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Post by Kimmy on Jan 29, 2018 9:03:11 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Jan 29, 2018 18:47:34 GMT
Plumpton, 29 Jan 18 Race 2 - 2:25pm THE DOWNLOAD THE FREE AT THE RACES APP NOVICES' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) The winner LE COEUR NET (FR), appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Huntingdon on 26 December 2017 where the gelding finished seventh of nine, beaten by 49 lengths. Anthony Honeyball’s explanation that the gelding was better suited by the tighter track and the softer ground on this occasion was noted. LE COEUR NET (FR) was routine tested.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that NORPHIN, placed fifth, had bled from the nose.
Race 4 - 3:25pm THE FOLLOW @attheraces ON TWITTER CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Qualifier for The Challenger Staying Hurdle Series Final) Following the race, Fergus Gregory reported that SAUCYSIOUX, which was pulled up, was never travelling and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post race examination of the filly, revealed it to be lame behind. The Veterinary Officer also reported that JULLY LES BUXY, placed fourth, lost its left fore shoe.
Race 5 - 3:55pm THE AT THE RACES SKY 415 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Following the race, Ben Poste reported that CLONDAW RIGGER (IRE), placed fifth, stopped quickly and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post race examination of the gelding, failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 6 - 4:25pm THE FREE RACE REPLAYS ON attheraces.com HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Following the race, Nick Scholfield reported that BLUE APRIL (FR), unplaced, was unsuited by being unable to dominate on this occasion. View Stewards report Hereford, 29 Jan 18 Race 1 - 1:40pm THE WESTONS CIDER MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Permission was given for MADAME FIONA to be mounted in the chute and for CLOUDY GLEN (IRE) to be mounted on the course.
Following the race, Sean Bowen reported that TARRONA, unplaced, made a mistake at the first hurdle and was never travelling thereafter. The Veterinary Officer reported that LITTLE ALLSTAR (IRE), unplaced, lost its left fore shoe.
Race 2 - 2:10pm THE ROA/RACING POST OWNERS' JACKPOT BEGINNERS' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Permission was given for SHEAR ROCK (IRE) to go early to post.
Race 3 - 2:40pm THE CENTRAL ROOFING NOVICES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Permission was given for BOXER BEAT (IRE) to go early to post.
Race 4 - 3:10pm THE WESTONS CIDER STEEPLE CHASE (A NOVICES' LIMITED HANDICAP) (CLASS 3) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that SILVERHOW (IRE), placed second, lost its left fore shoe.
Race 5 - 3:40pm THE DARREN LINN MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) An enquiry was held to consider interference rounding the final bend when the winner, ANOTHER VENTURE (IRE), ridden by Mikey Hamill, interfered with REGAL FLOW, placed second, ridden by Sean Houlihan. Hamill was cautioned for careless riding as he allowed his mount to drift right-handed towards the rail when insufficiently clear, making slight contact with REGAL FLOW.
Race 6 - 4:10pm THE attheraces.com STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) Following the race, Harry Skelton reported that he lost his irons on WEST TO THE BRIDGE (IRE), placed second, Tom Scudamore reported that HE’S A GOER (IRE), unplaced, hung badly left-handed throughout and Jamie Moore reported that DUBLIN INDEMNITY, which was pulled up, stopped quickly. Robert Dunne reported that AMLOVI (IRE), which was pulled up, stopped quickly and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the mare failed to reveal any abnormalities. View Stewards report Wolverhampton, 29 Jan 18 Race 1 - 4:50pm THE BETWAY AMATEUR RIDERS' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) Permission was given for ZENOVIA (IRE) to be mounted in the chute.
An enquiry was held to consider interference inside the final furlong when MALAYSIAN BOLEH, placed third, ridden by Mr Danny Kerr, interfered with STOPDWORLDNLETMEOF, placed fourth, ridden by Mr Shane Quinlan. Kerr was cautioned for careless riding as he allowed his mount to drift left away from the whip when insufficiently clear, causing STOPDWORLDNLETMEOF to be checked off heels.
Following the race, Mr G. Gilbertson reported that his saddle slipped on BEAU MISTRAL (IRE), unplaced.
Race 2 - 5:25pm THE BETWAY AMATEUR RIDERS' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) Permission was given for MR POTTER and GO CHARLIE to go early to post and MR POTTER wore earplugs that were removed at the start.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that STORM LIGHTNING, unplaced, lost its left fore shoe.
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Post by Kimmy on Jan 29, 2018 19:50:20 GMT
We look at which horses Oddschecker users have been backing for the Cheltenham Festival in March
Laurina - 15.1% of all Cheltenham ante-post bets
The Mares’ Novices Hurdle betting suffered a bit of a shake-up this weekend with the top three in the market all registering victories. Of the trio, it was Willie Mullins’ mare who made the biggest splash with bookies and punters alike. The five-year-old was making just her second start for the Irish champion trainer after landing a Tramore maiden by 15 lengths and added to her growing reputation by demolishing a Grade 3 field by 11 lengths at Fairyhouse. Like so many Mullins novices, she looked a star in the making as she cruised to a facile victory and had bookies cutting her from as big as 9/1 on Saturday morning to a best price 2/1 NRNB (also added at 10/1 NRNB for the Ballymore Novices Hurdle).
Definitly Red – 12.86%
The winner of Saturday’s Cotswold Chase, he’s no longer flying under the radar when it comes to the Gold Cup picture. Connections are bullish, saying he has a chance in one of the ‘most open’ Gold Cups for a long time and it appears punters agree. Also cut for the Grand National after his strong staying performance at Prestbury Park, he’s into as short as 16/1 for the Festival showpiece having been available at 40/1 before the weekend.
Max Dynamite – 7.2%
Owner Rich Ricci made plenty of headlines on Saturday when discussing the Festival chances of his all-conquering battalion of horses with positive vibes about the likes of Douvan and Faugheen sparking odds movements galore across the ante-post markets. However it was the eight-year-old Flat performer who he picked out as being the dark horse of his team in the Coral Cup. Third in the Melbourne Gold Cup and sixth in the Hong Kong Vase on his two latest starts, Ricci believes he is still ‘well handicapped over hurdles’ and is hopeful he can run a big race if they can get him there ‘in one piece’. Now best price 12/1 NRNB you can get 16’s but without the insurance.
Moulin A Vent – 5.3%
Sunday’s Grade 3 Novice Chase at Naas looked on paper to be full of Festival clues and didn’t disappoint. Jury Duty had been well-touted for the four miler and lost nothing in defeat but it was Noel Meade’s six-year-old who enhanced his credentials in no uncertain terms as he stayed on powerfully for a 4 ½ length success. One of Andy Holding’s five weekend winners, Oddschecker’s racing expert also tipped him up pre-race for the four mile contest and it now looks a sound investment with one firm as short as 10/1 NRNB
Santini – 4.67%
Now two from two over hurdles for Nicky Henderson, the six-year-old stayed on strongly up the Cheltenham hill in conditions softer than ideal. The front two pulled 30 lengths clear of the rest and with the form of his maiden victory also working out, it looks like team Sevenbarrows have another smart sort on their hands. Saturday’s performance saw him cut in from as big as 20/1 to best price 8/1 NRNB for the Albert Bartlett.
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Post by Kimmy on Jan 29, 2018 19:52:04 GMT
Tom Bellamy on Monday insisted he had learned from his mistake after being given a caution by the BHA for failing a breath test at Cheltenham on New Year's Day.
The rider, who said he had two or three drinks on an empty stomach and was in bed by midnight on New Year's Eve, returned a reading in excess of the 17 micrograms per 100 millilitres threshold – which is 48 per cent of the drink-drive limit of 35 micrograms.
