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Post by dennisg on Oct 5, 2017 6:16:35 GMT
in today's sporting life................ There is an intriguing clash at Warwick on Thursday as smart hurdles Sceau Royal and Forth Bridge make their fencing debuts in the Bet At racinguk.com Novices' Chase. Sceau Royal won the Grade Two Elite Hurdle at Wincanton last November and was sixth in the Champion Hurdle to show he was a shade below the best in the two-mile division. Trainer Alan King is hoping the five-year-old can make the grade over the bigger obstacles. "He has schooled very well so far. We always thought he would be very good over fences and, touch wood, he has been," said the Barbury Castle handler. "He is 10lb below the top grade over hurdles, but when the races were right he did it very well last season. "Hopefully fences might improve him a touch. Let's get him started and see where we are, but I think he is a two-miler." 4 Sceau Royal166 511-0OR: 154CD 1/2 Form: 114369-T: A KingJ: D A Jacob Last run The year younger Forth Bridge was a smart juvenile hurdler last term, winning the Scottish Triumph Hurdle Trial in the Queen's colours before winding up with a fifth-place behind Defi Du Seuil at Aintree. His trainer Charlie Longsdon feels the Bernardini gelding is ready to tackle fences. "He has got the size and scope to go chasing and he goes to Warwick. They are big fences there, but he is brave," said Longsdon. "He is a nice horse and had a very good summer break and has come back fresh and well. I hope he respects the fences enough as he is very brave. "He has schooled very well and has always schooled well. He is almost too brave sometimes and he just needs to listen to the jockey. At Warwick they are big fences, so he will have to respect them." 5 Forth Bridge182 410-4OR: -D 7/2 Form: 2115-T: C E LongsdonJ: J J Burke Last run The field of five is completed by the Nigel Twiston-Davies-trained Ballyhill, Katy Price's Farm The Rock and Positively Dylan from the Evan Williams stable. Related Links
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Post by dennisg on Oct 5, 2017 6:18:29 GMT
Musical Terms makes plenty of appeal to Anita Chambers as he makes a switch in company at Chelmsford City. Anita has a tip for every race. Musical Terms makes plenty of appeal as he makes a switch in company to tackle the Bet toteexacta At betfred.com Handicap at Chelmsford. William Haggas' charge moves into the handicap sphere after shedding his maiden tag at the fourth attempt at Ripon back in August. While he has taken a while to get into the winning groove, this son of Shamardal had hardly been disgraced when placing on his first three attempts, but a gelding operation in June certainly seemed to have worked the oracle at the North Yorkshire venue. Haggas had found a suitable opportunity for his charge and Musical Terms duly took full advantage, winning what was only a moderate event in merely workmanlike fashion. The handicapper has subsequently dropped him 1lb to a mark of 77 which perhaps tells its own story, but Musical Terms' confidence should now be augmented and he is interesting as he tackles the all-weather for the first time. 10 5 Musical Terms38 39-3OR: 77D 5/2 Form: 2341T: W J HaggasJ: R L Moore Last run Haggas can also be on the mark with Feint in the Bet Totewin At Betfred.com Fillies' Handicap. Out of luck of her first three outings, she ran a respectable race when second at Bath back in June and her mark of 73 does not pitch her too highly. It will be something of a surprise if Purser should meet with defeat in the Injured Jockeys Fund EBF Novice Stakes at Lingfield. An eyecatching winner on his debut at Newbury, John Gosden opted to hike him up to Group Three level on just his second start for the Solario Stakes at Sandown. He enjoyed no luck in running at all that day and Frankie Dettori was far from hard on him when it became clear his chance to challenge had gone. Purser eventually finished just under four lengths behind Masar and given that one ran so well in defeat at Chantilly on Sunday, the value of the form is there for all to see. Imphal is certainly not of Purser's calibre, but he is on a roll and can strike again in the Happy Birthday Frank Handicap. The three-year-old has thrived for a switch up to staying distances, twice winning over a mile and five furlongs at Bath before hitting the mark over two miles at Goodwood on his most recent start in August. He was put up 4lb for that victory but he is clearly in excellent heart and has forged a fine rapport with 7lb claimer Tyler Saunders. Alan King takes the wraps off Sceau Royal at an early stage as he tackles the Lodders Solicitors Novices' Chase at Warwick. The five-year-old has shown some decent form when the ground is riding on the better side so it makes sense to crack on with his chase career while conditions are in his favour. Sceau Royal retains a rating of 154 despite having failed to really build on early season victories at Cheltenham and Wincanton last term. His sixth in the Champion Hurdle represented a fair effort but he could not make his presence felt on his final start of the campaign in the Scottish Champion Hurdle. Given he has been found wanting in the best company over the smaller obstacles, this looks the right time to have a shot over fences. 4 Sceau Royal166 511-0OR: 154CD 1/2 Form: 114369-T: A KingJ: D A Jacob Last run Sporting Life suggestions CHELMSFORD: 5.45 Arachina, 6.15 Beautiful Memory, 6.45 Heather Lark, 7.15 MUSICAL TERMS (NAP), 7.45 Broughtons Knight, 8.15 Sonnet Rose, 8.45 Feint, 9.15 Frangarry. HUNTINGDON: 1.30 Plato's Kode, 2.00 Deauville Dancer, 2.35 New Agenda, 3.05 Captainofindustry, 3.40 Pemba, 4.10 Tiradia, 5.15 Zoltan Varga. LINGFIELD: 1.50 Bajan Gold, 2.25 Purser, 2.55 Imphal, 3.30 Broadhaven Honey, 4.00 Francis Xavier, 4.35 Peace And Plenty, 5.05 Passing Star, 5.35 Lady In Question. TRAMORE: 2.05 Esthers Present, 2.40 Mullinavat, 3.10 Aherlow, 3.45 Ardera Cross, 4.15 Little Folke, 4.50 Miracle Cure, 5.20 Still Busy. WARWICK: 2.15 Blazon, 2.45 Jabulani, 3.20 Sceau Royal, 3.50 Milord, 4.25 Sego Success, 4.55 Midnight Walk. DOUBLE: Musical Terms and Purser.
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Post by dennisg on Oct 5, 2017 6:20:11 GMT
Get the latest news from the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale as a Sky Lantern colt went for 2,000,000 guineas on day two of Book 1. Tattersalls, Book One, Day Two A colt out of 2013 1000 Guineas winner Sky Lantern headlined day two of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale (Book 1) on Wednesday. The bay colt, by Dubawi, was knocked down for 2,000,000 guineas to MV Magnier and Mayfair Speculators, in stark contrast to his dam, the champion filly Sky Lantern, who was bought as a yearling for £75,000. "We are obviously delighted," said Ed Sackville, manager for the Keswick family, the owner of dam Sky Lantern and breeder, through Rockcilffe Stud, of this colt by Dubawi. "We have policy of selling the colts and keeping the fillies, and while we'd liked to have raced this horse ourselves, it is wonderful that he has sold so well. Sky Lantern had a Dubawi colt this year and is in-foal to Frankel, so we've plenty to look forward to," said Sackville. Michael Magnier said: "He is out of a brilliant racemare who was a champion two-year-old and who went on to win the 1,000 Guineas and the Coronation Stakes and become a champion three-year-old. She was a very quick filly. "We are all about finding the right horse." The colt was sold by Highclere Thoroughbreds, and is a sixth million+ lot sold by the farm and came quickly after the sale of the Dubawi out of Silk Sarai on Wednesday for 1,300,000gns (Lot 217). Another expensive purchase on the day was the Frankel filly out of Steel Princess that was bought for 1,400,000gns by the Japanese-based owner DMM.com. Yohann Gainche, representing Mr Nomoto's ownership interests, was underbidder on Tuesday's top-selling filly (also by Frankel) who fetched 2,500,000gns, but is more than happy with 1.4m gns purchase. "It was a beautiful battle yesterday," said Gainche on his first visit to Tattersalls. "She was a lovely filly, but we are very happy with our purchase today - she is very well put together. She will go back to Japan to race, where my boss already has racehorses." DMM.com is an online business, selling gaming and online products. Tattersalls, Book One, Day One The world’s highest price for a yearling in 2017 was set on the opening day of Book 1 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale when a Dubawi colt realised 2,600,000 guineas. He was one of four lots to realise in excess of a million guineas during the opening session that also featured the start of the Ballymacoll dispersal. The opening day’s trade saw a total of 119 lots realise 33,880,000 guineas, at an average of 284,706 guineas and a median of 200,000 guineas. The fireworks started early on the opening day of October Book 1 when lot 13, the Dubawi colt out of the dual Group 1 winning filly Izzi Top, sold for 2,600,000 guineas – the highest price for a yearling anywhere in the world this year. The Meon Valley-consigned colt was knocked down to Newmarket-based trainer Roger Varian after a prolonged bidding duel with the Godolphin trio of John Gosden, Anthony Stroud and David Loder who were all stood together. "He has been bought for Sheikh Mohammed Obaid, owner of Dubawi and a keen supporter of the sire's stock," said Varian. "There are some very nice Dubawis here and this horse is very nice, a strong horse and a stand-out so early in the sale. He looks as though he will carry a bit of speed." Of this week, Varian said: "It is a terrific catalogue with some wonderful horses." The million guinea barrier was broken for the second time when lot 139, the Galileo sister to Group 1 winner Garswood, was knocked down to agent Peter Doyle for 1,600,000 guineas. Consigned by ‘Flash’ Conroy’s Glenvale Stud, the daughter of the Kyllachy mare Penchant was secured by Doyle despite a determined effort from agent Hubie de Burgh. Doyle, who was stood alongside Mayfair Speculators’ Derek Brugman and John Koster secured the filly on behalf of a partnership between Markus Jooste’s Mayfair Speculators and MV Magnier. "She is a strong filly," said Doyle. "We've missed on a few earlier today, but she more than makes up for it - she is gorgeous. She goes into training with Aidan O'Brien." The third horse to top a million guineas on the opening day was the Frankel three-parts sister to the Group 1 Oaks winner Talent who was knocked down to SackvilleDonald’s Alastair Donald for 2,500,000 guineas. The underbidder in the epic head-to-head duel was Yohann Gainche representing Japanese owners D.M.M.com who purchased the Deep Impact sister to Gentildonna for approximately $3.2m earlier this year. The filly was consigned to the sale by agent John Troy on behalf of breeder Mark Dixon who was understandably elated. "I don't know what to say," smiled Dixon. "This has doubled what I was expecting and it was fantastic. We usually just sell the colts, but sometimes you need to bring some funds in - sending Prowess to Frankel was a fairly obvious choice." The winning bidder Alastair Donald said: "She is for a client who wishes to remain private. She is lovely, the pedigree speaks for itself and she has been bought as a long term broodmare prospect."
