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Post by dennisg on Nov 2, 2017 7:15:31 GMT
Pro punter and National Hunt expert Murt Khan is keen on a Charlie Longsdon-trained runner at Sedgefield this afternoon. 1.00 Sedgefield preview Click here for racecard and free video form VOLT FACE has always had a lot of raw ability since his days with David Pipe but since he joined Charlie Longsdon in late 2016 it's been an effort trying to get the horse to maximise his ability. He has been tried over a variety of distances and has struggled to settle over staying trips but his last two starts have been around two miles so it has been a case of trusting the horse and giving him his head. These tactics have been effective and he's been a little unlucky not to have won at least one of the two events. Sedgefield is a tricky track for a novice and his experience could be the key today around here so I'm hoping he puts his closest rivals under pressure with speed over his obstacles from the front - I can see him making all and gaining a deserved victory.
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 2, 2017 8:04:28 GMT
Thursday: going, weather & non-runners Chelmsford (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 6f - Centre; Remainder - Inside Clonmel GOING: YIELDING TO SOFT WEATHER: Cloudy Lingfield (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 1m - Outside; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 12:45 Dukeofwallingford (6) 3:30 My Brother Mike (4) 4:00 Al's Memory (7) Sedgefield GOING: GOOD (Selective watering to maintain) WEATHER: Partly cloudy Stratford GOING: GOOD (GoingStick 7.7) (Watered) (Rail movements: Race 1 +174yds, Race 2 +162yds, Race 3 +18yds, Race 4 +46yds and Races 5 & 6 +42yds) WEATHER: Partly cloudy NON RUNNERS: 3:20 Flashing Glance (1)
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 2, 2017 8:07:10 GMT
TODAY'S NAPS TIME CRS TIPSTER LEVEL STAKES The Geegeez Geegee 2:45 Strf attheraces.com, Lawrence Taylor +24 Audacious Plan 3:10 Sedg Racing UK, The Score +12.38 Quietly 2:05 Sedg sportinglife.com +11.52 Scandaleuse 12:15 Ling Glasgow Evening Times, Jeffrey Ross +9.28 Cribbs Causeway 2:25 Ling The Sun, Templegate +8.21 Washed Ashore 3:10 Sedg Weekender, Paul Kealy +8 Delusionofgrandeur 3:10 Sedg Chester Leader, Charlie Croasdale +6.04 Baraboy 4:10 Sedg Racing Post, The North +4.25 Good Man Pat 1:40 Strf Morning Star, Farringdon +4 Crackdeloust 1:00 Sedg Liverpool Echo, Chris Wright +3.63 Audacious Plan 3:10 Sedg Racing Post, Spotlight +3.38 Metkaif 12:45 Ling Western Morning News, West Tip +2 Cribbs Causeway 2:25 Ling Wolverhampton Express & Star, Andrew Bladen +2 Volt Face 1:00 Sedg Racing Post, RP Ratings +1.5 Aleef 7:25 Chmt Daily Mail, Robin Goodfellow +1 Undefined Beauty 3:40 Sedg Daily Telegraph, Marlborough +1 Judge Earle 1:30 Sedg Blackpool Gazette, Steve Simpson -0.25 Sympa Des Flos 1:25 Clon Sunday Express, Jason Heavey -0.69 Quietly 2:05 Sedg Yorkshire Post, The Duke -0.81 Western Ryder 3:20 Strf Racing Post, Lambourn -1 Royal Beekeeper 2:15 Strf Sheffield Star, Fortunatus -1 Beneficial Joe 2:35 Sedg Sunday Mail, Rockavon -1 Boytonrath 4:10 Sedg The Sun On Sunday, Sirius -1 Melodic Motion 2:25 Ling Daily Mirror, Newsboy -1.67 Fredricka 8:30 Chmt Racing Post, Postdata -2 Starchitect 2:45 Strf Racing Post, West Country -2 Western Ryder 3:20 Strf Oxford Mail, Mark Edwards -2.13 Mister Don 3:10 Sedg Scottish Sun, Jim Delahunt -2.13 Dance The Dream 2:25 Ling Belfast Newsletter, Wise Owl -2.38 Ballyoptic 3:50 Strf Gloucestershire Echo, Melissa Jones -2.4 Court Liability 1:30 Sedg Racing and Football Outlook -2.5 Good Man Pat 1:40 Strf Daily Star Sunday, Moorestyle -3.16 Falcon Eye 5:55 Chmt Daily Express, The Scout -3.38 Starchitect 2:45 Strf Scottish Express, Chris Goulding -3.38 Starchitect 2:45 Strf Sky Sports News, Alex Hammond -3.5 Diagnostic 7:55 Chmt Yorkshire Evening Post, Lee Sobot -3.75 Melodic Motion 2:25 Ling The Star, Patrick Weaver -4.09 Wootyhoot 6:25 Chmt The Scotsman, Glendale -4.39 Laid Back Luke 3:35 Clon Irish Herald, Ian Gaughran -5 Khamaary 1:20 Ling The Guardian -5 Miss Eyecatcher 3:00 Clon The Irish Sun -5 Shattered Love 3:00 Clon Daily Post, Mercury -6 Washed Ashore 3:10 Sedg Daily Record, Garry Owen -6 Starchitect 2:45 Strf Glasgow Herald, PicksfromthePaddock -6 Osco Mosco 12:50 Clon Irish Post, Karl Hedley -6 The Geegeez Geegee 2:45 Strf Shropshire Star, Andy Morris -6 Judge Earle 1:30 Sedg Sunday Telegraph, Whistler -6 Touch The Clouds 9:00 Chmt The Irish Field, Rory Delargy -6 Circulation 3:30 Ling The Press, York, Ebor -6 Baghdad 5:55 Chmt The Times, Rob Wright -6
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 2, 2017 8:07:56 GMT
Warren Greatrex has a 38 per cent strike-rate at Stratford, where he sends Keeper Hill (3.50). In-form jockey Adrian Heskin takes the ride.
When Paddy Butler and Callum Shepherd team up at Chelmsford it’s worth taking note as they have a 60 per cent strike-rate at the track. They combine with course-and-distance winner All Or Nothin (9.00).
PJ McDonald rides at Lingfield before dashing off to Chelmsford for three rides. The pick of his mounts is handicap debutant Baghdad (5.55) and this Frankel colt should improve for the step-up in trip.
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 2, 2017 8:08:32 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Muffri'Ha (1.20 Lingfield, nap)
William Haggas' tricky mare can bow out with a win after some decent efforts in Group company of late. The five-year-old returned from a break to win a Listed contest at Newmarket in September and is fancied to win this for the second year running.
2/1 Muffri'Ha 1:20 Lingfield (AW) Others to follow Lingfield 12.15 Scandaleuse, 12.45 Il Primo Sole, 1.50 Gulliver, 2.25 Daphne, 3.30 Sir Gnet, 4.00 La Isla Bonita. Chelmsford 5.25 Taoiseach, 5.55 Ashington, 6.25 Miss Mirabeau, 6.55 Battersea, 7.25 Gorgeous Noora, 7.55 Diagnostic, 9.00 Caledonian Gold Lambourn: James Burn
Western Ryder (3.20 Stratford, nap)
Boasts some strong bumper form from last term, has enjoyed a good summer and schooled well subsequently, so should be hard to beat on hurdling debut with champion jockey Richard Johnson booked for the first time.
4/11 Western Ryder 3:20 Stratford Others to follow Chelmsford 5.25 Etisalat, 5.55 Deadly Reel, 6.25 Mach One, 6.55 Barye, 7.25 Super Julius, 7.55 Madam Bounty, 8.30 Spin Top. Lingfield 12.15 Moon Song, 1.20 Pirouette, 1.50 Bobby Wheeler, 2.25 Cribbs Causeway. Sedgefield 1.30 Court Liability. Stratford 1.40 Good Man Pat, 3.50 Keeper Hill. North: Colin Russell
Baraboy (4.10 Sedgefield, nap)
Not the most consistent but on a fair mark, goes well on the track and is fancied to give another good account with the ground to suit.
6/1 Baraboy 4:10 Sedgefield Others to follow Chelmsford 5.25 Rastacap, 5.55 Baghdad, 6.25 Breaking Free, 6.55 Watersmeet, 7.25 Aleef, 7.55 Logi, 8.30 Fredericka, 9.00 Miss Uppity. Lingfield 1.20 Melesina, 1.50 Barracuda Boy, 4.00 Secret Missile. Sedgefield 1.00 Crackdeloust, 1.30 Judge Earl, 2.05 Quietly, 2.35 Sun Cloud, 3.10 Boric, 3.40 Wide Awake. Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason
Volt Face (1.00 Sedgefield, nap)
Has an experience advantage over his rivals and confirmed himself to be well-handicapped when narrowly beaten off this mark on his recent Kempton reappearance.
5/4 Volt Face 1:00 Sedgefield Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Scandaleuse (12.15 Lingfield)
Has found one too good on her last two runs at Kempton, but Sir Michael Stoute's filly could deservedly break her duck.
