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Post by Kimmy on Sept 25, 2014 18:21:23 GMT
Kempton Park, 25 Sep 14
Race 1 - 5:40pm THE VISIT AND DINE IN THE PANORAMIC MAIDEN AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 6) The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of PALOMA DANCER, unplaced, revealed that the filly had been struck into on the right hind.
View Stewards Report Pontefract, 25 Sep 14
Race 1 - 2:20pm THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF STRAWBERRY HILL MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (BOBIS RACE) Jimmy Quinn, the rider of HUMPHRY REPTON, unplaced, reported that the gelding was slowly away.
Liam Jones, the rider of RAINBOW ORSE, unplaced, reported that the colt hung right throughout.
Race 2 - 2:55pm THE BEST HORSE RACING - SKY CHANNEL 432 FILLIES' NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (BOBIS RACE) The Stewards considered the running of TADPOLE, ridden by Liam Jones and trained by William Haggas, which finished unplaced. They noted the trainer's representative could offer no explanation for the filly's performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that an examination of the filly during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 3 - 3:30pm THE DOWNLOAD THE RACING UK iPAD APP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) The Stewards noted that AVAILABLE (IRE), placed fourth, had interfered with EVANESCENT (IRE), placed second, one and a half furlongs out, but after viewing a recording of the race they were satisfied that it did not involve a riding offence.
Race 4 - 4:05pm THE SIMON SCROPE DALBY SCREW-DRIVER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of EPIC BATTLE (IRE), placed fifth, which was heavily eased in the straight, failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 5 - 4:40pm THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF FRIER WOOD MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (BOBIS RACE) Jimmy Quinn, the rider of PEEPS, unplaced, reported that the filly lost its action in the home straight. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filly failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 6 - 5:15pm THE 100% RACING UK PROFITS RETURNED TO RACING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) The Stewards noted that THREE PIPS, unplaced, and the winner, BONDI BEACH BOY, had interfered with LASTCHANCE LUCAS, unplaced, and SUNNY SIDE UP (IRE), unplaced, approaching four furlongs out, but after viewing a recording of the incident they were satisfied that it neither involved a riding offence nor improved THREE PIPS or BONDI BEACH BOY’s placing.
Gemma Tutty, the rider of SUNNY SIDE UP (IRE), unplaced, reported that the mare suffered interference in running.
Race 7 - 5:45pm THE WATCH ON 3 DEVICES racinguk.com/anywhere APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) The Stewards held an enquiry into the use of the whip by Charlie Bennett, the rider of MEN DON'T CRY (IRE), 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 used his whip above the permitted level. The Stewards suspended Bennett for 4 days as follows: Thursday 9, Friday 10, Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 October 2014.
Megan Carberry, the rider of RED INCA, unplaced, reported that the gelding was never travelling. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
View Stewards Report Perth, 25 Sep 14
Race 1 - 2:45pm THE CNR NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) The Stewards held an enquiry to consider why Anthony Fox, the rider of VELOCITY OF LIGHT, placed fifth, had appeared to stop riding after jumping the last hurdle. Having heard his evidence and viewed recordings of the race they found him in breach of Rule (B)59.3.2.1 and guilty of failing to ride out on a horse that would have finished fourth. They suspended him for 4 days as follows: Thursday 9, Friday 10, Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 October 2014.
The Stewards considered the running of VENGEUR DE GUYE (FR), ridden by Craig Nichol and trained by Lucinda Russell, which was pulled up. They noted the trainer could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
The Stewards considered the running of BALLYBOLLEY (IRE), ridden by Sam Twiston-Davies and trained by Nigel Twiston-Davies, which finished second. They noted the trainer could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 3 - 3:55pm THE TIMOTHY HARDIE JEWELLERS NOVICES' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (for The Centenary Silver Plate) The Stewards held an enquiry into the use of the whip by Graham Watters, the rider of HOWWOULDUNO (IRE), placed second, from the second last fence. Having heard his evidence and viewed recordings of the race, they found him in breach of Schedule (B)6 Part 2 in that he had used his whip above the permitted level. The Stewards suspended Watters for 2 days as follows: Thursday 9 and Friday 10 October 2014.
Race 4 - 4:30pm THE BETFAIR SCOTTISH HURDLE RACE SERIES FINAL (A NOVICES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) (CLASS 3) Jason Maguire, the rider of NEVER NEVER (IRE), which was pulled up, reported that the gelding weakened quickly approaching the second last. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 5 - 5:00pm THE ANDERSON ANDERSON AND BROWN HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) John McConnell, the trainer of BLUE RIDGE LANE (IRE), which was pulled up, reported that the gelding was unsuited by the ground which was good to soft, soft in places. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
View Stewards Report Newmarket, 25 Sep 14
Race 1 - 2:00pm THE NGK SPARK PLUGS EBF STALLIONS MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (BOBIS RACE) Simon Pearce, the rider of CAPTAIN NAVARRE, unplaced, reported that the gelding was slowly away.
Race 3 - 3:10pm THE TurfTrax.co.uk SECTIONAL TIMING AT NEWMARKET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Andrea Atzeni, the rider of ISABELLA LIBERTY (FR), unplaced, reported that the filly moved poorly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filly failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 4 - 3:40pm THE SOMERVILLE TATTERSALL STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) Jim Crowley, the rider of NATURAL ORDER (USA), placed sixth, reported that the colt was denied a clear run.
The representative of William Haggas, the trainer of VALLEY OF FIRE, unplaced, reported that the colt lost his action and became unbalanced running into the dip. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the colt during routine testing found that it had been struck into.
Race 5 - 4:15pm THE JOCKEY CLUB ROSE BOWL (CLASS 1) (formerly The Fenwolf Stakes) (Listed Race) Ryan Moore, the rider of TIMES UP, placed fifth, reported that the gelding boiled over in the preliminaries and lost his action in the home straight. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 6 - 4:50pm THE ARKLE FINANCE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Cam Hardie, the rider of EXCHEQUER (IRE), placed second, reported that the gelding was denied a clear run.
Race 7 - 5:55pm THE EBF STALLIONS KIER CONSTRUCTION AND FOUNDATION FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) The representative of Michael Easterby, the trainer of AETNA, placed third, reported that the filly did not handle the track and was unsuited by the Good ground.
Andrea Atzeni, the rider of CORDIAL, unplaced, reported that the filly was slowly away.
Non-Race related incidents The Stewards held an enquiry following a report from the Starter that Andrea Atzeni, the rider of PALLASATOR, had entered the wrong stall. Having heard his evidence and viewed recordings of the start they found him in breach of Rule (D)44.2 and cautioned him as to his future conduct in races.
In the 5.25 Race - The Qatar Racing And Equestrian Club UK Arabian Derby (Group 1 PA) the Stewards noted that NEKHEN TAQUI (FR), placed fourth, had interfered with the winner NAHEE (FR), approximately six furlongs out but after viewing a recording of the race they were satisfied that it did not involve a riding offence.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 25, 2014 18:23:09 GMT
Air Pilot Cambridgeshire bid agonisingly grounded AIR PILOT backers were left frustrated as the Betfred Cambridgeshire favourite missed out on a place in Saturday's race by one spot.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 25, 2014 19:23:21 GMT
FRIDAY.
RACES SHOWN ON TERRESTRIAL TV 1:40 NMK Nayef Rosemary Stakes (Listed Race) (Fillies & Mares) Cl1 1m CH4 Card Betting 2:10 NMK Princess Royal EBF Sakhee Stakes (formerly The Harvest Stakes) (Listed Race) (Fillies & Mares) Cl1 1m4f CH4 Card Betting 2:40 NMK Shadwell Rockfel Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies) Cl1 7f CH4 Card Betting 3:15 NMK Shadwell Joel Stakes (British Champions Series) (Group 2) Cl1 1m CH4 Card Betting 3:45 NMK Mawatheeq Godolphin Stakes (Listed Race) Cl1 1m4f CH4 Card Betting
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Post by banger on Sept 25, 2014 21:20:51 GMT
Tiggy Wiggy heads a field of 10 declared for the Connolly's Red Mills Cheveley Park Stakes at Newmarket on Saturday. Tiggy Wiggy: Lines up in the Cheveley Park Stakes. The Richard Hannon-trained filly is the 11/10 favourite with Sky Bet for the six-furlong Group One after impressive victories in the Lowther Stakes and Weatherbys Super Sprint on her last two starts. She will meet Eddie Lynam's Anthem Alexander for a third time. The score is currently one-all with the sole Irish raider successful in Queen Mary Stakes at Royal Ascot and Tiggy Wiggy taking her revenge at York last time. French trainer Andre Fabre sends High Celebrity, who lifted a Group Three at Chantilly earlier this month. She had previously finished second to Arabian Queen in the Duchess of Cambridge Stakes at Newmarket's July meeting. The latter, trained by David Elsworth, is also in the line-up. The rest of the field comprises: Amaze Me, Explosive Lady, Tendu, Terror, Tongue Twista and Zuhoor Baynoona. The only defector at the 48-hour final declaration stage was Jim Bolger's Lucida, who is declared for Friday's Shadwell Rockfel Stakes.
