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Post by Kimmy on Sept 22, 2014 8:27:42 GMT
CHASING’S sidelined superstar Sprinter Sacre is giving encouraging vibes that his troubles of last winter can be dismissed as a one-off and will not impinge on his performance this season, Nicky Henderson told 250 guests at his owners’ open day in Lambourn on Sunday.
The winner of seven consecutive Grade 1s looked magnificent when paraded and the trainer reported that all the signs are the spark has been reignited following the former champion’s first defeat of his chasing career at Kempton last Christmas.
He said: “Things just didn’t work out for Sprinter last season. We attempted to come back after the Kempton scenario, which undoubtedly was due to the fibrillating heart that self-corrected and has been perfectly normal ever since, but he blatantly wasn’t himself.
“He’d had a minor wind operation at the beginning of that season and it hadn’t been an entirely fluent preparation.
“Maybe we just need to pretend last season never happened because there are no repercussions and, accordingly, we’ve started with a clean sheet. His first piece of work will tell us where we stand and if all is fine we can press on from there.”
A racecourse gallop would then feature as part of Sprinter Sacre’s preparation as he builds towards the first of what is likely to become a series of winter showdowns with Sire De Grugy.
“They could meet five times and it’s going to be fascinating,” said Henderson. “Sprinter hasn’t given away his crown, it was lent.
“We’ll give him a racecourse gallop and make certain everything is tickety-boo before he goes in to bat.”
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 22, 2014 9:29:34 GMT
By Alastair Down
SATURDAY'S Daily Mirror devoted the top half of its front page to a picture of a vet holding a gun to the head of Wigmore Hall immediately before shooting him at Doncaster racecourse last week. The accompanying headline read "Shot in the head. . . a tragic end for a £1.3m champion."
On pages four and five there was a double-page spread with more images and an accompanying article that was notably more balanced and less sensational in tone than the use of the emotionally charged photographs, which were accompanied by captions reading "Brutal death: Wigmore Hall is destroyed on racecourse" and "Vet with gun at stricken horse's head".
And, of course, 90 per cent of readers won't bother with the words - they will just look at the pictures.
Somewhat surprisingly there was no cross reference saying: ‘Today's Racing: See Our Eight-Page Pullout.'
Were the photos upsetting? Yes, of course, they were. The death of a horse is always a cause for sadness. And there is something raw and almost Dickensian in the spectacle of a gun being held to a horse's head. But Wigmore Hall's end was swift and humane, with the procedure punctiliously carried out.
Truth be told a lot of horses put down on course are given a lethal injection. But a shot to the head is faster and more humane. The only priority when you have a horse with an untreatable injury is the speed with which the animal is despatched. That is why you have vets in cars, and at a meeting like the Cheltenham Festival there are teams of vets spread at strategic points round the course.
Any details about the death of a horse may be distressing - for which I apologise - but we should not shrink from facing up to them.
Clinically, a horse is dead the second the bullet enters the brain. Injecting them can be a more lengthy procedure. A needle has to be inserted into a vein and horses are not always still, whether standing or on the ground. The chemicals used are potentially life-threatening for the vet who is employing them and the recommendation for a drug such as the commonly used Somulose is that the injection should be administered over a period of ten to 15 seconds.
And often, in the interests of public safety, horses may be given a fast-acting tranquilliser before either being shot or given a lethal injection.
Having been injected, a standing horse will take the best part of 30 seconds to fall to the ground unconscious. This is followed by the cessation of the respiratory function and early cardiac arrest. It will take between one and two minutes until the horse is clinically dead.
Tellingly, even seasoned vets will admit that the process can be very upsetting.
In yesterday's Mirror article the accusatory point that racing regards horses "as disposable commodities" and inflicts an indefensible number of deaths came in the quotes from Animal Aid spokesman Dene Stansall and its director Andrew Tyler.
Curiously enough, Animal Aid has become subtly less inflammatory in its public protestations of late, although that does not prevent them peddling whopping generalisations with scant basis in truth.
Thus its assertion that "Poor Wigmore Hall was one of a huge number or racehorses destroyed each year."
How huge? The fact is that in 2013 there was a total of 196 equine fatalities on course from 91,146 runners. With around 14,000 horses in training the percentage who lost their lives was 0.2, and this maintains a downward trend over the last 15 years.
Yet Animal Aid says: "Our own research indicates that one in 42 horses starting the jump racing season will be dead by the end of it."
Believe me, if that were true I would be every bit as disturbed by it as Animal Aid. But it is transparently not the case.
We live in a nation of animal lovers - look at the way £1 million was raised virtually overnight after the recent fire in a Manchester dogs' home. Virtually all of us will have taken an animal to the vet to be put down and, while I would never describe that as being tragic, it can be deeply upsetting.
And, of course, racing people and the racing public form astonishingly strong bonds with horses. Part of our admiration for the thoroughbred - an animal bred to run and compete - is that we know there are risks involved in racing them. And we strike a bargain with them - not a devil's pact - that they should be looked after with kindness, care and every conceivable attention to their wellbeing.
Animal Aid's Tyler dismissed racing's "protestations about how horses are cherished and treated as princes". But that is, almost without exception, exactly how they are treated.
It's all about human beings doing the right thing by animals. And the racing world, by and large, is passionately committed to doing the right thing.
Inevitably there are occasions when we are troubled by the prices paid. But the sport's conscience should remain clear.
‘Racing people and the racing public form astonishingly strong bonds with horses. Part of our admiration for the thoroughbred - an animal bred to run and compete - is that we know there are risks involved in racing them'
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 22, 2014 11:05:16 GMT
17:40 Monday 22nd September Racing Tips - 22/09/2014
Freemason is a worthy favourite on handicap bow at Kempton but there must be trip doubts for this first go at 1 mile 4 and he didn't settle at 10 furlongs on reappearance. There's not a great deal of pace on either so I want to take him on at 6/4. Royal Warranty should be better for his course and distance effort earlier this month after a break but this is tougher. Daydreamer is 2 from 2 on polytrack and with Seb Sanders so must be of interest but he might just want more of a test. Tucson Arizona is not entirely straightforward and they reach for the tongue tie and cheekpieces but he's won here before and the step up in trip should bring out the best in him. Gelded before his last start, he shaped nicely that day and is worth taking at 8/1. Kempton 17.10 - Tucson Arizona 1pt e/w
The last at Kempton has the likeable Matravers at the top of the market and this Stoute favourite looks a decent price. He did well from the back of the field last time and can cope with a 6lb rise. There are plenty with chances though and Bombardment is a threat back on the all weather. If he is a 3/1 poke however, I'm not sure why Killing Time is as big as 12/1 given he has a 5lb pull with the Godolphin runner for their course and distance run in August. He may have needed it too that day, back from 3 and a half months off, and was always out the back and not given a hard time in the straight. His last win came over course and distance off 1lb lower as a 2 year old with blinkers and Jim Crowley on top, both of which return today. Kempton 17.40 - Killing Time 1pt e/w
Rein Man
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 22, 2014 18:12:32 GMT
Exceptional miler Kingman has been retired to stud, confirmed Teddy Grimthorpe, racing manager to owner Khalid Abdullah.
The John Gosden-trained colt was being trained for the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot on Qipco Champions Day but he has yet to recover from a throat infection.
Connections still hoped the three-year-old would make the showpiece race, but time has now been called on a decorated career.
Grimthorpe said in a statement released to Press Association Sport: "Kingman is to be retired to Banstead Manor Stud for the 2015 stud season.
"The throat infection will still need on going treatment which will rule out the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes and also the Breeders Cup.
"The stud fee of the horse that has electrified European racing in 2014 will be announced by the stud when appropriate."
Kingman won seven of his eight races, including Group One triumphs in the Irish 2,000 Guineas, the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood, the Prix Jacques le Marois at Deauville and the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot.
The son of Invincible Spirit created a huge stir when winning by six lengths on his debut at Newmarket last June, setting clockwatchers into a state of near frenzy.
Gosden then sent him to Sandown for the Solario Stakes and while he was not electrifying, he was not hard pressed to win by two lengths.
