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Tuesday: Going, weather and non-runners
EXETER
GOING: HEAVY (Soft in places; GoingStick: Chase 5.8, Hurdle 5.5) (The middle hurdle in home straight will be omitted. Shared bends)

WEATHER (Mostly cloudy)

NON RUNNERS 3:40 Armenian Boy (6)
SOUTHWELL
GOING: STANDARD

WEATHER (Showers)

STALLS 5f - Outside; Remainder - Inside

[Kimmy]

Plumpton, 13 January 2014

Due to false ground, the first fence in the home straight in all steeple chase races has been omitted.

Furthermore, the Stewards gave permission for the omission of the first fence in the back straight in all steeple chase races, due to false ground.

1.00, first race

The Stewards held an enquiry into the running and riding of SPARTILLA, ridden by Mr J. Pearce and trained by Daniel O’Brien, which appeared to be tenderly handled throughout and raced in last place before keeping on from the third last to finish sixth, beaten some 39¼ lengths. They interviewed the rider and the trainer’s representative. They also received a report from the Veterinary Officer. The rider stated his instructions were to ensure that the horse was settled in the early stages to give him the best chance of finishing the race well, as he pulled too hard in his last race. The trainer’s representative confirmed these instructions but stated that he felt Mr Pearce may have sat too far back in the field. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race the Stewards found the rider in breach of Rule (B)59.4 and guilty of failing to take all reasonable and permissible measures to obtain the best possible placing. They suspended him for 10 days as follows: dates to be notified by the British Horseracing Authority.

The Stewards held a further enquiry to consider why Daniel O’Brien, the trainer of SPARTILLA, had failed to report the fact that the horse had scoped dirty following its run at Plumpton on 16 December 2013 where the horse finished seventh, beaten 30½ lengths, which only came to light following the enquiry into the Running and Riding of SPARTILLA in this race. Having heard his evidence the stewards found him in breach of Rule (C)34.1 and fined him £290.

3.30, sixth race

The Stewards considered the apparent improvement in form of the winner, VIRGINIA ASH (IRE), ridden by Brendan Powell and trained by Colin Tizzard, compared with its previous run at Chepstow on 7 December 2013 where the gelding finished seventh of thirteen, beaten 34¼ lengths. They noted the trainer’s representative’s explanation that the gelding was well suited by this course where he is unbeaten. They ordered VIRGINIA ASH (IRE) to be routine tested.

The Stewards held an enquiry into the use of the whip by Nick Scholfield, the rider of NIGHT OF PASSION (IRE), placed second, from the fourth last. Having heard his evidence and viewed recordings of the race, they found him in breach of Schedule (B)6 Part 2 in that he used his whip above the permitted level. The Stewards suspended Scholfield for 2 days as follows: Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 January 2014.

4.00, seventh race

The Stewards gave permission for the first hurdle in the back straight to be omitted due to false ground.

13/01/2014

Lingfield Park, 13 January 2014

12.15, first race

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

12.45, second race

The Stewards noted that TEEN AGER (FR), unplaced, had interfered with SWEET MARWELL (IRE), unplaced, which then interfered with PRETTY BUBBLES, placed second, shortly after the start, but after viewing a recording of the race they were satisfied that it did not involve a riding offence.

1.15, third race

The Stewards noted that TOTAL OBSESSION, unplaced, had interfered with DELIGHTFUL SLEEP, unplaced, which then interfered with MOJO BEAR, placed fourth, on leaving the stalls, but after viewing a recording of the race they were satisfied that it did not involve a riding offence.

The Stewards also noted that KILBURN, unplaced, had interfered with DELIGHTFUL SLEEP, unplaced, inside the final furlong, but after viewing a recording of the race they were satisfied that it did not involve a riding offence.

2.20, fifth race

The Stewards held an enquiry into possible interference at the three furlong marker. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race they found that the winner, THE BLUE DOG (IRE), ridden by Joe Doyle, had interfered with THE HOLYMAN (IRE), unplaced, ridden by Adam Kirby, which then interfered with NAVE (USA), ridden by George Buckell, placed third. The Stewards found Doyle in breach of Rule (B)54.1 and guilty of careless riding in that he allowed the mare to drift left without taking corrective action. They suspended him for 1 day as follows: Monday, 27 January 2014.

2.50, sixth race

The Stewards noted that BRETHERTON, placed second, had interfered with MISS GLORIOSO, unplaced, which then interfered with MINNIE MIRACLE, unplaced, at the start, but after viewing a recording of the incident they were satisfied that it neither involved a riding offence nor improved BRETHERTON’s placing.

3.50, eighth race

The Stewards held an enquiry under Rule (B)11.6 into possible interference approaching the furlong marker. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race they found that GO FAR, placed third, ridden by Robert Winston, had interfered with ICEBLAST, place fourth, ridden by Adam Kirby, and that the interference had not improved GO FAR’s placing. They ordered the placings to remain unaltered. The Stewards found Winston in breach of Rule (B)54.1 and guilty of careless riding in that he allowed his mount to drift left. They suspended him for 1 day as follows: Monday, 27 January 2014.

13/01/2014

Wolverhampton, 13 January 2014

2.40, second race

The record of vaccinations in the passport of STAR LINKS (USA), trained by Shane Donohoe, did not comply with the Rules of Racing. The Stewards found the trainer in breach of Rule (E)18 and fined him £ 140

The Stewards held an enquiry into possible interference inside the final furlong. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race they found that STASIO (USA), placed third, ridden by Liam Keniry, had interfered with YOJOJO (IRE), unplaced, ridden by David Probert and then, FRONTIER FIGHTER, unplaced, ridden by S.H. James. The Stewards found Keniry in breach of Rule (B)54.1 and guilty of careless riding in that he allowed the gelding to drift right causing interference. They suspended him for 2 days as follows: Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 January 2014.

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Plumpton, 13 January 2014

2.00, third race

Tom O’Brien, the rider of DUSHY VALLEY (IRE), which was pulled up, reported that the gelding lost action.

4.00, seventh race

Michael Blake, the trainer of BATHWICK JUNIOR, unplaced, reported that the mare was unsuited by the going which was heavy.

13/01/2014

Lingfield Park, 13 January 2014

12.15, first race

Mark Coumbe, the rider of MIDNIGHT FEAST, unplaced, reported that the
gelding was slowly away.

1.15, third race

Josh Baudains, the rider of MOJO BEAR, placed fourth, reported that the
filly hung left in the straight.

3.50, eighth race

Adam Kirby, the rider of ICEBLAST, placed fourth, reported that the gelding suffered interference in running.

13/01/2014

Wolverhampton. 13 January 2014

3.40, fourth race

Jamie Spencer, the rider of KEEP TO THE BEAT, unplaced, reported that the filly hung left.

5.10, seventh race

Stevie Donohoe, the rider of HEJAZ (IRE), unplaced, reported that the gelding ran too freely.

13/01/2014
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[Kimmy]

Today's Pointers
Hot Trainers
Trainer Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Races
Miss V Williams 4 14 28.57 6 42.86 Today's entries
B Ellison 4 10 40.0 4 40.0 Today's entries
N J Henderson 3 9 33.33 6 66.67 Today's entries
P J Hobbs 3 12 25.0 6 50.0 Today's entries
R A Fahey 2 10 20.0 5 50.0 Today's entries
D Shaw 2 7 28.57 4 57.14 Today's entries
D Pipe 2 12 16.67 3 25.0 Today's entries
C Gordon 2 3 66.67 2 66.67 Today's entries
Ian Williams 2 4 50.0 2 50.0 Today's entries
C L Tizzard 1 7 14.29 4 57.14 Today's entries
N A Twiston-Davies 1 8 12.5 3 37.5 Today's entries
N P Mulholland 1 2 50.0 2 100.0 Today's entries
O Sherwood 1 2 50.0 2 100.0 Today's entries
A M Hales 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Today's entries
R Harris 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Today's entries
R Lee 1 4 25.0 2 50.0 Today's entries
Evan Williams 1 4 25.0 2 50.0 Today's entries
W Greatrex 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Today's entries
K A Ryan 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Today's entries
T R George 1 7 14.29 2 28.57 Today's entries
M Appleby 1 10 10.0 2 20.0 Today's entries
D M Simcock 1 10 10.0 2 20.0 Today's entries
S R Bowring 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries
Mrs L C Jewell 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries
D G Bridgwater 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries
M R Channon 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries
N J Gifford 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries
Miss Gay Kelleway 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries
Jonjo O'Neill 1 5 20.0 1 20.0 Today's entries
Mrs L J Mongan 1 6 16.67 1 16.67 Today's entries
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Hot Jockeys
Jockey Wins Rides Win % Place Place % Races
G Baker 8 22 36.36 11 50.0 Today's rides
L Morris 6 36 16.67 17 47.22 Today's rides
G Lee 5 22 22.73 10 45.45 Today's rides
J Fanning 5 21 23.81 9 42.86 Today's rides
Aidan Coleman 5 18 27.78 7 38.89 Today's rides
A P McCoy 4 14 28.57 8 57.14 Today's rides
L P Keniry 4 21 19.05 5 23.81 Today's rides
R Johnson 3 11 27.27 5 45.45 Today's rides
T Scudamore 3 12 25.0 4 33.33 Today's rides
M Coumbe 3 11 27.27 3 27.27 Today's rides
P J Brennan 2 10 20.0 4 40.0 Today's rides
Liam Jones 2 12 16.67 4 33.33 Today's rides
C Catlin 2 14 14.29 4 28.57 Today's rides
Adam McLean 2 5 40.0 3 60.0 Today's rides
Adam Beschizza 2 7 28.57 3 42.86 Today's rides
Tom Cannon 2 10 20.0 3 30.0 Today's rides
Louis Steward 1 7 14.29 4 57.14 Today's rides
R Winston 1 13 7.69 4 30.77 Today's rides
J P Sullivan 1 5 20.0 3 60.0 Today's rides
S Twiston-Davies 1 6 16.67 3 50.0 Today's rides
L Treadwell 1 8 12.5 3 37.5 Today's rides
J Quinn 1 13 7.69 3 23.08 Today's rides
William Carson 1 16 6.25 3 18.75 Today's rides
Nico de Boinville 1 2 50.0 2 100.0 Today's rides
Conor Shoemark 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Today's rides
Brendan Powell 1 6 16.67 2 33.33 Today's rides
D Swift 1 6 16.67 2 33.33 Today's rides
A Mullen 1 13 7.69 2 15.38 Today's rides
Peter Carberry 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's rides
Thomas Cheesman 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's rides
Gerard Tumelty 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's rides
Paul O'Brien 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's rides
R Thornton 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's rides
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First-time Blinkers
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Milarrow b1 2 18 11.11 9 50.0 Exe 12:55
The Art Of Racing b1 2 13 15.38 5 38.46 Sou 15:25
Barton Gift b1 1 13 7.69 4 30.77 Exe 14:35
Star Up In The Sky b1 1 10 10.0 2 20.0 Sou 12:40
Chief Executive v1 0 8 0.0 0 0.0 Sou 13:10
The Troyster b1 0 4 0.0 0 0.0 Sou 15:55
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Tonguestraps
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Boomtown t 6 32 18.75 12 37.5 Exe 16:10
George Benjamin t 5 46 10.87 20 43.48 Sou 12:40
Roseneath pt 5 29 17.24 9 31.03 Exe 14:35
Shaking Hands bt 5 22 22.73 8 36.36 Exe 15:40
Royal Riviera t 4 28 14.29 11 39.29 Exe 12:55
Nicene Creed pt 4 25 16.0 8 32.0 Exe 16:10
Aqua Ardens t 3 18 16.67 8 44.44 Sou 13:45
Munaawib bt 3 31 9.68 7 22.58 Sou 12:40
Mallusk t 2 18 11.11 4 22.22 Exe 14:35
Ballyegan t 1 23 4.35 6 26.09 Exe 14:35
Sky Watch t 1 6 16.67 3 50.0 Exe 14:00
Ballincurrig t 1 7 14.29 3 42.86 Exe 12:55
Cash Injection t 1 22 4.55 2 9.09 Exe 16:10
Vintage Tea t 1 7 14.29 1 14.29 Exe 14:35
Billowing t1 0 2 0.0 2 100.0 Sou 14:50
Kilrye bt 0 13 0.0 2 15.38 Exe 16:10
Smiles For Miles t1 0 3 0.0 1 33.33 Exe 13:25
Miss Tinks ht 0 6 0.0 0 0.0 Exe 16:10
Folly Farm t1 0 4 0.0 0 0.0 Exe 13:25
Pure Poteen t 0 2 0.0 0 0.0 Exe 13:25
Silvergrove t 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 Exe 14:00
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Cheekpieces
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
West End Lad p 17 104 16.35 30 28.85 Sou 15:55
Sleepy Blue Ocean p 10 53 18.87 21 39.62 Sou 15:25
Roseneath pt 5 29 17.24 9 31.03 Exe 14:35
Nicene Creed pt 4 25 16.0 8 32.0 Exe 16:10
Campbonnais p 3 25 12.0 7 28.0 Exe 16:10
Humbel Ben p 3 31 9.68 7 22.58 Exe 12:55
No Win No Fee p 1 9 11.11 4 44.44 Sou 13:45
Cheat The Cheater p 1 12 8.33 4 33.33 Exe 14:35
Catcher Star p 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Exe 16:10
Bapak Pesta p 0 15 0.0 2 13.33 Sou 13:10
Letmespeak p1 0 3 0.0 1 33.33 Exe 15:05
Guishan p1 0 8 0.0 1 12.5 Sou 14:50
Solent Lad p 0 6 0.0 0 0.0 Sou 14:20
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Course & Distance Winners
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Dontpaytheferryman 14 75 18.67 34 45.33 Sou 15:55
General Tufto 13 128 10.16 35 27.34 Sou 13:10
Xpres Maite 12 98 12.24 29 29.59 Sou 13:10
Sleepy Blue Ocean 10 53 18.87 21 39.62 Sou 15:25
Pravda Street 9 47 19.15 18 38.3 Sou 13:45
Moorhouse Lad 7 64 10.94 21 32.81 Sou 15:25
Sofias Number One 7 31 22.58 11 35.48 Sou 13:45
Powerful Wind 7 36 19.44 11 30.56 Sou 15:25
Monsieur Jamie 6 30 20.0 12 40.0 Sou 15:25
Tatting 6 26 23.08 11 42.31 Sou 13:45
Clubland 6 34 17.65 10 29.41 Sou 15:25
Hannahs Turn 6 19 31.58 8 42.11 Sou 15:25
George Benjamin 5 46 10.87 20 43.48 Sou 12:40
Richard's Sundance 5 35 14.29 13 37.14 Exe 15:40
Mataajir 5 38 13.16 11 28.95 Sou 13:10
Our Ivor 4 17 23.53 6 35.29 Sou 13:45
Mucky Molly 3 43 6.98 15 34.88 Sou 12:40
Munaawib 3 31 9.68 7 22.58 Sou 12:40
Milarrow 2 18 11.11 9 50.0 Exe 12:55
Grandad Mac 2 17 11.76 5 29.41 Sou 15:55
Beacon Tarn 2 15 13.33 3 20.0 Sou 15:25
No Win No Fee 1 9 11.11 4 44.44 Sou 13:45
Cash Injection 1 22 4.55 2 9.09 Exe 16:10
Xclusive 1 9 11.11 1 11.11 Sou 13:10
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Longest Travellers (268 miles)
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Goodlukin Lucy 5 46 10.87 12 26.09 Sou 15:55
Basingstoke 0 5 0.0 1 20.0 Sou 12:40
Frankthetank 0 4 0.0 0 0.0 Sou 14:20
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Most Naps
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Richard's Sundance 5 35 14.29 13 37.14 Exe 15:40
Tullamore Dew 4 35 11.43 16 45.71 Exe 15:40
Allow Dallow 0 3 0.0 2 66.67 Exe 15:05
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Running Hot
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Mataajir 5 38 13.16 11 28.95 Sou 13:10
Dungeness 1 11 9.09 2 18.18 Exe 16:10
Xclusive 1 9 11.11 1 11.11 Sou 13:10
Millicent Silver 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 Flas 16:15
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Money Talks
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Profile Star 3 31 9.68 11 35.48 Sou 15:25
Whispering Star 0 2 0.0 0 0.0 Sou 14:50
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Switching Stables
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Pravda Street 9 47 19.15 18 38.3 Sou 13:45
Profile Star 3 31 9.68 11 35.48 Sou 15:25
Campbonnais 3 25 12.0 7 28.0 Exe 16:10
Letmespeak 0 3 0.0 1 33.33 Exe 15:05
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Going and Stalls
Meeting Conditions
Exeter Going : Soft, Heavy in places
Southwell Going : Standard
Stalls : 5f Outside, Remainder Inside
Scottsville Going : Good
Cagnes-Sur-Mer Going : Soft

