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Post by Kimmy on Mar 18, 2014 12:02:22 GMT
Aintree on Dynaste agenda David Pipe is planning to step his Ryanair Chase winner Dynaste back up to three miles at Aintree. Last season, the grey struck over the same distance in the Mildmay Novices' Chase at the Grand National meeting but his only victory so far this term came at two miles and five furlongs last Thursday. Dynaste ran poorly in the King George on Boxing Day but bounced back as one of three Festival winners for the stable. "He pulled muscles in his quarters (at Kempton) that day and took some getting right again after, with leading equine physio Mary Bromiley putting in plenty of overtime in the run-up to the Festival," the trainer told www.davidpipe.com. "Fortunately everything came together in time for the Ryanair and coming with a well-timed run between the last two fences, he powered clear of Hidden Cyclone. "He could well head to Punchestown, although the three miles and one furlong of the Betfair Bowl at Aintree's Grand National meeting looks tailor made for him and will probably be his next target." While Ballynagour and Western Warhorse both won at Cheltenham, several others got away, and Pipe said: "Red Sherlock clearly wasn't at his best when finishing down the field in the Neptune. "I am not naive enough to suggest that he would have beaten easy winner Faugheen, but a line through earlier form with placed horses Rathvinden and (indirectly) Ballyalton would suggest that he should have been challenging for a place at least. "Kings Palace looked solid going into the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle and having jumped well through the majority of the race, it was disappointing to see him take a tired-looking fall at the last when well beaten. "He already boasted course form and had won over one and a half furlongs further - they didn't go a crazy gallop so the only obvious conclusion is that the ground was quicker than ideal for him. "Kings Palace is a little sore after his fall and is receiving treatment, while I am pleased to report that Red Sherlock appears OK - both will have plenty of other opportunities to prove this form all wrong." Goulanes rounded off a memorable week by giving Pipe his fourth consecutive Midlands National. He said: "Goulanes holds an engagement in the Aintree equivalent next month although he will be given a little rest before deciding if he takes his chance there - his stamina looks assured and he is a sound jumper. "The same could be said of The Package, who has the Grand National as his next objective. He put up a most pleasing seasonal debut when finishing a close third in the Baylis & Harding at Cheltenham and could improve a little for the outing." There will be one Pipe horse missing from the National raiding party when the latest confirmation stage is made public in Junior, who fell in the 2012 version and was ninth at Uttoxeter over the weekend. Nick Bradley of owners Middleham Park tweeted: "Junior will be taken out of the Grand National today, Rose of the Moon expected to run if he gets in."
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Post by Kimmy on Mar 18, 2014 12:02:54 GMT
Paddy earns well-deserved rest
The Coral Welsh Grand National will be Shotgun Paddy's main objective in the first half of next season after he finished the current campaign with an excellent run in the National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham
The Emma Lavelle-trained seven-year-old was only beaten a neck by Midnight Prayer in the four-mile contest run on ground faster than he would have preferred.
Winner of the Betfred Classic Chase at Warwick in January, Shotgun Paddy will also be considered for next year's Crabbie's Grand National at Aintree.
"He could have done with a bit slower ground, but he ran very well," said Dan Downie, racing manager for owners Axom.
"He's fine and he will go on holiday.
"The Welsh National is definitely the aim and he will be entered in the Grand National next year as well."
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Post by Kimmy on Mar 18, 2014 12:03:19 GMT
Morning handed Punchestown mission
Morning Assembly will return to the scene of his finest hour for the Growise Champion Novice Chase at the Punchestown Festival.
Pat Fahy's stable star was a Grade One winner over hurdles at the meeting last year and has twice been placed at the highest level over fences this term.
He lost little in defeat when third in the RSA Chase at the Cheltenham Festival last week and Fahy is hoping the ground will be a little slower at Punchestown.
"It was maybe just a touch too quick for him," said Fahy.
"Maybe if they'd gone quicker early in the race, he might have been like Lord Windermere in the Gold Cup, a bit outpaced, but then they would have come back to him at the end.
"Time will tell, if the ground was slower they might not have got away from him at the finish. His jumping was spot-on, though.
"We'll stick to the novice route this year, he won't go for the Irish National.
"He got light coming home so I need to build him back up now and get him ready for Punchestown."
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Post by Kimmy on Mar 18, 2014 12:03:51 GMT
Hughes warms up for bigger things
Richard Hughes made a winning return at Kempton on his first British ride of 2014 as the champion jockey got his eye in ahead of the forthcoming Flat season.
The success of Secret Millionaire will not count towards the title race, which does not start until later in the month, but the 41-year-old is keen to retain match fitness with the Dubai World Cup meeting on the horizon.
With Richard Hannon, trainer of Hughes' main Classic hopes Toormore and Night Of Thunder, not represented, he partnered up with four different trainers on the card and it was Tony Carroll who whisked him straight off the mark.
Secret Millionaire (4-1) was never far away in the TurfTV Handicap, hitting the front inside the last of the five furlongs and holding on by three-quarters of a length from Island Legend.
"That's a great start," said Hughes. "I'll be riding on Wednesday and Saturday (before returning to Dubai) as I just want to keep an eye on my weight. I might be riding Chil The Kite in the Winter Derby on Saturday, but we'll see."
As for the championship, he said: "I'll do my usual thing and step things up at Glorious Goodwood."
Carroll also gave a comeback mount to Steve Drowne in the Download The BetVictor App Now Handicap but Wild Desert faded after leading to the turn. The popular jockey, who broke his collarbone after falling from the ill-fated Jwala in Hong Kong in December, said: "It was all good and it's nice to be back. I'll just crack on for the year now - I certainly don't need any more holiday."
Arty Campbell (7-2 favourite) was an impressive winner and is held in high regard by the Bernard Llewellyn stable. His son John said: "I got him from David Simcock and he has no miles on the clock. He's the nicest horse we've had for years and will go for a two-mile handicap at the Greenham meeting."
Wonder Weapon clearly had a reputation to go off even-money favourite on his debut in the Kempton Free Entry With BetVictor App Median Auction Maiden Stakes and he was just about up to the task as he collared the positively-ridden Russian Remarque.
"Never in doubt," said trainer Andrew Balding with a smile. "He's just green, but he knuckled down well. He might stay a bit further."
There was an appropriately theatrical finish to a Shakespearean-themed George Battle Celebratory Handicap as Thane Of Cawdor edged past Elegant Ophelia. It was a matinee performance of the pair's meeting just a fortnight earlier, where Joe Tuite's Thane Of Cawdor had beaten his Dean Ivory-trained rival by a length.
On 2lb revised terms, the 3-1 chance finished fast under Jim Crowley and landed the honours by half a length.
"Jim suggested putting the cheekpieces on after he rode him last time. A 3lb rise was fair, and you've got to say the handicapper has got it right. I'd love to find him one more here and then try him on the grass, where he'd need softish ground," said Tuite.
Crowley put another one through the posts aboard Rocky Elsom (13-2) in the BetVictor.com Handicap.
Trainer David Arbuthnot said: "When I got him (from John Oxx) they said they thought quite a bit of him and I ran him over hurdles first. I tried him over fences but he lost his nerve one day at Fakenham so we put him back on the Flat. He can probably go back hurdling now."
Fois Gras (8-1) was on the menu in the Follow At BetVictorRacing On Twitter Handicap, while Liam Keniry and Upavon (9-1) prevented Hughes from riding a double on Baddilini in the £25 Free Bet At BetVictor.com Handicap.
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Post by banger on Mar 18, 2014 18:17:21 GMT
Jockey Pat Cosgrave has been given a six-month ban for improper riding by the Emirates Racing Authority. Pat Cosgrave: Hit by a six-month ban The 31-year-old, who has claimed a handful of Group One sprints in Britain, was aboard third-placed Anaerobio in the Group One Jebel Hatta at Meydan on March 8. Cosgrave set a slow pace on the 20-1 outsider, just in front of eventual winner Vercingetorix, who is also trained by Mike de Kock, and could be seen looking around to the stablemate before appearing to move wide on the home straight. The penalty has been back-dated to start on March 17 and is due to finish at midnight on September 17. The ERA stewards looked into the replay from the last three furlongs in what was a second hearing into the matter. They took evidence from Cosgrave, De Kock and Vercingetorix's rider Christophe Soumillon. An ERA statement read: "Jockey Patrick Cosgrave was found guilty to a charge of improper riding pursuant to ERA 69 (i). "The particulars of the charge being that when riding Anaerobio, passing the 600 metres until approaching the 400 metres Cosgrave looked back to his inside on at least three occasions and at the turn into the home straight he intentionally allowed his mount to shift out approximately three horses, thereby allowing stablemate Vercingetorix a clear inside run. "In considering penalty the stewards were cognizant of the following: the seriousness of the charge; the blatant breach of Rule 69 (i) in relation to improper riding; the detrimental image to racing as a result of this matter the Jebel Hatta was a Group One race with prize-money of 300,000USD; Cosgrave's personal circumstances. "There was no evidence to implicate either Soumillon or De Kock in relation to Cosgrave's charge and therefore no action was taken against those persons." The ban could stand in racing authorities worldwide. Paul Struthers, chief executive of the Professional Jockeys Association, tweeted: "I can confirm that @pjaofficial is in contact with Pat Cosgrave and will advise/take advice on a possible appeal." Confirming the British Horseracing Authority's stance, spokesman Robin Mounsey said: "We are aware of the reports regarding the suspension imposed upon Pat Cosgrave. "Should the ERA request that BHA reciprocate any suspension then we would do so, as is required under our rules. "An application can be made to BHA for this penalty not to be reciprocated, but no application can be submitted and considered by the disciplinary panel until Cosgrave has exhausted the appeal procedures in Dubai."
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Post by banger on Mar 18, 2014 19:06:24 GMT
Another controversial low-grade Southwell event involving the prolific all-weather performer Stand Guard will be the subject of further British Horseracing Authority inquiries. Stand Guard: Subject of an investigation John Butler's gelding was withdrawn with a self-certificate, which stated he had "not eaten up", before the Coral Mobile "Just Three Clicks To Bet" Selling Stakes. It left the Neil Mulholland-trained Mr Burbidge to be sent off the 1/10 favourite and he obliged by nine lengths. Stand Guard set a new record of 26 wins on the all-weather when landing a seller at the Nottinghamshire course on March 6 when four of his five rivals were withdrawn. He went off a 1/7 favourite after trading at odds-against before his opposition fell apart, which could potentially allow punters with an early price to take advantage of the Rule 4 system concerning deductions for non-runners. It was a similar affair when he scored at 1-80 on January 28, when market rival La Estrella came out close to the off. Stand Guard and Mr Burbidge were by some way the best two horses in the field of six, and the race sponsors had decided not to offer any morning prices. Robin Mounsey, spokesman for the BHA said: "BHA are aware of the situation at Southwell today and have been monitoring it since declarations were made. "We visited the yard of John Butler, trainer of Stand Guard, prior to the horse being withdrawn, and intend to make further inquiries at this yard. We will also speak to Neil Mulholland about this matter. "We also informed the Gambling Commission of our concerns regarding the race in order that they could inform the market, as well as contacting several bookmakers directly ourselves. "We understand the public perception of incidents such as this and share those concerns. "Should our inquiries unearth any suggestion that systems are being manipulated in order to create an unfair advantage then we can take action against those involved."
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Post by banger on Mar 18, 2014 21:26:05 GMT
Martin Keighley's long-planned search for his first Cheltenham Festival winner ended in agonising defeat but there are still some enticing spring options remaining for Any Currency. Any Currency: Could run in France As an 11-year-old, the gelding has been revitalised by the cross-country discipline and after his entire season revolved around the Glenfarclas Handicap Chase, he ended up being beaten a short head by course specialist Balthazar King. "It looked like he was going to get there, but it didn't happen," said Keighley. "We've got a few options to think about over the next few days. He might go over to France for a cross-country race, but Balthazar King might be going there and we'd be keen to dodge him. "There's also a four-mile banks race at Punchestown (the La Touche Cup) and then there's the Bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown. He likes Sandown and has run well there before, so he'll have one more run in one of those races before we try again at Cheltenham next year." Keighley's other Festival runners did not really cut the mustard this time, but Champion Court, who was seventh from top-weight in the Byrne Group Plate, has a chance to make amends. "He'll be entered for the Topham at Aintree as he jumps so well and the handicapper could give him a chance if he drops him back to the mark from which he won the Silver Trophy at Cheltenham last April," said Keighley. The trainer's first Grade One winner, the Feltham star Annacotty, will have a summer break after running eighth in the RSA while Creepy is also bound for the fields. Keighley felt his outing in the Neptune Novices' Hurdle was one too many for this season and Creepy will embark upon a novice chasing career in the autumn.