15/8 Scandaleuse 12:15 Lingfield (AW) Longshot: Ed Quigley
Smooth Stepper (3.10 Sedgefield)
Would have needed his recent spin over hurdles, and the eight-year-old should be competitive off this mark now returning to fences.
14/1 Smooth Stepper 3:10 Sedgefield Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Shattered Love (3.00 Clonmel)
A three-time winner over hurdles, the Gordon Elliott-trained six-year-old justified very short odds when scoring by 26 lengths on her chasing debut at Fairyhouse last month. This looks harder and she is dropping in trip, but she still makes plenty of appeal and gets the vote to score under Jack Kennedy.
1/2 Shattered Love 3:00 Clonmel >> There are no West Country tips today
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 2, 2017 8:09:33 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 2, 2017 8:10:47 GMT
LINGFIELD ROBIN GOODFELLOW 12.15 Ghanimah 12.45 Il Primo Sole 1.20 Muffri’Ha 1.50 Gulliver 2.25 Val De Marne 2.55 Daily Trader 3.30 Choral Clan 4.00 Dream Start GIMCRACK 12.15 Bubble And Squeak 12.45 Dukeofwallingford 1.20 Muffri ’Ha (nap) 1.50 Mr Bossy Boots 2.25 Pacharana (nb) 2.55 Scrafton 3.30 Circulation 4.00 La Isla Bonita STRATFORD ROBIN GOODFELLOW 1.40 Good Man Pat 2.15 Royal Beekeeper 2.45 Cut The Corner 3.20 Flashing Glance (nb) 3.50 Ballyoptic 4.20 Play The Ace GIMCRACK 1.40 King Calvin 2.15 Gold Class 2.45 Starchitect 3.20 Western Ryder 3.50 Keeper Hill 4.20 Amber Gambler CHELMSFORD CITY ROBIN GOODFELLOW 5.25 Etisalat 5.55 Falcon Eye 6.25 Mach One 6.55 High Secret 7.25 Aleef (nap) 7.55 Diagnostic 8.30 Born To Finish 9.00 Touch The Clouds GIMCRACK 5.25 Etisalat 5.55 Far Dawn 6.25 Wootyhoot 6.55 Battersea 7.25 Gorgeous Noora 7.55 Impart 8.30 Born To Finish 9.00 Dream Revival SEDGEFIELD ROBIN GOODFELLOW 1.00 Crackdeloust 1.30 Jack Devine 2.05 Court King 2.35 Askamore Darsi 3.10 Audacious Plan 3.40 Black Tulip 4.10 Boytonrath GIMCRACK 1.00 Volt Face 1.30 Court Liability 2.05 Quietly 2.35 Sun Cloud 3.10 Audacious Plan 3.40 Sophie Olivia 4.10 Baraboy RELATED ARTICLES
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 2, 2017 19:57:00 GMT
It was work as normal on Thursday morning for Colin Keane at Ger Lyons' stable after he all but secured the Irish Flat jockeys' championship with a treble at Dundalk on Wednesday.
Keane took his lead over nine-times winner Pat Smullen to 10 and with just two days of the season left in Ireland, he is almost across the line.
Keane will return to Dundalk on Friday, before signing off the season at Naas on Sunday.
Lyons has been Keane's strongest supporter in his quest to win the title and the 2014 champion apprentice has totally justified that confidence.
"I said congratulations to him this morning and said the way you've won it and the way you carried yourself means more to me, or as much to me, as winning it," said the County Meath handler.
"He's here riding out this morning. He could be at home lying in bed patting himself on the back. He was first in again this morning, as he always has been from the day I met him.
"It's a different day and we'll move on now with the achievement hopefully done. It's just been fantastic and I think I've got more of a buzz out of it than he has because Colin is so level headed.
"I know he knows he's done well, but you wouldn't think it with him. It's just another day for him and we've more work to do on Friday and Sunday. Hopefully he'll take a holiday and relax and realise what he's after achieving. We'll worry about next year, next year.
"In life you've got to be lucky enough to meet good people and I'm lucky enough to have met this kid and we've clicked."
Lyons admitted at the start of the year, it was not the plan to win the title.
"I'll be 100 per cent honest that we never set out this year to be champion jockey," he said.
"I remember ringing Ruaidhri Tierney, his agent, and we've probably only spoke twice as he does all his work through my office.
"At the start of the season I rang him and said 'make sure he's second and don't drop the ball'. That might sound defeatist, but it was realistic.
"When you are second you have a chance. If something was to happen to Pat (Smullen) or Dermot (Weld) you are there to pick up the pieces.
"In fairness the team were there and Ruaidhri has worked very hard and deserves huge credit for what he has done for Colin.
"In the last few weeks he's had him on the first- or second-favourites in most races. As has Kevin (O'Ryan) for Pat.
"I've huge admiration for Pat Smullen and I didn't like the way I was watching races in the last month wishing him not to win races because I've great admiration for him and he's a superstar of a person.
"You saw it on Wednesday night that Pat had four seconds. Those four seconds could have easily been four winners and then it's a completely different story going in to the weekend."
Lyons revealed there will be a celebration at Naas where the curtain comes down on the campaign on Sunday.
"We've taken a box at Naas for all our owners, all our pals and all Colin's family. The amount of support that has been for him is tangible," he said.
"There will be a huge Meath presence in Naas on Sunday. I've heard that people you wouldn't think are interested are getting on a minibus and going to Naas just to be there and to say 'well done'.
"I just want people that have been watching on telly over the last while just to be there and be part of it and feel they are as much part of it as we are, because it's important to enjoy this."
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 2, 2017 19:58:24 GMT
Lingfield Park, 02 Nov 17 Race 1 - 12:15pm THE 32Red CASINO/BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (PLUS 10 RACE) Following the race, Jack Mitchell reported that BLACK LACE, unplaced, ran green, and Jim Crowley reported that EDGE OF THE WORLD (IRE), unplaced, also ran green.
Race 2 - 12:45pm THE 32Redsport.com / BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Marcus Tregoning was fined £80 as the record of vaccinations on the passport of BARNAY had been altered.
Permission was given for METKAIF to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
N OVER J, trained by William Knight, entered the Parade Ring after the signal to mount had been given. Being satisfied that this was due to the gelding being difficult to saddle, no further action was taken.
Approximately 6 furlongs out PURPLE JAZZ (IRE), unplaced, ducked quickly right handed, taking SHERIFF, unplaced, off its intended line, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Race 3 - 1:20pm THE 32RED EBF STALLIONS FLEUR DE LYS FILLIES' STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (All-Weather Fast-Track Qualifier) Permission was given for MIA TESORO (IRE) to go early to post, SOMETHINGTHRILLING to be mounted on the course and for BELLE MEADE (IRE) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
Following the race, Jim Crowley reported that KHAMAARY(IRE), unplaced, was slowly away and unable to dominate from a wide draw. The Veterinary Officer reported that post-race examination of the filly during routine testing, revealed her to be lame right hind.
Race 4 - 1:50pm THE PLAY JACKPOT GAMES AT sunbets.co.uk/vegas HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) BARRACUDA BOY (IRE) was ponied early to post.
Following the race, Robert Havlin reported that MUTAWATHEA, unplaced, was denied a clear run, Jim Crowley reported that CHARLES MOLSON, fixth, was denied a clear run and Richard Kingscote reported that MR BOSSY BOOTS (IRE), unplaced, was also denied a clear run. The Veterinary Officer reported that BOBBY WHEELER (IRE), unplaced, had been struck in to on its right hind.
Inside the final half furlong the winner, GULLIVER, lugged left handed, causing the rider of BARRACUDA BOY (IRE), unplaced, to easy momentarily 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 GULLIVER.
Race 5 - 2:25pm THE 32RED EBF STALLIONS RIVER EDEN FILLIES' STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Approximately 7 furlongs out, MELODIC MOTION (IRE), placed second, shifted right-handed taking OUJA, placed fifth, off its intended line. As a consequence the rider of OUJA took the filly left-handed to correct her, causing the rider of ELYSIAN FIELDS (GR), unplaced, to have to take a check. After viewing a recording of the incident it was found that no riding offence was involved, and it had not improved the placing of any horse.
Race 6 - 2:55pm THE BETWAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for WHAT A WELCOME to go early to post.
An enquiry was held to consider interference just inside the final furlong when LUXFORD, placed fourth, ridden by Robert Havlin had interfered with MISS BLONDELL, placed second, ridden by Tyler Saunders, which in turn interfered with MISS PACIFIC, unplaced, ridden by Kieran Shoemark, which in turn interfered with UNIT OF ASSESSMENT (IRE), unplaced, ridden by David Probert. The riders were interviewed and shown recordings of the incident. The interference was found to be accidental as LUXFORD had ducked quickly right handed, before being corrected, as Havlin steadied off the heels of SILVER DIXIE (USA).
Following the race Josephine Gordon reported that SHIFTING STAR (IRE), unplaced, was denied a clear run.
Race 7 - 3:30pm THE BETWAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV II) Following the race, Jack Osborn reported that THE GAY CAVALIER, unplaced, was slowly away, and Callum Shepherd reported that RAKEMATIZ, unplaced, jumped awkwardly from the stalls.