The 23-year-old, who won the BetVictor Gold Cup on Splash Of Ginge for Nigel Twiston-Davies at the same track in November, said on Monday that he had not had a drink since the episode got his new year off to such a poor start.
"I'm glad it's over, to be honest. It's something I regret, I just want to move on from it now," said Bellamy, who lost his rides on the day. "I spoke to the Professional Jockeys Association and studied the penalties myself and it is what I was hoping for, but you always worry the worst will happen.
"I was never looking for sympathy. The reality is I've learned from my mistake. I shouldn't have had a drink at all, and it won't be happening again. I hope it doesn't affect my career in the future. I haven't had a drink since and won't be any time soon."
Bellamy, who rode five winners from 50 rides across November and December, is winless from eight rides since and added: "It's been a fairly quiet season in general and I'd say that is the case for probably 70 per cent of the lads. I had my biggest winner – and don't get me wrong, I'm absolutely chuffed about that and still think about it every day – but in terms of rides and winners I'm down on last year."
Last season was the best of Bellamy's career with 25 winners from 212 rides – he has nine from 87 this campaign – but that big win on Splash Of Ginge means this season has already produced his second highest prize-money total of his career with three very valuable months remaining.
"The quality's better, I'm freelance and I get to ride for Nigel Twiston-Davies, Kim Bailey and Alan King and that's great – I just need to get the quantity going as well," said Bellamy. "I'd love to find a yard where I could ride their horses as I'd love to do a bit more on the numbers front."
As part of the BHA's fast-tracking of cases Fergus Sweeney and David Allan also received cautions for their positive breath tests supplied on October 2 at Bath and October 22 at Southwell respectively.
Members can read the latest exclusive interviews, news analysis and comment available from 6pm daily on racingpost.com
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Post by Kimmy on Jan 29, 2018 19:53:14 GMT
Winx's part-owner Debbie Kepitis is waiting on the result of Hugh Bowman's appeals against two careless riding bans which would stop him riding the champion mare in her return in the Apollo Stakes.
The jockey has lodged an appeal against a careless riding suspension incurred at Friday's Warwick Farm meeting and, if he can get that and another picked up the following day in New Zealand reduced, he has a chance of riding Winx at Randwick on February 17.
As it stands, Bowman's Sydney suspension starts from Monday and ends on February 10 with New Zealand stewards suspending him from the next day until February 22.
Kepitis, who is in New Zealand for the Karaka yearling sale, says it will be a shame if the partnership is split up.
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Post by dennisg on Jan 30, 2018 8:07:35 GMT
in today's sporting life............... Donald McCain's fantastic run of form can continue with Tailor Tom at Newcastle, according to Ashley Iveson - he has a tip for every race at every meeting. Senatus won with something in hand at Southwell last week and it is no surprise to see him make a swift return to the track for the Betway Casino Handicap. Like many of Karen McLintock's young stock, the six-year-old son of Early March began his career in the bumper sphere and made a promising start by finishing third at Uttoxeter and winning at Musselburgh. However, he had his limitations exposed in stronger events at Ascot and Newbury and was switched to the Flat last April. Results have been mixed, both on the grass on the all-weather, but a runner-up finish at Newcastle early in the new year suggested his turn was not far away and he went one better in good style over a mile and a half here last Tuesday. He is turned out under the 6lb penalty and with the extra couple of furlongs unlikely to be an issue for a bumper winner, he should take plenty of beating. Angel Palanas absolutely bolted up at Southwell on his latest appearance and tackles the same course and distance in the Betway Handicap. Karl Burke's charge has done most of his running over five furlongs and was placed on a few occasions without managing to get his head in front. He stepped up to six furlongs for the first time of while here at the start of the month and was beaten just a neck into third place and under more forceful tactics he opened his account at the 18th attempt six days later with a six-length demolition job under his regular rider and 7lb claimer Russell Harris. A 10lb hike makes life tougher, but now he has found his niche - six furlongs on Fibresand - there is every chance he could raise his game to new heights. Tailor Tom should be backed when he lines up in a three-mile handicap hurdle at Newcastle. Donald McCain's six-year-old has been in grand form of late and is unlikely to regress at Gosforth Park. Tailor Tom showed plenty of vim to win by a neck at Bangor on January 4, after which he was sent into action a week later at Catterick. He jumped shabbily in North Yorkshire, with costly mistakes at the second- and last flight. Tailor Tom only went down by two lengths, though, and seemed to respond positively to the step up in distance. He runs at Newcastle with another 3lb on his back but there are more races to be won with him - as long as he can brush up his technique in the jumping department. Very Live finished runner-up on his last two starts but now is not the time to jump ship ahead of the 188Bet-sponsored handicap chase at Lingfield. Sporting Life suggestions LINGFIELD: 1.00 Much Too Much, 1.30 Foxtrot Juliet, 2.05 The Game Is A Foot, 2.40 Very Live, 3.15 Lostnfound, 3.45 Tara Bridge, 4.15 Landscape. NEWCASTLE: 1.20 Donna's Delight, 1.55 Birch Vale, 2.30 Kimberlite Candy, 3.05 Tailor Tom, 3.35 Casual Cavalier, 4.05 Heartasia. PUNCHESTOWN: 1.15 Routes Choice, 1.45 Seskin Flyer, 2.20 Moyhenna, 2.55 Wings Like Arion, 3.30 Stoneford, 4.00 Shar Whats Therush, 4.30 Carrigeen Acebo. SOUTHWELL: 1.40 SENATUS (NAP), 2.15 Angel Palanas, 2.50 Love Rat, 3.25 Essential, 3.55 Pearl Nation, 4.25 Rivers Of Asia. DOUBLE: Senatus and Angel Palanas.
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Post by dennisg on Jan 30, 2018 8:09:09 GMT
Buveur D'Air, Defi Du Seuil and Jezki, three of leading owner JP McManus' top hurdlers, are all set for action at the weekend. Buveur D'Air is on course for the Betfred 'Supports Jack Berry House' Contenders Hurdle at Sandown, ahead of his bid to retain his Unibet Champion Hurdle crown at Cheltenham. The seven-year-old, trained by Nicky Henderson, took the Listed prize on the way to glory at Prestbury Park last March and this Listed contest has been the intermediary target since he won the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton on Boxing Day. "He goes to Sandown all being well. The aim is to go there," said McManus' racing manager, Frank Berry. However, the list of possibles for Saturday's race will not be known until Tuesday, as the race was reopened due to insufficient entries. Berry reports Defi Du Seuil to be on course for the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown on the same afternoon, where he is likely to clash with the Willie Mullins-trained Faugheen. The five-year-old, trained by Philip Hobbs, won the Triumph Hurdle in 2017 but has not run since disappointing in the Coral Hurdle at Ascot in November, when he lost his unbeaten record over jumps. "The plan at the minute is for him to go to Leopardstown. Philip is very happy with him and he's back running better. All being well he'll go there at the weekend," said Berry. Defi Du Seuil could be joined by the Jessica Harrington-trained Jezki, who won the Champion Hurdle in 2014. "Jezki might run as well," confirmed Berry.
