail Robin Goodfellow +3.48
Cash And Go 3:15 Chel Yorkshire Evening Post Lee Sobot +3.28
Ted Veale 2:10 Chel Racing Post The Edge +3.13
Ted Veale 2:10 Chel Sunday Telegraph Whistler +3.12
Lac Fontana 1:35 Chel Blackpool Gazette Steve Simpson +2.24
Raya Star 2:10 Chel The Scotsman Glendale +1.50
The Clyda Rover 1:50 Font Morning Star Farringdon +1.41
Lieutenant Miller 1:00 Chel Racing Post RP Ratings +1.03
Raya Star 2:10 Chel Racing Post Lambourn -1.13
Dolatulo 2:25 Font Racing and Football Outlook -1.34
Knight Of Pleasure 2:25 Font Sussex Express Downsman -2.92
Ifandbutwhynot 3:15 Chel Racing Post Postdata -3.00
Sametegal 3:15 Chel The Star Patrick Weaver -3.06
Westaway 1:15 Font Western Morning News West Tip -3.37
Pine Creek 3:15 Chel The Times Rob Wright -4.22
Court Appeal 1:15 Font Western Daily Press Bob Watts -4.32
Sametegal 3:15 Chel Glasgow Evening Times Jeffrey Ross -4.93
Benvolio 2:55 Font Daily Mirror Newsboy -5.04
Dodging Bullets 2:10 Chel The Press, York Ebor -5.88
Dodging Bullets 2:10 Chel The Mail On Sunday John Martin -6.20
Cash And Go 3:15 Chel Oldham Evening Chronicle Keith McHugh -6.49
Benvolio 2:55 Font The Sun Templegate -7.42
Red Sherlock 3:50 Chel Racing Post West Country -7.61
Munsaab 2:25 Font Belfast Newsletter Wise Owl -8.78
Kashmir Peak 3:15 Chel Sunday Mirror Gary Nutting -8.87
Pine Creek 3:15 Chel Sunday Mail Rockavon -9.00
Ifandbutwhynot 3:15 Chel Carlisle News & Star Phil Rostron -10.60
Calculated Risk 3:15 Chel South Wales Argus Melissa Jones -10.70
Court Minstrel 3:15 Chel Coventry Telegraph Derek Brown -13.75
Pine Creek 3:15 Chel Racing Post Spotlight -14.08
Lieutenant Miller 1:00 Chel The Express Computerman -14.89
Kashmir Peak 3:15 Chel Racing Post The North -17.00
Sametegal 3:15 Chel The Irish Field Karl Hedley -20.00
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MOST TIPPED
Sea Lord 1:35 Cheltenham
MOST TIPPED OUTSIDER
Ifandbutwhynot 3:15 Cheltenham
MOST NAPPED
Pine Creek 3:15 Cheltenham
MOST NAPPED OUTSIDER
Ifandbutwhynot 3:15 Cheltenham
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Willie Mullins, trainer: FELIX YONGER
" “Felix Yonger is our only entry for the Grade 1 Drinmore Chase at Fairyhouse in two weeks time and this race will give him more experience with that race in mind. He won his only chase over the course in May and is in good form.” "
Felix Yonger 1:05 Punchestown
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Non-Handicap Hurdles at Punchestown have been profitable for favourites (£14.41) over the last five seasons

[Kimmy]