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Post by banger on Mar 18, 2014 21:28:40 GMT
David Pipe is planning to step his Ryanair Chase winner Dynaste back up to three miles at Aintree. Tom Scudmore and Dynaste: On course for Aintree Last season, the grey struck over the same distance in the Mildmay Novices' Chase at the Grand National meeting but his only victory so far this term came at two miles and five furlongs last Thursday. Dynaste ran poorly in the King George on Boxing Day but bounced back as one of three Festival winners for the stable. "He pulled muscles in his quarters that day and took some getting right again after, with leading equine physio Mary Bromiley putting in plenty of overtime in the run-up to the Festival," the trainer told www.davidpipe.com. "Fortunately everything came together in time for the Ryanair and coming with a well-timed run between the last two fences, he powered clear of Hidden Cyclone. "He could well head to Punchestown, although the three miles and one furlong of the Betfair Bowl at Aintree's Grand National meeting looks tailor made for him and will probably be his next target." While Ballynagour and Western Warhorse both won at Cheltenham, several others got away, and Pipe said: "Red Sherlock clearly wasn't at his best when finishing down the field in the Neptune. "I am not naive enough to suggest that he would have beaten easy winner Faugheen, but a line through earlier form with placed horses Rathvinden and (indirectly) Ballyalton would suggest that he should have been challenging for a place at least. "Kings Palace looked solid going into the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle and having jumped well through the majority of the race, it was disappointing to see him take a tired-looking fall at the last when well beaten. "He already boasted course form and had won over one and a half furlongs further - they didn't go a crazy gallop so the only obvious conclusion is that the ground was quicker than ideal for him. "Kings Palace is a little sore after his fall and is receiving treatment, while I am pleased to report that Red Sherlock appears okay - both will have plenty of other opportunities to prove this form all wrong." Goulanes rounded off a memorable week by giving Pipe his fourth consecutive Midlands National. He said: "Goulanes holds an engagement in the Aintree equivalent next month although he will be given a little rest before deciding if he takes his chance there - his stamina looks assured and he is a sound jumper. "The same could be said of The Package, who has the Grand National as his next objective. He put up a most pleasing seasonal debut when finishing a close third in the Baylis & Harding at Cheltenham and could improve a little for the outing."
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Post by banger on Mar 18, 2014 21:30:20 GMT
John Gosden says the mild winter has allowed The Fugue to have a smooth preparation ahead of her first target at the Dubai World Cup meeting. The Fugue: Has enjoyed a smooth preparation Lord Lloyd-Webber's filly made great progress as a four-year-old, winning both the Yorkshire Oaks and Irish Champion Stakes as well as finishing second in the Breeders' Cup Turf and Hong Kong Vase. The Dubai Racing Club have The Fugue in their likely field for the Dubai World Cup itself, although the Sheema Classic has also been mentioned as an option. "She's in good form," Gosden told At The Races. "Obviously it's early in the year for fillies but she worked nicely (at the weekend) and we're very pleased and happy with her. "Dar Re Mi in same ownership went there and won the Sheema Classic and did it out of the ice and cold. This winter, as we all know, has been a very different one altogether. We've been lucky to have been able to move along quite normally with her."
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Post by banger on Mar 18, 2014 21:33:46 GMT
Wednesday: Going, weather and non-runners HAYDOCK GOING: GOOD (Good to soft in places on Chase Course) (GoingStick: Chase 6.6, Hurdle 6.5)
WEATHER (Cloudy/windy) KEMPTON GOING: STANDARD
WEATHER (Cloudy/windy)
STALLS 1m4f - Centre; Remainder - Inside LINGFIELD GOING: STANDARD
WEATHER (Cloudy/sunny)
STALLS 5f & 1m - Outside; Remainder - Inside WARWICK GOING: GOOD (GoingStick: Hurdle 7.0, Chase 7.5)
WEATHER (Mostly sunny)
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Post by Kimmy on Mar 19, 2014 8:18:34 GMT
Jebel Hatta replay Pat Cosgrave was today banned for six months for improper riding by the Emirates Racing Authority stewards for his ride in the Jebel Hatta. You can watch the race replay on RPTV in the media centre. =========================================== Try, try again Persistence proves to be key for trainer Mike Sowersby. After 4,674 days and 170 runners, he has finally had another winner at Wetherby. Feast Of Fire landed the 2m4f handicap hurdle at the track yesterday. =========================================== RACING POST and the Jockey Club have teamed up to offer all Racing Post readers free general admission to any of their courses from Sunday March 16 through to Thursday March 20 inclusive. To receive free admission, all you have to do is turn up to any of the specified race meetings below with the coupon from the respective day's edition of the Racing Post (print or iPad). It couldn't be simpler! Sunday March 16 - Carlisle Monday March 17 - Kempton Park Tuesday March 18 - Exeter Wednesday March 19 - Haydock Park,Warwick, Kempton Park Thursday March 20 - Kempton Available in all good newsagents or download the iPad edition here: www.racingpost.com/mobile/ipad-app/================================================== Varian eyes Guineas for unbeaten Kingston Hill ROGER VARIAN has given his strongest indication that his unbeaten Classic contender Kingston Hill will begin his campaign in the Qipco 2,000 Guineas. ============================================
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Post by Kimmy on Mar 19, 2014 8:21:45 GMT
Southwell, 18 March 2014
2.20, first race
The Stewards held an enquiry into the use of the whip by Frederik Tylicki, the rider of the winner, CARAMELITA, from approximately one and a half furlongs out. Having heard his evidence and viewed recordings of the race, they found him in breach of Schedule (B)6 Part 2 in that he had used his whip above the permitted level. The Stewards suspended Tylicki for 2 days as follows: Tuesday 1 and Wednesday 2 April 2014.
The Stewards held a further enquiry into the use of the whip by William Carson, the rider of DANCING FREDDY (IRE), placed second, from approximately one and a half furlongs out. Having heard his evidence and viewed recordings of the race, they found him in breach of Schedule (B)6 Part 2 in that he had used his whip above the permitted level. The Stewards suspended Carson for 2 days as follows: Tuesday 1 and Wednesday 2 April 2014.
4.00, fourth race
The Stewards held an enquiry into the circumstances surrounding the withdrawal of STAND GUARD, which was declared a non-runner on a self-certificate. They interviewed Neil Mullholland, licensed trainer of MR BURBIDGE and Tom Queally, declared rider of STAND GUARD. Having heard their evidence the Stewards ordered a report to be forwarded to the British Horseracing Authority.
4.30, fifth race
The Stewards held an enquiry under Rule (B)11.6 into possible interference approaching the final furlong. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race they found that there was interference between the winner, RAZIN’ HELL, ridden by Silvestre De Sousa and FUEL INJECTION, placed second, ridden by James Sullivan. They found the interference was accidental and had not improved RAZIN’ HELL’s placing. They ordered the placings to remain unaltered.
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Exeter, 18 March 2014
2.30, second race
The Stewards considered the apparent improvement in form of the winner, BOB KEOWN (IRE), ridden by Paul O’Brien, and trained by Rebecca Curtis, compared with its previous run at Taunton on 28 January 2014, where the gelding finished last of the six finishers, beaten around 115 lengths. They noted the trainer’s explanation that BOB KEOWN (FR) was suited by the good, good to soft ground and first time cheek pieces. They ordered the gelding to be routine tested.
3.00, third race
The Stewards held an enquiry into possible interference on the run in. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race they found that REGAL PRESENCE (IRE), placed second, ridden by Jack Doyle, had interfered with the winner, CAULFIELDS VENTURE (IRE), ridden by Aidan Coleman. The Stewards found Doyle in breach of Rule (B)54.1 and guilty of careless riding in that he allowed his horse to drift left handed, away from the whip. They cautioned him as to his future conduct in races.
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Wetherby, 18 March 2014
2.10, first race
The Stewards held an enquiry to consider why IT’S A STORY, trained by Mairi Wilson, entered the Parade Ring after the signal to mount had been given. Having heard her evidence they found her in breach of Rule (B)27.5 and fined her £140.
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Southwell, 18 March 2014
2.50, second race
Tom Queally, the rider of BORN TO REIGN, unplaced, reported that the gelding lost his action.
3.25, third race
Silvestre De Sousa, the rider of BROCKFIELD, unplaced, reported that the gelding stopped quickly.
The Veterinary Officer reported that AFTER THE STORM, unplaced, trained by John O’Shea, was lame on its left fore.
4.00, fourth race
Russ Kennemore, the rider of VORTEX STAR, unplaced, reported that the gelding hung violently left.
4.30, fifth race
The representative of Stuart Williams, the trainer of NATIONAL SERVICE (USA), unplaced, reported that the gelding was unsuited by the Fibresand surface. The Stewards ordered NATIONAL SERVICE (USA) to be routine tested.
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Exeter, 18 March 2014
2.00, first race
The Veterinary Officer reported that SCRIBE (IRE), unplaced, trained by David Evans, had bled from the nose.
2.30, second race
Richard Johnson, the rider of I’M SO SPECIAL (IRE), unplaced, reported that the mare was never travelling.
The Veterinary Officer reported that MILES OF SUNSHINE, which was pulled up, trained by Ron Hodges, was lame on its left fore.
4.10, fifth race
Colin Bolger, the rider of AMIGAYLE, which was pulled up, reported that the mare was never travelling.
4.40, sixth race
Dougie Costello, the rider of JIGSAW FINANCIAL (IRE), unplaced, reported that the gelding ran too free in the early stages.
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Wetherby, 18 March 2014
2.10, first race
Martin Todhunter, the trainer of MARTIN CHUZZLEWIT (IRE), unplaced, reported that the gelding had bled from the nose.
2.40, second race
The representative of Stuart Coltherd, the trainer of HOTGROVE BOY, which was pulled up, reported that the gelding had bled from the nose.
3.50, fourth race
Denis O’Regan, the rider of ALPHA ONE (IRE), which was pulled up, reported that the gelding was lame.
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Post by Kimmy on Mar 19, 2014 8:22:19 GMT
FESTIVAL FOCUS Like kids at Christmas, our NH team has gone to town on what’s always the longest blog of the year, with every one of the six-strong team having put pen to paper. Phil Smith leads off with his Gold Cup views in his separate Head of Handicapping piece and the rest of the best action is discussed at length below.
Big four floored
The 2014 Stan James Champion Hurdle was billed as the race of the meeting but only in part did it truly deliver, writes David Dickinson.
The tragic loss of Our Conor, who was setting a fast pace with the 13-year-old Captain Cee Bee, also put paid to the chance of another of the ‘big four’, The New One, who surely lost his chance at that fateful third hurdle. It might have been ground or age that found out defending champion Hurricane Fly or a combination of the two, though the fact remains that a truly-run Champion Hurdle is a mighty different test from those he faces through each winter.
So of the four horses talked about all winter only My Tent Or Yours was then in a position to truly give his running. However, he does take a fierce hold and in true Cheltenham tradition, the ultimate answer was none of the above! Fifth favourite Jezki had been rejected by AP but thrived given the pace of the race. There can be no doubt he had looked a stayer rather than a speed horse in the small field trials over the winter but Barry Geraghty rode a brilliant race and always had him in position A.
Deciding how to rate the race was less than straightforward. However, My Tent Or Yours has now beaten The New One twice, so I took the view that he should be rated the higher. I have raised My Tent Or Yours 1lb to 168 and therefore have Jezki on 169. As I wrote in an earlier blog, Captain Cee Bee was going to be a challenge if entered for the County Hurdle. He was, and I settled on a mark of 154 for that race. Miraculously using five lengths a second, that is the mark he ran to last week. Back handicapping and now using him as the marker horse in the Irish races won by Hurricane Fly, I now don’t have the latter running better than 166 this season. That can all change come Punchestown of course.
The JCB Triumph Hurdle may have lacked Analifet and Le Rocher but that should not detract from the huge potential of the winner Tiger Roll, making just the third racecourse appearance of his life. The fact that between runs two and three he was able to so comprehensively turn the tables on his Leopardstown conqueror Guitar Pete is testament to his progress. He may get an unexceptional Triumph-winning rating of 150 but that does not change the fact that he’s an exciting prospect. The season is not yet over and going by Autueil’s Sunday action he may yet have a more than worthy rival in the French filly Polygona.
Another exciting prospect is the Sky Bet Supreme winner Vautour, who was 7lb clear on BHA ratings going into the race and won that way. Such was the manner of his victory that I have raised his rating 1lb to 156. As always with Irish horses, these are ultimately decided between ourselves and the Irish handicappers for the final Classifications.
Just champion
Sire De Grugy confirmed his position as the season’s champion 2m chaser by landing last week’s BetVictor Queen Mother Chase in the style the form book suggested he should, writes John de Moraville.
And by handsomely adding to his Grade 1 successes in the Tingle Creek at Sandown and Ascot’s Clarence House Chase the popular eight-year-old buried once and for all any pre-race fears of a Cheltenham hoodoo.
With Jamie Moore exuding confidence Sire De Grugy left old rival Somersby (164) standing when given the office, racing to a career-best mark of 171 with seemingly more left in the tank.
Okay, this may not have been a vintage Champion Chase – the great Sprinter Sacre (188 last year) was sadly absent – but take nothing away from this admirable chestnut, who can only defeat what is lined up against him…and he did so with aplomb.
Aside from superstars Sprinter Sacre and Master Minded, Sire De Grugy is rated, among recent winners, only marginally behind Big Zeb (174) and Finian’s Rainbow (173). But he never looked in danger of defeat and next month has the chance to boost his mark in Sandown’s Celebration Chase, the race in which a year ago he first stamped himself as something special.
While Sire De Grugy was sent off favourite, Western Warhorse, the Racing Post Arkle Chase winner, was impossible to fancy – even by his canny trainer David Pipe, who had been trying to persuade owner Roger Brookhouse not to run.
However, despite lacking experience and possessing a far from equable temperament, the six-year-old showed admirable courage to touch off Champagne Fever on the line, dramatically stepping up on his winning chasing debut at Doncaster.
There might have been an air of post-race disbelief but the Arkle form stands up with third-placed Trifolium (156), the fourth Dodging Bullets (155) and fifth Valdez (153) all running virtually to their pre-Festival marks.
Which adds up to Western Warhorse returning a rating of 161, 1lb below that of the much-missed Simonsig, who took this event last year despite running significantly below his best.
