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Plumpton passes morning inspection after dry night
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JUMP racing in Britain continues to be battered by the weather with fixtures abandoned at Chepstow and Fontwell next week and inspections at several other courses.

While Plumpton managed to scrape through an inspection on Sunday morning, the news was not so good from Chepstow and Fontwell with both tracks waterlogged.

Fontwell was the first to call off its Thursday meeting after another 8mm of rain fell on Saturday. While Sunday was forecast to be bright, the course is expecting significant rain again before racing.

Tracy Skinner, executive director at Fontwell, wrote on Twitter: "We've had 265mm in 21 days and are waterlogged. No chance of the ground improving with further rain forecast."

A similar fate befell Chepstow with Tuesday's meeting called off after an inspection on Sunday morning. The ground was described as waterlogged with false patches by course officials.

Inspections were also called on Sunday morning for Southwell, Leicester and Huntingdon with rain and flooding causing concern at all three courses.

Southwell will inspect at 7am on Monday morning for a jumps card later the same day while there is an 8am inspection at Leicester for racing on Tuesday. The course is waterlogged in places with rain due on Sunday and Monday.

Huntingdon's clerk of the course Sulekha Varma is hopeful Friday's fixture will pass an inspection at 11am on Wednesday.

"Flooded last night. Water still rising. Inspection 11am Wed. All not lost but need water to start receding soon!," Varma wrote on Twitter.
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Racing mourns Biddlecombe

Last Updated: January 5 2014, 11:41 GMT
Three-times champion National Hunt jockey Terry Biddlecombe has died after a lengthy illness.

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Biddlecombe, who won the title in 1965, 1966 and shared the honours with Bob Davies in 1969, married former trainer Henrietta Knight in 1995.

Biddlecombe also won the Gold Cup in the saddle when he rode Woodland Venture to victory in 1967 and went close to winning the Grand National when Gay Trip was second in 1972.

Knight and Biddlecombe were to enjoy fantastic success with the likes of Edredon Bleu, Lord Noelie and Impek but will forever be remembered for their association with Best Mate, who won the Cheltenham Gold Cup three times.

Best Mate's exploits brought Knight and Biddlecombe very much into the public eye and they were seen as racing's odd couple.

Jim Culloty, who partnered Best Mate to all three triumphs in the Gold Cup, Gold Cup, was champion amateur in his first season with Knight and Biddlecombe and spent 10 years as their stable jockey.

Now a successful trainer in Ireland, he said: "I would rather celebrate his life than mourn his death. The pace at which Terry lived his life, unfortunately he was never going to go on forever.

"I met him about a month ago and we had dinner together. Physically he obviously wasn't great, but mentally he was in great form, as usual.




Jim Culloty "I would rather celebrate his life than mourn his death. I knew him for 20-odd years and I could write a book about all the things that happened - he was apparently relatively quiet when I knew him. He was a great fellow and a great character. He was larger than life and lived it to the full."

Jim Culloty



"I knew him for 20-odd years and I could write a book about all the things that happened - he was apparently relatively quiet when I knew him. He was a great fellow and a great character. He was larger than life and lived it to the full."

Tony McCoy also struck up a good relationship with Knight and Biddlecombe, partnering Best Mate to victory in the 2002 King George VI Chase at Kempton and Edredon Bleu to a thrilling triumph in the Queen Mother Champion Chase two years earlier.

The 18-times champion jockey told At The Races: "I spoke to Hen on Wednesday and I was going to go and see him on Thursday or Friday, but she said he had a bit of a chest infection and I should leave it for a few days.

"She rang me this morning and said he had sadly passed away very peacefully, which I suppose is a good thing, if there is a good thing.

"He was a great man and had a great life. If he was still here he'd have told you that himself. He came to my party for my 4,000th winner and Henrietta said that was the last time he was out.

"I was lucky I had a lot of success with himself and Hen - a Champion Chase on Edredon Bleu and a King George on Best Mate. I've been very friendly with him since and it's sad, but he lived a great life, that's for sure."

Former school teacher Knight and Biddlecombe may not have appeared a match made in heaven but their enduring partnership was an unqualified success both on and off the track.

Knight quit the training ranks in May, 2012 to help look after her husband and the horses in her care moved on to Mick Channon, where she still plays an active part in the training of the jumpers.

The news was confirmed on Knight's Facebook page with a notification reading: "Sadly, Terry died peacefully after breakfast this morning with Henrietta by his side."

Channon has been with Knight throughout the morning and admits the news is difficult to take.

He said: "I have known Terry for a while now, not as long as some of the older jockeys, obviously, but he was a great man and in the time I've known him he became a great friend.

"Since the stroke it has been very difficult for everybody, but Hen has been absolutely amazing through it all.

"They were such a fantastic couple and Hen has been such a devoted carer and wife. They were totally dedicated to each other.

"Terry was a great character and a great friend and it's just very sad. He will be sadly missed by everyone. I'm a bit choked up about it. I don't know what else to say."




"Henrietta Knight and Terry Biddlecombe were to enjoy fantastic success with the likes of Edredon Bleu, Lord Noelie and Impek but will forever be remembered for their association with Best Mate, who won the Cheltenham Gold Cup three times."




Davies, now clerk of the course at Ludlow, looked backed fondly on his time spent with his former weighing room colleague and said: "We shared the title in 1968-69 and I think Terry was second to me the following season.

"When we shared the title, in the second half of the season I stayed with Terry most of the time, so we usually went racing together.

"The season went on into June that year because of Foot And Mouth disease and I remember it finished on a night at Uttoxeter.

"After the season finished we went on holiday together and had a great time. We had some great times together."

As the owner of Best Mate, Champion Chase and King George hero Edredon Bleu and the talented Impek, Jim Lewis enjoyed a long-term friendship with Biddlecombe and Knight.

Lewis said: "It is awful news and I want to pass on my love and sympathies to Henrietta, both from myself and Jennifer (wife).

"Terry was a major part of the success I had as an owner with Best Mate, Edredon Bleu and Impek. His input was vital to the victories we secured.

"People called them the odd couple, but in actual fact, there was nothing odd about them at all. They were simply madly in love with each other.

"It was an honour and a privilege to be with Terry for some of his greatest triumphs out of the saddle."

The tributes on Twitter are unsurprisingly widespread, with eight-times champion jockey Peter Scudamore saying on his feed: "Sorry to hear of the death of Terry a real hero who walked with kings and filled the unforgiving minute ."

Dominic Elsworth rides the majority of the jumping string Channon inherited from Knight.

He said: "Forever indebted to Terry Biddlecombe! Always gave me time for advice, and was a great man to listen to. A true legend!! R.I.P."

Mick Fitzgerald was a leading jockey in Britain for a well over a decade before his retirement in 2008.

He told At The Races: "It's a very sad day and I owe Terry Biddlecombe a debt of gratitude that words can't even express.

"When I got the job as stable jockey for Nicky Henderson, I made a lot of mistakes and Nicky got me to sit down with Terry on numerous occasions.

"He went through videos of races with me and helped me become the jockey that I turned out to be.

"He inspired me to become a jockey's coach, which I am now. I try and pass on a bit of the information and a bit of help that Terry Biddlecombe gave to me.

"I want to pass on my sincere sympathy to his family and Henrietta Knight. They were inseparable and my thoughts are very much with her and Terry's family

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Owner Robert Waley-Cohen is keen for Long Run to have his next race in the Kempton Park Chase on February 22.



Long Run: Could run at Kempton





A tilt at the Grand National for the 2011 Gold Cup winner has long been on the cards but Waley-Cohen is keen to take in another valuable handicap first with Nicky Henderson's charge falling down the ratings.

Waley-Cohen told the Sunday Mirror: "Owner, jockey and trainer all have different ideas where the horse should go next.




"But I'm fairly hopeful I'll get my way, in which case he'll be heading back to Kempton. He's got a great record at the track and he's now 19lb lower than at his peak two seasons ago.

"Handicaps are an attractive option again now his rating is coming down. The Kempton race is worth a lot of money so I'd be keen for him to take his chance.

"It's the same with the Grand National. Two years ago we wouldn't have dreamt of running him in the race, but now I'd doubt if he'd even be top weight

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Tranquil Sea is likely to get an entry in the Crabbie's Grand National following a fine first run for new connections at Chepstow.


Grand National aim for Tranquil Sea




Trainer Warren Greatrex was delighted with the performance of his new recruit in finishing second behind Renard last week, and is now considering the world's greatest steeplechase at Aintree in April for the former Irish-trained gelding.

The famous fences hold no fears for Tranquil Sea as the Grade One winner completed in both his races round the National course when trained by Edward O'Grady.



"He's great. We were very happy with the run. He'll come on a bit as we had a little bit to work with," said Upper Lambourn-based Greatrex. "He showed he had plenty of fire left in his belly and we'll look for a race at the end of this month.

"He probably will get a Grand National entry. The dream is still alive, as it were. I did tell Gavin (Sheehan) to be a bit sympathetic with him (at Chepstow). I didn't want him crucified on his first run for me and he's come back in great heart.

"Hopefully, if we can improve on that, which I'm sure we can, we can have some good days with him yet."

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Mick Winters feels it is unlikely his stable stars Missunited and Rebel Fitz will be lining up at the Cheltenham Festival in March.


Mick Winters: May bypass Cheltenham




Missunited enjoyed a tremendous campaign in 2013, running well and winning in Listed company on the Flat before following in the hoof prints of Rebel Fitz to give Winters back-to-back victories in the Galway Hurdle.

She was last seen finishing a fantastic third in the Group One Prix Royal-Oak at Longchamp in October and although Winters suggested she could return to the jumping game this spring, with a possible clash with the mighty Quevega at Cheltenham considered, he has now had a change of heart.



Winters said: "She is still with her owner at the moment, but she's going out doing six or seven miles cross-country every morning. I'd say she'll come back to me in maybe a month, but she won't be going to Cheltenham I don't think.

"We did think about the mares' race there, but she's rated 145 over hurdles and Quevega is rated in the 160s, so it would be tough. I think the next time you'll see her will be on the Flat and we are looking at running in one of the long-distance races at Royal Ascot, if all goes well."

Rebel Fitz has won five of his seven starts over fences, but suffered an odds-on reverse on his first run in Britain at Cheltenham in October.

Like Missunited, he has enjoyed a winter break and while he is now back in training, Winters is not sure a return trip to Prestbury Park will bring out the best in his charge.

"He's back in and cantering away, but I think he's more of a home bird than a Cheltenham horse," said the trainer.

"You never know, things can change overnight if some of the big guns drop out, but if he went to Cheltenham, I think it would take him two months to get over it and there is plenty of good money on offer at home.

"I'm not sure where he'll go. The way the weather is at the moment it will be March by the time the ground dries up, so we'll see."

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Monday: Going, weather and non-runners
SOUTHWELL
GOING: SOFT (Heavy in places; GoingStick 5.9) (PRECAUTIONARY INSPECTION 7am Monday) (Both bends moved to fresh ground where possible)

WEATHER (Light rain/wind)
WOLVERHAMPTON
GOING: STANDARD

WEATHER (Partly cloudy/windy)

STALLS 7f 32y - Outside; Remainder - Inside
THURLES
GOING: SOFT TO HEAVY (Soft in places)

WEATHER (Cloudy/windy)

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Plumpton, 5 January 2014

In all chase races the first fence in the home straight will be omitted due to the wet ground.

2.20, fourth race

The Stewards held an enquiry following a report from the Veterinary Officer that the passport of MACCABEES, trained by Roger Curtis, was not available for inspection and therefore the gelding could not run. Having heard his evidence they found him in breach of Rule (E)15.3 and fined him £290.

3.20, sixth race

The Stewards held an enquiry into the fall of Aidan Coleman the rider of BROWNS BROOK (IRE), on the final bend. They interviewed the rider. Having heard his evidence and viewed recordings of the incident the Stewards found that the fall was caused by the gelding being slightly awkward around the bend and stumbling. Being satisfied that no other horse or rider was involved, the Stewards took no further action.