Today's Pointers
Hot Trainers
Trainer Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Races
F M O'Brien 5 14 35.71 10 71.43 Today's entries
Jonjo O'Neill 4 25 16.0 11 44.0 Today's entries
P J Hobbs 4 16 25.0 10 62.5 Today's entries
W P Mullins 4 17 23.53 9 52.94 Today's entries
D O'Meara 4 13 30.77 6 46.15 Today's entries
A King 4 22 18.18 6 27.27 Today's entries
G L Moore 4 18 22.22 4 22.22 Today's entries
N J Henderson 3 22 13.64 9 40.91 Today's entries
Miss V Williams 3 21 14.29 6 28.57 Today's entries
D Pipe 2 22 9.09 7 31.82 Today's entries
P F Nicholls 2 16 12.5 6 37.5 Today's entries
B Ellison 2 12 16.67 5 41.67 Today's entries
Miss S J Harty 2 5 40.0 3 60.0 Today's entries
J J Quinn 2 3 66.67 2 66.67 Today's entries
W Greatrex 2 4 50.0 2 50.0 Today's entries
D Skelton 2 5 40.0 2 40.0 Today's entries
Tim Vaughan 2 7 28.57 2 28.57 Today's entries
B G Powell 2 9 22.22 2 22.22 Today's entries
Miss R Curtis 2 10 20.0 2 20.0 Today's entries
N A Twiston-Davies 1 18 5.56 6 33.33 Today's entries
N P Mulholland 1 6 16.67 5 83.33 Today's entries
Evan Williams 1 15 6.67 5 33.33 Today's entries
Ian Williams 1 10 10.0 4 40.0 Today's entries
J P Ferguson 1 3 33.33 3 100.0 Today's entries
C L Tizzard 1 15 6.67 3 20.0 Today's entries
D Cullen 1 2 50.0 2 100.0 Today's entries
B I Case 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Today's entries
L A Dace 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Today's entries
M F Morris 1 4 25.0 2 50.0 Today's entries
H D Daly 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Today's entries
E McNamara 1 6 16.67 2 33.33 Today's entries
Dr R D P Newland 1 6 16.67 2 33.33 Today's entries
M Keighley 1 7 14.29 2 28.57 Today's entries
G McPherson 1 7 14.29 2 28.57 Today's entries
Mark Fahey 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries
T Symonds 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries
M Hourigan 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries
C J Mann 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries
Mrs J Harrington 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's entries
M Scudamore 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's entries
E Bolger 1 5 20.0 1 20.0 Today's entries
A J Martin 1 5 20.0 1 20.0 Today's entries
C E Longsdon 1 9 11.11 1 11.11 Today's entries
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Hot Jockeys
Jockey Wins Rides Win % Place Place % Races
N Fehily 7 26 26.92 12 46.15 Today's rides
A P McCoy 4 28 14.29 12 42.86 Today's rides
T Scudamore 4 22 18.18 8 36.36 Today's rides
L Treadwell 4 14 28.57 4 28.57 Today's rides
J M Maguire 3 26 11.54 11 42.31 Today's rides
T J O'Brien 3 18 16.67 9 50.0 Today's rides
Paul Moloney 3 17 17.65 7 41.18 Today's rides
Nick Scholfield 3 20 15.0 6 30.0 Today's rides
W Hutchinson 3 15 20.0 5 33.33 Today's rides
Brendan Powell 3 13 23.08 4 30.77 Today's rides
R Thornton 3 16 18.75 4 25.0 Today's rides
Aidan Coleman 2 18 11.11 7 38.89 Today's rides
R Johnson 2 16 12.5 5 31.25 Today's rides
T J Murphy 2 5 40.0 3 60.0 Today's rides
Harry Skelton 2 6 33.33 3 50.0 Today's rides
D C Costello 2 8 25.0 3 37.5 Today's rides
R P Mclernon 2 11 18.18 2 18.18 Today's rides
S Twiston-Davies 1 25 4.0 6 24.0 Today's rides
D F O'Regan 1 12 8.33 4 33.33 Today's rides
J E Moore 1 14 7.14 4 28.57 Today's rides
P J Brennan 1 17 5.88 4 23.53 Today's rides
Joshua Moore 1 5 20.0 3 60.0 Today's rides
James Best 1 9 11.11 3 33.33 Today's rides
T Messenger 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Today's rides
Michael Byrne 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Today's rides
Felix De Giles 1 6 16.67 2 33.33 Today's rides
Killian Moore 1 6 16.67 2 33.33 Today's rides
B J Geraghty 1 8 12.5 2 25.0 Today's rides
W Kennedy 1 8 12.5 2 25.0 Today's rides
G Sheehan 1 8 12.5 2 25.0 Today's rides
Jake Greenall 1 10 10.0 2 20.0 Today's rides
L Aspell 1 11 9.09 2 18.18 Today's rides
Kieron Edgar 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's rides
R Walsh 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's rides
Conor Shoemark 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's rides
S Thomas 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's rides
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First-time Blinkers
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Mad Moose v1 7 39 17.95 16 41.03 Chel 14:40
Swincombe Rock b1 3 16 18.75 7 43.75 Font 13:50
Buck's Bond bt 2 6 33.33 3 50.0 Font 13:50
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Tonguestraps
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Dark Energy t 10 91 10.99 28 30.77 Chel 13:00
Princely Hero pt 8 78 10.26 32 41.03 Font 15:30
Oiseau de Nuit t 8 49 16.33 19 38.78 Chel 14:40
Get Me Out Of Here t 7 22 31.82 12 54.55 Chel 15:15
Changing Lanes pt 5 38 13.16 15 39.47 Font 16:00
The Cockney Mackem t 3 23 13.04 14 60.87 Chel 14:10
Tanerko Emery t 3 10 30.0 6 60.0 Chel 15:15
Court In Session t1 3 20 15.0 5 25.0 Chel 13:00
Phare Isle pt 2 36 5.56 10 27.78 Chel 13:00
Thomas Edison t 2 16 12.5 9 56.25 Chel 15:15
Buck's Bond bt 2 6 33.33 3 50.0 Font 13:50
Cole Harden t1 2 3 66.67 2 66.67 Font 13:15
Amok t 1 7 14.29 4 57.14 Chel 13:00
Upsanddowns t 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Chel 15:50
Boy Of Boru t 0 5 0.0 1 20.0 Font 12:45
Pink Gin t 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 Chel 15:50
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Cheekpieces
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Absolute Shambles p 9 49 18.37 16 32.65 Font 16:00
Princely Hero pt 8 78 10.26 32 41.03 Font 15:30
Changing Lanes pt 5 38 13.16 15 39.47 Font 16:00
Double Chocolate p 4 29 13.79 11 37.93 Font 15:30
Waltzing Tornado p 3 41 7.32 9 21.95 Font 15:30
The Clyda Rover p 3 19 15.79 7 36.84 Font 13:50
Phare Isle pt 2 36 5.56 10 27.78 Chel 13:00
Colebrooke p 2 25 8.0 7 28.0 Font 14:55
Boyfromnowhere p 2 8 25.0 4 50.0 Font 13:50
Orvita p 1 15 6.67 1 6.67 Font 16:00
The Young Master p 0 12 0.0 1 8.33 Font 12:45
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Course & Distance Winners
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Absolute Shambles 9 49 18.37 16 32.65 Font 16:00
Oiseau de Nuit 8 49 16.33 19 38.78 Chel 14:40
Tataniano 6 15 40.0 7 46.67 Chel 14:40
His Excellency 5 33 15.15 12 36.36 Chel 14:40
Dodging Bullets 5 18 27.78 9 50.0 Chel 14:10
Flaxen Flare 5 19 26.32 9 47.37 Chel 15:15
Court Minstrel 5 11 45.45 8 72.73 Chel 15:15
Double Chocolate 4 29 13.79 11 37.93 Font 15:30
Kalann 4 18 22.22 10 55.56 Chel 15:15
Ifandbutwhynot 4 13 30.77 7 53.85 Chel 15:15
Sametegal 3 7 42.86 6 85.71 Chel 15:15
Rendl Beach 3 7 42.86 4 57.14 Font 14:55
Orzare 3 9 33.33 4 44.44 Font 14:25
Foxcub 2 12 16.67 7 58.33 Font 14:25
Carningli 2 2 100.0 2 100.0 Chel 15:50
Lac Fontana 1 4 25.0 2 50.0 Chel 13:35
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Longest Travellers (264 miles)
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Changing Lanes 5 38 13.16 15 39.47 Font 16:00
Millenarys Lady 0 17 0.0 1 5.88 Font 12:45
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Most Naps
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Pine Creek 3 5 60.0 4 80.0 Chel 15:15
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Running Hot
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Questions Answered 6 26 23.08 12 46.15 Cor 14:35
Waltzing Tornado 3 41 7.32 9 21.95 Font 15:30
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Money Talks
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Pettifour 5 32 15.63 13 40.63 Font 13:50
Imperial Stargazer 1 18 5.56 6 33.33 Font 14:25
Phar Away Island 0 12 0.0 1 8.33 Font 12:45
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Switching Stables
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Medicinal Compound 4 19 21.05 7 36.84 Cor 14:35
Storm Of Swords 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Chel 15:50
Rathvinden 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Cor 16:10
Curtain Razer 0 7 0.0 2 28.57 Font 14:55
Deise Dasher 0 4 0.0 1 25.0 Cor 14:00
Ballycassel 0 5 0.0 1 20.0 Font 13:15
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Going and Stalls
Meeting Conditions
Cheltenham Going : Good, Good to Soft in places
Punchestown Going : Yielding
Fontwell Park Going : Heavy, Soft in places
Cork Going : Soft

