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Post by Kimmy on Nov 4, 2017 9:27:34 GMT
Saturday: going, weather & non-runners Ascot GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places) (GoingStick: Chs 7.4, Hdl 8.1) (Watered) (Rail movements; R1, 5 & 7 +18y, R2 +26y) WEATHER: Rain NON RUNNERS: 2:25 Speredek (8) Ayr GOING: HEAVY (Soft in places) (GoingStick: Chs 6.0, Hdl 5.7) (Fence 9 will be omitted) WEATHER: Showers Down Royal GOING: SOFT (Yielding in places) WEATHER: Mostly sunny Newcastle (AW) GOING: TAPETA: STANDARD WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Straight course - Centre; 1m4f - Far Side NON RUNNERS: 4:30 Gorgeous General (5) Newmarket GOING: GOOD (GoingStick 7.5) (Watered) (Stand Side Course) WEATHER: Rain STALLS: Far Side NON RUNNERS: 4:00 Parnassian (9) Wetherby GOING: SOFT (GoingStick: chase 5.2, hurdle 5.8) (Rail movements; R1, 5 & 6 +36y, R2, 3 & 4 +18y, R7 +27y) WEATHER: Light rain NON RUNNERS: 3:15 Virgilio (10)
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 4, 2017 9:28:50 GMT
TODAY'S NAPS TIME CRS TIPSTER LEVEL STAKES Awesometank 2:20 NmkR attheraces.com, Lawrence Taylor +22 Coneygree 3:15 Weth Racing UK, The Score +15.88 Manthoor 4:30 Newc Glasgow Evening Times, Jeffrey Ross +11.78 Ballyoisin 3:05 DRoy Weekender, Paul Kealy +10 Thomas Brown 3:35 Asct sportinglife.com +9.52 Max Ward 2:25 Asct The Sun, Templegate +6.21 Coneygree 3:15 Weth Racing Post, Spotlight +5.54 Shamrokh 1:45 NmkR Chester Leader, Charlie Croasdale +4.04 Lady Buttons 2:05 Weth Daily Mail, Robin Goodfellow +3.5 Zig Zag 3:45 Weth Sheffield Star, Fortunatus +2.75 Special Catch 2:45 Ayr Racing Post, The North +2.25 Emerging Force 3:35 Asct Morning Star, Farringdon +2 Definitly Red 3:15 Weth Liverpool Echo, Chris Wright +1.63 American Gigolo 12:40 Asct Daily Telegraph, Marlborough +1.5 Coneygree 3:15 Weth Racing Post, RP Ratings +1.23 Envisaging 7:10 Newc Racing and Football Outlook +1 Space Oddity 1:50 Asct Racing Post, West Country +0.78 Miss Night Owl 2:05 Weth Yorkshire Post, The Duke +0.19 Fire Orchid 12:05 NmkR Western Morning News, West Tip 0 Dolos 3:00 Asct Wolverhampton Express & Star, Andrew Bladen 0 Awesometank 2:20 NmkR Blackpool Gazette, Steve Simpson -0.15 Elgin 3:00 Asct Sky Sports News, Alex Hammond -0.9 Lake View Lad 2:45 Ayr Sunday Express, Jason Heavey -0.97 Lord Glitters 3:30 NmkR Scottish Sun, Jim Delahunt -1.13 Wholestone 2:40 Weth Gloucestershire Echo, Melissa Jones -1.49 Neshmeya 2:55 NmkR Racing Post, Lambourn -1.56 Ptit Zig 2:40 Weth The Sun On Sunday, Sirius -1.56 Cue Card 3:15 Weth Scottish Express, Chris Goulding -2.5 Jenkins 3:00 Asct Yorkshire Evening Post, Lee Sobot -2.64 Jenkins 3:00 Asct Sunday Mail, Rockavon -3 Song Light 3:00 Asct Racing Post, Postdata -3 Kind Act 1:10 NmkR Oxford Mail, Mark Edwards -3.13 Wholestone 2:40 Weth Daily Star Sunday, Moorestyle -3.25 Jenkins 3:00 Asct Belfast Newsletter, Wise Owl -3.38 Cue Card 3:15 Weth Daily Express, The Scout -3.47 Bristol De Mai 3:15 Weth Daily Mirror, Newsboy -3.67 Lord Glitters 3:30 NmkR The Star, Patrick Weaver -3.99 Western Lass 12:25 Ayr The Press, York, Ebor -4 Cue Card 3:15 Weth Shropshire Star, Andy Morris -4.75 La Bague Au Roi 2:05 Weth Glasgow Herald, PicksfromthePaddock -5.13 Awesometank 2:20 NmkR The Times, Rob Wright -5.25 Coneygree 3:15 Weth Daily Record, Garry Owen -6.09 Bristol De Mai 3:15 Weth The Irish Field, Rory Delargy -6.33 Mount Mews 3:20 Ayr The Scotsman, Glendale -6.39 Our Duke 2:30 DRoy Daily Post, Mercury -6.56 Art Of Security 1:55 DRoy The Irish Sun -7 Diamond Fort 3:45 Weth The Guardian -7 Braqueur D'Or 3:35 Asct Irish Herald, Ian Gaughran -7 Lord Glitters 3:30 NmkR Sunday Telegraph, Whistler -8 Braqueur D'Or 3:35 Asct Irish Post, Karl Hedley -8
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 4, 2017 9:29:33 GMT
BANKER
Free Drop Billy (10.58 Del Mar)
Free Drop Billy comes into the Breeders' Cup Juvenile on the back of a very impressive victory in the Grade 1 Futurity last month and should put it up to the ridiculously-priced favourite Bolt D'Oro. He took a keen hold on that occasion but made rapid headway and won with his head in his chest. Connections have had many good horses in their time together and they rate this son of Union Rags as one of their best. (Tom Collins)
5/1 Free Drop Billy 10:58 Del Mar EYECATCHER
Rock On Rocky (2.45 Ayr)
Rock On Rocky is far from straightforward but he was pretty consistent when dropped to 2m on heavy ground last season and he remains on a good mark on his best form. Clearly ring-rusty on ground too quick on his comeback run, Rock On Rocky has everything going for him today and his amateur jockey has won two races for this stable in recent weeks. (Tom Segal)
7/1 Rock On Rocky 2:45 Ayr DARK HORSE
Dark Flame (3.35 Ascot)
Looks fantastically well on his early-season form from last year, which included a fine third on the course in a race that worked out very well. Goes well fresh and is crying out for the step up to 3m and can go close as long as there is not too much rain. (Paul Kealy)
8/1 Dark Flame 3:35 Ascot
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 4, 2017 9:30:08 GMT
Stuart and Sam Coltherd are a team to follow when sending out runners at Ayr. They operate at a 30 per cent strike-rate and Captain Redbeard can go well in the 1.35.