Information correct at Tuesday 14th January 2014 08:34
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Tips Tables Naps table

NAPS TABLE
PRESS CHALLENGE

TODAY'S NAPS TIME CRS TIPSTER LEVEL STAKES

Strollawaynow 1:25 Extr Western Morning News West Tip +30.23
Richard´s Sundance 3:40 Extr Racing Post West Country +17.56
Mucky Molly 12:40 Sthl Liverpool Echo Chris Wright +14.00
Mataajir 1:10 Sthl Daily Mail Robin Goodfellow +12.91
Richard´s Sundance 3:40 Extr Weekender +10.08
Sky Watch 2:00 Extr Racing Post Lambourn +9.58
Goodlukin Lucy 3:55 Sthl Daily Telegraph Marlborough +9.54
Sky Watch 2:00 Extr South Wales Argus Melissa Jones +8.43
Allow Dallow 3:05 Extr The Guardian +5.00
Tullamore Dew 3:40 Extr Yorkshire Post The Duke +2.13
Allow Dallow 3:05 Extr Daily Post Mercury +1.27
Grandad Mac 3:55 Sthl Racing and Football Outlook -0.46
Steel City 1:25 Extr Sunday Telegraph Whistler -1.63
Billowing 2:50 Sthl Coventry Telegraph Derek Brown -4.43
Clubland 3:25 Sthl Morning Star Farringdon -4.56
Major Milborne 3:05 Extr Blackpool Gazette Steve Simpson -5.34
Illegal Action 2:20 Sthl Racing Post The Edge -5.50
Tullamore Dew 3:40 Extr Sussex Express Downsman -5.58
Billowing 2:50 Sthl Yorkshire Evening Post Lee Sobot -5.78
Prideofthecastle 2:00 Extr Sunday Express Chris Goulding -7.86
Major Milborne 3:05 Extr Glasgow Evening Times Jeffrey Ross -7.87
Tullamore Dew 3:40 Extr Daily Mirror Newsboy -8.04
Catcher Star 4:10 Extr Sheffield Star Fortunatus -9.56
Know More Oats 2:00 Extr Daily Star Sunday Moorestyle -9.76
Hannahs Turn 3:25 Sthl Daily Record Garry Owen -10.55
Ray Diamond 12:55 Extr Racing Post RP Ratings -12.39
Richard´s Sundance 3:40 Extr The Mail On Sunday John Martin -12.58
Hannahs Turn 3:25 Sthl Racing Post Spotlight -12.76
Tullamore Dew 3:40 Extr The Press, York Ebor -15.20
Allow Dallow 3:05 Extr The Star Patrick Weaver -15.64
Rancho Montoya 3:55 Sthl Sunday Mail Rockavon -18.00
George Benjamin 12:40 Sthl The Sun Templegate -19.41
Dungeness 4:10 Extr Western Daily Press Bob Watts -19.92
Allow Dallow 3:05 Extr The Scotsman Glendale -20.58
Royal Riviera 12:55 Extr Racing Post Postdata -23.90
Richard´s Sundance 3:40 Extr The Irish Field Karl Hedley -25.58
Catcher Star 4:10 Extr The Times Rob Wright -26.99
Royal Player 3:05 Extr Oldham Evening Chronicle Keith McHugh -28.07
Tribulation 2:00 Extr The Express Computerman -31.43
West End Lad 3:55 Sthl Belfast Newsletter Wise Owl -32.28
Barton Gift 2:35 Extr Sunday Mirror Gary Nutting -32.78
Bapak Bangsawan 3:25 Sthl Carlisle News & Star Phil Rostron -38.13
Racing Post The North -45.32
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MOST TIPPED
Billowing 2:50 Southwell (AW)
MOST TIPPED OUTSIDER
Kilrye 4:10 Exeter
MOST NAPPED
Allow Dallow 3:05 Exeter
MOST NAPPED OUTSIDER
Clubland 3:25 Southwell (AW)
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Philip Hobbs, trainer: TRIGGERMAN
" “He would have gone close at Exeter last time but for almost coming down at the last fence when bang there. He has proved he handles very soft ground in the past and must have a strong each-way chance off bottom weight.” "
Triggerman 3:40 Exeter
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Tom Eaves (Basingstoke) has a strike rate of 40% when riding for Keith Dalgleish at Southwell (A.W)
Basingstoke
12:40 Southwell (AW)
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12:55 Tuesday 14th January
Racing Tips - 14/01/2014

Staying at the west country track, Cheat The Cheater may be able to capitalise on a falling mark and drop in grade in what should be a bit of a 3 mile slog. He looks a real stayer and this track is likely to suit in that sense, though this is only the 2nd time he's been right-handed in 12 starts. His early career form isn't to be sniffed at and this does look a week race for its class. Gerald Quinn and trainer Claire Dyson have been in top form of late and he shouldn't be a 12/1 shot, especially given conditions that should suit. Roseneath has every right to be favourite in a race without strength in depth but he's been held off this mark in 3 starts and that doesn't give him the right to be 9/4, even with the champ up. Cornish Ice would be the other I'd have a go at but I'd have the selection at 2nd favourite and he's currently a great deal bigger than most.
Exeter 14.35 - Cheat The Cheater 1pt e/w

I was hoping to find a really tasty price to have a go at in the lucky last but it just isn't possible. There are some big prices but they come from seriously lacking in form horses and the best I can recommend, in another weakish looking race, is the 10/1 about Admiral Blake. He has gone well here over shorter and indicated at the end of last season that he was suited to nearer 3 miles than 2. It was a bit of a surprise to see him over 2 miles 1 at Chepstow on reappearance but, as he was pulled up, he is a better price today than he should be on the strength of last season's form. Dougie Costello clearly gets on well with him and I hope this becomes a bit of a test as he will be ridden out the back and I think he'll stay. He certainly goes in the ground. I'm not convinced this is the trip Dungeness wants, though he will enjoy conditions and will be a danger if allowed to dominate as he was over 2 miles last time out. This could be the race in which to catch Nicene Creed, who is consistent without looking like winning all that often. The other bet of interest is Cathcher Star who won in a decent time at Wetherby and looked as though a step up in trip would suit.
Exeter 16.10 - Admiral Blake 1pt e/w

Another impressive midweek card at Exeter this afternoon and I like the chances of 7/1 shot Milarrow in the opener. He is a course and distance winner that has dropped to a likeable mark and goes on the ground. Preference would perhaps be for a slightly sounder surface underfoot but he has struggled to see out expended trips of late and a good test back at 2 miles 1 and a half furlongs should see him to better effect. The yard ended a run of 2nds yesterday at Plumpton and Brendan Powell's form on this 7 year old reads 312. It should be run at a decent pace with plenty that like to race prominently, Milarrow being one of them, and that could suit the Dan Skelton charge Ballincurrig who would be the other of interest at the prices. Royal Riviera is likely to find something too good whilst course performer Ray Diamond has a big chance but not as good as his 3/1 price would suggest.
Exeter 12.55 - Milarrow 1pt e/w

The feature at Exeter is the Veterans race and it's the 3 12 year olds, the proper veterans, who make most appeal. Triggerman has the very useful claimer Thomas Cheesman on his back but this is a step up in class and 5/1 is too short. Most likely winner and justified favourite is Tullamore Dew for the team that were successful at Plumpton yesterday. His Rowland Meyrick 2nd, albeit by a held 10 lengths, gives him the right to win this now eased a further 3lb. However, I can't not have Richard's Sundance, who I repeatedly got wrong last season, at 13/2. It is a step up in class and he will need to win off a mark he hasn't been successful from for 4 years but at least we don't have to worry about anything unexposed getting him today. He loves testing conditions and is 310U11 here, including being undefeated at the trip here on completed starts. He goes fresh, has won twice fresh here, and has a decent record with Jack Doyle doing the steering. The yard isn't really in top gear this term but course form is a bigger factor than yard form for me and he's a safe bet to be in the frame.
Exeter 15.40 - RIchard's Sundance 1pt e/w
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DAILY MAIL.

Exeter

1255 Umberto D’Olivate

125 Steel City

200 Prideofthecastle

235 Roseneath

305 Allow Dallow

340 Richard’s Sundance

410 Residence And Spa

Southwell

1240 Munaawib

110 MATAAJIR (nap)

145 Tatting

220 Day Star Lad

250 Guishan

325 Monsieur Jamie (nb)

355 West End Lad


HOTSPOTS

WORK WHISPER: KUDU SHINE (Exeter, 3.05)

WEIGHTING GAME: JUNIOR (Exeter, 3.40) Down 7lb from winning mark

BURNT FINGERS: DUKE'S AFFAIR (Exeter, 4.10)

CAPTAIN HEATH: ALLOW DALLOW (Exeter, 3.05)

FORMCAST SPECIAL: HANNAHS TURN (Southwell, 3.25)

WIZARD: LOULOU VUITTON (Southwell, 3.55)

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Racing News
Lucy Alexander closing in on return to saddle
JOCKEY Lucy Alexander is set to return to action in two weeks after fracturing her jaw and chin in a fall last month.
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Dunguib set for return
Dunguib could have his first start for almost three years at Naas on Saturday.
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Chepstow to inspect
Chepstow will announce on Tuesday the time of an inspection for Friday's meeting.
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Triple Investec Coronation Cup winner St Nicholas Abbey has died following a bout of colic.


St Nicholas Abbey: Died after brave battle




The son of Montjeu, who also won a Breeders' Cup Turf, Dubai Sheema Classic and Racing Post Trophy during a glittering career with Aidan O'Brien, had been retired to Coolmore Stud.

He was fighting for his life in 2013 after suffering from laminitis but was showing signs of making a full recovery.

A statement issued by Coolmore Stud read: "Regretfully St Nicholas Abbey has lost his brave battle after suffering a colic this morning. Surgery revealed a severe strangulating colon torsion that was unviable and he had to be euthanized on humane grounds.

"This is extremely unfortunate as St Nicholas Abbey had been in terrific form, the laminitis was resolving very well and the fracture had healed better than expected.

"Coolmore would like to thank the surgeons, the international experts and all the staff at Fethard Equine Hospital who gave him such excellent care 24/7. We would also like to thank the multitude of well-wishers for all the cards and messages of support for St Nicholas Abbey. He will be buried in the graveyard here at Coolmore."

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Dynaste is on target to run at the Cheltenham Festival despite still receiving treatment after returning from his run in the King George sore behind.

Dynaste and Tom Scudamore in action




David Pipe's grey ran a storming race on his seasonal reappearance when second to Cue Card in the Betfair Chase.

However, he never looked that happy at Kempton on Boxing Day and while his condition is improving, he is still not quite ready to return.

Pipe has given his inmate entries in both the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup and the Ryanair Chase and an outing in March remains the plan.

"I am able to give you an update on Dynaste following his run in the King George at Kempton on Boxing Day," wrote Pipe in his blog on www.davidpipe.com.

"He is improving steadily (but is not yet 100%) and is still receiving regular treatment from Mary Bromiley.

"He has been given an entry in the Ryanair Chase and Cheltenham Gold Cup at the Festival and he is still very much on target to run in one of those contests."

One in better heart at the yard is the unbeaten Red Sherlock, who stretched his running run to five at Wetherby on Saturday and is due to be upped in class later this month.

[banger]

Lucy Alexander hopes to be back in action by the end of the month.
Lucy Alexander: Should be back soon





The leading female National Hunt jockey has been sidelined since December 12 when she fractured her jaw in a nasty incident at Newcastle.

Alexander was riding Milano Magic, trained by her father, Nick, but after meeting with medical professionals on Monday a return is not too far away.

Her father tweeted: "Positive meeting with consultant for Lucy last night, plans to be riding out again next Monday 20th then back racing at Ayr on Monday 27th."

[banger]

Wednesday: Going, weather and non-runners
KEMPTON
GOING: STANDARD

WEATHER (Light rain)

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

WEATHER (Light rain)

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

NON RUNNERS 12:30 James Pollard (3), 12:30 Taste The Wine (4)
NEWBURY
GOING: SOFT (GoingStick: Chase 6.2, Hurdle 6.0) (All rails have been moved in on both courses)

WEATHER (Light rain)
NEWCASTLE
GOING: HEAVY (Soft in places in home straight; GoingStick 4.9) (Fresh bends & hurdle sites)

WEATHER (Light rain)

[Kimmy]

Southwell, 14 January 2014

1.45, third race

The Stewards noted that AQUA ARDENS (GER), placed second, had interfered with WARFARE, placed fourth, which in turn interfered with SOFIAS NUMBER ONE (USA), unplaced, which in turn interfered with TATTING, placed third, which in turn interfered with NO WIN NO FEE, unplaced, inside the final furlong but after viewing a recording of the incident they were satisfied that it neither involved a riding offence nor improved AQUA ARDENS (GER)’s placing.

2.20, fourth race

The Stewards held an enquiry to consider the apparent improvement in form of the winner, FRANKTHETANK (IRE), ridden by Tom Eaves and trained by Keith Dalgleish, which had never previously been placed. They interviewed the trainer’s representative who stated that the colt appreciated both the step back up to seven furlongs and also his first run on the Fibresand surface. Having heard his evidence they forwarded his explanation to the British Horseracing Authority so that the previous performances of FRANKTHETANK (IRE) could be reviewed. The Stewards ordered the colt to be routine tested.

14/01/2014

Exeter, 14 January 2014

2.35, fourth race

The Stewards considered the apparent improvement in form of the winner, BARTON GIFT, ridden by Nico De Boinville, and trained by John Spearing, compared with its previous run at Towcester on 26 December 2013, where the gelding was pulled up. They noted the trainer’s explanation that BARTON GIFT was suited by first time blinkers. They ordered the gelding to be routine tested.

14/01/2014

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Southwell, 14 January 2014

1.10, second race

Luke Morris, the rider of XCLUSIVE, unplaced, reported that the gelding lost his action.

3.25, sixth race

The Stewards considered the running of MONSIEUR JAMIE, ridden by Joe Fanning and trained by J R Jenkins, which finished unplaced. They noted the trainer could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. They ordered MONSIEUR JAMIE to be routine tested.

14/01/2014



Exeter, 14 January 2014

12.55, first race

Alan Jones, the trainer of HUMBEL BEN (IRE), which was pulled up, reported that the gelding had a breathing problem.

1.25, second race

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

2.00, third race

Mr L. Drowne, the rider of CANARBINO GIRL, which was pulled up, reported that his saddle slipped.

