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Post by Kimmy on Jan 14, 2018 9:46:07 GMT
Sunday: going, weather & non-runners Fairyhouse GOING: SOFT (Soft to heavy in places) WEATHER: Mostly cloudy NON RUNNERS: 2:35 Polidam (7) Kelso GOING: SOFT (GoingStick 5.9) WEATHER: Partly cloudy NON RUNNERS: 12:40 Rowdy Robin (9) Southwell (AW) GOING: FIBRESAND: STANDARD WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 5f - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 1:55 Haverland (2)Blacklooks (1)
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Post by Kimmy on Jan 14, 2018 9:46:34 GMT
BANKER
Clondaw Castle (1.10 Kelso)
Tom George is 2-4 (50 per cent strike-rate) at Kelso in the last five years and his best chance from two runners on Sunday's card is Clondaw Castle. Having comfortably landed a Stratford bumper on his rules debut last season, he was sent to Aintree to contest the ultra competitive Grade 2 bumper, in which he performed creditably to finish eighth of 19. After a summer break, he returned to land a Huntingdon maiden hurdle under today's jockey Ciaran Gethings and was beaten by two useful rivals last time out. This is much easier and, despite giving weight away to market rival Swashbuckle, he should resume winning ways. The 5-2 available at 5pm on Saturday didn't last long, unsurprisingly.
11/10 Clondaw Castle 1:10 Kelso EYECATCHER
Spun Gold (3.25 Southwell)
Declamation is likely to be all the rage on the back of two impressive course victories, but he steps up to 7f today and has been hit with a rise of 12lb for his latest demolition job. Consequently, I'd rather side with the unexposed Spun Gold, who makes the trip from Charlie Fellowes' Newmarket stable. He looked a tad one-paced prior to making his debut at this course last time out, where he fairly bolted up from the front. Up just 6lb and dropped in trip (which will suit), he can foil the favourite.
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Post by Kimmy on Jan 14, 2018 9:47:06 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Spun Gold (3.25 Southwell, nap)
Finally got his act together in first time blinkers when scoring over a mile at this track last time. Charlie Fellowes's hope has plenty of pace to handle this drop in trip and can defy a 6lb rise.
5/2 Spun Gold 3:25 Southwell (AW) Others to follow Southwell: 1.20 Gowing Gowing Gone, 1.55 Angel's Whisper, 2.55 Galileo's Spear.
West Country: Tim Mitchell
Vivaldi Collonges (3.45 Kelso, nap)
Three-time winner over fences including over course and distance but lost his way last season albeit in top staying handicaps. Connections are hopeful he can start to get his career back on track now hunter chasing.
5/4 Vivaldi Collonges 3:45 Kelso Lambourn: James Burn
Snowy Winter (2.55 Southwell, nap)
Handled conditions when a commanding course-and-distance winner last month and should once again be a player despite 9lb rise.
10/11 Snowy Winter 2:55 Southwell (AW) Others to follow Southwell: 1.20 Good Impression, 3.55 Sea Of Hope.
North: Colin Russell
Storm King (2.55 Southwell, nap)
Getting on in years now but was an excellent fourth in the November Handicap on latest start on turf. Hasn't done so well in two runs at Lingfield since, but has a fine record at Southwell and fancied to bounce back.
16/1 Storm King 2:55 Southwell (AW) Others to follow Kelso: 12.40 Coole Hall, 1.10 Some Reign, 1.40 Cornborough, 2.15 Katachenko, 2.45 Nicki's Nipper, 315 Lough Derg Jewel, 3.45 Cultram Abbey. Southwell: 1.20 Lady Sandy, 1.55 Blacklooks, 2.25 Brother Tiger, 3.25 Pudding Chare, 3.55 Chaucer's Tale.
Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Mr Coco Bean (3.55 Southwell)
Earned career best speed figures when scoring over course and distance earlier this month and can strike again while the iron is hot.
11/10 Mr Coco Bean 3:55 Southwell (AW) Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason
Ramonex (2.15 Kelso, nap)
Created a good impression when winning easily at Catterick and is open to further improvement over today's longer trip.
11/4 Ramonex 2:15 Kelso Longshot: Ed Quigley
Shannak (2.05 Fairyhouse)
Not much to shout about lately, but he enjoys this venue and should go well off 119 with ground to suit.
5/1 Shannak 2:05 Fairyhouse Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Shannak (2.05 Fairyhouse)
The Tony Mullins-trained ten-year-old has never won anywhere other than Fairyhouse and will be seeking a fourth handicap hurdle win today. His most recent success came over today’s 3m trip a year ago and there have been recent signs of a return to form. He gets the vote to score under Paul Townend.
5/1 Shannak 2:05 Fairyhouse The Raceform Interactive nugget
The last time Mirsaale visited Kelso he won a handicap hurdle off 135. He makes just his second start there in the 1.40 and is back on the same rating.
20/1 Mirsaale 1:40 Kelso 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 Jan 14, 2018 9:47:33 GMT
Jeremy Noseda is the top course trainer at Southwell with three wins from seven runners, a 43 per cent strike-rate. Angel’s Whisper, who runs in the 1.55, is the Newmarket handler’s only runner at the venue.
Micky Hammond has an overall strike-rate of nine per cent, however when applying a tongue-tie to a runner for the first time his record rises to 29 per cent, four from 14. Silver Tassie sports the aid in the 3.15 at Kelso.
Iain Jardine and Ross Chapman have individual strike-rates of 17 and 24 per cent at Kelso. When they combine that increases to 45 per cent. They do so with The Delray Munky in the 2.45.
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Post by Kimmy on Jan 14, 2018 10:32:24 GMT
Warwick, 13 Jan 18 Fixture Note An enquiry was held regarding the requirements under BHAGI 3.1., into why the Clerk of the Course failed to notify the Racecourse Department at the Head Office of the British Horseracing Authority that the racecourse intended to include Shire horses at this meeting. The Clerk of the Course, the General Manager and the Veterinary Officer were interviewed. The Clerk of the Course stated that the Shire horses are a regular feature at the racecourse, but due to an oversight, she had not been informed of their presence today, therefore she had not sought permission. They forwarded her comments to the Head Office of the British Horseracing Authority for consideration. Race 1 - 12:40pm THE BETFRED SUPPORTS JACK BERRY HOUSE NOVICES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) The Veterinary Officer reported that MAROC, trained by Nikki Evans, appeared to show evidence of possible administration of a substance on the left-side of its neck on its jugular vein. An Equine Welfare and Integrity Officer, the Veterinary Officer and Nikki Evans were interviewed. The trainer explained that the gelding had been administered Engemycin, an intravenous antibiotic, on Wednesday 10 January 2018, evidence of which was given to the Stewards from the treating Veterinary Surgeon via telephone. Being satisfied that the gelding had received only normal food and water by mouth on the day of racing, the Stewards allowed MAROC to run, and ordered the gelding to be routine tested. Subsequently, Nikki Evans raised concerns that someone had entered MAROC’s stable to remove its bridle whilst she was attending the above enquiry. The Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers, the Veterinary Officer and Nikki Evans were interviewed. Being satisfied that it was the Equine and Welfare Integrity Officers that had removed the bridle due to safety concerns, their comments were noted.