Race 8 - 4:00pm THE PLAY SLOTS AT sunbets.co.uk/vegas APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) The record of vaccinations in the passport of EXIT EUROPE had been altered. As the alteration had originally been identified when the horse ran at Kempton Park on 9 October 2017, and the re-check on this occasion showed the alteration had still not been corrected, Sir Mark Prescott was fined £290.
Permission was given for GARTH ROCKETT to be mounted on the chute.
Following the race, Isobel Francis reported that SHOWTIME BLUES, unplaced, hung left-handed in the final furlong and William Cox reported that CEE JAY, unplaced, jumped awkwardly from the stalls.
Cameron Noble, the rider of LA ISLA BONITA, DRAWN 7, was slow to remove the blindfold. After being interviewed and shown recordings of the incident, Noble’s explanation that he had been distracted by the horse in the adjoining stall misbehaving, meaning he was unprepared for the start, was noted.
Shortly after leaving the stalls, VIOLET’S LADS (IRE), placed third, jumped right-handed at the same time as EXIT EUROPE, placed second, jumped left-handed, and as a consequence LA ISLA BONITA, unplaced, was left short of room, but after viewing a recording of the incident it was found that no riding offence was involved. View Stewards report Sedgefield, 02 Nov 17 Fixture Note RACE 5 - Roadside fence (fence 1) omitted due to being damaged in Race 3. Race 1 - 1:00pm THE BRIAN ELLISON RACING STEEPLE CHASE (A NOVICES' LIMITED HANDICAP) (CLASS 4) (SEDGEFIELD YOUNG CHASER SERIES QUALIFIER) Permission was given for ROBBING THE PREY (IRE) to wear a hood in the parade ring, which was removed before going to the start.
It was noted that VOLT FACE (FR) wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Race 5 - 3:10pm THE RACING APP SEDGEFIELDERS DURHAM NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) Following the race, Thomas Dowson reported that ROCK OF LEON, jinked on landing after the first fence in the back straight on the final circuit, causing him to lose his irons and as a result pull up.
Henry Brooke reported that SMOOTH STEPPER, unplaced, was never travelling.
Race 6 - 3:40pm THE ABF & SSAFA MARES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier for The Northern Lights Mares' Hurdle Series Final) Following the race; Henry Brooke reported that SOPHIE OLIVIA (IRE), unplaced, hung right in the home straight. Sean Bowen reported that BLACK TULIP, unplaced, hung badly left.
Race 7 - 4:10pm THE LAURENCE WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) The performance of BOYTONRATH (IRE) which started favourite second favourite but finished unplaced, was considered. The representative of Trainer Gordon Elliott could offer no explanation for the mare’s performance. BOYTONRATH (IRE) was routine tested.
Following the race; Sean Quinlan reported that GREENWORLDSOLUTION, unplaced, stopped quickly having made the running. Finian O’Toole reported that KISUMU, which was pulled up, lost its action. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination found the gelding to be lame behind. View Stewards report Stratford-on-avon, 02 Nov 17 Race 3 - 2:45pm THE CHARLIE LONGSDON RACING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of GERMANY CALLING (IRE), unplaced, revealed the gelding to be lame right hind.
Race 4 - 3:20pm THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF 'NATIONAL HUNT' NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Qualifier) An enquiry was held into the running and riding of LUBATIC (FR), ridden by James Best and trained by Neil Mulholland, which finished seventh of nine, beaten by 27 ½ lengths, having appeared to be tenderly ridden until the closing stages. The rider and the trainer’s representative were interviewed and shown recordings of the race; the Handicapper offered observations and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities. The rider stated that his instructions were to jump off in mid-division, settle the horse and see how the race unfolded. He added that the gelding suffered interference when WESTERN RYDER (IRE) jumped across him at the first hurdle and was therefore further back than he had wanted to be. It took time for the gelding to get its confidence back, but he made an effort towards the end of the back straight before being slightly squeezed for room making his challenge between horses. The trainer’s representative confirmed that the ride accorded with instructions given and added that LUBATIC (FR) has tended to boil over in his races in the past. Their explanations were noted.
Following the race, Richard Johnson reported that his saddle slipped on WESTERN RYDER (IRE), causing him to be unseated and the Veterinary Officer reported that SHINE'S BAR (IRE), unplaced, lost its right fore shoe. View Stewards report Chelmsford City, 02 Nov 17 Race 1 - 5:25pm THE BREEDERS' CUP LIVE ON AT THE RACES NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race Robert Havlin reported WAZIN, placed third, was slowly away and ran green.
Race 2 - 5:55pm THE VISIT attheraces.com/breederscup NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race James Doyle reported that FALCON EYE (IRE), unplaced, was never travelling. FALCON EYE (IRE) was routine tested. Jim Crowley reported that ASHINGTON, unplaced, lugged left in the home straight.
Race 3 - 6:25pm THE WATCH THE BREEDERS' CUP LIVE ON AT THE RACES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for WOOTYHOOT (FR) to wear a hood in the parade ring, for NEVER FOLDING (IRE) to be led early to post and for SUBTOTAL (IRE) to go early to post.
An enquiry was held to consider the placings in this race after interference approximately one furlong out when SAMPHIRE COAST, placed fourth, ridden by Patrick Mathers interfered with MISS MIRABEAU, placed fifth, ridden by Ryan Powell which in turn interfered with WOOTYHOOT (FR), unplaced, ridden by George Wood, at the same time as BLACKADDER, unplaced, ridden by Megan Nicholls which had edged slightly left. The riders were interviewed and shown recordings of the incident. The Stewards considered that the interference had not improved SAMPHIRE COAST’s placing as MISS MIRABEAU appeared to lose little momentum as a result of the interference which occurred a furlong out, and SAMPHIRE COAST appeared to be holding MISS MIRABEAU to finish fourth by a neck at the line. The interference was found to be accidental as SAMPHIRE COAST drifted marginally right at the same time as BLACKADDER edged left causing interference to both MISS MIRABEAU and WOOTYHOOT (FR).
Shane Kelly, the rider of NEVER FOLDING (IRE), was slow to remove the blindfold. After being interviewed and shown recordings of the incident, Kelly’s explanation that the gelding has a history of unruly behaviour in the stalls and removed it at the last possible moment however the blind became stuck on the lead rope was noted.
Following the race Josephine Gordon reported that AFRICAN SHOWGIRL, unplaced, ran too free.
Race 4 - 6:55pm THE GET IN! BREEDERS' CUP SPECIAL FRIDAY ON ATR HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) The winner, JOSHUA REYNOLDS, appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at York on 13 October 2017 where the colt finished twelfth of thirteen, beaten by 34 lengths. The trainer’s explanation that the gelding appreciated being dropped in and had settled better on this occasion was noted. JOSHUA REYNOLDS was routine tested.
Permission was given for BATTERSEA to wear a hood in the parade ring and to go early to post.
BATTERSEA, placed sixth, shifted right carrying HIGH SECRET (IRE), placed third, wide off the bend into the home straight, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
The winner, JOSHUA REYNOLDS, appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at York on 13 October 2017 where the colt finished twelfth of thirteen, beaten by 34 lengths. The trainer’s explanation that the gelding appreciated being dropped in and had settled better on this occasion was noted. JOSHUA REYNOLDS was routine tested.
Race 5 - 7:25pm THE BREEDERS' CUP STARTS FRIDAY ON AT THE RACES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for TYLERY WONDER (IRE) to go early to post and for SAVE MY BACON (IRE) to go early to post and to be mounted in the chute.
Race 6 - 7:55pm THE BREEDERS' CUP TIPS ON attheraces.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV I) Permission was given for LOGI (IRE) to go early to post.
Race 7 - 8:30pm THE BREEDERS' CUP TIPS ON attheraces.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV II) Permission was given for DEBONAIRE DAVID to wear a hood in the parade ring and for BAHAMIAN HEIGHTS to go early to post.
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Post by dennisg on Nov 3, 2017 8:14:26 GMT
in today's sporting life.............. John Gosden already has one eye on a potential dual assault on next year's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe with the brilliant pair of Enable and Cracksman. Enable claimed the fifth Group One of a fantastic campaign with a scintillating display in Europe's premier middle-distance event at Chantilly early last month. Having won the Prix Niel over the course and distance, Cracksman would have been fully entitled to take on his stablemate in Paris, but Gosden decided to split his aces and it proved the correct call after his star colt dominated his rivals in the Champion Stakes at Ascot. Providing both horses stay sound, a clash between the Clarehaven pair next season seems inevitable and Gosden admits it would be a "dream" to have both lining up in the Arc at the new Longchamp . "Cracksman is just winding down and cantering, and Enable is trotting. Because they are three turning four, they are still growing so we will ease them back in light canters in the spring and hope they come back bigger and stronger," speaking in America, where he is at the Breeders' Cup. "Both their owners want very much to go through to a crack at the Arc, and if they are in good form going into Longchamp next year that will be the dream." Unsurprisingly, Sky Bet's Arc market is dominated by the pair, with Enable and Cracksman .
