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Post by dennisg on Nov 15, 2017 7:52:02 GMT
Jessica Harrington led the tributes to Alan Potts after the leading National Hunt owner died at the age of 80. Potts was one of the powerhouse names in jumps racing and was responsible for Sizing John, who won the Cheltenham Gold Cup in March. Potts' wife, Ann, also died in August after a long illness. Harrington, who trains Sizing John and the bulk of the Potts horses in Ireland, told Press Association Sport: "It's a big shock. It wasn't something we were expecting. I found out through an email from his company this morning. "He was a certain age but he'd just been away on holiday to Mauritius and Africa and come back. I'd talked to him a couple of times and he seemed to be in great form. "For him to die so soon after his wife - it's sad. "I've only trained for him for just over a year but we've been incredibly lucky together. It was a fantastic year." Alan Potts alongside wife, Ann, and Sizing John Alan Potts alongside his wife, Ann, and Gold Cup hero Sizing John Alan and Ann Potts enjoyed an incredible 2016-17 campaign as the Harrington-trained Supasundae also won the Coral Cup at the Cheltenham Festival, while Fox Norton, Sizing Codelco and Pingshou were all scorers at the Grand National meeting at Aintree in April. The couple first came to prominence within National Hunt racing after their distinctive yellow and green silks were worn by the Henry de Bromhead-trained Sizing Europe, who claimed eight Grade One triumphs in a magnificent career. Robbie Power, who was the retained rider for Potts in Ireland and also rode Sizing John in the Gold Cup, said: "It's awful news - very sad - and so soon after his wife, too." In 2016 the Potts family removed all of their horses from De Bromhead's yard, sending many of them to several trainers across Ireland. Dorset trainer Colin Tizzard also inherited a sizeable string, with a number of the Potts horses in line to run at the big three-day meeting at Cheltenham this weekend. Tizzard told Press Association Sport: "It came as quite a surprise as I was only talking to him a few days ago. "He was a self-made man. He could be quite demanding but he could be absolutely brilliant company - that was the sort of person he was. "He made a lot of money from scratch and he definitely brought our stable a few gears forward and he will be sadly missed. "We've had some brilliant days and we had a brilliant meeting at Aintree and then went over to Punchestown. "Ann was still around then and Ann and Alan together were lovely company. Ann was a lovely lady and we all had some brilliant times together. "I think going over to Punchestown and winning the Champion Chase with Fox Norton was brilliant along with Sizing Granite and Sizing Codelco winning there. "Going to Ireland and beating the Irish there was special. We sat with him for dinner for three or four days there and spent a lot of very happy times together. "I am not quite sure (what will happen) about the horses. They have been sorting out this huge business of his for a few years. I think it will be sorted soon and we will then find out what will happen." Outstanding two-mile chaser Sizing Europe Outstanding two-mile chaser Sizing Europe Tom O'Brien rode the Potts-owned, and Tizzard-trained, Finian's Oscar to victory in the Tolworth Hurdle at Sandown in January. He said: "My condolences to all his family. I am very grateful to have ridden for him and to have ridden a Grade One winner in his colours. "It is a very sad day and I'm thinking of his family. "I only met Alan a few times at Cheltenham. Unfortunately I didn't get to know him well. He loved his National Hunt racing. "He was a competitive man and always wanted to be the best." Jim Dreaper used to train horses for Ann and Alan Potts in Ireland and told Press Association Sport: "It's a sad day. "I had horses for him for 10 to 12 years now. He was a great sportsman and a gentleman. "He loved to win, like us all, but he took the ups and downs of it well. It's a sad loss, especially so soon after losing his wife. "It was just marvellous for him that they had their day at Cheltenham in the Gold Cup last year."
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Post by dennisg on Nov 15, 2017 7:55:58 GMT
We take an early look at the Cheltenham's November Meeting, highlighting trainers and jockeys to follow as well as horses who could emerge as Festival candidates come March. Countryside Day | 17.11.17 Gates: 10.30am First race: 12.40pm Last race: 3.35pm Trainer to follow: Philip Hobbs, who has saddled 12 winners at this meeting over the last five years, four of them coming on Friday. He has just two potential runners for day one this time around: Bertie Boru and Lamb Or Cod. The latter was beaten when falling here last month but does have a good record at Cheltenham and is well-handicapped on his best form ahead of the opening amateur riders' race, while Bertie Boru could take his chance in the Cross Country which Hobbs won with yard favourite Balthazar King. Key race: The Steel Plate And Sections Novices' Chase, over 2m4f, has been won by Dynaste, Taquin Du Seuil, Champagne West, More Of That and O O Seven. Colin Tizzard could run Grade One-winning hurdler Finian's Oscar, ultimately a comfortable winner at Chepstow on his debut over fences, although he also has Sunday's Arkle Trial as an option. From the same yard, West Approach would be an interesting contender while Paul Nicholls appears likely to send out Movewiththetimes, the strapping Betfair Hurdle runner-up who was a shade disappointing when fourth on his chasing bow here last month but seems sure to improve for that experience, in either this or Sunday's two-mile contest. Handicap snippet: The two-mile handicap chase on day one is for many the biggest betting race and, as one might expect, it has thrown up some big-priced winners - often from lesser-known stables - with a five-year average SP of 13/1. While it has gone to Paul Nicholls and Philip Hobbs, the roll-of-honour is completed by Nigel Hawke, Henry Oliver and Paul Henderson. Two of the five winners had won their sole previous start over fences at Cheltenham, with two having performed poorly at the course and one, Bold Henry, making his first visit. Three had been busy; two had been off for at least four months. Nothing to see here. However, four were aged eight with the other aged seven and this could help unravel a competitive race. Just four of the 13 five-day entries fit into the required age bracket, including last-time-out winner Baby King and Doitforthevillage, who ran a fair race when fifth here last time and represents last year's winning trainer. Most interesting, however, could be Mick Thonic for Colin Tizzard. He looks nicely enough treated on his course win here in the spring (beat Marracudja in receipt of 8lb) and might have gone very close two starts ago but for unseating. He was pulled-up here last time in a good novices' chase won by the smart North Hill Harvey but only after a severe blunder and, if avoiding such a mistake, could go well. He's just seven, has scope to improve and ran well enough in the Grand Annual to be of serious interest for top connections. Novice nous: The Neptune trial, which has shifted in the schedule but now stands as a feature on Friday, isn't necessarily all about the winner. Last year, runner-up Wholestone went on to place in the Albert Bartlett at 13/2, while in 2015 a similar scenario unfolded with Champers On Ice, beaten here but placed at the Festival - this time at 20/1. It has also thrown up a pair of top-class chasers in the last five years, Blaklion and Coneygree, winners of the RSA Chase and Gold Cup respectively. Of those currently entered for Friday's race, Palmers Hill could be one to keep a particularly close eye on. He was really impressive over two miles last time (third a winner since) but will be even more effective up in trip having impressively won a point-to-point before joining Jonjo O'Neill. Vision Des Flos and On The Blind Side could help make this one of the more intriguing contests of the meeting. CheltenhamRacecourse ✔@cheltenhamraces Make sure you visit the Guinness Village and enjoy live music from the @thelucky15sband throughout #TheNovemberMeeting 12:42 PM - Nov 13, 2017 Replies 1 1 Retweet 6 6 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy BetVictor Gold Cup Day | 18.11.17 Gates: 10.00am First race: 12.40pm Last race: 4.00pm Trainer to follow: Paul Nicholls. Almost half (5/11) of his winners at this meeting have come on Saturday and with neither Philip Hobbs nor Colin Tizzard appearing to have the strongest set of entries, it's the multiple champion trainer who gets the vote. Nicholls has also saddled two winners (8/1 and 10/1) of the feature BetVictor Gold Cup plus a 20/1 third. Key race: Away from the feature, the Triumph Hurdle Trial which kick-starts the card is almost certain to be worth watching back given that the only subsequent Festival winner to emerge from this meeting last year was Defi Du Seuil, who took the opener in style as a 5/4 favourite. Watch out for Apple's Shakira, who could line-up in the same green and gold McManus silks for what would be her debut for Nicky Henderson. A full sister to Apple's Jade, she's already third-favourite for the Triumph on the back of a facile win in France before moving to Seven Barrows for big money. Favourite for the Triumph is Gumball, trained by juvenile maestro Philip Hobbs, and he too is engaged. In other words, this is a genuine trial and whatever wins it could well be a single-figure price for the first race on the final day of the Festival. Big names in the BetVictor: One of the striking things about the feature race of the meeting, the BetVictor Gold Cup, is how difficult it has been for smaller yards to get their hands on the prize. You have to go back to 1997 for local trainer Susan Nock's winner, Senor El Betrutti, and since then the same names appear virtually throughout. Martin Pipe won six of the following eight renewals (eight in total), remarkably, and his son David has since added another (2011). Paul Nicholls and Jonjo O'Neill combine for four of the last five (O'Neill has three in total), the other going to Alan King, while Nigel Twiston-Davies has three, and both Nicky Henderson and Venetia Williams one. Key Stats: Five years of the November Meeting Leading jockey: Richard Johnson with 12 winners Others of note: Barry Geraghty (9), Tom Scudamore (8), Sam Twiston-Davies (6) Leading trainer: David Pipe with 13 winners Others of note: Philip Hobbs (12), Paul Nicholls (11), Nicky Henderson (7) The only exceptions to the top-level dominance over the last 20 years are Ferdy Murphy (2007) and Edward O'Grady (2009), whose winners denied horses in the care of King and Nicholls respectively. It's a very small pool of trainers and points towards two horses who feature in Matt Brocklebank's Antepost Angle, as well as Romain De Senam for Nicholls. He's asked another question up 5lb for a hard-fought Stratford win but that probably came soon enough after a facile success at Chepstow, and he has scope to defy a mark of 144 having been unfortunate not to win the Fred Winter here in 2016. Foxtail Hill is one of two entered for Twiston-Davies and should also go on the shortlist. Up 7lb for winning last time, the way he fended off Le Prezien that day suggests he could well cope with the rise and his Cheltenham record is excellent, bar a fall when sent off favourite for the race won by antepost favourite Tully East at the Festival. Gold Present, for Henderson, was runner-up to the Irish horse but isn't necessarily weighted to reverse that form just 1lb better off. One way or another, it would be no surprise were the winning trainer familiar with the trophy. Creatures of habit: The Listed handicap hurdle has thrown up two 20/1 winners and one at 14/1 in recent years, but it's telling that the two fancied runners both came from David Pipe's yard. He is set to saddle Dell' Arca this time around, following what looked like a career-best at Newbury last time out. This exposed eight-year-old will do well to defy a 10lb rise but goes well here and might be one for your Placepot perm. Not that we should rule out further improvement - he does remind me a little of Buena Vista, who won the Pertemps Final for the Pipes aged nine and 10. Peter Bowen saddled the winner of this race in 2015 and has two