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Post by Kimmy on Mar 21, 2018 9:03:08 GMT
Wednesday: going, weather & non-runners Chepstow GOING: HEAVY (GoingStick: Chs 4.6, Hdl 4.8) (Rail movements: Race 1 +34yds and Races 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 +22yds) WEATHER: Mostly cloudy NON RUNNERS: 3:25 Ocean Cove (7) 4:30 Georgieshore (15) Haydock GOING: SOFT (Good to soft in places) (GoingStick: Chs 5.5, Hdl 6.0) WEATHER: Scattered showers NON RUNNERS: 3:15 Beggar's Wishes (3) Kempton (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Inside NON RUNNERS: 5:45 Professor (11)Zefferino (12) 9:15 Deebaj (4) Limerick GOING: HEAVY WEATHER: Cloudy Southwell (AW) GOING: FIBRESAND: STANDARD WEATHER: Mostly cloudy STALLS: 5f - Centre; Remainder - Inside
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Post by Kimmy on Mar 21, 2018 9:03:40 GMT
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Samburu Shujaa (3.25 Chepstow)
Philip Hobbs' five-year-old is reasonably quirky and has tendencies to hang and jump left throughout his races, but he's certainly talented and should be able to account for his 11 rivals in this maiden hurdle. He was given far too much to do when finishing fast to grab third on his seasonal reappearance in January, before throwing away a novice event at Exeter on his penultimate start. He looked quirky again last time out at Wincanton, but hopefully going left handed will sort him out.
2/1 Samburu Shujaa 3:25 Chepstow EYECATCHER
Shyron (7.45 Kempton)
I've been keeping an eye on George Margason's seven-year-old since the Autumn and, not for the first time, he looked a very unlucky loser when runner-up on his last start over this course and distance. Held up in the last pair by Jane Elliott, he had plenty to do in the straight but made up a huge amount of ground down the outside and eventually only went down a neck to the reopposing Spare Parts. He was clearly the best horse that day and the race just wasn't run fast enough to suit. He's gone up 2lb since but that shouldn't stop him from making amends.
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Post by Kimmy on Mar 21, 2018 9:04:10 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
West Wing (6.15 Kempton, nap)
Missed out on his juvenile campaign but has been showing up nicely in his work on the Al Bahathri which suggests he could make the most of the 7lb he receives from previous winner Mandalayan.
5/2 West Wing 6:15 Kempton (AW) Others to follow Southwell 3.40 Mutawathea, 4.10 Silchester, 4.45 Grandfather Tom, 5.15 Graffitista. Kempton 5.45 Derek Duval, 6.45 Warburton, 7.15 India, 7.45 Arnarson, 8.15 Dark Side Dream, 9.15 Navajo Star. Lambourn: James Burn
Hogan's Height (3.15 Haydock, nap)
This seven-year-old has been in good form, including winning his last two, and a mark of 131 offers hope of another bold show.
7/2 Hogan's Height 3:15 Haydock Others to follow Chepstow 2.50 Another Emotion, 4.30 Agincourt Reef. Haydock 4.20 Shockingtimes. Kempton 6.15 Mandalayan, 6.45 Come On Come On, 7.15 Deadly Reel, 8.15 Little Palaver, 8.45 New Rich. Southwell 3.40 Donjuan Triumphant. North: Colin Russell
Hills Of Dubai (3.15 Haydock, nap)
Unbeaten in two runs over fences and, though up in grade, the sound jumper is still improving and fancied to give another good account.
11/4 Hills Of Dubai 3:15 Haydock Others to follow Haydock 2.10 Midnight Shadow, 2.40 Chicago Lady, 3.50 Lord County, 4.20 Swing Hard, 4.55 Red Danaher. Kempton 7.15 Barbara Villiers, 7.45 Medici Banchiere, 8.15 Ninjago. Southwell 2.00 Mystikana, 2.30 Acker Bilk, 3.05 Amazing Grazing, 3.40 Holiday Magic, 4.10 Line House, 5.15 Golden Guide. West Country: Tim Mitchell
Garrane (2.20 Chepstow, nap)
Jeremy Scott's gelding remains well-in under a penalty and, as long as he handles the extreme conditions, looks to have been found an inviting opportunity to follow up.
Evs Garrane 2:20 Chepstow Others to follow Chepstow 3.25 Samburu Shujaa, 4.00 Wizards Bridge, 4.30 Brynmawr. Haydock 4.55 Champagne George. Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason
Virginia Chick (4.30 Chepstow, nap)
His RPR has improved with every run this season and is probably still a step ahead of the handicapper, despite being beaten off this mark earlier this month.
5/1 Virginia Chick 4:30 Chepstow Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Holiday Magic (3.40 Southwell)
Ran right up to his best on the speed figures when second over this course and distance a week ago, suggesting he's poised to end his barren spell.
9/4 Holiday Magic 3:40 Southwell (AW) Longshot: Ed Quigley
Norse Legend (4.30 Chepstow)
Has been a frustrating sort in recent times but will relish the ground and can get competitive off this mark.
8/1 Norse Legend 4:30 Chepstow Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Balbir Du Mathan (4.50 Limerick)
Placed on his last three starts over fences, the Steve Mahon-trained nine-year-old looks set for an overdue win and Denis O'Regan's mount has been found the ideal opportunity.
2/5 Balbir Du Mathan 4:50 Limerick The Raceform Interactive nugget
The Warren Greatrex/Richard Johnson combination in non handicap hurdles at Chepstow are 4-6 (66 per cent, +£2.16). They team up with Another Emotion in the novice event at 2.50.
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Post by Kimmy on Mar 21, 2018 9:04:44 GMT
By Tom Collins 8:00PM, MAR 20 2018 Samburu Shujaa 3.25 Chepstow
Philip Hobbs has his team in much better form than earlier in the season and it looks the right time to support the quirky but talented Samburu Shujaa.
The five-year-old has tendencies to hang and jump to his left and has thrown away his last two contests with a mixture of those traits.
However, the return to a left-handed course should help him out and he might be able to finally put it all in, giving him a clear chance of getting off the mark at the sixth attempt.
The form of his Taunton and Exeter novice hurdle thirds read well in the contest of this maiden and he is much better than he showed last time when almost everything went wrong.
Stepped up to 2m4f, he was sent off the 11-8 second favourite of four in a good Wincanton maiden hurdle and was almost ridden on one rein for the whole contest as he was lugging left-handed. He still travelled like the best horse and was just hitting the front at the second-last when he veered markedly away to his left, causing Richard Johnson to lose his whip and surrender the lead.
Once he irons out his quirks he’ll win plenty of races and hopefully that will start here.
Grandfather Tom 4.45 Southwell
Despite there being just four runners for this 5f handicap on the Fibresand, it’s quite a competitive race and we should be treated to a rousing finish.
There are a few doubts about three of the runners and the most solid option is almost certainly Grandfather Tom, who seeks a four-timer having won over the minimum trip at Lingfield (twice) and Newcastle.
Robert Cowell’s three-year-old has improved at a rate of knots since finishing second on his reappearance at Wolverhampton in January.
Despite being keen throughout, he ran on well to beat decent yardstick Sir Hector at Lingfield by a comfortable three lengths before narrowly justify 2-5 favouritism in a race not run to suit over the same course and distance on his penultimate start.
Given a short break, he returned to the track when cosily fending off three in-form rivals at Newcastle 12 days ago.
He’s gone up just 4lb for that effort and this seems easier provided he acts on the surface.
Shyron 7.45 Kempton
Shyron looks ready to strike again for George Margarson.
He did just that when flying home to grab second over this course and distance off a 2lb lower mark two weeks ago.
Given plenty to do that day by regular rider Jane Elliott, who partners him again, Shyron was brought very wide down the straight and picked up in the style of his old self.
His engine is clearly still firing on all cylinders and it’s rare to see a horse pick up so well from being stone-cold last with only a furlong and a half to go.
The winner that day, Spare Parts, reopposes again, but Shyron is favoured by the swing in the weights and should reverse the form.
Hopefully he’ll have a fast pace to aim at as that is when he’s seen at his best.
New Rich 8.45 Kempton
Eve Johnson Houghton does well with her runners at Kempton and New Rich, who has won five times over this course and distance, can enhance her record when going to post here.