Take that
Billed as a two horse race, the Ladbrokes World Hurdle was turned on its head with the emergence of a new star, writes Martin Greenwood.
Perennial Champ Big Buck’s and wonder-mare Annie Power were expected to fight out the finish but although one of those ran well enough More of That, the dark horse of the field, was too strong, and being only a six-year-old, an unbeaten one at that, he looks likely to be a major force in staying events for seasons to come.
I cannot presume to know the thoughts of Jonjo O’Neill but I would hazard a guess that he and AP (who rode At Fishers Cross on Thursday) didn’t expect this horse to be so far up the ladder when he won a bog standard maiden at Folkestone in 2012, or even when he scored off marks off 130 and 137 last November. Certainly I began to take notice when I increased his mark radically to 160 after he won the Relkeel at Cheltenham before Christmas, though even then the small field there posed as many questions as answers.
A further increase of 9lb has followed since his defeat of Annie Power and At Fishers Cross (career best of 162) last week, and, apart from a brief period before and after the last, he never seriously looked in danger of defeat. My five-year standards for the race suggest a figure in the mid-160s but I have taken a more positive view by going 169, and if anything I may be on the low side. Of course Aintree and Punchestown will help me assess the level before the season is out.
I had Annie Power on 165 (equivalent to 172 with the mares allowance) going in but it could have been anything to be honest given her vast superiority in her previous races. Here she ran ‘only’ to a minimum of 160; however I have reasons to suggest she is better than that. My only fear going in was whether she would truly get the trip given her very exuberant racing style, and while I accept she ‘stayed’ the World Hurdle trip I am still inclined to think she’ll prove ideally suited by shorter. Subsequent events will tell of course and there is no doubting she is a mare of outstanding ability, but, on my figures, she’s not as outstanding as Quevega (167) at this stage, who has much more solid form at a higher level.
Finally a word for Big Buck’s, who was a tip top hurdler who reached a peak of 174. His injury has clearly dented his ability, and that allied to his age has seen him return figures over a stone below his very best on both his starts back. I am a fairly unsentimental soul but on this occasion I genuinely wish him a happy and safe retirement.
The other races that fell into my division included the Coral Cup and Pertemps Final, both of which provided competitive finishes and personal bests by Whisper (progressive throughout the season and now 159) and Fingal Bay (excellently trained to regain the thread of a promising novice career and now 153).
I also assessed the Neptune and Albert Bartlett, which helped strengthen my opinion about the staying novices. ‘Faugheen The Machine’ duly backed up my and most other form experts view that he’s something special by bounding away with the Neptune, and lord only knows what he’ll be capable of when he learns to jump. Seldom do you see horses crash through hurdles and instantly come back on the steel.
I reckon the overall strength of the race is a bit below average, and indeed I have downgraded Rathvinden (and the disappointing Red Sherlock) despite the fact the former finished third. In fact I felt Faugheen didn’t have to run to his pre-race rating of 152, though I’m convinced the only way that rating will move will be upwards.
As to be expected, the Albert Bartlett provided much more a test of stamina and it threw up a surprise winner to boot. They went a decent clip throughout and the majority of those up with the gallop paid the price, including the very tired last-flight faller and top-rated Kings Palace (now 150). Deputy Dan therefore deserves bags of credit for finishing second having been up there all the way.
Unfortunately for him he had no extra to give after looking the probable winner and was passed by the more patiently ridden Very Wood, a 33/1 surprise, with Apache Jack, who had finished in front of the winner when they were second and third in a three-runner race at Naas the time before filling the places in third. My standards suggest something in the low 150s, and by not increasing Deputy Dan’s pre-race 145 (though he could well prove better than this under different tactics) I have settled for 150 for the winner, with Apache Jack also sharing 145 with the runner-up.
Briar Hill went off the strong favourite but he unfortunately fell before the race began in earnest. The very good news for his connections is that he is now joint top staying novice with Seeyouatmidnight (rated 155). How so you may ask, given his pre-race rating was only 147. The answer is very simple. The three-runner race at Naas was won by Briar Hill, who gave Apache Jack 7lb and a two and a quarter length beating, and gave Very Wood 10lb and a three length beating. The only obvious handicapping decision to be made was to increase the level of the race from my original assessment, and my already positive view of the potential of Briar Hill is significantly enhanced.
First class Dynaste
The Grade 1 Ryanair Festival Chase at Cheltenham was a fairly straightforward race to handicap this year, writes Mark Olley.
From a ratings point of view the race centred around the 155-rated Hunt Ball. Nicky Henderson’s gelding has a decent record at the Festival having won the 0-140 Novice Handicap in 2012 and then finished a good fourth in the Byrne Group Plate last season. Whilst his US venture didn’t go to plan there’s every reason to think he bounced back to his 155 rating back under ideal conditions – that’s the figure he produced when winning at the Festival two years ago and also won from at Taunton this time last year.
Rajdhani Express won the Rewards4Racing Novice Handicap at last year’s Festival and has continued on an upward curve. He’d been fifth in the Paddy Power Gold Cup in November on his sole previous start this season and I have him running a career-high 158 in third this time, in a week where the three who finished directly in front of him in November (Attaglance, Hidden Cyclone and Colour Squadron) also produced fine performances in defeat.
Irish challenger Hidden Cyclone did everything right but just lost out over a trip that possibly just stretches his stamina. He certainly stays 2m5f, but having finished second to Sire De Grugy over 2m1f at Ascot in January I wonder if slightly shorter than 2m5f will prove his optimum. That may seem harsh for a horse that achieved a career-high 160 here!
All of the above has Dynaste running to a figure of 163. That is some way below his current rating of 169 which he achieved when finishing second to Cue Card over 3m1f at Haydock in November, though that form still looks solid. David Pipe’s gelding reportedly pulled some muscles when disappointing in the King George but is clearly over that now and reports suggest a return to 3m may well be on the cards.
Last year Cue Card achieved 172 when winning the Ryanair and was the highest rated winner of the race. Dynaste’s 163, on the other hand, is the lowest since the race was upgraded to a Grade 1 back in 2008.
The queen of Cheltenham
History was made in the OLBG David Nicholson Mares’ Hurdle when Quevega won the race for the sixth consecutive year, writes Chris Nash.
Willie Mullins’ 10-year-old has always been capable of winning this race by running some way below her best and I have assessed this year’s renewal as being no different. In beating the rock-solid Glens Melody (rated 142) by three quarters of a length at level weights she had only to run to a figure of 143+. She took a while to pick up, with 2½m on quickish ground now looking a bare minimum for her, but ended up winning a shade cosily despite the narrow margin.
This performance fits in closely with her figures from the last two renewals, which were 144+ and 143+ respectively.
Glens Melody arrived in form having won two listed races at Warwick this year and she looks a solid marker. A further three quarters of a length behind her was L’Unique, who went into the race on 135 but had got as high as 142 when winning a Grade 1 novice at Aintree last spring, and she’s back to 141.
In each of the previous four years Quevega has followed up victory here by winning the 3m Grade 1 at the Punchestown Festival in April. She has to take on her male counterparts there and in each year she has had to surpass her Cheltenham figure in order to prevail. Her current rating of 167 is based on her performance in that race last year when beating Reve de Sivola by a comfortable five lengths. Another outing in that contest should tell us much more about her current ability level.
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Post by Kimmy on Mar 19, 2014 8:29:02 GMT
Tips Tables Naps table
NAPS TABLE PRESS CHALLENGE
TODAY'S NAPS TIME CRS TIPSTER LEVEL STAKES Seebright 3:35 Extr South Wales Argus Melissa Jones +55.05 Caulfields Venture 3:00 Extr Sunday Telegraph Whistler +24.98 Comeonginger 3:00 Extr Weekender +24.38 Kings Apollo 2:30 Extr Liverpool Echo Chris Wright +22.63 Pair Of Jacks 2:10 Weth Western Morning News West Tip +18.39 Rose Buck 5:05 Sthl Racing Post The Edge +14.06 Caulfields Venture 3:00 Extr Racing Post Lambourn +12.50 National Service 4:30 Sthl Blackpool Gazette Steve Simpson +12.05 Flaming Charmer 3:35 Extr Racing Post West Country +8.68 Crookstown 5:15 Extr Yorkshire Post The Duke +7.85 Heartsong 2:20 Sthl Daily Star Sunday Moorestyle +7.14 Heartsong 2:20 Sthl Daily Mail Robin Goodfellow +5.96 Lean On Pete 3:25 Sthl Coventry Telegraph Derek Brown +4.50 Crookstown 5:15 Extr The Star Patrick Weaver +2.73 Lean On Pete 3:25 Sthl Glasgow Evening Times Jeffrey Ross +1.57 Hotgrove Boy 2:40 Weth Daily Telegraph Marlborough +0.85 Caulfields Venture 3:00 Extr Daily Post Mercury -0.16 Imperial Circus 4:10 Extr Daily Mirror Newsboy -2.25 Razin´ Hell 4:30 Sthl Belfast Newsletter Wise Owl -5.20 Orby´s Man 5:25 Weth Sheffield Star Fortunatus -7.92 Seebright 3:35 Extr Sunday Express Chris Goulding -10.83 Caulfields Venture 3:00 Extr Racing and Football Outlook -11.39 Fiddlers Reel 4:55 Weth Racing Post The North -14.99 Oscarslad 3:00 Extr The Guardian -15.51 Seebright 3:35 Extr Daily Record Garry Owen -17.66 Imperial Circus 4:10 Extr Western Daily Press Bob Watts -18.76 Imperial Circus 4:10 Extr The Scotsman Glendale -20.39 On Trend 4:10 Extr Sussex Express Downsman -21.02 Revani 5:15 Extr The Sun Templegate -21.50 Crookstown 5:15 Extr Racing Post Spotlight -24.20 Oscarslad 3:00 Extr Oldham Evening Chronicle Keith McHugh -27.36 One In A Row 2:40 Weth Morning Star Farringdon -28.53 Pair Of Jacks 2:10 Weth The Press, York Ebor -32.91 National Service 4:30 Sthl Yorkshire Evening Post Lee Sobot -33.24 I´m So Special 2:30 Extr The Irish Field Karl Hedley -34.25 Caulfields Venture 3:00 Extr Racing Post RP Ratings -34.43 Trillerin Minella 4:40 Extr The Times Rob Wright -38.83 Caulfields Venture 3:00 Extr Sunday Mirror Gary Nutting -43.12 Alumina 5:05 Sthl Sunday Mail Rockavon -55.34 National Service 4:30 Sthl Carlisle News & Star Phil Rostron -66.00 Everaard 4:55 Weth Racing Post Postdata -68.40 ============================================= MOST TIPPED Palermo Don 5:20 Haydock MOST TIPPED OUTSIDER Robbie 3:40 Haydock MOST NAPPED Cloud Creeper 2:40 Haydock MOST NAPPED OUTSIDER Benenden 2:20 Warwick ============================================== Andrew Thornton, rider: NOBLE LEGEND " “You can put a line through his Sandown run last time as he made a terrible mistake down the back, which is very uncharacteristic of him. He was very, very consistent last season, yet if you look at his form this campaign it seems like he has been the total opposite. There have been excuses, though. Caroline Bailey's horses were out of sorts at one time, but now they're in great form. Noble Legend likes Haydock and, although he's got topweight, I am expecting him to run a good race.” " Noble Legend 4:15 Haydock =============================================== It's 681 days since Paddy Butler had a winner. Can Querido turn things around? Querido 2:00 Lingfield (AW) =================================================== ROBIN GOODFELLOW SELECTIONS...