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Post by dennisg on Nov 3, 2017 8:16:03 GMT
Matt Brocklebank is keen on the chances of Chad Brown's Rushing Fall on the opening night of the 2017 Breeders' Cup in Del Mar. Recommended bets: Breeders’ Cup Friday Click here for our transparent tipping record. The waiting is almost over with the Breeders’ Cup Distaff taking top billing on the opening night at Del Mar on Friday, with $2million to the winner. Last year’s heart-pumping finish between Beholder and Songbird was a race for the ages and although that pair aren’t involved this time around, Beholder’s Hall of Fame trainer Richard Mandella does have a key protagonist once again in the lightly-raced three-year-old Paradise Woods. It’s been a mixed bag for her this year but Mandella has done a "lot of schooling" to get her back on track after she appeared to lose her way in the middle of the campaign. A look at the Zenyatta Stakes in September shows Mandella has worked his magic and got her back, though it’s probably significant she’s 3-3 at Santa Anita and 0-2 elsewhere. If we’d been at ‘The Great Race Place’ 100 miles up the coast then she’d be top of the list, but there has to be reservations here. She’s got a turn of foot and may be suited to the tight turns of Del Mar, but it can’t be guaranteed and Bill Mott’s strong-travelling Elate would be the pick of the youngsters to overturn five-year-old market rivals Stellar Wind and Forever Unbridled. The trainer has won more Distaffs than anyone and Elate plots a similar path to four of the five having won the Beldame Stakes in ready fashion. Play Video Del Mar Chief of Publicity Daniel G. Smith chats Breeders' Cup 2017 It could be a good night for Mott, whose Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies contender Capla Temptress will be a familiar name for European punters having won three from four for Marco Botti, including a Grade One at Woodbine when last seen. She’s come in for support since Monday’s draw having been handed stall seven but there looks to have been an over-reaction towards the head of the market with RUSHING FALL drifting to a general 4/1. Her handler Chad Brown has come a long way in a short space of time and has developed a real reputation with fillies. Rushing Fall has looked the next potential star for Stacelita’s trainer in her short career and came away from her rivals in really good style in the Jessamine Stakes at Keeneland last month. She's done it on soft ground and she’s done it on fast, but most importantly she’s been dropped in on both occasions, which is almost unavoidable from stall 11 on Friday. Javier Castellano will need to be at his brilliant best to weave a path to glory, but the filly looks capable of providing east coast raider Brown with a fourth victory in the race, perhaps at the main expense of stablemate Significant Form and Aidan O’Brien’s Happily, who’s had a busy past few months. Play Video Masar was an excellent third at Ascot after chasing a breakneck pace Sharp Azteca and Mor Spirit renew rivalry in the Dirt Mile and the latter looks a meaner miler than when there were six lengths between them in the Metropolitan Handicap at Belmont in the summer. Jorge Navarro's Godolphin Mile third gave Mor Spirit 2lb that day and could be hard to catch if allowed to lead at his leisure. The bet of the night is MASAR in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf, who looks to give trainer Charlie Appleby his second win in the race. He’s not sent a horse to the Breeders' Cup since winning with Outstrip in 2013 but is full of confidence Masar will be perfectly suited to the return to a quick surface after his third to Happily on an easy surface in the Jean-Luc Lagardere. He’ll be sick of the sight of fillies - O'Brien’s in particular - having also been third in the Chesham Stakes behind September and Nyaleti, but he’s performed admirably on both occasions conceding weight. There hasn’t been a better trainer of two-year-olds in Britain than Appleby this year, with 41 winners from 111 outings at a strike-rate of 37%, and Masar should prove to be one of his best long-term prospects.
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Post by dennisg on Nov 3, 2017 8:17:54 GMT
Our resident tipster Man On The Spot previews the four Breeders' Cup Grade One races from Del Mar on Friday night. 9.25 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf European runners have a strong presence in the opening Grade 1 and Ryan Moore sticks with Happily, who landed a Group 1 double when winning over a mile at Chantilly last month having finished ahead of stablemate September to land the Moyglare at the Curragh before that. Madeline was in front of Now You’re Talking when third in the Cheveley Park over 6f at Newmarket but steps up in trip along with 7f Rockfel Stakes winner Juliet Capulet. The Gosden filly had earlier finished ahead of Capla Temptress in the Sweet Solera and the latter has subsequently joined Bill Mott and won a Grade 1 race at Woodbine. But the home challenge is led by the unbeaten RUSHING FALL, an impressive winner over a mile at Keeneland on only her second start. Trainer Chad Brown has won this twice in the last three years and also runs Significant Form, who beat Best Performance and Orbolution when scoring at Belmont while the front-running Ultima D also beat Best Performance in Listed company earlier though is another upped in distance. 10.05 Las Vegas Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile The front-running Sharp Azteca has won Graded races since well beaten by Bob Baffert’s Mor Spirit in the Grade 1 Metropolitan at Belmont in June. But the latter had a tough race and has needed time to recover subsequently while though Coolmore-owned stablemate Cupid won here in August but came up short at the highest level last time. ACCELERATE could only manage third in last year’s renewal but has posted a couple of impressive efforts since the application of blinkers. Closely matched with Mor Spirit on earlier form and the winner of three of his four outings at this venue, he may well be good enough to record a first Breeders’ Cup win for trainer John Sadler. Practical Joke landed a Grade 1 over 7f at Saratoga in August but has yet to win in five attempts racing around two turns while the remainder have plenty to find at this level, including Grade 3 winners Battle Of Midway and Awesome Slew. 10.50 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Back on the Turf course for a race Aidan O’Brien has won three times before. The latter is represented by Mendelssohn, a runner-up over 7f in the Dewhurst at Newmarket last time when behind stablemate U S Navy Flag. The latter had earlier beaten Beckford in the Middle Park Stakes with Rajasinghe and Gimcrack winner Sands Of Mali well beaten and all the latter three step up to a mile for the first time here along with James Garfield, the winner of the Mill Reef over 6f at Newbury. MASAR won the Solario at Sandown in September and only gave way in the closing stages of the Group 1 Jean-Luc Lagardere when third over today’s trip at Chantilly last time. Charlie Appleby’s colt may well be up to landing this on that form with Grade 2 winner Untamed Domain and the unexposed pair Catholic Boy and Voting Control perhaps best of the home team’s challengers 11.35 Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff Stellar Wind flopped when only fourth in last year’s renewal but couldn’t arrive in better form having won all three starts this year in Grade 1 company, including at this track in July. Forever Unbridled finished third last year and beat the brilliant Songbird at Saratoga on her latest start while Abel Tasman has won twice at the highest level since landing the Kentucky Oaks back in May. Paradise Woods ran below par in the Kentucky Oaks but the front-runner has subsequently won a Grade 1 contest at Santa Anita in great style while ELATE was beaten only a head by Abel Tasman at Saratoga during the summer. Bill Mott’s filly is rapidly improving as evidenced by a more recent eight-length romp in the Grade 1 Beldame Stakes at Belmont and, having worked well since her arrival at Del Mar, the three-year-old may be capable of even better in what promises to be a terrific contest.
