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Post by Kimmy on Feb 9, 2018 22:11:53 GMT
Saturday: going, weather & non-runners Lingfield (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Rain STALLS: 1m & 5f: Outside; Remainder: Inside Naas GOING: SOFT TO HEAVY WEATHER: Rain Newbury GOING: SOFT (Good to soft in places) WEATHER: Rain Uttoxeter GOING: HEAVY (Soft in places on Hurdle course) (INSPECTION 8.30am) (Last fence in back straight will be omitted) (Rail movements; R1 & 4 +57y, R2 & 6 +39y, R3 -10y, R5 +77y, R7 -5y) WEATHER: Rain Warwick GOING: SOFT (Good to soft in places) (GoingStick: Chs 6.5, Hdl 6.2) (Hurdle races will be run on the Inner Hurdle track) (Rail movements: R1 & 2 -50y, R3 +23y, R4 +33y, R5 -68y, R6 +45y, R7 -34y) WEATHER: Rain Wolverhampton (AW) GOING: TAPETA: STANDARD WEATHER: Rain STALLS: 7f: Outside; Remainder: Inside
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Post by Kimmy on Feb 9, 2018 22:12:45 GMT
My Target was on a roll when winning this contest last year (2.55 Lingfield). He returns off 1lb higher and, with Josephine Gordon booked and a fast pace likely, he can take the race again.
Monumental Man loves the Polytrack at Lingfield (5-11) and, although five furlongs is his preferred trip, he is a winner over six here. He could be tough to peg back in the 4.35 from a mark 10lb lower than when winning here in March.
Jamie Moore heads to Warwick after the Betfair Hurdle (3.35 Newbury) to ride Not Never in the 4.50. He beat a next-time-out winner when last seen and his trainer and jockey have a 50 per cent strike-rate at the course.
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Post by Kimmy on Feb 9, 2018 22:13:35 GMT
8:00PM, FEB 9 2018 North: Richard Young
Irish Roe (3.35 Newbury, nap)
Progressive mare with a fine strike-rate but posted her best effort when second in face of stiff task in Grade 2 at Doncaster last time. Will be 11lb higher in future handicaps and is fancied to land this competitive event.
9/1 Irish Roe 3:35 Newbury Others to follow Lingfield: 1.10 Made Of Honour, 2.20 Gabrial The Devil, 2.55 Poet's Society, 4.05 Bungee Jump, 4.35 Brother Tiger. Newbury: 2.25 Cloudy Dream. Uttoxeter: 1.55 Fort Jefferson, 2.30 Kilcullen Flem, 3.05 Transient Bay, 4.45 Jaunty Thor. Wolverhampton: 5.45 Gabrial The Thug, 6.15 Lucky Lodge, 6.45 Westfield Wonder, 7.15 River Glades, 7.45 Orvar, 8.15 Acker Bilk, 8.45 Ravenhoe.
Lambourn: James Burn
Lough Derg Spirit (3.35 Newbury, nap)
Lightly raced hurdler has a touch of class and may be open to improvement from a mark of 138 in a race in which champion trainer Nicky Henderson has a fine record.
25/1 Lough Derg Spirit 3:35 Newbury Others to follow Lingfield: 2.55 Chevallier, 3.30 Boychick, 4.05 Poetic Imagination, 4.35 Born To Finish. Newbury: 1.15 Whatswrongwithyou, 1.50 Lough Derg Farmer, 3.00 Altior, 4.10 Three Ways, 4.40 Morning Vicar. Uttoxeter: 2.30 Ceann Sibheal, 3.05 Agincourt Reef, 3.40 Diablo De Rouhet, 4.45 Champagne James. Warwick: 2.05 Woolstone One, 2.40 Saint Calvados, 4.50 The Dubai Way. Wolverhampton: 6.45 Laytown, 7.45 Tomily, 8.15 Reckless Wave.
Newmarket: David Milnes
Spare Parts (6.15 Wolverhampton, nap)
Fancied to become the winningmost all-weather horse of the winter after a short break since his defeat at Chelmsford last time. Looked in great nick at Phil McEntee's yard on Friday and is well drawn.
9/2 Spare Parts 6:15 Wolverhampton (AW) Others to follow Newbury: 3.35 Kalashnikov. Lingfield: 1.10 Wicker, 1.45 Wide Acclaim, 2.20 Grandfather Tom, 2.55 Leader Writer, 3.30 Fearsome, 4.05 Global Academy. Wolverhampton: 7.15 Sophie Gray, 7.45 Atletico.
West Country: Tim Mitchell
Moonlighter (4.40 Newbury, nap)
Well-regarded Midnight Legend five-year-old who created a good impression when winning on debut at Bangor. Shaped as though he would be better suited by this galloping track and, with that experience under his belt, a bold show is expected.
8/1 Moonlighter 4:40 Newbury Others to follow Newbury: 1.15 Rockpoint, 1.50 The Eaglehaslanded, 2.25 Native River, 3.00 Politologue, 3.35 Lalor, 4.10 Duke Des Champs. Uttoxeter: 1.20 Get Wishing, 3.05 Arden Denis. Warwick: 2.05 Lamanver Odyssey, 2.40 Diego Du Charmil, 3.15 Kylemore Lough.
Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason
Vado Forte (4.50 Warwick, nap)
Showed much improved form when running out an easy winner of a well-contested handicap over course and distance last month and can defy a 10lb rise in the handicap.
5/2 Vado Forte 4:50 Warwick Longshot: Ed Quigley
Divin Bere (3.35 Newbury)
Shaped as though he needed the run after a long layoff at Ascot last time. Eased to a mark of 144, he looks to have each-way claims in a wide-open race.
40/1 Divin Bere 3:35 Newbury Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Irish Roe (3.35 Newbury)
Four-from-six over hurdles and 11lb well-in, Peter Atkinson's mare has a fine chance to earn a bumper payday.
9/1 Irish Roe 3:35 Newbury Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Room To Roam (3.20 Naas)
The Peter Fahey-trained four-year-old can get off the mark over hurdles at the third attempt having finished second to subsequent Grade 1 winner Mr Adjudicator at Leopardstown’s Christmas meeting before finishing a close third over this course and distance last month.
11/4 Room To Roam 3:20 Naas The Raceform Interactive Nugget
Since the start of 2017 Nico de Boinville has figures of 11111414 in non-handicap hurdles at Newbury for Nicky Henderson (75% strike-rate; +£18.80 to £1 level stakes). He rides Whatswrongwithyou in the 2m novices' hurdle at 1.15.