potential candidates at the time of writing. Rolling Maul is as exposed as they come but has run some big races here, winning off 125 but placing off a mark as high as 137. He's now somewhere in-between having been dropped to 129 and will likely be sent off a big price. Bowen also has Souriyan, whose winning run was ended in the Silver Trophy at Chepstow last time. That was a hot race, mind you, one which has already produced winners, and his Cheltenham form includes a one-length second to Might Bite in novice company. Finally, watch out for Anteros, last year's runaway winner who returns off just a 3lb higher mark for Sophie Leech. He fell when looking set to stay on for a midfield finish at the course last month but this will no doubt have been the target and he could go well off a low weight. Winners at this meeting who went on to land a race at the Festival 2016: One - Defi Du Seuil 2015: Four - Altior, Sprinter Sacre, Unowhatimeanharry, Ballyandy 2014: None 2013: Two - Balthazar King, Taquin Du Seuil 2012: None Play Video Nicky Henderson reflects on Sprinter Sacre's Shloer win The November Meeting Sunday | 19.11.17 Gates: 11.00am First race: 1.15pm Last race: 4.00pm Trainer to follow: David Pipe. While Harry Fry has enjoyed a high-profile winner on this day two years running, it's Pipe who gets the vote. No trainer has saddled more winners at this meeting over the last five years than Pipe's 13, six of which have come on the final day. Two of the six in fact came in the opening conditional jockeys' handicap hurdle, both ridden by Kieron Edgar. The trainer has three entered at this stage, perhaps none more interesting than Delface, who made a winning debut for the yard when they were going through a dry spell in the spring. Aero Majestic has had four quick runs in novice hurdles to qualify for this lowly mark and should do better for the switch to handicap company and step up in trip, while Great Tempo is unexposed and has dropped almost a stone in just three handicaps. Watch the market with great respect for all three. Key race: With the Arkle Trial unlikely, perhaps, to throw up an Arkle winner, and the Shloer Chase having peaked with Sprinter Sacre's triumph in 2015, it's the feature Greatwood Handicap Hurdle which catches the eye - despite the absence of Defi Du Seuil, who had appeared set to run. As mentioned, he won at this meeting last year en route to Festival glory in the Triumph and would have been hard to beat in pursuit of a pot which his trainer has plundered with similar types in the past, often under a big weight. Still, his absence may give the race a better shape for punters, especially with Jenkins now a likely candidate for favouritism. His defeat of Bags Groove at Newbury last year received another boost during the week, but the cut-and-thrust of a handicap such as this would ask an enormous question of a seemingly unnatural jumper on his return to action. Clearly, a one-time Sky Bet Supreme favourite in excellent hands could make a mockery of a rating of 137, but it may pay to look elsewhere. It'd be fair to assume J P McManus is happy with his hand without Defi Du Seuil and Project Bluebook is tempting. He has the required handicap form - fourth in the Fred Winter; a staying-on sixth in the Galway Hurdle - and is fit from the Flat. At 20/1, he should run well but its Ivanovich Gorbatov in the same colours who could be the real springer. His win in the Triumph Hurdle of 2016 is very good form - Apple's Jade was second before exacting revenge at Aintree - and there are few concerns around his absence, which extends back to the 2017 Festival. He paid the price for chasing a fierce pace in the County Hurdle having been backed off the boards but wasn't beaten far and, off the same mark and in a slightly lesser race, has much in his favour. Upping the Ante: Over the last five years, seven winners at this meeting have gone on to win at the Cheltenham Festival the following March and four came on one golden Sunday two years ago. Standout, of course, was Sprinter Sacre's heartwarming victory in the Shloer Chase but on the same card were wins for Altior, Unowhatimeanharry and Ballyandy. Finding one to get on at this stage is no easy task, but there are some options. Dame De Compagnie was very impressive, albeit in modest company, when making a winning debut for Nicky Henderson at Uttoxeter and is 33/1 for the Sky Bet Supreme, ahead of her run in the first trial for that race. She's likely to come up against Slate House, shorter for the Supreme after a stylish win here last month, and it's possible that one of these makes up into a genuine contender come March, although Dame De Compagnie is more tempting for the new mares' novices' hurdle at 14/1. A couple of runners in the bumper have antepost quotes already - Crooks Peak and Hangard - although there's no temptation to back either, whereas 20/1 about Cloudy Dream for the Ryanair Chase could be worth considering. Malcolm Jefferson's horse was an intended runner in the BetVictor Gold Cup only for an unfortunate mix-up to force connections to consider the Shloer Chase instead, a race run over the two-mile trip of the Arkle in which he chased home Altior last March. A wonderful jumper who has plenty of improvement left in him, Cloudy Dream's form stacks up really well already and he can make the progress required (around 10lb) to be a genuine factor next March, having looked like he would come on a bundle for his return second in the Old Roan. He also has every opportunity to beat Fox Norton, the Ryanair favourite, in Sunday's race. Colin Tizzard's horse is officially 10lb superior but would have to concede 3lb and a fitness advantage to a potentially high-class rival whose trainer doesn't waste journeys to Cheltenham. Related horse racing links
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 15, 2017 17:43:17 GMT
Ayr, 15 Nov 17 Fixture Note After Race 1 the going was changed to Heavy, Soft in Places (from Soft, Heavy in Places). Race 2 - 1:00pm THE BOOK NOW FOR THE CORAL SCOTTISH GRAND NATIONAL MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Brian Hughes reported that DUNLY, unplaced, was hampered by a faller at the fourth last hurdle.
Race 3 - 1:35pm THE AWARD WINNING WEDDINGS AT WESTERN HOUSE HOTEL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier for the Northern Lights Stayers Hurdle Series) Permission was given for SOUTHSEA ISLAND (IRE) to go early to post.
Race 4 - 2:10pm THE AYR RACECOURSE GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE NOW MARES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier for The Northern Lights Mares' Hurdle Series Final) PRESENTING ROSE (IRE) wore ear plugs.
Patrick Corbett, the rider of OUR VALENTINA (IRE), placed fourth, was suspended for 11 days for using his whip above the permitted level from approaching the third last hurdle.
Race 5 - 2:40pm THE CHRISTMAS PARTIES AT WESTERN HOUSE HOTEL STEEPLE CHASE (A NOVICES' LIMITED HANDICAP) (CLASS 4) MAC N CHEESE (IRE), trained by Keith Dalagleish, plunged and slipped over in the Parade Ring. The gelding was examined by the Veterinary Officer, and deemed fit to race.
Jonathan England, the rider of NINEPOINTSIXTHREE, was suspended for 7 days for improper conduct towards an official at the start when his mount was withdrawn.
The Veterinary Officer reported that GLINGERSIDE, unplaced, had been struck into right hind and lost its right hind shoe.
Race 6 - 3:10pm THE BOOK NOW FOR THE AYRSHIRE WEDDING SHOW HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Qualifier for The Challenger Staying Chase Series Final) An enquiry was held to consider interference after the final fence when GOLD OPERA (IRE), placed fourth, ridden by Grant Cockburn, caused CATAMARAN DU SEUIL (FR), placed second, ridden by Mikey Hamill, to be switched to avoid clipping heels. The riders were interviewed and shown recordings of the incident. Cockburn was suspended for 3 days for careless riding as he allowed his mount to drift left-handed onto the rail when insufficiently clear.
Mikey Hamill, the rider of KNOCKANRAWLEY (IRE), placed second, was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level from the third last fence. View Stewards report Bangor-on-dee, 15 Nov 17 Fixture Note An enquiry was held following concerns raised by the Veterinary Officer regarding the mistaken use of a sampling box as a normal stable, along with general concerns relating to the standard of a small number of racecourse stables. The Equine Welfare and Integrity Officer, the Stable Manager and the Clerk of the Course were interviewed. A report was forwarded to the Head Office of the British Horseracing Authority for further consideration. Race 1 - 12:40pm THE SUPPORTERS OF RACING WELFARE SIR JOHN HANMER TROPHY (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) (CLASS 4) The winner, SIRUH DU LAC (FR), appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Kempton on 22 October 2017 where the gelding was pulled up. The explanation of Nick Williams was noted that SIRUH DU LAC (FR) benefited from a step up in trip from 2mile 2furlongs to 2mile 4furlongs, and appreciated a galloping track. SIRUH DU LAC (FR) was routine tested.
Race 2 - 1:10pm THE YORTON STALLIONS MARES' NOVICES' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (NHMOPS Bonus Race) Permission was given for MARIAH’S LEGEND to go early to post and THE NIPPER (IRE) wore earplugs throughout the race.
Race 3 - 1:45pm THE ANNE DUCHESS OF WESTMINSTER MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) Following the race, James Best reported that DUSKY LARK, which was pulled up, jumped poorly throughout.
Race 4 - 2:20pm THE PERTEMPS MPS NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race, Liam Treadwell reported that COMMODORE (FR), which was pulled up, made a significant jumping error at the third last.
Race 5 - 2:50pm THE REA VALLEY TRACTORS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that LOVERBOY (FR), unplaced, lost its right fore shoe.
Race 6 - 3:20pm THE PERTEMPS NETWORK JUVENILE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race, the representative of Alan King reported that PAGEBURG (FR), unplaced, ran too freely. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of PAGEBURG (FR) revealed the gelding to have finished distressed and further reported that the winner, BORN LEGEND (IRE), lost its right fore shoe.
Race 7 - 3:55pm THE GASKELLS MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Nigel Twiston-Davies was fined £140 as the record of vaccinations in the passport of EVERYBODY’S TALKIN (IRE) did not comply with the Rules of Racing.
Following the race, Tom O’Brien reported that MOTUEKA (IRE), unplaced, made several jumping errors. View Stewards report Exeter, 15 Nov 17 Race 2 - 1:25pm THE RUSSELL WORTH SOLICITORS 20TH ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) AZZERTI (FR) wore ear plugs.
Following the race, Ned Curtis reported that BRAVE EAGLE (IRE), placed second, was never travelling.
Race 3 - 2:00pm THE RGB BUILDING SUPPLIES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) The winner, SONOFTHEKING (IRE), appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Chepstow on 14 October 2017 where the gelding finished seventh of twelve. The trainer’s explanation that the gelding was suited by the right-handed track and being ridden in a prominent position was noted. SONOFTHEKING (IRE) was routine tested.
The performance of JEPECK (IRE) which started favourite and was pulled up, was considered. Richard Woollacott's explanation that the gelding scoped dirty post race was noted.
Following the race, Jimmy Frost reported that BOGOSS DU PERRET (FR), which was pulled up, jumped poorly on the tacky ground and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 4 - 2:30pm THE CHELTENHAM BETTING AT 188BET STEEPLE CHASE (A NOVICES' LIMITED HANDICAP) (CLASS 3) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that MAX FORTE (IRE), which was pulled up, lost its left fore shoe.
Race 5 - 3:00pm THE RGB BUILDING SUPPLIES NOVICES' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that LLANCILLO LORD (IRE), placed third, had bled from the nose.
Race 6 - 3:35pm THE BET £10 GET £20 AT 188BET MARES' NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (NHMOPS Bonus Race) Following the race, Kevin Jones reported that CHEYONA (IRE), unplaced, hung left-handed and Michael Heard reported that WILSPA'S MAGIC (IRE), which was pulled up, hung left-handed.