Haydock
210 Presented
240 Cloud Creeper
310 Bincombe
340 Discovery Bay
415 Real Milan
450 Straidnahanna
520 Palermo Don
Kempton
540 Jeremos
610 Mambo Spirit
640 Chapellerie
710 Dubai Kiss
740 Until The Man
810 Crowdmania
840 Toga Tiger
910 Brown Pete
Lingfield
200 Final Delivery
230 Presumido
300 Bush Warrior
330 Desert Strike
405 BROCKLEBANK (nap)
440 Mr Red Clubs
510 Perfect Cracker (nb)
Warwick
220 Ulzana’s Raid
250 Storm Of Swords
320 Get Ready To Go
355 Winged Crusader
430 Polly Peachum
500 Brody Bleu
530 King’s Tempest
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Today's Pointers Hot Trainers Trainer Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Races Jonjo O'Neill 5 25 20.0 10 40.0 Today's entries M Johnston 4 12 33.33 6 50.0 Today's entries A W Carroll 4 15 26.67 5 33.33 Today's entries D McCain Jnr 3 18 16.67 7 38.89 Today's entries M Appleby 3 8 37.5 4 50.0 Today's entries D Pipe 3 18 16.67 4 22.22 Today's entries N J Gifford 3 5 60.0 3 60.0 Today's entries H Fry 2 6 33.33 4 66.67 Today's entries Miss E C Lavelle 2 11 18.18 4 36.36 Today's entries Miss Lucinda V Russell 2 16 12.5 4 25.0 Today's entries D Skelton 2 5 40.0 3 60.0 Today's entries R Dickin 2 8 25.0 3 37.5 Today's entries N P Mulholland 2 8 25.0 3 37.5 Today's entries C E Longsdon 2 10 20.0 3 30.0 Today's entries K Dalgleish 2 6 33.33 2 33.33 Today's entries A King 1 17 5.88 5 29.41 Today's entries R A Fahey 1 7 14.29 4 57.14 Today's entries N J Henderson 1 28 3.57 4 14.29 Today's entries K C Bailey 1 8 12.5 3 37.5 Today's entries N A Twiston-Davies 1 11 9.09 3 27.27 Today's entries P J Hobbs 1 26 3.85 3 11.54 Today's entries A J Lidderdale 1 2 50.0 2 100.0 Today's entries C A Dwyer 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Today's entries M R Channon 1 4 25.0 2 50.0 Today's entries J J Quinn 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Today's entries Mrs R Dobbin 1 6 16.67 2 33.33 Today's entries B R Millman 1 6 16.67 2 33.33 Today's entries B Ellison 1 8 12.5 2 25.0 Today's entries Miss A Stokell 1 8 12.5 2 25.0 Today's entries R Walford 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries J R Jenkins 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries M Wigham 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries Mrs Caroline Bailey 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries J Butler 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries Miss Gay Kelleway 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries J Tuite 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries S A Harris 1 5 20.0 1 20.0 Today's entries R T Phillips 1 7 14.29 1 14.29 Today's entries ============================================== Hot Jockeys Jockey Wins Rides Win % Place Place % Races R Johnson 7 31 22.58 10 32.26 Today's rides A Tinkler 6 10 60.0 7 70.0 Today's rides David Probert 4 8 50.0 5 62.5 Today's rides Tom Cannon 4 12 33.33 4 33.33 Today's rides L Morris 3 23 13.04 11 47.83 Today's rides A Mullen 3 11 27.27 6 54.55 Today's rides A Kirby 3 13 23.08 6 46.15 Today's rides T Scudamore 3 18 16.67 6 33.33 Today's rides N Fehily 3 21 14.29 6 28.57 Today's rides K Renwick 3 13 23.08 4 30.77 Today's rides Jim Crowley 3 7 42.86 3 42.86 Today's rides L P Keniry 3 12 25.0 3 25.0 Today's rides Daragh Bourke 2 12 16.67 6 50.0 Today's rides Harry Skelton 2 8 25.0 5 62.5 Today's rides L Treadwell 2 13 15.38 5 38.46 Today's rides Craig Nichol 2 7 28.57 4 57.14 Today's rides A Thornton 2 7 28.57 4 57.14 Today's rides Martin Harley 2 11 18.18 4 36.36 Today's rides B Hughes 2 17 11.76 4 23.53 Today's rides R Winston 2 5 40.0 3 60.0 Today's rides C Poste 2 7 28.57 3 42.86 Today's rides G Baker 2 8 25.0 3 37.5 Today's rides Henry Brooke 2 12 16.67 3 25.0 Today's rides Jack Duern 2 2 100.0 2 100.0 Today's rides Felix De Giles 2 6 33.33 2 33.33 Today's rides Maurice Linehan 2 10 20.0 2 20.0 Today's rides S De Sousa 2 10 20.0 2 20.0 Today's rides Brian Harding 1 9 11.11 6 66.67 Today's rides S Twiston-Davies 1 21 4.76 5 23.81 Today's rides C Catlin 1 9 11.11 4 44.44 Today's rides R P Mclernon 1 9 11.11 4 44.44 Today's rides W Hutchinson 1 11 9.09 4 36.36 Today's rides Jack Doyle 1 12 8.33 4 33.33 Today's rides R Thornton 1 13 7.69 4 30.77 Today's rides A P McCoy 1 15 6.67 4 26.67 Today's rides Nick Scholfield 1 16 6.25 4 25.0 Today's rides Aidan Coleman 1 24 4.17 4 16.67 Today's rides Kielan Woods 1 8 12.5 3 37.5 Today's rides J M Davies 1 9 11.11 3 33.33 Today's rides William Carson 1 10 10.0 3 30.0 Today's rides Ryan Mania 1 10 10.0 3 30.0 Today's rides D F O'Regan 1 14 7.14 3 21.43 Today's rides R Hughes 1 4 25.0 2 50.0 Today's rides Adam Nicol 1 7 14.29 2 28.57 Today's rides James Best 1 8 12.5 2 25.0 Today's rides P J Brennan 1 8 12.5 2 25.0 Today's rides Paul Moloney 1 9 11.11 2 22.22 Today's rides Nico de Boinville 1 10 10.0 2 20.0 Today's rides George Downing 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's rides William Twiston-Davies 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's rides Connor Beasley 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's rides Richard O'dea 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's rides William Buick 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's rides G Gibbons 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's rides R Havlin 1 5 20.0 1 20.0 Today's rides Killian Moore 1 6 16.67 1 16.67 Today's rides Benjamin Poste 1 6 16.67 1 16.67 Today's rides D Sweeney 1 6 16.67 1 16.67 Today's rides Michael Byrne 1 7 14.29 1 14.29 Today's rides Freddie Tylicki 1 7 14.29 1 14.29 Today's rides D C Costello 1 12 8.33 1 8.33 Today's rides =============================================== First-time Blinkers Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Wishformore v1 5 48 10.42 15 31.25 Ling 16:40 Real Milan bt 5 14 35.71 7 50.0 Hayd 16:15 Unbreak My Heart b1 4 37 10.81 9 24.32 Ling 14:00 Speed Master v1 4 9 44.44 7 77.78 War 17:00 Dispour b1 2 5 40.0 3 60.0 Hayd 15:40 ================================================= Tonguestraps Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Daniel Thomas pt 13 98 13.27 33 33.67 Ling 14:00 Royal Intruder bt 7 62 11.29 13 20.97 Kemp 21:10 Pull The Pin bt 6 38 15.79 16 42.11 Ling 15:30 Querido pt 6 52 11.54 13 25.0 Ling 14:00 Dorback t 5 49 10.2 14 28.57 Ling 15:30 Jay Bee Blue bt 5 34 14.71 13 38.24 Kemp 20:40 Decent Fella t 5 42 11.9 8 19.05 Ling 16:40 Real Milan bt 5 14 35.71 7 50.0 Hayd 16:15 Aazif t 4 19 21.05 10 52.63 Hayd 15:40 All Right Now pt 4 40 10.0 9 22.5 Ling 14:30 Catalyze t 4 30 13.33 8 26.67 Kemp 18:10 Shirley's Pride t 3 15 20.0 6 40.0 Ling 15:30 Celestial Dawn bt 2 32 6.25 10 31.25 Kemp 18:10 Rudemeister t 2 17 11.76 8 47.06 Hayd 16:15 Camache Queen bt 2 31 6.45 7 22.58 Kemp 18:40 The Nephew t 2 16 12.5 4 25.0 War 17:00 Top Gamble t 2 5 40.0 3 60.0 Hayd 14:40 Dancingtilmidnight t 2 4 50.0 2 50.0 War 16:30 Pabusar bt 1 33 3.03 8 24.24 Ling 16:05 I'm Harry vt 1 21 4.76 4 19.05 Kemp 19:40 Alpancho t 1 8 12.5 3 37.5 War 17:00 College Doll t 1 19 5.26 3 15.79 Kemp 18:10 Squire Trelawney pt 1 11 9.09 2 18.18 War 15:55 Master Todd t1 0 6 0.0 4 66.67 War 14:20 Rio Milan t 0 6 0.0 3 50.0 War 14:20 Dreams And Songs t 0 5 0.0 1 20.0 War 16:30 Green Millionaire t 0 9 0.0 0 0.0 Kemp 18:40 Egotist t 0 9 0.0 0 0.0 War 14:50 Carpies Boy t 0 4 0.0 0 0.0 War 14:20 Just Gets Better ht 0 2 0.0 0 0.0 War 14:50 Carole's Lord t1 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 War 17:30 Point Of Attack t1 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 War 17:30 ================================================= Cheekpieces Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Desert Strike p 17 134 12.69 47 35.07 Ling 15:30 Scamperdale p 15 98 15.31 31 31.63 Ling 14:00 Daniel Thomas pt 13 98 13.27 33 33.67 Ling 14:00 We Have A Dream p 13 98 13.27 33 33.67 Kemp 18:40 Amenable p 9 58 15.52 14 24.14 Ling 14:30 Apache Glory p 7 30 23.33 13 43.33 Ling 17:10 Querido pt 6 52 11.54 13 25.0 Ling 14:00 Shalone p 5 15 33.33 6 40.0 Hayd 14:40 Indian Violet p 4 58 6.9 14 24.14 Ling 14:00 Al Khan p 4 30 13.33 10 33.33 Ling 16:05 All Right Now pt 4 40 10.0 9 22.5 Ling 14:30 Lady Lunchalot p 4 21 19.05 8 38.1 Ling 17:10 Bishophill Jack p 4 26 15.38 7 26.92 War 15:20 Newbury Street p1 3 23 13.04 8 34.78 Kemp 18:40 Drive On p 3 10 30.0 5 50.0 Kemp 20:10 Ros Castle p1 2 16 12.5 7 43.75 Hayd 16:15 Presented p 2 17 11.76 7 41.18 Hayd 14:10 Harris p 2 10 20.0 5 50.0 Hayd 14:10 Carli King p 2 7 28.57 3 42.86 Hayd 14:10 My Scat Daddy p 1 20 5.0 6 30.0 Kemp 21:10 Appease p1 1 5 20.0 4 80.0 Kemp 20:40 Zed Candy Girl p 1 10 10.0 3 30.0 Kemp 21:10 Minstrels Gallery p 1 9 11.11 2 22.22 Ling 14:00 Squire Trelawney pt 1 11 9.09 2 18.18 War 15:55 Palladius p 1 12 8.33 2 16.67 Kemp 21:10 John's Gem p1 1 11 9.09 1 9.09 War 15:55 Get Ready To Go p 0 18 0.0 4 22.22 War 15:20 Mr Bounty p 0 7 0.0 3 42.86 Kemp 18:10 Queen Spud p 0 9 0.0 3 33.33 War 16:30 Admirals Walk p 0 20 0.0 2 10.0 Kemp 21:10 Gung Ho p1 0 5 0.0 1 20.0 Kemp 19:40 Caldey p1 0 2 0.0 0 0.0 War 17:30 ================================================ Course & Distance Winners Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Desert Strike 17 134 12.69 47 35.07 Ling 15:30 Scamperdale 15 98 15.31 31 31.63 Ling 14:00 Daniel Thomas 13 98 13.27 33 33.67 Ling 14:00 We Have A Dream 13 98 13.27 33 33.67 Kemp 18:40 Go Amwell 11 101 10.89 28 27.72 War 15:55 Captain Scooby 10 101 9.9 27 26.73 Kemp 18:10 West Leake 9 67 13.43 25 37.31 Ling 14:30 Mambo Spirit 9 84 10.71 24 28.57 Kemp 18:10 Shifting Star 8 85 9.41 25 29.41 Ling 14:30 Chevise 8 51 15.69 24 47.06 Ling 14:30 Roy's Legacy 8 55 14.55 21 38.18 Ling 15:30 Al's Memory 8 55 14.55 20 36.36 Ling 16:05 Toga Tiger 8 35 22.86 12 34.29 Kemp 20:40 Gansey 7 35 20.0 15 42.86 Hayd 16:15 Apache Glory 7 30 23.33 13 43.33 Ling 17:10 Rezwaan 7 49 14.29 13 26.53 Ling 16:40 Noble Legend 7 17 41.18 9 52.94 Hayd 16:15 Brocklebank 6 33 18.18 13 39.39 Ling 16:05 Bertie Blu Boy 6 43 13.95 11 25.58 Ling 14:30 Kudu Country 5 33 15.15 12 36.36 Hayd 15:40 Torres Del Paine 5 33 15.15 11 33.33 Kemp 18:10 Run It Twice 5 31 16.13 9 29.03 Ling 16:40 Real Milan 5 14 35.71 7 50.0 Hayd 16:15 Abigails Angel 4 41 9.76 17 41.46 Ling 14:00 Indian Violet 4 58 6.9 14 24.14 Ling 14:00 Living The Life 4 17 23.53 9 52.94 Ling 16:05 Unbreak My Heart 4 37 10.81 9 24.32 Ling 14:00 Lady Lunchalot 4 21 19.05 8 38.1 Ling 17:10 Time Square 3 35 8.57 8 22.86 Kemp 19:40 Free World 3 37 8.11 8 21.62 War 17:00 Nassau Storm 3 24 12.5 7 29.17 Ling 16:05 Appyjack 3 31 9.68 7 22.58 Kemp 21:10 Drive On 3 10 30.0 5 50.0 Kemp 20:10 Litmus 3 22 13.64 5 22.73 Ling 14:00 Syncopate 2 16 12.5 7 43.75 Ling 17:10 Littlecote Lady 2 25 8.0 6 24.0 Kemp 18:10 Bubbly Bailey 1 17 5.88 5 29.41 Kemp 18:40 Appease 1 5 20.0 4 80.0 Kemp 20:40 Alpancho 1 8 12.5 3 37.5 War 17:00 Khatiba 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Kemp 20:10 Rockchasebullett 1 9 11.11 1 11.11 War 17:00 ======================================================= Longest Travellers (397 miles) Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Sound Advice 3 27 11.11 9 33.33 Kemp 20:40 ====================================================== Most Naps Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Top Gamble 2 5 40.0 3 60.0 Hayd 14:40 Cloud Creeper 1 9 11.11 7 77.78 Hayd 14:40 ========================================================= Running Hot Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Mr Red Clubs 7 35 20.0 11 31.43 Ling 16:40 Catalyze 4 30 13.33 8 26.67 Kemp 18:10 Arabian Heights 2 22 9.09 5 22.73 Ling 17:10 Crowdmania 2 10 20.0 3 30.0 Kemp 20:10 ==================================================== Money Talks Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Mr Bounty 0 7 0.0 3 42.86 Kemp 18:10 Officer Drivel 0 9 0.0 2 22.22 Kemp 19:10 Dixie Bull 0 6 0.0 1 16.67 War 15:55 Iceman 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 Fai 12:00 ================================================= Switching Stables Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Royal Intruder 7 62 11.29 13 20.97 Kemp 21:10 The Knoxs 6 22 27.27 6 27.27 Hayd 14:40 Smokethatthunders 2 13 15.38 7 53.85 Ling 17:10 Moveable Asset 2 19 10.53 5 26.32 Hayd 14:40 Suffice 1 11 9.09 4 36.36 War 14:50 Chapellerie 1 15 6.67 4 26.67 Kemp 18:40 Announcement 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Kemp 20:10 Prouts Pub 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 War 14:50 Rock N Rouge 0 4 0.0 3 75.0 Ling 15:00 The Yank 0 12 0.0 2 16.67 War 14:50 Dixie Bull 0 6 0.0 1 16.67 War 15:55 ================================================= Going and Stalls Meeting Conditions Haydock Park Going : Good-Good to Soft in places on Chase course. Warwick Going : Good Lingfield Park Going : Standard Stalls : 5f & 1m Outside, Remainder Inside Kempton Park Going : Standard Stalls : 1m4f Centre, Remainder Inside
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Post by Kimmy on Mar 19, 2014 10:30:36 GMT
15:10 Wednesday 19th March Racing Tips - 19/03/2014
Bincombe was impressive last time on beating a 3 runner field but, of those at the shorter prices, it could pay to side with Clondaw Knight who is held in high regard by connections and who wants good ground. Bincombe has done nothing wrong but this is a decent little handicap and he is up 8lb in a race where he will not be allowed to dominate, though perhaps he did so last time out of necessity rather than preference. Clondaw Knight returns off the same mark as when travelling well last time before making an error but form would suggest he can leave 122 well behind him. However, the overpriced vote must go to Alderbrook Lad at 11/1. There's every chance he has done his winning for the season but we have said that before and one thing in his favour at this track on the ground will be his ability to jump well at pace. That could put a few with jumping errors on their cv's under pressure and he will be a masisve danger if allowed a soft lead. He likes Joe Colliver and has an action that says today's conditions will suit. Haydock 15.10 - Alderbrook Lad 1pt e/w
