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Post by dennisg on Nov 27, 2017 7:43:12 GMT
Samcro extended his unbeaten record with a dominant display in the "Monksfield" Novice Hurdle at Navan and was made favourite for all three novice hurdles at Cheltenham. Trainer Gordon Elliott has made no secret of the regard in which he holds the five-year-old, who was snapped up for £335,000 by Gigginstown House Stud after winning his only point-to-point. Having won each of his three bumpers last season before making a successful hurdling debut at Punchestown in October, he was a prohibitively-priced 1/4 favourite stepped up to Grade Three level and the result was scarcely in doubt. Jack Kennedy cut a confident figure throughout the two-and-a-half-mile contest and only had to let out an inch of rein for Samcro to pull clear between the final two flights. He winged the last hurdle to seal a most impressive victory over Jetz, with another Elliott inmate, Delta Work, third. Sky Bet make him the 10/1 joint-favourite with Annamix for the over two miles, the 5/2 favourite for the over 2m5f and the 8/1 favourite for the over three miles. Spokesman Michael Shinners said: "There hasn't been a more impressive novice hurdler out this season than Samcro and we definitely want to keep on the right side of him. "He looks to have speed, stamina, the lot, so he's obviously got all three options open to him although the intermediate trip, which he won over today, perhaps looks the most likely route for him." Impressive Kennedy said: "That was unreal. Everything comes naturally to him. He relaxes and jumps great. I pulled him out to give him a look at the third-last and he was gone. He just took off. "I was fairly rattling down to the last. He's a natural jumper. You just leave it to him, there's no need to do anything." He added: "I'd say he'll get further, but I'd probably be sticking to two-and-a-half. "I was still in school when Don Cossack (Elliott-trained Gold Cup winner) was coming through, but I can only imagine he's up there." Sporting Life Pick 7 ✔ @pick7 👌 That was impressive. 😀 Samcro absolutely cruises home. 1:14 PM - Nov 26, 2017 1 1 Reply 3 3 Retweets 15 15 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy Elliott was similarly impressed, saying: "That was a good performance and he did it very well. Jack said he gave him a bit of light at the third-last and he just took off on him. "It was nice to see he could do that (over two and a half miles), so we have loads of options. "I'd say he will be (better on better ground). I just said to Davy Condon at the start that the one worry I had was that it was his first time on that real heavy ground. Most good horses win on every ground and he looks a real nice one. We are lucky to have him. "He jumped the last like he jumped a fence, but after running in point-to-points you expect that. "I don't know if we'll go for Christmas, we might wait for the race in Naas (Grade One Lawlor's Hotel Novice Hurdle). He's obviously a horse for next year and whatever he does over hurdles will be a bonus this year. "I thought that was a bit special what he did there, it was class."
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Post by dennisg on Nov 27, 2017 7:44:51 GMT
Gary Moore hopes to see more from stable stalwart Sire De Grugy when he runs at Christmas if thoughts of retirement are to be quashed. The 2014 Queen Mother Champion Chase hero and dual Tingle Creek winner was bidding for a second successive victory in the Shawbrook Handicap Chase at Ascot on Saturday but burdened with top-weight, he trailed home last of the eight starters. The 11-year-old is set to head for the Desert Orchid Chase at Kempton in late December and should he disappoint once more, it could prove to be his swansong. Moore said: "He had too much weight and he is getting older. They are still giving him the sort of weight he was getting as a seven-year-old. "We will take a bit of time and think about it. We've had seven runners in the last two weeks and they've not run well. "Whether there is something lurking in the yard, I don't know, but we are not writing him off yet. "He will run next in the Desert Orchid at Kempton over Christmas. If he did get beat we will speak to the owners after that, but it (retirement) has got to be in the back of the mind."
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 27, 2017 9:51:47 GMT
Monday: going, weather & non-runners Kempton GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Good in places) (GoingStick: Hdl 6.4, Chs 6.9) (Rail movements: R1 & 6 +26yds, R2 & 4 +87yds, R3 & 5 +47yds) WEATHER: Showers Ludlow GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Good in places on Chase course), GOOD TO SOFT (soft in places on hurdle course) (GoingStick 6.2) WEATHER: Showers NON RUNNERS: 3:20 Clondaw Rigger (7)
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 27, 2017 9:52:25 GMT
TODAY'S NAPS TIME CRS TIPSTER LEVEL STAKES Cool Macavity 3:35 Kemp attheraces.com, Lawrence Taylor +42.96 Cool Macavity 3:35 Kemp Sheffield Star, Fortunatus +15.57 Broughtons Rhythm 3:35 Kemp Racing Post, Spotlight +12.83 Dentley De Mee 2:45 Ludl Racing Post, West Country +12.66 Jer's Girl 2:00 Kemp Daily Telegraph, Marlborough +11.83 Mick Thonic 2:15 Ludl sportinglife.com +11.18 Rons Dream 2:00 Kemp Racing UK, The Score +7.18 Volcanic 3:05 Kemp Scottish Sun, Jim Delahunt +5.82 Leg Lock Luke 3:20 Ludl Daily Mirror, Newsboy +5.08 Robinshill 2:15 Ludl Sky Sports News, Alex Hammond +4.6 Dentley De Mee 2:45 Ludl Oxford Mail, Mark Edwards +3.75 Robin The Raven 1:40 Ludl Glasgow Evening Times, Jeffrey Ross +3.27 Cool Macavity 3:35 Kemp Western Morning News, West Tip +1.75 Rocklander 1:05 Ludl The Guardian +1.52 La Bague Au Roi 2:00 Kemp Sunday Express, Jason Heavey +0.85 Cool Macavity 3:35 Kemp Morning Star, Farringdon +0.25 Gores Island 2:30 Kemp Weekender, Paul Kealy 0 Casterly Rock 12:50 Kemp The Star, Patrick Weaver -0.45 La Bague Au Roi 2:00 Kemp The Irish Sun -1.88 Bright Tomorrow 2:45 Ludl Racing Post, RP Ratings -2.91 Burrows Edge 12:50 Kemp Racing Post, Lambourn -3.12 Jer's Girl 2:00 Kemp Yorkshire Post, The Duke -3.78 New To This Town 12:35 Ludl Gloucestershire Echo, Melissa Jones -5.11 Mick Thonic 2:15 