Race 7 - 4:05pm THE FREE SPINS AT 188BET CASINO NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race, Trevor Whelan reported that BROKEN QUEST (IRE), unplaced, hang badly left-handed up the straight. View Stewards report Newcastle, 15 Nov 17 Race 1 - 3:40pm THE BETWAY CASINO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Jack Garrity, the rider of MONTANNA, reported that the stirrup leather had broken and was replaced at the start. Having inspected the stirrup leather the Stewards were satisfied that prior to the race it was in a serviceable condition.
Following the race, Kenneth Slack reported that TONTO’S SPIRIT, unplaced, was unsuited by the Tapeta surface and Paul Mulrennan reported that SAVED BY THE BELL (IRE), unplaced, hung left-handed.
Race 3 - 4:45pm THE 32Red CASINO NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for LADY LINTERA (IRE) to go early to post.
Approaching 1 furlong out, FURNI FACTORS, unplaced, edged left causing LAYDEE VICTORIA (IRE), unplaced, to be checked, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Race 4 - 5:15pm THE sunbets.co.uk MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for FRANCIS ZAVIER (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race, Paul Mulrennan reported that LADY SUNDEW (IRE), unplaced, ran too free.
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 15, 2017 17:45:01 GMT
Daryl Jacob will face a disciplinary panel of the British Horseracing Authority on Thursday over the charge of "acting in an improper manner" at Cheltenham on October 27.
The top jumps jockey is alleged to have shouted at amateur Noel George and grabbed his silks following the Brandon Hill Capital Handicap Hurdle.
Jacob finished 13th of the 21 starters on Creep Desbois, with George, who claims 7lb, third on KK Lexion.
Graham Gibbons will next Monday have his appeal over a two-year suspension heard by an appeal board.
Last month, Gibbons was suspended for a combined period of two and a half years by a BHA disciplinary panel after testing positive for a metabolite of cocaine when he attempted to swap urine samples with another rider, Callum Shepherd, at a meeting at Kempton.
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 15, 2017 17:45:46 GMT
Yanworth fell on his second start over fences as Briery Queen took full advantage in the RGB Building Supplies Novices' Chase at Exeter.
Alan King's Grade One-winning hurdler made a faultless start to his new vocation when he won at the same track just over three weeks ago.
But this time it all went wrong. Approaching the seventh fence, having jumped safely prior to that, Barry Geraghty's mount appeared to meet the obstacle perfectly well, only for his front legs to buckle on landing.
Yanworth subsequently galloped away carefree as the race continued, once or twice causing minor interference to the other three runners.
At the business end, Noel Williams' Briery Queen, a decent mare in her own right, held off Chameron by three and a quarter lengths at odds of 8-1.
King told Press Association Sport: "He's absolutely fine, thankfully. He just landed a touch steep and came down, it happens.
"At the end of the day he didn't stand up and it has messed up our plans somewhat.
"I'll have to get home and have a good think about what we do next."
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 15, 2017 17:46:12 GMT
Declan McDonogh will go freelance in 2018 after John Oxx decided not to retain a jockey next year.
The former Irish champion linked up with Oxx at the start of the 2013 campaign and their five-year association has yielded Group-race wins for the likes of My Titania and Sea Of Grace, while the pair enjoyed Listed success with Naughty Or Nice and Red Stars this term.
McDonogh said: "Mr Oxx has decided not to retain a jockey for next season so I'm going to be riding freelance as well as looking to strengthen and develop the existing relationships I have built up with various trainers."
He continued: "For the last five seasons it has been a privilege and an honour to ride for one of the world's great trainers.
"I have enjoyed each and every minute of my time as stable jockey to Mr Oxx and I would like to thank him and all his owners for their support since I first joined the yard in 2013.
"I hope to continue riding for Mr Oxx over the coming seasons and I'm sure that we will enjoy more success together in the future."
McDonogh is due to head to Australia next week for a winter stint which will conclude in early February.
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 16, 2017 8:52:47 GMT
Thursday: going, weather & non-runners Chelmsford (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Cloudy STALLS: 6f - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 6:55 Dance Me (5)Come With Me (4) 7:55 Lady Perignon (1) 8:25 Latest Quest (14) 8:55 Pegi Browne (5) Clonmel GOING: SOFT TO HEAVY WEATHER: Partly cloudy Ludlow GOING: GOOD (Good to soft in places on Hurdle course) (GoingStick 6.8) (Rail movements: R1 & 6 +57y, R2 +82y, R3 & 4 +99y and R5 +92y) WEATHER: Cloudy NON RUNNERS: 3:00 Courtinthemiddle (13)Miss Fleming (2) Southwell (AW) GOING: FIBRESAND: STANDARD WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 5f - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 3:50 Masquerade Bling (2) Taunton GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places) (GoingStick 5.7) (Rail movements: R1, 3, 5 & 7 +54y, R2 +84y and R4 & 6 +204y) WEATHER: Mostly cloudy
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 16, 2017 8:54:21 GMT
TODAY'S NAPS TIME CRS TIPSTER LEVEL STAKES Pinnata 7:25 Chmt attheraces.com, Lawrence Taylor +32.88 Magic Pulse 6:25 Chmt Racing Post, Spotlight +17.2 Mister Showman 3:20 Sthl Daily Telegraph, Marlborough +14.08 New Millennium 2:35 Tntn sportinglife.com +13.18 Resolution Bay 3:40 Tntn Racing UK, The Score +10.32 Quiet Moment 12:40 Sthl Racing Post, The North +9.25 Contented 1:35 Tntn Racing Post, West Country +6.8 She's Royal 1:15 Sthl Glasgow Evening Times, Jeffrey Ross +6.53 Contented 1:35 Tntn The Guardian +4.52 Peggies Venture 3:10 Tntn Daily Mirror, Newsboy +3.08 Kreb's Cycle 7:55 Chmt Weekender, Paul Kealy +3 Shoal Bay 1:35 Tntn Sheffield Star, Fortunatus +2.25 Oscar Rose 1:25 Ludl Gloucestershire Echo, Melissa Jones +1.76 Mullaghmurphy Blue 3:00 Ludl Scottish Sun, Jim Delahunt +1.19 Il Primo Sole 5:55 Chmt Western Morning News, West Tip +0.75 Peggies Venture 3:10 Tntn Racing Post, RP Ratings +0.36 Luath 12:40 Sthl Morning Star, Farringdon -0.33 Mullaghmurphy Blue 3:00 Ludl Yorkshire Post, The Duke -0.81 Lady Perignon 7:55 Chmt Wolverhampton Express & Star, Andrew Bladen -2 Westerner Point 1:50 Clon The Irish Sun -2 Just For The Craic 6:25 Chmt Chester Leader, Charlie Croasdale -2.08 Resolution Bay 3:40 Tntn Oxford Mail, Mark Edwards -3.38 Darling Maltaix 1:35 Tntn Sunday Express, Jason Heavey -3.47 Nellie's Dancer 3:50 Sthl Daily Mail, Robin Goodfellow -3.77 Red Admirable 2:05 Tntn Liverpool Echo, Chris Wright -4.88 Quiet Moment 12:40 Sthl Yorkshire Evening Post, Lee Sobot -4.88 Resolution Bay 3:40 Tntn The Sun On Sunday, Sirius -5.16 Cockney Wren 1:25 Ludl Shropshire Star, Andy Morris -5.25 Mister Showman 3:20 Sthl Racing and Football Outlook -5.49 Sunshade 1:25 Ludl Racing Post, Lambourn -5.62 Petite Power 3:30 Ludl The Sun, Templegate -5.79 Haul Away 2:25 Ludl Sky Sports News, Alex Hammond -5.9 Mullaghmurphy Blue 3:00 Ludl Sunday Mail, Rockavon -6.77 Petite Power 3:30 Ludl The Irish Field, Rory Delargy -6.83 Give Em A Clump 2:15 Sthl The Press, York, Ebor -7.33 Monstrosity 3:55 Clon Daily Star Sunday, Moorestyle -7.4 Black Sam Bella 2:25 Ludl Sunday Telegraph, Whistler -8.31 Mullaghmurphy Blue 3:00 Ludl Scottish Express, Chris Goulding -8.6 Roaring Bull 3:25 Clon Daily Post, Mercury -9.37 Take The High Road 2:45 Sthl The Scotsman, Glendale -10.99 Cockney Wren 1:25 Ludl Blackpool Gazette, Steve Simpson -11.15 Just For The Craic 6:25 Chmt Daily Express, The Scout -11.35 Champagne West 2:20 Clon Irish Herald, Ian Gaughran -11.5 Resolution Bay 3:40 Tntn Daily Record, Garry Owen -11.68 Il Primo Sole 5:55 Chmt The Star, Patrick Weaver -11.79 Petite Power 3:30 Ludl Racing Post, Postdata -12 Magic Pulse 6:25 Chmt The Times, Rob Wright -12.58 Ridgeway Flyer 1:05 Tntn Belfast Newsletter, Wise Owl -12.93 Ringa Ding Ding 4:10 Tntn Glasgow Herald, PicksfromthePaddock -14.22 Red Admirable 2:05 Tntn Irish Post, Karl Hedley -20
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 16, 2017 8:54:56 GMT
BANKER
Dinaria Des Obeaux (2.50 Clonmel)
A useful juvenile last term, Dinaria Des Obeaux was found wanting at the very top level but produced a respectable effort to finish 11th in the Triumph Hurdle. She made a winning start to life over fences at Wexford last time, and although she was receiving a whopping 16lb from La Martalin, she showed a good attitude to get the verdict. To put it simply, she does have her limitations, but it is extremely tough to see past her considering she is a four-year-old and will therefore only carry 9st 11lb.
8/11 Dinaria Des Obeaux 2:50 Clonmel EYECATCHER
Petite Power (3.30 Ludlow)
Petite Power improved incredibly for the move to Fergal O'Brien's stable last season, including when beating Shanroe Santos at Huntingdon – that horse won his next two and was subsequently raised 10lb. He appeared to plateau after that but is still relatively unexposed for an eight-year-old and made an eyecatching comeback when fourth at Cheltenham last time, where he stayed on strongly after getting outpaced. He races off the same mark here and can put up a bold bid now fully fit.
11/4 Petite Power 3:30 Ludlow GOOD THING
G For Ginger (3.10 Taunton)
Anthony Honeyball's seven-year-old mare has only hit the track eight times, but she really seems to be getting the hang of things and nothing in this race looks particularly well handicapped. Her maiden hurdle win reads very well as the second, Maria's Benefit, has since gone on to win a deep handicap hurdle at Sandown, and the sixth, Woolstone One, has also gone on to score. She didn't seem to appreciate the step up to 2m5½f last time, but this 2m3f could be perfect.
3/1 G For Ginger 3:10 Taunton Let our experts point you in the direction of the winners with invaluable punting pointers delivered directly to your inbox. Sign up here to get our free newsletter every week RP
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 16, 2017 8:55:36 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Perfection (6.55 Chelmsford, nap)
John Gosden has a host of newcomers left to run this winter and this daughter of Dutch Art could be one of the better ones. The chestnut has been showing up well on Long Hill of late and is well drawn.
6/5 Perfection 6:55 Chelmsford (AW) Others to follow Southwell 12.40 Wardy, 1.45 Piazon, 3.50 Caledonian Gold. Chelmsford 5.25 Shadow Seeker, 5.55 Catapult, 6.25 Blessed To Empress, 7.25 William Sayle, 7.55 Thaqaffa.
