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Post by Kimmy on Sept 29, 2014 11:55:33 GMT
Early bath Richard Hughes, just two behind Ryan Moore in the title race now, has seven rides at Bath today and this could be the day he pokes his head in front, with Moore not in action.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 29, 2014 18:49:00 GMT
Connections of Treve were pleased to see some rain fall in Paris in Monday ahead of her bid to retain her Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe crown at Longchamp on Sunday.
The Criquette Head-Maarek-trained filly was an impressive winner of Europe's premier middle-distance prize last October, but has had her fair share of problems since then and has yet to hit the heights in any of her three starts this year.
However, she is reported to have done everything right since her latest run in the Prix Vermeille, when she was fourth to Baltic Baroness.
"Treve is in good form. They had rain in Paris today, so the more of that the better as far as making it good or on the easier side of good, which would suit her best," said Harry Herbert, manager to owners Al Shaqab Racing.
"They have had a little bit of rain and it all helps, but Criquette reports her to be very well and fingers crossed we're nearly there.
"There's no way I've lost faith in her. If she gets her ground and she will have needed the run last time as well - hopefully she will go to the Arc spot on."
Al Shaqab have an equally strong contender as part-owners in the Elie Lellouche-trained Ectot, who burst into the picture with a smart performance to win the Prix Niel on his first try at a mile and a half after a five-month lay-off.
"Ectot worked this morning and did it very nicely. It was his last gentle piece before the weekend," said Herbert.
" I thought it was a bold move to run him over a mile and a half by Elie first time after a lay-off. It said a lot about the horse. He was very impressive and will come on a lot for that run, obviously, match-fitness wise. He showed a terrific turn of foot. I was impressed."
Two top jockeys still seeking rides in the Longchamp showpiece are Olivier Peslier and Gerald Mosse. Despite having won Europe's premier race four times, most recently with Solemia two years ago, Peslier remains in limbo. As does the vastly experienced Mosse, who claimed the Arc in 1990 with the Nicolas Clement-trained Saumarez.
Shippy Ellis, the British-based agent for the two jockeys, said: "Both Olivier and Mosse are available at this stage. It's an unusual situation they are both in, but we're hoping we'll get them fixed up in the next few days."
Ellis confirmed that fellow client Stephane Pasquier, who won the Arc with Rail Link in 2006, has been pencilled in to ride the Pascal Bary-trained Spiritjim in the coveted Group One.
Connections of German challenger Ivanhowe issued a positive bulletin about the well-being of the four-year-old colt, who arrived in France last week. The son of Soldier Hollow claimed the not inconsiderable scalp of Sea The Moon at Baden-Baden earlier this month when he surged three lengths clear in the Grosser Preis von Baden.
Trainer Jean-Pierre Carvalho said: "The horse arrived in France on Friday and he is very well. He will have a little workout on Tuesday, but nothing too much as the race is getting closer and closer."
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 29, 2014 18:49:31 GMT
Gordon Lord Byron left big-race pilot Wayne Lordan perfectly satisfied after he enjoyed a post-racing workout at Roscommon in his build-up to the Prix de la Foret at Longchamp on Sunday.
The Tom Hogan-trained gelding struck Group One gold in the Paris contest in 2012 and found only Moonlight Cloud too good last year.
Lordan said: "All Tom wanted to do was to give him a blow, there were two two-year-olds in front of me and I left them off a bit. When I gave him a squeeze to quicken up he quickened up well and he pricked his ears in the last half-furlong."
The jockey continued: " I was trying not to do too much on him, just get a slight blow into him and he seems well in himself. I don't think I have ever rode him work before. It's different when you are not jumping out of stalls, but he felt well in himself today.
"He's won the Foret before and I'm looking forward to the ride on him."
Ansgar is set to be added to the field for seven-furlong contest at the supplementary stage on Thursday.
Trainer Sabrina Harty wants to aim even higher with the in-form six-year-old, who claimed the Group Two Park Stakes at Doncaster on September 13.
He had previously won the Supreme Stakes at Goodwood, with the prospect of a drying forecast in France having persuaded connections to consider supplementing him for the Group One.
Harty said: "There's rain coming in towards the weekend in Ireland so he won't be going to Tipperary on Sunday (Concorde Stakes), I don't think. Instead of that, we are looking at supplementing him for the Foret as it looks like it's going to be good ground out in France."
Garswood has had the Foret as a long-term objective since finishing third in the race last year.
The Dutch Art colt was most recently seen when landing the Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville in August, beating Thawaany by half a length in the hands of Gerald Mosse. Trainer Richard Fahey confirmed the partnership will remain intact for the Foret.
The North Yorkshire handler said: "They (Garswood's owners) were keen for him to keep the ride. He's a good jockey and we'd be happy with that.
"Garswood will do a bit of work (on Tuesday morning) but everything is good with him."
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 29, 2014 18:49:57 GMT
Sky Lantern and Integral, first and second 12 months ago, are among 10 five-day confirmations for the Kingdom of Bahrain Sun Chariot Stakes at Newmarket on Saturday. The Richard Hannon-trained grey got the verdict by a length in 2013 but has not reproduced that form so far this season and has been well beaten twice by Integral. The Sir Michael Stoute-trained filly won both those races, the Duke of Cambridge Stakes and the Falmouth Stakes, but in turn, Integral has twice found Esoterique too good. Andre Fabre's charge took the honours in the Dahlia Stakes and Prix Rothschild, and her trainer also has Prix de Sandringham scorer Fintry and Miss France, winner of the Qipco 1000 Guineas left in the Sun Chariot. French trainers have won four of the last five runnings and Fabre, seeking his first success, said of his squad: "All three of my fillies are intended runners. "Miss France will be ridden by Maxime Guyon, Pierre-Charles Boudot will be aboard Esoterique and Mickael Barzalona will partner Fintry." There is a fourth French possible in the Freddy Head-trained Thawaany, whose owner Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum is also represented by Etaab, from Williams Haggas's stable. Charlie Hills reports Kiyoshi to be on course for the Group One after she returned to form with victory in the Sceptre Stakes at Doncaster earlier this month. "At present Kiyoshi is on track to run in the Sun Chariot at Newmarket on Saturday and has been pleasing us at home since her Doncaster win," the Lambourn trainer told www.charleshills.com. Brian Meehan's J Wonder, who was seventh in the Doncaster Group Three, and the Aidan O'Brien-trained Palace complete the list of acceptors.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 29, 2014 18:50:33 GMT
Ivawood, general favourite for the Qipco 2000 Guineas, is one of 29 horses to stand their ground for the £500,000 Tattersalls Millions 2YO Trophy at Newmarket on Saturday.
Unbeaten in three starts, two of those in Group Two company, the Richard Hannon-trained colt was last seen winning the Richmond Stakes in impressive fashion at Glorious Goodwood.
The Hannon yard is famed for its success in big sales races and has five other possibles, including Osaila, a close fifth to Cursory Glance in the Moyglare Stud Stakes at the Curragh.
Aidan O'Brien has a potential runner in The Warrior, who was third to the smart Portage at the Curragh on Sunday.
Osaila is also in the £300,000 Tattersalls Millions 2YO Fillies' Trophy on the same card, for which there are 14 confirmations.
Among them is the Mick Channon-trained Malabar, who was one place in front of Osaila in the Moyglare.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 29, 2014 18:50:55 GMT
The Wow Signal will have his final piece of work on Tuesday ahead of Sunday's Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere at Longchamp.
Trainer John Quinn reports his star two-year-old to be on course to defend his 100 per cent record in the Group One contest over seven furlongs.
"He's in grand fettle. He's going to do his last piece of work tomorrow morning, but touch wood, I'm happy with him," said the Malton trainer.