Ludl Wolverhampton Express & Star, Andrew Bladen -6.6 Robin The Raven 1:40 Ludl Daily Mail, Robin Goodfellow -6.77 Jer's Girl 2:00 Kemp Scottish Express, Chris Goulding -7.41 Chirico Vallis 2:15 Ludl Sunday Mail, Rockavon -8.52 Bishops Court 2:30 Kemp Chester Leader, Charlie Croasdale -8.75 La Bague Au Roi 2:00 Kemp Shropshire Star, Andy Morris -8.88 Cool Macavity 3:35 Kemp The Sun, Templegate -9.87 Play The Ace 2:30 Kemp The Sun On Sunday, Sirius -9.92 New To This Town 12:35 Ludl Racing and Football Outlook -10.99 La Bague Au Roi 2:00 Kemp Liverpool Echo, Chris Wright -11.38 New To This Town 12:35 Ludl Yorkshire Evening Post, Lee Sobot -11.38 Kings Temptation 3:05 Kemp Racing Post, Postdata -12 Brain Power 1:25 Kemp Daily Post, Mercury -13.92 Right Of Reply 3:05 Kemp Glasgow Herald, PicksfromthePaddock -14.87 Cool Macavity 3:35 Kemp Irish Post, Karl Hedley -15.67 Jer's Girl 2:00 Kemp Irish Herald, Ian Gaughran -15.79 Play The Ace 2:30 Kemp Belfast Newsletter, Wise Owl -15.91 Colonial Dreams 1:40 Ludl The Press, York, Ebor -16.33 Rocklander 1:05 Ludl Daily Star Sunday, Moorestyle -17 Little Chunk 3:35 Kemp The Irish Field, Rory Delargy -17.83 Good Man Vinnie 3:20 Ludl The Times, Rob Wright -18.21 Cool Macavity 3:35 Kemp Sunday Telegraph, Whistler -19.31 Jer's Girl 2:00 Kemp The Scotsman, Glendale -19.54 Leg Lock Luke 3:20 Ludl Daily Express, The Scout -21.24 Jer's Girl 2:00 Kemp Daily Record, Garry Owen -21.68
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 27, 2017 9:52:52 GMT
BANKER
Play The Ace (2.30 Kempton)
On paper this looks a trappy affair, but Play The Ace is a very solid selection in a race full of horses that need to answer questions. Winner of three of his last five starts, including fairly bolting up last time out when Dance Floor King finished third, Play The Ace has gone up 15lb since the first of those victories and was said to be going on a break before connections decided to rethink and take up this option. That's a pointer to his chances in itself and with Forever Field, Bishops Court and Breath Of Blighty needing to bounce back from poor runs last time out, as well as Volt Face's 7lb penalty kicking in, he could go in again.
7/2 Play The Ace 2:30 Kempton EYECATCHER
Highway One O One (12.50 Kempton)
Potterman and Burrows Edge will be fancied in the market and that should make Highway One O One a backable price to defy a penalty in the novice hurdle. Despite failing to win in four Irish points, Highway One O One made his presence felt at the first time of asking on these shores when landing a Newton Abbot bumper in taking style in September, before following up in a competitive Plumpton maiden hurdle. He ran into one last time out, but this looks a much easier contest to the one he won at Plumpton and he should take a lot of beating.
5/2 Highway One O One 12:50 Kempton 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
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 27, 2017 9:53:19 GMT
Lambourn: James Burn
Burrows Edge (12.50 Kempton, nap)
Might, like a few of Nicky Henderson's this autumn, have needed his run at Newbury this month and looks a major player if coming on from that.
Others to follow Kempton 1.25 Brain Power, 2.00 La Bague Au Roi, 2.30 Forever Field, 3.35 Milzipa. Ludlow 1.05 Protek Des Flos, 1.40 Colonial Dreams.
6/4 Burrows Edge 12:50 Kempton West Country: Tim Mitchell
Dentley De Mee (2.45 Ludlow, nap)
Fancied to follow up recent Taunton success with this step up in trip expected to suit now switching to handicaps off a workable mark.
Others to follow Kempton 1.25 War Sound, 2.30 Dance Floor King. Ludlow 12.35 New To This Town, 2.15 Chirico Vallis, 3.20 Leg Lock Luke, 3.50 Posh Totty.
9/4 Dentley De Mee 2:45 Ludlow Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason
Bright Tomorrow (2.45 Ludlow, nap)
Well treated on the best of his Irish form and shaped as if the step back up to this sort of trip would suit when finishing in mid-division at Fakenham last time.
5/1 Bright Tomorrow 2:45 Ludlow Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Cool Macavity (3.35 Kempton)
A Cheltenham faller three out last month when still in contention and it may pay to keep faith with Nicky Henderson's topweight.
5/2 Cool Macavity 3:35 Kempton Longshot: Ed Quigley
Breath Of Blighty (2.30 Kempton)
Not at his best lately, but this course-and-distance winner is capable off a mark of 115 and cannot be dismissed.
10/1 Breath Of Blighty 2:30 Kempton >>There are no tips from Newmarket, the North and Ireland on Monday
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 27, 2017 9:53:53 GMT
Matt Griffiths has been in flying form this past fortnight and he is way ahead in the hot jockeys’ table. He heads to Ludlow for one ride on Urtheonethatiwant in the 12.35.
Gavin Cromwell has his first runner at Kempton. He operates at a 22 per cent strike-rate with his raiders from Ireland and Jer’s Girl takes a significant step up in trip in the 2.00.
Tornado In Milan has run with credit in Ludlow’s 2.15 in the past two years. He’s only 3lb higher than when winning the race last year.
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 27, 2017 9:54:15 GMT
Robinshill 2.15 Ludlow
7/4 Robinshill 2:15 Ludlow Robinshill is a fast-improving novice from a stable in tremendous form pitched against a field largely made up of fully exposed performers.
There was plenty to like about the way he won a novices’ handicap chase over course and distance last time, and he can defy a 6lb hike in the weights.
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 27, 2017 17:45:36 GMT
Kempton Park, 27 Nov 17 Race 2 - 1:25pm THE racinguk.com NOVICES' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Permission was given for MARIAH'S LEGEND to go early to post.
Race 4 - 2:30pm THE racinguk.com/join HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Qualifier for The Challenger Middle Distance Chase Series Final) VOLT FACE (FR) wore ear plugs which were removed at the start.
Peter Bowen was fined £80 as the sponsorship in relation to PLAY THE ACE (IRE) did not comply with the Sponsorship Code of Conduct.
Sean Bowen, the rider of the winner, PLAY THE ACE (IRE), was suspended for 6 days for using his whip in the incorrect place after the last.