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Post by banger on Sept 25, 2014 21:27:11 GMT
The view from connections ahead of the Shadwell Joel Stakes at Newmarket's Cambridgeshire meeting on Friday. Captain Cat: Leading fancy for the Joel Stakes. Roger Charlton has not been surprised by Captain Cat's progress this season as he looks to continue on an upward curve in the Shadwell Joel Stakes at Newmarket tomorrow. A winner on All-Weather Champions Day back in April, he missed the Lincoln on account of unsuitable ground and was not seen again until mid-August when he won the Sovereign Stakes at Salisbury. Bow Creek got first run on him in the Celebration Mile at Goodwood, but the subsequent exploits of the winner show there was no disgrace in that defeat, and it was back to winning ways last time out at Haydock in the Superior Mile. If he were to win again, Charlton would then step him up to the highest level with Dubai on his agenda. "He has been a late developer but that is mainly because of his pedigree. You expect sons of Dylan Thomas to need lots of time and he is out of a Sadler's Wells mare. He is also a very big horse so deserves to be treated with patience," said Charlton. "He has always worked like a good horse and his progress has not surprised me. "We will see what happens, but if he wins we will have to step him up to Group One races. "Everything that we have done with him has been designed. We gave him a winter campaign, then we always intended to give him a summer break before bringing him back in the autumn. The ultimate aim is to take him to Dubai in the New Year." James Doyle held his hands up at Goodwood and while George Baker was in the plate at Haydock, Doyle is back on board. "I don't see why he can't keep on improving. He might have to step up again, but I don't think he has to improve massively. He was impressive the last day and should hopefully go close," said Doyle. "The ground should be good, but he's quite versatile and has won on fast and on the all-weather." David O'Meara has worked wonders since getting hold of Custom Cut from Ireland and the five-year-old is on a five-timer, beating subsequent Grade One winner Trade Storm at York last time out. "Custom Cut seems in really good form and takes his racing well," said the North Yorkshire handler. "He is versatile with regards to ground as it was good when he won at York last time and he won on heavy a few times in Ireland earlier in his career, but his preference would be for slow ground. "He has never run at Newmarket before, so I am not certain about the track for him, but he is pretty versatile. "I can't explain why he has suddenly won four nice races in a row, he has been doing fine all season, and I honestly don't know if he is a future Group One horse. We will see if he can win this Group Two race first and then go on from there." Charlie Appleby's string has hit form with a vengeance this week and his Outstrip was only three lengths behind Kingman in the Sussex Stakes. "He's in great nick, we purposefully gave him a break after Goodwood," said the Godolphin trainer. "The weather looks set fair and it should be good ground, which is perfect, and I'm confident of a decent showing. "If he runs well, potentially he could then go for the QEII and then head back to the Breeders' Cup again." Arod was fourth in the Derby for Peter Chapple-Hyam back in June but was well beaten into fifth in the Juddmonte International when back up in class, a performance which left Jamie Spencer disappointed, "He's kind of on the comeback trail. The pace was very stop-start in the Juddmonte," said the rider. "He's a good horse, but he just needs to get it right. "He shows a lot of ability at home and hopefully we'll see it." Ocean Tempest has been a revelation for John Ryan this season. On the go since January in Dubai, he won the Lincoln in March, Listed races at Ascot and Windsor in April and May and a valuable handicap off top weight at Chester last month. This will be his 16th run of the calendar year. "I'm hoping he'll run a big race, though ideally we'd prefer a bit more rain," said Ryan. "I think Newmarket will suit him - he's run big races at Newmarket before." Richard Hannon runs Producer, Professor and Anjaal, with Richard Hughes aboard Producer. "Producer has already run seven times this season, and apart from getting stuck in the mud in the Hungerford at Newbury, he has not put a foot wrong," Hannon told www.richardhannonracing.co.uk. "He is as tough as teak and showed himself as good as ever when second at Sandown last week, so, hopefully, he'll run well and he will then have a break before heading back out to Dubai in January for the Carnival. He was only just chinned first time out there last winter and then finished lame behind in his next race, so we had to return home early. "Professor was staying on well at the end over seven furlongs last time and is worth another try at the mile, while Anjaal produced one of the best races of his career when a fast-finishing third in the Lennox at Goodwood and then completely blew the start at Salisbury."
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Post by banger on Sept 25, 2014 21:36:22 GMT
Silvestre de Sousa will miss QIPCO British Champions Day after being handed a 21-day ban under the totting up procedure by the disciplinary panel of the British Horseracing Authority. Silvestre De Sousa could miss Champions Day De Sousa was found guilty of using his whip above the permitted level on Karl Burke's Toocoolforschool when winning the Mill Reef Stakes at Newbury last weekend by a total of seven lengths. The matter was referred to the BHA following an inquiry at Newbury because it was De Sousa's fifth offence of misuse of the whip, warranting a suspension of between two to six days, in the last six months. Seven days of the ban have been deferred. De Sousa rode Farhh to a famous victory in the Champion Stakes last season. The Brazilian could have some better news relating to his time in Dubai, however. He had been facing the possibility of being placed on the forfeit list by the Dubai Racing Authority relating to £20,000 costs incurred in appealing a two-day ban he picked up at Meydan. De Sousa has challenged the reasonableness of the costs and has asked for a full breakdown. De Sousa's agent Gareth Owen said: "He's not been put on the forfeit list today and they have closed for the day. "I know there was some communication via e-mail between the two parties and I've spoken to Silvestre's wife today. "We're hoping that we've got some more time and that it is in the process of being sorted out."
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Post by banger on Sept 25, 2014 21:40:29 GMT
Friday: Going, weather and non-runners HAYDOCK GOING: GOOD (GoingStick 8.0) (Watered) (All races will be run on the stands' side home straight)
WEATHER (Partly cloudy)
STALLS 5f, 6f, 1m 2f & 1m 4f - Centre; 1m & 1m 6f - Inside
NON RUNNERS 2:00 Twinkle Twinkle (8), 4:10 Secret Art (3), 4:10 Unison (12), 4:45 Cinnilla (2) NEWMARKET GOING: GOOD (GoingStick: Overall 7.2; Stands' Side 7.2; Centre 7.1; Far Side 7.4)
WEATHER (Cloudy/sunny)
STALLS Far side course: 1m4f - Centre; Remainder - Far side
NON RUNNERS 4:25 Ledbury (5), 5:00 Truth Or Dare (1) WOLVERHAMPTON GOING: TAPETA: STANDARD
WEATHER (Partly cloudy)
STALLS 7f - Outside; Remainder - Inside
NON RUNNERS 7:50 Gavarnie Encore (3), 9:20 Law Keeper (3) WORCESTER GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places; GoingStick 7.0) (Watering)
WEATHER (Partly cloudy)
NON RUNNERS 2:20 Weekend Millionair (5) NEWMARKET (JULY) GOING: GOOD (GoingStick: Overall 7.2; Stands' Side 7.2; Centre 7.1; Far Side 7.4)
WEATHER (Cloudy/sunny)
STALLS Far side course: 1m4f - Centre; Remainder - Far side
NON RUNNERS 4:25 Ledbury (5), 5:00 Truth Or Dare (1) DOWNPATRICK GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places) (Watering)
WEATHER (Partly cloudy)
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 26, 2014 8:42:36 GMT
Tips Tables Naps table
NAPS TABLE PRESS CHALLENGE