That was it for his two-year-old career, but he reappeared in devastating style when successful in the Greenham Stakes at Newbury on April 12.
He then met with the only defeat of his career, when second behind Night Of Thunder in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket.
On the back of that eclipse there were questions to answer, but he responded brilliantly by winning the Irish Guineas by five lengths.
He then gained his revenge on Night Of Thunder in the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot before beating older horses in the Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood.
The final run of his career came in France, when he won the Prix Jacques le Marois on August 17 by two and a half lengths in demanding conditions.
He will now take up a role at Abdullah's Banstead Manor alongside the incomparable Frankel.
Newmarket trainer Gosden labelled Kingman "the best colt I've ever trained".
He told Press Association Sport: "The QEII was probably going to be his final race, but it's a shame he's missing it.
"He's a fabulous-looking horse with a great mind on him and he had this ability to change six gears at once.
"He had a turbo charge that no other horse I've trained has possessed.
"It's a very rare thing to see in a horse and he's the most exciting horse I've trained.
"I trained Royal Heroine to win at the Breeders' Cup in a record time, and she was very good, but this boy would be in a different league.
"It's hard to nominate his best performance, but I suppose it's the Sussex because it was the weirdest race I've ever seen.
"You're not meant to spot a horse like Toronado that amount of ground when you've gone a slow pace and have not much ground to make it up in.
"The burst he showed there was extraordinary, but then he showed in the St James's Palace how good he could be when he goes through the gears.
"He was just very exciting to be around.
"We're just short of that one race with him, but that's sometimes the way it goes.
"He's certainly the best colt I've ever trained."
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 22, 2014 18:13:00 GMT
Tiggy Wiggy is one of 11 fillies among the five-day declarations for Saturday's Connolly's Red Mills Cheveley Park Stakes at Newmarket, for which Tendu and Terror have been supplemented
The Richard Hannon-trained Tiggy Wiggy has been a revelation this season since opening her career with a seven-length success at Kempton back in March.
She stepped up to six furlongs last time out in the Lowther, beating subsequent Moyglare Stud Stakes winner Cursory Glance.
There are plenty who feel she would take a deal of beating in the Prix de l'Abbaye at Longchamp the following week, in which she would receive all the allowances, and Hannon has not yet ruled that out.
He told At The Races: "This has been the plan since the Lowther. She'll have a blow tomorrow but we don't do a lot with her, she goes out on her own every day. She'll have a little blow but not too much.
"There's nine days until the Abbaye. Is she going to be a Guineas filly? With the speed she shows it's got to be unlikely, so this is her year.
"It's lovely there's the new Royal Ascot race, the six-furlong Group One for three-year-olds, so that will be on her agenda.
"There's a small chance she might turn up (in the Abbaye). She'll have to win the Cheveley Park and taking on her elders will be a different ball game."
Taking her on at Newmarket will be Andre Fabre's High Celebrity, who has already been to HQ once this season when beaten by David Elsworth's Arabian Queen in the Duchess Of Cambridge Stakes, and that pair may clash again.
John Gosden's Tendu was impressive on the all-weather at Kempton while David Simcock's Terror won her only start by 10 lengths at Warwick.
Anthem Alexander, third behind Tiggy Wiggy at York, could travel over again, along with Jim Bolger's Lucida, who was second to Cursory Glance in the Moyglare.
Karl Burke is enjoying a great season with his juveniles and may run Explosive Lady, Nick Littmoden has two possibles in Amaze Me and Tongue Twista while Richard Fahey's Zuhoor Baynoona is another possible.
Fabre said High Celebrity, who has beaten the colts since her defeat at Newmarket, would definitely feature at the weekend.
"High Celebrity will run on Saturday," said the French trai ner.
"I think that the course, the distance and going will suit her perfectly.
Of Terror, a £75,000 Kodiac filly owned by Qatar Racing, Simcock said: "Terror is a talented filly.
"We were not surprised that she won on her debut but we were a bit surprised by the manner of her victory."
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 22, 2014 18:13:22 GMT
Ol' Man River heads a seven-strong representation from the Aidan O'Brien stable for the Juddmonte Royal Lodge Stakes at Newmarket on Saturday.
A leading Investec Derby contender, Ol' Man River cost 2.85million euro at Goffs and made the perfect start to his career when impressing in a maiden at the Curragh last month.
He also holds an entry in the Somerville Tattersall Stakes at Headquarters on Thursday and in the Juddmonte Beresford Stakes at the Curragh on Sunday.
O'Brien's other possibles for the Royal Lodge are Aloft, General Marshall, Jamaica, Order Of St George, Rule The Waves and War Envoy.
Sixteen acceptors remain in the Group Two contest over the Rowley Mile, including Elm Park, who has been supplemented by trainer Andrew Balding.
The Phoenix Reach colt was an all-the-way winner of the Listed Stonehenge Stakes at Salisbury on his latest start.
Richard Hannon is double-handed with Lexington Times and Misterioso, while the list is completed by Cock Of The North, Lord Ben Stack, Medrano, Nafaqa, Prince Gagarin and Salateen.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 22, 2014 18:13:51 GMT
Muthmir will only run in the Prix de l'Abbaye at Longchamp on October 5 if the ground is suitable.
The William Haggas-trained sprinter was an electrifying winner of the Portland Handicap at Doncaster, breaking the track record despite stumbling coming out of the stalls and meeting trouble in running.
However, he needs a sound surface to be seen at his best and it is unusual for the French meeting to be run on fast ground.
Owner Hamdan Al Maktoum's racing manager Angus Gold said: " It's only a possibility at this stage.
"William Haggas asked if we would consider running him there if conditions were suitable.
"We'll just have to wait and see what the ground will be like. It's still two weeks away so anything could happen."
Paddy Power offer odds of 10-1 about Muthmir in the Group One.
"It's a huge jump up from a Portland to an Abbaye, but Muthmir must surely be Group class to win the former from close to top weight and by two lengths after a stumble at the start and a troubled passage during the race," said Power.
Gold also had news of one of the leading contenders for next year's 2000 Guineas, Faydhan, who has had his season curtailed by injury.
"He definitely won't run again this season," said Gold of the John Gosden-trained colt.
"We've just run out of time with him so that will be it."
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 22, 2014 18:14:14 GMT
It was a case of déjà vu for punters at Kempton as the royal blue silks of Godolphin were carried to victory in the first five races for a 930.5-1 bonanza.
The quintet of winners were all trained by Charlie Appleby, with the first three ridden by William Buick, who gave way to Silvestre de Sousa for the next two.
The 5-2 favourite Game Show got the ball rolling in the BetVictor.com/British Stallion Stud EBF Maiden Stakes, beating Mister Rockandroll by three lengths.
Strong Chemistry (1-2 favourite) was then a very impressive six-length winner of the first division of the Competitive Day Delegate Rates Maiden Stakes, while the second division went the way of stablemate Mulzamm (11-10 favourite).
The first division of the Download The BetVictor App/British Stallions EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes saw Buick switch to Politico for his boss, John Gosden.
But while that one finished last, De Sousa brought Forest Maiden, an 11-2 chance, with what proved an irresistible late challenge to nail 4-5 favourite Mystic Jade on the line.
In the second division De Sousa was riding the newcomer Comedy Queen, a newcomer and apparently the yard's second string with James Doyle on Simple Elegance, second last time out.
Having looked beaten, Comedy Queen suddenly found a change of gear and the 12-1 chance ran on well to beat Zari by a length with Simple Elegance just behind.
The in-form Appleby also had a winner at Leicester, where Charming Thought (10-11 favourite) obliged in the British Stallion Studs EBF Kegworth Novice Stakes.
Appleby said: "Obviously I'm delighted with how the day has gone.
"It looked like one of those days where we'd either do well or be licking our wounds. We felt we hand a strong hand.
"Strong Chemistry had progressed from his first run and we've always thought a bit about Forest Maiden, they were two nice performances in good times.
"Good Show was entitled to be favourite and I knew he'd stay, while Mulzamm had been a bit free so we put the hood on.