Lambourn: James Burn
Sunshade (1.25 Ludlow, nap)
From a family Nicky Henderson knows well, this smooth Fakenham bumper winner looks a decent prospect for hurdling and should take some stopping.
3/1 Sunshade 1:25 Ludlow Others to follow Chelmsford 5.55 Blue Candy, 6.25 Chizz De Biz, 6.55 Jamaican Jill. Ludlow 2.25 Haul Away, 4.00 Cubswin. Southwell 12.40 Mach One. Taunton 3.10 Sureness, 3.40 Princeton Royale, 4.10 Court Out.
West Country: Andrew King
Contented (1.35 Taunton, nap)
Shaped encouragingly behind a couple of promising sorts on hurdling debut and, with this step up in distance expected to suit, he can open his account.
13/8 Contented 1:35 Taunton Others to follow Ludlow 1.25 Cockney Wren. Taunton 1.05 Ridgeway Flyer, 2.05 Midnight Magic, 2.35 New Millenium, 3.10 Midnight Gypsy, 3.40 Resolution Bay, 4.10 Ringa Ding Ding.
North: Colin Russell
Quiet Moment (12.40 Southwell, nap)
Off the mark at Ayr last month and was well clear of the rest when runner-up to an in-form rival over course and distance on her all-weather debut last time. Fancied to go one better.
4/1 Quiet Moment 12:40 Southwell (AW) Others to follow Chelmsford 5.25 Royal Crown, 6.25 Magic Pulse, 8.25 Huddersfilly Town, 8.55 Pegi Browne. Ludlow 3.00 Cowslip, 3.30 Miami Present, 4.00 Titan. Southwell 1.15 The Jungle VIP, 1.45 Midnight Malibu, 2.15 Corton Lass, 2.45 Take The High Road, 3.20 Mister Showman, 3.50 Chaucer's Tale.
Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason
Peggies Venture (3.10 Taunton, nap)
Should strip fitter for her recent reappearance and could prove well treated on her handicap debut if reproducing the form of her narrow defeat in a Listed bumper last season.
3/1 Peggies Venture 3:10 Taunton Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Contented (1.35 Taunton)
Made an encouraging hurdling debut at Wincanton last month and this step up in trip may bring out the best in the Philip Hobbs-trained four-year-old.
13/8 Contented 1:35 Taunton Longshot: Ed Quigley
Midnight Magic (2.05 Taunton)
Shown little of note so far but takes a massive step up in trip and goes handicapping off a lowly mark of 95, so could have more to offer.
10/1 Midnight Magic 2:05 Taunton Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Monstrosity (3.55 Clonmel)
The Noel Meade-trained five-year-old made an encouraging start to the season when runner-up at Galway last month. The son of Mahler had finished third at Killarney in May on his only previous start and looks the pick.
13/8 Monstrosity 3:55 Clonmel
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 16, 2017 8:56:11 GMT
You can forgive Dashing Poet’s run last time out as he has yet to win going right-handed (3-9 going the other way round). He can continue his improvement at a mile in the 7.25 at Chelmsford.
When Nicky Henderson and Jeremiah McGrath team up at Ludlow, they operate at an impressive 55 per cent strike-rate. Sunshade goes for the pair in the 1.25. She absolutely bolted up in her only bumper start and can continue her progression.
G For Ginger (3.10 Taunton) goes for Anthony Honeyball and David Noonan, who operate at a 33 per cent strike-rate at the track. Her win over Maria’s Benefit two starts back reads very well after the latter bolted up on handicap debut off of 117.
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 16, 2017 8:57:22 GMT
LUDLOW ROBIN GOODFELLOW 1.25 Sunshade 1.55 Go On Henry 2.25 Cresswell Legend 3.00 Mullaghmurphy Blue 3.30 After Hours 4.00 Phoenix Dawn GIMCRACK 1.25 Sunshade 1.55 Dark Mahler 2.25 Black Sam Bella 3.00 Cowslip 3.30 Aunty Ann 4.00 Cubswin SOUTHWELL ROBIN GOODFELLOW 12.40 Break The Silence 1.15 She’s Royal 1.45 Treaty Of Rome 2.15 Eva Docc 2.45 Charlie’s Dreamer 3.20 Daily Trader 3.50 Nellie ’s Dancer (nap) GIMCRACK 12.40 Break The Silence 1.15 She’s Royal 1.45 Zapper Cass 2.15 Eva Docc 2.45 Take The High Road 3.20 Topamichi 3.50 Gatillo TAUNTON ROBIN GOODFELLOW 1.05 Ridgeway Flyer 1.35 Contented 2.05 Red Admirable 2.35 New Millennium 3.10 Peggies Venture 3.40 Sporting Boy (nb) 4.10 Personal Coach GIMCRACK 1.05 Ridgeway Flyer 1.35 Contented 2.05 The Greenvet 2.35 Mighty Missile 3.10 Peggies Venture 3.40 Resolution Bay 4.10 Hattaab CHELMSFORD CITY ROBIN GOODFELLOW 5.25 Mossketeer 5.55 Il Primo Sole 6.25 Just For The Craic 6.55 Phantasmic 7.25 Miracle Garden 7.55 Kreb’s Cycle 8.25 Master Of Heaven 8.55 Haldaw GIMCRACK 5.25 Shadow Seeker 5.55 Strange Society 6.25 Magic Pulse 6.55 Final Treat (nb) 7.25 Dreaming Time (nap) 7.55 Daring Guest 8.25 Never Folding 8.55. King Kevin. Read more: www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/racing/article-5087091/Robin-Goodfellow-s-racing-tips-Best-bets-November-16.html#ixzz4yaE9dwui Follow us: @mailonline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook
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Post by dennisg on Nov 16, 2017 8:58:29 GMT
in today's sporting life............ Pro punter and National Hunt expert Murt Khan heads to Ludlow for his best bets on Thursday. 3.30 Ludlow preview Click here for racecard and free video form AFTER HOURS was really consistent last season and was progressing with each run over fences. I fancied him last time as I thought his high cruising speed would make up for the drop down in trip. He actually travelled okay but just couldn't get into any real rhythm with his jumping, which may have been a bit of early-season rustiness, or he may have found things happening a tad too quickly for him. I like him stepping back up in trip here on a sharp track, albeit on a sharp track. He should be fitter and the step back up in trip will hopefully help with his jumping. He is well handicapped on last season's form and 8/1 looks big. Miami Present has really found his form and is respected but, with his consistency, his handicap mark continues to surge and he may find it difficult off his current mark. The Happy Chappy's task was made a lot easier by Quietly running out early doors at Sedgefield last time but he remains unexposed and could have more to come. Petite Power has some solid efforts to his name and is capable of putting in a big performance especially if the first time cheekpieces eke out some more improvement. 1.25 Ludlow preview Click here for racecard and free video form OSCAR ROSE's bumper form is rock solid and is not far off being the best on offer in this maiden hurdle despite there being a very short priced favourite in Cockney Wren. Her jumping was mediocre on her hurdling debut at Warwick and she probably did quite well to finish second in the end. Her last run at Chepstow saw her jump a lot better and she wasn't beaten too far in fourth. She should improve a bit for that effort and looks a sound each-way bet at 4s. Recommended bets: Posted at 0730 GMT on 16/11/17 Follow Murt on Twitter: @murt_khan Breaking It Down P&L: +26.70pts November: -13.50pts 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 16, 2017 8:58:42 GMT
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Post by dennisg on Nov 16, 2017 9:00:09 GMT
Jamie Maynard previews the action from Chelmsford on Thursday evening and he's got two selections on the card. 7.25 totescoop6 The Millionaire Maker Handicap Click here for full racecard and form Handicaps with double-figure runners are always tough to predict, but for some reason I continue to take the challenge and am doing so again here. Over half the field have won over this distance, as well as a couple who have untapped potential at the trip. William Sayle won over the extended mile at Wolverhampton before finding an extra two furlongs too far last month and can't be ignored especially coming from a strong stable. Miracle Garden won a six furlong handicap well three starts back before coming very close twice here off this mark over seven furlongs. The drop in grade and step up in trip should see him go close. The one I'm drawn too though is the hat-trick seeking DREAMING TIME. She won a fillies' maiden at the start of the year for Hugo Palmer and has since changed stables to James Tate where she has shown plenty of improvement. She's notched up a double in recent starts and has only been raised 2lb for the latest success. That came over seven furlongs and she's now back up to her favoured trip. She enjoys the polytrack (won twice from three starts) and is in the right half of the draw to be very competitive, so it wouldn't be a surprise to see her go in again. 8.25 Book Tickets At chelmsfordcityracecourse.com Handicap Click here for full racecard and form The first division of this class 6 ran over a mile and a quarter doesn't look the strongest of events, especially as there's only a couple who have shown anything over the distance. Power Up is one of only two distance winners in the race and has switched yards after three awful runs and although back on a winning mark, she will need to find major improvement to be winning this. Never Folding is still a maiden after 10 defeats, however the latest second here over a mile at the start of the month was more encouraging and the step up in trip may suit, but at the prices is passed over with MASTER OF HEAVEN. All three of his career wins have come over this distance, two of which have been at this track. Jim Boyle's four-year old wasn’t beaten far the last twice, both over course and distance and has now conveniently slipped to a mark of 48, one pound lower than his highest winning mark. I'd be even more confident if he wasn't drawn widest, but against this modest field that shouldn't thwart his chances and I feel he's the one to beat.