TODAY'S NAPS TIME CRS TIPSTER LEVEL STAKES Mange All 5:00 NmkR Racing Post Postdata +37.33 Lilac Lace 6:20 Wolv Racing Post The Edge +33.78 Ventriloquist 7:20 Wolv Glasgow Evening Times Jeffrey Ross +17.77 Eurystheus 5:00 NmkR The Irish Field Rory Delargy +16.42 Stroll Patrol 2:40 NmkR Western Morning News West Tip +14.49 El Toreros 1:50 Worc Racing and Football Outlook +12.66 What Say You 2:40 NmkR Daily Telegraph Marlborough -0.52 Wilde Inspiration 4:10 Hayd Racing Post The North -1.97 Munaaser 5:00 NmkR Sunday Mirror Gary Nutting -2.04 Fadhayyil 2:40 NmkR Racing Post Lambourn -2.46 Wannabe Yours 3:15 NmkR Blackpool Gazette Steve Simpson -4.43 Highland Castle 5:30 NmkR Belfast Newsletter Wise Owl -4.46 New Providence 2:40 NmkR Daily Mail Robin Goodfellow -4.48 Profitable 3:35 Hayd The Sun Templegate -4.61 Mange All 5:00 NmkR Racing Post RP Ratings -9.33 Wannabe Yours 3:15 NmkR Sheffield Star Fortunatus -9.79 Captain Cat 3:15 NmkR Oldham Evening Chronicle Keith McHugh -12.66 Admirable Duque 8:50 Wolv Weekender Paul Kealy -13.90 Mange All 5:00 NmkR Racing Post Newmarket -16.82 Ventriloquist 7:20 Wolv Daily Express The Scout -20.01 Belle D´Or 1:40 NmkR Sunday Mail Rockavon -21.64 Wannabe Yours 3:15 NmkR Yorkshire Evening Post Lee Sobot -22.77 Gm Hopkins 5:00 NmkR Daily Post Mercury -23.22 Provenance 1:40 NmkR Daily Mirror Newsboy -24.02 Lucida 2:40 NmkR Sunday Express Chris Goulding -24.79 Outstrip 3:15 NmkR Irish Post Karl Hedley -25.22 Lucida 2:40 NmkR The Star Patrick Weaver -26.51 Outstrip 3:15 NmkR Yorkshire Post The Duke -26.56 Miguel Grau 5:00 NmkR Coventry Telegraph Derek Brown -26.75 Excilly 2:00 Hayd The Press, York Ebor -30.25 Mange All 5:00 NmkR Liverpool Echo Chris Wright -32.17 Windshear 3:45 NmkR Racing Post Spotlight -34.71 Wannabe Yours 3:15 NmkR The Guardian -34.85 My Spirit 2:10 NmkR Carlisle News & Star Phil Rostron -36.82 Truth Or Dare 5:00 NmkR Daily Star Sunday Moorestyle -37.05 Dealing River 2:50 Worc Sunday Telegraph Whistler -41.07 Pied Du Roi 3:25 Worc South Wales Argus Melissa Jones -49.16 Union Rose 3:35 Hayd The Scotsman Glendale -49.65 Bosstime 5:45 Wolv Morning Star Farringdon -57.08 Captain Cat 3:15 NmkR Daily Record Garry Owen -61.43 Moshe 5:30 NmkR The Times Rob Wright -63.34
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 26, 2014 8:42:52 GMT
Chris Wall (Ze King) is having a decent season returning a £1 level stake profit of £41.20 Ze King 1:30 Haydock
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 26, 2014 8:43:10 GMT
Hugo Palmer, trainer: NEW PROVIDENCE " “I've been very happy with her since her win at Salisbury earlier in the month. She's in very, very good form, and will like the ground. We've liked her from day one, and I always felt she was a very good filly. I hope she stays seven furlongs.” " New Providence 2:40 Newmarket
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 26, 2014 8:43:30 GMT
MOST TIPPED Windshear 3:45 Newmarket MOST TIPPED OUTSIDER Rex Whistler 1:30 Haydock MOST NAPPED Wannabe Yours 3:15 Newmarket MOST NAPPED OUTSIDER Eurystheus 5:00 Newmarket
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 26, 2014 8:45:36 GMT
Today's Pointers Hot Trainers Trainer Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Races C Appleby 8 25 32.0 12 48.0 Today's entries Richard Hannon 6 40 15.0 18 45.0 Today's entries R A Fahey 6 48 12.5 11 22.92 Today's entries M Johnston 6 29 20.69 9 31.03 Today's entries D O'Meara 5 18 27.78 8 44.44 Today's entries C G Cox 4 10 40.0 5 50.0 Today's entries Sir Mark Prescott 4 10 40.0 4 40.0 Today's entries Saeed bin Suroor 3 14 21.43 9 64.29 Today's entries Mrs R Carr 3 14 21.43 8 57.14 Today's entries M R Channon 3 19 15.79 8 42.11 Today's entries Sir Michael Stoute 3 16 18.75 7 43.75 Today's entries H Morrison 3 15 20.0 6 40.0 Today's entries A M Balding 3 18 16.67 5 27.78 Today's entries D Pipe 3 7 42.86 4 57.14 Today's entries A P O'Brien 3 12 25.0 4 33.33 Today's entries R Charlton 3 15 20.0 4 26.67 Today's entries C E Longsdon 3 3 100.0 3 100.0 Today's entries G Elliott 2 12 16.67 8 66.67 Today's entries R M Beckett 2 14 14.29 7 50.0 Today's entries Tom Dascombe 2 11 18.18 5 45.45 Today's 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Today's entries L M Cumani 1 10 10.0 3 30.0 Today's entries J H M Gosden 1 15 6.67 3 20.0 Today's entries K C Bailey 1 2 50.0 2 100.0 Today's entries G Moss 1 2 50.0 2 100.0 Today's entries B W Hills 1 4 25.0 2 50.0 Today's entries J Ryan 1 4 25.0 2 50.0 Today's entries C F Wall 1 8 12.5 2 25.0 Today's entries B Ellison 1 14 7.14 2 14.29 Today's entries C Hills 1 15 6.67 2 13.33 Today's entries S Byrne 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries Mrs D A Love 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries C O'Brien 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries C J Mann 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries M Wigham 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries B G Powell 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries M Winters 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries D K Ivory 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's entries T Stack 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's entries George Baker 1 6 16.67 1 16.67 Today's entries ========================================== Hot Jockeys Jockey Wins Rides Win % Place Place % Races P Hanagan 7 27 25.93 11 40.74 Today's rides G Lee 7 37 18.92 11 29.73 Today's rides R Hughes 6 43 13.95 20 46.51 Today's rides A P McCoy 6 14 42.86 10 71.43 Today's rides G Baker 6 17 35.29 8 47.06 Today's rides William Buick 6 30 20.0 8 26.67 Today's rides James Doyle 5 36 13.89 15 41.67 Today's rides J Fanning 5 33 15.15 9 27.27 Today's rides L Morris 5 22 22.73 8 36.36 Today's rides Cam Hardie 5 33 15.15 8 24.24 Today's rides D Tudhope 5 20 25.0 6 30.0 Today's rides S De Sousa 4 29 13.79 14 48.28 Today's rides R L Moore 4 31 12.9 14 45.16 Today's rides P Mulrennan 4 25 16.0 13 52.0 Today's rides Andrea Atzeni 4 29 13.79 13 44.83 Today's rides Jim Crowley 4 25 16.0 9 36.0 Today's rides A Kirby 4 20 20.0 6 30.0 Today's rides David Probert 4 23 17.39 5 21.74 Today's rides J M Maguire 3 12 25.0 6 50.0 Today's rides R Kingscote 3 13 23.08 6 46.15 Today's rides George Chaloner 3 16 18.75 6 37.5 Today's rides T P Queally 3 23 13.04 6 26.09 Today's rides S Twiston-Davies 3 16 18.75 4 25.0 Today's rides N D Fehily 3 3 100.0 3 100.0 Today's rides P Makin 2 31 6.45 9 29.03 Today's rides R Johnson 2 14 14.29 8 57.14 Today's rides Kevin Stott 2 11 18.18 6 54.55 Today's rides Connor Beasley 2 17 11.76 6 35.29 Today's rides Oisin Murphy 2 18 11.11 5 27.78 Today's rides T Hamilton 2 25 8.0 5 20.0 Today's rides D Sweeney 2 11 18.18 4 36.36 Today's rides J Fortune 2 12 16.67 4 33.33 Today's rides Joe Doyle 2 17 11.76 4 23.53 Today's rides F Lynch 2 10 20.0 3 30.0 Today's rides S Sanders 2 12 16.67 3 25.0 Today's rides Ryan Tate 2 5 40.0 2 40.0 Today's rides D Swift 2 17 11.76 2 11.76 Today's rides L P Keniry 1 18 5.56 7 38.89 Today's rides S W Kelly 1 11 9.09 5 45.45 Today's rides Graham Gibbons 1 13 7.69 5 38.46 Today's rides Martin Harley 1 16 6.25 5 31.25 Today's rides Jason Hart 1 18 5.56 5 27.78 Today's rides D Allan 1 19 5.26 5 26.32 Today's rides Neil Farley 1 9 11.11 4 44.44 Today's rides William Carson 1 15 6.67 4 26.67 Today's rides B McHugh 1 15 6.67 4 26.67 Today's rides Joey Haynes 1 16 6.25 4 25.0 Today's rides P McDonald 1 23 4.35 4 17.39 Today's rides Aidan Coleman 1 6 16.67 3 50.0 Today's rides Daniel Muscutt 1 8 12.5 3 37.5 Today's rides A Mullen 1 9 11.11 3 33.33 Today's rides T E Durcan 1 11 9.09 3 27.27 Today's rides Conor Shoemark 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Today's rides Jack Mitchell 1 4 25.0 2 50.0 Today's rides D R Fox 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Today's rides Noel Garbutt 1 6 16.67 2 33.33 Today's rides Jacob Butterfield 1 9 11.11 2 22.22 Today's rides I J Brennan 1 11 9.09 2 18.18 Today's rides B A Curtis 1 11 9.09 2 18.18 Today's rides T Eaves 1 11 9.09 2 18.18 Today's rides Jack Garritty 1 12 8.33 2 16.67 Today's rides P Cosgrave 1 15 6.67 2 13.33 Today's rides M J Quinlan 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's rides Mr M Heard 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's rides Gary Mahon 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's rides Ashley Morgan 