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Post by dennisg on Nov 3, 2017 8:20:07 GMT
Pro punter and National Hunt specialist Murt Khan has his eye on a Nigel Twiston-Davies fancy at Wetherby today. 2.35 Wetherby preview Click here for racecard and free video form Nigel Twiston-Davies has been banging in the winners of late and his representative SPLASH OF GINGE looks overpriced today. He's won some decent races both over hurdles and fences in the past few years. An exuberant sort I've always felt he has struggled to see out real staying distances and today's trip just shy of two and a half miles should be perfect for his seasonal debut. Last season he performed to a very high standard over hurdles and if he can replicate that form today over chases he looks handicapped to go close. I'm pretty sure he will get a positive ride today and if finding a rhythm in his fencing he could be hard to pass. 12/1 looks overpriced. Recommended bet Click here for our transparent tipping record. Posted at 0735 BST on 03/11/17. Follow Murt on Twitter: @murt_khan Breaking It Down P&L: +38.20pts November: -2.00pts October: +3.10pts September: +1.75pts August: +0.36pts July: +15.09pts June: -10.10pts May: +30pts
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 3, 2017 9:49:30 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 3, 2017 9:50:05 GMT
WETHERBY ROBIN GOODFELLOW 12.50 Knight Commander 1.25 Some Invitation 2.00 Malaya 2.35 Zamdy Man 3.10 Cornborough 3.45 Planet Nine GIMCRACK 12.50 Skipthescales 1.25 Some Invitation (nb) 2.00 Malaya 2.35 Guitar Pete 3.10 Sailors Warn 3.45 Carlos Du Fruitier NEWMARKET ROBIN GOODFELLOW 12.35 Porth Swtan 1.10 Zamperini (nb) 1.45 One Minute 2.20 Rajar 2.55 All My Love 3.30 Waiting For Richie 4.05 Brilliant Vanguard GIMCRACK 12.35 Maghaweer 1.10 Doctor Cross 1.45 Alwasmiya 2.20 Spiritual Lady (nap) 2.55 All My Love 3.30 Sunblazer 4.05 Swiss Storm NEWCASTLE ROBIN GOODFELLOW 5.45 Lady Of The Lamp 6.15 Elegiac 6.45 Francis Xavier 7.15 Augenblick 7.45 Deansgate 8.15 Casterbridge (nap) 8.45 Bond Bombshell 9.15 Young Tiger GIMCRACK 5.45 Lady Of The Lamp 6.15 Elegiac 6.45 Francis Xavier 7.15 Riverside Walk 7.45 Interlink 8.15 Mr Strutter 8.45 Racing Angel 9.15 Our Place In Loule UTTOXETER ROBIN GOODFELLOW 1.00 Dame De Compagnie 1.35 Who’s My Jockey 2.10 Kenyan 2.45 River Wylde 3.20 Linguine 3.55 Shine Away GIMCRACK 1.00 Dame De Compagnie 1.35 Clondaw Native 2.10 Kenyan 2.45 River Wylde 3.20 Stonemadforspeed 3.55 Tara Mist Read more: www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/racing/article-5044913/Robin-Goodfellow-s-racing-tips-Best-bets-November-3.html#ixzz4xMQYxrxQ Follow us: @mailonline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 3, 2017 9:50:42 GMT
Friday: going, weather & non-runners Down Royal GOING: SOFT (Yielding in places) WEATHER: Cloudy Dundalk (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Cloudy NON RUNNERS: 7:30 One Love One Heart (15) Newcastle (AW) GOING: TAPETA: STANDARD WEATHER: Mostly cloudy STALLS: Centre NON RUNNERS: 7:15 Harbour Vision (1) 9:15 Yair Hill (8) Newmarket GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places) (GoingStick 8.1) (Watered) (Stand Side Course) (Rail movements: R5 & 6 +9y) WEATHER: Mostly cloudy STALLS: 1m4f & 2m - Centre; Remainder - Far side NON RUNNERS: 12:35 Busby (2) 1:10 Desert Ruler (11) 2:55 Vernatti (3)Fleabiscuit (1) Uttoxeter GOING: Chase course - GOOD TO SOFT; Hurdle course - GOOD (Good to soft in places) (GoingStick: Chs 7.3, Hdl 7.5) (Rail movements; R1 & 3 +83y, R2 +124y, R5 +165y) WEATHER: Cloudy NON RUNNERS: 2:10 Mullaghboy (2) Wetherby GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Soft in places) (GoingStick: Chs 5.2, Hdl 6.2) (Rail movements: R1, 4 & 6 +27y, R2 +36y, R3 & 5 +18y) WEATHER: Mostly cloudy
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 3, 2017 9:51:09 GMT
Indian Stream (2.35) won this race at Wetherby last year and can go well again under Noel Fehily. The jockey boasts a 31 per cent strike-rate at the West Yorkshire track.
Take note when William Haggas has runners at Newcastle. The trainer is operating at a 40 per cent strike-rate at Gosforth Park and can enhance his record with Cracker Factory (6.15) and Li Mei (6.45).
Madrinho (7.45) is of interest at Newcastle for John Butler now tried in headgear. The trainer has an eyecatching record with first-time blinkers (50 per cent) and tongue-tie (43 per cent) so expect an improved effort from the four-year-old.
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 3, 2017 9:51:56 GMT
BANKER
Elate (11.35 Del Mar)
The banker comes at the Breeders' Cup as Bill Mott's Elate tackles the Grade 1 Distaff under Jose Ortiz. I backed this highly-talented three-year-old a while back at better prices than available now, but the general 10-3 still represents value against a false favourite in Stellar Wind. She travels in behind rivals, which works perfectly from her post position in five, and her electric turn of foot will be on full display when Jose kicks for home rounding the bend. Forever Unbridled is definitely the biggest rival given she beat Songbird last time out, but Elate can finish day one of Breeders' Cup on a positive note for punters.
3/1 Elate 11:35 Del Mar EYECATCHER
Elegiac (6.15 Newcastle)
Draw one isn't exactly ideal on the all-weather surface at Newcastle, but this son of Farhh has the ability to overcome that given his debut run when third at Lingfield last month. He ran green on that occasion – not often seen with Mark Johnston newcomers – but stayed on eyecatchingly well in the last two furlongs to finish a clear-cut third behind two useful horses. He will definitely improve for that and should score at the second time of asking.
5/4 Elegiac 6:15 Newcastle (AW) DARK HORSE
Via Serendipity (4.05 Newmarket)
Having only his third run for Stuart Williams, Via Serendipity looks worth a play on ground likely to suit. Still relatively unexposed, this three-year-old has performed well on both starts for his current yard and was well-backed to land a handicap over this course and distance last time out but disappointed in finishing fifth. He didn't get the rub of the green that day, although he wouldn't have finished much closer to the easy winner, and he should perform better today.
8/1 Via Serendipity 4:05 Newmarket
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 3, 2017 9:52:40 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Swiss Storm (4.05 Newmarket, nap)
The one-time 2,000 Guineas fancy is expected to make the short trek from David Elsworth's Egerton yard to score after his encouraging return to action at Epsom recently. The son of Frankel should enjoy the good to firm ground.
Others to follow Newmarket 12.35 Endlessly, 1.10 Garrick, 1.45 One Minute, 2.20 Spiritual Lady, 2.55 Fleabiscuit. Newcastle 6.15 Photonics, 6.45 Francis Xavier, 7.15 Augenblick.
11/4 Swiss Storm 4:05 Newmarket Lambourn: James Burn
Dame De Compagnie (1.00 Uttoxeter, nap)
It is hard to escape Nicky Henderson's regard for this four-year-old, who had some decent form in France before a spell strengthening at owner JP McManus's Martinstown Stud. She should be hard to beat.
Others to follow Newmarket 12.35 Porth Swtan, 1.10 Perfect Quest, 1.45 All Out, 2.55 Star Story. Wetherby 2.00 City Dreamer. Uttoxeter 2.45 River Wylde, 3.20 Big Meadow, 3.55 Maid Of Milan.
4/6 Dame De Compagnie 1:00 Uttoxeter West Country: Tim Mitchell
Malaya (2.00 Wetherby, nap)
Listed hurdle winner in France who showed plenty of promise when chasing home the useful Gumball on British/stable debut. Fancied to take all the beating receiving weight all round having benefited from the outing.
Others to follow Uttoxeter 1.35 Who's My Jockey, 2.10 Maid Of Tuscany, 2.45 War Sound. Wetherby 2.35 Sametegal.
10/11 Malaya 2:00 Wetherby North: Colin Russell
Skipthescales (12.50 Wetherby, nap)
Well beaten at Hexham on recent return to action but will come on for that run and, having shown decent form in novice hurdles last season, is fancied to fare much better this time.
Others to follow Newcastle 5.45 Meandmyshadow, 6.15 Elegiac, 6.45 Acker Bilk, 7.15 Glacier Fox, 7.45 Rock Warbler, 8.15 Casterbridge, 8.45 Bond Bombshell, 9.15 Young Tiger. Newmarket 1.10 Doctor Cross, 1.45 Izzy Bizu, 2.20 Consequences, 3.30 Waiting For Richie, 4.05 Brilliant Vanguard. Uttoxeter 1.00 Kikimora, 1.35 Asking Questions, 2.10 Bit Of A Quirke, 3.20 Dartford Warbler, 3.55 Shine Away. Wetherby 1.25 Work Du Breteau, 2.00 Eneko, 2.35 Guitar Pete. 3.10 Tyrell, 3.45 Just Georgie.
Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason
Carlos Du Fruitier (3.45 Wetherby, nap)
Failed to build on the promise of a winning Warwick bumper debut last season, but shaped like a certain future winner on his recent hurdling debut and this looks a good opportunity.
13/8 Carlos Du Fruitier 3:45 Wetherby Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Salt Whistle Bay (4.05 Newmarket)
Has progressed steadily this term and Rae Guest's colt could chalk up his fourth victory of the season from the bottom of the handicap.
13/2 Salt Whistle Bay 4:05 Newmarket Longshot: Ed Quigley
Rajasinghe (10.50 Del Mar)
Coventry Stakes winner who has been crying out for a step up in trip and can go well at a price with blinkers applied for the first time.
Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Tombstone (3.00 Down Royal)
The pick of the 12 runners over hurdles, the Gordon Elliott-trained seven-year-old performed well enough when second to Bamako Moriviere on his debut over fences at Fairyhouse last month to give him a big chance of landing this beginners' chase. The step up in trip should not be an issue and he can score for Jack Kennedy.
