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Post by Kimmy on Feb 7, 2018 8:51:03 GMT
TUESDAY.
Snow and frost have taken a toll on the racing today but the quickly-convened Chelmsford and Wolverhampton keep the show on the road in Britain and Fairyhouse has survived an inspection in Ireland.
After snowbound Carlisle abandoned today's meeting 24 hours earlier, Ludlow and Fakenham followed suit on Wednesday morning due to the cold snap.
Fakenham inspected at 7am and shortly after the course tweeted: "Today's racing abandoned due to too many areas of false ground and snow overnight."
Ludlow were due to inspect at 8am but brought forward the decision and tweeted: "Unfortunately racing at Ludlow today has been abandoned. The course is frozen and temperatures are not expected to rise above freezing until after midday so racing is abandoned."
There was better news with racing going ahead at Fairyhouse, where there are no shortage of interesting runners including Commentariolus, a Frankel gelding who tackles the opening 2m maiden hurdle (1.45).
Commentariolus will become the first son of Frankel to embark on a hurdling career in Ireland. So far the only other horse by Frankel to go jumping is Solo Saxophone, unbeaten in two starts in Britain for Dan Skelton.
Going report
Fairyhouse - first race 1.45 Soft to heavy, heavy in places (inspection passed)
Chelmsford - 1.55 Standard
Wolverhampton - 4.55 Standard
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Post by Kimmy on Feb 7, 2018 15:02:26 GMT
All races 5 minutes late at Chelmsford.
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Post by Kimmy on Feb 7, 2018 17:28:57 GMT
Oliver Stammers is back for more after stealing the show five days ago when steering this five-year-old to victory on his first ride under rules.
Having struck in an apprentice race, Ravenhoe has no penalty to contend with as Stammers takes on his seniors in the second division of the 1m½f handicap.
The front-running tactics that served the pair so well last week might be repeated as there is no obvious opposition for the lead.
5/1 Ravenhoe 7:25 Wolverhampton (AW) Kelly's Dino 7.55
The talented five-year-old has made up for lost time with two victories since the start of the year after returning from a mammoth layoff stretching all the way back to September 2015.
Rated highly as a juvenile, Kelly's Dino has been described by trainer Karl Burke as possessing loads of ability and there looks like there is more to come.
It will be no easy task with the in-form Maratha and returning Now Children in opposition, but Kelly's Dino should go close in his bid for a hat-trick.
4/1 Kelly's Dino 7:55 Wolverhampton (AW)
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Post by Kimmy on Feb 7, 2018 19:17:25 GMT
At The Races has expressed disappointment in losing media rights to rival Racing UK to broadcast racing in Ireland from the start of 2019.
The switch was announced on Tuesday after Racecourse Media Group (RMG) and Sports Information Services (SIS), which holds the racing rights in Ireland, extended their relationship to encompass direct-to-home streaming rights from all 26 Irish racecourses.
Despite the setback, ATR chief executive Matthew Imi remains optimistic that future plans for the channel, which has also lost broadcasting rights to cover Chelmsford City, will not suffer as a consequence.
Imi said: "Naturally we are disappointed that our relationship with Irish racing will be coming to an end and, of course, we wish the sport well with the path it has chosen to take from next year.
"The focus for us is continuing to grow and diversify our own business and the exciting plans we have for the future of ATR remain very much on track."
The new agreement with RMG, which will take effect from January 1 2019 and run until the end of 2023, was ratified by the Association of Irish Racecourses (AIR) who, together with Horse Racing Ireland (HRI), have a deal regarding broadcasting rights with SIS.
HRI chief executive Brian Kavanagh said: "This deal is a very positive one and is in the best commercial interests of Irish racing.
"It secures income streams for media rights for the next six years and aligns all of our rights across all platforms with the same strong partners.
RMG chief executive Richard FitzGerald said: "This agreement means for the first time, viewers can enjoy the major storylines of both jumps and Flat seasons in Ireland and Great Britain on one HD channel.
"Our 50,000 members and 6,000 pubs and clubs in Great Britain and Ireland will also enjoy the increasingly popular racing from Chelmsford City, which continues to grow in quality and consistently attracts the best horsemen."
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Post by Kimmy on Feb 7, 2018 20:17:11 GMT
Carlisle, 07 Feb 18 Fixture Note Abandonded - Snow Nothing to report View Stewards report Ludlow, 07 Feb 18 Fixture Note Abandonded - Frost Nothing to report View Stewards report Fakenham, 07 Feb 18 Fixture Note Abandonded - Unsafe Course Nothing to report View Stewards report Wolverhampton, 07 Feb 18 Race 1 - 4:55pm THE BETWAY NOVICE MEDIAN AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for WEDIDDODONTWE to go early to post.
Race 2 - 5:25pm THE BETWAY CASINO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) WILLYEGOLASSIEGO, trained by Neil Mulholland, had failed to enter the Parade Ring. After the trainer's representative had been interviewed, Mulholland was fined £140.
Following the race, Dougie Costello reported that WILLYEGOLASSIEGO, placed fourth, was never travelling and Tom Marquand reported that THREE STAR GENERAL, placed seventh, was never travelling. Jason Hart reported that MR SNOOZY, which was pulled up, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 3 - 5:55pm THE 32Red.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for SITSI to go early to post.
The apparent improvement in form of the winner, SPRING ROMANCE (IRE), ridden by Jack Duern and trained by Dean Ivory, which had never previously been placed, was considered. The representative of Ivory was interviewed. His comments that SPRING ROMANCE (IRE) had strengthened up from being a weak two-year-old and had also benefitted from being gelded were noted. SPRING ROMANCE (IRE) was routine tested.
Following the race, Josephine Gordon reported that MADAME JO JO, placed eighth, was never travelling and George Downing reported that RUSTY BLADE (IRE), placed sixth, hung badly left-handed.
Race 4 - 6:25pm THE BET & WATCH AT sunbets.co.uk HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for THE GREAT WALL (USA) to go early to post and for BARRACUDA BOY (IRE) to go early and be led to post.
Following the race, Tim Clark reported that UNFORGIVING MINUTE, placed second, was denied a clear run on the bend turning into the home straight.
Race 5 - 6:55pm THE sunbets.co.uk HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) The sponsorship in relation to SIR LANCELOTT, trained by Adrian Nicholls, did not comply with the Sponsorship Code of Conduct. Nicholls was warned as to his responsibility to ensure that the correct sponsorship is carried.
Following the race, Shane Kelly reported that TOP OFFER, placed seventh, was slowly away.
Race 6 - 7:25pm THE sunbets.co.uk HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) Permission was given for BLACKTHORN STICK (IRE) to go early to post and for ROCK OF MONACO to be mounted in the chute.
On a request from the Integrity Department at the Head Office of the British Horseracing Authority, an enquiry was held to consider the apparent improvement in form of the winner, AMERICAN PATROL (IRE), ridden by Adam Kirby and Neil Mulholland, compared with its previous run at Kempton Park on 6 January 2018 where the gelding finished seventh of thirteen, beaten by 5 lengths. Mulholland was interviewed. His comments that AMERICAN PATROL (IRE) had benefitted from the application of first-time cheekpieces and had appreciated the return to Wolverhampton where the gelding had previously been successful, were noted. AMERICAN PATROL (IRE) was routine tested.
Following the race, Ryan Powell reported that BASSINO (USA), unplaced, reared as the stalls opened and as a result was slowly away and Ben Curtis reported that JOYFUL DREAM (IRE), placed fourth, hung left-handed.
Race 8 - 8:25pm THE BETWAY SPRINT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for BOP IT to go early to post. View Stewards report Chelmsford City, 07 Feb 18 Fixture Note Due to the abandonments of Carlisle, Fakenham and Ludlow, all races to be run 5 minutes later than advertised. Race 1 - 1:55pm THE toteplacepot RACES 1 TO 6 NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) An enquiry was held to consider interference approaching the final furlong when the winner, DRAGON MALL (USA), ridden by Jamie Spencer interfered with OCEANUS (IRE), placed third, ridden by Shelley Birkett. Spencer was cautioned for careless riding as he maneuvered left when not sufficiently clear of OCEANUS (IRE), causing Birkett to take a slight check.
Race 2 - 2:25pm THE toteexacta PICK THE 1ST AND 2ND HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 7) Permission was given for ENCAPSULATED to go early to post and MOSSY'S LODGE wore ear plugs.
Following the race, Paddy Bradley reported that INNSTIGATOR, placed third, hung right-handed and Jamie Spencer reported that STOPDWORLDNLETMEOF, unplaced, was never travelling.
Race 3 - 3:00pm THE totequadpot RACES 3 TO 6 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 7) Permission was given for GO CHARLIE to go early to post.
An enquiry was held to consider interference on the bend approaching 3 furlongs out between JUSTICE ROCK, placed third, ridden by Nicola Currie, ROY’S LEGACY, placed second, ridden by Charlie Bennett and DOUBLE DUTCH, unplaced, ridden by Robert Havlin. The interference was found to be accidental as JUSTICE ROCK was hanging right-handed around the bend causing Havlin, whose horse was on the wrong leg and not turning well, to be shifted onto the heels of ROY’S LEGACY causing the rider to have to take a check for a few strides.
Inside the final furlong MIGHTY ZIP (USA), unplaced, shifted quickly left away from the whip causing SIR HARRY COLLINS (IRE), unplaced, to momentarily be short of room, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, Kieran Shoemark reported that SIR HARRY COLLINS (IRE), unplaced, hung left-handed and the representative of Michael Appleby reported that the gelding didn’t face the first time tongue tie on this occasion. Nicola Currie reported that JUSTICE ROCK, placed third, was denied a clear run and Keelan Baker reported that GO CHARLIE, unplaced, was slowly away.
Race 4 - 3:30pm THE totetrifecta PICK THE 1,2,3 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) An enquiry was held to consider interference shortly after the start approaching the first bend when TOO MANY SHOTS, placed fourth, ridden by Nicola Currie interfered with GO ON GAL (IRE), placed sixth, ridden by Shelley Birkett who in turn interfered with LORD FRANKLIN, placed seventh, ridden by Phil Dennis who in turn interfered with KWIKSTEP, placed eighth, ridden by Danny Brock who in turn interfered with ENOLA (IRE), placed fifth, ridden by Kieran Shoemark. Currie was suspended for 7 days for careless riding as she allowed her mount to drift left for a sustained distance causing considerable interference to the four runners on her inside, who all became very short of room. This resulted in ENOLA (IRE), who was against the rail, receiving a significant bump.
Race 5 - 4:00pm THE toteswinger TWO IN THE FIRST THREE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for CAPTAIN LARS (SAF) to go early to post.
Race 6 - 4:30pm THE totescoop6 ROLLOVER THIS SATURDAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for LIMERICK LORD (IRE) to go early to post.
Inside the final furlong MUTHRAAB ALDAAR (IRE), placed third, hung quickly left causing Shelley Birkett, the rider of LIMERICK LORD (IRE), placed eighth, to take a slight check, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, Jack Mitchell reported that MUTHRAAB ALDAAR (IRE), placed third, hung left-handed under pressure.