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's rides Amy Scott 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's rides G Sheehan 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's rides A Thornton 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's rides L Dettori 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's rides T J O'Brien 1 5 20.0 1 20.0 Today's rides Sam James 1 6 16.67 1 16.67 Today's rides D C Costello 1 7 14.29 1 14.29 Today's rides D Nolan 1 8 12.5 1 12.5 Today's rides B Hughes 1 10 10.0 1 10.0 Today's rides ======================================== First-time Blinkers Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Baltic Prince b1 4 43 9.3 14 32.56 Wolv 20:20 Gifted Girl b1 4 19 21.05 10 52.63 Nkt 13:40 Tullia v1 1 10 10.0 5 50.0 Wolv 21:20 Tales Of Milan bt 1 20 5.0 5 25.0 Wor 16:00 Master Dancer hb 1 8 12.5 2 25.0 Wolv 21:20 ========================================= Tonguestraps Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Chosen Character vt 8 50 16.0 23 46.0 Hayd 16:10 Sublime Talent pt 7 43 16.28 15 34.88 Wor 14:50 Showboating pt 6 68 8.82 24 35.29 Nkt 17:00 Ancient Greece t 5 30 16.67 10 33.33 Nkt 17:30 Apache Dawn t 4 98 4.08 31 31.63 Wor 13:50 Ansaab t 3 21 14.29 12 57.14 Nkt 17:00 Debt To Society bt 3 26 11.54 9 34.62 Wor 16:00 Cyclone t 3 13 23.08 5 38.46 Wor 16:35 Enchanting Smile t 2 28 7.14 10 35.71 Wor 13:50 Sunblazer t 2 22 9.09 9 40.91 Wolv 20:50 Kantara Castle t 2 11 18.18 5 45.45 Wolv 21:20 Worldor t 2 19 10.53 5 26.32 Wor 14:50 Flying The Flag t 2 8 25.0 3 37.5 Nkt 15:45 Queen Hermione vt 2 16 12.5 2 12.5 Wolv 20:20 El Toreros pt 1 32 3.13 8 25.0 Wor 13:50 Candy Kitten t1 1 12 8.33 6 50.0 Wolv 18:20 Tales Of Milan bt 1 20 5.0 5 25.0 Wor 16:00 Party Girls pt 1 11 9.09 2 18.18 Wor 16:35 Evacusafe Lady t 0 23 0.0 8 34.78 Wolv 17:45 Ghosting t 0 7 0.0 2 28.57 Wolv 21:20 Stay Tuned pt 0 4 0.0 1 25.0 Wor 16:00 Mikeys Dream ht 0 3 0.0 0 0.0 Wor 17:10 Orby's Man t 0 2 0.0 0 0.0 Wor 17:10 Foxy Boris t1 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 Wolv 19:20 Moncarno t1 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 Wor 15:25 ========================================== Cheekpieces Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race A Little Bit Dusty p 15 55 27.27 27 49.09 Hayd 13:30 Night Trade p 8 84 9.52 26 30.95 Wolv 20:20 Sublime Talent pt 7 43 16.28 15 34.88 Wor 14:50 Showboating pt 6 68 8.82 24 35.29 Nkt 17:00 Dealing River p 6 27 22.22 12 44.44 Wor 14:50 Border Bandit p 6 32 18.75 12 37.5 Nkt 17:00 Arabian Flight p 5 52 9.62 16 30.77 Wolv 18:20 Nether Stream p 5 38 13.16 8 21.05 Wor 13:50 The Young Master p 5 19 26.32 6 31.58 Wor 14:20 See Clearly p 4 49 8.16 16 32.65 Wolv 18:20 Prigsnov Dancer p 4 59 6.78 16 27.12 Wolv 20:20 Eastward Ho p1 4 30 13.33 11 36.67 Wolv 17:45 Grace Hull p 3 23 13.04 10 43.48 Wolv 18:20 Eurystheus p 3 21 14.29 8 38.1 Nkt 17:00 Almost Gemini p 3 19 15.79 7 36.84 Wor 14:20 Nearest The Pin p 2 29 6.9 14 48.28 Wor 14:50 Major Muscari p 2 39 5.13 14 35.9 Wolv 20:20 Without The Bop p 2 34 5.88 9 26.47 Wor 13:50 Flemish School p 2 18 11.11 7 38.89 Nkt 17:30 Saga Lout p 2 15 13.33 5 33.33 Wolv 20:20 Lineman p 2 17 11.76 5 29.41 Wolv 20:50 Investissement p 2 17 11.76 5 29.41 Wolv 20:50 Spectator p 2 10 20.0 4 40.0 Hayd 16:45 Pelerin p1 2 7 28.57 3 42.86 Nkt 13:40 Silver Shuffle p 1 45 2.22 14 31.11 Hayd 13:30 El Toreros pt 1 32 3.13 8 25.0 Wor 13:50 Vicky Valentine p1 1 21 4.76 7 33.33 Hayd 17:20 Opera Buff p 1 26 3.85 7 26.92 Wolv 20:50 Union Rose p 1 10 10.0 5 50.0 Hayd 15:35 Party Girls pt 1 11 9.09 2 18.18 Wor 16:35 Mr Robinson p 1 20 5.0 2 10.0 Wor 13:50 Greek Spirit p1 1 7 14.29 1 14.29 Wolv 18:20 Stay Tuned pt 0 4 0.0 1 25.0 Wor 16:00 Kopenhagen p1 0 4 0.0 0 0.0 Wolv 20:20 Yawail p1 0 4 0.0 0 0.0 Wolv 17:45 Soundsofsilence p1 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 Wor 15:25 ========================================= Course & Distance Winners Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race A Little Bit Dusty 15 55 27.27 27 49.09 Hayd 13:30 Admirable Duque 12 86 13.95 23 26.74 Wolv 20:50 Penitent 11 37 29.73 16 43.24 Nkt 15:15 Pipers Piping 10 80 12.5 27 33.75 Wolv 17:45 Dubai Hills 10 59 16.95 22 37.29 Hayd 16:10 Gala Casino Star 9 71 12.68 18 25.35 Hayd 17:20 No Poppy 8 67 11.94 27 40.3 Hayd 16:10 Night Trade 8 84 9.52 26 30.95 Wolv 20:20 Chosen Character 8 50 16.0 23 46.0 Hayd 16:10 Berlusca 7 47 14.89 16 34.04 Hayd 16:10 Reginald Claude 6 60 10.0 13 21.67 Wolv 20:20 Dealing River 6 27 22.22 12 44.44 Wor 14:50 Dancing Primo 6 29 20.69 12 41.38 Hayd 13:30 Lilac Lace 6 24 25.0 11 45.83 Wolv 18:20 Captain Cat 5 13 38.46 10 76.92 Nkt 15:15 Appyjack 5 40 12.5 10 25.0 Wolv 17:45 Prigsnov Dancer 4 59 6.78 16 27.12 Wolv 20:20 Baltic Prince 4 43 9.3 14 32.56 Wolv 20:20 Eastward Ho 4 30 13.33 11 36.67 Wolv 17:45 Market Puzzle 3 63 4.76 18 28.57 Hayd 17:20 Nurpur 3 22 13.64 14 63.64 Hayd 16:10 Grace Hull 3 23 13.04 10 43.48 Wolv 18:20 Yourartisonfire 3 19 15.79 9 47.37 Hayd 16:10 Bold Duke 3 21 14.29 6 28.57 Hayd 17:20 Major Muscari 2 39 5.13 14 35.9 Wolv 20:20 First Rebellion 2 44 4.55 12 27.27 Wolv 20:20 Sunblazer 2 22 9.09 9 40.91 Wolv 20:50 Kantara Castle 2 11 18.18 5 45.45 Wolv 21:20 Hors De Combat 2 7 28.57 4 57.14 Nkt 15:15 Larghetto 2 14 14.29 3 21.43 Wolv 18:20 Romantic Bliss 1 16 6.25 6 37.5 Wolv 18:20 Ashcott Boy 1 14 7.14 3 21.43 Wor 16:35 William Of Orange 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Hayd 16:45 Sbraase 1 9 11.11 2 22.22 Wolv 21:20 Paolozzi 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Wor 15:25 Indastar 1 5 20.0 1 20.0 Wolv 20:20 =========================================== Longest Travellers (379 miles) Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Nanton 14 100 14.0 37 37.0 Nkt 17:00 =========================================== Most Naps Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Wannabe Yours 3 5 60.0 4 80.0 Nkt 15:15 Mange All 2 6 33.33 5 83.33 Nkt 17:00 =============================================== Running Hot Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Dealing River 6 27 22.22 12 44.44 Wor 14:50 Ashcott Boy 1 14 7.14 3 21.43 Wor 16:35 Party Girls 1 11 9.09 2 18.18 Wor 16:35 ============================================ Money Talks Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Red Touch 0 1 0.0 1 100.0 Wolv 19:50 ============================================ Switching Stables Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Gala Casino Star 9 71 12.68 18 25.35 Hayd 17:20 Duroob 7 119 5.88 24 20.17 Dpat 16:50 Monopoli 3 18 16.67 7 38.89 Hayd 17:20 Winslow Arizona 3 15 20.0 4 26.67 Dun 19:10 Shabra Emperor 2 68 2.94 12 17.65 Dun 19:10 The Black Devil 2 31 6.45 11 35.48 Dpat 14:05 Without The Bop 2 34 5.88 9 26.47 Wor 13:50 Candy Kitten 1 12 8.33 6 50.0 Wolv 18:20 Doux Douce 0 14 0.0 4 28.57 Dun 20:10 Stay Tuned 0 4 0.0 1 25.0 Wor 16:00 Bobonyx 0 2 0.0 0 0.0 Wor 17:10 Lifestyle Choice 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 Dpat 14:05 Going and Stalls Meeting Conditions Newmarket Going : Good Stalls : Far Side Course: 1m4f Centre, Remainder Far Side Haydock Park Going : Good Stalls : 1m & 1m6f Inside, Remainder Centre Worcester Going : Good, Good to Firm in places Wolverhampton Going : Standard Stalls : 7f Outside, Remainder Inside
Information correct at Friday 26th September 2014 08:39
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 26, 2014 8:47:20 GMT
Newmarket
140 Provenance
210 Long View
240 New Providence (nap)
315 Wannabe Yours
345 Nabucco (nb)
425 Mubtaahij
500 Gm Hopkins
530 Micras
Wolverhampton
545 Eastward Ho
620 Grace Hull
650 Kubeba
720 Tadqeeq
750 Cosmic Ray
820 Major Muscari
850 Wall Street Boss
920 Bon Port
Haydock
130 Slunovrat
2.00 Excilly
230 Goodnightsuzy
300 Yazan
335 La Cuesta
410 Pearl Nation
445 William of Orange
520 Dansil Dutch
Worcester
150 Nether Stream
220 The Young Master
250 Dealing River
325 Paolozzi
400 Debt To Society
435 Party Girls
510 Orby’s Man
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 26, 2014 8:48:56 GMT
TOBY BALDING, the much loved former trainer who won all jumps racing's biggest prizes and was the man who established the riding talents of Tony McCoy and Adrian Maguire in British racing, died on Thursday night, two days after his 78th birthday.