Gary Moore shows a healthy profit when sending out horses for their first run in a handicap. Benatar can add to the 17 per cent strike-rate when running in Ascot’s 1.50.
Saeed Bin Suroor has a 40 per cent strike-rate when applying a hood to his runners for the first time. He also has a 31 per cent strike-rate with first-time geldings, which points to a big run from Top Mission in the 4.00 at Newmarket.
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 4, 2017 9:31:02 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Kalashnikov (12.55 Wetherby, nap)
The son of Kalanisi was the star of the show at Amy Murphy's recent owners open day after his impressive win at this track in March. The four-year-old has since schooled well and is well regarded.
4/1 Kalashnikov 12:55 Wetherby Others to follow Newmarket 12.05 Rococo, 12.35 Poetic Imagination, 1.10 Kind Act, 1.45 Lawmaking, 2.20 Orsera, 2.55 Boynton, 3.30 Bravo Zolo, 4.00 Top Mission. Newcastle 3.55 Bowler Hat. 4.30 Conversant, 5.00 Wiff Waff, 7.10 Envisaging.
Lambourn: James Burn
Neshmeya (2.55 Newmarket, nap)
Has a bit to find on ratings, but long thought capable at this level and should relish conditions.
12/1 Neshmeya 2:55 Newmarket Others to follow Ascot 12.40 Desiremoi D'Authie, 1.15 Bardd, 1.50 Ballinure, 2.25 Theinval, 3.00 Jenkins, 3.35 Emerging Force, 4.05 Jersey Bean. Newcastle 4.30 Global Tango. Newmarket 12.05 Revalue, 1.10 Shaherezada, 2.20 Herecomesthesun, 3.30 Jallota, 4.00 Yellowhammer. Wetherby 1.30 The Nipper, 2.05 La Bague Au Roi, 2.40 Lil Rockerfeller, 3.15 Coneygree, 3.45 Carnspindle. West Country: Tim Mitchell
Space Oddity (1.50 Ascot, nap)
Progressive gelding who made an encouraging reappearance at the weights in a decent contest at Newton Abbot last month. With that run under his belt, a bold showing is expected back up in distance.
9/2 Space Oddity 1:50 Ascot Others to follow Ascot 12.40 American Gigolo, 1.15 Watcombe Heights, 2.25 Marracudja, 3.00 Air Horse One, 3.35 Thomas Brown, 4.05 Nocturnal Myth. Ayr 1.35 Kayf Adventure, 2.10 Hello George. Wetherby 12.20 Daklondike, 1.30 Eamon An Cnoic, 2.40 Ptit Zig, 3.15 Cue Card, 3.45 Ice Cool Champs. North: Colin Russell
Special Catch (2.45 Ayr, nap)
Has a good record fresh so, with the testing ground in his favour and on his current fair mark, is fancied to make a winning start to the season.
7/2 Special Catch 2:45 Ayr Others to follow Ayr 12.25 Cockley Beck, 1.00 Titian Boy, 1.35 Cyrius Darius, 2.10 King Of Fashion, 3.20 Mount Mews, 3.50 Ask The Tycoon. Newcastle 3.25 Archibelle, 3.55 Emerald Rocket, 4.30 Sienna Dream, 5.00 Siena Flyer, 5.30 Black Hambleton, 6.00 Chaucer's Tale, 6.35 Intiwin, Andys Girl. Newmarket 1.45 Invermere, 3.30 Lord Glitters, 4.00 Right Action. Wetherby 12.20 Tickenwolf, 12.55 Alfiboy, 2.05 Lady Buttons, 3.15 Definitly Red, 3.45 Reverant Cust. Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason
Coneygree (3.15 Wetherby, nap)
The 2015 Gold Cup hero ran well without winning on both starts last season and should prove hard to peg back in a race in which the weights are very much in his favour.
15/8 Coneygree 3:15 Wetherby Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Song Light (3.00 Ascot)
Refused to race on his last start over hurdles in May but has since won convincingly on the Flat. It may pay to keep the faith on his return to jumping.
11/1 Song Light 3:00 Ascot Longshot: Ed Quigley
Fountains Windfall (2.40 Wetherby)
Unexposed sort who was last seen pulverising the opposition in an Aintree handicap in April. Needs to up his game once more but looks an exciting prospect.
14/1 Fountains Windfall 2:40 Wetherby Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Tower Bridge (1.20 Down Royal)
The Joseph O'Brien-trained four-year-old created a big impression when easily landing bumpers at Ballinrobe and Bellewstown during the summer, and he gets the vote to make a successful start over hurdles with Barry Geraghty on board.
6/4 Tower Bridge 1:20 Down Royal
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 4, 2017 9:32:03 GMT
Arty Campbell. 1.15 Ascot.
Up in the weights after his recent Wincanton victory, but didn’t come off the bridle that day and there is every chance he is still on a decent mark.
Arty Campbell’s jumping was slick and assured last time out, and he ought to be full of confidence.
