Horse Racing News Etc.

[Kimmy]

13:15 Saturday 28th December
Racing Tips - 28/12/2013

The Welsh National takes centre stage today and it's been a while since I've been through a card and shortlisted more than half of the field. It is very open to say the least. Tidal Bay should win because racing is romantic but he is surely up against it under top-weight and I do like to side with a youngster in this. Only 1 horse older than 8 has won the race in the last 10 years and that was Bindaree, who was 9. Knock A Hand has every chance in ideal conditions, Hawkes Point is from a yard that knows how to win this and he goes well here but, of those in the middle of the weights, Vintage Star has a very likeable profile at 14/1. The yard is in super form and it is this runner's form behind stable companion Cloudy Too that takes the eye. That runner is worthy of a mark into the mid 140's and Vintage Star can exploit a mark of 137. That's the same mark that saw him just held on good ground at Newcastle behind Hey Big Spender last time but the ground today and this new trip should see him that little bit more at home. His jumping let him down in the RSA but he has been better since and looks a dour stayer. Goonyella is of great interest for the yard that won this a few years ago. He will stay all day and I'm not quite sure why I'm not tipping it! Well Refreshed just misses out, mainly because I'm in love with Merry King and, having put him up for his 2 previous starts, if he won today and I hadn't, I'd probably cry. He is a Welsh National sort. Progressive, young, tough stayer that was just found out for pace last time in the Hennessy on good ground and the yard has won this with Synchronised back in 2011. He certainly wants a proper test and will get it today, I just hope it doesn't come a little quickly for him after 2 tough races this term but he's a decent proposition at 11/1.
Chepstow 14.35 - Merry King 1pt e/w
Chepstow 14.35 - Vintage Star 1pt e/w

I fancy Rule The World could be better than he showed last time out but the performance was a worry. It could be put down to the ground and softer is better for him but such a severe injury is not easy to recover from fully and Solwhit will be very tough to beat. Willie Mullins is, miraculously, yet to win the Lexus Chase and sends out a very strong team today. There are questions to answer for a few of these near the top of the betting and Mullins could send out something of a surprise in Rubi Ball. He's an out and out French stayer and should be better than we saw on debut when beaten at 1/2 by Foildubh over hurdles. He won 2 Grade 1's over in France and is still only an 8 year old, though he did start his chasing career at 3. 14/1 is of interest for a team not apparently flying but still sending out a few decent priced winners. I can't back Bobs Worth or First Lieutenant after poor shows last time and think the former wants even more of a test. Unioniste is interesting but he is so young and this is some step up to make 9/2 a scarily short price. I fancy Sir Des Champs for the Gold Cup but worry about him on soft ground and he had a crashing fall last time. The other one to side with could be RSA winner Lord Windermere who had excuses at Newbury and should appreciate softer ground, though that RSA was perhaps on the weak side.
Leopardstown 14.55 - Rubi Ball 1pt e/w

The ground at Newbury is likely to be testing but hopefully will get away with being no worse than soft. That will be ok for Faultless Feelings who should be worth another chance at 7/1 for the stamina sapper over 3 miles 2 and a half furlongs. He was not travelling before being pulled up last time out but, on the form of his run at Uttoxeter in September, should still be leniently treated over fences. He was staying on over 2 furlongs shorter on penultimate start and has gone well here before. Yard form is good and soft ground should be no worry on breeding, nor should the trip. Restless Harry will be a danger if back on song over fences but he will have to stay as there are likely to be a couple taking them along. Most likely winner is Denali Highway who looks to want this far and is still relatively unexposed but a risky proposition at such a short price.
Newbury 13.15 - Faultless Feelings 1pt e/w

The penultimate race at Chepstow is very open but one horse in particular stands out at the prices. I think Coverholder should be a clear favourite for this and is worth snapping up at 7/1 for the yard that will have hopefully won the Welsh National. He is a progressive sort over fences and has risen a monster 24lb in just 2 races but the way he has won both of those starts suggests this is not beyond him. He won 5 in a row last term over hurdles, 3 on soft and 2 on heavy suggesting that today's ground should be no problem. His last 2 wins have come on better but he drops back in trip from last time and should handle that given the conditions. I'd like to see Mail De Bievre go well but he has a lot more to prove than the selection at a similar price. Selections at a bigger price would be either Simply Wings or Frontier Spirit but they don't look all that progressive and chances would be limited to place claims at best.
Chepstow 15.10 - Coverholder 1pt e/w

[banger]

Trainer Shark Hanlon plans to appeal against the result of the Paddy Power Dial-A-Bet Chase at Leopardstown after Hidden Cyclone was narrowly denied by Benefficient.



Benefficient and Hidden Cyclone fought out a tight finish




The two fought out a tremendous finish to the Grade One feature, along with favourite Arvika Ligeonniere, with Benefficient appearing to hamper Hidden Cyclone in the closing stages.

The Leopardstown stewards deliberated over the result, but ruled the placings should remain unaltered.

Hanlon feels it was the wrong call.

He said: "I'm very disappointed, to be honest. I thought we'd get it in the stewards' room.

"It took them half an hour to make up their minds and, in my opinion, we should have been awarded the race.

"He's been beaten three-quarters of a length and I think when you have to go around another horse like that, it costs you two lengths.

"I've no doubt if the two horses had run straight to the line our horse would have been in front and a lot of people in Leopardstown agreed with me.

"We're definitely going to appeal and it's a shame it ended like that as it was a super run from the horse.

"I think two miles or two and a quarter miles looks to be his best trip. Maybe he gets two and a half miles on better ground.

"We'll look at Cheltenham in March, maybe with one run between now and then."

[banger]

Paul Nicholls has yet to make plans for his King George VI winner and third Silviniaco Conti and Al Ferof.


Plans remain fluid for Silviniaco Conti after his Kempton win





Silviniaco Conti outstayed Cue Card over the final two fences to win his second Grade One Chase, while Al Ferof appeared to find the three-mile trip beyond him in testing conditions.

Nicholls told Racing UK: "You wouldn't know Silviniaco Conti had had a race, although you could tell Al Ferof has. In that ground three miles wasn't ideal for him.

"I haven't talked to Chris (Giles) and Jared (Sullivan, owners) about what's next for Silviniaco.

"The only possible one is the Denman Chase (at Newbury, February 8) that we used for Kauto and Denman but he doesn't need to run before the Gold Cup.

"I need to talk to John (Hales) and make a plan with Al Ferof.

"I suspect neither of them will be running in January

[banger]

Tony Martin remains unsure whether Flemenstar will return to action this season as he continues to recover from injury.

Flemenstar: Future uncertain




The brilliant chaser made a winning debut for the trainer in the Fortria Chase at Navan in early November, but was a late withdrawal from the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase after suffering a knock to a leg.





Martin said: "It's fingers crossed at the moment. The horse is in good hands with the vets and hopefully they'll get him right.

"It's too early to say whether he'll run again this season."

[banger]

Sunday: Going, weather and non-runners
DONCASTER
GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Soft in places) (GoingStick: Chase 7.3, Hurdle 7.6)

WEATHER (Mostly sunny)

NON RUNNERS 12:40 Benefit Cut (9)
KELSO
GOING: SOFT (Heavy in places; GoingStick 5.7) (Fresh ground provided on all bends for this meeting. Distances reduced by approx 15yds per circuit due to inner line being used)

WEATHER (Mostly sunny)

NON RUNNERS 3:15 Bogside (5)
SOUTHWELL
GOING: STANDARD

WEATHER (Mostly sunny)

STALLS 5f - Outside; Remainder - Inside

NON RUNNERS 1:25 Black Widow (7), 3:00 Major Muscari (5)
LEOPARDSTOWN
GOING: Chase course - YIELDING TO SOFT; Hurdle course - SOFT (Soft to Heavy in places)

WEATHER (Mostly sunny)
LIMERICK
GOING: HEAVY

WEATHER (Rain/windy)

[Kimmy]

Lingfield Park, 28 December 2013

12.40, third race

The Stewards held an enquiry to consider why CATARIA GIRL (USA), trained by Marcus Tregoning, entered the paddock with the incorrect number cloth. Having heard his evidence they found him in breach of Rule (C)43.3.1 and fined him £140.

The Stewards noted that ALDEBURGH, unplaced, had interfered with SECULAR SOCIETY, placed third, at the one furlong marker but after viewing a recording of the race they were satisfied that it did not involve a riding offence.

The Stewards noted that the winner BIG BAZ (IRE), had interfered with SWEET MARWELL (IRE), placed fourth, inside the final furlong but after viewing a recording of the incident they were satisfied that it neither involved a riding offence nor improved BIG BAZ (IRE)’s placing.

1.10, fourth race

The Stewards held an enquiry into the fall of Martin Lane, the rider of BIRDMAN (IRE), at the start. They interviewed Lane. Having heard his evidence and viewed recordings of the incident the Stewards found that the fall was caused by the gelding ducking left on exiting the stalls. Being satisfied that no other horse or rider was involved the Stewards took no further action.

2.10, sixth race

The Stewards noted that PALACE MOON, placed second, had interfered with the winner, ABSOLUTELY SO (IRE), who then interfered with KUANYAO (IRE), placed fourth, inside the final furlong but after viewing a recording of the race they were satisfied that it did not involve a riding offence.

2.45, seventh race

The Stewards noted that PULL THE PIN (IRE) had interfered with DECISION BY ONE, who then interfered with ENDERBY SPIRIT (GR), who then interfered with JUNGLE BAY, all unplaced, turning into the home straight but after viewing a recording of the race they were satisfied that it did not involve a riding offence.

3.20, eighth 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, PERFECT HAVEN, ridden by Adam Kirby, had interfered with WELSH SUNRISE, placed second, ridden by George Baker. The Stewards found Kirby 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 11 and Sunday 12 January 2014.

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Newbury, 28 December 2013

2.50, sixth race

The Stewards held an enquiry into possible interference approaching the second-last hurdle. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race they found that STOPPED OUT, placed third, ridden by Richie McGrath, had interfered with the winner, WHISPER (FR), ridden by Andrew Tinkler. The Stewards found McGrath in breach of Rule (B)54.1 and guilty of careless riding, in that he had allowed his horse to shift right-handed without correction. They suspended him for 2 days as follows: Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 January 2014.

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Catterick Bridge, 28 December 2013

1.55, fourth race

The Stewards considered the apparent improvement in form of the winner, NEWDANE DANCER (IRE), ridden by Colm McCormack and trained by Dianne Sayer, compared with its previous run at Musselburgh on 7 November 2013 where the mare finished seventh, beaten 54 lengths. They noted the trainer’s explanation that NEWDANE DANCER (IRE) was better suited by the drop in class and the softer ground on this occasion. They ordered NEWDANE DANCER (IRE) to be routine tested.

3.00, sixth race

The Stewards held an enquiry into the use of the whip by Harry Skelton, the rider of the winner, THE PANAMA KID (IRE), from the third last fence. 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 Skelton for 2 days as follows: Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 January 2014.

28/12/2013

Chepstow, 28 December 2013

2.35, fifth race

The Stewards held an enquiry into the use of the whip by Paul Moloney, the rider of the winner, MOUNTAINOUS (IRE), from approaching the last fence. 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 and in an incorrect place. The Stewards suspended Moloney for 4 days as follows: Saturday 11, Sunday 12, Monday 13 and Tuesday 14 January 2014.

The Stewards held an enquiry into the use of the whip by Daryl Jacob, the rider of TIDAL BAY (IRE), placed third, from approaching the last fence. 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 Jacob for 2 days as follows: Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 January 2014.

28/12/2013
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Lingfield Park, 28 December 2013

12.10, second race

Adam Kirby, the rider of LADY FRANCES, placed fourth, reported that the filly hung right.

12.40, third race

Adam Kirby, the rider of LAPIS BLUE (IRE), unplaced, reported that the filly hung left.

2.45, seventh race

William Carson, the rider of PULL THE PIN (IRE), unplaced, reported that the gelding hung badly right.

3.20, eighth race

David Probert, the rider of PRINCE OF BURMA (IRE), unplaced, reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

The Veterinary Officer reported that INVIGILATOR, unplaced, trained by Derek Shaw, lost a right fore shoe.

Jim Crowley, the rider of INVIGILATOR, unplaced, reported that the gelding hung badly right.

28/12/2013

Newbury, 28 December 2013

12.45, second race

The Stewards considered the running of CASTLE CONFLICT (IRE), ridden by Jake Greenall and trained by Henry Daly, which was pulled up. The Stewards noted the trainer’s explanation that the gelding ran flat. The Veterinary Officer subsequently reported that CASTLE CONFLICT (IRE) was found to have an obstruction in its airway when scoped post-race.

2.15, fifth race

A P McCoy, the rider of FESTIVE AFFAIR (IRE), placed third, reported that the gelding ran too keen early on.

28/12/2013

Catterick Bridge, 28 December 2013

1.25, third race

Harry Haynes, the rider of MILAN ROYALE, unplaced, reported that the gelding was never travelling.

28/12/2013

Chepstow, 28 December 2013

1.30, third race

Philip Hobbs, the trainer of MOORLANDS MIST, unplaced, reported that the gelding was unsuited by the heavy ground.