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Post by dennisg on Jan 30, 2018 8:11:06 GMT
Devon trainer Nigel Hawke hopes to find out more about Pearl Royale when he takes her to Wetherby for the Grade Two Totepool Towton Novices' Chase on Saturday. Hawke has had this Grade Two contest over three miles at the West Yorkshire venue in mind for the six-year-old since she made a winning debut over fences at Wincanton on Boxing Day. "This has been 'Plan A' since Wincanton. It's one of those situations where we could look around and find easy races, but she's a nice mare and we need to know how nice she is, because there are one or two nice races for this type of horse at the end of the season," he said. "What I don't want to do is chuck her in at the deep end and get it wrong. I'd rather see at what standard we are at the moment." Heading the 17 entries for the Towton is Nicky Henderson's French import Terrefort, who made a successful British debut at Huntingdon earlier this month. However, the five-year-old has an alternative target in the Betfred TV Scilly Isles Novices' Chase at Sandown on the same afternoon. Others such as Fergal O'Brien' s Barney Dawn and the Warren Greatrex-trained Keeper Hill have other entries. Dan Skelton has put in course and distance winner Captain Chaos, while other possibles include Colin Tizzard's Elegant Escape, the Nigel Twiston-Davies-trained Ballyoptic and Rose Dobbin's Jonniesofa.
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Post by dennisg on Jan 30, 2018 8:12:53 GMT
Benatar and Fountains Windfall feature amongst 11 entries for the Betfred TV Scilly Isles Novices' Chase at Sandown on Saturday. The Gary Moore-trained Benatar is unbeaten in three starts since having his attentions turned to jumping fences, most recently seeing off Finian's Oscar in a Grade Two at Ascot in December. He could step up to Grade One level for the first time over larger obstacles in this two-and-a-half-mile contest. Anthony Honeyball's Fountains Windfall looked poised to strike Grade One gold in the Kauto Star Novices' Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day until falling four fences from the finish. The eight-year-old proved he had suffered no ill effects from the spill when bolting up on his return to the Sunbury venue earlier this month and will be a major contender if taking up his weekend engagement. Barney Dwan won the EBF Final at Sandown two years ago and could return to the track off the back of a facile success at Market Rasen. Other contenders include the Paul Nicholls-trained Cyrname, Neil Mulholland's Kalondra, Le Rocher from Nick Williams' yard and Nicky Henderson's Terrefort. The Storyteller, trained by Gordon Elliott, is the sole Irish contender.
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Post by Kimmy on Jan 30, 2018 8:20:30 GMT
Tuesday: going, weather & non-runners Lingfield GOING: Jumps course - HEAVY (GoingStick 5.2); All-Weather - POLYTRACK: STANDARD (Rail movements: Races 2 & 4 +25yds, Race 3 +27yds, Race 5 +13yds and Race 6 +42yds) WEATHER: Partly cloudy NON RUNNERS: 3:45 Mr Fitzroy (1) Newcastle GOING: SOFT (Heavy in places) (GoingStick 4.9) (Rail movements: Races 5 & 6 +13yds, Races 1 & 2 +18yds and Races 3 & 4 +21yds) WEATHER: Mostly cloudy Punchestown GOING: HEAVY WEATHER: Showers Southwell (AW) GOING: FIBRESAND: STANDARD WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Inside NON RUNNERS: 2:15 Brockholes (9)Mehdi (1)
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Post by Kimmy on Jan 30, 2018 8:21:10 GMT
Newcastle
The George Bewley-trained CASUAL CAVALIER (3.35) hasn’t won for a year, but he has produced two solid efforts this winter, most recently at Ayr where he failed to match the turn of foot shown by easy winner Rosquero but pulled clear of the also-rans.
A 2lb drop in the weights takes him back down to the mark he defied over this course and distance last January and he enjoys testing ground, so he has every chance of getting back to winning ways in the 2m½f handicap chase.
TAILOR TOM (3.05) has improved since moving into handicaps and is capable of taking another step forward.
Donald McCain’s six-year-old stayed on strongly to open his account at Bangor recently and found only one too strong at Catterick a week later when some sloppy jumps cost him victory. He can pull out more if newly applied cheekpieces help him to eliminate the mistakes.
CENTRAL FLAME (2.30) was pulled up in his first two starts after returning from a layoff, but there was more encouragement here last month as he stayed on from an unpromising position to finish third. James Walton’s gelding has now slipped below his latest winning mark and this 2m7½f handicap looks a good opportunity.
Lingfield
CARQALIN (2.40) let down favourite backers at Market Rasen last time out, but he deserves another chance in the 2m7½f handicap chase.
The six-year-old was well supported on just his third start for Kim Bailey but couldn’t reel in The Last Bridge, who was allowed to dictate in a small field.
That effort showed he is suited by this sort of test and his light weight could prove crucial in what are set to be very testing conditions.
Veauce De Sivola looks the main danger ahead of Irish Octave. Rosemary Gasson trains the latter and she has better hopes of a winner with SCARTARE (4.15) in the finale.
The seven-year-old ended last season in the doldrums but made an encouraging comeback at Southwell in December, plugging on for third.
It later emerged that he lost a shoe and another 4lb drop in the weights leaves him lurking on a very dangerous mark. Richardofdoccombe, who was a good second last time, is feared most.
Southwell
The 6f handicap looks a competitive affair, but ANGEL PALANAS (2.15) looks sure to be involved in the finish.
Karl Burke’s four-year-old has been struggling to get his head in front, but he showed that this course and distance suits when third two starts back and finally opened his account here last time, surging six lengths clear on the run-in.
A 10lb higher mark may not stop him not after that confidence-boosting success.
Get tips for every race run in Britain from Tuesday to Sunday in this week's Racing & Football Outlook – out every Tuesday
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Post by Kimmy on Jan 30, 2018 8:21:42 GMT
Lambourn: James Burn
Simonia (1.30 Lingfield, nap)
Simonsig's half-sister had excuses on her debut at Ludlow this month, but still shaped with plenty of promise and should be hard to beat with normal improvement from that effort.
Evs Simonia 1:30 Lingfield (AW) Others to follow Lingfield: 3.15 Lostnfound. Newcastle: 1.20 Bob Mahler, 1.55 Petticoat Tails. Southwell: 1.40 Cousin Khee.
Newmarket: David Milnes
Dichato (2.50 Southwell, nap)
The former John Gosden trainee makes a significant step down in trip on his third start for Stuart Williams after failing to stay 1m4f at Lingfield last time. The son of Scat Daddy should find this extended mile more his bag and is expected to collect.
11/4 Dichato 2:50 Southwell (AW) West Country: Tim Mitchell
Richardofdoccombe (4.15 Lingfield, nap)
With question marks surrounding most of the runners this is reckoned to be an inviting opportunity for the lighty-raced 12-year-old to add to his sole success.
Others to follow Lingfield: 2.40 Veauce De Sivola.
North: Colin Russell
Tailor Tom (3.05 Newcastle, nap)
Has improved for the step up in trip, winning at Bangor and last time finishing second to an improving sort at Catterick. Further progress is on the cards and with first-time cheekpieces is expected to prove hard to beat.
11/4 Tailor Tom 3:05 Newcastle Others to follow Newcastle: 1.20 Donna's Delight, 1.55 My Old Gold, 2.30 Newtown Lad, 3.35 Casual Cavalier, 4.05 Lord County. Southwell: 1.40 Senatus, 2.15 Kommander Kirkup. 3.25 Breaking Free, 3.55 Mujassam, 4.25 Sooqaan.
Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason
Kings Cross (2.40 Lingfield, nap)
On a lengthy losing run but on a decent mark as a result and, with his stable back among the winners, is worth chancing on his return to a track where he registered his last win.
5/1 Kings Cross 2:40 Lingfield Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Very Live (2.40 Lingfield)
Has not won for almost two years but his two most recent efforts suggest he could be ready to end his barren patch.
6/1 Very Live 2:40 Lingfield Longshot: Ed Quigley
Mister Freeze (2.15 Southwell)
Only career victory came over C&D off today's mark, so can't be ruled out with first-time cheekpieces applied.