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Post by dennisg on Oct 5, 2017 6:21:56 GMT
Rab Havlin is eager to make the most of what is left of 2017 after enduring a torrid time being banned for failing a drugs test. The vastly-experienced Flat jockey takes in the meetings at Lingfield and Chelmsford on Thursday as he returns from a six-month suspension imposed by France Galop after he tested positive for a prohibited substance at Saint-Cloud last October. Havlin voluntarily stood himself down in January and despite maintaining his innocence and making several appeals in a bid to clear his name, the suspension stood. The ban, which officially took effect on April 4, was finally reciprocated by the British Horseracing Authority. Both of his comeback rides are for his boss John Gosden, starting with Solario Stakes fourth, Purser, in the Injured Jockeys Fund EBF Novice Stakes at Lingfield. He then moves on to Chelmsford's evening fixture where he teams up with Heather Lark in the Weatherbys Global Stallions App Maiden Stakes. 1 6 Purser33 29-9OR: -D 4/7 Form: 14T: J H M GosdenJ: R Havlin Last run 9 7 Heather Lark12 29-0OR: - 11/8 Form: 3T: J H M GosdenJ: R Havlin Last run Havlin said: "Obviously it's been frustrating, the last eight plus months. I'm glad now it's finally behind me and get on to where we left off. "I'd be lying if I didn't say I was angry. You've got to put it behind you. I've spoken to plenty of people and you can't be bitter." Havlin has kept busy working behind the scenes at Gosden's Newmarket stables, as well as helping supervising the yard's runners on course. "It was funny at first as I thought I should be riding them, but coming back in the car with the boss and speaking to the owners, it's given view a different view on things," he said. Havlin also played a part in the Enable's successful preparation for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe as well as riding other stable stars like Cracksman and Jack Hobbs on the gallops. "Hopefully Prince Khalid will let us keep her (Enable) in training next year. It would be very exciting," the rider told At The Races. "I rode Cracksman (on Wednesday morning) and he's in good form. And last week I had Cracksman first lot, Enable second lot and Jack Hobbs third lot. It wasn't a bad morning's work, but I wouldn't mind seeing my name next to them in the racecard one day." Havlin's first high-profile meeting back in the fold will be Ascot on Saturday, where he is set to partner Remarkable in the toterscoop6 Challenge Cup and Eternally in the Listed totepool British EBF October Stakes. He said: "The first few months were quite frustrating. It was an angry time but you just had to deal with that, put it behind you and get on to something else. Let's hope I can start banging some winners in."
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 5, 2017 7:24:35 GMT
Thursday: going, weather & non-runners Chelmsford (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 6f - Centre; Remainder - Inside Huntingdon GOING: GOOD (GoingStick: Hdl 7.9, Chs 8.0) (Watered) (Rail movements: R2 & 5 +18y) WEATHER: Partly cloudy NON RUNNERS: 2:00 Midnight Gem (9) Lingfield (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD TO SLOW WEATHER: Showers STALLS: 5f & 1m - Outside; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 4:00 Damocles (2)Country'N'Western (1) 4:35 Halinka (8) Tramore GOING: SOFT WEATHER: Partly cloudy Warwick GOING: GOOD (Good to soft in places; GoingStick: Chs 7.1, Hdl 6.9) (Hurdle races will be run on the Inner Hurdle Track) (Rail movements: R1 & 6 -18y, R2 & 4 -39y, R3 +8y and R5 +16y) WEATHER: Partly cloudy
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 5, 2017 7:25:28 GMT
TODAY'S NAPS TIME CRS TIPSTER LEVEL STAKES Arcadian Sea 8:15 Chmt Chester Leader, Charlie Croasdale +51.47 Imphal 2:55 Ling Racing Post, RP Ratings +29.6 Badenscoth 7:15 Chmt The Times, Rob Wright +29.19 Sandy Shores 4:35 Ling Racing Post, Postdata +16.38 Badenscoth 7:15 Chmt Daily Mail, Robin Goodfellow +11.65 Deyaarna 6:45 Chmt Morning Star, Farringdon +10.15 Easy Code 4:35 Ling Racing Post, Spotlight +7.99 Aviator 3:50 Wwck Scottish Sun, Jim Delahunt -2.93 Arcadian Sea 8:15 Chmt The Guardian -3.08 Knockraha King 4:15 Tram The Irish Sun -4.63 Heather Lark 6:45 Chmt sportinglife.com, Ben Linfoot -4.75 Vegas Boy 5:45 Chmt Glasgow Evening Times, Jeffrey Ross -6.95 Purser 2:25 Ling Yorkshire Evening Post, Lee Sobot -8.63 Milord 3:50 Wwck The Scotsman, Glendale -8.83 Tamayef 7:15 Chmt The Irish Field, Rory Delargy -9.94 Celestation 8:45 Chmt Racing Post, The North -11.82 Foundation Man 2:00 Hntg Racing and Football Outlook -12.58 Badenscoth 7:15 Chmt The Sun On Sunday, Sirius -13.38 McCabe Creek 3:40 Hntg Sunday Express, Jason Heavey -14.09 Undefined Beauty 4:55 Wwck Sheffield Star, Fortunatus -15 Whaleweigh Station 9:15 Chmt Glasgow Herald, PicksfromthePaddock -15.16 Long Embrace 5:45 Chmt Daily Express, The Scout -15.66 Purser 2:25 Ling The Star, Patrick Weaver -16.2 Shanroe Santos 4:25 Wwck Sunday Telegraph, Whistler -16.32 Herewego Herewego 2:15 Wwck Scottish Express, Chris Goulding -19.25 Imphal 2:55 Ling Daily Telegraph, Marlborough -19.91 Sissinghurst 4:10 Hntg Sky Sports News, Alex Hammond -20.34 Struck By The Moon 7:45 Chmt Daily Star Sunday, Moorestyle -21.82 Anastazia 5:35 Ling Liverpool Echo, Chris Wright -23.42 Resolution Bay 3:50 Wwck Yorkshire Post, The Duke -23.66 Matchaway 3:40 Hntg Belfast Newsletter, Wise Owl -24.4 Ashington 1:50 Ling Racing Post, Newmarket -25.61 Imphal 2:55 Ling Sunday Mail, Rockavon -25.88 Purser 2:25 Ling Western Morning News, West Tip -28.74 Purser 2:25 Ling Racing UK, The Score -29.21 The Welsh Paddies 2:45 Wwck Blackpool Gazette, Steve Simpson -30.32 Air Squadron 3:05 Hntg The Sun, Templegate -30.76 Air Squadron 3:05 Hntg Daily Record, Garry Owen -34.66 Honkytonktennessee 2:00 Hntg attheraces.com, Lawrence Taylor -35.5 Fleeting Freedom 1:50 Ling Weekender, Paul Kealy -36.58 Mille Nautique 2:00 Hntg Shropshire Star, Andy Morris -37.31 Molineaux 2:45 Wwck Irish Post, Karl Hedley -37.94 Purser 2:25 Ling Daily Post, Mercury -44.41 Silver Kayf 2:45 Wwck Gloucestershire Echo, Melissa Jones -48.42 Mille Nautique 2:00 Hntg Racing Post, Lambourn -51.33 West Palm Beach 6:15 Chmt Daily Mirror, Newsboy -53.45 Air Squadron 3:05 Hntg Oxford Mail, Mark Edwards -70.22 Royal Plaza 2:00 Hntg The Press, York, Ebor -73.34
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 5, 2017 7:26:12 GMT
Sir Mark Prescott has a 25 per cent success rate with runners in first-time blinkers. He sends Frolic to Chelmsford (6.15), who can lose her maiden tag now she’s been switched to Polytrack.
Connor Beasley and Richard Guest have a 40 per cent strike-rate when teaming up at Chelmsford and they do so with distance winner Outlaw Torn (7.45). The eight-year-old is Beasley’s only ride at the meeting.
Neil Mulholland and Noel Fehily have a 35 per cent win rate when teaming up at Warwick. They join forces with Ballyantics in the 2.15.
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 5, 2017 7:26:52 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Ashington (1.50 Lingfield, nap)
Gradually getting the hang of racing and was staying on nicely when third at Brighton last time. Luca Cumani's youngster has moved forward from that and is expected to handle the track.
Others to follow Lingfield 2.25 Purser, 2.55 Veiled Secret, 4.00 Damocles, 4.35 Easy Code, 5.05 Dreaming Time, 5.35 High On Love. Chelmsford 6.15 West Palm Beach, 6.45 Heather Lark, 7.15 Musical Terms, 7.45 Kohinoor Diamond, 8.15 Arcadian Sea, 8.45 Diamond Bear, 9.15 Frangarry.
10/1 Ashington 1:50 Lingfield (AW) Lambourn: Nick Deacon
Mille Nautique (2.00 Huntingdon)
Alan King kick-starts his autumn with some high-profile runners at Warwick, but this performer is a course-and-distance winner and still looks nicely weighted.
Others to follow Chelmsford 5.45 Lady Of Petra, 8.45 Music Lesson. Huntingdon 1.30 Plato's Kode, 2.35 Dans Le Vent, 3.10 Mr Fenton. Lingfield 1.50 Simply Breathless, 4.00 Dawaaleeb, 4.35 Fantasy Queen. Warwick 2.15 Herewego Herewego, 3.20 Sceau Royal, 4.25 Sego Success.
5/2 Mille Nautique 2:00 Huntingdon North: Colin Russell
Celestation (8.45 Chelmsford, nap)
Not at her best on soft ground on turf in recent starts, but makes her debut on the all-weather on a career-low mark and fancied to bounce back.
Others to follow Chelmsford 5.45 Dyson's Girl, 7.45 Gold Merlion, 8.15 Adventureman, 9.15 Gettin' Lucky. Huntingdon 1.30 First Up, 2.00 Witness In Court, 4.10 Anton Dolin, 5.15 Cuckoo's Calling. Lingfield 5.05 Character Onesie, 5.35 Mistime. Warwick 4.25 Lofgren, 4.55 Midnight Walk.