28/12/2013

[Kimmy]

Today's Pointers
Hot Trainers
Trainer Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Races
W P Mullins 8 33 24.24 15 45.45 Today's entries
G Elliott 6 26 23.08 10 38.46 Today's entries
N J Henderson 6 17 35.29 9 52.94 Today's entries
O Sherwood 6 8 75.0 7 87.5 Today's entries
Miss V Williams 5 13 38.46 6 46.15 Today's entries
P F Nicholls 3 23 13.04 10 43.48 Today's entries
N A Twiston-Davies 2 15 13.33 5 33.33 Today's entries
D McCain Jnr 2 16 12.5 5 31.25 Today's entries
S Gollings 2 7 28.57 4 57.14 Today's entries
J M Jefferson 2 8 25.0 4 50.0 Today's entries
M Keighley 2 8 25.0 4 50.0 Today's entries
P Nolan 2 12 16.67 4 33.33 Today's entries
P A Fahy 2 3 66.67 3 100.0 Today's entries
Miss E C Lavelle 2 5 40.0 3 60.0 Today's entries
M Johnston 2 6 33.33 3 50.0 Today's entries
Miss Lucinda V Russell 2 7 28.57 3 42.86 Today's entries
C F Swan 2 7 28.57 3 42.86 Today's entries
Dr R D P Newland 2 3 66.67 2 66.67 Today's entries
C Roche 2 5 40.0 2 40.0 Today's entries
A J Martin 1 16 6.25 8 50.0 Today's entries
Mrs S J Smith 1 18 5.56 6 33.33 Today's entries
P Fenton 1 7 14.29 5 71.43 Today's entries
D T Hughes 1 21 4.76 5 23.81 Today's entries
T R George 1 9 11.11 4 44.44 Today's entries
P J Hobbs 1 9 11.11 4 44.44 Today's entries
C Byrnes 1 11 9.09 4 36.36 Today's entries
C J Mann 1 4 25.0 3 75.0 Today's entries
M Appleby 1 6 16.67 3 50.0 Today's entries
A P O'Brien 1 6 16.67 3 50.0 Today's entries
D Skelton 1 6 16.67 3 50.0 Today's entries
M F Morris 1 8 12.5 3 37.5 Today's entries
J J Walsh 1 13 7.69 3 23.08 Today's entries
E Bolger 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Today's entries
J J Hanlon 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Today's entries
J J Mangan 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Today's entries
S A Harris 1 4 25.0 2 50.0 Today's entries
James Moffatt 1 4 25.0 2 50.0 Today's entries
J G Given 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Today's entries
D Shaw 1 6 16.67 2 33.33 Today's entries
P Atkinson 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries
Mrs P Dobbs 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries
H Fry 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries
Ollie Pears 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries
J Tate 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries
R Varian 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries
Miss A Brewer 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries
W J Burke 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries
R Dickin 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries
Miss Gay Kelleway 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries
Rebecca Menzies 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries
William P Murphy 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries
K A Ryan 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries
P Bowen 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries
E Cawley 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries
D Cullen 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries
K Dalgleish 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries
H D Daly 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries
J Ewart 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries
G M Moore 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries
D O'Meara 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries
Mrs Dianne Sayer 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's entries
Denis Hogan 1 5 20.0 1 20.0 Today's entries
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Hot Jockeys
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A Kirby 6 22 27.27 11 50.0 Today's rides
N Fehily 5 9 55.56 6 66.67 Today's rides
L Aspell 5 6 83.33 5 83.33 Today's rides
J M Maguire 4 15 26.67 9 60.0 Today's rides
Aidan Coleman 4 17 23.53 8 47.06 Today's rides
B Hughes 3 13 23.08 6 46.15 Today's rides
L Treadwell 3 8 37.5 4 50.0 Today's rides
A P McCoy 3 9 33.33 4 44.44 Today's rides
R Johnson 3 11 27.27 4 36.36 Today's rides
Jake Greenall 3 7 42.86 3 42.86 Today's rides
D A Jacob 2 15 13.33 7 46.67 Today's rides
D C Costello 2 8 25.0 4 50.0 Today's rides
J E Moore 2 11 18.18 4 36.36 Today's rides
Freddie Tylicki 2 5 40.0 3 60.0 Today's rides
Nick Scholfield 2 10 20.0 3 30.0 Today's rides
T Hamilton 1 9 11.11 4 44.44 Today's rides
Jonathan England 1 11 9.09 4 36.36 Today's rides
Ryan Mahon 1 5 20.0 3 60.0 Today's rides
Adam McLean 1 6 16.67 3 50.0 Today's rides
Ian Popham 1 6 16.67 3 50.0 Today's rides
C Poste 1 7 14.29 3 42.86 Today's rides
Paul Moloney 1 8 12.5 3 37.5 Today's rides
R Winston 1 9 11.11 3 33.33 Today's rides
R McGrath 1 10 10.0 3 30.0 Today's rides
Harry Skelton 1 10 10.0 3 30.0 Today's rides
T Eaves 1 13 7.69 3 23.08 Today's rides
Martin Dwyer 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Today's rides
D F O'Regan 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Today's rides
A Tinkler 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Today's rides
B J Geraghty 1 6 16.67 2 33.33 Today's rides
F Keniry 1 6 16.67 2 33.33 Today's rides
Tony Kelly 1 7 14.29 2 28.57 Today's rides
William Carson 1 10 10.0 2 20.0 Today's rides
S H James 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's rides
D Nolan 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's rides
Jack Quinlan 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's rides
Jacob Butterfield 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's rides
Craig Nichol 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's rides
Adam Beschizza 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's rides
P Buchanan 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's rides
A P Lane 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's rides
S Thomas 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's rides
T Siddall 1 6 16.67 1 16.67 Today's rides
A Thornton 1 6 16.67 1 16.67 Today's rides
Jack Doyle 1 8 12.5 1 12.5 Today's rides
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First-time Blinkers
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Midnight Oscar v1 2 8 25.0 3 37.5 Don 13:15
Ubaltique b1 1 12 8.33 5 41.67 Kel 15:15
Naughtybychoice v1 0 6 0.0 2 33.33 Sou 13:55
Hasta La Vista b1 0 6 0.0 0 0.0 Sou 12:50
Excel Best b1 0 3 0.0 0 0.0 Sou 12:50
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Tonguestraps
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Opening Batsman t 5 14 35.71 8 57.14 Don 13:15
Real Milan t 5 11 45.45 6 54.55 Don 14:20
Scribe bt 4 33 12.12 13 39.39 Sou 12:20
Kathleen Frances t 3 34 8.82 12 35.29 Don 15:25
Mr Syntax t 2 23 8.7 14 60.87 Don 14:20
Figaro t 2 13 15.38 6 46.15 Don 14:55
Sound Investment t 2 7 28.57 3 42.86 Don 12:40
Next Sensation t 2 9 22.22 3 33.33 Don 12:40
Cowards Close t 2 3 66.67 2 66.67 Don 13:15
The Flaming Matron t 1 8 12.5 1 12.5 Kel 12:30
Evacusafe Lady pt 0 12 0.0 4 33.33 Sou 12:50
Another Mattie t 0 8 0.0 3 37.5 Kel 15:15
Island Express pt 0 27 0.0 3 11.11 Sou 15:00
Maypole Lass t1 0 4 0.0 2 50.0 Don 12:10
Ballycool t 0 8 0.0 1 12.5 Kel 13:35
Law Hill t1 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 Sou 14:30
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Cheekpieces
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Sir Geoffrey p 10 78 12.82 27 34.62 Sou 15:30
Daldini p1 8 68 11.76 23 33.82 Sou 12:20
Aureate p 6 60 10.0 19 31.67 Sou 13:55
Funky Munky p 6 52 11.54 14 26.92 Kel 15:15
Dew Reward p 5 37 13.51 10 27.03 Sou 13:55
Yasir p 4 21 19.05 7 33.33 Sou 12:20
Sparkling Hand p 4 17 23.53 6 35.29 Don 15:25
Granaruid p 3 37 8.11 11 29.73 Kel 15:15
Don't Be Late p 3 12 25.0 8 66.67 Don 13:15
Fog Patches p 2 18 11.11 8 44.44 Kel 13:05
Inside Knowledge p 2 50 4.0 6 12.0 Sou 13:55
Hellorboston p1 2 6 33.33 4 66.67 Kel 12:00
Miss Ella Jade p1 1 24 4.17 9 37.5 Sou 13:55
Rhymers Ha' p1 1 20 5.0 8 40.0 Kel 15:15
Regal Presence p 1 10 10.0 2 20.0 Don 14:20
Chelsea Grey p 1 17 5.88 1 5.88 Sou 15:00
Milano Magic p 0 16 0.0 6 37.5 Kel 14:45
Evacusafe Lady pt 0 12 0.0 4 33.33 Sou 12:50
Una Bella Cosa p 0 17 0.0 4 23.53 Sou 13:55
Island Express pt 0 27 0.0 3 11.11 Sou 15:00
Armelle p 0 4 0.0 1 25.0 Sou 12:50
Queen Spud p1 0 7 0.0 1 14.29 Don 15:25
Jillywinks p1 0 9 0.0 0 0.0 Sou 14:30
Join The Clan p 0 4 0.0 0 0.0 Don 14:55
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Course & Distance Winners
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Sir Geoffrey 10 78 12.82 27 34.62 Sou 15:30
Endeavor 10 58 17.24 20 34.48 Kel 13:35
Shawkantango 10 61 16.39 19 31.15 Sou 15:30
Corkage 9 47 19.15 17 36.17 Don 13:15
Or de Grugy 8 57 14.04 23 40.35 Kel 13:05
Fairy Wing 7 49 14.29 11 22.45 Sou 15:30
Powerful Wind 7 34 20.59 10 29.41 Sou 15:30
Robbie 6 18 33.33 9 50.0 Don 12:40
Prince Tam 5 46 10.87 11 23.91 Kel 13:35
Al Co 5 26 19.23 9 34.62 Don 13:15
Scribe 4 33 12.12 13 39.39 Sou 12:20
Thorpe Bay 3 37 8.11 12 32.43 Sou 15:30
Little Glenshee 3 14 21.43 9 64.29 Kel 13:35
Bogside 3 26 11.54 7 26.92 Kel 15:15
God's Own 3 8 37.5 5 62.5 Don 12:40
Monnoyer 2 23 8.7 7 30.43 Sou 15:30
Midnight Oscar 2 8 25.0 3 37.5 Don 13:15
Pearl Noir 1 20 5.0 8 40.0 Sou 15:00
Rocking Blues 1 9 11.11 3 33.33 Kel 13:35
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Longest Travellers (295 miles)
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Al Co 5 26 19.23 9 34.62 Don 13:15
Land Of Vic 1 5 20.0 1 20.0 Don 13:45
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Most Naps
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Big Kenny 2 7 28.57 2 28.57 Sou 12:50
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Running Hot
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Shawkantango 10 61 16.39 19 31.15 Sou 15:30
Sea Light 2 7 28.57 2 28.57 Leo 12:55
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Money Talks
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Easter Hunt 0 1 0.0 1 100.0 Lim 12:35
Synchronicity 0 5 0.0 1 20.0 Lim 12:35
Southampton 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 Dor 12:30
Othelco 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 Dor 16:20
Jolly Old Chap 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 Dea 13:50
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Switching Stables
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
On The Cusp 7 60 11.67 17 28.33 Sou 13:55
Fairy Wing 7 49 14.29 11 22.45 Sou 15:30
Equity Swap 2 8 25.0 4 50.0 Lim 12:35
Botanist 1 23 4.35 5 21.74 Sou 13:55
Corrib Princess 0 7 0.0 2 28.57 Lim 13:10
Niamh Machine 0 6 0.0 0 0.0 Lim 15:50
Les Andelys 0 5 0.0 0 0.0 Sou 14:30
Snap Bach 0 4 0.0 0 0.0 Lim 12:35
Dolly Varden 0 4 0.0 0 0.0 Lim 13:10
Steel Summit 0 2 0.0 0 0.0 Don 13:45
Missie Snaffles 0 2 0.0 0 0.0 Sou 14:30
Pure Oxygen 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 Don 13:45
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Going and Stalls
Meeting Conditions
Doncaster Going : Good to Soft, Soft in places
Kelso Going : Soft, Heavy in places
Southwell Going : Standard
Stalls : 5f Outside, Remainder Inside

Information correct at Sunday 29th December 2013 08:53
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Tips Tables Naps table

NAPS TABLE
PRESS CHALLENGE

TODAY'S NAPS TIME CRS TIPSTER LEVEL STAKES

Real Milan 2:20 Donc Weekender +20.08
Cowards Close 1:15 Donc Racing Post West Country +17.08
Shawkantango 3:30 Sthl Daily Mail Robin Goodfellow +8.91
Mart Lane 2:20 Donc Daily Telegraph Marlborough +6.34
Oscar Hoof 1:45 Donc Yorkshire Post The Duke +5.62
Big Kenny 12:50 Sthl Western Morning News West Tip +4.71
Coiste Bodhar 1:25 Sthl Racing Post Lambourn +4.10
Mwaleshi 12:40 Donc Daily Post Mercury +3.93
Al Co 1:15 Donc Liverpool Echo Chris Wright +3.00
Severiano 2:30 Sthl Yorkshire Evening Post Lee Sobot +2.58
Morning With Ivan 12:10 Donc Blackpool Gazette Steve Simpson +1.00
Swallowshide 1:45 Donc Racing and Football Outlook +0.56
Cowards Close 1:15 Donc Daily Record Garry Owen +0.37
Colleen Bawn 12:10 Donc Sheffield Star Fortunatus -2.06
Hellorboston 12:00 Kels Daily Star Sunday Moorestyle -2.51
Big Kenny 12:50 Sthl The Guardian -2.74
Next Sensation 12:40 Donc Racing Post The Edge -3.38
Oscar Hoof 1:45 Donc Glasgow Evening Times Jeffrey Ross -4.36
Sparkling Hand 3:25 Donc The Mail On Sunday John Martin -6.45
Next Sensation 12:40 Donc Sussex Express Downsman -6.54
Cowards Close 1:15 Donc Sunday Telegraph Whistler -8.38
Royal Guardsman 12:40 Donc Sunday Express Chris Goulding -8.50
Royal Guardsman 12:40 Donc South Wales Argus Melissa Jones -8.69
Trust Thomas 3:15 Kels The Press, York Ebor -9.28
Polarbrook 1:05 Kels The Scotsman Glendale -10.33
Big Kenny 12:50 Sthl Daily Mirror Newsboy -11.58
Armelle 12:50 Sthl Morning Star Farringdon -13.06
Auden 1:55 Sthl The Star Patrick Weaver -14.10
Opening Batsman 1:15 Donc Coventry Telegraph Derek Brown -14.68
Oscar Hoof 1:45 Donc Western Daily Press Bob Watts -15.39
Granaruid 3:15 Kels Racing Post RP Ratings -16.52
Cowards Close 1:15 Donc Sunday Mail Rockavon -19.38
Big Kenny 12:50 Sthl Racing Post Spotlight -19.62
Abbey Storm 2:45 Kels The Sun Templegate -21.39
Favorite Girl 3:25 Donc The Times Rob Wright -22.97
Royal Guardsman 12:40 Donc Sunday Mirror Gary Nutting -23.03
Corkage 1:15 Donc Racing Post Postdata -23.65
Next Sensation 12:40 Donc Oldham Evening Chronicle Keith McHugh -25.54
Figaro 2:55 Donc Belfast Newsletter Wise Owl -26.28
Henryville 1:15 Donc Carlisle News & Star Phil Rostron -26.53
Big Kenny 12:50 Sthl The Express Computerman -27.00
Lemony Bay 1:45 Donc The Irish Field Karl Hedley -27.58
Another Mattie 3:15 Kels Racing Post The North -38.58
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MOST TIPPED
Oscar Hoof 1:45 Doncaster
MOST TIPPED OUTSIDER
Evacusafe Lady 12:50 Southwell (AW)
MOST NAPPED
Big Kenny 12:50 Southwell (AW)
MOST NAPPED OUTSIDER
Royal Guardsman 12:40 Doncaster
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Willie Mullins, trainer: HURRICANE FLY
" “We've been happy with Hurricane Fly since Punchestown. His work has been good and, hopefully, he will show improvement. But he will need to against Our Conor and Jezki. Our horse loves Leopardstown and we know he handles the ground.” "
Hurricane Fly 2:00 Leopardstown
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Sandy Thomson (Prairie Lad) is having a decent season returning a £1 level stake profit of £61.00
Prairie Lad
12:00 Kelso
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DAILY MAIL.
SUNDAY



Doncaster

1210 Maypole Lass

1240 Mwaleshi

115 Midnight Oscar

145 Oscar Hoof

220 Mart Lane

255 Dewala

325 Favorite Girl


Kelso

1200 Hellorboston

1230 Texas Rose

105 Farm Pixie

135 Prince Tam

210 Jack Albert

245 Settledoutofcourt

315 Funky Munky


Southwell

1220 Scribe

1250 Big Kenny (nb)

125 Coiste BoDhar

155 On The Cusp

230 Severiano

300 Major Muscari

330 SHAWKANTANGO (nap)

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[Kimmy]

Leopardstown latest
The going is soft after a dry night. This morning's forecast is mainly dry with bright spells, but there could be some rain this afternoon. 1 hour ago
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The New One team to use pacemaker in Champion Hurdle
JOCKEY Sam Twiston-Davies has confirmed connections of The New One will use a pacemaker in the Stan James Champion Hurdle to avoid a repeat of Thursday's Christmas Hurdle when the exciting five-year-old went down narrowly to My Tent Or Yours.
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Scoop6 rollovers
National winner Mountainous proved a bad result for Scoop6 punters. The fifth leg winner scuppered both 15 ticket holders and two £2 punters chasing a massive bonus. The £437,340 bonus fund rolls over, as does £42,635 in the win pot.
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[Kimmy]

Kelso, 29 December 2013

12.00, first race

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

2.10, fifth race

The Stewards gave permission for hurdles 2 and 3 to be omitted on both circuits due to the low sun.