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Post by dennisg on Feb 8, 2018 7:58:55 GMT
in today's sporting life................... Matt Brocklebank rallies against the notion that antepost betting is an extinct pastime and nominates five horses he wants onside ahead of the Cheltenham Festival. Cheltenham Festival recommended bets For details of advised bookmakers and each-way terms, visit our transparent tipping record Contrary to popular belief, antepost betting ain't dead. That’s not just someone who occasionally writes a column named Antepost Angle peddling a line he wishes he still believes, but something I feel fairly strongly about. It's alive and kicking for at least a couple of simple reasons and they are as follows: traders are humans with views of their own and still make decisions over odds compiling which clash alarmingly with other people's (often correct) opinions; and secondly, the non-runner, no-bet concession (NRNB) is obviously not to everyone’s liking given prices are shortened accordingly, but can still serve up significant value with little risk in the right circumstances and if the timing of the bet is correct. And luckily, with a little over a month to go to the start of the 2018 Cheltenham Festival, now strikes me as the sweet spot in which to get involved – somewhere between too far out to know enough about the likely participants in each race, and too close to overly mature markets which may ultimately offer more value on the raceday itself. We have the vast majority of the form in front of us in black and white with one or two pieces of the puzzle to slot in, and yet there are some horses trading at prices far greater than they’ll be on the day simply due to the number of potential candidates still supposedly in contention at this stage. 'So what on earth are they?' I hear you mutter at your mobile. I hear you... WATERLORD – Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle (50/1 NRNB) Donald McCain obviously doesn’t have access to the ammunition he once had but he’s now put two highly encouraging seasons back-to-back in terms of overall winners as well as percentage strike-rate, following a significant slump in 2015/16, and few would argue he deserves more chances with high-class horses to showcase his undoubted talent. The McCain name already sits proudly on the roll of honour for the Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle thanks to Cinders And Ashes' victory over Darlan in 2012 and he went into the Festival on the back of two wins at Haydock, completing his prep with success in the Rossington Main Novices' Hurdle at the Lancashire track. Six years on and Waterlord was aimed at the same Grade Two contest after winning the very same small Haydock novice event Cinders won on December 30, and while things didn't go quite to plan for him, there are reasons to believe Waterlord can be excused and the decision to push him right out to 50/1 in the Sky Bet Supreme market looks wrong. Firstly, he's a Flat-bred – a son of Cape Cross out of a Sadler's Wells mare and a half-brother to several winners on the level. He may have won twice on heavy ground over hurdles earlier this season but you just have to look back at his three bumper wins for John Ferguson to see how much he appreciates a decent surface. He could not live with the giant First Flow last time out and was looked after accordingly by Will Kennedy when his chance had gone. That augurs well for his spring campaign and on top of that he gets a chance to prove the point in Saturday's Betfair Hurdle at Newbury, where a mark of 135 appears to offer him every chance of figuring prominently. It's delving back a bit but he was beaten just three lengths when fourth to Ballyandy in a Cheltenham bumper in November 2015 and that rival took last year's Betfair off 135, before going off 3/1 joint-favourite for the Sky Bet Supreme. It's very hard to imagine a similar scenario unfolding with Waterlord, especially given the strength of Getabird at the top of the Cheltenham market, but a decent run at the weekend should put McCain's experienced, second-season novice somewhere back in the picture for the Festival opener, and at 50/1 I want him on side before he shows his true colours again. If he's beaten, then chances are he may not be Supreme-bound after all and we'll be refunded on the day. See, didn't I tell you antepost betting isn't all bad? Donald McCain and connections celebrate Cinders And Ashes winning the Supreme WILLIAM HENRY – Coral Cup (10/1 NRNB) Lowly-rated horses don't win handicaps at the Cheltenham Festival. They don't get into them anymore, it's as simple as that. As the list below indicates, Domesday Book was the lowest-rated winner at the 2017 Festival from 137 and six of the 10 races of this nature were won by horses rated 145 or higher, including a couple well into the 150s. Last weekend's Irish Champion Hurdle hero Supasundae was a very classy winner of the Coral Cup from a perch of 148 and William Henry looks a Graded performer masquerading as a handicapper ahead of this year's edition. It's not a great mask he's sporting either, having proved he was just that when following home Wholestone – beaten three lengths in receipt of 3lb – in last season's Grade Two Neptune Investment Management Classic Novices' Hurdle on Trials Day at Cheltenham. Wholestone is now rated 161 while the third Poetic Rhythm, five lengths behind William Henry, is up to 148 and it doesn’t end there with fourth Topofthegame up to 150 after his recent success, fifth Elegant Escape rated 150 over fences and sixth Coo Star Sivola now boasting an official rating of 140. Cheltenham Festival 2017 handicap winners Un Temps Pour Tout - 155 Tully East - 138 Supasundae - 148 Flying Tiger - 134 Presenting Percy - 146 Road To Respect - 145 Domesday Book - 137 Arctic Fire - 158 Champagne Classic - 138 Rock The World - 147 Frankly, it's bombproof form and, after winning two of his three subsequent starts, William Henry has also done his bit to promote its strength. The defeat came when pulled-up on his chasing debut at Cheltenham's November meeting but his trainer Nicky Henderson has a bit of previous when it comes to successfully aborting chasing campaigns and this horse won with some authority despite the narrow margin in the Lanzarote Handicap Hurdle at Kempton last month. He's up 6lb from that to 151 and James Bowen's claim is now down to 3lb rather than 5lb, but it's hoped the budding superstar jockey keeps the ride in the Coral Cup as Willam Henry still looks ahead of the assessor. The standout 14s is tempting but I'd rather lock in the general 10/1 with the money-back concession as he looks like being potentially pretty short on day two if all goes well between now and March 14. Can James Bowen open his Cheltenham Festival account on William Henry DOUNIKOS - RSA Chase (25/1) Monalee looks a massive player in whichever race he contests at the Festival, but rather than recommend him at 9/2 NRNB for the JLT – the race for which his connections admitted he was under serious consideration following his Grade One Flogas victory at the weekend – I'm tempted into the RSA Chase market, where one of the horses he beat looks over-priced. In fact, Dounikos has been considerably underestimated throughout his novice chase season so far, beating subsequent dual winner Monbeg Notorious (landed the Thyestes off 137 last time) at Gowran and fellow Gordon Elliott stablemate Tombstone at Limerick. He was 28/1 and 14/1 for those victories respectively and again outran his SP when beaten under two lengths into fourth at 25/1 in Sunday’s Flogas. It was a massive effort from Dounikos, jumping really well on the outside of the field towards the front rank and there was no fluke about it, despite possibly being favourably positioned tactically. He'd looked slightly fortunate to win first time out over fences when Al Boum Photo fell at the last at Gowran, but this showed there wouldn't have been much in it, that rival finishing just a length in front of him in second at the weekend, and after just three starts over fences there should be plenty more to come from Elliott's charge. He didn't scale the heights as a hurdler, looking lazy at times and reaching a peak mark of 123 in that sphere, but that's exactly the type of horse that tends to win the RSA Chase and he's clearly thrived since being faced with the bigger obstacles - like so many Gigginstown horses before him. Stepping up to three miles is an unknown but the son of Smadoun, who sired Smad Place and Nacarat among others, looks to be crying out for a thorough test of stamina and the biggest danger here in regards to his target may be that he holds an entry in the National Hunt Chase over four miles. But he looks made for the RSA and given the discrepancy in price with those offering NRNB (16/1 best), in this instance I'm happy to have a pop at 25/1 and live with the consequences if this doesn't end up being his race. Gordon Elliott has swiftly become a Cheltenham Festival master CLOUDY DREAM – Ryanair Chase (16/1 NRNB) The Ascot Chase on February 17 looks a fantastic race in prospect and Waiting Patiently is obviously a horse just about everyone involved in the sport would love to see reach new heights and pick up a first Grade One success. Malcolm Jefferson's sad passing has hit the northern circuit hard but hopes are high this horse can continue on the upgrade if getting his favoured soft conditions a week on Saturday. If the ground happens to dry out and he doesn't take his chance then the Jefferson camp may well rely on Cloudy Dream instead and he's the one that fascinates me most with the Cheltenham Festival in mind. He's always been a classy and consistent horse and, unlike stablemate Waiting Patiently, he's already 'done it' at Cheltenham having finished second to Altior in last year's Racing Post Arkle. That was a fantastic effort and, having followed home Buveur D'Air at Haydock earlier in the season, it's fair to suggest it wasn't a flash in the pan, as a subsequent Grade One second to Flying Angel at Aintree and Grade Two victory over Theinval at Ayr further highlighted. That Ayr win was his seventh start of a really tough season and it's encouraging he's been kept relatively fresh this time around, while his rock-solid consistency hasn't faltered either. Seconds to Smad Place, Fox Norton and Definitely Red over distances ranging from two miles to three miles, one furlong show he's as good as ever and he's now had 10 starts over fences in total, winning three and filling the runner-up spot on the other seven. His form figures over hurdles and fences at distances between two miles, two furlongs and two miles, four furlongs read 11212, so a Ryanair campaign makes a huge amount of sense for the eight-year-old and that looks the way he's heading in spite of an entry in this weekend's Betfair Denman Chase at Newbury over the best part of three miles. Wherever he has his prep, it's highly likely he does himself proud once more and at 16/1 generally for the Ryanair, he's definitely one I'm keen to be with before this race begins to cut up, as it invariably does. If he wins his next start then he's surely got to be half his current price. Cloudy Dream (left) has a good record on spring ground SANTINI – Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle (10/1) The case for Santini winning the Albert Bartlett is a pretty obvious one but the reason he's a must for any antepost portfolio at this stage is that his price looks set to crash in the next couple of weeks, when he's all but confirmed for the race. Put simply, he's the best horse entered – well, he is equally so based on official figures, along with Black Op whom he beat narrowly in Cheltenham's Ballymore Classic Novices' Hurdle on Trials Day - the race won by Wholestone last year. That was the second start of Santini's life after he'd slammed stablemate and dual subsequent scorer Chef Des Obeax on his Newbury debut on December 1 and three other horses, along with Santini himself, have come out of that race and won since. CheltenhamRacecourse ✔ @cheltenhamraces Santini (4-1) digs deep to get the better of Black Op in the Ballymore Classic Novices' Hurdle and is now 2-2 over hurdles. 3:13 PM - Jan 27, 2018 16 See CheltenhamRacecourse's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy With an official rating of 150 he's on precisely the same mark as last year's 13/8 Albert Bartlett favourite Death Duty was coming into the race and while it didn't exactly work out for him, it's a gauge as to how short Santini could become. The Irish challenge will prevent a repeat as it looks extremely strong again – runners from Ireland have won three of the last four renewals – with the 148-rated Cracking Smart the obvious one if he returns to three miles as expected in March. But he's been beaten on his last couple of starts and looks a vulnerable market leader on spring ground. Santini would also be an unknown on it, having done his winning on soft going so far, but his half-sister Dusky Legend loves top of the ground and Nicky Henderson feels he's been doing well in spite of the winter conditions. He also described the six-year-old as an "absolute machine" which aren't words the legendary trainer uses too frequently and after playing down his prospects of running at the Festival in the immediate aftermath of his last run, Henderson was clearly warming to the idea at a recent press day, when comparisons were made with the yard's 2011 Albert Bartlett winner and subsequent Gold Cup hero Bobs Worth. The double-figure quotes could look an absolute gift in four weeks' time.