Owned by Al Shaqab Racing, The Wow Signal has done everything asked him so far, winning his maiden at Ayr by five lengths on his debut, followed by a cosy success in the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot and a Group One triumph in the Prix Morny at Deauville last month.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 29, 2014 18:51:37 GMT
William Muir is excited by the prospect of his stable star Stepper Point taking on the best sprinters around in the Qatar Prix de l'Abbaye at Longchamp on Sunday. The Lambourn trainer would ideally like a low draw for the five-year-old in the five-furlong dash as he renews rivalry with Irish ace Sole Power. The pair have clashed three times this year with Sole Power coming out on top on all occasions in the Palace House Stakes, the King's Stand and the Nunthorpe. Stepper Point showed his well-being ahead of the Paris showdown when registering his biggest success so far in the Group Three Flying Five at the Curragh two weeks ago. "He runs solid races every time. The last three years he's been there or thereabouts every race. For a stable like ours it's fantastic to have a horse like him," Muir told At The Races. "The Abbaye is a great race. We've never beaten Sole Power, so I'm not going to say any different and say we're going to Paris and (will) beat it, because we've never beaten him. "He is a great sprinter and we've been just behind him in the two Group Ones this year, but there's not just Sole Power. "You have got Tiggy Wiggy if she turns up. I think it will be quite hard on her, but Richard Hannon knows more than me and if she does turn up she'll be something to deal with. "And also William Haggas's horse (Muthmir), that won the Portland, is very good. You don't see many sprinters on their nose, get stopped and still win on the bridle. "Then you've got the French horse Catcall. He's very good, although last time he was slightly disappointing. "I'll go there very confident my horse is in good shape. If we get a low draw, I think the draw is paramount in this race, then I'm going to go there with my fingers crossed. Win or lose, me and the owner will enjoy the day." Charlie Hills remains keen on supplementing his talented, though quirky, two-year-old Cotai Glory for the Abbaye as long as dry conditions prevail. The Lambourn trainer reports the youngster to be A1 after he unshipped jockey George Baker just 50 yards from the line with the Flying Childers Stakes at Doncaster at his mercy. "We're watching the weather closely and if, as indicated, it stays dry in Paris until Sunday we will supplement Cotai Glory for the Abbaye - however we must re-iterate the ground has to be fast enough for him to run," he told www.charleshills.com. "He's in great form and came out of the Doncaster mishap fine. "It's a totally different kettle of fish taking on older horses rather than two year olds but we are pretty confident, given his conditions, he could be very competitive."
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 29, 2014 18:52:06 GMT
Joseph O'Brien has spoken of his delight with Ol' Man River in the wake of his impressive Juddmonte Beresford Stakes success at the Curragh on Sunday.
The son of Montjeu cost 2.85million euro as a yearling and took his unbeaten record to two in the Group Two event, in turn giving Aidan O'Brien a 14th win in the race, equalling a record set by the late Vincent O'Brien.
Out of the top-class racemare Finsceal Beo, bookmakers make him second-favourite at around 8-1 for the Investec Derby, although his rider is in no doubt he possesses the speed for a mile.
Speaking at Roscommon, O'Brien jnr said: "I couldn't be happier with him. He is very pacy, he relaxes and he is a classy horse.
"I'd be more worried about him getting a mile and a half than him having enough pace for a mile."
Ladbrokes quote Ol' Man River at 10-1 for the Qipco 2000 Guineas, for which he is a best-priced 16-1.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 29, 2014 18:52:39 GMT
Smart hurdler Court Minstrel pleasantly surprised his trainer Evan Williams when making a winning debut over fences at Newton Abbot.
Williams had reservations about Court Minstrel being a natural chaser after his schooling had only been average, but the Llancarfan handler had to alter his opinion when the seven-year-old put in a good clear round of jumping on the way to a smooth success.
Only four runners lined up for the South West Racing Club Novices' Chase and, as the betting suggested, it turned into a duel between Court Minstrel (evens) and the 10-11 favourite Keltus. Keltus made the running but Court Minstrel enjoyed being given a lead and travelled comfortably in the hands of Paul Moloney.
Asked to take command, Court Minstrel put the race to bed in the straight to win by two and a quarter lengths. The first two pulled 36 lengths clear of Ladies Dancing in third.
"I was probably a bit pessimistic before as his schooling had only been OK and that had been off a synthetic surface," said Williams.
"There is no doubt that when he got some decent fast ground he found an inch or two and I thought he jumped exceptionally well. The second horse is a very good standard and I think we can only have positives.
"I was only 50-50 whether he would take to jumping fences. After today I'm 100 per cent. I suppose the logical place we will go to now is Cheltenham (next month) for the novice chase there as long as he comes out of this race OK.
"He jumped very well and he always travels well. I can't see any negatives."
Williams also struck with his only other runner on the card, Going Concern (3-1), who outpointed Lysino after a titanic tussle for the Mella's Biggerthanusual Celebration Handicap Chase.
There was nothing between the pair as they turned for home with two fences to jump, but Going Concern proved the stronger by half a length under a power-packed drive from Moloney.
"He's done nothing wrong the last twice and is progressing the right way. He'd be a long way behind Court Minstrel, but he showed a good attitude and the little ones are sweet as well," said Williams.
Nicky Henderson's French import Son Du Berlais (1-5 favourite) bolted up on his British debut in the Happy Birthday Tomorrow Mum "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle. The four-year-old was barely out of a hack canter for Tony McCoy as he cruised past the pace-setting Val D'Arc on the way to the final flight, to win by a length and three-quarters without being asked a question.
Son Du Berlais, who won a hurdle race at Auteuil for Robert Collet in late March, could step straight up to Grade Two company for the Persian War Novices' Hurdle at Chepstow on October 25.
"He's done it well. Nicky had been pleased with him but it was his first run so you never know, but he did it nicely," said Frank Berry, racing manager to owner JP McManus.
"He may go to Chepstow at the end of the month for the Persian War and we'll see how we go."
McCoy doubled up with a clear-cut success on Agapanthus (9-4 favourite) in the South West Racing Club Handicap Hurdle for Neil Mulholland.
Richard Johnson took Laser Blazer (3-1 favourite) to the lead before the second-last as Alan King's charge stormed to victory by 14 lengths from Song Light in the Ilva And Bryan Westcott Novices' Handicap Hurdle.
Arthur Whitehead's Della Sun (100-30 favourite) defied top weight for 5lb claimer Josh Wall in the South West Racing Club Handicap Hurdle.
Thomas Cheesman guided the Philip Hobbs-trained Lord Lescribaa (8-1) to a fifth course triumph with a gutsy display to hold Kirbys Glen by five lengths in the South West Racing Club Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Chase.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 29, 2014 18:53:04 GMT
Ted Veale produced a strong burst from the final fence to land the At The Races E.B.F. Kilbegnet Novice Chase at Roscommon.
A winner on the Flat and over hurdles, the Tony Martin-trained seven-year-old had got off the mark over the bigger obstacles at Galway in August.
Sent off the even-money favourite, he was settled towards the rear by Barry Geraghty through the early stages of the two-mile Grade Three affair as The Black Russian took the six runners along, closely followed by Un Beau Roman.
The Black Russian held the narrowest of advantages over Un Beau Roman jumping the last, and while the latter got on top as they landed, Geraghty conjured a remarkable burst from Ted Veale, having seemingly been hard at work between the last two fences.
Swamping his rivals, the market leader had a cosy length and a quarter in hand over Un Beau Roman at the line.
Martin said: "Maybe he wasn't great at one down the back, but the man who rode him knows him, he knew what he was at, he got the best out of him and we got the right result in the end.
"It was a great pot to win and he has done us all proud. He is not the biggest in the world and he is probably not scopey enough to be top-class over fences, but he has plenty of heart and that counts for a lot.
"He has his own way of doing things. He is not a soft ground horse. We thought last winter we might get decent ground at a few places, but he never really got it and it just didn't work out the way we planned.
"He has a lot of options and we will tip away and see if we can find something like that. He might not have enough class for Cheltenham."