20/1 Celestation 8:45 Chelmsford (AW) West Country: Tim Mitchell
Imphal (2.55 Lingfield, nap)
A 4lb rise might not be enough to stop Marcus Tregoning's progressive stayer completing the four-timer considering he showed improved form when stepped up to this distance at Goodwood last time.
Others to follow Warwick 2.15 Ballygown Bay, 3.50 Resolution Bay.
2/1 Imphal 2:55 Lingfield (AW) Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Peace And Plenty (4.35 Lingfield)
Left turf form well behind on his return to the all-weather at Kempton ten days ago and William Muir's colt can open his account for the season.
9/2 Peace And Plenty 4:35 Lingfield (AW) Racing Post Ratings: Paul Curtis
Imphal (2.55 Lingfield)
The horse he beat at Goodwood last time is now rated 11lb higher after a subsequent win, so a 4lb rise for this progressive stayer looks very fair. Shaped better than the bare result there too and can complete the four timer.
2/1 Imphal 2:55 Lingfield (AW) Longshot: David Revers
Kyllukey (3.30 Lingfield)
Milton Bradley's four-year-old hasn't been in form recently but is now 11lb lower than when last successful, is drawn well and has a first-time visor, which may spark improvement.
20/1 Kyllukey 3:30 Lingfield (AW) Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Cornakill Rose (5.20 Tramore)
The form she showed when runner-up to Brahma Bull, who has won twice since, at Ballinrobe in July is the best in the race. Although she ran below that level at Downpatrick last time, the Gordon Elliott-trained five-year-old can deal with her six rivals and she gets the vote under Nina Carberry.
5/6 Cornakill Rose 5:20 Tramore
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 5, 2017 7:39:47 GMT
WARWICK ROBIN GOODFELLOW 2.15 Herewego Herewego 2.45 The Welsh Paddies 3.20 Sceau Royal 3.50 Quarenta 4.25 Ballycross 4.55 Solstalla GIMCRACK 2.15 Blazon 2.45 Jabulani 3.20 Sceau Royal 3.50 Milord 4.25 Sego Success 4.55 Midnight Walk ..........................................................................................................................................HUNTINGDON ROBIN GOODFELLOW 1.30 Plato’s Kode 2.00 Royal Plaza 2.35 New Agenda 3.05 Air Squadron 3.40 Mccabe Creek 4.10 Number One London 4.45 Shrubland 5.15 Gamekeeper Bill GIMCRACK 1.30 Plato’s Kode 2.00 Deauville Dancer 2.35 New Agenda 3.05 Captainofindustry 3.40 Pemba 4.10 Tiradia 4.45 Winido 5.15 Zoltan Varga ...........................................................................................................................................CHELMSFORD CITY ROBIN GOODFELLOW 5.45 Vegas Boy 6.15 Beautiful Memory 6.45 Deyaarna 7.15 Badenscoth (nap) 7.45 Kohinoor Diamond 8.15 Arcadian Sea 8.45 Diamond Bear 9.15 Justice Rock GIMCRACK 5.45 Arachina 6.15 Beautiful Memory 6.45 Heather Lark (nap) 7.15 Musical Terms 7.45 Broughtons Knight 8.15 Sonnet Rose 8.45 Feint 9.15 Frangarry LINGFIELD ROBIN GOODFELLOW 1.50 Fleeting Freedom 2.25 Purser 2.55 Fitzwilly 3.30 Top of The Bank 4.00 Dawaaleeb 4.35 Evening Hill 5.05 Passing Star (nb) 5.35 Lady In Question GIMCRACK 1.50 Bajan Gold 2.25 Purser (nb) 2.55 Imphal 3.30 Broadhaven Honey 4.00 Francis Xavier 4.35 Peace And Plenty 5.05 Passing Star 5.35 Lady In Question ......................................................................................................................................
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 5, 2017 7:40:38 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 5, 2017 14:31:52 GMT
Graham Gibbons was suspended for a combined two and a half years on Thursday after pleading guilty to swapping urine tests and providing a sample with a metabolite of cocaine at Kempton on December 7.
Gibbons will not be able to reapply for a licence until June 8 2019, with the two-year suspension for switching samples beginning on June 9 this year.
The half-year suspension for a first offence of testing positive for a banned substance started on December 8, the day after the incident with the rider admitting to the charge on the night of the race.
The freelance jockey has stood himself down indefinitely since that evening at Sunbury Park in the winter, when he tried to pass off a urine sample of fellow rider Callum Shepherd, who faced no charges, as his own.
Gibbons' sample tested positive for a banned substance after his urine sample was found to contain benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine, and conduct prejudicial to the integrity, proper conduct and/or good reputation of horseracing over his actions in attempting to use another jockey's sample.
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 5, 2017 18:03:32 GMT
Robert Havlin was delighted as he made a triumphant return from suspension aboard the John Gosden-trained Purser at Lingfield.
The experienced jockey was banned for six months by France Galop after he tested positive for a prohibited substance at Saint-Cloud last October.
Having finished fourth in the Group Three Solario Stakes at Sandown on his latest appearance, the Khalid Abdullah-owned Purser was the 4-9 favourite for the Injured Jockeys Fund EBF Novice Stakes and readily scooted nine lengths clear of his rivals.
Havlin said: "I was looking at the day saying there was no pressure, but when I pulled up after the line I thought 'thank god for that'.
"Nothing went wrong. They're never winning until they've passed the line, but he's done it well.
"It was obviously a bit of a plan to get me to come back on a winner and it's nice of Frankie (Dettori) to step aside and let me ride him. He didn't take too much persuading to have another day off!
"I've been doing as much fitness work as I can do, but there's no comparison to the real thing."
Havlin voluntarily stood himself down in January and despite maintaining his innocence and making several appeals in a bid to clear his name, the suspension stood.
The ban, which officially took effect on April 4, was ultimately reciprocated by the British Horseracing Authority.
"What happened has been well documented. It's been a long road, but we're back now," Havlin told At The Races.
"Now I've got the first one out of the way, hopefully it's onwards and upwards.
"I'm staying here for the winter. I've got a lot of catching up to do, and I'm skint!"
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 5, 2017 18:05:00 GMT
National hero One For Arthur ruled out for the season Randox Health Grand National winner One For Arthur has been ruled out for the season, trainer Lucinda Russell told Press Association Sport.
This year's Aintree hero is suffering with a tendon problem in his right fore and will not attempt to repeat his famous Grand National success next April.
Russell said: "He's out for the season. It's not a big injury, but it's enough for us to stop with him. It's obviously a shame, but hopefully we can get him back to full fitness."
Russell added the injury was discovered on Wednesday when One For Arthur had undergone a first piece of work since his summer holidays.
He was found to have disrupted fibres in his "right fore superficial flexor tendon".
The eight-year-old was one of the most evocative winners of the Grand National in recent times as he defeated Cause Of Causes by four and a half lengths under Derek Fox.
Stabled in Kinross, Tayside, One For Arthur became the first Scottish-trained winner of the big race since Rubstic in 1979.
He was also the ante-post favourite to repeat the feat next spring.
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 5, 2017 21:00:42 GMT
Huntingdon, 05 Oct 17 Race 1 - 1:30pm THE 32Red CASINO JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Leaving the first bend, a free-running HERNANADES (FR), placed fourth, hung left causing CHARLIE CHAPLIN (GER), unplaced, to be checked when tightened for room, which in turn hampered BIZET (IRE), unplaced. After viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and that it had not improved the placing of HERNANDES (FR).
Race 3 - 2:35pm THE 32Red.com NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) An enquiry was held into the running and riding of PIVOTAL FLAME (IRE), ridden by Sean Houlihan and trained by Pat Phelan, which settled towards the rear throughout before staying on in the home straight under apparent tender handling to finish fourth, beaten 19¼ lengths. The rider and the trainer were interviewed and shown recordings of the race; the Handicapper offered observations and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filly during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities. The rider stated his instructions were to take his time, get PIVOTAL FLAME (IRE) to switch off as the filly ran too free in both its previous starts over hurdles, and obtain the best possible placing. He added that PIVOTAL FLAME (IRE) ran too free in the early stages of the race, a fact that he reported at Scales, and did not jump fluently. He further added that the filly was denied a clear run rounding the home bend when held up behind weakening runners, which caused him to steady and switch wide whereupon PIVOTAL FLAME (IRE) had run on well in the home straight, despite making a jumping error at the final hurdle. The trainer confirmed the instructions and stated that he was satisfied with the ride given. Their explanations were noted.
Race 4 - 3:05pm THE 32Red.com HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race, A. P. Heskin reported that AIR SQUADRON, unplaced, jumped poorly throughout. The gelding was routine tested.
Race 6 - 4:10pm THE 32Red CASINO HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I) Kielan Woods, the rider of SILVA SAMOURAI, had jumped the inspection hurdle prior to the start. After being interviewed, Woods’ explanation was accepted as the gelding had locked on with him when being shown the hurdle and jumped it despite his best efforts to prevent it from occurring.
An enquiry was held to consider whether Jack Quinlan, the rider of TIRADIA (FR), which was pulled up before the second last hurdle, had continued in the race when his horse appeared to have gone lame approaching the home turn. The rider and the Veterinary Officer were interviewed and recordings of the incident were viewed. The Veterinary Officer stated that the Veterinary Surgeon reported that the gelding had struck into itself and sustained a serious injury to its left fore. The rider explained that the gelding had made a mistake at the third last hurdle and felt unbalanced approaching the home turn due to being on the wrong lead leg, a fact which didn’t concern Quinlan as TIRADIA (FR) has a history of doing this in its races. He added that it hadn’t felt lame until it changed lead legs entering the home straight, at which point he immediately attempted to pull the gelding up and dismounted as soon as he was able. His explanation was accepted.
Following the race, Sean Bowen reported that UJAGAR (IRE), unplaced, was never travelling.