A 6f specialist, New Rich often comes with a late burst in between horses to win his races – a tactic that is fraught with danger but holds high rewards – and consequently his draw in stall 12 shouldn’t be seen as a big negative.
Ed Greatrex knows him well and, although the eight-year-old can be a tricky ride in the early stages, Greatrex should be able to settle him well enough to give him a chance of going one better than when second at Wolverhampton last week.
He’s still well handicapped off a mark of 57 based on his back form and this contest does not look the strongest of its kind.
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Post by Kimmy on Mar 21, 2018 9:05:18 GMT
Baltic Prince (5.45) makes plenty of appeal now back at Kempton. The eight-year-old has won five times from eight starts at the venue and his draw in stall two will help this front-runner grab the rail.
Take note when Andrew Balding and Oisin Murphy team up at Southwell. The pair can enhance their impressive 31 per cent strike-rate with Donjuan Triumphant in the 3.40. The five-year-old is interesting off his lower all-weather mark.
Whiskey Chaser can get back to winning ways in the 4.20 at Haydock in a first-time visor. The ten-year-old’s trainer Donald McCain is two from three when fitting the aid, so expect an improved display from the course-and-distance winner.
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Post by Kimmy on Mar 21, 2018 9:06:16 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Mar 21, 2018 9:06:46 GMT
Chepstow
Robin Goodfellow
2.20 Garrane
2.50 The Last Day
3.25 Garran City
4.00 Market Road
4.30 Brynmawr
5.05 Beallandendall
GIMCRACK
2.20 Filatore
2.50 The Last Day
3.25 Ocean Cove
4.00 The Bay Birch
4.30 Stolberg
5.05 Lightentertainment
Southwell
Robin Goodfellow
2.00 Katie Gale
2.30 Epitaph
3.05 Crosse Fire
3.40 Holiday Magic (nap)
4.10 Silchester
4.45 Samovar
5.15 Powerful Society
GIMCRACK
2.00 Galileo’s Spear
2.30 Acker Bilk (nb)
3.05 Treaty Of Rome (nap)
3.40 Mister Music
4.10 Line House
4.45 Gift In Time
5.15 Golden Guide
Haydock
Robin Goodfellow
2.10 Midnight Shadow
2.40 Skewiff
3.15 Hogan’s Height
3.50 Absolutely Dylan
4.20 Whiskey Chaser
4.55 Calipso Collonges
GIMCRACK
2.10 Think Ahead
2.40 Chicago Lady
3.15 Beggar’s Wishes
3.50 Secret Legacy
4.20 Katenko
4.55 Pookie Pekan
Kempton
Robin Goodfellow
5.45 Kingston Kurrajong
6.15 Mandalayan
6.45 Mozzafiato
7.15 Deadly Reel
7.45 Intransigent (nb)
8.15 Dark Side Dream
8.45 Dalness Express
9.15 Aumerle
GIMCRACK
5.45 Briyouni
6.15 West Wing
6.45 Intense Pleasure
7.15 Annie Mae
7.45 Spare Parts
8.15 Born To Finish
8.45 Noble Deed
9.15 Three Colours Red
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Post by dennisg on Mar 21, 2018 10:07:11 GMT
in today's sporting life............... Nick Robson previews Wednesday's racing and he's backing Mister Music for a fourth career victory at Southwell. Horses who like the Fibresand at Southwell are worth sticking with so Mister Music should be followed back up in class in the sunbets.co.uk Handicap. Tony Carroll's nine-year-old has enjoyed a great few weeks at the Nottinghamshire venue, winning his last three starts there. The first of those came off just a mark of 71 when sent off a 33/1 chance under 7lb apprentice Aled Beech. He then defied a 6lb rise coming from way off the pace, which can be hard to do at Southwell considering the kickback. Up in class and trip for his most recent outing, Mister Music won off a mark of 81 showing that he is equally as effective at a mile as seven furlongs. He has another 5lb on his back and the 100-rated Donjuan Triumphant to contend with, but despite his age he is in the form of his life and loves it at Southwell Keith Dalgleish saddles winners all year round under both codes and his Acker Bilk can get back to winning ways in the Betway Casino Handicap. Only four go to post, but it is a tight contest. However, the Dalgleish runner has more scope to improve than most. He has gone up the weights without winning of late but hopefully first-time cheekpieces can bring about more improvement. Line House spent the winter in Dubai and while she failed to cut much ice in some big races, it obviously did her no harm as she won on her return. She absolutely bolted up last week, showing the surface holds no fears, and the sunbets.co.uk Novice Median Auction Stakes should be at her mercy. Intense Pleasure looks the one to be on in the second division of the Better Odds With Matchbook Novice Stakes at Kempton. Hugo Palmer's youngster has two runs under his belt when fourth at Lingfield and second at Chelmsford. They were over six and seven furlongs respectively but it looks like this one-mile trip will be far more suitable. Secret Legacy can tower from the summit of the weights in the Howdens Joinery Novices' Handicap Hurdle at Haydock. The seven-year-old has shown promise in two starts for Ian Williams, having previously been in the care of man-of-the-moment Gordon Elliott. He fell on his debut for the Worcestershire handler, but that does not tell the full story as he looked booked for at least second until that slip-up at the last flight in a race at Leicester. Secret Legacy then stayed on purposefully to finish third in a novice hurdle at Carlisle month to suggest he is well capable of winning races off a mark of 120. A few bob can confidently be thrown in the direction of Stolberg, who runs in the Newport County Supporters Handicap Hurdle at Chepstow. The Dai Williams-trained 10-year-old was the proverbial eyecatcher at Sandown earlier in the month when he took fourth place in a strong enough two-mile handicap hurdle. The handicapper did not see it that way and he has relieved him of 1lb for this assignment. Stolberg could therefore be underestimated, and it will be interesting to see how he gets back over a trip at which he won in January. Sporting Life tips CHEPSTOW: 2.20 Filatore, 2.50 The Last Day, 3.25 Ocean Cove, 4.00 The Bay Birch, 4.30 Stolberg, 5.05 Lightentertainment. HAYDOCK: 2.10 Think Ahead, 2.40 Chicago Lady, 3.15 Beggar's Wishes, 3.50 Secret Legacy, 4.20 Katenko, 4.55 Pookie Pekan. KEMPTON 5.45 Briyouni, 6.15 West Wing, 6.45 Intense Pleasure, 7.15 Annie Mae, 7.45 Spare Parts, 8.15 Born To Finish, 8.45 Noble Deed, 9.15 Three Colours Red. LIMERICK: 2.05 Nick Lost, 2.35 Court Artist, 3.10 Caltex, 3.45 Ballinabearna, 4.15 Dinaria Des Obeaux, 4.50 Balbir Du Mathan, 5.20 Simple Steps. SOUTHWELL: 2.00 Galileo's Spear, 2.30 Acker Bilk, 3.05 Treaty Of Rome, 3.40 MISTER MUSIC (NAP), 4.10 Line House, 4.45 Gift In Time, 5.15 Golden Guide DOUBLE: Mister Music and Acker Bilk.
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Post by dennisg on Mar 21, 2018 10:09:20 GMT
Phil Kirby was delighted to see Allmyown open his account under rules with a dominant display at Wetherby. The seven-year-old was snapped up for the relatively modest fee of £20,000 after winning an Irish point-to-point last spring. His five subsequent efforts over hurdles were nothing to write home about, but it is perhaps no surprise given his background that he fared better on his first start over fences, when third at Catterick a little over a month ago. Allmyown was a 5/2 chance for the Racing UK Profits Returned To Racing Handicap Chase under Adam Nicol and with 7/4 favourite Bandon Roc well beaten a long way from home, Kirby's charge was not hard pressed to score by 11 lengths from Newberry New. Kirby said: "He's a big, raw horse who will hopefully make up into a nice staying chaser. He jumped class. "He is entered at Sedgefield on Friday, but I'll see if there's anything else coming up for him. "There's no panic to run him again, to be honest. He's a horse who probably wants a bit of time." Allmyown was the second of two winners on the afternoon for the North Yorkshire-based trainer, with Little Bruce having earlier justified 5/4 favouritism with a 15-length demolition job in the selling hurdle in the hands of 3lb claimer Thomas Dowson. Kirby added: "He's been running terrible but he put it all together again. "It's great to have a couple of winners. I think that's nine we've had in the last 16 days. Hopefully they keep coming." Just two runners contested the Watch Racing UK In Stunning HD Novices' Chase and it was 5/6 favourite Sainte Ladylime who comfortably saw off even-money shot Progress Drive for trainer Kim Bailey and jockey Sean Bowen. Charlie Deutsch steered the Venetia Williams-trained Eminent Poet (9/2) to victory in the £18,500 racinguk.com Handicap Hurdle, while Good Boy Bobby sent favourite-backers home happy with a decisive success in the bumper. A dual winner at Chepstow before finishing third behind the classy Acey Milan in a Listed event at Newbury, Nigel Twiston-Davies' five-year-old was a 1/2 shot to claim a third bumper success and did so comfortably under the trainer's son, Sam.