Both Karazhan and Discovery Bay deserve to be vying for favouritism for a decent handicap at Haydock but I'm happy to take Roman Flight at 7/1 in the hope that better ground suits him best. His 3 wins have come on today's surface, though the last of those was on the flat 11 months ago. In truth he hasn't won as much as he should do and he can find little at the business end as was the case on penultimate start. He does travel well though and I can't really see him out of the places this afternoon on his preferred ground. His last start in these conditions saw him held by 2 very capable performers and I'm not sure we've sent the best of this one off a mark of 130. The Henderson horse is short for one returning from a break and so too Discovery Bay for one well out of sorts last time. Haydock 15.40 - Roman Flight 1pt e/w
Shadows Lengthen is 'one of those horses' personally. Having backed him to no avail at big prices twice this season, I then missed him when he won at 7/1 last time out. He looks a good thing today at 4/1 but that is just too short with the hangover of missing out last time and I wouldn't mind something else prevailing. He is up 5lb with a change in the saddle though so it's not as if he's a certainty. I'd rather have Noble Legend at 6/1 who has a good record here and will appreciate the step back in trip from Sandown 11 days ago. He has a poor record over 3 miles plus but his efforts at this sort of trip read F1112411012 and the last of those came off this mark when 2nd to the consistent mare Rydalis. The ground is ideal this afternoon and, only a 7 year old, there's eve chance he can progress beyond his mark of 135 with the yard going well. Haydock 16.15 - Noble Legend 1pt e/w
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Post by Kimmy on Mar 19, 2014 10:34:22 GMT
Tregoning running plans Marcus Tregoning (@tregoningracing): "Bronze Angel on target for the Lincoln. Boom And Bust a possible too, though has alternative option in the Doncaster Mile." ============================================= Scottish Grand National prize fund rises to £200,000 NEXT month's Coral Scottish Grand National at Ayr will have a prize fund of £200,000, an increase of £20,000 from last year. ================================================ McCoy milestone Tony McCoy's ridden 199 winners this season and has four chances to hit 200 at Haydock today. ================================================ No Aintree for The Giant Bolster Trainer David Bridgwater said: "Every time we go to Liverpool it's a disaster – I don't want to end on a sad note." =================================================== McCain tries new tactics on disappointing Milan DONALD McCAIN is hoping a drop in trip and blinkers can help Real Milan improve in Haydock's feature today =======================================================
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Post by banger on Mar 19, 2014 22:11:34 GMT
Sue Smith is likely to be double-handed in the Crabbie's Grand National with Mr Moonshine and Vintage Star. Mr Moonshine: Set for Aintree Smith sent out Auroras Encore to win at 66-1 last year and she will adopt the same practice this year which served her so well at Aintree. She took Auroras Encore from her Bingley base to the Malton schooling grounds where there is a specially made replica Grand National fence. "Both horses are very well," said Smith. "Both are in good order and at the moment the intention is to run them both. "They will both school over the National fences, as we did last year. "We'll take them to Malton and that will especially benefit Vintage Star as he's never been over the fences before."
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Post by banger on Mar 19, 2014 22:14:31 GMT
eremy Noseda has his fingers crossed Consign will be blessed with a favourable draw in the William Hill Lincoln at Doncaster on Saturday week. Jeremy Noseda: Hoping for a little luck Stalls position is always a main talking point ahead of the first big race of the turf season and Noseda is hoping his four-year-old gets that essential bit of luck in the valuable handicap over the straight mile. Consign had a pipe-opener on the Polytrack at Lingfield last month and it is all systems go for Town Moor. "The aim is to go there. He needed his first run on the all-weather (this year)," the Newmarket trainer told At The Races. "You need a lot of luck in the Lincoln, the draw and if we could get good ground on Lincoln day. With a good draw I think he will be very competitive." Consign, who is currently set to carry 8st 9lb, is around a 25-1 shot for the Lincoln.
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Post by banger on Mar 19, 2014 22:16:34 GMT
John Butler will give Stand Guard a short break as he waits for the controversy that broke out after he was withdrawn on Tuesday to die down Stand Guard: Will have a short break Butler was not happy with the condition of the 10-year-old in the morning and withdrew the all-time leading all-weather scorer. Stand Guard's absence left the Neil Mulholland-trained Mr Burbidge to be sent off the 1-10 favourite and he obliged by nine lengths. "I'm going to leave off him for a bit now," said Butler. "There are two races for him in April, one at Southwell and one at Wolverhampton - there aren't many left for him now. I'll just let everything calm down for a bit. "He wasn't 100% yesterday. He'd had two quickish runs, so I took him out. "For some reason there was a lot of controversy but if I'm not happy with my horse, I'm not going to run him. The main thing is he seems fine this morning and he'll have a bit of a break."
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Post by banger on Mar 19, 2014 22:26:55 GMT
Thursday: Going, weather and non-runners CHEPSTOW GOING: GOOD (GoingStick: Chase 7.4, Hurdle 7.7)
WEATHER (Light rain/windy) KEMPTON GOING: STANDARD
WEATHER (Mostly cloudy)
STALLS 1m4f - Centre; Remainder - Inside LUDLOW GOING: GOOD (Good to soft in places; GoingStick 7.8) (Watering to maintain)
WEATHER (Light rain/windy) WOLVERHAMPTON GOING: STANDARD
WEATHER (Light rain/windy)
STALLS Inside THURLES GOING: YIELDING TO SOFT
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Post by Kimmy on Mar 20, 2014 9:18:53 GMT
Lingfield Park, 19 March 2014
2.00, first race
The Stewards noted that UNBREAK MY HEART (IRE), unplaced, had interfered with SCAMPERDALE, unplaced, who then interfered with CLAUDE GREENWOOD, also unplaced, on the home bend but after viewing a recording of the race they were satisfied that it did not involve a riding offence.
2.30, second race
The Stewards noted that ALL RIGHT NOW, unplaced had interfered with AMENABLE (IRE), unplaced, approaching the first bend but after viewing a recording of the race they were satisfied that it did not involve a riding offence.
The Stewards held an enquiry into the fall of Martin Harley, the rider of RED ART (IRE), just inside the half furlong marker. They were unable to interview Harley owing to his injuries. Having viewed recordings of the incident the Stewards found that the fall was caused by the horse clipping heels with a rival in front of him. Being satisfied that the incident was accidental, the Stewards took no further action.
3.30, fourth race
The Stewards held an enquiry to consider the apparent improvement in form of the winner, PROFILE STAR (IRE), ridden by William Carson, and trained by Ann Stokell, compared with its previous run at Southwell on 11 March 2014 where the gelding finished ninth of thirteen, beaten by 13½ lengths. They interviewed the trainer who stated that the gelding was better suited by the Polytrack surface and that his performance was affected by a slipping saddle last time. Having heard her evidence they noted her explanation.
4.05, fifth race
The Stewards held an enquiry into the running and riding of PABUSAR, ridden by William Carson and trained by Ann Stokell, which made the running before weakening in the home straight to finish tenth of eleven beaten 17 lengths. They interviewed the rider and the trainer. They also received a report from the Veterinary Officer. The rider stated that his instructions were to make the running and to attempt to kick on at the top of the hill and steal the race. The trainer confirmed these instructions adding that she felt PABUSAR did not stay this seven furlong distance. She further added that she had been unable to fit the declared tongue tie due to the gelding’s reluctance to face it. Carson stated that in his opinion this had affected the gelding’s performance. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race the Stewards noted their explanations.
The Stewards further found the rider in breach of Rule (D)49 and guilty of failing to report that the gelding’s performance had been affected by the fact that it did not wear the declared tongue tie. They fined him £140.
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Warwick, 19 March 2014
3.20, third race
The Stewards enquired into the reason for a member of the ground staff being present on the course as the field approached the home turn on the final circuit. After viewing recordings of the race and hearing evidence from Harry Challoner, the rider of GET READY TO GO (IRE), placed second, the Clerk of the Course and the member of ground staff in question, the Stewards ordered a report to be forwarded to the British Horseracing Authority.
3.55, fourth race
The record of vaccinations in the passport of DIXIE BULL (IRE), trained by Tom Symonds, did not comply with the Rules of Racing. The Stewards found the trainer in breach of Rule (E)18 and fined him £140.
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Haydock Park, 19 March 2014
2.40, second race
The Stewards held an enquiry into possible interference after the final hurdle. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race they found that KAYAAN, placed fourth, ridden by Kielan Woods, had interfered with the winner, HIDDEN JUSTICE (IRE), ridden by Dean Pratt. The Stewards found Woods in breach of Rule (B)54.1 and guilty of careless riding in that he allowed his mount to drift left thereby causing interference. They cautioned him as to his future conduct in races.
The Stewards considered the apparent improvement in form of the winner, HIDDEN JUSTICE (IRE), ridden by Dean Pratt and trained by John Quinn, compared with its previous run at Kempton on 22 February where the gelding finished seventh beaten 72 lengths. They noted the trainer could offer no explanation for the gelding’s improved form.
4.15, fifth race
The Stewards held an enquiry into possible interference approaching the line. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race they found that REAL MILAN (IRE), placed second, ridden by Henry Brooke, had interfered with the winner, SHADOWS LENGTHEN, ridden by Brian Hughes. The Stewards found Brooke in breach of Rule (B)54.1 and guilty of careless riding in that he allowed his mount to drift right causing interference. They cautioned him as to his future conduct in races.
5.20, seventh race
The Stewards held an enquiry to ascertain why the inside wings had remained in place in the home straight for the National Hunt Flat Race contrary to BHA GI 3.6 para 19. They interviewed the Clerk of the Course and having heard his evidence they noted his explanation and ordered a report to be forwarded to the British Horseracing Authority.
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Kempton Park, 19 March 2014
5.40, first race
The Starter reported that NOUVELLE ERE, trained by Tony Carroll, was unruly in the stalls and was withdrawn. The trainer’s attention was drawn to the restriction incurred under Rule (B)44 and he was informed that the colt could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
6.40, third race
An employee of Michael Easterby did not have an identity card to gain access to the stables and had to be issued with an emergency pass. The Stewards found the trainer in breach of Rule (C)40.5 and fined him £80.
9.10, eighth race
The Stewards held an enquiry following a report from the Starter that SAKHEE’S ALROUND, ridden by Adam Kirby, had refused to race. They interviewed the representative of K F Clutterbuck, the trainer, and the Starter. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the start, and noting that the filly had also refused to race at Brighton on 2 July 2013 and at Lingfield on 20 November 2013, the Stewards referred SAKHEE’S ALROUND’s behaviour to the British Horseracing Authority.
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Lingfield Park, 19 March 2014
2.00, first race
Andrew Mullen, the rider of SCAMPERDALE, unplaced, reported that the gelding suffered interference in running on the home turn.
William Carson, the rider of UNBREAK MY HEART (IRE), unplaced, reported that the gelding ran too free. The Stewards ordered UNBREAK MY HEART (IRE) to be routine tested.
Joey Haynes, the rider of QUERIDO (GER), unplaced, reported that the gelding was slowly away.
2.30, second race
Daniel Cremin, the rider of THE CASH GENERATOR (IRE), unplaced, reported that the gelding lost action in the straight.
3.00, third race
Fergus Sweeney, the rider of VIRTUAL SYMPHONY, unplaced, reported that the filly was too free on the way to post.