Geraghty said: "We knew he had a great chance, but we knew it was a good competitive race and it turned out that way.
"In an ideal world coming off a faster pace might have helped, but I knew from the back of the second-last he was getting there."
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 29, 2014 18:53:26 GMT
Paul Nolan's Grade One-winning chaser Defy Logic has been ruled out for the season with a tendon injury.
The JP McManus-owned seven-year-old beat Trifolium by three and a half lengths to lift the Racing Post Novice Chase at Leopardstown in December, but did not run again after finishing a well-beaten fifth to that horse in the Frank Ward Solicitors Arkle Novice Chase the following month.
It transpired he had burst a blood vessel during the race and his campaign came to a premature end.
However, he had been back cantering after enjoying his summer break, and hopes were high for a fruitful year ahead.
But Nolan said: "He has a suspensory problem and we've just had to pull the rug on his season. He's gone back to Martinstown (McManus' stud) and with this sort of thing it is normally a season.
"He was perfect, he had come back from Martinstown after the summer looking beautiful, he looked a picture, but unfortunately about a week ago he had a slight swelling at the back of his knee and when we had it scanned it showed a little problem.
"We were really looking forward to the season with him, he had a couple of different options and we were just starting to make a plan, but that's the way it goes."
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 29, 2014 18:54:01 GMT
Newton Abbot, 29 Sep 14
Race 7 - 5:30pm THE SOUTH WEST RACING CLUB CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) The Veterinary Officer reported that GORTEENWOOD (IRE), which was pulled up, trained by Mark Gillard, was lame right fore.
View Stewards Report Hamilton Park, 29 Sep 14
Race 2 - 2:40pm THE MARIE CURIE GLASGOW HOSPICE AUCTION NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) The Stewards noted that WHITE VIN JAN, placed second, had interfered with GABRIAL THE TIGER (IRE), placed third, approaching the final furlong, but after viewing a recording of the incident they were satisfied that it neither involved a riding offence nor improved WHITE VIN JAN’s placing.
Race 3 - 3:10pm THE JACK WEBSTER CLASSIFIED CLAIMING STAKES (CLASS 6) The Stewards considered the apparent improvement in form of the winner, FEEL THE HEAT, ridden by Adam Carter and trained by Bryan Smart, compared with its previous run at Hamilton Park on 12 July 2014 where the gelding finished last of eight, beaten 14½ lengths. They noted the trainer could offer no explanation for the gelding’s improved form. They ordered FEEL THE HEAT to be routine tested.
The Veterinary Officer reported that TANGO SKY (IRE), placed second, trained by Richard Fahey, had bled from the nose.
Sam James, the rider of MADAGASCAR MOLL (IRE), unplaced, reported that the filly missed the break.
Race 5 - 4:10pm THE HAMILTON PARK APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (Hamilton Park Apprentice Series Final) The Stewards considered the apparent improvement in form of the winner, CARD HIGH (IRE), ridden by Emma Sayer and trained by Wilf Storey, compared with its previous run at Newcastle on 5 September 2014 where the gelding finished thirteenth of sixteen, beaten 18½ lengths. They noted the trainer’s explanation that the gelding appreciated the step up in trip from seven furlongs and the easier going. They ordered CARD HIGH (IRE) to be routine tested.
Non-Race related incidents In Race 6 the Starter reported that CHOOSEDAY (IRE), trained by Kevin Ryan, refused to enter the stalls and was withdrawn. The trainer’s attention was drawn to the restriction incurred under Rule (B)44 and informed that the gelding could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
View Stewards Report Bath, 29 Sep 14
Race 3 - 3:20pm THE BATHWICK CAR AND VAN HIRE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) George Baker, the rider of FLASHHEART (IRE), placed third, reported that the gelding hung right under pressure. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Richard Kingscote, the rider of ZAMBEASY, placed fourth, reported that the gelding ran too freely. The Stewards ordered the gelding to be routine tested.
Race 4 - 3:50pm THE THORN BAKER CONSTRUCTION RECRUITMENT CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (BOBIS RACE) Richard Hughes, the rider of AL SENAD, unplaced, reported that the colt hung left. The Veterinary Officer subsequently reported that the colt had been struck into.
Race 5 - 4:20pm THE STONE KING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) The Stewards held an enquiry into possible interference a furlong out. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race they found that MAMBO SPIRIT (IRE), placed second, ridden by Oisin Murphy, had interfered with SPRAY TAN, unplaced, ridden by Luke Morris. The Stewards found Murphy in breach of Rule (B)54.1 and guilty of careless riding in that he had allowed his horse to drift left without correction. They suspended him for 2 days as follows: Monday 13 and Tuesday 14 October 2014.
Luke Morris, the rider of SPRAY TAN, unplaced, reported that the filly had suffered interference in running.
Richard Hughes, the rider of BILASH, unplaced, reported that the gelding moved poorly throughout. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 7 - 5:20pm THE NEW ARC RACING SYNDICATES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) Charles Bishop, the rider of VEXILLUM (IRE), unplaced, reported that the gelding ran too freely.
Race 8 - 5:50pm THE NEW ARC RACING SYNDICATES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) The Stewards held an enquiry into possible interference just inside the final furlong. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race they found that CABUCHON (GER), placed second, ridden by Silvestre De Sousa, had interfered with BOWBERRY, ridden by Ryan Tate, who fell. They found the interference was accidental, in that CABUCHON (GER) had edged right at the same time as BOWBERRY had edged left, causing BOWBERRY to clip heels.
The Stewards held an enquiry to consider the apparent improvement in form of the winner, JOLIE BLONDE, ridden by Luke Morris and trained by Sir Mark Prescott, which had never previously been placed. They interviewed the trainer's representative, who stated that the filly was weak and immature last year and had benefited from a long break and this longer distance. Having heard her evidence they forwarded her explanation to the British Horseracing Authority so that the previous performances of JOLIE BLONDE could be reviewed. The Stewards ordered the filly to be routine tested.
Non-Race related incidents In Race 5 The Starter reported that MOLLY JONES, ridden by Tim Clark and trained by Derek Haydn Jones, was unruly, had reared over on entering the stalls and was withdrawn. The trainer’s attention was drawn to the restriction incurred under Rule (B)44 and he was informed that the mare could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
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Post by banger on Sept 29, 2014 21:38:04 GMT
One time Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe favourite Sea The Moon is set to stand at Lanwades Stud near Newmarket. Sea The Moon (right!) is set to stand at Newmarket The Markus Klug-trained three-year-old catapulted himself to the top of the betting for this Sunday's Paris showpiece with a virtuoso display in the German Derby but he was retired after picking up an injury on his only subsequent start. The colt, who is from the first crop of Sea The Stars, was unbeaten in his first four outings prior to finishing second to Ivanhowe in the Longines Grosser Preis von Baden and it was subsequently discovered that he had suffered a recurrence of an injury sustained during his classic triumph. "He made such a huge impression on everybody when winning the German Derby, and we feel that he will be a very popular sire indeed," Lanwades owner Kirsten Rausing said in a statement. "He is a beautiful colt and so closely resembles the magnificent Sea The Stars, who has made such an extraordinary impact at stud this year. As he is out of a Monsun full sister to Samum, he represents a fantastic outcross option for many European breeders." The deal was brokered by Blandford Bloodstock and their Richard Brown told "This is a very exciting moment indeed for Miss Rausing and everyone at Lanwades Stud. Along with the many other interested farms, we have been following this beautifully bred and exceptionally talented horse for some time." His fee will be £15,000 and he will be partially syndicated, with breeder Gestut Goerlsdorf retaining an interest. Heike Bischoff-Lafrentz, representing the breeder, added: "Lanwades is a terrific stud farm and the combination of Miss Rausing's and Gestut Goerlsdorf's mares, shareholders' mares, and broodmares from the marketplace will ensure that Sea The Moon has the best possible start at stud which, as the colt's breeders, was always our priority."