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Post by dennisg on Mar 21, 2018 10:11:10 GMT
Matt Brocklebank rounds up the ratings adjustments following the 2018 Cheltenham Festival and considers what the future holds for the winners, and a few of the beaten horses. Winners’ ratings - Tuesday Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle - Summerville Boy up 6lb to 156 Racing Post Arkle - Footpad up 4lb to 166* Ultima Handicap Chase - Coo Star Sivola up 8lb to 150 Unibet Champion Hurdle - Buveur D’Air remains on 169 OLBG Mares' Hurdle - Benie Des Dieux up 2lb to 149* National Hunt Chase - Rathvinden up 4lb to 154* Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase - Mister Whitaker up 8lb to 145 * denotes Irish rating Lizzie Kelly has that winning Cheltenham feeling Lizzie Kelly has that winning Cheltenham feeling on Coo Star Sivola Buveur D’Air became the first horse since Hardy Eustace to win back-to-back renewals of the Unibet Champion Hurdle and, as appeared to be a strong possibility beforehand, did so without improving on his previous form. Nicky Henderson had expressed just a slight concern that winning the Fighting Fifth, Christmas Hurdle and Contenders Hurdle with ease earlier in the campaign might potentially leave him short of championship-race sharpness come the big day, and that may have been at play as he fended off a rejuvenated Melon by a neck. Melon’s Irish mark has gone up 5lb to 164 and this was much more like it following a lifeless display in the Irish Champion Hurdle. He’s lightly raced enough to suggest he could improve further, while his record at Cheltenham now reads 232, both runner-up efforts coming at the Festival. Buveur D’Air beat My Tent Or Yours further at Aintree last April than he had done in the Champion Hurdle and he’s going to be at fever pitch for the Aintree Hurdle again if tightening up physically for this battle. Footpad proved himself the cream of the two-mile novice chasing crop with an ultimately dominant display in the Racing Post Arkle. His revised 166 mark is 2lb below that achieved by Altior in last year’s race, though Henderson’s charge had had the chance to prove himself against more established performers prior to Cheltenham in the Game Spirit. Footpad was perfectly suited to the heavy ground and his overall record on good or good to yielding is nowhere near as strong. That said, he looks a much better chaser than he was over hurdles and it could be fanciful to think that Arkle third Petit Mouchoir – marginally his superior over timber – will ever be able to match his quality over fences. A step up in trip awaits the latter. ITV Racing ✔ @itvracing Footpad cruises to the Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase winner at @cheltenhamraces. Watch all the action LIVE on @itv 2:19 PM - Mar 13, 2018 198 106 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy Summerville Boy confirmed Tolworth form with Kalashnikov in the Sky Bet Supreme and is up from 150 to 156 following a neck verdict. He looks value for more than the bare margin of victory after the bad mistake two-out halted his momentum before he was able to recover and power up the hill. The assessors appear to have factored that in by easing Kalashnikov a couple of pounds to 152. Coo Star Sivola and Mister Whitaker were the biggest climbers on day one, each being hit with an 8lb rise for winning the Ultima Handicap Chase and the Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase respectively. There are 10 handicap races at the Cheltenham Festival all told and half were won by British-trained runners, though it’s interesting the Irish weren’t represented at all in the Ultima. The Brits have bossed the race in recent years with Dun Doire the last Irish-trained winner in 2006. Coo Star Sivola was defying a 7lb rise for his 14-length victory at Exeter and has gone up another 8lb, though as a six-year-old with so few miles on the clock it wouldn’t be out of the question for him to win handicaps in the future from a mark in the 150s. National Hunt Chase winner Rathvinden has been put up 4lb by the Irish and British assessors, so he's officially well-in for the Randox Health Grand National should connections decide to go down that route this season. Winners’ ratings - Wednesday Neptune Novices' Hurdle - Samcro up 3lb to 158* RSA Chase - Presenting Percy up 7lb to 164* Coral Cup - Bleu Berry up 7lb to 148* Betway Queen Mother Chamopion Chase - Altior up 5lb to 175 Cross County Chase - Tiger Roll up 2lb to 152 Boodles Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle - Veneer Of Charm up 9lb to 134* Weatherbys Champion Bumper - Relegate NA * denotes Irish rating Tiger Roll powers to a third Cheltenham Festival success Tiger Roll powers to a third Cheltenham Festival success Altior stole the show on Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase day with his never-say-die performance in the day-two feature. He was eased 2lb after an unconvincing Arkle display 12 months ago but has never been higher than his revised 175 rating and to put that into historical context, it’s exactly the same rise (170 to 175) Sprinter Sacre received after beating Un De Sceaux to claim his second Champion Chase in 2016. The question that remains is can Altior now go on and achieve the sort of figures his now-retired stable companion did in his pomp. Given Sprinter Sacre got to 188, that looks highly unlikely, but a step up in distance to two and a half miles may now be on the agenda which could open up more avenues for him next season. It seems an awful long time ago that connections of Presenting Percy were kicking up a storm over his Pertemps Final mark of 146, but a lot can happen in a year and trainer Pat Kelly now has a potential Gold Cup horse on his hands following a seven-length RSA Chase victory. The seven-year-old is up to 164 which still leaves him 10lb shy of Native River’s new mark (see below), though he’s clearly in love with Prestbury Park and looks set for a light campaign before returning here next March. Samcro lived up to all the hype in the Neptune Novices’ Hurdle though he seemingly didn’t blow many people away quite as expected and a 3lb rise from the 155 figure he achieved in the Deloitte is a realistic assessment. He beat the 150-rated duo Black Op and Next Destination two and three-quarter lengths and five lengths, so there’s no crabbing the form whatsoever and it’s hoped he maintains this level into Punchestown before going chasing next term. Cross Country hero Tiger Roll joins Rathvinden – along with Anibale Fly (9lb), Bellshill (7lb) and Shantou Flyer (5lb) - as one of the horses officially well-in for the Grand National and the eight-year-old could hardly have been more impressive, despite drifting in the betting on account of the soft ground. Most of his previous career wins had come on a decent surface and he could be lethal around Aintree if getting into a rhythm early on. He’s now 2lb ahead of Phil Smith’s previous mark, though Gordon Elliott has yet to fully commit him to the race and the trainer has other bullets to fire including last year’s second Cause Of Causes, who was hampered early in the Cross Country and eventually pulled-up. Winners’ ratings - Thursday JLT Novices' Chase - Shattered Love up 10lb to 153* Pertemps Handicap Hurdle Final - Delta Work up 4lb to 145* Ryanair Chase - Balko Des Flos up 5lb to 169* Sun Bets Stayers' Hurdle - Penhill up 14lb to 164* Brown Advisory Plate - The Storyteller up 8lb to 155* Trull House Mares' Novices' Hurdle - Laurina up 6lb to 150* Kim Muir Handicap Chase - Missed Approach up 8lb to 146 * denotes Irish rating Jack Kennedy celebrates on Shattered Love Jack Kennedy celebrates on Shattered Love Thursday produced some sensational performances and none more so that Penhill, who defied a layoff of more than 11 months to land the Sun Bets Stayers’ Hurdles for Willie Mullins, who was winning the race for the second year in succession. Penhill proved quite easy to back and was sent off 12/1 in part due to the weight of money for favourite Sam Spinner, but the race surprisingly turned into a bit of a mad dash from the top of the hill on the second circuit and Penhill’s Flat speed came to the fore. He'd beaten Monalee in last year’s Albert Bartlett as a novice so the form was in the book and his trainer’s