Race 8 - 5:15pm THE 32Red.com "JUNIOR" STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 6) James Bethell was fined as the record of vaccinations in the passport of CUCKOO’S CALLING did not comply with the Rules of Racing. View Stewards report Lingfield Park, 05 Oct 17 Race 1 - 1:50pm THE RACING WELFARE NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for COLLATERAL (IRE) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
An enquiry was held to consider interference inside the final furlong when FLEETING FREEDOM, placed second, ridden by Joshua Bryan, interfered with SIMPLY BREATHLESS, placed third, ridden by Adam Kirby. The riders were interviewed and shown recordings of the incident. Bryan was cautioned for careless riding as he had allowed his mount to drift right-handed without sufficient correction, causing SIMPLY BREATHLESS to be taken marginally off its intended line with Kirby having to take a precautionary check.
Race 2 - 2:25pm THE INJURED JOCKEYS FUND EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) The Stewards’ Secretary reported that she had observed Liam Keniry using his mobile phone outside the designated area. After being interviewed along with the Stewards’ Secretary, a Steward and the Clerk of the Scales, Keniry was fined.
Following the race, Silvestre De Sousa reported that FANAN, unplaced, was never travelling.
Race 3 - 2:55pm THE ~TAKETHEREINS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) An enquiry was held to consider the placings in this race after interference on the run to the line when VEILED SECRET (IRE), placed third, ridden by Luke Morris, interfered with the winner, IMPHAL, ridden by Tyler Saunders, which in turn interfered with FULHAM (IRE), placed second, ridden by Tom Marquand. The riders were interviewed and shown recordings of the incident. The Stewards considered that the interference was accidental as VEILED SECRET (IRE) had lugged quickly right-handed before being corrected by Morris. They were further satisfied that the placings should remain unaltered as the interference had been caused by the third placed horse.
Race 4 - 3:30pm THE FIREWORKS NIGHT AT LINGFIELD PARK 4th NOVEMBER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for RAFFLE KING (IRE) to go early to post, and for ZAMBEZI QUEEN (IRE) to go early to post and be mounted on the course.
TOP OF THE BANK, drawn 7, anticipated the start and accelerated the gate at the same moment as the race had been started. Being satisfied that it was not caused through a faulty action of the starting stalls, no further action was taken.
Following the race, David Egan reported that RAFFLE KING (IRE), placed second, hung left-handed up the straight, and Shane Kelly reported that PICANSORT, unplaced, stumbled leaving the stalls.
Race 5 - 4:00pm THE AG MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for NO DAMAGE (IRE) to go early to post.
Race 6 - 4:35pm THE RACING WELFARE 24 HOUR HELPLINE 08006300443 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV I) NUNCIO was given permission to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
Following the race, Charles Bishop reported that FANTASY QUEEN, unplaced, was never travelling, and Tom Marquand reported that SANDY SHORES, placed second, failed to handle the home bend.
Race 7 - 5:05pm THE RACING WELFARE 24 HOUR HELPLINE 08006300443 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV II) The Starter reported that TOP BEAK (IRE), trained by Michael Atxxxxer, was reluctant to enter stalls. The trainer was informed that the gelding could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Race 8 - 5:35pm THE HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY TOM FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) HIGH ON LOVE, trained by Charlie Fellowes, MISTIME (IRE), trained by Mark Johnston, and ANASTAZIA, trained by Paul D’Arcy, had all entered the Parade Ring after the signal to mount had been given. Being satisfied that this was due to the riders for these horses being late weighing out after the previous race was over six minutes late, no further action was taken.
An enquiry was held to consider two incidents of interference. In the first incident, shortly after leaving the stalls, the winner, DEALER’S CHOICE (IRE), ridden by Andrea Atzeni, interfered with HIGH ON LOVE (IRE), unplaced, ridden by Jamie Spencer, which in turn interfered with BURREN VIEW LADY (IRE), unplaced, ridden by Ben Curtis. The riders were interviewed and shown recordings of the incident. Atzeni was suspended for 2 days for careless riding as he had made a manoeuvre to his left towards the rail when not sufficiently clear, causing Spencer to have to take a check on HIGH ON LOVE (IRE) which was also moved off its intended line and, in turn, bumped BURREN VIEW LADY (IRE).
In the second incident, running into the first bend, ONE BIG SURPRISE, unplaced, ridden by Shane Kelly, interfered with DEALER’S CHOICE, which in turn interfered with DASHING POET, placed second, ridden by David Egan, which in turn interfered with CHICAGO STAR, unplaced, ridden by John Egan. The riders were interviewed and shown recordings of the incident. The interference was found to be accidental as Kelly shifted only marginally left-handed when those horses on his inside were running keenly and seeking cover at the time of the incident.
Andrea Atzeni, the rider of DEALER’S CHOICE (IRE), drawn 12, had appeared not to keep straight from the stalls. After being interviewed and shown recordings of the incident, the rider was suspended for 1 day. View Stewards report Warwick, 05 Oct 17 Race 1 - 2:15pm THE OLD FOURPENNY SHOP 'NATIONAL HUNT' NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Permission was given for HEREWEGO HEREWEGO (IRE) to be mounted in the pre-Parade Ring and ridden in the Parade Ring.
Harry Cobden, the rider of UNSAFE CONDUCT, and Aidan Coleman, the rider of SHACKLETON (IRE), had fallen on the bend after the third flight of hurdles. The riders were interviewed and shown recordings of the incident. It was found that the incident was accidental and was caused by a free running UNSAFE CONDUCT clipping the heels of BALLYGOWN BAY (IRE), placed third, causing the gelding to stumble and unseat Cobden, which in turn brought down SHACKLETON (IRE).
Race 3 - 3:20pm THE BET AT racinguk.com NOVICES' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) BALLYHILL (FR) wore earplugs.
Race 4 - 3:50pm THE IGNITE INCENTIVES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) The Clerk of the Scales reported that Robert Dunne, the rider of RUSSIAN SERVICE, unplaced, had weighed in at 11st 6lb having weighed out at 11st 8lb. RUSSIAN SERVICE was disqualified. The rider, Samuel Drinkwater, the trainer, and the Clerk of the Scales were interviewed. Drinkwater’s explanation that when the rider unsaddled the gelding, a mesh pad had inadvertently been left with the horse and was later found underneath the paddock sheet, was accepted.
Race 5 - 4:25pm THE COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS RATE SERVICES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that LONG LUNCH, placed fourth, lost its left fore shoe. View Stewards report Chelmsford City, 05 Oct 17 Race 1 - 5:45pm THE BET toteplacepot AT betfred.com NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for ELUSIVE BIRD to go early to post.
Following the race Josephine Gordon reported that LADY OF PETRA, unplaced, was never travelling. George Downing reported that DISAPPROVAL (IRE), unplaced, didn’t handle the bend. Adam McNamara reported that DYSON’S GIRL, unplaced, hung right throughout. Fran Berry reported that HOLLIE’S DREAM, unplaced, hung right. Hollie Doyle reported that RAD SNAPPER, unplaced, hung badly right.
Race 2 - 6:15pm THE BET toteJACKPOT AT betfred.com FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Permission was given for GEETANJALI (IRE), to wear a hood in the parade ring and for PERFECT THOUGHT to go early to post.
FROLIC, trained by Sir Mark Prescott, stumbled badly unseating the rider in the chute. Having been examined by the Veterinary Surgeon at the start, the filly was deemed fit to race.
BEAUTIFUL MEMORY (IRE), placed third, jumped right leaving the stalls interfering with DRAGONFLY DREAM, unplaced, which in turn interfered with GEETANJALI (IRE), unplaced, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and that it had not improved the placing of BEAUTIFUL MEMORY (IRE).
Following the race Ryan Moore reported that WEST PALM BEACH (IRE), unplaced, was slowly away.
Race 3 - 6:45pm THE WEATHERBYS GLOBAL STALLIONS APP MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) The Starter reported that ASTROFIRE, trained by Mark H. Tompkins, was reluctant to load. The trainer was informed that the filly could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Race 4 - 7:15pm THE BET toteexacta AT betfred.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for BADENSCOTH and CHETAN to go early to post. MUSICAL TERMS wore earplugs which were be removed at the start.
Following the race Jack Duern reported that BADENSCOTH, unplaced, moved poorly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of BADENSCOTH found the gelding to be stiff behind. Harry Bentley reported that DREAM OF SUMMER (IRE), unplaced, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities. Marc Monaghan reported that CASINA DI NOTTE (IRE), unplaced, was slowly away and didn’t face the kickback.
Race 5 - 7:45pm THE BET totetrifecta AT betfred.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) Permission was given for OUTLAW TORN (IRE) to go early to post. GOLD MERLION (IRE) wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Archie Watson, the trainer of BICOLOUR (USA), was fined as the record of vaccinations in the filly’s passport still did not comply with the Rules of Racing despite an error having been identified previously.
The Starter reported that STRUCK BY THE MOON, trained by Charles Hills, refused to enter the stalls. The trainer was informed that the filly could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Inside the final furlong, BROUGHTONS KNIGHT, unplaced, shifted quickly right causing CHAMPAGNE RULES, placed fourth, to have to be checked and GOLD MERLION (IRE), placed second to be taken slightly off its intended line, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race Josephine Gordon reported that JAZRI, unplaced, was slowly away. Fran Berry reported that RUBHEIRA, unplaced, ran too free. The Veterinary Officer reported that MALT TEASER (FR), unplaced, had bled from the nose.
Race 6 - 8:15pm THE BET totetrifecta AT betfred.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) Permission was given for WOOTYHOOT (FR) to wear a hood in the parade ring.
An enquiry was held to consider interference in the final furlong when BIRD FOR LIFE, unplaced, ridden by Nichola Currie interfered with HANNINGTON, unplaced, ridden by Luke Morris. Being a 7lb claimer, Currie was offered the opportunity to have someone accompany her into the enquiry, but declined. The riders were interviewed and shown recordings of the incident. Currie was cautioned for careless riding as she allowed her mount to drift right without sufficient correction intimidating HANNINGTON off its intended line.
Following the race James Sullivan reported ADVENTUREMAN, unplaced, hung left in the home straight. Matthew Cosham reported that DIBLOAM (USA), unplaced, ran too free. Nicola Currie reported that BIRD FOR LIFE, unplaced, hung right.
Race 7 - 8:45pm THE BET toteWIN AT betfred.com FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) FEINT wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Following the race Oisin Murphy reported that LOVE CONQUERS (JPN), unplaced, was slowly away and denied a clear run in the home straight. Silvestre De Sousa reported that LUMINOUS, unplaced, ran flat.