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Post by banger on Sept 29, 2014 21:44:51 GMT
Ian Ogg analyses the last 10 renewals of Saturday's totepool Challenge Cup at Ascot and picks out the key statistics. Heaven's Guest may be able to land back-to-back Challenge Cups The Ayr Gold Cup (you can watch the replay here) has been a decent guide to the totepool Challenge Cup in recent seasons with four of the last five winners contesting that valuable handicap on their preceding start. They include among their number last year's winner Heaven's Guest who finished fourth in the Scottish contest for the second season running and connections will doubtless be hoping that he can replicate last season's sequence on Saturday; he is 5lbs higher but he has gone well for claimers in the past, including last time. The other Gold Cup runners finished fifth, first and eighth which is in keeping with the stat that most winners of this race have come into the contest on the back of a decent run. Redford won both races but he followed up at Ascot from 103 whereas Louis Le Pious will race from 110 with his penalty and no winner in this period has been rated higher than 105 with six of the last seven winners coming from a relatively narrow ratings band. Not surprisingly, all bar one winner ran either in September or in the last day's of August which would appear to count against impressive Yarmouth scorer Prince's Trust who faces a steep rise in class from a 12lb higher mark but there is an exception for every rule and this has been a good race for fancied horses. He does also fall down on not having won a class two handicap (seventh of eight on his only attempt for Richard Hannon last season) but he is at least within the right region as far as his handicap rating is concerned. Course specialist Redvers also remains on a feasible mark but one from which he was beaten into fifth last year which is more of a concern than his defeat in the Ayr Silver Cup on a rare outing over six furlongs. Of the other market leaders, it's easy to forgive American Hope a poor run at Glorious Goodwood and his earlier form in the Britannia and back here in July is eyecatching but he still only has a maiden win to his name. Highland Acclaim was arguably a shade disappointing in the Gold Cup last time but on his start prior to that over Saturday's C&D he had appeared to need every yard of the trip and perhaps he has just needed further as the season has gone on. That fifth to Safety Check (with beaten Cambridgeshire favourite Cornrow in third and Redvers in second) reads well enough in the context of this race and it was only his second outing over seven furlongs Two horses that fall just below the ratings range are Foxtrot Romeo and Ayaar (who, admittedly, I have been following all season). The former hasn't won a handicap nor has he won over seven furlongs but that would be to quibble as he's run a series of sound races at the trip and in the class and comes here on the back of a good run in the Silver Cup. Ayaar would have gone close in the Royal Hunt Cup but for meeting with inteference. He is ground dependent and I don't suppose that connections envisaged that he would still be on the go deep into the autumn. Conditions were very much against him in Turkey last time and it would be no surprise to see him bounce back and run a big race. At this point though, he is only four points longer than Heaven's Guest at best and the same price in places and, to my mind, Richard Fahey's runner has more to commend him as an ante-post wager at this stage of proceedings. Check out the latest prices for Saturday's Challenge Cup! •Winners have been aged three (3), four (4), five and six (2). •Winners have carried between 8-6 and 9-8 with seven between 8-6 and 9-1. •Winners have been rated between 89 and 105 with six of the last seven between 99 and 105. •Winners have been priced between 6/1 and 50/1 (two winning favourites) with seven at 12s or shorter. •Nine winners have been drawn one and 12. •Seven winners finished in the first five on their preceding start. •Nine winners had already won a class two handicap. •Four winners had run in a handicap at the Royal meeting. •Eight winners had between three and nine starts in the current season (the exceptions ran once and twice). •Seven winners had won a race during the current season. •Nine winners had already won over seven furlongs.
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Post by banger on Sept 29, 2014 21:52:01 GMT
Last Updated: September 29 2014, 15:59 BST Joseph O'Brien has spoken of his delight with Ol' Man River in the wake of his impressive Juddmonte Beresford Stakes success at the Curragh on Sunday. Joseph O'Brien: Taken by the effort of Ol' Man River The son of Montjeu cost 2.85million euro as a yearling and took his unbeaten record to two in the Group Two event, in turn giving Aidan O'Brien a 14th win in the race, equalling a record set by the late Vincent O'Brien. Out of the top-class racemare Finsceal Beo, bookmakers make him second-favourite at around 8-1 for the Investec Derby, although his rider is in no doubt he possesses the speed for a mile. Speaking at Roscommon, O'Brien jnr said: "I couldn't be happier with him. He is very pacy, he relaxes and he is a classy horse. "I'd be more worried about him getting a mile and a half than him having enough pace for a mile." Sky Bet quote Ol' Man River at 16-1 for the Qipco 2000 Guineas
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Post by banger on Sept 29, 2014 21:57:28 GMT
Tuesday: Going, weather and non-runners AYR GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places; GoingStick 8.7) (Stands' side rail in 6m; Back straight and bends in 6m; Home straight in 5m - adding approx. 18yds to race distances 7f to 1m and 36yds to 1m7f)
WEATHER (Partly cloudy)
STALLS 6f - Far side; 7f - Outside; Remainder - Inside CHEPSTOW GOING: GOOD (GoingStick: Chase 6.5; Hurdle 6.9) (Watering)
WEATHER (Partly cloudy) SEDGEFIELD GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places on hurdle course; GoingStick: Chase 7.0; Hurdle 7.3) (Watering to maintain) (Last fence in the back straight will be bypassed to allow for dolling out around the bend)
WEATHER (Showers) WOLVERHAMPTON GOING: TAPETA: STANDARD
WEATHER (Showers)
STALLS 7f - Outside; Remainder - Inside FAIRYHOUSE GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Selective watering)
WEATHER (Partly cloudy)
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 30, 2014 8:17:14 GMT