4/6 Whatswrongwithyou 1:15 Newbury Members can read the latest exclusive tipping content such as Pricewise and Paul Kealy from 8pm daily on racingpost.com
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Post by Kimmy on Feb 9, 2018 22:14:49 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Feb 9, 2018 22:15:23 GMT
NEWBURY
Robin Goodfellow
1.15 Whatswrongwithyou
1.50 Barters Hill
2.25 Cloudy Dream
3.00 Altior
3.35 Misterton (nap)
4.10 Reigning Supreme
4.40 Morning Vicar
Gimcrack
1.15 Whatswrongwithyou
1.50 Bastien
2.25 Cloudy Dream
3.00 Politologue
3.35 Kalashnikov (nb)
4.10 Reigning Supreme
4.40 Pym
WARWICK
Robin Goodfellow
1.30 Rio Quinto
2.05 Midnight Jazz
2.40 Saint Calvados
3.15 Templehills
3.50 Just A Thought
4.20 Solighoster
4.50 The Dubai Way
Gimcrack
1.30 Rio Quinto
2.05 Woolstone One
2.40 Saint Calvados (nap)
3.15 Value At Risk
3.50 Triopas
4.20 Solighoster
4.50 Not Never
LINGFIELD
Robin Goodfellow
1.10 Wicker
1.45 No More Thrills
2.20 Sir Hector
2.55 Chevallier
3.30 Barye (nb)
4.05 Helvetian
4.35 Very Honest
Gimcrack
1.10 Wicker
1.45 Wide Acclaim
2.20 Grandfather Tom
2.55 Chevallier
3.30 Native Fighter
4.05 Count Otto
4.35 Pour La Victoire
WOLVERHAMPTON
Robin Goodfellow
5.45 Satchville Flyer
6.15 Dark Alliance
6.45 Bezos
7.15 River Glades
7.45 Boom The Groom
8.15 Ice Canyon
8.45 Ravenhoe
Gimcrack
5.45 Sheer Intensity
6.15 Spare Parts
6.45 Mother of Dragons
7.15 River Glades
7.45 Atletico
8.15 Frown
8.45 Ravenhoe
UTTOXETER
Robin Goodfellow
1.20 Lerichi Belle
1.55 Ballymoy
2.30 Mr Love
3.05 Quids In
3.40 Game On
4.15 Ejayteekay
4.45 Beau Bay
Gimcrack
1.20 Tanacando
1.55 Fort Jefferson
2.30 Kilcullen Flem
3.05 Final Choice
3.40 Ocean Cove
4.15 Hope’s Wishes
4.45 Jaunty Thor
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Post by Kimmy on Feb 9, 2018 22:15:47 GMT
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Post by dennisg on Feb 10, 2018 8:28:09 GMT
in today's sporting life................. Ben Linfoot seeks out the best Value Bets in the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury on Saturday and he's taking two against the field including a 50/1 poke. Recommended Bets: Value Bet, February 10 For details of advised bookmakers and each-way terms, visit our transparent tipping record Newbury is the scene for some returning heroes on Saturday as Altior and Native River make their seasonal reappearances in races they won on this very card last season. Altior is the big draw, with last year's Arkle winner aiming to consolidate his position as Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase favourite on his first start since that well-documented wind operation. It might only be a three-runner field, but it’s great to see neither Nicky Henderson or Paul Nicholls have blinked with both Altior and Politologue declared and, considering the latter’s improvement this season, this is a real test for the former, going for his 12th consecutive win. It’s not a contest to set the pulse racing from a punting perspective, though, and neither is the three-runner Denman Chase in which Native River aims to retain his crown, even if he does look a touch vulnerable after his own absence. Both are fascinating races to watch, but it might be worth putting all of your Saturday eggs in the Betfair Hurdle basket with 24 runners lining up in an ultra-competitive renewal. It’s great to see a maximum field turn up for this after only 16 did battle last year and with it we have the most competitive handicap hurdle of the season, something the most valuable race of its type in Britain deserves. Whittling the shortlist down isn’t easy. For a start, novices have a good recent record in this race and there are some likely types from that sphere this year with Irish Roe, Lalor and Kalashnikov all towards the top of the market. I really like Irish Roe from those three, as she’s 11lb well in at the weights, goes on the ground and all her form has come at Doncaster, a course not dissimilar to Newbury in that it’s a flat, galloping track that goes left-handed. Giving she’s a thriving mare that’s so well in the weights she looks the right favourite and I couldn’t put anyone off her. At 9/1, though, she looks like she’s found her rightful place in the market and with that in mind I’m swayed towards a couple of others at bigger prices. Spiritofthegames holds solid form following a second in the Lanzarote behind William Henry and that form has started to work out well with fourth home Topofthegame winning at Sandown last weekend. He’s interesting at 25s, but the first-time cheekpieces will have to sharpen him right up if he’s to cope with the drop in trip from 2m5f and my fear is he will be outpaced by some true two-milers. Nicky Henderson has a couple in that category among his five-strong team and though Jenkins is the shortest in the betting from his quintet I much prefer the claims of KAYF GRACE at 12/1 (General ¼ 1,2,3,4 – check your each-way terms. Sky Bet are paying six places on the race at 1/5 the odds). This daughter of Kayf Tara has never run at the track but has Newbury coursing through her veins. She’s a half-sister to Missis Potts, a horse that was sixth in this race 10 years ago, while her dam, Potter’s Gale, a useful two-mile handicap hurdler, is a half-sister to Hennessy legend Denman. With such a pedigree big things were expected of Kayf Grace, especially after she won the Nickel Coin mares’ bumper at the Grand National meeting two years ago. That was some renewal, as she had Augusta Kate, Shattered Love, Copper Kay, La Bague Au Roi and Theatre Territory in arrears. Unfortunately Kayf Grace has only run three times since then, as she got injured as a novice hurdler when being prepared for the mares’ novice at the Cheltenham Festival. The good thing is her slow progress means she could still be ahead of the handicapper despite her 8lb rise for winning at Kempton on December 27. That was an excellent run where she whizzed over her hurdles and ran away from Eddiemaurice in the closing stages without being shown the whip. It looks a really good performance. The front two were eight lengths clear of the third, Azzerti, a horse that franked the form with a win at Huntingdon on Thursday, while the fifth, Unison, won a handicap hurdle at Taunton last Sunday. That Kempton race has also been a pointer to the Betfair Hurdle in the past, including when Violet Dancer won the 2015 renewal having finished runner-up at the Sunbury track over Christmas. With more rain forecast everything is in place for Kayf Grace to run a massive race. She goes so well on testing ground and it might well be a pre-requisite for her looking at her profile. At 12/1, she could well be the one to give Nicky Henderson his sixth win in the contest. Kayf Grace represents excellent value in the Betfair Hurdle Kayf Grace represents excellent value in the Betfair Hurdle However, I can’t leave it at that, not with 24 runners to pick from. And the one I like at a massive price is Brian Ellison’s NIETZSCHE at 50/1 (Ladbrokes, Coral ¼ 1,2,3,4). This horse has been slightly disappointing in two runs this season, but I’m not sure he’s ever had his optimum conditions over hurdles and that he might well get those for the first time this weekend. On the Flat his best two performances came in soft ground on flat, galloping tracks at Ayr and Nottingham. The day he won at the latter track he cruised through the contest, winning as easily as he ever did. Over hurdles, he’s yet to encounter a flat, galloping track on soft ground but he will do at Newbury on Saturday. And the good thing is, he will do so off a reduced mark of 132 having dropped 5lb for his runs at Cheltenham and Ascot this season. That’s a mark just 2lb higher than the one he ran off in the Fred Winter last year, where he might’ve won but for a mistake at the last. On that form he’s got a big chance and his jockey that day, Danny Cook, is back in the saddle for the first time since that Cheltenham run. The hood has also been left off for the first time in seven runs and he’s likely to race prominently, perhaps just off the pace, which never seems to be a bad thing in this race. I didn’t think he settled too well at Ascot last time, but he was still bang in contention until a mistake at the second last ended his chance. He went backwards after the mistake, but I’m convinced he’s better than that and hopefully he can show it this weekend. Ellison and the owners certainly have a score to settle in this contest after their Bothy just lost out to Recession Proof in the 2011 renewal and, though he has to step up on recent efforts, Nietzsche is really interesting off a low weight at a huge price. Posted at 1700 GMT on 09/02/18. Ben Linfoot's Value Bet aim: The Value Bet is designed to generate long-term profit by searching for overpriced horses in the feature weekend races and at the big Festivals in the UK. Running total: +360.89pts to advised stakes/prices (from inception of Value Bet column in January 2010 to current). Click here for the full Value Bet record
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Post by dennisg on Feb 10, 2018 8:30:11 GMT
Racing commentator Simon Holt is keen to bag some each-way value ahead of a wide-open Betfair Hurdle, while forecasting a winning return for Barters Hill. Simon Holt's recommended bets For details of advised bookmakers and each-way terms, visit our transparent tipping record There won’t be many more difficult handicaps to solve this jumps season than Saturday’s Betfair Hurdle at Newbury and obtaining value could prove the best plan of attack in the shape of SPIRITOFTHEGAMES who looks overpriced. Dan Skelton’s six-year-old, the mount of Bridget Andrews, has never raced over two miles but the ability to stay a bit further than the trip is often needed in these big-fielded, highly-charged races, and he is fitted with cheekpieces for the first time, presumably to sharpen him up a little. On his second to William Henry in the Lanzarote Handicap Hurdle at Kempton (2m5f) last month, Spiritofthegames ought to be a good deal shorter in the betting. The winner that day is almost certainly a smart horse and fourth-placed Topofthegame took a decent handicap at Sandown last week while others have run well since. Moreover, there looks plenty of pace on here with the likes of Jenkins, Misterton, Lough Derg Spirit and Waterlord all normally ridden positively which could play into the hands of a stayer in the closing stages. Jenkins has to be of interest after two recent victories wearing blinkers having hitherto failed to live up to a tall home reputation. He is another who looks sure to see the race out well after scoring over 2m3f at Ascot last time, and is slightly well in racing off a 3lb lower mark than in future handicaps though rider James Bowen claimed 5lb last time and now takes off just 3lb. Jenkins' victory was part of the Pick 7 Jenkins has found his level this year Waterlord has been well backed antepost and also has definite possibilities. Formerly decent on the Flat when scoring on good ground, connections will be hoping the rain stays away even though he has won in deep ground over hurdles. However, amongst the novices, I prefer Kalashnikov who, despite appearing to hate the testing conditions, never stopped battling when losing his unbeaten record to Summerville Boy at Sandown last time. A wide-margin winner at Wetherby and Doncaster previously, there is every possibility that a mark of 141 underestimates his ability, especially as the handicapper judged him to have put up a career-best last time despite the ground being unsuitable. And trainer Amy Murphy has her Newmarket-based string in fine form. Besides Jenkins, Nicky Henderson also runs Verdana Blue, Charli Parcs and Kayf Grace and it could be significant that stable jockey Nico de Boinville has chosen to ride the latter, a ready winner at Kempton from Eddiemaurice (well beaten next time) and Azzerti (successful at Huntingdon on Thursday). Meanwhile, the best handicapped runner is Irish Roe who will go up 11lb in the future following her second to Maria’s Benefit in a Grade Two mares' hurdle at Doncaster last weekend. Henry Brooke’s mount looks sure to go well providing what looked to be a dogged tussle hasn’t left its mark. Earlier, BARTERS HILL is fancied to make a winning comeback from injury in the Betfair Cash Out Handicap Hurdle. The highly-talented eight-year-old was unbeaten in four bumpers and three novice hurdles before finishing fourth to Unowhatimeanharry at the 2016 Cheltenham Festival and has been absent since injuring himself on his chase debut in November of that year. Barters Hill is getting back to full health Barters Hill makes his long-awaited return Trainer Ben Pauling, whose team have been in very good form recently following a mid-season lapse, is sure to have Barters Hill pretty straight considering he has been well entered up in recent weeks and this big, flat course over which he beat Politologue in the 2015 Challow Hurdle should be ideal. If anywhere near his best, the race could be at the mercy of a horse whose past scalps include Buveur D’Air, Altior, Bellshill and North Hill Harvey, and Barters Hill has been dropped 8lb by the handicapper since his Festival defeat when he possibly paid the price for fighting a front-running war with Champers On Ice. Simon's best bets 2 Barters Hill456 811-9OR: 142BFCD 5/2 Form: 11114/P-T: B PaulingJ: D A Jacob Last run Live betting powered by 13 Spiritofthegamesp128 611-3OR: 139 20/1 Form: 1421-12T: D SkeltonJ: Bridget Andrews (3) Last run Live bett