"Comedy Queen has been very keen at home and she started out in the hood, which probably explains her price.
"We've taken our time with the two-year-olds this year and not over-faced them so I hope it bears fruit next year."
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 22, 2014 18:14:49 GMT
Basateen has been forced to miss Saturday's Juddmonte Royal Lodge Stakes at Newmarket with a minor injury.
The highly-regarded Hamdan Al Maktoum-owned juvenile was a short-priced favourite for the Acomb Stakes at York but could only finish third behind Dutch Connection and Toocoolforschool.
Trainer Richard Hannon said: "He was out in the paddock rolling in the sun and where he'd been pawing at the ground he dug up a little flint and then sat on it and had to have three stitches.
"He's definitely a horse for next year. The Acomb form has worked out as the winner went close in the National Stakes and the runner-up hacked up in the Mill Reef.
"There was a time, and hopefully he still is, that I thought he was one of our best two-year-olds.
"He was just a bit keen in the Acomb and wasn't like himself and finished third.
"I was disappointed with that but I think the world of him and he'll be very good."
Hannon also took Estidhkaar out of the Royal Lodge, with the Dubai Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket on October 17 his aim.
"Estidhkaar almost certainly goes for the Dewhurst," the Marlborough handler told At The Races.
"He's won his two Group Twos so he deserves his chance in a Group One, he'd have had to carry a penalty in the Royal Lodge.
"They didn't go quick enough for him in the Champagne, otherwise he'd have been more impressive."
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 22, 2014 18:15:11 GMT
Last year's winner Educate will have to carry top weight to victory if he is to repeat his success of 12 months ago in Saturday's Betfred Cambridgeshire at Newmarket.
Ismail Mohammed's stable star will be competing off a 6lb higher mark than last year and will have a different jockey on board as he was ridden by the now-retired Johnny Murtagh in 2013.
Ralph Beckett's Air Pilot, such an impressive winner at Newbury on Saturday, heads most ante-post lists but is still not guaranteed a run as yet in the 35-runner field.
Another leading fancy likely to be struggling is John Gosden's Gm Hopkins but stablemate Cornrow, just touched off at Ascot last time out, is now assured of his place in the line-up to the relief of those that have backed him.
William Haggas has been beaten for time with Mutakayyef, who was last seen finishing second in the Tercentenary Stakes to Cannock Chase.
Angus Gold, owner Hamdan Al Maktoum's racing manager, said: "He contracted ringworm after Royal Ascot and I think it just came too soon."
Haggas can still call on Queensberry Rules and Homage, John Ryan may run the in-form Tenor but he took out Ocean Tempest.
The likes of Velox, Bronze Angel, and The Queen's Sea Shanty are all likely to have their followers.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 22, 2014 18:15:34 GMT
Mirza is reported to be in top-top shape by his trainer Rae Guest ahead of the Qatar Prix de l'Abbaye at Longchamp on October 5.
The seven-year-old gelding warmed up for the five-furlong Group One with a convincing victory in the Prix du Petit Couvert over that course and distance on Arc trials weekend earlier this month.
"He's in great form, we're just keeping him ticking over for the Abbaye in two weeks' time," said the Newmarket handler.
"He used to be very ground dependent but as he's got older he's been to handle fast ground. Whatever ground inconveniences is what we want."
Guest is looking for some soft ground for Cape Factor, who put up a good performance when only beaten a neck by Athenian in a Listed race at Baden-Baden three weeks ago in her first outing since finishing last in the French 1000 Guineas in May.
"She's entered up but needs soft ground," said the trainer.
Her forthcoming entries include the Nayef Rosemary Stakes at Newmarket on Friday and the totepool Challenge Cup at Ascot on Saturday week.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 22, 2014 18:15:52 GMT
Jeremy Scott is considering winter races in France and Ireland for stable star Melodic Rendezvous.
The eight-year-old won three Grade Two hurdles last term, when there was plenty of give in the ground, and he is likely to have suitable conditions in those two countries.
Scott has yet to firm up plans for his smart hurdler, while novice chasing is something he also has in the back of his mind.
The Somerset handler said: "The jury is out on where we go this season, although trips to France and Ireland could be on the agenda.
"Chasing is another option if he schools well."
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 22, 2014 18:16:12 GMT
Fadhayyil is on target for Friday's Shadwell Rockfel Stakes at Newmarket.
The Tamayuz filly is owned by Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum, who sponsors the race through his Shadwell Stud operation.
Now in the care of Barry Hills having started life with the late John Hills, she was second to the smart Marsh Hawk on debut before winning comfortably at Salisbury last time out.
"Hopefully she'll be running," said Angus Gold, the owner's racing manager.
"She's a big, scopey filly and is only going to improve next year.
"She had to overcome a bit of trouble to win last time and Barry felt she could do with one more run.
"Anything she did this year was always going to be a bonus."
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 22, 2014 18:17:08 GMT
Leicester, 22 Sep 14
Race 2 - 2:30pm THE BREEDERS BACKING RACING EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) Harry Bentley, the rider of GOLD RUN, placed third, reported that the gelding hung left throughout.
The representative of Roger Varian, the trainer of TWEEDSWOOD (IRE), unplaced, reported that the gelding was unsuited by the going, which was Good to Firm, Good in Places.
Race 4 - 3:30pm THE GOLDEN HAND SELLING STAKES (CLASS 6) James Sullivan, the rider of ZAIN ZONE (IRE), placed third, reported that the gelding was slowly away.
Race 5 - 4:00pm THE SIS LIVE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) The Stewards noted that SILVANUS (IRE), drawn nine, had anticipated the start and barged the gate at the same moment as the race had been started, thereby enabling the gelding to break quickly. Being satisfied that it was not caused through a faulty action of the starting stalls, they took no further action.
The Stewards held an enquiry into the fall of Harry Bentley, the rider of HOLLEY SHIFTWELL, on leaving the stalls. They interviewed Bentley and having heard his evidence and viewed recordings of the incident the Stewards found that the fall was caused by HOLLEY SHIFTWELL stumbling badly as the gates opened and losing all forward momentum, causing Bentley to lose his balance and be unseated. Being satisfied that no other horse or rider was involved, the Stewards took no further action.
Shane Kelly, the rider of TAAJUB (IRE), placed second, reported that the gelding was slowly away.
The Veterinary Officer reported that SMART DAISY K, unplaced, trained by Andrew Hollinshead, had struck into itself.
Race 7 - 5:00pm THE HIGHFIELDS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Oisin Murphy, the rider of CAMANCHERO (IRE), placed third, reported that the gelding was denied a clear run.
Franny Norton, the rider of ALPINE STORM (IRE), unplaced, reported that the filly stumbled approximately one furlong out. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination during routine testing of ALPINE STORM (IRE) failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Non-Race related incidents The Stewards held an enquiry following a report from the Starter that ZAIN ZONE (IRE), trained by Ruth Carr, was the subject of a third criteria failure. The trainer’s attention was drawn to the restriction incurred under Rule (B)44 and she was informed that the gelding could not run until the day after passing a stalls test. This being the second occasion within the previous 12 months that ZAIN ZONE (IRE) had been reported, the Stewards informed the trainer that if the gelding were reported for a third time within the same period, ZAIN ZONE (IRE) would be prevented from having a stalls test for 6 months.
The Stewards held an enquiry following a report from the Starter that Shane Kelly, the rider of TAAJUB (IRE), had entered the wrong stall. Having heard Kelly's evidence and viewed recordings of the start they accepted his explanation that, despite having informed the Stalls Handler that he was in stall four, he had proceeded to load TAAJUB (IRE) into stall six.
View Stewards Report Hamilton Park, 22 Sep 14
Fixture Note Sanded home bend after Race 3.
Race 2 - 2:20pm THE totepool SUPPORTING THE SPORT YOU LOVE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) The Stewards considered the running of SEE VERMONT, ridden by Adam Beschizza and trained by Robin Bastiman, which finished unplaced. They noted the trainer could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance, other than that the gelding was unable to get cover.
