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Post by Kimmy on Oct 2, 2014 8:52:47 GMT
MOST TIPPED Germany Calling 5:10 Southwell MOST TIPPED OUTSIDER Icy Blue 5:45 Kempton (AW) MOST NAPPED The Steward 7:15 Kempton (AW) MOST NAPPED OUTSIDER Rezwaan 5:45 Kempton (AW)
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 2, 2014 8:53:02 GMT
Noel Meade, trainer: BOSE IKARD " “He has jumped a bit deliberately over fences so I hope having run twice since over hurdles will sharpen him up in that regard. He wouldn't want it too quick. I guess a couple of them are better off at the weights but he has improved.” " Bose Ikard 4:25 Clonmel
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 2, 2014 8:53:16 GMT
A P McCoy (Vaihau) has a strike rate of 34% (12 from 35) in the last 14 days Vaihau 2:10 Warwick
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 2, 2014 11:47:02 GMT
16:20 Thursday 2nd October Racing Tips - 02/10/2014
Lost Glory is at the top of the list for win purposes today at Warwick but has duly been well backed and looks opposable now at 9/4. Trafalgar was sure to be a danger and he is now out but the race does have 2 other likeable types. Firm Order goes very well fresh and were headgear on as usual, I'd be very keen. I'm disappointed Wiesentraum isn't bigger than 9/2 and was going to swerve but he should be ready for this after a couple of starts this term and sharp left handed tracks really seem to play to his strengths. 3lb higher than his last win, he likes good ground and, in the hope that Firm Order goes forward as has been tried in the past, he and Bit Of A Jig should ensure the selection enjoys a half decent test at the trip. Warwick 16.20 - Wiesentraum 1pt win
I was trying to find every excuse in the book to put up Bayley's Dream for the previous race at Warwick. He looks feasibly treated and has bags of scope as a 5 year old but does look a stayer and may just want more pace on here. He also returns from a break without the normal tongue tie. I hope he runs a stinker then goes back over 3 miles in a race with lots of pace on and shows up at a price… In truth it's hard to oppose the favourite Finding Your Feet at 2/1 who is progressive in the visor and will face much the same test (or lack of) as last time when romping in. He wouldn't want to have his stamina stretched at the trip but should have too much toe for these if they dawdle and a 10lb hike is unlikely to halt his progression. Demographic is a danger but too much of an unknown quantity at 11/2, whilst other last time out winner Bathwick Man is very much a known quantity and lacks the scope of the favourite. Warwick 15.45 - Finding Your Feet 2pt win
Rein Man
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 2, 2014 18:55:35 GMT
Connections of Ectot and Avenir Certain remain unconcerned by ground conditions at Longchamp as Sunday's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe draws ever closer.
The Elie Lellouche-trained Ectot and Jean-Claude Rouget's Avenir Certain are two of the headline acts among the 20 horses still in contention for the mile-and-a-half showpiece.
Ectot booked his placed in the Arc with a narrow victory in the Prix Niel, while Avenir Certain won the French 1000 Guineas and Prix de Diane earlier in the season before claiming a comfortable verdict in the Prix de la Nonette on her prep run in August.
Gerard Augustin-Normand part-owns both runners, with his retained rider Gregory Benoist opting to partner Ectot, who won on good ground at Longchamp. It was officially very soft at Deauville when Avenir Certain triumphed.
"The weather is good and I think the forecast is for a nice weekend," said Augustin-Normand's racing manager Sylvain Vidal.
"I'd expect the ground to be good, or between good and soft. I'd expect a little bit of ease maybe, but not soft ground.
"I don't think the ground will be too important as our horses have run well in different conditions before, so it shouldn't be a problem."
It is due to be warm and dry in Paris on Friday with some rain forecast for Saturday ahead of a fine, although fresh, day on Sunday.
A Met Office spokesman said: "Friday (is forecast to be) a fine day with light winds and plenty of sunshine, with highs reaching a very warm 23C falling to a muggy 16C overnight.
"Saturday (should be) a dry and fine morning but through the afternoon, cloud will thicken to give some showers or longer spells of rain by the evening. It will be a cooler day with a high of 21C.
"After a largely dry night, it will be a fine day (on Sunday) with cloud breaking at times to allow some sunshine. With winds switching to a more northerly direction, it will be a much fresher day, with a high of 15C."
Taghrooda heads the ante-post markets for the Arc and jockey Paul Hanagan is waiting to see where his Classic-winning filly is drawn before he starts to map out his big-race tactics.
Winner of the Investec Oaks and King George, Taghrooda was reported to be coming into season after she was beaten half a length by Tapestry in the Yorkshire Oaks at York back in August.
She will have chance to avenge that defeat as the Aidan O'Brien-trained Tapestry has been supplemented for all-aged middle-distance championship.
With a large field set to go to post, there are bound to be some hard luck stories after the race, but Hanagan believes Taghrooda will rise to the challenge if things get a little tight in running.
He told At The Races: "She won't shy from anything really, she can hold her own.
"She's a big filly, she rides kind of like a colt so that (a big field) wouldn't worry me.
"It's hard to say yet (how the race may pan out) because we don't definitely know what is going to run yet and we don't know where we're going to be drawn. It's a bit early to be going into tactics."
Connections of Tapestry forked out 120,000 euros to add the filly to the field despite the fact she put up no kind of show when only ninth in the one-mile Matron Stakes on her most recent outing.
Ryan Moore is set to ride and Hanagan thinks it is worth the O'Brien team taking a chance.
He added: "It was a lot of money (to supplement Tapestry) but I think she would have to go and have a run there - she's a very good filly."
Tapestry, a 12-1 chance with Coral, was the sole supplementary entry, with Chicquita and Ruler Of The World, the likely mounts of Joseph O'Brien and Frankie Dettori respectively, also representing Ballydoyle.
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 2, 2014 18:55:57 GMT
Andre Fabre has declared his trio of high-class fillies in for Saturday's Kingdom of Bahrain Sun Chariot Stakes at Newmarket.
If it was not enough to be represented by Fintry, who was nominated for this Group One after her smooth victory in the Atalanta Stakes at Sandown, Fabre sends his 1000 Guineas winner Miss France back to the scene of her finest hour along with Esoterique, who beat that filly in the Prix Rothschild.
This leaves five runners from the home team, headed by last year's winner Sky Lantern, who also claimed the 2013 Guineas but needs to build upon two moderate fifths behind the Sir Michael Stoute-trained Integral, who is also in the field.
Dual Group Three winner J Wonder represents Brian Meehan, while Charlie Hills steps Kiyoshi back up in class after her return to form in the Sceptre Stakes at Doncaster.
Etaab, who took a Listed race over course and distance at last week's Cambridgeshire meeting, is given a quick turnaround by trainer William Haggas.
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 2, 2014 18:57:02 GMT
Aktabantay has been confirmed an intended runner in Sunday's Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere at Longchamp, with Ryan Moore set to renew their partnership.
Moore was aboard the Hugo Palmer-trained colt when he ran out a narrow winner of the Solario Stakes at Sandown on his latest start and the rider will again be in the plate at Aktabantay steps up to Group One company.
Rob Speers, racing manager for owner Ibrahim Araci, tweeted: "Aktabantay will take his chance in France on Sunday in the Group One Jean-Luc Lagardere. Ryan Moore to take the ride."
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 2, 2014 18:57:31 GMT
Cirrus Des Aigles will face six rivals as he returns to action in the Prix Dollar at Longchamp on Saturday.
Off the track since sustaining an injury when winning the Coronation Cup in June, Corine Barande-Barbe's charge will be aiming for a fourth success in the 10-furlong heat, having lifted the prize in 2010, 2012 and 2013.
The eight-year-old is set to tackle the QIPCO Champion Stakes at Ascot later this month should all go well at the weekend.
Andre Fabre runs Fractional and Pilote, while Smoking Sun, Hippy, Calling Out and Planetaire complete the line-up.
The Prix Chaudenay has drawn nine runners, including Hughie Morrison's Vent De Force, winner of the Melrose Handicap at York last time.
Vazira, winner of the Prix Saint Alary following the disqualification of We Are, appears to lead the home hopes.
Richard Hannon's Baltic Knight is the sole British contender in the Prix Daniel Wildenstein, although he faces a big step up having won a conditions race at Haydock last time.