Following the race, Nicky Henderson reported that FOREVER FIELD (IRE), unplaced, was unsuited by the Good to Soft going on this occasion and would prefer a quicker surface and Harry Cobden reported that FAVORITO BUCK'S (FR), which was pulled up, jumped poorly.
Race 5 - 3:05pm THE WATCH RACING UK ON BT TV HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Jumping the last GOOD MAN PAT (IRE), placed second, jumped left and interfered with VOLCANIC (FR), placed third, which in turn marginally took the winner, MUTHABIR (IRE), off its intended line, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, Tom Cannon reported that NIGHT GENERATION (GER), unplaced, was never travelling.
Race 6 - 3:35pm THE VISIT racinguk.com CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Following the race, Nicky Henderson reported that MILZIPA (IRE), unplaced, was unsuited by the trip of 2 miles, and wants further. View Stewards report Ludlow, 27 Nov 17 Race 1 - 12:35pm THE PLACEPOT QUADPOT TWO BETS ONE SLIP MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) David Pipe was fined £80 as the record of vaccinations in the passport of THE DRACONIAN (IRE) had been altered.
Permission was given for CONCEALED AMBITION (IRE) to go early to post.
Micheal Nolan, the rider of THE MAJOR, was unseated approaching the fourth hurdle. After viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that it was caused by the saddle slipping on the gelding four strides from the obstacle which allowed THE MAJOR to duck out and unseat Nolan.
Following the race, Josh Wall reported that turning into the home straight, MAY MIST was carried out by the loose THE MAJOR. The Veterinary Officer reported that ENGLISH PALE (IRE), placed fourth, had bled from the nose, CONCEALED AMBITION (IRE), unplaced, lost its left fore shoe, EAU DE NILE (IRE), unplaced, was lame on its left fore and SUBCONTINENT (IRE), which was pulled up, lost its right fore shoe.
Race 2 - 1:05pm THE RACING UK BEGINNERS' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Following the race, Aidan Coleman reported that PROTEK DES FLOS (FR), which was pulled up, made a bad mistake at the fifth fence and never recovered thereafter. The Veterinary Officer reported that SHANROE IN MILAN (IRE), which unseated its rider at the third last fence, lost both its hind shoes.
Race 4 - 2:15pm THE totequadpot HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Permission was given for TORNADO IN MILAN (IRE) and WALDEN PRINCE (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that MICK THONIC (FR), which was pulled up, had bled from the nose. View Stewards report Ayr, 27 Nov 17 Fixture Note Abandonded - Waterlogged
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 27, 2017 17:46:23 GMT
Cue Card is unlikely to run in the 32Red King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.
Joe Tizzard, assistant trainer to his father Colin, said the 11-year-old will now be set "easier options" than the King George after his heavy defeat in the Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday.
Tizzard jnr told Racing UK: "He had a hard race, there's no two ways about it, but he's absolutely fine. On the day, in those conditions, Bristol De Mai looked absolutely untouchable - it was an outstanding performance."
He added: "We were chuffed with his run and how he's come out of it.
"I've only caught up with Dad for literally half an hour this morning but we said we'll probably skip the King George and we'll look for easier options either side of that.
"There's Ascot in February (Ascot Chase). He loves it there and it's not as competitive as the King George."
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 27, 2017 17:53:11 GMT
Cheltenham Festival-winning trainer Tom Cooper has praised a programme designed to boost opportunities in Irish jump racing, saying it "gives the small guy a chance."
The trainer's positive endorsement comes as Horse Racing Ireland prepare to extend the programme into next year, with more chances being given to handlers outside the highest echelon to showcase their skills and, in the process, increase participation levels.
The extended HRI plans, which cover the schedule from January 1 to April 28, 2018, consist of 441 races with almost 80 per cent - 49 out of 62 - of the fixtures scheduled featuring a race worth at least €20,000. The remaining 13 fixtures will stage a contest worth at least €15,000.
Cooper, who has tasted Cheltenham Festival success with Forpadydeplasterer and Total Enjoyment, feels the restricted and auction maiden hurdles have been particularly helpful to trainers.
He said: "In races where horses who cost €30,000 or less are only permitted to run, that certainly gives you a chance and it's very good to see that it’s set to continue.
“The prize-money on offer for winning these races is also very good. I think it's great news - it gives the small guy a chance.”
The number of beginners and novice chases, as well as hurdles with rating caps, will also be increased, while there will be three new midweek fixtures between January and March at Punchestown, Fairyhouse and Leopardstown respectively.
Speaking about the new schedule, HRI’s director of racing, Jason Morris, said: “The period through to the Spring of 2018 will see the continuation of a series of race planning initiatives which were successfully introduced over the summer months.
“These measures and the addition of three new midweek cards will provide more competitive options for the middle to lower tiers of the horse population, as well as easing horses’ progression through the system."
Meanwhile, Morris has revealed his satisfaction that Irish jump racing has become more competitive throughout 2017, citing marginal increases in entries as well as field sizes in comparison to last year.
He said: “It has been pleasing to see the improved competitiveness of National Hunt racing so far this year.
“Comparing the period from the start of the year to November 21 for 2016 and 2017, the average entry in National Hunt races has increased from 21.5 to 22.1, while the average field size has risen from 11.2 to 11.5 runners.
Improved opportunities are not confined to owners and trainers as there will be additional races for riders who have yet to reach the ten-winner mark for the season.
The Weatherbys Ireland/ITBA Mares National Hunt Bonus Scheme has also been expanded to include a number of middle to lower tier handicap hurdle opportunities for mares, who may be entitled to avail of a €5,000 bonus if they have not previously won a maiden hurdle bonus.
Morris concluded: “HRI will also continue to provide a balanced race programme with an emphasis on quality, ensuring that at least ten per cent of National Hunt races offer black type in Ireland.”
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 27, 2017 17:54:05 GMT
The equine world has united in support of breeders Jan and Brian Vokes, with a JustGiving page set up to help raise funds following a suspected arson attack on their stables that left one horse dead and another with severe injuries.
Sunday's shocking attack at the stable where fairytale 2009 Welsh Grand National winner Dream Alliance grew up has brought the racing and wider horse communities together, as messages of condolences and offers of assistance have poured into the distraught owner-breeders.
Impossible Dream, a two-year-old colt described as a "rising star", died in the blaze in Cefn Fforest, south Wales, while Juwireya, a ten-year-old mare, suffered serious burns to her head, neck and back.