The performance of the favourite DIAMOND BEAR (USA), which was ridden by Luke Morris and trained by Sir Mark Prescott, and finished unplaced, was considered. The rider reported that the filly ran too free. It was noted that the trainer’s representative could offer no explanation for the filly’s performance. DIAMOND BEAR (USA) was routine tested.
Race 8 - 9:15pm THE chelmsfordcityracecourse.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 7) Permission was given for GOADBY to go early to post.
Following the race Josephine Gordon reported that BANTA BAY, placed third hung left on the bend into the home straight. John Balding reported that GETTING’ LUCKY, unplaced, had a breathing problem.
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 6, 2017 6:42:16 GMT
Friday: going, weather & non-runners Ascot GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Soft in places on the Round course) (GoingStick: Str 6.8, Rnd 6.4) (Rail movements: R4 & 6 +33y) WEATHER: Mostly sunny STALLS: Straight course - Stands' side; 2m - Outside; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 3:10 Stanhope (14) Chelmsford (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Mostly sunny STALLS: 6f - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 6:45 Glendevon (8) Dundalk (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Mostly cloudy Fontwell GOING: GOOD (GoingStick 6.8) WEATHER: Mostly sunny Hexham GOING: SOFT (Heavy in places; GoingStick 5.4) (Rail movements; R1 & 6 +30y, R2, 3, 4 & 5 +20y) WEATHER: Mostly sunny
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 6, 2017 6:43:09 GMT
TODAY'S NAPS TIME CRS TIPSTER LEVEL STAKES The Feathered Nest 3:10 Asct Chester Leader, Charlie Croasdale +50.47 Ekhtiyaar 3:10 Asct Racing Post, RP Ratings +31.6 Fortia 7:45 Chmt The Times, Rob Wright +28.19 Celtic Artisan 8:45 Chmt Racing Post, Postdata +15.38 Shady McCoy 2:00 Asct Morning Star, Farringdon +10.95 Cricklewood Green 2:00 Asct Daily Mail, Robin Goodfellow +10.65 Princess Tara 3:35 Hexm Racing Post, Spotlight +6.99 The Feathered Nest 3:10 Asct Scottish Sun, Jim Delahunt -3.93 As De Mee 3:55 Font The Guardian -4.08 Dance To Paris 5:45 Chmt Glasgow Evening Times, Jeffrey Ross -5.2 Dancing Doll 9:00 Dund The Irish Sun -5.63 Dark Power 3:10 Asct sportinglife.com, Ben Linfoot -5.75 Diagnostic 9:15 Chmt Yorkshire Evening Post, Lee Sobot -8.19 Emilia James 6:15 Chmt Sunday Express, Jason Heavey -9.09 Sir Dylan 3:20 Font The Scotsman, Glendale -9.83 Clondaw Bisto 3:20 Font The Irish Field, Rory Delargy -10.94 Beyondtemptation 4:10 Hexm Racing Post, The North -12.82 Beyondtemptation 4:10 Hexm Racing and Football Outlook -13.58 Mister Manduro 4:55 Asct The Sun On Sunday, Sirius -14.38 Diagnostic 9:15 Chmt The Star, Patrick Weaver -15.75 Ekhtiyaar 3:10 Asct Sheffield Star, Fortunatus -16 Ekhtiyaar 3:10 Asct Glasgow Herald, PicksfromthePaddock -16.16 Ryedale Racer 4:10 Hexm Daily Express, The Scout -16.66 Graphite Storm 4:20 Asct Sunday Telegraph, Whistler -17.32 Ekhtiyaar 3:10 Asct Sky Sports News, Alex Hammond -17.34 As De Mee 3:55 Font Daily Telegraph, Marlborough -17.91 Raheen House 3:45 Asct Scottish Express, Chris Goulding -18.52 Gavlar 4:55 Asct Daily Star Sunday, Moorestyle -21.82 Alaadel 2:00 Asct Sunday Mail, Rockavon -23.88 The Feathered Nest 3:10 Asct Liverpool Echo, Chris Wright -24.42 Mukalal 4:20 Asct Yorkshire Post, The Duke -24.66 On To Victory 3:45 Asct Belfast Newsletter, Wise Owl -25.4 Weekender 3:45 Asct Racing Post, Newmarket -26.61 Fink Hill 6:15 Chmt Western Morning News, West Tip -28.3 Risk And Roll 2:10 Font Blackpool Gazette, Steve Simpson -28.57 The Feathered Nest 3:10 Asct Racing UK, The Score -28.76 Weekender 3:45 Asct The Sun, Templegate -31.76 Mount Moriah 3:45 Asct Daily Record, Garry Owen -35.66 Beepeecee 8:45 Chmt attheraces.com, Lawrence Taylor -36.5 Storm Ahead 2:35 Asct Weekender, Paul Kealy -37.58 Merlin 3:10 Asct Shropshire Star, Andy Morris -38.31 Merlin 3:10 Asct Irish Post, Karl Hedley -38.94 Mukalal 4:20 Asct Daily Post, Mercury -43.96 Scoop The Pot 5:05 Font Gloucestershire Echo, Melissa Jones -49.42 On To Victory 3:45 Asct Racing Post, Lambourn -52.33 Merkava 5:45 Chmt Daily Mirror, Newsboy -54.45 Storm Ahead 2:35 Asct Oxford Mail, Mark Edwards -71.22 Diagnostic 9:15 Chmt The Press, York, Ebor -74.34
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 6, 2017 6:43:39 GMT
Sir Michael Stoute has a 25 per cent strike-rate at Chelmsford, which rises to 46 per cent when teaming up with Ryan Moore. They combine with the well-bred newcomer Nasee (6.45), who has a Derby entry.
When Paul Nicholls runs horses for the first time since being gelded it’s worth taking note as he has a 22 per cent strike-rate. He sends Risk And Roll to Fontwell (2.10). This French recruit is highly regarded.
This is a good time of year for Rose Dobbin, who has a 20 per cent strike-rate two weeks either side of this date. She sends course-and-distance winner Final Fling to Hexham (5.20).
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 6, 2017 6:44:27 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Weekender (3.45 Ascot, nap)
Returned from a break to finish a decent second in a handicap at Newbury and has thrived at home since. The son of Frankel shapes as if this trip will suit.
Others to follow
Ascot: 2.00 Daschas, 2.35 Golden Goal, 3.10 Merlin, 4.20 Tribute Act, 4.55 Master Singer.
Chelmsford: 5.45 Tranquil Soul, 6.15 Central City, 6.45 Nasee, 7.15 Archer's Arrow, 7.45 Alternate Route, 8.15 Slow To Hand, 8.45 Lord Kitten, 9.15 Diagnostic
6/1 Weekender 3:45 Ascot
Lambourn: Nick Deacon
On To Victory (3.45 Ascot)
Has been a credit to his connections this season and has not stopped improving. Underlined the point with a good win in conditions event at Salisbury last time, and looks more than capable of following up on this first appearance at listed level. Will enjoy the easy ground.
Others to follow Ascot: 2.00 Crafty Madam, 3.10 Dark Power, 4.20 Graphite Storm.
Chelmsford: 6.45 Glendevon, 7.45 Snowy Winter.
Fontwell: 2.10 Kozier, 3.55 Fox Appeal.
3/1 On To Victory 3:45 Ascot North: Colin Russell
Beyondtemptation (4.10 Hexham, nap)
Hasn't been at her best recently but now back on her last winning mark. Goes particularly well here and fancied to bounce back.
Others to follow Ascot: 2.00 My Amigo, 2.35 One Word More, 3.10 The Feathered Nest, 3.45 Hochfeld, 4.20 Medici Banchiere, 4.55 Mister Manduro.
Chelmsford: 6.15 Emilia James, 6.45 Billycock Hill, 7.15 Fieldsman, 8.15 Breathoffreshair, 8.45 Kilbaha Lady.
Hexham: 3.00 Viognier, 3.35 Princess Tara, 4.45 Miss Conway, 5.20 Final Fling.
14/1 Beyondtemptation 4:10 Hexham
West Country: Tim Mitchell
Scoop The Pot (5.05 Fontwell, nap)
Relatively unexposed for a seven-year-old who has some fair bits of form to his name and got his career back on track after an absence at Worcester in August. Fancied to defy new mark with further improvement expected.
Others to follow
Ascot: 2.35 Storm Ahead, 4.20 Mukalal.
Chelmsford: 7.45 Black Prince.
Fontwell: 2.10 Risk And Roll, 2.45 Adrien du Pont, 3.20 Coeur Tantre, 3.55 As De Mee, 4.30 Wizards Bridge.
Hexham: 2.25 Heart Of Kernow.
7/4 Scoop The Pot 5:05 Fontwell Racing Post Ratings: Paul Curtis
Ekhtiyaar 3.10 Ascot
Overcame a troubled passage when beating a subsequent Listed winner at Newmarket last time out and can continue his progress, with today's stiffer track expected to suit.
Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Archer's Arrow (7.15 Chelmsford)
Looked sure to hit the target at Kempton a month ago but failed by a whisker. This furlong shorter trip may help him gain deserved compensation.
9/2 Archer's Arrow 7:15 Chelmsford (AW)
Longshot: Ed Quigley
Anthony (3.55 Fontwell)
Lost his way in the latter part of last season, but has good form at the venue and goes well fresh, so could easily bounce back.
7/1 Antony 3:55 Fontwell
Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Thunder Crash (9.00 Dundalk)
A winner over tonight's 1m4f trip, the Ger Lyons-trained three-year-old lost out by a short head to On The Go Again over the distance on his most recent start at Bellewstown in August. The winner has boosted the form since and Colin Keane's mount looks good for tonight's finale.