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 3, 2017 9:53:26 GMT
TODAY'S NAPS TIME CRS TIPSTER LEVEL STAKES Kommander Kirkup 5:45 Newc attheraces.com, Lawrence Taylor +23 Guitar Pete 2:35 Weth Racing UK, The Score +13.88 Sametegal 2:35 Weth sportinglife.com +10.52 Maghaweer 12:35 NmkR Glasgow Evening Times, Jeffrey Ross +8.28 Alfie's Choice 12:50 Weth The Sun, Templegate +7.21 Aristo Du Plessis 3:10 Weth Weekender, Paul Kealy +7 Swingbridge 2:25 DRoy Chester Leader, Charlie Croasdale +5.04 Young Tiger 9:15 Newc Racing Post, Spotlight +4.88 Skipthescales 12:50 Weth Racing Post, The North +3.25 Bob's Girl 6:15 Newc Morning Star, Farringdon +3 Zamperini 1:10 NmkR Liverpool Echo, Chris Wright +2.63 Zamdy Man 2:35 Weth Daily Telegraph, Marlborough +2.5 Brilliant Vanguard 4:05 NmkR Wolverhampton Express & Star, Andrew Bladen +1 Glacier Fox 7:15 Newc Western Morning News, West Tip +1 Who's My Jockey 1:35 Uttx Sheffield Star, Fortunatus +0.5 Carlos Du Fruitier 3:45 Weth Racing Post, RP Ratings +0.5 Casterbridge 8:15 Newc Daily Mail, Robin Goodfellow 0 Malaya 2:00 Weth Racing Post, West Country -0.13 Who's My Jockey 1:35 Uttx Racing and Football Outlook -1.25 Elegiac 6:15 Newc Blackpool Gazette, Steve Simpson -1.25 Hell's Kitchen 2:45 Uttx Scottish Express, Chris Goulding -1.5 Augenblick 7:15 Newc Sky Sports News, Alex Hammond -1.63 Some Invitation 1:25 Weth Sunday Express, Jason Heavey -1.69 Guitar Pete 2:35 Weth Yorkshire Post, The Duke -1.81 All Out 1:45 NmkR Sunday Mail, Rockavon -2 Dame De Compagnie 1:00 Uttx Racing Post, Lambourn -2 Dame De Compagnie 1:00 Uttx The Sun On Sunday, Sirius -2 Salt Whistle Bay 4:05 NmkR Belfast Newsletter, Wise Owl -2.38 River Wylde 2:45 Uttx Gloucestershire Echo, Melissa Jones -2.4 Maid Of Milan 3:55 Uttx Daily Mirror, Newsboy -2.67 Battle Of Marathon 4:05 NmkR Racing Post, Postdata -3 Huntsman Son 1:35 Uttx The Press, York, Ebor -3 Fleabiscuit 2:55 NmkR Oxford Mail, Mark Edwards -3.13 Guitar Pete 2:35 Weth Scottish Sun, Jim Delahunt -3.13 Young Tiger 9:15 Newc Yorkshire Evening Post, Lee Sobot -3.31 Streisand 8:00 Dund Glasgow Herald, PicksfromthePaddock -4.13 River Wylde 2:45 Uttx Daily Star Sunday, Moorestyle -4.16 Abamanova 1:45 NmkR The Times, Rob Wright -4.25 River Wylde 2:45 Uttx Daily Express, The Scout -4.38 Elegiac 6:15 Newc The Star, Patrick Weaver -5.09 Tomahawk Kid 1:10 NmkR The Scotsman, Glendale -5.39 Moulin A Vent 3:00 DRoy Daily Post, Mercury -5.56 Star Story 2:55 NmkR The Guardian -6 No Pressure Pat 2:25 DRoy The Irish Sun -6 Mount Beckham 3:35 DRoy Irish Herald, Ian Gaughran -6 Young Tiger 9:15 Newc The Irish Field, Rory Delargy -7 Moqarrab 12:35 NmkR Irish Post, Karl Hedley -7 Fleminport 1:35 Uttx Sunday Telegraph, Whistler -7 Who's My Jockey 1:35 Uttx Shropshire Star, Andy Morris -7 Malaya 2:00 Weth Daily Record, Garry Owen -7
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 3, 2017 9:55:44 GMT
A charity fireworks display at Ayr racecourse planned for Friday evening has been postponed after a Twitter rocket from trainers concerned about explosions disturbing horses staying overnight.
The annual event coincides this year with Ayr’s jumps fixture on Saturday, while race scheduling, which has resulted in the first being due off at 12.25pm, means horses travelling long distances to the course will be arriving earlier on Friday evening.
Trainers Kerry Lee and Donald McCain, who intend to travel runners 320 and 250 miles respectively, were among those to air their shock about a firework display being put on around horses.
McCain tweeted: "So [Ayr] are going to have a firework display Friday night before racing Saturday, seriously?" Lee added: "Move racing or fireworks."
Following the concerns the decision was taken by Ayr and charity BUY MSH, which provides a holiday home on Scotland’s west coast for children, young people and their families who are suffering from cancer and other life-altering condition, to postpone the event for a week.
A joint statement released by Ayr and BUY MSH on Thursday read: “Unfortunately the fireworks display to raise funds for the BUY MSH charity at Ayr racecourse tomorrow night has had to be cancelled.
“This follows concerns raised by members of the racing community over the welfare of horses in the racecourse stables prior to racing on Saturday. Due to the revised starting time of 12.25pm on Saturday horses would be arriving earlier than normal on Friday night.
“In light of this the decision was taken by Ayr racecourse to cancel the event. The racecourse and BUY MSH wish to apologise for any inconvenience caused and intend to restage the event next Friday, November 10.”
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 3, 2017 9:56:35 GMT
SATURDAY.
FREE TO AIR TV RACES 1:50 ASCOT Ascot Underwriting Chase (A Novices' Limited Handicap) Cl3 (4yo+ 0-140) 2m2f175y ITV4 2:05 WETHERBY olbg.com Mares' Hurdle (Listed Race) Cl1 (4yo+) 2m ITV4 2:25 ASCOT Byrne Group Handicap Chase (Listed Race) Cl1 (4yo+ 0-150) 2m167y ITV4 2:40 WETHERBY bet365 Hurdle (Registered As The West Yorkshire Hurdle) (Grade 2) Cl1 (4yo+) 3m26y ITV4 3:00 ASCOT William Hill Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race) Cl1 (4yo+) 1m7f152y ITV4 3:15 WETHERBY bet365 Charlie Hall Chase (Grade 2) Cl1 (5yo+) 3m45y ITV4 3:35 ASCOT Sodexo Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Cl1 (4yo+) 2m7f180y ITV4
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 3, 2017 19:04:18 GMT
George Baker, who suffered severe head injuries in a fall while racing on the frozen lake at St Moritz in February, has announced that he will not ride again.
The 35-year-old, who won last year's St Leger on Harbour Law, defied the experts with the speed at which he was able to return home and get back on his feet, but while he continues to make good progress he has been told that another fall could have dire consequences. He nevertheless hopes to stay involved in racing.
Baker, who had to learn to walk again but is now playing golf and tennis, said: "I have kind of known for some time that I would not race-ride again and the confirmation came a couple of weeks ago. Another bang on the head would not be good and, in all honesty, I think I would have struggled to pass the medical.
"It was great to have it as a goal to aim at, but as time went on and I became more aware of what had happened to me I knew it probably wasn't going to happen, and so I've had plenty of time to deal with it."
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 3, 2017 19:04:52 GMT
Apprentice rider Josh Bryan has had something of a lucky escape after unseating from his mount Hidden Stash in the closing handicap at Chelmsford on Thursday evening, emerging with a broken nose and bad bruising on his wrist and ribs.
Bryan, who was riding the William Stone-trained three-year-old for the first time, was in the front rank when becoming unbalanced early in the straight and ending up with both legs on the same side of the horse. After falling, he was trampled by other runners and received treatment on the track.
Chelmsford's clerk of the course Andy Waitt reported on Thursday evening that Bryan had been taken to Broomfield Hospital. On Friday he added: "I was with Josh in the hospital until about 1.30am. They did some x-rays and found no broken bones aside from his nose, but he hurt his wrist quite badly and was wearing a support on that. He was discharged in the early hours.
"It's just a great relief for everyone, because it looked like it could have been so much worse."
Bryan sent a tweet just after 1.30am, with an accompanying picture of his strapped-up wrist, which said: "Broken nose and badly bruised wrist bone and ribs, but I'm alive and well! Thank you for all the support #bebacksoon #racingupsanddowns."
Bryan, who is apprenticed to Hidden Stash's former trainer Andrew Balding, has ridden 37 winners in total, 30 of them this year, including three times on the somewhat tricky Rolling Maul for Peter Bowen.
Hidden Stash, who has been ridden by claimers on most of his recent starts, galloped on seemingly unscathed after the incident. The race was won by the Brendan Powell-trained Mr Andros.
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 3, 2017 19:17:09 GMT
SATURDAY.
SCOOP 6 1:15 ASCOT Gardiner & Theobald Novices' Handicap Hurdle Cl4 (3yo+ 0-120) 2m3f58y RUK 1:50 ASCOT Ascot Underwriting Chase (A Novices' Limited Handicap) Cl3 (4yo+ 0-140) 2m2f175y ITV4 2:25 ASCOT Byrne Group Handicap Chase (Listed Race) Cl1 (4yo+ 0-150) 2m167y ITV4 3:00 ASCOT William Hill Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race) Cl1 (4yo+) 1m7f152y ITV4 3:15 WETHERBY bet365 Charlie Hall Chase (Grade 2) Cl1 (5yo+) 3m45y ITV4 3:35 ASCOT Sodexo Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Cl1 (4yo+) 2m7f180y ITV4
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 3, 2017 20:51:50 GMT
Newmarket, 03 Nov 17 Race 1 - 12:35pm THE EBF FRIENDS OF RACING WELFARE NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Approaching 1 ½ furlongs out ENDLESSLY (IRE), unplaced, shifted quickly left causing Robert Havlin, the rider of ENCRYPTION (IRE), unplaced, to take a slight check, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, Tom Queally reported that GOODWOOD SHOWMAN, unplaced, ran green and the representative of Martyn Meade reported that ENDLESSLY (IRE), unplaced, was unsuited by the Good to Firm, Good in places going on this occasion and would prefer a slower surface.