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 4, 2017 9:33:13 GMT
NEWMARKET GOODFELLOW 12.05 Hateel 12.35 Poetic Imagination 1.10 Kind Act 1.45 Roll On Rory 2.20 Wild Impala 2.55 Spark Plug 3.30 Oh This Is Us 4.00 Pastime GIMCRACK 12.05 Revalue 12.35 Perfect Thought 1.10 Kind Act 1.45 Plant Pot Power 2.20 Wild Impala 2.55 Boynton 3.30 Oh This Is Us 4.00 Pastime AYR GOODFELLOW 12.25 Hermanus 1.00 Titian Boy 1.35 Kayf Adventure 2.10 Hello George 2.45 Rock On Rocky 3.20 Mount Mews 3.50 Cydercourt GIMCRACK 12.25 Boogie Life 1.00 Harry Hunt 1.35 Cyrus Darius 2.10 Falcons Fall 2.45 Rock On Rocky 3.20 Mount Mews 3.50 Ask The Tycoon Read more: www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/racing/article-5047949/Goodfellow-racing-tips-Best-bets-Saturday-November-4.html#ixzz4xSCsRpfQ Follow us: @mailonline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 4, 2017 9:33:45 GMT
NEWCASTLE GOODFELLOW 3.25 Love Conquers 3.55 Emerald Rocket 4.30 Manthoor 5.00 Wiff Waff 5.30 Anna Medici 6.00 Gun Case 6.35 Jessie Allan 7.10 Decision Maker GIMCRACK 3.25 Color Force 3.55 Emerald Rocket 4.30 Enzo's Lad 5.00 Funkadelic 5.30 Black Hambleton 6.00 Gun Case 6.35 Kroy 7.10 Andys Girl WETHERBY GOODFELLOW 12.20 Krackatoa King 12.55 Eskendash 1.30 The Nipper 2.05 Lady Buttons (nap) 2.40 Wholestone 3.15 Bristol De Mai 3.45 Little Bruce GIMCRACK 12.20 Daklondike (nap) 12.55 Al Shahir 1.30 Kings Walk 2.05 Miss Night Owl 2.40 Lil Rockerfeller (nb) 3.15 Definitly Red 3.45 Zig Zag Read more: www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/racing/article-5047949/Goodfellow-racing-tips-Best-bets-Saturday-November-4.html#ixzz4xSD0uM6D Follow us: @mailonline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 4, 2017 9:34:15 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 4, 2017 9:34:45 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 4, 2017 9:35:35 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 4, 2017 9:36:05 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 4, 2017 18:57:24 GMT
Ulysses has been ruled out of the Breeders' Cup Turf at Del Mar on veterinary advice. Sir Michael Stoute's charge was only fourth in the mile-and-a-half contest at Santa Anita 12 months ago, but has certainly raised his game in 2017, striking Group One gold in the Eclipse at Sandown and the Juddmonte International at York before finishing third behind Enable in the Arc. With Frankie Dettori booked for the ride, the four-year-old was widely considered as the biggest threat to Aidan O'Brien's defending champion Highland Reel, but will not face the starter. Alan Cooper, racing manager for owners the Niarchos Family, told www.bloodhorse.com that Ulysses had "some heat in his fetlock". He added: " He had a very nice workout yesterday (Thursday) morning, but the decision tonight was in the best interest of the horse. "We're all very sorry, especially for the fans, but it was in the best interest of the horse."
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 4, 2017 19:22:55 GMT
Today's LIVE Scoop6 Results Win Fund: No Winner - £322,524 rolled over to next time Place Fund: There were 178 correct selections each winning £205.70
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 4, 2017 19:56:05 GMT
Ascot, 04 Nov 17 Race 1 - 12:40pm THE GL EVENTS UK NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Permission was given for CORZEAM (FR) and SOLDIER BOY (IRE) to be mounted in the chute.
Following the race, Mr Z Baker reported that CORZEAM (FR), which was pulled up, hung badly right-handed from Swinley Bottom, Sean Bowen reported that DESIREMOI D’AUTHIE (FR), unplaced, ran too free, and Ian Popham reported that HATCHER (IRE), unplaced, also ran too free.
Race 2 - 1:15pm THE GARDINER & THEOBALD NOVICES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Jamie Moore, the rider of WITH PLEASURE, was unseated on the final bend. The rider was interviewed. It was found that the incident was accidental and was caused by the horse stumbling.
Race 4 - 2:25pm THE BYRNE GROUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Permission was given for LITTLE POP to be mounted in the chute, and for EXITAS (IRE) to go early to post.
Race 5 - 3:00pm THE WILLIAM HILL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) On the run to the line the winner, ELGIN, drifted marginally right-handed taking AIR HORSE ONE, placed fourth, off its intended line for a couple of strides, but after viewing a recording of the incident it was found that no riding offence was involved and it had not improved the placing of ELGIN.
Race 6 - 3:35pm THE SODEXO GOLD CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 3) CAROLE’S DESTRIER, trained by Neil Mulholland, which was the top weight in this race, was withdrawn. Mulholland’s explanation that after walking the track the Good going would, in his opinion, be too quick for the gelding, was noted. View Stewards report Ayr, 04 Nov 17 Race 1 - 12:25pm THE FAMOUS GROUSE MARES' MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Lucy Alexander reported that GREEN TIKKANA, unplaced, hung left.
The performance of BOOGIE LIFE, which finished unplaced, was considered. Trainer Jim Goldie could offer no explanation for the mare’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the mare failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 2 - 1:00pm THE GORDON'S PINK GIN HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier for the Northern Lights Middle Distance Chase Series) Henry Brooke reported that HAVANA JACK (IRE), unplaced, hung right throughout.
Race 4 - 2:10pm THE GLENFIDDICH HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Permission was given for HELLO GEORGE (IRE) to go to post early.
Micheal Nolan, the rider of HELLO GEORGE (IRE), placed second, was suspended for 9 days for using his whip above the permitted level from 2 out.
Thomas Dowson reported that LITTLE BRUCE (IRE), which was pulled up, was never travelling. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding found it to have lost its left hind shoe. The Veterinary Officer reported that the winner, KRIS SPIN (IRE), had lost its right hind shoe.
Race 7 - 3:50pm THE WHYTE & MACKAY MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 6) (CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS' AND AMATEUR RIDERS' RACE) Thomas Dowson reported that THE DAWN BANDIT (IRE), unplaced, hung right. View Stewards report Newmarket, 04 Nov 17 Race 2 - 12:35pm THE PRESTIGE CLASSICS EBF FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) (DIV II) Permission was given for PERFECT THOUGHT to go early to post and for SARY ARQA to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
Following the race, the representative of John Gosden reported that POETIC IMAGINATION, unplaced, was unsuited by the Good to Soft going on this occasion and would prefer a quicker surface.
Race 4 - 1:45pm THE QUY MILL HOTEL & SPA HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for LAWMAKING to be mounted in the chute.
The Veterinary Officer reported that TORIANO trained by Nick Littmoden, was not available for a mandatory identification check prior to the 45-minute deadline and was therefore withdrawn by the Stewards. After being interviewed, Littmoden was fined £290.
The sponsorship in relation to PECHEURS DE PERLES (IRE), trained by Iain Jardine, did not comply with the Sponsorship Code of Conduct. Jardine was warned as to his responsibility to ensure that the correct sponsorship is carried.
Following the race, Pat Smullen reported that PECHEURS DE PERLES (IRE), unplaced, stopped quickly, Jim Crowley reported that RUBENS DREAM, unplaced, was never travelling, Robert Havlin reported that MAIFALKI (FR), unplaced, stopped quickly and Callum Shepherd reported that PACIFIC SALT (IRE), unplaced, ran flat. The Veterinary Officer reported that post-race examinations of PECHEURS DE PERLES (IRE), RUBENS DREAM and MAIFALKI (FR), all unplaced, failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 5 - 2:20pm THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF MONTROSE FILLIES' STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) The sponsorship in relation to BARONESS (IRE) and SHALAILAH (IRE), trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, did not comply with the Sponsorship Code of Conduct. O'Brien was warned as to his responsibility to ensure that the correct sponsorship is carried.