9/2 Thunder Crash 9:00 Dundalk (AW) Members can read the latest exclusive tipping content such as Pricewise and Paul Kealy from 8pm daily on racingpost.com
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Post by dennisg on Oct 6, 2017 6:50:58 GMT
in today's sporting life............... Ekhtiyaar has been a quietly progressive sprinter this year and is expected by Chris Wilson to do the business at Ascot. Chris has a selection for every race. Ekhtiyaar has been a quietly progressive sprinter this year and is expected to do the business at Ascot. Roger Varian's colt has won two nice races this season and already looks capable of running at a higher grade. For now, though, connections have decided to stick to handicaps, with the decision likely to be vindicated in Berkshire. Ekhtiyaar will need a touch of fortune on his side as 13 other horses have been declared for this six-furlong dash. But he showed on his last outing at Newmarket in July, when he gamely defeated Tommy Taylor by a head, that he thrives under the restraints of big-field handicaps. The son of Bated Breath has gone up 6lb for this assignment, yet that should not necessarily be too much of a hindrance as he is seemingly still on the march. Ekhtiyaar has won when there is cut in the ground, too, so that could be of importance. 2 2 Ekhtiyaar85 39-2OR: 100D 5/2 Form: 21-2151T: R VarianJ: Jim Crowley Last run Owner Hamdan Al Maktoum can also welcome another winner later on the card when Mukalal goes for a seven-furlong handicap. The three-year-old gelding, trained by Marcus Tregoning, has made hay on the all-weather this year but he is certainly no slouch on the turf, either. That claim was evidenced by a really encouraging effort at Goodwood in August, when he tried to make all the running in a better race than this. Mukalal ended up finishing fourth behind the like of Johnny Barnes and Burnt Sugar, so that form has clearly worked out a treat. Tregoning will also be reassured by the fact this unexposed son of Mawatheeq is allowed to race off the same mark of 93. The big race of the day, the Listed Noel Murless Stakes, represents a good opportunity for Raheen House. Brian Meehan loves this Sea The Stars colt - and with good cause The manner in which he stuck to his guns to lift the Bahrain Trophy at Newmarket in July gave his trainer all the incentive that was required to run him in the St Leger. Things did not quite go to plan in the Doncaster Classic, but he remains a stayer of some substance. Even in spite of having to carry a penalty, Raheen House ought to win. Keep an eye out for Emilia James, who runs beneath the Chelmsford floodlights in a six-furlong nursery. The Poet's Voice filly won well at this track in June but then failed to get involved in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot. Little disgrace in that, of course, and Emilia James demonstrated over Chelmsford's five furlongs, when a half-length second to Encrypted in September, that she is a sharp operator on an artificial surface. It will be very interesting to see how she gets on back over six furlongs. Sporting Life suggestions ASCOT: 2.00 My Amigo, 2.35 Golden Goal, 3.10 EKHTIYAAR (NAP), 3.45 Raheen House, 4.20 Mukalal, 4.55 Gavlar. CHELMSFORD: 5.45 Merkava, 6.15 Emilia James, 6.45 Barig Al Thumama, 7.15 Siege Of Boston, 7.45 Alternate Route, 8.15 Fantasy Gladiator, 8.45 Lord Kitten, 9.15 Diagnostic. DUNDALK: 5.30 Declarationofpeace, 6.00 Smugglers Creek, 6.30 Poetic Light, 7.00 Battle Of Jericho, 7.30 Surrounding, 8.00 Shelbe, 8.30 All The Mollies, 9.00 Dancing Doll. FONTWELL: 2.10 Risk And Roll, 2.45 Pickamix, 3.20 Sir Dylan, 3.55 As De Mee, 4.30 Strumble Head, 5.05 Scoop The Pot. HEXHAM: 2.25 Monsieur Arkadin, 3.00 Viognier, 3.35 Beau Bay, 4.10 Ryedale Racer, 4.45 Munsaab, 5.20 Turtle Cask. DOUBLE: Ekhtiyaar and Mukalal.
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Post by dennisg on Oct 6, 2017 6:53:31 GMT
Robert Havlin was delighted as he made a triumphant return from suspension aboard the John Gosden-trained Purser at Lingfield. The experienced jockey was banned for six months by France Galop after he tested positive for a prohibited substance at Saint-Cloud last October. Having finished fourth in the Group Three Solario Stakes at Sandown on his latest appearance, the Khalid Abdullah-owned Purser was the 4-9 favourite for the Injured Jockeys Fund EBF Novice Stakes and readily scooted nine lengths clear of his rivals. Havlin said: "I was looking at the day saying there was no pressure, but when I pulled up after the line I thought 'thank god for that'. "Nothing went wrong. They're never winning until they've passed the line, but he's done it well. "It was obviously a bit of a plan to get me to come back on a winner and it's nice of Frankie (Dettori) to step aside and let me ride him. He didn't take too much persuading to have another day off! "I've been doing as much fitness work as I can do, but there's no comparison to the real thing." Havlin voluntarily stood himself down in January and despite maintaining his innocence and making several appeals in a bid to clear his name, the suspension stood. The ban, which officially took effect on April 4, was ultimately reciprocated by the British Horseracing Authority. "What happened has been well documented. It's been a long road, but we're back now," he told At The Races. "Now I've got the first one out of the way, hopefully it's onwards and upwards. I'm staying here for the winter. I've got a lot of catching up to do, and I'm skint!" Related links
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Post by dennisg on Oct 6, 2017 6:54:55 GMT
Pro punter and National Hunt specialist Murt Khan heads north to Hexham for Friday's best bet. 3.35 Hexham preview Click here for racecard & video form Princess Tara has had one run in the best part of a year and a half. She also may be better on a sound surface, so for me she has a bit to prove and 5/2 doesn't appeal in this novices' handicap chase. Beau Bay is a horse who has performed in a very consistent manner since going chasing but I feel he may be better on a flat track and may not have much scope off his current mark, which is 11lb higher than when he won at Perth three starts ago. Champagne Chaser won well last time out over course and distance after seven months off. The handicapper has put him up 7lb for his efforts but he is feared today if able to build on that. Top weight BIGIRONONHISHIP gets the vote, however. This horse has been finished placed on all his starts over fences. All of those runs read pretty well and have been against very useful, hardy chasers. He's a relatively young horse who probably hasn't peaked yet either and being aged six would've matured further over the summer. Two and a half miles on on a stiff track with give under foot should be perfect for him and 11/4 looks decent value after a good run in a better race when last seen. Recommended bets: Breaking It Down Click here for our transparent tipping record Excited about the new National Hunt season? Order The Final Flight Jumps Guide Annual - it's full of fantastic content and you can add the horses to follow to your My Stable tracker using the QR Code. Click here for more. Follow Murt on Twitter: @murt_khan Breaking It Down P&L: +32.35pts October: -4.75pts September: +1.75pts August: +0.36pts July: +15.09pts June: -10.10pts May: +30pts
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Post by dennisg on Oct 6, 2017 6:56:24 GMT
Sceau Royal, sixth in the Champion Hurdle last season, made a winning start to life over fences at Warwick on Thursday. Alan King's five-year-old had by far and away the best hurdling form as all five in the Bet At Racinguk.com Novices' Chase made their first public appearances over the larger obstacles. He was duly sent off the 1/3 favourite in the hands of Daryl Jacob and didn't give his supporters much cause for concern with a slick round of jumping. Ballyhill took them along and was still at the head of affairs under Sam Twiston-Davies as Sceau Royal moved past second-favourite Forth Bridge down the back straight. Turning in it was clear that the odds-on favourite still had plenty in the tank and after readily taking the lead between the final two flights, Sceau Royal scampered clear, popped the last and eased to a four and a half length victory. Sky Bet left Sceau Royal unchanged as a in their antepost market for the Arkle at Cheltenham next March. Winning jockey Jacob told Racing UK: "I'm very happy, he jumped well and travelled well. He wanted to be very long but I got him back and popping away. "He's only small but he was a high-class hurdler and he gets from A to B very fast. It's all about educating him today, I wanted to try and teach the horse and let him do his thing at the same time. "Hopefully he's got some big assignments to come later in the season. He was just below the best hurdlers last year but over two miles over fences I think it could bring a bit of improvement out of him. He enjoyed the good ground out there today." Follow Racing UK ✔@racing_UK "He gets from A to B very, very fast." - Listen to Daryl Jacob's thoughts on @warwickraces winner Sceau Royal. 3:42 PM - Oct 5, 2017 1 1 Reply 5 5 Retweets 15 15 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy King said: "That was very pleasing. He has got plenty of scope for a little horse and I was delighted with him. There were one or two down the back he stood a long way off, but he got there fine. "I would be thinking Cheltenham at the end of the month. It would be an option, as if you can go around Warwick you can go anywhere." Related links
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 6, 2017 10:22:11 GMT
SATURDAY.
FREE TO AIR TV RACES 1:50 ASCOT Hope And Homes For Children Rous Stakes (Listed Race) Cl1 (3yo+) 5f ITV4 2:05 NEWMARKET British EBF Breeders' Fillies Series Sprint Handicap Cl2 (3yo+) 6f ITV4 2:25 ASCOT Gigaset Cumberland Lodge Stakes (Group 3) Cl1 (3yo+) 1m3f211y ITV4 2:40 NEWMARKET Kingdom Of Bahrain Sun Chariot Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) Cl1 (3yo+) 1m ITV4 3:00 ASCOT John Guest Bengough Stakes (Group 3) Cl1 (3yo+) 6f ITV4 3:20 REDCAR totepool Two-Year-Old Trophy (Listed Race) Cl1 (2yo) 5f217y ITV4 3:35 ASCOT totescoop6 Challenge Cup (Heritage Handicap) Cl2 (3yo+) 7f ITV4
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 6, 2017 15:30:32 GMT
SATURDAY
SCOOP 6 1:50 ASCOT Hope And Homes For Children Rous Stakes (Listed Race) Cl1 (3yo+) 5f ITV4 2:05 NEWMARKET British EBF Breeders' Fillies Series Sprint Handicap Cl2 (3yo+) 6f ITV4 2:40 NEWMARKET Kingdom Of Bahrain Sun Chariot Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) Cl1 (3yo+) 1m ITV4 3:00 ASCOT John Guest Bengough Stakes (Group 3) Cl1 (3yo+) 6f ITV4 3:20 REDCAR totepool Two-Year-Old Trophy (Listed Race) Cl1 (2yo) 5f217y ITV4 3:35 ASCOT totescoop6 Challenge Cup (Heritage Handicap) Cl2 (3yo+) 7f ITV4
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 6, 2017 19:09:31 GMT
Fontwell Park, 06 Oct 17 Race 1 - 2:10pm THE JAMES TODD & CO JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) The Starter reported that Rachael Blackmore, the rider of DAN GUN (IRE) had cantered in at the start. The rider and the Starter were interviewed and recordings of the incident were shown. Blackmore was suspended for 1 day for misconduct at the Start.