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Post by dennisg on Feb 8, 2018 8:00:53 GMT
Jamie Maynard previews Thursday night's all-weather card at Chelmsford and highlights his two strongest fancies. Recommended bet: Chelmsford City 8.00 Bet trifecta At totesport.com Handicap An open and competitive heat as expected in the feature race on this evening's card and a case can be made for all nine runners. Espresso Freddo followed up a course victory with a solid second back here the last day but faces stronger opposition from his revised mark over a furlong shorter but he is the most recent winner and at the age of four is still open to improvement. Eljaddaaf has finished second the last twice but keeps edging up the weights but Ascot Day has gone close here on his only two previous visits and has been eased a pound for a latest fourth. However, RECKLESS ENDEAVOUR finished ahead of Ascot Day most recently and it's Jamie Osborne's five-year old who can come out on top here. This is only his sixth start for the stable since moving from Ireland where he gained three successes wins over this trip and he's only 3lb above his last winning mark. Although still on the hunt for a first win in the UK, the son of Kodiac hasn't been beaten far in his five starts and has been left on an unchanged mark for just over a length defeat over course and distance a fortnight ago. He's shown his liking for the polytrack surface having won twice at Dundalk and he's got to have a good chance of landing that first win for Osborne having been handed arguably the best draw from stall one. 1 1 Reckless Endeavour14 510-0OR: 97D 9/2 Form: 1353-73T: J A OsborneJ: D C Costello Live betting powered by 8.30 Bet Scoop6 At totesport.com Novice Stakes Only the five runners in this novice event over the minimum five furlongs but realistically it's a three-horse race with the outsiders Jakeboy and Poppy Line facing a stiff task to compete on the form they've shown so far, especially the former who is conceding plenty of weight all round. Angel Of The South is the most exposed of the main three and she's been well held the last twice. She did win a similar race to this at Wolverhampton but that looked a modest affair so will need to find extra if she's to double her career tally this evening. Richard Fahey saddles the favourite in this, Sugar Coating, who finished second on debut at the end of last year after missing the break. She should be involved with a better start here but at the odds I'm happy to take her on with POETIC IMAGINATION. This bay filly has switched stables from John Gosden to the relentless yard of Archie Watson and she signed off with a neck defeat at this track over six furlongs just under three weeks ago in first-time blinkers. They maintain the headgear here and with improvement likely on first start for the yard this daughter of Exceed And Excel can provide plenty of resistance to her main rivals in the capable hands of Luke Morris. 3 3 Poetic Imaginationb19 38-9OR: 74 13/8 Form: 8245-2T: Archie WatsonJ: L Morris
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Post by dennisg on Feb 8, 2018 8:02:53 GMT
Anita Chambers previews every race in the UK and Ireland on Thursday with Eljaddaaf fancied to go one better than in recent starts at Chelmsford. Eljaddaaf has hit the crossbar on his last two starts but can claim a deserved share of the Chelmsford spotlight by winning the Bet Trifecta At totesport.com Handicap. The seven-year-old has turned a bit of a corner since the new year, with a disappointing pre-Christmas run firmly put behind him with his two 2018 starts. That initial start in December - his first since last June - clearly had the desired effect as Eljaddaaf was only beaten half a length at Kempton at the beginning of January before finding only his fellow Dean Ivory inmate Lucymai too good at that track last time. Lucymai was completing a hat-trick when winning that day so she clearly had plenty of momentum behind her while Eljaddaaf just could not quite find his way through from the back of the pack at the finish. A 1lb rise for his fast-finishing defeat there does not seem too harsh. Adam Kirby maintains his partnership with Good Business in the first division of the Bet quadpot At totesport.com Handicap and he can follow up a recent win. Formerly with Jeremy Noseda he is now in the care of Henry Spiller and wasted no time in getting off the mark for his new yard. Over the same course and distance he should take the beating, despite a 5lb rise. Richard Fahey's Sugar Coating should come on plenty for a promising debut at Wolverhampton and looks the potential class act in the Bet Scoop6 At totesport.com Novice Stakes. A 90,000 guineas purchase, she was beaten by an Irish raider who knew more about the game on her first run but ran on well late to suggest the penny was beginning to drop. Paddyplex can claim a nice prize for Keith Dalgleish in the Betway Handicap at Newcastle. After winning his first two he had the misfortune of taking on Dubawi Fifty last time out but lost little in defeat. With just 1lb more on his back he looks sure to run well. Western Ryder flopped in the Tolworth last time but can get his Cheltenham Festival campaign back on track in the Sidney Banks Memorial Novices' Hurdle at Huntingdon. Warren Greatrex's runner was sent off favourite for that Grade One heat on the back of two previous hurdle wins, including a defeat of Betfair Hurdle favourite Lalor at Cheltenham in December. However, Western Ryder was never really travelling on what was very testing ground at Sandown and while Huntingdon will hardly be quick, it should not be as deep and this six-year-old should feel the benefit. Zipple Back is an eyecatching contender as he has his first start for Harry Fry, and his first outing since last May, in the Racing UK In HD Handicap Hurdle. Previously trained by Alan King, Zipple Back was a 19-length winner at Stratford last May before following up by 26 lengths at Uttoxeter at the end of that month. He really did not beat much, but his mark of 128 looks pretty workable for Fry. OK Corral was turned over as an odds-on favourite at Newbury last month but his supporters can recoup some losses in Doncaster's sunbets.co.uk Novices' Hurdle. Beaten two and a quarter lengths by dual Festival winner Yorkhill in a Punchestown bumper back in 2015, OK Corral looked as though he could live up to the hype when coasting home by 12 lengths over hurdles on his first start in two years last May. However, Nicky Henderson then had to endure another long period on the sidelines with this horse before taking the wraps off again only to find his stablemate, Whatswrongwithyou, too good under a penalty. OK Corral clearly has some questions to answer but the possible better ground on Town Moor would be a huge positive for him. Sporting Life Suggestions CHELMSFORD: 5.55 Dor's Law, 6.30 Rosedale Topping, 7.00 Good Business, 7.30 Bop It, 8.00 ELJADDAAF (NAP), 8.30 Sugar Coating, 9.00 Mister Music. DONCASTER: 1.55 Sharp Response, 2.25 OK Corral, 3.00 Three Ways, 3.30 Gunfleet, 4.05 Jurby, 4.40 Hurricane Rita. HUNTINGDON: 1.15 Wisecracker, 1.45 Free Range, 2.15 Western Ryder, 2.50 Zipple Back, 3.20 Glenforde, 3.55 Comely, 4.30 Never Go Short. NEWCASTLE: 2.05 Navajo Star, 2.40 Paddyplex, 3.10 Highwayman, 3.45 Stoneboat Bill, 4.20 Henpecked, 4.55 Ascot Week, 5.30 Mayfair Rock. THURLES: 1.40 Le Martalin, 2.10 Instant Smile, 2.45 Caltex, 3.15 Gran Geste, 3.50 Kesselring, 4.25 Swift, 5.00 Clinton Hill. TOWCESTER: 1.50 Before Midnight, 2.20 Dontminddboys, 2.55 Itsnonofurbusiness, 3.25 Aaron Lad, 4.00 Finish The Story, 4.35 Fearsome Fred. DOUBLE: Eljaddaaf and OK Corral.
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Post by dennisg on Feb 8, 2018 8:04:55 GMT
David Pipe has given Moon Racer the go-ahead to make his long-awaited seasonal return in the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury on Saturday. The 2015 Champion Bumper winner was last seen finishing down the field in a Grade One at Aintree last April and suffered a bout of colic over the summer. Moon Racer is as big as to make a winning return to action in the two-mile Grade Three handicap. Pipe said: "We are going to let him take his chance. He is in good order and Tom Scudamore schooled him last week. We are pleased with him but, at the same time, he will come on for the run. He has had plenty of work and we have been pleased with what we have seen over the last 10 days. "I think he is fit enough to do himself justice and obviously there is a nice time between Newbury and Cheltenham. I am surprised we have got him back as quick as we have as he had colic in the summer. Everyone has done a fantastic job with him and he looks very well." Related links
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Post by Kimmy on Feb 8, 2018 8:30:16 GMT
Thursday: going, weather & non-runners Chelmsford (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 6f - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 7:30 Malaysian Boleh (5) 9:00 Mister Music (2) Doncaster GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Good in places) (Rail movements: R2 +66y, R4 +81y and R5 & 6 +57y) (Whole course covered) WEATHER: Showers NON RUNNERS: 4:05 Steel Run (12) Huntingdon GOING: SOFT (GoingStick 5.9) (Rail movements: R1 & 7 +132y, R2 +71y, R3 & 4 +154y, R5 +56y, R6 +184y) WEATHER: Mostly cloudy NON RUNNERS: 2:50 Brillare Momento (3) 4:30 Blazing Gold (3) Newcastle (AW) GOING: TAPETA: STANDARD WEATHER: Showers STALLS: Straight course - Centre; 1m2f & 1m4f - Far side; 2m - Inside Thurles GOING: Chase course - SOFT; Hurdle course - SOFT TO HEAVY WEATHER: Showers Towcester GOING: SOFT (GoingStick 8.0) WEATHER: Cloudy NON RUNNERS: 2:55 Lady Karina (6)
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Post by Kimmy on Feb 8, 2018 8:30:51 GMT
North: Richard Young
Paddyplex (2.40 Newcastle, nap)
Unexposed sort who has quickly made up into a useful handicapper on the Flat with best effort when touched off over today's course and distance last time. Fancied to go well from only 1lb higher mark.
Others to follow Chelmsford: 6.30 Amadeus, 7.30 Fikhaar, 8.00 Nautical Haven, 8.30 Sugar Coating. Doncaster: 1.55 Ballythomas, 3.30 Another Bill, 4.40 Teescomponents Max. Huntingdon: 1.15 Handy Hollow, 2.50 Viserion, 3.55 Moidore. Newcastle: 3.10 Polar Forest, 3.45 Outlaw Torn, 4.20 Henpecked, 4.55 Newmarket Warrior, 5.30 Mayfair Rock. Towcester: 2.20 Skipping On.
11/8 Paddyplex 2:40 Newcastle (AW) Lambourn: James Burn
Western Ryder (2.15 Huntingdon, nap)
Trainer Warren Greatrex is convinced we did not see the real Western Ryder in the Tolworth and is confident the highly regarded six-year-old can bounce back.
Others to follow Chelmsford: 6.30 Dark Freedom, 7.30 Black Truffle, 8.00 Reckless Endeavour, 8.30 Poetic Imagination. Doncaster: 2.25 Dingo Dollar, 3.00 Stylish Moment, 3.30 Gunfleet, 4.05 Jurby. Huntingdon: 1.45 The Ogle Gogle Man, 2.50 Azzerti, 3.55 Hoke Colburn, 4.30 Miss Honey Ryder. Newcastle: 2.40 Lexington Law. Towcester: 3.25 Seaston Spirit.