3.05, fifth race

The Veterinary Officer reported that ALLOW DALLOW (FR), which was pulled up, trained by Jonjo O’Neill, had bled from the nose.

Kevin Bishop, the trainer of CROWCOMBE PARK, which was pulled up, reported that the mare had a breathing problem.

14/01/2014

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[Kimmy]

Today's Pointers
Hot Trainers
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Miss V Williams 4 17 23.53 8 47.06 Today's entries
D McCain Jnr 4 12 33.33 7 58.33 Today's entries
B Ellison 4 10 40.0 4 40.0 Today's entries
Mrs S J Smith 3 10 30.0 4 40.0 Today's entries
M Appleby 3 12 25.0 4 33.33 Today's entries
J Butler 3 3 100.0 3 100.0 Today's entries
N P Littmoden 2 5 40.0 5 100.0 Today's entries
N J Henderson 2 6 33.33 4 66.67 Today's entries
K Dalgleish 2 7 28.57 4 57.14 Today's entries
D M Simcock 2 11 18.18 3 27.27 Today's entries
A W Carroll 2 12 16.67 3 25.0 Today's entries
P S McEntee 2 2 100.0 2 100.0 Today's entries
M Botti 2 3 66.67 2 66.67 Today's entries
C L Tizzard 1 8 12.5 4 50.0 Today's entries
N A Twiston-Davies 1 9 11.11 3 33.33 Today's entries
O Sherwood 1 2 50.0 2 100.0 Today's entries
J M Bradley 1 4 25.0 2 50.0 Today's entries
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P F Nicholls 1 4 25.0 2 50.0 Today's entries
N J Gifford 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Today's entries
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W Greatrex 1 6 16.67 2 33.33 Today's entries
J G Given 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries
W R Muir 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries
Ian Williams 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries
E De Giles 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries
Mrs L C Jewell 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries
J L Spearing 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries
M Wigham 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries
D G Bridgwater 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries
Miss Gay Kelleway 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries
D J S ffrench Davis 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's entries
Mrs L J Mongan 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's entries
Jonjo O'Neill 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's entries
T D Easterby 1 5 20.0 1 20.0 Today's entries
P A Kirby 1 5 20.0 1 20.0 Today's entries
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Hot Jockeys
Jockey Wins Rides Win % Place Place % Races
L Morris 5 36 13.89 14 38.89 Today's rides
A P McCoy 5 16 31.25 9 56.25 Today's rides
J Fanning 5 24 20.83 9 37.5 Today's rides
G Lee 4 23 17.39 9 39.13 Today's rides
J M Maguire 4 14 28.57 7 50.0 Today's rides
R Johnson 4 12 33.33 6 50.0 Today's rides
Aidan Coleman 4 16 25.0 5 31.25 Today's rides
A Kirby 3 26 11.54 10 38.46 Today's rides
Martin Harley 3 23 13.04 9 39.13 Today's rides
J P Spencer 3 11 27.27 5 45.45 Today's rides
Tom Cannon 3 13 23.08 5 38.46 Today's rides
Liam Jones 3 13 23.08 5 38.46 Today's rides
M Coumbe 3 12 25.0 3 25.0 Today's rides
A Mullen 3 13 23.08 3 23.08 Today's rides
E J Walsh 2 7 28.57 5 71.43 Today's rides
T Eaves 2 11 18.18 5 45.45 Today's rides
R Winston 2 14 14.29 5 35.71 Today's rides
S Twiston-Davies 2 8 25.0 4 50.0 Today's rides
B Hughes 2 12 16.67 4 33.33 Today's rides
C Catlin 2 14 14.29 4 28.57 Today's rides
L P Keniry 2 21 9.52 4 19.05 Today's rides
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P J Brennan 2 7 28.57 3 42.86 Today's rides
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Louis Steward 1 8 12.5 5 62.5 Today's rides
J Quinn 1 15 6.67 4 26.67 Today's rides
B J Geraghty 1 4 25.0 3 75.0 Today's rides
R Kingscote 1 4 25.0 3 75.0 Today's rides
Tony Kelly 1 5 20.0 3 60.0 Today's rides
Brendan Powell 1 9 11.11 3 33.33 Today's rides
William Carson 1 18 5.56 3 16.67 Today's rides
Conor Shoemark 1 4 25.0 2 50.0 Today's rides
Georgean Buckell 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Today's rides
Michael J M Murphy 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Today's rides
Ryan While 1 6 16.67 2 33.33 Today's rides
Ryan Mania 1 7 14.29 2 28.57 Today's rides
D C Costello 1 12 8.33 2 16.67 Today's rides
Jonathan England 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's rides
Charlotte Jenner 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's rides
Nathan Moscrop 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's rides
Joe Colliver 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's rides
Felix De Giles 1 5 20.0 1 20.0 Today's rides
Robert Tart 1 5 20.0 1 20.0 Today's rides
D F O'Regan 1 6 16.67 1 16.67 Today's rides
R McGrath 1 9 11.11 1 11.11 Today's rides
J P Fahy 1 12 8.33 1 8.33 Today's rides
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First-time Blinkers
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Offshore Account bt 7 39 17.95 18 46.15 Nby 16:10
West Coast Dream b1 3 35 8.57 10 28.57 Ling 15:10
Decent Lord v1 3 29 10.34 8 27.59 Newc 13:10
Imperial Spirit b1 1 30 3.33 9 30.0 Ling 15:45
Supa Seeker b1 1 30 3.33 9 30.0 Kemp 16:25
Ryedale Lass b1 1 15 6.67 3 20.0 Kemp 16:25
Maygo's Joy b1 0 5 0.0 0 0.0 Kemp 16:25
Izbushka v1 0 3 0.0 0 0.0 Ling 14:35
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Tonguestraps
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Mr Chocolate Drop t 10 88 11.36 27 30.68 Kemp 16:25
Bollin Judith t 9 44 20.45 20 45.45 Ling 12:30
Offshore Account bt 7 39 17.95 18 46.15 Nby 16:10
Railway Dillon bt 5 21 23.81 12 57.14 Nby 14:25
Minella Theatre pt 5 33 15.15 12 36.36 Nby 16:10
Fentara pt 4 21 19.05 10 47.62 Newc 14:45
Gabrial The Boss t 4 26 15.38 10 38.46 Kemp 16:55
Handy Andy t 4 18 22.22 6 33.33 Nby 14:25
Catalinas Diamond ht 3 46 6.52 16 34.78 Ling 15:45
Huzzah t 3 67 4.48 16 23.88 Kemp 16:25
Mrs Eff t 3 20 15.0 8 40.0 Newc 14:10
Gregori t 3 11 27.27 4 36.36 Ling 15:10
Cole Harden t 3 4 75.0 3 75.0 Nby 13:50
Carters Rest pt 2 26 7.69 6 23.08 Newc 13:40
Wakeup Little Suzy t 2 10 20.0 5 50.0 Kemp 16:55
Commissar t 2 13 15.38 4 30.77 Kemp 17:25
Flash City vt 1 31 3.23 11 35.48 Ling 15:10
Captain Myles t 1 3 33.33 3 100.0 Kemp 18:25
Midnight Bahia ht 1 12 8.33 3 25.0 Kemp 19:25
Edmund t 1 10 10.0 2 20.0 Newc 13:10
Another Mattie t 0 9 0.0 4 44.44 Newc 12:40
Illegale t 0 19 0.0 3 15.79 Kemp 19:25
Mistress Shy t 0 24 0.0 2 8.33 Kemp 16:25
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Cheekpieces
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Island Legend p 8 51 15.69 20 39.22 Ling 15:10
Diplomatic p 8 38 21.05 14 36.84 Kemp 17:25
Minella Theatre pt 5 33 15.15 12 36.36 Nby 16:10
Luctor Emergo p 5 30 16.67 10 33.33 Newc 15:20
Ryan Style p 4 42 9.52 12 28.57 Kemp 18:55
Fentara pt 4 21 19.05 10 47.62 Newc 14:45
Hill Of Dreams p 4 26 15.38 8 30.77 Kemp 17:25
Sparkling Hand p 4 18 22.22 6 33.33 Newc 14:10
Ringa Bay p 4 16 25.0 5 31.25 Nby 14:25
Strathaird p 3 48 6.25 11 22.92 Newc 13:10
Midnight Sequel p1 3 20 15.0 4 20.0 Kemp 19:25
Fairy Mist p 2 42 4.76 7 16.67 Kemp 16:25
Carters Rest pt 2 26 7.69 6 23.08 Newc 13:40
Beggers Belief p 2 27 7.41 6 22.22 Kemp 19:25
Strategic Action p 2 27 7.41 6 22.22 Kemp 18:55
Dunlough Bay p 2 12 16.67 5 41.67 Nby 14:25
Seigneur Des Bois p 2 14 14.29 3 21.43 Nby 16:10
Camachoice p 2 8 25.0 2 25.0 Kemp 17:25
Foundry Square p 1 7 14.29 4 57.14 Nby 16:10
Tchang Goon p 0 26 0.0 2 7.69 Nby 13:20
Kindia p 0 16 0.0 1 6.25 Kemp 19:25
Rosquero p 0 8 0.0 0 0.0 Newc 13:40
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Course & Distance Winners
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Billy Red 14 107 13.08 31 28.97 Ling 15:10
Brandywell Boy 12 148 8.11 41 27.7 Ling 15:45
Mahadee 12 65 18.46 19 29.23 Kemp 16:55
Mr Chocolate Drop 10 88 11.36 27 30.68 Kemp 16:25
Diplomatic 8 38 21.05 14 36.84 Kemp 17:25
Honourable Knight 7 37 18.92 15 40.54 Kemp 17:55
Waterloo Dock 6 57 10.53 21 36.84 Ling 15:45
Norfolk Sky 6 28 21.43 13 46.43 Kemp 17:55
Restless Harry 6 33 18.18 12 36.36 Nby 14:25
Prince Tam 5 47 10.64 11 23.4 Newc 13:10
Reginald Claude 5 50 10.0 10 20.0 Ling 15:45
Welsh Inlet 4 65 6.15 15 23.08 Kemp 18:55
Graylyn Ruby 4 42 9.52 12 28.57 Kemp 19:25
Ermyntrude 4 38 10.53 11 28.95 Kemp 16:25
Hill Of Dreams 4 26 15.38 8 30.77 Kemp 17:25
Sparkling Hand 4 18 22.22 6 33.33 Newc 14:10
Handy Andy 4 18 22.22 6 33.33 Nby 14:25
Catalinas Diamond 3 46 6.52 16 34.78 Ling 15:45
Chandrayaan 3 41 7.32 10 24.39 Kemp 16:25
Decent Lord 3 29 10.34 8 27.59 Newc 13:10
Gregori 3 11 27.27 4 36.36 Ling 15:10
Midnight Sequel 3 20 15.0 4 20.0 Kemp 19:25
Bapak Bangsawan 2 20 10.0 13 65.0 Ling 15:10
Proper Charlie 2 31 6.45 7 22.58 Ling 15:45
Johnny Splash 2 33 6.06 7 21.21 Ling 15:45
Custom House 2 36 5.56 7 19.44 Kemp 18:55
Wakeup Little Suzy 2 10 20.0 5 50.0 Kemp 16:55
Camachoice 2 8 25.0 2 25.0 Kemp 17:25
Captain Starlight 1 5 20.0 3 60.0 Kemp 17:25
Brother Brian 1 5 20.0 3 60.0 Nby 13:50
Edmund 1 10 10.0 2 20.0 Newc 13:10
Like Clockwork 1 18 5.56 2 11.11 Kemp 19:25
Dawalan 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Nby 12:50
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Longest Travellers (271 miles)
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Big Society 2 12 16.67 6 50.0 Newc 14:10
Cascadia 2 7 28.57 2 28.57 Ling 14:35
Stellar Notion 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Newc 12:40
Shanendou 0 1 0.0 1 100.0 Newc 15:55
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Most Naps
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Bold Addition 6 14 42.86 10 71.43 Nby 16:10
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Money Talks
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Zulu Oscar 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Nby 13:50
Lilly's Legend 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 Newc 15:55
Blue Bay Doll 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 Ken 10:55
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Switching Stables
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Offshore Account 7 39 17.95 18 46.15 Nby 16:10
Fleetwoodsands 7 44 15.91 13 29.55 Ling 15:45
Ninetieth Minute 6 30 20.0 15 50.0 Nby 16:10
Marvo 5 63 7.94 17 26.98 Kemp 16:25
Minella Theatre 5 33 15.15 12 36.36 Nby 16:10
Golden Call 5 15 33.33 9 60.0 Nby 14:25
Midnight Sequel 3 20 15.0 4 20.0 Kemp 19:25
Astrum 2 15 13.33 7 46.67 Nby 12:50
Seigneur Des Bois 2 14 14.29 3 21.43 Nby 16:10
Carry On Sydney 1 10 10.0 5 50.0 Nby 12:50
Foundry Square 1 7 14.29 4 57.14 Nby 16:10
Interior Minister 1 10 10.0 4 40.0 Nby 12:50
Tirol Livit 1 30 3.33 4 13.33 Ling 12:30
Golden Amber 1 3 33.33 3 100.0 Kemp 18:25
Kantara Castle 1 5 20.0 3 60.0 Ling 13:00
First Warning 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Kemp 17:55
Hurricane John 1 10 10.0 2 20.0 Nby 12:50
Sebs Sensei 0 6 0.0 2 33.33 Ling 13:30
Baileys Concerto 0 8 0.0 2 25.0 Newc 14:10
Mohair 0 10 0.0 2 20.0 Kemp 19:25
Ortolan 0 3 0.0 1 33.33 Newc 12:40
Conflicting 0 3 0.0 1 33.33 Ling 13:00
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Going and Stalls
Meeting Conditions
Newbury Going : Soft
Newcastle Going : Heavy
Lingfield Park Going : Standard
Stalls : 5f & 1m Outside, Remainder Inside
Kempton Park Going : Standard
Stalls : 1m4f Centre, Remainder Inside
Cagnes-Sur-Mer Going : Heavy
Kenilworth Going : Good

Information correct at Wednesday 15th January 2014 09:22
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ROBIN GOODFELLOW SELECTIONS...
Kempton

425 Huzzah

455 Munsarim

525 Diplomatic

555 Layline

625 Oriental Relation

655 Surrey Dream

725 Midnight Sequel


Lingfield

1230 La Estrella

100 Kantara Castle

130 Sebs Sensei

200 Just One Kiss

235 Jazzy Lady

310 Bapak Bangsawan

345 Proper Charlie


Newbury

1250 Dawalan

120 Brick Red

150 Brother Brian

225 Financial Climate

300 Baby Shine

335 Palermo Don

410 Bold Addition



Newcastle

1240 Stellar Notion

110 Edmund

140 Blake Dean

210 Sparkling Hand

245 Imperial Vic

320 Simarthur

355 Shanendou

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14:10 Wednesday 15th January
Racing Tips - 15/01/2014

Restless Harry is something of a problem because he is a nice prospect at Newbury this afternoon but a terrible price. He may well win if finally completing, having unseated on his last 2 outings, but he was gambled both those times and the secret is very much out. You now have to be brave to back a horse with his dubious form at 4/1, for all that he is well weighted. I think it's wise to go with something 'moving' in these races, either the Restless Harry way down the handicap or a real improver and Financial Climate fits that description well. He won well here last time over and extra few furlongs but this drop back to 3 miles shouldn't inconvenience. He's proved he goes on testing ground and an 8lb rise, though potentially harsh on the face of it, may not be enough to stop him. He's 6/1 which is a little bigger than I thought it may be and well worth snapping up. At an even bigger price it may be worth having a nibble at bottom-weight Bendant, though you'd have to imagine he will find something too good.
Newbury 14.25 - Financial Climate 1pt e/w