Information correct at Sunday 17th November 2013 09:39

[Kimmy]

15:15 Sunday 17th November
Racing Tips - 17/11/2013

Emperor's Choice was very progressive last season and is 3 from 8 over fences coming into this. Still only a 6 year old, he should have a win in him off this mark and this is a fair bit easier than the race he contested at Cheltenham last term. He doesn't have a great record fresh though and the price about Camden is of more interest. Currently 11/2, he is 2 from 2 at the track, acts on heavy ground, and has won fresh before. He shaped last time as if a step up to this trip should suit and we simply have to forgive an effort on penultimate start, won by Emperor's Choice, when he never got into it and was pulled up. The Clyda Rover is worth support after running badly last time. He too is progressive an got off to such a bad start at Wincanton that the race was over before it had began. This is a smart race though and he may want further but 12/1 is respectable.
Fontwell 13.50 - Camden 2pt e/w

There are a few short prices lining up today and it could be a tough day for the bookies. Sire De Grugy look a good thing for all that Special Tiara is overpriced. Dodging Bullets and Raya Star are very closely matched and the market looks to have got that spot on at this stage so it's a no bet for me. However, the fact that Sea Lord and The Liquidator are both a best priced 11/8 for the novice hurdle really makes John Ferguson's 6 year old a decent bet. He is unbeaten in 6 starts over hurdles and, however good Pipe's Champion Bumper 4th is, he will have to go some to beat Sea Lord on only his 2nd start over obstacles. There should be no excuses on today's ground and, as long as he handles the track, he'll take all the beating. I'm a fan of David Pipe and The Liquidator and he is a plausible winner, as to some extent is Lac Fontana, but Sea Lord should probably be closer to evens on form and he only has to give the young pretender 3lb, which I'm not sure will be enough.
Cheltenham 13.35 - Sea Lord 3pt win

The Greatwood Hurdle is 7's against the field and last year's 2nd, Cash And Go, has an obvious chance off the same mark as last year. He should go well fresh but I think he's vulnerable to something a little less exposed. Pine Creek is very progressive but the horse that could be worth siding with finished 20 lengths behind John Ferguson's runner last time. Court Minstrel clearly didn't run his race but goes well here and will appreciate genuinely good ground (Williams blamed ground on the softer side last time). On the basis of his Scottish Champion Hurdle win he should be able to defy an 8lb higher mark. He is 6 but came to hurdling late and he is 16/1 for only his 7th start over obstacles. Thomas Edison was very unlucky last time out but has still gone up for his troubles and he should probably be double figures at the prices. The other A J Martin runner has a chance at a big price (Redera) but is getting on a bit and preference of the rest is for Kashmir Peak at 11/1. He was well below par in the Triumph but is better than he showed that day and is well matched with Sametegal (who won last time with a bit more in hand than it appeared) on the basis of their contests last term. He beat the Nicholls runner in Grade 2 company and is 6lb better off today in conditions that should be ideal. His 2nd to the impressive Thomas Hobson on the flat at Doncaster last time shows he arrives in form and looks potentially very well treated.
Cheltenham 15.15 - Court Minstrel 1pt e/w
Cheltenham 15.15 - Kashmir Peak 1pt e/w

[Kimmy]

New Cheltenham traffic alert
Cheltenham racecourse ‏(@cheltenhamraces) tweeted: "The M5 is closed southbound around the Cheltenham area, between Jn11 and 9. There are tailbacks around the area. #TheOpen2013" 1 hour ago

[Kimmy]

Yielding at Punchestown
Punchestown racecourse (‏@punchestownrace) tweeted: "Ground remains yielding. No overnight rainfall. Light drizzle at the moment but due to stay dry until later this evening."

[Kimmy]

Conditions at Cheltenham
Clerk of the course Simon Claisse said: “We had a little drizzle overnight but the going remains good, good to soft in places. It’s forecast to be dry with a bit of drizzle. We’ve moved the hurdle rail out two yards on the bend."

[Kimmy]

Paul Nicholls gives us his verdict on the seven runners he has on Sunday across Cheltenham and Fontwell...


13.00 Cheltenham - Pay The King

Joined us after winning a bumper in Ireland. May have been beaten at odds-on on both his starts for us, but he still showed us ability and I am happy with him coming into this. And I was also pretty happy to see him given a mark of 116, which I think could underestimate him on what I see at home. I think the better ground will suit him, too. They all have to go and do it on the track though, so it is always good to have Harry available for races such as this.


13:35 Cheltenham - Lac Fontana

Showed us plenty of ability in three starts last season and he got off the mark here with a decent front-running display last month. I told Daryl to be positive with him there as he had been working lazily at home, and to wake him up. I am not sure how strong that form is and he does carry a 7lb penalty for that win in clearly a much better race here - though it has really cut up - but he is a horse we have always liked and I don't think that we have seen the best of him yet.