3.50, seventh race

The Stewards held an enquiry following a report from the Clerk of the Scales that Conor Shoemark, the rider of HOLD THE BUCKS (USA), placed second, had weighed in at 10st 1lb, having weighed out at 9st 12lb. They interviewed the rider and Daniel Steele, the trainer, and the Clerk of the Scales. Having heard their evidence the Stewards found the trainer in breach of Rule (C)43.5.3 in that he had added equipment. They fined him £290.

05/01/2014

Southwell, 5 January 2014

12.40, first race

The Stewards held an enquiry into why the Starter was unable to use the Starting Stalls for the first race. They interview the Starter, the Clerk of the Course and the Stalls Team Leader. The Starter stated that on arriving at the start to perform the pre-race check he discovered the stalls were not working correctly which required the race to be started by flag. The Team Leader stated that the Stalls had been tested and were working correctly prior to racing. However, on closer examination it was discovered that the starting arm had developed a slight crack which had created the problem and had to be replaced. Having heard their evidence the Stewards noted their explanation.

05/01/2014
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Lingfield Park, 4 January 2014

1.25, fourth race

Adam Kirby, the rider of THE MONGOOSE, unplaced, reported that the gelding moved poorly in the closing stages.

2.00, fifth race

Adam Kirby, the rider of ONE WAY OR ANOTHER (AUS), unplaced, reported that the gelding was denied a clear run on the home turn.

04/01/2014

Newcastle, 4 January 2014

1.05, third race

The Veterinary Officer reported that SHOOTING TIMES, unplaced, trained by Lucinda Russell, had bled from the nose.

1.40, fourth race

The Stewards considered the running of ETXALAR (FR) ridden by Peter Buchanan and trained by Lucinda Russell, which was pulled up. The Stewards noted the trainer’s explanation that the gelding was unsuited by the ground, (heavy, soft in places), and which in her opinion was too tacky for the gelding. They ordered ETXALAR (FR) to be routine tested.

04/01/2014

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Scamperdale 15 96 15.63 30 31.25 Wolv 15:10
I Confess 14 95 14.74 43 45.26 Wolv 14:40
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Mey Blossom 9 78 11.54 21 26.92 Wolv 16:10
Officer In Command 8 51 15.69 22 43.14 Wolv 14:40
Saharia 8 43 18.6 17 39.53 Wolv 14:40
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The Happy Warrior 1 10 10.0 2 20.0 Sou 15:00
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No No Mac 1 6 16.67 3 50.0 Sou 13:55
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Come On Annie 3 11 27.27 6 54.55 Tau 15:00
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See Double You 2 21 9.52 6 28.57 Thu 13:40
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Lord Golan 0 9 0.0 2 22.22 Wolv 15:40
Dove Mountain 0 5 0.0 1 20.0 Wolv 16:40
Secret Suspect 0 2 0.0 0 0.0 Wolv 16:40
Dark Victory 0 2 0.0 0 0.0 Thu 15:45
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Going and Stalls
Meeting Conditions
Southwell Going : Heavy, Soft in places
Wolverhampton Going : Standard
Stalls : 7f Outside, Remainder Inside
Thurles Going : Soft to Heavy (Soft in places)

Information correct at Monday 6th January 2014 08:53
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GOODFELLOW SELECTIONS

WOLVERHAMPTON

2.10 LASTKINGOFSCOTLAND (nap)

2.40 Saharia

3.10 Shirazz (nb)

3.40 Impeccability

4.10 Barbs Princess

4.40 Jaeger Train

5.10 Jayeff Herring

SOUTHWELL

12.25 Decent Lord

12.55 Old Way

1.25 Fountains Mary

1.55 The Clock Leary

2.30 Wadswick Court

3.00 The Happy Warrior

3.30 Lily Waugh

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Tips Tables Naps table

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TODAY'S NAPS TIME CRS TIPSTER LEVEL STAKES

No No Mac 1:55 Sthl Western Morning News West Tip +29.51
Lily Waugh 3:30 Sthl Racing Post West Country +17.68
Lastkingofscotland 2:10 Wolv Daily Mail Robin Goodfellow +15.41
Lastkingofscotland 2:10 Wolv Weekender +14.08
Gulf Punch 1:25 Sthl Daily Telegraph Marlborough +7.17
Blossom Lane 5:10 Wolv Yorkshire Post The Duke +6.13
No No Mac 1:55 Sthl Racing Post Lambourn +3.60
Wadswick Court 2:30 Sthl Daily Post Mercury +1.55
Dodina 4:10 Wolv The Guardian +1.43
Matraash 2:40 Wolv Racing and Football Outlook -0.70
Off The Wall 12:55 Sthl Racing Post The Edge -1.38
Jaeger Train 4:40 Wolv Yorkshire Evening Post Lee Sobot -2.35
Darnathean 2:10 Wolv Liverpool Echo Chris Wright -2.50
Ice Tres 3:40 Wolv Daily Record Garry Owen -2.55
Hopatina 1:25 Sthl Sussex Express Downsman -2.58
Available 4:10 Wolv Glasgow Evening Times Jeffrey Ross -2.62
Lily Waugh 3:30 Sthl Blackpool Gazette Steve Simpson -6.00
Off The Wall 12:55 Sthl Sheffield Star Fortunatus -6.56
Lastkingofscotland 2:10 Wolv Daily Star Sunday Moorestyle -7.26
Morestead 12:25 Sthl Daily Mirror Newsboy -8.91
Playhara 3:30 Sthl Sunday Telegraph Whistler -9.00
Lily Waugh 3:30 Sthl The Mail On Sunday John Martin -9.65
Teenage Dream 12:25 Sthl Morning Star Farringdon -10.06
What A Good Night 12:55 Sthl Sunday Express Chris Goulding -10.09
Earth Amber 2:30 Sthl South Wales Argus Melissa Jones -10.57
No No Mac 1:55 Sthl Racing Post Spotlight -12.24
Medam 2:10 Wolv The Press, York Ebor -12.53
Jayeff Herring 5:10 Wolv The Star Patrick Weaver -13.30
Jaeger Train 4:40 Wolv The Scotsman Glendale -16.08
Taradrewe 3:00 Sthl Coventry Telegraph Derek Brown -16.18
No No Mac 1:55 Sthl Racing Post RP Ratings -17.27
Morestead 12:25 Sthl Western Daily Press Bob Watts -17.79
No No Mac 1:55 Sthl The Sun Templegate -20.89
Cleve Cottage 3:00 Sthl Belfast Newsletter Wise Owl -24.28
Berkeley Street 3:10 Wolv The Irish Field Karl Hedley -24.58
Masterpaver 5:10 Wolv Racing Post Postdata -24.65
Eco Warrior 3:10 Wolv Sunday Mail Rockavon -25.00
Berkeley Street 3:10 Wolv Oldham Evening Chronicle Keith McHugh -25.07
No No Mac 1:55 Sthl The Times Rob Wright -26.72
Jayeff Herring 5:10 Wolv Sunday Mirror Gary Nutting -26.78
Lily Waugh 3:30 Sthl The Express Computerman -30.00
Eco Warrior 3:10 Wolv Carlisle News & Star Phil Rostron -33.53
Jaeger Train 4:40 Wolv Racing Post The North -41.60
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No No Mac 1:55 Southwell
MOST TIPPED OUTSIDER
Lord Golan 3:40 Wolverhampton (AW)
MOST NAPPED
No No Mac 1:55 Southwell
MOST NAPPED OUTSIDER
Cleve Cottage 3:00 Southwell
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Handicap Chases at Southwell have been profitable for favourites (£5.18) over the last five seasons

[Kimmy]

Monday's jumps meeting at Southwell gets all clear.
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Going change at Thurles
HRI Racing ‏(@hri_Racing) tweeted: "Thurles (today) is now heavy (soft to heavy in places hurdle track) following 12mm rain overnight." 57 mins ago
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Leicester set to race on Tuesday
Leicester has passed an 8am inspection for tomorrow’s meeting and no further inspection is planned unless there is significant rain overnight. It's heavy, soft in places on the chase course and heavy on the hurdle course. 1 hour ago
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[Kimmy]

13:25 Monday 6th January
Racing Tips - 06/01/2014

There are reasons to oppose the top 2 in the Southwell opener, though Morestead should probably edge favouritism. AP back on is a plus but the way he gave away a gift when left in front last time is a little off putting. He is a firm ground winner but handles conditions and is really the best of a bad bunch. Decent Lord was well supported last time before unseating and is at home in these condition but he doesn't make a habit of winning and this looks a race to pick something a little less exposed. If the ground was better then Cooldine Run could be on a handy mark and the drop back to 2 miles is interesting. So too for The Informant who looks to be a stayer on pedigree but has been pulled up on 3 starts over fences between 2 miles 4 and 3 miles 2. He has dropped to 23lb below his handicap opener and this return to shorter, given he won a heavy ground bumper over 14 furlongs, could spring a surprise at 12/1. I'd like to see him back out in front with a clear view of his fences, though am not sure that'll happen. New headgear is tried again and he's clearly got his issues but that bumper form ahead of Letemgo gives him a massive chance.
Southwell 12.25 - The Informant 1pt e/w

Next up at Southwell looks a race to focus on the top 2, if only because the nearest challenger is probably a little closer to them in the market than he should be. Venetia Williams' horses are in good form and a rainy January is likely to see that continue. However, Old Way has plenty to prove on chase debut even with conditions in his favour. I'm just not sure he wants this far. The same can be said for likely 2nd favourite Off The Wall who ran a good race at 6/1 last time over 2 miles 5 without proving he wants any further. The form is solid but I'd be more confident with him returning to a similar trip. The strongest claim goes to Shouldavboughtgold who, on the face of it, looks harshly treated up 7lb for throwing away victory last time at Wetherby. However, he was idling as opposed to tiring and cheekpieces may help him focus this afternoon on his 3rd chase start. There's bundles of stamina on his dam side to help him see out a slog over 3 miles half a furlong and I fancy he should be shorter than 9/4 with Dickie Johnson up top.
Southwell 12.55 - Shouldavboughtgold 2pt win

I'm toying with whether to back Earth Amber in the 14.30 but I've lost money on her before and there's an element of chasing money in wanting her to win on hurdles bow. Ultimately I think the market looks about right with Wadswick Court edging favouritism and there's no real angle to exploit. The mares handicap hurdle has some solid form coming into this and those prominent in the betting present strong cases. Hopitana is seeking a hat trick this afternoon and she clearly handles testing conditions but this mark is now a lofty one and she looks vulnerable. Of more appeal is Fountains Mary who should be a stronger favourite and sits pretty at 11/4. She won a good ground 3 mile 1 contest at Taunton last time but seems to travel better with a bit of juice underfoot. Off the bridle a long way out, she battled on gamely and still recorded an ok time for the class so just a 1lb rise can be exploited in more favourable conditions. She showed a handle for heavy ground when 2nd to Carole's Spirit on hurdles debut and the latter is one of the most progressive mares going over hurdles.
Southwell 13.25 - Fountains Mary 2pt win

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Defy Logic remains on course to bid for further Grade One honours in the Frank Ward Solicitors Arkle Novice Chase at Leopardstown on January 26.



Defy Logic: Will go for the Irish Arkle




Paul Nolan's smart hurdler made a most impressive start to his career over fences at Naas at the end of October, but was then beaten in the Grade Two Craddockstown Novice Chase at Punchestown.

The seven-year-old then faced Champagne Fever in the Racing Post Novice Chase at Leopardstown and came out on top after a thrilling duel down the back straight.

Defy Logic is now among the leading contenders for the Arkle Trophy at the Cheltenham Festival in March, but the Irish equivalent is Nolan's main priority at this stage.

He said: "Everything is fine with the horse. We're very pleased how he came out of the race.

"The ground in Leopardstown was a bit nicer than we'd have liked, ideally, but he seemed to handle it well. I think he'd just prefer the ground a bit easier as it is easier on his limbs.