20/1 Mister Freeze 2:15 Southwell (AW) Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Shar Whats Therush (4.00 Punchestown)
The Donie Hassett-trained five-year-old, who stepped up on previous performances when winning well over today’s 2m4f trip at Fairyhouse in November, returns from a break and although now 9lb higher in the ratings, he gets the vote to follow up under Phillip Enright.
5/4 Shar Whats Therush 4:00 Punchestown The Raceform Interactive nugget
Simon Crisford is 2/3 in non-handicaps at Southwell with runners having just their second racecourse outing. Bobby K aims to enhance that statistic in the 2.50.
13/2 Bobby K 2:50 Southwell (AW) Don't forget: Members receive Pricewise Extra at 10am daily on racingpost.com
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Post by Kimmy on Jan 30, 2018 8:22:14 GMT
Tom Lacey does not like wasting petrol and boasts a 29 per cent strike-rate with 200 mile plus travellers. Kimberlite Candy (Newcastle 2.30) was knocked out of the race last time and can make amends.
Donald McCain is 4-7 with hurdles debutants at Newcastle and runs two in the 1.55. Birch Vale has Brian Hughes up and the jockey has a 48 per cent strike-rate for the stable this year.
McCain also has a great strike-rate with winners returning within seven days so comfortable Kelso scorer Whitsundays (Newcastle 3.35) is an obvious bet to follow up.
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Post by Kimmy on Jan 30, 2018 8:23:17 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Jan 30, 2018 8:23:44 GMT
Lingfield
Robin Goodfellow
1.00 Fforbidden Love
1.30 Simonia
2.05 Clayton
2.40 Kings Cross
3.15 Lostnfound
3.45 Tara Bridge
4.15 Richardofdoccombe
GIMCRACK
1.00 Much Too Much
1.30 Foxtrot Juliet
2.05 The Game Is A Foot
2.40 Very Live
3.15 Lostnfound
3.45 Tara Bridge
4.15 Landscape
Newcastle
Robin Goodfellow
1.20 Bob Mahler
1.55 My Old Gold
2.30 De Vous A Moi
3.05 Skipthescales
3.35 Whitsundays
4.05 Lord County
GIMCRACK
1.20 Donna’s Delight
1.55 Birch Vale
2.30 Kimberlite Candy
3.05 Tailor Tom
3.35 Casual Cavalier
4.05 Heartasia
Southwell
Robin Goodfellow
1.40 Senatus
2.15 Angel Palanas (nap)
2.50 Love Rat
3.25 Best Tamayuz
3.55 Pearl Nation
4.25 Sooqaan (nb)
GIMCRACK
1.40 Senatus (nap)
2.15 Angel Palanas (nb)
2.50 Love Rat
3.25 Essential
3.55 Pearl Nation
4.25 Rivers Of Asia
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Post by Kimmy on Jan 30, 2018 17:52:12 GMT
Lingfield Park, 30 Jan 18 Race 1 - 1:00pm THE EBF MARES' INTERMEDIATE OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (NHMOPS Bonus Race) (DIV I) An enquiry was held to consider the placings in this race after interference inside the final half furlong when the winner, FFORBIDDEN LOVE, ridden by Trevor Whelan, interfered with MISTY BLOOM (IRE), placed second, ridden by Patrick Cowley, which in turn interfered with DUBAI DIRHAM, placed third, ridden by Gavin Sheehan. Being a 7lb claimer, Cowley was offered to be accompanied in the enquiry, but declined. The Stewards considered that the interference had not improved FFORBIDDEN LOVE’s placing as both MISTY BLOOM (IRE) and DUBAI DIRHAM lost little momentum and there had been ¾ of a length between the first and second horses at the line, with a head back to the third placed horse. Whelan was cautioned for careless riding as he had allowed his mount to drift right-handed without sufficient correction, taking those horses on his outside off their intended lines.
Approximately 1 furlong out, NO NO JULIET (IRE), placed fourth, lugged left-handed making brief contact with EL DEGUELLO, unplaced, but after viewing a recording of the incident it was found that no riding offence was involved and it had not improved the placing of NO NO JULIET (IRE).
Race 4 - 2:40pm THE DAILY RACING SPECIALS AT 188BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) The winner, GENERAL GIRLING, appeared to show improved form compared with its previous run at Chepstow on 19 January 2018 where the gelding was pulled up. The representative of Ron Hodges explained that the gelding had benefitted from the easy lead and being able to dominate on this occasion. His explanation was noted, and GENERAL GIRLING was routine tested.
Race 5 - 3:15pm THE 188BET CASINO MARES' NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (NHMOPS Bonus Race) The winner, SHE’S GINA (GER) appeared to show improved form compared with its previous run at Huntingdon on 12 January 2018 where the mare finished seventh of fifteen, beaten by 40 ¾ lengths. Seamus Mullin’s representative’s explanation that SHE’S GINA (GER) jumped better on this occasion was noted. The mare was routine tested.
Race 7 - 4:15pm THE PREMIER LEAGUE BETTING AT 188BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Approaching the second last flight, RICHARDOFDOCCOMBE (IRE), placed fourth, lugged right-handed making contact with the winner STOLBERG (IRE), but after viewing a recording of the incident it was found that no riding offence was involved.
An enquiry was held to consider interference leaving the back straight when BLACK ANTHEM (IRE), unplaced, ridden by James Bowen, interfered with SCARTARE (IRE), placed second, ridden by Ben Poste. The interference was found to be accidental as BLACK ANTHEM (IRE) had lugged quickly right-handed before being corrected by the rider, causing SCARTARE (IRE) be shifted right-handed causing it to clip the heels of the winner, STOLBERG (IRE).
Dave Crosse, the rider of the winner, STOLBERG (IRE), was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level from the top of the hill.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that FILATORE (IRE), placed fifth, lost its right-fore shoe. View Stewards report Southwell, 30 Jan 18 Race 1 - 1:40pm THE BETWAY CASINO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) An enquiry was held into the start and the possible withdrawal of BRIGADOON, ridden by Luke Morris. The rider and the Starters were interviewed and shown recordings of the start. It was found that BRIGADOON was deemed to have started as the gelding had anticipated the start and lost its footing, causing Morris to become unbalanced and unseat after the start had been effected.
Following the race, Kieran O’Neill reported that EPICURIOUS (IRE), placed fourth, hung badly left
Race 2 - 2:15pm THE BETWAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) The performance of AMAZING GRAZING (IRE), which finished seventh, was considered. The representative of Richard Guest could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance other than it missed the break. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of AMAZING GRAZING (IRE) during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Following the race, Richard Kingscote reported that ALFONSO MANANA (IRE), placed sixth, hung left in the home straight.
Race 3 - 2:50pm THE 32Red.com NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) The performance of DICHATO (USA), which finished unplaced, was considered. The representative of Stuart Williams explained that the gelding was unsuited by the fibresand surface. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of DICHATO (USA) during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 4 - 3:25pm THE sunbets.co.uk TOP PRICE ON ALL FAVOURITES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for FRENCH to be mounted in the chute and for BEAU STRATA (IRE) to go early to post.
Approaching the final furlong, the winner, ESSENTIAL, hung left despite the rider’s efforts to correct it, causing BINGO GEORGE (IRE), placed fourth, to be switched off heels, 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 ESSENTIAL.
Following the race, Robert Winston reported that MEANDMYSHADOW, unplaced, had no more to give having raced wide throughout. The Stewards ordered MEANDMYSHADOW to be routine tested.
Race 5 - 3:55pm THE sunbets.co.uk DOWNLOAD THE APP CLAIMING STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination during routine testing of PEARL NATION (USA), placed fourth, revealed it had bled from the nose.