3.30, fourth race
B. A. Curtis, the rider of PULL THE PIN (IRE), unplaced, reported that the gelding hung right throughout. The Stewards ordered PULL THE PIN (IRE) to be routine tested.
5.10, seventh race
Stevie Donohoe, the rider of SMOKETHATTHUNDERS (IRE), unplaced, reported that the gelding ran too free.
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Warwick, 19 March 2014
2.20, first race
Paul Webber, the trainer of COULDHAVHADITALL, unplaced, reported that the gelding was unsuited by the good ground.
Richie McLernon, the rider of FLINSTONE (IRE), which was pulled up, reported that the gelding ran too free.
2.50, second race
Liam Treadwell, the rider of NEIGHBOURHOOD (USA), unplaced, reported that the gelding hung left throughout.
3.55, fourth race
The representative of Luke Dace, the trainer of ESTATES RECOVERY (IRE), unplaced, reported that the gelding hung right throughout and had a breathing problem.
4.30, fifth race
The representative of Neil Mulholland, the trainer of BARTON ROSE, which was pulled up, reported that the mare was unsuited by the ground, which was good, good to firm in places. The Stewards ordered BARTON ROSE to be routine tested.
Denis O’Regan, the rider of LADY KATHLEEN, unplaced, reported that the mare hung right.
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Haydock Park, 19 March 2014
2.10, first race
The Stewards considered the running of HARRIS (IRE), ridden by Tom Scudamore and trained by William Kinsey, which was pulled up. The Stewards noted the rider’s explanation that the gelding was never travelling. They ordered HARRIS (IRE) to be routine tested.
The Stewards considered the running of DANCING ART (IRE), ridden by James Reveley and trained by Keith Reveley, which was pulled up. The Stewards noted the Veterinary Officer reported that having been scoped postrace the gelding was found to have bled.
2.40, second race
Tom O’Brien, the rider of CLOUD CREEPER (IRE), unplaced, reported that the gelding had bled from the nose.
3.10, third race
Wilson Renwick, the rider of ROCKING BLUES (FR), which was pulled up, reported that the gelding had lost his action.
3.40, fourth race
The Stewards considered the running of KARAZHAN, ridden by David Bass and trained by Nicky Henderson, which finished unplaced. They noted that the trainer’s representative could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. They ordered KARAZHAN to be routine tested.
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Kempton Park, 19 March 2014
6.10, second race
Eoin Walsh, the rider of MAMBO SPIRIT (IRE), unplaced, reported that the gelding reared as the stalls opened and ran too freely.
Richard Hughes, the rider of VITZNAU (IRE), unplaced, reported that the gelding was unsuited by the slow pace.
The Veterinary Officer reported that LITTLECOTE LADY, placed second, trained by Mark Usher, had lost a shoe.
6.40, third race
Tom Eaves, the rider of WE HAVE A DREAM, unplaced, reported that the gelding lost its action. The Stewards ordered WE HAVE A DREAM to be routine tested.
7.40, fifth race
Silvestre De Sousa, the rider of DAWN ROCK, unplaced, reported that the filly hung left.
9.10, eighth race
The Veterinary Officer reported that ROYAL INTRUDER, unplaced, trained by Ann Stokell, had bled from the nose.
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Post by Kimmy on Mar 20, 2014 9:24:23 GMT
Today's Pointers Hot Trainers Trainer Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Races M Johnston 5 13 38.46 7 53.85 Today's entries D McCain Jnr 4 17 23.53 7 41.18 Today's entries N A Twiston-Davies 4 12 33.33 5 41.67 Today's entries A W Carroll 4 14 28.57 5 35.71 Today's entries Jonjo O'Neill 3 22 13.64 8 36.36 Today's entries C Byrnes 3 5 60.0 5 100.0 Today's entries H De Bromhead 3 6 50.0 5 83.33 Today's entries Miss E Doyle 3 4 75.0 4 100.0 Today's entries A M Balding 3 4 75.0 3 75.0 Today's entries W P Mullins 2 17 11.76 7 41.18 Today's entries A King 2 16 12.5 5 31.25 Today's entries Miss A Stokell 2 18 11.11 4 22.22 Today's entries A Hollinshead 2 4 50.0 3 75.0 Today's entries N P Mulholland 2 9 22.22 3 33.33 Today's entries R Tyner 2 9 22.22 3 33.33 Today's entries Tim Vaughan 2 11 18.18 3 27.27 Today's entries N J Henderson 2 22 9.09 3 13.64 Today's entries Dr R D P Newland 2 4 50.0 2 50.0 Today's entries A J Martin 2 8 25.0 2 25.0 Today's entries D T Hughes 1 13 7.69 6 46.15 Today's entries D Shaw 1 7 14.29 4 57.14 Today's entries Miss R Curtis 1 10 10.0 4 40.0 Today's entries Miss V Williams 1 23 4.35 4 17.39 Today's entries C O'Brien 1 3 33.33 3 100.0 Today's entries L A Dace 1 4 25.0 3 75.0 Today's entries W J Burke 1 5 20.0 3 60.0 Today's entries K C Bailey 1 10 10.0 3 30.0 Today's entries George Baker 1 2 50.0 2 100.0 Today's entries M Botti 1 4 25.0 2 50.0 Today's entries P Bowen 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Today's entries B R Millman 1 7 14.29 2 28.57 Today's entries R T Phillips 1 8 12.5 2 25.0 Today's entries D Pipe 1 13 7.69 2 15.38 Today's entries P J Hobbs 1 20 5.0 2 10.0 Today's entries J H Culloty 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries Rae Guest 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries Richard Hannon 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries J A Osborne 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries W G M Turner 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries R Woollacott 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries J R Boyle 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries A J Honeyball 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries L Carter 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries Mark Gillard 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's entries M W Easterby 1 5 20.0 1 20.0 Today's entries J Tuite 1 5 20.0 1 20.0 Today's entries ============================================ Hot Jockeys Jockey Wins Rides Win % Place Place % Races R Johnson 6 28 21.43 10 35.71 Today's rides Jim Crowley 5 12 41.67 5 41.67 Today's rides L Morris 4 27 14.81 13 48.15 Today's rides S Twiston-Davies 4 22 18.18 9 40.91 Today's rides J Fanning 3 18 16.67 7 38.89 Today's rides N Fehily 3 20 15.0 7 35.0 Today's rides T Scudamore 3 17 17.65 6 35.29 Today's rides R Hughes 3 8 37.5 5 62.5 Today's rides William Carson 3 16 18.75 5 31.25 Today's rides Jack Duern 3 4 75.0 4 100.0 Today's rides C Poste 3 7 42.86 4 57.14 Today's rides A Tinkler 3 7 42.86 4 57.14 Today's rides David Probert 3 8 37.5 4 50.0 Today's rides D N Russell 3 5 60.0 3 60.0 Today's rides S De Sousa 3 13 23.08 3 23.08 Today's rides Jack Doyle 2 13 15.38 6 46.15 Today's rides A P McCoy 2 13 15.38 6 46.15 Today's rides A Kirby 2 17 11.76 5 29.41 Today's rides Martin Harley 2 11 18.18 4 36.36 Today's rides Henry Brooke 2 12 16.67 4 33.33 Today's rides L P Keniry 2 14 14.29 4 28.57 Today's rides R Thornton 2 14 14.29 4 28.57 Today's rides G Baker 2 12 16.67 3 25.0 Today's rides L Treadwell 2 13 15.38 3 23.08 Today's rides Jacob Butterfield 2 2 100.0 2 100.0 Today's rides R Winston 2 4 50.0 2 50.0 Today's rides Felix De Giles 2 7 28.57 2 28.57 Today's rides W Hutchinson 1 10 10.0 5 50.0 Today's rides R P Mclernon 1 11 9.09 5 45.45 Today's rides Aidan Coleman 1 22 4.55 5 22.73 Today's rides C Catlin 1 9 11.11 4 44.44 Today's rides Nick Scholfield 1 16 6.25 4 25.0 Today's rides P Carberry 1 4 25.0 3 75.0 Today's rides J M Davies 1 7 14.29 3 42.86 Today's rides Freddie Tylicki 1 11 9.09 3 27.27 Today's rides Nick Slatter 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Today's rides D A Parkes 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Today's rides P J Brennan 1 7 14.29 2 28.57 Today's rides G Lee 1 7 14.29 2 28.57 Today's rides James Best 1 8 12.5 2 25.0 Today's rides Paul Moloney 1 9 11.11 2 22.22 Today's rides Nico de Boinville 1 10 10.0 2 20.0 Today's rides T J O'Brien 1 15 6.67 2 13.33 Today's rides Mr T Ellis 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's rides M P Fogarty 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's rides Adrian Nicholls 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's rides T J Phelan 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's rides Thomas Cheesman 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's rides G Gibbons 1 5 20.0 1 20.0 Today's rides Peter Carberry 1 6 16.67 1 16.67 Today's rides Benjamin Poste 1 7 14.29 1 14.29 Today's rides D Sweeney 1 7 14.29 1 14.29 Today's rides ================================================ First-time Blinkers Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Byron Gala b1 0 5 0.0 3 60.0 Wolv 15:50 Application b1 0 5 0.0 0 0.0 Wolv 15:15 Arcamante b1 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 Wolv 17:00 =========================================== Tonguestraps Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Changing The Guard t 9 54 16.67 22 40.74 Lud 16:40 Bollin Judith t 9 47 19.15 20 42.55 Lud 16:05 Invigilator t 7 41 17.07 14 34.15 Wolv 14:40 Haadeeth vt 6 79 7.59 21 26.58 Wolv 14:10 Highway Code t 5 34 14.71 19 55.88 Lud 16:40 Lodgician vt 4 65 6.15 21 32.31 Chpw 14:30 Ski Sunday t 4 35 11.43 12 34.29 Chpw 16:50 Delphi Mountain bt 3 34 8.82 7 20.59 Chpw 14:30 Solstice Son t 3 9 33.33 4 44.44 Chpw 15:40 Lord Navits vt 3 11 27.27 3 27.27 Lud 15:30 Counting House t1 2 32 6.25 10 31.25 Chpw 16:15 Edlomond t 2 18 11.11 7 38.89 Lud 15:30 Coup Royale t 2 17 11.76 4 23.53 Chpw 16:50 Addiction pt 1 14 7.14 5 35.71 Chpw 15:40 Cash Injection t 1 25 4.0 5 20.0 Chpw 15:40 Ginger Fizz ht 1 17 5.88 4 23.53 Chpw 14:00 Sandanski pt 1 8 12.5 3 37.5 Chpw 15:40 Island Express ht 0 32 0.0 4 12.5 Wolv 17:00 Goldie Horn t 0 11 0.0 3 27.27 Chpw 14:00 Maypole Lass pt 0 6 0.0 2 33.33 Lud 14:20 Billy My Boy t1 0 5 0.0 1 20.0 Chpw 14:30 Interpleader pt 0 10 0.0 0 0.0 Chpw 16:50 Benefitofhindsight t1 0 9 0.0 0 0.0 Chpw 14:30 Garde Fou t1 0 4 0.0 0 0.0 Chpw 15:40 My Space ht 0 4 0.0 0 0.0 Chpw 14:00 Dream Destiny t 0 4 0.0 0 0.0 Chpw 14:00 =========================================== Cheekpieces Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Rockiteer p 6 42 14.29 13 30.95 Lud 17:10 Fire King p 6 44 13.64 13 29.55 Kemp 17:55 Logans Run p1 5 18 27.78 13 72.22 Lud 17:10 She Ranks Me p 5 20 25.0 9 45.0 Lud 14:55 Camden p 5 21 23.81 9 42.86 Chpw 16:15 Kilflora p 4 39 10.26 20 51.28 Chpw 15:05 Vincitore p 4 22 18.18 9 40.91 Chpw 16:50 Handsome Stranger p 4 29 13.79 7 24.14 Kemp 19:55 Rebeccas Choice p 3 31 9.68 15 48.39 Chpw 16:15 Milo Milan p 3 16 18.75 7 43.75 Chpw 15:40 See And Be Seen p 3 20 15.0 5 25.0 Kemp 19:55 Divine Rule p 2 51 3.92 13 25.49 Kemp 17:55 Rockers Field p 2 29 6.9 9 31.03 Lud 17:10 Overnight Fame p 2 18 11.11 8 44.44 Chpw 15:05 Midnight Oscar p 2 9 22.22 3 33.33 Chpw 15:40 Barenger p 2 11 18.18 3 27.27 Chpw 15:05 Tenby Jewel p1 1 22 4.55 6 27.27 Chpw 14:30 Addiction pt 1 14 7.14 5 35.71 Chpw 15:40 Barlow p 1 15 6.67 5 33.33 Chpw 16:15 Fanoos p 1 7 14.29 4 57.14 Kemp 19:25 Zamra p 1 5 20.0 3 60.0 Wolv 15:50 Sandanski pt 1 8 12.5 3 37.5 Chpw 15:40 Bountybeamadam p 1 9 11.11 3 33.33 Kemp 19:25 Maypole Lass pt 0 6 0.0 2 33.33 Lud 14:20 Hallouella p1 0 3 0.0 1 33.33 Wolv 15:15 Pennant Dancer p 0 14 0.0 1 7.14 Chpw 14:30 Interpleader pt 0 10 0.0 0 0.0 Chpw 16:50 ============================================== Course & Distance Winners Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Benandonner 12 107 11.21 41 38.32 Wolv 17:30 Ocean Legend 10 97 10.31 38 39.18 Kemp 19:25 Pipers Piping 10 76 13.16 27 35.53 Wolv 17:30 Seek The Fair Land 10 78 12.82 26 33.33 Kemp 18:55 Fleetwoodsands 8 49 16.33 15 30.61 Kemp 17:55 Honourable Knight 7 40 17.5 15 37.5 Kemp 19:55 Bennelong 7 60 11.67 15 25.0 Kemp 17:55 Invigilator 7 41 17.07 14 34.15 Wolv 14:40 Polar Kite 