Jan Vokes has offered a £500 reward for information that leads to an arrest and said on Monday: "I've had private messages from horse people all over the world because of the Dream Alliance story and we've been offered donations.
"What's happened is unbelievable and Martin Jones, who had Impossible Dream for us and broke him in and got him going, said he was one of the best young horses he'd had in there for a long time. He said people wouldn't realise we'd lost a rising star who would have done well on the racetrack. We're heartbroken beyond words."
Vokes, who was due to send Impossible Dream to Dream Alliance's former trainer Philip Hobbs, added: "We've not had any update from the police. Because we've put up the reward I don't think it'll be long before someone comes out of the woodwork."
Artist Phil Boulton, who mainly specialises in equine works, is keen to help and has offered a commission for a painting with the proceeds going to help the grief-stricken breeders.
"I've spoken to nine artists who are willing to contribute a commission to paint for the highest bidder," said Boulton, who is co-ordinating the project and can be contacted via his Facebook page Phil Boulton-Artist and on email at philb77@hotmail.co.uk.
"I've had one bid of £250 already and hopefully we can beat that. I wanted to do something and couldn't give a lot of money myself, but can perhaps do something to raise some."
Anyone with information about the arson attack can call Wales Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 27, 2017 17:54:38 GMT
Harry Whittington, who was dreaming about an ambitious tilt at the Randox Health Grand National with Emerging Force, has revealed the seven-year-old will miss the rest of the season with a leg injury.
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Post by dennisg on Nov 28, 2017 6:41:33 GMT
IN TODAY'S SPORTING LIFE............ Keith Hamer provides a selection for every race on Tuesday, with Cracking Find expected to live up to his name at Sedgefield. Cracking Find promises to be just that in the Betfred 'Home Of Goals Galore' Novices' Limited Handicap Chase at Sedgefield. The six-year-old looks to have a bright future with trainer Sue Smith, after making it third-time lucky over fences with a gutsy performance to make all at Newcastle earlier this month. Free Range can follow up his victory at Fakenham in the Betfred TV Conditional Jockeys' Novices' Hurdle. The successful point-to-pointer was making his debut under National Hunt rules and looks another winner for the Dan Skelton team. Full Irish is worth a little bit of interest in a three-mile handicap chase at Lingfield. Emma Lavelle's inmate was a pretty good hurdler, but there is every chance he will be even better over fences. Full Irish admittedly hardly set the world alight on his chasing debut at Warwick on November 10, when he finished a well-beaten fourth behind Ozzie The Oscar. That was a good race, though, and everything he did over hurdles tends to suggest that two-mile trip was on the sharp side. With that pipe-opener in safe-keeping, allied to this significant ascent in distance, he should be an entirely different proposition at Lingfield. Tallow could be the class act on show at Southwell as the William Haggas-trained youngster seeks to follow up her success at Doncaster earlier this month. The two-year-old filly wears the famous colours of Cheveley Park Stud and has already shown she has ability, getting off the mark at the second attempt after a promising debut run at Redcar two weeks earlier. Tallow steps up to seven furlongs and though she is penalised for that success, her action suggests she will act on the Fibresand and the daughter of Kodiac looks like being hard to beat in division one of the 32Red Casino Novice Stakes. Gakku can land a deserved first career triumph as she drops in grade for the Betway Casino Maiden Stakes. Roger Varian's three-year-old filly was a respectable fourth to Daphne in a Listed contest three weeks ago, in what was her second try in that company from just five starts. Second in her three other races, Gakku obviously shows a bit at home and can surely open her account in a race of this nature. Swift Cedar was putting in his best work at the finish when third over a mile and a quarter at Leicester, to suggest going back up an extra two furlongs will be right up his street. David Evans' seven-year-old, who is proven over the course and distance, can defy top weight in the Betway Handicap that opens the card. Keith Hamer's selections LINGFIELD: 1.00 It's Got Legs, 1.30 Al Shahir, 2.00 Touch Screen, 2.30 Naranja, 3.00 Full Irish, 3.30 Molly Carew. SEDGEFIELD: 12.50 Porto Du Sud, 1.20 Vinnie Lewis, 1.50 Stoneboat Bill, 2.20 Cracking Find, 2.50 Free Range, 3.20 Bandol. SOUTHWELL: 12.10 Swift Cedar, 12.40 Gakku, 1.10 Kaaber, 1.40 TALLOW (NAP), 2.10 On The Warpath, 2.40 Amity Island, 3.10 Cockney Boy, 3.40 Gatillo. DOUBLE: Tallow and Gakku.
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Post by dennisg on Nov 28, 2017 6:44:18 GMT
Connections of Apple's Jade have yet to discuss whether Apple's Jade will make the journey from Ireland to take on Champion Hurdle hero Buveur D'Air in the Unibet Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle on Saturday. The four-times Grade One-winning mare, trained by Gordon Elliott, also holds an entry in the Bar One Racing Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse the following day. She took in both races last year as they were eight days apart. After being touched off by Irving at Newcastle, the five-year-old got the better of Vroum Vroum Mag by a short head back on home soil. "She's in the Fighting Fifth and she's still in the Hatton's Grace. There's no decision made yet," said Eddie O'Leary, racing manager for owners Gigginstown House Stud. "Hopefully, she'll make one of them. I've not talked to Gordon yet." Winner of the OLBG Mares' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival in March, Apple's Jade has already shown her well-being this term, with victory in the Lismullen Hurdle at Navan earlier this month.
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Post by dennisg on Nov 28, 2017 6:45:58 GMT
Ed Chamberlin, Oli Bell and our racing team offer their early fancies for Saturday's big race - the Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury. OLI BELL - CAROLE’S DESTRIER (): Second in the race last season and looks overpriced at the moment given trainer Neil Mulholland is more than capable of having him ready to fire first time out – as he did a year ago. ED CHAMBERLIN - TOTAL RECALL (): I’m very keen and think he could prove to be in a different class to these. Willie Mullins has a score to settle in the race and he looks to have the right ammunition to hit the target this time around. BEN COLEY - VYTA DU ROC (): At the risk of following this horse over a cliff, Nicky Henderson’s grey must have a solid each-way chance if, as expected, scraping in towards the bottom of the handicap. He was sixth in what might have been a better renewal last year when sent off an 8/1 shot and is 3lb lower now despite his last run over fences resulting in a narrow defeat at Sandown. A perfectly acceptable pipe opener over hurdles should have him spot and a big run is expected for a yard with a fabulous record in the race, and for owners riding the crest of a wave. RICHARD HORNER – VYTA DU ROC ): A warm up over hurdles will put him spot on for Saturday’s big race and he will creep into the race on 10 stone 1lb if Coneygree lines up. Though well beaten in last year’s renewal, he would be thereabouts if repeating his second in the Bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown in the spring and can reward each-way backers, especially with the likelihood of extra places on the day. DAVID ORD: - CAROLE’S DESTRIER (): Second last year – and was closing Native River down all the way to the line – and goes well fresh. Looks to have come in under the radar this time around an represents bit of value. MICHAEL SHINNERS - MISSED APPROACH (): He isn't the most consistent of horses but on his day is a very talented individual. He was a very good second at the Cheltenham Festival over four miles, so the trip won't be a problem, and is versatile as regards ground. Although over hurdles, a record of one from one at the course is encouraging and at odds of 33/1 he looks a lively outsider.