5/2 Western Ryder 2:15 Huntingdon Newmarket: David Milnes
Good Business (7.00 Chelmsford,nap)
Made a good start to his career with Henry Spiller when obliging at the Essex track in January and is expected to follow up off a 5lb higher mark. The chestnut has since moved well on Warren Hill.
Others to follow Newcastle: 5.30 Regina Nostra. Chelmsford: 6.30 Rosedale Topping, 7.30 Malaysian Boleh, 8.00 Ascot Day, 9.00 Exit Europe.
3/1 Good Business 7:00 Chelmsford (AW) West Country: Tim Mitchell
Thundering Home (4.40 Doncaster, nap)
Three-time winner last season who has yet to recapture that level although showing signs of a revival of late. Better ground a plus and, with the booking of James Bowen, a bold showing is expected having dropped to a winnable mark.
Others to follow Doncaster: 1.55 Gibbes Bay, 2.25 Mr Mix, 3.00 Secret Investor. Huntingdon: 2.15 Mr One More, 2.50 Zipple Back, 4.30 Sparkling Dawn. Towcester: 4.00 Big Time Frank, 4.35 Gonnabegood.
13/2 Thundering Home 4:40 Doncaster Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason
Turning Gold (4.05 Doncaster, nap)
Has run well in defeat on both starts over hurdles to date. He is fancied to get off the mark in receipt of weight from his elders.
5/1 Turning Gold 4:05 Doncaster Longshot: Ed Quigley
Dueling Banjos (3.30 Doncaster)
Appears to have lost some confidence over fences, and with trip and ground to suit, he can go well off a mark of 130 returning to hurdles.
8/1 Dueling Banjos 3:30 Doncaster Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Blair House (6.00 Meydan)
Just denied over course and distance three weeks ago, Charlie Appleby's five-year-old can pick up deserved compensation.
5/2 Blair House 6:00 Meydan Ireland: Tony O’Hehir
All For Joy (5.00 Thurles)
Runner-up over course and distance on his bumper debut in November, the Oliver McKiernan-trained six-year-old confirmed the promise of that effort when a creditable fourth in a maiden hurdle at the Leopardstown Christmas meeting and the runner-up has won since. The son of Robin Des Pres gets the vote to score under Katie Walsh.
11/2 All For Joy 5:00 Thurles The Raceform Interactive nugget
Trainer David Marnane has saddled two winners from two runners in the 5.25 at Meydan, returning at odds of 12-1 and 14-1. Take note of Freescape, who he saddles in Thursday's renewal.
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 Feb 8, 2018 8:31:26 GMT
Ben Pauling boasts a 36 per cent strike-rate with his runners in the past two weeks. He saddles nine runners today, the pick of those is Equus Secretus (2.15) at Huntingdon. The course-and-distance winner can bounce back from a disappointing run at Cheltenham last time.
This is a good time of year for Harry Fry, who has a 22 per cent strike-rate with his runners two weeks either side of today’s date for the past five seasons. He has two runners at Huntingdon and the pick of those is Zipple Back (2.50), who is having his first run since wind surgery.
It’s worth taking note when Paul Hanagan rides for William Haggas at Newcastle. They have a 67 per cent strike-rate when teaming up at the course and do so again with Regina Nostra (5.30), who would have learned a lot from her first run just 8 days ago.
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Post by Kimmy on Feb 8, 2018 8:32:56 GMT
HUNTINGDON
Robin Goodfellow
1.15 Argyle
1.45 Midnight Target
2.15 Equus Secretus
2.50 Red Indian (nap)
3.20 Russborough
3.55 Amberjam (nb)
4.30 Freedom Run
Gimcrack
1.15 Marmont
1.45 Free Range
2.15 Western Ryder (nb)
2.50 Zipple Back
3.20 Glenforde
3.55 Serpico
4.30 Sea Story
TOWCESTER
Robin Goodfellow
1.50 Piton Pete
2.20 Wood Pigeon
2.55 Red Indian
3.25 Tommy Rapper
4.00 Dontminddboys
4.35 Gonnabegood
Gimcrack
1.50 Piton Pete
2.20 Skipping On
2.55 Fairy Pol
3.25 Coeur Pensif
4.00 Wish In A Well
4.35 Fearsome Fred
DONCASTER
Robin Goodfellow
1.55 Powerful Symbol
2.25 Mr Mix
3.00 Gowiththeflow
3.30 Cake de L’Isle
4.05 And The New
4.40 Chatelier
Gimcrack
1.55 Gibbes Bay
2.25 Mr Mix
3.00 Paisley Park
3.30 Gunfleet
4.05 Jurby
4.40 Flow With Eve
NEWCASTLE
Robin Goodfellow
2.05 Traditional Dancer
2.40 Paddyplex
3.10 Galilee Chapel
3.45 Leonard Thomas
4.20 Henpecked
4.55 Newmarket Warrior
5.30 Mayfair Rock
Gimcrack
2.05 Navajo Star
2.40 Paddyplex
3.10 Highwayman
3.45 Stoneboat Bill
4.20 Henpecked
4.55 Ascot Week
5.30 Mayfair Rock
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Post by Kimmy on Feb 8, 2018 8:45:18 GMT
Betfred founder Fred Done described the controversial decision for all Irish racing along with Chelmsford to transfer to Racing UK from next year as a "backwards step" and bad for both racing and betting.
The Chelmsford City Racecourse owner said on Wednesday he would not have allowed the track to move from At The Races to RUK if he had been able to prevent the switch.
He made those comments despite holding a 13.5 per cent shareholding in SIS, which was integral to the move.
When Horse Racing Ireland and the Association of Irish Racecourses renewed their contract with SIS in March 2016, SIS was for a first time granted the right to sell the pictures to the broadcaster of its choice before a new five-year arrangement kicking in on January 1, 2019.
The Racing Post revealed on Friday that a deal had in effect been done with RUK's parent company Racecourse Media Group (RMG) and it subsequently emerged that SIS could also sell Chelmsford's rights from the same date.
Done, speaking to the Racing Post at the Ice conference in London, said on Wednesday: "I'm a bit upset with SIS selling the rights from ATR to RUK. I don't think they are doing the working man, who is the bread and butter of betting shops, any favours by putting it on pay TV.
"I don't think they're doing the industry any good, either racing or betting. We're scraping the barrel by selling all these rights."
Paddy Walsh, chief executive of AIR – which has welcomed the switching of Irish race coverage to Racing UK – was quick to point out that "more than 95 per cent of all Irish races" will be shown live on the rebranded RUK, but concerns have been expressed in Ireland that the increased volume of fixtures on RUK will compromise the sport's coverage.
Done added: "I read about JP [McManus] last week and the Irish trainers saying exactly the same. I'm in line with them, I think it's a backwards step."
Done said he had been unaware of the plans to switch coverage and had no control over what happened to Chelmsford. "If I would have had a vote in it as a shareholder in SIS I would not have voted for it going to RUK." he said. "I would have kept it where it is.
"I found out about it this morning through the Racing Post. I'm told it was supposed to be in board papers somewhere – I haven't seen it, but I haven't been to a board meeting at SIS for a couple of years.
"The rights belong to TML [Tote Media Ltd] with Chelmsford and we sold it on in our deal with SIS about pictures. When we did that we had no control over what happened after that. They've then sold it on.
"If it had been Chelmsford's decision it would have stayed with ATR. They'll know what my feelings are, I assure you of that."
Done added: "Common sense says there will be fewer people watching racing," he said. "I think we will lose viewers and therefore we will lose punters."
Chelmsford chief executive Phil Siers, who is also Betfred's chief commercial officer, echoed Done's thoughts.
He added of the track's international rights: "We can confirm that any tote bets taken on CCR will continue to be commingled into the official UK Totepool, and those rights reserved to Tote Media Limited will continue to be delivered by ATR for the foreseeable future."
A spokesperson for RMG said their research showed that a switch to RUK would not affect betting turnover.
"From our experience and analysis – and Racing UK has been broadcasting for 14 years now – betting interest has not suffered in any way at the RMG racecourses from which we broadcast," they said.
"It's important to put in context the TV audience figures. ATR’s Barb figures show the highest average audience figure for the most recently published week to be 51,000 viewers – the tenth highest average was 9,000 – with an average weekly viewing time of one minute per person.
"More than 50,000 fully engaged members, with a high propensity to bet, plus 6,000 pubs and clubs, take the Racing UK service in Great Britain and Ireland. In addition, RTE has just signed a three-year deal to cover the key meetings on terrestrial TV in Ireland.
"Those realities, allied to the popular bet-to-view proposition with our soon-to-be 25 online bookmaker partners, and the premium content being showcased in 99 per cent of betting shops in Great Britain and Ireland via SIS, means punters will be just as well catered for, if not better, under the new arrangement."
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Post by Kimmy on Feb 8, 2018 8:46:19 GMT
Jump racing is set to resume in full on Thursday with hopes high that all three British jumps meetings will go ahead.
Huntingdon stages the Listed Sidney Banks Memorial Novices' Hurdle and clerk of the course Jack Pryor said on Wednesday: "We are relatively confident.
"We had no frost overnight and though it is due to go down to -2C or possibly -3C tonight it is then forecast to go up to 6C tomorrow.
"We have sheeted all the racing line and we are in a strong starting position with no snow forecast." Doncaster is also confident of racing and clerk of the course Roderick Duncan said on Wednesday: "It is looking very optimistic and no problems are anticipated.
"We would have raced today with no inspection. It could get down to -1C this evening but it is due to rise to 1C by the early hours."
Towcester was raceable on Wednesday and clerk of the course Robert Bellamy said: "We're optimistic.
"We had frost overnight last night and we weren't raceable at 8.00am today but we were at 10.30am. The Met Office say it could get down to -1C or -2C tonight but then in the daytime it is due to be warmer than today."
All three British jumps meetings were lost to frost or snow on Wednesday.
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Post by Kimmy on Feb 8, 2018 17:08:47 GMT
Paul Townend will have to remain on the sidelines with an ankle injury for at least a couple of weeks following his fall from Killultagh Vic in the Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown last Sunday.
Although nothing is broken, Townend has to rest his bruised ankle before being reassessed by the Irish Turf Club's senior medical officer, Dr Adrian McGoldrick.
"He has definite bruising. He has to rest it for a fortnight and then we'll reassess him. We'll make a call then. It's nothing more than that," said McGoldrick.
"He has to have total rest and then I'll review it."
Townend has been standing in as number one rider at Willie Mullins' stable while Ruby Walsh recovers from a broken leg.
Danny Mullins, who is also used regularly by the top stable, could be back in the next two weeks after being out of action with a wrist injury since New Year's Day.
"He's due to see his surgeon," said McGoldrick.
"He had an old injury and had a minor operation on it. It was just slow to heal afterwards, but I expect him to be back in the next fortnight."
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Post by Kimmy on Feb 8, 2018 17:09:46 GMT
Beer Goggles, who gave Richard Woollacott his biggest victory when winning the Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury in December, has moved stables.
He has left Woollacott's yard, where the late trainer's wife Kayley has taken over the licence, and joined permit-trainer Nicky Martin who, with partner John Simpson, also owns the horse.
Beer Goggles beat Unowhatimeanharry and Thistlecrack at odds of 40-1 when recording a memorable and emotional success for Woolacott, who was found dead at his yard days before the horse was to have his next start in last month's Cleeve Hurdle at Cheltenham.