Race 6 - 4:25pm THE sunbets.co.uk HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for CALEDONIAN GOLD to go early to post. View Stewards report Newcastle, 30 Jan 18 Race 4 - 3:05pm THE SIX NATIONS RUGBY AT 188BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier for the Northern Lights Stayers Hurdle Series) Following the race, Donald McCain reported that the race may have come too soon for TAILOR TOM (IRE), placed seventh, having raced 19 days previously. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 5 - 3:35pm THE DOWNLOAD THE APP AT 188BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) The winner CHARLIE SNOW ANGEL, appeared to show an improvement in form compared with its previous run at Ayr on 2 January 2018, where the gelding finished fifth of seven beaten 68 lengths. It was noted that the trainer could offer no explanation for the gelding’s improved form. CHARLIE SNOW ANGEL was routine tested.
Race 6 - 4:05pm THE PLAY SLOTS AT 188BET CASINO HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Ryan Winks, the rider of MODULUS, had appeared to drop his hands and stop riding shortly before the winning post, to be beaten a neck for fourth. After being interviewed and shown recordings of the incident, Wink’s explanation was noted that he felt that he had asked for sufficient effort throughout, and that in his opinion he was always being held by the fourth placed horse.
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Post by Kimmy on Jan 30, 2018 21:19:15 GMT
Wednesday: going, weather & non-runners Ayr GOING: HEAVY (GoingStick: Chs 5.1, Hdl 4.8) (Rail movements: Races 1 & 3 +22yds, Races 2 & 6 +11yds, Race 4 +42yds and Race 5 +36yds) WEATHER: Rain Chelmsford (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Rain STALLS: 6f - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 1:25 Wicker (7) 4:10 Saved My Bacon (1) Down Royal GOING: HEAVY (Precautionary INSPECTION 8am) WEATHER: Showers Leicester GOING: Hurdle course - HEAVY; Chase course - SOFT (Heavy in places) (GoingStick: Hdl 3.8, Chs 5.5) (Precautionary INSPECTION 7.45am Wednesday) (6th hurdle will be omitted) (Rail movements: 2m races +18yds, 2m 4f+ races +36yds) WEATHER: Partly cloudy Newcastle (AW) GOING: TAPETA: STANDARD WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 1m 4f - Farside; Remainder - Centre NON RUNNERS: 4:40 Biscuit Billy (3)
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Post by Kimmy on Jan 30, 2018 21:20:06 GMT
Lambourn: James Burn
Zipedeedodah (4.10 Chelmsford, nap)
Lengthy losing run to defy, but not far away in two course-and-distance appearances recently and has the assistance of Oisin Murphy, who tends to get a good tune out of this gelding.
9/1 Zipedeedodah 4:10 Chelmsford (AW) Others to follow Chelmsford: 1.25 Paradise Lake, 2.25 Boomerang Betty, 3.00 William Hunter, 3.35 Danzan.
Newmarket: David Milnes
Lazarus (4.05 Newcastle, nap)
Got up under a fine ride from today's jockey Jack Mitchell to score at Chelmsford last time and fancied to defy a 6lb penalty. Amy Murphy's handicapper was finishing to good effect that day and should relish this stiff finish.
7/2 Lazarus 4:05 Newcastle (AW) Others to follow Chelmsford: 1.25 Lunar Deity, 1.55 Buckland Beau, 3.00 Time To Blossom, 3.35 Regina Nostra, 4.10 Bernie's Boy
West Country: Tim Mitchell
Iniesta (2.15 Leicester, nap)
Respectable efforts in claimers since winning a seller in October and again back on the flat last time. Sets the standard and expected to take the beating on stable debut.
SP Iniesta 2:15 Leicester Others to follow Leicester: 1.15 Springtown Lake, 3.25 Triple Chief.
North: Colin Russell
Bosham (4.10 Chelmsford, nap)
Not the force he once was, but goes well on the course and with Adam Kirby an interesting booking and off his current good mark is fanced to get back to winning ways.
11/4 Bosham 4:10 Chelmsford (AW) Others to follow Ayr: 1.35 Sweet As Candy, 2.05 Uncle Alastair, 2.35 Cockley Beck, 3.10 Shanroe Street, 3.45 Hills Of Dubai, 4.20 Sporting Press. Chelmsford: 1.25 My Amigo, 1.55 Raven Banner, 2.25 Harvest Day, 3.35 Furze Lady. Newcastle: 4.05 Desert Ruler, 4.40 Vale Of Kent, 5.15 Ghost, 5.45 How Bizarre, 6.15 Oriental Lily, 6.45 Star Cracker.
Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason
Hills Of Dubai (3.45 Ayr, nap)
Looked a natural when making a winning chasing debut over course and distance earlier this month and can follow up off a 7lb higher mark for his in-form yard.
SP Hills Of Dubai 3:45 Ayr Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Harvest Day (2.25 Chelmsford)
Left earlier efforts well behind when upped to 7f at Wolverhampton nine days ago and even with a penalty is 5lb well in today.
11/10 Harvest Day 2:25 Chelmsford (AW) Longshot: Ed Quigley
Hit The Highway (1.45 Leicester)
Blows hot and cold, but has a cracking record at this venue and will relish underfoot conditions so could easily bounce back to form.
5/1 Hit The Highway 1:45 Leicester Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Celtic Rising (2.45 Down Royal)
Runner-up at Limerick last month when having his second run over hurdles, the Henry de Bromhead-trained six-year-old gets the vote to land today’s two mile maiden under Andrew Lynch.
SP Celtic Rising 2:45 Down Royal The Raceform Interactive nugget
Since 2015, Willie Mullins is an impressive 7/13 with runners at Down Royal. In that time he's 1/1 in bumpers there, so Harrie in the 4.25 should be hard to beat.
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Post by Kimmy on Jan 30, 2018 21:20:39 GMT
William Haggas has a 28 per cent strike-rate at Chelmsford and a 17 per cent strike-rate with 3yo debutants at the course. The Pivotal filly Regina Nostra is his only runner of the day in the 3.35.
Sharon Watt has a 27 per cent strike-rate at Ayr and that increases to 33 per cent when she combines with Finian O’Toole. They team up in the 1.35 with course winner Arctic Vodka.
Matt Sheppard has a 20 per cent strike-rate at Leicester and a 50 per cent strike-rate with horses wearing cheekpieces for the first time. He saddles course winner Handsome Sam in the 3.55.
Nicky Richards has a 24 per cent strike-rate at Ayr and a 21 per cent strike-rate with handicap debutants. He saddles Cockley Beck in the 2.35.
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Post by Kimmy on Jan 31, 2018 9:24:00 GMT
Head To The Stars 1.45 Leicester
Henry Daly has saddled four winners and three seconds from just 11 runners in the last two weeks and his Head To The Stars could follow up a recent success at Wincanton.
Leicester can take some getting in deep ground, but the seven-year-old won a course-and-distance novice just over a year ago before finishing second in another and his liking for the venue should serve him well.
The form of his second this time last year also stacks up well, with five-length winner Full Irish now rated 137.
Head To The Stars struggled when first sent handicapping, but he was much improved when winning at the start of January and, even after going up 5lb, a mark of 127 still looks workable on that formline with Full Irish.
Daly’s charge is open to further improvement and a return to his favoured venue is also in his favour.
His jockey’s 7lb claim helps and, in tough conditions, he may see it out better than most.
5/2 Head To The Stars 1:45 Leicester Ballyarthur 2.50 Leicester
Nigel Twiston-Davies’s horses aren’t going as well as was the case earlier in the season, but Ballyarthur could be the one to get the yard back on track.