7 27 25.93 12 44.44 Kemp 18:55 Matraash 7 29 24.14 11 37.93 Wolv 16:25 Fire King 6 44 13.64 13 29.55 Kemp 17:55 Strong Man 5 37 13.51 17 45.95 Kemp 19:25 Picaroon 5 23 21.74 12 52.17 Chpw 15:05 Mauricetheathlete 4 43 9.3 14 32.56 Chpw 15:40 Pearl 4 59 6.78 14 23.73 Chpw 14:30 Parsnip Pete 4 17 23.53 7 41.18 Lud 16:40 Point North 4 32 12.5 7 21.88 Wolv 14:40 Yourinthewill 3 36 8.33 13 36.11 Wolv 16:25 Delightful Sleep 3 39 7.69 12 30.77 Wolv 17:30 Last Shot 3 25 12.0 11 44.0 Lud 16:40 Masterpaver 3 9 33.33 4 44.44 Wolv 15:50 Wyndham Wave 3 19 15.79 4 21.05 Kemp 17:55 Divine Rule 2 51 3.92 13 25.49 Kemp 17:55 Go Far 2 19 10.53 11 57.89 Wolv 14:40 Amber Moon 2 51 3.92 10 19.61 Wolv 17:30 Sheikh The Reins 2 26 7.69 9 34.62 Kemp 19:25 Oyster Shell 2 12 16.67 6 50.0 Lud 16:40 Zarzal 2 22 9.09 6 27.27 Lud 16:40 Ellaal 2 20 10.0 5 25.0 Wolv 17:30 Warbond 1 43 2.33 13 30.23 Kemp 17:55 Pathian Prince 1 11 9.09 3 27.27 Chpw 16:50 Time For Lambrini 1 7 14.29 1 14.29 Wolv 14:10 ================================================= Longest Travellers (245 miles) Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Tizlove Regardless 2 7 28.57 2 28.57 Kemp 20:25 ============================================= Most Naps Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Parsnip Pete 4 17 23.53 7 41.18 Lud 16:40 =========================================== Running Hot Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Solstice Son 3 9 33.33 4 44.44 Chpw 15:40 An Dearthair Og 1 9 11.11 3 33.33 Thu 15:20 ================================================ Money Talks Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Picaroon 5 23 21.74 12 52.17 Chpw 15:05 Loud 2 5 40.0 2 40.0 Wolv 14:40 Addiction 1 14 7.14 5 35.71 Chpw 15:40 Dark Ages 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 Tur 11:10 ========================================== Switching Stables Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Bollin Judith 9 47 19.15 20 42.55 Lud 16:05 Wogan 4 24 16.67 10 41.67 Chpw 16:50 Vincitore 4 22 18.18 9 40.91 Chpw 16:50 Gracchus 3 47 6.38 10 21.28 Lud 16:40 Rock County 3 29 10.34 7 24.14 Thu 14:15 Menelik 3 14 21.43 4 28.57 Kemp 19:55 Rockers Field 2 29 6.9 9 31.03 Lud 17:10 Tiermore 2 24 8.33 7 29.17 Lud 17:10 Nipper John 1 46 2.17 12 26.09 Chpw 16:50 Light Rose 1 12 8.33 4 33.33 Kemp 19:25 Knockanarrigan 1 19 5.26 4 21.05 Thu 14:15 Intrepid 1 7 14.29 3 42.86 Wolv 14:40 Pearl Ransom 1 8 12.5 2 25.0 Kemp 17:55 Catspan 1 13 7.69 2 15.38 Chpw 16:50 Northern Meeting 1 5 20.0 1 20.0 Chpw 14:00 Oscar Rainbow 0 13 0.0 3 23.08 Chpw 14:30 Minella Duchess 0 4 0.0 1 25.0 Lud 14:20 Interpleader 0 10 0.0 0 0.0 Chpw 16:50 Green Diesel 0 2 0.0 0 0.0 Thu 15:55 ========================================== Going and Stalls Meeting Conditions Chepstow Going : Good Ludlow Going : Good, Good to Soft in places Wolverhampton Going : Standard Stalls : Inside Kempton Park Going : Standard Stalls : 1m4f Centre, Remainder Inside
Information correct at Thursday 20th March 2014 08:17 ============================================= ROBIN GOODFELLOW SELECTIONS...
Ludlow
220 Fabrika
255 Prima Porta
330 Bullet Street (nap)
405 Springinherstep
440 Zarzal (nb)
510 Rockiteer
540 Turkey Creek
Chepstow
200 Ginger Fizz
230 Donnachas Chant
305 Picaroon
340 Solstice Son
415 Barlow
450 Findlay’s Find
520 Carnival Flag
Kempton
555 Bennelong
625 Emaratiya Ana
655 Seek The Fair Land
725 Light Rose
755 Handsome Stranger
825 Tizlove Regardless
855 Shannon Haven
Wolverhampton
210 Haadeeth
240 Invigilator
315 Piton
350 Zamra
425 Spanish Plume
500 Maahir
530 My Single Malt
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TODAY'S NAPS TIME CRS TIPSTER LEVEL STAKES Dark Glacier 4:15 Chep South Wales Argus Melissa Jones +53.05 Changing The Guard 4:40 Ludl Sunday Telegraph Whistler +25.98 Dark Glacier 4:15 Chep Weekender +22.38 Divine Rule 5:55 Kemp Liverpool Echo Chris Wright +21.63 Joyful Risk 6:25 Kemp Western Morning News West Tip +16.39 Parsnip Pete 4:40 Ludl Racing Post Lambourn +15.13 Light Rose 7:25 Kemp Racing Post The Edge +12.06 My Single Malt 5:30 Wolv Coventry Telegraph Derek Brown +11.50 Tizlove Regardless 8:25 Kemp Blackpool Gazette Steve Simpson +10.05 Findlay´s Find 4:50 Chep Glasgow Evening Times Jeffrey Ross +8.57 Sonofagun 4:40 Ludl Yorkshire Post The Duke +7.58 Billy My Boy 2:30 Chep Racing Post West Country +6.68 Milo Milan 3:40 Chep Daily Star Sunday Moorestyle +5.14 Bullet Street 3:30 Ludl Daily Mail Robin Goodfellow +3.96 Brownville 5:40 Ludl Daily Post Mercury +3.59 Churchtown Love 2:00 Chep The Star Patrick Weaver +2.98 Churchtown Love 2:00 Chep Daily Telegraph Marlborough -1.15 Point North 2:40 Wolv Daily Mirror Newsboy -1.25 Last Shot 4:40 Ludl Belfast Newsletter Wise Owl -2.20 Straits Of Messina 2:30 Chep Racing and Football Outlook -9.66 Emaratiya Ana 6:25 Kemp Sheffield Star Fortunatus -9.92 Parsnip Pete 4:40 Ludl Sunday Express Chris Goulding -10.21 Point North 2:40 Wolv Racing Post The North -12.49 Midnight Oscar 3:40 Chep Sussex Express Downsman -15.52 Tizlove Regardless 8:25 Kemp Daily Record Garry Owen -15.91 Invigilator 2:40 Wolv The Guardian -17.51 Brownville 5:40 Ludl Western Daily Press Bob Watts -20.76 Midnight Chorister 7:55 Kemp The Scotsman Glendale -22.39 Point North 2:40 Wolv The Sun Templegate -23.50 Handsome Stranger 7:55 Kemp Racing Post Spotlight -26.20 Parsnip Pete 4:40 Ludl Oldham Evening Chronicle Keith McHugh -29.36 Beastfromtheeast 8:55 Kemp Morning Star Farringdon -29.53 Watersmeet 5:00 Wolv The Press, York Ebor -31.16 Byron Gala 3:50 Wolv Yorkshire Evening Post Lee Sobot -31.24 Sonofagun 4:40 Ludl Racing Post RP Ratings -34.43 Delphi Mountain 2:30 Chep The Irish Field Karl Hedley -36.25 Grey Blue 7:55 Kemp The Times Rob Wright -40.83 Parsnip Pete 4:40 Ludl Sunday Mirror Gary Nutting -43.12 Camden 4:15 Chep Sunday Mail Rockavon -49.67 Loud 2:40 Wolv Carlisle News & Star Phil Rostron -68.00 Invigilator 2:40 Wolv Racing Post Postdata -70.40 =================================================== MOST TIPPED Tizlove Regardless 8:25 Kempton (AW) MOST TIPPED OUTSIDER Crackerjack 2:30 Chepstow MOST NAPPED Parsnip Pete 4:40 Ludlow MOST NAPPED OUTSIDER Milo Milan 3:40 Chepstow ============================================= This season, Nico de Boinville (Dream Destiny) is showing a profit of £95.48 Dream Destiny 2:00 Chepstow ================================================ 14:30 Thursday 20th March Racing Tips - 20/03/2014
I fancy chancing my arm at a few prices this afternoon and you don't get much more chancy than 50/1 shot and rank outsider Generous Bob. He has plenty in his favour this afternoon, yard in cracking form, good ground, a solid pace to make this a good test at the trip and he is very well treated off a mark of 84 based on his bumper and novice form. The trouble is that that was 3 years ago and he's had just 1 start since and was pulled up. But that's why he is 50/1 and it may have been the heavy ground that was the problem last time. His best run as a 4 year old came over course and distance on good ground and lets hope a return to the track can spark some life into him at a massive price. It's actually a race where hardly any of the 18 runners have much to shout about and it lacks strength in depth. I'm a big fan of Straits Of Messina but yard form is worrying me a little and he is short at 5/1. I'll pick between Drumgooland and Benefitofhindsight for another bet and the former looks to be the best treated of the pair on novice form. He didn't quite see out 19 furlongs on soft last time but a drop in trip and better ground should help. His Andy Kelly form gives him every chance off 104 and 10/1 is fair enough. He will want a good pace at the trip and may have some competition up top which will be no bad thing given he has won over further. Chepstow 14.30 - Generous Bob 1pt e/w Chepstow 14.30 - Drumgooland 1pt e/w
Solstice Son has a super chance of claiming a treble this afternoon and he's looked a different proposition since contesting staying trips in handicaps. Due to go up 13lb after this, he should really be a shoe in but he is even money in a much better race. He's up 7lb for a win in a very weak race and the quality wasn't that much better last time off this mark. That's not to say he won't win but this is a quick turnaround and he's no sort of price. Royal Palladium will be a big danger and looks well treated for handicap bow on the form of 2 of his last 3 starts. He's a nice price. A bit bigger though is Milo Milan for a yard that have sent out 5 places in their last 10 runners and 4 of those at decent odds. The last time Milo Milan ran was in January when the team were struggling but he's gone well here before in a hot novice contest. Charlie Poste has a good record on him, the cheek pieces are back on and he's off his last winning mark which came over fences 13 months back. He has something to prove after a couple of poor chase efforts but he can outrun his 16/1 price for sure. Chepstow 15.40 - Milo Milan 1pt e/w ==============================================
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Post by Kimmy on Mar 20, 2014 9:31:47 GMT
SIRE DE GRUGY, hero of last week's BetVictor Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham, is by no means certain to tackle Sandown's Celebration Chase next month, and could have run his last race of the season. =========================================== Latest from Thurles The ground at Thurles is now soft following 3mm rain. Wet and windy conditions, clearing to showers later. 31 mins ago. ============================================= THE BHA took the unusual steps of contacting both bookmakers and the Gambling Commission regarding an audacious potential all-weather coup, in a bid to protect integrity and the sport's reputation.
Nine horses, four from Tony Newcombe's yard and five trained by Ann Stokell were subject to significant market moves at Lingfield and Kempton, but bookmakers were able counteract the gambles by temporarily offering SP only on seven races which contained the plunge horses.
Paddy Power halted betting on four races at Lingfield, the 2.00, 2.30, 3.30 and 4.40 plus Kempton's 6.10, 6.40 and 9.10 - and were joined by Boylesports and William Hill. Shortly after bet365, Coral and Stan James also pulled the plug on betting.
The BHA's media manager Robin Mounsey said on Wednesday the governing body's priority was to protect the integrity and reputation of racing and the interests of punters.
"The BHA alerted the Gambling Commission yesterday to the possibility of a complex betting-related issue involving races at Lingfield and Kempton," he said.
"The BHA's internal monitoring and intelligence networks gathered the information and acted positively once verified and these actions alerted the betting industry in order that bookmakers were able to act in a manner they felt appropriate.
"The action taken reflects our immediate priority in these situations which is to protect both the integrity and reputation of the sport and the interests of the betting public.
"We will continue to monitor the situation today, both in terms of the betting markets but also in relation to the actions of those who may be involved in the matter. Any actions which we deem as either contrary to the rules or as a manipulation of our processes and systems will be acted upon, and subsequently we will ensure that the full circumstances surrounding the case will be examined."
Such preventative measures turned out to be largely unnecessary, as the gambles went awry.
Stephen Arnold, who owns four of the Stokell-trained horses, had tweeted: "The horses I have backed in multiples are Daniel Thomas, Profile Star, Decent Fella, We Have A Dream, Brown Pete. Good luck."