The Stewards held an enquiry into the use of the whip by Shaun Dobbin, the rider of CAERLAVEROCK (IRE), placed third, passing the stands on the final 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 had used his whip with excessive force. The Stewards suspended Dobbin for 2 days as follows: Sunday 12 January and Monday 13 January 2014.

2.45, sixth race

The Stewards gave permission for fence 3 to be omitted in this race due to damage, and fence 4 to be omitted due to the low sun.

3.15, seventh race

The Stewards gave permission for hurdles 3 and 4 to be omitted due to the low sun.

The Stewards considered the apparent improvement in form of the winner, UBALTIQUE (FR), ridden by Jason Maguire and trained by Donald McCain, compared with its previous run at Ayr on 2 November 2013 where the gelding was pulled up. They noted the explanation from the trainer’s representative that the gelding benefited from the fitting of blinkers for the first time.

29/12/2013

Doncaster, 29 December 2013

2.20, fifth race

The Stewards gave permission for the open ditch to be omitted in the back straight due to damage to the fence.

29/12/2013

Southwell, 29 December 2013

12.50, second race

The Stewards held an enquiry into the use of the whip by Gearoid Brouder, the rider of BIG KENNY, placed third, from approaching three furlongs out. 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 Brouder for 15 days as follows: Sunday 12, Monday 13, Tuesday 14, Wednesday 15, Thursday 16, Friday 17, Saturday 18, Sunday 19, Monday 20, Tuesday 21, Wednesday 22, Thursday 23, Friday 24, Saturday 25 and Monday 27 January 2014.

1.25, third race

The Stewards held an enquiry into the use of the whip by Adam McLean, the rider of DIAMONDSINTHESKY (IRE), placed second, from approaching two furlongs out. 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 McLean for 2 days as follows: Sunday 12 and Monday 13 January 2014.

1.55, fourth race

The Stewards held an enquiry into possible interference on the first bend. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race they found that ON THE CUSP (IRE), placed second, ridden by William Carson, had interfered with UNA BELLA COSA, placed fourth, ridden by Andrew Mullen. The Stewards found Carson in breach of Rule (B)54.1 and guilty of careless riding in that he allowed his horse to drift left, thereby causing interference. They suspended him for 1 day as follows: Sunday 12 January 2014.


The Stewards held an enquiry into the use of the whip by Frederik Tylicki, the rider of the winner, AUDEN (USA), in 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 Tylicki for 2 days as follows: Sunday 12 and Monday 13 January 2014.

3.30, seventh race

The Starter reported that BAPAK SAYANG (USA), trained by Kevin Ryan, was the subject of a third criteria failure. The trainer’s attention was drawn to the restriction incurred under Rule (B)44 and he was informed that the gelding could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.

29/12/2013
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Kelso, 29 December 2013

12.30, second race

Rebecca Menzies, the trainer of TEXAS ROSE (IRE), placed third, reported that the mare finished lame.

29/12/2013

Southwell, 29 December 2013

12.20, first race

The Stewards considered the running of SCRIBE (IRE) ridden by Adam Kirby and trained by David Evans, which finished unplaced. The Stewards noted the explanation of the trainer’s representative that the gelding ran flat. They ordered SCRIBE (IRE) to be routine tested.

1.55, fourth race

Robert Winston, the rider of SIR DYLAN, unplaced, reported that the gelding hung badly left.

Tim Clark, the rider of INSIDE KNOWLEDGE (USA), unplaced, reported that the gelding hung left.

2.30, fifth race

S H James, the rider of BACK IN THE FRAME, unplaced, reported that the filly missed the break.

3.30, seventh race

Adam Kirby, the rider of SOLEMN, unplaced, reported that the gelding hung badly left.

29/12/2013

Doncaster, 29 December 2013

1.45, fourth race

Ian Popham, the rider of The Kvilleken, unplaced, reported that the gelding hung right throughout.

2.20, fifth race

The representative of Nigel Twiston-Davies, the trainer of SUSQUEHANNA RIVER (IRE), unplaced, reported that the gelding never jumped fluently.

29/12/2013

[banger]

Sprinter Sacre has returned home to his own box at Nicky Henderson's yard after his heart problem "righted itself".


Sprinter Sacre: Positive bulletin from trainer





The seven-year-old was found to be suffering from an irregular heartbeat after being pulled up by Barry Geraghty on his seasonal return in Friday's Desert Orchid Chase at Kempton.

Sprinter Sacre returned to Henderson's Seven Barrows base on Friday night but was sent to Newmarket for assessment by Celia Marr, a specialist in equine internal medicine and cardiology, on Saturday.

Marr confirmed the original diagnosis of atrial fibrillation and decided to give the horse some time to see if his heartbeat regulated itself, which Henderson reports it has now done.

He said on Sunday morning: "There's been quite a big turnaround since yesterday and it's all for the good.

"Quite soon after I put out an update yesterday afternoon, I spoke to Celia and she told me he had done what we hoped he would do and the problem had righted itself and it has stayed that way overnight.

"It's all correct this morning and we have sent a box to pick him up and he will be back home later today.

[banger]

Trainer Charles Byrnes still hopes to get a run into Solwhit before the planned defence of his Ladbrokes World Hurdle title at the Cheltenham Festival in March.


Charles Byrnes (left): Hopes to be flying the flag with Solwhit again in March





The nine-year-old has been off the track since finishing second at Auteuil in June but had been due to make his reappearance at Leopardstown on Saturday.

A late setback prevented him from taking his chance in the Christmas Hurdle, with Byrnes to reassess his condition later in the week.

"He has bit of problem with a fetlock and we will see how he is at the end of the week, but I'm not too concerned at the moment," said the County Limerick-based handler.

"I'd hope we will get a run into him before Cheltenham."

Solwhit is Sky Bet's 5/1 second-favourite behind Big Buck's for the World Hurdle

[banger]

Tidal Bay will head straight to the Crabbie's Grand National on April 5 following his excellent run in defeat at Chepstow on Saturday.

Tidal Bay: Heading straight to the Crabbies Grand National





The 12-year-old defied his advancing years and top weight of 11st 12lb to be beaten just three-quarters of a length in third in the Coral Welsh National.

Trainer Paul Nicholls has hailed his effort and confirmed all roads now lead to Aintree for Tidal Bay.






He tweeted: "Tidal Bay & all other runners from yesterday fine today. Awesome run from the evergreen Tidal Bay who now goes straight to Aintree for Grand National."

[banger]

Monday: Going, weather and non-runners
HAYDOCK
GOING: SOFT (Heavy in places on chase course) (GoingStick Chs 5.1 Hdl 5.0) (Course in standard configuration - hurdles and chases sharing bends)

WEATHER (Showers)
LINGFIELD
GOING: STANDARD

WEATHER (Showers)

STALLS 1m - Outside; Remainder - Inside
TAUNTON
GOING: SOFT (GoingStick 5.1) (Both bends split)

WEATHER (Showers)

[Kimmy]

Cork flooded
Cork is unfit for racing on Saturday at the moment due to flooding. There was 40mm of rain overnight at the course. Conditions will be monitored in the coming days. 45 mins ago.
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[Kimmy]

Today's Pointers
Hot Trainers
Trainer Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Races
Miss V Williams 5 15 33.33 6 40.0 Today's entries
Miss Lucinda V Russell 4 15 26.67 6 40.0 Today's entries
P F Nicholls 3 26 11.54 10 38.46 Today's entries
D McCain Jnr 3 21 14.29 8 38.1 Today's entries
J M Jefferson 3 9 33.33 5 55.56 Today's entries
C E Longsdon 3 9 33.33 5 55.56 Today's entries
N A Twiston-Davies 2 18 11.11 5 27.78 Today's entries
Miss C Dyson 2 5 40.0 3 60.0 Today's entries
N B King 2 6 33.33 3 50.0 Today's entries
M Johnston 2 7 28.57 3 42.86 Today's entries
D E Cantillon 2 3 66.67 2 66.67 Today's entries
Nick Williams 2 3 66.67 2 66.67 Today's entries
D O'Meara 2 6 33.33 2 33.33 Today's entries
T R George 1 13 7.69 6 46.15 Today's entries
Mrs S J Smith 1 19 5.26 6 31.58 Today's entries
P J Hobbs 1 10 10.0 5 50.0 Today's entries
C J Mann 1 5 20.0 4 80.0 Today's entries
N P Mulholland 1 7 14.29 4 57.14 Today's entries
S A Harris 1 7 14.29 3 42.86 Today's entries
R Varian 1 2 50.0 2 100.0 Today's entries
H D Daly 1 4 25.0 2 50.0 Today's entries
Mrs S Leech 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Today's entries
J R Jenkins 1 6 16.67 2 33.33 Today's entries
A M Balding 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries
W R Muir 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries
Miss L Blackford 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries
Tom Dascombe 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries
B J Llewellyn 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries
K A Ryan 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries
H Fry 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's entries
P Bowen 1 5 20.0 1 20.0 Today's entries
G L Moore 1 9 11.11 1 11.11 Today's entries
D Pipe 1 13 7.69 1 7.69 Today's entries
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Hot Jockeys
Jockey Wins Rides Win % Place Place % Races
A Kirby 6 22 27.27 12 54.55 Today's rides
N Fehily 5 13 38.46 6 46.15 Today's rides
B Hughes 4 17 23.53 8 47.06 Today's rides
A Tinkler 4 7 57.14 4 57.14 Today's rides
R Johnson 3 14 21.43 7 50.0 Today's rides
Aidan Coleman 3 14 21.43 5 35.71 Today's rides
Freddie Tylicki 3 7 42.86 4 57.14 Today's rides
A P McCoy 3 8 37.5 3 37.5 Today's rides
J M Maguire 2 17 11.76 10 58.82 Today's rides
David Probert 2 16 12.5 7 43.75 Today's rides
D A Jacob 2 18 11.11 7 38.89 Today's rides
G Baker 2 9 22.22 6 66.67 Today's rides
D C Costello 2 7 28.57 4 57.14 Today's rides
Paul Moloney 2 7 28.57 4 57.14 Today's rides
G Sheehan 2 5 40.0 3 60.0 Today's rides
Tony Kelly 2 10 20.0 3 30.0 Today's rides
Trevor Whelan 2 3 66.67 2 66.67 Today's rides
Ryan Mahon 1 7 14.29 4 57.14 Today's rides
Tom Cannon 1 8 12.5 4 50.0 Today's rides
T Hamilton 1 9 11.11 4 44.44 Today's rides
T J O'Brien 1 9 11.11 4 44.44 Today's rides
Jonathan England 1 12 8.33 4 33.33 Today's rides
Ryan Hatch 1 4 25.0 3 75.0 Today's rides
Ian Popham 1 7 14.29 3 42.86 Today's rides
Harry Challoner 1 10 10.0 3 30.0 Today's rides
R Winston 1 10 10.0 3 30.0 Today's rides
T Eaves 1 17 5.88 3 17.65 Today's rides
Shelley Birkett 1 2 50.0 2 100.0 Today's rides
R Kingscote 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Today's rides
Gerald Quinn 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Today's rides
Robert Tart 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Today's rides
Nick Scholfield 1 9 11.11 2 22.22 Today's rides
Ryan Mania 1 13 7.69 2 15.38 Today's rides
Mr C Smith 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's rides
Robert Williams 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's rides
S H James 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's rides
Craig Nichol 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's rides
C Wallis 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's rides
Adam Beschizza 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's rides
A P Cawley 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's rides
C Catlin 1 5 20.0 1 20.0 Today's rides
Martin Dwyer 1 5 20.0 1 20.0 Today's rides
L P Keniry 1 5 20.0 1 20.0 Today's rides
A P Lane 1 5 20.0 1 20.0 Today's rides
Jake Greenall 1 6 16.67 1 16.67 Today's rides
A Thornton 1 7 14.29 1 14.29 Today's rides
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First-time Blinkers
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Cantabilly v1 6 77 7.79 18 23.38 Tau 12:40
Yes Chef v1 3 39 7.69 12 30.77 Ling 14:40
Comedy House v1 2 25 8.0 7 28.0 Ling 14:40
Kartanian b1 2 13 15.38 6 46.15 Tau 12:40
The Jugopolist v1 1 14 7.14 5 35.71 Hayd 15:35
Bond Club b1 1 11 9.09 3 27.27 Ling 12:30
Kindlelight Storm b1 1 7 14.29 2 28.57 Ling 15:45
Presence Felt b1 0 7 0.0 3 42.86 Hayd 15:05
Sudden Light bt 0 12 0.0 3 25.0 Tau 15:25
Kilrye bt 0 12 0.0 2 16.67 Tau 12:40
Moortahan b1 0 9 0.0 0 0.0 Ling 14:05
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Tonguestraps
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Gauvain t 8 35 22.86 17 48.57 Hayd 12:50
Across The Bay bt 7 34 20.59 15 44.12 Hayd 13:55
Basle t 6 46 13.04 15 32.61 Ling 14:05
Nicene Creed pt 4 24 16.67 8 33.33 Hayd 12:20
Cruise In Style bt 3 29 10.34 9 31.03 Tau 15:55
Dalrymple t 3 43 6.98 9 20.93 Tau 15:55
No Secrets t 3 12 25.0 6 50.0 Tau 14:55
Archelao t 3 27 11.11 6 22.22 Ling 15:15
Sands Cove t 3 16 18.75 5 31.25 Hayd 15:05
Royal Etiquette vt 2 42 4.76 12 28.57 Ling 15:45
Amore Mio pt 2 25 8.0 9 36.0 Hayd 12:20
Nodebateaboutit t 2 10 20.0 3 30.0 Hayd 12:20
Mick Dundee bt 2 13 15.38 2 15.38 Ling 14:05
American Life bt 1 14 7.14 5 35.71 Hayd 12:20
Ibiza Sunset t 1 24 4.17 5 20.83 Ling 14:40
Blue Buttons t 1 5 20.0 3 60.0 Tau 14:20
Cridda Boy t 1 14 7.14 3 21.43 Tau 12:40
Dibdabs t 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Hayd 13:20
Sole Survivor t1 1 6 16.67 2 33.33 Hayd 15:35
Overrider t 1 13 7.69 2 15.38 Ling 12:30
Cloudingstar t1 1 5 20.0 1 20.0 Hayd 12:20
Now Listen To Me t 0 12 0.0 6 50.0 Tau 13:10
Sudden Light bt 0 12 0.0 3 25.0 Tau 15:25
Drummond pt 0 23 0.0 3 13.04 Tau 15:55
Kilrye bt 0 12 0.0 2 16.67 Tau 12:40
Fearless Lad t 0 7 0.0 1 14.29 Ling 12:30
Pennant Dancer vt 0 13 0.0 1 7.69 Tau 15:55
Dont Call Me Oscar bt 0 12 0.0 0 0.0 Tau 15:25
Jambobo pt 0 11 0.0 0 0.0 Tau 15:55
Miss Tinks ht 0 5 0.0 0 0.0 Tau 15:25
Possibly Flora t 0 5 0.0 0 0.0 Tau 13:10
Hurricane Ivan t 0 3 0.0 0 0.0 Tau 15:25
Paradise Sea pt 0 3 0.0 0 0.0 Ling 15:45
Pure Poteen t 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 Tau 13:45
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Cheekpieces
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Wellforth p 8 46 17.39 14 30.43 Hayd 13:55
Metropolitan Chief p 5 83 6.02 18 21.69 Ling 14:05
Supernoverre p 5 44 11.36 13 29.55 Tau 15:55
Hunters Lodge p 4 18 22.22 9 50.0 Hayd 13:55
Nicene Creed pt 4 24 16.67 8 33.33 Hayd 12:20
No No Bingo p 3 13 23.08 6 46.15 Hayd 15:35
Amore Mio pt 2 25 8.0 9 36.0 Hayd 12:20
Talkonthestreet p1 2 13 15.38 7 53.85 Tau 14:55
Windpfeil p 2 23 8.7 7 30.43 Tau 15:55
Dolly Colman p 1 34 2.94 9 26.47 Ling 15:15
Veeraya p 1 7 14.29 4 57.14 Ling 13:30
Moscow Presents p1 1 9 11.11 4 44.44 Hayd 12:20
Going Nowhere Fast p1 1 17 5.88 3 17.65 Tau 15:55
Compton Silver p1 1 14 7.14 2 14.29 Ling 14:05
Attain p 0 20 0.0 6 30.0 Ling 15:15
Drummond pt 0 23 0.0 3 13.04 Tau 15:55
Light The World p 0 11 0.0 1 9.09 Tau 15:55
Jambobo pt 0 11 0.0 0 0.0 Tau 15:55
Little Red Nell p1 0 3 0.0 0 0.0 Ling 14:05
Paradise Sea pt 0 3 0.0 0 0.0 Ling 15:45
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Course & Distance Winners
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Hinton Admiral 16 83 19.28 29 34.94 Ling 14:05
Salient 9 105 8.57 27 25.71 Ling 15:45
As I Am 7 18 38.89 13 72.22 Tau 14:20
Waterloo Dock 6 56 10.71 21 37.5 Ling 14:05
Basle 6 46 13.04 15 32.61 Ling 14:05
Brown Pete 6 57 10.53 15 26.32 Ling 15:15
Alfred Hutchinson 5 22 22.73 12 54.55 Ling 13:30
The Blue Dog 5 34 14.71 10 29.41 Ling 14:40
Neston Grace 4 9 44.44 4 44.44 Tau 14:20
Monsieur Cadou 3 27 11.11 11 40.74 Hayd 13:55
Acosta 3 46 6.52 10 21.74 Tau 15:25
Thedeboftheyear 3 33 9.09 9 27.27 Tau 15:25
Club House 3 32 9.38 8 25.0 Ling 12:30
No Secrets 3 12 25.0 6 50.0 Tau 14:55
Archelao 3 27 11.11 6 22.22 Ling 15:15
Aspirant 3 9 33.33 4 44.44 Ling 12:00
Dellbuoy 3 10 30.0 3 30.0 Ling 14:40
Wandsworth 2 5 40.0 2 40.0 Ling 13:30
Milosam 2 9 22.22 2 22.22 Tau 13:10
Desoto County 1 2 50.0 2 100.0 Hayd 13:20
Lights Of Broadway 1 11 9.09 2 18.18 Tau 12:40
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Longest Travellers (281 miles)
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Corncockle 1 8 12.5 2 25.0 Ling 12:00
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Most Naps
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
As I Am 7 18 38.89 13 72.22 Tau 14:20
Bob Ford 2 7 28.57 3 42.86 Hayd 13:55
Wandsworth 2 5 40.0 2 40.0 Ling 13:30
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Money Talks
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Harwoods Volante 2 5 40.0 3 60.0 Ling 12:00
Desoto County 1 2 50.0 2 100.0 Hayd 13:20
No Duffer 0 9 0.0 2 22.22 Hayd 15:05
Cool Spender 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 Fai 15:30
Anatalya 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 Fai 15:30
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Switching Stables
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Brown Pete 6 57 10.53 15 26.32 Ling 15:15
Saint Helena 4 31 12.9 10 32.26 Tau 13:45
Lucky Sunny 3 17 17.65 6 35.29 Hayd 12:50
Businessmoney Judi 3 19 15.79 4 21.05 Tau 12:40
Veeraya 1 7 14.29 4 57.14 Ling 13:30
Yes Daddy 1 8 12.5 4 50.0 Tau 12:40
Dibdabs 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Hayd 13:20
Compton Silver 1 14 7.14 2 14.29 Ling 14:05
Snow King 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Ling 13:30
Now Listen To Me 0 12 0.0 6 50.0 Tau 13:10
Conserve 0 5 0.0 2 40.0 Ling 13:00
Gentlemax 0 4 0.0 0 0.0 Ling 12:30
Gunning For Glory 0 4 0.0 0 0.0 Ling 12:30
Daveron 0 2 0.0 0 0.0 Tau 13:45
El Indio 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 Hayd 14:30
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Going and Stalls
Meeting Conditions
Haydock Park Going : Soft-Heavy in places on Chase course.
Lingfield Park Going : Standard
Stalls : 1m Outside, Remainder Inside
Taunton Going : Soft