13.50 Fontwell - Buck's Bond

Ground his way to a win here over 3m2f110yd in the soft back in April, but has very frustratingly fallen on his last two starts, both at Wincanton. I think he would have won there in May and he was certainly not beaten when in third and falling last time, though obviously he would have had his work cut out to trouble the winner Standing Ovation. We have done a lot of schooling with him at home since, as you'd expect, and I can see him going well off a mark of 123 today if his jumping holds together. We try him in first-time blinkers today, and we know he stays and handles testing ground.


14.10 Cheltenham - Dodging Bullets

It was something of a relief to see him win on his chasing debut at Kempton last month, as I still don't really know what went wrong with him at Cheltenham and Aintree. But we tweaked his breathing in the summer - he had a palate operation - and it was good to see him more like his old self at Kempton, especially as we hadn't managed to do a great deal of schooling with him on grass at home because of the firm ground. This is a bigger test for him, but he obviously loved this place over hurdles and I hope that he will progress as gets more experience.


14.55 Fontwell - Benvolio

Took time to settle in here, but he came good with a couple of soft ground hurdle wins over 2m6f at Wincanton last season. That was very encouraging as we have always viewed him as a chaser - he won a point in Ireland - and he schools really well at home. I think a mark of 133 is fair enough for his chasing debut today and I can see him running a big race. Is in good form at home.


15.15 Cheltenham - Sametegal

This will tell us whether we go chasing with him or not. He developed into one of the leading juveniles last season and made a satisfactory return to action when winning here last month, where he idled in front after looking set to win well. He certainly isn't thrown in here off a mark of 144, but this isn't a horse to underestimate and he is a 4yo with only nine runs under his belt, so there could well be more to come.


15.50 Cheltenham - Southfield Vic

Was very impressive when winning an Exeter bumper in April, after which he joined us. And he gave my daughter Megan a great first ride under Rules when finishing second at Chepstow last month, especially considering his greenness there was very evident. Hopefully, that further experience will have taught him a lot and I can see him going well here, even if I think he could be next year's horse.

[banger]

Trainer Martin Keighley is eyeing one of the staying novice hurdles at the Cheltenham Festival for Creepy after the five-year-old stamped himself as an exciting prospect at the Open meeting.


Creepy: Likely to return to Cheltenham in March




The Neptune Investment Hurdle over two miles, five furlongs and the three-mile Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle are the races Keighley singled out as the options for Creepy following his victory over Timesremembered in the Grade Two Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle on Saturday.





"It was fantastic and he's bright and well this morning," said the Condicote handler.

"Emma Lavelle's horse (Timesremembered) that won the Persian War has rock-solid form and Creepy was going away again going to the line.

"Not sure where we go next. I'll speak to the owners today. He will be aimed at the Festival and I expect it will be either the Neptune or the Albert Bartlett. We'll see how we get on before then.

"He loves it round Cheltenham so he may go back there in the meantime."

[banger]

Champion Court is to be checked out as his trainer Martin Keighley was not happy with the horse following his disappointing run in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham.


Champion Court: Not feeling himself after the Paddy Power



Keighley reported his stable star to be "uncomfortable" immediately after the valuable handicap chase on Saturday when he was only seventh behind Johns Spirit.

Though Champion Court appeared none the worse on Sunday, Keighley is going to have his stable star scoped and blood tested.






"He seemed bright enough this morning, but I've going to have him blood tested tomorrow and scope him," said the Condicote handler.

"He didn't travel the way he normally travels, so there's something amiss somewhere.

"He was uncomfortable after the race on Saturday and a bit on edge. He wasn't himself for some reason so we'll have him checked out before we think of making any plans."

[banger]

Aintree regular Seabass could return to Merseyside next month as trainer Ted Walsh looks to give the 2012 Grand National third his first run of the winter campaign.





A lack of suitable opportunities in his native Ireland has prompted Walsh to think of taking the 10-year-old back to Liverpool for either the Becher or Grand Sefton Chase on December 7.






"He could go back to Aintree on December 7. There are two races there, the Becher and the Grand Sefton," Walsh told At The Races.

"He might go in the Sefton over two-miles-five there in Liverpool. There are not a lot of opportunities for him here.

"He's a 154 or 155-rated horse. He'd be top weight in a handicap, but not good enough for a Grade Two or Grade Three so he might go back to Liverpool. It's a valuable pot."

[banger]

Monday: Going, weather and non-runners
LEICESTER
GOING: Chase - GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places, Good to soft on Flat course crossings); Hurdle - GOOD TO SOFT (Soft in places) (GoingStick: Hurdle 6.9, Chase 7.5)

WEATHER (Light rain)
PLUMPTON
GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Soft in places) (GoingStick: Hurdle 6.5, Chase 6.6)

WEATHER (Showers)
WOLVERHAMPTON
GOING: STANDARD

WEATHER (Showers)

STALLS 7f 32y - Outside; Remainder - Inside

NON RUNNERS 3:00 Twilight Angel (3)

[Kimmy]

Fontwell Park, 17 November 2013

The second fence in the straight on the steeple chase course was omitted due to false ground.

12.45, first race

The Stewards held an enquiry into the use of the whip by Trevor Whelan, the rider of BRASS MONKEY (IRE), placed second, from approaching the second last. 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 above the permitted level. The Stewards suspended Whelan for 2 days as follows: Sunday 1 and Monday 2 December 2013.

4.00, seventh race

The Stewards considered the apparent improvement in form of the winner, ORVITA (FR), ridden by Richie McLernon and trained by Helen Nelmes, compared with its previous run at Plumpton on 4 November 2013 where the gelding was pulled up. They noted the trainer’s explanation that the gelding benefitted from a return to hurdles having been running over fences. They ordered ORVITA (FR) to be routine tested.