Henri-Alex Pantall's Kenhope, French 1000 Guineas second Veda and Prix Jean Prat third La Hoguette are eyecatching contenders.
John Murphy's Euphrasia features in a 12-strong field for the Prix de Royallieu after finishing fifth in the Prix Jean Romanet in August.
Alain de Royer-Dupre fields two in Zarshana and Valdiyana, while Andre Fabre has three contenders in Savanne, All At Sea and Your Game.
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 2, 2014 18:57:56 GMT
Cotai Glory has been supplemented for Sunday's Prix de l'Abbaye at Longchamp.
Charlie Hills' speedy juvenile had the Flying Childers at Doncaster in the bag before ducking out and unshipping jockey George Baker just strides from the line.
Connections of the Exceed And Excel colt have decided to pay the 25,000 euro supplementary fee to let him have a chance of Group One redemption for a race in which he will receive plenty of allowances under the weight-for-age scale.
Shahah, the ex-Richard Hannon-trained filly who is now under the care of Andre Fabre, has been added to the line-up for the Prix Marcel Boussac after a surprise Group Three success at Chantilly last time.
She ran as a pacemaker for her highly-regarded stablemate Al Naamah that day but proved far too good for her rivals in winning by a length and a quarter.
There are two more entries for the Prix Jean Luc Lagardere. H annon's Burnt Sugar is now in the field following his Sirenia Stakes success, with Citron Spirit added for the home team.
Ansgar has been supplemented for the Prix de la Foret by Sabrina Harty following his Park Stakes win at Doncaster, while Prix Gladiateur winner Bathyrhon is now in the line-up for the Prix du Cadran.
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 2, 2014 18:58:22 GMT
James Given will employ a couple of training aids as Odeon bids for Listed success in the Londonmetric Noel Murless Stakes at Ascot on Friday.
The three-year-old has shown some headstrong tendencies this year, sweating up before his races and taking a keen hold on the track.
However, the full brother to St Leger runner-up Kite Wood has also demonstrated some ability, finishing a close-up fourth in the Dante as well as third in the Voltigeur at York on his latest start.
Given had him lined up for the St Leger at Doncaster but after equipping the colt with a hood to help with the preliminaries and on the way to the start, Odeon was not allowed to run as he had left the paddock with the undeclared headgear still in place.
The Lincolnshire trainer has dispensed with the hood this time but will use ear plugs as he tries to keep a grip on the son of Galileo.
He said: "We'll using a lip chain and ear plugs rather than a hood. I hope at Ascot on a Friday there won't be anything like the atmosphere there was at Doncaster and at York.
"We'll try to keep a lid on him and get him to the start in one piece.
"His brother was the same apparently, quite tricky. I hope we won't have the same trouble with him next year as he matures. We may have him gelded, we'll have to see what the owner thinks. It may help the horse.
"He's a very talented horse."
Odeon failed shine in between his Dante and Voltigeur runs, with a lacklustre Royal Ascot effort followed by a similarly disappointing run at Hamilton, although Given had excuses for that run.
The Lincolnshire handler said: "I got it wrong at Hamilton. I gave the jockey the wrong instructions. It was my fault and it was won by a very good horse Postponed, who could be going for races like the King George next year.
"He finished third in the Voltigeur and hopefully we'll do better on Friday."
Big Orange has made rapid strides this term and he will have to contend with a 3lb penalty incurred for a recent Chester success.
Second to subsequent Derby third and St Leger second Romsdal on his seasonal bow in April, Big Orange went on to win a Lingfield maiden before finishing a creditable fourth in the Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot.
That effort boosted his rating to 101, prompting trainer Michael Bell to pitch him into a Listed handicap at Chester, where he saw off Whiplash Willie by just over a length on good to soft ground.
Bell said: "He's in good order and ran well at the track during the Royal meeting. Obviously his 3lb penalty will make life a bit harder for him but he's a progressive stayer.
"The ground will be a bit different from Chester but he ran well on similar ground at Royal Ascot."
Marzocco brings Classic form to the table, having finished four and three-quarter lengths behind Kingston Hill when fifth in the Leger, while Luca Cumani's Mizzou has won his last three starts in maiden and handicap company.
John Flint's Koliakhova, the Rae Guest-trained Rawoof and Luke Dace's Statsminister also line up, although they all have upwards of 25lb to find with the 110-rated Marzocco.
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 2, 2014 18:58:43 GMT
Paul Hanagan is eager to see how Muthmir fares when stepped up to Listed company in the Albert Bartlett Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.
The five-furlong event, better known as the Rous Stakes, represents another step up the ladder for William Haggas' charge, who ran out a two-length winner of the Portland at Doncaster, despite stumbling at the start.
Muthmir clocked a new track record that day and having been boosted to a rating of 108, the four-year-old now makes the transition in class.
Hanagan told At The Races: "Everyone has seen how well Muthmir won the Portland and he broke the track record.
"He's in great order so I'm really looking forward to getting on him."
Muthmir faces 12 rivals at the Berkshire track, with Ajjaadd, Ladies Are Forever and Steps leading contenders on recent form.
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 2, 2014 18:59:06 GMT
Paul Deegan is keen to fit a little more experience into Prince Of All back at an old haunt as the chestnut bids to defend his unbeaten record on the Dundalk Polytrack in Friday night's Diamond Stakes.
Ireland's first non-turf Group race boasts some very impressive previous winners, including Declaration Of War, Gitano Hernando and Mastercraftsman, with Aidan O'Brien this time fielding Indian Maharaja, Afonso De Sousa and Michaelmas.
Prince Of All, who now carries the colours of Hamdan Al Maktoum, won at the County Louth track in March and April before finishing last of seven, beaten six lengths, by Kingman in the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot.
After a break, he was fourth to the highly impressive Free Eagle in the Enterprise Stakes at Leopardstown.
"He's been there (Dundalk) a couple of times before, and I thought it was a very good run last time, considering it was his first run back," said Deegan.
"He's very well, and he's come on since then.
"He's a massive horse who is still filling his frame, so I wanted to get another run into him.
"Maybe Dubai will end up being an option, but I'm viewing him as very much a horse for next year."
Jim Bolger's Paene Magnus is another course specialist as all four of his career wins have been at Dundalk.
The Ger Lyons-trained Magnolia Beach is also in the mix, while there are two visitors from Britain.
Charlie Appleby's Cat O'Mountain, third in the World Cup, showed some promise on his first run since Dubai in the September Stakes at Kempton.
Bayrir is still on the comeback trail after moving from Australia to Marco Botti.
Appleby said of Cat O'Mountain: "He has come out of the race well at Kempton, but I was a bit disappointed he was only fifth.
"They went steady, and it didn't suit him, so hopefully he'll get an end-to-end gallop.
"Hopefully there's a good run in him at Dundalk."
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 2, 2014 18:59:31 GMT
Dane O'Neill has been handed a 21-day suspension, with seven days deferred, following a British Horseracing Authority disciplinary panel hearing.
O'Neill was found guilty of breaching the whip rules aboard Anya when she finished runner-up in the BetVictor.com Fillies' Handicap Stakes at Kempton Park on September 25.
The matter was referred to the BHA by the local stewards as it was O'Neill's fifth whip offence, warranting a suspension of between two to six days, in the last six months.
The panel heard submissions from O'Neill's legal representative, and viewed recordings of the race before accepting the rider's admission he was guilty of the charge.
He was issued with the three-week ban, with one week of that for two months until 23 December 2014. His suspension will run from October 10 to October 23 inclusive.
Louis Steward also went before the panel as he appealed again a 10-day ban imposed by the Kempton stewards after they found him guilty of failing to take all reasonable and permissible measures to ensure Mississippi Queen ran on her merits at the track on September 18.
The panel considered evidence from Steward, who was legally represented, and trainer Michael Bell, as well as viewing recordings of the race but upheld the original verdict.
Steward will be out of action on October 4 and 6-14 inclusive.
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 2, 2014 19:00:00 GMT
Gevrey Chambertin rallied to good effect to make a winning seasonal bow in the Malise Nicolson Novices' Chase at Bangor.