Information correct at Monday 30th December 2013 08:21
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Tips Tables Naps table

NAPS TABLE
PRESS CHALLENGE

TODAY'S NAPS TIME CRS TIPSTER LEVEL STAKES

Talkonthestreet 2:55 Tntn Weekender +19.08
Horizontal Speed 1:45 Tntn Racing Post West Country +16.08
Howaboutnow 2:30 Hayd Daily Telegraph Marlborough +10.84
Alfred Hutchinson 1:30 Ling Daily Mail Robin Goodfellow +8.91
Bob Ford 1:55 Hayd Yorkshire Post The Duke +6.72
Thataboy 12:00 Ling Western Morning News West Tip +3.71
Lady Crossmar 12:00 Ling Racing Post Lambourn +3.10
Desoto County 1:20 Hayd Daily Post Mercury +2.93
Herdsman 1:55 Hayd Liverpool Echo Chris Wright +2.00
Marble Statuette 1:00 Ling Yorkshire Evening Post Lee Sobot +1.58
No Secrets 2:55 Tntn Racing Post The Edge +0.63
As I Am 2:20 Tntn Blackpool Gazette Steve Simpson 0.00
Down Ace 2:20 Tntn Racing and Football Outlook -0.45
Pete The Feat 1:55 Hayd Daily Record Garry Owen -0.63
As I Am 2:20 Tntn Sussex Express Downsman -2.54
Dream Deal 1:45 Tntn Sheffield Star Fortunatus -3.06
Urban Hymn 2:30 Hayd Glasgow Evening Times Jeffrey Ross -3.26
Sir Du Bearn 1:55 Hayd Daily Star Sunday Moorestyle -3.51
Harwoods Volante 12:00 Ling The Guardian -3.74
Dalrymple 3:55 Tntn The Mail On Sunday John Martin -7.45
Gauvain 12:50 Hayd Sunday Telegraph Whistler -9.38
Baby Run 12:50 Hayd Sunday Express Chris Goulding -9.50
Ballyoliver 1:55 Hayd South Wales Argus Melissa Jones -9.69
Wandsworth 1:30 Ling The Press, York Ebor -10.28
Upbeat Cobbler 12:20 Hayd The Scotsman Glendale -11.33
Wandsworth 1:30 Ling The Star Patrick Weaver -11.35
Milosam 1:10 Tntn Daily Mirror Newsboy -12.58
Bob Ford 1:55 Hayd Morning Star Farringdon -14.06
Cloudingstar 12:20 Hayd Western Daily Press Bob Watts -14.29
Birdie Queen 2:05 Ling Coventry Telegraph Derek Brown -15.68
The Jugopolist 3:35 Hayd Racing Post RP Ratings -17.52
Lady Crossmar 12:00 Ling Sunday Mail Rockavon -20.38
Wandsworth 1:30 Ling Racing Post Spotlight -20.62
Bob Ford 1:55 Hayd Oldham Evening Chronicle Keith McHugh -21.54
Foggy´s Wall 1:45 Tntn The Sun Templegate -22.39
The Jugopolist 3:35 Hayd The Times Rob Wright -23.97
Basford Bob 3:35 Hayd Sunday Mirror Gary Nutting -24.03
Pete The Feat 1:55 Hayd Racing Post Postdata -24.65
As I Am 2:20 Tntn Belfast Newsletter Wise Owl -27.28
Ballyoliver 1:55 Hayd Carlisle News & Star Phil Rostron -27.53
Dundee 3:35 Hayd The Express Computerman -28.00
Lights Of Broadway 12:40 Tntn The Irish Field Karl Hedley -28.58
Urban Hymn 2:30 Hayd Racing Post The North -39.58
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MOST TIPPED
Milosam 1:10 Taunton
MOST TIPPED OUTSIDER
The Blue Dog 2:40 Lingfield (AW)
MOST NAPPED
Wandsworth 1:30 Lingfield (AW)
MOST NAPPED OUTSIDER
Basford Bob 3:35 Haydock
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Sam Twiston-Davies, rider: BABY RUN
" “He has been a wonderful horse in both mine and Willy's career and he owes us nothing. This race seemed like an ideal opportunity for him and he seems in good form at home. It is not that long since his race at Aintree so that would be a bit of a worry at the back of our minds but he is working well and deserves to take his chance. The last time he was at Haydock he won so a hunter chase with Willy so that will help but that was a while ago now and It was a weaker field to this.” "
Baby Run 12:50 Haydock
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It's been 403 days since Kieran O'Neill (Thataboy) rode a winner (69 rides) at Lingfield (A.W)
Thataboy
12:00 Lingfield (AW)
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ROBIN GOODFELLOW SELECTIONS...

Haydock

1220 Nicene Creed

1250 Gansey

120 Desoto County

155 Herdsman (nb)

230 Urban Hymn

305 Bobcatbilly

335 Dundee


Lingfield

1200 Harwoods Volante

1230 Run It Twice

100 Wilhana

130 Alfred Hutchinson (nap)

205 Hinton Admiral

240 Dellbuoy

315 Archelao

345 Bennelong


Taunton

1240 Lights Of Broadway

110 Milosam

145 Dream Deal

220 Down Ace

255 No Secrets

325 Thedeboftheyear

355 Sylvan Legend

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[Kimmy]

13:30 Monday 30th December
Racing Tips - 30/12/2013

The feature handicap at Lingfield this afternoon is likely to be run at a fierce pace and I fancy the favourite is worth taking on at 7/4. He is highly progressive but this is tougher and it's not like the rest of these are heading the other way. We have a few last time out winners and pick of the bunch looks to be Rakaan (who has been a horrible drifter on the machine overnight, beware). On his side is stamina given that he won over 10 furlongs here last time. That race was steadily run, which helped his cause, but he's won over 9 furlongs and the running of this should suit. He seems to be better without cheekpieces (has won his last 2 races with them left off) and is still on a mark he has been successful from before. The yard chucked in a 14/1 winner here the other day and I fancy him to go close at 10/1. Also of interest is Favourite Treat but I worry about him drawn wide and attempting to make all with some others here that like to do just that. He wants a steady gallop at this trip but is well treated and worth keeping an eye on.
Lingfield 13.30 - Rakaan 1pt e/w

The rain is going to cause sodden ground everywhere over the next few weeks and it starts at Haydock tomorrow. That should help Baby Mix but don't rule out Charingworth. If Baby Mix does win then the Twiston-Davies' could be on for a double. Hunters Lodge is not the most efficient of jumpers but I think juicy ground will help him as it may mean they don't go so quick and he's a nice price at 10/1. He is likely to have a bit of competition for the lead but that is no bad thing as he looks an out and out stayer, devoid of pace. Plenty in his pedigree have handled heavy and, though his last win came on good, he has won on bottomless ground and I still think he can win off 4lb higher than his last success. There are plenty that like to go forward here but the way he finished over further at Sandown last time, after some modest jumping, suggests a real test is what he needs.
Haydock 13.55 - Hunters Lodge 1pt e/w

[banger]

Dual Cheltenham Festival winner Monsignor - latterly an equine ambassador for ex-racehorse charity Homing Ex-Racehorses Organisation Scheme (HEROS) - has died aged 19.


Monsignor: Has died at age 19





The chestnut gelding was put down on Friday after injuring his left fore in the field at home at North Farm Stud in Oxfordshire. Earlier in the year he'd damaged the tendon in the same leg and HEROS decided that the injury was too severe to put him through any more treatment and box rest.

Monsignor won eight of his 10 career starts with victories including a defeat of Best Mate in the Grade One Tolworth Hurdle as well as the 1999 Champion Bumper and the Royal and Sun Alliance Novice Hurdle, which he took in record time, at the following year's Cheltenham Festival.

Comebacks were often mooted but he never returned to the track after that victory and was retired due to a tendon injury and was gifted to HEROS by owner Malcolm Denmark in 2006.

In his retirement he was an equine ambassador for the charity - going out to racecourses in "Meet the Racehorse" sessions and parading at Lambourn and Epsom open days.

Last year he was asked to carry the Olympic Torch and Frankie Dettori around the parade ring at Ascot.

"I have known him for what seems like forever and he will leave a huge gap in our lives," Grace Muir of HEROS told www.horseandhound.co.uk.

"He was a great character, a kind and gentle giant who nevertheless had a great zest for life. A huge thank you to Monsignor for all he has done for HEROS and we will always treasure the times we had with him".

[banger]

Dessie Hughes is expecting an improved display from Our Conor in the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle after being encouraged by his comeback run at Leopardstown on Sunday.



Our Conor: Expected to improve for the outing





Last season's brilliant Triumph Hurdle winner was third behind Hurricane Fly and Jezki in the Ryanair Hurdle on his return from injury and is set to head back to the Dublin track on January 26, when he could renew rivalries with his old adversaries.




"He's fine. I was happy enough he got so close. He jumped the last upsides," said Hughes.

"He didn't have the finest preparation in the world after he got hurt at Naas and was laid up for three weeks to a month.

"You could call it his first run - Naas was a waste of time - so it was a gutsy performance.

"He'll come on for that. He came on a lot from Leopardstown (Spring Juvenile Hurdle success in February) to Cheltenham last year. It's the Irish Champion next time and he'll be ready for it."

[banger]

Trainer Dan Skelton will resist the urge to run Willow's Saviour in the 32Red Tolworth Hurdle at Sandown on Saturday.


Willow's Saviour: Will wait for Newbury




The Warwickshire-based handler had been considering the in-form six-year-old for the Grade One at the Esher circuit, but he will instead be preserved for the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury on February 8.



Skelton tweeted: "Going to give the Tolworth a miss with Willow's Saviour. Straight to Betfair Hurdle at Newbury as fresh as possible."

Willow's Saviour has been in excellent form this term, and rattled off a hat-trick with a four-length triumph in the valuable Ladbroke handicap hurdle at Ascot on December 21.