However while Profile Star, who Arnold does not own, did win at 3-1 having been 8-1 earlier in the day, Daniel Thomas and Decent Fella failed to fire at Lingfield. We Have A Dream could not get involved at Kempton, and Brown Pete - due to be partnered by Harley - was made a non-runner with no suitable jockey available given as the reason.
Of the Tony Newcombe-trained horses, tragically Red Art suffered a fatal fall at Lingfield, with Dorback a non-runner. Mambo Spirit was never competitive at Kempton, with Chapellerie withdrawn just before the off. ==================================================== MARTIN HARLEY will miss Dubai World Cup night and the first half of the Flat turf season after breaking a bone in his neck and a number of ribs in a crashing fall from the gambled-on Red Art in the 7f handicap at Lingfield on Wednesday.
The Tony Newcombe-trained five-year-old died after breaking a shoulder and catapulted Harley to the ground when well held inside the final furlong of the contest.
It is a double blow for Harley as he had only recently started his new job as stable jockey to Marco Botti's powerful Newmarket yard and was expected to partner Mount Athos for his new boss in the Dubai Sheema Classic at Meydan on Saturday week.
The jockey was initially concussed by the fall but was conscious when loaded into the ambulance before being taken off to hospital at nearby Redhill where he had a full body scan which revealed a fracture to his neck.
Peter Magauran, medical officer at Lingfield, said: "Martin was sent to East Surrey Hospital where scans revealed significant bone injuries to his neck and ribs. It 's now being discussed whether to transfer him to St George's Hospital in Tooting in London where they have a specialist neurology unit. I would say he it will be a good few months before he makes a full recovery."
Botti said:"Obviously this is very disappointing news with the Flat season just about to start but our thoughts are with Martin. It looked a horrible fall on TV but we were led to believe he was just bruised to start with but the scans have obviously shown up these breaks." ================================================== Update on Martin Harley The PJA's Paul Struthers said: "He remains in St George's but following further assessment last night he is not as serious as first feared." ================================================== George Baker gives Cosgrave full support TRAINER George Baker says he will back first-choice rider Pat Cosgrave "100 per cent" whatever the outcome of the jockey's appeal against a six-month ban handed down by Dubai stewards on Tuesday. ====================================================
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Post by Kimmy on Mar 20, 2014 11:41:42 GMT
KINGSTON HILL, the brilliant winner of last season's Racing Post Trophy, will head to Newmarket for the Qipco 2,000 Guineas on May 3, trainer Roger Varian has confirmed. ============================================= Impact of machine duty rise worse than feared, say bookies BOOKMAKERS' worst fears were confirmed on Thursday as the situation over which category of gaming machines would be hit by chancellor George Osborne's decision to raise the duty on them from 20 per cent to 25 per cent was clarified. ============================================ Latest from Thurles The ground at Thurles is now soft following 3mm rain. Wet and windy conditions, clearing to showers later. 2 hours ago. ===========================================
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Post by banger on Mar 20, 2014 22:38:41 GMT
The Curragh is gearing up for Aidan O'Brien bringing a team of top horses to the track for a racecourse gallop after racing on Sunday. Aidan O'Brien: Booked some of his team in for a gallop The Ballydoyle trainer has made an annual event of giving some of his star names and Classic prospects a day out as preparation for the season ahead. This year will be no exception with his string exercising after Irish Flat racing has kicked-off the new campaign with a quality card featuring the Group Three Lodge Park Stud EBF Park Express Stakes and the Irish Lincolnshire. "Aidan has booked in his horses to gallop after racing and that's always a great spectacle here at the first meeting. Aidan has done that for a good number of years," racecourse manager Paul Hensey told At The Races. "He generally brings a lot of his Classic contenders and all the big-name horses for a day away at the first meeting, which means there are a lot of people coming to see those horses. "It's something we are really looking forward to, seeing maybe Australia and some of the other high-profile horses. "I'm not sure exactly what is going to come but once we do know, we will let everybody know who is going to gallop. "They don't do anything too serious on the track. They generally do a good half-speed or a good swinging canter on the track, but I think the objective is to get the horses away for a day and get them focused on racing again at the start of the season. "We've been very lucky and seen all the good horses over the years from Camelot to So You Think." Hensey reports the course to be in good shape after a winter that was not as challenging as in the past. "We've not had that tough a winter. We had quite a dry spell through to Christmas and on Sunday we will be racing on ground which has not been raced on since September," he said. "We didn't get a lot of cold weather or really a lot of very wet weather through the winter. "It was a good winter on the track and we've got a good cover of grass. Fingers crossed, we could start on a lot worse."
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Post by banger on Mar 20, 2014 22:43:43 GMT
Jim Culloty already has one eye on Lord Windermere's Cheltenham Gold Cup defence next March after revealing his stable star will not run again this season. Lord Windermere: Won't run again this season The eight-year-old got the better of On His Own by a short head and survived a stewards' inquiry to claim steeplechasing's blue riband event, and Culloty feels his charge has done enough for the current campaign. Speaking after seeing even-money favourite Prince Of Lombardy win at Thurles in the colours of Lord Windermere's owner Dr Ronan Lambe and under Gold Cup-winning jockey Davy Russell, Culloty said: "He came out of the race great but the decision has been taken not to run him again next season. "We're very happy with him and he'll be trained for the Gold Cup again next season. "I've no plan for him but he definitely won't go for the Hennessy Gold Cup again at Newbury. "Something like the Kinloch Brae Chase back here (Thurles) could be a nice place to start off. "It all depends on what ground we get in the autumn as he won't race on fast ground." Reflecting on what has been an amazing few days, the trainer said: "We had good craic on Sunday night and we brought the kids to the St Patrick's Day parade on Monday, with the Gold Cup trophy. "We also went to a point-to-point, but it was back to work on Tuesday at 6am. "Since the Gold Cup I haven't had a minute to myself but I'll go away for a few days next week and switch off my phone. "It's been hectic but brilliant." Lord Windermere was one of two Festival heroes last week for Culloty and Lambe, with Spring Heeled winning the Kim Muir. Culloty was originally thinking of the Topham Chase over the Grand National fences at Aintree next, but has had a change of heart. He said: "We gave him an entry in the Topham but we have changed our minds since and are favouring going down the novice route instead. "The Powers Gold Cup (at Fairyhouse) is an option. "He might be boxing above his weight but he'll get an entry, and he will run again this season as he likes top of the ground."
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Post by banger on Mar 20, 2014 22:47:06 GMT
Martin Harley faces about two months on the sidelines after a horror fall at Lingfield on Wednesday. Martin Harley: Faces two months out The jockey has fractured a bone in his neck as well as damaging several ribs after he was thrown to the ground when the ill-fated Red Art clipped the heels of horses in front of him in the Ladbrokes Mobile Handicap. Harley was taken to East Surrey Hospital in nearby Redhill before being transferred to St George's Hospital in Tooting for further treatment. He is expected to remain there for a few more days. He is stable jockey to Newmarket trainer Marco Botti, who said: "Obviously he's going to be out for a couple of months. "I think he has a fracture of one of the bones in his neck. It's not bad and it doesn't need surgery, but he will be out for six weeks and then he will have another scan. "He's fractured a few ribs as well. All in all, in a way, he was lucky because it was an horrible fall. It could have been much worse. "He's talking and it's just a matter of time, about a couple of months. I think he will be in hospital for a few days."
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Post by banger on Mar 20, 2014 22:57:43 GMT
Friday: Going, weather and non-runners LINGFIELD GOING: STANDARD
WEATHER (Few showers)
STALLS 5f & 1m - Outside; Remainder - Inside
NON RUNNERS 2:30 Anytimeatall (3) NEWBURY GOING: GOOD (Good to soft in places) (Selectively watered) (GoingStick: Hurdle 7.3, Chase 7.7) (Rails on both courses have been moved in)
WEATHER (Showers) SEDGEFIELD GOING: GOOD (GoingStick 7.4) (Selective watering)
WEATHER (Partly cloudy) WOLVERHAMPTON GOING: STANDARD
WEATHER (Partly cloudy)
STALLS 7f - Outside; Remainder - Inside
NON RUNNERS 7:05 Febrayer Star (6)
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Post by Kimmy on Mar 21, 2014 8:21:54 GMT
Ludlow, 20 March 2014
2.55, second race
The Stewards noted that SEPTEMBER BLAZE, placed second, had interfered with SHE RANKS ME (IRE), placed third, at the final fence but after viewing a recording of the incident they were satisfied that it neither involved a riding offence nor improved SEPTEMBER BLAZE’s placing.
3.30, third race
The Stewards held an enquiry into the running and riding of TED DOLLY (IRE), ridden by Ben Poste and trained by Tom Symonds, which finished fifth beaten 23 lengths, having appeared to be tenderly ridden in the home straight. They interviewed the rider and the trainer’s representative. They also received a report from the Veterinary Officer. The rider stated that his instructions were to get the gelding settled in mid-division; he added that TED DOLLY (IRE), was very keen in the early stages and jumped poorly over the first two fences, resulting in him being further back at halfway than he had intended. He further added that having squeezed the gelding along in the back straight, he had a good position turning for home but that the front runners kicked away from him on ground which was faster than the gelding had been used to. Having heard his evidence and viewed recordings of the race the Stewards noted his explanation. They found the trainer in breach of Rule (C)46 part b, in that he failed to make his representative aware of the riders instructions and therefore fined him £290.
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Wolverhampton, 20 March 2014
2.10, first race
The Stewards noted that the winner, WEST COAST DREAM, had interfered with ROSE GARNET (IRE), placed second, inside the final furlong, but after viewing a recording of the incident they were satisfied that it neither involved a riding offence nor improved WEST COAST DREAM’s placing.
3.15, third race
The Stewards held an enquiry to consider the apparent improvement in form of the winner, PITON, 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 strengthened up over the winter and appreciated the step up in trip. He added that PITON had also been gelded since its last run. Having heard his evidence they forwarded his explanation to the British Horseracing Authority so that the previous performances of PITON could be reviewed.
5.00, sixth race
The record of vaccinations in the passport of ARCAMANTE (ITY), trained by Marco Botti, did not comply with the Rules of Racing. The Stewards found the trainer in breach of Rule (E)18 and fined him £280, this being his second offence within 12 months.
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Chepstow, 20 March 2014
2.00, first race
The Stewards noted that NORTHERN MEETING (IRE), placed second, and REILLY’S DAUGHTER, placed third, had interfered with MAKADAMIA, placed fourth, approaching the final flight, but after viewing a recording of the incident they were satisfied that it neither involved a riding offence nor improved either horse’s placing.
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Ludlow, 20 March 2014
3.30, third race
A.P.McCoy, the rider of STRONGLY SUGGESTED, unplaced, reported that the gelding hung left throughout.
Alain Cawley, the rider of LORD NAVITS (IRE), placed fourth, reported that the gelding hung badly left.
4.40, fifth race
Brendan Powell, the rider of CHANGING THE GUARD, placed third, reported that the gelding jumped left throughout.
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Wolverhampton, 20 March 2014
2.10, first race
Shirley Teasdale, the rider of YOUR GIFTED (IRE), unplaced, reported that the mare ran flat.
3.50, fourth race
Robert Winston, the rider of MASTERPAVER, placed fourth, reported that the gelding hung left-handed.
4.25, fifth race
Shane Kelly, the rider of MATRAASH (USA), placed third, reported that the horse ran flat.
5.00, sixth race
Ann Stokell, the rider of ISLAND EXPRESS (IRE), unplaced, reported that the gelding ran too free.
5.30, seventh race
The Stewards considered the running of PIPERS PIPING (IRE), ridden by Ross Atkinson and trained by Mandy Rowland, which finished last. The Stewards noted the trainer’s explanation that the gelding may have been suffering the effects of a difficult journey, the horse box having broken down. They ordered PIPERS PIPING (IRE) to be routine tested.
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Chepstow, 20 March 2014
2.30, second race
Richard Johnson, the rider of DONNACHAS CHANT (USA), which was pulled up, reported that the gelding was never travelling.
4.15, fifth race
The Veterinary Officer reported that COUNTING HOUSE (IRE), unplaced, trained by Jim Old, had bled from the nose.
4.50, sixth race
The Veterinary Officer reported that COUP ROYALE (FR), unplaced, trained by Mrs Claire Hitch, had bled from the nose.
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Kempton Park, 20 March 2014
5.55, first race
Liam Jones, the rider of DIVINE RULE (IRE), placed third, reported that the gelding was denied a clear run.
Jim Crowley, the rider of UNCLE FRED, unplaced, reported that the gelding hung badly left.
Jimmy Quinn, the rider of FIRE KING, unplaced, reported that the gelding was denied a clear run.
6.25, second race
David Probert, the rider of PURANA, unplaced, reported that the filly ran too free.
6.55, third race
Adam Kirby, the rider of POLAR KITE (IRE), placed second, reported that the gelding hung right.
8.55, seventh race
The Veterinary Officer reported that AMONTILLADO (IRE), unplaced, trained by Richard Hannon, finished lame.
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Post by Kimmy on Mar 21, 2014 8:23:29 GMT
THE FUGUE will not bid to become the first female to win the Dubai World Cup after connections decided to keep her on turf and contest the Dubai Duty Free. ========================================== Latest from the Curragh The Irish Flat turf season starts on Sunday, and the Curragh's general manager Paul Hensey (@henseypaul) tweeted: "Dry overnight, the ground remains soft to heavy." 23 mins ago. ===================================== Steve Drowne back among the winners STEVE DROWNE rode his first winner since being given the all-clear at Kempton on Thursday evening after suffering a punctured lung and broken collarbone in the Hong Kong Sprint at the Longines international meeting in December. 33 mins ago. =================================================
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