Over at Newcastle there's a certain Rolecarr who was put up here last time out. I'd recommend a bet at an each way price but he does look as though something may again be too good back off the same mark and in the same conditions as last time. Best bet there could be Big Society at 10/1 who returns to middle distance hurdling after struggling to see out 3 miles on 2 recent starts. He hasn't resumed this term in the same form but drops in class in what looks a relatively ordinary race. Eased 6lb since 2nd on handicap debut at Ludlow, he has a good record with Paddy Brennan on top and is a heavy ground winner over a furlong shorter. The yard had a terrible Saturday but that looks more a blip than poor form in general. I'm tempted by Tikkandemickey who brings solid form into this but isn't a stronger fancy than the selection and yet is shorter in the market.
Newcastle 14.10 - Big Society 1pt e/w
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Tips Tables Naps table

NAPS TABLE
PRESS CHALLENGE

TODAY'S NAPS TIME CRS TIPSTER LEVEL STAKES

Just One Kiss 2:00 Ling Western Morning News West Tip +31.33
Dark Lover 1:20 Newb Racing Post West Country +16.56
Railway Dillon 2:25 Newb Liverpool Echo Chris Wright +14.00
Edmund 1:10 Newc Daily Mail Robin Goodfellow +11.91
Restless Harry 2:25 Newb Weekender +9.08
Full Shift 1:50 Newb Racing Post Lambourn +8.58
Brick Red 1:20 Newb Daily Telegraph Marlborough +8.54
Pitter Patter 3:35 Newb South Wales Argus Melissa Jones +7.43
Huzzah 4:25 Kemp The Guardian +4.00
Bold Addition 4:10 Newb Racing and Football Outlook +2.29
Windlass 2:00 Ling Yorkshire Post The Duke +1.13
Imperial Vic 2:45 Newc Daily Post Mercury +0.27
Financial Climate 2:25 Newb Sunday Telegraph Whistler -2.63
Ain´t No Surprise 1:00 Ling Coventry Telegraph Derek Brown -5.43
Dark Lover 1:20 Newb Morning Star Farringdon -5.56
Just One Kiss 2:00 Ling Blackpool Gazette Steve Simpson -6.34
Brother Brian 1:50 Newb Racing Post The Edge -6.50
Financial Climate 2:25 Newb Sussex Express Downsman -6.58
Bold Addition 4:10 Newb Yorkshire Evening Post Lee Sobot -6.78
Bold Addition 4:10 Newb Sunday Express Chris Goulding -8.86
Excellent Royale 1:30 Ling Glasgow Evening Times Jeffrey Ross -8.87
Brother Brian 1:50 Newb Daily Mirror Newsboy -9.04
Restless Harry 2:25 Newb Sheffield Star Fortunatus -10.56
Custom House 6:55 Kemp Daily Star Sunday Moorestyle -10.76
Alutiq 6:25 Kemp Daily Record Garry Owen -11.55
Blake Dean 1:40 Newc Racing Post RP Ratings -13.39
Luctor Emergo 3:20 Newc The Mail On Sunday John Martin -13.58
Bold Addition 4:10 Newb Racing Post Spotlight -13.76
Magic Present 3:20 Newc The Press, York Ebor -16.20
Midnight Sequel 7:25 Kemp The Star Patrick Weaver -16.64
Imperial Vic 2:45 Newc Sunday Mail Rockavon -19.00
Dawalan 12:50 Newb Western Daily Press Bob Watts -19.92
Gabrial The Boss 4:55 Kemp The Sun Templegate -20.41
Full Shift 1:50 Newb The Scotsman Glendale -21.58
Rose Of The Moon 2:45 Newc Oldham Evening Chronicle Keith McHugh -23.07
Railway Dillon 2:25 Newb Racing Post Postdata -24.90
Fleetwoodsands 3:45 Ling The Irish Field Karl Hedley -26.58
Basford Bob 2:10 Newc The Times Rob Wright -27.99
Brick Red 1:20 Newb Sunday Mirror Gary Nutting -29.78
Badger Foot 2:45 Newc The Express Computerman -32.43
Against The Tide 2:00 Ling Belfast Newsletter Wise Owl -33.28
Windlass 2:00 Ling Carlisle News & Star Phil Rostron -39.13
Simarthur 3:20 Newc Racing Post The North -45.32
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MOST TIPPED
La Estrella 12:30 Lingfield (AW)
MOST TIPPED OUTSIDER
Welsh Inlet 6:55 Kempton (AW)
MOST NAPPED
Bold Addition 4:10 Newbury
MOST NAPPED OUTSIDER
Custom House 6:55 Kempton (AW)
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Graham Lee and Don Cantillon (La Estrella) have a 75% strike rate when teaming up
La Estrella
12:30 Lingfield (AW)

[Kimmy]

Chepstow will inspect again at 8am tomorrow for Friday's meeting. The going is heavy, waterlogged in places but clerk of the course Keith Ottesen says there is a "reasonable chance" the fixture will get the go ahead. 22 mins ago.
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Newcastle clerk of the course James Armstrong
"Over 6mm rain so far this am. Appears to be slowing up. RACING GOES AHEAD however there are areas of standing water. Will continue to monitor & if needs must we will omitted any prob obstacles or erect more dolling to avoid prob areas" 53 mins ago.
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Ludlow gets green light
Following an inspection this morning tomorrow's fixture at Ludlow has been given the green light and is not in danger unless "much more" rain falls than is forecast. 1 hour ago
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Frankie Dettori set for return next week
FRANKIE DETTORI returned to the saddle for the first time in more than three months on Tuesday and revealed to the Racing Post he could be back race-riding, on the all-weather in Britain, as early as next week.
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[banger]

Frankie Dettori is poised to return to competitive action next week after riding work for Jeremy Noseda in Newmarket on Tuesday morning.

Dettori: Set to return next week




The Italian put in a surprise appearance on Warren Hill when riding smart gelding Consign in Noseda's second lot and left Shalfleet stable buzzing with excitement ahead of his comeback.

Dettori has been on the sidelines since fracturing his ankle in a freak fall at Nottingham early in October, days before he was due to partner Treve in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.

The filly's impressive victory rubbed only further salt into Dettori's wounds, but he does at least have the consolation of knowing that he will be back to resume his partnership with Treve this season, as well as a host of other top-class horses owned by Sheikh Johann Al Thani's Al Shaqab racing operation.

After riding work, Dettori was straight on the phone to Al Shaqab's recently-appointed racing advisor Harry Herbert.

"He was wonderfully upbeat and delighted to be back in action," Herbert told Sportinglife.com. "I think the plan is for him to have his first race back on the All-Weather for Jeremy next week and he can't wait. It's great to hear the enthusiasm in his voice.

"His next job is to come with me to South-West France for a couple of days where we'll have a look at all of the Al Shaqab horses that are based there and get an early feel as to where we're going with them this year.

"Just as he was doing last year before the injury, Frankie will be doing a bit of travelling to France when he needs to if one of the Al Shaqab horses is in action, but he'll also be looking to pick up as many rides as he can in Britain."

However, it may take some time for Dettori to be back on board one of the owner's marquee horses, with none of the likes of Olympic Glory, Toronado or Treve set to return to action until the turf season is more fully underway.

"We have one possible runner in the Dubai Carnival and that's Mshawish, trained by Mikel Delzangles, who was fourth in the St James's Palace Stakes last year," Herbert went on.

"He's due to run there later this week and could then go for a Group Two at Doha in Qatar, and if he won we might look for a race on World Cup day, but most of the other big names won't be back for a while yet, as we're concentrating upon races later in the year.

"In fact, the vast majority of the Al Shaqab horses are two and three-year-olds, so it's very much an operation that has the future in mind and with three or four notable exceptions, I think it could be next year that things really take off.

"We've got about 30-35 two-year-olds, including a number with Richard Hannon, but others with Luca Cumani, Richard Fahey, Marco Botti and in France, and there are some really exciting types among them, including some possible early ones that might be Royal Ascot horses."

[banger]

Ruby Walsh is more keen to see how Big Buck's performs on his eagerly-awaited return in the Cleeve Hurdle at Cheltenham on Saturday week than be drawn into the debate about who should be riding the staying great.



Big Buck's: Due to return in the Cleeve Hurdle





Walsh has partnered the 11-year-old to 16 of his 18 consecutive victories, including his record-breaking four triumphs in the Ladbrokes World Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.

However, with Walsh now fully committed to Willie Mullins, Big Buck's will have a new rider at Cheltenham later this month and it emerged last week Sam Twiston-Davies would come in for the plum ride.

Trainer Paul Nicholls explained his decision over the weekend, stating he felt number one rider Daryl Jacob saw the ride as "something of a poisoned chalice" as Big Buck's makes his first appearance since December 2012.

Walsh told Racing UK: "It all depends on how Big Buck's comes back in the Cleeve Hurdle. If he's the horse that won in Newbury 14 months ago, it doesn't really matter who is riding him. He doesn't take much riding. He's a very good horse and I'd be more interested in seeing how the horse is.

"You'd cut your right hand off to ride a horse like Big Buck's. That's a choice I made. He's an exceptional horse, he's a standard-bearer in jump racing and he's an exciting ride for Sam Twiston-Davies."

[banger]

The first foal sired by the great Frankel has been born, his owners Juddmonte Farms confirmed on Wednesday.


Frankel: First goal born at stud in Ireland





Dual Group-winning mare Chrysanthemum produced an attractive bay colt at 20.30 on Saturday 11th January 2014 at Coolmore Stud in Ireland. The stud reported that the foal is a handsome colt with a good head, a white blaze and great presence.

Juddmonte Farms General Manager Philip Mitchell commented: "From the reports that I have received Frankel's first foal is everything we could have hoped for. These are very exciting times for everyone who has supported the horse and we much look forward to the rest of his first crop of foals."

Chrysanthemum was the first mare scanned in foal to Frankel last year, and this is her first foal.

Frankel, trained by the late Sir Henry Cecil, retired from the track in October 2012 after taking his 100% record to 16 with victory in the Qipco Champion Stakes.

Other top mares he has already attracted include Alexander Goldrun, Danedream, Dar Re Mi, Midday, Stacelita and Vodka.

The son of Galileo, now a six-year-old, mated with 133 mares between February and June in 2013 at £125,000 a time.

The coverings yielded around £15million, with his potential stud earnings estimated at £100m plus.

His covering fee remains unchanged for 2014

[banger]

Thursday: Going, weather and non-runners
LUDLOW
GOING: HEAVY (Soft in places; GoingStick 6.1) (All bends moved. False wings removed from fences leaving 6yds of fresh ground. Hurdles on inside line on whole circuit. The hurdle on the Golf Club bend will be omitted)

WEATHER (Sunny intervals)

NON RUNNERS 1:10 Modeligo (7), 2:40 Molly´s A Diva (4)
MARKET RASEN
GOING: SOFT (Heavy in places; GoingStick 5.5)

WEATHER (Sunny intervals)
WINCANTON
GOING: HEAVY (Soft in places) (GoingStick: Chase 5.6, Hurdle 5.7) (All fences and hurdles moved out 4yds onto fresh ground; the hurdle on the stable bend will be omitted)

WEATHER (Sunny intervals)

NON RUNNERS 3:20 Toby Lerone (5)
WOLVERHAMPTON
GOING: STANDARD

WEATHER (Partly cloudy)

STALLS 7f - Outside; Remainder - Inside

NON RUNNERS 4:30 Spirit O Goodchild (5)
THURLES
GOING: SOFT

WEATHER (Showers)
MEYDAN
GOING: TAPETA: STANDARD; TURF: GOOD

NON RUNNERS 5:25 Ocean Tempest (2)

[Kimmy]

Lingfield Park, 15 January 2014

12.30, first race

The Stewards held an enquiry under Rule (B)11.6 into possible interference in the last half furlong. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race they found that the winner, LA ESTRELLA (USA), ridden by Graham Lee, had interfered with WHILE YOU WAIT (IRE), placed second, ridden by Sean Levey and that the interference had not improved LA ESTRELLA (USA)’s placing. They ordered the placings to remain unaltered. The Stewards found Lee in breach of Rule (B)54.1 and guilty of careless riding in that he allowed his mount to drift right. They suspended him for 1 day as follows: Wednesday 29 January 2014.

1.00, second race

The Stewards held an enquiry into the fall of Kristy French the rider of MARTI’S BOY, inside the final furlong. They were unable to interview French owing to her injuries. Having viewed recordings of the incident the Stewards were satisfied that no other horse or rider was involved and, therefore, took no further action.

2.00, fourth race

The Stewards held an enquiry into possible interference on the first bend. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race they found that WINDSHIELD, unplaced, ridden by Liam Jones, had interfered with CONCOCT (IRE), unplaced, ridden by Richard Kingscote who then interfered with LAGUNA BELLE, unplaced, ridden by Fergus Sweeney. They found the interference was accidental.

2.35, fifth race

The Stewards held an enquiry under Rule (B)11.6 into possible interference on the run to the line. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race they found that the winner, JAZZY LADY (IRE), ridden by Adam Kirby, had interfered with SAMTU (IRE), placed second, ridden by Luke Morris and that the interference had not improved JAZZY LADY (IRE)’s placing. They ordered the placings to remain unaltered. They found the interference was accidental.

3.45, seventh race

The Stewards held an enquiry into possible interference shortly after the start. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race they found that PROPER CHARLIE, unplaced, ridden by Paige Bolton, had interfered with GREEN MILLIONAIRE, unplaced, ridden by David Parkes. The Stewards found Bolton in breach of Rule (B)54.1 and guilty of careless riding in that she allowed her mount to drift left. They suspended her for 2 days as follows: Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 January 2014.


15/01/2014

Newcastle, 15 January 2014

The BHA gave permission for hurdle 4 to be omitted in all hurdle races due to ground conditions.

2.10, fourth race

The Stewards held an enquiry into the apparent improvement in form of the winner, BIG SOCIETY (IRE), ridden by Paddy Brennan and trained by Tom George, compared with its previous run at Haydock Park on 21 December 2013 where the gelding finished unplaced, beaten approximately 29¼ lengths. They noted the trainer’s explanation that BIG SOCIETY (IRE) benefited from a drop back in trip to two and a half miles and had regained enthusiasm having lost his confidence in steeplechases earlier in the season.

3.20, sixth race

The Stewards considered the apparent improvement in form of the winner, WOLF SHIELD (IRE), ridden by Barry Keniry and trained by George Moore, compared with its previous run at Doncaster on 14 December 2013 where the gelding finished fifth, beaten approximately 30½ lengths. They noted the trainer could offer no explanation for the gelding’s improved form. They ordered WOLF SHIELD (IRE) to be routine tested.

15/01/2014

Newbury, 15 January 2014

3.35, sixth race

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

15/01/2014

Kempton Park, 15 January 2014

4.25, first race

The Stewards held an enquiry into the use of the whip by Jimmy Quinn, the rider of CHANDRAYAAN, placed third, from inside the two furlong marker. Having heard his evidence and viewed recordings of the race, they found him in breach of Schedule (B)6 Part 2 in that he used his whip above the permitted level. The Stewards suspended Quinn for 2 days as follows: Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 January 2014.