An enquiry was held into the running and riding of DELLANOY, ridden by Noel Fehily and trained by Neil Mulholland, which finished fourth of nine, beaten by 18 ½ lengths. The rider and the trainer were interviewed and shown recordings of the race; the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. The rider stated that his instructions were to follow the fancied horses and to do his best. He added that DELLANNOY is a big three-year-old which had schooled well but during the race jumped poorly, especially in the back straight on the final circuit, after which he felt it prudent to hold the gelding together. The trainer confirmed the instructions and stated that he was satisfied that the ride had accorded with those instructions. Their explanations were noted.
Race 3 - 3:20pm THE JAMES TODD & CO LTD HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) The sponsorship in relation to SIR DYLAN, trained by Polly Gundry, did not comply with the Sponsorship Code of Conduct. Gundry was warned as to her responsibility to ensure that the correct sponsorship is carried.
The performance of CLONDAW BISTO (IRE), which was ridden by Jack Sherwood and trained by Suzy Smith, and finished unplaced, was considered. The trainer’s explanation that the gelding was unsuited by the trip of 2 miles and 2 furlongs and was likely to step up in trip next time was noted.
Race 4 - 3:55pm THE RACEBETS "DOUBLE DEPOSIT" HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) GOWANAUTHAT (IRE) wore ear plugs which were removed at the start.
At the second last fence, AS DE MEE (FR), placed second, jumped sharply right-handed and collided with ANTONY (FR), placed third, in mid-air, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved, and that it had not improved the placing of AS DE MEE (FR). View Stewards report Hexham, 06 Oct 17 Fixture Note After Race 1 going changed to Soft (from Soft, Heavy in places) Race 2 - 3:00pm THE GLADSTONE BOWLING CLUB 50 GLORIOUS YEARS MARES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier for The Northern Lights Mares' Hurdle Series Final) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that VIOGNIER, which was pulled up, had bled from the nose, and that ECHO LADY (IRE), unplaced, finished lame right fore. Jamie Hamilton reported that SUNSET MARQUIS (IRE), which was pulled up, stopped quickly. Trevor Whelan reported that SOIESAUVAGE (FR), placed second, ran too free.
Race 3 - 3:35pm THE PAVILION RESTAURANT A CERTAIN WINNER STEEPLE CHASE (A NOVICES' LIMITED HANDICAP) (CLASS 4) The performance of PRINCESS TARA (IRE), which was ridden by Brian Hughes, trained by Malcolm Jefferson, and finished unplaced, was considered. It was noted that the trainer’s representative could offer no explanation for the mare’s performance. PRINCESS TARA (IRE) was routine tested.
Adam Short reported that VERCINGETORIX (IRE), placed fourth, was never travelling.
Race 4 - 4:10pm THE YOUNGS RPS "LEADERS IN THE FIELD" HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) The winner BITVIEW COLIN (IRE), ridden by Danny Mullins and trained by John Patrick Ryan, appeared to show an improvement in form, compared with its previous run at Kilbeggan on 8 September 2017 where the gelding finished eighth of ten beaten 69 lengths. The explanation of the trainer’s representative was noted that the gelding had benefited from some back treatment since its last run and a more experienced rider on this occasion.
Race 5 - 4:45pm THE YOUNGS RPS "THE WINNING COMBINATION" HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier for the Northern Lights Middle Distance Chase Series) Permission was given for TIKKANDEMICKEY (IRE) to go to post early.
Race 6 - 5:20pm THE FOLLOW HEXHAM ON TWITTER AND FACEBOOK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) An enquiry was held into the apparent improvement in form of the winner, ALICES MAN (IRE), ridden by Danny Mullins and trained by John Patrick Ryan, which had never previously been placed. The trainer’s representative was interviewed. The Stewards noted her comments that the gelding appreciated the step up in trip to 2 miles 7½ furlongs and the re-application of blinkers on this occasion. View Stewards report Ascot, 06 Oct 17 Race 1 - 2:00pm THE VEOLIA HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for HIGH ACCLAIM (USA) to go early to post.
Following the race Paul Hanagan reported that FIRE PALACE, unplaced, was slowly away.
Race 2 - 2:35pm THE NEPTUNE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for HEAVEN'S GUEST (IRE) and PASTORAL PLAYER to go early to post.
Charlie Bennett, the rider of PASTORAL PLAYER, was slow to remove the blindfold resulting in his horse being slow to start. After being interviewed Bennett’s explanation, that PASTORAL PLAYER had anticipated the start and although he had his hand on the blind the gelding had gone two strides before he was able to pull it off, was noted.
Following the race Jamie Spencer reported that TAUREAN STAR (IRE), unplaced, was denied a clear run and Paddy Bradley reported that GOLDEN GOAL (IRE), unplaced, ran too freely.
Race 3 - 3:10pm THE ORIGINAL HARROGATE WATER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) The Starter reported that VICTORY ANGEL (IRE), trained by Roger Varian, was the subject of a third criteria failure. The trainer was informed that the colt could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
The winner, NOBLY BORN, ridden by Frankie Dettori, and trained by John Gosden, appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Ascot on 9 September 2017, where the colt finished sixth of thirteen, beaten 15 ¾ lengths. The trainer’s representative’s explanation that NOBLY BORN benefited from the fitting of first time blinkers was noted. The colt was routine tested.
Following the race Hollie Doyle reported that REPTON (IRE), unplaced, hung right-handed under pressure.
Race 4 - 3:45pm THE LONDONMETRIC NOEL MURLESS STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Enquiry Complete - Placings Altered.
An enquiry was held to consider the placings in this race after the winner, WEEKENDER, ridden by Frankie Dettori, had drifted left-handed on the run to the line, giving RAHEEN HOUSE (IRE), placed second, ridden by Jamie Spencer, a bump. The riders were interviewed and shown recordings of the incident. The Stewards considered that the interference had improved WEEKENDER’s placing as RAHEEN HOUSE (IRE) was making ground at the time and the winning distance was only a nose, and revised the placings as follows: RAHEEN HOUSE (IRE), first and WEEKENDER, second. Dettori was cautioned for careless riding as he allowed his horse to drift left without sufficient correction.
Following the race Harry Bentley reported that MOUNT MORIAH, placed fifth, was denied a clear run in the closing stages.
Race 5 - 4:20pm THE TROY ASSET MANAGEMENT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) The Starter reported that BERKSHIRE BOY (IRE), trained by Andrew Balding, was the subject of a third criteria failure. The trainer was informed that the gelding could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
TRIBUTE ACT, placed second, ridden by George Wood, hung left-handed on the run to the line, taking SEA FOX (IRE), placed third, ridden by Fran Berry slightly off its intended line. The riders were interviewed and shown recordings of the incident. The interference was found to be accidental as Wood was doing his best to keep the filly straight.
Race 6 - 4:55pm THE CANACCORD GENUITY GORDON CARTER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Hector Crouch, the rider of ALTA AYIL (IRE), placed second, was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level from approaching the furlong marker.
Harry Bentley, the rider of GAVLAR, unplaced, was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level from inside the final two furlongs.
Following the race David Probert reported that RITE TO REIGN, unplaced hung left-handed and stopped quickly and Joe Fanning reported that MISTER MANDURO (FR), unplaced, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of MISTER MANDURO (FR) failed to reveal any abnormalities. View Stewards report Chelmsford City, 06 Oct 17 Race 1 - 5:45pm THE BET toteplacepot AT betfred.com NOVICE AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for HIDDEN DREAM (IRE) to be led early to post.
Race 2 - 6:15pm THE BET toteJACKPOT AT betfred.com NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for FINK HILL (USA) to go early to post.
Connor Beasley reported that FINK HILL (USA), placed third, ran too free.
Race 3 - 6:45pm THE BET totequadpot AT betfred.com NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Charlie Bennett reported that FEEL THE WRATH (IRE), unplaced, was slowly away.
Race 4 - 7:15pm THE BET toteexacta AT betfred.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for GROUPIE to go early to post.
The Starter reported that FAVOURITE TREAT (USA), trained by Ruth Carr, refused to enter the stalls and was withdrawn. The trainer’s representative was informed that the gelding could not run until the day after passing a stalls test. As it was the second occasion within the previous 12 months that FAVOURITE TREAT (USA) has been reported, a further report within the same period would mean the gelding would be prevented from having a stalls test for 6 months.
The performance of GOLD HUNTER (IRE), which was ridden by Paddy Pilley and trained by Steve Flook, and finished unplaced, was considered. The trainer’s explanation that the filly was unsuited by the wide draw was noted. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filly during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 5 - 7:45pm THE BET totetrifecta AT betfred.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Luke Morris reported that ALTERNATE ROUTE, unplaced, ran flat.
Race 6 - 8:15pm THE BET toteWIN AT betfred.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) PASS THE CRISTAL (IRE) wore earplugs.