Race 4 - 3:20pm THE toteexacta PICK THE 1, 2 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) The Stewards noted that MERCHANT OF MEDICI, unplaced, had taken off the heels of SMIRFYS BLACKCAT (IRE) thereby interfering with HENPECKED, placed fourth, approximately six furlongs out, but after viewing a recording of the race they were satisfied that it did not involve a riding offence.
The Stewards noted that SMIRFYS BLACKCAT (IRE), unplaced, had interfered with MAY’S BOY, unplaced, approaching five furlongs out, but after viewing a recording of the race they were satisfied that it did not involve a riding offence.
The Veterinary Officer reported that SMIRFYS BLACKCAT (IRE), unplaced, trained by Michael Mullineaux, had a breathing problem.
Race 7 - 4:50pm THE COLLECT totepool WINNINGS AT BETFRED SHOPS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) The Stewards held an enquiry under Rule (B)11.6 into possible interference approximately one and a half furlongs out. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race they found that STAFFHOSS, placed second, ridden by Joe Fanning, had interfered with RUST (IRE), placed third, ridden by P J McDonald, who in turn interfered with VIOLENT VELOCITY (IRE), unplaced, ridden by Joe Doyle. They found the interference was accidental in that although STAFFHOSS had edged slightly right there was only momentarily enough room for RUST (IRE) and as RUST (IRE) had made a challenge the gap had closed. The Stewards further found that the interference had not improved STAFFHOSS’s placing. They ordered the placings to remain unaltered.
The Stewards held an enquiry into the use of the whip by George Chaloner, the rider of ROCKY’S PRIDE (IRE), placed fourth, from approaching two furlongs out. Having heard his evidence and viewed recordings of the race, they found him in breach of Schedule (B)6 Part 2 in that he had used his whip above the permitted level. The Stewards suspended Chaloner for 2 days as follows: Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 October 2014.
View Stewards Report Kempton Park, 22 Sep 14
Race 1 - 2:10pm THE BetVictor.com/BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) Luke Morris, the rider of DANEGELD, unplaced, reported that the colt was slowly away and moved poorly throughout. The Veterinary Office subsequently reported that the colt was lame on its right hind.
Race 2 - 2:40pm THE COMPETITIVE DAY DELEGATE RATES MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV I) Ryan Clark, the rider of RED STRIPES (USA), unplaced, reported that the colt hung left throughout. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the colt failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 6 - 4:40pm THE £25 FREE BET AT BetVictor.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) (BOBIS RACE) The Stewards noted that HARWOODS VOLANTE (IRE), placed fourth, had interfered with PERFECT ALCHEMY (IRE), placed sixth, inside the final furlong, but after viewing a recording of the incident they were satisfied that it neither involved a riding offence nor improved HARWOODS VOLANTE (IRE)’s placing.
Andrea Atzeni, the rider of HARWOODS VOLANTE (IRE), placed fourth, reported that the gelding hung left throughout. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
James Doyle, the rider of PERFECT ALCHEMY (IRE), placed sixth, reported that the filly hung left. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filly failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 7 - 5:10pm THE DOWNLOAD THE BetVictor INSTABET APP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (BOBIS RACE) The Stewards considered the running of DAYDREAMER, ridden by Seb Sanders and trained by William Haggas, which finished unplaced. The Stewards noted the explanation of the trainer’s representative that the gelding had lost its right fore shoe.
Ryan Moore, the rider of FREEMASON, the beaten favourite which was eased in the closing stages to finish unplaced, reported that the gelding lost its action. The Veterinary Officer reported that an examination of the gelding during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 22, 2014 18:17:56 GMT
Godolphin equal record Charlie Appleby's six winners today equal Godolphin's most in a day, according to their website. Saeed Bin Suroor also saddled six-timers in August 2009 and the November of that year.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 22, 2014 18:18:48 GMT
THE most successful jockey in 100 of the top races from around the world will be officially recognised at an awards ceremony in Hong Kong in December.
Scoring for the Longines-backed World's Best Jockey Award will be based upon performances in the 100 highest-rated Group 1 and Grade 1 races for the year as established by the World's Best Racehorse Rankings Committee.
The scoring will incorporate races from December 1, 2013 to November 30 this year, with riders in the selected races scoring 12 points for a win, six for second and four for third.
If the contest was stopped on Monday, Derby-winning rider Joseph O'Brien and Belgian star Christophe Soumillon would be joint winners with 72 points, two ahead of multiple Group 1-winning rider Ryan Moore.
International Federation of Horseracing Authorities chairman Louis Romanet said: "It is entirely appropriate that the accomplishments of the world's best jockeys are recognised internationally. Jockeys are incredible athletes and their amazing feats of skill and daring bring millions of fans to the sport around the world.
"The World's Best Jockey award is a proud joint initiative of the IFHA and Longines, and we are very thankful to the Hong Kong Jockey Club for hosting the award ceremony."
The Qipco Champion Stakes and Queen Elizabeth II Stakes on British Champions Day at Ascot are the remaining two races staged in Britain that are incorporated in the competition.
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Post by banger on Sept 22, 2014 20:02:30 GMT
Tiggy Wiggy is one of 11 fillies among the five-day declarations for Saturday's Connolly's Red Mills Cheveley Park Stakes at Newmarket, for which Tendu and Terror have been supplemented Tiggy Wiggy: Star turn in the Cheveley Park Stakes The Richard Hannon-trained Tiggy Wiggy has been a revelation this season since opening her career with a seven-length success at Kempton back in March. She stepped up to six furlongs last time out in the Lowther, beating subsequent Moyglare Stud Stakes winner Cursory Glance. There are plenty who feel she would take a deal of beating in the Prix de l'Abbaye at Longchamp the following week, in which she would receive all the allowances, and Hannon has not yet ruled that out. He told At The Races: "This has been the plan since the Lowther. She'll have a blow tomorrow but we don't do a lot with her, she goes out on her own every day. She'll have a little blow but not too much. "There's nine days until the Abbaye. Is she going to be a Guineas filly? With the speed she shows it's got to be unlikely, so this is her year. "It's lovely there's the new Royal Ascot race, the six-furlong Group One for three-year-olds, so that will be on her agenda. "There's a small chance she might turn up (in the Abbaye). She'll have to win the Cheveley Park and taking on her elders will be a different ball game." Tiggy Wiggy is the 7/2 favourite with Sky Bet for the Prix de l'Abbaye, ahead of Sole Power at 5/1. Taking her on at Newmarket will be Andre Fabre's High Celebrity, who has already been to HQ once this season when beaten by David Elsworth's Arabian Queen in the Duchess Of Cambridge Stakes, and that pair may clash again. John Gosden's Tendu was impressive on the all-weather at Kempton while David Simcock's Terror won her only start by 10 lengths at Warwick. Anthem Alexander, third behind Tiggy Wiggy at York, could travel over again, along with Jim Bolger's Lucida, who was second to Cursory Glance in the Moyglare. Karl Burke is enjoying a great season with his juveniles and may run Explosive Lady, Nick Littmoden has two possibles in Amaze Me and Tongue Twista while Richard Fahey's Zuhoor Baynoona is another possible. Fabre said High Celebrity, who has beaten the colts since her defeat at Newmarket, would definitely feature at the weekend. "High Celebrity will run on Saturday," said the French trainer. "I think that the course, the distance and going will suit her perfectly. Of Terror, a £75,000 Kodiac filly owned by Qatar Racing, Simcock said: "Terror is a talented filly. "We were not surprised that she won on her debut but we were a bit surprised by the manner of her victory." Sky Bet make Tiggy WIggy their 5/4 favourite for Saturday's contest with Anthem Alexander at 4/1, High Celebrity is next in the lists at 5s with Lucida and Tendu both 8/1 chances.