17/11/2013

Cheltenham, 17 November 2013

1.00, first race

The Stewards held an enquiry following a report from the Starter that TOUGHNESS DANON, ridden by Kielan Woods and trained by Ian Williams, had refused to race. They interviewed the Trainer and the Starters. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the start, the Stewards informed the trainer that future similar behaviour may result in the gelding being reported to the British Horseracing Authority.

2.40, fourth race

The Stewards held an enquiry following a report from the Starter that Nigel Twiston-Davies, the trainer of MAD MOOSE (IRE), had waved a belt at the horse encourage the gelding to jump off. Having heard his evidence the Stewards found the trainer in breach of Rule (B)42 and fined him £140.

3.15, fifth race

The Stewards held an enquiry into possible interference approaching the line. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race, they found that the winner, DELL’ARCA, ridden by Tom Scudamore, had interfered with RAWNAQ (IRE), placed third, ridden by K M Smith. The Stewards found Scudamore in breach of Rule (B)54.1 and guilty of careless riding, in that he had allowed his horse to drift right without correction. They suspended him for 2 days as follows: Sunday 1 and Monday 2 December 2013.

The Stewards held an enquiry following a report from a representative of TurfTrax that KALANN (IRE), trained by Sabrina J Harty, ran in the race without a speed sensing device. They interviewed the trainer and the TurfTrax representative. Having heard their evidence, the Stewards accepted the trainer’s explanation that there had been a genuine mistake and she had saddled the gelding with the paddock number cloth instead of the number cloth containing the speed sensing device.

17/11/2013
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Fontwell Park, 17 November 2013

1.15, second race

Susan Gardner, the trainer of HERE’S HERBIE, unplaced, reported that the gelding had a breathing problem.

17/11/2013

Cheltenham, 17 November 2013

1.00, first race

Martin Keighley, the trainer of COURT IN SESSION (IRE), unplaced, reported that the gelding was unsuited by the ground, which was good, good to soft in places.

1.35, second race

The Veterinary Officer reported that MINELLAFORLEISURE (IRE), placed third, trained by Alex Hales, had lost a right-fore shoe.

3.50, sixth race

Denis O’Regan, the rider of NECK OR NOTHING (GER), unplaced, reported that the gelding had jumped the crossing.

17/11/2013

[Kimmy]

Tips Tables Naps table

NAPS TABLE
PRESS CHALLENGE

TODAY'S NAPS TIME CRS TIPSTER LEVEL STAKES

Ourmanmassini 2:40 Leic Weekender +16.58
Personal Touch 4:30 Wolv Daily Star Sunday Moorestyle +15.01
Zafranagar 2:40 Leic Yorkshire Post The Duke +14.75
Aiyana 3:30 Wolv Daily Record Garry Owen +13.44
Our Phylli Vera 2:50 Plum Daily Post Mercury +13.09
Henryville 3:20 Plum Sunday Express Chris Goulding +5.07
Our Phylli Vera 2:50 Plum Sheffield Star Fortunatus +4.88
Ruwaiyan 4:30 Wolv The Guardian +4.24
Doubletoilntrouble 2:10 Leic Liverpool Echo Chris Wright +3.90
Ashdown Lad 2:40 Leic Daily Telegraph Marlborough +3.47
Boogangoo 2:30 Wolv Daily Mail Robin Goodfellow +2.48
Zafranagar 2:40 Leic Yorkshire Evening Post Lee Sobot +2.28
Our Phylli Vera 2:50 Plum Racing Post The Edge +2.13
Invicta Lake 3:20 Plum Sunday Telegraph Whistler +2.12
Regal Encore 12:50 Plum Blackpool Gazette Steve Simpson +1.24
The Scotsman Glendale +0.50
Rebel Force 5:00 Wolv Morning Star Farringdon +0.41
Another Brandy 3:50 Plum Racing Post RP Ratings +0.03
Beforeall 2:20 Plum Sussex Express Downsman -0.42
Uxizandre 1:20 Plum Racing Post Lambourn -2.13
Henryville 3:20 Plum Racing and Football Outlook -2.34
Enfijaar 3:00 Wolv The Press, York Ebor -3.88
Banreenahreenkah 12:35 Leic Racing Post Postdata -4.00
Henryville 3:20 Plum The Star Patrick Weaver -4.06
Regal Encore 12:50 Plum Racing Post West Country -4.11
Alpine Mysteries 3:30 Wolv The Mail On Sunday John Martin -4.20
Ashdown Lad 2:40 Leic The Times Rob Wright -5.22
Uxizandre 1:20 Plum Western Daily Press Bob Watts -5.32
Nice Arty 2:00 Wolv Western Morning News West Tip -5.37
Regal Encore 12:50 Plum Glasgow Evening Times Jeffrey Ross -5.93
Earthflight 2:00 Wolv Daily Mirror Newsboy -6.04
Santo Thomas 2:40 Leic Oldham Evening Chronicle Keith McHugh -7.49
Beforeall 2:20 Plum The Sun Templegate -8.42
Santo Thomas 2:40 Leic Belfast Newsletter Wise Owl -9.78
Mr Bachster 3:10 Leic Sunday Mirror Gary Nutting -9.87
Canadian Diamond 2:40 Leic Sunday Mail Rockavon -10.00
Regal Encore 12:50 Plum Carlisle News & Star Phil Rostron -11.60
Beforeall 2:20 Plum South Wales Argus Melissa Jones -11.70
Tinelyra 3:10 Leic Coventry Telegraph Derek Brown -14.75
Ruwaiyan 4:30 Wolv Racing Post Spotlight -15.08
Regal Encore 12:50 Plum The Express Computerman -15.89
Creek Falcon 4:00 Wolv Racing Post The North -18.00
Santo Thomas 2:40 Leic The Irish Field Karl Hedley -21.00
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MOST TIPPED
Regal Encore 12:50 Plumpton
MOST TIPPED OUTSIDER
Great Link 3:40 Leicester
MOST NAPPED
Regal Encore 12:50 Plumpton
MOST NAPPED OUTSIDER
Banreenahreenkah 12:35 Leicester
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George Baker (Uganda Glory) is having a decent season returning a 50% strike-rate (from 18 runners) for a £1 level stake profit of £41.17
Uganda Glory
12:35 Leicester