Following the race, the representative of Richard Hannon reported that ELYSIUM DREAM, unplaced, was unsuited by the Good to Soft going on this occasion, which in his opinion was riding loose, and would prefer a quicker surface.
Race 6 - 2:55pm THE WEATHERBYS GENERAL STUD BOOK ONLINE JAMES SEYMOUR STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Following the race, the representative of Brian Meehan reported that SPARK PLUG (IRE), placed sixth, was unsuited by the Good to Soft going on this occasion and would prefer a quicker surface.
Race 7 - 3:30pm THE PRICE BAILEY BEN MARSHALL STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Permission was given for LORD GLITTERS (FR) and LA BERMA (IRE) to go early to post.
The Starter reported that LA BERMA (IRE), trained by Charlie Fellowes, refused to enter the stalls. The trainer was informed that the mare could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Race 8 - 4:00pm THE IMP GRAPHICS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) ROBIN WEATHERS (USA) wore ear plugs which were removed at the start and was given permission to go early to post.
David Probert, the rider of HIGHLAND COLORI (IRE), placed fourth was suspended for 4 days for using his whip above the permitted level from just inside the final 2 furlongs.
Following the race, the representative of William Haggis reported that ROBIN WEATHERS (USA), unplaced, was unsuited by the Good to Soft going on this occasion and would prefer a quicker surface and the representative of Dean Ivory reported that FIRMDECISIONS (IRE), unplaced, was unsuited by the Good to Soft going on this occasion and would prefer a quicker surface. View Stewards report Wetherby, 04 Nov 17 Race 1 - 12:20pm THE RACING UK IN GLORIOUS HD HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier for the Northern Lights Staying Chase Series) Following the race, Trevor Whelan reported that DELGANY DEMON, which was pulled up, never travelled and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routine testing revealed it was displaying an abnormal heart rhythm. The Veterinary Officer also reported that HIGHWAY STORM (IRE), which was pulled up, finished lame on its right fore.
Race 3 - 1:30pm THE HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY JAYNE FORTH NOVICES' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) THE NIPPER (IRE) wore earplugs.
Race 4 - 2:05pm THE OLBG.com MARES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) The performance of GIVEAWAY GLANCE, which finished unplaced, was considered. Tom Bellamy reported that the filly stopped quickly and Alan King’s representative could offer no further explanation for GIVEAWAY GLANCE’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filly during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
The performance of MISS NIGHT OWL, which finished unplaced, was considered. Tom George’s representative explained that the mare was unsuited by the Soft going, which in her opinion was riding softer than described, and would prefer a faster surface. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of MISS NIGHT OWL failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 5 - 2:40pm THE bet365 HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Registered as the West Yorkshire Hurdle) (Grade 2) It was noted that during the race, LIL ROCKERFELLER (USA), placed third, lost its right sheepskin cheek piece. The sheepskin cheek piece was inspected and as it was found to be in a serviceable condition, no further action was taken.
Race 6 - 3:15pm THE bet365 CHARLIE HALL STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) BRISTOL DE MAI (FR) wore earplugs.
Daryl Jacob, the rider of the winner, BRISTOL DE MAI (FR), was suspended for 2 days for using his whip without time to respond after the final fence.
Following the race, Nico de Boinville reported that CONEYGREE, which was pulled up, never travelled after making a mistake at the third fence. The Veterinary Officer subsequently reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routine testing revealed CONEYGREE had suffered an overreach on its left fore.
Race 7 - 3:45pm THE bet365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Permission was given for REVERANT CUST (IRE) to be mounted in the chute and CANTON PRINCE (IRE) wore earplugs.
The Starter reported that Finian O’Toole was kicked by GENERAL MAHLER (IRE) at the start. Having been examined by the Doctor, O’Toole was deemed fit to ride. View Stewards report Newcastle, 04 Nov 17 Race 1 - 3:25pm THE BETWAY LIVE CASINO MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Paul Hanagan reported that DESHAN (GER), unplaced, was slowly away.
Race 2 - 3:55pm THE sunbets.co.uk NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) The performance of EMERALD ROCKET (IRE) which started favourite and finished unplaced, was considered. K.R. Burke could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 3 - 4:30pm THE 32Red.com / EBF NOVICE MEDIAN AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 6) Approaching the winning line ENZO’S LAD (IRE), placed fourth, hung left interfering with MANTHOOR (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 ENZO’S LAD (IRE).
Following the race, Sam James reported that LIME PICKLE, unplaced, missed the break.
Race 4 - 5:00pm THE 32Red CASINO NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for SKYVA to go early to post.
P.J. McDonald reported that WIFF WAFF, placed fourth, reared as the stalls opened and was slowly away.
Race 5 - 5:30pm THE SUN BETS ON THE APP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for TABLE MANNERS to go early to post and BILLY BOND wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Following the race, Josephine Gordon reported that DUBAITWENTYTWENTY, unplaced, lost its action. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filly during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 6 - 6:00pm THE SUNBETS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) Permission was given for SOMEONE EXCITING to go early to post.
Following the race, Jamie Gormley reported that SOMEONE EXCITING, unplaced, hung left-handed under pressure and P.J. McDonald reported that SEARANGER (USA), unplaced, ran too free.
Race 7 - 6:35pm THE SUNBETS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) Permission was given for LUKOUTOLDMAKEZEBAK to go early to post.
Race 8 - 7:10pm THE BETWAY CASINO MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Eoin Walsh reported that DECISION MAKER (IRE), placed second, ran too free and Ben Robinson reported ANDYS GIRL, placed fourth, had also ran too free.