ability to ready horses after a break should never be questioned. Penhill goes up a whopping stone in the ratings to 164 though that’s still 10lb lower than the mark achieved by Thistlecrack a couple of years ago. Runner-up Supasundae is up 1lb to 164 as well and while some may argue the second still has a question to answer at the trip, better ground would offer him every chance of reversing the form should they meet again before the season’s out. Laurina’s rise from 144 to 150 is a stab in the dark to some degree as she clearly wasn’t extended in beating her Mares' Novices’ Hurdle rivals by 18 lengths and more. She’s won three times by an aggregate distance of 44 lengths since joining Mullins from France and given she’d have received 7lb in the Sky Bet Supreme, she emerges marginally better than the opening race winner Summerville Boy on the figures. On the subject of sex allowance, Shattered Love capitalised on hers in the JLT Novices’ Chase and in so doing took her chasing record to 5-6 including wins at Grade Three and Grade One level in Ireland during December. She’s particularly versatile but had won at three miles over Christmas and her stamina really kicked in after tackling runner-up Terrefort, who ran right up to form and was in fact edged up 2lb himself in defeat. They are a pair of promising novices and Shattered Love could easily develop into a contender for next year’s Ryanair Chase, by which point Gigginstown will be bidding for successive victories in their race after Balko Des Flos delivered on Thursday. This had a ‘changing of the guard’ feel to it with Cue Card pulling up after a series of mistakes and Un De Sceaux readily brushed aside in a similar manner as to when Sprinter Sacre won his second Queen Mother two years ago. ITV Racing ✔ @itvracing Balko Des Flos shocks Un De Sceaux to take Ryanair Chase at @cheltenhamraces Watch all the action LIVE on @itv 2:57 PM - Mar 15, 2018 75 50 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy Balko Des Flos was a fine second to Road To Respect in the Christmas Chase (formerly the Lexus) at Leopardstown and looks worth more chances over staying trips though he’s yet to win from four career starts over three miles-plus, including at Cheltenham and Aintree in his novice hurdle campaign. Missed Approach deserves significant credit for fending off Mall Dini and Squouateur in the Kim Muir and in spite of an 8lb rise remains 2lb lower in the weights than his novice season peak. He was eighth in the Scottish National last year and would return to Ayr a stronger horse, arguably in better form, and 2lb lower, if he's aimed north again. Free video replays - relive the drama from the Cheltenham Festival Laurina streaks clear under Paul Townend Laurina streaks clear under Paul Townend Winners’ ratings - Friday JCB Triumph Hurdle - Farclas up 10lb to 150* Randox Health County Hurdle - Mohaayed up 7lb to 146 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle - Kilbricken Storm up 6lb to 149 Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup - Native River up 10lb to 176 Foxhunter Challenge Cup - Pacha Du Polder up 1lb to 139 Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle - Blow By Blow up 13lb to 152* Grand Annual Handicap Chase - Le Prezien up 7lb to 157 * denotes Irish rating Native River beats Might Bite after an epic Cheltenham duel Native River beats Might Bite after an epic Cheltenham duel A Gold Cup for the ages, as a spectacle at least, but also a very solid renewal in terms of quality with the front two dominant throughout and earning 10lb and 3lb respective rating rises. Native River’s new figure of 176 puts him ahead of some of the game’s greats, with Kicking King and Best Mate rated 1lb shy of that mark after Gold Cup victories, though Colin Tizzard’s star stayer isn’t quite up to the level of Long Run (182), Imperial Commander (185), Denman (182) or Kauto Star (179 & 186). Might Bite was on the winner’s shoulder just about every step of the way, matching him in the jumping department, and according to Nico de Boinville did take a slight lead at the last. But Native River – winner of the Hennessy and Coral Welsh National, among other races, last season – was better suited by the sticky incline to the line and was good value for his four and a half length victory as the runner-up started to paddle. Might Bite emerges with great credit, more so than when beating Double Shuffle in the King George and it’s slightly surprising he’s now 4lb below his conqueror, having gone into Cheltenham 4lb the better chaser. A rematch on good ground is eagerly awaited. Of the five Irish-trained handicap winners throughout the week, Blow By Blow went up the most in the weights after turning the Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle into a procession. Victory in this race has been coming for the hugely talented conditional rider Donagh Meyler, who was sixth on Urano for Willie Mullins in 2016, third last year on Runfordave, and right on the money with a front-running ride on Gordon Elliott’s Blow By Blow this time around. He looks every inch a chaser and having beaten Moon Racer in a top-class bumper at Punchestown in April 2016 and contested the Grade One novice won by Next Destination at Naas earlier this year, had enough experience under his belt to make light of his British rating of 144. He’s up to 152 domestically now and looks a smashing horse for next season if going over fences. In the meantime he looks well up to a return to the top table and shouldn’t be underestimated wherever he goes this spring. Kilbricken Storm surprised Tizzard in winning the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle and it’s possibly not form to trust explicitly. He’s up 6lb to 149 which is still lower than third home Santini and that’s no surprise as the Henderson favourite was seemingly ridden with the future in mind. Santini has still yet to race on good ground and he’s another one to take from Friday with the future in mind. Triumph Hurdle winner Farclas moves up to 150 but the level of form set in this race doesn’t look insurmountable when it comes to the big juvenile races to come at Aintree and Punchestown. Perhaps something will emerge from Wednesday’s Fred Winter, with the first three home, Veneer Of Charm (134), Style De Garde (142) and Nube Negra (139) not a million miles off striking distance when it comes to bridging the gap from handicap to Graded race. Blow By Blow won the Martin Pipe, but Dream Berry (red cap) is worth monitoring Blow By Blow won the Martin Pipe and looks a class act Down but not out... Click here to add horses to your My Stable tracker Divin Bere down 3lb to 138 Divin Bere looked of interest at Newbury after being dropped 4lb for his comeback run, and again at Cheltenham having been dropped 3lb for his Newbury run, so he must be monitored very closely after another 3lb ease in the weights. He's now pulled-up on his last two starts and only beat three home at Ascot prior to that, but he's a much better horse on good ground and just hasn't had his conditions all season. He was beaten a neck by Flying Tiger in last year's Fred Winter and is now 1lb lower than that mark. Vaniteux down 4lb to 147 If you've given up on Vaniteux many moons ago, then I feel your pain but the Pipes were presumably hoping they'd laid him out for a good ground Grand Annual and it just didn't happen for all concerned. He was 7/1 antepost favourite a week before the race and went off 16/1, which says it all, and having undergone a wind operation during the winter, he's worth another chance, especially having now dropped below 150 to 147. He's now 11lb lower than at the start of the season and may just be worth one more roll of the dice. Burbank down 1lb to 142 William Henry caught the eye in fourth in the Coral Cup and would have gone close but for repeatedly hanging to his right, but he's not been missed and edged up in the weights, whereas his stablemate Burbank is eased 1lb. He was fourth to Willoughby Court in last year's Neptune and has gradually come back to the boil this term. He was bang there behind the leaders just before the turn for home and just got tired on the bad ground up the straight. A mark of 142 could be dangerous, with Ayr and Aintree - two courses he's been to before - looking likely spring options.