Beer Goggles, who is entered in the Sun Bets Stayers' Hurdle, finished fifth at Cheltenham but will spend the rest of the season with Martin near Minehead.
She said on Thursday: "I'll be training him now for Cheltenham or Aintree but haven't decided which yet. Richard had always planned to run him at Cheltenham, and after what happened we made the decision to bring him home.
"It was a very difficult decision because Richard was a friend of mine for 25 years. We used to work together and train pointers together. Richard found us the horse with Tom Malone and it was because of Richard the horse was there."
Kayley Woollacott said: "We completely understand and support Nicky's decision to take Beer Goggles home. She has a trainer's licence and who wouldn't want to train a horse like Goggles. We'll certainly miss him but we've been privileged to have him and we're happy for Nicky to continue Richard's great work."
Martin is in her fourth season operating with a permit and has horses with other trainers, including Colin Tizzard, Philip Hobbs, Charlie Longsdon and Ben Pauling under hers and Simpson's Bradley Partnership.
"With Beer Goggles we'll carry on with the programme Richard and ourselves discussed," added Martin. "The horse is absolutely fine. He's having a bit of a quiet time, it was only ten days ago he ran, and we'll get back on course next week.
"He came out of the Cleeve fine and ran a cracker. He hung a little bit to the right; he's had a little tweak done to his back since but he still ran a good race."
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Post by Kimmy on Feb 8, 2018 17:11:14 GMT
Nautical Haven 8.00 Chelmsford
Kevin Ryan has enjoyed three winners from his last six runners prior to today and runs Nautical Haven in the feature £15,000 6f handicap, while he also saddles Fikhaar (7.30) on the card.
The Nick Bradley Racing-owned Nautical Haven was lightly raced last year but the four-year-old has been a runner-up on his last two starts on the all-weather.
The son of Harbour Watch was beaten by the potentially smart Karijini in a novice stakes at Lingfield last time and should make a bold bid from the front with Cameron Noble on board.
5/1 Nautical Haven 8:00 Chelmsford (AW) Angel Of The South 8.30 Chelmsford
If you like to side with experience in novice stakes, look no further than Angel Of The South.
Dean Ivory’s three-year-old, owned by Heather and Michael Yarrow, has run more times than her four rivals combined and boasts an official rating of 76 after 11 starts.
The Dark Angel filly contested some hot novice events on the turf and was off the mark at Wolverhampton in December.
She has since failed to trouble the principals in two fair handicaps but should find this assignment easier. Poetic Imagination and Sugar Coating appear the main dangers.
5/2 Angel Of The South 8:30 Chelmsford (AW) Samphire Coast 9.00 Chelmsford
The only way is Essex for Derek Shaw’s in-form handicapper, who has form figures of 71742211 at Chelmsford.
The Paddy Barrett-owned five-year-old ran out an easy winner over course and distance on his latest start and a 5lb rise in the handicap appears fair.
Gala Celebration makes his debut for Ian Williams and ranks the main danger at the bottom of the weights, but Samphire Coast should prove tough to beat.
13/8 Samphire Coast 9:00 Chelmsford (AW) 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 Feb 8, 2018 19:43:25 GMT
Doncaster, 08 Feb 18 Race 1 - 1:55pm THE eventmasters.co.uk HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier for the Northern Lights Staying Chase Series) Permission was given for ANOTHER FRONTIER (IRE) to be mounted on the course.
Approaching the line, CAPARD KING (IRE), placed third, hung right onto the winner, ANOTHER FRONTIER (IRE) but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
The winner, ANOTHER FRONTIER (IRE), appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Towcester on 21 December 2017 where the gelding finished tenth of fourteen, beaten by 119 lengths. Nigel Twiston-Davies’ representative’s explanation that the gelding had jumped more fluently on this occasion, and was better suited by a left handed track was noted. ANOTHER FRONTIER (IRE) was routine tested.
Following the race, Sean Bowen reported that THOONAVOLLA (IRE), placed eighth, ran too free in the early stages and the Veterinary Officer reported that the gelding had lost its right fore shoe. The Veterinary Officer further reported that NIGHTLINE, which was pulled up, and BALLYTHOMAS, which was pulled up, had bled from the nose.
Race 2 - 2:25pm THE LARKSHILL ENGINEERING NOVICES' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) The Veterinary Officer reported that the winner, DINGO DOLLAR (IRE), had lost its left fore shoe.
Race 3 - 3:00pm THE sunbets.co.uk NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Northern Staying Hurdle Series Qualifier) The performance of SECRET INVESTOR, which finished unplaced, was considered. The representative of Paul Nicholls could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination, during routine testing, of SECRET INVESTOR failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 4 - 3:30pm THE GILLY GALLY PADDY PARRY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Qualifier for The Challenger Staying Hurdle Series Final) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that DUELING BANJOS, unplaced, lost its right hind shoe.
Race 5 - 4:05pm THE PLUMBASE NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) JURBY wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Jumping the second last hurdle, the winner, MICHAEL’S MOUNT, jumped left onto DOUX PRETENDER (FR), placed second, which in turn bumped AND THE NEW (IRE), 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 MICHAEL’S MOUNT.
Following the race, Leighton Aspell reported that JURBY, which was pulled up, hung badly right and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination, during routine testing of JURBY, revealed the gelding had bled from the nose; The representative of Patrick Holmes reported that ASYLO (IRE), unplaced, had a breathing problem.
Race 6 - 4:40pm THE eventmasters.co.uk CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Permission was given for THUNDERING HOME to be mounted in the chute and go early to post.
An enquiry was held to consider interference in the final ½ furlong when the winner HARTSIDE (GER), ridden by Ryan Day interfered with TEESCOMPONENTS MAX, placed second, ridden by Ross Chapman. Day was cautioned for careless riding as he had allowed his mount to drift left without sufficient correction taking TEESCOMPONENTS MAX off its intended line.
The performance of FLOW WITH EVE which started favourite and finished unplaced, was considered. Olly Murphy could offer no explanation for the mare’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination, during routine testing, of FLOW WITH EVE failed to reveal any abnormalities. View Stewards report Huntingdon, 08 Feb 18 Race 2 - 1:45pm THE VISIT THE ALL NEW racinguk.com STEEPLE CHASE (A NOVICES' LIMITED HANDICAP) (CLASS 4) Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that NOBUTTABOY (IRE), which was pulled up, had bled from the nose and ABBREVIATE (GER), placed second, lost its right fore shoe.
Race 3 - 2:15pm THE SIDNEY BANKS MEMORIAL NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Following the race Barry Geraghty reported that MR ONE MORE (IRE), placed fifth, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 4 - 2:50pm THE WATCH RACING UK IN STUNNING HD HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) The representative of Harry Fry reported that ZIPPLE BACK (IRE), unplaced, was unsuited by the Soft going on this occasion, which in his opinion was tacky. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 6 - 3:55pm THE RACING UK JUMP TO IT HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Maxime Tissier, the rider of the winner, AMBERJAM (IRE), was suspended for 4 days for using his whip above the permitted level from turning into the home straight.
Following the race David Bass reported that BRAW ANGUS, which was pulled up, was never travelling.
Race 7 - 4:30pm THE EBF MARES' STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (NHMOPS Bonus Race) Following the race Trevor Whelan reported that CHAMPAGNE REEF, unplaced, hung left throughout. View Stewards report Chelmsford City, 08 Feb 18 Race 2 - 6:30pm THE BET EXACTA AT totesport.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) An enquiry was held to consider the placings in this race after interference on the run to the line when the winner, GLOBAL ANGEL, ridden by Robert Havlin, interfered with DARK FREEDOM (IRE), placed second, ridden by Robert Winston. The Stewards considered that the interference had not improved GLOBAL ANGEL’s placing as DARK FREEDOM (IRE) appeared to lose little or no momentum and there was a neck between the two horses at the line. The interference was found to be accidental as GLOBAL ANGEL had lugged quickly left-handed before being corrected by Havlin.
Race 3 - 7:00pm THE BET QUADPOT AT totesport.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) An enquiry was held to consider interference shortly after the start when DROP KICK MURPHI (IRE), placed eighth, ridden by Luke Morris, interfered with MAGICINTHEMAKING (USA), placed seventh, ridden by Shane Kelly. The interference was found to be accidental as DROP KICK MURPHY (IRE) had lugged quickly left-handed before being corrected by Morris.
Approximately 2 furlongs out, FAREEQ, placed second, lugged quickly left-handed giving COMPTON PRINCE, unplaced, a slight bump, 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 FAREEQ. View Stewards report Newcastle, 08 Feb 18 Race 1 - 2:05pm THE BETWAY LIVE CASINO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race, Paddy Bradley reported that EMPRESARIO (IRE), unplaced, stopped quickly as if something was amiss. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
The winner, ARCHIBELLE, appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Newcastle on 17 January 2018 where the filly finished eighth of eight, beaten by 8 lengths. R.Mike Smith’s explanation that the filly settled better on this occasion was noted. ARCHIBELLE was routine tested
Race 3 - 3:10pm THE BETWAY APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) Permission was given for HIGHWAYMAN to go early to post.
Paula Muir, the rider of OPTIMA PETAMUS, placed third, was suspended for 4 days for using her whip above the permitted level from approaching the 2 furlong marker. Being a 7lb claimer, Muir was accompanied by a senior rider.
Race 4 - 3:45pm THE BETWAY APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) Permission was given for BEAU STRATA (IRE), BOLLIHOPE and OUTLAW TORN (IRE) to go early to post.
The Stewards held an enquiry into the running and riding of BOLLIHOPE, placed fourth, ridden by Jack Osborn and trained by Richard Guest, STONEBOAT BILL, placed sixth, ridden by Ger O’Neill and trained by Declan Carroll, LEONARD THOMAS, placed fifth, ridden by Paula Muir and trained by Rebecca Menzies, MANGATA (FR), placed eighth, ridden by Jamie Gormley and trained by Philip Kirby, CAPTAIN PEAKY, placed seventh, ridden by Jane Elliott and trained by Patrick Holmes, ZARKAVON, placed second, ridden by Faye McManoman and trained by John Wainwright; all of which had raced detached from the runaway leader before being asked for an effort turning into the home straight. The riders and trainers/trainer’s representatives were interviewed and shown recordings of the race. The riders stated that they had been instructed to drop in, get cover and do their best. They further stated that they had made an effort to catch the clear leader before turning into the home straight. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race the Stewards were satisfied they had all obtained their best possible placing. Their explanations were noted.
Race 5 - 4:20pm THE 32Red.com FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) The Starter reported that NORMANDIE LADY refused to enter stalls. Richard Fahey was informed that the mare could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Paddy Bradley, the rider of ICONIC BELLE, placed second, was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level inside the 2 furlong marker.
Race 7 - 5:30pm THE 32Red CASINO FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) An enquiry was held to consider interference inside the final furlong when the winner, MEEPAT, ridden by Rachel Richardson interfered with REGINA NOSTRA, placed third, ridden by Paul Hanagan. Richardson was suspended for 3 days for careless riding as she allowed her mount to drift left without sufficient correction, taking REGINA NOSTRA off its intended line for several strides.