Highly-regarded by trainer David Pipe and full-brother to the high-class Grands Crus, the grey Gevrey Chambertin boasted a rating of 147 over hurdles but had not made the most auspicious start over fences in the second half of last term.
Pulled up in the Reynoldstown at Ascot on his first attempt, the six-year-old was last seen when well beaten in the RSA Chase at the Cheltenham Festival last March.
He was well-supported to notch a first win over fences in this extended two-and-a-half-mile event, being sent off the 1-4 favourite, but punters were made to sweat as his jumping was far from fluent and he looked beaten with two to jump as long-time leader Buck Magic forged on with Degooch setting out in pursuit.
Gevrey Chambertin looked booked for last of the three runners only to find a second wind on the run in, eventually scoring a shade cosily by in the hands of Tom Scudamore.
Pipe said: "It was a strange kind of race. Three-runner races are never ideal and it looked like he dropped himself out before he stayed on strongly at the end.
"It was good to start the season on a winning note as he ended last season on a poor one, so hopefully he can build on that now.
"We were trying for a confidence-booster with him and we will probably look for another little race for him next.
"He showed at Haydock last year when winning the (Grade Three) Fixed Brush (Hurdle) that he's a decent horse and he's only six, so hopefully he can build on this now."
Scudamore later made it a double as he partnered the Matt Sheppard-trained Another Flutter (3-1) to victory in the Butcher And Barlow Handicap Chase.
Neil Mulholland's string continues in excellent form and the Wiltshire trainer struck again with Minella Definitely in the Deva Racing Handicap Hurdle.
Sent off at 4-1, the Daryl Jacob-ridden winner was always handy before in the end being eight lengths too good for Ubaldo Des Menhies.
Starchitect made hard work of justifiying 10-11 favouritism in the opening Avox Juvenile Hurdle.
A 110,000 guineas purchase at Tattersalls in July, the son of Sea The Stars had failed to strike in four starts for Edward Lynam but was well fancied to triumph at the first time of asking for Donald McCain.
A lack of early pace saw Jason Maguire take up the early running on Starchitect but coming to the third flight, he ran down the hurdle and slowed to a virtual stop before eventually hopping over the obstacle.
That left Guard Of Honour and Final Countdown in front but the first-named also jumped across the next hurdle, allowing Starchitect to make up lost ground.
Despite the very careful jumping of McCain's charge, he was travelling by far the best at the top of the straight and duly ran on to win by six lengths and become the first National Hunt winner for his illustrious sire.
McCain and Maguire also hit the mark with Whatdoesthefoxsay (3-1) in the Barringtons Cleaning Ltd Mares' Novices' Hurdle.
Diarmuid O'Regan drove Jacks Last Hope (4-1) to a clear-cut victory for trainer Chris Grant in the Get Logo'd Standard National Hunt Flat Race.
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 2, 2014 19:00:52 GMT
Kempton Park, 02 Oct 14
Race 1 - 5:45pm THE DOWNLOAD THE BetVictor APP NOW HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) The Stewards held an enquiry into possible interference shortly after the start. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race they found that POLYDAMOS, unplaced, ridden by Silvestre De Sousa, had interfered with EUGENIC, placed fourth, ridden by Andrea Atzeni. They found the interference was accidental.
Shane Kelly, the rider of REZWAAN, unplaced, reported that the gelding suffered interference shortly after the start. The Stewards ordered the gelding to be routine tested.
Race 2 - 6:15pm THE £25 FREE BET AT BetVictor.com NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) J Fanning, the rider of LITTLE, unplaced, reported that his saddle slipped.
Race 3 - 6:45pm THE BetVictor.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (DIV I) The Stewards noted that REEDCUTTER, placed third, had interfered with FAINTLY (USA), placed fourth, inside the final furlong, but after viewing a recording of the incident they were satisfied that it neither involved a riding offence nor improved REEDCUTTER’s placing.
Jamie Spencer, the rider of ZAIN EMPIRE, unplaced, reported that the colt hung left. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Robert Tart, the rider of REEDCUTTER, placed third, reported that the gelding hung left. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
William Buick, the rider of MESSILA STAR, unplaced, reported that the colt stopped quickly.
View Stewards Report Southwell, 02 Oct 14
Race 1 - 2:30pm THE 32Red HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) The Stewards held an enquiry to consider why Mr Dominic Sutton, the rider of MARUFO (IRE), which was eventually pulled up approaching the final fence on the second circuit, had continued in the race when his horse appeared to have gone lame on the bend turning into the home straight. They interviewed the rider and the Veterinary Officer, who confirmed that the gelding had sustained an injury to both front legs. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race, the Stewards referred the matter to the British Horseracing Authority.
Race 5 - 4:40pm THE BOOK HOSPITALITY AT SOUTHWELL RACECOURSE CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS' TRAINING SERIES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Part of the Racing Excellence Initiative) The Stewards held an enquiry following a report from the Starter that BOLD TARA , ridden by Conor Smith, had refused to race. They interviewed the rider, Martin Keighley, the trainer, and the Starter. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the start, and noting that the mare had also refused to race at Worcester on 9 September 2014, the Stewards referred BOLD TARA’s behaviour to the British Horseracing Authority.
Race 7 - 5:40pm THE BOOK TICKETS ONLINE AT southwell-racecourse.co.uk MARES' NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) The Stewards considered the running of AMAZING D'AZY (IRE), ridden by David Bass and trained by Kim Bailey, which finished third of three finishers. They noted the trainer could offer no explanation for the mare’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the mare during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
View Stewards Report Warwick, 02 Oct 14
Race 1 - 2:10pm THE racinguk.com 'NATIONAL HUNT' NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) The Stewards considered the apparent improvement in form of the winner, BE MY WITNESS (IRE), ridden by Mt T.W Wheeler, and trained by Robin Dickin, compared with its previous run at Southwell on 3 June 2014, where the mare finished 10th of 13, beaten 80 lengths. They noted the trainer’s explanation that the mare appeared not to face the tongue tie at Southwell and was able to dominate off a slow pace in this race. They ordered BE MY WITNESS (IRE) to be routine tested.
Race 5 - 4:20pm THE COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL REDUCES YOUR BUSINESS RATES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) A.P. McCoy, the rider of LOST GLORY (NZ), which was pulled up, reported that he had no explanation for the gelding's poor performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 7 - 5:20pm THE rewards4racing.com MARES' STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 6) Paul Moloney, the rider of BRONWYDD, unplaced, reported that the filly hung badly right.
View Stewards Report Bangor-on-Dee, 02 Oct 14
Race 4 - 4:00pm THE BUTCHER AND BARLOW HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) The Stewards considered the running of KING'S GRACE, ridden by Jason Maguire and trained by Donald McCain, which started 10/11 favourite and finished third of three beaten 90 3/4 lengths. They noted the trainer's explanation that the gelding had lost its right fore shoe. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of KING'S GRACE during routine testing revealed the gelding to be sore on its right fore leg.
Race 6 - 5:00pm THE GET LOGO'D STANDARD NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 6) (Conditional Jockeys' and Amateur Riders' Race) The Stewards held an enquiry into the reason why Paul O'Brien, the rider of WINDOFCHANGE (IRE), unplaced, trained by Peter Niven, had continued in the race when the gelding appeared to bleed from the nose on the first circuit. They interviewed the rider and heard a report from the Veterinary Officer. Having heard their evidence and viewed video recordings of the race the Stewards noted the rider's explanation that WINDOFCHANGE (IRE) commenced to weaken from half way and he had no knowledge of the horse having bled until after passing the winning post. He added in his opinion he felt the gelding was racing lazily, with its ears pricked when he placed WINDOFCHANGE (IRE) under pressure.
The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of WINDOFCHANGE (IRE), unplaced, revealed that the gelding had bled from the nose.
Non-Race related incidents The record of vaccinations in the passport of WINDOFCHANGE (IRE), trained by Peter Niven, did not comply with the Rules of Racing. The Stewards found the trainer in breach of Rule (E)18 and fined him £140.
The record of vaccinations in the passport of GENTLEMAN BOB, trained by William Kinsey, did not comply with the Rules of Racing. The Stewards found the trainer in breach of Rule (E)18 and fined him £140.
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 2, 2014 19:03:23 GMT
A LEADING trainer and jockey who took part in the summer trial of Wetherby's new Flat track have welcomed the surprise news the course is set to stage an additional three Flat fixtures next year.