"The day before in Punchestown they didn't go much of a pace - he got banged into early on and then missed the second-last - so we were hopeful he could improve on that and thankfully he did. He jumped super in Leopardstown.

"We'll look towards the Irish Arkle with him now. That is our main target and we'll see where we go after that.

"Cheltenham would be on the radar, but we want to get his next run out of the way."

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Godolphin have announced that some of the horses, including St Leger winner Encke, banned from racing due to the Mahmood Al Zarooni scandal will return to action in the coming months.


Mickael Barzalona celebrates as Encke wins the St Leger in 2012





Encke has not been seen since he foiled Camelot's bid to land the Triple Crown at Doncaster in 2012 but will go back into training with Charlie Appleby in Newmarket, with the intention of running in Europe later this year.






Steeler, who joined Godolphin from Mark Johnston after finishing third in the Racing Post Trophy in 2012, is in line to run on Thursday at Meydan, while Certify, unbeaten as a juvenile in 2012 with wins in the May Hill and the Fillies' Mile, will reappear later in the Carnival.

Racing manager Simon Crisford told "We decided recently to continue with some of the horses who did not race last year.

"They include current entries Artigiano and Steeler plus Certify, who will be aimed at the top fillies' contests during the Carnival.

"Encke is also in training and will go for races in Europe later in the year."

Twenty-two former Al Zarooni-trained horses were suspended from racing between April and October last year after testing positive for banned anabolic steroids.

Al Zarooni was banned from the sport for eight years with his Newmarket stables taken over by Appleby.

[banger]

Hurricane Fly, Jezki and Our Conor, the first three home in the Ryanair Hurdle over Christmas, are among just seven entries for the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle back at Leopardstown on January 26.



Hurricane Fly holds off the late challenge of Jezki to score





Hurricane Fly will be bidding for an amazing 19th Grade One victory and, in an ominous warning to his younger rivals, trainer Willie Mullins predicts there is even more to come from the 10-year-old, who has won the Irish Champion for the last three years.

"He seems to be in great form and he has come out of his race at Christmas well," said the County Carlow handler.

"This race was always the plan for him and I think there is a bit more improvement to come."

Jessica Harrington's Jezki performed admirably taking on the champion for the first time and may have finished even closer, but for meeting a little trouble in running.

Frank Berry, racing manager for owner JP McManus, said: "He ran a good race the last day and he has come out of it well and we are looking forward to running him again later on this month."

Danny Mullins, who rides the Dessie Hughes-trained Our Conor, expects his mount to improve after the partnership finished third in the Ryanair.

He said: "It was his first run of the season and I think he will improve a good bit from that. He jumped the last upsides 'The Fly', and not too many horses do that.

"He is the best hurdle horse that I have ridden. It was a true-run race the last day and they didn't hang around.

"My horse was having his first run over hurdles since March so I'd expect him to come on a good bit for the run."

Mullins can also chose from two exciting unbeaten prospects in Annie Power and Un De Sceaux - as well as the veteran Thousand Stars.

Eddie Harty's admirable veteran Captain Cee Bee, who acted as the pacemaker in the Ryanair, is the only other entry.

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Tuesday: Going, weather and non-runners
LEICESTER
GOING: Hurdle course - HEAVY; Chase course - SOFT (Heavy in places) (GoingStick: Chase 6.5 Hurdle 6.2)

WEATHER (Light cloud)
SOUTHWELL
GOING: STANDARD

WEATHER (Partly cloudy/windy)

STALLS Inside

[Kimmy]

Southwell, 6 January 2014

12.25, first race

The Stewards considered the apparent improvement in form of the winner, THE INFORMANT, ridden by Andrew Thornton and trained by Seamus Mullins, compared with its previous run at Plumpton on 16 December 2013 where the gelding was pulled up. They noted the explanation of the trainer’s representative that THE INFORMANT was suited by the drop back in trip from two miles four furlongs to two miles and also the application of cheekpieces for the first time. They ordered THE INFORMANT to be routine tested.

The Stewards held an enquiry into the use of the whip by Andrew Thornton, the rider of the winner, THE INFORMANT, from the fourth-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 Thornton for 2 days as follows: Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 January 2014.

12.55, second race

The Stewards held an enquiry under Rule (B)11.6 into possible interference after the last fence. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race they found that the winner HIGH RON, ridden by Andrew Thornton, had interfered with SHOULDAVBOUGHTGOLD (IRE), placed second, ridden by Richard Johnson. They found the interference was accidental and had not improved HIGH RON’s placing. They ordered the placings to remain unaltered.

The Stewards considered the apparent improvement in form of the winner, HIGH RON, ridden by Andrew Thornton and trained by Caroline Bailey, compared with its previous run at Towcester on 24 November 2013 where the gelding finished sixth of ten, beaten by approximately 52 lengths. They noted the explanation of the trainer’s representative that the gelding was suited by being able to dominate on this occasion. They ordered HIGH RON to be routine tested.

06/01/2014

Wolverhampton, 6 January 2014

3.10, third race

The Stewards considered the apparent improvement in form of the winner, OUTLAW TORN (IRE), ridden by Robbie Fitzpatrick and trained by Richard Guest, compared with its previous run at Southwell on 10 December 2013, where the gelding finished eighth of twelve beaten 19 lengths. They noted the explanation of the trainer’s representative that OUTLAW TORN is better suited by Wolverhampton and has been working well at home since his last run. They ordered OUTLAW TORN to be routine tested.

3.40, fourth race

The Stewards held an enquiry to consider the apparent improvement in form of the winner, PRIMACY (IRE), ridden by Liam Keniry and trained by Neil Mulholland, which had never previously been placed. They interviewed the trainer’s representative who stated that the mare seemed unsuited by the track and surface at Southwell and better suited by Wolverhampton. Having heard her evidence they forwarded her explanation to the British Horseracing Authority so that the previous performances of PRIMACY (IRE) could be reviewed.

06/01/2014
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Southwell, 6 January 2014

1.25, third race

The Stewards considered the running of GULF PUNCH, ridden by Jason Maguire and trained by Donald McCain, which finished unplaced. They noted the trainer’s representative could offer no explanation for the mare’s performance.

3.30, seventh race

The Veterinary Officer reported that FRANGIPANI LADY, which was pulled up, trained by Nick Williams, had bled from the nose.

06/01/2014

Wolverhampton, 6 January 2014

3.40, fourth race

Adam Kirby, the rider of LAYLA’S BOY, unplaced, reported that the gelding moved poorly.

Jimmy Quinn, the rider of IMPECCABILITY, unplaced, reported that the filly ran flat.

06/01/2014
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[Kimmy]

Today's Pointers
Hot Trainers
Trainer Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Races
Miss V Williams 4 14 28.57 7 50.0 Today's entries
N P Mulholland 4 6 66.67 4 66.67 Today's entries
P J Hobbs 2 7 28.57 3 42.86 Today's entries
S Dixon 2 9 22.22 3 33.33 Today's entries
M Blake 2 5 40.0 2 40.0 Today's entries
J W Mullins 2 6 33.33 2 33.33 Today's entries
R C Guest 2 8 25.0 2 25.0 Today's entries
M Appleby 1 13 7.69 8 61.54 Today's entries
B Ellison 1 13 7.69 5 38.46 Today's entries
D Shaw 1 11 9.09 4 36.36 Today's entries
N J Henderson 1 4 25.0 3 75.0 Today's entries
G L Moore 1 6 16.67 3 50.0 Today's entries
P Bowen 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Today's entries
Nick Williams 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Today's entries
M Keighley 1 4 25.0 2 50.0 Today's entries
A W Carroll 1 6 16.67 2 33.33 Today's entries
J R Jenkins 1 6 16.67 2 33.33 Today's entries
M W Easterby 1 9 11.11 2 22.22 Today's entries
K C Bailey 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries
Mrs Caroline Bailey 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries
David Dennis 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries
B Haslam 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries
J Tate 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries
D G Bridgwater 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries
Miss C Dyson 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries
C Smith 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries
A J Mccabe 1 6 16.67 1 16.67 Today's entries
N A Twiston-Davies 1 6 16.67 1 16.67 Today's entries
Miss A Stokell 1 7 14.29 1 14.29 Today's entries
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Hot Jockeys
Jockey Wins Rides Win % Place Place % Races
J M Maguire 7 20 35.0 10 50.0 Today's rides
R Johnson 6 20 30.0 12 60.0 Today's rides
A Kirby 5 33 15.15 15 45.45 Today's rides
Aidan Coleman 5 21 23.81 8 38.1 Today's rides
L Morris 3 13 23.08 6 46.15 Today's rides
N Fehily 3 8 37.5 4 50.0 Today's rides
A Thornton 3 9 33.33 4 44.44 Today's rides
G Sheehan 2 3 66.67 3 100.0 Today's rides
Matthew Hopkins 2 7 28.57 3 42.86 Today's rides
T Hamilton 2 12 16.67 3 25.0 Today's rides
Gerald Quinn 2 3 66.67 2 66.67 Today's rides
George Chaloner 2 5 40.0 2 40.0 Today's rides
G Lee 2 5 40.0 2 40.0 Today's rides
A Mullen 1 16 6.25 7 43.75 Today's rides
D Swift 1 10 10.0 5 50.0 Today's rides
L P Keniry 1 12 8.33 5 41.67 Today's rides
Billy Cray 1 4 25.0 2 50.0 Today's rides
D Fentiman 1 4 25.0 2 50.0 Today's rides
T J O'Brien 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Today's rides
Freddie Tylicki 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Today's rides
Joshua Moore 1 6 16.67 2 33.33 Today's rides
D F O'Regan 1 12 8.33 2 16.67 Today's rides
O Garner 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's rides
Josh Wall 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's rides
R Fitzpatrick 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's rides
Paul Moloney 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's rides
Conor Shoemark 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's rides
Adam Beschizza 1 6 16.67 1 16.67 Today's rides
Nick Scholfield 1 7 14.29 1 14.29 Today's rides
C Catlin 1 14 7.14 1 7.14 Today's rides
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First-time Blinkers
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Bringewood Belle bt 3 21 14.29 7 33.33 Leic 14:25
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Tonguestraps
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Thedreamstillalive t 5 35 14.29 11 31.43 Leic 14:25
Whats Happening t 4 16 25.0 8 50.0 Leic 13:50
Mucky Molly vt 3 42 7.14 15 35.71 Sou 15:15
Huzzah t 3 66 4.55 15 22.73 Sou 15:45
Bringewood Belle bt 3 21 14.29 7 33.33 Leic 14:25
Going Wrong t 3 17 17.65 5 29.41 Leic 13:15
Vedani t 1 16 6.25 3 18.75 Leic 15:30
Lord Landen t 0 10 0.0 5 50.0 Leic 14:25
Island Express ht 0 28 0.0 3 10.71 Sou 14:40
Celebrian t 0 13 0.0 1 7.69 Sou 13:00
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Cheekpieces
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Stow p 9 42 21.43 19 45.24 Leic 13:15
Belle De Fontenay p 7 27 25.93 13 48.15 Leic 13:15
Bin End p 5 34 14.71 10 29.41 Leic 14:55
Kilflora p 4 37 10.81 20 54.05 Leic 15:30
Cape Safari p 4 28 14.29 9 32.14 Sou 13:00
Pass The Time p 4 21 19.05 7 33.33 Sou 13:00
Ashes House p1 3 7 42.86 5 71.43 Leic 12:45
Moorlands Jack p 2 21 9.52 6 28.57 Leic 14:55
Offbeat Safaris p 1 27 3.7 11 40.74 Sou 15:15
Un Anjou p 1 5 20.0 3 60.0 Leic 14:55
Abbotsfield p1 0 3 0.0 1 33.33 Sou 14:40
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Course & Distance Winners
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
General Tufto 13 127 10.24 34 26.77 Sou 15:45
Stow 9 42 21.43 19 45.24 Leic 13:15
Belle De Fontenay 7 27 25.93 13 48.15 Leic 13:15
Thedreamstillalive 5 35 14.29 11 31.43 Leic 14:25
Bin End 5 34 14.71 10 29.41 Leic 14:55
Mataajir 4 37 10.81 10 27.03 Sou 15:45
Mucky Molly 3 42 7.14 15 35.71 Sou 15:15
Arabian Flight 3 42 7.14 13 30.95 Sou 14:10
Amber Moon 2 45 4.44 9 20.0 Sou 15:45
Slinky Mcvelvet 2 8 25.0 3 37.5 Sou 13:35
Barbados Bob 1 13 7.69 5 38.46 Sou 14:10
Crescent Beach 1 19 5.26 4 21.05 Leic 14:25
Excel Best 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Sou 13:35
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Longest Travellers (203 miles)
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Moorlands Jack 2 21 9.52 6 28.57 Leic 14:55
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Most Naps
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Edmund Kean 2 5 40.0 3 60.0 Leic 13:50
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Running Hot
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
General Tufto 13 127 10.24 34 26.77 Sou 15:45
Come On Annie 3 11 27.27 6 54.55 Chpw 12:50
Mudita Moment 2 12 16.67 7 58.33 Todays Entries
Mudita Moment 2 12 16.67 7 58.33 Todays Entries
Over My Head 1 7 14.29 1 14.29 Chpw 15:00
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Money Talks
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Yeah Baby 0 4 0.0 0 0.0 Sou 13:35
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Switching Stables
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Moss Hill 0 10 0.0 4 40.0 Sou 15:15
Egypt Mill Spirit 0 7 0.0 3 42.86 Leic 14:55
Bubbly Bailey 0 13 0.0 3 23.08 Sou 14:40
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Going and Stalls
Meeting Conditions
Southwell Going : Standard
Stalls : Inside
Leicester Going : Hurdles Heavy, Chase Soft - Heavy in places