Following the race, Joe Fanning reported that ZADORRA (IRE), unplaced stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filly failed to reveal any abnormalities. View Stewards report Towcester, 08 Feb 18 Race 1 - 1:50pm THE CALL STAR SPORTS ON 08000 521 321 MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Following the race Dave Crosse reported that the right rein snapped on RESPECTABILITY’s bridle, which caused the mare to run out after jumping the second flight.
Race 2 - 2:20pm THE starsportsbet.co.uk NOVICES' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) TOWER OF ALLEN (IRE), ridden by Kielan Woods, fell at the second last fence, when in a remote third place. The rider and the Veterinary Officer were interviewed and recordings of the incident were viewed. The Veterinary Officer stated that, having examined TOWER OF ALLEN (IRE) he was satisfied that the gelding, although tired, was not exhausted. The rider’s explanation that he felt the gelding was travelling sufficiently well to get home and it was not contrary to the horse’s welfare to continue was accepted.
The Stewards wished to hold an enquiry into why Gavin Sheehan remounted THE LION DANCER (IRE), having been unseated when the gelding ran out. and rode back without the gelding being examined by a Veterinary Surgeon, but were unable to do so as the jockey had left the course. They adjourned their enquiry to Towcester on 14 February 2018.
Race 5 - 4:00pm THE starspreads.com HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) The winner, GRAND INTRODUCTION (IRE), appeared to show improved form compared with its previous run at Wetherby on 26 December 2017, where the gelding was pulled up on soft ground. Fergal O’Brien’s explanation that the gelding was better suited by the ground on this occasion which, in his opinion, was slightly better than the ground at Wetherby and was also suited by the stiffer track, was noted. GRAND INTRODUCTION (IRE) was routine tested.
Race 6 - 4:35pm THE FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @starspreads_bet HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Following the race Mike Hammond reported that SPECIAL PRINCESS (IRE), placed fourth, had a breathing problem.
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Post by Kimmy on Feb 9, 2018 7:54:36 GMT
Friday: going, weather & non-runners Bangor-on-Dee GOING: SOFT (Heavy in places; GoingStick 6.2) WEATHER: Rain and snow NON RUNNERS: 1:40 Passing Fiesta (4) 4:25 Fin And Game (1) Chelmsford (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Inside Dundalk (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Mostly sunny Kempton GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Soft in places on the Hurdle course) (GoingStick: Chs 7.0, Hdl 5.3) (Rail movements: R1, 6 & 7 +75y, R2 & 4 +107y, R3 +57y, R5 +72y) WEATHER: Partly cloudy Newcastle (AW) GOING: TAPETA: STANDARD WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Centre
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Post by Kimmy on Feb 9, 2018 7:55:31 GMT
North: Richard Young
Bad Dog (5.45 Newcastle, nap)
Yet to win but has shown improved form on his last two starts and leaves the impression that he's well worth another try over this trip. Fancied to go well with capable apprentice back in the saddle.
9/2 Bad Dog 5:45 Newcastle (AW) Others to follow Bangor 2.10 Whiskey Chaser, 3.20 Knockrobin, 3.50 Lord County, 4.25 Fin And Game. Chelmsford 1.30 Commander Han, 4.15 Penny Dreadful, 4.45 Eurato. Newcastle 5.45 Bad Dog, 6.15 Kings Full, 6.45 Tommy G, 7.15 Lord Of The Glen, 7.45 Joyful Star, 8.15 Lait Au Chocolat.
Lambourn: James Burn
Gold Blade (4.05 Kempton, nap)
Everyone knows how lethal Nicky Henderson is at this venue and he also has a fine record in this bumper, so expect a bold show from this well-regarded newcomer.
7/2 Gold Blade 4:05 Kempton Others to follow Bangor 1.40 The Nipper, 3.20 Well Smitten, 3.50 Glorvina, 4.25 Potterman, 4.55 Thebannerkingrebel. Chelmsford 2.00 Swot, 3.10 Pattie, 4.15 Captain Lars. Kempton 1.20 No Hiding Place, 1.50 Ok Corral, 3.00 Safe Harbour, 4.35 Ganache. Newcastle 6.45 Karjini.
Newmarket: David Milnes
Casey Jones (8.15 Newcastle, nap)
This debutant is fancied to give Kieran O'Neill a winner on his first ride for John Gosden in the finale at Gosforth Park. The son of Casamento has been showing up well in his recent work on the Al Bahathri.
5/2 Casey Jones 8:15 Newcastle (AW) Others to follow Chelmsford 1.30 Nice Shot, 2.00 Sonnet Rose, 2.35 Torch, 3.10 Carolinae, 3.40 King Kevin, 4.15 Come On Dave, 4.45 Potters Lady Jane. Newcastle 6.15 Gronkowski, 7.15 Wiff Waff.
West Country: Tim Mitchell
Run To Milan (1.50 Kempton, nap)
Beat Lalor on bumper debut but was subsequently disqualified. He looked a horse with a bright future when winning on second start over hurdles at Exeter and has plenty of scope for improvement now upped in distance.
9/2 Run To Milan 1:50 Kempton Others to follow Bangor 3.20 Applesolutely, 3.50 Rebel Collins. Kempton 1.20 The Brothers, 2.25 Modus, 3.00 Cornish Warrior, 3.30 Ask The Weatherman, 4.05 Getaway Trump, 4.35 Rhythm Is A Dancer.
Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason
Millicent Silver (2.10 Bangor, nap)
Course-and-distance winner who has dropped to a very good mark and shaped as if she could be on the way back at Warwick last time.
10/3 Millicent Silver 2:10 Bangor-on-Dee Longshot: Ed Quigley
Bugsie Malone (3.30 Kempton)
Has struggled lately but enjoys this venue, better ground will suit and has claims off a mark of 115.
9/1 Bugsie Malone 3:30 Kempton Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Ok Corral (1.50 Kempton)
A beaten favourite on his seasonal return at Newbury last month but he ran into a decent stable companion that day and Nicky Henderson's eight-year-old can recoup losses.
4/5 Ok Corral 1:50 Kempton Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
War Hero (7.30 Dundalk)
The Patrick Prendergast-trained colt has finished second on his three visits to this track since winning a six furlong maiden over the course in November. Two of those placed efforts were over this seven furlong trip and he is taken to account for his five rivals in this conditions event.
11/10 War Hero 7:30 Dundalk (AW) The Raceform Interactive Nugget
Since 2013, Warren Greatrex is a highly respectable 5-12 (42 per cent strike-rate, +£20.60) with runners in Bangor novice hurdles. He runs Well Smitten in the 3.20.
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Post by Kimmy on Feb 9, 2018 7:56:13 GMT
Charlie Mann strikes at 23 per cent with those making their handicap debut over hurdles (+£9.25 level-stake profit). Glorvina (3.50 Bangor) looks worthy of support with Richard Johnson booked.
Dan Skelton boasts a solid 20 per cent strike-rate with his string, and that rises to 23 per cent with those wearing a first-time tongue-tie. Winner of his sole Irish point-to-point, Beakstown wears the aid for his bumper debut in the 4.05 at Kempton.
Barton Gift could bounce back to form at Bangor where he is 3-5. He has landed the last two runnings of the 2.10 and has dropped to just 1lb above his last winning mark.
Archie Watson is 18-52 (35 per cent) when sending his runners at least 200 miles. Karjini makes a 283-mile trek from Lambourn to Newcastle and looks the one to beat in the 6.45.
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Post by Kimmy on Feb 9, 2018 7:57:37 GMT
KEMPTON
Robin Goodfellow
1.20 Templier
1.50 Ok Corral
2.25 Modus
3.00 Smart Boy
3.30 Brandon Hill
4.05 Getaway Trump
4.35 Ganache
Gimcrack
1.20 Templier
1.50 Ok Corral
2.25 Modus
3.00 Broken Quest
3.30 Brandon Hill
4.05 Getaway Trump
4.35 Balli Martine
CHELMSFORD CITY
Robin Goodfellow
1.30 Nice Shot
2.00 Jumping Around
2.35 Ertidaad
3.10 Carolinae
3.40 Shamrokh (nap)
4.15 Daschas
4.45 Luv U Whatever
Gimcrack
1.30 Nice Shot
2.00 Jumping Around
2.35 Ertidaad
3.10 Carolinae (nap)
3.40 Shamrokh
4.15 September Issue
4.45 Langlauf
BANGOR
Robin Goodfellow
1.40 Rons Dream
2.10 Millicent Silver
2.45 Module
3.20 Applesolutely
3.50 Lord County
4.25 Fin And Game
4.55 Harambe
Gimcrack
1.40 Rons Dream
2.10 Whiskey Chaser
2.45 Numbercruncher
3.20 Knockrobin
3.50 Steel City
4.25 Potterman
4.55 Baby Ted
NEWCASTLE
Robin Goodfellow
5.45 Lord Caprio
6.15 Gronkowski
6.45 Karijini
7.15 Wiff Waff (nb)
7.45 Mimic’s Memory
8.15 Casey Jones
Gimcrack
5.45 Bad Dog
6.15 Loyal Promise
6.45 Karijini (nb)
7.15 Kodi Beach
7.45 Joyful Star
8.15 New Orleans
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Post by dennisg on Feb 9, 2018 8:46:51 GMT
in today's sporting life............ The Cheltenham Festival gets under way on March 13 and we've got all the information you need ahead of the four-day spectacular, including features and tips, race times and schedule plus the latest Sky Bet odds and offers. Cheltenham Festival 2018 Schedule Tuesday March 13 Officially billed as Champion Day, the opening day of the Festival is packed with top quality and starts with a real bang as the best young hurdlers around clash in the Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle. The Racing Post Arkle crowns the champion two mile novice chaser but the headline day one act is the Unibet Champion Hurdle, won 12 months ago in fantastic style by the Nicky Henderson-trained Buveur D'Air, who returns to defend his crown this year. 1.30 Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle 2.10 Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy Chase 2.50 Ultima Handicap Chase 3.30 UniBet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy 4.10 OLBG Mares’ Hurdle 4.50 National Hunt Steeple Chase Challenge Cup (Amateur Riders’ Novices’ Steeple Chase) 5.30 Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase Wednesday March 14 Ladies Day consists of a brilliant blend of speed and stamina, with the Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase one of the most exhilarating races of the entire week as the finest two-milers wing around Prestbury Park's demanding chase course. The RSA Chase is a severe examination for burgeoning staying talents and few could forget Might Bite's dramatic success over stablemate Whisper in last year's renewal. 1.30 Ballymore Novices' Hurdle 2.10 RSA Chase 2.50 Coral Cup Hurdle (A Handicap Hurdle Race) 3.30 Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase 4.10 Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase 4.50 Boodles Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle 5.30 Weatherbys Champion Bumper (A Standard Open NH Flat Race) Thursday March 15 The St Patrick's Thursday crowd has every reason to celebrate with a couple of cracking contests in the Sun Bets Stayers' Hurdle and the Ryanair Chase. The JLT Novices' Chase also carries top-class status while the Pertemps Network Final provides an amazing puzzle for punters to solve as a huge field scrap for honours over three miles. 1.30 JLT Novices’ Chase 2.10 Pertemps Network Final (A Handicap Hurdle Race) 2.50 Ryanair Chase 3.30 Sun Bets Stayers' Hurdle 4.10 Brown Advisory & Merriebelle Stable Plate (A Handicap Steeple Chase) 4.50 Trull House Stud Mares Novices’ Hurdle 5.30 Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Handicap Steeple Chase (0-145) Friday March 16 Gold Cup Day needs little introduction. One of the most sought after titles in racing is decided on the final day of the Festival and always promises to provide the greatest spectacle. The Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup is a race associated with the elite of the sport and nothing can rival the Cheltenham roar as the horses charge up the famous hill. The JCB Triumph Hurdle and Albert Bartlett also crown top-class talents while the 28th and final race sees quality two-mile handicappers vie for glory in the Grand Annual. 1.30 JCB Triumph Hurdle 2.10 Randox Health County Handicap Hurdle 2.50 Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle 3.30 Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase 4.10 St. James’s Place Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup 4.50 Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (0-145) 5.30 Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Handicap Chase Challenge Cup Cheltenham Festival 2018: Ante-post tips & Features Lydia Hislop's Road To Cheltenham Racing UK presenter Lydia Hislop has been reviewing the season with her regular in-depth articles which analyse the changes on the ante-post betting markets for the Cheltenham Festival. Lydia Hislop ponders the most suitable Festival target for La Bague Au Roi and reflects on yet another remarkable victory for The New One in the latest edition of the fabulous series. Matt Brocklebank's Antepost Angle Our man rallies against the notion that antepost betting is an extinct pastime by nominating five horses he wants onside ahead of the Cheltenham Festival, including Santini in the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle. Sky Bet's Cheltenham Festival odds and offers Sky Bet, who sponsor the first event of the Festival, have priced up all 28 races well in advance and to give punters the opportunity to bet in confidence prior to the meeting, they are offering Non-Runner, No Bet - which means you'll be refunded in full if your selection does not take part in the race. On top of that, the online firm are offering their standard Best Odds Guaranteed price promise, which means if the Starting Price is greater than the ante-post price you take, you'll get paid out at the longer odds. So whether you think Buveur D'Air is a stone-cold certainty in the Unibet Champion Hurdle, or you have a dark horse for the Kim Muir, head to the to place your bets on the Cheltenham Festival. There will also be plenty of offers in the run-up, including Festival Fever and Money Back promotions. Cheltenham Festival 2018: Stable Tours & Videos We will be visiting the yards of Nicky Henderson, Colin Tizzard, Nigel Twiston-Davies, Willie Mullins and Jessica Harrington in the run-up to the Festival, while Ben Pauling will also be providing us with all the latest news from his Gloucestershire stable.