McCoy described Balding as his ultimate mentor and tweeted "we had great times together. Tonight I cried when I heard the news my old boss & friend had died". The champion trainer Paul Nicholls said: "So sad to hear of the passing away of a wonderful man who will be missed by so many."
Balding, the older brother of Classic-winning trainer Ian and uncle to current trainer Andrew and broadcaster Clare, trained two Grand National winners in Highland Wedding and Little Polveir, landed Champion Hurdles with Beech Road and Morley Street and a Cheltenham Gold Cup with Cool Ground.
A founder of the National Trainers Federation and a lifelong worker on behalf of racing, he had continued serving the sport long after his retirement in 2004. He had been an independent director at the BHA and an honorary member of the Jockey Club.
His distinguished training career started at the age of 21 following the death of his father and he was then Britain's youngest trainer. He went on to become one of the best of his generation with sustained success on the Flat as well as over jumps, proving just as adept at sending out winners of sprint handicaps as staying chases and landing such prizes as the Stewards' Cup, Ayr Gold Cup and Portland Handicap.
It was a life-changing gamble with New World in the 1959 Portland Handicap that helped establish Balding as a trainer and cemented his reputation for landing a coup.
His 1992 Cheltenham Gold Cup success with 25-1 shot Cool Ground, who beat The Fellow by a short-head, came during a brief period away from his beloved Hampshire, having moved his operation from Weyhill to Whitcombe in Dorset. Shortly before he had won two Champion Hurdles within three years with Beech Road and Morley Street who won 20 of his 45 races, including the Breeders' Cup Chase in 1990 and 1991.
Balding also had a rare ability to identify riding ability and he fostered the talent of an impressive list of jockeys, from Bob Champion and Richard Linley to Maguire and McCoy.
Having sold his training establishment at Fyfield he built another at nearby Kimpton Down but with the health of his wife Caro deteriorating, he retired, handing over the operation to his son-in-law Jonathan Geake. Caro, often mentioned by Balding as the lynchpin of their training business, succumbed to cancer at the age of 68 soon after they retired from training.
In 2011, at the age of 74 and a few weeks before he was due at Buckingham Palace to receive the OBE he was awarded for services to racing, he was slowed by a stroke, which impaired his sight. However, his enthusiasm for the sport never waned. "If I've a day off you'll find me at the races," he once said. "I never viewed training as a job. For me it was a way of life."
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 26, 2014 10:11:43 GMT
14:10 Friday 26th September Racing Tips - 26/09/2014
It's a speculative price selection but Long View is potentially a very nice bet at 11/1. Stoute won this last year and his 3 year old filly is only improving. She made a promising debut, shaping for a little further than 10 furlongs. She then disappointed on the all weather upped to 12 but romped home last time out with the visor dispensed with. It was a weak maiden but given breeding and connections it would be a surprise if there wasn't plenty more to come and it's a weakish race as far as the tried and tested runners go. Newmarket 14.10 - Long View 1pt e/w
A couple from a very open opener at Haydock. It's a modest contest and the couple of progressive sorts at the head of the market may take some stopping but Dancing Primo looks a nice price at 20/1. She perhaps needed her course and distance run last time and it came on softer ground than ideal. She may need this too, four months later, but has been placed fresh and is a dual course and distance winner. Red Dragon is a turf maiden but he's yet to try this trip on the turf and looks crying out for it. He was a touch unlucky last time when staying on at Goodwood and the yard are going well. He's going the right way and 18/1 looks too big. Both selections are drawn well too as, with a lack of pace on, high numbers may struggle. Haydock 13.30 - Red Dragon 1pt e/w Haydock 13.30 - Dancing Primo 1pt e/w
Rein Man
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 26, 2014 17:18:14 GMT
ODDESCHECKER.
THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE It's the Cambridgeshire this weekend and the famous 35 runner Newmarket cavalry charge is always an enjoyable one to have a punt on. Bronze Angel won this in 2012 and with 5lb claimer Louis Steward on board gets to race off 1lb lower. Look for enhanced each way terms at 20/1.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 26, 2014 17:22:51 GMT
SATURDAY.
RACES SHOWN ON TERRESTRIAL TV 2:00 NMK EBF Stallions Breeding Winners "Jersey Lily" Fillies´ Nursery Handicap (Bobis Race) Cl2 7f CH4 Card Betting 2:15 MAR 888sport Hurdle (Handicap) (Listed Race) Cl1 2m1f CH4 Card Betting 2:35 NMK Juddmonte Royal Lodge Stakes (Group 2) (Colts & Geldings) Cl1 1m CH4 Card Betting 2:50 MAR 888sport Handicap Chase (Listed Race) Cl1 2m6f110y CH4 Card Betting 3:10 NMK Connolly´s Red Mills Cheveley Park Stakes (Group 1) (Fillies) Cl1 6f CH4 Card Betting 3:50 NMK Betfred Cambridgeshire (Heritage Handicap) Cl2 1m1f CH4 Card Betting
SCOOP6 RACES 2:00 NMK EBF Stallions Breeding Winners "Jersey Lily" Fillies´ Nursery Handicap (Bobis Race) Cl2 7f CH4 Card Betting 2:15 MAR 888sport Hurdle (Handicap) (Listed Race) Cl1 2m1f CH4 Card Betting 2:50 MAR 888sport Handicap Chase (Listed Race) Cl1 2m6f110y CH4 Card Betting 3:10 NMK Connolly´s Red Mills Cheveley Park Stakes (Group 1) (Fillies) Cl1 6f CH4 Card Betting 3:35 HAY Watch Racing UK Anywhere Handicap Cl3 6f Card Betting 3:50 NMK Betfred Cambridgeshire (Heritage Handicap) Cl2 1m1f CH4 Card Betting
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 26, 2014 18:57:48 GMT
Jim Bolger's raider Lucida justified even-money favouritism in the Shadwell Rockfel Stakes at Newmarket.
Second to Cursory Glance in the Moyglare Stud Stakes just 12 days ago, she appeared to be going nowhere back in fourth when the field entered the dip, and had to work harder than her odds might have suggested.
For a few strides it looked as if Sheikh Hamdan was going to win the race he sponsors as Fadhayyil hit the front, despite still looking green, but on meeting the rising ground Lucida seemed much more at home and Kevin Manning always looked confident he would hit the front.
Lucida pulled a length clear of Fadhayyil, with another two lengths back to New Providence in third.
Paddy Power cut Lucida into 10-1 from 14s for the Qipco 1000 Guineas.
Bolger said: "You're always a bit concerned when they are coming back quickly, but I was hoping she could show the same level of form.