Wetherby, home to jump racing since 1891, received the go-ahead to host its first Flat meeting on Sunday, April 26, next year following its successful trial in June.
That meeting replaces an existing jumps fixture scheduled for the previous Sunday, but while there have been some concerns expressed about Wetherby's long-term future as a jumps venue, the management has insisted jumping will remain its core activity.
Brian Ellison, one of the trainers who sent horses for the summer trial, said: "To have three more Flat meetings at Wetherby is great news and I will certainly be having runners there."
PJ McDonald, the northern riders' safety officer who took part in several gallops over distances up to a mile and three-quarters, was equally enthusiastic.
"The track was brilliant, you could have racing there tomorrow, no problem. To have another course in the north with Flat racing is a win-win for everyone."
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 2, 2014 19:04:26 GMT
IRISH GRAND NATIONAL and Royal Ascot-winning trainer Pat Hughes has been fined €2,500 after being found guilty of possessing unauthorised animal remedies.
In what Judge Eamon O'Brien described as a "sad case", Hughes, of Fenniscourt Stud, Bagenalstown, County Carlow, pleaded not guilty on Thursday at Carlow district court to eight charges of possession of the unauthorised remedies, including one charge of possessing stanozolol, an anabolic steroid.
However, the 72-year-old was found guilty by Judge O'Brien and fined €2,500 as well as being told to pay €5,000 in legal costs and €600 in expenses.
Following the court hearing, a spokesman for the Turf Club said he had no comment to make, other than that the ruling and its ramifications will be "discussed" by the club's officials.
Stanozolol was described in court as being used for "building muscle mass" and was the product used by Ben Johnson before he was stripped of his Olympic 100m gold medal in 1988. There were three bottles found in a portable building on Hughes's property.
Other items found by three inspectors during their visit in 2012 were vetalglin, a painkiller; jurocyl, which is a low dose of arsenic and used as an appetite stimulant; diurex, which is a diuretic; aspegic powder, which is like aspirin; AMP 5, which is used to dilate the blood vessels and "enhance performance"; VAM, a vitamin and mineral booster; and L-Carnitine which is an amino acid supplement.
None of the products are authorised for use on animals in Ireland.
A Department of Agriculture vet from the special investigations unit, Louis Riordan, said that on February 1 2012, customs intercepted a package which was being imported into Ireland from Australia and contained a number of animal remedies. One of the names included on the invoice as a co-signee was Pat Hughes. A search warrant was then obtained from a judge in relation to Hughes's property.
He agreed under cross-examination that none of the products found on Hughes's premises exactly matched those found in the intercepted consignment, but said they were similar because they were "performance-enhancing".
Another department vet, John McConville, said he visited the training yard on February 2 2012 with two colleagues and while searching a portable building found all eight items.
He agreed with the defence that the items could have been found by anyone and were not hidden away. He also agreed that all of the products were past their expiry dates, the stanozolol having expired in February 2011.
In his evidence, Hughes said two of the products, vetalglin and aspegic powder, had been supplied by an Italian vet who used to treat his horses. He had never paid for them.
Four of the products were placed in his car after a race meeting in 2006 by a vet from the west of Ireland, since deceased, who had bought them from a man from Northern Ireland but had never come back to collect them. He didn't know how the stanozolol had come to be in the portable building and he had "never" administered stanozolol or any steroid to any of his horses.
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 2, 2014 19:05:54 GMT
LOUIS STEWARD lost his appeal at the BHA in London on Thursday against a ten-day suspension for his riding of Mississippi Queen at Kempton last month.
Steward, a rising star in the apprentice ranks with wins in the Ebor and Cambridgeshire in his second season riding, was found not to have made enough effort on the Michael Bell-trained maiden in her third career start.
The inquiry heard that the Kempton stewards had not know that the filly, who had bled badly from the nose after her previous run, had later been found to have bled internally to a high level.
Bell, not found guilty of any breach of rules over the filly's performance, gave evidence by phone confirming his instructions to his apprentice and the filly's quirky and physical problems.
While the BHA acknowledged Steward had given the filly a hands a heels ride it had not been a "timely, real and substantial effort" which was the litmus test for breaching the rule covering taking all reasonable and permissable measures in a race.
Steward's ban ends on October 14 so he will be back in time for the British Champions Weekend on October 17 and 18.
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 2, 2014 19:06:20 GMT
Longchamp have no plans to water Longchamp are not to planning to water before Sunday's Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. The ground at the Paris track is currently good with a dry forecast until Sunday.
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 3, 2014 8:10:43 GMT
£92.37 profit when Ashley Morgan rides for Chris Wall (Gravitational) this season Gravitational 2:00 Ascot
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 3, 2014 8:11:22 GMT
William Haggas, trainer: TELMEYD " “He was a little unfortunate in the Shergar Cup last time. The plan was to go for the Silver Cup at Ayr, but he had a minor problem with a foot and didn't run. He's fine now, and should run well. He's a nice horse.” " Telmeyd 3:05 Ascot
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 3, 2014 8:11:54 GMT
MOST TIPPED Hurricane Hollow 2:55 Hexham MOST TIPPED OUTSIDER Douneedahand 5:50 Wolverhampton (AW) MOST NAPPED Telmeyd 3:05 Ascot MOST NAPPED OUTSIDER Riponian 2:55 Hexham
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 3, 2014 8:12:50 GMT
Tips Tables Naps table
NAPS TABLE PRESS CHALLENGE