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 7, 2017 7:39:55 GMT
Saturday: going, weather & non-runners Ascot GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Soft in places on Round course; GoingStick: Str 6.6, Rnd 6.4) (Rail movements: R2 +25y) WEATHER: Light rain STALLS: Straight course - Stands' side; 1m4f - Inside Fairyhouse GOING: GOOD TO YIELDING (Yielding in places) WEATHER: Cloudy Fontwell GOING: GOOD (GoingStick 6.8) (Selective watering to maintain) WEATHER: Showers Limerick GOING: SOFT TO HEAVY WEATHER: Light rain Newmarket GOING: GOOD (GoingStick 8.0) (Far Side Course) WEATHER: Light rain STALLS: 1m4f - Centre; Remainder - Stands' side NON RUNNERS: 1:30 Knight To Behold (8) 3:50 Rotherhithe (27) Redcar GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Soft in places; GoingStick 7.6) WEATHER: Light rain STALLS: Straight course - Centre; Round course - Inside NON RUNNERS: 2:10 Hello My Sunshine (5) Wolverhampton (AW) GOING: TAPETA: STANDARD WEATHER: Light rain STALLS: 7f - Outside; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 6:15 Archibald Leitch (2)Storm Doris (12) 9:15 Miss M (7)
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 7, 2017 7:40:50 GMT
TODAY'S NAPS TIME CRS TIPSTER LEVEL STAKES Khamaary 4:30 Rdcr Chester Leader, Charlie Croasdale +49.47 Eternally 4:10 Asct Racing Post, RP Ratings +30.6 Xenobia 4:10 Asct The Times, Rob Wright +27.19 Clear Water 2:05 NmkR Morning Star, Farringdon +17.45 Johnny Barnes 3:35 Asct Racing Post, Postdata +14.38 Mjjack 3:35 Asct Daily Mail, Robin Goodfellow +9.65 John Kirkup 3:20 Rdcr Racing Post, Spotlight +5.99 Off Art 4:30 Rdcr Scottish Sun, Jim Delahunt -4.93 Secret Number 2:25 Asct The Guardian -5.08 Not A Bad Oul Day 2:35 Limk The Irish Sun -5.63 Knight To Behold 1:30 NmkR Glasgow Evening Times, Jeffrey Ross -6.2 Clear Water 2:05 NmkR sportinglife.com, Ben Linfoot -6.75 Waldgeist 2:25 Asct Yorkshire Evening Post, Lee Sobot -7.89 Crownthorpe 3:20 Rdcr Sunday Express, Jason Heavey -10.09 Usherette 2:40 NmkR The Scotsman, Glendale -10.83 Mjjack 3:35 Asct The Irish Field, Rory Delargy -11.94 Burnt Sugar 3:35 Asct Racing Post, The North -13.82 Waldgeist 2:25 Asct Scottish Express, Chris Goulding -14.02 Roly Poly 2:40 NmkR Racing and Football Outlook -14.58 Khamaary 4:30 Rdcr The Sun On Sunday, Sirius -15.38 Considered Opinion 5:45 Wolv The Star, Patrick Weaver -15.45 John Kirkup 3:20 Rdcr Sheffield Star, Fortunatus -17 Persuasive 2:40 NmkR Glasgow Herald, PicksfromthePaddock -17.16 Qemah 2:40 NmkR Daily Express, The Scout -17.66 Persuasive 2:40 NmkR Sunday Telegraph, Whistler -18.32 Mojito 3:35 Asct Sky Sports News, Alex Hammond -18.34 Blushing Rose 5:00 NmkR Daily Telegraph, Marlborough -18.91 Rich Identity 1:40 Rdcr Yorkshire Post, The Duke -20.16 Clear Water 2:05 NmkR Daily Star Sunday, Moorestyle -22.82 Makzeem 3:35 Asct Sunday Mail, Rockavon -24.88 Roly Poly 2:40 NmkR Liverpool Echo, Chris Wright -25.42 Silver Quartz 3:15 NmkR Belfast Newsletter, Wise Owl -26.4 Persuasive 2:40 NmkR Racing Post, Newmarket -27.61 Starlight Mystery 3:50 NmkR Western Morning News, West Tip -29.3 Waldgeist 2:25 Asct Blackpool Gazette, Steve Simpson -29.57 Qemah 2:40 NmkR Racing UK, The Score -29.76 Sea Tide 5:00 NmkR attheraces.com, Lawrence Taylor -32.5 Cribbs Causeway 5:35 NmkR The Sun, Templegate -32.76 Aljazzi 2:40 NmkR Daily Record, Garry Owen -36.66 Birchwood 3:35 Asct Weekender, Paul Kealy -38.58 Usherette 2:40 NmkR Shropshire Star, Andy Morris -39.31 Waady 1:50 Asct Daily Post, Mercury -39.46 Wahoo 3:50 NmkR Irish Post, Karl Hedley -39.94 Mjjack 3:35 Asct Gloucestershire Echo, Melissa Jones -50.42 Darkanna 3:20 Rdcr Daily Mirror, Newsboy -52.7 Neshmeya 5:00 NmkR Racing Post, Lambourn -53.33 Fly Home Harry 4:50 Font Oxford Mail, Mark Edwards -72.22 Dashing Oscar 3:05 Font The Press, York, Ebor -74.04
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 7, 2017 7:41:43 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Persuasive (2.40 Newmarket,nap)
Brings the best form after her excellent third from a wide draw in the Group 1 Matron Stakes last time. John Gosden's grey worked well on the Limekilns in midweek.
Others to follow Ascot: 1.50 Waady, 2.25 Secret Number, 3.00 Blue Point, 3.35 Mojito, 4.10 Eternally, 4.45 Equimou.
Newmarket: 1.30 Old Persian, 2.05 Tundra, 3.15 Just Brilliant, 4.25 Shenanigans, 5.00 Blushing Rose, 5.35 White Chocolate.
Redcar: 1.40 Rich Identity, 2.10 Launceston Place, 3.20 Never Back Down, 3.55 Yattwee, 5.05 Dream Machine.
Wolverhampton: 5.45 Natheer, 6.45 Gulliver, 7.15 Affluence, 7.45 Stosur, 8.15 Sir Gnet, 8.45 Send Up
11/4 Persuasive 2:40 Newmarket Lambourn: Nick Deacon
Neshmeya (5.00 Newmarket)
Has not quite lived up to her early promise so far, but the form of her win at Salisbury this summer looks reasonable, and little went right for her at Nottingham last time. Connections think there is more to come and she looks nicely weighted here with the ground drying in her favour.
Others to follow Ascot: 3.00 Projection, 3.35 Makzeem, 4.10 Princess De Lune.
Fontwell: 3.05 Azzerti, 4.15 Gunfleet.
Newmarket: 1.30 Knight To Behold, 2.05 Rely On Me, 3.15 Astrologist, 3.50 She Believes, 5.35 Cribbs Causeway.
Redcar: 2.10 Tamkeen, 3.20 Foxtrot Lady, 3.55 Jallota, 5.05 Meccabah.
Wolverhampton: 6.45 Seeking Magic, 7.45 Ariena.
11/2 Neshmeya 5:00 Newmarket
North: Richard Young
Burnt Sugar (3.35 Ascot, nap)
Thriving at present and notched second win of the year over 7f when readily beating a competitive field at Leopardstown last time. Should be suited by the way things pan out here and fancied to defy an 8lb rise in the weights.
Others to follow Ascot: 3.00 Tommy Taylor.
Newmarket: 2.05 Marie Of Lyon, 3.50 Starlight Mystery, 4.25 Peach Melba, 5.00 Euro Nightmare, 5.35 Curlew River.
Redcar: 1.40 Big Kitten, 2.10 Commander Han, 2.45 Maraakib, 3.20 Crownthorpe, 3.55 Don't Touch, 4.30 Off Art, 5.05 Big Time Dancer, 5.40 Nuns Walk.
Wolverhampton: 6.15 Grimeford Lane, 6.45 Watchable, 7.15 Shootingthe Breeze, 7.45 Rinaria, 8.15 Archipeligo, 8.45 Mambo Dancer, 9.15 Mr C.
14/1 Burnt Sugar 3:35 Ascot West Country: Tim Mitchell
Diable De Sivola (3.05 Fontwell, nap)
Promising juvenile last season who is fancied to continue the good form of the stable on his reappearance with this step up in distance expected to bring about further improvement.
Others to follow
Fontwell: 2.30 Bradford Bridge, 3.40 Orbasa, 4.15 Admiral Barratry, 5.20 The Brothers.
7/2 Diable De Sivola 3:05 Fontwell Racing Post Ratings: Paul Curtis
Eternally (4.10 Ascot)
Sets a good and clear form standard after finishing runner-up in two Group 3 races this term and can repeat last year's win in this race.
10/11 Eternally 4:10 Ascot Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Arcanada (3.35 Ascot)
An honourable second at York in July and a similar performance could put Tom Dascombe's four-year-old firmly in the mix.
20/1 Arcanada 3:35 Ascot Longshot: Ed Quigley
Bletchley (4.10 Ascot)
Unlucky last time out, and although she has to find a bit on ratings, trip and good to soft ground will suit.
14/1 Bletchley 4:10 Ascot Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Detailed (3.10 Limerick)
The Joseph O'Brien-trained filly drops back in trip and grade following a career best effort last time when she finished a close up fourth in the Park Hill Stakes at Doncaster. A three-time handicap winner, once over this 1m4f trip, she is proven on testing ground and the daughter of Motivator can score under Wayne Lordan.
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 7, 2017 7:42:20 GMT
EYECATCHER
Starlight Mystery (3.50 Newmarket)
Starlight Mystery may prefer another furlong but she has been running in better company than she faces in the £150,000 Tattersalls October Auction Stakes at Newmarket (3.50) and, on her best form, she has an outstanding chance. Her high draw might be a help and she has a light weight due to her cheap purchase price as well. All in all this looks a great opportunity for Starlight Mystery to get back to winning ways. (Tom Segal)
6/1 Starlight Mystery 3:50 Newmarket BIG-RACE BANKER
Darkanna (3.20 Redcar)
She might be favourite, but at around 5-1 Darkanna is remarkable value given she is officially rated at least 6lb better than every runner and gets plenty of weight off some of them, including the next highest-rated De Bruyne Horse, who concedes 8lb. Winners of this race tend to come from the front of the market and she can be another. (Paul Kealy)
9/2 Darkanna 3:20 Redcar DARK HORSE
Usherette (2.40 Newmarket)
French-trained runners have been responsible for five of the last ten Sun Chariot winners and Andre Fabre's five-year-old can enhance that record. She didn't get the breaks when an unlucky third to Qemah and Aljazzi in the Duke Of Cambridge at Royal Ascot and can reverse form with that pair. Back to winning form in Listed company at Maisons-Laffitte last month, she can gain an overdue Group 1 success. (Kevin Morley)
15/2 Usherette 2:40 Newmarket
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Post by Kimmy on Oct 7, 2017 7:43:00 GMT
Richard Hannon strikes at 13 per cent generally but that rises to 28 per cent with runners in first-time cheekpieces. The aid is introduced for Rita’s Man (2.45) at Redcar and, dropped into a seller, he can regain winning form under Silvestre de Sousa, who was on board for his last victory in May.
David O’Meara strikes at 16 per cent with handicap debutants, boasting an impressive £45.21 profit to £1 level stakes. Lord Glitters has his first run for the trainer in Ascot’s big 7f handicap (3.35). After winning French conditions races on his last two starts, he was purchased for €270,000.
With 11 winners from 22 runners at Redcar (50 per cent), anything William Haggas runs at the Yorkshire venue has to be noted. His sole runner there is Green Fortune in the Two-Year-Old Trophy (3.20). He was not disgraced in Group 3 company last time and this is a drop in class.
Richard Hughes is 3-9 in sellers (33 per cent) but strikes at 43 per cent with those making their debut in such races. He drops Princess Lyla (6.15) into that grade for the first time at Wolverhampton. She landed two nurseries in August, including one at the track, and is the only winner in the field.
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