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Post by dennisg on Mar 21, 2018 10:14:07 GMT
Jonjo O'Neill feels Minella Rocco has all the attributes to make his mark in the Randox Health Grand National after he was left at the head of the weights following the second forfeit stage. Runner-up to Sizing John in last season's Cheltenham Gold Cup, the JP McManus-owned gelding was in line for another crack at the blue riband before being declared a non-runner on account of the testing conditions. O'Neill has since confirmed the eight-year-old an intended runner in the Aintree spectacular on April 14 and he will carry the welter burden of 11st 10lb after the original top weight Definitly Red, Irish Gold Cup hero Edwulf and Outlander were all scratched. Minella Rocco has been the subject of market support in recent days and is for National glory. Speaking from Aintree at a Grand National northern media lunch, O'Neill said: "The ground got very heavy (at Cheltenham) and, as we all know, he's got a wind problem and that ground wouldn't help him, so we saved him for here. "So long as we get good ground, we've a good chance. "He's won over four miles, so he just has to get another half a mile. Top weight isn't ideal, but that's the way it is and he's a big horse, so hopefully he can carry it. He jumps well and keeps galloping, so the National was always at the back of my mind." The Jackdaws Castle handler memorably provided Tony McCoy with his only National success aboard Don't Push It in 2010 and would love to add to his tally. He added: "You need a lot of luck and obviously a horse that jumps and stays. On paper, this fellow (Minella Rocco) would be a better horse than Don't Push It, but everything has to go right." O'Neill has a potential second string to his bow in Go Conquer (10st 13lb), who was also among 73 horses to have stood their ground. "Whether he comes for the Topham or the National, I'm not sure," said O'Neill. "The National is a fantastic race and it's worth a lot of money. Just to be part of it and enjoy it is magical. Aintree has an electricity around it and to be involved in anything here is fantastic." Second on the list behind Minella Rocco is ante-post favourite Blaklion, who is now on 11st 9lb after the weights were raised 3lb. The nine-year-old is a best-priced 12-1 to provide trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies with a third National success following the victories of Earth Summit (1998) and Bindaree (2002). The Irish challenge is headed by the Willie Mullins-trained Total Recall (11st 4lb), who was still in contention when falling three fences from the finish in the Gold Cup on Friday. Tiger Roll (10st 12lb) emerged as a leading contender for Gordon Elliott by winning the Glenfarclas Chase around Cheltenham's cross-country course. Stablemate Cause Of Causes (11st 1lb) disappointed in the same race when bidding for a fourth Festival success, but was runner-up in last year's National. The Last Samuri (11st 7lb), third in the Glenfarclas Chase and runner-up in the 2016 Grand National, remains on course for a return to Merseyside. Other potential runners include Gold Cup third Anibale Fly (11st 7lb), Bellshill (10st 10lb) and Gold Present (11st 3lb). View image on Twitter View image on Twitter Racing UK ✔ @racing_UK #GrandNational winner Bindaree at @aintreeraces today. What does he do now? "Nothing. He's in total retirement. He just eats." 1:00 PM - Mar 20, 2018 125 30 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy Katie Walsh is looking forward to having another crack at National glory aboard outsider Baie Des Iles. It is six years since Walsh steered Seabass to finish third in the Aintree spectacular for her father, Ted, which remains the highest-placed finish for any female jockey in the history of the race. Trained by the leading amateur rider's husband, Ross O'Sullivan, grey mare Baie Des Iles was last seen finishing third when bidding for back-to-back victories in a Grand National trial at Punchestown in February. Walsh said: "Ross was delighted with her run in Punchestown. She had a lot of weight in very heavy ground and ran a cracker. It was a lovely run and I wasn't over-hard on her. She comes here off the back of that. It's still a month away, so a lot can happen between here and then, but fingers crossed." While many trainers will be giving their National hopes a sighter over custom-built Aintree fences between now and April 14, Baie Des Iles, who has been handed a weight of 10st 7lb, is likely to tackle the obstacles for the first time during the race itself. "She ran in France and they've a lot of different obstacles over there. Touch-wood, she seems to be a good, safe jumper, so I don't think there'd be any reason why she should (school over National fences)," Walsh added. "A lot of her form is on soft to heavy ground, but, for me, I don't feel she wants it as soft as her form suggests. I think the track will definitely suit and the trip will without doubt suit. So much can go right and so much can go wrong, but hopefully with a bit of luck she'll be there in good order."
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Post by Kimmy on Mar 21, 2018 19:00:16 GMT
Haydock Park, 21 Mar 18 Race 1 - 2:10pm THE HOWDENS JOINERY NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Novices' Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) Danny Cook, the rider of MIDNIGHT SHADOW was unseated on the home bend on the first circuit. The rider was interviewed and shown recordings of the incident. It was found that the incident was accidental and was caused by the gelding attempting to follow KEYBOARD GANGSTER which had ducked sharply right and in so doing colliding with the running rail causing Cook to be unseated.
Race 2 - 2:40pm THE HOWDENS JOINERY MARES' NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (NHMOPS Bonus Race) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that TOUCH OF VELVETT, unplaced, was lame on its left fore.
Race 4 - 3:50pm THE HOWDENS JOINERY NOVICES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) The winner RANDY PIKE (IRE), appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Sedgefield on 28 January 2018 where the gelding was pulled up. The explanation from Tim Easterby’s representative that RANDY PIKE (IRE) appears to have benefitted from a wind operation and the application of a tongue strap was noted.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that EAGLE RIDGE (IRE), which was pulled up, had bled from the nose.
Race 5 - 4:20pm THE HOWDENS JOINERY VETERANS' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Following the race, the representative of Venetia Williams reported that KATENKO (FR), which was pulled up, was unsuited by Soft, Good to Soft in Places going and would prefer a softer surface; The Veterinary Officer reported that SPOOKYDOOKY (IRE), placed fourth, lost its right hind shoe and finished sore on its right hind and WHISKEY CHASER (IRE), placed third, lost its left hind shoe. View Stewards report Southwell, 21 Mar 18 Race 1 - 2:00pm THE BETWAY LIVE CASINO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for DI’S GIFT to go early to post.
The performance of GALILEO’S SPEAR (FR), which started second favourite and finished fifth of five, beaten 30½ lengths was considered. The representative of Sir Mark Prescott Bt could offer no explanation for the colt’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of GALILEO’S SPEAR (FR) failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 2 - 2:30pm THE BETWAY CASINO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Connor Beasley reported that the winner, ACKER BILK (IRE), hung left in the home straight.
Race 3 - 3:05pm THE BETWAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Andrew Mullen reported that the winner, KOMMANDER KIRKUP, hung left in the home straight.
Race 4 - 3:40pm THE sunbets.co.uk HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) HOLIDAY MAGIC (IRE) appeared to have an unusual gait at the start. Having being check by a Veterinary Surgeon at the start, the gelding was deemed fit to race.
Approaching 2 furlongs out, MUTAWATHEA, placed fourth, hung quickly right slightly hampering LOVE DREAMS (IRE), placed sixth, 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 MUTAWATHEA.
Race 5 - 4:10pm THE sunbets.co.uk NOVICE MEDIAN AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 5) An enquiry was held to consider the placings in this race after interference inside the final furlong between LINE HOUSE, placed third, ridden by Ben Curtis and LOVE RAT, placed fourth, ridden by Kieran O’Neill. The Stewards considered that the interference had improved LINE HOUSE’s placing as it had drifted right intimidating LOVE RAT off its intended line, giving it a bump, which unbalanced the gelding, causing LOVE RAT to lose ground of more than a nose, the distance between them at the line. The placings were revised as follows: Third: - LOVE RAT; Fourth: - LINE HOUSE. Curtis was cautioned for careless riding as he allowed his mount to drift right for some distance without sufficient correction.
Following the race, Paul Mulrennan reported that KINDLER, unplaced, was reluctant to race and lost considerable ground as a result.
Race 6 - 4:45pm THE 32Red.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) The performance of GRANDFATHER TOM, which started favourite and finished fourth of four, was considered. The representative of Robert Cowell explained that the colt was unsuited by the fibresand surface. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of GRANDFATHER TOM during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 7 - 5:15pm THE 32Red.com APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) The winner, POLITICAL SLOT, appeared to show an improvement in form compared with its previous run at Kempton on 19 February 2018 where the filly finished ninth of nine, beaten 17½ lengths. Derek Shaw explained that POLITICAL SLOT appreciated the drop in grade and the return to Southwell, where the filly has run well previously.
Following the race, Rossa Ryan reported that GRAFFITISTA (IRE), placed eighth, stopped quickly and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filly revealed it to be lame on its right hind. View Stewards report Kempton Park, 21 Mar 18 Fixture Note Daniel Kubler was given permission for one of his horses to use the pre-parade ring prior to the first race for paddock schooling. Race 1 - 5:45pm THE MATCHBOOK BETTING EXCHANGE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) GULLAND ROCK, drawn 3, anticipated the start and accelerated the gate at the same moment as the race had been started. Being satisfied that it was not caused through a faulty action of the starting stalls, no further action was taken.
Race 2 - 6:15pm THE BETTER ODDS WITH MATCHBOOK NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV I) LOW PROFILE wore earplugs.