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Post by dennisg on Nov 28, 2017 6:47:48 GMT
Former Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Coneygree tops 22 five-day acceptors for the Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury on Saturday. Mark Bradstock’s stable star is on a retrieval mission following a fall on his reappearance in the Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby and faces a strong field including Harry Fry’s American, who has long been targeted at the weekend feature. Willie Mullins is responsible for favourite Total Recall and has also entered Children’s List and Pleasant Company. Nicky Henderson is double-handed with Whisper and Vyta du Roc while Nigel Twiston-Davies has been having a fine time of it in the big Saturday races of late and could run Double Ross and Cogry. Other leading fancies to stand thir ground include Singlefarmpayment, A Genie In Abottle and Royal Vacation. - 9/2 Total Recall 11/2 American 6 Singlefarmpayment 7 Whisper 12 Coneygree, Royal Vacation 14 Bar
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 28, 2017 7:43:18 GMT
Tuesday: going, weather & non-runners Lingfield GOING: NH - SOFT (Heavy in places on Chase course) (GoingStick 5.2); All-Weather course - POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Mostly sunny Sedgefield GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (GoingStick: Chs 7.0, Hdl 7.4) (Rail movements: Races 1 & 3 +22yds and Race 5 +26yds) WEATHER: Mostly cloudy Southwell (AW) GOING: FIBRESAND: STANDARD WEATHER: Mostly sunny STALLS: Inside NON RUNNERS: 3:10 Tawfeer (6)
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 28, 2017 7:43:51 GMT
TODAY'S NAPS TIME CRS TIPSTER LEVEL STAKES Kaaber 1:10 Sthl attheraces.com, Lawrence Taylor +41.96 Belgravian 3:40 Sthl Sheffield Star, Fortunatus +14.57 Mitcd 1:50 Sedg Racing Post, Spotlight +11.83 Dieg Man 2:50 Sedg Racing Post, West Country +11.66 Cabragh 1:20 Sedg Daily Telegraph, Marlborough +10.83 Robbing The Prey 2:20 Sedg sportinglife.com +10.18 Tallow 1:40 Sthl Sky Sports News, Alex Hammond +6.48 Becauseshesaidso 2:00 Ling Racing UK, The Score +6.18 On The Warpath 2:10 Sthl Glasgow Evening Times, Jeffrey Ross +4.9 Mitcd 1:50 Sedg Scottish Sun, Jim Delahunt +4.82 Chef D'Oeuvre 3:00 Ling Daily Mirror, Newsboy +4.08 Solstice Star 3:00 Ling Sunday Express, Jason Heavey +3.6 Solstice Star 3:00 Ling Oxford Mail, Mark Edwards +2.75 Gatillo 3:40 Sthl The Guardian +2.52 Chef D'Oeuvre 3:00 Ling The Irish Sun +0.88 Consultant 1:40 Sthl Western Morning News, West Tip +0.75 Oh So Dandy 1:10 Sthl Morning Star, Farringdon -0.75 Oakidoaki 2:00 Ling Weekender, Paul Kealy -1 Belgravian 3:40 Sthl The Star, Patrick Weaver -1.45 Mitcd 1:50 Sedg Racing Post, The North -1.75 Chef D'Oeuvre 3:00 Ling Racing Post, RP Ratings -3.91 Point N Shoot 2:00 Ling The Sun On Sunday, Sirius -3.92 Naranja 2:30 Ling Racing Post, Lambourn -4.12 Kheleyf's Girl 2:40 Sthl Gloucestershire Echo, Melissa Jones -4.54 Big Time Dancer 12:50 Sedg Yorkshire Post, The Duke -4.78 Handy Hollow 1:50 Sedg Daily Mail, Robin Goodfellow -5.15 Cavernous 1:00 Ling Shropshire Star, Andy Morris -6.13 Derintoher Yank 2:20 Sedg Wolverhampton Express & Star, Andrew Bladen -7.6 Big Time Dancer 12:50 Sedg Scottish Express, Chris Goulding -8.41 Harry Hunt 1:20 Sedg Liverpool Echo, Chris Wright -8.63 Touch Screen 2:00 Ling Sunday Mail, Rockavon -9.52 Saint John Henry 3:00 Ling Chester Leader, Charlie Croasdale -9.75 Barrys Jack 2:20 Sedg Belfast Newsletter, Wise Owl -9.91 Touch Screen 2:00 Ling Racing and Football Outlook -10.42 Tallow 1:40 Sthl Yorkshire Evening Post, Lee Sobot -10.81 Vinnie Lewis 1:20 Sedg The Sun, Templegate -10.87 Borough Boy 1:10 Sthl Racing Post, Postdata -13 Dieg Man 2:50 Sedg Daily Post, Mercury -13.42 Swift Cedar 12:10 Sthl Glasgow Herald, PicksfromthePaddock -15.87 Cracking Find 2:20 Sedg Daily Star Sunday, Moorestyle -16 Gatillo 3:40 Sthl Irish Post, Karl Hedley -16.67 Saint John Henry 3:00 Ling Irish Herald, Ian Gaughran -16.79 Harry Hunt 1:20 Sedg The Press, York, Ebor -17.33 Summer Name 12:40 Sthl The Irish Field, Rory Delargy -18.83 Two Smokin Barrels 3:00 Ling The Times, Rob Wright -19.21 Touch Screen 2:00 Ling Sunday Telegraph, Whistler -20.31 Tallow 1:40 Sthl The Scotsman, Glendale -20.54 Gakku 12:40 Sthl Daily Express, The Scout -22.24 Barrys Jack 2:20 Sedg Daily Record, Garry Owen -22.68
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 28, 2017 7:44:26 GMT
Lambourn James Burn
Naranja 2.30 Lingfield, nap More than up to winning a race like this and performed with credit in testing conditions at the track last season. Jamie Snowden's string remain in good heart so a big performance is forecast.