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 4, 2017 19:56:49 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 5, 2017 7:43:29 GMT
Sunday: going, weather & non-runners Carlisle GOING: Hurdles - SOFT (Good to soft in places); Chase - GOOD TO SOFT (Soft in places)(GoingStick: Chs 6.7, Hdl 6.5) (Hurdles on Flat course) WEATHER: Sunny NON RUNNERS: 12:55 Niceandeasy (2) Cork GOING: SOFT WEATHER: Mostly sunny Huntingdon GOING: GOOD (Good to soft in places) (GoingStick: Hdl 7.24, Chs 7.5) (Rail movements: R1 & 2 +20y, R3 +23y, R4 & 5 +18y, R6 +29y) WEATHER: Partly cloudy Naas GOING: SOFT WEATHER: Mostly sunny
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 5, 2017 7:44:22 GMT
TODAY'S NAPS TIME CRS TIPSTER LEVEL STAKES Inscribe 2:25 Naas attheraces.com, Lawrence Taylor +21 Templeross 2:30 Carl Racing UK, The Score +14.88 Aloomomo 12:55 Carl Glasgow Evening Times, Jeffrey Ross +10.78 Cooking Fat 1:30 Carl Weekender, Paul Kealy +9 Castletown 2:00 Carl sportinglife.com +8.52 Westend Story 3:05 Carl The Sun, Templegate +5.21 Beggars Cross 2:30 Carl Sky Sports News, Alex Hammond +5.1 Chozen 2:00 Carl Racing Post, Spotlight +4.54 Automated 3:00 Naas Chester Leader, Charlie Croasdale +3.04 Westend Story 3:05 Carl Sheffield Star, Fortunatus +2.75 The Unit 2:50 Hntg Daily Mail, Robin Goodfellow +2.5 Salto Chisco 2:15 Hntg Daily Mirror, Newsboy +2.33 Ted Veale 4:00 Naas Racing and Football Outlook +1.36 Just Minded 1:30 Carl Racing Post, The North +1.25 Just Minded 1:30 Carl Morning Star, Farringdon +1 A Good Skin 2:30 Carl Liverpool Echo, Chris Wright +0.63 Waiting Patiently 3:35 Carl Daily Telegraph, Marlborough +0.5 Ilewindelilah 3:20 Hntg Racing Post, RP Ratings +0.23 Westend Story 3:05 Carl Racing Post, West Country -0.22 Whatareudoingtome 3:15 Cork The Irish Field, Rory Delargy -0.33 Beggars Cross 2:30 Carl Yorkshire Post, The Duke -0.81 Cogburn 1:45 Hntg Western Morning News, West Tip -1 Speedo Boy 1:15 Hntg Wolverhampton Express & Star, Andrew Bladen -1 Amadeus Rox 1:15 Hntg Blackpool Gazette, Steve Simpson -1.15 Westend Story 3:05 Carl Sunday Express, Jason Heavey -1.97 Castletown 2:00 Carl The Guardian -2 Templeross 2:30 Carl Scottish Sun, Jim Delahunt -2.13 Chef D'Oeuvre 2:30 Carl Racing Post, Lambourn -2.56 Beggars Cross 2:30 Carl The Sun On Sunday, Sirius -2.56 Betsey Trotter 12:20 Naas Yorkshire Evening Post, Lee Sobot -2.64 Beggars Cross 2:30 Carl Sunday Mail, Rockavon -3 Tailor Tom 12:55 Carl Belfast Newsletter, Wise Owl -3.38 Shantou Bob 3:05 Carl Scottish Express, Chris Goulding -3.5 Cadeau George 2:30 Carl Racing Post, Postdata -4 Salto Chisco 2:15 Hntg Oxford Mail, Mark Edwards -4.13 Just Minded 1:30 Carl Glasgow Herald, PicksfromthePaddock -4.22 Its A Sting 2:15 Hntg Daily Star Sunday, Moorestyle -4.25 Willoughby Court 2:50 Hntg Daily Express, The Scout -4.47 Westend Story 3:05 Carl The Star, Patrick Weaver -4.99 Shantou Bob 3:05 Carl The Press, York, Ebor -5 El Presente 1:45 Hntg Shropshire Star, Andy Morris -5.75 Speedo Boy 1:15 Hntg The Times, Rob Wright -6.25 Just Minded 1:30 Carl Daily Record, Garry Owen -7.09 Willoughby Court 2:50 Hntg The Scotsman, Glendale -7.39 Biddy The Boss 4:20 Cork Daily Post, Mercury -7.56 Arkwrisht 3:15 Cork The Irish Sun -8 Spy In The Sky 3:20 Hntg Irish Post, Karl Hedley -9 Ascendant 12:40 Hntg Sunday Telegraph, Whistler -9
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 5, 2017 7:45:13 GMT
Lambourn: James Burn
Chef D'Oeuvre (2.30 Carlisle, nap)
A right-handed track and testing ground are important to this six-year-old, who is more than capable on his day.
7/1 Chef D'Oeuvre 2:30 Carlisle Others to follow Huntingdon 1.15 Amadeus Rox, 1.45 Cogburn, 2.15 Salto Chisco, 2.50 Casablanca Mix, 3.20 Ilewindelilah. Carlisle 12.55 Aloomomo, 1.30 Hogan's Height, 3.05 Shantou Bob. West Country: Tim Mitchell
Westend Story (3.05 Carlisle, nap)
Sent off favourite in all three runs last term but without success. He can put things right on this occasion.
13/8 Westend Story 3:05 Carlisle Others to follow Carlisle 1.30 Solomn Grundy, 2.30 Abracadabra Sivola. Huntingdon 12.40 Ascendant, 2.15 Helium, 3.20 Mister Drifter. North: Richard Young
Just Minded (1.30 Carlisle, nap)
Bumper and hurdle winner who is pitched straight over fences for handicap debut. Very much the type to thrive in this new sphere and could prove a good deal better than opening mark.
4/1 Just Minded 1:30 Carlisle Others to follow Carlisle 12.55 Niceandeasy, 2.00 Castletown, 2.30 Harry The Viking, 3.05 Tomngerry, 3.35 Waiting Patiently, 4.05 So You Win Again. Huntingdon 12.40 Serenity Now, 1.15 Golconda Prince, 3.20 Grey Monk. Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason
Ilewindelilah (3.20 Huntingdon, nap)
No match for a handicap good thing over course and distance last month, but confirmed the merit of a previous easy win at Fontwell and remains very well-treated on the best of her old form.
9/2 Ilewindelilah 3:20 Huntingdon Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Waiting Patiently (3.35 Carlisle)
Unbeaten in three starts over fences last season, Malcolm Jefferson's very promising six-year-old can carry on the good work.
5/6 Waiting Patiently 3:35 Carlisle Longshot: Ed Quigley
Solumn Grundy (1.30 Carlisle)
Never looked happy on chase debut, but trip and ground much more in his favour today and can bounce back.
7/1 Solomn Grundy 1:30 Carlisle Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Still Standing (1.25 Naas)
Having shown nice improvement on his second start when finishing well for third behind Flavius at Leopardstown eight days ago, the son of Mastercraftsman looks good for this mile maiden and gets the vote to score for Jessica Harrington and Colm O'Donoghue.
6/5 Still Standing 1:25 Naas >>There are no Newmarket tips.
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 5, 2017 7:45:55 GMT
James Ewart is 5-25 (20 per cent strike-rate) with handicap debutants for a £1 level-stake profit of £14. He saddles Bering Upsun in the 2.00 at Carlisle.
John Cornwall and Ben Poste have individual strike-rates of ten and 14 per cent at Huntingdon. That rises to 60 per cent when they combine and they do so with The Jugopolist in the 2.15.