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Post by dennisg on Feb 10, 2018 8:32:02 GMT
The hottest gossip column in racing returns with all the information you need to enjoy a profitable weekend's punting. Best bets: 12 Kayf Grace45 811-4OR: 140D 10/1 Form: 211/1-51T: N J HendersonJ: Nico de Boinville Last run Live betting powered by 7 Reigning Supreme46 710-12OR: 134BFC 11/4 Form: F2/141-UT: N J HendersonJ: Nico de Boinville Last run Live betting powered by 4 Bastien46 711-4OR: 137 7/1 Form: 113-31FT: A KingJ: Kevin Dowling (7) Last run Live betting powered by 5 6 Laytown14 38-7OR: 60 5/2 Form: 734-74T: J A OsborneJ: J Fanning Last run Live betting powered by Kayf Grace can prove the pick of a powerful Nicky Henderson challenge for the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury on Saturday. The champion trainer has a fine record in this tough race and seems as determined as ever to get his name on the score sheet with five well fancied representatives. The yard is split as to the best chance among the quintet, and to underline the point Henderson has pinned a notice to the board in the saddle room, promising £100 to anyone able to get the five in the right order. This has proved popular, but one very confident character observed with tongue firmly in cheek that he is unwilling to volunteer such high quality information for anything less than a grand. Kayf Grace is the pick of stable jockey Nico de Boinville, and she will do for me, though the other mare Verdana Blue could well be in the shake-up as well, provided the ground does not soften too much with forecast rain. Kayf Grace has always been very highly rated, and was strongly fancied to win a Grade One last season, only to suffer a training problem just before the race. She has bounced back very well this season, however, and hosed up in a handicap Henderson loves to win at Kempton over Christmas. She has worked very well in her build-up, and she may be a little better handicapped than one or two of her rivals with so few miles on the clock. Reigning Supreme, a stablemate of Kayf Grace, is just preferred to Markov in the Betfair Each Way Edge Novices Limited Handicap Chase. Hendesron has adopted a patient strategy with this very useful novice hurdler, and his jumping was not what was required on his fencing bow at Kempton in December. Plenty of work has been carried out since, but the fact that he now steps up to three miles will also aid his cause. He looks nicely weighted, and the fact the weights have gone up with the defection of Fountains Windfall should also be appreciated. Bastien should have won more than just the one race so far this season and he looks the value bet in a very open Betfair Cash Out Handicap Hurdle. Alan King has his team in good heart at the moment, and there is plenty to like his sole win at Towcester. He was still bang there when falling at the last in what looked a very good Pertemps qualifier at Wincanton on Boxing Day and he has been freshened up since. The Super Saturday Racing Podcast The Super Saturday Racing Podcast Saint Calvados has looked a very smart recruit for Harry Whittington since his arrival from France and he will have ground conditions to suit in the Grade Two Betway Kingmaker Novices Chase at Warwick. Both his victories so far have been at Newbury, with precise safe jumping the feature, and he won with plenty in hand on each occasion. He looked to have improved from his first win at the New Year meeting six weeks ago and he looks ready for the step up in grade. Woolstone One can follow up her cosy win at Doncaster in the listed OLBG.com Mares Hurdle. Emma Lavelle's six-year-old has her own mind about how to do things, but has plenty of ability and will be able to handle the very soft ground better than most if the forecast rain materialises. Gavin Sheehan takes the ride before heading back to home turf to take in the last two races at Newbury and gets on with her well. Reckless Wave has shown his liking for Wolverhampton in the past and should want plenty of beating on his return to action in the Betway Handicap. Ed Walker's five-year-old enjoyed a decent campaign in what was a light 2017 season and showed, when dead-heating on his first appearance, that he can win after a lengthy break. His trainer has secured Luke Morris for the ride and he looks to have a solid each-way chance in an interesting heat. Kimberella just missed out on his comeback at Lingfield last week, but this hardy type returns for his second outing of the year in the Betway Handicap, and another big run is anticipated. This step back to five furlongs should suit, he was a little gassy last week, and he can the quick turnout should pose no problems. Jamie Osborne is always a man to note when he has a runner in plating company and he should go close with Laytown on his first outing in the lowest company in the 32Red Casino Selling Stakes. He has proved a consistent sort at novice and handicap level, and should appreciate the drop in class and the return to seven furlongs after a solid effort over six at Kempton last time. Ben Pauling has his team back in great form and Delire D'Estruval should underline the point in the Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle qualifier at Exeter on Sunday. He has not raced since a below par-effort at Plumpton in December, but had previously won a Listed event in the heavy at Haydock, and is best judged on that performance. Underfoot conditions will be similar here and he should just prove too good for Nicky Henderson's Kempton disappointment Charming Zen.
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Post by dennisg on Feb 10, 2018 8:33:54 GMT
Daryl Jacob has been in flying form of late and he reflects on his recent winners and guides us through his weekend chances, including Lalor and Barters Hill. Daryl's Saturday rides 2 Barters Hill456 811-9OR: 142BFCD 5/2 Form: 11114/P-T: B PaulingJ: D A Jacob Last run Live betting powered by 16 Lalor57 611-1OR: 137BF 10/1 Form: 211-232T: Kayley WoollacottJ: D A Jacob Last run Live betting powered by 2 Markov56 811-2OR: 138 5/1 Form: 3343-11T: B PaulingJ: D A Jacob Last run Live betting powered by 7 Nestor Park77 511-3OR: -D 16/1 Form: 21T: B PaulingJ: D A Jacob Last run Live betting powered by It has been a brilliant week. Between Saturday and Tuesday I had six winners from six rides, with a 50-50 split down the middle for my two main jobs. It's great when you can keep everyone happy! The first three were for Simon Munir and Isaac Souede and we got the ball rolling in a Grade One as Terrefort showed guts and class to see off Cyrname in the Scilly Isles at Sandown. It’s a race that’s been very lucky for us as we’ve won it four years in a row now and Terrefort dug very deep to land this on what was just his second start in Britain. I think he’s a very nice horse for the future, but I’m not sure about more immediate plans. Whether he goes to Cheltenham or not, he’s one to look forward to even further down the line. Then on Sunday I had a double at Musselburgh with We Have A Dream and Calett Mad. We Have A Dream was very good and I couldn't be more excited ahead of the JCB Triumph Hurdle. I respect Apple's Shakira and the Irish challenge, but my fellow is so quick over his hurdles, he's so quick and I'd say Cheltenham will suit him more than Musselburgh. I was worried it might be too sharp a track for him but he travelled extremely well and pinged his hurdles. He’s won a Grade One, Grade Two, Listed race and done nothing wrong at all. It’s full steam ahead for the Triumph now and I can’t wait. Click on the image to back We Have A Dream for the Triumph Hurdle with Sky Bet (5/1 NRNB) We Have A Dream won in style at Musselburgh The wind surgery certainly seemed to help Calett Mad who enjoyed being dropped in in the Pertemps qualifier. It was a good performance and he'll be going to Cheltenham, perhaps for the Final – depending on what the handicapper does. My next three winners were all for Ben Pauling and it's great to get his horses back on track. It's been well documented that it’s been a quiet spell for his team, but it made sense to give them a quiet time due to a few head colds and what have you. Things seem to be rolling again now. Boreham Bill and Global Citizen both did it very well at Southwell on Monday and then it was worth going to Market Rasen for one ride on Tuesday where Oistrakh Le Noir got his first win for the yard. I’m not sure how good a race it was, but his race at Ascot seems to suggest he's a mid-120s horse so we'll see what the handicapper does before making any plans with him. Onto this weekend and I have some cracking rides at Newbury, starting with Barters Hill in the Betfair Cash Out Handicap Hurdle. I’m really looking forward to him, it’s a great training performance from Ben Pauling just to get back to the track, but we’re hopeful the old ability remains. His best schooling session with me was his latest one this week and I'm excited to get back on such a talented horse, hopefully he can show spark and run a nice race. The Super Saturday Racing Podcast The Super Saturday Racing Podcast In the Betfair Hurdle I ride Lalor for Kayley Woollacott and I’ll be thinking of my friend Richard on what will be an emotional day. Although I haven’t ridden Lalor for a while I’ve been associated with him throughout his career – I rode him in his bumper and I've often ridden him in his work at home. I sat on him on Wednesday and he felt great, schooled really well and he could be well-handicapped off 135. The track and ground will suit and he’s had the wind surgery since his last run so that could help him as well. He goes there with a good chance as he has plenty in his favour and it would be great to win this valuable pot as I’ve never won it before. Markov runs in the novices' handicap chase and he's on a hat-trick now after wins at Fontwell and Doncaster earlier in the season. The handicapper went a little crazy putting him up 12lb for his last win as the race fell apart and he just picked up the pieces. He'll have to improve enormously to win this from his revised mark but Ben's horses are clearly back in form and I wouldn't rule out some improvement. He might be a Cheltenham horse, but Saturday will tell us much more. I suspect going up a couple of furlongs in trip will be a help to him if anything. Nestor Park is a really lovely horse. He's absolutely massive and whatever he does in the bumper at Newbury he will be a proper hurdler and chaser one day with any luck. It's a very good race tomorrow, as you'd expect for a Listed bumper at this course, but I hope he's got a great chance after he really knuckled down to win at Ascot when last seen in November. We've been waiting for the right race with him and making sure he's 100% when he returns and thankfully everything looks in place for a good run. Delire D'Estruval is declared in the Pertemps qualifier at Exeter on Sunday and I'm really looking forward to getting back on him. Last time at Plumpton was a bit of a farce as we only ended up jumping four hurdles in a two and a half mile race so you can probably draw a line through that. His previous Haydock form is very good, he's got a lot of guts and Exeter should suit him down to the ground. There may just be a little bit more mileage in his mark off 135.