Jack Duern, the rider of the winner, ONE COOL DADDY (USA), was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level from approaching 1 ½ furlongs out. View Stewards report Chepstow, 21 Mar 18 Fixture Note Races 1, 2, 3 & 5: The 2nd Hurdle in the home straight by-passed due to unsuitable ground conditions.
Races 4 and 6: The 4th Fence in the back straight and the 3rd and 4th Fences in the home straight by-passed due to unsuitable ground conditions.
After Race 2, the Going was changed to Soft, Heavy in places (from Heavy). Race 1 - 2:20pm THE BENHAM ARCHITECTS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that MOUNTAIN OF MOURNE (IRE), placed eighth, lost its right fore shoe.
Race 2 - 2:50pm THE FORESTERS BY STEVE WHITE NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Permission was given for BABYTAGGLE (IRE) to go early to post and AIR NAVIGATOR to be mounted on the track.
An enquiry was held into the running and riding of KINGS MONARCH, ridden by Jamie Moore and trained by Kerry Lee, which appeared to be tenderly handled throughout before running on under minimal effort up the home straight, to finish fourth beaten by 20½ lengths. The rider and the trainer’s representative were interviewed and shown recordings of the race and the Veterinary Officer reported that two post-race examinations of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities. The rider stated that his instructions were to drop the gelding in and get it to finish its race as KINGS MONARCH is a keen horse and has a history of bleeding. He added that in order to get the gelding to settle and finish the race he was keen to let KINGS MONARCH creep into the race, allow it to do everything in its comfort zone and have a nice education to restore the horse’s confidence. The trainer’s representative stated that the ride accorded with his instructions and added that the horse was running in a ring-bit in order to get it to settle as it has been a tearaway at home. Moore was suspended for 14 days and Lee was fined £3,000 for schooling and conditioning the horse on the racecourse in that Moore failed to ride his mount in such a way that he could be seen to have made timely, real and substantial efforts to achieve the best possible placing. KINGS MONARCH was suspended from running in any race for 40 days.
Race 3 - 3:25pm THE EDWARD RICHARD TURNER MEMORIAL MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that BIG FRED (IRE), unplaced, lost its right hind shoe.
Race 4 - 4:00pm THE FOXALL FAMILY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) The winner, WIZARDS BRIDGE, appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Wincanton on 26 December 2017 where the gelding was pulled up. Colin Tizzard’s explanation that WIZARDS BRIDGE had appreciated the 85 day break which had freshened the gelding up, was noted. WIZARDS BRIDGE was routine tested.
Race 5 - 4:30pm THE NEWPORT COUNTY SUPPORTERS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) NORSE LEGEND, trained by Colin Tizzard, was late in the Parade Ring due to the trainer having two runners to saddle and there only being a half hour gap between races.
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Post by Kimmy on Mar 21, 2018 19:01:21 GMT
Jamie Moore was banned for 14 days and Kerry Lee fined £3,000 after Kings Monarch was deemed not to have run on its merits at Chepstow.
Sent off a 4-1 chance, Kings Monarch finished fourth, beaten just over 20 lengths, in the Foresters By Steve White Novices' Hurdle.
The stewards report stated that King Monarch "appeared to be tenderly handled throughout before running on under minimal effort up the home straight".
Moore informed the stewards the horse can be keen and had a history of bleeding so his intention was to get him settled and give him a nice experience.
Despite Lee's representative concurring with the instructions and adding that Kings Monarch was running in a ring-bit to help him settle, the stewards took action.
The horse was also prevented from running for 40 days.
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Post by Kimmy on Mar 21, 2018 20:46:08 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Temeraire (8.15 Chelmsford, nap)
Fancied to dominate from stall one now back in a handicap with James Doyle in the plate. Hugo Palmer's grey has impressed on the Al Bahathri of late.
10/3 Temeraire 8:15 Chelmsford (AW) Others to follow Wolverhampton 2.10 Annie Salts, 2.40 Global Academy, 3.50 Deleyll, 4.55 Widnes, 5.25 Wazin. Chelmsford 5.45 Mossy's Lodge, 6.15 Lady Of York, 6.45 King Kevin, 7.15 Zefferino, 8.45 Jack The Truth.
Lambourn: James Burn
Fly Du Charmil (4.35 Chepstow, nap)
Festival-winning trainer Warren Greatrex's string remain in good order so expect a big run from this seven-year-old, who should appreciate the trip and ground.
15/8 Fly Du Charmil 4:35 Chepstow Others to follow Chelmsford 6.45 Van Huysen, 7.45 Kion. Chepstow 2.50 Kupatana, 3.25 Rambling Rector, 5.35 Viva Vittoria. Ludlow 3.35 Dans Le Vent, 5.50 Rouge Vif. Wolverhampton 6.00 Arlecchino's Leap.
North: Colin Russell
Jaalboot (7.45 Chelmsford, nap)
Showed promise on both starts last season, but better expected this time and fancied to get off the mark on first start for Mark Johnston.
10/1 Jaalboot 7:45 Chelmsford (AW) Others to follow Chelmsford 5.45 Mimic's Memory, 6.45 Blue Rocks, 7.15 Planetaria, 8.15 Mythical Spirit, 8.45 Jorvik Prince. Ludlow 4.10 Just Cameron. Wolverhampton 2.10 Fuel Injection, 3.15 Barnaby Brook, 3.50 Gone With The Wind, 4.55 Picture Painter, 5.25 Gabrial The Devil, 6.00 Scribner Creek.
West Country: Andrew King
Awake At Midnight (5.15 Ludlow, nap)
Been consistent at this level and connections are hopeful that he can open his account in similar grade.
9/2 Awake At Midnight 5:15 Ludlow Others to follow Chepstow 2.20 Mr Lando, 2.50 Dinos Benefit, 3.25 This Is It, 4.00 Cailleach Annie, 4.35 Minellatillmorning, 5.35 Shapiro. Ludlow 4.10 Space Oddity, 5.50 Looks Frozen.
Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason
Lac Sacre (4.00 Chepstow, nap)
Took this race off a 3lb lower mark last year and shaped as if he was ready to strike when just touched off in a similar contest at Ffos Las last time.
11/2 Lac Sacre 4:00 Chepstow Topspeed: Dave Edwards
King Kevin (6.45 Chelmsford)
Scored at Wolverhampton eight days ago and, despite a penalty, this consistent four-year-old may again rule the roost.
6/4 King Kevin 6:45 Chelmsford (AW) Longshot: Ed Quigley
Firebird Flyer (4.00 Chepstow)
Been disappointing in recent times but will relish the ground and looks well treated off 116.
20/1 Firebird Flyer 4:00 Chepstow Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Black Tears (5.20 Cork)
Runner-up to Von Humboldt on her debut at Punchestown last month, the Gordon Elliott-trained four-year-old gets the vote to land this bumper under Lisa O'Neill. The form of the Punchestown contest was boosted when the third, who was well adrift of the first two, went on to win at Limerick.
6/5 Black Tears 5:20 Cork The Raceform Interactive nugget
Simon Crisford is 8-21 (38 per cent, +£18.32) with handicappers aged three or older at Wolverhampton. He has Wazin in the 5.25 that fits that trend.
4/1 Wazin 5:25 Wolverhampton (AW) 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 Mar 21, 2018 20:46:43 GMT
Red Touch has looked in need of a bit of help recently and gets blinkers for the first time in the 7.15 at Chelmsford. Trainer Mick Appleby is 4-13 when enlisting the aid.
Tha’ir was well behind Barnaby Brook over this course and distance last time, but has a 13lb swing in the weights. Mick Appleby is an astonishing 9-17 when running his horses in a seller for the first time.
Tom Lacey is in great form recently and is 6-22 at Chepstow and 2-5 with bumper debutants at the course. Meep Meep (5.35) has a decent pedigree and can strike on debut.