Keith Dalgleish’s record with bumper debutants is 7-20, a 35 per cent strike-rate. He’s 2-2 when sending such runners to Carlisle, where he boasts an overall record of 6-10. Qasr goes in the 4.10.
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 5, 2017 8:01:29 GMT
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Post by dennisg on Nov 5, 2017 8:47:10 GMT
in today's sporting life.................. Mal Boyle picks out the key statistics for the meetings at Carlisle and Huntingdon as well as looking ahead to the early action next week. Sunday Stat Attack (Five year study period unless stated) HUNTINGDON: 34 races – 15 winning favourites – 32/34 winners scored at a top price of 12/1 Average Placepot dividend: £1,761.06 Highest dividend: £8,731.60 (2013) - Lowest dividend: £9.70 (2014) Leading trainer at the corresponding meeting during the study period: 3 winners—Alan King (5/4*, 3/10* & 1/4*) – 3 runners on Sunday: Amadeus Rox (1.15), Cogburn (1.45) & The Unit (2.50) CARLISLE: 35 races – 14 winning favourites – 32/35 winners scored at a top price of 12/1 Average Placepot dividend: £150.98 Highest dividend: £306.90 (2015) - Lowest dividend: £37.20 (2014) Leading trainers at the corresponding meeting during the study period: 3 winners—Oliver Sherwood (3/1* & 5/2 twice) – 2 runners on Sunday: Versifier (2.00) & Blameitalonmyroots (2.30) 3 winners—Sue Smith (5/1, 4/1 & 7/2*) – 4 runners on Sunday: Blottos (12.55), Sharp Response & Just Minded (1.30) & I Just Know (3.35) Offerings for Monday & Tuesday: PLUMPTON (Monday): 33 races – 12 winning favourites – 31/33 winners scored at a top price of 10/1 Average Placepot dividend: £85.40 Highest dividend: £294.20 (2012) - Lowest dividend: £20.00 (2013) Leading trainer at the corresponding meeting during the study period: 5 winners—Gary Moore (11/2, 7/2, 3/1*, Evens* & 8/11* - all within the last four years) – 4 possible runners on Monday EXETER (Tuesday’s Haldon Gold Cup meeting): 33 races – 17 winning favourites – All 33 winners scored at a top price of 10/1 Average Placepot dividend: £59.58 Highest dividend: £153.20 (2013) - Lowest dividend: £9.30 (2012) Leading trainers at the corresponding meeting during the study period: 4 winners—Paul Nicholls (5/2*, 11/8*, 11/8* & 6/5*) – 10 possible runners on Tuesday 3 winners—Tom George (10/1, 8/1 & 7/1) – 4 possible runners on Tuesday 3 winners—Philip Hobbs (7/1, 11/4* & 13/8*) – 4 possible runners on Tuesday 3 winners—Colin Tizzard (6/1, 11/8* & 5/6*) – 16 possible runners on Tuesday!
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Post by dennisg on Nov 5, 2017 8:48:38 GMT
Gary Moore enjoyed a fine day at Ascot and pro punter and National Hunt specialist Murt Khan believes his weekend is about to get better. 2.15 Huntingdon preview Click here for racecard and free video form Gary Moore had a double with two progressive sorts at Ascot yesterday and there is reason to think he will be on the score sheet today at Huntingdon. BRITANIO BELLO was hammered in the market on his chasing debut at Lingfield last year. He may have found the trip extending his stamina next time and followed that start with a fall at Newbury. For some reason this was the last time we saw him. However he looked the type who could do with time and improve with age. The recent rain will have enhanced his chances as some of his rivals would preferred quicker ground. This isn't the strongest race and off 110 he looks well handicapped; 9/2 looks on the big side. Click on the image below to bet on Sky Bet's Money Back race, the 12.50 from Naas.
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Post by dennisg on Nov 5, 2017 8:51:33 GMT
Gun Runner produced a stunning front-running performance to run out a convincing winner of the Breeders' Cup Classic at Del Mar. Defeated in all three previous attempts over a mile and a quarter, as well as in both prior meetings with Arrogate, Florent Geroux took little time to get Gun Runner to the front of the field, as fellow market leader Arrogate jinked left at the start and was floundering from then on. Collected made a big effort to get alongside Gun Runner on the turn for home, but Steve Asmussen's charge would not be denied and charged clear in the home straight. Bob Baffert had the second and third in Collected and West Coast, but his Arrogate was never in contention on the final start of his career, while Aidan O'Brien's Churchill was prominent early but was well beaten long before the home straight. Geroux said: "It wasn't really the plan (to go straight to the front), it was how the race unfolded. He can go on the lead and can stalk if the pace is hot. He's just a beast." An ecstatic Asmussen, who won with the mighty Curlin in 2007, said: "I can't tell you how proud I am of him. This is in the moment, it couldn't be better in the moment." Last year's winner Arrogate ended his glittering career as the highest-earning horse in history. NBC Sports ✔@nbcsports GUN RUNNER'S ON TOP OF THE WORLD. He wins the 2017 @breederscup Classic at @delmarracing! #BC17 12:56 AM - Nov 5, 2017 7 7 Replies 76 76 Retweets 153 153 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy Baffert said: "When he goes around these turns, he loses momentum, but I can't totally blame the track, he's not where he was. "He's so much better than that and it's so disappointing to see him go out like that. He's one of the greatest horses I've trained." His ride Mike Smith said: "I'm lost for words, to be honest. He didn't run his race at all, but it is what it is - I know how good he is." O'Brien, who was in the winner's enclosure with Mendelssohn on Friday night, said: "It was all new to Churchill (seventh). War Decree (ninth) will now go back to a mile and a quarter on grass. "It's been a very enjoyable week for us overall, with a lot of our horses running well."
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Post by dennisg on Nov 5, 2017 8:53:19 GMT
David Ord heads to Carlisle for the Sporting Life Daily Nap on Sunday with the in-form Brian Hughes fancied to return successful. Recommended bet: Sporting Life's Daily Nap, November 5 It’s fair to say the five-year-old has yet to reach the level of form shown during his days in France but there’s time yet and he can start on an upward curve by landing this. Brian Hughes’ mount showed plenty on his reappearance at Kelso before the lack of a previous outing took a toll and will strip fitter here. This isn’t a very deep heat and any significant step forward from that initial start will make him difficult to beat. Bridane Rebel and Celtic Flames rate the danger. Daily Nap record: +9.53pts
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 5, 2017 17:01:51 GMT
Carlisle, 05 Nov 17 Race 1 - 12:55pm THE WATCH RACINGUK ON THE GO NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) The Veterinary Officer reported that KILDISART (IRE), placed second, had lost its right hind shoe.