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Post by dennisg on Feb 10, 2018 8:35:54 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. 1 High Bridge70 711-12OR: 148CD 18/1 Form: 1119-31T: B PaulingJ: Mr Alex Ferguson (7) Last run Live betting powered by 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. 2 Jenkinsb21(ex 5) 611-12OR: 143CD 9/1 Form: 41-7711T: N J HendersonJ: James Bowen (3) Last run Live betting powered by 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. 3 Bleu Et Rouget149 711-10OR: 146D 12/1 Form: 5/1U4-04T: W P MullinsJ: B J Geraghty Last run Live betting powered by 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. 4 Verdana Blue49 611-9OR: 145BFD 10/1 Form: 143-513T: N J HendersonJ: D N Russell Last run Live betting powered by 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. 5 Charli Parcs49 511-9OR: 145D 28/1 Form: 11F6-20T: N J HendersonJ: Ned Curtis (5) Last run Live betting powered by 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. 6 Divin Bere49 511-8OR: 144D 33/1 Form: 2/2122-0T: P F NichollsJ: Sam Twiston-Davies Last run Live betting powered by The Super Saturday Racing Podcast The Super Saturday Racing Podcast 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. 7 Remiluc14(ex 5) 911-8OR: 139CD 50/1 Form: U32221T: C GordonJ: Harry Reed (7) Last run Live betting powered by 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. 8 Moon Racert1309 911-6OR: 142D 25/1 Form: 1/211P6-T: D PipeJ: T Scudamore Last run Live betting powered by 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. 9 Misterton83 711-6OR: 142D 18/1 Form: 1P21-12T: H FryJ: Nick Scholfield Last run Live betting powered by 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. 10 Kalashnikov35 511-5OR: 141D 11/1 Form: 1-112T: Miss Amy MurphyJ: Jack Quinlan Last run Live betting powered by 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. 11 Project Bluebook83 511-5OR: 141D 66/1 Form: 1341-68T: J J QuinnJ: B Hughes Last run Live betting powered by 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. 12 Kayf Grace45 811-4OR: 140D 10/1 Form: 211/1-51T: N J HendersonJ: Nico de Boinville Last run Live betting powered by 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. 13 Spiritofthegamesp128 611-3OR: 139 20/1 Form: 1421-12T: D SkeltonJ: Bridget Andrews (3) Last run Live betting powered by 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. 14 Lough Derg Spirit91 611-2OR: 138BFD 20/1 Form: 1141P-2T: N J HendersonJ: J McGrath Last run Live betting powered by 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. 15 Poppy Kay35 811-1OR: 137CD 28/1 Form: P12-131T: P J HobbsJ: R Johnson Last run Live betting powered by 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. 16 Lalor57 611-1OR: 137BF 10/1 Form: 211-232T: Kayley WoollacottJ: D A Jacob Last run Live betting powered by 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. 17 Knocknanuss46 810-13OR: 135D 10/1 Form: 21/1221T: G L MooreJ: J E Moore Last run Live betting powered by 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. 18 Waterlord21 710-13OR: 135D 16/1 Form: 42/6114T: D McCain JnrJ: W T Kennedy Last run Live betting powered by 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. 19 William H Bonney63 710-12OR: 134D 22/1 Form: 107-656T: A KingJ: Wayne Hutchinson Last run Live betting powered by 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. 20 Irish Roe14 710-12OR: 134D 8/1 Form: 112112T: P AtkinsonJ: Henry Brooke Live betting powered by 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. 21 Silver Streak49 510-11OR: 133D 16/1 Form: 2114-12T: Evan WilliamsJ: Mitchell Bastyan (5) Last run Live betting powered by 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. 22 Nietzsche49 510-10OR: 132D 33/1 Form: 3113-60T: B EllisonJ: Danny Cook Last run Live betting powered by 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. 23 Coeur Blimeyp128 710-10OR: 132D 20/1 Form: 22-5156T: Mrs S GardnerJ: Lucy Gardner (3) Last run Live betting powered by 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. 24 Zalvadosb1,t31 510-7OR: 129D 25/1 Form: 3-52421T: Oliver GreenallJ: Ross Turner (7) Last run Live betting powered by 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 Kimmy on Feb 10, 2018 9:08:08 GMT
BANKER
Gabrial The Thug (5.45 Wolverhampton)
Won this race last year under Simon Walker and the pair look to have a great chance of following up off topweight. He's 6lb higher this time around but has moved to Pat Morris's stable and had wind surgery over the winter – both of which could spark some kind of improvement. This represents a drop in class from his reappearance sixth and he looks certain to go close.
7/2 Gabrial The Thug 5:45 Wolverhampton (AW) EYECATCHER
Good Boy Bobby (4.40 Newbury)
What a race this is. The Listed bumper features no less than eight unbeaten runners, as well as recent winner in the grade Acey Milan, but I fancy the Nigel Twiston-Davies-trained Good Boy Bobby to complete the hat-trick. He's rated very highly at home and duly ran away with a Chepstow bumper when fitted with a hood for the first time at the start of last month despite stumbling badly with three furlongs left. It's pretty hard to win a bumper under a penalty and Good Boy Bobby clearly has some engine.
7/2 Good Boy Bobby 4:40 Newbury GOOD THING
Midnight Jazz (2.05 Warwick)
Has plenty to find with the Alan King-trained Midnight Tour on ratings, but this eight-year-old mare never runs a bad race and boasts the best piece of form when finishing a head behind multiple Grade 1 winner Vroum Vroum Mag four starts back. After finishing down the field at the Cheltenham festival, as well as over an inadequate trip on her seasonal reappearance, she went down fighting in first-time cheekpieces at Sandown last month in Listed company and should be ready to enter the winner's enclosure for the first time since December 2016 for Ben Case.
9/4 Midnight Jazz 2:05 Warwick Let our experts point you in the direction of the winners with invaluable punting pointers delivered directly to your inbox. Sign up here to get our free newsletter every week
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Post by Kimmy on Feb 10, 2018 10:23:04 GMT
A full programme of action to look forward to as Uttoxeter passes inspection
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Post by Kimmy on Feb 10, 2018 19:12:36 GMT
Lingfield Park, 10 Feb 18 Race 1 - 1:10pm THE 32Red.com FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for DEAR BRUIN (IRE) to go early to post.
An enquiry was held to consider interference approaching 2 furlongs out when WICKER, placed second, ridden by Stevie Donohoe, interfered with HIPZ (IRE), placed fourth, ridden by Jane Elliott, which in turn interfered with HAWATIF (IRE), placed sixth, ridden by Luke Morris, which in turn interfered with DEAR BRUIN (IRE), placed eighth, ridden by William Carson. Donohoe was suspended for 2 days for careless riding as he had allowed his mount to shift left-handed when not sufficiently clear, taking HIPZ (IRE) off its intended line causing it to make contact with HAWATIF (IRE) which caused her to make contact with DEAR BRUIN (IRE) with the rider having to take a precautionary check.
MAKE ON MADAM (IRE), drawn 2, anticipated the start and accelerated the gate at the same moment as the race had been started thereby enabling the filly to break quickly. Being satisfied that it was not caused through a faulty action of the starting stalls, no further action was taken.