Today's Pointers Hot Trainers Trainer Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Races A P O'Brien 6 17 35.29 7 41.18 Today's entries Sir Mark Prescott 6 12 50.0 6 50.0 Today's entries M Johnston 5 30 16.67 11 36.67 Today's entries Tom Dascombe 4 18 22.22 10 55.56 Today's entries N P Mulholland 4 5 80.0 4 80.0 Today's entries D Pipe 3 9 33.33 7 77.78 Today's entries R A Fahey 3 47 6.38 7 14.89 Today's entries D O'Meara 3 25 12.0 5 20.0 Today's entries B Smart 3 13 23.08 4 30.77 Today's entries M R Channon 2 21 9.52 6 28.57 Today's entries C Appleby 2 19 10.53 5 26.32 Today's entries M Halford 2 9 22.22 4 44.44 Today's entries B Ellison 2 20 10.0 4 20.0 Today's entries Mrs J Harrington 2 4 50.0 3 75.0 Today's entries C E Longsdon 2 4 50.0 3 75.0 Today's entries George Baker 2 11 18.18 3 27.27 Today's entries Mrs Dianne Sayer 2 2 100.0 2 100.0 Today's entries Evan Williams 2 3 66.67 2 66.67 Today's entries J Ryan 2 4 50.0 2 50.0 Today's entries T D Easterby 1 24 4.17 8 33.33 Today's entries B W Hills 1 5 20.0 4 80.0 Today's entries Dr R D P Newland 1 5 20.0 3 60.0 Today's entries P W Chapple-Hyam 1 7 14.29 3 42.86 Today's entries P J Hobbs 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Today's entries B G Powell 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Today's entries M O'Callaghan 1 4 25.0 2 50.0 Today's entries S C Williams 1 4 25.0 2 50.0 Today's entries G A Swinbank 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Today's entries A C Whillans 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Today's entries J Tate 1 7 14.29 2 28.57 Today's entries E J Alston 1 8 12.5 2 25.0 Today's entries P W Middleton 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries J D Bethell 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries Mrs R Dobbin 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries J Hughes 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries Peter Fahey 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries S Kirk 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's entries Mrs Marjorie Fife 1 5 20.0 1 20.0 Today's entries S A Harris 1 5 20.0 1 20.0 Today's entries Miss A Stokell 1 5 20.0 1 20.0 Today's entries D Marnane 1 7 14.29 1 14.29 Today's entries P Bowen 1 9 11.11 1 11.11 Today's entries =================================================== Hot Jockeys Jockey Wins Rides Win % Place Place % Races G Lee 8 35 22.86 12 34.29 Today's rides L Morris 7 25 28.0 10 40.0 Today's rides R Hughes 6 46 13.04 15 32.61 Today's rides P Hanagan 6 30 20.0 13 43.33 Today's rides A P McCoy 6 19 31.58 10 52.63 Today's rides R Kingscote 5 20 25.0 13 65.0 Today's rides A Kirby 4 21 19.05 9 42.86 Today's rides P Mulrennan 3 30 10.0 14 46.67 Today's rides J Fanning 3 30 10.0 8 26.67 Today's rides Graham Gibbons 3 19 15.79 7 36.84 Today's rides D Tudhope 3 21 14.29 7 33.33 Today's rides T Scudamore 3 10 30.0 6 60.0 Today's rides P Makin 2 20 10.0 9 45.0 Today's rides Oisin Murphy 2 23 8.7 7 30.43 Today's rides Martin Harley 2 22 9.09 6 27.27 Today's rides J M Maguire 2 9 22.22 5 55.56 Today's rides George Chaloner 2 13 15.38 5 38.46 Today's rides Charles Bishop 2 14 14.29 5 35.71 Today's rides D Allan 2 16 12.5 5 31.25 Today's rides S Twiston-Davies 2 16 12.5 5 31.25 Today's rides Jack Garritty 2 20 10.0 5 25.0 Today's rides P McDonald 2 14 14.29 3 21.43 Today's rides D Swift 2 14 14.29 3 21.43 Today's rides M J Quinlan 2 2 100.0 2 100.0 Today's rides Paul Moloney 2 5 40.0 2 40.0 Today's rides T Hamilton 2 19 10.53 2 10.53 Today's rides Connor Beasley 1 20 5.0 6 30.0 Today's rides Martin Lane 1 15 6.67 5 33.33 Today's rides R Johnson 1 11 9.09 4 36.36 Today's rides Joey Haynes 1 16 6.25 4 25.0 Today's rides J P Sullivan 1 17 5.88 4 23.53 Today's rides Sean Bowen 1 5 20.0 3 60.0 Today's rides F Lynch 1 8 12.5 3 37.5 Today's rides D Sweeney 1 9 11.11 3 33.33 Today's rides Neil Farley 1 16 6.25 3 18.75 Today's rides Jason Hart 1 18 5.56 3 16.67 Today's rides Ryan Powell 1 2 50.0 2 100.0 Today's rides Danny Cook 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Today's rides D C Costello 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Today's rides Craig Nichol 1 6 16.67 2 33.33 Today's rides Kevin Stott 1 7 14.29 2 28.57 Today's rides Sam James 1 8 12.5 2 25.0 Today's rides B Hughes 1 10 10.0 2 20.0 Today's rides Jacob Butterfield 1 12 8.33 2 16.67 Today's rides L P Keniry 1 12 8.33 2 16.67 Today's rides Joe Colliver 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's rides Ryan Mania 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's rides Josh Doyle 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's rides Brendan Powell 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's rides N D Fehily 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's rides D A Jacob 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's rides Conor Shoemark 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's rides Samantha Bell 1 5 20.0 1 20.0 Today's rides Emma Sayer 1 6 16.67 1 16.67 Today's rides S Hitchcott 1 8 12.5 1 12.5 Today's rides ============================================== First-time Blinkers Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Hazza The Jazza v1 2 30 6.67 6 20.0 Ayr 16:25 Douchkirk v1 1 17 5.88 5 29.41 Chpw 16:15 Con Forza vt 1 9 11.11 1 11.11 Chpw 16:50 National Service b1 1 11 9.09 1 9.09 Wolv 20:20 Tantric Lady be 0 4 0.0 0 0.0 Wolv 19:50 =============================================== Tonguestraps Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Billy Red bt 15 117 12.82 34 29.06 Wolv 20:20 Rise To Glory pt 10 62 16.13 17 27.42 Ayr 17:00 Putin bet 8 107 7.48 35 32.71 Wolv 20:20 Invigilator t 7 44 15.91 14 31.82 Wolv 20:20 Hawdyerwheesht t1 5 42 11.9 14 33.33 Chpw 15:05 Le Grand Chene pt 5 31 16.13 10 32.26 Chpw 17:20 Sports Line t 4 38 10.53 13 34.21 Sed 16:35 Jewellery t 4 38 10.53 12 31.58 Sed 17:10 Man Of Plenty t 4 22 18.18 8 36.36 Sed 16:00 Mister Wall Street pt 4 22 18.18 6 27.27 Sed 15:25 Taroum t 3 39 7.69 17 43.59 Chpw 16:50 Phase Shift pt 3 40 7.5 17 42.5 Chpw 15:05 Decoy bt 3 31 9.68 8 25.81 Sed 16:35 Fitandproperjob vt 3 37 8.11 7 18.92 Sed 15:25 Allthekingshorses pt 3 14 21.43 6 42.86 Chpw 15:40 Seaside Shuffle pt 3 31 9.68 6 19.35 Chpw 16:50 Sun Quest t 2 71 2.82 20 28.17 Chpw 16:15 Stag Hill t 2 43 4.65 14 32.56 Chpw 16:15 Dont Take Me Alive pt 2 30 6.67 8 26.67 Chpw 17:20 Logans Lad t 2 13 15.38 4 30.77 Wolv 20:20 Thespis of Icaria t 2 4 50.0 3 75.0 Chpw 14:00 American Life pt 1 25 4.0 10 40.0 Chpw 14:30 Islandmagee t 1 19 5.26 6 31.58 Chpw 17:20 Cash Injection t 1 27 3.7 5 18.52 Chpw 14:30 Maxdelas t 1 22 4.55 4 18.18 Chpw 16:50 Toe To Toe t 1 9 11.11 2 22.22 Chpw 16:50 Con Forza vt 1 9 11.11 1 11.11 Chpw 16:50 Midnight Thomas ht 1 12 8.33 1 8.33 Chpw 17:20 Mister Bricolage pt 0 15 0.0 5 33.33 Chpw 14:30 Alkali t 0 13 0.0 3 23.08 Sed 14:20 Parish Business t 0 2 0.0 1 50.0 Chpw 14:00 Beyondtemptation ht 0 13 0.0 1 7.69 Sed 14:20 Strictly The One t 0 5 0.0 0 0.0 Chpw 16:50 Hold The Fort t 0 5 0.0 0 0.0 Chpw 14:00 Girevole t 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 Chpw 14:00 The Ultimate Lad t1 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 Chpw 17:55 =============================================== Cheekpieces Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race The Nifty Fox p 10 120 8.33 33 27.5 Ayr 17:00 Camerooney p 10 60 16.67 20 33.33 Ayr 