Race 2 - 1:10pm THE 32Red.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for VOI to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
Following the race, Jack Mitchell reported that MEDALLA DE ORO, unplaced, hung left-handed.
Race 3 - 1:45pm THE IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF 'BOSRA SHAM' FILLIES' STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) ONE MINUTE (IRE) wore ear plugs which were removed at the start and was given permission to go early to post. Permission was given for REVIVED to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
Following the race, James Doyle reported that REVIVED, unplaced, was fractious in the stalls and subsequently slowly away.
Race 4 - 2:20pm THE QUY MILL HOTEL & SPA CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for STAR OF SIENA to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
Following the race, Adam Kirby reported that OCEAN TEMPTRESS, placed fourth, missed the break.
Race 6 - 3:30pm THE WINGATE SIGNS SUPPORTS ~SUPERJOSH CHARITY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) The performance of NELSON’S TOUCH which started favourite and finished unplaced, was considered. The explanation given by the representative of Denis Coakley that the gelding was unsuited by the Good to Firm, Good in places going on this occasion, and would prefer a slower surface was noted. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Following the race, Darragh Keenan reported that GRACEFUL LADY, unplaced, ran too free and Andrew Mullen reported that WAITING FOR RICHIE, placed second, hung left-handed throughout.
Race 7 - 4:05pm THE NATIONAL HERITAGE CENTRE ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for SWISS STORM to go early to post.
Following the race, David Probert reported that SWISS STORM, unplaced, ran too free. View Stewards report Uttoxeter, 03 Nov 17 Race 1 - 1:00pm THE PEKTRON ELECTRONICS FOR VEHICLES MARES' MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) GINGE DE SOPHIA (IRE) wore earplugs.
Race 2 - 1:35pm THE SUN BETS NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Northern Novices' Stayers' Series Qualifier) Permission was given for HUNTSMAN SON (IRE) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
Leaving the back straight on the final circuit, CLONDAW NATIVE (IRE), placed third, lugged slightly left-handed, causing BOUGHTBEFORELUNCH (IRE), unplaced, to be short of room against the rail, 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 CLONDAW NATIVE (IRE).
Following the race, Sean Bowen reported that OURO BRANCO (FR), unplaced, ran too free. Barry Geraghty reported that FLEMINPORT (IRE), unplaced, was never travelling and the gelding was routine tested. The Veterinary Officer reported that GUNFLEET (IRE), unplaced, lost its right fore shoe.
Race 3 - 2:10pm THE SCROPTON RIDING FOR THE DISABLED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Permission was given for CORRIE LOCH to go early to post.
Following the race, Barry Geraghty reported that MAID OF TUSCANY (IRE), which was pulled up, was never travelling and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the mare failed to reveal any abnormalities. The Veterinary Officer also reported that DALKADAM (FR), unplaced, and KENYAN (FR), placed fourth, both lost their left fore shoes.
Race 5 - 3:20pm THE PEKTRON ELECTRONICS FOR INDUSTRY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race, Trevor Whelan reported that BIG MEADOW (IRE), which started favourite and finished fourth, was never travelling. BIG MEADOW (IRE) was routine tested. The Veterinary Officer reported that STONEMADFORSPEED (IRE), placed third, lost its right hind shoe.
Race 6 - 3:55pm THE MORGAN INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES MARES' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier for the Challenger Mares' Staying Chase Series Final) Following the race, Sam Coltherd reported that he believed SHINE AWAY (IRE) lost its action approaching the second last fence and therefore pulled the mare up. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of SHINE AWAY (IRE) failed to reveal any abnormalities. View Stewards report Wetherby, 03 Nov 17 Race 1 - 12:50pm THE WATCH RACING UK ON BT TV CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS' NOVICES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) An enquiry was held into the apparent improvement in form of the winner, ON A PROMISE (IRE), ridden by Ryan Day and trained by Nicky Richards, which had never previously been placed. Richards was interviewed. He explained that the gelding had strengthened up over the summer and benefitted from the step up in trip to 2m 5 furlongs from 2m ½ furlongs. ON A PROMISE (IRE) was routine tested.
Race 2 - 1:25pm THE GET DAILY TIPS AT racinguk.com NOVICES' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Harrison Beswick, the rider of WORK DU BRETEAU (FR), had continued in the race when the gelding appeared to become tired in the home straight, jumped the last fence very slowly before walking over the line to finish second, beaten 99+ lengths. The rider, Tim Reed, the trainer, and the Veterinary Officer were interviewed and shown recordings of the incident. Beswick reported that WORK DU BRETEAU (FR) had displayed a breathing problem from the fifth last fence. The Veterinary Officer stated that a post-race examination of the gelding found that it had a breathing problem. Beswick was suspended for 8 days for continuing in the race when it was contrary to WORK DU BRETEAU (FR)’s welfare.
Race 5 - 3:10pm THE bet365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Following the race, Adam Nicol reported that ANIKNAM (FR), which was pulled up, stopped quickly having had a long break off the track. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities
Race 6 - 3:45pm THE RACING UK HD ON SKY 432 NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) An enquiry was held to consider interference inside the final ½ furlong, when the winner, CARLOS DU FRUITIER (FR), ridden by Daryl Jacob, hung right across the path of JAMMIN MASTERS (IRE), placed second. The riders were interviewed and shown recordings of the incident. Jacob was cautioned for careless riding as he allowed his mount to hang right without sufficient correction, causing JAMMIN MASTERS (IRE) to be switched. View Stewards report Newcastle, 03 Nov 17 Race 1 - 5:45pm THE BETWAY SPRINT APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for TAN and SEXY LEGS to go early to post.
Race 2 - 6:15pm THE 32Red.com / EBF NOVICE MEDIAN AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Following the race, Ryan Powell reported that PRAECEPS (IRE), unplaced, was never travelling and Josephine Gordon reported that BOB’S GIRL, unplaced, hung right-handed.
Race 3 - 6:45pm THE sunbets.co.uk MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) Barry McHugh reported that OLIMAR (FR), unplaced, lost its action. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Barry McHugh reported that OLIMAR (FR), unplaced, lost its action. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 4 - 7:15pm THE 32Red CASINO NOVICE AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Following the race, Ryan Powell reported that HOLTE END, unplaced, was slowly away.
Race 5 - 7:45pm THE SUN BETS ON THE APP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for EL PRINCIPE, GLORIOUS ROCKET and EQUIANO SPRINGS to go early to post.
The Starter reported that DEANSGATE (IRE), trained by Julie Camacho, 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.
Having reviewed the start, the Stewards were satisfied that the start had been effected at the same time as MAJDOOL (IRE) had reared and was therefore deemed to be a runner.
The Starter reported that MAJDOOL (IRE), trained by Noel Wilson, was unruly in the stalls. The trainer 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 MAJDOOL (IRE) had been reported, a further report within the same period would mean the gelding would be prevented from having a stalls test for 6 months.
Approaching the final furlong, ACRUX, placed third, shifted left at the same time as TAGUR (IRE), unplaced, shifted right causing interference to ALFIE’S ANGEL (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 ACRUX.
Graham Lee reported that ALFIE’S ANGEL (IRE), unplaced, suffered interference in running.
Race 6 - 8:15pm THE BETWAY CASINO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for AMBITIOUS ICARUS and GROUNDWORKER (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race, P.J. McDonald, reported that ASTROPHYSICS, unplaced, was slowly away and was denied a clear run inside the final two furlongs.
Race 8 - 9:15pm THE BETWAY LIVE CASINO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) Permission was given for YOUNG TIGER and VECHEKA (IRE) to go early to post.
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Post by dennisg on Nov 4, 2017 7:49:38 GMT
in today's sporting life................ Colin Keane wrapped up his first jockeys' championship with a victory at Dundalk. Keane got off to a flying start when It's Two O Clock made a successful introduction in the opening Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden. The Ger Lyons-trained 4-9 favourite may not have beaten much but showed a decent change of gear to account for Khwarizmi by two and a half lengths. Keane leads Pat Smullen by 98 winners to 87, with just Naas on Sunday to go before the season draws to a close. He said: "From day one this season we hit the ground running. Ger's horses were very consistent all season and he's kept them going very well. "When I wasn't riding for Ger, my agent Ruaidhri Tierney had me on the best rides available. It was a big team effort and, to be honest, I'm glad it's over. "Obviously it's a great sense of achievement but it hasn't really sunk in yet. Hopefully come Sunday evening when the presentation is made, it might sink in then. "I rode my first winner in Dundalk and it's been a very good track to me. I've been very lucky here thankfully. "It was great to ride my first Group One winner in Italy last Sunday. It would have been nice to have it on home soil but it's great to have a Group One winner anywhere. For it to be Tony's (Martin) first Group One winner as well made it special as he supported me as an apprentice. "Every day you ride a winner is a good day and anything after that is a bonus. There was plenty of times this year that it got close, and it was only in the last few days where it looked likely."