Information correct at Tuesday 7th January 2014 08:31
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Tips Tables Naps table

NAPS TABLE
PRESS CHALLENGE

TODAY'S NAPS TIME CRS TIPSTER LEVEL STAKES

Abbotsfield 2:40 Sthl Western Morning News West Tip +30.23
Edmund Kean 1:50 Leic Racing Post West Country +16.68
Cape Safari 1:00 Sthl Daily Mail Robin Goodfellow +14.41
Milo Man 12:45 Leic Weekender +13.08
Excel Best 1:35 Sthl Daily Telegraph Marlborough +6.17
Jawaab 1:00 Sthl Yorkshire Post The Duke +5.13
Yeah Baby 1:35 Sthl Racing Post Lambourn +4.33
Milo Man 12:45 Leic Daily Post Mercury +2.80
Massena 2:55 Leic The Guardian +0.43
Kilflora 3:30 Leic Sussex Express Downsman +0.42
Toowoomba 3:30 Leic Racing and Football Outlook -1.70
Toowoomba 3:30 Leic Racing Post The Edge -2.38
Mr Burbidge 12:30 Sthl Yorkshire Evening Post Lee Sobot -3.35
Piceno 2:10 Sthl Liverpool Echo Chris Wright -3.50
Milo Man 12:45 Leic Daily Record Garry Owen -3.55
Yeah Baby 1:35 Sthl Glasgow Evening Times Jeffrey Ross -3.62
Massena 2:55 Leic Blackpool Gazette Steve Simpson -7.00
Edmund Kean 1:50 Leic Sheffield Star Fortunatus -7.56
Mataajir 3:45 Sthl Daily Star Sunday Moorestyle -8.26
Pass The Time 1:00 Sthl Daily Mirror Newsboy -9.91
Renard D´Irlande 1:50 Leic Sunday Telegraph Whistler -10.00
Kilflora 3:30 Leic The Mail On Sunday John Martin -10.65
Summerfree 12:30 Sthl Morning Star Farringdon -11.06
Edmund Kean 1:50 Leic Sunday Express Chris Goulding -11.09
Excel Best 1:35 Sthl Racing Post Spotlight -11.51
Scotsbrook Legend 3:30 Leic South Wales Argus Melissa Jones -11.57
Le Reve 1:50 Leic The Press, York Ebor -13.53
Excel Best 1:35 Sthl The Star Patrick Weaver -14.30
Santo Thomas 3:30 Leic Racing Post RP Ratings -16.55
Kung Hei Fat Choy 2:10 Sthl The Scotsman Glendale -17.08
Lord Landen 2:25 Leic Coventry Telegraph Derek Brown -17.18
Massena 2:55 Leic Western Daily Press Bob Watts -18.79
Massena 2:55 Leic The Sun Templegate -20.16
Red Shadow 3:15 Sthl Racing Post Postdata -22.90
Muldoon´s Picnic 1:50 Leic Belfast Newsletter Wise Owl -25.28
Thedreamstillalive 2:25 Leic The Irish Field Karl Hedley -25.58
Bin End 2:55 Leic The Times Rob Wright -25.99
Edmund Kean 1:50 Leic Sunday Mail Rockavon -26.00
Edmund Kean 1:50 Leic Oldham Evening Chronicle Keith McHugh -26.07
Uhlan Bute 12:45 Leic Sunday Mirror Gary Nutting -27.78
Arabian Flight 2:10 Sthl The Express Computerman -31.00
Mr Burbidge 12:30 Sthl Carlisle News & Star Phil Rostron -34.53
Jawaab 1:00 Sthl Racing Post The North -42.60
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MOST TIPPED
Excel Best 1:35 Southwell (AW)
MOST TIPPED OUTSIDER
Xclusive 2:40 Southwell (AW)
MOST NAPPED
Edmund Kean 1:50 Leicester
MOST NAPPED OUTSIDER
Scotsbrook Legend 3:30 Leicester
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Lucy Wadham, trainer: LE REVE
" “I thought he ran very well at Cheltenham last time, as that was a big ask, and he was dropped 2lb afterwards, which was nice. We are a little anxious about the ground, but it's probably the best we are going to get for the time being and we are hoping he will run well.” "
Le Reve 1:50 Leicester
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Liam Keniry (Mr Burbidge) has a strike rate of 50% when riding for Neil Mulholland at Southwell (A.W)
Mr Burbidge
12:30 Southwell (AW)
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AM TURNER SELECTIONS...

Leicester

12.45 Milo Man

1.15 Stow

1.45 Renard D’Irlande

2.25 Lord Landen

2.55 Massena

3.25 Santo Thomas

Southwell

12.30 Mr Burbidge

1.00 Cape Safari (nap)

1.35 Excel Best

2.10 Kung Hei Fat Choy (nb)

2.45 Limon Squeezy

3.15 Offbeat Safaris

3.45 General Tufto

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13:15 Tuesday 7th January
Racing Tips - 07/01/2014

Fascinating little Selling Hurdle today at Leicester which sees 3 re-oppose who recently ran over course and distance. The Jugopolist was very keen that day in first time blinkers and really didn't help his chances, though he is effectively 2lb better of with Stow. Best off at the weights is last time's winner Belle De Fontenay who returns off the same mark but I do think she wants better ground. Stow likes to make all and that, combined with the keeness of Rebecca Curtis' charge, meant a real test that day but this afternoon is likely to see the top weight have it more his own way up top as The Jugopolist settles better in his preferred visor. Stow is far better on testing ground and clearly loves it here having followed up with a course and distance win at the end of last month. I think he is the one to beat this afternoon at 13/8, in search of an 11 day hat trick, with The Jugopolist the main danger. Zanir is of interest and the yard is in decent form but he may be best watched on return from a lengthy absence over a trip that may be too far.
Leicester 13.15 - Stow 2pt win

Edmund Kean is an exciting prospect on chase debut and he will love the ground this afternoon. He is well treated in this company on the basis of the pick of his hurdles runs but backing a chase debutant at a short price against capable and more experienced opposition is risky business. Muldoon's Picnic wasn't guaranteed to handle soft ground last time but was a taking winner, if a little fortunate. This is tougher and, while he isn't harshly penalised, even worse ground is unlikely to enhance his chances. Renard D'Irlande is a likeable sort but this may be too much of a test for him and, on the basis of their run behind Easter Day, I can't quite work out the price disparity between he and What's Happening. The latter is giving the Williams horse a further 4lb this afternoon but he had him comfortably held at Newbury and trip/conditons are more in his favour. It was an abysmal run last time but he was never travelling and is worth forgiving with 17/2 available today. I'm a big fan of Le Reve and if the going was any better he'd be in bold, though there's every chance he wants even more of a test.
Leicester 13.50 - Whats Happening 1pt e/w

Venetia Willimas gets the best out of her runners on testing ground at this time of year and best bet of the day comes in the form of Massena. A comfortable winner over hurdles at the start of the winter campaign off just 3lb lower, he looks a better chasing prospect and it's something of a surprise he's yet to get of the mark in this sphere. He bumped into a progressive sort on penultimate start in tougher company than this and then suffered at the second last at Uttoxeter when looking certain to score well - Liam Treadwell lost his irons and the pair went down by under a length. This ground holds no concerns over the shortest distance and I'd side with him at evens or bigger, currently 13/8. There are a couple of interest at a bigger price but all have a bit to prove. Pick of the prices woud be Bin End, a soft ground winner that drops significantly in class after picking up decent prize money for a 44 length 3rd behind Dodging Bullets. Egypt Mill Spirit is another danger at 10/1 on first start for some 22 months. He should handle conditions given his pedigree, though there is a question mark there, and Tom George is capable of having one ready first up.
Leicester 14.55 - Massena 3pt win

[Kimmy]

Doncaster ground and weather
The going is good to soft, soft in places and a dry day with strong winds is forecast tomorrow. The outlook for Wednesday is similar.
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[banger]

Oliver Sherwood is considering Deputy Dan for the Grade Two Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle over two miles and five at Warwick on Saturday.


Deputy Dan: Warwick possible




The six-year-old won two of his three starts in bumpers last term and got off the mark at the third time of asking over hurdles with an impressive 19-length success on heavy ground at Chepstow on December 28.

He had shaped encouragingly in his first two outings over hurdles, finding only Champagne West, who won by 10 lengths at Wincanton next time, a length too strong in a course and distance event on December 8 and losing out to Oscar Fortune by a similar margin at Carlisle on November 3.

Sherwood reported: "I haven't looked at the entries for the Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle yet and need to discuss it with the owner, so I will assess it and make a decision on Wednesday or Thursday. He is in there with the idea to run, but I just want to see how he progresses during the week.

"He has come out of Chepstow in brilliant form and I am very much aware of capitalising when the ground is like this. He obviously loves it and other horses don't.

"I think he should be up to this sort of level. They put him 10 pounds for winning at Chepstow and he is now rated 132, so he is entitled to have a go at this instead of going for an ordinary novice race."

A high-class entry also features Creepy (Martin Keighley) and Killala Quay (Charlie Longsdon), winners of Neptune Investment Management-sponsored Grade Two contests at Cheltenham and Sandown respectively, decisive Ascot scorer Royal Boy (Nicky Henderson)and the unbeaten Red Sherlock (David Pipe).

Other notables include highly-regarded Wetherby victor Diamond King (Donald McCain) and dual hurdle winners Vice Et Vertu (Henry Daly) and Spirit Of Shankly (Charlie Longsdon), while Irish interest comes in the shape of the Willie Mullins-trained Rathvinden, who has won two bumpers and a maiden hurdle on his three starts to date.

[banger]

The BetVictor Queen Mother Champion Chase picture could become a whole lot clearer at Ascot on January 18 as an initial 19 entries were made for the Sodexo Clarence House Chase.



Sire De Grugy: Ascot possible





The Grade One contest has been the stepping stone to Champion Chase success for four horses previously; Viking Flagship in 1994, Call Equiname in 1999, Master Minded in 2009 and Sprinter Sacre last year.

With the latter's participation at the Cheltenham Festival up in the air, this year's renewal might have an open look to it but Sire De Grugy could bid to stamp his authority further on the division following his wins in the Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown and the Desert Orchid Chase at Newbury.