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Post by dennisg on Nov 16, 2017 9:03:29 GMT
Might Bite, Newbury Racecourse and Ian Williams all come under microscope in Mike Cattermole's latest unmissable weekly column. Paddy 'jocking off' not the end of his world I don’t know Paddy Brennan all that well but have enjoyed his company from time to time. However, there’s no doubt that he would have been furious at being taken off Cue Card following his fall at Wetherby. Paddy simply loves that horse and no matter how you look at it, this was a bit of an affront to him and his professionalism. He would have been dying to say something but did well to keep his counsel. It will hurt even more if Cue Card goes on and wins a fourth Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday week or, worse still, another King George. But Cue Card is rising 12 now and age is going to catch up with this legend of a racehorse sooner rather than later. What an opportunity for young Harry Cobden, though. Meanwhile, Paddy has moved on and swiftly unearthed another star to ride in the athletic form of the Fergal O’Brien-trained Cap Soleil who is at the start of a very exciting career, if her debut hurdles win at Newbury last Thursday is anything to go by. She had won all three of her starts in bumpers last season, of course. This Newbury race had a bit of depth to it as it also featured French import and fellow hurdling debutante Countister as well as Dame Rose, winner of the Grade Two Mares Bumper at Aintree last April, and already a winner over timber at Hexham. From the second last, Dame Rose had been beaten off and Barry Geraghty looked to be exuding confidence on Countister. But she simply couldn’t live with Cap Soleil thereafter and the way that she came storming clear, with Paddy doing very little to encourage her, must have had the O’Brien team dreaming. Cap Soleil, who is by the French stallion Kapgarde - the sire of Garde La Victoire, is now just 7/1 favourite with Sky Bet for the Mares’ Novice Hurdle on the Thursday of the Cheltenham Festival. Newbury racecourse seems to change every time I go there. The huge housing development, based around the main entrance of the track, has shot up, seemingly in no time and looks fantastic. The next stage of the project, based further down off the home straight, is also well advanced. The 36-bedroom hotel, The Lodge, which is a facility that is open for stable staff, was unveiled last summer and is another quality product and now they have just opened the Owners Club, which is situated right next to the pre-parade ring. This is an extremely roomy building and stunningly kitted out with a restaurant on the ground floor that can seat up to 200. Between there and the bar lounge is a “Replay Zone” where there are two huge easy-to-use touchscreens that allow owners and their guests to “do a Gary Neville” and replay the race(s) of their choice, with freeze and slow-motion options. This facility has been provided by Racetech. I have not seen anything like that before – at least in this country - and was most impressed. Obviously, the Ladbrokes Winter Carnival next month will see this newest addition to “New Newbury” getting a proper try-out. I can’t imagine there will be many dissenting voices. This is the way forward. Play Video Olly Murs at Newbury Racecourse - Saturday August 19 2017 Starters' job is not easy I wonder, when the roster for the team of official starters comes out, whether there is an anxious look to see which meetings are Flat or National Hunt? Let’s face it, the starting stalls is the nearest thing we can get to guarantee a level and safe start – and there are a whole team of stalls handlers there to help out too. Over the jumps, the two-man starting team looks up against it in comparison. One of them raises the yellow flag to invite the runners to walk or trot in towards the tape, while the other stands behind the field to encourage them along, Long Tom in hand. Getting some of the bigger fields sorted before being dispatched involves big chunks of skill and patience which have to be admired. In my view the official starting duo really don’t get the credit they deserve; it’s rather like being a referee – if nobody notices you, you must be doing a great job. Overall, the current system seems to work pretty well but, occasionally, there is an unsatisfactory beginning to a race, which can obviously have an effect on the outcome. At Sandown on Sunday, for example, Irish Prophecy was odds-on in the maiden hurdle and, with his eight rivals being reluctant to be handy early, they held back and handed him an uncontested five-length lead. He was never headed and went on to win by nine lengths. I am not saying he wouldn’t have won anyway but, watching on, this didn’t seem to make much sense. Should the starter have called them back and told them to line up more closely? Or is this being too fussy for a two-mile race? How far can you go to guarantee a fair start and, almost as importantly, get them off on time? As such, the start in NH races can present a tactical opportunity and perhaps Leighton Aspell, rider of Irish Prophecy, deserves credit for taking advantage here. Certainly, at Naas just over an hour earlier, Danny Mullins had ridden his rivals to sleep on board Icantsay, who romped home in splendid isolation after gradually building up a massive lead; the others just seemingly disregarded him. They say that Sir Gordon Richards was mustard in the pre-starting stalls days but I can’t think of any jockey being celebrated as brilliant at the start over the jumps these days. But then again, any advantage gained would be that much slimmer with the races run over much further. Might Bite looked all right Might Bite’s reappearance at Sandown on Sunday provoked a mixed response but if I was lucky enough to own or train him, I would have been delighted. Sure, the time was over a second slower than Houblon Des Obeaux (carried 4lb less) in the veterans’ chase at an hour later but it was noticeable how well he settled behind Frodon in the first part of the race and it showed that he doesn’t have to go off and blaze a trail – Nico can ride a race on him. His jumping was pretty sound too and although he looked a little uncomfortable both times at the downhill fence on the side of the track, he never looked like falling. It was the surge he made after the jumping the Pond Fence that impressed – Frodon had no answer to that and it was a change of gear that only the best have. Nicky Henderson has probably made a very shrewd call in avoiding the temptation of the £1m Jockey Club Bonus by swerving the Betfair Chase next weekend. Several of Might Bite’s rivals will be beating themselves up there ahead of the King George whereas Might Bite will arrive fresh and very ready to banish the memory of his last fence fall when miles clear in last year’s Feltham. Racing UK ✔@racing_UK A good round of jumping from Might Bite who wins on his seasonal debut @sandownpark. Results ▶️ bit.ly/2w8fYfO 2:33 PM - Nov 12, 2017 4 4 Replies 43 43 Retweets 85 85 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy Well done Ian Williams Saunter’s decisive win in the November Handicap at Doncaster last Saturday had the look of a well-laid plan coming off perfectly. Indeed, it was a brilliant 15 minutes for Ian Williams whose London Prize had just landed the Elite Hurdle at Wincanton. The Midlands trainer consistently does well with what he has been given and is not only enjoying a great spell but entitled to be regarded, surely, as one of our leading dual-purpose trainers. Perhaps only Alan King is ahead of him?
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Post by dennisg on Nov 16, 2017 9:06:09 GMT
Sky Sports News' Alex Hammond previews the November Meeting at Cheltenham in this week's blog and she fancies Starchitect in the feature race. There are plenty of novices on show at this weekend’s November Meeting at Cheltenham, which horse is the one you’re most excited about seeing? Vision Des Flos is Sky Bet’s 3/1 ante-post favourite for the Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle on Friday and last season’s Irish bumper winner will be a popular choice after a promising hurdle debut for new trainer Colin Tizzard at Chepstow last month. He has an exciting future. I’m a big fan of Jonjo O’Neill’s Palmers Hill though and hope he can run well at a decent price (currently 8/1). Like the favourite he’s only four-years-old and cost a tidy sum back in the spring. This horse came through the point-to-pointing world and won on his second start in that sphere. He made a winning debut for new connections at Uttoxeter and he should progress from that low key starting point. Finian’s Oscar (Tizzard) v William Henry (Nicky Henderson) v West Approach (Tizzard) v Movewiththetimes (Paul Nicholls) should make for an exciting two and a half mile Novices’ Chase on Friday if they all line up. Where do you start with this little lot? Finian’s Oscar is a dual-Grade One winning novice hurdler and made a winning debut over fences last month. William Henry hasn’t had a lot of racing, but looks the type to excel now chasing for his in form yard. West Approach is now seven and a half-brother to Thistlecrack; he never really hit the heights over hurdles albeit holding his own in good company, but made a winning chase debut at Ffos Las last month. Like some of these, he has other entries this weekend, he is in the three mile novices’ chase on Saturday, I can’t imagine he’ll take on Finian’s Oscar, but you never know. Finally, Movewiththetimes made a solid debut over fences at this track last month, but that was over an inadequate two miles and the step up to this trip will suit and there will be more to come. It’s a really hard race to call, but definitely one to pay close attention to. It’ll be interesting to see if West Approach runs on Saturday over three miles rather than in the two and a half miler on Friday, if he does he could come up against Ballyoptic (Nigel Twiston-Davies) and Black Corton (Nicholls). Another smart novice chase in prospect. Finally, there are some lovely novice hurdlers to look out for in Sunday’s Sky Bet Supreme Trial Novices’ Hurdle. With the likes of Slate House (Tizzard), Dame De Compagnie (Henderson), Lalor (Richard Woollacott) and Western Ryder (Warren Greatrex) entered, it should be informative. Maybe Dame De Compangie could be the one with the valuable 7lb mares weight allowance. She won on debut for her new stable in a maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter and is a lovely type. She’s 5/4 favourite for Sunday’s race and 25/1 for the Cheltenham Festival race in March. Friday’s highlight is the BetVictor Handicap Chase, what’s your fancy for the two-mile handicap? Exitas is Sky Bet’s 3/1 favourite for this ultra-competitive handicap chase for permit holder Phil Middleton. Middleton sends out plenty of winners and is someone I’m always happy to side with and he has a 50 per cent strike-rate at the moment. He has been quick to snap up the services of talented young conditional James Bowen who is close to losing his valuable 7lb claim and is superb value for that. Bowen was in the saddle for his win at Ascot earlier this month and the horse comes here having won three of his last four starts. The only negative about him as far as I can see, is his price, which seems a tad skinny for a race like this. Having said that, I wouldn’t complain about a 3/1 winner, would you? Last year’s winner Un Beau Roman is 2lb lower than when winning this 12 months ago, but that is a result of him losing his way. His price reflects that, but at 16/1, could be each-way value if rediscovering that form. His form in the run up to the race in 2016 was uninspiring, so you never know. Starchitect Starchitect The race of the meeting is the Bet Victor Gold Cup on Saturday, where do we start with this puzzle and what are you backing? Starchitect looks to be good each-way value to me at current price of 10/1 with Sky Bet. I’m a big fan of David Pipe’s six-year-old and tipped him to make a winning reappearance at Stratford earlier this month. He duly obliged and hopefully that was a first step to bigger and better things this season. He won in a decent time that day and Saturday’s two-and-a-half mile trip looks his optimum at the moment. He’s been a smashing horse for Pipe, who took over his training from Donald McCain two years ago. He’s won on the Flat, over hurdles and twice over fences now. He’s rated 144, a mark that certainly looks workable, I fancy him to run a big race and hopefully he might win it. It’s the Greatwood Hurdle on Sunday and punters have zoned in on Jenkins. Is he the one they all have to beat? Well, he’s certainly the one to fear. Nicky Henderson was interviewed on At The Races earlier this week and said that something has just clicked with this horse since last season. He won a couple of little races over hurdles last term, but was also disappointing and didn’t look like a world beater in the making. However, he has apparently turned over a new leaf and is looking more like the horse they hoped he would be. It could well be that he is more mature, but whatever it is, he has been well backed to win this. That’s the crunch, if you fancy him, there’s the niggle that you have missed the price and at 4/1 he doesn’t look like great value. I’d have fancied backing him at a decent each-way price, but am happy to let him run on Sunday. The horse that will carry a bit of my cash is Flying Tiger, who at 16/1 looks backable to finish in the first four. Nick Williams’ charge ran well in the Elite Hurdle at Wincanton last weekend, just appearing to get tired, before finishing third behind London Prize and Lough Derg Spirit. He won the Fred Winter Juvenile Hurdle at last year’s Cheltenham Festival and is now 7lb higher in the ratings. I fancy him to run well for his in-form stable. What else should we be looking out for over the three days at Cheltenham this weekend? Apple’s Shakira in the opening race on Saturday, the Triumph Hurdle Trial. Nicky Henderson now trains this three-year-old filly for JP McManus, who bought her from France after she won her only start over hurdles impressively, or, as the commentator said “facilement” (easily). You can watch that video below. Play Video Apple's Shakira - Vichy 3-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle (Winner is Apple's Jade Sister) [18/05/2017] As a full sister to Apple’s Jade she will have cost a pretty penny and has the burden of a sizeable reputation to carry around with her. However, she gets a 7lb mares weight allowance in this race and is unpenalised for her low grade win at Vichy in May. The Henderson team will be disappointed if she can’t make a nice impression here. She is currently 16/1 third favourite with Sky Bet for the Triumph in March and that is likely to contract with a good show on Saturday.