He’s already proved his liking for this venue in two previous visits. His sole win under rules came here on soft ground and his staying-on second to the improving Acting Lass over 2m4f here last time out was another terrific effort.
The handicapper eased Ballyarthur 1lb for that effort, which looks wrong given Acting Lass has since followed up in a deeper race at Ascot off 2lb higher.
Ballyarthur can often be let down by his jumping, but this is a weaker race and, as a point winner, the extra quarter-mile strongly in his favour.
4/5 Ballyarthur 2:50 Leicester Hills Of Dubai 3.45 Ayr
Hills Of Dubai made a great start to his chasing career when leading from pillar to post over course and distance and he should make another bold bid.
Although a nine-year-old, Donald McCain’s charge has had just six starts under rules and, given the manner of his success last time out on just his second appearance in a handicap, he could be the type to rattle up a sequence.
His jumping was efficient given it was his chasing debut and Brian Hughes, who retains the ride, had the race won some way out.
The winning margin was just four lengths, but he won with any amount in hand and a 7lb rise doesn’t look anywhere near enough to stop him.
He relished heavy ground that day and, being a point winner, he could gallop his rivals into the ground.
Evs Hills Of Dubai 3:45 Ayr Ghost 5.15 Newcastle
It’s not easy to give away weight all round on handicap debut, but Ghost has shown enough in three 5f maidens to suggest a mark of 61 is on the lenient side.
Her fitness must be taken on trust given John Quinn’s charge has been off the track for 154 days, but her best run was her first and she may be one to catch fresh.
She has shown plenty of speed in her three starts and her fourth behind Cornwallis winner Abel Handy first time out sets a fair standard.
While the winner has gone from strength to strength, runner-up Rossall is rated 75 and the third, Bow Belles, went close in a handicap off 72.
On the back of that effort, Ghost was sent off 6-1 for a maiden at Beverley just 11 days later. Once again she showed blistering speed from her wide berth but found it tough to live with the principals close home.
However, she will find this company much less demanding and should take plenty of beating.
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Post by Kimmy on Jan 31, 2018 19:10:35 GMT
Leicester, 31 Jan 18 Fixture Note In all hurdle races, the third last hurdle (first in the home straight) will be omitted due to unsuitable ground conditions.
An enquiry was held following concerns raised by the Veterinary Officer that it appeared someone had urinated in a sampling box prior to racing and therefore it could not be used due to a risk of contamination. The Veterinary Officer, the Clerk of the Course and an Equine Welfare and Integrity Officer were interviewed. A report was forwarded to the Head Office of the British Horseracing Authority for further consideration. Race 2 - 1:45pm THE GOLDEN MILLER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that HEAD TO THE STARS, placed second, lost both hind shoes. Aidan Coleman reported that DU SOLEIL (FR), which was pulled up, stopped quickly in the home straight and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 4 - 2:50pm THE H.A.C. PIPELINE SUPPLIES STEEPLE CHASE (A NOVICES' LIMITED HANDICAP) (CLASS 3) The winner, SOME ARE LUCKY (IRE), appeared to show an improvement in form compared with its previous run at Doncaster on 15 December 2017, where the gelding was pulled up. The representative of Tom George explained that SOME ARE LUCKY (IRE) benefitted from a change in tactics to be ridden more positively on this occasion. The gelding was routine tested.
Race 5 - 3:25pm THE RUNNING HARE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that GO WEST YOUNG MAN (IRE), placed fifth, lost its right hind shoe. Jonathan Burke reported that BESTWORK (FR), which was pulled up, jumped poorly throughout and the Veterinary Officer reported that the gelding lost its left hind shoe. Kielan Woods reported that INDIAN NATIVE (IRE), which was pulled up, was never travelling and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race endoscopic examination of the mare found it to have bled.
Race 6 - 3:55pm THE SIX HILLS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Harry Stock, the rider of SPORTY YANKEE (USA), placed second, was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level from approaching the home straight. Being a 7lb claimer, Stock was accompanied by a senior jockey.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that KAYF CHARMER, unplaced, lost its right hind shoe. The representative of Jimmy Frost reported that ICE KONIG (FR), unplaced, had a breathing problem. View Stewards report Ayr, 31 Jan 18 Fixture Note Second last fence in back straight omitted due to ground conditions. Last fence in back straight and first fence in home straight not in situ due to ground conditions. Race 1 - 1:35pm THE FRANK MCGOLDRICK 60TH BIRTHDAY MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Following the race, Finian O'Toole reported that ARCTIC VODKA, which was pulled up, hung right throughout and was never travelling. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
The Veterinary Officer further reported that both BAFANA BLUE, which was pulled up, and ARDEAN LASS (IRE), placed third, had lost left front shoes.
Race 3 - 2:35pm THE TRIAL RACING UK FOR FREE NOW MARES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Qualifier for The Northern Lights Mares' Hurdle Series Final) The winner, THE DELRAY MUNKY, appeared to show an improvement in form compared with its previous run at Kelso on 14 January 2018, where the mare finished eighth of fourteen beaten 26 ½ lengths. Iain Jardine explained that the mare appreciated the drop back in trip to 2 miles 3 furlongs, and had benefited from the first-time application of cheek pieces on this occasion. His explanations were noted and THE DELRAY MUNKY was routine tested.
Following the race, Ryan Day reported that COCKLEY BECK (IRE), placed fourth, hung left throughout. View Stewards report Chelmsford City, 31 Jan 18 Race 1 - 1:25pm THE toteplacepot RACES 1 TO 6 APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for MAN OF VERVE (IRE) and PARADISE LAKE (IRE) to go early to post.
Clifford Lee, the rider of MY AMIGO, placed second, was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level from two furlongs out.
Race 2 - 1:55pm THE toteexacta PICK THE 1st AND 2nd HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) The representative of Charlie Fellowes reported that BUCKLAND BEAU, unplaced, moved poorly in the home straight. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 4 - 3:00pm THE totetrifecta PICK THE 1,2,3 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Following the race the representative of Michael Bell reported that NURSE NIGHTINGALE, placed fifth, was unsuited by being unable to dominate on this occasion.
Race 5 - 3:35pm THE toteswinger TWO IN THE FIRST THREE NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) Following the race James Sullivan reported that FURZE LADY, unplaced, ran green.
Race 6 - 4:10pm THE totescoop6 ROLLOVER THIS SATURDAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race Oisin Murphy reported that ZIPEDEEDODAH (IRE), placed eighth, was slowly away and never travelling. View Stewards report Newcastle, 31 Jan 18 Race 1 - 4:05pm THE BETWAY LIVE CASINO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) KINGS GOLD (IRE) wore earplugs.
An enquiry was held after two deer ran across the track in front of the runners on the bend turning into the home straight. The Clerk of the Course and rider Barry McHugh were interviewed. Having heard their evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that the Racecourse were taking all reasonable measures to prevent such an occurrence and the Racecourse advised they will review their current procedures.
Following the race, Ben Curtis, reported that SONG OF LOVE (IRE), placed seventh, hung left throughout.
Race 2 - 4:40pm THE 32Red.com NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for DUBAI ACCLAIM (IRE) to go early to post.
Race 3 - 5:15pm THE 32Red CASINO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for GHOST to go early to post.
An enquiry was held into the apparent improvement in form of the winner SWISSIE ridden by Shane Gray and trained by Ivan Furtado, which had never previously been placed. Ivan Furtado’s representative was interviewed. She explained that the gelding had been improving steadily on each of its runs, stripped fitter from its last race having had a 2 month break prior to its previous run and that this race she considered was a weaker contest. Her comments were noted and the gelding was routine tested.