He heads 19 entries for the Ascot race, with the horses that chased him home at Sandown and Kempton, Somersby and Oiseau De Nuit, also potential runners.

The best of the Irish two-mile chase form could also be represented with Hidden Cyclone, Special Tiara and Days Hotel entered.

Nicky Henderson might be missing Sprinter Sacre but he still has three entries in Captain Conan, French Opera and Kid Cassidy, while Tom George is also triple-handed with Rody, Majala and Module.

There's a clutch of novices that could take their chance with Paul Nicholls' Hinterland a possible along with Alan King's Valdez and Emma Lavelle's Fox Appeal, while Nicholls also has Kauto Stone to call upon.

Astracad, Doeslessthanme and Lancetto complete the entri

[banger]

Tim Doyle is keen to test Mallowney at a higher level after an impressive performance at Naas on Sunday.


Mallowney: Impressive jumping




The Oscar gelding proved too strong for the well-regarded Ned Buntline in the two-mile novice chase at the Kildare venue and impressed many with his jumping.

Doyle's charge was a big improver over hurdles last season, but the Thurles handler has always felt his future lay over fences.

The Grade One Frank Ward Solicitors Arkle Novice Chase at Leopardstown on January 26 or the Grade Two Flyingbolt at Navan on February 16 are the two races in contention for the eight-year-old.

"I was delighted with him. He jumped well and travelled well. He's come out of the race A1," said Doyle

"He's in the Arkle at Leopardstown and nearer the time we'll look at that. He'll step up in grade now and the Flyingbolt at Navan is another possibility.

"The way he jumps, I'd say we'll stay at two miles with him. He does stay two and a half miles, but even over hurdles I should probably have stuck to two miles with him.

"He seems to go on any ground. It's just a question of finding his level now and seeing how good he is."

[banger]

Wednesday: Going, weather and non-runners
DONCASTER
GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Soft in places; GoingStick: Chs 6.9, Hdl 7.0) (All hurdles have been moved)

WEATHER (Light rain)

NON RUNNERS 12:40 Switched Off (3), 2:10 New Year´s Eve (2)
KEMPTON
GOING: STANDARD

WEATHER (Light rain)

STALLS 1m 4f - Centre; Remainder - Inside
LINGFIELD
GOING: STANDARD

WEATHER (Light rain)

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

[Kimmy]

Leicester, 7 January 2014

Flights 1 and 2 were omitted in all hurdle races due to ground conditions.

2.55, fifth race

The Stewards held an enquiry into the use of the whip by Noel Fehily, the rider of UN ANJOU (FR), placed second, from the second last fence. Having heard his evidence and viewed recordings of the race, they accepted his explanation and found him not in breach of Schedule (B)6 Part 2.

07/01/2014

Southwell, 7 January 2014

12.30, first race

The Stewards noted that SUMMERFREE (USA), placed second, had interfered with the winner, MR BURBIDGE, approximately two furlongs out but after viewing a recording of the race they were satisfied that it did not involve a riding offence.

The Stewards further noted that the winner, MR BURBIDGE, had interfered with SUMMERFREE (USA), placed second, approximately one and a half furlongs out but after viewing a recording of the incident they were satisfied that it neither involved a riding offence nor improved MR BURBIDGE’s placing.

07/01/2014
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Southwell, 7 January 2014

1.00, second race

Harry Poulton, the rider of CAPE SAFARI (IRE), unplaced, reported that the mare was never travelling and lost her action.

2.10, fourth race

The Stewards considered the running of ARABIAN FLIGHT, ridden by Andrew Mullen and trained by Michael Appleby, which finished unplaced. The Stewards noted the trainer’s explanation that the mare was unsuited by being unable to dominate on this occasion. They ordered ARABIAN FLIGHT to be routine tested.

2.40, fifth race

Adam Kirby, the rider of LIMON SQUEEZY, unplaced, reported that the mare hung left.

3.15, sixth race

The Veterinary Officer reported that MOSS HILL, unplaced, trained by Jason Ward, had bled from the nose.

3.45, seventh race

Ann Stokell, the rider of AMBER MOON, unplaced, reported that the mare hung right.

07/01/2014

Leicester, 7 January 2014

12.45, first race

Rebecca Curtis, the trainer of ASHES HOUSE (IRE), unplaced, reported that the gelding had a breathing problem.

Felix de Giles, the rider of HOLLYWOOD ALL STAR (IRE), which was pulled up, reported that the gelding lost his action.

07/01/2014
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31 December - CHRISTMAS CRACKERS
Gold Cup hopefuls

Head of Handicapping Phil Smith runs the rule over the Gold Cup contenders who competed this Christmas.

There are a number of ways of assessing horses and in the last week I have used three different methods to come up with my performance figures in the big races. In a perfect world you would find that one method is supported by another and when that situation occurs you can be more certain of the levels that you set.

In the William Hill King George Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day, I initially used the collateral form approach. I used Mount Benbulben as my marker horse and as he was agreed at 160 in last year’s Anglo-Irish Jump Classification for his win at the Punchestown Festival, I tentatively took the view that he might have replicated it at Kempton. This gave Al Ferof a performance figure of 162, Cue Card achieving 173 and Silviniaco Conti performing to 177.

Did this make sense? This was Al Ferof’s first attempt at 3 miles so it was reasonable to have doubts about his ability to stay the trip. His rating coming in to Kempton was 168 based on his win in the Paddy Power of 2012. He looks a big player in the Ryanair or perhaps the Betfred Bowl at Aintree where he might get 3 miles on better ground.

My figures had Cue Card performing a pound worse than he did at Haydock which was perfectly understandable given the ground but I have left his rating on 174. Please don’t anyone say he doesn’t stay 3 miles. He clearly does stay as to perform in the 170’s is a real achievement and he clearly got 3 miles at Haydock. It was just that Silviniaco Conti who looked beaten to me 2 out stayed the 3 miles better on the ground. Cue Card is becoming an amazingly consistent horse at the top level as this was his fifth consecutive performance in the 170’s, no mean feat.

So does Silviniaco Conti on 177 make sense? Interestingly it equates to the median winning performance in the race this century which was Kauto Star’s run in 2008. That was the lowest performance of his five wins and the other two better performances than Silviniaco Conti’s effort this year were First Gold’s 178 in 2000 and Long Run’s 179 in the 2010 edition run the following month. It is no disgrace being called an average King George winner when Kauto is ahead of you.

I am content that Silviniaco Conti’s win is at this level. It is supported by collateral form and race averages but I believe he can be better at Cheltenham and he will need to be if he is to beat an in form Bobs Worth in the Gold Cup. What of Cue Card? He is clearly the most versatile of the top chasers in Britain and Ireland and I suspect he will get an entry in all three of the Grade 1’s at the Cheltenham Festival.

On the same day at Kempton, Annacotty won the Grade 1 Kauto Star Novices Chase. It was impossible to use collateral form to assess this race as going in Annacotty was the lowest rated horse in the race and using Green Flag (145) as a marker would have made Annacotty a 155 horse. Yes he was blinkered first time but a 25lbs. improvement? No! Using race averages this would have made him the fifth best winner of the race this century as the median is 154. It was just not believable but what to do?

I resorted to using time comparisons. Silviniaco Conti carried 11st.10lbs and performed to 177 in a time 7.6 seconds faster than Annacotty who carried 11st.7lbs. At 4 lengths per second the time difference equates to 30 lengths. At one pound a length plus the 3lbs. difference in weight carried that makes Annacotty 177-33=144. I will be fascinated to see what figure other form organisations come up with for Annacotty. I have rated him the 11th highest in 13 editions of this race this century. There was no race in 2010. So will connections perceive this as a favourable handicap mark and run him in a handicap next time. I hope so to test me out. On his run before Cheltenham he was second off 130. Have the blinkers made more difference than I have catered for?

So I had used three different handicapping methods to help me assess the two big Grade 1’s in England so what about the Grade 1 in Ireland? The problem with the Lexus was that 8 of the 9 runners finished within 11 lengths of each other. This suggested it was a slowly run affair and my race reading skills confirmed that. The time was 1.46 seconds per furlong slower than standard.

Compare that with the Paddy Power Handicap run the day before on worse ground than the Lexus. It was won by the 124 rated Rockyaboya in a time that was only 1.39 seconds per furlong slower than average. It was going to be difficult to get the winner of the Lexus to a high performance figure.

This was confirmed when I saw the proximity of Foildubh who I had performing to 155 recently at Clonmel. If I went through him then it would bring Lord Windermere on 155 also. This was fine as I had him at that level when he won the RSA. It made Lyreen Legend improving a little to 158 and Sir Des Champs running nearly a stone below his best on 160.

Rubi Ball produced a 164, pretty creditable on his first go in a major Group 1 outside France. First Lieutenant a length ahead was on 165 and I called the winning distance of 1.5 lengths as 3lbs. as Bobs Worth was going away at the end giving him a 168 performance.

I was really impressed with Bobs Worth compared with the Haydock debacle where he was only at 134. The slowly run nature of the race did not suit him yet that is what champions do, they get the job done when events are not necessarily in their favour. Bobs Worth showed he is not just a slugger either.

In my view he won the Lexus because of his superior speed to his opponents NOT because he outstayed them. He is back on track and ready to defend his unbeaten record at Cheltenham. With Silviniaco Conti in the field and hopefully getting round next time he might need to perform better to win the Gold Cup in 2014 than he did this year.

I waited with anticipation to get an e mail from Noel O’Brien the Senior National Hunt handicapper in Ireland to see how he had assessed such a tricky race. He is a pound lower than I am as he called the winning distance 2lbs. not 3lbs. as I did. It was reassuring that our methodology was similar.

So three big races and I hope you have found the different approaches I took to assessing the races of interest. One of the most important qualities of being a Handicapper is flexibility. Races are all different in the way they are run and you can’t just use a one size fits all philosophy. Collateral form, race averages, time comparisons, they are all part of the Handicappers’ tools to assess horses.

Champion Hurdle Clues

Christmas is always a vital time as Champion Hurdle aspirants continue their preparation, writes David Dickinson

Kempton on Boxing Day saw a notable clash between The New One and My Tent or Yours in the Williamhill.com Christmas Hurdle.

As a race it was slightly unsatisfactory in that The New One had to make so much of his own running, however it was still a race he might have won with a better jump at the final flight. That My Tent or Yours was able to battle past him was a considerable feather in that horse’s cap and his rating is raised to 167, the same as The New One.

One interesting aspect of this race the was fact that Sametegal, Duke of Navan and Grumeti were all beaten much further than the ratings would have suggested. This was by no means an exception for the two day meeting.

Leopardstown’s Grade 1 Ryanair Hurdle saw Hurricane Fly score a third success in the corresponding race. This was arguably his sternest test in the contest as he swept by Jezki, who was denied a clear run at a vital time, and Our Conor who faded late on after travelling strongly.

The fact that the pace was a bit of a muddle Captain Cee Bee shooting clear after Thousand Stars tried to slow things down after the first was probably less than perfect for any of the three principals but I would have thought Hurricane Fly will have run to a figure of around 170 in the contest, although I am yet to discuss the matter with my Irish counterpart Noel O’Brien.

Given that Hurricane Fly was 175 in last year’s Anglo-Irish Classification, it makes Willie Mullins reported assessment of his winner as having five pounds improvement to come look spot on.

Yes, Sire?

Sprinter Sacre’s sudden exit from Kempton’s Desert Orchid Chase left Sire De Grugy with the equivalent of an open goal.

And, while the seven-year-old, left in front too soon, never looked like missing, he was not overly impressive, needing only to run to 162 (7lb below his Tingle Creek-winning figure) to defeat gallant old-timer Oiseau de Nuit (154), in receipt of 4lb, by four lengths.

Likewise, with free-running favourite Grandouet over a stone below the level of his Henry V111 Novice Chase second earlier in the month, Dodging Bullets ran virtually to his mark in clinching a hat-trick in the Wayward Lad Novices Chase.