[banger]

Tuesday: Going, weather and non-runners
LINGFIELD
GOING: STANDARD

WEATHER (Rain/wind)

STALLS 5f & 1m - Outside; Remainder - Inside
UTTOXETER
GOING: SOFT (Heavy in places) (GoingStick 5.2) (Racing on common bends with hurdle course adjacent to chase course at its longest. Chute hurdle omitted for 2m hurdle races)

WEATHER (Light rain)

NON RUNNERS 2:10 Boston Blue (8)
WARWICK
GOING: SOFT (GoingStick: Chase 6.0, Hurdle 5.8)

WEATHER (Light rain)
PUNCHESTOWN
GOING: HEAVY

WEATHER (Showers, wind)

[Kimmy]

Haydock Park, 30 December 2013

12.20, first race

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 NICENE CREED, unplaced, ridden by Harry Derham, had interfered with OUTLAW TOM (IRE), unplaced, ridden by Grant Cockburn, who in turn interfered with SPHINX (FR), unplaced, ridden by Tony Kelly, who then interfered with UPBEAT COBBLER (FR), unplaced, ridden by Jake Greenall. The Stewards found Derham in breach of Rule (B)54.1 and guilty of careless riding in that he allowed the gelding to drift left causing interference. They cautioned him as to his future conduct in races.

12.50, second race

The Stewards considered the apparent improvement in form of the winner, KILCREA ASLA (IRE), ridden by Killian Moore and trained by Graeme McPherson, compared with its previous run at Newbury on 30 November 2013 where the gelding finished thirteenth of eighteen, beaten 62 lengths. They noted the trainer’s explanation that the gelding jumped better and appreciated the softer going. They ordered KILCREA ASLA (IRE) to be routine tested.

1.20, third race

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 HIGHPOWER (IRE), placed third, ridden by A P McCoy, had interfered with CLUES AND ARROWS (IRE), unplaced, ridden by Richie McLernon, who in turn interfered with ECHO FOXTROT, unplaced, ridden by Gerald Quinn. The Stewards found McCoy in breach of Rule (B)54.1 and guilty of careless riding in that he allowed the gelding to drift left causing interference. They suspended him for 2 days as follows: Monday 13 and Tuesday 14 January 2013.

1.55, fourth race

The Stewards held an enquiry into the bypassing of fences two and four, where equipment was left on the racing line. Having interviewed the Clerk of the Course, the Head Groundsman and the assistant Groundsman and viewed a recording of the incident, the Stewards ordered a report to be forwarded to the British Horseracing Authority.

30/12/2013

Taunton, 30 December 2013

The Stewards gave permission for the last fence to be omitted in all steeple chases, due to false ground.

1.10, second race

The Stewards held an enquiry into the use of the whip by Rhys Flint, the rider of POSSIBLY FLORA, placed second, from the second last fence. 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 Flint for 7 days as follows: Monday 13, Tuesday 14, Wednesday 15, Thursday 16, Friday 17, Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 January 2014.

3.25, sixth race

The Stewards held an enquiry into the use of the whip by Mark Quinlan, the rider of the winner, RESIDENCE AND SPA (IRE), from the second last flight. 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 Quinlan for 2 days as follows: Monday 13 and Tuesday 14 January 2014.

3.55, seventh race

The Stewards held an enquiry into the use of the whip by Hadden Frost, the rider of the winner, SARENICE (FR) on the run in. 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 Frost for 2 days as follows: Monday 13 and Tuesday 14 January 2014.

30/12/2013

Lingfield Park, 30 December 2013

12.30, second race

The Stewards considered the apparent improvement in form of the winner, RUN IT TWICE (IRE), ridden by Adam Kirby and trained by David Evans, compared with its previous run at Southwell on 14 December 2013 where the gelding finished 8 of 13, beaten by 14¼ lengths. They noted the trainer’s representative’s explanation that the gelding was better suited by the Polytrack. They ordered RUN IT TWICE (IRE) to be routine tested.

1.30, fourth race

The Stewards noted that VEERAYA, unplaced, had interfered with RAKAAN (IRE), unplaced, which then interfered with SNOW KING (USA), unplaced, at about the one furlong marker, but after viewing a recording of the race they were satisfied that it did not involve a riding offence.

2.05, fifth race

The Stewards considered the apparent improvement in form of the winner, MICK DUNDEE (IRE), ridden by Adam Kirby and trained by John Ryan, compared with its previous run at Wolverhampton on 8 November 2013 where the gelding finished 7 of 9, beaten by 13 lengths. They noted the trainer’s representative’s explanation that the gelding was better suited by wearing a tongue bit in this race. They ordered MICK DUNDEE (IRE) to be routine tested.

2.40, sixth race

The Stewards noted that LIVING LEADER, placed third, had interfered with YES CHEF, unplaced, approaching the two furlong marker, but after viewing a recording of the incident they were satisfied that it neither involved a riding offence nor improved LIVING LEADER’s placing.

3.15, seventh 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, THE GINGER BERRY, ridden by Robert Tart, had interfered with ARCHELAO (IRE), placed third, ridden by Amir Quinn. The Stewards found Tart in breach of Rule (B)54.1 and guilty of careless riding in that he allowed his mount to drift right without sufficient correction. They cautioned him as to his future conduct in races.

30/12/2013
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Lingfield Park, 30 December 2013

1.00, third race

Liam Keniry, the rider of VERONICA’S PURSUIT, unplaced, reported that
the filly stopped quickly.

1.30, fourth race

Adam Kirby, the rider of VERSE OF LOVE, unplaced, reported that the
gelding had no more to give.

Ross Atkinson, the rider of WANDSWORTH (IRE), unplaced, reported that the gelding stopped quickly.

2.05, fifth race

Sean Levey, the rider of MOORTAHAN, unplaced, reported that the
colt was never travelling.

30/12/2013

Taunton, 30 December 2013

1.10, second race

Caroline Keevil, the trainer of POD, which was pulled up, reported that the gelding was unsuited by the heavy ground.

1.45, third race

Charlie Wallis, the rider of ALFIE JOE, which was pulled up, reported that the gelding ran too free.

3.55, seventh race

Caroline Keevil, the trainer of SYLVAN LEGEND, unplaced, reported that the gelding was unsuited by the heavy ground.

30/12/2013

[Kimmy]

Today's Pointers
Hot Trainers
Trainer Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Races
W P Mullins 9 38 23.68 16 42.11 Today's entries
G Elliott 6 29 20.69 10 34.48 Today's entries
Miss V Williams 5 19 26.32 7 36.84 Today's entries
D McCain Jnr 4 25 16.0 11 44.0 Today's entries
C E Longsdon 4 11 36.36 7 63.64 Today's entries
P J Hobbs 3 16 18.75 7 43.75 Today's entries
P Nolan 3 13 23.08 5 38.46 Today's entries
A J Martin 2 19 10.53 11 57.89 Today's entries
P Fenton 2 8 25.0 6 75.0 Today's entries
N A Twiston-Davies 2 21 9.52 6 28.57 Today's entries
S Gollings 2 8 25.0 5 62.5 Today's entries
C F Swan 2 9 22.22 5 55.56 Today's entries
P A Fahy 2 5 40.0 4 80.0 Today's entries
E Bolger 2 5 40.0 3 60.0 Today's entries
H D Daly 2 7 28.57 3 42.86 Today's entries
Miss C Dyson 2 8 25.0 3 37.5 Today's entries
M Johnston 2 8 25.0 3 37.5 Today's entries
J Tate 2 2 100.0 2 100.0 Today's entries
Tom Dascombe 2 4 50.0 2 50.0 Today's entries
D T Hughes 1 26 3.85 7 26.92 Today's entries
T R George 1 15 6.67 6 40.0 Today's entries
C J Mann 1 6 16.67 4 66.67 Today's entries
N P Mulholland 1 9 11.11 4 44.44 Today's entries
M F Morris 1 11 9.09 4 36.36 Today's entries
P D Evans 1 15 6.67 4 26.67 Today's entries
J Ryan 1 4 25.0 3 75.0 Today's entries
D Skelton 1 7 14.29 3 42.86 Today's entries
S A Harris 1 9 11.11 3 33.33 Today's entries
B I Case 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Today's entries
J J Quinn 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Today's entries
George Baker 1 4 25.0 2 50.0 Today's entries
R Lee 1 4 25.0 2 50.0 Today's entries
J J Mangan 1 4 25.0 2 50.0 Today's entries
K A Ryan 1 4 25.0 2 50.0 Today's entries
J J Hanlon 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Today's entries
H De Bromhead 1 11 9.09 2 18.18 Today's entries
G L Moore 1 11 9.09 2 18.18 Today's entries
C G Cox 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries
James Dullea 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries
Mrs C A Dunnett 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries
R Ingram 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries
Mrs Caroline Bailey 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries
Miss Jo Crowley 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries
R Rowe 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries
W J Burke 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries
W R Muir 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries
F M O'Brien 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries
R Dickin 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's entries
E Doyle 1 6 16.67 1 16.67 Today's entries
Denis Hogan 1 6 16.67 1 16.67 Today's entries
P A Kirby 1 7 14.29 1 14.29 Today's entries
Ian Williams 1 7 14.29 1 14.29 Today's entries
D Pipe 1 15 6.67 1 6.67 Today's entries
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Hot Jockeys
Jockey Wins Rides Win % Place Place % Races
A Kirby 8 28 28.57 14 50.0 Today's rides
N Fehily 6 16 37.5 8 50.0 Today's rides
B Hughes 5 19 26.32 9 47.37 Today's rides
L Aspell 5 8 62.5 5 62.5 Today's rides
R Johnson 4 19 21.05 9 47.37 Today's rides
A P McCoy 4 11 36.36 5 45.45 Today's rides
J M Maguire 3 22 13.64 13 59.09 Today's rides
D C Costello 3 9 33.33 5 55.56 Today's rides
R Winston 3 13 23.08 5 38.46 Today's rides
Aidan Coleman 3 16 18.75 5 31.25 Today's rides
Freddie Tylicki 3 8 37.5 4 50.0 Today's rides
L Treadwell 3 9 33.33 4 44.44 Today's rides
A Tinkler 3 6 50.0 3 50.0 Today's rides
D A Jacob 2 21 9.52 8 38.1 Today's rides
G Baker 2 11 18.18 7 63.64 Today's rides
T J O'Brien 2 13 15.38 5 38.46 Today's rides
Paul Moloney 2 8 25.0 4 50.0 Today's rides
D Swift 2 4 50.0 3 75.0 Today's rides
Kielan Woods 2 5 40.0 3 60.0 Today's rides
G Sheehan 2 7 28.57 3 42.86 Today's rides
J E Moore 2 12 16.67 3 25.0 Today's rides
Trevor Whelan 2 4 50.0 2 50.0 Today's rides
Jake Greenall 2 9 22.22 2 22.22 Today's rides
T Hamilton 1 11 9.09 5 45.45 Today's rides
Shelley Birkett 1 5 20.0 4 80.0 Today's rides
D F O'Regan 1 10 10.0 4 40.0 Today's rides
Harry Challoner 1 11 9.09 4 36.36 Today's rides
Christopher Ward 1 3 33.33 3 100.0 Today's rides
Ryan Hatch 1 4 25.0 3 75.0 Today's rides
Adam Nicol 1 7 14.29 3 42.86 Today's rides
C Poste 1 7 14.29 3 42.86 Today's rides
Jim Crowley 1 9 11.11 3 33.33 Today's rides
Harry Skelton 1 11 9.09 3 27.27 Today's rides
Nick Scholfield 1 13 7.69 3 23.08 Today's rides
T Eaves 1 19 5.26 3 15.79 Today's rides
M Goldstein 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Today's rides
Killian Moore 1 4 25.0 2 50.0 Today's rides
Adam Beschizza 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Today's rides
R Kingscote 1 6 16.67 2 33.33 Today's rides
Gerald Quinn 1 7 14.29 2 28.57 Today's rides
L P Keniry 1 9 11.11 2 22.22 Today's rides
Gary Derwin 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's rides
H Poulton 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's rides
Jack Quinlan 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's rides
M J Quinlan 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's rides
T Messenger 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's rides
A P Cawley 1 5 20.0 1 20.0 Today's rides
K T O'Neill 1 5 20.0 1 20.0 Today's rides
C Catlin 1 6 16.67 1 16.67 Today's rides
Martin Dwyer 1 6 16.67 1 16.67 Today's rides
W Hutchinson 1 7 14.29 1 14.29 Today's rides
A Thornton 1 8 12.5 1 12.5 Today's rides
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First-time Blinkers
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Emkanaat b1 4 25 16.0 10 40.0 Ling 14:30
Nutin Fancy b1 1 7 14.29 4 57.14 War 13:20
Haling Park b1 0 34 0.0 5 14.71 War 12:50
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Tonguestraps
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Titan Triumph t 9 65 13.85 20 30.77 Ling 14:00
Prime Exhibit t 7 56 12.5 19 33.93 Ling 12:00
Tagula Night pt 6 44 13.64 17 38.64 Ling 14:30
Roy's Legacy t 6 49 12.24 15 30.61 Ling 15:30
Roseneath pt 5 28 17.86 9 32.14 War 14:20
Gilded Age pt 4 50 8.0 9 18.0 Utt 15:10
Mafi t 3 33 9.09 11 33.33 Ling 13:30
Sarando pt 3 37 8.11 8 21.62 War 13:20
Wood Yer pt 3 12 25.0 7 58.33 War 14:20
Sands Cove t 3 17 17.65 5 29.41 Utt 13:40
Lord Of House t 3 10 30.0 3 30.0 Utt 13:40
Mcmonagle vt 2 39 5.13 13 33.33 Ling 14:00
Imjin River t 2 41 4.88 9 21.95 Ling 15:30
Munsaab pt 2 25 8.0 8 32.0 Utt 13:40
George Nympton t1 2 21 9.52 7 33.33 Utt 14:40
Persian Snow t 2 13 15.38 6 46.15 War 13:50
Mossgo t 2 18 11.11 6 33.33 Ling 15:30
Nassau Storm t 2 20 10.0 5 25.0 Ling 14:30
Bravo Riquet vt 2 17 11.76 4 23.53 Utt 15:10
Fitandproperjob vt 2 25 8.0 4 16.0 War 15:20
Secret Beau t 1 17 5.88 10 58.82 Ling 14:30
Ocean Applause pt 1 33 3.03 6 18.18 Ling 12:00
Alberobello t 1 9 11.11 4 44.44 War 13:20
Madness Light t 1 2 50.0 2 100.0 Utt 14:10
Applejack Lad t 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Ling 13:00
Maxdelas ht 1 14 7.14 1 7.14 Utt 13:10
Mighty Mambo pt 0 18 0.0 7 38.89 War 12:50
Rio Milan t 0 4 0.0 3 75.0 War 13:50
Irish Tears t 0 5 0.0 3 60.0 Ling 13:00
June French t1 0 14 0.0 2 14.29 War 12:50
Fine Moment t 0 4 0.0 1 25.0 War 14:50
Stage King t 0 6 0.0 1 16.67 War 12:50
Whileaway t 0 4 0.0 0 0.0 Utt 12:40
Cloudy Deal t 0 4 0.0 0 0.0 Utt 13:10
Illegal Action t 0 3 0.0 0 0.0 Ling 13:00
Ironic t1 0 3 0.0 0 0.0 Utt 13:40
A Keen Sense t1 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 War 15:50
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Cheekpieces
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
West Leake p1 9 63 14.29 24 38.1 Ling 15:00
Tagula Night pt 6 44 13.64 17 38.64 Ling 14:30
Roseneath pt 5 28 17.86 9 32.14 War 14:20
Intomist p 4 27 14.81 9 33.33 Ling 14:30
Gilded Age pt 4 50 8.0 9 18.0 Utt 15:10
Sarando pt 3 37 8.11 8 21.62 War 13:20
Wood Yer pt 3 12 25.0 7 58.33 War 14:20
Hillbilly Boy p1 3 15 20.0 6 40.0 Ling 12:00
Notus De La Tour p 3 16 18.75 6 37.5 Utt 14:10
Badgers Cove p 3 13 23.08 5 38.46 War 14:20
Bob's World p 3 14 21.43 4 28.57 Utt 14:10
Wilfred Pickles p 2 37 5.41 17 45.95 Ling 13:30
Prickles p 2 42 4.76 12 28.57 Utt 13:10
Munsaab pt 2 25 8.0 8 32.0 Utt 13:40
Menelik p 2 10 20.0 3 30.0 Ling 13:30
Dom Lukka p1 2 11 18.18 3 27.27 War 13:20
Ocean Applause pt 1 33 3.03 6 18.18 Ling 12:00
Detour Ahead p 1 19 5.26 5 26.32 Utt 13:10
Batu Ferringhi p 1 6 16.67 2 33.33 Utt 13:40
Mighty Mambo pt 0 18 0.0 7 38.89 War 12:50
Mersad p1 0 5 0.0 1 20.0 Ling 13:00
Capers Royal Star p1 0 5 0.0 1 20.0 Ling 13:00
Elite Beneficial p 0 10 0.0 1 10.0 War 14:20
Terntheothercheek p 0 10 0.0 1 10.0 Utt 15:10
Minellaforlunch p1 0 8 0.0 0 0.0 War 15:20
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Course & Distance Winners
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Copperwood 15 108 13.89 40 37.04 Ling 12:00
Mahadee 12 64 18.75 19 29.69 Ling 12:00
Danzoe 10 72 13.89 21 29.17 Ling 15:30
Titan Triumph 9 65 13.85 20 30.77 Ling 14:00
Honey Of A Kitten 9 60 15.0 19 31.67 Ling 12:00
Street Power 9 49 18.37 16 32.65 Ling 15:00
Munsarim 9 35 25.71 14 40.0 Ling 14:00
Novabridge 7 42 16.67 15 35.71 Ling 15:30
Roy's Legacy 6 49 12.24 15 30.61 Ling 15:30
Commanche 6 34 17.65 14 41.18 Ling 14:30
Kakatosi 5 33 15.15 13 39.39 Ling 14:30
Di Kaprio 5 18 27.78 10 55.56 Utt 14:10
Abigails Angel 4 38 10.53 17 44.74 Ling 12:00
Pharoh Jake 4 50 8.0 13 26.0 Ling 15:30
Nubar Boy 4 54 7.41 13 24.07 Ling 15:00
Intomist 4 27 14.81 9 33.33 Ling 14:30
Lean Burn 4 41 9.76 9 21.95 Utt 13:10
The Tichborne 4 26 15.38 7 26.92 Ling 13:30
Mister Musicmaster 4 32 12.5 7 21.88 Ling 14:00
Mafi 3 33 9.09 11 33.33 Ling 13:30
Hillbilly Boy 3 15 20.0 6 40.0 Ling 12:00
Fintan 3 24 12.5 6 25.0 Utt 14:40
Wilfred Pickles 2 37 5.41 17 45.95 Ling 13:30
Prickles 2 42 4.76 12 28.57 Utt 13:10
Mossgo 2 18 11.11 6 33.33 Ling 15:30
Tresor De Bontee 2 9 22.22 3 33.33 Utt 13:40
Perfect Venture 1 12 8.33 2 16.67 Ling 15:00
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Longest Travellers (345 miles)
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Alberobello 1 9 11.11 4 44.44 War 13:20
Gunna Be A Devil 1 7 14.29 3 42.86 War 13:20
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Most Naps
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Outbacker 0 1 0.0 1 100.0 Ling 12:30
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Running Hot
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Lord Of House 3 10 30.0 3 30.0 Utt 13:40
Crookstown 2 4 50.0 2 50.0 Utt 15:10
De Chissler 1 9 11.11 1 11.11 Pun 15:15
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Money Talks
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Madness Light 1 2 50.0 2 100.0 Utt 14:10
Trojan Lord 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 Cla 12:20
Bright Shining 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 Cla 13:35
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Switching Stables
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Prime Exhibit 7 56 12.5 19 33.93 Ling 12:00
George Nympton 2 21 9.52 7 33.33 Utt 14:40
Eric The Grey 2 14 14.29 6 42.86 Pun 14:15
Halling's Treasure 1 8 12.5 3 37.5 Pun 14:15
Alderley 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Ling 13:00
Glanely 1 7 14.29 1 14.29 Ling 14:30
Landenstown Pearl 0 9 0.0 5 55.56 War 12:50
Mudita Moment 0 10 0.0 5 50.0 War 12:50
Hot Whiskey 0 6 0.0 1 16.67 War 13:20
Westerners Son 0 8 0.0 0 0.0 Pun 15:15
Seven Samurai 0 7 0.0 0 0.0 Pun 14:15
Milans Cross 0 6 0.0 0 0.0 Utt 13:10
Forrardon Xmoor 0 4 0.0 0 0.0 War 12:50
Flowerpicker 0 2 0.0 0 0.0 Pun 15:45
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Going and Stalls
Meeting Conditions
Lingfield Park Going : Standard
Stalls : 5f & 1m Outside, Remainder Inside
Uttoxeter Going : Soft, Heavy in places
Warwick Going : Soft, Heavy in places
Punchestown Going : Heavy
Clairwood Going : Good