Permission was given for DESTINED TO SHINE (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race, Trevor Whelan reported that PEPPAY LE PUGH (IRE), placed second, hung left throughout and the Veterinary Officer reported that RESILIENCY (IRE), which was pulled up, was lame on its left fore. Nikki Evans reported that MAROC, which was pulled up, had a breathing problem.
Race 3 - 1:50pm THE BETFRED HOME OF GOALS GALORE HAMPTON NOVICES' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Permission was given for BIG RIVER (IRE) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
Race 4 - 2:25pm THE PERTEMPS NETWORK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (SERIES QUALIFIER) The performance of NO HASSLE HOFF (IRE), which started favourite and finished unplaced, was considered. Dan Skelton could offer no explanation for the gelding's performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of NO HASSLE HOFF (IRE) during routine testing revealed it had been struck into on its right fore.
Following the race, Sean Bowen reported that MALAPIE (IRE), unplaced, ran too free.
Race 5 - 3:00pm THE BALLYMORE LEAMINGTON NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) The performance of COUNT MERIBEL, which finished last of six, was considered. Nigel Twiston-Davies could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. COUNT MERIBEL was routine tested.
Race 6 - 3:35pm THE BETFRED CLASSIC HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 3) Following the race, Adam Wedge reported that ON THE ROAD (IRE), which was pulled up, was never travelling. The Veterinary Officer reported that CROSSPARK, placed fourth, was suffering from post-race heat stress and had lost a right fore shoe. Kerry Lee reported that KRACKATOA KING, unplaced, was unsuited by the going on this occasion, which was officially described as Soft (Good to Soft in Places), and would prefer more testing conditions. Subsequently, the Veterinary Officer reported that an examination of the gelding during routine testing revealed it to be suffering from post-race heat stress. View Stewards report Kempton Park, 13 Jan 18 Race 1 - 12:20pm THE 32Red CASINO JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race, Jack Quinlan reported that BY RAIL, placed seventh, ran too free and the Veterinary Officer reported that RAY'S THE MONEY (IRE), placed sixth, lost its left fore shoe.
Race 3 - 1:30pm THE 32Red DOWNLOAD THE APP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) The performance of BISHOPS COURT which was pulled up, was considered. Neil Mulholland could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance.
Race 4 - 2:05pm THE 32Red CASINO STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) BALLYBOLLEY (IRE) wore ear plugs.
Race 5 - 2:40pm THE 32Red LANZAROTE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Ben Pauling was fined £80 as one of his employees did not have an identity card to gain access to the Racecourse Stables and had to be issued with an emergency pass.
Following the race, Barry Geraghty reported that RIVER FROST, which was pulled up, was never travelling and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routine testing, failed to reveal any abnormalities. The Veterinary Officer also reported that RED INDIAN, placed third, lost its left hind shoe.
Race 6 - 3:15pm THE 32Red.com HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) Following the race, Tom O'Brien reported that BALLYALTON (IRE), which was pulled up, was never travelling and the Veterinary Officer reported that MORNING REGGIE, which was pulled up, lost its right fore shoe. View Stewards report Lingfield Park, 13 Jan 18 Race 1 - 12:15pm THE BETWAY SELLING STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for AMENTA (IRE) to go early to post.
An enquiry was held to consider interference on the final bend when FANOULPIFER, placed second, ridden by Kieren Fox, interfered with AWESOME ROCK (IRE), placed fifth, ridden by Rhiain Ingram. The interference was found to be accidental as although Ingram had to take a check for a couple of strides when FANOULPIFER hung slightly left-handed on the bend, it was considered that Fox was taking sufficient corrective action.
Race 2 - 12:50pm THE 32Red.com FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) STOSUR (IRE), drawn 2, anticipated the start and accelerated the gate at the same moment as the race had been started. Being satisfied that it was not caused through a faulty action of the starting stalls, no further action was taken.
Following the race, Gay Kelleway reported that STOSUR (IRE), placed seventh, had blood in her left nostril. She further reported that a post-race endoscopic examination of the filly revealed that the blood did not come from the filly’s lungs, and was likely caused by STOSUR (IRE) hitting her nose on the stalls when anticipating the start.
Race 3 - 1:25pm THE BETWAY SPRINT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for BOOM THE GROOM (IRE) to go early to post and be mounted in the chute.
Following the race, Dougie Costello reported that RECKLESS ENDEAVOUR (IRE), unplaced, hung right-handed, P J McDonald reported that HUMAN NATURE (IRE), which started favourite and finished fifth, was denied a clear run, and Tom Marquand reported that GEORGE DRYDEN (IRE), unplaced, ran too free.
Race 4 - 2:00pm THE PLAY FOR FREE AT sunbets.co.uk/vegas HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Following the race, Tom Marquand reported that QAFFAAL (USA), placed fifth, was denied a clear run.
Race 5 - 2:35pm THE 32Red.com NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) An enquiry was held to consider interference inside the final furlong when MEDICI BANCHIERE, placed second, ridden by P J McDonald, interfered with LOST AT SEA, placed third, ridden by Martin Harley. McDonald was cautioned for careless riding as he had allowed his mount to drift left-handed without sufficient correction, causing Harley to have to ease momentarily. View Stewards report Wetherby, 13 Jan 18 Fixture Note Last fence in the back straight (fence 9) will be bypassed for all Steeple Chases. Race 2 - 1:05pm THE RACING UK IN STUNNING HD "CONFINED" NOVICES' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that MIDNIGHT MERLOT (IRE), placed fourth, lost its left fore shoe.
Race 3 - 1:40pm THE BET AT racinguk.com HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) The performance of SKYWARDS REWARD (IRE) which started favourite and finished unplaced, was considered. Micky Hammond could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of SKYWARDS REWARD (IRE) during routine testing, failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 4 - 2:15pm THE totescoop6 PLAY TODAY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) JUST CAMERON wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Race 5 - 2:50pm THE totescoop6 RESULTS ON totepoolliveinfo.com HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Permission was given for CRAGGAKNOCK to go early to post and for DEDIGOUT (IRE) to be mounted in the chute.