With a rating of 155 and his tendency to idle in front suggesting there is more in the tank, unbeaten Dodging Bullets deserves his spot as Britain’s leading hope for Cheltenham’s Arkle Chase in March.

[Kimmy]

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First-time Blinkers
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Sutton Sid v1 3 21 14.29 7 33.33 Ling 13:30
My Legal Lady v1 1 12 8.33 4 33.33 Don 15:20
Mojo Bear b1 0 13 0.0 3 23.08 Ling 13:30
Pearl Ransom v1 0 6 0.0 1 16.67 Ling 14:35
Mumbles Bay v1 0 8 0.0 1 12.5 Don 15:50
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Tonguestraps
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Daniel Thomas pt 13 95 13.68 32 33.68 Ling 13:30
Valmina t 6 53 11.32 18 33.96 Ling 15:10
Pull The Pin bt 6 33 18.18 15 45.45 Ling 13:00
Sail And Return t 5 33 15.15 14 42.42 Don 14:45
Kykate t 5 22 22.73 9 40.91 Don 15:20
Karinga Dancer t 5 11 45.45 8 72.73 Don 13:40
Ifyousayso t 4 8 50.0 4 50.0 Don 14:45
Seamster bt 3 24 12.5 7 29.17 Kemp 17:10
Appyjack t 3 28 10.71 7 25.0 Ling 13:30
Hail Tiberius ht 2 28 7.14 8 28.57 Ling 13:30
Mossgo t 2 19 10.53 7 36.84 Ling 13:00
Daneside t 2 29 6.9 7 24.14 Ling 15:40
The Art Of Racing pt 2 12 16.67 5 41.67 Kemp 16:40
Great Value t 2 19 10.53 5 26.32 Don 12:40
Triangular pt 2 11 18.18 3 27.27 Don 14:45
Deciding Moment t 1 11 9.09 6 54.55 Don 14:45
Burnthill pt 1 24 4.17 5 20.83 Don 15:50
Mister Newby t1 1 9 11.11 4 44.44 Don 13:10
Blessington t 1 7 14.29 3 42.86 Kemp 16:40
Olivers Mount t 1 8 12.5 3 37.5 Ling 15:40
Ifits A Fiddle t 1 4 25.0 2 50.0 Don 14:10
Abigail Lynch t1 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Don 13:10
Wiki Tiki t1 0 6 0.0 1 16.67 Ling 12:30
Fearless Lad t 0 8 0.0 1 12.5 Ling 14:35
Wheelavher t 0 11 0.0 1 9.09 Don 15:50
Polo Springs t 0 5 0.0 0 0.0 Don 15:50
Cataria Girl t 0 3 0.0 0 0.0 Ling 15:40
Donapollo t1 0 2 0.0 0 0.0 Don 13:10
Caspian Prince ht 0 2 0.0 0 0.0 Kemp 16:40
Themanfrom Minella t 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 Don 14:10
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Cheekpieces
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Desert Strike p 15 126 11.9 44 34.92 Ling 13:00
Daniel Thomas pt 13 95 13.68 32 33.68 Ling 13:30
Annes Rocket p 8 72 11.11 22 30.56 Ling 15:40
Insolenceofoffice p 6 38 15.79 16 42.11 Kemp 18:10
Nubar Boy p 4 55 7.27 13 23.64 Ling 15:40
Lady Lunchalot p 4 16 25.0 6 37.5 Kemp 16:10
Wishformore p 3 43 6.98 11 25.58 Kemp 17:10
The Art Of Racing pt 2 12 16.67 5 41.67 Kemp 16:40
New Rich p 2 14 14.29 4 28.57 Kemp 18:10
Maria's Choice p 2 16 12.5 4 25.0 Ling 14:00
Triangular pt 2 11 18.18 3 27.27 Don 14:45
Pabusar p 1 28 3.57 7 25.0 Kemp 16:40
Magical Rose p 1 17 5.88 5 29.41 Kemp 18:40
Burnthill pt 1 24 4.17 5 20.83 Don 15:50
Biscuiteer p 1 8 12.5 3 37.5 Ling 12:30
Kimora p 0 14 0.0 4 28.57 Don 15:20
Queen Spud p 0 8 0.0 2 25.0 Don 15:20
Global Warming p 0 13 0.0 2 15.38 Don 14:45
Top Billing p 0 13 0.0 2 15.38 Don 15:50
Armelle p 0 5 0.0 1 20.0 Ling 12:30
Balinderry p1 0 7 0.0 0 0.0 Don 15:50
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Course & Distance Winners
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Desert Strike 15 126 11.9 44 34.92 Ling 13:00
Billy Red 14 106 13.21 31 29.25 Ling 15:10
Drawnfromthepast 14 64 21.88 24 37.5 Ling 13:00
Daniel Thomas 13 95 13.68 32 33.68 Ling 13:30
What's Up Doc 12 62 19.35 26 41.94 Ling 13:30
Seek The Fair Land 9 70 12.86 21 30.0 Ling 15:10
Munsarim 9 36 25.0 15 41.67 Ling 14:00
King Olav 8 48 16.67 21 43.75 Kemp 16:10
Franco Is My Name 7 36 19.44 12 33.33 Ling 14:00
Valmina 6 53 11.32 18 33.96 Ling 15:10
Insolenceofoffice 6 38 15.79 16 42.11 Kemp 18:10
Boston Blue 6 40 15.0 11 27.5 Don 12:40
Understory 6 41 14.63 11 26.83 Kemp 16:10
Rakaan 5 41 12.2 20 48.78 Ling 14:00
Secret Millionaire 5 39 12.82 12 30.77 Ling 13:00
Karinga Dancer 5 11 45.45 8 72.73 Don 13:40
Honest John 5 24 20.83 8 33.33 Don 14:45
Russian Ice 4 40 10.0 15 37.5 Kemp 18:40
Modernism 4 18 22.22 8 44.44 Ling 14:00
Mountain Range 4 28 14.29 7 25.0 Kemp 16:10
Fonterutoli 3 49 6.12 16 32.65 Ling 15:40
Chandrayaan 3 40 7.5 10 25.0 Kemp 17:10
Archelao 3 28 10.71 7 25.0 Ling 13:30
Ivor's Princess 3 23 13.04 6 26.09 Kemp 18:40
Katy Spirit 3 24 12.5 6 25.0 Kemp 18:10
Bertie Blu Boy 3 37 8.11 5 13.51 Ling 15:40
Byroness 3 16 18.75 4 25.0 Kemp 18:40
Indian Affair 2 30 6.67 11 36.67 Kemp 18:10
Syncopate 2 15 13.33 7 46.67 Ling 14:00
Mossgo 2 19 10.53 7 36.84 Ling 13:00
Custom House 2 35 5.71 7 20.0 Kemp 17:10
Panther Patrol 2 13 15.38 6 46.15 Ling 15:10
Karam Albaari 2 14 14.29 4 28.57 Ling 14:00
New Rich 2 14 14.29 4 28.57 Kemp 18:10
Skidby Mill 2 13 15.38 3 23.08 Ling 15:40
Rose Garnet 1 29 3.45 10 34.48 Kemp 18:10
Nesterenko 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Don 12:40
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Longest Travellers (295 miles)
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Sir Pitt 2 14 14.29 4 28.57 Don 13:10
Mumbles Bay 0 8 0.0 1 12.5 Don 15:50
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Most Naps
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Nesterenko 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Don 12:40
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Running Hot
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Daniel Thomas 13 95 13.68 32 33.68 Ling 13:30
Maller Tree 4 25 16.0 11 44.0 Lud 14:20
Edmund Kean 3 6 50.0 4 66.67 Lud 13:50
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Switching Stables
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Groomed 4 27 14.81 8 29.63 Don 12:40
Perfect Shot 3 35 8.57 9 25.71 Todays Entries
Bruslini 3 18 16.67 8 44.44 Don 14:45
Triangular 2 11 18.18 3 27.27 Don 14:45
Welsh Sunrise 1 6 16.67 3 50.0 Kemp 18:40
Softsong 0 11 0.0 3 27.27 Don 12:10
Ravens Secret 0 4 0.0 1 25.0 Don 15:50
Easter Dancer 0 5 0.0 1 20.0 Don 12:10
Jjs Pride 0 13 0.0 1 7.69 Kemp 17:10
Funky Cold Medina 0 6 0.0 0 0.0 Kemp 18:40
Polo Springs 0 5 0.0 0 0.0 Don 15:50
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Going and Stalls
Meeting Conditions
Doncaster Going : Good to Soft, Soft in places
Lingfield Park Going : Standard
Stalls : 5f & 1m Outside, Remainder Inside
Kempton Park Going : Standard
Stalls : 1m4f Centre, Remainder Inside

Information correct at Wednesday 8th January 2014 07:58
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SAM TURNER SELECTIONS...
Doncaster

1210 Nordic Quest
1240 Nesterenko
110 Sir Pitt
140 Karinga Dancer
210 Diamond King
245 Tickatack
320 Queen Spud
350 Lucas Pitt

Kempton

410 Perfect Cracker
440 Expose
510 Mill I Am
540 Rosie Prospects
610 Rutterkin (nb)
640 Welsh Sunrise
710 Mawaakef

Lingfield

1230 Wiki Tiki
100 Secret Millionaire
130 Archelao
200 Miguel Grau
235 Up Tipp
310 Smokethatthunders (nap)
340 Olivers Mount

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TODAY'S NAPS TIME CRS TIPSTER LEVEL STAKES

Softsong 12:10 Donc Western Morning News West Tip +29.23
Karinga Dancer 1:40 Donc Racing Post West Country +19.68
Karinga Dancer 1:40 Donc South Wales Argus Melissa Jones +13.43
Smokethatthunders 3:10 Ling Daily Mail Robin Goodfellow +13.41
Triangular 2:45 Donc Weekender +12.08
New Rich 6:10 Kemp Daily Telegraph Marlborough +5.17
Karinga Dancer 1:40 Donc Yorkshire Post The Duke +4.13
Ifyousayso 2:45 Donc Racing Post Lambourn +3.33
Diamond King 2:10 Donc Daily Post Mercury +1.80
Triangular 2:45 Donc The Guardian +1.43
Karinga Dancer 1:40 Donc Sussex Express Downsman -0.58
Perfect Cracker 4:10 Kemp Yorkshire Evening Post Lee Sobot -2.35
Diamond King 2:10 Donc Racing and Football Outlook -2.70
El Mirage 3:10 Ling Racing Post The Edge -3.38
Ifyousayso 2:45 Donc Liverpool Echo Chris Wright -4.50
Miguel Grau 2:00 Ling Daily Record Garry Owen -4.55
Honest John 2:45 Donc Sheffield Star Fortunatus -4.56
Perfect Pursuit 5:40 Kemp Glasgow Evening Times Jeffrey Ross -4.62
Nesterenko 12:40 Donc Daily Mirror Newsboy -4.91
Blessington 4:40 Kemp Daily Star Sunday Moorestyle -5.76
Mr Red Clubs 4:10 Kemp Blackpool Gazette Steve Simpson -6.00
Sir Pitt 1:10 Donc Sunday Express Chris Goulding -8.09
Act Alone 1:10 Donc Sunday Telegraph Whistler -11.00
Burnthill 3:50 Donc The Mail On Sunday John Martin -11.65
Western Warhorse 1:40 Donc Morning Star Farringdon -12.06
Miguel Grau 2:00 Ling Racing Post Spotlight -12.51
Expose 4:40 Kemp The Press, York Ebor -14.53
Russian Ice 6:40 Kemp The Star Patrick Weaver -15.30
Glens Boy 2:45 Donc The Scotsman Glendale -15.58
Burnthill 3:50 Donc Racing Post RP Ratings -17.55
Nesterenko 12:40 Donc Western Daily Press Bob Watts -17.79
Forced Family Fun 12:40 Donc Coventry Telegraph Derek Brown -18.18
Modernism 2:00 Ling The Sun Templegate -19.16
Dardanella 3:20 Donc Sunday Mail Rockavon -23.00
Nesterenko 12:40 Donc Oldham Evening Chronicle Keith McHugh -23.07
Minella Friend 12:10 Donc Racing Post Postdata -23.90
Roxy Lane 5:10 Kemp Belfast Newsletter Wise Owl -26.28
Forced Family Fun 12:40 Donc The Irish Field Karl Hedley -26.58
Archelao 1:30 Ling The Times Rob Wright -26.99
Bohemian Rhapsody 12:40 Donc Sunday Mirror Gary Nutting -28.78
Nesterenko 12:40 Donc The Express Computerman -32.00
Only Ten Per Cent 1:00 Ling Carlisle News & Star Phil Rostron -33.53
Diamond King 2:10 Donc Racing Post The North -43.60
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MOST TIPPED
Diamond King 2:10 Doncaster
MOST TIPPED OUTSIDER
Munsarim 2:00 Lingfield (AW)
MOST NAPPED
Nesterenko 12:40 Doncaster
MOST NAPPED OUTSIDER
Honest John 2:45 Doncaster
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Roger Varian, trainer: MIGUEL GRAU
" “He won nicely last time but was idling a bit in front so there could be more to come. It's not a straightforward race but he is drawn well.” "
Miguel Grau 2:00 Lingfield (AW)
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Liam Treadwell (Softsong) is showing a profit of £107.37 this season
Softsong
12:10 Doncaster
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[Kimmy]