Information correct at Tuesday 31st December 2013 09:47
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TODAY'S NAPS TIME CRS TIPSTER LEVEL STAKES

Scots Gaelic 2:10 Uttx Weekender +18.08
Fintan 2:40 Uttx Racing Post West Country +17.18
Kakatosi 2:30 Ling Daily Mail Robin Goodfellow +12.41
Upbeat Cobbler 1:20 Wwck Daily Telegraph Marlborough +9.84
Fergal Mael Duin 12:40 Uttx Western Morning News West Tip +7.21
Nassau Storm 2:30 Ling Yorkshire Post The Duke +5.72
Goodacres Garden 3:10 Uttx Racing and Football Outlook +3.06
Madness Light 2:10 Uttx Racing Post Lambourn +2.10
Bandit Country 3:50 Wwck Daily Post Mercury +1.93
Oscatara 2:10 Uttx Liverpool Echo Chris Wright +1.00
Outbacker 12:30 Ling Yorkshire Evening Post Lee Sobot +0.58
Quick Decisson 2:10 Uttx Racing Post The Edge -0.38
Outbacker 12:30 Ling Blackpool Gazette Steve Simpson -1.00
Barrakilla 1:50 Wwck Daily Record Garry Owen -1.63
Perfect Persuasion 12:30 Ling Glasgow Evening Times Jeffrey Ross -2.53
Barrakilla 1:50 Wwck Sussex Express Downsman -3.54
Stage King 12:50 Wwck Sheffield Star Fortunatus -4.06
Nubar Boy 3:00 Ling Daily Star Sunday Moorestyle -4.51
Fleckerl 2:00 Ling The Guardian -4.74
Binge Drinker 3:40 Uttx The Mail On Sunday John Martin -8.45
Tickity Bleue 2:50 Wwck Sunday Telegraph Whistler -10.38
Bandit Country 3:50 Wwck Sunday Express Chris Goulding -10.50
Tickity Bleue 2:50 Wwck South Wales Argus Melissa Jones -10.69
Fleckerl 2:00 Ling Daily Mirror Newsboy -11.08
Honey Of A Kitten 12:00 Ling The Press, York Ebor -11.28
Roseneath 2:20 Wwck The Scotsman Glendale -12.33
Outbacker 12:30 Ling The Star Patrick Weaver -12.35
Perfect Persuasion 12:30 Ling Morning Star Farringdon -15.06
Bandit Country 3:50 Wwck Western Daily Press Bob Watts -15.29
Notus De La Tour 2:10 Uttx Coventry Telegraph Derek Brown -16.68
Mrs Jordan 2:50 Wwck Racing Post RP Ratings -18.52
Binge Drinker 3:40 Uttx Sunday Mail Rockavon -21.38
Massena 2:40 Uttx Racing Post Spotlight -21.62
Alberobello 1:20 Wwck Oldham Evening Chronicle Keith McHugh -22.54
Just One Kiss 2:00 Ling The Sun Templegate -23.39
Oscatara 2:10 Uttx The Times Rob Wright -24.97
Tresor De Bontee 1:40 Uttx Sunday Mirror Gary Nutting -25.03
Stage King 12:50 Wwck Racing Post Postdata -25.65
Massena 2:40 Uttx Belfast Newsletter Wise Owl -28.28
Why Not Now 12:30 Ling Carlisle News & Star Phil Rostron -28.53
Never A Quarrel 3:30 Ling The Express Computerman -29.00
Perfect Venture 3:00 Ling The Irish Field Karl Hedley -29.58
Outbacker 12:30 Ling Racing Post The North -38.85
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MOST TIPPED
Cheltenian 12:40 Uttoxeter
MOST TIPPED OUTSIDER
Bloodsweatandtears 1:30 Lingfield (AW)
MOST NAPPED
Outbacker 12:30 Lingfield (AW)
MOST NAPPED OUTSIDER
Upbeat Cobbler 1:20 Warwick
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Mark Johnston, trainer: OUTBACKER
" “Outbacker would have a good chance even though I have not seen the declared runners. Setting and chasing records are not the most important things in the world and we would not run horses just for the sake of achieving them.” "
Outbacker 12:30 Lingfield (AW)
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Daniel Mark Loughnane (Prime Exhibit) is having a decent season on the all-weather at this venue, with 8 wins from 20 runners
Prime Exhibit
12:00 Lingfield (AW)
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DAILY MAIL.
KAKATOSI (Lingfield, nap, 2.30) was unlucky in the run last time and could be worth backing to gain compensation on Tuesday afternoon.

The selection finished strongly from off the pace behind Novellen Lad after a sluggish start and his course figures now read 1515 with the two defeats coming by just a length and two lengths.

The handicapper dropped the gelding for the defeat which was unexpected and, with some luck in running and a strong gallop to aim at, he should make an impact at the business end.
King Of Wands ridden by William Buick going to post for the Coral Marathon at Sandown Racecourse

NEVER A QUARREL (Lingfield, nb, 3.30) has only raced eight times in her life so it’s fair to assume she is capable of further improvement.

The Acclamation filly was only narrowly overhauled over course and distance before Christmas in a very strongly-run affair and Tuesday’s race doesn’t look any better.

AQUA GARDENS (Lingfield, 1.30) has been given an easy time of it since running a blinder behind the well-handicapped Eurystheus at Wolverhampton last time.

A couple of entries have been allowed to slide by connections since their five-year-old’s fine effort before Christmas and a mile at Lingfield looks to be the son of Nayef’s optimum conditions.





SAM TURNER SELECTIONS...

HOTSPOTS

WORK WHISPER: Oscatara (Uttoxeter, 2.10)

WEIGHTING GAME: Fintan (Uttoxeter, 2.40) Down 17lb from last winning mark

BURNT FINGERS: Trapper Peak (Warwick, 3.50)

CAPTAIN HEATH: Alberobello (Warwick, 1.20)

FORMCAST SPECIAL: Just One Kiss (Lingfield, 2.00)

WIZARD: Detour Ahead (Uttoxeter, 1.10)

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13:45 Tuesday 31st December
Racing Tips - 31/12/2013

The relative safety of the all weather has been a bit of a downer this month but, as the national hunt ground turns heavy, it's still worth paying close attention to. Lingfield has another competitive handicap in the middle of the card and, as ever, there is one at either end of the market I want to side with. Nassau Storm drops in class from when a staying on favourite last time having met trouble in running over course and distance, but he is the obvious choice. The fact that he was 7/4 for a tougher assignment means that 3/1 today looks generous. That doesn't mean that stable companion Oblitereight is without hope on his return to the all weather and he lines up off a handy mark. Kakatosi is another obvious choice at 9/2 given a staying on effort over 6 furlongs here last time but that form flags up another runner at a bigger price. Both Kakatosi and the 4 year old Intomist were beaten 2 and a quarter lengths last time but the latter's looks a better race and was completed in a quicker time. Intomist returns off the same mark whilst Kakatosi is eased 1lb but William Carson's mount came from way back and was showing such good work late on that he is worth noting back up in trip. He is a course and distance winner and has formed a good looking partnership with William Carson, lining up today at 22/1.
Lingfield 14.30 - Intomist 1pt e/w

I'm never worried about taking on Boston Bob who is yet to really live up to expectation. He should win at Punchestown today in perhaps the easiest race he has found himself in and those jumping inconsistencies are unlikely to be such an issue back over hurdles. However, there is a chance this could happen just a bit quickly for him and he is unsuccessful in 2 attempts at the track (he is yet to win right-handed but that could just be coincidence) . I'm surprised Mourad is as big as 7/2, or perhaps surprised the former is so short. Not seen for over 6 months, Mourad is 3 from 4 with Paul Townend on top and will appreciate today's conditions over 2 and a half miles. He is a 3 mile Grade 2 hurdle winner on heavy and there's also the chance this will not be a sufficient test but the two at the top of the card should take them along. A course and distance winner of 3 years ago, he can end a losing streak that stretches back nearly a year.
Punchestown 13.45 - Mourad 1pt win

[Kimmy]

Uttoxeter going change
It's now heavy at Uttoxeter after a sharp ten-minute downpour. 12 mins ago.
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Tweets
Ayr hopeful
Ayr clerk of the course Emma Marley (‏@emmajmarley) tweeted some positive news: "Now raceable @ayrracecourse for Thurs 2nd Jan. HEAVY no standing water on racing lines. Strong winds & rain tues/weds. Dry raceday #hopeful" 1 hour ago.
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Exeter passes inspection, calls another
Tomorrow morning, 7.30am, Exeter will inspect again for their New Year's day fixture. 1 hour ago.
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Lingfield meeting abandoned
Friday's jumps meeting at Lingfield has been abandoned following a 9am inspection. The track is waterlogged and lots more rain was forecast before the planned fixture. 1 hour ago.
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Farewell Richard
Legendary trainer Richard Hannon calls last orders on a glorious training career today with his final runners before handing over the training operation to his son Richard jnr. He has three in at Lingfield. 3 hours ago.
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[banger]

Trainer Jessica Harrington has confirmed Jezki will tackle the brilliant Hurricane Fly for a second time in the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown on January 26.


Jezki: Will tackle Hurricane Fly again




The four-times Grade One winner emerged with plenty of credit after coming off second best behind Willie Mullins' incredible gelding, who was collecting an astonishing 18th top-level triumph.

Harrington said: "He's come out of the race very well, I'm very pleased with him.





"I was very happy with how he ran on the day. There'll be another day for him, hopefully.

"He'll be entered for the Irish Champion Hurdle and, all being well, that's where he'll run."

[banger]

Timmy Murphy makes his return to the saddle with a reunion with an old friend at Musselburgh.



Ifandbutwhynot gets over the last under Murphy at Newbury





The 39-year-old will be back aboard Ifandbutwhynot, who he gave a fine front-running ride to win the bet365 Intermediate Hurdle at Newbury on the horse's most recent start. David O'Meara's gelding is turned out again in the totepool Mobile Hogmaneigh Hurdle.

The last horse Murphy rode in public, Upsilon Bleu, is also in action at the Scottish track but he has deserted him for Viva Colonia in the totepool.com Scottish Premier Chase.