Race 2 - 1:30pm THE RACING UK STEEPLE CHASE (A NOVICES' LIMITED HANDICAP) (CLASS 3) The Veterinary Officer reported that SOLOMN GRUNDY (IRE), unplaced, had lost its right hind shoe.
Race 3 - 2:00pm THE WATCH RACINGUK ON BT TV NOVICES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) It was noted that CHRISTMAS IN USA (FR) wore earplugs.
An enquiry was held to consider interference after the final hurdle, when CASTLETOWN (FR), placed second, ridden by Brian Hughes, shifted marginally left towards the rail tightening, the winner, CHOZEN (IRE), ridden by Alan Johns. The riders were interviewed and shown recordings of the incident. Hughes was cautioned for careless riding in that he allowed his mount to shift left when insufficiently clear of CHOZEN (IRE).
Race 4 - 2:30pm THE CUMBERLAND HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Permission was given for WALDORF SALAD to go to post early.
Having reviewed recordings of the false start, the Starters were satisfied that no riders should be reported for contravening the starting procedures.
The performance of BEGGARS CROSS (IRE) which finished unplaced, was considered. The representative of Trainer Jonjo O’Neill could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. The Veterinary officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
The Veterinary Officer reported that TOMKEVI (FR), unplaced, was suffering from post-race heat stress.
Race 7 - 4:10pm THE VISIT THE ALL NEW racinguk.com "JUNIOR" STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) The record of vaccinations in the passport of MILLIE THE MINX (IRE) did not comply with the Rules of Racing. Trainer Dianne Sayer was fined £280 as this was her second offence within the previous 12 months. View Stewards report Huntingdon, 05 Nov 17 Race 1 - 12:40pm THE BRIAN MARTIN PALLETS WOOD CHIPPING CLAIMING HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Following the race Ciaran Gethings reported that AKULA (IRE), unplaced, made a mistake at the third last hurdle and was never travelling thereafter.
Race 2 - 1:15pm THE bandmpalletsupplies.co.uk JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Henry Spiller, was fined £140 as the record of vaccinations in the passport of STAFF COLLEGE (FR) did not comply with the Rules of Racing.
Race 4 - 2:15pm THE BRIAN MARTIN PALLETS MACER GIFFORD HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that THE JUGOPOLIST (IRE), unplaced, lost its left fore shoe.
Race 6 - 3:20pm THE MELBOURNE CUP BETTING AT 188BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Approaching the last hurdle, SPY IN THE SKY, while attempting to pull up caused interference to BRAVE HELIOS, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race Paddy Brennan reported that SPY IN THE SKY, which was pulled up, ran flat. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the mare during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
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Post by dennisg on Nov 6, 2017 7:37:09 GMT
in today's sporting life................. Willoughby Court produced a sketchy jumping display but at least got the job done on his chasing debut at Huntingdon. Much is expected of Ben Pauling's six-year-old this season after he claimed victory in the Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival in March. And though he eventually won the 188Bet-sponsored novices' chase over two and a half miles, Willoughby Court looked far from the finished article. Early mistakes, most notably at the third fence, were exacerbated by a tendency to jump to his left. He even looked fleetingly beaten approaching the penultimate fence as runner-up Casablanca Mix and The Unit jumped into contention. But Willoughby Court responded nicely under Nico de Boinville and the 2/5 favourite crossed the line with a length and a quarter in hand. De Boinville said: "It took a while to get there, and it didn't look pretty early doors, but he has done it. He has warmed up to it in the end. "There is so much more to come from him. He has gone down to those first few fences as if he has never a seen a fence in his life before. He has got bags of potential and ability. He will get there." Pauling said: "In the circumstances for him still to win, that shows his class. It was more the ditch that half-scared him. Nico did well to nurse him back in and get him going as nicely as he did. The chips were down turning for home and he found what he needed. "There are a lot of positives to be taken. I think there is a huge amount improvement to come and, in all honesty, that is a good thing. "He has got round and he hasn't fallen. We will go home and we have got plenty to work with but it is good to see the engine is still there. "We will definitely go left-handed next time out and we won't be rushing back right-handed at the moment. The two-and-a-half-mile Grade Two at the Hennessy meeting would be our next port of call. "There will be plenty of people queuing up to take him on now. I invite them to come and have a go. These good horses are there to be taken on. It is never going to be an easy season for him but he has started and won. I'm thrilled." Equus Secretus got the ball rolling for Pauling and De Boinville when he ground out a half-length victory in the Brian Martin Wood Chip Animal Bedding Novices' Hurdle. Grade One-winning stablemate Barters Hill claimed this prize in 2015. Pauling said of the 5/2 winner: "He is not too dissimilar to Barters Hill in many ways. He is just a brute. He has got one mode, which is gallop. He doesn't know much else. "We wanted to try and make it a good test and Nico was exceptional from the front, as always. I like the way he battled when they joined him at the last. He is probably the best jumper I have trained." Ian Williams Racing @ianwilliamsraci Speedo Boy built on the promise he showed at Chepstow to open his account over hurdles @huntingdon_Race under @tjobrien12 #jobdone 1:20 PM - Nov 5, 2017 Replies 3 3 Retweets 23 23 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy Ian Williams appears to have another useful dual-purpose performer on his hands after Listed Flat scorer Speedo Boy (even-money favourite) ran out a two-and-a-half-length winner of the bandmpalletsupplies.co.uk Juvenile Hurdle. He said: "I thought it was a workmanlike performance. There were a couple of moments, but there was not a strong enough pace. He was quite novicey and not as frank as he could be in front, but there is improvement to come and it was nice to get him off the mark. "He will probably have one more run before having a winter break." Tom Cannon ended his 797-day wait for a winner at the Cambridgeshire track when galvanising the Chris Gordon-trained Night Generation (7/1) to glory by three-quarters of a length in the concluding three-mile-one-furlong handicap. Cannon said: "I've had a few here when I first started. I had my first winner (Elgin) at Ascot in more than four years on Saturday. They are like busses, two coming along at once."