DIAMOND FORT (IRE), unplaced, jumped left at the second last hurdle and collided with BOLLIN ACE, which became unbalanced and subsequently fell, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved. View Stewards report Wolverhampton, 13 Jan 18 Race 1 - 5:45pm THE BET & WATCH AT sunbets.co.uk APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Conor Dore was fined £80 as one of his employees did not have an identity card to gain access to the Racecourse Stables and had to be issued with an emergency pass.
An enquiry was held to consider interference approaching the first bend involving LESANTI, placed fourth, ridden by Jane Elliott, D'WATERSIDE, placed sixth, ridden by Rossa Ryan, JOHN HONEYMAN (IRE), placed second, ridden by Daniel Sheehy, JOYS DELIGHT, placed eighth, ridden by Toby Eley and OK BY ME (IRE), unplaced, ridden by Luke Catton. Being 7lb claimers, Catton and Eley were offered the opportunity to have someone accompany them in the enquiry, but declined. Elliott was suspended for 3 days for careless riding as she allowed her mount to drift left-handed, causing interference to the runners on her inside and resulting in Catton having to take a pull and lose his early position on OK BY ME (IRE).
Following the race, Nicola Currie reported that MAKHFAR (IRE), unplaced, was denied a clear run, Toby Eley reported that JOYS DELIGHT, placed eighth, hung left-handed turning in and Patrick Vaughan reported that WORLD OF GOOD, placed fifth, suffered interference entering the first bend.
Race 2 - 6:15pm THE sunbets.co.uk HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that FIRE DIAMOND, placed eighth, bled from the nose.
Race 3 - 6:45pm THE BETWAY LIVE CASINO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for MISS DUSKY DIVA (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race, Phil Dennis reported that ANTON DOLIN (IRE), unplaced, hung left-handed throughout, Andrew Mullen reported that PANTOMIME (IRE), placed fifth, hung left-handed, Toby Eley reported that MEDIEVAL BISHOP (IRE), unplaced, ran too free and Charles Bishop reported that BORU’S BROOK (IRE), unplaced, was never travelling.
Race 4 - 7:15pm THE BETWAY CASINO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV I) Permission was given for PUSHKIN MUSEUM (IRE) to go early to post.
Inside the final furlong, BERLIOS (IRE), placed second, edged right-handed at the same time as PUSHKIN MUSEUM (IRE), placed fifth, edged left-handed, causing Tom Eaves to briefly have to stop riding on MONTE CINQ (IRE), unplaced, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and that it had not improved the placing of BERLIOS (IRE) or PUSHKIN MUSEUM (IRE).
Following the race, Hollie Doyle reported that POPPY IN THE WIND, placed third in a dead-heat, was slowly away, Shane Gray reported that HAMISH MCGONAGAIN, placed eighth, was denied a clear run in the home straight, Patrick Vaughan reported that MAJOR CRISPIES, unplaced, jumped awkwardly leaving the stalls. William Cox reported that BONDI BEACH BOY, unplaced, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer subsequently reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 5 - 7:45pm THE BETWAY CASINO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV II) Permission was given for PULSATING (IRE) to be mounted in the chute.
An enquiry was held to consider interference inside the final furlong when PULSATING (IRE), placed third, ridden by Edward Greatrex, interfered with BONJOUR STEVE, unplaced, ridden by Joe Fanning. Greatrex was cautioned for careless riding as he angled right-handed when insufficiently clear of BONJOUR STEVE.
The winner, TAVERNER, appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Wolverhampton on 3 January 2018 where the gelding finished sixth of nine, beaten by 9½ lengths. The explanation from the representative of David C. Griffiths that the gelding had stripped fitter from its previous run, having been off the track for 67 days, was noted. TAVERNER was routine tested.
Race 6 - 8:15pm THE BETWAY NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Andrew Mullen reported that EYES OF FIRE, placed fifth, missed the break.
Race 7 - 8:45pm THE 32Red.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) JONNYSIMPSON (IRE), placed fifth, jumped sharply right-handed leaving the stalls, badly hampering GIFT IN TIME (IRE), placed third, which in turn inconvenienced FAS LE FIOS (IRE), placed sixth in a dead-heat, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Race 8 - 9:15pm THE 32Red CASINO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Rounding the first bend, LADY JAYNE (IRE), unplaced, edged left-handed while running freely, interfering with MOUCHEE (IRE), placed second, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Entering the home straight, BILL CODY (IRE), placed third, shifted slightly right-handed, causing the rider of FONT VERT (FR), unplaced, to have to briefly stop riding, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and that it had not improved the placing of BILL CODY (IRE).
Approaching half a furlong out, PRINCE CONSORT (IRE), placed sixth, shifted quickly right-handed, causing SUNHILL LAD (IRE), placed eighth, to have to switch, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and that it had not improved the placing of PRINCE CONSORT (IRE).
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Post by Kimmy on Jan 14, 2018 19:34:26 GMT
Kelso, 14 Jan 18 Race 1 - 12:40pm THE PERSIMMON HOMES EBF 'NATIONAL HUNT' NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (QUALIFIER) Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that KNOCKROBIN (IRE), placed second, lost its right hind shoe.
Race 2 - 1:10pm THE D.G. PRYDE DEVELOPMENTS NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race, Sam Coltherd reported that POOKIE PECAN (IRE), unplaced, hung right. The Veterinary Officer reported that both the winner CLONDAW CASTLE (IRE), and LORD NAPIER (IRE), unplaced, had lost left front shoes.
Race 3 - 1:40pm THE KRISTOFFERSEN CARPETS & FLOORING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) Permission was given for both JASSAS (FR) and IMADA (IRE) to wear a hood in the parade ring which was removed before going to the start.
The winner MIRSAALE, appeared to show an improvement in form, compared with its previous run at Musselburgh on 1 January 2018, where the gelding finished ninth of nine beaten 71 lengths. Keith Dalgleish’s representative explained that the gelding had appreciated the drop back in trip to 2 miles on this occasion.
The performance of DEXCITE (FR) which started favourite but finished unplaced was considered. It was noted that Tom George 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.
Joe Colliver reported that BLUE HUSSAR (IRE), which was pulled up, ran flat. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 4 - 2:15pm THE CHILDREN'S IMMUNOLOGY TRUST HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) The performance of KATACHENKO (IRE) which started favourite but finished last of six was considered. It was noted that Donald McCain could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 5 - 2:45pm THE PERSIMMON HOMES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) The winner LETEMGO (IRE), appeared to show an improvement in form, compared with its previous run at Ayr on 2 January 2018, where the gelding finished sixth of eleven beaten 35 lengths. Trainer Andrew Hamilton’s explanation that the gelding appreciated the better ground on this occasion was noted. LETEMGO (IRE) was ordered to be routine tested.