Murphy had been aboard the gelding at the Newbury Hennessy meeting when riding against Dominic Elsworth on Easter Meteor.

The jockeys clashed afterwards, leading to Murphy suffering a dislocated shoulder. Murphy admitted responsibilty for the incident and was banned for nine days by the British Horseracing Authority.

Murphy has three other mounts, starting with the Donald McCain-trained Divers in the totequadpot Four Places In Four Races Handicap Hurdle.

[banger]

David Pipe expects to learn a lot more about The Liquidator's ultimate spring prospects after Saturday's 32Red Tolworth Hurdle at Sandown.



The Liquidator: Lines up at Sandown




Some fascinating runners have been entered in the Grade One, with a Willie Mullins quartet of Champion Bumper winner Briar Hill, Gitane Du Berlais, Upazo and Vautour potentially in the line-up.





Other promising novices like Nicky Henderson's Josses Hill, Philip Hobbs' prolific The Skyfarmer, unbeaten jumper and classy Flat performer Mijhaar and Paul Nicholls' slick German recruit Irving are also in the mix.

The Liquidator has done little wrong himself, finishing fourth in the Champion Bumper, winning at Punchestown and taking his two hurdles at Carlisle and Cheltenham in good style.

"At the weekend, the Tolworth Hurdle at Sandown looks like being a real humdinger," the trainer told www.davidpipe.com.

"The stable has Grade One winner The Liquidator, who is unbeaten in two starts over timber.

"The race should certainly provide a few clues to the novices' events for the Festival in March."

The Liquidator is one of the 12/1 co-favourites with the sponsors for the Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham in March.








reopens Mullins has suggested Briar Hill could be the least likely starter of his quartet.

He said: "I just stuck those horses in the Tolworth and I don't know what we're going to do yet. Briar Hill may run at Naas on Sunday in the Slaney Hurdle."

[banger]

Wednesday: Going, weather and non-runners
CATTERICK
GOING: SOFT (Heavy in places; GoingStick: Chase 6.0, Hurdle 5.5)

WEATHER (Rain)
CHELTENHAM
GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Soft in places; GoingStick 6.5)

WEATHER (Rain, wind)
EXETER
GOING: HEAVY (GoingStick: Chase 5.6; Hurdle 5.3) INSPECTION 7:30AM WEDNESDAY (Fresh ground on shared bends, down the hill and in front of stands, both courses out wide to get off the waterlogged ground. Middle hdl home straight omitted)

WEATHER (Rain/wind)
MUSSELBURGH
GOING: SOFT (Good to soft in places; GoingStick 5.5) (Bends and Hurdles moved to give fresh ground)

WEATHER (Light rain/wind)
FAKENHAM
GOING: SOFT (GoingStick 5.5)

WEATHER (Light rain)
SOUTHWELL
GOING: STANDARD

WEATHER (Showers/wind)

STALLS 5f - Outside; Remainder - Inside

NON RUNNERS 12:15 Persian Peril (2), 2:00 Bedloe´s Island (8), 3:10 Razin´ Hell (6), 3:45 Mick Dundee (2)
FAIRYHOUSE
GOING: SOFT TO HEAVY (Heavy in places)

WEATHER (Rain/wind)
TRAMORE
GOING: HEAVY (Soft in places on Chase course)

WEATHER (Light rain/wind)

[Kimmy]

Lingfield Park, 31 December 2013

12.00, first 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, OCEAN APPLAUSE, ridden by Joe Doyle, had interfered with HONEY OF A KITTEN (USA), unplaced, ridden by Eoin Walsh. The Stewards found Doyle in breach of Rule (B)54.1 and guilty of careless riding in that he pushed through an insufficient gap. They suspended him for 1 day as follows: Tuesday 14 January 2014.

The Stewards held an enquiry into the use of the whip by Matthew Hopkins, the rider of MAHADEE (IRE), in 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 used his whip when out of contention. The Stewards suspended Hopkins for 5 days as follows: Tuesday 14, Wednesday 15, Thursday 16, Friday 17 and Saturday 18 January 2014.

12.30, second race

The Stewards noted that ARABIAN MUSIC (IRE), had interfered with HONITON LACE, who then interfered with RISK ‘N’ REWARD (IRE), all unplaced, approaching the furlong marker but after viewing a recording of the race they were satisfied that it did not involve a riding offence.

The Stewards noted that VENTURA REEF (IRE), unplaced had interfered with HONITON LACE, unplaced, inside the final furlong but after viewing a recording of the race they were satisfied that it did not involve a riding offence.

The Stewards held an enquiry into the running and riding of ARABIAN MUSIC (IRE), ridden by Liam Keniry and trained by David Simcock, which was settled in the rear of mid-field and gradually improved its position from halfway before staying on strongly in the final furlong to finish fifth, beaten 5½ lengths. They interviewed the rider and the trainer’s representative. They also received a report from the Veterinary Officer. The rider stated that his instructions were to settle the filly in the early stages and to finish the race well to build her confidence. The trainer’s representative confirmed these instructions. Keniry added that he had been forced to wait for a run until approaching the furlong marker, and but for that the filly might have finished a little closer. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race the Stewards noted their explanations.

1.00, third race

The Stewards noted that APPLEJACK LAD, placed fourth, had interfered with ILLEGAL ACTION (USA), unplaced, on the run to the line but after viewing a recording of the incident they were satisfied that it neither involved a riding offence nor improved APPLEJACK LAD’s placing.

2.00, fifth race

The Stewards held an enquiry into possible interference on the final bend. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race they found that the winner, FLECKERL (IRE), ridden by Martin Dwyer, had interfered with MISTER MUSICMASTER, unplaced, ridden by William Carson, who then interfered with QUEEN AGGIE (IRE),unplaced, ridden by Adam Kirby, who then interfered with MUNSARIM (IRE), placed second, ridden by Amir Quinn. The Stewards found Dwyer 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: Tuesday 14 and Wednesday 15 January 2014.

2.30, sixth race

The Stewards held an enquiry into the use of the whip by Sean Levey, the rider of LIONS ARCH (IRE), placed third, in the straight. Having heard his evidence and viewed recordings of the race, they found him in breach of Schedule (B)6 Part 2 in that he used his whip above the permitted level. The Stewards suspended Levey for 2 days as follows: Tuesday 14 and Wednesday 15 January 2014.

3.30, eighth race

The Stewards held an enquiry following a report from the Starter that Louis Steward, the rider of IMJIN RIVER (IRE), had entered the wrong stall. Having heard his evidence and viewed recordings of the start they found him in breach of Rule (D)44.2 and cautioned him as to his future conduct in races.

The Stewards held an enquiry to consider why Liam Jones, the rider of FALASTEEN (IRE), had been slow to remove the blindfold. Having heard his evidence and viewed recordings of the start they accepted his explanation that his mount had plunged as the stalls opened making it impossible to reach the blindfold.


31/12/2013

Uttoxeter, 31 December 2013

The Stewards gave permission for the chute hurdle to be omitted in all 2 mile hurdle races and for the first hurdle in the back straight to be omitted in all hurdle races.

31/12/2013

Warwick, 31 December 2013

1.20, second race

The Stewards held an enquiry into possible interference close to the line. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race they found that SARANDO, placed third, ridden by Killian Moore, had interfered with MISSION COMPLETE (IRE), placed fourth, ridden by James Huxham. The Stewards found Moore in breach of Rule (B)54.1 and guilty of careless riding, in that he had allowed his horse to drift left. They cautioned him as to his future conduct in races.

The Stewards held an enquiry into the use of the whip by Matt Griffiths, the rider of the winner, GUNNA BE A DEVIL (IRE), from entering the home straight. Having heard his evidence and viewed recordings of the race, they found him in breach of Schedule (B)6 Part 2 in that he had used his whip above the permitted level. The Stewards suspended Griffiths for 7 days as follows: The Stewards suspended Griffiths for 7 days as follows: Tuesday 14 to Monday 20 January 2014 inclusive.

31/12/2013
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Lingfield Park, 31 December 2013

12.30, second race

Tony Hamilton, the rider of VENTURA REEF (IRE), unplaced, reported that the colt hung right.

1.00, third race

Adam Kirby, the rider of APPLEJACK LAD, placed fourth, reported that the gelding hung right in the final furlong.

Fergus Sweeney, the rider of CAPERS ROYAL STAR (FR), unplaced, reported that the colt was slowly away.

Louis Steward, the rider of ALDERLEY, unplaced, reported that the filly was denied a clear run.

2.00, fifth race

Amir Quinn, the rider of MUNSARIM (IRE), placed second, reported that the gelding suffered interference in running.

3.00, seventh race

The Veterinary Officer reported that SASKIA’S DREAM, unplaced, trained by Jane Chapple-Hyam, lost a right hind shoe.

Jimmy Quinn, the rider of WEST LEAKE (IRE), unplaced, reported that the gelding was slowly away.

31/12/2013

Uttoxeter, 31 December 2013

1.40, third race

Andrew Tinkler, the rider of BATU FERRINGHI (FR), which was pulled up, reported that the gelding moved poorly throughout.

2.10, fourth race

Donald McCain, the trainer of OSCATARA (IRE), which was pulled up, reported that the gelding was unsuited by the heavy going.

31/12/2013

Warwick, 31 December 2013

12.50, first race

The representative of Warren Greatrex, the trainer of STAGE KING, which was pulled up, reported that the gelding choked. The Stewards ordered STAGE KING to be routine tested.

31/12/2013

[Kimmy]

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First-time Blinkers
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Even Stevens v1 9 44 20.45 16 36.36 Sou 14:00
Quartz de Thaix b1 9 30 30.0 13 43.33 Chel 13:55
Silver Roque bt 4 21 19.05 12 57.14 Chel 14:30
Bradley b1 4 18 22.22 10 55.56 Chel 12:45
Akdam b1 3 18 16.67 8 44.44 Fak 12:20
Logical Approach b1 1 19 5.26 5 26.32 Catt 14:15
Razin' Hell b1 1 7 14.29 3 42.86 Sou 15:10
Sirop De Menthe v1 1 5 20.0 1 20.0 Exe 13:10
Killegney v1 0 21 0.0 4 19.05 Fak 14:40
Moss Quito v1 0 6 0.0 1 16.67 Sou 14:35
Day Star Lad v1 0 5 0.0 0 0.0 Sou 15:10
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Tonguestraps
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Flying Applause bt 11 82 13.41 25 30.49 Sou 15:45
Pigeon Island vt 10 76 13.16 31 40.79 Chel 12:45
Goal t 10 61 16.39 22 36.07 Sou 12:50
Everaard pt 7 50 14.0 17 34.0 Muss 14:45
Grams And Ounces t 6 31 19.35 13 41.94 Exe 13:10
First Fandango t 5 31 16.13 13 41.94 Chel 13:55
Safe Investment vt 4 65 6.15 18 27.69 Fak 12:20
Persian Herald bt 4 48 8.33 13 27.08 Fak 12:20
Silver Roque bt 4 21 19.05 12 57.14 Chel 14:30
Deepsand pt 4 24 16.67 12 50.0 Muss 14:10
Cedre Bleu bt 4 12 33.33 6 50.0 Chel 14:30
Handy Andy t 4 17 23.53 6 35.29 Chel 12:45
King Ozzy pt 3 38 7.89 12 31.58 Fak 13:30
Fratellino t 3 48 6.25 12 25.0 Sou 14:00
Close House t 3 12 25.0 7 58.33 Chel 13:20
Magika t 3 11 27.27 5 45.45 Sou 13:25
Cole Harden t 3 4 75.0 3 75.0 Exe 12:40
Bold Cuffs t 2 17 11.76 5 29.41 Exe 13:10
Kayfrou t 2 18 11.11 5 27.78 Catt 14:15
Allthekingshorses pt 2 9 22.22 4 44.44 Chel 12:45
Mendip Express t 2 3 66.67 2 66.67 Chel 12:45
Bathwick Brave t 1 23 4.35 10 43.48 Exe 14:55
Ballyegan t 1 23 4.35 6 26.09 Exe 14:20
Lord Of The Dunes t 1 9 11.11 4 44.44 Exe 13:45
Lac Sacre pt 1 8 12.5 3 37.5 Fak 12:20
Magic Skyline t 1 8 12.5 2 25.0 Muss 12:25
Cash Injection t 1 22 4.55 2 9.09 Exe 14:20
Enchanting Smile t 0 17 0.0 5 29.41 Exe 13:45
Admiral Hawke t 0 12 0.0 3 25.0 Catt 12:30
Armada Bay ht 0 12 0.0 3 25.0 Sou 15:45
Shouldavboughtgold pt 0 8 0.0 2 25.0 Catt 13:40
Jim Job Jones pt 0 12 0.0 1 8.33 Fak 14:40
Zoom In pt 0 10 0.0 0 0.0 Sou 15:45
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Cheekpieces
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Amir Pasha p 10 100 10.0 32 32.0 Catt 14:15
Stow p 8 41 19.51 18 43.9 Fak 12:20
Prohibit p 7 39 17.95 18 46.15 Sou 14:00
Everaard pt 7 50 14.0 17 34.0 Muss 14:45
Quito Du Tresor p 7 41 17.07 13 31.71 Muss 13:35
Bygones of Brid p 7 29 24.14 12 41.38 Muss 14:10
Local Hero p 6 24 25.0 11 45.83 Muss 14:10
Focail Maith p 5 48 10.42 19 39.58 Fak 12:55
Ninfea p 5 37 13.51 11 29.73 Fak 14:40
Whispering Jack p 5 29 17.24 10 34.48 Exe 15:30
Poungach p 5 14 35.71 8 57.14 Chel 13:55
Deepsand pt 4 24 16.67 12 50.0 Muss 14:10
Force Of Habit p 4 29 13.79 9 31.03 Catt 14:15
Bar De Ligne p 4 19 21.05 8 42.11 Muss 13:35
Claragh Native p 3 35 8.57 12 34.29 Catt 14:50
King Ozzy pt 3 38 7.89 12 31.58 Fak 13:30
Friendly Society p 3 34 8.82 9 26.47 Exe 15:30
Decent Lord p 3 27 11.11 7 25.93 Catt 13:05
Call Box p 3 18 16.67 6 33.33 Muss 13:00
Our Island p 3 18 16.67 6 33.33 Chel 12:45
Alpha Victor p1 3 12 25.0 4 33.33 Catt 13:40
Cara Court p 3 23 13.04 4 17.39 Catt 13:05
Night Of Passion p 2 8 25.0 4 50.0 Exe 14:20
Allthekingshorses pt 2 9 22.22 4 44.44 Chel 12:45
The Young Master p 2 15 13.33 3 20.0 Fak 15:15
Daliance p 1 19 5.26 8 42.11 Fak 14:05
Tony Dinozzo p 1 16 6.25 5 31.25 Fak 14:40
Monroe Park p 1 38 2.63 5 13.16 Fak 12:20
Heidi's Delight p 1 13 7.69 4 30.77 Sou 15:45
Lac Sacre pt 1 8 12.5 3 37.5 Fak 12:20
Shouldavboughtgold pt 0 8 0.0 2 25.0 Catt 13:40
Cappielow Park p 0 15 0.0 2 13.33 Fak 12:55
Jat Punjabi p 0 12 0.0 1 8.33 Exe 15:30
Jim Job Jones pt 0 12 0.0 1 8.33 Fak 14:40
Zoom In pt 0 10 0.0 0 0.0 Sou 15:45
Bethan p1 0 5 0.0 0 0.0 Sou 12:15
Brogeen Boy p1 0 2 0.0 0 0.0 Exe 12:40
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Course & Distance Winners
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Stand Guard 22 67 32.84 31 46.27 Sou 12:50
Oscar Whisky 14 22 63.64 16 72.73 Chel 13:20
General Tufto 12 126 9.52 33 26.19 Sou 15:45
Royal Bajan 12 52 23.08 17 32.69 Sou 14:00
Amir Pasha 10 100 10.0 32 32.0 Catt 14:15
Even Stevens 9 44 20.45 16 36.36 Sou 14:00
Everaard 7 50 14.0 17 34.0 Muss 14:45
Quito Du Tresor 7 41 17.07 13 31.71 Muss 13:35
Powerful Wind 7 35 20.0 11 31.43 Sou 14:00
Kasbadali 6 17 35.29 12 70.59 Exe 14:55
Carrickboy 6 28 21.43 12 42.86 Chel 14:30
Viva Colonia 6 32 18.75 11 34.38 Muss 13:35
Alderley Rover 5 30 16.67 13 43.33 Muss 15:20
Bedloe's Island 5 31 16.13 13 41.94 Sou 14:00
Reve De Nuit 5 44 11.36 13 29.55 Sou 12:50
Ray Diamond 5 54 9.26 11 20.37 Exe 13:10
Ifandbutwhynot 5 15 33.33 8 53.33 Muss 14:10
Taquin Du Seuil 5 8 62.5 6 75.0 Chel 13:20
Divers 4 35 11.43 15 42.86 Muss 13:00
Any Given Moment 4 29 13.79 13 44.83 Muss 15:20
Double Ross 4 23 17.39 11 47.83 Chel 14:30
Bradley 4 18 22.22 10 55.56 Chel 12:45
County Zen 4 28 14.29 10 35.71 Fak 12:20
Arctic Court 4 28 14.29 9 32.14 Muss 15:20
Silken Express 2 9 22.22 6 66.67 Sou 14:00
Kim Tian Road 2 12 16.67 4 33.33 Exe 13:10
Returntobrecongill 2 9 22.22 3 33.33 Sou 13:25
Tolkeins Tango 2 9 22.22 3 33.33 Exe 13:10
Dungeel 2 3 66.67 2 66.67 Catt 13:40
Frosty Friday 1 21 4.76 6 28.57 Sou 15:45
Mistral Reine 1 9 11.11 4 44.44 Fak 15:15
Razin' Hell 1 7 14.29 3 42.86 Sou 15:10
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Longest Travellers (349 miles)
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
New Year's Eve 3 10 30.0 8 80.0 Muss 14:10
Bushel 1 5 20.0 3 60.0 Muss 12:25
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Most Naps
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Returntobrecongill 2 9 22.22 3 33.33 Sou 13:25
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Running Hot
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Zhukov 7 35 20.0 8 22.86 Fak 13:30
Mick Dundee 3 14 21.43 3 21.43 Todays Entries
Day Dream Boy 2 15 13.33 5 33.33 Fai 14:25
Federici 1 4 25.0 2 50.0 Tram 12:30
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Money Talks
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Prime Contender 8 46 17.39 16 34.78 Catt 14:15
Unoccupied 3 17 17.65 6 35.29 Fai 13:50
Promicing Polly 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 Ken 15:35
Giant Finish 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 Aqu 20:19
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Switching Stables
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Fennell Bay 8 41 19.51 13 31.71 Fak 12:55
Reve De Nuit 5 44 11.36 13 29.55 Sou 12:50
Love Marmalade 3 18 16.67 6 33.33 Muss 12:25
Dante Anna 2 17 11.76 2 11.76 Tram 15:25
Bushel 1 5 20.0 3 60.0 Muss 12:25
Martin Chuzzlewit 1 14 7.14 3 21.43 Catt 12:30
Impertinent 1 6 16.67 1 16.67 Fak 12:55
Worrel Creek 0 8 0.0 2 25.0 Tram 14:50
Perfect Focus 0 8 0.0 0 0.0 Tram 12:30
Black Spot On 0 5 0.0 0 0.0 Fai 12:10
Ballythomas 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 Catt 15:25
Cottam Maybel 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 Catt 12:30
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Going and Stalls
Meeting Conditions
Cheltenham Going : Good to Soft, Soft in places
Musselburgh Going : Soft, Good to Soft in places
Catterick Going : Soft, Heavy in places
Fakenham Going : Soft
Southwell Going : Standard
Stalls : 5f Outside, Remainder Inside
Fairyhouse Going : Soft to Heavy, Heavy in places
Tramore Going : Heavy, Soft in places
Kenilworth Going : Good