17:30 Rise To Glory pt 10 62 16.13 17 27.42 Ayr 17:00 Tarvini p 10 53 18.87 16 30.19 Chpw 14:30 La Bacouetteuse p 8 49 16.33 17 34.69 Ayr 15:15 Vertueux p 6 59 10.17 17 28.81 Chpw 16:15 Acapulco Bay p 6 48 12.5 14 29.17 Chpw 16:50 Amis Reunis p 5 60 8.33 15 25.0 Ayr 16:25 Le Grand Chene pt 5 31 16.13 10 32.26 Chpw 17:20 Sewn Up p 4 57 7.02 15 26.32 Ayr 17:00 Indian Giver p 4 37 10.81 14 37.84 Ayr 18:00 Mister Wall Street pt 4 22 18.18 6 27.27 Sed 15:25 Phase Shift pt 3 40 7.5 17 42.5 Chpw 15:05 Ewell Place p 3 33 9.09 11 33.33 Ayr 17:30 Ebony Clarets p 3 24 12.5 8 33.33 Ayr 18:00 Allthekingshorses pt 3 14 21.43 6 42.86 Chpw 15:40 Seaside Shuffle pt 3 31 9.68 6 19.35 Chpw 16:50 Gambino p 2 19 10.53 8 42.11 Ayr 17:30 Dont Take Me Alive pt 2 30 6.67 8 26.67 Chpw 17:20 Al Mukhdam p 2 19 10.53 7 36.84 Wolv 19:20 Perennial p1 2 20 10.0 6 30.0 Sed 16:35 Exotic Guest p 2 24 8.33 6 25.0 Ayr 17:00 Bahamian C p 2 13 15.38 4 30.77 Ayr 17:30 Stafford Charlie p 2 37 5.41 4 10.81 Chpw 17:20 Speed Check p 2 7 28.57 3 42.86 Sed 14:20 American Life pt 1 25 4.0 10 40.0 Chpw 14:30 Bulletproof p 1 20 5.0 4 20.0 Chpw 16:15 Sur La Mer p 1 8 12.5 2 25.0 Chpw 14:30 Keychain p1 1 14 7.14 2 14.29 Sed 17:10 Surprise Us p 1 15 6.67 2 13.33 Chpw 17:20 Mister Bricolage pt 0 15 0.0 5 33.33 Chpw 14:30 Drummers Drumming p 0 32 0.0 5 15.63 Sed 14:20 Dominic Cork p1 0 8 0.0 1 12.5 Ayr 14:10 Echologic p 0 8 0.0 0 0.0 Ayr 16:25 Bannock Town p 0 7 0.0 0 0.0 Ayr 16:25 New Abbey Dancer p 0 4 0.0 0 0.0 Wolv 19:50 ================================================= Course & Distance Winners Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Red Cape 18 146 12.33 51 34.93 Wolv 20:20 Billy Red 15 117 12.82 34 29.06 Wolv 20:20 Steel City Boy 10 138 7.25 36 26.09 Wolv 20:20 The Nifty Fox 10 120 8.33 33 27.5 Ayr 17:00 Rise To Glory 10 62 16.13 17 27.42 Ayr 17:00 Secret City 7 53 13.21 15 28.3 Ayr 16:25 Invigilator 7 44 15.91 14 31.82 Wolv 20:20 True Pleasure 7 27 25.93 12 44.44 Ayr 17:30 Mubtadi 7 28 25.0 9 32.14 Wolv 18:20 Weybridge Light 6 58 10.34 19 32.76 Sed 16:35 Vertueux 6 59 10.17 17 28.81 Chpw 16:15 Prince Of Passion 6 62 9.68 16 25.81 Wolv 20:20 Modernism 6 31 19.35 12 38.71 Wolv 18:20 Pindar 6 37 16.22 10 27.03 Sed 17:10 Cara Court 6 38 15.79 9 23.68 Sed 15:25 Peachey Moment 5 37 13.51 12 32.43 Sed 15:25 Goninodaethat 5 42 11.9 12 28.57 Ayr 17:00 Le Grand Chene 5 31 16.13 10 32.26 Chpw 17:20 Monel 5 36 13.89 9 25.0 Ayr 17:00 Jinky 4 40 10.0 16 40.0 Ayr 17:00 Hanalei Bay 4 20 20.0 11 55.0 Ayr 17:30 Another For Joe 4 38 10.53 11 28.95 Ayr 17:30 Dream Catcher 4 42 9.52 11 26.19 Wolv 20:20 Sendiym 4 29 13.79 10 34.48 Sed 16:35 Ewell Place 3 33 9.09 11 33.33 Ayr 17:30 Off The Pulse 3 14 21.43 7 50.0 Wolv 18:20 Dark Crystal 3 15 20.0 5 33.33 Ayr 17:30 Mazaaher 2 15 13.33 5 33.33 Wolv 18:20 Logans Lad 2 13 15.38 4 30.77 Wolv 20:20 Porthos Du Vallon 2 14 14.29 4 28.57 Ayr 17:30 Dutch Rifle 2 6 33.33 2 33.33 Wolv 18:20 Brother Scott 1 18 5.56 5 27.78 Sed 17:10 God's Speed 1 8 12.5 2 25.0 Wolv 18:20 ================================================ Longest Travellers (370 miles) Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Jersey Brown 0 14 0.0 6 42.86 Ayr 18:00 Shadows Ofthenight 0 6 0.0 2 33.33 Ayr 15:15 Follow The Faith 0 4 0.0 0 0.0 Ayr 14:10 ================================================ Most Naps Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Secret City 7 53 13.21 15 28.3 Ayr 16:25 ========================================= Switching Stables Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Hollow Tree 5 25 20.0 7 28.0 Chpw 15:40 Phase Shift 3 40 7.5 17 42.5 Chpw 15:05 Decoy 3 31 9.68 8 25.81 Sed 16:35 Coolbeg 1 19 5.26 3 15.79 Chpw 16:50 Ardnahoe 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Sed 17:40 Jammy Moment 0 4 0.0 2 50.0 Ayr 15:15 Smile For Me 0 4 0.0 1 25.0 Ayr 18:00 Highland Rebel 0 2 0.0 0 0.0 Fai 15:55 ========================================== Going and Stalls Meeting Conditions Ayr Going : Good to Firm, Good in places Stalls : Sprint Far Side, 7f Outside, Remainder Inside Chepstow Going : Good Sedgefield Going : Good, Good to Firm in Places on Hurdles Course Wolverhampton Going : Standard Stalls : 7f Outside, Remainder Inside
Information correct at Tuesday 30th September 2014 08:29
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 30, 2014 8:17:46 GMT
Mark Quinlan (Ta Ha) is showing a profit of £40.75 this season Ta Ha 2:00 Chepstow
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 30, 2014 8:17:57 GMT
Sabrina Harty, trainer: NED'S INDIAN " “He didn’t really run his race at the Curragh last time out and came back lame. We think he got a bit of a sprain as nothing showed up on the x-ray and he came sound quick enough after the race. Tomorrow will tell us a lot about how he is.” " Ned's Indian 5:05 Fairyhouse
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 30, 2014 8:18:18 GMT
MOST TIPPED Juncart 2:40 Ayr MOST TIPPED OUTSIDER God's Speed 6:20 Wolverhampton (AW) MOST NAPPED Secret City 4:25 Ayr MOST NAPPED OUTSIDER Another Kate 3:40 Chepstow
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 30, 2014 8:18:53 GMT
Tips Tables Naps table
NAPS TABLE PRESS CHALLENGE
TODAY'S NAPS TIME CRS TIPSTER LEVEL STAKES A Southside Boy 3:15 Ayr Racing Post Postdata +33.33 Goninodaethat 5:00 Ayr Racing Post The Edge +30.78 Westhoughton 2:40 Ayr Glasgow Evening Times Jeffrey Ross +18.77 Madam Midnight 6:50 Wolv Western Morning News West Tip +13.24 Auld Fyffee 2:10 Ayr The Irish Field Rory Delargy +12.42 Shaw Ting 6:50 Wolv Racing and Football Outlook +12.41 Mazaaher 6:20 Wolv Racing Post Lambourn +4.07 Dutch Rifle 6:20 Wolv Sunday Mirror Gary Nutting -3.79 Juncart 2:40 Ayr Daily Telegraph Marlborough -4.52 Auld Fyffee 2:10 Ayr Blackpool Gazette Steve Simpson -5.76 Secret City 4:25 Ayr Racing Post The North -5.97 Creepy 3:40 Chep The Sun Templegate -6.61 Barton Stacey 3:40 Chep Belfast Newsletter Wise Owl -7.46 Noble Master 7:50 Wolv Daily Mail Robin Goodfellow -8.48 Perennial 4:35 Sedg Sheffield Star Fortunatus -9.79 Jewellery 5:10 Sedg Daily Post Mercury -10.72 Secret City 4:25 Ayr Racing Post RP Ratings -11.83 Simone On Time 5:50 Wolv The Star Patrick Weaver -12.51 Noble Master 7:50 Wolv Oldham Evening Chronicle Keith McHugh -16.66 Hawdyerwheesht 3:05 Chep Daily Express The Scout -17.60 Speed Check 2:20 Sedg Racing Post Newmarket -17.65 Coolbeg 4:50 Chep Irish Post Karl Hedley -17.77 Always Bold 2:30 Chep Weekender Paul Kealy -17.90 Creepy 3:40 Chep Sunday Express Chris Goulding -21.37 Dream Child 6:20 Wolv Yorkshire Evening Post Lee Sobot -25.10 A Southside Boy 3:15 Ayr Daily Mirror Newsboy -25.52 Rust 3:50 Ayr Sunday Mail Rockavon -25.64 Creepy 3:40 Chep Yorkshire Post The Duke -28.06 Another Kate 3:40 Chep Coventry Telegraph Derek Brown -29.75 Secret City 4:25 Ayr The Press, York Ebor -32.25 Berbice 3:50 Ayr Liverpool Echo Chris Wright -36.17 Scrafton 3:15 Ayr Carlisle News & Star Phil Rostron -36.32 Dream Child 6:20 Wolv The Scotsman Glendale -36.65 Secret City 4:25 Ayr Racing Post Spotlight -37.21 Manatee Bay 5:00 Ayr Daily Star Sunday Moorestyle -37.80 Rust 3:50 Ayr The Guardian -38.85 Scrafton 3:15 Ayr Sunday Telegraph Whistler -41.07 Hollow Tree 3:40 Chep South Wales Argus Melissa Jones -53.16 A Southside Boy 3:15 Ayr Morning Star Farringdon -57.08 Everylasting 3:25 Sedg Daily Record Garry Owen -61.43 Kiss Of Spring 6:00 Ayr The Times Rob Wright -64.59