Others to follow Lingfield 1.00 Just Call Me Blue, 1.30 Captain Cockle, 2.00 Oakidoaki, 3.00 Chef D'Oeuvre, 3.30 Ardmayle. Sedgefield 1.20 Vinnie Lewis, Southwell 12.10 Cousin Khee, 1.10 Zenovia, 3.40 Belgravian.
6/4 Naranja 2:30 Lingfield West Country Tim Mitchell
Dieg Man (2.50 Sedgefield, nap) Some fair form over hurdles in France before joining top connections over the summer. Settled in well and reckoned to have been found an inviting opportunity to get straight off the mark on debut for Neil Mulholland.
Others to follow Lingfield 2.00 Point N Shoot, 3.30 Molly Carew.
5/6 Dieg Man 2:50 Sedgefield Newmarket Anthony Burke
Tallow 1.40 Southwell Looked a class apart from her rivals when winning her maiden at Doncaster a few weeks back and if handling this surface she should be more than capable of following up that impressive victory despite having to give weight all round.
Others to follow Southwell 12.10 Rite To Reign, 12.40 Gakku, 1.10 Mad Rose, 2.10 On The Warpath, 3.10 Tawfeer, 3.40 Frangarry.
10/11 Tallow 1:40 Southwell (AW) North Colin Russell
Mitcd 1.50 Sedgefield, nap Comes into the race in decent form having finished third over C&D last time. That form is solid and she is fancied to fare even better this time.
Others to follow Sedgefield 12.50 Big Time Dancer, 1.20 Red Danaher, 2.20 Barrys Jack, 3.20 Bollin Line. Southwell 12.10 Rita's Man, 12.40 Qasr, 1.10 Llewellyn, 2.10 Iron Sky, 2.40 Powerful Society, 3.40 Pindaric.
6/1 Mitcd 1:50 Sedgefield Racing Post Ratings Steve Mason
Chef D'Oeuvre (3.00 Lingfield, nap)
Well suited by testing ground and looks nicely handicapped on the pick of last season's form. The reapplication of cheekpieces may spark a revival.
4/1 Chef D'Oeuvre 3:00 Lingfield Topspeed Dave Edwards
Al Shahir (1.30 Lingfield)
Has bumped into a couple of above average rivals when runner-up on each start this term and Dan Skelton's five-year-old will be unlucky to meet one as good today.
10/11 Al Shahir 1:30 Lingfield Longshot Ed Quigley
Vicenzo Mio (3.30 Lingfield) Won't have a problem with underfoot conditions and if putting his best foot forward he looks to have claims off a mark of 123.
20/1 Vicenzo Mio 3:30 Lingfield
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 28, 2017 7:44:57 GMT
Keith Dalgleish has a 35 per cent strike-rate with new recruits. He saddles yard debutant Rita’s Man (12.10) at Southwell, who won three times this year for Richard Hannon.
Michael Blake has a 31 per cent strike-rate at Southwell, increasing to an impressive 50 per cent when teaming up with Mitch Godwin. They combine with course-and-distance scorer Kaaber (1.10).
Evan Williams boasts a 20 per cent strike-rate at Lingfield. He saddles Under The Woods (1.30), a son of Kayf Tara who makes his hurdling debut.
Brian Ellison has a 24 per cent strike-rate at Sedgefield, increasing to 44 per cent when Henry Brooke is on board. They team up with four-timer-seeking Barrys Jack (2.20).
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 28, 2017 7:45:56 GMT
LINGFIELD
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.00 It’s Got Legs
1.30 Al Shahir
2.00 Touch Screen
2.30 Naranja
3.00 Solstice Star
3.30 Spiritofthegames (nb)
GIMCRACK
1.00 It’s Got Legs
1.30 Al Shahir
2.00 Touch Screen
2.30 Naranja
3.00 Full Irish
3.30 Molly Carew
SEDGEFIELD
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
12.50 Bulkov
1.20 Harry Hunt
1.50 Handy Hollow (nap)
2.20 Cracking Find
2.50 Dieg Man
3.20 Bollin Line
GIMCRACK
12.50 Porto Du Sud
1.20 Vinnie Lewis
1.50 Stoneboat Bill
2.20 Cracking Find
2.50 Free Range
3.20 Bandol
SOUTHWELL
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
12.10 Ominotago
12.40 Gakku
1.10 Kaaber
1.40 Tallow
2.10 On The Warpath
2.40 Powerful Society
3.10 Bo Selecta
3.40 Belgravian
GIMCRACK
12.10 Swift Cedar
12.40 Gakku (nb)
1.10 Kaaber
1.40 Tallow (nap)
2.10 On The Warpath
2.40 Amity Island
3.10 Cockney Boy
3.40 Gatillo
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 28, 2017 7:46:23 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 28, 2017 17:49:14 GMT
Sedgefield, 28 Nov 17 Fixture Note Going changed to SOFT after race 1 (from Good to Soft) Race 1 - 12:50pm THE BETFRED 'TREBLE ODDS ON LUCKY 15S' NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Permission was given for BULKOV (FR) to wear a hood in the parade ring which was removed before going to the start.
Race 3 - 1:50pm THE BETFRED RACING 'LIKE US ON FACEBOOK' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) It was noted that CHRISTMAS IN USA (FR) wore earplugs.
Will Kennedy reported that HANDY HOLLOW (IRE), unplaced, was never travelling. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities. View Stewards report Lingfield Park, 28 Nov 17 Race 1 - 1:00pm THE STONEGATE SUPPORTING DORKING WANDERERS STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 6) Permission was given for JUST CALL ME BLUE (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race, Jamie Moore reported that IT’S GOT LEGS (IRE), placed fourth, hung left-handed in the home straight.
Race 2 - 1:30pm THE STONEGATE HOMES NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) LARRY, trained by Gary Moore, was late entering the Parade Ring due to the gelding misbehaving in the Pre-Parade Ring.
Race 3 - 2:00pm THE STONEGATE FOUNDATION NOVICES' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Following concerns raised by the riders at the start regarding the low sun obscuring their vision at the four fences in the back straight, the Stewards consulted with the Clerk of the Course and ordered that these obstacles should be by-passed for this race.