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Post by dennisg on Feb 9, 2018 8:48:34 GMT
Fresh from 8/1 and 11/2 winners in his last two previews, David Ord has a horse-by-horse guide to Saturday's Betfair Hurdle with a maximum field of 24 declared. HIGH BRIDGE: Beat Charli Parcs and Poppy Rose when landing Gerry Feilden here last month and only up three pounds. Clearly a potential player despite top weight but fears over the form of the Ben Pauling yard rescinded following a sparkling treble at Southwell on Monday. ( JENKINS: Revitalised by application of blinkers and switch to front-running tactics, winning competitive heats at Kempton and Ascot. Always held in high regard but will find it difficult to dominate these from the front and mark creeping up. () BLEU ET ROUGE: In very good hands and caught the eye when travelling strongly for a long way before finishing fourth behind Hunters Call at Ascot. Races from the same mark here and of obvious interest with a stronger gallop likely to suit. () VERDANA BLUE: Third in the Hunters Call race, finishing strongly, and is another who will appreciate better gallop here. Right on his A-game at present and not one to dismiss lightly. () CHARLI PARCS: One of team Henderson but yet to reach the anticipated heights. Failed to go on from promising reappearance when never threatening in the Hunters Call race at Ascot and while it's too early to write him off, others have more convincing profiles. () DIVIN BERE: Very useful juvenile hurdler for the Henderson yard last season but bombed out in – yes – the Hunters Call race on his first start for Paul Nicholls. Clearly better than that but now five pounds higher than when second in the Fred Winter and looks a watching brief at present. () REMILUC: Won in the gloom on Festival Trials Day at Cheltenham and while he had the run of the race, it was taking how he put it to bed turning in. More needed here though despite fondness for Newbury. () MOON RACER: Champion Bumper winner at Cheltenham in 2014 but novice hurdle campaign petered away at the spring festivals after a bright start. Clearly very talented but has one or two questions to answer on his belated reappearance – for all he may be best caught fresh. () MISTERTON: Second in the Greatwood and clearly targeted at this since. Five pounds higher and another to consider in a wide-open race, especially as his tenacity in a finish is always a key asset. () KALASHNIKOV: Lost unbeaten record in Tolworth at Sandown but came out of race with plenty of credit, losing a shoe when beaten four lengths by Summerville Boy. Progressive and looks certain to be suited by the nature of this test. Guess what – another for the shortlist. () Kalashnikov Kalashnikov PROJECT BLUEBOOK: Big price but capable of outrunning current odds. Travelled strongly for a long way before conditions took their toll in the Greatwood and 141 appeals as workable mark on the pick of his juvenile form. Not much rain forecast at Newbury this week which is in his favour and one of the more interesting outsiders. () KAYF GRACE: Well backed when winning at Kempton in December and looks a mare with plenty of improvement in her. Unexposed, she’s a fascinating runner for the Henderson team. () SPIRITOFTHEGAMES: Progressive and posted career-best effort when chasing home William Henry in the Lanzarote. Five pounds higher here but the bigger worry is the trip with his best form at further than two miles. () LOUGH DERG SPIRIT: Yet another Henderson runner you can’t rule out. Stuck to the task well when second to London Prize in the Elite Hurtle back in November and capable of better but may find it hard to effectively employ his preferred front-running tactics. () POPPY KAY: Third behind High Bridge and Charli Parcs in the Gerry Feilden and this strong-travelling sort could be suited by Saturday’s test. She needs a career best to win it but that’s feasible for all her best form to date is beyond the minimum trip. () LALOR: Very useful bumper performer, winning at Aintree in April. Good start to life over timber despite not getting his head in front yet, and completely unexposed. Could be much better than this initial mark of 137 – but it’s stiff enough on what he’s done so far and he hasn’t been missed in the market. () KNOCKNANUSS: Yard has won this three times and have a real chance of making it four with this fellow. Progressive, he improved to win at Fontwell on Boxing Day and looks ready for this step up in class. Strong traveller, we haven’t seen the best of him yet and everything looks in place for a huge run. () WATERLORD: Connections felt his defeat at Haydock last time was down to one run too many on testing ground. Conditions on Saturday likely to be more in his favour and has the ability to run well from a mark of 135 for in-form yard. () WILLIAM H BONNEY: Only two pounds higher than when winning at Cheltenham last season but has disappointed with his finishing efforts at both Cheltenham and Sandown this term. Plenty of ability but clearly questions to answer. () IRISH ROE: In the form of her life and shook up Maria's Benefit at Doncaster last time. That was her first defeat in three and deserves her place towards the head of the market. Impressed with how strongly she travelled at Town Moor and that cruising speed will stand her in good stead here. () SILVER STREAK: Back to the Hunters Call race at Ascot and here’s the runner-up. He did well to finish second that day having been very keen to halfway in a falsely-run race and has to be a big player again. () Racing UK ✔ @racing_UK The @o_J_murphy91-trained Hunters Call (9-1) wins the Grade Three Handicap Hurdle @ascot on his first start for the rookie trainer. Results ▶️ bit.ly/2w8fYfO 3:46 PM - Dec 23, 2017 9 See Racing UK's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy NIETZSCHE: Third in the Fred Winter last season but struggling a little this term and no obvious excuses when tenth in the Hunters Call race at Ascot last time. Now five pounds lower than when sixth in the Greatwood but may need a little more help. () COUER BLIMEY: Has ability but tendency to make mistakes is always likely to be costly in this company as it proved in Lanzarote last time. () ZALVADOS: Got his head in front in Ludlow maiden hurdle last time and while he ran well when fourth to Magic Dancer in novice handicap at Cheltenham in November, this looks a big leap for him. () RESERVES MAGIC DANCER: Impressive at Kempton and Cheltenham in November and another who was unsuited by the muddling gallop when seventh in Hunters Call race at Ascot. Gets weight all round but career best needed to win a Betfair Hurdle off 125. () Magic Dancer: Could bid for hat-trick at Ascot Magic Dancer: On his way to winning at Cheltenham MAQUISARD: Winner in France but no show in Kempton handicaps on two starts in Britain to date. At last one we can readily dismiss.() VERDICT: Honestly, where do you start? The Hunters Call race (promise it’s the final mention) at Ascot is clearly a key piece of form and both Silver Streak and Verdana Blue warrant plenty of respect. Bleu Et Rouge was a big eyecatcher that day and could represent Willie Mullins but I’m siding with KNOCKNANUSS. His trainer Gary Moore has a fine record in the Betfair Hurdle and this looks to have been the target for some time with a talented and improving eight-year-old. Poppy Kay is respected but for those looking to play at bigger prices, Project Bluebrook has been running better than form figures suggest and he could hit the frame in a race that will play to his strengths.