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 16, 2017 11:56:43 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 16, 2017 17:28:59 GMT
Applications now open until 28 February 2018 Two-week training course in Newmarket, followed by eight-week paid industry placement Applications can be made via careersinracing.com The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2018 British Horseracing Graduate Development Programme. The programme, which is designed to aid the graduates’ professional development as well as providing the opportunity to build professional relationships, has provided valuable training and development to over 400 alumni since its inception 27 years ago. The 10-week programme begins with a two-week residential course in Newmarket during July, where graduates take part in field trips to locations which have previously included the Newmarket Equine Hospital and Darley’s Dalham Hall Stud. There are also presentations from leading figures within the Racing Industry featuring insights into the structure and workings of the sport. Graduates then begin an eight-week paid placement with one of the wide variety of sponsors within the industry. In 2017, placement opportunities included roles at the BHA, Great British Racing (GBR), the Racecourse Association, Racing Post, Timeform, and Weatherbys, as well as a variety of posts at Jockey Club Racecourses and Arena Racing Company. Eleanor Palmer, a graduate of the 2017 programme, said: “I was on the 2017 Graduate Programme with a placement at GBR. “I had a fantastic time and gained invaluable experience. The team were welcoming, friendly and always happy to help or advise. I was given responsibilities on a number of projects helping me develop a number of skills and grow my confidence. “I definitely wouldn’t be where I am today without the programme and can’t imagine a more perfect first step out of university. It allowed me to move towards marketing from a mostly equine and science background and I have not looked back. “It made me even more keen to work within the racing industry and would recommend it to anyone.” Zoe Elliott, Careers Marketing and Recruitment Manager for the BHA, said: “The British Horseracing Graduate Development Programme provides graduates from any background a unique overview of the entire British Racing industry. “The two-week residential course in Newmarket offers a good basis for the graduates to learn about the different facets of the industry and forge relationships with industry personnel, and the eight-week placement enables them to further develop those skills and relationships in a workplace environment. “I would urge anyone considering applying for the programme to do so – it is a great way to begin a career in the racing industry and has proved to be an invaluable source of talent to the sport and its supporting industry.” Interested graduates are encouraged to visit careersinracing.com for further information, including how to apply and the recruitment process. Applications will be taken from recent graduates or those due to graduate in 2018. Notes to editors: 1. There are still opportunities for employers to take part in the Programme and to sponsor a placement in summer 2018. To enquire about how to sponsor a placement or to find out more about the advantages of taking part in the Programme, please contact mdouglas@britishhorseracing.com. 2. Careers in Racing run by the Industry People and Development Department of the BHA, to promote careers opportunities and training across the Industry. Visit: www.careersinracing.com for more information.
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 16, 2017 20:44:01 GMT
Southwell, 16 Nov 17 Race 1 - 12:40pm THE sunbets.co.uk HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) An enquiry was held to consider interference on the run to the line involving the winner, MONSIEUR JIMMY and MACH ONE, placed second. Being a 7lb claimer, Ger O’Neill was offered accompaniment, but declined. The riders were interviewed and shown recordings of the incident. Andrew Mullen was cautioned for careless riding as he had allowed his mount to hang right without correction, thereby intimidating MONSIEUR JIMMY off its intended line.
Franny Norton reported that TILLY DEVINE, unplaced, stumbled leaving the stalls. Joe Fanning reported that QUIET MOMENT (IRE), unplaced, stopped quickly and the Veterinary Officer reported that post-race examination of the filly failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 2 - 1:15pm THE 32Red CASINO NOVICE AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 5) Michael Appleby was fined £80 as the record of vaccinations on the passport of MISCHIEVOUS ROCK had been altered.
MOLLIANA, ridden by Nicky Mackay, failed to parade. Being satisfied that it was due to the filly being unruly and refusing to parade despite the rider’s best efforts, no further action was taken.
The performance of SHE’S ROYAL, which finished unplaced, was considered. The representative of Bryan Smart explained that the filly was unsuited by the Fibresand surface.
Race 3 - 1:45pm THE BETWAY SPRINT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for ARZAAK (IRE), PIAZON and ZAPPER CASS (FR) to go early to post.
Fran Berry reported that GNAAD (IRE), unplaced, fly leapt leaving the stalls and was slowly away as a result.
Race 4 - 2:15pm THE 32Red.com NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for CORTON LASS to go early to post.
Franny Norton, the rider of TARNHELM was unseated shortly after leaving the stalls. Norton was unable to be interviewed as he was being assessed by the doctor. After viewing a recording of the incident, it was found to be accidental and caused by the filly stumbling on jumping and making contact with GIVE EM A CLUMP (IRE), which resulted in TARNHELM knuckling over when unable to regain its footing.
Race 5 - 2:45pm THE sunbets.co.uk DOWNLOAD THE APP MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) Paul Mulrennan reported that RITAS LEGACY, unplaced, hung right in the home straight.
Race 6 - 3:20pm THE BETWAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for MININGROCKS (FR) to go early to post.
Race 7 - 3:50pm THE sunbets.co.uk TOP PRICE ON ALL FAVOURITES ALL-WEATHER 'HANDS AND HEELS' APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (Part of the Racing Excellence Initiative) An enquiry was held to consider two instances of interference approaching 6 furlongs out. The first instance involved the winner, QUEENS ROYALE and KROY, unplaced. The second instance shortly after involved QUEENS ROYALE, HUGIE BOY (IRE), unplaced, KROY and NELLIE’S DANCER, unplaced. The riders were interviewed and shown recordings of the incident and were also accompanied by a Jockey Coach. In the first incident, Theodore Ladd was cautioned for careless riding as he allowed his mount to drift left towards the rail when insufficiently clear of KROY, causing it to be briefly checked. In the second incident, Ladd was suspended for 4 days for careless riding in that he allowed his mount to continue to drift left causing HUGIE BOY (IRE) to be checked and shift right, which caused KROY and NELLIE’S DANCER to be hampered as a consequence.
An enquiry was held to consider interference approaching 4 furlongs out, involving BREAKING FREE, unplaced, and KROY, unplaced. The riders were interviewed and shown recordings of the incident and were also accompanied by a Jockey Coach. Sean Mooney was suspended for 3 days for careless riding as he allowed his mount to shift right without sufficient correction, causing KROY to be checked and lose its rightful running.
Seamus Cronin, the rider of KROY, unplaced, had appeared to use his whip contrary to the Conditions of the race. After being interviewed and shown recordings of the incident, where he was accompanied by a Jockey Coach, Cronin was suspended for 7 days for improper riding in that he used his whip down the shoulder with his hands on the reins, in the home straight on numerous occasions. View Stewards report Ludlow, 16 Nov 17 Race 2 - 1:55pm THE BERNARD HART'S FINISHING STRONGLY 70th BIRTHDAY NOVICES' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Permission was given for LEGAL OK (IRE) to wear a fly-mask in the parade ring only and to go early to post.
Race 3 - 2:25pm THE RACING UK HD INTRODUCTORY HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) The sponsorship in relation to CREEVYTENNANT (IRE), trained by Fergal 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.
Race 5 - 3:30pm THE HEATH FARM MEATS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) The performance of PETITE POWER (IRE), which started favourite and finished unplaced, was considered. Fergal O’Brien could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. PETITE POWER (IRE) was routine tested. View Stewards report Taunton, 16 Nov 17 Race 4 - 2:35pm THE INVEST SOUTHWEST HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) BOUTAN, trained by Grace Harris had arrived at the start without wearing the declared cheek pieces and therefore had to be withdrawn. After being interviewed, Harris was fined £140.
Following the race, Thomas Garner reported that MIGHTY MISSILE (IRE), unplaced, was never travelling.
Race 5 - 3:10pm THE MOLLIE COCHRANE CHARITY TBA MARES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier for The Challenger Mares' Hurdle Series Final) Following the race, James Best reported that LA MADRINA (IRE), which was pulled up, clipped heels on the bend past the winning post.
Race 6 - 3:40pm THE ARTHUR AND PEGGY WHITE MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Following the race, Trevor Whelan reported that PRINCETON ROYALE (IRE), which was pulled up, took a false step going into the third last. View Stewards report Chelmsford City, 16 Nov 17 Race 1 - 5:25pm THE totescoop6 MAGIC MILLION THIS SATURDAY NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) MIREK (IRE) was given permission to go early to post.
The record of vaccinations in the passport of WATCHING SPIRITS did not comply with the Rules of Racing. Michael Appleby was fined £280 as this was his second offence within the previous 12 months.
Following the race, Daniel Muscutt reported that MIREK (IRE), unplaced, ran too free and then stopped quickly.
Race 3 - 6:25pm THE totescoop6 PLAY FOR £2 THIS SATURDAY NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race, Dougie Costello reported that the winner, MAGIC PULSE (IRE), hung right-handed throughout, and David Probert reported that BLESSED TO IMPRESS (IRE), placed third, was slowly away.
Race 5 - 7:25pm THE totescoop6 THE MILLIONAIRE MAKER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, David Probert reported that HIGHLAND PASS, unplaced, was slowly away, and Jack Mitchell reported that MUTHRAAB ALDAAR (IRE), unplaced, was never travelling.
Race 6 - 7:55pm THE totescoop6 RESULTS AT totepoolliveinfo.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) MAGGIE PINK was given permission to go early and be mounted in the chute.
The performance of DARING GUEST (IRE) which finished unplaced, was considered. George Margarson could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance.
Race 7 - 8:25pm THE BOOK TICKETS AT chelmsfordcityracecourse.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) The record of vaccinations in the passport of POWER UP did not comply with the Rules of Racing. Luke McJannet was fined £280 as this was his second offence within the previous 12 months.