Race 6 - 3:15pm THE CELEBRATING JIMMY LOGAN'S 100th BIRTHDAY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) The performance of LOUGH DERG JEWEL (IRE) which finished unplaced was considered. It was noted that Donald McCain could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 7 - 3:45pm THE EILDON HILL STABLES OPEN HUNTERS' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Following the race, The Veterinary Officer reported that THOMOND (IRE), placed fourth, had lost its left front shoe. View Stewards report Southwell, 14 Jan 18 Race 1 - 1:20pm THE 32Red CASINO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race, Patrick Mathers reported that POLITICAL SLOT, placed seventh, was never travelling.
Race 2 - 1:55pm THE 32Red.com NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Tom Marquand reported that KEYNOTE (IRE), unplaced, was never travelling.
Race 3 - 2:25pm THE BETWAY SPRINT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for TILLY TROTTER (IRE) to go early to post.
Leaving the stalls, the winner, PEARL ACCLAIM (IRE) jumped right bumping TILLY TROTTER (IRE), placed sixth, which in turn hampered CLASSIC PURSUIT, placed third, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and that it had not improved the placing of PEARL ACCLIAM (IRE).
Race 4 - 2:55pm THE BETWAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Just inside 2 furlongs out, the winner, COSMELLI (ITY), shifted quickly right whilst racing greenly carrying SNOWY WINTER (USA), placed third, off its intended line, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and that it had not improved the placing of COSMELLI (ITY).
Following the race, Oisin Murphy reported that STORM KING, placed fifth, hung right and Tom Marquand reported that EPITAPH (IRE), placed second, hung left around the home bend. Phillip Makin reported that STARPLEX, unplaced, was never travelling and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 5 - 3:25pm THE sunbets.co.uk TOP PRICE ON ALL FAVOURITES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Charles Smith was fined £140 for declaring Eye Covers in error on RED SHANGHAI (IRE). Permission was given for Eye Shields to be substituted.
The performance of DECLAMATION (IRE), which finished eighth, beaten 11¼ lengths, was considered. John Butler explained that the gelding ran flat and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of DECLAMATION (IRE) during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Following the race, Stevie Donohoe reported that the winner, SPUN GOLD, hung right.
Race 6 - 3:55pm THE sunbets.co.uk DOWNLOAD THE APP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) STAR LINKS (USA) was declared to wear Blinkers and Eye Covers. As the Eye Covers were declared in error, John Butler was fined £140 and permission was given for Eye Shields to be substituted.
Permission was given for MR COCO BEAN (USA) to go early to post.
Shortly after the start, CHAUCER’S TALE, placed second, shifted quickly right tightening BREAK THE SILENCE, placed third, which in turn caused SCRIBNER CREEK (IRE), which dead-heated for seventh, to be checked, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and that it had not improved the placing of CHAUCER’S TALE.
Following the race, Fran Berry reported that SEA OF HOPE (IRE), unplaced, hung badly left and P. J. McDonald reported that SCRIBNER CREEK (IRE), which dead-heated for seventh, had no more to give.
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Post by dennisg on Jan 15, 2018 7:02:40 GMT
in today's sporting life.................... Anita Chambers makes Frontiersman her best bet for Monday - and she has a tip for every race in the UK. Frontiersman may not be the most straightforward of horses, but he can make his class tell in the Betway Live Casino Conditions Stakes at Wolverhampton. The five-year-old doubtless has plenty of ability, as evidenced by his second place in last year's Coronation Cup, but he can be a bit wayward when push comes to shove, as he proved in that very same Epsom run. That said, Frontiersman batted away with some success at a decent level last term, placing a couple of times in Pattern company before he eventually got back on the winning trail in a Newmarket Listed heat last October. First-time blinkers appeared to work the oracle, but they did not have quite the same impact on his final start of 2017, when sixth in the St Simon at Newbury. However, the ground was against him that day so it might be a bit harsh to take that at face value, although it is interesting Charlie Appleby is leaving off the headgear this time. Stepping up to two miles is an unknown, but Adam Kirby will be alive to the idea of ekeing out his stamina and given the conditions of the race leave him upwards of 6lb well-in with his rivals, it will be disappointing if Frontiersman is not a notch or two above these. Humbert recently returned from a long lay-off with victory in a Kempton maiden and should step up again on that in the sunbets.co.uk Handicap. He had shaped with a fair amount of promise as a juvenile for Hugo Palmer, but something clearly went amiss as he was then off the track for 15 months before winning an average event in Sunbury. He was very keen but still had plenty in the tank at the finish, winning by four and a half lengths to be awarded a starting mark of 83. Only time will tell if the handicapper has pitched Humbert in at the correct level, but you should not rule him out here. Miss Tiggy is the pick in the Racing UK Jump To It Mares' Handicap Hurdle at Ayr. She could well turn out to be better than her current perch of 103, having recovered from a broken hind leg to win on her return at this track in November. While she fell short last time out when third at Newcastle, she was keeping on well and should make her presence felt once again. Lisp will rightly be a short price in the Free Alerts With The Timeform Tracker Novices' Hurdle at Plumpton, where Jonjo O'Neill junior is an interesting booking by Emma Lavelle for Ulis De Vassy in the 9 Winning Years For The Timeform Jury Handicap Chase. Sporting Life suggestions: AYR: 1.10 Grand Morning, 1.45 Miss Tiggy, 2.15 Conquer Gold, 2.50 Paddling, 3.25 Casual Cavalier, 3.55 Dakota Grey. PLUMPTON: 1.25 Lisp, 2.00 Ulis De Vassy, 2.30 Miss Yeats, 3.05 Royal Palladium, 3.40 Brianstorm, 4.10 Be Daring. WOLVERHAMPTON: 4.35 Oneroa, 5.10 Energia Flavio, 5.40 Humbert, 6.10 Elite Treaty, 6.40 FRONTIERSMAN (NAP), 7.10 Perfect Cracker, 7.40 Fareeq. DOUBLE: Frontiersman and Humbert.
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Post by dennisg on Jan 15, 2018 7:04:44 GMT
Amy Murphy is considering the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury for her smart novice Kalashnikov. Second in the Tolworth Hurdle at Sandown to Summerville Boy, Murphy is delighted with the way he has come out of the Grade One contest. The Sidney Banks Novices' Hurdle at Huntingdon next month is also under consideration, with the Cheltenham Festival not the be-all and end-all this season. Newmarket-based Murphy said: "I was delighted with him, he ran a huge race. I think he was all heart up the straight and that was the only thing that got him home. He looked like he ran with lead weights tied to his feet. "He had a hard race and I thought he would take a couple of weeks to come back, but on Monday morning he was bucking and kicking and doing everything right. "The Betfair is an option and I will put him in the Sidney Banks at Huntingdon. He doesn't need to run again. We will play it by ear and week by week. The Supreme looks the weaker division, but a lot can happen between now and then. "He is only a baby and he is a chaser for the future. Dad (owner Paul Murphy) has said 100 times over he doesn't have to go to Cheltenham this year as his forte will be chasing." Kalashnikov is for the Betfair Hurdle.