TODAY'S NAPS TIME CRS TIPSTER LEVEL STAKES Marmarus 8:20 Wolv Racing Post Postdata +30.33 Buckland 4:50 Asct Racing Post The Edge +27.78 Rembrandt Van Rijn 7:50 Wolv Glasgow Evening Times Jeffrey Ross +15.77 Marzocco 3:40 Asct Western Morning News West Tip +11.91 Outback Traveller 4:15 Asct The Irish Field Rory Delargy +9.42 Morning Time 4:40 Hexm Racing and Football Outlook +9.41 Marmarus 8:20 Wolv Racing Post Lambourn +2.32 Telmeyd 3:05 Asct Daily Telegraph Marlborough +1.28 Telmeyd 3:05 Asct Sheffield Star Fortunatus -6.29 Seven Lucky Seven 8:20 Wolv Racing Post The North -6.34 Sir Robert Cheval 4:15 Asct Sunday Mirror Gary Nutting -6.79 Oxsana 2:30 Asct The Sun Templegate -7.11 Zephyr 2:10 Font Blackpool Gazette Steve Simpson -7.32 Scottish Glen 2:00 Asct Daily Mail Robin Goodfellow -9.81 Quest For More 4:50 Asct Belfast Newsletter Wise Owl -10.46 Sir Robert Cheval 4:15 Asct Racing Post RP Ratings -10.53 Phoenix Returns 4:05 Hexm Daily Post Mercury -13.72 Santa Teresa 9:20 Wolv Racing Post Newmarket -15.10 Marzocco 3:40 Asct The Star Patrick Weaver -15.51 Zephyr 2:10 Font Daily Express The Scout -17.44 Smarty Socks 2:00 Asct Oldham Evening Chronicle Keith McHugh -19.66 Meet Me Halfway 2:30 Asct Weekender Paul Kealy -19.90 Big Orange 3:40 Asct Sunday Express Chris Goulding -20.62 Whaleweigh Station 4:15 Asct Irish Post Karl Hedley -20.77 Charter 2:00 Asct Sunday Mail Rockavon -24.01 High Secret 7:20 Wolv Yorkshire Evening Post Lee Sobot -24.10 Telmeyd 3:05 Asct Yorkshire Post The Duke -26.06 Lady Bingo 6:50 Wolv Daily Mirror Newsboy -28.52 Wakanda 3:30 Hexm The Press, York Ebor -32.62 Excellent Guest 2:30 Asct Coventry Telegraph Derek Brown -32.75 College Doll 5:50 Wolv Daily Star Sunday Moorestyle -34.30 Santa Teresa 9:20 Wolv Racing Post Spotlight -35.25 West End 5:40 Hexm The Scotsman Glendale -35.65 Telmeyd 3:05 Asct The Guardian -38.85 Riponian 2:55 Hexm Liverpool Echo Chris Wright -39.17 Good Authority 2:00 Asct Carlisle News & Star Phil Rostron -39.32 Big Orange 3:40 Asct Sunday Telegraph Whistler -41.44 King Boru 4:25 Font South Wales Argus Melissa Jones -43.16 Kelamita 7:20 Wolv Morning Star Farringdon -58.17 Telmeyd 3:05 Asct Daily Record Garry Owen -62.76 Jelly Fish 4:50 Asct The Times Rob Wright -67.59
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 3, 2014 8:16:17 GMT
Today's Pointers Hot Trainers Trainer Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Races Richard Hannon 7 26 26.92 10 38.46 Today's entries M Johnston 5 41 12.2 14 34.15 Today's entries A P O'Brien 5 15 33.33 7 46.67 Today's entries Saeed bin Suroor 5 12 41.67 6 50.0 Today's entries C E Longsdon 4 9 44.44 6 66.67 Today's entries Tom Dascombe 4 11 36.36 5 45.45 Today's entries Sir Mark Prescott 4 11 36.36 5 45.45 Today's entries C G Cox 4 12 33.33 5 41.67 Today's entries J H M Gosden 3 14 21.43 7 50.0 Today's entries M R Channon 3 25 12.0 7 28.0 Today's entries D McCain Jnr 3 12 25.0 6 50.0 Today's entries G M Lyons 3 9 33.33 5 55.56 Today's entries B Smart 3 11 27.27 5 45.45 Today's entries C Fellowes 3 3 100.0 3 100.0 Today's entries N P Mulholland 3 7 42.86 3 42.86 Today's entries A W Carroll 2 14 14.29 5 35.71 Today's entries C Appleby 2 6 33.33 4 66.67 Today's entries Dr R D P Newland 2 7 28.57 4 57.14 Today's entries W R Muir 2 8 25.0 4 50.0 Today's entries G A Swinbank 2 8 25.0 4 50.0 Today's entries A King 2 5 40.0 3 60.0 Today's entries R M H Cowell 2 6 33.33 3 50.0 Today's entries M Halford 2 7 28.57 3 42.86 Today's entries J J Hanlon 2 7 28.57 3 42.86 Today's entries S Kirk 2 8 25.0 3 37.5 Today's entries M Appleby 2 11 18.18 3 27.27 Today's entries George Baker 2 13 15.38 3 23.08 Today's entries R Varian 2 13 15.38 3 23.08 Today's entries P T Midgley 2 3 66.67 2 66.67 Today's entries M F Morris 2 3 66.67 2 66.67 Today's entries S C Williams 2 4 50.0 2 50.0 Today's entries K A Ryan 2 5 40.0 2 40.0 Today's entries M Botti 1 8 12.5 5 62.5 Today's entries R M Beckett 1 10 10.0 5 50.0 Today's entries T D Easterby 1 17 5.88 5 29.41 Today's entries K R Burke 1 9 11.11 4 44.44 Today's entries D O'Meara 1 19 5.26 4 21.05 Today's entries M O'Callaghan 1 3 33.33 3 100.0 Today's entries M L W Bell 1 5 20.0 3 60.0 Today's entries L M Cumani 1 5 20.0 3 60.0 Today's entries E De Giles 1 4 25.0 2 50.0 Today's entries J G Given 1 4 25.0 2 50.0 Today's entries B G Powell 1 4 25.0 2 50.0 Today's entries Mrs J Harrington 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Today's entries J Ryan 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Today's entries Tim Vaughan 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Today's entries J M Jefferson 1 6 16.67 2 33.33 Today's entries J A Osborne 1 6 16.67 2 33.33 Today's entries N Meade 1 7 14.29 2 28.57 Today's entries E S Mcmahon 1 8 12.5 2 25.0 Today's entries P Bowen 1 11 9.09 2 18.18 Today's entries W Greatrex 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries P W Hiatt 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries Miss Gay Kelleway 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries C A Murphy 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries M Todhunter 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries M Wigham 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's entries John Feane 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries D T Hughes 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries J C McConnell 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries Paul Morgan 1 2 50.0 1 50.0 Today's entries Miss E C Lavelle 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries Mrs Dianne Sayer 1 3 33.33 1 33.33 Today's entries E A L Dunlop 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's entries J Hughes 1 4 25.0 1 25.0 Today's entries G Elliott 1 5 20.0 1 20.0 Today's entries W J Haggas 1 7 14.29 1 14.29 Today's entries D Marnane 1 8 12.5 1 12.5 Today's entries =============================================== Hot Jockeys Jockey Wins Rides Win % Place Place % Races R Hughes 8 41 19.51 17 41.46 Today's rides L Morris 6 35 17.14 12 34.29 Today's rides A P McCoy 6 22 27.27 11 50.0 Today's rides William Buick 6 21 28.57 10 47.62 Today's rides G Lee 6 28 21.43 9 32.14 Today's rides Dane O'Neill 6 21 28.57 7 33.33 Today's rides J Fanning 4 38 10.53 12 31.58 Today's rides P Mulrennan 4 24 16.67 11 45.83 Today's rides R Kingscote 4 19 21.05 10 52.63 Today's rides Freddie Tylicki 4 17 23.53 8 47.06 Today's rides F Norton 4 22 18.18 5 22.73 Today's rides James Doyle 3 23 13.04 10 43.48 Today's rides R Johnson 3 19 15.79 8 42.11 Today's rides Martin Harley 3 19 15.79 6 31.58 Today's rides S Twiston-Davies 3 13 23.08 5 38.46 Today's rides Graham Gibbons 3 16 18.75 5 