Race 4 - 2:30pm THE THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS' ASSOCIATION MARES' MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following concerns raised by the riders at the start regarding the low sun obscuring their vision at the two hurdles in the back straight, the Stewards consulted with the Clerk of the Course and ordered that these obstacles should be by-passed for this race.
MISS ADVENTURE (IRE), trained by Phil Middleton, and POPPY HILL, trained by Gary Moore, were late in the Parade Ring due to their riders being late weighing out after the previous race was 7 minutes late off.
Following the race, Conor Shoemark reported that his saddle slipped on MISS ADVENTURE (IRE), placed second.
Race 5 - 3:00pm THE DONNCHA MURPHY IS AVAILABLE INTERMEDIATE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Following concerns raised by the riders at the start regarding the low sun obscuring their vision at the four fences in the back straight, the Stewards consulted with the Clerk of the Course and ordered that these obstacles should be by-passed for this race.
Race 6 - 3:30pm THE TEDDINGTON CONSTRUCTION HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Having reviewed the start the Stewards were satisfied that SONG LIGHT had refused to race and was deemed to be a runner.
The Starter reported that SONG LIGHT, ridden by Kevin Jones and trained by Seamus Mullins, had refused to race. The trainer and the Starter were interviewed and shown recordings of the start. Mullins was informed that any future similar behaviour from the gelding may result in the horse being reported to the Head Office of the British Horseracing Authority. View Stewards report Southwell, 28 Nov 17 Race 1 - 12:10pm THE BETWAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) An enquiry was held to consider interference inside the first furlong when RITE TO REIGN, unplaced, ridden by Rossa Ryan interfered with COUSIN KHEE, placed fourth, ridden by Theodore Ladd. The riders were interviewed and shown recordings of the incident. Being 7lb claimers, both riders were offered accompaniment, but declined. Ryan was suspended for 2 days for careless riding as he maneuvered right to avoid the kickback carrying Ladd off his intended line, causing him to have to take a slight check and switch around RITE TO REIGN.
Following the race Rossa Ryan reported that RITE TO REIGN, unplaced, hung badly left in the home straight.
Race 2 - 12:40pm THE BETWAY CASINO MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) The Starter reported that FROWN, trained by Ralph Beckett, refused to enter the stalls. The trainer was informed that the filly could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Race 3 - 1:10pm THE BETWAY SPRINT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) The performance of KAABER (USA) which started favourite and finished unplaced, was considered. Mitch Godwin reported that the gelding was outpaced throughout. The representative of Michael Blake could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Following the race Edward Greatrex reported that ZENOVIA (IRE), unplaced, was slowly away. Luke Morris reported that COISTE BODHAR (IRE), placed fourth, stumbled leaving the stalls.
Race 4 - 1:40pm THE 32Red CASINO NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV I) Permission was given for TALLOW (IRE) to go early to post.
The Starter reported that SERABRINA (IRE), trained by David Menuisier, was unruly in the stalls and withdrawn. The trainer was informed that the filly could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Race 6 - 2:40pm THE 32Red.com CLAIMING STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race Jason Hart reported that KIKINI BAMALAAM (IRE), unplaced, hung right throughout. Matt Cosham reported that KHELEYF’S GIRL, placed second, hung right in the home straight.
Race 7 - 3:10pm THE sunbets.co.uk MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) BO SELECTA (IRE), trained by Richard Spencer was late in the Parade Ring, due to difficulties fitting the cheek pieces.
Tom Marquand, the rider of FIVOS was unseated leaving the stalls. The rider was interviewed and shown recordings of the incident. It was found that no other horse or rider was involved and the incident was accidental and was caused by the gelding stumbling on leaving the stalls.
The winner, MOVING ROBE (IRE), appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Chelmsford on 9 November 2017 where the filly finished sixth of seven, beaten by 16 ¾ lengths. Conrad Allan’s explanation that the filly appreciated the switch to fibresand was noted. MOVING ROBE was routine tested.
Following the race Dougie Costello reported that LADY CARDUROS (IRE), unplaced, ran greenly throughout.
Race 8 - 3:40pm THE sunbets.co.uk DOWNLOAD THE APP AMATEUR RIDERS' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for ROYAL RETTIE to go early to post.
Following the race Mr Danny Kerr reported that PORT LAIRGE, unplaced, was reluctant to jump off.
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 28, 2017 17:50:10 GMT
Rehearsal Chase favourite Rock Gone not certain to make Newcastle Rock Gone, ante-post favourite for the At The Races Rehearsal Chase, is not a definite runner at Newcastle on Saturday.
The lightly-raced nine-year-old, trained by Dr Richard Newland, faces a race against time to be fit for the valuable handicap.
He was last seen finishing a creditable second to Go Conquer at Ascot and a return there is on the cards if he does not make it this weekend.
"He probably won't run, I'm afraid, he's got a little problem and we've got to get over it," said Newland.
"He's certainly not a definite runner yet. We'd look at the Silver Cup at Ascot if he doesn't make it.
"We had hoped to run, but he's just not quite right at the moment."
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 28, 2017 19:25:32 GMT
Wednesday: going, weather & non-runners Hereford GOING: Hurdle course - GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places); Chase course - GOOD (Good to firm in places) (GoingStick 6.6) WEATHER: Sunny NON RUNNERS: 2:10 Raduis Bleu (9) Kempton (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD TO SLOW WEATHER: Mostly cloudy STALLS: Inside Punchestown GOING: HEAVY WEATHER: Mostly sunny Wetherby GOING: SOFT (GoingStick: Chs 5.3, Hdl 5.5) (Rail movements: Races 1, 3, 6 & 7 +57yds, Race 2 +102yds, Race 4 +51yds and Race 5 +90yds) WEATHER: Mostly sunny Wolverhampton (AW) GOING: TAPETA: STANDARD WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 7f - Outside; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 12:45 That's My Girl (7) 1:45 Agrotera (1) 3:55 Lastoneforthecraic (13)
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 29, 2017 7:57:57 GMT
Newmarket: Anthony Burke
Red Verdon (6.40 Kempton, nap)
Yet to win in 2017 but has posted some solid efforts in defeat most notably earlier this month when runner up over course and distance. He was arguably a touch unlucky on that occasion and if getting the breaks here could be hard to beat.