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Post by dennisg on Nov 17, 2017 7:19:11 GMT
in today's sporting life................ Our flagship tipster Ben Linfoot previews day one of Cheltenham's November Meeting and he has three selections for day one. The National Hunt season officially hits top gear this weekend with the November Meeting taking place at Cheltenham and one of the potential stars of the campaign is on show on Friday when Finian’s Oscar lines up in the Steel Plate And Sections Novices’ Chase (2.25). His owner Alan Potts sadly passed away this week only a few months after his wife Ann, but his family have given the go-ahead for all of his horses to run at Cheltenham over the three days and there could be two or three poignant winners in his red, green and yellow silks. Potts’ relationship with Colin Tizzard started with a bang when both Viconte Du Noyer and Fox Norton won at this very meeting, and it looks like they were planning to better that double this time around with plenty of their big guns among the entries. None are bigger, in terms of reputation, than Finian’s Oscar and he’s very much the one to beat in Friday’s novices’ chase, a race that has been part of the development of Cheltenham Gold Cup winners like Denman and Imperial Commander in relatively recent years. Finian’s Oscar may well be mentioned in the same breath as such luminaries in the near future such is his potential, but he’s got a fair way to go yet and at odds-on this Friday I’m happy to take him on giving 8lb to three talented rivals. It’s been very hard to give weight away and win in this race recently, with seven of the last eight winners getting weight from their penalised rivals, and Finian’s Oscar has no easy task on what will be his first sighting of Cheltenham. William Henry and Movewiththetimes are both dangers, but the one that looks overpriced is Nick Williams’ COO STAR SIVOLA at 28/1 with Betfair Sportsbook and Paddy Power (25/1 Betway, BoyleSports). While William Henry is having his first start of the campaign and Movewiththetimes tries the longer trip for the first time, Coo Star Sivola arrives here with a run under his belt over a distance he’s excelled at over hurdles at the Cheltenham Festival. His fourth in the Martin Pipe and bloodless victory at Warwick before that were pieces of form over hurdles that were just as good, if not better, than either William Henry or Movewiththetimes achieved and it’s a bit of a head scratcher to see him priced up at such bigger odds than those rivals. Perhaps his defeat on chasing debut at Chepstow is the reason, but that is hardly enough evidence to dismiss him readily from calculations and he ran like he needed the run in what might’ve been a hot race judging by the impressive winner Mia’s Storm. With the size and scope to develop into a good chaser yet, Coo Star Sivola is taken to cause a real shock under Lizzie Kelly at big odds in one of the opening day highlights. Lizzie Kelly: Could be in for a good day at Cheltenham on Friday Earlier on the card the £45,000 BetVictor Handicap Chase is the feature race of the afternoon and a couple of in-form horses dominate the market in the shape of Exitas and Kapstadt. Both look worth taking on, though, with Exitas up 10lb for his Ascot win and Kapstadt lacking experience over fences with the hurly burly of a Cheltenham handicap in mind. Everything else has some sort of question to answer, including SHANAHAN’S TURN for Tizzard in the Potts’ colours, with a 478-day lay-off following a run of uninspiring efforts to overcome. However, at 9/1 (General) he looks the bet as he’s very well-handicapped on his best form and we know Tizzard has had a magic touch with ex-Henry de Bromhead horses. The Dorset handler has improved plenty from de Bromhead’s yard including the likes of Sizing Codelco, Sizing Platinum, Sizing Tennessee, Bally Longford, Solatentif and Viconte Du Noyer, the latter being the pertinent one given he won on his stable debut in a Cheltenham handicap over a completely different trip to what he’d been running over. This drop to two miles is different for Shanahan’s Turn, too, but he’s well worth a go at the distance considering his prominent running style that served him so well when winning the 2015 Galway Plate by almost six lengths. He runs off a mark 1lb lower than he did that day at Galway on Friday and, with the better ground in his favour, now could be the time to catch him following his long break off a much-reduced rating. Finally, the Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase and back to Williams and Kelly again who look to have a good chance of victory with AUBUSSON at 9/1 (Stan James, Paddy Power and Betfair Sportsbook). Five of this horse’s career starts have been at the top level and he’s still only eight, while this time last year he was running in the Hennessy where he was far from disgraced in ninth off a mark of 149. Things haven’t gone his way since then and he’s rated 135 now in the Cross Country sphere following an unfortunate third in the Prix de l'Ecole Militaire d'Equitation at Fontainebleau on October 17. Kelly lost her irons at the 12th in France, but still managed to coax Aubusson into third as you can see in the YouTube video below. The JP McManus mob are obvious dangers, but this is a handicap and they all have to give plenty of weigh to the classy Aubusson, who looks well-treated enough to claim this if he takes to the course and gets a bit of luck in the run. Play Video Aubusson runs on despite Lizzie Kelly having lost her irons Value Bet Selections: Cheltenham November Meeting Day One Sky Bet Price Promise Sky Bet are offering EXTRA VALUE to followers of the Sporting Life Value Bet column with guaranteed advertised prices for at least 15 minutes from 1715 BST on the day of publication. Ben Linfoot's Value Bet aim: The Value Bet is designed to generate long-term profit by searching for overpriced horses in the feature weekend races and at the big Festivals in the UK. Running total: +374.39pts to advised stakes/prices (from inception of Value Bet column in January 2010 to current).
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Post by dennisg on Nov 17, 2017 7:21:07 GMT
All eyes will be on Finian's Oscar when Colin Tizzard's exciting five-year-old tackles the Steel Plate And Sections Novices' Chase at Cheltenham on Friday. The Grade One-winning hurdler - owned by the late Alan Potts - has just three rivals as he attempts to follow up victory at Chepstow on his debut over the bigger obstacles five weeks ago. The gelding warmed nicely to his task under Bryan Cooper that day after a cautious start to score comfortably by 11 lengths from Tintern Theatre. "He's come out of his race really well. He's sharpened up for a bit," said the trainer's son and assistant, Joe. "He schooled really nicely with Bryan on Tuesday morning. We're hoping for a nice run." Taking on Finian's Oscar are Paul Nicholls' Movewiththetimes, who was fourth on his chasing debut on this course three weeks ago, Nicky Henderson's fencing newcomer William Henry and the Nick Williams-trained Coo Star Sivola. Phil Middleton is hoping Exitas can continue his rich vein of form in the BetVictor Handicap Chase. The nine-year-old has won his last three completed starts, culminating in a convincing display in the Listed Byrne Group Handicap Chase at Ascot. "He is busting to go and seems better than ever. He has gone up 10lb following his win at Ascot, which was to be expected," said the Aylesbury trainer. "Exitas came right away from them at Ascot and was very impressive. When he is really on song and winning over two miles, he looks like he wants further, but he has never been at his best when I have tried him. You need to stay well to win at Cheltenham, even over two miles. "He has had some quite serious problems, but gradually we have got him there. A couple of times he has raced, I felt the tongue tie was upsetting him and removing it seems to have made a difference. "All ground comes alike to him. If I had to choose, I would like a bit of dig as it slows the others down a bit." Money Back at Cheltenham Paul Henderson's Un Beau Roman bids to repeat last year's victory in this race and is accompanied by stablemate Doitforthevillage "He just blew up last time he ran so I think he'll be better this time," said the Hampshire handler. "Doitforthevillage is very well. Paddy (Brennan) rode him and said he wanted more cut in the ground last time. "Both should run very well." Nigel Twiston-Davies believes Calett Mad will have no trouble in dropping back in trip for the Ballymore Novices' Hurdle after being a course winner over three miles last time out. "He did very well there last time over three miles. He's dropping back in trip a bit, but that shouldn't hurt him," said Twiston-Davies. Poetic Rhythm made a pleasing start to the campaign with victory in the Grade Two Persian War Novices' Hurdle at Chepstow. His trainer Fergal O'Brien reports the six-year-old to be ready for another stern test. "Poetic Rhythm is as tough as teak and came out of Chepstow fine," he said. "He's been working well and is in good form. "He has a 5lb penalty, which makes things tougher, but he is tough, genuine and will be doing his best." Dan Skelton is happy to step Momella up in class after she scooted up at Fakenham last month. "She looks good and there are a few other good ones in there, but she thundered around Fakenham," said the Alcester trainer. "She is big and strong and is one of a few good chances we have at the meeting." Enda Bolger is expecting Cantlow and Auvergnat to run big races in the Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase. The County Limerick trainer has had a tremendous record over the years in this discipline and rarely comes away empty handed. "Cantlow is in good form and the ground is nice. He'll like it, it will be up his alley and hoping for a big run from him," said Bolger. "Auvergnat had a nice prep run at Galway over hurdles and finished his race out well. Hopefully he's in for a good season. He's an up-and-coming horse for the cross-country races."
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Post by dennisg on Nov 17, 2017 7:22:49 GMT
Sky Bet paid out almost £40,000 to one small-stakes punter who struck gold on Thursday afternoon. The customer placed 10p each-way six-folds across eight selections, six of which won for a payout of £26,220.75, which was topped up to the tune of around £13,000 by four- and five-folds. The bet began with Monsieur Jimmy improving his magnificent Southwell record when he got up to win the opener by a nose, while there would be a second winner from the Nottinghamshire track courtesy of the impressive Abraj Dubai. Southwell was also the scene of the two losers - Treaty Of Rome and Quadriga - but thanks to winners at Taunton and Ludlow, the customer collected a huge payout. Here are their inspired selections: 12.40 Southwell - Monsieur Jimmy 5/1 (SP 6/1) 13.45 Southwell - Treaty Of Rome - lost 14.05 Taunton - Red Admirable 8/1 (SP 7/2) 14.45 Southwell - Abraj Dubai 5/1 (SP 7/2) 15.10 Taunton - Midnight Gypsy 8/1 (SP 3/1) 15.30 Ludlow - The Happy Chappy 9/2 (SP 10/1) 15.40 Taunton - Notarfbad 6/1 (SP 6/1) 15.50 Southwell - Quadriga - lost The customer benefited hugely from the receipt of Best Odds Guaranteed, without which six-fold element of the bet would've paid out just over £11,000, The Happy Chappy a particularly big drifter to boost the winnings. Had Treaty Of Rome and Quadriga both won, the customer would have collected £500,000 and even after the seventh leg, with a loser already on the betting slip, Quadriga would have earned them over £200,000. Sky Bet's Michael Shinners said: "While we're all preparing for three quality days at Cheltenham, this customer trawled some fairly low-grade Thursday cards to win a huge sum of money from relatively small stakes. "Although the payout would've gone into six figures had Quadriga won we're not sure the customer will be thinking 'what might have been' - more 'what might I do' with close to £40,000. Bravo."
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Post by dennisg on Nov 17, 2017 7:28:23 GMT
Alpha Des Obeaux returned to form with a clearcut win in the Clonmel Oil Chase for Mouse Morris. After early leaders Tiger Roll and Champagne West had dropped away, the race was between three Gigginstown House Stud runners and it was Alpha Des Obeaux and Sean Flanagan who pulled five and a half lengths clear of A Toi Phil. Morris, winning the race for a third time after Belvederian and War Of Attrition, said of the 7/1 winner: "He had run two good races this year and my horses, the ones that are capable enough, are all running well this year also. "He was sick last year, but hasn't run a bad race this season - he hasn't burst like he did in the spring. "I'd say he could go back to handicaps now, but I'll see what the lads (O'Learys) want to do. The year before last he was always just falling a bit short (at Grade One level) and is just that bit short of the real McCoy." Dinaria Des Obeaux (4/6 favourite) was an easy winner of the T.A. Morris Memorial Irish EBF Mares Chase. In receipt of lumps of weight as a four-year-old and carrying just 9st 11lb, Gordon Elliott's mare, who was sent off at just 10/1 for the Triumph Hurdle in March, jumped like an old hand on just her second start over fences. Miss Eyecatcher tried to stretch her in the last mile, but failed to even get Jack Kennedy's mount off the bridle as she cruised to a 22-length win. "It was a nice race to win with her and was important for breeding," said Elliott. "Her jumping was good and maybe going a little bit further suited as it was all happening a little quick for her the last day at Wexford over two miles. "We'll keep her in graded races now and might run her in the Drinmore Chase, getting all the allowances - why not, as we've nothing to lose now and if you're not in you can't win." Earlier Elliott and Kennedy had won the Clonmel Oil Service Station Handicap Hurdle with Folsom Blue (10/1) on his first run for the yard and part-owned by At The Races presenter Gary O'Brien. "I'm not taking the blame for buying him and it was definitely Gary (O'Brien) who picked him at the sales. He had his eye on him and thought he had a low enough mark for some of those hurdles," said Elliott. "He has a high enough mark to get into some of those big races like the Welsh National and something like that or the Paddy Power is going to be the plan." Gigginstown added a fourth winner when Hardline, also trained by Elliott, obliged as a 1/3 favourite in the Prior Park Service Station Clonmel Hurdle, before the same connections landed the finale with Warlike Intent (5/6 favourite), backed all day from 9/4 into odds-on. Warlike Intent gave Elliott his 100th winner of the season in Ireland.