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Post by Kimmy on Mar 22, 2018 8:27:45 GMT
Thursday: going, weather & non-runners Chelmsford (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 6f - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 5:45 Harbour Patrol (9)Binky Blue (10) 7:45 Capla Demon (4)Macgregor's Pal (8) Chepstow GOING: SOFT (GoingStick: Chase 4.6, Hurdle 4.8) WEATHER: Mostly cloudy NON RUNNERS: 4:00 Cailleach Annie (5) Cork GOING: SOFT TO HEAVY WEATHER: Rain Ludlow GOING: Hurdle course - SOFT; Chase course - GOOD TO SOFT (GoingStick 5.9) WEATHER: Mostly cloudy NON RUNNERS: 3:35 Lara Trot (7) Wolverhampton (AW) GOING: TAPETA: STANDARD WEATHER: Mostly cloudy STALLS: Inside NON RUNNERS: 2:10 Tina Teaspoon (11)
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Post by Kimmy on Mar 22, 2018 8:29:37 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Mar 22, 2018 8:30:02 GMT
Ludlow
Robin Goodfellow
2.30 Michael’s Mount
3.00 Tree Of Liberty
3.35 Silver Kayf
4.10 Tornado In Milan
4.45 Opening Batsman
5.15 Flashing Glance
5.50 Herecomestheboom
GIMCRACK
2.30 Michael’s Mount
3.00 Tree Of Liberty
3.35 Silver Kayf
4.10 Just Cameron
4.45 Opening Batsman
5.15 Cyrius Moriviere
5.50 Best To Come
Chelmsford City
Robin Goodfellow
5.45 Locommotion
6.15 Sharp Operator
6.45 Nonios
7.15 Loyalty
7.45 Kion
8.15 Mythical Spirit
8.45 Jack The Truth
GIMCRACK
5.45 Prince Jai
6.15 Cecilator
6.45 Nonios (nap)
7.15 Cainhoe Star
7.45 Jungle Room
8.15 Good Business
8.45 Something Lucky
Chepstow
Robin Goodfellow
2.20 Under The Woods
2.50 Kupatana
3.25 Chooseyourweapon
4.00 Lac Sacre
4.35 Minellatillmorning
5.05 Vasco Du Mee
5.35 Meep Meep
GIMCRACK
2.20 Under The Woods
2.50 Kupatana
3.25 Chooseyourweapon
4.00 Bears Rails
4.35 Fly Du Charmil
5.05 Repeat Business
5.35 Cavok
Wolverhampton
Robin Goodfellow
2.10 Equally Fast
2.40 Drakefell
3.15 Barnaby Brook (nb)
3.50 Deleyll
4.25 Raakid
4.55 Oregon Gift
5.25 Flora Tristan
6.00 Scribner Creek (nap)
GIMCRACK
2.10 King Crimson
2.40 Global Academy (nb)
3.15 Tha’ir
3.50 Feel The Vibes
4.25 Dragonite
4.55 Widnes
5.25 Wazin
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Post by dennisg on Mar 22, 2018 10:52:41 GMT
in today's sporting life................ Nick Robson expects David Simcock to be among the winners at Chelmsford on Thursday - he trains his nap selection Nonios. Nonios can defy top weight in the Bet quadpot At totesport.com Handicap at Chelmsford. He is taking on one of the stars of the all-weather season in King Kevin but the drop in trip may not suit Ed Dunlop's prolific winner. As King Kevin won over a mile and a half last time out and seemed to stay every yard of it, the 10 furlongs he faces here might be on the sharp side. Nonios, on the other hand, is more exposed than King Kevin but is in the form of his life for David Simcock. A winner over this course and distance in January, he has remained at the top of his game ever since and went down only by a short head last time out. Despite King Kevin's fruitful spell, the only previous time he has run in this class of race he was put in his place so he will need to have improved again. The handicapper is struggling to keep up with Good Business and she can win again in the totepool Bets At totesport.com Fillies' Handicap. Trained by Henry Spiller upon leaving Jeremy Noseda, she has won both starts for her new yard. Beginning her new spell off just 51 she won over six furlongs in January and then followed up a month later off 56. Now up to 63, she has the excellent William Cox taking 5lb off to offset her latest rise in the weights. Global Academy is a very good horse to be running for just under £6,000 in the Betway Novice Stakes at Wolverhampton. Gay Kelleway's youngster ran off a mark of just 69 in December but wins at Chelmsford and Wolverhampton have seen his rating shoot up to 90. Six furlongs and Lingfield did not seem to suit him last time out but back to the minimum trip and Dunstall Park he can regain top form. Michael's Mount ran a very pleasing race last time out and looks a cut above his rivals in the Windsor Clive International Novices' Hurdle at Ludlow. A decent middle-distance handicapper on the Flat, he is now with Ian Williams and won at the first time of asking at Doncaster. Stepped up markedly in grade for the Dovecote Novices' Hurdle at Kempton he finished a very fine third in one of the strongest races of its type outside of Cheltenham. Kerry Lee's Tree Of Liberty should take some stopping in the Alfa Aggregate Products Novices' Chase. Sporting Life tips: CHELMSFORD: 5.45 Prince Jai, 6.15 Cecilator, 6.45 NONIOS (NAP), 7.15 Cainhoe Star, 7.45 Jungle Room, 8.15 Good Business, 8.45 Something Lucky, CHEPSTOW: 2.20 Under The Woods, 2.50 Kupatana, 3.25 Chooseyourweapon, 4.00 Bears Rails, 4.35 Fly Du Charmil, 5.05 Repeat Business, 5.35 Cavok. CORK: 2.00 Edna, 2.35 Lieutenant Colonel, 3.05 Moll Dote, 3.40 Last Minute Man, 4.15 Time And Times, 4.50 Cosmo's Moon, 5.20 Court Maid. LUDLOW: 2.30 Michael's Mount, 3.00 Tree Of Liberty, 3.35 Silver Kayf, 4.10 Just Cameron, 4.45 Opening Batsman, 5.15 Cyrius Moriviere, 5.50 Best To Come. WOLVERHAMPTON: 2.10 King Crimson, 2.40 Global Academy, 3.15 Tha'ir, 3.50 Feel The Vibes, 4.25 Dragonite, 4.55 Widnes, 5.25 Wazin, 6.00 Kafoo. DOUBLE: Nonios and Global Academy.
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Post by dennisg on Mar 22, 2018 10:55:22 GMT
Aidan O'Brien opened up his famous Ballydoyle stable to the press on Wednesday to help launch the new Irish Flat season which gets under way at Naas on Sunday. Having set a new world record for number of Group One wins in a year with his 28 in 2017, he has a hard act to follow but, as usual, his string is packed to the rafters full of potential Classic contenders, headed by 2000 Guineas and Derby favourite Saxon Warrior, the winner of the Racing Post Trophy. Here O'Brien talks to Gary Carson about some of his exciting crop of three-year-old colts. Saxon Warrior () "He's done very well and is a massive, big, physical horse. He was a big horse last year but he's bigger this year. We have our eye on the Guineas and we're just hoping that we have him ready in time for it. He could well get a mile and a half as he has a relaxed way of doing it, so it will be very interesting with him. "He'll probably go straight for the Guineas. He could go for a run but I'd imagine he'll probably go for a racecourse gallop instead. The only race that really suits us before the Guineas is Leopardstown. The Craven is too close to travel over and the Greenham is the same as we wouldn't like to travel them that close. Often for their first run they take a little bit of time to recover from it." Amedeo Modigliani "He's very well. He's in the 'could be anything' category. He's a Galileo, he travels like a miler and he goes through his work very easy. We purposely are probably not going to go to the Guineas with him. "He's a little bit natural and a little bit like St Nicholas Abbey. We trained St Nicholas Abbey for the Guineas, who was a very generous horse and wanted to do it, and it just wasn't the right thing long-term for him. He missed his three-year-old career after it so we're going to go very gentle with this fellow. "I think we're going to go to the Derby trials, and still won't be sure whether he'll get a mile and a quarter, but we'll go that way and feel our way and if he doesn't, we'll come back in trip. He'll be an interesting horse." Sioux Nation "He worked yesterday morning and we were kind of debating whether to go to Leopardstown for the (Guineas) trial with him, but obviously they all can't go. Donnacha (O'Brien) rode him work and he was of the opinion that he was a fast horse. He could be a five- or six-furlong horse and we'd keep him on good ground. He's a big, powerful horse." Sioux Nation wins the Phoenix Sioux Nation: Could be a sprinter St Patrick's Day "He's a brother to American Pharoah and he just came to us about a month ago. We think and hope that he'll be a Royal Ascot horse and he'll have a run or two before. It could be the Jersey or the St James's Palace, that's what we are thinking. I'm dreaming at the moment what he could be. He only had two runs in America, placed the first time and won the second." The Pentagon "We're very happy with him. We didn't think that he would run as well in the Racing Post Trophy as he did (finished third). He was off for three weeks and missed a lot of time. We were really wanting to get a run into him as we wanted to see was he as good as he showed at the Curragh when Ana (O'Brien) rode him, and obviously he was. He'll go for a Derby trial, even though we left him in the Guineas. I think that's the way he'll be going." US Navy Flag () "He'll go to the Guineas. Whether he'll go to Leopardstown or not before we'll have to see as he was a horse that took a bit of racing last year. The reason we went to America at the end was to see if he would get a mile but it was a little bit of a non-event because obviously it was on the dirt and they went very hard and the first two got burned off. "With his work this year you'd say that there is a good chance that he could get a mile. That's why we might go to Leopardstown with a view to thinking about going to Newmarket afterwards. It would give us a little bit of a feeler with him." U S Navy Flag U S Navy Flag: Good chance of staying a mile this season Gustav Klimt () "We're thinking the Guineas with Gustav Klimt and he could go to Leopardstown on the way there for the trial. Because he missed the second half of last year, and he's a little bit round still, he might take a run in Leopardstown. He was a little bit wrong behind last year and we think it was a muscle behind." Gustav Klimt Gustav Klimt: Being aimed at the Guineas after missing much of last season O'Brien also nominated Flag Of Honour, Nelson, Gardens Of Babylon, James Cook, Kenya and Rostropovich as colts who could take in a Derby trial to test their mettle.