Huntingdon hopes fade for Friday fixture
Clerk of the course Sulekha Varma, who has called an inspection for 11am on Wednesday, reports: "Although the flooding has receded the ground is saturated and there is further rain forecast. I would say it's a longshot.
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[Kimmy]

Catterick calls Thursday inspection
Catterick racecourse (‏@catterickraces) tweeted: "Inspection 7.30am ahead of racing tomorrow due to uncertainty of amount of rain forecast overnight anything between 10-30mm." 46 mins ago'
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[Kimmy]

Today's Pointers
Hot Trainers
Trainer Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Races
Miss V Williams 5 11 45.45 7 63.64 Today's entries
N P Mulholland 4 5 80.0 4 80.0 Today's entries
J M Jefferson 3 7 42.86 5 71.43 Today's entries
A W Carroll 3 19 15.79 5 26.32 Today's entries
D McCain Jnr 3 7 42.86 4 57.14 Today's entries
D M Simcock 3 7 42.86 4 57.14 Today's entries
D Shaw 2 10 20.0 4 40.0 Today's entries
R Harris 2 6 33.33 3 50.0 Today's entries
P D Evans 2 12 16.67 3 25.0 Today's entries
C E Longsdon 2 2 100.0 2 100.0 Today's entries
D Pipe 2 5 40.0 2 40.0 Today's entries
S C Williams 2 5 40.0 2 40.0 Today's entries
R C Guest 2 6 33.33 2 33.33 Today's entries
C Gordon 1 4 25.0 3 75.0 Today's entries
G L Moore 1 6 16.67 3 50.0 Today's entries
M W Easterby 1 7 14.29 3 42.86 Today's entries
D M Loughnane 1 7 14.29 3 42.86 Today's entries
T D Easterby 1 2 50.0 2 100.0 Today's entries
J Wade 1 2 50.0 2 100.0 Today's entries
R Ford 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Today's entries
M Keighley 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Today's entries
G Moss 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Today's entries
K A Ryan 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Today's entries
R A Fahey 1 7 14.29 2 28.57 Today's entries
Miss A Stokell 1 9 11.11 2 22.22 Today's entries
S Lycett 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries
N G Richards 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries
J Ryan 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries
Miss S Smith 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries
Ed Walker 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries
J G Given 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries
R H Lalor 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries
James Moffatt 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries
D O'Meara 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries
J Tate 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries
Nick Williams 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries
W Coltherd 1 5 20.0 1 20.0 Today's entries
J W Mullins 1 5 20.0 1 20.0 Today's entries
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Hot Jockeys
Jockey Wins Rides Win % Place Place % Races
J M Maguire 6 15 40.0 8 53.33 Today's rides
L Morris 5 28 17.86 13 46.43 Today's rides
Aidan Coleman 5 20 25.0 9 45.0 Today's rides
B Hughes 5 15 33.33 8 53.33 Today's rides
L P Keniry 4 17 23.53 7 41.18 Today's rides
G Lee 4 14 28.57 5 35.71 Today's rides
G Baker 3 14 21.43 8 57.14 Today's rides
N Fehily 3 9 33.33 5 55.56 Today's rides
J P Spencer 3 10 30.0 5 50.0 Today's rides
A Thornton 3 10 30.0 4 40.0 Today's rides
Shelley Birkett 3 7 42.86 3 42.86 Today's rides
M Coumbe 3 10 30.0 3 30.0 Today's rides
R Johnson 2 15 13.33 9 60.0 Today's rides
D Swift 2 11 18.18 6 54.55 Today's rides
Liam Jones 2 15 13.33 4 26.67 Today's rides
Billy Cray 2 4 50.0 3 75.0 Today's rides
Adam Beschizza 2 6 33.33 2 33.33 Today's rides
A Mullen 1 20 5.0 7 35.0 Today's rides
Brian Harding 1 10 10.0 4 40.0 Today's rides
S W Kelly 1 14 7.14 4 28.57 Today's rides
William Carson 1 15 6.67 4 26.67 Today's rides
L Treadwell 1 2 50.0 2 100.0 Today's rides
William Buick 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Today's rides
Jack Quinlan 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Today's rides
S Quinlan 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Today's rides
Louis Steward 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Today's rides
Robert Tart 1 4 25.0 2 50.0 Today's rides
R Thornton 1 4 25.0 2 50.0 Today's rides
Andrea Atzeni 1 6 16.67 2 33.33 Today's rides
T Hamilton 1 7 14.29 2 28.57 Today's rides
P McDonald 1 8 12.5 2 25.0 Today's rides
Matthew Hopkins 1 9 11.11 2 22.22 Today's rides
C Catlin 1 17 5.88 2 11.76 Today's rides
J Quinn 1 17 5.88 2 11.76 Today's rides
D Elsworth 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's rides
S H James 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's rides
T Messenger 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's rides
Ryan Mania 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's rides
Jacob Butterfield 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's rides
J Fanning 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's rides
D Fentiman 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's rides
R Fitzpatrick 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's rides
Joe Doyle 1 5 20.0 1 20.0 Today's rides
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First-time Blinkers
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Scommettitrice v1 5 59 8.47 13 22.03 Wolv 16:10
Getabuzz b1 3 30 10.0 13 43.33 Catt 13:05
Sewn Up v1 3 32 9.38 8 25.0 Wolv 17:10
Pim Street v1 1 10 10.0 2 20.0 Wolv 18:40
Play The Blues bt 0 16 0.0 3 18.75 Wolv 16:10
Sweet Angelica v1 0 7 0.0 2 28.57 Sou 13:20
Meebo v1 0 8 0.0 1 12.5 Sou 13:20
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Tonguestraps
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Hellbender t 7 72 9.72 32 44.44 Wolv 17:10
Cane Cat t 5 59 8.47 15 25.42 Wolv 18:40
Hilali t1 4 14 28.57 8 57.14 Wolv 16:40
Khajaaly bet 3 43 6.98 13 30.23 Wolv 17:10
Seamster bt 3 25 12.0 7 28.0 Wolv 16:10
Flash Crash pt 3 18 16.67 6 33.33 Wolv 18:10
Maakirr pt 1 14 7.14 7 50.0 Sou 13:50
Mosman pt 1 12 8.33 4 33.33 Wolv 18:40
Lac Sacre pt 1 8 12.5 3 37.5 Wolv 19:10
Magic Skyline t 1 9 11.11 2 22.22 Catt 12:35
Play The Blues bt 0 16 0.0 3 18.75 Wolv 16:10
Terpsichore t1 0 11 0.0 0 0.0 Catt 12:35
Janaab t1 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 Catt 14:05
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Cheekpieces
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Wellforth p 8 47 17.02 15 31.91 Catt 14:35
On The Cusp p 7 61 11.48 18 29.51 Sou 14:20
Royal Holiday p 7 38 18.42 14 36.84 Sou 14:20
Pass The Time p 5 22 22.73 8 36.36 Wolv 18:10
Interchoice Star p 4 48 8.33 16 33.33 Wolv 16:10
Dandarrell p 4 34 11.76 15 44.12 Sou 14:20
For Shia And Lula p 3 28 10.71 7 25.0 Wolv 17:10
Flash Crash pt 3 18 16.67 6 33.33 Wolv 18:10
Chac Du Cadran p 2 14 14.29 8 57.14 Catt 14:35
Ewell Place p1 2 21 9.52 6 28.57 Wolv 17:10
Ellaal p1 2 18 11.11 5 27.78 Wolv 18:40
Maakirr pt 1 14 7.14 7 50.0 Sou 13:50
Mosman pt 1 12 8.33 4 33.33 Wolv 18:40
Lac Sacre pt 1 8 12.5 3 37.5 Wolv 19:10
Striking Echo p 1 7 14.29 1 14.29 Wolv 18:40
Previous Acclaim p1 0 5 0.0 0 0.0 Sou 15:20
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Course & Distance Winners
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Where's Reiley 15 69 21.74 27 39.13 Sou 12:50
Shawkantango 10 61 16.39 19 31.15 Sou 12:50
Patavium 9 81 11.11 27 33.33 Catt 15:05
On The Cusp 7 61 11.48 18 29.51 Sou 14:20
Royal Holiday 7 38 18.42 14 36.84 Sou 14:20
Lord Buffhead 6 61 9.84 18 29.51 Wolv 16:10
Caramelita 5 54 9.26 18 33.33 Sou 13:50
Cane Cat 5 59 8.47 15 25.42 Wolv 18:40
Quality Art 5 42 11.9 13 30.95 Sou 12:50
R Woody 5 39 12.82 11 28.21 Sou 12:50
Blackstone Vegas 4 59 6.78 21 35.59 Wolv 19:10
Knight Valliant 4 52 7.69 17 32.69 Catt 15:05
Interchoice Star 4 48 8.33 16 33.33 Wolv 16:10
Dandarrell 4 34 11.76 15 44.12 Sou 14:20
Thorpe Bay 4 38 10.53 13 34.21 Sou 13:50
Khajaaly 3 43 6.98 13 30.23 Wolv 17:10
Chester Deelyte 3 43 6.98 11 25.58 Wolv 16:10
Yourinthewill 3 30 10.0 10 33.33 Wolv 18:40
Chac Du Cadran 2 14 14.29 8 57.14 Catt 14:35
Reality Show 2 13 15.38 5 38.46 Wolv 19:10
Ellaal 2 18 11.11 5 27.78 Wolv 18:40
Rainford Glory 2 16 12.5 4 25.0 Wolv 19:10
Howz The Family 2 6 33.33 2 33.33 Wolv 17:40
Pearl Noir 1 22 4.55 9 40.91 Sou 13:50
Peter's Friend 1 13 7.69 7 53.85 Sou 14:20
Maakirr 1 14 7.14 7 50.0 Sou 13:50
Daring Dragon 1 6 16.67 4 66.67 Wolv 17:10
Mosman 1 12 8.33 4 33.33 Wolv 18:40
Yorkist 1 13 7.69 4 30.77 Catt 14:05
Excellent News 1 20 5.0 3 15.0 Wolv 19:10
Bon Port 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Wolv 17:40
Pim Street 1 10 10.0 2 20.0 Wolv 18:40
Bint Malyana 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Wolv 17:40
First Experience 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Wolv 17:40
Miako 1 13 7.69 1 7.69 Sou 12:50
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Longest Travellers (326 miles)
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Diamond Harry 10 20 50.0 12 60.0 Catt 14:35
Veauce De Sivola 0 3 0.0 1 33.33 Catt 13:35
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Most Naps
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Diamond Harry 10 20 50.0 12 60.0 Catt 14:35
Merlin's Wish 2 6 33.33 5 83.33 Catt 14:35
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Running Hot
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Pass The Time 5 22 22.73 8 36.36 Wolv 18:10
Interchoice Star 4 48 8.33 16 33.33 Wolv 16:10
Beau Lake 4 18 22.22 7 38.89 Font 15:00
Ringa Bay 4 16 25.0 5 31.25 Font 14:30
Flash Crash 3 18 16.67 6 33.33 Wolv 18:10
Mudita Moment 2 12 16.67 7 58.33 Font 13:30
Maakirr 1 14 7.14 7 50.0 Sou 13:50
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Switching Stables
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Crown Choice 5 36 13.89 10 27.78 Wolv 17:10
El Massivo 2 13 15.38 4 30.77 Catt 14:05
Howz The Family 2 6 33.33 2 33.33 Wolv 17:40
Flawless Filly 2 10 20.0 2 20.0 Catt 12:35
Take The Lead 1 9 11.11 3 33.33 Sou 12:50
Canon Law 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Wolv 16:40
Terpsichore 0 11 0.0 0 0.0 Catt 12:35
Nexius 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 Catt 14:05
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Going and Stalls
Meeting Conditions
Catterick Going : Soft-Heavy in places (Precautionary Inspection 7.30am).
Southwell Going : Standard
Stalls : 5f Outside, Remainder Inside
Wolverhampton Going : Standard
Stalls : 7f Outside, Remainder Inside
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Information correct at Thursday 9th January 2014 08:31
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SAM TURNER SELECTIONS...