31.25 Today's rides N D Fehily 3 6 50.0 4 66.67 Today's rides Paul Moloney 3 11 27.27 4 36.36 Today's rides Ryan Tate 3 13 23.08 4 30.77 Today's rides Andrea Atzeni 3 20 15.0 4 20.0 Today's rides D Tudhope 2 19 10.53 8 42.11 Today's rides David Probert 2 19 10.53 7 36.84 Today's rides Oisin Murphy 2 23 8.7 7 30.43 Today's rides R Winston 2 9 22.22 6 66.67 Today's rides Jim Crowley 2 21 9.52 6 28.57 Today's rides Aidan Coleman 2 8 25.0 4 50.0 Today's rides B Hughes 2 9 22.22 4 44.44 Today's rides J M Maguire 2 9 22.22 4 44.44 Today's rides Charles Bishop 2 10 20.0 4 40.0 Today's rides Charlie Deutsch 2 4 50.0 3 75.0 Today's rides G Baker 2 15 13.33 3 20.0 Today's rides Brendan Powell 2 5 40.0 2 40.0 Today's rides D A Jacob 2 6 33.33 2 33.33 Today's rides P Cosgrave 2 16 12.5 2 12.5 Today's rides Cam Hardie 1 25 4.0 9 36.0 Today's rides Martin Lane 1 14 7.14 6 42.86 Today's rides R L Moore 1 20 5.0 6 30.0 Today's rides T Eaves 1 20 5.0 5 25.0 Today's rides Sean Bowen 1 8 12.5 4 50.0 Today's rides D Swift 1 9 11.11 4 44.44 Today's rides S W Kelly 1 16 6.25 4 25.0 Today's rides Jack Garritty 1 23 4.35 4 17.39 Today's rides P J Dobbs 1 5 20.0 3 60.0 Today's rides Danny Cook 1 6 16.67 3 50.0 Today's rides S J Drowne 1 7 14.29 3 42.86 Today's rides D C Costello 1 10 10.0 3 30.0 Today's rides William Twiston-Davies 1 11 9.09 3 27.27 Today's rides J P Spencer 1 13 7.69 3 23.08 Today's rides J P Sullivan 1 16 6.25 3 18.75 Today's rides Diarmuid O'Regan 1 2 50.0 2 100.0 Today's rides Michael Byrne 1 3 33.33 2 66.67 Today's rides F Lynch 1 7 14.29 2 28.57 Today's rides L P Keniry 1 12 8.33 2 16.67 Today's rides S Donohoe 1 14 7.14 2 14.29 Today's rides K J Manning 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's rides Chris Meehan 1 1 100.0 1 100.0 Today's rides L P Aspell 1 5 20.0 1 20.0 Today's rides A Mullen 1 10 10.0 1 10.0 Today's rides ================================= First-time Blinkers Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Forestside v1 3 50 6.0 12 24.0 Hex 18:15 Malachim Mist b1 2 16 12.5 5 31.25 Font 14:10 Crisis Averted b1 2 6 33.33 2 33.33 Wolv 18:20 Cool Bahamian b1 2 14 14.29 2 14.29 Asc 16:15 Uganda Glory b1 1 14 7.14 3 21.43 Wolv 18:50 Race To Glory b1 0 7 0.0 2 28.57 Wolv 19:50 Red Stripes b1 0 3 0.0 0 0.0 Wolv 20:50 Sealed v1 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 Wolv 19:50 ================================================== Tonguestraps Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Regal Parade t 12 73 16.44 28 38.36 Wolv 18:20 Doeslessthanme pt 11 30 36.67 17 56.67 Font 15:50 Oiseau de Nuit t 8 56 14.29 20 35.71 Font 15:50 Cygnet t 8 40 20.0 15 37.5 Hex 14:20 King Edmund t 7 49 14.29 20 40.82 Font 15:50 Palace Moon t 6 42 14.29 14 33.33 Asc 14:00 Morning Time pt 6 44 13.64 13 29.55 Hex 16:40 Arctic Lynx pt 5 46 10.87 19 41.3 Wolv 18:20 Screaming Brave t 5 39 12.82 15 38.46 Font 15:15 Fire Fighter t 5 19 26.32 12 63.16 Asc 16:50 Toledo Gold ht 5 47 10.64 11 23.4 Hex 16:40 Nodform Richard bt 5 18 27.78 8 44.44 Hex 17:40 Compton t 4 28 14.29 12 42.86 Asc 14:30 The Magic Bishop t 4 39 10.26 12 30.77 Hex 17:40 Give Us A Belle vt 4 38 10.53 9 23.68 Wolv 17:50 An Capall Mor vt 4 26 15.38 8 30.77 Hex 16:40 Point North bt 4 35 11.43 8 22.86 Wolv 18:20 Pure Style t 4 12 33.33 7 58.33 Font 15:15 Coronea Lilly pt 4 18 22.22 7 38.89 Font 17:00 Jelly Fish ht 4 9 44.44 5 55.56 Asc 16:50 Workbench t 3 15 20.0 5 33.33 Font 15:50 Rendl Beach t 3 10 30.0 4 40.0 Font 16:25 Desert Ace pt 3 11 27.27 4 36.36 Asc 15:05 Baltic Brave t 2 11 18.18 6 54.55 Asc 16:15 College Doll t 2 26 7.69 6 23.08 Wolv 17:50 Harrys Whim t 2 35 5.71 5 14.29 Hex 15:30 Book Of Excuses t 2 7 28.57 2 28.57 Hex 15:30 Royal Native t 1 14 7.14 6 42.86 Font 16:25 Tram Express t 1 27 3.7 5 18.52 Wolv 19:20 Maraayill pt 1 9 11.11 4 44.44 Asc 14:00 Grey Monk t 1 7 14.29 3 42.86 Hex 14:20 Beyondtemptation ht 0 14 0.0 2 14.29 Hex 18:15 Watchmego t 0 5 0.0 0 0.0 Hex 14:55 Mercoeur t1 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 Font 14:10 ==================================== Cheekpieces Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Noverre To Go p 11 71 15.49 27 38.03 Wolv 18:20 Doeslessthanme pt 11 30 36.67 17 56.67 Font 15:50 Insolenceofoffice p 7 43 16.28 18 41.86 Wolv 17:50 Ballyvoneen p 7 42 16.67 12 28.57 Font 17:00 There's No Panic p1 7 26 26.92 11 42.31 Font 16:25 Interchoice Star p 6 56 10.71 19 33.93 Wolv 17:50 Morning Time pt 6 44 13.64 13 29.55 Hex 16:40 Arctic Lynx pt 5 46 10.87 19 41.3 Wolv 18:20 Outlaw Tom p 5 29 17.24 10 34.48 Hex 17:40 Coronea Lilly pt 4 18 22.22 7 38.89 Font 17:00 Befortyfour p 3 35 8.57 10 28.57 Wolv 17:50 Ventura Mist p 3 19 15.79 9 47.37 Asc 15:05 Chinese Jade p 3 10 30.0 5 50.0 Asc 14:30 Passionada p1 3 22 13.64 5 22.73 Wolv 17:50 Desert Ace pt 3 11 27.27 4 36.36 Asc 15:05 Douneedahand p1 2 16 12.5 5 31.25 Wolv 17:50 Patsys Castle p 2 7 28.57 3 42.86 Hex 17:10 Well Owd Mon p 1 22 4.55 6 27.27 Wolv 19:20 Maraayill pt 1 9 11.11 4 44.44 Asc 14:00 Pupil p1 1 10 10.0 3 30.0 Asc 14:30 West End p 1 15 6.67 3 20.0 Hex 17:40 Oracle Boy p 1 9 11.11 1 11.11 Wolv 18:50 Rocksee p 0 10 0.0 4 40.0 Wolv 21:20 Dreaming Beauty p 0 4 0.0 2 50.0 Wolv 21:20 Silver Man p 0 5 0.0 2 40.0 Font 17:00 Home Girl p1 0 8 0.0 0 0.0 Hex 18:15 Mobhirr p 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 Wolv 19:50 ======================================= Course & Distance Winners Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Spic 'n Span 13 137 9.49 39 28.47 Wolv 17:50 Smarty Socks 13 79 16.46 25 31.65 Asc 14:00 Noverre To Go 11 71 15.49 27 38.03 Wolv 18:20 Danzoe 11 85 12.94 23 27.06 Wolv 17:50 Scottish Glen 8 33 24.24 16 48.48 Asc 14:00 Nolecce 7 75 9.33 20 26.67 Wolv 18:50 Insolenceofoffice 7 43 16.28 18 41.86 Wolv 17:50 Interchoice Star 6 56 10.71 19 33.93 Wolv 17:50 Morning Time 6 44 13.64 13 29.55 Hex 16:40 Majestic Mayhem 6 29 20.69 8 27.59 Hex 14:20 Rakaan 5 51 9.8 20 39.22 Wolv 21:20 Arctic Lynx 5 46 10.87 19 41.3 Wolv 18:20 Screaming Brave 5 39 12.82 15 38.46 Font 15:15 Taro Tywod 5 37 13.51 14 37.84 Wolv 21:20 Outlaw Tom 5 29 17.24 10 34.48 Hex 17:40 Kindlelight Storm 5 17 29.41 9 52.94 Wolv 21:20 Pyjama Game 4 31 12.9 12 38.71 Hex 17:40 Hollow Penny 4 15 26.67 10 66.67 Font 15:50 Give Us A Belle 4 38 10.53 9 23.68 Wolv 17:50 Spreadable 4 21 19.05 8 38.1 Wolv 20:20 Bell Weir 4 23 17.39 8 34.78 Hex 16:05 Point North 4 35 11.43 8 22.86 Wolv 18:20 Presenting Junior 4 19 21.05 6 31.58 Hex 17:40 Speightowns Kid 3 43 6.98 11 25.58 Wolv 18:20 Try Catch Me 3 27 11.11 9 33.33 Font 15:50 Plucky Dip 3 18 16.67 8 44.44 Wolv 