Others to follow Kempton: 4.10 Grecian Spirit, 4.40 Sir Commander, 5.10 Monadee, 5.40 Arnarson, 6.10 Double Up, 7.10 The Gay Cavalier, 7.40 Linda Doris. Wolverhampton: 12.15 Gustavo Fling, 12.45 Expelled, 1.15 West Palm Beach, 1.45 Ghanimah, 2.20 Seniority, 2.50 Spinning Melody, 3.25 Absolutely Awesome, 3.55 Alaskan Bay.
3/1 Red Verdon 6:40 Kempton (AW) Lambourn: James Burn
Peculiar Places (3.45 Hereford, nap)
Warren Greatrex – whose yard is going well – has a healthy strike-rate at this venue and thinks plenty of this summer arrival, who was a solid second in a bumper in the spring.
Others to follow Hereford: 12.35 Kings Tempest, 1.05 Court Liability, 3.15 Thomas Blossom. Kempton: 4.40 Desert Doctor, 6.10 Reckless Endeavour, 6.40 Mountain Bell, 7.10 Sky Eagle. Wetherby: 12.25 Doctor Bartolo, 12.55 Three Ways, 1.25 Jersey Bean. Wolverhampton: 12.15 De Little Engine, 12.45 Zapateado, 1.15 Dance Me, 3.25 Spin Top, 3.55 Jazz Affair.
10/11 Peculiar Places 3:45 Hereford West Country: Tim Mitchell
Hoola Hula (3.15 Hereford, nap)
Has shown promise in bumpers and on debut over hurdles. Not so good since but looked in need of recent return and, with that run under her belt, she can go close off a workable mark now switching to handicaps.
Others to follow Hereford: 12.35 Sydney De Baune, 1.35 Bear Spirit, 2.10 Roll The Dough, 3.45 Irish Prince.
14/1 Hoola Hula 3:15 Hereford North: Colin Russell
Reverand Cust (2.30 Wetherby, nap)
Progressive novice last season who ran as though needing the race over C&D on his return to action earlier this month. On a fair mark and fancied to do a great deal better this time.
Others to follow Kempton: 5.40 Geoff Potts, 6.10 Out Do, 7.10 Never A Word, 7.40 Cookie Ring. Wetherby: 12.25 Satis House, 12.55 Secrete Stream, 1.25 Fin And Game, 2.00 Never Up, 3.05 Harrisons Promise, 3.35 Sammamish. Wolverhampton: 12.45 Salire, 1.15 Marie Toulouse, 2.20 Rainbow Rebel, 2.50 Omotesando, 3.25 Point North, 3.55 Lady Lintera.
11/2 Reverant Cust 2:30 Wetherby Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason
Court Liability (1.05 Hereford, nap)
He followed up a winning rules debut in a Fontwell bumper with success over hurdles at Sedgefield and can defy a penalty in an ordinary looking novice hurdle.
Court Liability 1:05 Hereford Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Katabatika (7.10 Kempton)
Scored convincingly over trip and track in October but a beaten favourite here eight days later. A slow pace contributed to her reversal and losses can be recouped.
9/4 Katabatika 7:10 Kempton (AW) Longshot: Ed Quigley
Way Of The World (3.15 Hereford)
Lost his way in recent times, but won on his only start over course and distance and can't be ruled out off his current mark.
33/1 Way Of The World 3:15 Hereford Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Paloma Blue (12.20 Punchestown)
A smart performer in bumpers last season when he won at Fairyhouse before chasing Fayonagh home in a Grade 1 at the Punchestown festival, the Henry de Bromhead-trained five-year-old finished third behind Next Destination over 2m3f on his hurdling debut at Naas 18 days ago. Today's 2m event looks a lesser race and, if he has brushed up his jumping, Davy Russell's mount can prove the pick.
4/5 Paloma Blue 12:20 Punchestown Members can read the latest exclusive tipping content such as Pricewise and Paul Kealy from 8pm daily on racingpost.com
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 29, 2017 7:58:45 GMT
William Haggas and Martin Harley are a combination to follow when teaming up at Kempton. They operate at a 38 per cent strike-rate and have a big chance of adding to that with Sir Commander in the 4.40.
Alan King does well with horses who have switched to his yard. He runs The Blues Master in Wetherby’s 12:25. He was a solid performer on the Flat for Mark Johnston and can add to the 25 per cent strike-rate if taking to hurdles.
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 29, 2017 7:59:26 GMT
5.40 Kemp.
Deeds Not Words enjoyed no sort of run at Lingfield last time when looking likely to mount a serious challenge inside the final furlong.
A course and distance winner who remains on a fair mark, he could prove hard to beat with better fortune.
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Post by Kimmy on Nov 29, 2017 8:00:30 GMT
WOLVERHAMPTON
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
12.15 Colourful Career
12.45 Where’s Jeff
1.15 Love Is Enough
1.45 Ghanimah
2.20 Pactolus (nb)
2.50 Omotesando
3.25 Hamish Mcgonagain
3.55 Lady Lintera
GIMCRACK
12.15 Colourful Career
12.45 Fire Orchid
1.15 West Palm Beach
1.45 Come With Me
2.20 Bronze Angel (nap)
2.50 Throckley
3.25 Hamish Mcgonagain
3.55 Alaskan Bay
WETHERBY
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
12.25 Bid Adieu
12.55 Captain Chaos
1.25 Not That Fuisse
2.00 Gino Trail (nap)
2.30 Thorpe
3.05 Jennifer Juniper
3.35 Belle Amis
GIMCRACK
12.25 Falcon Sun
12.55 Three Ways
1.25 Jersey Bean
2.00 Never Up
2.30 Mr Snoozy
3.05 Oscar World
3.35 Lady Samback
HEREFORD
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
12.35 Torhousemuir
1.05 Stage Summit
1.35 Bear Spirit
2.10 Plantagenet
2.40 Undefined Beauty
3.15 Midnight Gypsy
3.45 Peculiar Places
GIMCRACK
12.35 Sydney De Baune
1.05 Court Liability
1.35 Phoebus Lescribaa
2.10 Plantagenet (nb)
2.40 Undefined Beauty
3.15 State The Obvious
3.45 Cydercourt
KEMPTON
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
4.10 Ispolini
4.40 Sir Commander
5.10 Monadee
5.40 Geoff Potts
6.10 Mazzini
6.40 Daphne
7.10 Katabatika
7.40 Flying Sakhee
GIMCRACK
4.10 Equidae
4.40 Desert Doctor
5.10 City Gent
5.40 Pretty Bubbles
6.10 Out Do
6.40 Master The World
7.10 Art Of Swing
7.40 Lutine Charlie
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