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Post by dennisg on Jan 15, 2018 7:06:43 GMT
All appears in place for Un De Sceaux to attempt to become the first three-time winner of the Clarence House Chase at Ascot on Saturday. Willie Mullins' 10-year-old was a popular winner of the Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival last March but drops back to just over two miles for the Grade One he has won twice before. Un De Sceaux has only been seen once this campaign to date, when making a winning reappearance in the Hilly Way Chase at Cork on ground so heavy the meeting was called off not long after his race. Part-owner Colm O'Connell said: "Everything has gone to plan. He's got just a small piece of work on Tuesday or Wednesday and that will be it - he usually travels over on the Thursday. "There might be a bit of rain on Tuesday and some more on Saturday, which would be welcome. "If the ground is soft, our lad goes such a pace the others can't cope. I've always said the perfect ground for Un De Sceaux is just the right side of raceable. "The last week is always a worry. If anything happens now, a stone bruise or something, you haven't time to recover. The first step is getting him on the boat." Un De Sceaux is for the Clarence House Chase.
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Post by dennisg on Jan 15, 2018 7:08:07 GMT
David Ord heads to Wolverhampton for Monday's best bet - and a horse bidding to win the same race for the second successive year. Recommended bet: Sporting Life's Daily Nap, January 15 Mythical Madness can take advantage of a drop in class and land the sunbets.co.uk Handicap at Wolverhampton. The last time David O’Meara’s charge competed in this grade he won the corresponding race 12 months ago from a three pounds higher mark and he’s been performing creditably since. Crucially the handicapper has finally started to relent and he dropped him two pounds after his run here on Boxing Day, when beaten little over three lengths into fifth behind Mount Tahan. Adam Kirby is a strong jockey booking and the selection can get the better of the lightly-raced Humbert who is hard to assess but was notably free through the race when breaking his maiden at Kempton and will need to settle better here. Daily Nap record: -11.82pts
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Post by Kimmy on Jan 15, 2018 9:41:20 GMT
Monday: going, weather & non-runners Ayr GOING: HEAVY (GoingStick: Chs 5.0, Hdl 4.8) (Rail movements: R1 & 2 +22y, R3 +44y, R4 +24y, R5 +16y, R6 +33y) WEATHER: Rain NON RUNNERS: 1:10 Cadougarde (3) Plumpton GOING: SOFT (GoingStick: Hdl 5.4, Chs 5.5) (Rail movements; R1 & 6 +93y, R2 +24y, R3 +153y, R4 & 5 +36y) WEATHER: Rain NON RUNNERS: 3:40 Sunday In The Park (12) Wolverhampton (AW) GOING: TAPETA: STANDARD WEATHER: Rain STALLS: 7f - Outside; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 4:35 Lastoneforthecraic (8) 5:40 Chestnut Fire (5)
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Post by Kimmy on Jan 15, 2018 9:41:52 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Star Archer (6.10 Wolverhampton, nap)
Hugo Palmer's classy type looked ripe for his return from injury when impressing in a gallop at Chelmsford ten days ago and can kick off a productive spell on the all-weather.
Others to follow Wolverhampton: 5.10 Lunar Deity, 5.40 Humbert, 6.40 Frontiersman, 7.10 Maratha.
1/2 Star Archer 6:10 Wolverhampton (AW) West Country: Tim Mitchell
Camron De Chaillac (2.30 Plumpton, nap)
Showed a determined attitude in first-time visor to open his account under this talented claimer at Taunton. Despite the 4lb rise this looks a good opportunity to follow up.
10/3 Camron De Chaillac 2:30 Plumpton Lambourn: James Burn
Lisp (1.25 Plumpton, nap)
Alan King has his string in decent nick and has a fine recent strike-rate in this race so expect a bold show from recent course-and-distance winner.
30/100 Lisp 1:25 Plumpton Others to follow Ayr: 1.10 Well Smitten, 2.15 Chef D'Oeuvre. Plumpton: 2.30 Sandhurst Lad, 3.05 Morney Wing, 3.40 Jersey Bean. Wolverhampton: 6.40 First Mohican, 7.10 Perfect Cracker.
North: Colin Russell
Tomahawk Wood (3.55 Ayr, nap)
Won this race last year, and though he hasn't scored since is back on the same mark and with conditions to suit is fancied to go well again.
12/5 Tomahawk Wood 3:55 Ayr Others to follow Ayr: 1.10 Grand Morning, 1.45 Miss Tiggy, 2.15 Rowdy Rocher, 2.50 Paddling, 3.25 Sky Full Of Stars. Wolverhampton: 4.35 Oneroa, 5.10 Ballymore Castle, 5.40 Poets Society, 6.40 Watersmeet, 7.10 Mount Tahan, 7.40 Point North.
Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Oneroa (4.35 Wolverhampton)
Produced an improved effort when just denied here a week ago and Ivan Furtado's filly may pick up compensation.
11/10 Oneroa 4:35 Wolverhampton (AW) Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason
Be Daring (4.10 Plumpton, nap)
Still a maiden, but he finished a good second at Fontwell last week, is on a mark he should be able to win off and James Bowen's 5lb claim is an obvious plus.
9/4 Be Daring 4:10 Plumpton Longshot: Ed Quigley
Ballyheigue Bay (2.30 Plumpton)
Inconsistent sort, but he has some smart form over C&D so cannot be ruled out with ground to suit.
7/1 Ballyheigue Bay 2:30 Plumpton Raceform Interactive nugget
The last time Morney Wing ran at Plumpton, 10 starts ago, he won off a mark of 123, the only occasion Paddy Brennan has ever ridden him. They team up again today in the 3.05 off 10lb lower.
11/4 Morney Wing 3:05 Plumpton *There are no tips from Ireland today.
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Post by Kimmy on Jan 15, 2018 9:42:15 GMT
BANKER
Watersmeet (6.40 Wolverhampton)
There is no doubt that this fast-track qualifier is the feature on Wolverhampton's twilight card and Mark Johnston looks certain to go close with the gutsy front-runner Watersmeet. Receiving 3lb from the 115-rated Frontiersman, who is likely to be sent off favourite, Watersmeet will look to be in command from the outset, with a good break from stall six imperative to his chances. If he does get out well, this eight-time all-weather winner should have little problem holding off the challengers from behind under what is likely to be a classic Joe Fanning front-running ride.