Catterick

12.35 Magic Skyline

1.05 Johnny Og

1.35 Alderbrook Lad

2.10 Yorkist

2.35 Chac Du Cadran (nap)

3.05 Summerlea

3.35 Gone Forever

Southwell

12.50 Shawkantango (nb)

1.20 Precariously Good

1.50 Maakirr

2.20 Peter's Friend

2.50 Persian Patriot

3.20 Douneedahand

3.50 Power Up

Wolverhampton

4.10 Christopher Chua

4.40 Aqua Ardens

5.10 Fame Again

5.40 Bint Malyana

6.10 Pass The Time

6.40 Ellaal

7.10 Rainford Glory

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14:35 Thursday 9th January
Racing Tips - 09/01/2014

Hopefully Catterick will survive the overnight deluge but heavy ground looks a certainty. That will make the North Yorkshire National a real test and it could be worth turning to the yard so good with staying chasers, that of Sue Smith. She has a few young, impressive stayers in the team and Green Wizard is a horse that can be added to that list. The team are in great form and this 8 year old turns up here after looking as though 3 miles perhaps wasn't far enough on good ground last time behind Green Flag, who went on to run a big race up in class next time. He made a terrible error early on penultimate start, in a classy race, which cost him but, a as heavy ground winner, deserves a shot at this at a tasty 16/1. I think Merlin's Wish will win but is too short at 5/2 with a few others bringing decent form into this and it's quite a step up. I was going to have Diamond Harry at what I thought would be about 7/1 but he is far shorter than that and it remains to be seen if he's back anywhere near his best.
Catterick 14.35 - Green Wizard 1pt e/w

There's an interesting Group 2 at Meydan tomorrow and I'm looking forward to seeing Steeler on reappearance after nearly 15 months off. This is his debut for Godolphin and the Royal Lodge winner will take some beating if picking up where he left off at around 4/1. He was probably not suited but soft ground in the Racing Post Trophy, nor being kept company for the lead, but that form is solid and Raven's Pass, his sire, has produced some classy tapeta winners. Shuruq is the only filly in the race and has a solid chance if they go off fiercely up top. She is a 10 furlong winner here (UAE Oaks) and was keeping on over 8 furlongs in a Group 3 on penultimate start when they didn't go all that quick up front. Rerouted will have to improve a little to take this and is a 7 furlong winner here but looks to be progressive enough to compete at this level. He was running on last time over course and distance behind Soft Falling Rain, though is still perhaps vulnerable to something a little less exposed.
Meydan 17.25 - Steeler 1pt win
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Tips Tables Naps table

NAPS TABLE
PRESS CHALLENGE

TODAY'S NAPS TIME CRS TIPSTER LEVEL STAKES

Dark Dune 2:05 Catt Western Morning News West Tip +34.23
Veauce De Sivola 1:35 Catt Racing Post West Country +18.68
Chac Du Cadran 2:35 Catt South Wales Argus Melissa Jones +12.43
Chac Du Cadran 2:35 Catt Daily Mail Robin Goodfellow +12.41
Diamond Harry 2:35 Catt Weekender +11.08
Bon Port 5:40 Wolv Racing Post Lambourn +8.83
Redpender 3:05 Catt Daily Telegraph Marlborough +5.17
Diamond Harry 2:35 Catt Yorkshire Post The Duke +3.13
Merlin´s Wish 2:35 Catt Daily Post Mercury +2.20
Izzy Boy 5:10 Wolv Liverpool Echo Chris Wright +1.00
Big Baz 4:40 Wolv The Guardian +0.43
Sealous Scout 1:05 Catt Sussex Express Downsman -1.58
Rons Dream 3:35 Catt Racing and Football Outlook -2.30
Big Baz 4:40 Wolv Yorkshire Evening Post Lee Sobot -3.35
Peter´s Friend 2:20 Sthl Racing Post The Edge -4.38
Merlin´s Wish 2:35 Catt Daily Record Garry Owen -5.55
Colleen Bawn 12:35 Catt Sheffield Star Fortunatus -5.56
Twilight Angel 1:20 Sthl Glasgow Evening Times Jeffrey Ross -5.62
Lesha 3:50 Sthl Daily Mirror Newsboy -5.91
Dandarrell 2:20 Sthl Daily Star Sunday Moorestyle -6.76
Aqua Ardens 4:40 Wolv Blackpool Gazette Steve Simpson -7.00
Diamond Harry 2:35 Catt Sunday Telegraph Whistler -7.50
Gone Forever 3:35 Catt Sunday Express Chris Goulding -9.09
Shawkantango 12:50 Sthl Morning Star Farringdon -10.06
Gone Forever 3:35 Catt The Mail On Sunday John Martin -12.65
Hit The Top 3:05 Catt Coventry Telegraph Derek Brown -13.18
Merlin´s Wish 2:35 Catt Racing Post Spotlight -13.51
Merlin´s Wish 2:35 Catt The Star Patrick Weaver -15.30
Getabuzz 1:05 Catt The Press, York Ebor -15.53
Bint Malyana 5:40 Wolv The Scotsman Glendale -16.58
Sun Cloud 2:35 Catt Racing Post RP Ratings -18.55
Diamond Harry 2:35 Catt Western Daily Press Bob Watts -18.79
Peter´s Friend 2:20 Sthl The Sun Templegate -20.16
Sealous Scout 1:05 Catt The Irish Field Karl Hedley -21.58
Lesha 3:50 Sthl Sunday Mail Rockavon -24.00
Askamore Darsi 2:05 Catt Oldham Evening Chronicle Keith McHugh -24.07
Sun Cloud 2:35 Catt Racing Post Postdata -24.90
Dark Dune 2:05 Catt Belfast Newsletter Wise Owl -27.28
Chac Du Cadran 2:35 Catt The Times Rob Wright -27.99
Big Kenny 3:50 Sthl Sunday Mirror Gary Nutting -29.78
Big Baz 4:40 Wolv The Express Computerman -33.00
Persian Patriot 2:50 Sthl Carlisle News & Star Phil Rostron -34.53
Royal Holiday 2:20 Sthl Racing Post The North -43.20
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MOST TIPPED
Bint Malyana 5:40 Wolverhampton (AW)
MOST TIPPED OUTSIDER
Chac Du Cadran 2:35 Catterick
MOST NAPPED
Diamond Harry 2:35 Catterick
MOST NAPPED OUTSIDER
Chac Du Cadran 2:35 Catterick
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Martin Keighley, trainer: MERLIN'S WISH
" “He's improved for tackling extreme distances and heavy ground. There is more rain forecast, and it will be really hard work for them at Catterick which will suit him. He's really improving and full of confidence so I'm hopeful he can defy the handicapper.” "
Merlin's Wish 2:35 Catterick
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Rose Dobbin (Flawless Filly) is having a decent season returning a £1 level stake profit of £49.00
Flawless Filly
12:35 Catterick

[Kimmy]

Catterick gets green light
Today's meeting at Catterick goes ahead on heavy ground after passing a 7.30am inspection.
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[banger]

Thomas Crapper is likely to bypass the William Hill Lanzarote Hurdle at Kempton on Saturday and wait for a race at Ascot a week later.


Thomas Crapper: May wait for Ascot





Trainer Robin Dickin believes drier conditions might be on the way, which is swaying him towards a limited handicap hurdle at the Berkshire track.

"I might wait and run him a week later at Ascot. It would depend on the weather," he said.

"The forecast isn't encouraging - he doesn't like the ground too soft.

"He is in good form and if anywhere got dry Kempton does, but I'm more inclined to wait for Ascot.



Although we are going to have a bit of rain before Kempton I think the weather might get a bit better."

Thomas Crapper made a fine start to the campaign, winning handicap hurdles at Cheltenham's October and November meetings before finishing eighth to Sunnyhillboy there last month.

Dickin is edging towards possibly running Garrahalish in the Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle, though he does have other options for his Towcester Boxing Day winner.

"He might well go to Warwick, depending on how the numbers go around declaration time on Friday morning," said the Alcester handler.

"If it's single figures he will definitely be there. If it's double figures I might wait and go to Ascot with him, or I might even wait a bit longer and go to Cheltenham (at the end of the month). You've got to keep the options open and you have to be in it to win it."

[banger]

Burns Pet Nutrition - headquartered just four miles from Ffos Las - is to be the new sponsor of the racecourse's principal race, the Welsh Champion Hurdle which will be run on Saturday 1 February and covered live on Channel 4.



Medinas: Last year's Welsh Champion Hurdle hero




The £50,000 race over two and a half miles was won last year by Medinas who went on to glory at the Cheltenham Festival.

Tim Long, General Manager and Clerk of the Course at Ffos Las, said: "We are absolutely thrilled that Burns Pet Nutrition, not only a fantastic Welsh business that is renowned in its field throughout the British Isles but one that is located just down the road from the racecourse, is to sponsor our most high profile race from this year.

"The 2013 renewal of the Welsh Champion Hurdle was most memorable and we are already looking forward to the big day next month when we will be delighted to welcome our new sponsor to the racecourse.

"The 2013 race was well supported by Welsh trainers, with five of the 14 horses stabled in The Principality - and I'd say it was six because Welshman-in-exile Nigel Twiston-Davies also sent a runner."

Veterinary surgeon John Burns, who founded Burns Pet Nutrition 20 years ago, said: "As a family business proudly based in west Wales, we are the most enthusiastic supporters of our community with a range of sponsorships including the Dogs' Day Out at Pembrey County Park. We support lots of local groups and community-based initiatives as well as providing assistance for national organisations such as Hounds For Heroes and numerous animal rescue charities around the UK.

"We are now delighted to become sponsor partners with our local racecourse at Ffos Las which has put horse racing in west Wales firmly on the map over the last five years."

The Welsh Champion Hurdle, which was won by Ffos Las chairman Dai Walters's star horse Oscar Whisky in its first year in 2011, became a limited handicap race last year to increase its competitiveness. Prize-money was also raised by 16% to encourage racehorse owners and trainers to run their horses.

The business is also sponsoring the £30,000 West Wales National which is run on the same day. The three-and-a-half mile steeple chase could see the first appearance by Mountainous since his victory in the Welsh Grand National at Chepstow Racecourse at the end of last year. The horse, trained in Herefordshire by Richard Lee, is also owned by Walters in partnership with James and Jean Potter.