Race 2 - 1:45pm THE BETWAY NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for WIDE ACCLAIM (IRE) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
Race 4 - 2:55pm THE PLAY FOR FREE AT sunbets.co.uk/vegas HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) The performance of COTE D’AZUR which started favourite and finished unplaced, was considered. Les Eyre could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of COTE D'AZUR failed to reveal abnormalities.
Race 6 - 4:05pm THE 32Red.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Following the race, Hollie Doyle reported that BUNGEE JUMP (IRE), placed second, lugged right-handed throughout.
Race 7 - 4:35pm THE BETWAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Stevie Donohoe reported that TORIANO, unplaced, shortened its stride on the run to the line. Tom Marquand reported that JUAN HORSEPOWER, unplaced, moved poorly in the home straight, and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities. View Stewards report Newbury, 10 Feb 18 Race 1 - 1:15pm THE READ PAUL NICHOLLS EXCLUSIVELY AT BETFAIR NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Following the race Nicky Henderson reported that GRAPEVINE (IRE), placed fourth, was unsuited by the soft ground and would prefer a faster surface and the Veterinary Officer reported that HARDNESS (IRE), unplaced, lost its right fore shoe.
Paddy Brennan was fined £140 following a report from the Racecourse Medical Officer that he had failed to report to him following his fall.
Race 2 - 1:50pm THE BETFAIR CASH OUT HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) The winner, TALKISCHEAP (IRE), appeared to show improved form compared with its previous run at Doncaster on 1 December 2017 where the gelding finished fourth of eleven runners beaten 26 lengths on good to soft ground. It was noted that Alan King could offer no explanation for the gelding’s improved form.
Race 4 - 3:00pm THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (Registered as the Game Spirit Steeple Chase) ALTIOR (IRE) wore earplugs.
Race 5 - 3:35pm THE BETFAIR HURDLE RACE (HANDICAP) (CLASS 1) (Grade 3) Permission was given for IRISH ROE (IRE) to be mounted on the track and to go first in the parade. KAYF GRACE and ZALVADOS (FR) wore earplugs.
Following the race Peter Atkinson reported that IRISH ROE (IRE), which was pulled up, was unsuited by the soft ground, which in his opinion was riding softer than the advertised going, and would prefer a faster surface. The Veterinary Officer reported that WATERLORD, which was pulled up, bled from the nose and MOON RACER (IRE), unplaced, lost its right fore shoe.
Race 6 - 4:10pm THE BETFAIR EACH WAY EDGE NOVICES' LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that REIGNING SUPREME (IRE), placed second, lost its left hind shoe.
Race 7 - 4:40pm THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT BETFAIR BUMPER (A STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE) (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Brian Hughes, the rider of the winner ACEY MILAN (IRE), was suspended for 4 days for using his whip from two furlongs out when clearly winning and in an incorrect place.
Following the race Davy Russell reported that LECHLADE MAGICIAN (IRE), unplaced, stopped quickly and the Veterinary Officer reported that ENRICHISSANT (FR), unplaced, lost its right hind shoe. View Stewards report Uttoxeter, 10 Feb 18 Fixture Note Fence 8 will be omitted for all chases. Race 1 - 1:20pm THE LIVE FOR TWEED NOVICES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) The performance of SAMSON’S REACH which was pulled up, was considered. The explanation from Richard Price that the gelding was unsuited by the Heavy going, which he considered to be more testing than Warwick when SAMSON’S REACH won on its previous start was noted.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that SAMSON’S REACH had lost its left fore shoe, and further reported that MALPREEDY (IRE), which was pulled up, lost its left hind shoe.
Race 2 - 1:55pm THE BRADLEY POINTON 18th BIRTHDAY MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices' Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) ALDERSON, BALLYMOY and FORT JEFFERSON wore earplugs.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that ALDERSON, unplaced, and D’WATERSIDE, unplaced, lost their left fore shoe.
Race 3 - 2:30pm THE DALE'S 30th & AB CASSIM'S RETIREMENT HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) The performance of MR LOVE (IRE), which started favourite and was pulled up, was considered. Leighton Aspell reported that the gelding was never travelling. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination, during routine testing, of MR LOVE (IRE) failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Following the race, Adam Nicol reported that KILCULLEN FLEM (IRE), which was pulled up, was never travelling and the Veterinary Officer reported that the gelding lost both hind shoes and Jamie Hamilton reported that HATTONS HILL (IRE), which was pulled up, was never travelling.
Race 4 - 3:05pm THE MOORLAND RACING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) QUIDS IN (IRE) wore earplugs.
The winner, TRANSIENT BAY (IRE), appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Ayr on 15 January 2018 where the gelding was pulled up. Philip Kirby’s explanation that TRANSIENT BAY (IRE) benefited from the drop back in trip from 3 miles ½ furlong to 2 miles 3 furlongs, and was suited by the return to Uttoxeter was noted. TRANSIENT BAY (IRE) was routine tested.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that FINAL CHOICE, placed sixth, lost its right fore shoe and Robert Hawker reported that QUIDS IN (IRE), placed eighth, was never travelling.
Race 6 - 4:15pm THE ROGER MARTIN'S 70th CELEBRATION (ECKINGTON BRIDGE) MARES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier for The Challenger Mares' Hurdle Series Final) Permission was given for CASTAFIORE (USA) to go early to post.
Following the race, Tom O’Brien reported that EJAYTEEKAY, placed fifth, ran too free and the Veterinary Officer reported that LLANTARA, placed second, lost its left fore shoe.
Race 7 - 4:45pm THE SSJ ELECTRICAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) The sponsorship in relation to JAUNTY THOR, trained by Oliver Greenall, did not comply with the Sponsorship Code of Conduct. Greenall was warned as to his responsibility to ensure that the correct sponsorship is carried. View Stewards report Warwick, 10 Feb 18 Race 2 - 2:05pm THE OLBG.COM MARES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1)(Listed Race) (Registered as the Warwick Mares' Hurdle Race) (NHMOPS Bonus Race) Permission was given for MARIAH'S LEGEND to go early to post.
Race 4 - 3:15pm THE ALL CHELTENHAM LIVE ON RACINGUK WARWICK CASTLE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) The winner, CASSE TETE (FR), appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Cheltenham on 27 January 2018 where the gelding finished seventh of fourteen, beaten by 36 lengths. Gary Moore’s representative’s explanation that the gelding benefitted from the drop-in class from Group 3 to Class 2 and may have needed its first two runs this season in December and January was noted. CASSE TETE (FR) was routine tested.
The performance of VALUE AT RISK which started favourite and finished sixth, was considered. The representative of Dan Skelton could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. VALUE AT RISK was routine tested. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding, during routine testing, failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that COGRY, placed third, lost its left hind shoe.
Race 5 - 3:50pm THE JOHN LOCKLEY 60th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) The performance of LAVAL NOIR (FR) which finished unplaced, was considered. Kim Bailey could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. LAVAL NOIR (FR) was routine tested.
Following the race, Liam Treadwell reported that MASTER OF VERSE (IRE), unplaced, ran too free.
Race 7 - 4:50pm THE DOOM BAR HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race, Bryony Frost reported that NORTHANDSOUTH (IRE), placed third, hung right-handed. View Stewards report Wolverhampton, 10 Feb 18 Race 1 - 5:45pm THE sunbets.co.uk AMATEUR RIDERS' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) The winner, SCRUTINY, appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Southwell on 18 January 2018 where the gelding finished eleventh of thirteen, beaten by 16¾ lengths. It was noted that the representative of Kevin Ryan could offer no explanation for the gelding’s improved form. SCRUTINY was routine tested.
Following the race, Mr Alex Edwards reported that JEREMY'S JET (IRE), placed third, was denied a clear run rounding the final bend.
Race 2 - 6:15pm THE sunbets.co.uk HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) An enquiry was held to consider interference leaving the back straight when LUCKY LODGE, placed fifth, ridden by Cam Hardie, interfered with DARK ALLIANCE (IRE), placed third, ridden by Edward Greatrex, which in turn interfered with KADRIZZI (FR), unplaced, ridden by Robert Winston. Hardie was cautioned for careless riding as he allowed his mount to drift slightly left-handed, causing interference to DARK ALLIANCE (IRE) which in turn left KADRIZZI (FR) short of room.
Inside the home straight, DARK ALLIANCE (IRE) lugged right-handed onto KADRIZZI (FR) but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved that it had not improved the placing of DARK ALLIANCE (IRE).
Following the race, Robert Winston reported that KADRIZZI (FR) lost its action inside the home straight. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 5 - 7:45pm THE BETWAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for BOWSON FRED to be mounted in the chute.
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Post by Kimmy on Feb 10, 2018 19:14:30 GMT
this afternoon's action wasn't enough excitement, then strap yourself in for some Saturday night fun at Dunstall Park. Here's three runners it could be worth noting...
7.15 Heather Lark
Formerly with John Gosden, this filly was picked up for 30,000gns at the sales, and now has her first start for Richard Spencer.