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Post by banger on Sept 22, 2014 20:05:13 GMT
Last year's winner Educate will have to carry top weight to victory if he is to repeat his success of 12 months ago in Saturday's Betfred Cambridgeshire at Newmarket. Educate: Won the Cambridgeshire 12 months ago Ismail Mohammed's stable star will be competing off a 6lb higher mark than last year and will have a different jockey on board as he was ridden by the now-retired Johnny Murtagh in 2013. Ralph Beckett's Air Pilot, such an impressive winner at Newbury on Saturday, heads most ante-post lists but is still not guaranteed a run as yet in the 35-runner field. Another leading fancy likely to be struggling is John Gosden's Gm Hopkins but stablemate Cornrow, just touched off at Ascot last time out, is now assured of his place in the line-up to the relief of those that have backed him. William Haggas has been beaten for time with Mutakayyef, who was last seen finishing second in the Tercentenary Stakes to Cannock Chase. Angus Gold, owner Hamdan Al Maktoum's racing manager, said: "He contracted ringworm after Royal Ascot and I think it just came too soon." Haggas can still call on Queensberry Rules and Homage, John Ryan may run the in-form Tenor but he took out Ocean Tempest. The likes of Velox, Bronze Angel, and The Queen's Sea Shanty are all likely to have their followers.
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Post by banger on Sept 22, 2014 20:08:36 GMT
Aidan O'Brien is responsible for seven of the 16 six-day entries for Saturday's Juddmonte Royal Lodge Stakes at Newmarket. Aidan O'Brien: Strong hand in the Royal Lodge They are headed by Investec Derby contender, Ol' Man River, who cost €2.85million at Goffs and made the perfect start to his career when impressing in a maiden at the Curragh last month. He also holds an entry in the Somerville Tattersall Stakes at Headquarters on Thursday and in the Juddmonte Beresford Stakes at the Curragh on Sunday. O'Brien's other possibles for the Royal Lodge are Aloft, General Marshall, Jamaica, Order Of St George, Rule The Waves and War Envoy. Sixteen acceptors remain in the Group Two contest over the Rowley Mile, including Elm Park, who has been supplemented by trainer Andrew Balding. The Phoenix Reach colt was an all-the-way winner of the Listed Stonehenge Stakes at Salisbury on his latest start. Richard Hannon is double-handed with Lexington Times and Misterioso, while the list is completed by Cock Of The North, Lord Ben Stack, Medrano, Nafaqa, Prince Gagarin and Salateen.
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Post by banger on Sept 22, 2014 20:10:55 GMT
Tuesday: Going, weather and non-runners BEVERLEY GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places)
WEATHER (Mostly cloudy)
STALLS Inside LINGFIELD GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD
WEATHER (Partly cloudy)
STALLS 5f & 1m - Outside; Remainder - Inside NEWCASTLE GOING: GOOD (GoingStick 7.4)
WEATHER (Showers)
STALLS Straight - Centre; 2m & 1m 4f - Inside
NON RUNNERS 5:20 Dominike (5) NOTTINGHAM GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 7.4) (Outer track) (Watered)
WEATHER (Mostly sunny)
STALLS 5f - Stands' side; 1m - Centre; Remainder - Inside BALLINROBE GOING: GOOD
WEATHER (Cloudy)
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 23, 2014 7:54:15 GMT
Today's Pointers Hot Trainers Trainer Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Races M Johnston 10 42 23.81 14 33.33 Today's entries C Appleby 8 19 42.11 11 57.89 Today's entries Richard Hannon 7 41 17.07 17 41.46 Today's entries Saeed bin Suroor 4 15 26.67 10 66.67 Today's entries M Dods 4 15 26.67 8 53.33 Today's entries J J Quinn 4 12 33.33 7 58.33 Today's entries R A Fahey 3 59 5.08 14 23.73 Today's entries Sir Michael Stoute 3 15 20.0 7 46.67 Today's entries D O'Meara 3 17 17.65 7 41.18 Today's entries W J Haggas 3 20 15.0 7 35.0 Today's entries K R Burke 3 13 23.08 6 46.15 Today's entries B Ellison 3 17 17.65 6 35.29 Today's entries C F Wall 3 10 30.0 5 50.0 Today's entries D R Lanigan 3 5 60.0 4 80.0 Today's entries Ian Williams 3 7 42.86 4 57.14 Today's entries C G Cox 3 9 33.33 4 44.44 Today's entries W P Mullins 3 6 50.0 3 50.0 Today's entries M R Channon 2 15 13.33 6 40.0 Today's entries K Dalgleish 2 37 5.41 6 16.22 Today's entries R C Guest 2 13 15.38 5 38.46 Today's entries M Botti 2 8 25.0 4 50.0 Today's entries Mrs R Carr 2 8 25.0 4 50.0 Today's entries D H Brown 2 10 20.0 4 40.0 Today's entries R Varian 2 12 16.67 4 33.33 Today's entries J Ryan 2 6 33.33 3 50.0 Today's entries R Charlton 2 12 16.67 3 25.0 Today's entries J H M Gosden 2 12 16.67 3 25.0 Today's entries Sir Mark Prescott 2 3 66.67 2 66.67 Today's entries P Holmes 2 4 50.0 2 50.0 Today's entries H Candy 2 10 20.0 2 20.0 Today's entries T D Easterby 1 17 5.88 7 41.18 Today's entries K A Ryan 1 32 3.13 7 21.88 Today's entries S Kirk 1 12 8.33 5 41.67 Today's entries J S Goldie 1 31 3.23 5 16.13 Today's entries M Hourigan 1 7 14.29 4 57.14 Today's entries H Morrison 1 10 10.0 4 40.0 Today's entries B Smart 1 10 10.0 4 40.0 Today's entries Mrs J Harrington 1 12 8.33 4 33.33 Today's entries P T Midgley 1 8 12.5 3 37.5 Today's entries Mrs A Duffield 1 17 5.88 3 17.65 Today's entries S A Harris 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Today's entries J Queally 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Today's entries E W Tuer 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Today's entries R M H Cowell 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Today's entries Mrs Dianne Sayer 1 7 14.29 2 28.57 Today's entries A C Whillans 1 9 11.11 2 22.22 Today's entries S C Williams 1 10 10.0 2 20.0 Today's entries A M Balding 1 14 7.14 2 14.29 Today's entries M Quinn 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries R E Barr 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries J D Bethell 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries J J Bridger 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries B Haslam 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries J F Levins 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries V T O'Brien 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries D G Bridgwater 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries P J Makin 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries A McGuinness 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries A J Mccabe 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries Jedd O'Keeffe 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries M Walford 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries R Eddery 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's entries W R Muir 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's entries Ollie Pears 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's entries E F Vaughan 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's entries J R Jenkins 1 6 16.67 1 16.67 Today's entries J Tate 1 7 14.29 