"I was always happy enough, as I know she has a very relaxed way of racing. Kevin had to just niggle her along a little bit, but I knew she would pick up for him. I expected when she hit the rising ground that she would pick up.
"I'll have to talk to John Ferguson (Sheikh Mohammed's bloodstock advisor), she was no more than 50-50 to run in the Fillies' Mile. I think she will get a mile and I'd say the Guineas will be her big target."
Finsceal Beo won both the Rockfel and the Guineas for the stable and Bolger added: "I thought before today this filly had a little more toe that Finsceal Beo, but possibly not. I don't think there is a lot between the two."
Hills said of the runner-up: "She is probably still a bit green. She quickened up well, she pricked her ears in front and got slightly unbalanced on a couple of occasions.
"I think it's unlikely she'll run again this year but, if she does, it'll be in the Fillies' Mile. I would have thought she'll go straight to the 1000 Guineas."
Palmer had supplemented New Providence and he said: "She's run a cracking race. We were a little further back than Jim (Crowley) wanted to be.
"Our plan was to stalk Lucida and try and use the turn of foot she might not have, but then we had to have a rethink because we were further back than ideal. She quickened up beautifully going into the dip and stayed on well.
"She just got the seven here and we'll be hoping for a dry spring and start her off in the Fred Darling Stakes. If she won that, it would be very difficult not to come back here (for the Guineas), but my instinct is that she's a six- or seven-furlong filly."
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 26, 2014 18:58:17 GMT
Custom Cut made it five on the bounce for the bang in-form David O'Meara in the Shadwell Joel Stakes at Newmarket.
The five-year-old has thrived since moving from Ireland to join North Yorkshire handler O'Meara, who has won the Sprint Cup at Haydock and Ayr Gold Cup in recent weeks.
Danny Tudhope dictated matters from the front and always looked in command. C aptain Cat threatened briefly as the challengers gathered, but he was done no favours by Cable Bay a furlong out and Custom Cut was going away at the line.
The 15-2 chance won by two and a half lengths, with Hors De Combat in third.
"I think this track suited, he got into a nice relaxed rhythm," said Tudhope. "Two and half out they were coming, but he saved a bit and he wasn't going to lie down
"He's improved all year, David's done a great job and it's fantastic for the team.
"He's versatile ground-wise, Leopardstown was soft, and I held him up that day, too. Possibly there's a Group One in him."
Joint-owner Gary Douglas said: "He's just improved and improved all year and after winning a Listed and a Group Three the idea was to come here and see how good he is.
"He's got a few options now, we need to sit down and discuss them all and if David believes he's up to winning a Group One somewhere, then that is what we'll do.
"He beat Trade Storm at York and he's won a Group One since."
Harry Charlton, trainer Roger Charlton's son, said of Captain Cat: "He hung here in a maiden and it's disappointing that he's done it again.
"The idea was to come back here for the Challenge Stakes, but I think we might have to reconsider that now. His main aim is Dubai."
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 26, 2014 18:58:45 GMT
It was a case of mission accomplished for Etaab after her short-head success in the Nayef Rosemary Stakes at Newmarket.
Trainer William Haggas looked a happy man after Paul Hanagan had driven his 8-1 chance just ahead of Belle D'or on an afternoon largely sponsored by Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum, owner of both Nayef and the winning filly.
"The aim was to win a Listed race, and she has done that," said Haggas.
"Thankfully the ground was firm enough, and Sheikh Hamdan doesn't like keeping his fillies in training after three so I'd imagine she'll be retired. There's still the option if they want to have a crack at the Sun Chariot, as she's in it."
Hanagan picked up a three-day careless riding ban (October 10-12).
The Newmarket handler quickly made it a Listed double in the Princess Royal EBF Sakhee Stakes - but it is to be hoped Queen Of Ice will stick around a little longer.
Richard Hughes kept the 7-1 chance at the front of the pack, and she followed on from her victory in the Galtres Stakes at York by holding off Jordan Princess by three-quarters of a length.
Chris Richardson, of owners Cheveley Park Stud, said: "She's a tough filly and will stay in training next year. I'd imagine that'll be it for the season.
"Criteria (the 3-1 favourite who was fourth) will also stay in training. Her run in the Park Hill Stakes took its toll."
Nabucco got back to winning ways in a thrilling renewal of the Mawatheeq Godolphin Stakes.
Without a win all season, he was stepping up to a mile and a half for the first time and after racing keen in the early stages, William Buick decided to go solo down the centre of the track.
In the closing stages the runners came back together, with Ayrad emerging as the main challenger on the far side, and then Red Galileo came with a late flourish on the other.
Ayrad and Nabuccu came very close together and the stewards were called to have a look, but in the three-way photo Nabuccu (9-2) beat Red Galileo by a short head, with a nose back to Ayrad. The placings remained unaltered following the inquiry.
Buick said: "He needed to find a bit of confidence because he was getting sick of losing and giving him some room helped. He got the trip OK. He is very tough and all he does is try for you."
The Shadwell Farm Handicap, run for horses who failed to make the cut in the Cambridgeshire, went the way of Gm Hopkins (7-1), giving Gosden and Buick a quick double.
Sent off at 7-1, the three-year-old has now won three out of three this season and scored with plenty in hand.
Kieren Fallon made a bold bid on Showboating down the middle of the track, but he was gasping for air entering the dip and Buick switched from the centre of the track to near the rail, coming away to beat Munaaser by two and three-quarter lengths.
Gosden said: "He didn't miss out on the Cambridgeshire by one, it was about 21! He's a character, but he travelled through the race well and is three from three this year. I'd like to give him one more run this season but it's a question of what he'll get in."
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 26, 2014 18:59:17 GMT
Clare Balding has led a host of tributes to Toby Balding following the death of the Grand National-winning trainer on Thursday, aged 78, hailing her uncle as a "genius" who "gave people a chance".
The renowned trainer, older brother of Classic-winning handler Ian Balding, claimed the Aintree showpiece with Highland Wedding in 1969 and Little Polveir in 1989 during a remarkable career over jumps and on the Flat.
Awarded an OBE by the Queen in 2011 for services to horse racing, he also won the Champion Hurdle with Beech Road in 1989 and Morley Street in 1991, as well as the Cheltenham Gold Cup with Cool Ground in 1992.
In addition he was regarded as one of the best around when it came to mentoring young jockeys, helping Tony McCoy and Adrian Maguire among many others on the road to stardom.
Speaking to 5 Live Sport, renowned presenter Balding said: "He was just so big and warm-hearted and kind and generous. I think he'd rather have been wrong thinking good of people than right thinking ill of them. He loved everybody, he loved life and even after his first stroke he wanted to go racing.
"His sight was quite badly affected but last November at Towcester when AP McCoy rode his 4,000th winner, in the back of the shot in the winner's enclosure you can see Uncle Toby.
"The way he hugged you, the way he really wanted to let you know he was thinking of you and pleased to see you. He loved family occasions, we have a big family and he was the leader.
"He was a genius with horses. Little Polveir and Highland Wedding won the Grand National, but Beech Road was a tricky horse and Morley Steet was brilliant, probably the best horse he ever trained.
"And the making of jockeys - I know AP McCoy is really upset and I know Adrian Maguire will be, too. He gave people a chance."
The most famous jockey from off the Balding production line was McCoy, who began his career in the UK with the great trainer.
McCoy told At The Races: "He did everything the right way. He had great patience. First and foremost, he was a great trainer. Two Grand Nationals, a Champion Hurdle and a Gold Cup shows you that - he also won big races on the Flat.
"He was a hugely respected figure in the world of racing. His record as a trainer was second to none. To nurture a young person there was no better man. He was a very fair man and a very enjoyable man to be around.
"He'd give you great belief and confidence. He'd always be one to talk things through with you and put you right. It's a sad day."
Maguire was launched into the big time when winning the Gold Cup on Cool Ground.
He said: "It's very sad news and it came as a shock to me. He was a real gentleman and was a father figure to me and my wife, Sabrina, when we first moved to the UK. We remained very close friends.
"I was only 20 when I won the Gold Cup on Cool Ground. I'd just ridden out my claim and was still eligible to ride in conditionals' races. He didn't have to give me the ride, but he did. He was a great man and was great with people.
"Everyone loved him and people didn't just want a horse with Toby Balding because he was a great trainer, they wanted a horse with him just to be involved with him.
"He did it all. Only the best trainers win the big races on the Flat and over jumps, but he did it. You could talk all day about his achievements but, most importantly, he'll be remembered as a kind, generous man."
Jimmy Frost won the Grand National on Little Polveir and was associated with the yard through its golden spell.
"Toby always seemed to have a star but I was around when the likes of Morley Street, Little Polveir and Forest Sun were at their peak," said Frost.
"Morley Street was an incredibly bad bleeder so it took all of Toby's skills to help him fulfil his undoubted potential.
"Little Polveir was a story all of its own. He was bought by his owners to run in the Grand Military Gold Cup, which he did, and it was an afterthought to run him in the National, really.