Race 5 - 6:15pm THE BETWAY CASINO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) An enquiry was held to consider interference approximately 1 ½ furlongs out when BIG LACHIE, placed eighth, ridden by Ben Curtis interfered with the winner, ORIENTAL LILLY, ridden by Phil Dennis. Curtis was cautioned for careless riding as he had switched right when insufficiently clear causing Phil Dennis to take a slight check.
Inside the final furlong, SPIRIT OF WEDZA (IRE), placed fifth, edged left at the same time as FAST ACT (IRE), placed seventh, edged right, tightening BIG LACHIE, placed eighth, and SPIRIT OF ZEBEDEE (IRE), unplaced. 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 SPIRIT OF WEDZA (IRE).
Following the race, Cameron Noble reported that FAST ACT (IRE), placed seventh, hung right under pressure.
Race 6 - 6:45pm THE BETWAY APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Cameron Noble reported that JOHNNY CAVAGIN, placed seventh, jumped awkwardly from the stalls and was slowly away.
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Post by Kimmy on Jan 31, 2018 19:11:11 GMT
Dual Grade One winner Whisper will not run again this season, trainer Nicky Henderson has told bookmakers Unibet.
The Dai Walters-owned 10-year-old was under consideration for the Randox Health Grand National, but his name did not appear when the entries for the big Aintree race were released on Wednesday.
Henderson said: "An issue reared its ugly head over the weekend and following veterinary investigations, and after discussions with his owner Dai Walters, it was decided that we cannot continue training him for the remainder of the season, so consequently he is out of Aintree and for the season. Horses are not machines and their welfare is of paramount importance to all of us."
Whisper finished runner-up in the Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury on his penultimate start, but was well beaten at Kempton on Boxing Day, when fifth to stablemate Might Bite in the King George VI Chase.
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Post by Kimmy on Jan 31, 2018 19:11:58 GMT
Thursday: going, weather & non-runners Kempton (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Inside Southwell (AW) GOING: FIBRESAND: STANDARD WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 5f - Centre; Remainder - Inside Towcester GOING: SOFT (Heavy in places) (Rail movements: R3 +65y, R5 +35y) WEATHER: Partly cloudy Wincanton GOING: HEAVY (GoingStick: Chs 5.5, Hdl 5.4) (Stable hurdle will be omitted. Cross fence will be omitted) (Rail movements: R1 & 7 +48y, R2 +140y, R3 & 4 +72y, R5 +260y, R6 +280y) WEATHER: Partly cloudy
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Post by Kimmy on Jan 31, 2018 21:36:05 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Freebe Rocks (5.55 Kempton, nap)
Ran a decent race to be beaten just a length at Lingfield last time and is fancied to go one better under Adam Kirby. Michael Bell's hope is well drawn in stall one.
5/2 Freebe Rocks 5:55 Kempton (AW) Others to follow Southwell: 2.05 Go On Gal, 4.25 Majestic Moon. Kempton: 6.30 Sacred Act, 7.30 Thaqaffa, 8.00 Arnarson, 8.30 Western Way.
Lambourn: James Burn
Princess De Lune (6.30 Kempton, nap)
Has her quirks but showed ability when winning first time out last year for Roger Charlton and has since moved to Archie Watson, who can do little wrong at present.
5/4 Princess De Lune 6:30 Kempton (AW) Others to follow Kempton: 5.55 Bill Cody, 7.00 Pulsating, 8.00 Bobby Wheeler. Southwell: 2.05 Captain Cockle, 3.50 Jack Of Diamonds. Towcester: 1.40 The Vocalist, 2.15 Lettheriverrundry, 3.25 Voie Dans Voie. Wincanton: 1.20 Aardwolf.
West Country: Tim Mitchell
Drops Of Jupitor (2.25 Wincanton, nap)
Failed to get competitive from off the pace on handicap debut at Sandown but looked a mare to keep on side judged on her Exeter win. Fancied to take the beating back in novice company against her own sex with the stable remaining in good form.
8/11 Drops Of Jupitor 2:25 Wincanton Others to follow Towcester: 2.50 How's My Friend, 4.00 Barney From Tyanee, 4.35 Just Spot. Wincanton: 1.20 Molineaux, 1.50 Persian Delight, 3.00 Captain Cattistock, 3.35 Siruh Du Lac, 4.10 Unioniste, 4.45 Hideaway Vic.
North: Colin Russell
Mr Christopher (4.25 Southwell, nap)
Has run both previous outings on the course including last time when third over a mile. The drop back to 7f should suit and fancied to give another good account.
6/1 Mr Christopher 4:25 Southwell (AW) Others to follow Kempton: 8.30 Buyer Beware. Southwell: 1.30 Kingstreet Lady, 2.05 Pantomime, 2.40 Ray Purchase, 3.15 Magic Pulse, 3.50 Symbolic Star. Towcester: 2.50 Touch Of Steel, 4.35 Dulce Panem.
Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason
Le Boizelo (3.35 Wincanton, nap)
Up in grade after winning over course and distance last month, but looks to have plenty in his favour as he bids to defy a rise in the handicap.
10/3 Le Boizelo 3:35 Wincanton Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Ray Purchase (2.40 Southwell)
Bumped into a well handicapped rival last time but had earlier earned a personal best when making all here and can return to winning ways.
5/4 Ray Purchase 2:40 Southwell (AW) Longshot: Ed Quigley
Black Narcissus (2.50 Towcester)
Enigmatic sort, but has winning form at the track and in testing ground, so cannot be dismissed off an attractive mark.
9/1 Black Narcissus 2:50 Towcester *There are no tips from Ireland today.
The Raceform Interactive nugget
In-form Anthony Honeyball (seven winners from 14 runners so far this year; +£11.39 to £1 stakes), does well with his bumper horses at Wincanton, with three winners from his five runners since the start of 2017 (+£8.75 to £1 stakes.) Hideaway Vic can defy a penalty in the 1m7f contest at 4.45.
6/4 Hideaway Vic 4:45 Wincanton 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 31, 2018 21:36:48 GMT
Kevin Bishop has a 31 per cent strike-rate at Towcester and that increases to an impressive 75 per cent when combining with Conor Smith. They team up in the 4.35 with course-and-distance winner Just Spot.
Paul Nicholls has a 33 per cent strike-rate at Wincanton which increases to 40 per cent with bumper debutants and he saddles the Norse Dancer gelding Rhythm Is A Dancer in the 4.45.
Warren Greatrex has a 37 per cent strike-rate over the past fortnight and a 24 per cent strike-rate with new recruits. He saddles the Cape Cross gelding Aardwolf in the 1.20 at Wincanton.
Archie Watson has a 31 per cent strike-rate at Kempton and that increases to 36 per cent when Edward Greatrex is on board. They combine in the 7.00 with the course-and-distance winner Pulsating.