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Post by dennisg on Nov 4, 2017 7:51:25 GMT
Ben Linfoot has had 28/1, 14/1 and 8/1 Value Bet winners in his last two previews – don’t miss his Saturday tips with four advised in the handicaps at Ascot as the jumps season cranks up a gear. There’s quality horse racing for everyone’s taste around the world this weekend and, while I’ll be watching the action at Del Mar intently, I couldn’t recommend any bets at the Breeders’ Cup given a distinct lack of knowledge of the home contingent. It looks like the draw will have a major impact on the tight turf course there as well, but any edge has long gone and it remains to be seen how that plays out. Let’s hope the Europeans come back with at least a few of the trophies. In the UK attention has firmly switched to the jumps, even if Newmarket is still chugging along, and most eyes will be gazing upon Wetherby and what looks like an excellent renewal of the Bet365 Charlie Hall Chase. It’ll be a real treat for the Yorkshire crowd to witness the likes of Coneygree, Cue Card and Bristol De Mai winging their way around the circuit and the first-named, a former Cheltenham Gold Cup winner, has a real advantage getting 6lb from those two rivals. The ground has come right for him and he goes well fresh, so there’s no reason why this fragile but brilliant chaser can’t put on a real show under Nico de Boinville. If he runs to the same level he did at Punchestown when last seen in April they won’t get near him off these terms. Lil Rockerfeller looks to have an even simpler task in the Bet365 Hurdle on the same card and I’m not feeling the urge to take the Wetherby hotpots on, especially when there is a quartet of Ascot handicaps to have a go at on ITV4. View image on Twitter View image on Twitter Sporting Life ✔@sportinglife JUMP TO IT & start a free trial of @racing_UK. There are only 3,000 available so don't miss out! Watch 50+ meetings. bit.ly/1hS6h9a 6:04 PM - Nov 3, 2017 Replies Retweets 1 1 like Twitter Ads info and privacy They end with the Sodexo Gold Cup Handicap Chase at 3.35, but I’m going to start with that race as THOMAS BROWN looks the bet of the day at 10/1 (General). His trainer Harry Fry has started the season with a bang, training seven winners from 30 runners in October at 23 per cent, while his career record at Ascot is an ultra-healthy 12 from 42 at 29 per cent. They’re good numbers and if you need some more Thomas Brown’s record first time out is 1-1-1 since he started jumping obstacles. The middle of those was an easy win here at Ascot on his chasing debut, while the last ‘1’ was his latest win, as he took a handicap chase well off a mark of 137 on his seasonal reappearance at Aintree. There were 28 lengths back to the third that day and Thomas Brown jumped brilliantly, something he didn’t do in the deep midwinter ground on his subsequent runs after that. However, he’s dropped back down to a rating of 138 now, just 1lb higher than his Aintree win a year ago, and, considering that superb record when fresh, now is the time to back him. Another trainer in tremendous form is Gary Moore and his ANTONY looks a big enough danger to warrant a saver at 12/1 (General). This horse was a really good winner of this race last year off just a 4lb lower mark, relishing the good ground as he jumped and travelled like the winner the whole way around. The way he quickened away from a good field between two out and the last was impressive and he’s had a similar preparation again after running at Fontwell on October 6, where he was a respectable third behind Go Conquer. It would be no surprise if he reversed that form now he’s back at Ascot with a run under his belt and, considering his trainer’s recent form (11 wins from 37 at 30 per cent for the last fortnight), he’s worth backing as well. I also like the look of his stablemate, CLAYTON, in the William Hill Handicap Hurdle at 3.00 given he’s available at 25/1 (General). He hasn’t been seen for a year but goes well fresh and there’s plenty of untapped potential with him. Formerly with Kevin Ryan in a previous life as a Flat horse, he was rated 104 in that sphere and is absolutely thrown in on his best form on the level off a hurdles rating of 122 on Saturday. He’s been keen over timber and he needs to brush up his jumping as well, but if everything comes together he could make a mockery of his current rating. It’s encouraging he ran so well at this track on his hurdles debut a few years ago, while he was far from disgraced behind the then-hot Peter The Mayo Man on his sole start at Newbury last season when a bad mistake two out did for him. Ground on the good side and a decent gallop around Ascot should suit and off a feather weight I can’t resist him at 20s despite his apparent fragility. I could easily have had a Gary Moore trixie as I’m also a big fan of his Benatar, who makes his chasing debut in the Ascot Underwriting Chase (1.50). The problem is, he’s been allotted a handicap mark of 142 for this novices’ limited handicap on the back of his Grade One fourth behind Finian’s Oscar at Aintree in April. Even for one of his serious potential over the bigger obstacles, that’s a very tough opening mark and I’d rather have a few quid on Nicky Henderson’s BALLINURE at 9/1 (General). This horse is two from three over fences and something looked amiss the one time he didn’t win a chase, at Worcester in June where he was pulled up. A small wind operation seemed to do the trick as he showed some real resilience to see off the challenge of Braqueur D’Or at Stratford in late August. He beat that horse almost a length getting just 1lb and the run suggests he’s well treated off 128. Braqueur D’Or, who runs in the aforementioned Sodexo Gold Cup, has subsequently hacked up at Ludlow and is now rated 139. Good ground looks essential to Ballinure, so he’s got his conditions, and he ran well at Ascot on his only start here, when second over hurdles to Desert Sensation in the December of last season. The icing on the cake with him is that he’s a horse best fresh. He had a couple of months off before his last win and he’s had the same time away from the track since his latest effort, a down the field spin over hurdles at the beginning of September.
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Post by dennisg on Nov 4, 2017 7:53:24 GMT
Ulysses has been ruled out of Saturday's Breeders' Cup Turf following veterinary advice. The Sir Michael Stoute-trained four-year-old had been vying for favouritism with last year's winner Highland Reel, having improved to win the Coral-Eclipse and Juddmonte International during a highly successful 2017 campaign. Connections opted not to run in the Champion Stakes at Ascot with a view to returning to California in a bid to improve on his fourth in the Turf 12 months ago. But reports that he hadn't quite been himself since touching down in America proved to be on the money after it was announced by the Breeders' Cup that he had been officially scratched from the field.
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Post by dennisg on Nov 4, 2017 7:55:36 GMT
Jockey George Baker has announced he will not ride again after he suffered severe head injuries in a fall on the frozen lake at St Moritz in February this year. Baker, 35, has ridden over 1,300 winners in a career spanning 18 years and partnered his first Classic winner in the 2016 St Leger at Doncaster aboard Harbour Law. In a statement issued by the Injured Jockeys Fund, Baker said: "Whilst my recovery is going well, I have been thinking about the future and in consultation with Dr Jerry Hill at the BHA, have accepted it is not medically possible for me to come back to race-riding. "Since my accident, my wife Nicola and family have been incredibly strong and their positivity has made it so much easier for me to get through the bad times. "The Professional Jockeys Association, the Injured Jockeys Fund and Oaksey House have looked after me, and I'm well aware that if it wasn't for their help, I wouldn't be as far forward as I am. I would like to thank all of them so much, as well as the wider racing community for their support and incredible kindness. "I have not decided what my future holds, but I will continue with my recovery programme and get as well as I can. "Although I will not be able to race-ride again, I consider myself extremely fortunate to be where I am now." Dale Gibson @dalegibson7 Best wishes for the future to the two Georges - @chaloner1george + @georgeenb1982 - a credit to your profession, both in and out of saddle 6:44 PM - Nov 3, 2017 2 2 Replies 21 21 Retweets 78 78 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy Baker was riding Boomerang Bob for Jamie Osborne at St Moritz when the horse was brought down and fatally injured. After being airlifted to a trauma hospital in Chur, an MRI scan confirmed he had suffered bleeding on the brain. Baker will not rush into making plans for the future, although he would like a role within the racing industry. "I spoke to my friend Ted Durcan about it last night and I suppose I can move on now," he told At The Races. "That chapter's gone and I've just got to accept it and make the best of it I can. I'm going to do a couple of courses with JETS (jockeys employment and training scheme) and see what happens. "I'm not going to rush into anything. I just want to get as well as I can. Getting my driving licence back is a big thing. It's frustrating having to depend on other people having to drive you around. "I know I'm making progress because I remember what I felt like before and everything was natural with balance and so on getting around. Now I have to concentrate and that's become easier as time goes on and hopefully it will keep on improving, but I'm well aware at some stage it is going to slow down. And if this is as good as it's going to get, I'll take it. "I've always liked the thought of training, but financially it's a very hard thing to do. I definitely want to stay within the racing industry doing something." Baker rode the first of his 1,350-plus winners in 1999. His first Group One success came on Seal Of Approval in the Qipco British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes at Ascot in 2013. Other big-race wins included Thistle Bird in the Pretty Polly Stakes at the Curragh in 2014 and Quest For More in the Prix du Cadran at Chantilly in 2016.
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