While a six-race maiden, Heather Lark ran consistently in the main for Gosden, and on pedigree, stepping up to 1m4f this evening might be the key to her gaining a first success.
6/1 Heather Lark 7:15 Wolverhampton (AW) 7.45 Kimberella
Last weekend Kimberella went down fighting in the Listed Cleves Stakes at Lingfield, and drops into handicap class this evening.
That race looked very solid form for the grade and Kimberella still seems as good as ever despite now being an eight-year-old.
Top weight will demand plenty, but he has the class to overcome his burden and can bag an 11th career success.
3/1 Kimberella 7:45 Wolverhampton (AW) 8.45 My Fantasea
This five-year-old's mark continues to tumble, and the market suggests he might be able to capitalise this evening.
His sole win came with John Oxx, and although then unable to hit the target for David Evans, he is now with Ian Williams and has only had one start for new connections.
On that day he did meet some traffic problems, and with Williams among the winners, it would be no surprise if he returned to the top spot.
4/1 My Fantasea 8:45 Wolverhampton (AW) Read exclusive previews from 6pm daily on racingpost.com
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Post by dennisg on Feb 11, 2018 8:49:51 GMT
in today's sporting life.............. Kalashnikov gave Amy Murphy the biggest success of her training career with an impressive victory in the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury. The five-year-old looked a high-class prospect after winning a Wetherby bumper and twice over hurdles at Wetherby and Doncaster and he was far from disgraced when losing his unbeaten record in finishing second in last month's Tolworth Hurdle at Sandown. Making his handicap debut in one of the most fiercely competitive races of the season, Kalashnikov was the 8/1 joint-favourite in the hands of Jack Quinlan and spent much of the two-mile journey in midfield. Quinlan was rousting his mount along leaving the back straight, but Kalashnikov responded to pressure to move into contention and battled his way to the lead on the run to the final flight. The strong-travelling Bleu Et Rouge looked a big threat, but Murphy's charge was not for catching and Quinlan saluted the crowd as they passed the post comfortably ahead. Bleu Et Rouge was a clear second ahead of Spiritofthegames and Coeur Blimey in third and fourth respectively. Sporting Life ✔ @sportinglife 🔫 Kalashnikov wins the Betfair Hurdle 👏 🏇5 races 🥇4 wins 🥈1 second 📉8/1 from 20/1 for the @skybet Supreme Novices 📉8/1 from 16/1 for the Ballymore 3:50 PM - Feb 10, 2018 16 See Sporting Life's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Quinlan said: "He's a superstar, but all credit has to go to Amy and the team at home. They deliver him to the races in fantastic order and it makes my job very easy. I'm just very, very lucky to have the opportunity to ride a horse like this. "We were worried about the ground as he got bogged down in the heavy ground at Sandown. For a fast horse, for the first mile today he didn't travel for me, but his jumping was very good for a novice, even in amongst horses. "Turning for home he was creeping (into contention), but I was still thinking he wouldn't be able to finish as well as he could on better ground, but he is so tough and brave." Murphy said: "He's unbelievable. I couldn't see him the whole way round. "He's so tough because, as Jack said, he was never travelling and hated the ground. "He's so professional and he's been professional from day one. He trains himself, I don't train him. "It could be the Supreme now. He's proven he goes in a big field and has the class so he deserves to be there." Sky Bet went 8/1 from 20s about Kalashnikov for the and 8/1 from 20s for the over the longer trip. Spokesman Michael Shinners said: "That was a very impressive win off a mark of 141 and that puts him right in the picture for the Sky Bet Supreme. "He's entered in the longer race as well but his trainer Amy Murphy seemed to indicate the Sky Bet Supreme would be his race afterwards and it would be great to see him in our Cheltenham Festival opener."
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Post by dennisg on Feb 11, 2018 8:51:26 GMT
Altior looked like he had never been away at Newbury on Saturday as he cruised to victory in the Betfair Exchange (Game Spirit) Chase. Off for 287 days and the subject of many a news item earlier in the season when ruled out of the Tingle Creek, the eight-year-old defied his absence following wind surgery with a classy performance. Politologue won the Tingle Creek at Sandown in Altior’s absence and was three from three for the season prior to Newbury, but he had no answer as Nicky Henderson’s charge took over on the bridle after the last. Nudged out for a four-length success, it was a display of pure dominance from the winner and he simply looks the standout performer in the two-mile chase division – and by some distance on this evidence. Sky Bet went 4/6 favourite from even-money about him for the and spokesman Michael Shinners said: “Altior has put Politologue in his place there and strengthened his Champion Chase claims emphatically. “It looks a re-match from the 2016 Sky Bet Supreme now with Min our clear 5/2 second favourite following his own impressive win at Leopardstown last weekend.” Sporting Life ✔ @sportinglife 📽 Altior's winning return 👏 3:12 PM - Feb 10, 2018 9 See Sporting Life's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy De Boinville told ITV Racing: "He felt fantastic there. That ground would be softer than ideal, but he's handled it well and I couldn't hear any noises or anything like that. "It was a big effort from the yard to get him back for today. It's probably come a bit earlier than we wanted, so all credit to the guv'nor (Henderson) and Toby Lawes, who rides him every day at home. "We knew coming in here that he was very fresh and very well and we haven't been able to do much because the ground has been so frosty this week, but he was very good there." Henderson said: "It was going to be tactical and I didn't know who was going to do what, but that was exactly what we wanted. "He has got so much pace this horse, I was fairly confident if he could get to the second-last upsides on the bridle, it would be hard for a horse to go with him from there. "He has to improve a lot. He's had a nice time. The timing was good, he hasn't had a hard race, he hasn't even had his ground and he's beaten a good horse. "You'd have to say that was perfection, from my point of view."
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Post by dennisg on Feb 11, 2018 8:52:54 GMT
Native River (8/11 favourite) made a superb winning return in the Grade 2 Betfair Denman Chase at Newbury on Saturday. Last year’s Gold Cup third hadn’t been seen since last year’s Cheltenham Festival but there were no signs of rustiness as the eight-year-old bounded to a comfortable success. Only Cloudy Dream and Saphir Du Rheu turned up to test him in a three-runner race, with the former returning from his own absence from the track. Unlike the winner, Saphir Du Rheu did shape as though he needed the run, while Cloudy Dream travelled well but didn’t appear to stay the three miles, not for the first time. Native River, though, galloped relentlessly to the line, winning this race for the second year running. Johnson told ITV Racing: "It was the perfect comeback for him. It was only a small injury he had, but the owners were fantastic and the Tizzards have given him a nice, slow comeback. "It was a bit of a cat-and-mouse race today and I'm sure the other two lads were thinking they'd have a go at me after two out. I wanted to try to get a bit of company going to four out, and when they didn't come I thought I'd wind it up from three out and to be fair to him, he's really picked up. "He idled a bit in the last 100 yards, but for a comeback run it was a perfect." Looking forward to a second bid for Gold Cup glory, the jockey added: "He feels every bit as good as he did last year. I think if he can produce last year's run in the Gold Cup, that puts him bang there. "He was only beaten just over two lengths in it last year and the Gold Cup looks very open this year. "You've got to think he's got a fantastic chance." Tizzard told Racing UK: "Absolute relief. We all saw what he can do last year. You can't ask for any more really. "It was an ideal prep for the Gold Cup and as long as he's OK in the next 10 days, the dream is still alive. "When they turned to the cross-fence the two greys were travelling very well, but he's a good jumper and when Richard asked he went away almost effortlessly. He's such a good horse. "I'm sure he'll improve, it's race fitness isn't it? The cards were dealt for us when he had ligament trouble. This was always going to be his first race. "We were getting a bit jumpy when the frost was forecast as we needed this race before the Gold Cup." Sporting Life ✔ @sportinglife 🏆 Native River 6/1 from 8/1 for the Cheltenham Gold Cup after winning the Denman Chase for a record second time 👏 2:43 PM - Feb 10, 2018 6 See Sporting Life's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Garth Broom, part of the Brocade Racing syndicate that own Native River, said: "That has released a few pressure valves. You can see the steam coming out of my ears! "Hopefully he hasn't had a hard race, he doesn't appear to have and it worked perfectly. It was better than I expected and there was a serious possibility that he could have been beaten today. "He has been working well at home and we couldn't do any more with him. It was absolutely ideal. "The dream is still on and I can relax now for another few weeks. I'm absolutely delighted." Ruth Jefferson was pleased with the performance of Cloudy Dream, who appears likely to come back in trip for the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham next month before potentially tackling three miles again at Aintree in April. She said: "We will try him for the Ryanair. He has done nothing wrong and I'm pleased with how he has run. He has handled the ground and jumped fab. "We will have a look at the Betfair Bowl as I think three miles around Aintree on good ground - it is a sharper track - wouldn't be a problem. "Looking at that today, you couldn't see him coming up (the hill) in the Cheltenham Gold Cup." Sky Bet were impressed and cut him to 6/1 from 8/1 for the . Spokesman Michael Shinners said: "We've clipped Native River into 6/1 as he looks a big player in this year's Gold Cup. While some of those behind Might Bite in the market have blotted their copybook recently, Native River has shown his current well being to be good and he's won that easily. "We know he stays and we know he goes into the race a fresh horse. He'll have every chance."