[Kimmy]

Today's Pointers
Hot Trainers
Trainer Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Races
D Pipe 6 31 19.35 11 35.48 Today's entries
F M O'Brien 5 13 38.46 9 69.23 Today's entries
G L Moore 5 20 25.0 6 30.0 Today's entries
N J Henderson 4 25 16.0 11 44.0 Today's entries
Jonjo O'Neill 4 27 14.81 11 40.74 Today's entries
M Botti 4 19 21.05 7 36.84 Today's entries
A King 4 23 17.39 7 30.43 Today's entries
D O'Meara 4 14 28.57 6 42.86 Today's entries
P F Nicholls 3 23 13.04 8 34.78 Today's entries
Miss V Williams 3 24 12.5 6 25.0 Today's entries
N P Mulholland 2 6 33.33 5 83.33 Today's entries
P D Evans 2 10 20.0 4 40.0 Today's entries
B Ellison 2 11 18.18 4 36.36 Today's entries
W J Haggas 2 3 66.67 3 100.0 Today's entries
J A Osborne 2 4 50.0 2 50.0 Today's entries
J J Quinn 2 5 40.0 2 40.0 Today's entries
D McCain Jnr 1 17 5.88 9 52.94 Today's entries
N A Twiston-Davies 1 24 4.17 6 25.0 Today's entries
M Johnston 1 12 8.33 5 41.67 Today's entries
Ian Williams 1 10 10.0 4 40.0 Today's entries
P A Kirby 1 11 9.09 4 36.36 Today's entries
G A Butler 1 4 25.0 3 75.0 Today's entries
J P Ferguson 1 5 20.0 3 60.0 Today's entries
Jennie Candlish 1 8 12.5 3 37.5 Today's entries
M H Tompkins 1 2 50.0 2 100.0 Today's entries
K Dalgleish 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Today's entries
Tom Dascombe 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Today's entries
B I Case 1 4 25.0 2 50.0 Today's entries
H Fry 1 4 25.0 2 50.0 Today's entries
A Hollinshead 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Today's entries
D Carroll 1 6 16.67 2 33.33 Today's entries
M W Easterby 1 8 12.5 2 25.0 Today's entries
Miss S Smith 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries
Mrs L J Mongan 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries
P Phelan 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries
Mrs P Robeson 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries
T Symonds 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries
P J McBride 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's entries
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Hot Jockeys
Jockey Wins Rides Win % Place Place % Races
N Fehily 6 25 24.0 11 44.0 Today's rides
T Scudamore 6 24 25.0 9 37.5 Today's rides
A P McCoy 5 31 16.13 13 41.94 Today's rides
Martin Harley 5 30 16.67 6 20.0 Today's rides
Liam Jones 4 14 28.57 8 57.14 Today's rides
L Treadwell 4 15 26.67 4 26.67 Today's rides
J M Maguire 3 27 11.11 12 44.44 Today's rides
R Havlin 3 19 15.79 10 52.63 Today's rides
Joshua Moore 3 9 33.33 6 66.67 Today's rides
Nick Scholfield 3 23 13.04 6 26.09 Today's rides
W Hutchinson 3 16 18.75 5 31.25 Today's rides
R Thornton 3 16 18.75 5 31.25 Today's rides
Conor Shoemark 3 5 60.0 3 60.0 Today's rides
R P Mclernon 3 11 27.27 3 27.27 Today's rides
L Morris 2 18 11.11 7 38.89 Today's rides
Paul Moloney 2 15 13.33 6 40.0 Today's rides
Andrea Atzeni 2 14 14.29 5 35.71 Today's rides
R Johnson 2 15 13.33 5 33.33 Today's rides
William Twiston-Davies 2 16 12.5 4 25.0 Today's rides
D C Costello 2 9 22.22 3 33.33 Today's rides
Ian Popham 2 10 20.0 3 30.0 Today's rides
Brendan Powell 2 13 15.38 3 23.08 Today's rides
J Fanning 1 20 5.0 9 45.0 Today's rides
T J O'Brien 1 16 6.25 7 43.75 Today's rides
Aidan Coleman 1 20 5.0 7 35.0 Today's rides
S Twiston-Davies 1 25 4.0 6 24.0 Today's rides
J E Moore 1 11 9.09 4 36.36 Today's rides
Freddie Tylicki 1 12 8.33 4 33.33 Today's rides
D A Jacob 1 13 7.69 4 30.77 Today's rides
D F O'Regan 1 14 7.14 4 28.57 Today's rides
P J Brennan 1 19 5.26 4 21.05 Today's rides
Neil Farley 1 5 20.0 3 60.0 Today's rides
D Elsworth 1 7 14.29 3 42.86 Today's rides
D Tudhope 1 7 14.29 3 42.86 Today's rides
S Quinlan 1 8 12.5 3 37.5 Today's rides
A Tinkler 1 10 10.0 3 30.0 Today's rides
Matt Crawley 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Today's rides
Michael Byrne 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Today's rides
J M Davies 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Today's rides
Jake Greenall 1 9 11.11 2 22.22 Today's rides
R Kingscote 1 9 11.11 2 22.22 Today's rides
Raul Da Silva 1 9 11.11 2 22.22 Today's rides
G Gibbons 1 10 10.0 2 20.0 Today's rides
L Aspell 1 13 7.69 2 15.38 Today's rides
C Bolger 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's rides
P Sirigu 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's rides
T Eaves 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's rides
Callum Bewley 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's rides
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First-time Blinkers
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Docofthebay v1 8 82 9.76 31 37.8 Wolv 16:30
Plum Pudding b1 4 28 14.29 9 32.14 Plu 14:20
Creek Falcon b1 3 16 18.75 4 25.0 Wolv 16:00
Howz The Family v1 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Wolv 14:30