Information correct at Wednesday 1st January 2014 09:36
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Tips Tables Naps table

NAPS TABLE
PRESS CHALLENGE

TODAY'S NAPS TIME CRS TIPSTER LEVEL STAKES

Restless Harry 12:45 Chel Weekender +18.08
Royal Regatta 12:10 Chel Racing Post West Country +16.18
Returntobrecongill 1:25 Sthl Daily Mail Robin Goodfellow +11.41
Stow 12:20 Fknm Daily Telegraph Marlborough +9.84
Rutherglen 12:25 Muss Western Morning News West Tip +6.21
Adeupas D´Ycy 3:40 Chel Racing Post Lambourn +6.10
Return Spring 1:55 Chel Yorkshire Post The Duke +4.72
De La Bech 12:45 Chel Racing and Football Outlook +2.06
Ballyalton 12:10 Chel Daily Post Mercury +0.93
The Dandy Yank 2:35 Sthl Glasgow Evening Times Jeffrey Ross +0.47
Everaard 2:45 Muss Liverpool Echo Chris Wright 0.00
Annie Power 3:05 Chel Yorkshire Evening Post Lee Sobot -0.42
Taquin Du Seuil 1:20 Chel Daily Record Garry Owen -0.80
The Rattler Obrien 1:10 Extr The Guardian -1.24
Upsilon Bleu 1:35 Muss Racing Post The Edge -1.38
Returntobrecongill 1:25 Sthl Blackpool Gazette Steve Simpson -2.00
Fennell Bay 12:55 Fknm Sussex Express Downsman -2.71
Everaard 2:45 Muss Sheffield Star Fortunatus -5.06
Milans Well 3:30 Extr Daily Star Sunday Moorestyle -5.51
Gorgehous Lliege 3:30 Extr Daily Mirror Newsboy -7.58
Dawson City 4:00 Extr The Mail On Sunday John Martin -9.45
Return Spring 1:55 Chel Sunday Telegraph Whistler -9.50
Bradley 12:45 Chel South Wales Argus Melissa Jones -9.82
Dungeel 1:40 Catt Sunday Express Chris Goulding -11.50
Cedre Bleu 2:30 Chel Morning Star Farringdon -12.06
Five In A Row 3:25 Catt The Press, York Ebor -12.28
Whispering Gallery 1:55 Chel The Scotsman Glendale -13.33
Rutherglen 12:25 Muss The Star Patrick Weaver -13.35
Ifandbutwhynot 2:10 Muss Western Daily Press Bob Watts -16.29
New Year´s Eve 2:10 Muss Coventry Telegraph Derek Brown -17.68
Racing Pulse 12:10 Chel Racing Post RP Ratings -19.52
Whispering Gallery 1:55 Chel The Irish Field Karl Hedley -21.58
Tantamount 3:20 Muss Sunday Mail Rockavon -22.38
Double Ross 2:30 Chel Racing Post Spotlight -22.62
Sunday Mirror Gary Nutting -22.78
Royal Regatta 12:10 Chel Oldham Evening Chronicle Keith McHugh -23.54
The Dandy Yank 2:35 Sthl The Sun Templegate -24.39
The Giant Bolster 1:55 Chel The Times Rob Wright -25.97
Bradley 12:45 Chel Racing Post Postdata -26.65
Night Of Passion 2:20 Extr Belfast Newsletter Wise Owl -29.28
Allthekingshorses 12:45 Chel Carlisle News & Star Phil Rostron -29.53
Returntobrecongill 1:25 Sthl The Express Computerman -30.00
Five In A Row 3:25 Catt Racing Post The North -39.85
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MOST TIPPED
Rutherglen 12:25 Musselburgh
MOST TIPPED OUTSIDER
Vivaldi Collonges 12:10 Cheltenham
MOST NAPPED
Returntobrecongill 1:25 Southwell (AW)
MOST NAPPED OUTSIDER
Bradley 12:45 Cheltenham
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Ian Williams, trainer: BALLYALTON
" “I decided on Cheltenham because the ground won't be as soft as it will be at Sandown, and it's also a good opportunity to get some more experience of the course into him. It will be a good test, having to give weight away, but I feel it's the right race in terms of his development and experience.” "
Ballyalton 12:10 Cheltenham
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It's 568 days since Augustine Leahy had a winner. Can Honey Pound turn things around?
Honey Pound
12:00 Tramore
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SAM TURNER SELECTIONS...

Catterick

1230 Most Honourable
105 Forestside
140 Shouldavboughtgold
215 Kayfrou
250 Ballybriggan
325 Five In A Row

Cheltenham

1210 Racing Pulse
1245 De La Bech
120 Taquin Du Seuil
155 Whispering Gallery
230 Ackertac (nb)
305 Annie Power
340 Adeupas D’Ycy

Exeter

1240 Knockanrawley
110 Tolkeins Tango
145 Lord Of The Dunes
220 Cash Injection
255 Benvolio
330 Gorgehous Lliege
400 Buckhorn Timothy

Fakenham

1220 Stow
1255 Fennell Bay
130 Upton Mead
205 Scots Gaelic
240 Jim Bob Jones
315 Mistral Reine

Musselburgh

1225 Rutherglen
100 Los Nadis
135 Viva Colonia
210 Hidden Justice
245 Presented
320 Any Given Moment

Southwell

1215 Push Me
1250 Reve De Nuit
125 Returntobrecongill (nap)
200 Equitania
235 The Dandy Yank
310 Exceeding Power
345 General Tufto

HOTSPOTS

WORK WHISPER: Fennell Bay (Fakenham, 12.55)

WEIGHTING GAME: General Tufto (Southwell, 3.45) Down 10lb from last winning mark

BURNT FINGERS: Smart Money (Exeter, 1.10)

CAPTAIN HEATH: Astigos (Cheltenham, 1.55)

FORMCAST SPECIAL: Exceeding Power (Southwell, 3.10)

WIZARD: Fratellino (Southwell, 2.00)

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12:45 Wednesday 1st January
Racing Tips - 01/01/2014

If Bradley wins at Cheltenham I'll be a little annoyed having put him up at Sandown for a poor run last time. Blinkers are tried an I just worry he is better on better ground and that his effort here on penultimate start wasn't quite as convincing as it first appeared. I'm tempted at a price by Pigeon Island but again he will not want too much rain. Restless Harry is of interest after unseating (not his fault) last time and the rain will not hinder his chances. This trip should really suit and he has dropped to a lenient mark for all that this is a tougher race. The one I really like is Alfie Spinner at 13/2 who has the help of A P McCoy for the first time. The yard are in good recent form and their charge will relish testing conditions over 3 furlongs shorter than he faced last time. Placed in a Graded handicap off 12lb higher, he will want to ensure a stern test but has looked back in form of late as front running tactics have been reintroduced. I've backed a few recently that have been doing their best work late on and hope he gets going at the right time before it's to late.
Cheltenham 12.45 - Alfie Spinner 1pt e/w

Interesting that Timmy Murphy is on Viva Colonia as opposed to Upsilon Bleu tomorrow, his mount at Newbury that led to the weighing room controversy. Viva Colonia is a worthy favourite at 3/1, dropping dramatically in class from his first few outings this term. His most interesting bit of form came over course and distance off level weights with the progressive Sydney Paget when scoring by 10 lengths. He has not quite lived up to his promise since but is on a handy mark. I'm just worried for him if there is anymore rain. The other worth noting is Kealigolane who is 3lb below his highest chase mark and up 5lb for a win last time out. That came here over 3 miles and a drop in trip on this surface shouldn't hinder his progression. The only concern is whether he has improvement in him as a 10 year old but he likes it here and 8/1 looks worth taking if continuing the improvement he has made since fitted with a hood.
Musselburgh 13.35 - Kealigolane 1pt e/w

Cheltenham's 3 mile handicap hurdle looks a little like a hurdle for chasers who have lost their way. Starting with the actual hurdlers, Whispering Gallery is an obvious choice at 7/2 given how well his form has worked out since transferring to the National Hunt game. He could be chucked in off 144 but it can be expensive to support these types of horses as there is often more hype than value and Cheltenham on testing ground over 3 miles for the first time is quite a test. Grand Vision is a threat if resuming from the form of his Albert Bartlett 3rd 2 seasons ago but that is taken very much on trust. I'm a big fan of the progressive Return Spring and he looks the likely winner over this trip on testing ground. Astigos is an interesting one on debut for Venetia Williams and Aiden Coleman seemingly opts for him over Quartz De Thaix but Liam Treadwell is well worth noting on top of this yard's runners. He is well handicapped off the same mark as his last hurdles win 3 years ago. A heavy ground winner, conditions will suit and hurdles may ignite that spark which has been lacking of late. You have to think his fall here in January has done his confidence no good and first time blinkers over smaller obstacles will hopefully eke out the required improvement at a handy 25/1.
Cheltenham 13.55 - Quartz De Thaix 1pt e/w

The Fairlawne Handicap Chase has a few of interest down the market in Carrickboy and Kumbeshwar but Double Ross will take some beating. A course and distance winner last time, easier ground should be no problem for him. His up 7lb though for what was a really tough race and I'm not sure he'll see out every bit of this if truly run on heavy ground. Yard form concerns me for Kumbeshwar who is otherwise well treated but it could be worth having a go at Byrne Group Plate winner Carrickboy for the lethal combination of Williams and Treadwell. He'll be a danger if allowed to dominate and is only 6lb higher for that relatively convincing win last March. However, I can't find a better bet than Cedre Bleu at 5/1. He wants juicy ground and, though he's crept up the handicap without winning, this trip is ideal for him and he is 7lb better off with Carrickboy for their match up a year ago. He needed the run at Newbury but looked very good last time at Ascot without ever going past Houblon Des Obeaux over 3 miles. No excuses today.
Cheltenham 14.30 - Cedre Bleu 1pt win

[Kimmy]

'All fine' at Huntingdon
Sulekha ‏Varma (@sulekhavarma), clerk of the course at Huntingdon who races on Thursday, tweeted: "Soft, Hvy in plcs. 5-6mm rain due today. All fine at present but will update if any warnings from Env Agency re poss flooding." 1 hour ago
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Tramore passes inspection
Tramore Racecourse ‏(@tramoreraces) tweeted: "Racing goes ahead at Tramore - first race 12noon." 1 hour ago
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Exeter forced to abandon
Exeter Racecourse ‏(@exeterraces) tweeted: "We are sorry to say that racing has been abandoned today due to a waterlogged track." 2 hours ago
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Ayr to inspect for Thursday card
Officials at Ayr are to inspect the course at 7.30am on Thursday for the fixture that day. The ground is heavy but raceable at present. However up to 10mm of rain is forecast. 3 hours ago
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DAVY RUSSELL'S role as number-one rider for Gigginstown will end at Tramore on New Year's Day with Racing Post columnist Bryan Cooper hotly tipped to take over the coveted position.
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