20:20 Passionada 3 22 13.64 5 22.73 Wolv 17:50 Halling's Wish 2 15 13.33 6 40.0 Font 15:15 College Doll 2 26 7.69 6 23.08 Wolv 17:50 Marmarus 2 9 22.22 4 44.44 Wolv 20:20 Sacha Park 2 16 12.5 4 25.0 Wolv 18:20 Derbyshire 2 10 20.0 3 30.0 Wolv 20:20 Crisis Averted 2 6 33.33 2 33.33 Wolv 18:20 Oscar Tanner 1 9 11.11 8 88.89 Hex 15:30 Tram Express 1 27 3.7 5 18.52 Wolv 19:20 Dream Sika 1 14 7.14 4 28.57 Wolv 17:50 Delagoa Bay 1 22 4.55 3 13.64 Wolv 19:20 Secret Suspect 1 7 14.29 2 28.57 Wolv 20:20 Starfield 1 8 12.5 2 25.0 Wolv 21:20 My Time 1 14 7.14 2 14.29 Wolv 17:50 ======================================== Longest Travellers (427 miles) Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Cygnet 8 40 20.0 15 37.5 Hex 14:20 ============================== Most Naps Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Telmeyd 2 4 50.0 2 50.0 Asc 15:05 ================================ Running Hot Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Irish Girls Spirit 4 23 17.39 10 43.48 Wolv 17:50 Plucky Dip 3 18 16.67 8 44.44 Wolv 20:20 High Secret 2 5 40.0 2 40.0 Wolv 19:20 ======================================== Money Talks Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Majenta 2 10 20.0 5 50.0 Dun 20:10 Grandma Dotty 2 15 13.33 3 20.0 Gow 15:00 Manny Owens 0 4 0.0 4 100.0 Dun 17:35 Sheila's Heart 0 3 0.0 0 0.0 Wolv 18:50 ======================================= Switching Stables Horse Wins Runs Win % Place Place % Race Mardood 6 41 14.63 11 26.83 Hex 14:20 Fire Fighter 5 19 26.32 12 63.16 Asc 16:50 Down Ace 5 8 62.5 5 62.5 Gow 16:10 Good Authority 4 37 10.81 15 40.54 Asc 14:00 Winslow Arizona 3 15 20.0 4 26.67 Dun 18:10 Moorlands Mist 2 12 16.67 5 41.67 Font 15:15 Sister Slew 2 15 13.33 2 13.33 Dun 18:10 Grey Monk 1 7 14.29 3 42.86 Hex 14:20 Boom The Groom 1 5 20.0 2 40.0 Asc 15:05 Cut The Corner 1 7 14.29 2 28.57 Hex 17:10 Starfield 1 8 12.5 2 25.0 Wolv 21:20 Definitely Glad 0 12 0.0 6 50.0 Hex 16:40 Doux Douce 0 14 0.0 4 28.57 Dun 20:40 Notebook 0 5 0.0 1 20.0 Wolv 20:20 Drifter 0 6 0.0 0 0.0 Font 14:10 Trioka Bob 0 4 0.0 0 0.0 Gow 15:00 Ballad Dancer 0 4 0.0 0 0.0 Dun 21:10 Sheila's Heart 0 3 0.0 0 0.0 Wolv 18:50 ====================================== Going and Stalls Meeting Conditions Ascot Going : Straight Good-Good to Firm in plcs; Round Good to Firm-Good in plcs. Stalls : Straight Stands Side, Round Inside Fontwell Park Going : Good Hexham Going : Good, Good to Firm in places Wolverhampton Going : Standard Stalls : 7f Outside, Remainder Inside
Information correct at Friday 3rd October 2014 08:13
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 3, 2014 8:17:44 GMT
ROBIN GOODFELLOW SELECTIONS...
Ascot
200 SCOTTISH GLEN (nap)
230 Consign
305 Golden Steps
340 Mizzou
415 Above The Rest
450 Buckland Fontwell
210 Mercoeur
240 Salubrious
315 Pure Style
350 Hollow Penny
425 There’s No Panic
500 Little Chip
530 Third Act
Hexham
220 Grey Monk
255 Hurricane Hollow
330 Oscar Tanner
405 Bell Weir (nb)
440 Morning Time
510 Patsys Castle
540 Presenting Junior
615 Snapping Turtle
Wolverhampton
550 Douneedahand
620 Crisis Averted
650 Lady Bingo
720 High Secret
750 Rembrandt Van Rijn
820 Shingle
850 Bold Appeal
920 Santa Teresa
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 3, 2014 11:12:32 GMT
16:15 Friday 3rd October Racing Tips - 03/10/2014
Screaming Brave is back. Put up here at a big price on reappearance, I fancy he has a better chance today given he will be allowed to dominate. However, it was so bad last time, and he does go fresh, that you have to think he's not quite good enough for this company. Clear favourite should surely be Pure Style for a team flying along. The horse looked to want a little further last time in a race that has worked out very well and it was good on the clock too. He gets further today and, given how confidentaly he was ridden last time and the fact he's returning off the same mark, 9/4 will almost certainly shorten (opened 3/1 last night). Fontwell 15.15 - Pure Style 2pt win
Regretably we've missed a few early prices and one of them is Telmeyd who it is difficult to see not winning the Ascot sprint. He blew the start last time here giving the field some 10 lengths and still finished a staying on 4th. He returns off the same mark and has Ryan Moore on top this afternoon. Perhaps the drying ground is a worry but that's finding problems. I do think Lexington Abbey is worth another go and looks a bet in the race (am tempted by the forecast). He was a little far back in the Ayr Silver Cup before staying on and it paid to be handy that day. Jamie Spencer, who rides this straight course so well, takes over and he's a price shout at 9/1. Ascot 15.05 - Lexington Abbey 1pt e/w
Another price to shorten was Outback Traveller but he's been pushed back out to 5/1 and that is tempting. The slight worry is that he wants the ground as good as firm and it's a touch easier on the straight course. He'll go very close. The pair that look too big are Muir Lodge and Outer Space. The former looks well worth a go at 7 and he did well last time at Haydock when the race developed away from him. Selection, however, given they are the same price, must be Outer Space at 28/1 who has rediscovered his form on the all weather and handled turf when on song last term just as well. He was unlucky last time when barging his way through in a very good race and a repeat of that run now back on turf should see him involved. He shapes as if a go to 7 will suit and it's certainly feasible on pedigree. Ascot 16.15 - Outer Space 1pt e/w
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 3, 2014 11:47:39 GMT
SATURDAY.
RACES SHOWN ON TERRESTRIAL TV 1:50 NMK £300,000 Tattersalls Millions 2YO Fillies´ Trophy (Bobis Race) Cl2 7f CH4 Card Betting 2:05 ASC Albert Bartlett Stakes (Registered as The Rous Stakes) (Listed Race) Cl1 5f CH4 Card Betting 2:20 NMK £500,000 Tattersalls Millions 2YO Trophy (Bobis Race) Cl2 7f CH4 Card Betting 2:40 ASC BMW Cumberland Lodge Stakes (Group 3) Cl1 1m4f CH4 Card Betting 2:55 NMK TriConnex Oh So Sharp Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies) Cl1 7f CH4 Card Betting 3:05 RED totepool Two-Year-Old Trophy (Listed Race) Cl1 6f CH4 Card Betting 3:15 ASC John Guest Bengough Stakes (Group 3) Cl1 6f CH4 Card Betting 3:30 NMK Kingdom of Bahrain Sun Chariot Stakes (Group 1) (Fillies & Mares) Cl1 1m CH4 Card Betting 3:50 ASC totepool Challenge Cup (Heritage Handicap) Cl2 7f CH4 Card Betting =======================================
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 3, 2014 11:55:46 GMT
RACING NEWS.