The Stewards held an enquiry to consider why Luke Morris, who was declared to ride ERMYNTRUDE had failed to arrive in time to weigh out. Having heard his evidence they accepted his explanation that there had been a lengthy delay to racing at Lingfield due to an injured rider, which resulted in him foregoing his declared ride in the 3.10 race in an attempt to arrive at Kempton in time for his declared rides. Permission was given for Robert Winston to be substituted.

7.25, seventh race

The Stewards noted that LIKE CLOCKWORK, unplaced had interfered with KINDIA (IRE), unplaced, approaching the two furlong marker, but after viewing a recording of the race they were satisfied that it did not involve a riding offence.

15/01/2014

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Lingfield Park, 15 January 2014

1.00, second race

The Veterinary Officer reported that CONFLICTING, unplaced, trained by Richard Hannon, struck into itself.

2.00, fourth race

The Veterinary Officer reported that AGAINST THE TIDE (IRE), placed fourth, trained by Richard Hannon, bled.

15/01/2014

Newcastle, 15 January 2014

1.10, second race

Harriet Graham, the trainer of PRINCE TAM, unplaced, reported that the gelding was struck into.

3.20, sixth race

The Stewards considered the running of SNAPPING TURTLE (IRE) ridden by Callum Whillans and trained by Donald Whillans, which finished unplaced. The Stewards noted the trainer’s explanation that the gelding failed to stay the trip.

3.55, seventh race

Paddy Brennan, the rider of SHANENDOU (IRE), unplaced, reported that the mare ran too free.

15/01/2014

Newbury, 15 January 2014

2.25, fourth race

Henry Daly, the trainer of WINDS AND WAVES (IRE), unplaced, reported that the gelding had a breathing problem.

4.10, seventh race

Mr W. Biddick, the rider of BOLD ADDITION (FR), which was pulled up, reported that the gelding stopped quickly. The Stewards ordered BOLD ADDITION (FR) to be routine tested.

15/01/2014

Kempton Park, 15 January 2014

4.25, first race

Jim Crowley, the rider of MAYGO’S JOY, unplaced, reported that the gelding had no more to give.

5.25, third race

Martin Harley, the rider of CAMACHOICE (IRE), placed third, reported that the gelding hung left in the straight.

5.55, fourth race

Pat Millman, the rider of ICEBUSTER, placed second, reported that the gelding ran too free.

7.25, seventh race

Liam Keniry, the rider of PRIMACY (IRE), unplaced, reported that the mare ran flat.

15/01/2014
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[Kimmy]

Dubai: Al Ain given thumbs up
The UAE is set to have five racecourses for the first time since 2003 after a successful trial at Al Ain on Wednesday. Stewards, jockeys and trainers gave the course the all-clear and the first fixtures will be staged on January 31.
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A FURTHER 12mm of rain overnight has ended any hope for Friday's meeting at Chepstow, which was called off following an inspection on Thursday morning.
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Going to Thurles?
If so HRI advise to give extra travel time as roadworks in the town may lead to traffic delays.
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Tweets
Soft at Thurles
HRI tweeted: "Thurles remains soft - 3.5mm rain since declaration time. Forecast generally dry today." The first race is at 1.15pm. 1 hour ago.
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[Kimmy]

Today's Pointers
Hot Trainers
Trainer Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Races
W P Mullins 6 15 40.0 6 40.0 Today's entries
Miss V Williams 4 20 20.0 8 40.0 Today's entries
P J Hobbs 4 14 28.57 7 50.0 Today's entries
M Johnston 4 10 40.0 6 60.0 Today's entries
D McCain Jnr 4 12 33.33 6 50.0 Today's entries
N J Henderson 3 8 37.5 6 75.0 Today's entries
D M Simcock 3 10 30.0 4 40.0 Today's entries
D Pipe 2 17 11.76 6 35.29 Today's entries
R A Fahey 2 9 22.22 5 55.56 Today's entries
M Botti 2 6 33.33 4 66.67 Today's entries
A W Carroll 2 13 15.38 4 30.77 Today's entries
D M Loughnane 2 5 40.0 3 60.0 Today's entries
N Meade 2 6 33.33 3 50.0 Today's entries
N P Mulholland 2 6 33.33 3 50.0 Today's entries
W Greatrex 2 7 28.57 3 42.86 Today's entries
T R George 2 10 20.0 3 30.0 Today's entries
J Butler 2 3 66.67 2 66.67 Today's entries
Miss E C Lavelle 2 6 33.33 2 33.33 Today's entries
Jonjo O'Neill 2 6 33.33 2 33.33 Today's entries
M Appleby 2 7 28.57 2 28.57 Today's entries
P D Evans 1 15 6.67 5 33.33 Today's entries
O Sherwood 1 4 25.0 4 100.0 Today's entries
C L Tizzard 1 10 10.0 4 40.0 Today's entries
W J Haggas 1 3 33.33 3 100.0 Today's entries
P F Nicholls 1 5 20.0 3 60.0 Today's entries
E Lynam 1 2 50.0 2 100.0 Today's entries
Dr R D P Newland 1 2 50.0 2 100.0 Today's entries
R Lee 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Today's entries
A M Hales 1 4 25.0 2 50.0 Today's entries
Jennie Candlish 1 8 12.5 2 25.0 Today's entries
N A Twiston-Davies 1 10 10.0 2 20.0 Today's entries
C Hills 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries
David Kelly 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries
A J Martin 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries
F M O'Brien 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries
D W P Arbuthnot 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries
M R Channon 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries
J J Hanlon 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries
G M Moore 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries
Evan Williams 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries
Mrs J Harrington 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries
Ian Williams 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries
G A Swinbank 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's entries
D G Bridgwater 1 5 20.0 1 20.0 Today's entries
B Ellison 1 6 16.67 1 16.67 Today's entries
F Flood 1 6 16.67 1 16.67 Today's entries
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Hot Jockeys
Jockey Wins Rides Win % Place Place % Races
A P McCoy 6 17 35.29 11 64.71 Today's rides
L Morris 5 34 14.71 13 38.24 Today's rides
Martin Harley 4 20 20.0 9 45.0 Today's rides
G Lee 4 21 19.05 9 42.86 Today's rides
A Kirby 4 22 18.18 9 40.91 Today's rides
J Fanning 4 22 18.18 8 36.36 Today's rides
J M Maguire 4 15 26.67 7 46.67 Today's rides
J P Spencer 4 14 28.57 6 42.86 Today's rides
R Johnson 4 10 40.0 5 50.0 Today's rides
Aidan Coleman 4 16 25.0 5 31.25 Today's rides
L Aspell 3 8 37.5 5 62.5 Today's rides
Tom Cannon 3 13 23.08 5 38.46 Today's rides
R Winston 3 13 23.08 5 38.46 Today's rides
P J Brennan 3 8 37.5 4 50.0 Today's rides
A Mullen 3 12 25.0 3 25.0 Today's rides
T Eaves 2 14 14.29 6 42.86 Today's rides
B J Geraghty 2 5 40.0 4 80.0 Today's rides
S Twiston-Davies 2 9 22.22 4 44.44 Today's rides
Conor Shoemark 2 4 50.0 3 75.0 Today's rides
Stephen Craine 2 6 33.33 3 50.0 Today's rides
Joe Doyle 2 8 25.0 3 37.5 Today's rides
M Coumbe 2 11 18.18 2 18.18 Today's rides
L P Keniry 1 20 5.0 5 25.0 Today's rides
William Carson 1 17 5.88 4 23.53 Today's rides
Tony Kelly 1 6 16.67 3 50.0 Today's rides
T Scudamore 1 10 10.0 3 30.0 Today's rides
Brendan Powell 1 11 9.09 3 27.27 Today's rides
D C Costello 1 12 8.33 3 25.0 Today's rides
B Hughes 1 14 7.14 3 21.43 Today's rides
Nico de Boinville 1 2 50.0 2 100.0 Today's rides
S Quinlan 1 8 12.5 2 25.0 Today's rides
Jonathan England 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's rides
D J Casey 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's rides
F Keniry 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's rides
Nathan Moscrop 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's rides
P Aspell 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's rides
C Poste 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's rides
Joe Colliver 1 5 20.0 1 20.0 Today's rides
Felix De Giles 1 6 16.67 1 16.67 Today's rides
Robert Tart 1 6 16.67 1 16.67 Today's rides
S W Kelly 1 7 14.29 1 14.29 Today's rides
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First-time Blinkers
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Kodicil b1 3 29 10.34 12 41.38 Mras 16:00
Misleading Promise vt 2 14 14.29 4 28.57 Wolv 18:30
Speedy Bruere v1 2 7 28.57 2 28.57 Mras 15:00
Presence Felt v1 0 8 0.0 3 37.5 Mras 15:30
Winterwell v1 0 2 0.0 1 50.0 Wolv 16:30
Miss Verdoyante b1 0 3 0.0 0 0.0 Wolv 18:00
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Tonguestraps
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
King Zeal t 7 43 16.28 14 32.56 Mras 16:00
Grams And Ounces t 6 31 19.35 13 41.94 Wctn 14:50
Le Grand Chene t 5 24 20.83 9 37.5 Lud 14:10
Scribe vt 4 34 11.76 13 38.24 Wolv 17:30
Got Attitude pt 4 38 10.53 9 23.68 Mras 15:30
Joanne One t 4 6 66.67 5 83.33 Mras 14:30
Chesil Beach Boy t 3 19 15.79 8 42.11 Wctn 14:50
Taffy Thomas t 3 20 15.0 7 35.0 Lud 14:10
Rhum vt 3 27 11.11 6 22.22 Lud 14:10
Superior Quality ht 3 8 37.5 4 50.0 Mras 14:30
Lord Of House t 3 11 27.27 4 36.36 Lud 15:10
Cnoc Seoda t 2 30 6.67 11 36.67 Wctn 14:20
Kilmurvy pt 2 12 16.67 8 66.67 Wctn 13:20
Munsaab pt 2 26 7.69 8 30.77 Mras 15:00
Flaming Charmer t 2 12 16.67 5 41.67 Wctn 15:20
Misleading Promise vt 2 14 14.29 4 28.57 Wolv 18:30
Nodebateaboutit t 2 11 18.18 3 27.27 Wctn 14:20
Forest Walker t1 2 5 40.0 2 40.0 Wctn 13:50
Bathwick Brave t 1 23 4.35 10 43.48 Wctn 15:20
Minella Reception t1 1 10 10.0 4 40.0 Lud 13:10
Big News t 1 11 9.09 4 36.36 Lud 14:10
Palus San Marco t 1 13 7.69 4 30.77 Wolv 19:00
Murtys Delight t 1 6 16.67 2 33.33 Mras 16:00
Minellahalfcentury t 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Wctn 13:20
Cool Bob ht 0 38 0.0 4 10.53 Lud 14:10
Goldie Horn t 0 9 0.0 2 22.22 Lud 15:40
Party Girls t 0 5 0.0 1 20.0 Lud 15:40
In The Gate t1 0 7 0.0 1 14.29 Mras 16:00
Paddy The Stout t 0 15 0.0 1 6.67 Wctn 13:50
Louis Vee t1 0 8 0.0 0 0.0 Wolv 19:30
Barton Heather t 0 4 0.0 0 0.0 Wctn 15:50
My Space ht 0 3 0.0 0 0.0 Wctn 15:50
Spookydooky t 0 2 0.0 0 0.0 Mras 13:30
Carpies Boy t1 0 2 0.0 0 0.0 Wctn 15:50
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Cheekpieces
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Blue Noodles p 5 66 7.58 24 36.36 Wolv 19:30
Scommettitrice p 5 60 8.33 14 23.33 Wolv 19:30
Whispering Jack p 5 29 17.24 10 34.48 Wctn 14:20
Falcon Island p 5 36 13.89 10 27.78 Wctn 13:50
Amis Reunis p 4 38 10.53 10 26.32 Wolv 17:00
Plum Pudding p 4 30 13.33 9 30.0 Mras 15:30
Got Attitude pt 4 38 10.53 9 23.68 Mras 15:30
Marju King p 3 40 7.5 11 27.5 Lud 13:40
Halifax p 3 15 20.0 6 40.0 Wctn 13:20
Red Seventy p 3 19 15.79 4 21.05 Lud 13:10
Kilmurvy pt 2 12 16.67 8 66.67 Wctn 13:20
Munsaab pt 2 26 7.69 8 30.77 Mras 15:00
Decoy p 2 24 8.33 7 29.17 Wctn 14:50
Barton Stacey p1 2 8 25.0 6 75.0 Wctn 13:20
Old Tricks p 2 17 11.76 6 35.29 Wctn 13:20
Layla's Oasis p 2 23 8.7 6 26.09 Wolv 17:00
Red Rock p1 2 20 10.0 5 25.0 Lud 13:40
Aglaophonos p 1 10 10.0 5 50.0 Wolv 19:00
Kneesy Earsy Nosey p 1 27 3.7 3 11.11 Wolv 18:30
Shalimar Fromentro p 1 8 12.5 2 25.0 Lud 14:10
Cappielow Park p 0 16 0.0 3 18.75 Mras 14:00
Izbushka p1 0 4 0.0 0 0.0 Wolv 18:00
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Course & Distance Winners
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Berlusca 6 38 15.79 13 34.21 Wolv 19:00
Blue Noodles 5 66 7.58 24 36.36 Wolv 19:30
Rakaan 5 42 11.9 20 47.62 Wolv 19:00
Satwa Laird 5 75 6.67 20 26.67 Wolv 19:30
Quaddick Lake 5 37 13.51 14 37.84 Wctn 14:50
Scribe 4 34 11.76 13 38.24 Wolv 17:30
Modernism 4 19 21.05 8 42.11 Wolv 19:00
Canadian Diamond 4 24 16.67 8 33.33 Wctn 14:50
Mulligan's Man 4 14 28.57 6 42.86 Mras 14:00
Michael's Nook 3 33 9.09 9 27.27 Wolv 19:30
Rydalis 3 18 16.67 8 44.44 Lud 14:10
Chesil Beach Boy 3 19 15.79 8 42.11 Wctn 14:50
Lucy Bee 3 23 13.04 6 26.09 Wolv 18:30
Xaarcet 3 15 20.0 4 26.67 Wctn 13:20
Excellent Puck 2 13 15.38 9 69.23 Wolv 19:00
Zarzal 2 20 10.0 6 30.0 Lud 15:10
Off The Pulse 2 10 20.0 5 50.0 Wolv 19:00
Legendary 2 11 18.18 5 45.45 Wolv 19:00
Quick Decisson 2 5 40.0 2 40.0 Wctn 14:50
High Time Too 1 11 9.09 5 45.45 Wolv 19:00
Big News 1 11 9.09 4 36.36 Lud 14:10
Lapis Blue 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Wolv 17:00
Minellahalfcentury 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Wctn 13:20
Doldrums 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Wolv 19:00
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Longest Travellers (350 miles)
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Samstown 3 14 21.43 5 35.71 Wctn 14:20
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Most Naps
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Joanne One 4 6 66.67 5 83.33 Mras 14:30
Brinestine 3 12 25.0 5 41.67 Wctn 14:50
Ut Majeur Aulmes 1 6 16.67 3 50.0 Wctn 14:50
Rio De Sivola 1 4 25.0 2 50.0 Lud 15:10
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Running Hot
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
0 0 0.0 0 0.0 Todays Entries
0 0 0.0 0 0.0 Todays Entries
Urban Ocean 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 Todays Entries
0 0 0.0 0 0.0 Todays Entries
0 0 0.0 0 0.0 Todays Entries
0 0 0.0 0 0.0 Todays Entries
Bob's Return 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 Todays Entries
Kilbarry Demon 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 Todays Entries
0 0 0.0 0 0.0
0 0 0.0 0 0.0
0 0 0.0 0 0.0
0 0 0.0 0 0.0
0 0 0.0 0 0.0 Todays Entries
0 0 0.0 0 0.0
0 0 0.0 0 0.0
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Money Talks
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Quito De La Roque 9 21 42.86 14 66.67 Thu 14:45
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Switching Stables
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Huff And Puff 4 15 26.67 6 40.0 Lud 13:10
Abundantly 2 18 11.11 8 44.44 Lud 15:40
The Jugopolist 2 16 12.5 7 43.75 Mras 14:30
Annimation 2 20 10.0 6 30.0 Lud 14:40
Bute Hall 2 7 28.57 2 28.57 Wolv 17:30
Crouching Harry 1 26 3.85 7 26.92 Mras 14:00
Palus San Marco 1 13 7.69 4 30.77 Wolv 19:00
King's Warrior 1 12 8.33 3 25.0 Lud 13:10
Lyric Street 1 14 7.14 3 21.43 Mras 13:30
Powerfulpaddy 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Thu 16:15
Cerca Trova 0 15 0.0 2 13.33 Thu 13:45
Green Hackle 0 6 0.0 1 16.67 Wctn 13:20
Sammy Blade 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 Lud 16:10
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Going and Stalls
Meeting Conditions
Wincanton Going : Heavy, Soft in places
Market Rasen Going : Soft, Heavy in places
Ludlow Going : Heavy, Soft in places
Wolverhampton Going : Standard
Stalls : 7f Outside, Remainder Inside