1 14.29 Today's entries ========================================= Hot Jockeys Jockey Wins Rides Win % Place Place % Races J Fanning 9 35 25.71 14 40.0 Today's rides A Kirby 7 26 26.92 8 30.77 Today's rides S De Sousa 6 29 20.69 14 48.28 Today's rides Andrea Atzeni 6 28 21.43 12 42.86 Today's rides James Doyle 6 30 20.0 11 36.67 Today's rides P Hanagan 6 18 33.33 7 38.89 Today's rides R Hughes 5 37 13.51 18 48.65 Today's rides R L Moore 5 33 15.15 16 48.48 Today's rides G Lee 5 35 14.29 9 25.71 Today's rides William Buick 5 31 16.13 8 25.81 Today's rides G Baker 5 12 41.67 5 41.67 Today's rides D Tudhope 4 22 18.18 8 36.36 Today's rides L Morris 4 28 14.29 8 28.57 Today's rides P Mulrennan 3 25 12.0 10 40.0 Today's rides P Makin 3 28 10.71 9 32.14 Today's rides Jim Crowley 3 22 13.64 7 31.82 Today's rides D Allan 3 24 12.5 7 29.17 Today's rides Martin Harley 3 15 20.0 6 40.0 Today's rides T E Durcan 3 10 30.0 5 50.0 Today's rides Connor Beasley 3 17 17.65 5 29.41 Today's rides Cam Hardie 3 23 13.04 5 21.74 Today's rides Joe Doyle 3 17 17.65 4 23.53 Today's rides K Fallon 3 12 25.0 3 25.0 Today's rides George Chaloner 2 16 12.5 5 31.25 Today's rides Jason Hart 2 16 12.5 5 31.25 Today's rides Martin Dwyer 2 8 25.0 4 50.0 Today's rides Daniel Muscutt 2 6 33.33 3 50.0 Today's rides D Sweeney 2 7 28.57 3 42.86 Today's rides William Carson 2 11 18.18 3 27.27 Today's rides Ryan Tate 2 3 66.67 2 66.67 Today's rides I J Brennan 2 13 15.38 2 15.38 Today's rides Adrian Nicholls 2 15 13.33 2 13.33 Today's rides Kevin Stott 1 13 7.69 7 53.85 Today's rides J Fortune 1 13 7.69 6 46.15 Today's rides L P Keniry 1 15 6.67 6 40.0 Today's rides R Winston 1 17 5.88 5 29.41 Today's rides Dane O'Neill 1 22 4.55 5 22.73 Today's rides A Mullen 1 11 9.09 4 36.36 Today's rides Graham Gibbons 1 15 6.67 4 26.67 Today's rides Joey Haynes 1 15 6.67 4 26.67 Today's rides P Cosgrave 1 16 6.25 4 25.0 Today's rides T P Queally 1 17 5.88 4 23.53 Today's rides F Norton 1 18 5.56 4 22.22 Today's rides David Probert 1 22 4.55 4 18.18 Today's rides C Catlin 1 7 14.29 3 42.86 Today's rides B A Curtis 1 9 11.11 3 33.33 Today's rides Oisin Murphy 1 13 7.69 3 23.08 Today's rides Jack Mitchell 1 2 50.0 2 100.0 Today's rides Ashley Morgan 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Today's rides S Sanders 1 8 12.5 2 25.0 Today's rides S J Drowne 1 11 9.09 2 18.18 Today's rides D Nolan 1 11 9.09 2 18.18 Today's rides D Swift 1 12 8.33 2 16.67 Today's rides P Sirigu 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's rides Charles Bishop 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's rides Amy Scott 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's rides Noel Garbutt 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's rides A Elliott 1 6 16.67 1 16.67 Today's rides Martin Lane 1 8 12.5 1 12.5 Today's rides F Lynch 1 11 9.09 1 9.09 Today's rides ========================================== First-time Blinkers Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Space Artist v1 5 18 27.78 8 44.44 Nott 16:35 Agreement b1 2 12 16.67 3 25.0 Bev 14:40 Space Walker b1 1 7 14.29 3 42.86 Ling 16:30 Yorkshireman b1 1 14 7.14 2 14.29 Newc 18:50 Sebs Sensei b1 0 14 0.0 3 21.43 Ling 18:00 Bannister Bell v1 0 4 0.0 1 25.0 Newc 17:50 Business Bay v1 0 13 0.0 1 7.69 Bev 17:45 Toytown v1 0 7 0.0 0 0.0 Nott 14:00 Mighty Warrior b1 0 3 0.0 0 0.0 Newc 17:50 Able Spirit b1 0 3 0.0 0 0.0 Ling 14:20 Wiggle b1 0 3 0.0 0 0.0 Nott 14:00 ======================================= Tonguestraps Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Hallstatt t 6 59 10.17 19 32.2 Nott 17:05 Ermyn Lodge t 5 28 17.86 12 42.86 Ling 15:55 Catalyze ht 4 39 10.26 11 28.21 Ling 15:20 Naoise t 3 23 13.04 9 39.13 Bev 16:15 Kheskianto t 2 70 2.86 11 15.71 Bev 17:45 Mossgo t 2 28 7.14 7 25.0 Ling 15:20 College Doll t 2 25 8.0 6 24.0 Ling 15:20 Real Tigress t1 2 11 18.18 4 36.36 Bev 16:45 Estibdaad t 1 17 5.88 6 35.29 Ling 18:00 Elysian Prince t1 1 7 14.29 2 28.57 Ling 16:30 Time Of My Life t 1 18 5.56 2 11.11 Newc 18:50 Island Express bt 0 39 0.0 5 12.82 Ling 15:20 Sabre Rock t1 0 9 0.0 2 22.22 Ling 17:30 Redalani pt 0 7 0.0 0 0.0 Newc 15:50 The Gay Cavalier t 0 2 0.0 0 0.0 Ling 17:00 ======================================== Cheekpieces Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Illustrious Prince p 9 75 12.0 23 30.67 Newc 16:20 Powerful Presence p 9 53 16.98 20 37.74 Newc 16:20 Swendab p 7 51 13.73 15 29.41 Nott 16:35 Monumental Man p 6 30 20.0 12 40.0 Nott 16:35 Yorksters Prince p 6 53 11.32 12 22.64 Bev 17:15 Desert Recluse p1 6 31 19.35 11 35.48 Nott 17:05 Dolphin Rock p 5 55 9.09 23 41.82 Bev 16:45 Stormy Morning p 4 53 7.55 17 32.08 Newc 18:50 Valid Reason p 4 37 10.81 15 40.54 Nott 17:05 Dr Irv p1 4 32 12.5 14 43.75 Newc 16:50 Reposer p1 4 28 14.29 6 21.43 Newc 16:20 Shahdaroba p 3 29 10.34 9 31.03 Newc 16:20 Green Door p 3 14 21.43 5 35.71 Bev 15:45 Karam Albaari p 3 23 13.04 5 21.74 Nott 16:05 Mister Bob p 3 11 27.27 4 36.36 Ling 15:55 Stag Hill p 2 42 4.76 14 33.33 Bev 17:45 Comedy House p 2 30 6.67 9 30.0 Ling 17:30 Iptisam p 2 12 16.67 7 58.33 Bev 15:45 Remix p 2 27 7.41 7 25.93 Ling 17:30 Strong Conviction p1 2 31 6.45 7 22.58 Ling 18:00 Beat The Tide p 2 14 14.29 6 42.86 Nott 17:05 Shamaheart p 2 19 10.53 6 31.58 Bev 16:15 Trinity Star p 2 12 16.67 5 41.67 Nott 15:00 Moscato p1 2 7 28.57 3 42.86 Newc 16:50 Benoordenhout p 2 10 20.0 3 30.0 Ling 18:00 Zaeem p1 1 18 5.56 8 44.44 Ling 17:30 Sirpertan p 1 10 10.0 2 20.0 Newc 18:50 Think p 1 23 4.35 2 8.7 Bev 17:15 Ryeolliean p1 1 6 16.67 1 16.67 Newc 15:15 Tabjeel p 0 4 0.0 2 50.0 Ling 17:00 Flawless Pink p 0 5 0.0 2 40.0 Nott 15:00 Strategise p 0 6 0.0 2 33.33 Nott 14:00 Paple Blessing p1 0 10 0.0 1 10.0 Bev 14:40 Acquaint p 0 14 0.0 1 7.14 Bev 17:15 Redalani pt 0 7 0.0 0 0.0 Newc 15:50 Gea And Tea p1 0 5 0.0 0 0.0 Nott 15:30 Edie White p1 0 4 0.0 0 0.0 Newc 17:50 Sparkling Sapphire p1 0 4 0.0 0 0.0 Newc 17:50 Ya Halla p 0 4 0.0 0 0.0 Newc 17:50 Avenue Des Champs p 0 3 0.0 0 0.0 Nott 14:30 New Abbey Dancer p1 0 3 0.0 0 0.0 Nott 14:30 Crikey p1 0 3 0.0 0 0.0 Ling 14:20 ========================================== Course & Distance Winners Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race General Tufto 13 144 9.03 43 29.86 Bev 17:15 Tangerine Trees 12 50 24.0 23 46.0 Bev 15:45 Amazing Blue Sky 10 102 9.8 28 27.45 Bev 17:15 Noble Storm 10 45 22.22 21 46.67 Bev 15:45 Salient 9 115 7.83 31 26.96 Ling 18:00 Bennelong 9 78 11.54 21 26.92 Ling 18:00 Ted's Brother 9 58 15.52 20 34.48 Newc 16:20 Honourable Knight 9 51 17.65 18 35.29 Ling 15:55 Summer Dancer 8 78 10.26 24 30.77 Bev 16:15 My Son Max 7 47 14.89 16 34.04 Bev 16:15 Whitecrest 6 67 8.96 28 41.79 Nott 16:35 Hallstatt 6 59 10.17 19 32.2 Nott 17:05 Eeny Mac 6 51 11.76 18 35.29 Bev 16:45 Ellaal 6 39 15.38 13 33.33 Bev 16:45 Understory 6 48 12.5 11 22.92 Ling 17:30 Burning Thread 6 39 15.38 9 23.08 Bev 15:45 Rollin 'n Tumblin 5 36 13.89 10 27.78 Ling 15:55 Lily Edge 5 28 17.86 8 28.57 Ling 17:30 Johnny Splash 4 48 8.33 15 31.25 Ling 15:20 Black Vale 4 23 17.39 