Following her victory in the Group 1 Cheveley Park Stakes, Tiggy Wiggy is now finished for the season, according to her trainer, Richard Hannon. Connections of the two-year-old daughter of Kodiac, who won the Group 2 Lowther Stakes and the Weatherbys Super Sprint Stakes, had considered supplementing her for the Prix de l'Abbaye at Longchamp's Arc meeting this weekend, but Hannon is instead saving her for next season. Irish trainer Paul Nolan's stable star Defy Logic has been ruled out for the season. A winner of a Grade 1 novices' chase last year, a burst blood vessel denied Defy Logic the chance to run in the Arkle at the Cheltenham Festival last season, and having returned from his summer break, he has damaged a suspensory ligament in a leg, meaning that he will be out for this season. Defy Logic is now resting at the Martinstown Stud of his owner, J P McManus. Leading US jockey Victor Espinoza has been suspended for seven days after stewards judged he had broken two rules while on board Sky Kingdom in the Awesome Again Stakes at Santa Anita. Sky Kingdom, who was sent off a 36/1 outsider, appeared to carry out wide the odds-on favourite, Shared Belief. However, the favourite defied the interference to get up to win by a neck from Sky Kingdom's stablemate, Fed Biz, trained by Bob Baffert. Baffert denied post-race accusations that Sky Kingdom's riding had been part of team tactics to spoil the running of Shared Belief. Jockey Tony McCoy is reportedly not pursuing a criminal complaint against the three men who are alleged to have thrown a beer can at the champion jockey at a recent Friday evening meeting at Worcester. The race- course reported that the three men have been identified and have been banned from Worcester racecourse and all the other racecourses owned by ARC. Retired former top Jumps trainer Toby Balding has died at the age of 78. Balding, who enjoyed a number of high-profile successes on the Flat and over Jumps in a training career spanning nearly 50 years, is perhaps best remembered for Cool Ground's 25/1 victory in the 1992 Cheltenham Gold Cup, and two Grand National wins with Highland Wedding and Little Polveir. Balding was a founder of the National Trainers' Federation and an hon- orary member of the Jockey Club. He was also an independent director at the BHA and was awarded the OBE in 2011. Trainer Eddie Harty reports Captain Cee Bee to be as well as ever ahead of his bid to win the Grade 2 hurdle at Tipperary this weekend for the third consecutive season. Captain Cee Bee, now 13 years of age, ended last season on a career-high hurdles mark of 154, thanks in part to his narrow defeat to Hurricane Fly in the Irish Champion Hurdle in January. Irish bookmakers are keeping their fingers crossed that discussions between their industry representatives, key Irish politicians and the government's Department of Finance will enable betting shops to open beyond 6.30pm all year round. Currently, Irish betting shops are only permitted to stay open in the evening between 1 September and 31 March, if there is an Irish horseracing meeting taking place, which is mostly restricted to those taking place at Dundalk. It is hoped a slight change in the wording of the relevant bill will enable more flexibility.
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 3, 2014 11:56:50 GMT
STAT WATCH.
While form can only tell you what's happened previously, having an idea of which trainers are currently in form, or which jockeys have the best record at a certain racecourse, can help you to keep on the win- ning track. With relevance to this Saturday's televised races, this column highlights the current trends.
Our look at the stats last week led us to an 11/4 winner in the form of Elm Park, in the Group 2 Royal Lodge Stakes at Newmarket, and hope- fully we can build on that result at today's fea- tured meetings. Channel 4 is broadcasting from Ascot (2.05, 2.40, 3.15 and 3.50), Newmarket (1.50, 2.20, 2.55, 3.30 and 4.40) and Redcar (3.05). Look out for Graham Lee this weekend. The for- mer Jump jockey, who switched to the Flat a few seasons ago, has won 8 races in the past week (to Monday, 29 September), ahead of Luke Morris (7 wins). Morris's strike rate of 28% was the best of the leading jockeys, putting some distance between himself and joint-next-best Richard Kingscote and George Baker. Top British trainer of the past week by Flat wins was John Gosden, whose string yielded 7 win- ners, ahead of the 6 saddled by Sir Mark Prescott. The latter's 50% puts him well clear of Gosden's 33%, which was equalled by Clive Cox. The first of the televised races at Ascot is at 2.05, the Listed Rous Stakes, over 5f. Trainer Bryan Smart has saddled the winner of this 3 times in the past 10 years, and Moviesta could give him a another win, thanks to winning form on the ex- pected good ground and a 33% strike rate over distance. A viable alternative could be Reckless Abandon, trained by Charlie Appleby, whose team has won 25% of their races in the past 14 days and has won 3 times on both the going and over the distance, and once at this course previously. Trainer Roger Charlton has a very good 19% strike rate (over past 5 seasons) at Ascot, and his charge Al Kazeem could enhance that stat further in the 2.40, the Group 3 Cumberland Lodge Stakes. Al Kazeem has winning form on the ground, over distance and at the course. Richard Hannon's team are in fine current form (18% last 14 days) and they could be well rep- resented by Pether's Moon, who has won 4 races over distance and is unbeaten in one start on the ground. At Newmarket, the Group 3 fillies' race over 7f (2.55) looks a fair opportunity for the Jim Bolger- trained Lucida, Bolger has a great 28% strike rate at the course over the past five seasons and Lucida won the Group 2 Rockfel Stakes over course and distance last time. Another to consider is Richard Hannon's Marsh Hawk, who is unbeaten in two starts over distance. The 3.30 at Newmarket is the Group 1 Sun Chariot Stakes. French trainer Andre Fabre has a number of possible runners in this race, headed by the 1,000 Guineas winner, Miss France, who is unbeaten in two starts on the ex- pected good-firm going and at the course. Fabre also has a superb 57% strike rate with his run- ners at this course since 2009. The likeliest British challenger is Integral, trained by Sir Michael Stoute. The stable has won this race before and the filly has won 5 of her 7 starts to date over distance. Redcar's Two-Year-Old Trophy (2.05) is competi- tive and any number of the entrants could im- prove significantly on their past form. Henry Candy's Limato catches the eye, with a lofty official rating of 111 and remains one of the less-exposed horses in the race. Young trainer Charlie Fellowes has a well-regarded sort in Wet Sail, who is unbeaten in one start on the good ground and has won over distance. Tim Easterby frequently has runners at Redcar and has sad- dled the winner of this race the last two years. The best of his entrants looks to be Mattmu, who has improved for running on the expected ground and has won twice over distance.
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 3, 2014 11:58:23 GMT
Race Ratings Saturday, 4 October - 3.30 Newmarket Sun Chariot Stakes (Group 1) (Fillies & Mares) (Class 1) 1m
441914 Esoterique 20 4 9-3 A Fabre Already a Group 1 winner over this trip this season, she went close last time in the Moulin, when finishing well from a long way back on this ground, beaten one 1½ lengths by three top colts - Night Of Thunder, Toron- ado and fellow French Group 1 winner, Charm Spirit. Faces own sex here, and could be thereabouts. RATING 99 -2113 Integral 62 4 9-3 Sir Michael Stoute Twice beaten by Esoterique this season, on different going, and was second in this race last year to Sky Lantern. Form of Falmouth Stakes win this season gives her a good chance in this company. RATING 98 510-55 Sky Lantern 85 4 9-3 Richard Hannon Very capable filly at her best, as seen when winning three Group 1s last season, includ- ing the 1,000 Guineas. However, below-par on two starts this season and, although the two-month break may have freshened her up, others have stronger claims. RATING 96 11-512 Thawaany 55 4 9-3 F Head Progressive daughter of Tamayuz who won a Listed race at the end of last season before developing into a genuine Group race per- former this year. Handles good ground and has won over this trip, though her best form has been in very testing ground over 6f, on two latest starts, including when second to Garswood in the Group 1 Prix Maurice du Gheest. Interesting, but probably needs to improve to play a major role in this race. RATING 95 611141 Etaab 8 3 9-0 William Haggas Won a Listed fillies' and mares' race over course and distance just eight days ago. That result marked a big step in the right direc- tion, but has a lot more on her plate here, though conditions should suit. RATING 94 1-2111 Fintry 35 3 9-0 A Fabre Won four of five starts to date, all over 1m, including when landing the Group 3 Atalanta Stakes at Sandown last time. Appeared to win that race with some ease and deserves this crack at a higher level. Could go well. RATING 97 17717 J Wonder 23 3 9-0 Brian Meehan Won the Group 3 Fred Darling Stakes at start of season, and then finished midfield but not disgraced in the French 1,000 Guineas and the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot. Has since been dropped in class and won at Group 3 level, but looks a probable also-ran stepped back up to Group 1 company. RATING 92 06241 Kiyoshi 23 3 9-0 Charles Hills Returned to action this season in the Group 1 Coronation Stakes, where she looked to need the run. Has looked unsuited by two subsequent runs on soft ground, in between Listed win at Goodwood and Group 3 win at Doncaster last time, which was her best run of the season. More needed here, though. RATING 96 210480 Palace 21 3 9-0 A P O ́Brien Has had 11 starts this season, winning a Listed race over distance mid-summer. Bits of form, including seventh in the Epsom Oaks and fourth in the Group 3 Desmond Stakes at The Curragh suggest small chance of sneaking a place, but otherwise looks readily outclassed by expected principals. RATING 92 1-6152 Miss France 62 3 9-0 A Fabre Handles varying going descriptions, but probably seen to best effect on good or quicker ground, which may explain her narrow defeat to Esoterique last time, as well as the uneven pace. Form of 1,000 Guineas win earlier this season gives her a major shout. RATING 100
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