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Post by dennisg on Feb 1, 2018 9:06:18 GMT
in today's sporting life............... Warm Oasis finally got his head in front last time out and Anita Chambers expects him to strike again at Kempton on Thursday. She has a tip for every race. Warm Oasis finally got his head in front last time out and can kick on again in the Matchbook Casino Handicap at Kempton. The four-year-old did not hit the track until last July when the 200,000 guinea recruit looked pretty disappointing in finishing down the field in a moderate event at Leicester, before another prolonged spell off the course. However, he shaped with plenty more promise on his return in October, being beaten just half a length in second before again hitting the frame when fourth on his first all-weather outing at Lingfield, despite hanging in the finish. He won what was a muddling affair at Wolverhampton before Christmas by a neck, although that margin would have been bigger but for once more hanging in the finish. Clearly Warm Oasis is not totally straightforward, but he can certainly run and a 3lb hike in the weights is not insurmountable. Helfire is worth noting as she returns from a lengthy lay off in the Matchbook Betting Podcast Handicap. The five-year-old has not raced since last September, when she finished a three-quarter-length second in a reasonable heat at Sandown. A thoroughly consistent type for Hughie Morrison last summer, she might still have a bit to give. Princess De Lune impressed when winning a Newbury maiden on her racecourse debut last April but upped in company towards the backend of last year, she was thoroughly found out. Twice tried at Listed level by Roger Charlton, Princess De Lune was not beaten too far on either occasion but she was never going to trouble the judge. Switched to Archie Watson since that run, Princess De Lune should find the Better Odds With Matchbook Novice Stakes an easier task. Dream Serenade likes a trip to Southwell and is the pick in the Betway Handicap. Her three visits to the Nottinghamshire venue have yielded three places, and it is not too much of a stretch to think she can win a race like this here, even though she has had almost a year on the sidelines. Siruh Du Lac can keep his recent momentum going in the Dick Hunt Handicap Chase. Nick Williams' runner fluffed his lines a bit on his fencing bow when racing a bit keenly and making some jumping errors at Kempton, but he has not looked back since being pulled up that October day. He triumphed in gutsy style at Bangor on his next outing, while he defied a 6lb rise and again showed plenty of heart for a battle in winning by a length and a quarter at Exeter. Siruh Du Lac has another 6lb hike to shoulder here, but he should be game for the challenge. Unioniste suffered a shock reverse on his return at Taunton earlier this month but can right the record in the Stewart Tory Memorial Open Hunters' Chase. He failed by a nose to fend off the late thrust of Premier Portrait but he should improve for the run. The Vocalist impressed with her victory at Huntingdon recently and should be on the mark again in Ludlow's starsportsbet.co.uk Mares' "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle. Nicky Henderson's runner dived at the last but survived to win by four and a half lengths without Nico de Boinville really having to get too serious. Sporting Life suggestions: KEMPTON: 5.55 Barnay, 6.30 Princess De Lune, 7.00 Mercers, 7.30 WARM OASIS (NAP), 8.00 Helfire, 8.30 Hewouldwouldnthe. SOUTHWELL: 1.30 Something Lucky, 2.05 Dream Serenade, 2.40 Ray Purchase, 3.15 Samovar, 3.50 Symbolic Star, 4.25 Zaeem. TOWCESTER: 1.40 The Vocalist, 2.15 Apache Song, 2.50 Magical Man, 3.25 Dr Des, 4.00 Norse Light, 4.35 Just Spot. WINCANTON: 1.20 Le Musee, 1.50 Valhalla, 2.25 Dinos Benefit, 3.00 Captain Cattistock, 3.35 Siruh Du Lac, 4.10 Unioniste, 4.45 Jog On. DOUBLE: Warm Oasis and Siruh Du Lac.
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Post by dennisg on Feb 1, 2018 9:07:59 GMT
Randox Health Grand National favourite Blaklion is set to bypass the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup in favour of a prep run at Haydock. The nine-year-old finished fourth in the Aintree showpiece last year and was last seen when winning the Becher Chase over the famous fences in December. Trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies has given Blaklion a Cheltenham entry, but is instead planning to tackle the Betfred Grand National Trial at Haydock on February 17 ahead of his Aintree date in April. Twiston-Davies told the Guardian: "The Gold Cup is looking doubtful. I had a talk with the owners and we'll just head for the National I'd expect. We're thinking we'll go to the Grand National Trial at Haydock; that could be his next run." The handler also has Bristol De Mai entered but is unsure of plans after he finished third at Cheltenham last Saturday. Twiston-Davies added: "Bristol De Mai was disappointing and we don't really know what we're going to do with him yet. He's entered (for the National) and he's got lots of alternatives." Blaklion is for the Randox Health Grand National with .
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Post by dennisg on Feb 1, 2018 9:09:57 GMT
Mr Bossy Boots features among Jamie Maynard's selections as he previews the pick of the action from Kempton on Thursday night. Recommended bets: Kempton 7.00 Matchbook VIP Fillies’ Handicap A wide-open handicap for fillies being run over six furlongs and Paddy Butler's Mercers is aiming to land a hat-trick of polytrack victories with the most recent of those coming over course and distance midway through January. However, this is much tougher than both those wins and she has a further 4lb to cope with so will need to find more improvement. Very Honest won at Goodwood on the turf off a mark of 80 in the summer of 2016 and is running off 71 here and she ended last year with some solid efforts in better company on the all-weather so could provide some resistance. The selection, though, comes from the in-form stable of Archie Watson and it's his PULSATING who can go one better than when second over track and trip last Saturday. The four-year-old seldom runs a bad race and although I stated last week that potentially the handicapper had caught up with her, the way she ran suggested that she's still got another win in her and gets to run off the same mark today. Reedanjas supplied different front-running tactics two weeks ago when scoring at Chelmsford but she was handed an uncontested lead that day and was able to dictate the race but there looks like there's a couple of others who like to go from the front which won't suit and her only previous visit here was when last of eight so it's Watson's filly who makes the most appeal as she's a multiple winner over this distance with a course win to her name and this yard boasts a 35% strike-rate over the past month. 8.00 Matchbook Betting Podcast Handicap The feature race on this evening's card comes in the form of a seven furlong handicap with only the seven runners heading to post. At first look I was finding it tough to completely rule any of them out, but having dusted the surface down I've managed to find negatives in a few. Fiftyshadesofgrey goes well on this surface and should come on for his comeback run when four lengths off the winner but it's a worry that he hasn't won since 2015 and has become expensive to follow. Bobby Wheeler finished ahead of George Baker's horse that day when fourth but his form prior to that run has been very patchy and there's no reason to believe that he'll be capable of kicking on. Helfire has been consistent in her last six runs and arrives here after a 153-day break but has struggled on first run back twice already so may need this so the suggestion is MR BOSSY BOOTS. This seven-year old ticks a lot of boxes in regard to the distance (six time winner), the class (three wins from seven) and surface (four wins). He has been eased a pound for a couple of recent placed efforts and is currently lurking on a dangerous mark having previously won off both 88 and 91 on the all-weather so he should be more than capable of hitting the frame off a mark of 84, especially having been handed a low draw and a first-time visor could provide the improvement necessary to land this.
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Post by dennisg on Feb 1, 2018 9:11:36 GMT
Insurance company Weatherbys Hamilton has unveiled a £1million bonus scheme designed to "celebrate, support and promote the staying horse". The WH Stayers' Million will be given to connections of a horse that can win one of four races in May - the Sagaro Stakes at Ascot, the Ormonde Stakes at Chester, the Yorkshire Cup at York or the Henry II Stakes at Sandown - and then goes on to claim victory in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot, the Goodwood Cup and the Lonsdale Cup at York. Weatherbys Hamilton said in a statement: "Despite the recent trend towards breeding more precocious horses for shorter distances, it is the stayers who remain, for many, the real Trojans of the turf. "Their battles over nearly two miles or more have made magnificent spectacles and live long in the memory. Many feel that it is imperative for the health and diversity of the European thoroughbred that these bloodlines are perpetuated and cherished. "It is hoped that the WH Stayers' Million will help rekindle the fortunes of the stayer." View image on TwitterView image on Twitter BHA Press Office ✔ @bhapressoffice The WH Stayers’ Million, A new £1 million bonus for stayers ➡️http://www.weatherbyshamilton.co.uk/wh-stayers-millions/ … An new initiative by @wbyshamilton to celebrate, support and promote the staying horse. 6:21 PM - Jan 31, 2018
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Post by Kimmy on Feb 1, 2018 9:22:39 GMT
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