9 39.13 Ling 16:30 Rocket Ronnie 4 24 16.67 9 37.5 Bev 16:45 Big Storm Coming 4 13 30.77 5 38.46 Newc 16:20 Dawn Catcher 3 16 18.75 8 50.0 Nott 16:35 Strictly Glitz 3 11 27.27 5 45.45 Bev 16:45 Mister Bob 3 11 27.27 4 36.36 Ling 15:55 Kheskianto 2 70 2.86 11 15.71 Bev 17:45 Mossgo 2 28 7.14 7 25.0 Ling 15:20 Real Tigress 2 11 18.18 4 36.36 Bev 16:45 Benoordenhout 2 10 20.0 3 30.0 Ling 18:00 Aiyana 1 13 7.69 6 46.15 Ling 15:55 Estibdaad 1 17 5.88 6 35.29 Ling 18:00 Hurry Home Poppa 1 10 10.0 3 30.0 Nott 17:05 Elysian Prince 1 7 14.29 2 28.57 Ling 16:30 Sirpertan 1 10 10.0 2 20.0 Newc 18:50 Hulcolt 1 9 11.11 1 11.11 Bev 16:15 ========================================== Longest Travellers (281 miles) Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Al's Memory 8 61 13.11 22 36.07 Newc 16:20 Annaluna 5 31 16.13 13 41.94 Newc 16:50 Brisk 0 2 0.0 1 50.0 Newc 15:50 Bannister Bell 0 4 0.0 1 25.0 Newc 17:50 ======================================= Most Naps Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Green Door 3 14 21.43 5 35.71 Bev 15:45 Dutch Lady 1 11 9.09 4 36.36 Nott 15:00 Intense Tango 1 6 16.67 2 33.33 Newc 15:15 Clergyman 0 3 0.0 2 66.67 Bev 15:10 Romance Story 0 4 0.0 1 25.0 Nott 15:30 =========================================== Running Hot Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Only Ten Per Cent 8 43 18.6 15 34.88 Nott 16:35 Res Ipsa Loquitur 2 16 12.5 8 50.0 Bal 15:35 Trinity Star 2 12 16.67 5 41.67 Nott 15:00 Moscato 2 7 28.57 3 42.86 Newc 16:50 ========================================= Money Talks Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Billy Bond 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 Bev 15:10 ======================================== Switching Stables Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Black Vale 4 23 17.39 9 39.13 Ling 16:30 Uncle Muf 2 6 33.33 2 33.33 Ling 15:55 Rock of Ages 1 15 6.67 4 26.67 Ling 15:55 Flying Bella 1 22 4.55 3 13.64 Bal 16:40 First Battalion 1 8 12.5 1 12.5 Ling 15:55 Jeunopse 0 23 0.0 8 34.78 Bal 16:10 Rockie Road 0 13 0.0 4 30.77 Nott 15:00 Hillgrove Angel 0 5 0.0 1 20.0 Nott 15:30 Market Storm 0 6 0.0 1 16.67 Ling 16:30 Walk Right Back 0 6 0.0 1 16.67 Bev 16:15 Varene De Vauzelle 0 6 0.0 0 0.0 Bal 16:40 Wedding Wish 0 5 0.0 0 0.0 Newc 15:50 Tactical Strike 0 5 0.0 0 0.0 Newc 15:15 Soldier Sam 0 3 0.0 0 0.0 Newc 17:50 Salford Dream 0 3 0.0 0 0.0 Newc 18:50 Shamal 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 Ling 17:00 =================================== Going and Stalls Meeting Conditions Beverley Going : Good, Good to Firm in places Stalls : Inside Lingfield Park Going : Standard Stalls : 5f & 1m Outside, Remainder Inside Newcastle Going : Good Stalls : Straight Centre, 1m4f & 2m Inside Nottingham Going : Good to Firm Stalls : 5f Stands Side, 1m Centre, Remainder Inside
Information correct at Tuesday 23rd September 2014 08:23
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 23, 2014 7:54:54 GMT
Tips Tables Naps table
NAPS TABLE PRESS CHALLENGE
TODAY'S NAPS TIME CRS TIPSTER LEVEL STAKES Clergyman 3:10 Bevl Racing Post The Edge +36.78 Classic Flyer 6:20 Newc Racing Post Postdata +28.83 Botanist 5:45 Bevl The Irish Field Rory Delargy +18.42 Hollie Point 5:20 Newc Western Morning News West Tip +13.45 Daisy Boy 4:05 Nott Racing and Football Outlook +11.16 Flicka´s Boy 3:10 Bevl Glasgow Evening Times Jeffrey Ross +7.02 Intense Tango 3:15 Newc Racing Post The North +1.03 Referendum 3:30 Nott Sunday Mirror Gary Nutting +0.96 Space Walker 4:30 Ling Belfast Newsletter Wise Owl -1.46 Dutch Lady 3:00 Nott Daily Mail Robin Goodfellow -1.48 Oriental Splendour 2:20 Ling Racing Post Lambourn -1.84 Red Velour 5:00 Ling Blackpool Gazette Steve Simpson -4.68 Natural Nine 2:10 Bevl Daily Telegraph Marlborough -5.19 Penalty Scorer 2:00 Nott The Sun Templegate -5.61 Dr Irv 4:50 Newc Sheffield Star Fortunatus -6.79 Essaka 2:00 Nott Racing Post RP Ratings -7.99 Tangerine Trees 3:45 Bevl Oldham Evening Chronicle Keith McHugh -9.66 Clergyman 3:10 Bevl Weekender Paul Kealy -11.90 Gentlemusic 5:20 Newc Racing Post Newmarket -18.82 Hurry Home Poppa 5:05 Nott Daily Express The Scout -19.39 Intense Tango 3:15 Newc Yorkshire Evening Post Lee Sobot -19.77 Bell Weir 4:50 Newc Daily Post Mercury -21.67 Green Door 3:45 Bevl Daily Mirror Newsboy -23.40 Saxon Princess 5:30 Ling Yorkshire Post The Duke -23.56 Chess Valley 3:00 Nott Coventry Telegraph Derek Brown -23.75 Spider Lily 3:20 Ling Sunday Mail Rockavon -24.14 High Secret 6:50 Newc Sunday Express Chris Goulding -24.41 Moscato 4:50 Newc The Star Patrick Weaver -25.35 Eeny Mac 4:45 Bevl Liverpool Echo Chris Wright -29.17 Tabjeel 5:00 Ling Irish Post Karl Hedley -31.02 Poolstock 5:50 Newc The Press, York Ebor -31.12 Only Ten Per Cent 4:35 Nott Racing Post Spotlight -32.71 Zipedeedodah 2:20 Ling The Guardian -33.65 Dutch Lady 3:00 Nott Carlisle News & Star Phil Rostron -33.82 Hesbaan 4:05 Nott Daily Star Sunday Moorestyle -34.05 Romance Story 3:30 Nott Sunday Telegraph Whistler -38.07 Bob 4:20 Newc The Scotsman Glendale -46.65 Romance Story 3:30 Nott South Wales Argus Melissa Jones -47.61 Zacynthus 4:20 Newc Morning Star Farringdon -55.88 Tasmanian 4:15 Bevl The Times Rob Wright -60.34 Green Door 3:45 Bevl Daily Record Garry Owen -60.81
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 23, 2014 7:55:07 GMT
MOST TIPPED Intense Tango 3:15 Newcastle MOST TIPPED OUTSIDER Lily Edge 5:30 Lingfield (AW) MOST NAPPED OUTSIDER Chess Valley 3:00 Nottingham
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 23, 2014 7:55:23 GMT
Gordon Elliott, trainer: SWANTYKAY " “He's been sneaking up the weights but he's going there in good nick and he does like good ground. With a bit of luck he should be in the shake-up.” " Swantykay 3:35 Ballinrobe
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 23, 2014 7:55:37 GMT
Joey Haynes is having a decent season at Nottingham (profit of £33.50, 44% strike rate) and rides Pancake Day (2:00) Pancake Day 2:00 Nottingham
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 23, 2014 7:57:02 GMT
Beverley
210 Natural Nine
240 Agreement
310 Flicka's Boy
345 Tangerine Trees
415 Tasmanian
445 Ellaal
515 Amazing Blue Sky
545 Wunderkind
Lingfield
220 Ivors Rebel
250 Bnedel
320 Johnny Splash
355 Anjin
430 Captain George
500 Red Velour
530 Lily Edge
600 Estibdaad
Newcastle
315 Hesketh Bank
350 Two Smart
420 Big Storm Coming
450 Moscato 520 Gentlemusic
550 Jubilee Spirit
620 Lady Atlas
650 High Secret
Nottingham
200 Strategise
230 Perceived
300 DUTCH LADY (nap)
330 Maftoon
405 Karam Albaari
435 Tyfos
505 Rowlestone Lass (nb) CAPTAIN HEATH’S HOT HORSES
FENDALE (Trained by Bryan Smart)
Would not be stretching it to say he would probably have won the Listed Harry Rosebery Stakes at Ayr on Friday had he got a clear run but was hooked up in the congested traffic that congregated on the stands’ rail trying to grab what was the fastest ground all meeting. The drop back to five furlongs suited a colt who had weakened when previously tried in the furlong longer Gimcrack Stakes.