11/2 Watersmeet 6:40 Wolverhampton (AW) EYECATCHER
Camron De Chaillac (2.30 Plumpton)
I'm going to take a massive punt that Nigel Hawke's six-year-old Camron De Chaillac will stay the 3m trip and follow up his victory 16 days ago. He was a real eyecatcher when winning that day – off the bridle from an early stage but he found plenty for pressure and was going away at the finish over the 2m3f trip. Yes, it's a big step up in distance today, but he looked like he'd relish a proper trip last time out and with the handicapper only raising him 4lb, he looks worth a bet.
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Post by Kimmy on Jan 15, 2018 9:42:44 GMT
Chris Gordon has a nine per cent strike-rate with his hurdling debutants with three winners from 34 runners. Interestingly all three of those winners came at Plumpton where Gordon is three from eight, a 38 per cent strike-rate, and Don’t Tell George fits that criterion in the 3.40.
Donald McCain and Brian Hughes have individual strike-rates of 15 and 21 per cent at Ayr. When they join forces that rises to 75 per cent. They do so with Hills Of Dubai in the 2.50.
Oneroa, who runs in the 4.35 at Wolverhampton, finished a promising second at the course a week ago and is 7lb better off on RPRs than when the weights were published.
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Post by Kimmy on Jan 15, 2018 9:43:23 GMT
3.55 Ayr. Stayed on strongly to win this race 12 months ago from the supposed handicap ‘good thing’ Fearless Tunes.
Although he has failed to add to his tally since, Tomahawk Wood’s mark has dropped back to 90 - exactly the same as last January - and the gelding should be backed to recapture peak form.
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Post by Kimmy on Jan 15, 2018 12:18:04 GMT
This afternoon's meeting at Plumpton has been abandoned due to a waterlogged track.
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Post by Kimmy on Jan 15, 2018 14:28:26 GMT
AYR
Robin Goodfellow
1.10 Well Smitten
1.45 Beyondtemptation
2.15 Mac N Cheese
2.50 Paddling
3.25 Sky Full Of Stars
3.55 Dakota Grey
Gimcrack
1.10 Grand Morning
1.45 Miss Tiggy
2.15 Conquer Gold
2.50 Paddling
3.25 Casual Cavalier
3.55 Dakota Grey
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Post by Kimmy on Jan 15, 2018 14:28:49 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Jan 15, 2018 14:29:12 GMT
WOLVERHAMPTON
Robin Goodfellow
4.35 Oneroa (nap)
5.10 Ballymore Castle
5.40 Humbert
6.10 Sam Missile
6.40 Frontiersman
7.10 Mount Tahan
7.40 Fareeq
Gimcrack
4.35 Oneroa
5.10 Energia Flavio
5.40 Humbert (nb)
6.10 Elite Treaty
6.40 Frontiersman (nap)
7.10 Perfect Cracker
7.40 Fareeq
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Post by Kimmy on Jan 15, 2018 15:33:17 GMT
Ruby Walsh, out of action since fracturing his right tibia in a crashing fall from Let's Dance at Punchestown on November 18, is expected to be fully fit in time for the Cheltenham Festival, according to chief Turf Club medical officer Dr Adrian McGoldrick.
McGoldrick said: “I haven’t spoken to Ruby since Christmas time but he’ll be back for Cheltenham. I’d be quite confident of that. I’m not so sure if he’ll be back any sooner than that and I’ll be guided by the specialists on the matter, but I don’t see any reason why he wouldn’t be back in time for Cheltenham.”
Danny Mullins would have been capitalising on Walsh’s misfortune by taking the mount on some Willie Mullins stars had he not been struck down with an injury of his own. Mullins has ridden 30 winners this season, ten of which have been recorded for his uncle and champion trainer Willie.
McGoldrick confirmed the jockey should make a full recovery from a wrist injury in time to return before the Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown, which begins on Saturday, February 3.
McGoldrick said: “Danny had a little procedure on his wrist and he'll hopefully be back within about two weeks’ time.”
Jody McGarvey, who fractured his T8 vertebrae in a fall in September, was not long back from that injury before he injured his chest and neck in another fall at Limerick over the Christmas period. He is due for assessment in two weeks’ time.
McGoldrick added: “I saw Jody in Kilkenny two weeks ago and I’m due to see him for review in another fortnight. We will know more about his situation when I see him.”
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Post by Kimmy on Jan 15, 2018 15:33:48 GMT
Racing at Plumpton on Monday was called off at noon after the track was hit by unexpectedly heavy rain through the morning.
With significant standing water on the track it was almost a foregone conclusion when officials went out to inspect with jockeys Tom Cannon and Mark Goldstein at around 11.30am.
The overnight going had been soft, good to soft in places, and although clerk of the course Mark Cornford had updated it twice by 9am he did not foresee a serious problem.
Explaining the chain of events, Cornford said: "The forecast was for 6mm to 8mm of rain, clearing around midday or certainly by early afternoon.
"When I arrived at 6am there was 2mm in the pot. I walked around, and while there was rain in the wind it wasn't heavy rain by any means. There was no need to have an inspection based on the forecast.
"At 8.30am I checked the rain gauge again and there had been a further 3mm, and then we had a good hour with weather that was predominately dry. It was looking very good at that time, but at approximately 10.15am the heavens opened. We had some serious rainfall and water was beginning to rise and sit on the surface.
"I came back in to see the stewards and said we should look at this. We got a couple of jockeys and stewards on site and I called for an inspection shortly after, then for a result for midday."
He added: "We found a couple of false patches between the last two flights and fences, and water was laying there quite deeply as it's a low-spot of the course.
"We were going to go without the second-last hurdle but there were too many poor areas and we had to consider the bypasses as well as the racing line, as well as access for horse ambulances and welfare of the jockeys."
Cornford, who confirmed there had been 17mm of rain by the time the meeting was abandoned, believes that the last time Plumpton had to call off a meeting was Easter Monday 2016, following an inch of rain overnight.
He said: "We're very disappointed and I'm also very sorry for anybody who has had to travel. I don't take this lightly. I have my heart on my sleeve and I feel gutted for people that have put in the effort to be here."
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Post by Kimmy on Jan 15, 2018 15:34:58 GMT
Sir Peter O'Sullevan's legacy as The Voice of Racing is taking on a different meaning, with charity Racing Welfare launching a telephone befriending service named after one of his most famous horses.
The Be Friendly service – named after O'Sullevan's two-time Haydock Sprint Cup winner – has been introduced in a bid to help those from the racing industry who are elderly or incapacitated, are isolated in their homes and may be vulnerable.
Helpline workers will be making calls on a regular basis to people, not only to have a chat but to ensure everything is okay. It is a free and confidential service.
Telephone befriending has proved to be very beneficial in improving participants' mental wellbeing.