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 17, 2017 8:00:05 GMT
Friday: going, weather & non-runners Chelmsford (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Mostly sunny STALLS: 6f - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 9:15 Shackled N Drawn (3) Cheltenham GOING: Chase & Hurdle course - GOOD TO SOFT; Cross-Country course - GOOD (GoingStick: Chs & Hdl 6.2, CC 7.1) (Rail movements; R1 +88y, R2 +56y, R3 +46y, R4 +30y, R6 +58y) WEATHER: Mostly sunny Dundalk (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Partly cloudy Lingfield (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Mostly sunny STALLS: 5f & 1m - Outside; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 3:10 Monarch Maid (6) Newcastle GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places in home straight) (GoingStick 7.8) WEATHER: Partly cloudy NON RUNNERS: 1:05 Rose Tree (6)Fight Away Boys (14)Angel's Envy (5)
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 17, 2017 8:00:39 GMT
TODAY'S NAPS TIME CRS TIPSTER LEVEL STAKES Magic Dancer 1:15 Chel attheraces.com, Lawrence Taylor +37.38 Triopas 1:05 Newc Racing Post, Spotlight +18.83 Part Exchange 1:25 Ling Daily Telegraph, Marlborough +13.08 Shanahan's Turn 1:50 Chel sportinglife.com +12.18 Coeur Blimey 1:15 Chel Racing UK, The Score +9.32 Urgent De Gregaine 3:00 Chel Sheffield Star, Fortunatus +8.25 What Happens Now 12:40 Chel Racing Post, The North +8.25 Vision Des Flos 3:35 Chel Racing Post, West Country +5.8 Drakefell 12:50 Ling Glasgow Evening Times, Jeffrey Ross +5.53 Vision Des Flos 3:35 Chel The Guardian +3.52 On The Blind Side 3:35 Chel Daily Mirror, Newsboy +2.08 Cantlow 3:00 Chel Weekender, Paul Kealy +2 Aubusson 3:00 Chel Gloucestershire Echo, Melissa Jones +0.76 Haylah 5:45 Chmt Western Morning News, West Tip +0.75 Pickamix 12:40 Chel Racing Post, Lambourn +0.38 Slanelough 1:15 Chel Scottish Sun, Jim Delahunt +0.19 Triopas 1:05 Newc Racing Post, RP Ratings -0.64 Kickboxer 7:15 Chmt Morning Star, Farringdon -1.33 Rock On Rocky 1:50 Chel Liverpool Echo, Chris Wright -1.38 Solstice Son 12:40 Chel Yorkshire Post, The Duke -1.81 Big Baz 6:45 Chmt Wolverhampton Express & Star, Andrew Bladen -2 Johann Bach 8:00 Dund The Irish Sun -3 Triopas 1:05 Newc Chester Leader, Charlie Croasdale -3.08 Exitas 1:50 Chel Oxford Mail, Mark Edwards -4.38 Triopas 1:05 Newc Sunday Express, Jason Heavey -4.47 Oxwich Bay 1:15 Chel Daily Mail, Robin Goodfellow -4.77 Part Exchange 1:25 Ling Yorkshire Evening Post, Lee Sobot -5.88 Cause Of Causes 3:00 Chel The Sun On Sunday, Sirius -6.16 What Happens Now 12:40 Chel Shropshire Star, Andy Morris -6.25 Ballinslea Bridge 3:25 Newc Racing and Football Outlook -6.49 Geoff Potts 12:20 Ling The Sun, Templegate -6.79 On The Blind Side 3:35 Chel Sky Sports News, Alex Hammond -6.9 Counter Shy 1:15 Chel Sunday Mail, Rockavon -7.77 Pickamix 12:40 Chel The Irish Field, Rory Delargy -7.83 Part Exchange 1:25 Ling The Press, York, Ebor -8.33 Sugar Baron 12:40 Chel Daily Star Sunday, Moorestyle -8.4 Urgent De Gregaine 3:00 Chel Sunday Telegraph, Whistler -9.31 Finian's Oscar 2:25 Chel Daily Post, Mercury -9.37 Coeur Blimey 1:15 Chel Scottish Express, Chris Goulding -9.6 Spitfire Limited 3:45 Ling The Times, Rob Wright -10.96 Big Baz 6:45 Chmt The Star, Patrick Weaver -11.79 Part Exchange 1:25 Ling The Scotsman, Glendale -11.99 Calett Mad 3:35 Chel Blackpool Gazette, Steve Simpson -12.15 Triopas 1:05 Newc Daily Express, The Scout -12.35 Indian Castle 12:40 Chel Irish Herald, Ian Gaughran -12.5 Calett Mad 3:35 Chel Daily Record, Garry Owen -12.68 Jassas 12:30 Newc Belfast Newsletter, Wise Owl -12.81 Cwynar 11:50 Ling Racing Post, Postdata -13 Momella 3:35 Chel Glasgow Herald, PicksfromthePaddock -15.22 Magic Dancer 1:15 Chel Irish Post, Karl Hedley -16.5
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 17, 2017 8:01:16 GMT
When William Haggas sends two-year-old debutants to Lingfield it’s worth taking note. He has a 29 per cent strike-rate with such runners and sends Mosseyb (12.50) to the Surrey venue.
Dan Skelton is in striking form at present and he sends Momella to Cheltenham (3.35). This strong traveller is a distance winner and is looking to make it a hat-trick under rules for in-form jockey Harry Skelton.
Brian Hughes is riding very well at present, he has a 31 per cent success rate over the last two weeks. He goes to Newcastle for five rides, the pick of those is Chanceanotherfive in the 3.25. The gelding can put his experience to good use here.
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 17, 2017 8:37:05 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Nurse Nightingale (2.35 Lingfield, nap)
Shaped well over this type of trip when third at Newcastle on her penultimate start and fancied to collect on her return to the all-weather after some impressive work on Warren Hill.
Others to follow Lingfield 11.50 High Seas, 12.20 Contentment, 12.50 Choice Enconter, 1.25 Part Exchange, 2.00 Tiercel, 3.10 Arcanista. Chelmsford 5.45 Red Cymbal, 6.15 Corked, 7.15 Gilgamesh, 7.45 Millie's Kiss, 9.15 Entertaining Ben.
10/3 Nurse Nightingale 2:35 Lingfield (AW) Lambourn: James Burn
Pickamix (12.40 Cheltenham, nap)
Capable type has shown promise in two starts over fences, should enjoy the 3m1f trip and a mark of 130 gives him scope for improvement.
Others to follow Chelmsford 5.45 Fakhoor, 6.15 Wannabe Like You, 6.45 Big Baz, 7.15 Cliffs Of Capri, 7.45 Jack Of Diamonds, 8.15 Intermodal, 8.45 Volturnus, 9.15 Spin Top. Cheltenham 1.15 Plato's Kode, 2.25 William Henry, 3.35 On The Blind Side. Lingfield 11.50 Cwynar, 2.00 Ice Royal, 3.10 Zenovia, 3.45 Exquisite Ruby.
10/1 Pickamix 12:40 Cheltenham West Country: Andrew King
Vision Des Flos (3.35 Cheltenham, nap)
Ran with plenty of encouragement behind Poetic Rythmn on hurdling and stable debut for Colin Tizzard in the Persian War at Chepstow. Fancied to open his account with plenty of improvement expected.
Others to follow Cheltenham 12.40 Solstice Son, 1.50 Shanahan's Turn, 2.25 Finian's Oscar, 3.00 Aubusson.
5/2 Vision Des Flos 3:35 Cheltenham North: Richard Young
What Happens Now (12.40 Cheltenham, nap)
Good strike-rate over hurdles and fences and career-best effort to score in decisive fashion over this course and distance last time. Capable of even better in this sphere and fancied to defy 8lb rise in the weights.
Others to follow Chelmsford 6.45 Georgian Bay, 7.15 Holiday Magic, 7.45 Bollihope, 8.15 Maraakib. Cheltenham 1.15 Man Look. Lingfield 11.50 Enrolment, 12.20 Geoff Potts. Newcastle 12.30 Hidden Rebel, 1.40 Cracking Find, 2.15 Tokaramore, 2.50 Baileys Concerto, 3.25 Glingerflame
6/1 What Happens Now 12:40 Cheltenham Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason
Triopas (1.05 Newcastle, nap)
Much improved when winning scoring at Chepstow last week and should prove hard to beat off the same mark today.
5/4 Triopas 1:05 Newcastle Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Top Mission (2.00 Lingfield)
Sidelined since breaking his duck at Chelmsford in June, Saeed Bin Suroor's lightly raced three-year-old can begin to make up for lost time.
11/4 Top Mission 2:00 Lingfield (AW) Longshot: Ed Quigley
Champagne City (1.15 Cheltenham)
Disappointed last time out but had his excuses. Should still have more to offer off his current mark with ground to suit.
16/1 Champagne City 1:15 Cheltenham Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
High Kicker (9.00 Dundalk)
The Peter Fahey-trained six-year-old can score a first win on the Polytrack following a solid effort on his most recent visit to the venue earlier this month when he finished a creditable fourth over tonight's 1m4f trip. He gets the vote to score under Ronan Whelan.
11/2 High Kicker 9:00 Dundalk (AW)
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 17, 2017 8:38:48 GMT
CHELTENHAM ROBIN GOODFELLOW 12.40 What A Moment 1.15 Oxwich Bay (nap) 1.50 Kapstadt 2.25 Movewiththetimes (nb) 3.00 Auvergnat 3.35 Vision Des Flos GIMCRACK 12.40 Pickamix 1.15 Man Look 1.50 Exitas 2.25 Finian’s Oscar 3.00 Urgent De Gregaine (nb) 3.35 Momella LINGFIELD ROBIN GOODFELLOW 11.50 High Seas 12.20 Geoff Potts 12.50 Mosseyb 1.25 Part Exchange 2.00 Tiercel 2.35 Persistence 3.10 Wild Flower 3.45 Termsnconditions GIMCRACK 11.50 Enrolment 12.20 Ballymore Castle 12.50 Mosseyb 1.25 Part Exchange (nap) 2.00 Top Mission 2.35 Seirios 3.10 Flowing Clarets 3.45 Spitfire Limited NEWCASTLE ROBIN GOODFELLOW 12.30 Hello Fellas 1.05 Triopas 1.40 Gris De Pron 2.15 Tokaramore 2.50 Jet Master 3.25 Sweet As Candy GIMCRACK 12.30 Inniscastle Lad 1.05 Vodka Red 1.40 An Laoch 2.15 Millrose Bell 2.50 Baileys Concerto 3.25 Sweet As Candy CHELMSFORD CITY ROBIN GOODFELLOW 5.45 Red Cymbal 6.15 Corked 6.45 Big Baz 7.15 Boy In The Bar 7.45 Jack Of Diamonds 8.15 Choral Clan 8.45 Dibloam 9.15 Entertaining Ben GIMCRACK 5.45 Red Cymbal 6.15 I Should Coco 6.45 Big Baz 7.15 Gilgamesh 7.45 Jack Of Diamonds 8.15 Maraakib 8.45 Rezwaan 9.15 Entertaining Ben Read more: www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/racing/article-5090681/Robin-Goodfellow-s-racing-tips-Best-bets-November-17.html#ixzz4yfzzsHuZ Follow us: @mailonline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 17, 2017 8:39:26 GMT
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