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 30, 2014 8:20:25 GMT
ROBIN GOODFELLOW SELECTIONS... AYR
2.10 Follow The Faith
2.40 Juncart
3.15 Scrafton (nb)
3.50 Roija Day
4.25 Secret City
5.00 Exotic Guest
5.30 Porthos Du Vallon
6.00 Jersey Brown
CHEPSTOW
2.00 Primo Capitano
2.30 Royale Knight
3.05 Hawdyerwheesht
3.40 Creepy
4.15 Unidexter
4.50 Cooibeg
5.10 Le Grande Chene
5.55 Rainy City
SEDGEFIELD
2.20 Speed Check
2.50 Pair Of Jacks
3.25 Everlasting
4.00 Man Of Plenty
4.35 Sendiym
5.10 Jewellery
5.40 Ardnahoe
WOLVERHAMPTON
5.50 Simone On Time
6.20 God’s Speed
6.50 Madam Midnight
7.20 For Shia And Lula
7.50 NOBLE MASTER (nap)
8.20 National Service
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 30, 2014 10:07:14 GMT
15:40 Tuesday 30th September Racing Tips - 30/09/2014
Looking forward to seeing Creepy make his debut over fences today but it's a decent race this and he's a watching brief at current prices. I'm a little surprised Barton Stacey isn't a touch bigger than 5/2 given his form and, though a 9 year old, he's unexposed over fences. Up 7lb for his Worcester win, he looks ready for the the extra furlong and Allthekingshorses and Cloudy Bob should ensure this is the test he'll likely need. The first of those is also tempting but may still want further and is always likely to bump into something off his current mark. Chepstow 15.40 - Barton Stacey 1pt win
The earlier 3 mile hurdle is a pretty open affair and I fancy a few at a price. Namely Sur La Mer, American Life and Always Bold. Biggest price of them is the latter but he does lack a recent run and that's the only concern. Otherwise he looks very well treated. Sur La Mer is a huge price and if there was any juice in the ground he'd be a major player but that poor run last time on quick has to be a worry. American Life is looking dangerously well treated but he doesn't win very often and may get going too late again today. However, he has gone well here before off a higher mark and I like that cheekpieces return. He's a quick ground flat winner in Germany and his best run in the last 12 months came on a sound surface. Last time was woeful but needed and he's worth a shot at 14/1. Chepstow 14.30 - American Life 1pt e/w
Rein Man
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 30, 2014 19:43:28 GMT
Owner John Deer has confirmed Al Kazeem an intended runner in Sunday's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp.
Roger Charlton's six-year-old also holds an entry in Saturday's BMW Cumberland Lodge Stakes at Ascot, but he will instead bid for Arc glory for a second time, with regular rider James Doyle set to be on board in Paris.
The three-times Group One winner was brought back into training with Charlton earlier this year following an unsuccessful stint at stud.
Following a pleasing comeback at Newbury and a return to winning ways in the Winter Hill Stakes at Windsor, Al Kazeem came up short when fifth in the Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown, but Deer is keen to see how he fares back over a mile and a half.
He told Press Association Sport: "I'm pretty sure he's going to go to France. He seems to be in good form and is going nicely on the gallops and we're keen to give it a go.
"I'm not sure what the ground is going to be like, possibly good to firm.
"I believe James is available, which is a big help."
Al Kazeem was a creditable sixth in last year's Arc, but looks sure to encounter less demanding conditions upon his return to France.
Although there is little rain forecast, course officials have no plan to water, according to the International Racing Bureau.
A statement on the IRB website read: "The ground (on Tuesday) at Longchamp is officially good.
"The clerk of the course has said that there is very little rain forecast for this week and he does not intend watering and expects the ground to be good. He will try and have it the same as it was for the Arc trials on September 14."
Christophe Lemaire suffered an injury scare at Maisons-Laffitte on Monday but is not concerned about his fitness ahead of the Arc meeting. The French jockey sustained a slight leg injury in a fall at the Paris track but is not in action again until Friday.
"I'm just sore in the leg but it's not a problem. I have three days off without riding so I will be back on Friday," he said.
Lemaire's book of rides includes Avenir Certain in the Arc. He picked up the mount of the dual French Classic winner after regular pilot Gregory Benoist rejected her in favour of Ectot, who staked his claim with victory in the Prix Niel over course and distance on September 14.
Lemaire has yet to win France's biggest race and is hoping he can finally put that record straight.
He said: "I have finished second once in 2006 (on Pride) and this is the race every jockey wants to win. This is the biggest in our country and one of the biggest races in the world. I would like to win it, of course, and this is definitely one of my best chances.
"The forecast is good, no rain. I think we will have the perfect ground for everybody and to give all the horses every chance to put up a good performance."
Al Kazeem, Avenir Certain and Ectot are among 20 horses to stand their ground at the first forfeit stage. The list of possible runners is headed by ante-post favourite Taghrooda, winner of the Investec Oaks and King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
Last year's heroine Treve along with the Japanese trio of Gold Ship, Just A Way and Harp Star are also in the shake-up. Aidan O'Brien has left in Chicquita and Ruler Of The World, while St Leger winner Kingston Hill is Roger Varian's hope.
Flintshire is Andre Fabre's sole contender, with the list at this stage completed by Ivanhowe, Spiritjim, Siljan's Saga, Montviron, Prince Gibraltar, Free Port Lux, Dolniya and Shamkala.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 30, 2014 19:43:54 GMT
William Buick will partner Ivanhowe in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp on Sunday.
Trainer Jean-Pierre Carvalho and owners Gestut Schlenderhan had been considering their options for some time, and have now swooped for the star British rider.
Germany's big hope is a significant player in Europe's premier race after he defeated Sea The Moon by three lengths in the Group One Grosser Preis von Baden on September 7.
Carvalho said: "I'm very happy to get William Buick. He's a very good jockey. He's very strong.
"I know William and I know his father (Walter), who rode in Germany before. It was a very good decision.