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Post by dennisg on Feb 9, 2018 8:50:11 GMT
Ben Linfoot is backing a Donald McCain-trained runner at Bangor on Friday - and he's exclusively Price Boosted from 9/2 to 13/2 right here. Recommended bet: Sporting Life's Daily Nap, February 9 Donald McCain's excellent season at Bangor can continue with Knockrobin in the Deepbridge Capital Novices' Hurdle (3.20) on Friday. McCain has had 16 winners at the track this campaign at a strike-rate of 34 per cent and he's found Knockrobin a suitable opportunity to shed his maiden tag under rules in this contest. A point-to-point winner a year ago, Knockrobin ran well on his debut under rules when fourth over 2m4f at Carlisle but stepped up on that form when sent over further at Kelso last time. Odds-on favourite Coole Hall was going for his third win in four starts that day and duly got it, but only after being worked hard by Knockrobin who might have run him close but for a stumble at the last. He's clearly improving and can do so again now stepped up to three miles. A half-brother to a three-mile chase winner and being a point winner himself, the step up in trip must surely suit. Applesolutely looks the main danger if she can back up her Taunton win, but Carlos Du Fruitier has plenty to prove after failing to complete on his last two starts and Good Man Pat needs to show he can find something off the bridle. Daily Nap record: -8.07pts
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Post by dennisg on Feb 9, 2018 8:52:13 GMT
Vinndication stylishly maintained his 100 per cent record with an authoritative display in the Sidney Banks Memorial Novices' Hurdle at Huntingdon. After one bumper success and two triumphs over smaller obstacles, Vinndication took the step up to Listed company in his stride. David Bass decided to push on with Kim Bailey's bright prospect from four out and soon had his five rivals on the back foot. Western Ryder was the only one to keep tabs on him, but Vinndication (5-2 favourite) was far too good and went on to score by three and a quarter lengths. Bailey said: "He is still to me a complete baby. He was more switched on than he was last time. Even when he hit the front he didn't know what to go and do. Logically, I would rather go to Aintree than Cheltenham but I just need to see how he is. "We are a month away from Cheltenham. I know where the owners would like to go but I have got to look after the horse. At this time last year he was standing in his stable so he has come an awful long way in a short space of time. He is a good horse. HuntingdonRacecourse ✔ @huntingdon_Race Vinndication justifies favouritism in the Sidney Banks Memorial Novices' Hurdle under David Bass and remains unbeaten (4-4). 2:26 PM - Feb 8, 2018 8 See HuntingdonRacecourse's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy "Temptations are there to be put in front of you and refused on occasions. He has got the two entries (in the Ballymore and the Albert Bartlett). I wouldn't think he will go three miles. We will let Red River do that one. It is all very well stepping up to three miles but that would have taught us nothing. "He needed to learn and he needed to know what life was all about. He is a really good-action horse and I think he will be better on better ground." Vinndication was cut to for the Ballymore Novices' Hurdle with Sky Bet. Warren Greatrex has the Ballymore in mind for runner-up Western Ryder, for which he is a . The Upper Lambourn trainer said: "I still think on better ground he will be better as it just nullifies that kick he has. Richard (Johnson) is pretty keen for the Ballymore as he stayed every yard of that. OK, you have got Samcro but you shouldn't be afraid of one horse and that race might just cut up more. "I'm pretty sure he is better left-handed. You are disappointed not to win but when you see how far some really good horses are behind it could be they are two very good horses." Elsewhere at Huntingdon There were no distractions to prevent Azzerti (7/2) from completing an across-the-card treble for trainer Alan King in the Racing UK In Stunning HD Handicap Hurdle. King said: "We ran him at Sandown on Military Gold Cup Day and the bands drove him absolutely crazy. I had to run up to get them to stop playing! "He is gradually fulfilling his potential but I would not want to take him to any of the big festivals just yet with all the hustle and bustle. "At last they have hit a bit of form as we have been very quiet. They seem in good form so let's crack on." Gallant veteran Ratify (13/2) gained his second success since becoming a teenager after the Fergal O'Brien-trained 14-year-old repelled Bally Gilbert by a length and a half in the Get Daily Tips At racinguk.com Handicap Chase. Sally Randell, O'Brien's partner and assistant trainer, said: "This horse just loves racing. John (King, owner) wanted to give it another go as he still thought the fire was in the old belly. He has been great for us and he loves the track and that ground so we thought we had to have a go." Jo Davis hopes her yard has now turned a corner after Marmont (9/4 favourite) gave her a first winner since November when striking at the 11th time of asking with a two-length success in the Biggest Ever Jumps Season On Racing UK Novices' Handicap Hurdle. She said: "The day before he ran at Fontwell he coughed at home. He was the first one then another did and each one it took about two months to go through. Hopefully they have come out the other side now." Performance of the day Kim Bailey has a whole host of exciting prospects in his yard at present and none more so than Vinndication who made it four from four in convincing style in the feature prize. Quote of the day Sally Randell, partner and assistant, to trainer Fergal O'Brien, insisted that veteran Ratify is still as vibrant at home as he is on the racetrack. She said: "He just loves his job. He comes out of the stable every day the happiest man alive." Ride of the day While there were reservations over the stamina of Midnight Target in the extended two-mile-seven-furlong novice handicap chase, jockey Lee Edwards had plenty of faith that she would see the trip out after making virtually all the running.
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Post by Kimmy on Feb 9, 2018 12:24:15 GMT
SATURDAY.
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Post by Kimmy on Feb 9, 2018 22:10:42 GMT
Bangor-on-dee, 09 Feb 18 Race 1 - 1:40pm THE EBF TBA MARES' NOVICES' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (NHMOPS Bonus Race) An enquiry was held into the start of this race to consider why the field were slow to start once the tape had been released. Richard Johnson, the rider of THE NIPPER (IRE), placed third, Richard Patrick, the rider of the winner, HAPPY DIVA (IRE) and Sean Bowen, the rider of RONS DREAM, placed second, were interviewed. The riders all explained that they had been instructed to drop-in, get a lead and allow their horses to finish the race due to the Heavy ground conditions. Their explanations were noted and the riders reminded of their responsibilities to begin the race once the start had been effected.
Race 2 - 2:10pm THE HAMPTON VETERINARY CENTRE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) The winner, ITSTIMEFORAPINT (IRE), appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Catterick on 11 January 2018 where the gelding was pulled up. The explanation given by Lucinda Russell’s representative that the gelding had benefitted from the application of first-time blinkers was noted.
Tom O’Brien, the rider of ZERACHIEL (IRE), placed second, was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level from the third last fence.
Following the race, Andrew Thornton reported that BARTON GIFT, which was pulled up, jumped poorly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of BARTON GIFT revealed the gelding lost its left fore shoe and was slightly lame on its left fore. The Veterinary Officer further reported that the winner, ITSTIMEFORAPINT (IRE), lost its right hind shoe.
Race 3 - 2:45pm THE JOHN HEWITT MEMORIAL OPEN HUNTERS' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 6) Permission was given for HINDON ROAD (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that both WELLS DE LUNE (FR), placed second, and MARTHA’S BENEFIT (IRE), which was pulled up, lost their right fore shoe.
Race 6 - 4:25pm THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF 'NATIONAL HUNT' NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier) Permission was given for THE LINKSMAN (IRE) to go early to post.
Race 7 - 4:55pm THE STELLA ARTOIS STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) The Veterinary Officer reported that upon inspection, MAN OF THE NORTH was a gelding and not a colt as published in the racecard. View Stewards report Kempton Park, 09 Feb 18 Race 1 - 1:20pm THE MATCHBOOK RACING IS COMMISSION FREE CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Permission was given for TOBACCO ROAD (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race, Patrick Chamings reported that CHURCH LEAP (IRE), which was pulled up, had a breathing problem.
Race 2 - 1:50pm THE COMMISSION FREE RACING AT MATCHBOOK NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race, Ben Pauling reported that MARTEN (FR), which was pulled up, was unsuited by the Soft, Good to Soft in places going on this occasion and would prefer a faster surface and Trevor Whelan reported that CHIMES OF DYLAN (IRE), unplaced, hung left-handed throughout.
Race 3 - 2:25pm THE MATCHBOOK VIP GRADUATION STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) An enquiry was held to consider why, once the Starter’s flag had been dropped signifying that the race had started, a further 40 seconds elapsed before the runners began to race. Tom Scudamore, the rider of KING’S SOCKS (FR), placed third, A. P. Heskin, the rider of MAX WARD (IRE), placed second, Niall Madden, the rider of OVERTOWN EXPRESS (IRE), placed fourth and Barry Geraghty, the rider of the winner, MODUS, were interviewed and stated that their instructions were to take a lead and to get their mounts settled. Their explanations were noted and they were reminded of their responsibilities to begin the race once the Starter’s flag has been dropped.
Race 4 - 3:00pm THE MATCHBOOK CASINO HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race, A. P. Heskin reported that FLY DU CHARMIL (FR), which was pulled up, hung badly left-handed and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 5 - 3:30pm THE MATCHBOOK BETTING PODCAST HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Having reviewed recordings of the false start, the Starters were satisfied that no riders should be reported for contravening the starting procedures.
Following the race, Nick Scholfield reported that ASK THE WEATHERMAN, which was pulled up, was never travelling and Harry Cobden reported that SANDY BEACH, placed third, hung left-handed.
Race 6 - 4:05pm THE TORI GLOBAL MAIDEN OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I) MR DORRELL SAGE (FR) wore ear plugs which were removed at the start. View Stewards report Chelmsford City, 09 Feb 18 Race 1 - 1:30pm THE toteplacepot RACES 1 TO 6 NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) The Veterinary Officer reported that an employee of Jane Chapple-Hyam, the trainer of NOBLE GESTURE, had administered ‘NAF Instant Magic’, a magnesium calmer, on the day of this race. The trainer, the employee, the Equine Welfare Integrity Officer and the Veterinary Officer were interviewed. As NOBLE GESTURE had received a substance other than food and water on the day of the race, the Stewards withdrew the gelding and ordered it to be routine tested. They further confiscated the substance, ordered that it should be tested, and referred the matter to the Head Office of the British Horseracing Authority.
Race 2 - 2:00pm THE toteexacta PICK THE 1ST AND 2ND HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race, Robert Winston reported that SWOT, placed fifth, was denied a clear run and hung left-handed, and Dougie Costello reported that SHOWDANCE KID, placed seventh, was slowly away and didn't face the kickback.
Race 3 - 2:35pm THE totequadpot RACES 3 TO 6 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 7) Permission was given for NARALSAIF (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race, Martin Harley reported that MININGROCKS (FR), unplaced, moved poorly throughout, and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 4 - 3:10pm THE totetrifecta PICK THE 1,2,3 FILLIES' CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 2) (All-Weather Championships Fast-Track Qualifier) Following the race, Martin Harley reported that VEENA (FR), placed third, reared as the stalls opened and was slowly away.
Race 5 - 3:40pm THE toteswinger TWO IN THE FIRST THREE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Callum Shepherd reported that HARD TOFFEE (IRE), placed eighth, was slowly away, and Louise Allan reported that the gelding was unsuited by being dropped in on this occasion. HARD TOFFEE (IRE) was routine tested.
Race 6 - 4:15pm THE totescoop6 ROLLOVER THIS SATURDAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for CAPTAIN LARS (SAF) and COME ON DAVE (IRE) to go early to post, and for SAVED MY BACON (IRE) to go early to post and be mounted in the chute.
Following the race, Nicola Currie reported that SAVED MY BACON (IRE), placed eighth, hung right-handed.
Race 7 - 4:45pm THE ROA/RACING POST OWNERS' JACKPOT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) An enquiry was held to consider interference approaching the final furlong when MARSHALL AID (IRE), placed fourth, ridden by Nicola Currie, interfered with EURATO (FR), placed seventh, ridden by Luke Morris. Currie was cautioned for careless riding as she had allowed her mount to drift left-handed towards the rail without sufficient correction, causing Morris to take a precautionary check.
Following the race, Kieran Shoemark reported that BOSTONIAN, placed eighth, lost action turning in, and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities. View Stewards report Newcastle, 09 Feb 18 Race 1 - 5:45pm THE 32Red.com APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Jamie Gormley reported that MR CARBONATOR, placed fourth, ran flat. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 3 - 6:45pm THE BETWAY CASINO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for RUSSIAN REALM to go to post early.
Race 5 - 7:45pm THE sunbets.co.uk HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for KIWI BAY, LUKOUTOLDMAKEZEBAK and VECHEKA (IRE) to go to post early.
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Post by Kimmy on Feb 9, 2018 22:11:23 GMT
Officials at Uttoxeter have called a precautionary inspection at 8.30am ahead of Saturday's meeting due to the prospect of frost overnight.
Temperatures could dip as low as minus 3C before rising during Saturday to 6C, though showers are likely from 9am.
The going was described on Friday afternoon as heavy on the chase course and heavy, soft in places on the hurdles track.
Frost covers have been deployed on crossings, landings and take-offs, with fleeces on other vulnerable areas.
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