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Post by dennisg on Feb 11, 2018 8:54:32 GMT
One Sky Bet punter landed a mighty six-fold accumulator on Saturday, after five horses won and another was declared a non-runner. The customer placed a straight £10 win accumulator across the valuable Newbury card, starting with 11/1 shot Talkischeap before easy wins for odds-on favourites Native River and Altior. Leg four was Kalashikov, an impressive winner of the Betfair Hurdle, and after Lovely Job was taken out of the following race it all came down to Acey Milan in the finale. What had looked a competitive bumper was blown apart by Anthony Honeyball's four-year-old, who supplemented an earlier victory at Cheltenham on New Year's Day with an 11-length romp through the Newbury mud. At morning prices, even a 20p Rule 4 on the final selection left the punter with returns of £27,380.57p, enough for a tin of beans and £27,380 left to play with. Here are details of each winning selection and the early prices taken: Talkischeap at 11/1 Native River at 5/6 Altior at 4/7 Kalashnikov at 11/1 Lovely Job at 11/2 (NR) Acey Milan at 7/1 (20p R4) Sky Bet's Michael Shinners said: "Finding five winners across the country in a single afternoon is tricky enough but do on a card like this one is a remarkable effort. "In fact, given that this was clearly our customer's day, they're probably a little disappointed that Lovely Job didn't run - had that horse won, returns would've been upwards of £175,000!"
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Post by Kimmy on Feb 11, 2018 10:12:06 GMT
Sunday: going, weather & non-runners Ayr GOING: HEAVY (GoingStick: Chs 4.9, Hdl 4.6) (INSPECTION 8AM) (1st fence in home straight will be omitted) (Rail movements: R1, 4, 5 & 6 +24y, R2 +12y, R3 +16y, R7 +32y) WEATHER: Snow NON RUNNERS: 2:20 Divine Spear (1) Exeter GOING: HEAVY (Soft in places) (GoingStick: Chs 6.2, Hdl 6.1) (The last 2 fences and last hurdle in back straight will be omitted) (Rail movements: R1, 2 & 7 +148y, R3 +268y, R4 & 5 +66y, R6 +42y) WEATHER: Mostly cloudy NON RUNNERS: 2:00 Farmer Boy (4) 3:05 Delire D'Estruval (5) 3:35 Pressurize (4)Ballynagour (2) 4:10 Fountains Windfall (4) Punchestown GOING: SOFT TO HEAVY WEATHER: Partly cloudy NON RUNNERS: 4:50 Buddy Rich (2)
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Post by Kimmy on Feb 11, 2018 10:12:44 GMT
Paul Nicholls has a 30 per cent strike-rate at Exeter and 27 per cent strike-rate with horses wearing a hood for the first time. He’s represented by Djingle in the 2.30.
Philip Hobbs has a 20 per cent strike-rate at Exeter which increases to 27 per cent when combining with Richard Johnson. They team up in the bumper at 5.10 with Getaway gelding Gaucho Gil.
Nicky Richards has a 24 per cent strike-rate at Ayr and saddles course winner Progressive Drive, his only runner of the day in the 3.25.
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Post by Kimmy on Feb 11, 2018 10:13:14 GMT
North: Richard Young
Sharney Sike (4.30 Ayr, nap)
Has slipped to a good mark and ran well in first-time visor (on again) over inadequate 2m trip last time. Return to this distance will be much more to his liking and fancied to break a losing run.
7/1 Sharney Sike 4:30 Ayr Others to follow Ayr: 1.50 Geronimo, 2.20 Bobbie's Diamond, 2.55 Grand Morning, 3.25 Lochnell, 4.00 The Delray Monkey, 5.00 Letmego.
Lambourn: James Burn
Rayvin Black (4.40 Exeter, nap)
Should love the testing ground and ran well at Leicester last time.
7/1 Rayvin Black 4:40 Exeter West Country: Tim Mitchell
Elegant Escape (4.10 Exeter, nap)
Useful hurdler but has surpassed that level since switching to fences and sets a high standard having already bagged a Grade 2 this season. Fancied to take all the beating back at a track that should play to his strengths.
10/11 Elegant Escape 4:10 Exeter Others to follow Exteter: 2.00 Blu Cavalier, 2.30 Mercenaire, 3.05 Overland Flyer, 3.35 Cloudy Bob, 4.40 Le Rocher, 5.10 Bang On.
Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason
Sambura Shujaa (2.00 Exeter, nap)
Finished an eye-catching third in a fair race on last month's Taunton hurdling debut and will be hard to beat if building on that run.
2/1 Samburu Shujaa 2:00 Exeter Longshot: Ed Quigley
Harry Topper (3.35 Exeter)
Will enjoy trip, track and ground, and eased to a mark of 140 he can defy his long absence.
5/1 Harry Topper 3:35 Exeter Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Space Cadet (4.20 Punchestown)
Finished a creditable third at Gowran last month and may prove the pick of Gordon Elliott's four runners.
14/1 Space Cadet 4:20 Punchestown Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Riders Onthe Storm (2.40 Punchestown)
The Tom Taaffe-trained five-year-old has improved with each run over hurdles, winning a 2m maiden at Navan in good style on his most recent start last month. He can follow up in today's five runner novice event over the same trip.
7/4 Riders Onthe Storm 2:40 Punchestown The Raceform Interactive Nugget
Philip Hobbs has won the 2m bumper at Exeter with his last three runners to take part. All were ridden by Richard Johnson and he takes the mount again on Gaucho Gil at 5.10.
5/1 Gaucho Gil 5:10 Exeter *There are no tips from Newmarket on Sunday
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Post by Kimmy on Feb 11, 2018 10:13:35 GMT
BIG-RACE BANKER
Mall Dini (4.20 Punchestown)
The class horse in what is a decent Grand National trial, Mall Dini looks to provide Pat Kelly with another winner in the famous green and white silks before tackling the four miler at the Cheltenham festival. Consistently placed in recent outings, he has bumped into Graded horses Great Field, Bachasson, Presenting Percy and Invitation Only recently and a return to this kind of company will be welcome. He's proven in heavy conditions, the trip is fine and he may well be gambled on.
6/1 Mall Dini 4:20 Punchestown GOOD THING
Elegant Escape (4.10 Exeter)
Dropping down in company to contest this graduation chase, Elegant Escape, who was last seen finishing second to Black Corton in the Grade 1 Kauto Star Novices' Chase, should have plenty in hand of his three rivals to give trainer Colin Tizzard another winner. The big, scopey six-year-old has looked much better since tackling fences this season – where he has a record of one win and three seconds from four starts – and his only start on heavy ground came in a point-to-point when second to leading Cheltenham hope Samcro. He should be odds on.
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Post by Kimmy on Feb 11, 2018 10:14:19 GMT
Folsom Blue ticks plenty of the right boxes for the €100,000 National Trial (4.20) at Punchestown on Sunday.
A previous winner of the race in 2014 who loves soft ground, he represents the king of the staying handicap chases, Gordon Elliott, and arrives into the race off the back of a solid effort over hurdles last time.
Elliott’s Space Cadet is another worth keeping on side after running a promising race when third in the Thyestes Chase just over a fortnight ago.
Enda Bolger has won six of the previous ten runnings of the opening PP Hogan Cross Country Race (1.40) and Josies Orders and Auvergnat could be the pick of his five.
Kesselring looks to have been provided with a good opportunity to win a race in the 2m4f maiden (2.10) while Another Barney can handle the step up in class in the 2m novice hurdle (2.40).
Paper Lantern has been running well over hurdles of late and may get just reward in the 3m handicap hurdle (3.15) while Swingbridge looks well-treated over hurdles and shouldn't be far away either.
Meanwhile, Gilgamboa will be tough to beat in the hunters chase (3.45) and can extend his winning sequence to three.
Punchestown selections
1.40 Josies Orders Auvergnat
2.10 Kesselring
2.40 Another Barney
3.15 Paper Lantern Swingbridge
3.45 Gilgamboa
4.20 Folsom Blue Space Cadet
Eight lines @ €1 per line = €8
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Post by Kimmy on Feb 11, 2018 10:15:03 GMT
You would be hard-pressed to find a stronger Sunday jumps card than last weekend when day two of the Dublin Racing Festival was supported by the action at Musselburgh.
But today's schedule is not half bad with decent racing from Exeter and Punchestown. The other meeting at Ayr passed an early-morning inspection, but the going is obviously heavy.
Exeter stages a Listed hurdle in which there is a Frankel runner, Solo Saxophone, bidding to keep up the super sire's unbeaten start with runners over jumps on his tenth birthday, and a veterans chase featuring fan favourite Pete The Feat.
The main event at Punchestown is the Grand National Trial and as it is worth €100,000, following a big boost in prize money this year, there are 20 runners.