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Post by dennisg on Nov 6, 2017 7:38:51 GMT
Coneygree is reported to have sustained a nasty overreach that resulted in the 2015 Cheltenham Gold Cup hero being pulled up in the bet365 Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby on Saturday. Connections believe the 10-year-old, whose career has been littered with injuries, suffered his latest setback when having to guess at the third fence due to being blinded by the low sun. It is thought his overreach came at the next obstacle and soon afterwards Coneygree lost his action and was pulled up by his rider, Nico de Boinville. While the injury is not too serious, the Betfair Chase has been ruled out but the Ladbrokes Trophy Chase, formerly the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury on December 2, could still be on the agenda. "He's got a very nasty overreach. It's nothing structural," said Sara Bradstock, who trains Coneygree along with her husband, Mark. "I think the sun was a big influence for what went wrong. That's why he lunged at the ditch, because he couldn't see and then jumped the next slowly because he couldn't see when he pecked and I think that's where he got the overreach. "Nico thinks he probably hit it again and you can see in the straight he loses his action and Nico was absolutely right to pull him up. "All the jockeys were saying the same. I don't know why they ran it at 3.15 when you have the possibility of a low sun. You shouldn't have the main event as the second last race. "I'm usually the first to pooh-pooh that excuse, but when Nico said to me that he couldn't see the fence, I looked to my left (where the sun was) and I couldn't see anything. The sun wasn't just low, it was very bright. "Obviously we were desperately disappointed because Nico said he felt unbelievable over the first two and then he thinks he was just simply distracted by the sun and just dived. "He's overreached at the next one because he's jumped too high. The reason it worried him was because he couldn't see the fence. He's such a good jumper. "It's a slice into the bulb of his heel and before we have him jumping again, we will have to make sure it's not hurting him. That can take three or four days or in the worse situation three to four weeks. "It's not a long-term thing at all. He won't be entered for the Betfair as that would come too quick, but hopefully we might still get to the Hennessy." Bradstock revealed she was approached by a disgruntled punter after the race "Some people do talk a lot of rubbish. You can see he's keen to get on with it at the start. It was only two fences but he still jumped those in his own immaculate style and he was cantering when the others were galloping and everything looked Coneygree-like, then he couldn't see," she said. "Some punter came up to me and said we shouldn't have pulled him up. It's not fair at that stage (as) I was terribly worried about the horse. "At the time we thought it was just the sun. It would have been more worrying as you think what would make him pull himself up? It wasn't that. He's got a nasty overreach and they are very painful, but at least it's not one of his nasty injuries." Wetherby clerk of the course Jonjo Sanderson revealed it was the first time the low sun had been a problem at the West Yorkshire track. "We set our running orders six weeks ago and you don't know what the weather is going to do," he said. "The sun at Wetherby has never been an issue in the past. I've never had adverse feedback before and it wasn't brought up or mentioned before that race. "The sun moves every minute of the day. At Cheltenham, where they have had it over a long period of time, they've learned to manage it and I've never experienced an issue with it before. "We can't foresee the sun six weeks ahead. As much as I have every sympathy for what went on yesterday, it's a very unusual occurrence at Wetherby. They were jumping west and the sun was to the south so it wasn't directly in their vision. "Within 10 minutes of the race the sun was in a different location, it was a unique situation. "If we think there might be an issue with the sun next year on the week up to the race, we might look at the running order with the BHA."
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Post by dennisg on Nov 6, 2017 7:40:20 GMT
Waiting Patiently maintained his 100 per cent record over fences with a smooth victory in the Colin Parker Memorial Intermediate Chase at Carlisle. The Malcolm Jefferson-trained six-year-old looked an exciting prospect as shrugged off a 288-day absence to take this four-runner Listed contest in some style. Brian Hughes was happy to sit Waiting Patiently off a honest pace shared by I Just Know and Belami Des Pictons. Taking closer order from four out, the 4/5 favourite led at the final fence and pulled away without too much effort to score by two and a half lengths from Belami Des Pictons. Ruth Jefferson, the North Yorkshire trainer's daughter, told Press Association Sport: "The first two drew a long way clear and he jumped quite well. He maybe made one or two little mistakes, but he'll come on for the run. "He's got an entry in the BetVictor (Gold Cup at Cheltenham, November 18) but I wouldn't say he was definitely going there or not as it's only two weeks away. "We could always look for a race in December and see after that. I'm pleased as he picked up where he left off last season, which is what we were hoping for." . Hughes completed a double on Cuckoo's Calling (7/4 favourite), for trainer James Bethell, in the bumper. Harry The Viking (25/1) dug deep to withstand the strong challenge of Topper Thornton in the Cumberland Handicap Chase. Sandy Thomson's 12-year-old was never far off the pace on his first race for 191 days and would simply not give in. Another veteran to show he is no back number was Desert Cry, who made a successful seasonal debut when obliging at 33/1 in the Bet At racinguk.com Handicap Hurdle. Held up for most of the two-and-a-half-mile contest by Will Kennedy, the Donald McCain 11-year-old was produced to lead between the last two flights and won by a diminishing three-quarters of a length from Tomngerry. After having shown promise on his first run over fences at Fontwell, the Mick Channon-trained Mister Whitaker (7/1) made no mistake second time as he came through nicely to give Adrian Heskin a winner on his first ride at the track in the Racing UK Novices' Limited Handicap Chase.
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Post by dennisg on Nov 6, 2017 7:42:11 GMT
Swamp Fox signed off the Irish Flat season with a trademark show of strength which led to him winning the Naas November Handicap. The likeable five-year-old gamely defied top weight under Gary Carroll to gain a richly-deserved big-race victory at odds of 6/1. Swamp Fox led a furlong from home and stayed on well to hold off the renewed challenge of Highland Fling by a short head. The versatile dual-purpose performer is now likely to head back over hurdles this winter. Winning trainer Joe Murphy said: "Gary said that when he hit the front he just stopped and there was plenty of horse under him - that's just the type of horse he is. "He's a very nice horse to have and is in the Morgiana Hurdle (Punchestown) and the Fighting Fifth (Newcastle). There is a week between the two races and he will go for one of them. "He always runs very genuine, and is a tough, consistent horse. I'd say there is a lot more in him." New Irish champion jockey Colin Keane notched a century of winners with a Naas brace. Inscribe (11/8 favourite) set the ball rolling with a neck defeat of Lucky Mistake in the Kildare Post Handicap. Trainer Ger Lyons said: "This horse was put away in case we needed him for Colin. We didn't need him and debated whether we would run or save him for the (Irish) Lincoln. His first race next year will probably be the Lincoln." Keane became a centurion when the Matthew Smith-trained Warnaq (7/4 favourite) won the mile-and-a-half maiden by three lengths. Smith said: "She did it well. She probably got there too well and a bit too soon but is a lovely, straightforward filly who is improving with every run. She stays well and the step up in trip helped her." The concluding race of the Irish Flat season, the Listed Finale Stakes over a mile and a half, was claimed in good style by 7/4 favourite Tocco D'Amore, who is now unbeaten in two career starts. Trainer Dermot Weld said: "It's a very pleasing performance by her. She is a very valuable filly and I look forward to winning Group races with her next year. "She would always appreciate an ease in the ground and would not want it firm. She is a smart filly. "She had a setback fairly soon after her previous run and was off all through the summer. We just waited and patience paid dividends."
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