In a report from Befriending Networks, a study including 123 service users showed 76 per cent of participants feel better about themselves after taking part in using a befriending service, and a further 71 per cent of participants feel more confident after joining a befriending scheme.
Simone Sear, a director at Racing Welfare, said: “It's really fitting to be able to name this important new service after one of Sir Peter O’Sullevan’s most notable horses.
"Racing Welfare has received more than £250,000 from the Sir Peter O’Sullevan Charitable Trust in the past five years alone. It is a vital contribution to ensure Racing Welfare can maintain and develop its services to support racing’s people.”
Nigel Payne, speaking for the trust, added: “Racing Welfare was one of Peter’s six favourite charitable causes and the trust continues to support their work. Peter would be chuffed to bits to have Be Friendly recognised in this manner."
Anyone that would like to sign up to the Be Friendly service can do so by calling Racing Welfare’s 24-hour helpline on 0800 6300443.
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Post by Kimmy on Jan 15, 2018 15:38:38 GMT
The lights are on at Wolverhampton this evening, and with Coronation Cup runner-up Frontiersman on the bill it promises to be an interesting card. Here's three other runners it could be worth paying attention to.
Humbert 5.40
With stablemate Star Archer odds-on, it could be a good evening for Hugo Palmer as Humbert is also a short price to succeed.
The four-year-old starts handicapping off a mark of 83, and looked very progressive when winning a Kempton maiden by four and a half lengths last month.
Evs Humbert 5:40 Wolverhampton (AW) Watersmeet 6.40
He may be another year older, but Watersmeet continues in good form, and the all-weather stalwart is back for more in the feature conditions stakes.
The seven-year-old has only finished out of the first three twice from 18 previous starts, including eight wins. His course record for Wolverhampton is two wins and a second from three runs.
13/2 Watersmeet 6:40 Wolverhampton (AW) Maratha 7.10
Since joining Stuart Williams, Maratha has proved very consistent, and a gained a first win for new connections over course and distance last time.
Although up 5lb for that win, the four-year-old remains unexposed and could have more to offer.
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Post by dennisg on Jan 16, 2018 7:13:49 GMT
IN TODAY'S SPORTING LIFE............... News from Monday's card at Ayr, where last year's Grand National-winning partnership struck with another Grand type. The successful Grand National partnership of Lucinda Russell and Derek Fox were successful at Ayr when Grand Morning won the Racing UK Maiden Hurdle. Having just his second start over hurdles following a promising debut at Hexham, the JP McManus-owned six-year-old showed reserves of stamina not dissimilar to stablemate One For Arthur, the hero of Aintree in April. Grand Morning (4/1) stayed on stoutly in testing conditions, having looked beaten before the turn for home, to defeat Nando by a length and a half. Racing UK ✔ @racing_UK A patient ride pays dividends for the Grand National-winning team as Lucinda Russell and Derek Fox take the opener at @ayrracecourse with Grand Morning (4-1). All of today's results & replays ➡ bit.ly/2w8fYfO 1:23 PM - Jan 15, 2018 Replies 5 5 Retweets 7 7 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy "It was pretty attritional and he gave him a lovely ride," said Russell. "He's still immature but he's certainly got an engine. He's not backward. He learned a lot at Hexham and if he keeps progressing we might have a nice horse on our hands. "He does have a knee action so we'll keep him to soft (ground) this year before we go over fences." Too Many Chiefs (4/1) appears to be developing as an Ayr specialist as he notched a third course win for Sharon Watt in the Jump To It And Join Racing UK Handicap Hurdle. Donald McCain's good run continued when Hills Of Dubai defied a nine-month absence in the Biggest Jumps Season On Racing UK Chase. Despite his time off, he was still sent off the 3/1 favourite and the result was never in doubt as Brian Hughes jumped out and made all the running on the chasing debutant. Baby Ticker (6/1) scored for the Callum and Donald Whillans team, while there was also a win for Kenny Johnson's 13-year-old Rosquero (9/1) in the totepool Betting At totesport.com Handicap Chase.
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Post by dennisg on Jan 16, 2018 7:15:52 GMT
Matt Brocklebank is in the nap chair on Tuesday and heads to Hereford for the day's best bet. Recommended bet: Sporting Life's Daily Nap, January 16 It’s taken Jeremy Scott and his team a little while to find the key to Gonnabegood but the sizeable son of Kutub just looks a late-maturing sort and it’s likely he’ll be able to step up on what he did over hurdles now he’s sent chasing. Whether he’s schooled well enough ahead of Hereford’s Follow @myracingtips On Twitter Novices’ Handicap Chase to win at the first time of asking over the larger obstacles has to be taken on trust, but he certainly has the stature to succeed at this discipline and it doesn’t look too daunting a task given his recent progress. Siding with him first time out in this sphere could certainly pay dividends given he starts out on such a lowly mark (89), appear to have conditions in his favour and has Matt Griffiths back in saddle. He rode the seven-year-old when successful in a handicap hurdle off a mark of 82 at Exeter in November, the form of which has been franked since by the runner-up, Minella Gathering, who then won at Fakenham and came within a neck of doubling up back there on New Year’s Day. Last time out Gonnabegood tanked through the race but was just a little wayward after the last when bidding to complete his double in an amateur riders’ race. However, there was no disgrace whatsoever in that performance, when doing a lot of the donkey work out in front, and the manner in which stuck at it suggests he’s sure to relish a first crack at a trip beyond three miles on Tuesday. Daily Nap record: -12.82pts
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Post by dennisg on Jan 16, 2018 7:18:03 GMT
Un De Sceaux is one of just eight remaining entries in the Royal Salute Whisky Clarence House Chase at Ascot on Saturday. Willie Mullins' multiple Grade One winner is chasing a hat-trick in the race and will be the first three-time winner of the two-mile-one furlong contest. One of those victories came when the race was staged at Cheltenham last year after Ascot was deemed unraceable the week before. Mullins said: "He goes to Ascot this weekend. "He's in great shape and I couldn't see him coming back to Leopardstown unless there is some bad weather or something prevents him from running on Saturday." Nicky Henderson has left in his novice, Brain Power, who would be having just his third run over fences. He was last seen unseating David Mullins in the Henry VIII Novices' Chase at Sandown. Kylemore Lough could drop back down in trip for Harry Fry. He has only had one run for his new stable since leaving Kerry Lee. Lee could run Top Gamble, second to Un De Sceaux at Cork on his penultimate outing. Paul Nicholls has two possibles in the progressive Cyrname and San Benedeto. God's Own could be out again quickly for Tom George, having finished third behind Waiting Patiently at Kempton on Saturday, while Nigel Hawke has left bang-in-form handicapper Speredek in the mix. While Hawke has not confirmed Speredek as a definite runner, it appears he is very tempted by the challenge. The Devon handler said: "We're certainly looking at it. Obviously there's one horse (Un De Sceaux) in there but we've got to consider it. "It's a likely small field. The horse is fit and well and it's £150,000 race with prize-money down to sixth. He's only got so many options. "You should never be afraid of just one horse and he's in such good form he's got to take his chance somewhere." View image on Twitter View image on Twitter Sporting Life ✔ @sportinglife Saturday's 8⃣ Grade One Clarence House Chase acceptors: 🏇Brain Power 5/1 🏇Cyrname 20/1 🏇God's Own 16/1 🏇Kylemore Lough 10/1 🏇San Benedeto 12/1 🏇Speredek 20/1 🏇Top Gamble 8/1 🏇Un De Sceaux 4/7 Any value against 2017 hero Un De Sceaux at @ascot?