"We had four or five jockeys in mind for the Arc and we had the choice of William Buick or Ryan Moore, but Ryan Moore, I think, may be riding for Aidan O'Brien."
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 30, 2014 19:44:22 GMT
Connections of Sole Power anticipate a "very serious run" from their brilliant sprinter in the Prix de l'Abbaye after Tiggy Wiggy and Muthmir were ruled out of Sunday's Group One at Longchamp .
The Eddie Lynam-trained Sole Power has already confirmed himself the king of the five-furlong division with scintillating displays in the King's Stand at Royal Ascot and the Nunthorpe at York during another glorious summer campaign.
Tiggy Wiggy emerged a serious rival after victory in the Cheveley Park Stakes at Newmarket on Saturday, but trainer Richard Hannon has now drawn stumps for the campaign with his star filly.
Muthmir, William Haggas' Portland winner, was another possible cross-Channel raider for the Abbaye, but he was not amongst Tuesday's confirmations and is instead set to head to Ascot for a Listed race a day earlier.
Tiggy Wiggy's defection paves the way for Richard Hughes to again receive the leg-up aboard Sole Power after he delivered the goods in the King's Stand and the Nunthorpe.
Bookmaker Paddy Power, son of Sole Power's owner Sabena, said: " 'I'm delighted with the defections of Tiggy Wiggy and Muthmir. Not only because they represented serious threats to Sole Power, but, with the former missing, Richard Hughes is definitely free to ride, which eases one of the concerns before a huge race.
"He and Sole are simply a match made in heaven and I'm expecting a very, very serious run."
Another horse who will not be making the trip to Longchamp is Henry Candy's star sprinter Music Master.
Winner of the Hackwood Stakes at Newbury and last seen finishing third in the Sprint Cup at Haydock, the four-year-old's racing shoes have been hung up for the season.
Candy said: "He's not going to run on Sunday and he's finished for the year. He's had a good season and he's going on his holidays now."
Frankie Dettori is to continue his association with Mirza following their victory over course and distance on Arc trials day.
Trainer Rae Guest is delighted to have acquired the services of the experienced Italian rider, who steered the seven-year-old to a smooth success in the Qatar Prix du Petit Couvert.
"He's spot-on for Sunday," said Guest.
"Frankie rides him. We just need a good draw."
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 30, 2014 19:44:45 GMT
Connections of Group One-winning filly Ribbons are praying for rain in Paris ahead of her intended run in Sunday's Prix de l'Opera at Longchamp.
Having been off the track since a narrow defeat in an Ascot handicap in May, the James Fanshawe-trained four-year-old was a surprise but brilliant winner of the Prix Jean Romanet in testing ground at Deauville last month, when ridden by Frankie Dettori.
She is due to cross the Channel in search of another big prize this weekend, but Dan Downie, racing manager for owners the Elite Racing Club, has warned she will only make the trip if there is some ease underfoot.
"She worked well last weekend and is in good form, so it's all systems go as long as the ground is suitable," said Downie.
"We're obviously keeping a close eye on the weather and it goes without saying any rain that they get in Paris would be very useful.
"I think we'll just have to take a view nearer declaration time. Having looked after her all year, I don't think we'll be doing anything stupid and risking her on ground that is too fast.
"It is very rare that the ground does get fast at Longchamp, but the forecast is largely dry, I believe, so we'll just have to see how things work out."
If the team decide against a tilt at this weekend's Group One contest, it appears likely Ribbons will be roughed off for the remainder of the campaign.
Downie said: "If she doesn't run there isn't an awful lot left for her this season. I think we'll take her out of the big race at Ascot (British Champions Fillies and Mares Stakes, October 18) as at this stage, we're keen to stick to a mile and a quarter rather than stepping up to a mile and a half. She has a good turn of foot.
"She will stay in training next year."
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 30, 2014 19:45:12 GMT
Cirrus Des Aigles heads a field of nine for Saturday's Prix Dollar at Longchamp.
Corine Barande-Barbe's pride and joy claimed the Group Two prize in 2010, was narrowly denied by Byword in 2011, and has been victorious again in the last two renewals.
The 10-furlong contest has proved an excellent stepping stone to Ascot's Champion Stakes for the eight-year-old, who has gone on to success in Berkshire in 2011 and finishing second to Frankel and Farhh respectively in 2012 and 2013.
Cirrus Des Aigles has been sidelined by injury since winning Epsom's Coronation Cup in early June, his sixth success at the highest level, and a return to Ascot on October 18 appears likely provided all goes according to plan this weekend.
His potential opponents on Saturday include Andre Fabre's pair of Triple Threat and Pilote, Alain de Royer-Dupre-trained duo Narniyn and Shamkala and Joe Murphy's possible Irish challenger Euphrasia.
Hughie Morrison's Melrose winner Vent De Force and Andrew Balding's Montaly are the two British contenders in the card-opening Prix Chaudenay, another race which carries Group Two status.
Murphy's Euphrasia is also in contention for the Group Two Prix Royallieu, along with the Roger Varian-trained Hadaatha, last seen taking a Listed prize at Yarmouth.
The fourth and final Pattern race prize on offer in Paris on Saturday is the Prix Daniel Wildenstein, with David O'Meara's prolific Custom Cut, who last weekend notched up his five-timer in Newmarket's Joel Stakes, heading the field.
Balding's German Group Two winner Here Comes When, William Haggas' French Group Three winner Graphic and Richard Hannon's quartet of Emell, Baltic Knight, Toormore and Shifting Power are the other Brits in the mix.
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 30, 2014 19:45:35 GMT
Tony Martin confirmed ante-post favourite Quick Jack firmly on track for the Betfred Cesarewitch at Newmarket on Saturday week.
The five-year-old chestnut is at the head of most bookmakers' lists after he stormed three lengths clear in a two-mile handicap at the Galway Festival in July.
Quick Jack is a talented dual-purpose performer and has already shown his aptitude for marathon trips on the Flat ahead of the second leg of the autumn double.
Martin is, however, hoping the recent dry spell gives way to plenty of showers before the big day.
The County Meath handler said: "That (Cesarewitch) is the plan at this stage.
"The intention is to come over for the Cesarewitch and hopefully he'll get that juice in the ground which he likes."
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Post by Kimmy on Sept 30, 2014 19:45:57 GMT
Irving is set to make his seasonal reappearance in the Elite Hurdle at Wincanton on November 8.
Paul Nicholls' charge was unbeaten in his first four starts over timber last term, with runaway victories in the Kennel Gate at Ascot and the Dovecote at Kempton meaning he was sent off joint-favourite for the curtain-raising Supreme Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.
The six-year-old failed to run up to expectations at Prestbury Park, finishing a disappointing ninth, but connections still harbour dreams of a potential Champion Hurdle bid next March.
Dan Downie, racing manager for owners Axom, said: "As far as I know the plan is to start Irving off in the Elite Hurdle on November 8. There is a race at Down Royal the week before, but I think the Elite is the number one option at this stage.
"Before Cheltenham we were hopeful he could be top-class in two-mile hurdle races and having returned coughing and with his blood not being quite right, I think we can forgive him that.
"At this stage his season will be tailored around the Champion Hurdle until it becomes obvious that isn't going to happen. That has to be the target as we speak."
Irving is just one of a number of talented performers Downie is excited about for the successful syndicate ahead of the new campaign.
Talented hurdlers Far West and Vibrato Valtat are set to embark on careers over fences in the coming weeks, while Emma Lavelle's Shotgun Paddy, winner of last season's Classic Chase at Warwick before a narrow reverse in the National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham, is set to revert to smaller obstacles on his return.
"Far West and Vibrato Valtat will both be going novice chasing and will probably be out towards the end of October," said Downie.
"Shotgun Paddy is probably going to start off at Wetherby. He could run in the Charlie Hall, but I think it's more likely he'll run in the big three-mile hurdle on the same day.
"After that he'll probably be aimed towards the Welsh National."
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