"It was a golden era - not just for horses but jockeys, too. Adrian Maguire was there and I rode out with AP McCoy before I left. The number of trainers that worked there was striking, too, David Elsworth for one.
"Toby could warm up an Eskimo hut, he made everyone feel welcome. In later years Toby was like a statue, always behind you pointing you in the right direction. He was a great mentor.
"The last time I saw him was in July when a horse (Rusty Nail) for our racing club, of which he was involved, won at Newton Abbot. He cheered him home louder than anyone, and this is from a man who had won the biggest races in the game."
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 26, 2014 18:59:44 GMT
Three men allegedly involved in an incident at Worcester last week which saw a beer can thrown at Tony McCoy have been banned from the track by the course's owners, Arena Racing Company.
McCoy, who had ridden four winners earlier on the card, was returning on the beaten favourite Saint Helena after finishing second in the final race. Eyewitnesses reported a racegoer shouting abuse at the champion jockey and an empty beer can being thrown.
Footage was handed to West Mercia Police, who have identified the individuals.
A spokesperson for ARC confirmed police were in attendance at the track on Friday, with additional security, and the meeting passed without alarm. The three men did not attend.
On what was his Worcester return, McCoy celebrated a double on Irish raider Nearest The Pin for John Hanlon and on Neil Mullholland's The Young Master.
Hanlon hailed McCoy as a "genius" after the 19-times champion conjured an emphatic success out of Nearest The Pin.
Hanlon described Nearest The Pin as a "bit of a rogue" but that did not prevent McCoy from getting the very best out of his mount in the Kenneth Morris Accountants 75th Anniversary Handicap Chase.
McCoy held Nearest The Pin (9-2) off the pace and coaxed him along before making his challenge at the final fence to power away to score by 10 lengths from Surf And Turf.
"It was a super ride. This horse has plenty of ability but he just might be a bit of a rogue and Tony gave him the best ride anyone could have done," said Hanlon.
"He won well and he's in at Sligo on Wednesday. If he travels home well and everything he'll probably run.
"In my mind it was the ride of the week because he came between the two horses at the last and that. He's a genius."
McCoy had earlier given The Young Master an exemplary front-running ride as the five-year-old made a successful debut over fences in the Bob Love "King Of The Dirt" Memorial Beginners' Chase.
The 4-5 favourite won unchallenged by 27 lengths from Merchant Of Milan and is seen as a staying chaser of the future by his trainer.
"This horse did well last year and has started on a good note again this year," said Mulholland.
"He's still quite young and he's still maturing. We'll just stick to handicaps for now, but I think he'll be one for long-distance chases next season when he's a bit older.
"It was a beautiful chasing debut and there will be improvement to come. He wouldn't have been fully wound up."
Mulholland celebrated a treble, backed up with wins by Jim Job Jones (20-1) in the Big McMillan Coffee Morning & Raceday Handicap Chase and Ashcott Boy (2-1 joint-favourite) in the Stirrups Restaurant Novices' Handicap Hurdle, both ridden by Mark Quinlan.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 26, 2014 19:00:44 GMT
Luca Cumani believes Velox ticks the right boxes as the HQ trainer seeks to win the Betfred Cambridgeshire for a third time at Newmarket.
Cumani's two wins in the prestigious autumn handicap may have come a long time ago, with Century City in 1982 and Dallas in 1986, but in Velox he has a horse with sound credentials.
Winner of the Coral Challenge over a mile at Sandown in July when his Cambridgeshire jockey, apprentice Cam Hardie, was in the saddle, the four-year-old warmed up for the big race when finishing third at Doncaster two weeks ago.
"He goes for the Cambridgeshire in good form. He had a good prep race at Doncaster, so we're happy with that," he said.
"We've got an apprentice who's won on him before. You never know with the draw, but he looks to have all the pluses."
John Gosden has two fancied runners in ante-post favourite Cornrow and Maverick Wave, as he goes for his fourth win in the nine-furlong cavalry charge.
"Cornrow had just been getting too fresh. I was going to run him over a mile but the ground came up too soft so I ran him over seven, which was too sharp for him," said the Newmarket trainer.
"He'd been off quite a time before this season after he messed himself up with a vertebra, but the track and ground will suit and he's a very generous horse who gives 110 per cent.
"Maverick Wave was a bit free the other day, but has also been a bit fresh. They're both nice horses and although I'm not saying they're Halling (1994), Pipedreamer (2007) or Tazeez (2008), they're where they belong in the weights."
James Doyle has enjoyed a stellar season, highlighted by his wins on champion miler Kingmam, and is delighted to have the chance of another major success when he teams up with Niceofyoutotellme.
Trainer Ralph Beckett suffered a disappointment when stablemate and ante-post favourite Air Pilot missed the cut by one.
"It's a nice spare ride to pick up. Speaking to Ralph Becket this is a race he's definitely targeted," Doyle said.
"I've won on him before and he's got lot of ability. If he settles well and gets a bit of luck he should run a good race."
Jamie Spencer believes Forgotten Hero's stamina will stand him in good stead.
The jockey said: "You essentially needed a 10-furlong horse for the Cambridgeshire. Back in trip, I think he's got a chance. He was brilliant at Ascot when he won (in July), so hopefully he's on a going day."
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 26, 2014 19:01:12 GMT
The progressive Nafaqa bids to sign off his juvenile campaign by continuing his progression with victory in the Juddmonte Royal Lodge Stakes at Newmarket.
The Sir Percy colt, trained by Barry Hills, goes for Group Two success after firstly catching the eye on his debut at Royal Ascot, where he overcame a poor start to finish fourth behind Richard Pankhurst in the Chesham Stakes.
After winning his maiden tidily at Newbury in July, he took the Listed Flying Scotsman Stakes at Doncaster two weeks ago from Toocoolforschool, who went on to land the Mill Reef Stakes at Newbury last weekend.
"He's in good form, and this will be his last run of the year," said Hills.
Angus Gold, racing manager to owner Sheikh Hamdan, added: " He won nicely at Doncaster the other day. He's a progressive horse and this is the next step up. He's feeling his way up the ladder and this is his biggest test so far. We'll see how he gets on."
Another highly promising colt in the line-up is Elm Park. Qatar Racing bought a stake in the son of Phoenix Reach after he had confirmed the favourable impression he made when opening his account in a Newbury maiden with a smooth victory in the Listed Stonehenge Stakes at Salisbury for his original owners, Kingsclere Racing Club.
Kingsclere trainer Andrew Balding believes this horse will not come into his own until next year, but it is nonetheless worth giving him the opportunity in Group Two company.
He said: "While he's a horse for next year, we thought he deserved a chance in it as he has done nothing wrong in his last two wins. He's stepping up in class, but it looks the right place for him and he should run a good race."
Jamie Spencer won on Salateen at Doncaster last time and feels Kevin Ryan's colt has not got too much to find to take a hand in the finish.
"I like horses that are progressive like that. It probably wasn't that great a race at Doncaster, but he couldn't have won it any easier and he won with his ears pricked," Spencer told At The Races.
"It's a step up for him but, on the figures, he doesn't have much to find. I'd be happy with a bit of rain for him."
Misterioso represents the powerful Richard Hannon stable on the back of winning a Salisbury maiden in good style.
"It looks a good race, without boasting an obvious star, so we think Misterioso deserves his shot," he told his website. "He was impressive when winning his maiden at Salisbury and is going the right way."
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 26, 2014 19:01:39 GMT
Pat Cosgrave is free to continue riding in Britain after the British Horseracing Authority revealed it had not received a request from the Emirates Racing Authority to reciprocate a forfeit penalty issued to the jockey.
Cosgrave has been placed on the forfeit list over his failure to pay nearly £35,000 in costs relating to a six-month riding ban in Dubai which was reduced to four months on appeal.
The suspension dated back to earlier in the year when Cosgrave was ruled guilty of improper riding in the Group One Jebel Hatta at Meydan in March.
He was successful in a subsequent appeal to the BHA to not reciprocate that suspension, with the Professional Jockeys Association critical of the ERA's decision to try to recover costs from the rider.
The BHA confirmed the decision in a statement in which Jamie Stier, director of raceday operations and regulation, said: "Prior to the hearing we received a letter from ERA which stated that they were not seeking for the penalty imposed on Pat Cosgrave to be reciprocated in Britain.
"BHA's rules state that in the event of an individual being placed on a forfeit list and consequently being disqualified the penalty should automatically be reciprocated in Britain. For the penalty not to be reciprocated it is necessary for an application by the individual involved to be considered and approved by a disciplinary panel, as is provided for in the rules.
"Having considered the submissions by Cosgrave and the letter from ERA, the panel agreed that the penalty should not be reciprocated and as such Cosgrave is free to continue riding in Britain.
"The disciplinary panel will publish the written reasons for their decision in due course."
Paul Struthers, chief executive of the PJA, spoke of his delight at the news, but at the same time had a word of caution for jockeys planning to ride in Dubai during the winter.