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Post by dennisg on Jan 16, 2018 7:19:29 GMT
Nick Grant expects Andrew Balding's Intransigent to maintain his fantastic Kempton record on Tuesday - he has a tip for every race. Intransigent has an extraordinary record at Kempton and can keep up the good work in the Matchbook VIP Handicap. Andrew Balding's nine-year-old has only been out of the first three once in 12 outings at the Sunbury venue, winning three times and finishing second on six occasions. The most recent of those was his latest start in November, where he was beaten three-parts of a length in a fair six-furlong handicap. Seven furlongs probably suits him better these days and while he can find it hard to get his head in front, if he is going to win anywhere it is here and he should give his backers a bold showing once more. Also in his favour is the continued assistance of Jason Watson in the saddle, as the 7lb claimer has done really well in the early stages of this year, winning three of his seven rides, including the last two. New Rich is another who loves it at Kempton and he promises to be involved again in the Matchbook Betting Exchange Handicap. Eve Johnson Houghton's charge has won five times over the course and distance and having found getting his head in front a tad difficult in the last couple of years, he remains feasibly handicapped in spite of his recent victory, where he did it nicely under a masterly ride from young Eddie Greatrex. Fledgling trainer Archie Watson enjoyed a fine first season in 2017 and can pick up a nice early prize this year with Corinthia Knight in the Matchbook Betting Podcast Conditions Stakes. The three-year-old has had a busy 12 months, but rarely runs a bad race. He, too, goes well here and has to be hard to beat on the best of his form in a race that has cut up a good bit from the entry stage. The aforementioned Greatrex rides. Frankie Dettori is back in action with one ride and is fancied to go close through Dream Mount for Marco Botti in the Matchbook Casino Handicap The three-year-old showed up well at Lingfield before fading close home, but that was his first start since October so better is expected. It is always worth a look at Joseph O'Brien's runners on the all-weather when they come over from Ireland, and that is the case with Taste The Salt in division one of the Smarter Bets With Matchbook Handicap. This four-year-old did in fact let the side down at Lingfield when favourite, but sports first-time cheekpieces now and is worth another go. Trotter might not have had the best of luck when last seen, so keep the faith in the Better Odds With Matchbook Handicap. He is worth a first go at seven furlongs. It will be interesting to see how Totalize goes over fences for the first time in the totequadpot Novices' Chase at Ayr. Brian Ellison's nine-year-old has been off since finishing third over hurdles in a competitive handicap at Galway in the summer of 2016, having previously finished seventh in the Chester Cup and sixth at Royal Ascot. He switches to the larger obstacles relatively late in life, but there is no doubting his ability. Sweet As Candy has shown enough to suggest there is a race like the toteplacepot "National Hunt" Maiden Hurdle in him. His hurdling bow was not without merit, on the back of a fair bumper effort, and there can only be improvement from those outings. Gassin Golf is the pick in Hereford's myracing.com Free Tips Every Day Handicap Hurdle. He found Call Me Lord too good when third at Sandown earlier this month, but he put in a solid effort that day against what could be a very smart horse. The fact he has won just once in 23 outings over hurdles would perhaps not inspire too much confidence, but Kerry Lee's charge still retains plenty of ability. Sporting Life suggestions AYR: 12.35 Sweet As Candy, 1.10 Bialco, 1.45 Totalize, 2.15 Bako De La Saulaie, 2.50 Alfred Oats, 3.25 Bering Upsun, 3.55 Ceegem. HEREFORD: 12.20 Cosy Club, 12.50 Cold As Ice, 1.25 Carole's Vigilante, 2.00 The Kings Writ, 2.30 Asking Questions, 3.05 Gassin Golf, 3.40 Ckalco Des Lages, 4.10 Blue Flight. KEMPTON: 4.35 New Rich, 5.10 Trotter, 5.40 INTRANSIGENT (NAP), 6.10 Dream Mount, 6.40 Corinthia Knight, 7.10 Taste The Salt, 7.40 Roy Rocket, 8.10 Ardamir. DOUBLE: Intransigent and Corinthia Knight.
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Post by liz on Jan 16, 2018 8:59:21 GMT
AYR' S MEETING CANCELLED
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Post by Kimmy on Jan 16, 2018 9:59:46 GMT
Tuesday: going, weather & non-runners Ayr GOING: ABANDONED. WEATHER: RainSnow Hereford GOING: SOFT (Good to soft in places) (GoingStick 6.0) (Rail movements: R1, 2, 5 & 7 +119yds, R4 +143yds, R3 & 6 +9yds) WEATHER: Cloudy NON RUNNERS: 12:20 Marettimo (4) 3:40 Gores Island (7) Kempton (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Showers STALLS: Inside NON RUNNERS: 4:35 Mags Well (6) 6:10 Reverberation (8) 7:10 Mrs Burbidge (10)Montycristo (13) 7:40 Dream Serenade (9)
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Post by Kimmy on Jan 16, 2018 10:00:16 GMT
BANKER
Olaudah (4.35 Kempton)
As Class 6 handicaps go, this is one of the better ones you'll see with several in-form runners going head to head, but I think Henry Candy's Olaudah is well ahead of the handicapper and should belated get off the mark for his new yard. The four-year-old, who used to be trained by Adrian Keatley in Ireland, has run into some useful sorts for the grade on all three starts this season and with Nicola Currie taking off 5lb, he looks well weighted to land this prize. Get on – I will be!
6/4 Olaudah 4:35 Kempton (AW) EYECATCHER
Carlos Du Fruitier (3.05 Hereford)
Trans Express will have his supporters on the back of a good handicap victory when well-backed just before Christmas, while Otter Moon remains an unknown quantity and could give Tom George another winner, but I like Ben Pauling's Carlos Du Fruitier to bounce back after coming down at the third last when last seen. He was sent off the 3-1 favourite that day – which shows the regard he's held in – and he was making eyecatching headway when coming down. Given a break since then, this six-year-old can make amends on ground that is likely to see him at his best.
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