Heska v1 0 6 0.0 1 16.67 Wolv 14:30
Ashcott Boy b1 0 7 0.0 1 14.29 Plu 14:50
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Tonguestraps
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
King Zeal t 6 40 15.0 13 32.5 Leic 14:40
Alpha Tauri t 5 49 10.2 14 28.57 Wolv 16:00
Sommersturm t 4 46 8.7 7 15.22 Wolv 17:00
King Ozzy pt 3 35 8.57 12 34.29 Plu 15:20
Knockgraffon Lad pt 3 33 9.09 11 33.33 Wolv 17:00
Goochypoochyprader t 3 14 21.43 6 42.86 Plu 14:50
Persian Herald bt 2 43 4.65 11 25.58 Leic 13:35
Doubletoilntrouble t 2 16 12.5 8 50.0 Leic 14:10
Magika t 2 10 20.0 4 40.0 Wolv 17:00
Ibiza Sunset t 1 21 4.76 5 23.81 Plu 14:50
Valco De Touzaine t 1 6 16.67 4 66.67 Leic 13:05
Munaawib t 1 27 3.7 3 11.11 Wolv 16:00
Ourmanmassini t 1 6 16.67 1 16.67 Leic 14:40
Eyeline pt 0 25 0.0 4 16.0 Leic 13:35
Illegale t 0 18 0.0 3 16.67 Plu 14:50
Thats Ben t1 0 6 0.0 1 16.67 Leic 14:10
Tinelyra ht 0 9 0.0 1 11.11 Leic 15:10
Lac Sacre pt 0 5 0.0 0 0.0 Leic 13:35
Sweet Louise t 0 5 0.0 0 0.0 Leic 12:35
Ballygrooby Bertie t 0 5 0.0 0 0.0 Leic 15:40
Funny Star t 0 4 0.0 0 0.0 Plu 13:20
Whileaway t 0 3 0.0 0 0.0 Leic 15:40
Great Link t 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 Leic 15:40
Cru Classe t1 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 Plu 15:20
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Cheekpieces
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
A Little Bit Dusty p 10 34 29.41 16 47.06 Leic 13:35
Vertueux p 6 50 12.0 17 34.0 Leic 15:10
Rosoff p 5 58 8.62 15 25.86 Plu 14:50
Nozic p1 5 33 15.15 11 33.33 Plu 14:20
Airedale Lad p 4 73 5.48 14 19.18 Plu 14:50
Force Of Habit p1 4 27 14.81 9 33.33 Leic 13:05
Canadian Diamond p 4 22 18.18 6 27.27 Leic 14:40
King Ozzy pt 3 35 8.57 12 34.29 Plu 15:20
Finch Flyer p 3 53 5.66 12 22.64 Leic 15:10
Knockgraffon Lad pt 3 33 9.09 11 33.33 Wolv 17:00
Cara Court p 3 21 14.29 4 19.05 Leic 15:10
Prickles p1 2 40 5.0 12 30.0 Leic 15:10
Nom de Guerre p1 2 21 9.52 10 47.62 Leic 14:10
Invicta Lake p 2 16 12.5 7 43.75 Plu 15:20
Minella Definitely p 2 6 33.33 2 33.33 Plu 13:20
Ruwaiyan p 1 7 14.29 4 57.14 Wolv 16:30
Uganda Glory p 1 9 11.11 3 33.33 Leic 12:35
Flemish School p 0 9 0.0 4 44.44 Wolv 15:30
Eyeline pt 0 25 0.0 4 16.0 Leic 13:35
Enfijaar p1 0 2 0.0 1 50.0 Wolv 15:00
Queen's Princess p 0 15 0.0 1 6.67 Wolv 15:00
Lac Sacre pt 0 5 0.0 0 0.0 Leic 13:35
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Course & Distance Winners
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Sir Boss 11 70 15.71 26 37.14 Wolv 17:00
Peak Seasons 8 149 5.37 26 17.45 Leic 15:10
Pravda Street 7 44 15.91 15 34.09 Wolv 16:00
Upton Mead 5 24 20.83 11 45.83 Plu 14:20
Incendo 4 43 9.3 15 34.88 Wolv 17:00
Airedale Lad 4 73 5.48 14 19.18 Plu 14:50
Sommersturm 4 46 8.7 7 15.22 Wolv 17:00
Uxizandre 3 7 42.86 6 85.71 Plu 13:20
Living The Life 3 12 25.0 6 50.0 Wolv 16:30
Singzak 2 22 9.09 10 45.45 Wolv 17:00
Superciliary 2 24 8.33 7 29.17 Plu 14:50
Jazzy Lady 2 12 16.67 5 41.67 Wolv 14:00
Boogangoo 2 12 16.67 4 33.33 Wolv 14:30
Earthflight 2 7 28.57 3 42.86 Wolv 14:00
Waving 2 19 10.53 3 15.79 Wolv 17:00
Tealissio 1 16 6.25 5 31.25 Leic 14:40
Ruwaiyan 1 7 14.29 4 57.14 Wolv 16:30
Henryville 1 5 20.0 3 60.0 Plu 15:20
Come On Laurie 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Plu 15:50
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Longest Travellers (271 miles)
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Boogangoo 2 12 16.67 4 33.33 Wolv 14:30
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Most Naps
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Regal Encore 2 4 50.0 4 100.0 Plu 12:50
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Running Hot
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Jazzy Lady 2 12 16.67 5 41.67 Wolv 14:00
Earthflight 2 7 28.57 3 42.86 Wolv 14:00
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Money Talks
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Jazzy Lady 2 12 16.67 5 41.67 Wolv 14:00
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Switching Stables
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Dubai Prince 5 7 71.43 5 71.43 Leic 15:40
Force Of Habit 4 27 14.81 9 33.33 Leic 13:05
Poetic Verse 4 23 17.39 8 34.78 Leic 12:35
Reblis 3 27 11.11 9 33.33 Plu 14:20
Fortinbrass 3 17 17.65 8 47.06 Wolv 16:30
Bangkok Pete 3 8 37.5 5 62.5 Plu 13:20
Piddie's Power 2 30 6.67 11 36.67 Wolv 16:30
Ibiza Sunset 1 21 4.76 5 23.81 Plu 14:50
Grandad Mac 1 10 10.0 4 40.0 Leic 15:40
Maypole Lass 0 2 0.0 1 50.0 Leic 12:35
Tigridia 0 4 0.0 1 25.0 Plu 13:50
Rebel Force 0 4 0.0 1 25.0 Wolv 17:00
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Going and Stalls
Meeting Conditions
Leicester Going : Good to Soft, Soft in places
Plumpton Going : Good to Soft, Soft in places
Wolverhampton Going : Standard
Stalls : 7f Outside, Remainder Inside