He said: "It's good news. I wouldn't give the Emirates Racing Authority much credit at all, but to give them some credit they did write to the British Horseracing Authority saying they were not seeking the BHA to reciprocate their placing of Pat on their forfeit list.
"That is why we had a very short hearing with the BHA, because the disciplinary panel's view was that on the basis the ERA were not asking to reciprocate there is no reason why we should, so we didn't have to go into the various grounds of our objections.
"If Pat ever wants go back to the Emirates he'll have to consider what he does because we have repeatedly tried to engage the ERA on their rules.
"We stand by our criticism of their rules in that their costs structure and appeal structure is such that in effect there is no route of appeal for jockeys in Dubai.
"We will be advising our members who are going to Dubai this year, that if they go they have to accept that whatever decision the stewards take they are just going to have to accept.
"Unless they are willing to change their rules there is no route of appeal under the current management of the ERA."
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 26, 2014 19:02:10 GMT
Irish Champion Stakes third Trading Leather could run in the Qipco Champion Stakes at Ascot on October 18 before heading for a big target in the Far East.
The Jim Bolger-trained four-year-old is regular fixture in the top races over 10 furlongs and a mile and a half, and was third at Leopardstown to The Grey Gatsby and Australia.
Fifth in the King George behind Taghrooda, last year's Irish Derby hero found only Mukhadram too good in the Coral-Eclipse.
Bolger said: "He's very well. I 'm keeping my options open about Champions Day.
"He could go to Ascot if it wasn't too soft, but his big target is the Japan Cup.
"It might be clever to run him at Ascot just to keep him on-song."
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 26, 2014 19:02:32 GMT
William Haggas hopes no watering takes place next week at Longchamp ahead of the Prix de l'Abbaye so that he does not waste a supplementary entry for Muthmir.
With the weather appearing to be set fair in France, conditions should be in favour of the impressive Portland winner.
However, should water be put on the track in Paris then Muthmir could be rerouted to Ascot 24 hours earlier.
"He has the option of a Listed race at Ascot on Saturday (Albert Bartlett Stakes) or the Group One in France on the Sunday," said Haggas.
"He has to be supplemented for that, and we don't want to supplement and then not run.
"We'll keep an eye on the weather and make a decision. A forecast I saw said there wasn't too much rain around, but the French have a habit of then watering, which wouldn't suit him."
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 26, 2014 19:03:37 GMT
SOUL INTENT (IRE) & JOLLY RED JEANZ (IRE) - Barry Hills - Rule (C)53
Disciplinary Panel - Other decisions
EPSOM DOWNS FIRST JULY (EVENING) MEETING 2014
The Chalk Lane Handicap
CHESTER SUMMER MEETING 2014
The Raymond & Kathleen Corbett Memorial Handicap (BOBIS Race)
The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 25 September 2014 held an enquiry into the analysis of urine samples taken, by order of the Stewards, from SOUL INTENT (IRE), trained by Barry Hills, after the colt had finished first in the Chalk Lane Handicap at Epsom on 3 July 2014 and also JOLLY RED JEANZ (IRE), trained by Barry Hills, after the filly had finished first in the Raymond & Kathleen Corbett Memorial Handicap (BOBIS Race) at Chester on 12 July 2014. The samples tested positive for prohibited substances, in breach of Rule (C)53 of the Rules of Racing.
The urine samples obtained from both horses were found to contain morphine and oripavine, which are prohibited substances. The trainer exercised his right to have the ‘B’ sample analysed which confirmed the original finding.The Panel accepted that both substances originated from the opium poppy; the presence of oripavine being indicative that the morphine was of plant origin. Dodson & Horrell Limited, the manufacturer of Alfalfa Oil Plus which was identified as the source of the morphine, confirmed that a component product used in the production of Alfalfa Oil Plus had been contaminated by poppy seeds which are naturally occurring sources of morphine and oripavine. The Panel therefore was satisfied that the source of the prohibited substances was a batch of feed supplement, Alfalfa Oil Plus, manufactured by Dodson & Horrell Limited.
After considering the evidence the Panel was satisfied that the prohibited substances were not administered intentionally and that the trainer had taken all reasonable precautions to avoid a breach of Rule (C)53 and accordingly did not impose any penalty on Hills. It was not asked by the BHA to request a contribution from Hills towards the costs associated with the analysis of the ‘B’ samples. Under Rule (A)74, Ground 3, the Panel directed that SOUL INTENT (IRE) be disqualified from its race and amended the placings to GRANELL (IRE) first, NAVE (USA) second, TILSTARR (IRE) third and COLINCA’S LAD (IRE) fourth. It also disqualified JOLLY RED JEANZ (IRE) from its race and amended the placings to KODAFINE (IRE) first, PUSHKIN MUSEUM (IRE) second, ROYAL WARRIOR third and FINFLASH (IRE) fourth.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 26, 2014 19:04:18 GMT
ESTIMATE (IRE) & RUSSIAN REALM - Sir Michael Stoute - Rule (C)53
Disciplinary Panel - Other decisions
ASCOT MEETING 2014
The Gold Cup
And
The Buckingham Palace Stakes (Handicap)
The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 25 September 2014 held an enquiry into the analysis of the urine samples taken, by order of the Stewards, from ESTIMATE (IRE), trained by Sir Michael Stoute, after the filly had finished second in the Gold Cup at Ascot on 19 June 2014 and also RUSSIAN REALM, trained by Sir Michael Stoute, after the colt had finished unplaced in the Buckingham Palace Stakes (Handicap) at Ascot on 20 June 2014. The samples from both horses tested positive for prohibited substances, in breach of Rule (C)53 of the Rules of Racing.
The Panel heard submissions from the BHA and Sir Michael’s legal representative.
The urine samples obtained from both horses were found to contain morphine and oripavine, which are prohibited substances. The trainer exercised his right to have the ‘B’ samples analysed at Le Laboratoire des Courses Hippiques in France which confirmed the original findings. The Panel accepted that both substances originated from the opium poppy; the presence of oripavine being indicative that the morphine was of plant origin. Dodson & Horrell Limited, the manufacturer of Alfalfa Oil Plus which was identified as the source of the morphine, confirmed that a component product used in the production of Alfalfa Oil Plus had been contaminated by poppy seeds which are naturally occurring sources of morphine and oripavine. The Panel therefore was satisfied that the source of the prohibited substances was a batch of feed supplement, Alfalfa Oil Plus, manufactured by Dodson & Horrell Limited.
After considering the evidence the Panel was satisfied that the prohibited substances were not administered intentionally and that the trainer had taken all reasonable precautions to avoid a breach of Rule (C)53 and accordingly did not impose any penalty on Sir Michael. Under Rule (A)74, Ground 3, the Panel directed that ESTIMATE (IRE) be disqualified from its race and amended the placings to MISSUNITED (IRE) second, BROWN PANTHER third, SIMENON (IRE) fourth, ORIENTAL FOX (GER) fifth and ALTANO (GER) sixth. It also disqualified RUSSIAN REALM for its race.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 26, 2014 19:04:45 GMT
ROYAL ALCOR (IRE) - Gay Kelleway - Rule (C)53
Disciplinary Panel - Other decisions
YARMOUTH THIRD JUNE MEETING 2014
The Follow Us On Twitter Yarmouth Racecourse Handicap
The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 25 September 2014 held an enquiry into the analysis of the urine sample taken, by order of the Stewards, from ROYAL ALCOR (IRE), trained by Gay Kelleway, after the gelding had finished first in the Follow Us On Twitter Yarmouth Racecourse Handicap at Yarmouth on 26 June 2014. The sample tested positive for prohibited substances, in breach of Rule (C)53 of the Rules of Racing.
The urine sample obtained was found to contain morphine and oripavine, which are prohibited substances. The trainer exercised her right to have the ‘B’ sample analysed which confirmed the original finding. The Panel accepted that both substances originated from the opium poppy; the presence of oripavine being indicative that the morphine was of plant origin. Dodson & Horrell Limited, the manufacturer of Alfalfa Oil Plus which was identified as the source of the morphine, confirmed that a component product used in the production of Alfalfa Oil Plus had been contaminated by poppy seeds which are naturally occurring sources of morphine and oripavine. The Panel therefore was satisfied that the source of the prohibited substances was a batch of feed supplement, Alfalfa Oil Plus, manufactured by Dodson & Horrell Limited.
After considering the evidence the Panel was satisfied that the prohibited substances were not administered intentionally and that the trainer had taken all reasonable precautions to avoid a breach of Rule (C)53 and accordingly did not impose any penalty on Miss Kelleway. It was not asked by the BHA to request a contribution from Miss Kelleway towards the costs associated with the analysis of the ‘B’ sample. Under Rule (A)74, Ground 3, the Panel directed that ROYAL ALCOR (IRE) be disqualified from the race and amended the placings to DUMBFOUNDED (FR) first, DR FINLEY (IRE) second, NO SUCH NUMBER third and BAAN (USA) fourth.
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