MISTER BRIGHTSIDE (Trained by Jeremy Noseda)
Was thrown in against a couple of more experienced and proven rivals for his Sandown debut but there was enough in his close-up third-place finish to suggest this son of Lord Shanakill has a bright future. He can be found easier opportunities to open his account.
COUNT MONTCRISTO (Trained by Kevin Ryan)
The fact this colt holds a couple of Group One entries was a positive sign ahead of his Ayr debut and, although they look ambitious, he seems to have some ability. Very slow to start, his race was almost over before it begun but jockey Jamie Spencer did get him into a challenging position before he ultimately faded into sixth behind Lostock Hall. Hopefully, he will have learned from the experience.
TOUJOURS L’AMOUR (Trained by William Haggas)
The one-mile fillies’ maiden at Newmarket on Saturday has a good recent record in producing some decent prospects – Oaks and King George winner Taghrooda won it last year. This filly snatched victory on the line having been settled at the back of the pack in the early stages by jockey Joe Fanning. She has the pedigree which suggests she will stay further and could be a decent middle distance prospect next season.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 23, 2014 8:04:02 GMT
TODAY could be the final time dual Nunthorpe winner Kingsgate Native is seen on a racecourse, with a second retirement beckoning for the durable nine-year-old.
The winner of five Group races in a 45-race career, he will take his career prize-money total past £800,000 were he to win the 5f Eddie And Violet Smith Conditions Stakes at Beverley (3.45).
Chris Richardson, managing director of owners Cheveley Park Stud, said: "This could be his swansong. We thought we'd drop him back into a conditions race and find out if the old boy is going to continue next year.
"He's the ripe old age of nine, has been a good servant and could well retire to enjoy the rest of his days at Cheveley Park Stud. Hopefully he'll run well. They haven't had any rain, which will be in his favour."
The 2011 Abbaye winner Tangerine Trees, also aged nine, is among the opposition, along with Green Door and Noble Storm.
As well as Beverley, there is action from Ballinrobe, Newcastle, Nottingham and Lingfield.
Today's key pointer
Sir Mark Prescott has figures of 0711531236125161 in Beverley handicaps in the last five seasons (+£3.20 to £1 stakes.) Wunderkind runs at 5.45.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 23, 2014 8:04:37 GMT
NOMINATIONS open today for the 11th Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards, two months earlier than last year, in a move designed to further boost the event that gives racing the opportunity to acknowledge its unsung heroes. The decision to extend the nomination period to 12 weeks has been taken to allow trainers and stud managers more time to put forward names of employees, and is expected to result in a bumper entry for the 2015 awards that Godolphin have again backed to the tune of £120,000. The judging process has also been overhauled with the number of judges increased from six to 12, providing a greater range of backgrounds, experience and locations. All nominations will now be reference-checked before going to the panel of judges and every verified nomination will be reviewed by members of the judging panel. Each nominee will collect a signed certificate in recognition of their nomination and the three rider/groom finalists will receive a stable visit from a member of the judging panel. The closing date for nominations, which can be made by anybody within the sport, is Friday, December 12, and the evening awards ceremony will be take place before an invited audience at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel in Knightsbridge, London on Monday, February 23. The awards, run by the BHA in association with the Racing Post, have again been divided into six categories - the leadership award, rider/groom award, stud staff award, dedication to racing award, David Nicholson newcomer award and the administration staff award. The winner of each of the first four categories will receive a prize of £5,000, with an additional £5,000 also being awarded to the winner's yard or stud. Two runners-up in each of these categories will win £2,000 each, with the same amount going to their yard or stud. The winner of the David Nicholson newcomer award will receive £2,000, with the same amount going to their yard or stud, while two runners-up will receive £1,000 each, with the same amount for their yard. The winner of the administration staff award will win £5,000, with £5,000 to their yard or stud. There are no runner-up prizes for the administration staff award. The awards also recognise an Employee of the Year, who will be selected from the winners of the first four categories. The winner, who will be following in the footsteps of Leanne Masterton, travelling head groom to Andrew Balding who landed the award earlier this year, will receive an additional prize of £15,000, with the same amount going to their yard or stud. BHA chief executive Paul Bittar said: "These awards are now well-established and recognise and reward the most dedicated and diligent of stud and stable staff. With this in mind, judges will be focusing on standout achievements made over the last year, such as someone who has had an association with a specific horse or achieved a particular milestone or remarkable act, which makes them deserving of special recognition. "Thanks must go to Godolphin for their generous sponsorship of the awards and to the Racing Post for their continued support. We urge trainers, stud managers and owners to make this year's nominations the best yet." Godolphin managing director Hugh Anderson commented: "The awards are part of the fabric of sport and are a wonderful opportunity to honour and reward the hard work and dedication of all stable and stud staff who play such a vital role in our industry." Nomination forms can be completed and submitted online: britishhorseracing.wufoo.eu/forms/the-godolphin-stud-and-stable-staff-awards-2015/. Forms will be sent out to all trainers and stud owners and are also available for download at britishhorseracing.com/stablestaff and via the Racing Post website. Alternatively, you can email awards@britishhorseracing.com or text AWARDS to 07584 17155107584 171551 07584 17155107584 171to receive a nomination form. Due to the extended nomination period introduced, all nominations made before November 1 will receive a 50 per cent discount on Racing Post Books orders.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 23, 2014 8:05:55 GMT
Irish shops push for winter extension IRISH betting shops are seeking to extend opening hours through to April 2015 in an effort to avoid having to close their doors at 6.30pm through the winter unless an Irish horserace takes place after that time.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 23, 2014 8:06:33 GMT
Latest from Newcastle Clerk of the course James Armstrong (@jrfarmstrong) tweeted: "Ground has tightened a fraction to good, good to firm in places in last three furlongs. Rain/showers likely mid-morning to afternoon, 2-3mm possible." 1 hour ago.
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