Going report
Punchestown (first race at: 1.40) Heavy
Ayr (1.50) Heavy (GoingStick chase 4.8, hurdle 4.5 on Saturday at 7.30)
Exeter (2.00) Heavy, soft in places (GoinStick chase 6.2, hurdle 6.1 Saturday 8.45)
Market movers
2.55 Ayr Trongate 9-2 (from 6-1) 5.00 Ayr Olivia Joan 14-1 (from 25s)
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Post by Kimmy on Feb 11, 2018 10:18:16 GMT
Scoop6 Results for 10th February 2018 Win Fund: No Winner - £269,921 rolled over to next time Place Fund: There were 234 correct selections each winning £143.60
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Post by Kimmy on Feb 11, 2018 17:33:00 GMT
Exeter, 11 Feb 18 Race 1 - 2:00pm THE 188BET DAILY RACING SPECIALS 'NATIONAL HUNT' NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Shortly before the line the winner, GOLDEN SUNRISE (IRE), edged slightly left causing Richard Johnson, the rider of SAMBURU SHUJAA (FR), placed third, to stop riding momentarily, 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 GOLDEN SUNRISE (IRE).
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that LAPFORD LAD, unplaced, lost its right hind shoe.
Race 2 - 2:30pm THE IN PLAY BETTING AT 188BET NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that DJINGLE (FR), placed fourth, lost its left hind shoe.
Race 3 - 3:05pm THE PERTEMPS NETWORK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (QUALIFIER) The performance of PRESENT TIMES (IRE) which started joint favourite and was pulled up, was considered. Evan Williams could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. PRESENT TIMES (IRE) was routine tested. Subsequently, the Veterinary Officer reported that the gelding had sustained a cut to its left fore.
Race 5 - 4:10pm THE SIX NATIONS RUGBY AT 188BET GRADUATION STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) RAMSES DE TEILLEE (FR) wore ear plugs. View Stewards report Ayr, 11 Feb 18 Race 1 - 1:50pm THE toteplacepot MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) The record of vaccinations in the passport of J AND M GREENGAIRS did not comply with the Rules of Racing. Trainer R Mike Smith was fined £280, this being his second offence within the previous 12 months.
The Veterinary Officer reported that MR SANDGATE (IRE), which was pulled up, had lost its right hind shoe.
Race 3 - 2:55pm THE totequadpot NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Andrew Ring, the rider of CUBOMANIA (IRE), placed second, was suspended for 2 for using his whip above the permitted level from the final hurdle.
The Veterinary Officer reported that SPECIALIST (IRE), unplaced, had lost its right front shoe.
Race 4 - 3:25pm THE totetrifecta STEEPLE CHASE (A NOVICES' LIMITED HANDICAP) (CLASS 3) The Veterinary Officer reported that LOCHNELL (IRE), placed second, had lost its right front shoe.
Race 6 - 4:30pm THE totesport.com HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) The Veterinary Officer reported that MOORSTOWN (IRE), which was pulled up, had lost its left front shoe.
Race 7 - 5:00pm THE COLLECT totepool WINNINGS IN BETFRED SHOPS CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) An enquiry was held to consider interference after the final hurdle, when RIVABODIVA (IRE), placed second, ridden by Thomas Wilmott, drifted right causing SORY, placed third, ridden by Sam Coltherd, to be eased slightly and switched. Being a 10lb claimer, Wilmott was accompanied in the enquiry by Peter Scudamore. Wilmott was cautioned for careless riding in that he allowed his mount to drift right onto the rail when insufficiently clear of SORY.
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Post by Kimmy on Feb 11, 2018 17:33:41 GMT
Monday's meeting at Catterick is subject to a precautionary inspection at 8am.
Ground conditions at the North Yorkshire circuit are described as soft and with weather forecasts suggesting temperatures could dip to as low as minus 2C on Sunday night, clerk of the course Fiona Needham felt it prudent to call an early-morning check.
Needham said: "It is just precautionary. We're perfectly raceable at the moment, but forecasts have been a little bit out recently, which is making me a bit nervous."
She added: "If the forecasts are correct we should be fine, but we'll see what the morning brings."
Officials at Lingfield will also stage an 8am inspection on Monday ahead of the track's scheduled National Hunt meeting on Tuesday.
Conditions are heavy and with standing water in places, the track is currently not raceable.
Monday is forecast to be predominantly dry, but temperatures could dip below freezing on Sunday night and further rain is forecast for Tuesday morning.
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Post by dennisg on Feb 12, 2018 8:21:18 GMT
in today's sporting life............... Nick Robson says Diodorus can build on a pleasing first start for new connections in the Betway Live Casino Handicap at Wolverhampton. Diodorus can build on a pleasing first start for new connections in the Betway Live Casino Handicap at Wolverhampton. The former Aidan O'Brien inmate has joined the very capable Karen McLintock for 32,000 guineas and it looks like a shrewd buy based on his initial effort. Having his first run for over 130 days, he showed up well for a long way before coming home fourth in a race similar in depth to what he faces here. The winner, Sir Chauvelin, had taken part in some of the most prestigious staying handicaps on the Flat and has since won over hurdles. A four-time winner, Rainbow Rebel, was second while the third, Marco Botti's Burcan, won next time out. To offset the bounce factor McLintock has given Diodorus a nice break and he should prove a tough nut to crack. McLintock can double up with the very capable Dubawi Fifty in the Betway Stayers Handicap. The winner of four of his last six outings, his progression has not stopped yet judged on his most recent triumph. Up with the pace all the way, he looked to have a class edge over his rivals prior to the race and that was exactly how it played out, being value for more than the winning margin of a head. The runner-up has not really advertised the form but Dubawi Fifty was having his first run since finishing a fine fourth in the Cesarewitch. He could have gone hurdling so it is notable that connections obviously think there are major prizes to be won on the level with him. Rockalzaro can claim a second victory at Catterick in the Dine And View At Catterick Races Handicap Hurdle. Donald McCain's charge was a winner at the North Yorkshire circuit back in November, opening his account over jumps having won a Carlisle bumper and shaped with clear promise on his jumping bow at Kelso on his seasonal reappearance. He was a shade disappointing on his most recent start at Sedgefield on Boxing Day, finishing a well-beaten third, but the form is pretty hot with the winner, The Dubai Way, following up at Warwick since and the runner-up, Black Art, subsequently registering successive wins. Rockalzaro makes his handicap debut from what appears a workable mark of 114 and a bold bid is anticipated. Le Coeur Net holds obvious claims in the Strong Flavours Catering Novices' Handicap Chase at Plumpton. The six-year-old has been a bit of a slow learner over jumps, but came good in some style over this course and distance a fortnight ago. The handicapper has had his say, bumping him up 8lb, but that might not be enough to stop him going in again now he has discovered the winning trail. The prospect of testing conditions should hold no fears for him. The Gary Moore-trained Cheque En Blanc looks to have every chance of completing his hat-trick in the Nigel And Barbara Collison Supporting The IJF Handicap Hurdle. The six-year-old has really upped his game since switching from Tom Symonds' yard, with a couple of placed efforts followed by successive victories at Taunton and Doncaster. The style of his latest triumph on Town Moor suggested there is still mileage in his current rating of 99. Sporting Life suggestions CATTERICK: 2.00 Jack Devine, 2.35 Rockalzaro, 3.05 Red Infantry, 3.35 Hit And Run, 4.05 No Planning, 4.35 The Some Dance Kid. PLUMPTON: 2.15 Kaloci, 2.50 San Pedro De Senam, 3.20 Justification, 3.50 Le Coeur Net, 4.20 Cheque En Blanc, 4.50 Upham Running. WOLVERHAMPTON: 5.10 Crown Walk, 5.40 Passing Clouds, 6.10 Diodorus, 6.40 DUBAWI FIFTY (NAP), 7.10 Fuel Injection, 7.40 Popsilca, 8.10 Rock Icon, 8.40 Critical Thinking. DOUBLE: Diodorus and Dubawi Fifty
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Post by dennisg on Feb 12, 2018 8:23:16 GMT
Ben Pauling is to lower Barters Hill's sights for his next start after the Grade One-winning hurdler was eventually well-beaten on his first start for 15 months at Newbury on Saturday. Pauling has all but ruled out taking Barters Hill to next month's Cheltenham Festival, where he holds an entry in the Sun Bets Stayers Hurdle, and is looking to run him over a shorter distance next time. However, the Gloucestershire-based trainer reported his stable star to be none the worse for his comeback run behind Talkischeap in a three-mile handicap hurdle. "He's absolutely fine. I'm really pleased with the way he is this morning. He's a bit tired. It looks like he's had a race but he's safe and sound. That was our main concern," said Pauling. "We will give him an easy week to see where we are and possibly look at maybe something over a slightly shorter trip, but probably nothing as grand as Cheltenham, I wouldn't think. I don't think he needs to be going there, personally. "All being well we'll give him another run and see where we are with him. "If fully fit he doesn't show what he used to we'll look after him but at the same time he seems to have taken it quite well and has just got a bit tired."
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