Information correct at Monday 18th November 2013 09:04

[Kimmy]

Hi Kim


Thanks for being a loyal email subscriber.
Free Bet Monday 18th November

2.30 Wolverhampton - Number 3 - BOOGANGOO

3.50 Plumpton - Number 5 - TULLYESKER HILL

1.20 Plumpton - Number 1 - UXIZANDRE

2.00 Wolverhampton - Number 1 - EARTHFILGHT


Put all the above selections in a Lucky 15 bet

[Kimmy]

DAILY MAIL.

BOOGANGOO (Wolverhampton, nap, 2.30) made rivals dance to her tune at the Midlands venue on Thursday night and the Scottish raider looks to have leading claims of following up.

The Acclamation filly may not have won the strongest nursery – Jazzy Lady was arguably unlucky in the run – but she stayed on powerfully in the final furlong and looks worth following now she has struck form.

RUWAIYAN (Wolverhampton, nb, 4.30) fled round Dunstall Park when last seen and could make short work of his rivals in the seven furlong handicap.

The selection fluffed the start in a similar event, yet appeared on the bridle turning for home before quickening past some toiling foes to score pulling up at the line.

It has taken time for connections to try the four-year-old at today’s trip and the son of Cape Cross looks capable of further progression now his optimum conditions have been identified.

ASHDOWN LAD (Leicester, 2.40) appears to have been cleverly placed by the talented Tom Symonds and could prove the answer to an interesting handicap.

The gelding’s Herefordshire handler has already established an excellent record in handicaps with his runners showing a handsome level stakes profit and his charge has plenty of experience at the track courtesy of some fine runs on the level there.

Wolverhampton

200 Jazzy Lady

230 BOOGANGOO (nap)

300 Enfijaar

330 Flemish School

400 Creek Falcon

430 Ruwaiyan (nb)

500 Knockgraffon Lad

Plumpton

1250 Regal Encore

120 Uxizandre

150 V Neck

220 Plum Pudding

250 Goochypoochyprader

320 Henryville

350 Tullyesker Hill

Leicester

1235 Mystery Drama

105 Valco De Touzaine

135 Lac Sacre

210 Doubleoilntrouble

240 Ashdown Lad

310 Mr Bachster

340 Dubai Prince

[Kimmy]

15:30 Monday 18th November
Racing Tips - 18/11/2013

Shocking Open meeting, shocking weekend, back to the comfort of the all weather. No ground worries, no obstacles, hopefully some winners. We start with Happy Families who lines up against Aiyana 3lb better off after the filly beat her last time over 2 miles at Lingfield. That came after an inspired Ryan Moore ride, however, and you'd expect Andrea Atzeni's mount to stand a better chance today in a truer run race. Heather Main and Atzeni have a level stakes profit of +54 when teaming up together in the last few seasons and that figure is similar when looking at the jockey's record here in the same time frame. The filly is a half-sister to a Northumberland Plate winner and should see out this extra furlong at 11/1. Alpine Mysteries and Flemish School (who could do with a market check) are also of interest but not as appealing as the selection, and she is a better price. My History could have a decent winter ahead but is not guaranteed to get the trip.
Wolverhampton 15.30 - Happy Families 1pt e/w

Ruwaiyan has gone up 10lb for his course and distance win last time out but there could be a lesson to be learnt from Living The Life who finished 3rd that day. The Michael Buckley owned filly was attempting to overcome an 8lb penalty for a course and distance win but ultimately it proved too much. She was hampered early and then pushed to lead and I'd probably side with her over the favourite on these revised terms, especially looking at the price about the jolly. However, threats lurk elsewhere and none more so than David O'Meara's Fortinbrass at 6/1. O'Meara is very good with recent purchases and this 3 year old gelding, only in his care for a matter of days, comes here after winning a seller over a furlong shorter last time out. This trip should suit and he is still leniently treated off 2lb lower than his last win. Piddie's Power is the each way option off 5lb higher than her last success. She looked as if she needed a little further last time when dropping back to 6 here and Robert Tart takes off a useful 3lb. She is perhaps better watched on first start for Kevin Frost.
Wolverhampton 16.30 - Fortinbrass 1pt e/w

[Kimmy]

Racing News
Sanctuaire fatally injured in schooling fall
TOP-FLIGHT chaser Sanctuaire had to be put down following a schooling fall after racing at Punchestown on Sunday to provide a sad end to an otherwise sensational day for trainer Willie Mullins and jockey Ruby Walsh.

[Kimmy]

Record attendance for Open meeting
The three days of Cheltenham's Open meeting attracted a record attendance of 71,336. Record crowds on the first two days of 20,626 and 34,869 added to 15,841 today eclipsed last year's previous best of 70,551.

[Kimmy]

What will Ruby Walsh ride in the Champion Hurdle?
Paddy Power: 1-3 Hurricane Fly, 3 Annie Power, 7 any other horse