Information correct at Thursday 16th January 2014 08:39
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Tips Tables Naps table

NAPS TABLE
PRESS CHALLENGE

TODAY'S NAPS TIME CRS TIPSTER LEVEL STAKES

Fergal Mael Duin 1:30 MRas Western Morning News West Tip +32.58
Brinestine 2:50 Winc Racing Post West Country +15.56
Shalimar Fromentro 2:10 Ludl Weekender +14.08
Molly´s A Diva 2:40 Ludl Liverpool Echo Chris Wright +13.00
Fergal Mael Duin 1:30 MRas South Wales Argus Melissa Jones +11.43
Excellent Puck 7:00 Wolv Daily Mail Robin Goodfellow +10.91
Joanne One 2:30 MRas Racing Post Lambourn +7.58
Forest Walker 1:50 Winc Daily Telegraph Marlborough +7.54
Forest Walker 1:50 Winc The Guardian +3.00
Shalimar Fromentro 2:10 Ludl Racing and Football Outlook +1.29
Rio De Sivola 3:10 Ludl Yorkshire Post The Duke +0.13
Joanne One 2:30 MRas Daily Post Mercury -0.73
Brinestine 2:50 Winc Sunday Telegraph Whistler -3.63
Poet 2:50 Winc Blackpool Gazette Steve Simpson -5.09
Rio De Sivola 3:10 Ludl Sheffield Star Fortunatus -5.56
Barbs Princess 5:00 Wolv Coventry Telegraph Derek Brown -6.43
Union Saint 2:50 Winc Morning Star Farringdon -6.56
The Dandy Yank 4:30 Wolv Glasgow Evening Times Jeffrey Ross -6.87
Astigos 2:30 MRas Racing Post The Edge -7.50
Mini Muck 2:40 Ludl Sussex Express Downsman -7.58
Joanne One 2:30 MRas Yorkshire Evening Post Lee Sobot -7.78
Brinestine 2:50 Winc Sunday Express Chris Goulding -9.86
Ut Majeur Aulmes 2:50 Winc Daily Mirror Newsboy -10.04
Ut Majeur Aulmes 2:50 Winc Daily Record Garry Owen -10.30
Samstown 2:20 Winc Daily Star Sunday Moorestyle -11.76
Fergal Mael Duin 1:30 MRas Racing Post RP Ratings -12.48
Scribe 5:30 Wolv The Mail On Sunday John Martin -13.58
Trozulon 4:00 MRas The Star Patrick Weaver -14.39
Ut Majeur Aulmes 2:50 Winc Racing Post Spotlight -14.76
Yorkist 2:00 MRas The Press, York Ebor -17.20
Denali Highway 1:50 Winc The Sun Templegate -19.04
Onenightinvienna 4:10 Ludl Western Daily Press Bob Watts -19.47
Rio De Sivola 3:10 Ludl Sunday Mail Rockavon -20.00
Mountain King 1:10 Ludl The Scotsman Glendale -22.58
Poet 2:50 Winc Oldham Evening Chronicle Keith McHugh -23.07
Alaivan 2:50 Winc Racing Post Postdata -25.90
Quick Decisson 2:50 Winc The Irish Field Karl Hedley -27.58
Favorite Girl 2:00 MRas The Times Rob Wright -28.99
Big News 2:10 Ludl Sunday Mirror Gary Nutting -30.78
Bilidn 3:40 Ludl The Express Computerman -32.43
Red Rocco 2:20 Winc Belfast Newsletter Wise Owl -34.28
The Dandy Yank 4:30 Wolv Carlisle News & Star Phil Rostron -40.13
Firth Of The Clyde 3:00 MRas Racing Post The North -46.32
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MOST TIPPED
Baltimore Rock 3:50 Wincanton
MOST TIPPED OUTSIDER
Blue Noodles 7:30 Wolverhampton (AW)
MOST NAPPED
Fergal Mael Duin 1:30 Market Rasen
MOST NAPPED OUTSIDER
Union Saint 2:50 Wincanton
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AIBREAN
" “Stuart Crawford, trainer Her win at Naas was certainly overdue. She had run a few good races in defeat and it was nice to get her head in front. I think she’ll improve for that run and it’ll sharpen up her jumping.” "
Aibrean 2:15 Thurles
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£49.00 profit when Felix De Giles rides for Tom Symonds (Home For Tea) this season
Home For Tea
1:10 Ludlow
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13:20 Thursday 16th January
Racing Tips - 16/01/2014

I'll take 2 in the opener at Wincanton and hope we don't lose one of the 16 lining up. Paul Nicholls has won this before and he sends out a likely favourite today in Minellahalfcentury who was very disappointing on reappearance in November. However, plenty of Nicholls runners have needed the run this year and improved in December/January time and I expect this one to follow suit at around 6/1. He is still shorter than I'd like and probably than he would be if he was from another yard but looks well treated on a course and distance win in novice company back in February. Old Trick must have a chance of pacing at a price but it's tricky to see him winning form this mark, even dropped in grade and for all he loves it here. Kilmurvy is carrying quite a weight for this but is still of interest dropped 1lb from last time. He goes on the ground and may be better suited by racing a little more prominently this afternoon. However, I can't ignore the price about Westaway for the team that won this 2 years ago. He has looked in trouble on both handicaps starts but I think he's a bit of a false stayer and will prefer dropping back in trip on heavy ground…I actually think he'd be better over 2 and a half miles but is worth a pop for this at 16/1. His best effort came behind Cole Harden over 2 and a half on heavy ground at Fontwell and that runner franked the form in taking style at Newbury yesterday.
Wincanton 13.20 - Minellahalfcentury 1pt e/w
Wincanton 13.20 - Westaway 1pt e/w

There's a really competitive 2 miles 5 furlong chase on the WIncanton card but I still think Bennys Mist should be a stronger favourite than he is currently. We know what solid form the yard are in and he is completely at home in the conditions. The Becher Chase is a race after which it is easy to forgive a poor run, especially from 1st and 2nd season chasers, and he still gave a better account of himself than he did in last season's Topham. He drops 5lb from his highest handicap mark and his run at Newbury back in March gives him every reason to be shorter than 4/1. There may be some competition for the lead but that is likely to be no bad thing given Bennys Mist is dropping in trip and will want a proper test. Had Victor Dartnall sent out a few more winners then I'd be sweeter on the chances of Mic's Delight. Marie Des Anges could well be better than her current mark but is quite short in the market given that she was pulled up pretty sharply last time out.
Wincanton 13.50 - Bennys Mist 1pt win

It's sure to be a proper test over nearly 28 furlongs and that is likely to suit Samstown who drops in class having needed further at the speedier track that is Haydock. Eased 1lb, his fortunes have been somewhat turned around since moving to Alistair Whillans and the yard, yet to really get going this term, have sent out a few decent priced places of late. I fancy Samstown should be a little shorter than 9/2. Main danger will be thorough stayer Red Rocco who is back off the same mark as when2nd at Haydock over slightly further than today. He acts on the ground and didn't really have a chance from out of the weights in the Welsh National. He's not quite as unexposed as the selection though and too close to him in the market. I like Cnoc Seoda at a bigger price who was better for more testing conditions last time but the yard is short on winners and she may not see this out.
Wincanton 14.20 - Samstown 1pt win

Meydan is back and there's a nice little turf handicap to have a go at. I think it is so difficult to find the winners of the UAE 1000 and 2000 Guineas trials and they are best left alone. Tha'ir is favourite for the race in question in my book and opens at a generous 6/1. He has usual partner Silvestre De Souse on top and is drawn nicely in stall 1 to hopefully enable him to race prominently, as he likes to. There's not a great deal of pace on show and it may pay to be up there. He drops 4lb from his highest mark back in the UK and is off the same mark as when going close on ground softer than ideal at Doncaster and when 11th in the Cambridgeshire. He looked as though a return to 10 furlongs was needed but was still 4th of 12 in the far side group. Racing on the near side and finishing 2nd overall that day was Code Of Honour who goes up 7lb from his Cambridgeshire mark. He wants good ground and could romp today but is now 16lb higher than his last winning mark. Tha'ir has to be of more interest given the weights and likely running of the race. So Beautiful looks a decent bet for a place at double figures but it's tricky to see him beating the entire field.
Meydan 16.15 - Tha'ir 1pt e/w
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ROBIN GOODFELLOW SELECTIONS...

Ludlow

110 Mountain King

140 Supreme Bob

210 Le Grande Chene

240 Midnight Belle

310 Zarzal

340 Princess Caetani

410 Onenightinvienna


Market Rasen

130 Spookydooky

200 Yorkist

230 Joanne One

300 Upepito

330 Ultimatum Du Roy

400 Bold Raider


Wincanton

120 Old Tricks

150 Denali Highway

220 Samstown

250 Ut Majeur Aulmes

320 Flaming Charmer

350 Baltimore Rock

420 Vieux Lion Rouge


Wolverhampton

430 The Dandy Yank

500 Lapis Blue (nb)

530 Scribe

600 Big Kenny

630 Matraash

700 Excellent Puck (nap)

730 Prohibition

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[Kimmy]

Ascot going
The course tweeted: "The current going ahead of Saturday is heavy, soft in places, following 7mm rain since 10am yesterday to 8.30am today. 19mm rain since Sunday." 51 mins ago.
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Wet at Wincanton
The latest from Wincanton is that there is some standing water but it is raceable according to officials. The going is heavy and out man on course, Rodney Masters, says it's raining heavily at present. 1 hour ago.
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Quotes
Better news for King
Alan King, who has not had a runner in more than two weeks, told his website: "We took a batch of tracheal washes on Tuesday and they are improving. I might possibly make a few entries for next weekend." 1 hour ago
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[banger]

All of the expected big players figure alongside ace hurdler Big Buck's, as he heads the 29 entries for the £275,000 Grade One Ladbrokes World Hurdle on March 13.

Big Buck's: D-day drawing nearer for the superstar hurdler





The 11-year-old is undefeated in 18 starts over hurdles in Britain and captured an unprecedented fourth consecutive Ladbrokes World Hurdle at The Festival in 2012. Injury prevented him from defending his crown in 2013, but he is on course to return in the Galliardhomes.com Cleeve Hurdle at Cheltenham on Saturday week, when he will be ridden by Sam Twiston-Davies for the first time.

His trainer Paul Nicholls holds a strong hand with Celestial Halo and Zarkandar, winners of the JCB Triumph Hurdle at The Festival in 2008 and 2011 respectively, also engaged along with improving five-year-old Saphir Du Rheu and Salubrious.

Reve De Sivola made it back-to-back wins in the Grade One Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot on December 21, beating Salubrious decisively by 10 lengths. The Nick Williams-trained nine-year-old has been in good form this season and also captured a Grade One contest at Auteuil in early November. He finished fourth in last year's World Hurdle.

Williams reported: "Reve De Sivola will definitely go for the Ladbrokes World Hurdle. He is fine at the moment and there have been no problems since Ascot .

"I reckon he replicated his performance there from the previous year. For whatever reason, he was just full of himself that day.

"He is one of these horses who goes through good spots and bad spots, and it just happens to be that he comes right at Ascot . He loves the course, loves the ground and enjoyed making the running.

"I don't know if he will have a prep run. I think last year's Cleeve Hurdle may have taken the edge of him before The Festival, but I don't like going three months without a race and you could say the run at Newbury helped him for the Ascot race - that was a 21-day gap.

"The options are the Cleeve and the Rendlesham Hurdle at Haydock, but it depends on what other people are doing because you don't want to meet Oscar Whisky-type horses.

"He will run in the World Hurdle no matter what the ground is like. Obviously, it will make a slight difference to his chance as he is better on soft ground, but is perfectly okay on good ground."

Owner J P McManus could be represented in the World Hurdle by At Fishers Cross, trained in Wales by Rebecca Curtis, and Jonjo O'Neill's lightly-raced six-year-old More Of That.

At Fishers Cross was undefeated in six starts last season and captured the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle at The Festival, but has been let down by his jumping in two starts this term, while More Of That completed a four-timer when brushing aside Salubrious in the Osborne House Relkeel Hurdle at Cheltenham on December 14.

Willie Mullins houses six of the 10 Irish-trained entries, with star mares Annie Power (3/1) and Quevega heading the sextet. Annie Power, also entered in the Champion Hurdle, is nine from nine under Rules, while Quevega has won the last five renewals of the Grade Two OLBG Mares' Hurdle at The Festival and is more likely to go for a record six-timer this year.

Mullins has also entered Grade One-winning hurdlers Boston Bob, Thousand Stars and Zaidpour, as well as French import Rubi Ball.

The Irish challenge could also include high-class performer Monksland, who has been off the track for over a year, Dedigout, Mala Beach and Rule The World.

Perhaps the most unexpected name among the entries is that of the talented Fingal Bay, a high-class novice hurdler, but unraced since sustaining a tendon injury in a novice chase at Exeter in December 2012 in which he crashed through the running rails three out.

Ladbrokes World Hurdle - Sponsors' betting: 2/1 Big Buck's; 3/1 Annie Power; 6/1 More Of That; 8/1 Boston Bob; 12/1 At Fishers Cross, Saphir Du Rheu; 14/1 Monksland, Reve De Sivola; 16/1 Celestial Halo, Zarkandar; 20/1 Fingal Bay, Zaidpour; 25/1 Rubi Ball, Salubrious; 33/1 Cotton Mill, Dedigout, Holywell, Mala Beach, Medinas, Meister Eckhart, Return Spring, Rule The World, Smad Place, Thousand Stars; 50/1 Mickie, Whispering Gallery; 100/1 Awaywiththegreys, Trustan Times. Not Quoted - Quevega.

[banger]

Katenko will attempt to get his season back on track in the Peter Marsh Chase at Haydock Park on Saturday.
Katenko: Set to reappear at Haydock





Trained by Venetia Williams, the eight-year-old was talked of as a lively outsider for the Cheltenham Gold Cup after a string of impressive performances last season but he was sidelined after winning in January and suffered an attack of colic in the summer.

The French bred returned to action in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury in November and was still travelling well when taking a heavy fall at the 14th and then ran well below par when turned out at Aintree just seven days later.

He is set to carry 11-8 with Vino Griego, an easy winner of the Future Stars Chase at Sandown in December, topping the handicap with 2lbs more.

A total of 10 runners have been declared for the handicap chase over three miles and a furlong and the include Merry King who finished fifth in the Hennessy at Newbury and again in the Welsh National; he is set to wear a visor for the first time.

The Minack is scheduled to have his first start in 700 days while course winners Night Alliance, Sydney Paget and Chance Du Roy are all set to face the starter.

The line-up is completed by Rehearsal Chase winner second Vintage Star, Wychwoods Brook and Valoroso.

Katenko: Set to reappear at Haydock





Trained by Venetia Williams, the eight-year-old was talked of as a lively outsider for the Cheltenham Gold Cup after a string of impressive performances last season but he was sidelined after winning in January and suffered an attack of colic in the summer.

The French bred returned to action in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury in November and was still travelling well when taking a heavy fall at the 14th and then ran well below par when turned out at Aintree just seven days later.

He is set to carry 11-8 with Vino Griego, an easy winner of the Future Stars Chase at Sandown in December, topping the handicap with 2lbs more.

A total of 10 runners have been declared for the handicap chase over three miles and a furlong and the include Merry King who finished fifth in the Hennessy at Newbury and again in the Welsh National; he is set to wear a visor for the first time.

The Minack is scheduled to have his first start in 700 days while course winners Night Alliance, Sydney Paget and Chance Du Roy are all set to face the starter.

The line-up is completed by Rehearsal Chase winner second Vintage Star, Wychwoods Brook and Valoroso.

[banger]

Wilson Renwick returns at action at Musselburgh on Friday, 22-days after breaking his collarbone at Wetherby on Boxing Day.

Wilson Renwick: Returns at Musselburgh





The Hawick-born jockey is booked for four rides at the East Lothian venue and they include Rudemeister for Lucinda Russell in the £12,000 Buy Your 2014 Annual Members Badge Today Handicap Chase.

He said: "I know the horse quite well and we won at Hexham over this sort of trip in October. He's coming back after a short break and I think there is still a bit of improvement to come from him."

The card's feature race also includes a rare ride at Musselburgh for Robert Thornton who partners Dorset Naga for Anthony Honeyball and two Irish raiders, Partrick Griffin's top-weight Maggio and Robbie Hennessy's Mister First ridden by Richard Johnson.

Renwick first mount is Rathvawn Belle in the Cosmic Case Mares' Novices' Hurdle and he added: "It's a very hot mares' race and she has a little bit to find on form. But the track and the trip will suit her and she should run well."

Clever Cookie has been partnered by Renwick in all bar one of his four starts and they team up again in the Forth One Boogie In Morning Handicap Hurdle.

He said: "I'd say he's my best ride of the day. He won his two bumpers and then he bumped into a couple when second on both his hurdle starts - Nicky Henderson's Full Shift at Newcastle last time and Donald McCain's Franciscan here at Musselburgh. He has a big chance in his first handicap but only time will tell how well he is treated."

A P McCoy also heads to Musselburgh for the first time since clocking up his 4,000th success in early November.

Six wins from that historic tally were achieved at the Scottish track and the 18-time champion is down for four mounts on the only jumps card of the day in the UK and Ireland.

[banger]

Friday: Going, weather and non-runners
MUSSELBURGH
GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (GoingStick 6.5) (The bottom bend in inner most position. Hurdles moved to fresh ground)

WEATHER (Light rain)
LINGFIELD
GOING: STANDARD

WEATHER (Light rain)

STALLS 5f & 1m - Outside; Remainder - Inside
WOLVERHAMPTON
GOING: STANDARD

WEATHER (Light rain)

STALLS 7f 32y - Outside; Remainder - Inside

[Kimmy]

Taunton inspect at 7.30am on Saturday
Taunton's Saturday card is under threat due to the weather, with the track calling a 7.30am inspection the morning of racing. 1 hour ago.
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[Kimmy]

ROBIN GOODFELLOW SELECTIONS...


Lingfield

1.00 Hamoody

1.30 Gabrial’s Hope

2.00 Whitby Jet

2.30 PRINCE OF BURMA (nap)

3.00 Castilo Del Diablo

3.35 Three D Alexander (nb)

4.05 Epsom Salts


Wolverhampton

4.30 Catalyze

5.00 Argent Touch

5.30 Crowdmania

6.00 Jaahiez

6.30 Blackthorn Stick

7.00 Come On Blue Chip

7.30 The Blue Dog


Musselburgh

1.20 Twice Lucky

1.50 Lac Sacre

2.20 Rathvawn Belle

2.50 Discovery Bay

3.20 The Knoxs

3.55 El Namoose

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Tips Tables Naps table

NAPS TABLE
PRESS CHALLENGE

TODAY'S NAPS TIME CRS TIPSTER LEVEL STAKES

Brijomi Queen 2:15 Muss Western Morning News West Tip +31.58
Racing Post West Country +14.56
Bar De Ligne 3:20 Muss Weekender +13.08
Royal Defence 4:05 Ling Liverpool Echo Chris Wright +13.00
Cloudante 2:15 Muss South Wales Argus Melissa Jones +10.43
Prince Of Burma 2:30 Ling Daily Mail Robin Goodfellow +9.91
Racing Post Lambourn +6.58
Western Approaches 1:45 Muss Daily Telegraph Marlborough +6.54
Dutch Rifle 5:30 Wolv The Guardian +2.00
Western Approaches 1:45 Muss Racing and Football Outlook +0.29
Charlotte Rhodes 2:00 Ling Yorkshire Post The Duke -0.87
Brijomi Queen 2:15 Muss Daily Post Mercury -1.73
Discovery Bay 2:45 Muss Sunday Telegraph Whistler -4.63
Dutch Rifle 5:30 Wolv Blackpool Gazette Steve Simpson -6.09
The Blue Dog 7:30 Wolv Sheffield Star Fortunatus -6.56
Charlotte Rhodes 2:00 Ling Coventry Telegraph Derek Brown -7.43
Tiger Reigns 2:00 Ling Morning Star Farringdon -7.56
Searchlight 3:35 Ling Glasgow Evening Times Jeffrey Ross -7.87
Keep Kicking 4:05 Ling Racing Post The Edge -8.50
Drumlang 3:20 Muss Sussex Express Downsman -8.58
Three D Alexander 3:35 Ling Yorkshire Evening Post Lee Sobot -8.78
Discovery Bay 2:45 Muss Sunday Express Chris Goulding -10.86
Tee It Up Tommo 2:30 Ling Daily Mirror Newsboy -11.04
Modernstone 3:00 Ling Daily Record Garry Owen -11.30
Tee It Up Tommo 2:30 Ling Daily Star Sunday Moorestyle -12.76
Stephanie Frances 2:15 Muss Racing Post RP Ratings -13.48
My Lord 7:30 Wolv The Mail On Sunday John Martin -14.58
The Blue Dog 7:30 Wolv The Star Patrick Weaver -15.39
Tiger Reigns 2:00 Ling Racing Post Spotlight -15.76
Blackthorn Stick 6:30 Wolv The Press, York Ebor -15.82
Discovery Bay 2:45 Muss The Sun Templegate -20.04
Maison De Ville 2:15 Muss Western Daily Press Bob Watts -20.47
Coastal Passage 6:30 Wolv Sunday Mail Rockavon -21.00
Bar De Ligne 3:20 Muss The Scotsman Glendale -21.20
Secret Song 2:00 Ling The Irish Field Karl Hedley -22.58
Cloudante 2:15 Muss Oldham Evening Chronicle Keith McHugh -24.07
Salient 2:00 Ling Racing Post Postdata -26.90
Clever Cookie 2:45 Muss The Times Rob Wright -29.99
Discovery Bay 2:45 Muss Sunday Mirror Gary Nutting -31.78
Clever Cookie 2:45 Muss The Express Computerman -33.43
Nubar Boy 2:30 Ling Belfast Newsletter Wise Owl -35.28
Drawnfromthepast 1:00 Ling Carlisle News & Star Phil Rostron -41.13
Discovery Bay 2:45 Muss Racing Post The North -43.57
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MOST TIPPED
The Blue Dog 7:30 Wolverhampton (AW)
MOST TIPPED OUTSIDER
Queenie's Home 5:30 Wolverhampton (AW)
MOST NAPPED
Discovery Bay 2:45 Musselburgh
MOST NAPPED OUTSIDER
Charlotte Rhodes 2:00 Lingfield (AW)
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MAONTRI
" “Matty Tynan, owner I wouldn't like to run her as quickly as we have been doing, but she just keeps telling us she needs to run. She's coming out of the races so well. She took so long to win because she needed time. We always knew she had plenty of boot, but she had to fill out. Then we didn't know how good she was as we don't have a pile of horses to work her with. For us, the best way to find out is to keep running her.” "
Maontri 7:45 Dundalk (AW)
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Robert Winston (Mac's Power) has a strike rate of 50% when riding for Willie Musson at Lingfield (A.W)
Mac's Power
1:00 Lingfield (AW)
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Today's Pointers
Hot Trainers
Trainer Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Races
P J Hobbs 7 19 36.84 12 63.16 Today's entries
Miss V Williams 5 29 17.24 12 41.38 Today's entries
M Johnston 5 12 41.67 7 58.33 Today's entries
D M Simcock 4 7 57.14 5 71.43 Today's entries
D Pipe 3 23 13.04 8 34.78 Today's entries
D McCain Jnr 2 11 18.18 5 45.45 Today's entries
C L Tizzard 2 16 12.5 5 31.25 Today's entries
N A Twiston-Davies 2 16 12.5 5 31.25 Today's entries
J M Jefferson 2 5 40.0 3 60.0 Today's entries
A M Hales 2 6 33.33 3 50.0 Today's entries
Jonjo O'Neill 2 10 20.0 3 30.0 Today's entries
A W Carroll 2 12 16.67 3 25.0 Today's entries
T R George 2 12 16.67 3 25.0 Today's entries
P S McEntee 2 2 100.0 2 100.0 Today's entries
D M Loughnane 2 3 66.67 2 66.67 Today's entries
B Ellison 2 8 25.0 2 25.0 Today's entries
P D Evans 1 17 5.88 5 29.41 Today's entries
W J Haggas 1 3 33.33 3 100.0 Today's entries
M Botti 1 5 20.0 3 60.0 Today's entries
P F Nicholls 1 8 12.5 3 37.5 Today's entries
J S Moore 1 10 10.0 3 30.0 Today's entries
C Hills 1 2 50.0 2 100.0 Today's entries
Dr R D P Newland 1 2 50.0 2 100.0 Today's entries
Peter Grayson 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Today's entries
Miss Lucinda V Russell 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Today's entries
Mrs S J Smith 1 4 25.0 2 50.0 Today's entries
R Lee 1 6 16.67 2 33.33 Today's entries
D G Bridgwater 1 8 12.5 2 25.0 Today's entries
S Gollings 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries
N G Richards 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries
H Rogers 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries
J L Spearing 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries
S Dow 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries
D W P Arbuthnot 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries
J J Hanlon 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries
Miss Gay Kelleway 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries
M Wigham 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries
Mrs L J Young 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries
Mrs S Gardner 1 5 20.0 1 20.0 Today's entries
Ian Williams 1 5 20.0 1 20.0 Today's entries
N P Mulholland 1 6 16.67 1 16.67 Today's entries
Evan Williams 1 6 16.67 1 16.67 Today's entries
P A Kirby 1 7 14.29 1 14.29 Today's entries
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Hot Jockeys
Jockey Wins Rides Win % Place Place % Races
L Morris 5 40 12.5 13 32.5 Today's rides
A P McCoy 5 18 27.78 11 61.11 Today's rides
J Fanning 5 20 25.0 9 45.0 Today's rides
A Kirby 4 27 14.81 10 37.04 Today's rides
J M Maguire 4 14 28.57 7 50.0 Today's rides
G Baker 4 16 25.0 7 43.75 Today's rides
G Lee 3 19 15.79 8 42.11 Today's rides
R Winston 3 14 21.43 6 42.86 Today's rides
Liam Jones 3 12 25.0 5 41.67 Today's rides
Joe Doyle 3 8 37.5 4 50.0 Today's rides
L P Keniry 2 21 9.52 7 33.33 Today's rides
T Eaves 2 15 13.33 6 40.0 Today's rides
S Twiston-Davies 2 12 16.67 5 41.67 Today's rides
T J O'Brien 2 17 11.76 5 29.41 Today's rides
B Hughes 2 11 18.18 4 36.36 Today's rides
E J Walsh 2 6 33.33 2 33.33 Today's rides
S W Kelly 2 7 28.57 2 28.57 Today's rides
William Carson 1 18 5.56 4 22.22 Today's rides
Adam Beschizza 1 7 14.29 3 42.86 Today's rides
Brian Harding 1 7 14.29 3 42.86 Today's rides
C Catlin 1 11 9.09 3 27.27 Today's rides
D C Costello 1 12 8.33 3 25.0 Today's rides
Nico de Boinville 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Today's rides
S O'Hara 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Today's rides
George Chaloner 1 4 25.0 2 50.0 Today's rides
Jim Crowley 1 6 16.67 2 33.33 Today's rides
Robert Tart 1 6 16.67 2 33.33 Today's rides
Felix De Giles 1 9 11.11 2 22.22 Today's rides
D Sweeney 1 11 9.09 2 18.18 Today's rides
Grant Cockburn 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's rides
Mr H A A Bannister 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's rides
M D Grant 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's rides
Charlotte Jenner 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's rides
Nathan Moscrop 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's rides
P Aspell 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's rides
Jonathan England 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's rides
S M Levey 1 6 16.67 1 16.67 Today's rides
M Coumbe 1 9 11.11 1 11.11 Today's rides
J P Fahy 1 9 11.11 1 11.11 Today's rides
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First-time Blinkers
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Sky Khan b1 3 18 16.67 11 61.11 Muss 14:45
Spiritual Flame b1 2 6 33.33 4 66.67 Wolv 17:30
Senator Bong b1 1 11 9.09 4 36.36 Ling 13:00
Ogaritmo bt 1 14 7.14 3 21.43 Ling 14:00
Mersad b1 1 6 16.67 2 33.33 Wolv 17:30
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Tonguestraps
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Hail Promenader pt 6 54 11.11 19 35.19 Ling 14:30
Silver Steel t 5 39 12.82 14 35.9 Muss 13:15
Royal Alcor t 5 27 18.52 12 44.44 Ling 15:00
Maggio ht 4 33 12.12 15 45.45 Muss 15:20
Western Approaches t 4 15 26.67 9 60.0 Muss 13:45
Sommersturm t 4 51 7.84 9 17.65 Ling 16:05
Storming Gale t 3 17 17.65 5 29.41 Muss 15:20
Rudemeister t 2 16 12.5 8 50.0 Muss 15:20
Catalyze t 2 26 7.69 5 19.23 Wolv 16:30
Dorset Naga t 2 11 18.18 4 36.36 Muss 15:20
Coastal Passage pt 1 25 4.0 6 24.0 Wolv 18:30
Lac Sacre pt 1 9 11.11 3 33.33 Muss 13:45
Ogaritmo bt 1 14 7.14 3 21.43 Ling 14:00
Searchlight t1 0 8 0.0 4 50.0 Ling 15:35
Jjs Pride pt 0 14 0.0 1 7.14 Wolv 16:30
Princess Bounty t1 0 7 0.0 0 0.0 Wolv 16:30
Jakkalberry t 0 2 0.0 0 0.0 Wolv 19:00
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Cheekpieces
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Moheebb p 10 110 9.09 32 29.09 Muss 13:45
Epsom Salts p 10 65 15.38 21 32.31 Ling 16:05
A Little Bit Dusty p 10 40 25.0 20 50.0 Ling 13:30
Endeavor p 10 59 16.95 20 33.9 Muss 14:45
Hail Promenader pt 6 54 11.11 19 35.19 Ling 14:30
Stormy Weather p 6 32 18.75 12 37.5 Muss 14:45
Come On Blue Chip p 5 33 15.15 14 42.42 Wolv 19:00
Nubar Boy p 5 56 8.93 14 25.0 Ling 14:30
Drumlang p 5 21 23.81 6 28.57 Muss 15:20
Indian Violet p 4 54 7.41 14 25.93 Ling 14:30
Bar De Ligne p 4 20 20.0 9 45.0 Muss 15:20
Quinder Spring p 4 35 11.43 9 25.71 Muss 13:15
Very First Blade p 3 29 10.34 6 20.69 Wolv 16:30
Tears From Heaven p 2 21 9.52 3 14.29 Muss 13:15
Warbond p 1 39 2.56 11 28.21 Ling 14:30
Coastal Passage pt 1 25 4.0 6 24.0 Wolv 18:30
Lac Sacre pt 1 9 11.11 3 33.33 Muss 13:45
Loma Mor p 1 7 14.29 1 14.29 Wolv 17:00
East Texas Red p1 1 19 5.26 1 5.26 Ling 13:30
Uncle Bernie p 0 13 0.0 3 23.08 Wolv 19:30
Secret Song p1 0 6 0.0 2 33.33 Ling 14:00
Seismic p1 0 12 0.0 2 16.67 Wolv 19:30
Jjs Pride pt 0 14 0.0 1 7.14 Wolv 16:30
Gibbstown p 0 16 0.0 1 6.25 Muss 13:15
The Shrimp p 0 7 0.0 0 0.0 Muss 13:15
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Course & Distance Winners
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Drawnfromthepast 14 65 21.54 25 38.46 Ling 13:00
Dark Lane 12 80 15.0 27 33.75 Ling 13:00
Epsom Salts 10 65 15.38 21 32.31 Ling 16:05
Salient 9 107 8.41 28 26.17 Ling 14:00
My Lord 8 49 16.33 20 40.82 Wolv 19:30
The Blue Dog 7 37 18.92 13 35.14 Wolv 19:30
Stormy Weather 6 32 18.75 12 37.5 Muss 14:45
Aneyeforaneye 5 25 20.0 15 60.0 Muss 15:20
Come On Blue Chip 5 33 15.15 14 42.42 Wolv 19:00
Nubar Boy 5 56 8.93 14 25.0 Ling 14:30
Cheyenne Red 4 49 8.16 16 32.65 Wolv 16:30
Maggio 4 33 12.12 15 45.45 Muss 15:20
Indian Violet 4 54 7.41 14 25.93 Ling 14:30
Blazing Desert 4 41 9.76 13 31.71 Wolv 19:30
Prince Of Burma 4 40 10.0 10 25.0 Ling 14:30
Honest Strike 4 22 18.18 8 36.36 Ling 16:05
Echo Brava 4 18 22.22 7 38.89 Ling 15:00
Flow Chart 3 56 5.36 18 32.14 Wolv 16:30
Fonterutoli 3 50 6.0 16 32.0 Ling 14:00
Homeboy 3 39 7.69 13 33.33 Ling 13:00
Cuthbert 3 48 6.25 11 22.92 Ling 14:30
Brave Decision 3 23 13.04 7 30.43 Ling 14:00
Castilo Del Diablo 3 13 23.08 6 46.15 Ling 15:00
Very First Blade 3 29 10.34 6 20.69 Wolv 16:30
Brijomi Queen 3 7 42.86 4 57.14 Muss 14:15
Excellent Puck 2 14 14.29 10 71.43 Wolv 19:00
Harvest Mist 2 25 8.0 6 24.0 Wolv 18:30
Modernstone 2 7 28.57 5 71.43 Ling 15:00
Blackthorn Stick 2 14 14.29 5 35.71 Wolv 18:30
Clever Cookie 2 4 50.0 4 100.0 Muss 14:45
Tee It Up Tommo 2 8 25.0 4 50.0 Ling 14:30
Gabrial's Hope 2 17 11.76 4 23.53 Ling 13:30
Tears From Heaven 2 21 9.52 3 14.29 Muss 13:15
Coastal Passage 1 25 4.0 6 24.0 Wolv 18:30
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Longest Travellers (439 miles)
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Dorset Naga 2 11 18.18 4 36.36 Muss 15:20
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Most Naps
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Discovery Bay 4 35 11.43 17 48.57 Muss 14:45
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Running Hot
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
My Lord 8 49 16.33 20 40.82 Wolv 19:30
The Blue Dog 7 37 18.92 13 35.14 Wolv 19:30
Minimee 3 24 12.5 9 37.5 Wolv 18:30
Blackthorn Stick 2 14 14.29 5 35.71 Wolv 18:30
Barton Gift 2 14 14.29 5 35.71 Chpw 15:10
Tee It Up Tommo 2 8 25.0 4 50.0 Ling 14:30
Strollawaynow 1 6 16.67 3 50.0 Chpw 13:40
Festive Affair 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Chpw 14:10
Royal Player 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 Chpw 13:40
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Money Talks
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Rudemeister 2 16 12.5 8 50.0 Muss 15:20
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Switching Stables
Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race
Kuanyao 9 35 25.71 15 42.86 Ling 13:00
Sky Khan 3 18 16.67 11 61.11 Muss 14:45
Very First Blade 3 29 10.34 6 20.69 Wolv 16:30
Winslow Arizona 3 11 27.27 4 36.36 Dun 18:15
Catalyze 2 26 7.69 5 19.23 Wolv 16:30
Coastal Passage 1 25 4.0 6 24.0 Wolv 18:30
Pink Mischief 1 13 7.69 2 15.38 Muss 14:15
Lawsons Thorns 0 1 0.0 1 100.0 Muss 15:55
Carrera 0 11 0.0 1 9.09 Ling 14:30
Fix It 0 6 0.0 0 0.0 Dun 18:45
Oscilate Wildly 0 5 0.0 0 0.0 Dun 21:15
Gunning For Glory 0 4 0.0 0 0.0 Ling 14:30
Oly'roccs 0 2 0.0 0 0.0 Wolv 18:00
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Going and Stalls
Meeting Conditions
Musselburgh Going : Good to Soft
Lingfield Park Going : Standard
Stalls : 5f & 1m Outside, Remainder Inside
Wolverhampton Going : Standard
Stalls : 7f Outside, Remainder Inside
Dundalk Going : Standard
Cagnes-Sur-Mer Going : Soft
Fairview Going : Standard

Information correct at Friday 17th January 2014 08:27

[Kimmy]

Market Rasen, 16 January 2014

3.00, fourth race

The Stewards held an enquiry into the use of the whip by Kieron Edgar, the rider of FLAMING GORGE (IRE), placed second, from after the second-last fence. Having heard his evidence and viewed recordings of the race, they found him in breach of Schedule (B)6 Part 2 in that he had used his whip without allowing his horse time to respond. The Stewards suspended Edgar for 3 days as follows: Thursday 30 and Friday 31 January and Sunday 2 February 2014.

16/01/2014

Wincanton, 16 January 2014

2.20, third race

The Stewards considered the apparent improvement in form of the winner, FLYING AWARD (IRE), ridden by Miss Lucy Gardner, and trained by Susan Gardner, compared with its previous run at Fontwell on 17 November 2013 where the gelding finished 7th, beaten by 53 lengths. They noted the trainer could offer no explanation for the gelding’s improved form. They ordered FLYING AWARD (IRE) to be routine tested.

16/01/2014

Wolverhampton, 16 January 2014

4.30, first race

The Stewards noted that BUSY BIMBO (IRE), unplaced, had interfered with COISTE BODHAR (IRE), placed fourth, who in turn interfered with the winner, CRISIS AVERTED (IRE), shortly after the start, but after viewing a recording of the race they were satisfied that it did not involve a riding offence.

5.00, second race

The Stewards considered the apparent improvement in form of the winner, LAYLA’S OASIS, ridden by George Chaloner and trained by Richard Fahey, compared with its previous run at Wolverhampton on 6 January 2014 where the filly finished seventh of eight beaten 12 lengths. They noted the trainer’s representative’s explanation that the filly benefited from the re-application of cheek pieces. They ordered LAYLA’S OASIS to be routine tested.

6.00, fourth race

The Stewards noted that IZBUSHKA (IRE), placed fourth, had interfered with SARLAT, unplaced, shortly after the start, but after viewing a recording of the incident they were satisfied that it neither involved a riding offence nor improved IZBUSHKA (IRE)’s placing.

The Stewards held an enquiry to consider the apparent improvement in form of the winner, RIGHT OF APPEAL, ridden by Joe Fanning and trained by Mark Johnston, which had never previously been placed. They interviewed the trainer’s representative who stated that the gelding had benefited from the step-up in trip and drop in class. Having heard her evidence they forwarded her explanation to the British Horseracing Authority so that the previous performances of RIGHT OF APPEAL could be reviewed. The Stewards ordered the gelding to be routine tested.

7.30, seventh race

The Stewards noted that CHEZ VRONY, placed second, had interfered with PARTNER’S GOLD (IRE), placed third, on the first bend, but after viewing a recording of the incident they were satisfied that it neither involved a riding offence nor improved CHEZ VRONY’s placing.

The Stewards noted that VALE OF CLARA (IRE), unplaced, had interfered with PARTNER’S GOLD (IRE), placed third, who in turn interfered with SATWA LAIRD, unplaced, who in turn interfered with the winner, MEDECIS MOUNTAIN, in the home straight, but after viewing a recording of the race they were satisfied that it did not involve a riding offence.

16/01/2014

Ludlow, 16 January 2014

1.40, second race

The Stewards held an enquiry to consider the apparent improvement in form of the winner, BUYWISE (IRE), ridden by Adam Wedge and trained by Evan Williams, which had never previously been placed. They interviewed the trainer, who stated that the gelding was suited by the return to fences and the fast pace of this race. Having heard his evidence they forwarded his explanation to the British Horseracing Authority so that the previous performances of BUYWISE (IRE) could be reviewed.

2.10, third race


The Stewards held an enquiry following a report from the Clerk of the Scales that Mr J S Knox, the rider of MAURICETHEATHLETE (IRE), unplaced, weighed in at 10st 9lb having weighed out at 10st 7lb. They interviewed the rider, Martin Keighley the trainer, and the Clerk of the Scales. Having heard their evidence, the Stewards found the rider in breach of Rule (B)67.4.3 and suspended him for 2 days, on dates to be notified to him by the British Horseracing Authority.

3.10, fifth race

The Stewards held an enquiry under Rule (B)11.6 into possible interference on the run to the line. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race, they found that the winner, LORD OF HOUSE (GER), ridden by Mark Grant, had interfered with SIR VALENTINO (FR), placed second, ridden by Paddy Brennan, and that the interference had not improved LORD OF HOUSE (GER)’s placing. They ordered the placings to remain unaltered. The Stewards found Grant in breach of Rule (B)54.1 and guilty of careless riding in that he had allowed his horse to drift left without sufficient correction. They suspended him for 1 day as follows: Thursday 30 January 2014.

16/01/2014

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Market Rasen, 16 January 2014

1.30, first race

A P McCoy, the rider of SPOOKYDOOKY (IRE), unplaced, reported that the gelding ran flat. The Stewards ordered SPOOKYDOOKY (IRE) to be routine tested.

2.00, second race

The representative of Donald McCain, the trainer of MULLIGAN’S MAN (IRE), unplaced, reported that the gelding was unsuited by the going, which was heavy, soft in places.

3.00, fourth race

Dougie Costello, the rider of GREAT OAK (IRE), unplaced, reported that the mare stopped quickly.

4.00, sixth race

Ollie Garner, the rider of REELWILL (FR), unplaced, reported that the mare lost a shoe.

The Stewards considered the running of TROZULON (FR), ridden by Harry Challoner and trained by Venetia Williams, which finished unplaced. They noted the trainer’s representative could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance.

16/01/2014

Wolverhampton, 16 January 2014

5.00, second race

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

6.00, fourth race

Adam Kirby, the rider of BIG KENNY, placed third, reported that the gelding was denied a clear run.

Kieran O’Neill, the rider of SARLAT, unplaced, reported that the filly hung right.

7.00, sixth race

The Stewards considered the running of BERLUSCA (IRE), ridden by S H James and trained by David O’Meara, which finished unplaced. They noted the trainer’s representative could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance.

16/01/2014

Ludlow, 16 January 2014

3.40, sixth race

Evan Williams, the trainer of FORGIVIENNE, which was pulled up, reported that the mare had bled from the nose.

16/01/2014

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[Kimmy]

TORRENTIAL rain has caused travel chaos for racegoers heading to Lingfield for today's fixture on the all-weather as 31mm of rain since midnight has left much of the surrounding area flooded.

With 12.4mm of rain on Thursday and more rain forecast, racegoers are being encouraged to give themselves extra time to get to the course.

Trains are not running between Oxted and East Grinstead, with a replacement bus service transporting people to and from Lingfield, while several roads have also been closed due to flooding.

The A22 is closed between Godstone and Blindley Heath due to flooding and the racecourse are advising those travelling to the course from the M25 to come off at junction seven.

With the grass car parks also very damp, parking will take place in the hotel and firmer areas where possible.
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Going at Ascot now heavy
The going at Ascot is now heavy, with 11mm of rain falling in the last 24 hours. The Grade 1 Sodexo Clarence House Chase is the highlight of a seven-race card. 3 hours ago.
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[Kimmy]

EXTREMELY testing conditions await runners at Saturday's big meetings at Haydock and Ascot, while Taunton's fixture is subject to a 7.30am inspection.

Haydock and Ascot are reporting heavy going after weeks of significant rainfall, and further showers are forecast for both before racing.
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Frankie booked for return
Frankie Dettori could make his return from injury at Lingfield on Wednesday, when he is booked to ride Gone With The Wind for Jeremy Noseda.
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Saturday's Scoop6 races
1:50 Ascot, 2:25 Ascot, 2:40 Haydock, 3:00 Ascot, 3:15 Haydock, 3:35 Ascot.
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[Kimmy]

TIP OF THE DAY
Endless rain means Ascot will be heavy to bottomless for tomorrow's Clarence House Chase. Usually for two-mile chasers the emphasis is on speed, but stamina could be more of a factor here and as such the proven stayer Hidden Cyclone stands out. Main market rivals Sire De Grugy and Somersby have questions to answer in these conditions.

[banger]

Dual Group One winner La Collina is to visit Darley stallion Dubawi after being retired to the paddocks.

La Collina (near side): Can look forward to a quieter life





The five-year-old was trained by Kevin Prendergast to land the Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh as a juvenile, when she defeated the colts, and the Matron Stakes at Leopardstown last September.

Her other win from 16 starts came on her debut at Limerick in June 2011.

La Collina has gone to owners' Joerg and Diana Vasicek's Kenilworth House Stud at Clonmel in County Tipperary.





"She's been retired to stud. She'd done enough. She'd won two Group Ones and she was very consistent," said Prendergast.

"She'll be based at the owner's stud in Tipperary, but she'll be going over to visit Dubawi at the stud (Dalham Hall) in England.

"She's a good mare, very attractive and please God she can breed a champion by Dubawi."

Chris Hayes, her rider for her last six starts, tweeted: "La Collina retired to stud. My first Group One, brilliant mare and I hope she enjoys her time raising champions like her."