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Post by dennisg on Mar 22, 2018 10:59:02 GMT
Mick Channon is content to sit tight before deciding whether to give Cheltenham Festival winner Mister Whitaker another outing this season. The six-year-old gained his third success of the season when he took his form to new heights in the Listed Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase. Plans for the Tim Radford-owned Mister Whitaker remain fluid, but the West Ilsley handler is keen not to jeopardise his handicap mark for next season. Channon said: "Everybody was chuffed last week. We always thought he was a nice horse. Somersby gave us a taste of what it was like at Cheltenham, but it was nice to get a winner. "He has got a lot of class and he is a very competitive little horse, but he only ever just does enough so he probably helps himself. I thought going up 8lb was a little harsh, but I suppose the little horse has improved all year and has done nothing wrong. "He has got a couple of options. We could go for the two-and-a-half mile Grade One at Aintree or back to Cheltenham for the Grade Two there next month. If he was seven or eight I think we would kick on and have a go at the good horses, but he has got time on his side." The trainer added: "If he was to run a good race in the Grade One at Aintree and finish second, third or fourth behind a good one you could easily be off a mark of 152 next season. If you leave him until next year he will get in all those big handicaps like the BetVictor (Cheltenham) off a competitive mark. "I would say as a young horse I would possibly like to put him away, but it will be up to Tim and we will just keep our options open for the next couple of weeks."
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Post by Kimmy on Mar 22, 2018 19:11:43 GMT
Chepstow, 22 Mar 18 Race 1 - 2:20pm THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF ROOFING CONTRACTORS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) The winner, FLIGHT TO NOWHERE, appeared to show improved form compared with its previous run at Plumpton on 29 January 2018 where the mare finished eighth of eleven beaten 44 ½ lengths. It was noted that the representative of Richard Price could offer no explanation for the mare’s improved form. FLIGHT TO NOWHERE was routine tested.
Race 2 - 2:50pm THE HYPERDESMO CLASSIC MARES' NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (NHMOPS Bonus Race) (Novices' Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) Debra Hamer was fined £140 as the record of vaccinations in the passport of SLICE OF LEMON did not comply with the Rules of Racing.
Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that CELER ET AUDAX, which was pulled up, had bled from the nose and Trevor Whelan reported that SLICE OF LEMON, unplaced, ran green.
Race 3 - 3:25pm THE ICB WATERPROOFING NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that a post race examination of CHOOSEYOURWEAPON (IRE), placed third, during routine testing, revealed the gelding to have an overreach on its right fore and also that it had lost its right fore shoe. Andrew Tinkler reported that RAMBLING RECTOR (IRE), which was pulled up, ran flat.
Race 4 - 4:00pm THE RECTICEL INSULATION HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that POLYMATH (IRE), which was pulled up, had bled from the nose and PADDY THE OSCAR (IRE), placed fifth, was lame right fore.
Race 5 - 4:35pm THE ECIC NOVICES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) The winner, HELUVAGOOD, appeared to show improved form compared with its previous run at Wincanton on 17 February 2018, where the gelding finished sixth of eighteen, beaten 19 lengths. Victor Dartnall’s explanation that he is an improving gelding who settled better in this small field, having raced keenly in his previous races, was noted. HELUVAGOOD was routine tested.
Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that FLY DU CHARMIL (FR), which was pulled up, had bled from the nose.
Race 6 - 5:05pm THE POLYROOF PRODUCTS OPEN HUNTERS' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 6) Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that the winner, BATTLE DUST (IRE), lost its left hind shoe and Miss Katy Lyons reported that FOUROVAKIND, which was pulled up, was never travelling and jumped poorly.
Race 7 - 5:35pm THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF ROOFING CONTRACTORS MARES' STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (NHMOPS Bonus Race) Permission was given for BET ON BETTY to go early to post.
Following the race the Harry Cobden reported that BARCALONA, unplaced, stopped quickly. View Stewards report Ludlow, 22 Mar 18 Race 2 - 3:00pm THE ALFA AGGREGATE PRODUCTS NOVICES' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Permission was given for OVER TO MIDNIGHT to go early to post.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that TREE OF LIBERTY (IRE), which started favourite and finished second, had bled from the nose.
Race 3 - 3:35pm THE SEVERN HOSPICE NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that DANS LE VENT (FR), placed second, and KERRY'S BOY (IRE), unplaced, both lost their right fore shoes.
Race 4 - 4:10pm THE BROMFIELD SAND & GRAVEL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) Permission was given for SPOCK (FR) to go early to post.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that SPOCK (FR), placed fourth, lost its left hind shoe.
Race 5 - 4:45pm THE ABBERLEY HALL OPEN HUNTERS' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (for The Ludlow Gold Cup) An enquiry was held to consider whether Mr Ed Bailey, the rider of GRANDIOSO (IRE), unplaced, had continued in the race when his horse appeared to have gone lame. The rider and the Veterinary Officer were interviewed and recordings of the incident were viewed. The Veterinary Officer stated that a post-race examination of GRANDIOSO (IRE) revealed the gelding to be lame on its right fore. The rider’s explanation that GRANDIOSO (IRE) appeared to be tiring in the closing stages but that he had no concerns until shortly before the line when the gelding came back to a trot, whereupon he immediately dismounted, was accepted.
Race 6 - 5:15pm THE LUDLOW FOOD CENTRE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Permission was given for NIGHT OF SIN (FR) to go early to post.
An enquiry was held into the running and riding of BERTIMONT (FR), ridden by Bridget Andrews and trained by Dan Skelton, which having raced just off the lead was allowed to drop back tamely round the final bend and fade to finish seventh, beaten by 27½ lengths. The rider and the trainer’s representative were interviewed and shown recordings of the race; the Handicapper offered observations and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities. The rider stated her instructions were to settle BERTIMONT (FR) behind the leaders as the gelding had raced freely on its previous run and to do her best from there. As the early place was a strong one, she was able to settle the gelding and was happy with her position until the field quickened out of the back straight when she felt she could no longer go with them, despite her efforts to squeeze BERTIMONT (FR) along and maintain contact. She therefore held the gelding together in the closing stages in order to get BERTIMONT (FR) home. The trainer’s representative stated that the ride accorded with the instructions given and added that they intended to persevere with BERTIMONT (FR) with a summer campaign in the hope that the gelding may improve for better ground. Their explanations were noted.
Following the race, Mr Chester Williams reported that NIGHT OF SIN (FR), placed fifth, was never travelling.
Race 7 - 5:50pm THE G C RICKARDS STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) Tom George was fined £140 as the record of vaccinations in the passport of BEST TO COME (IRE) did not comply with the Rules of Racing.
ROUGE VIF (FR) wore earplugs throughout the race. View Stewards report Wolverhampton, 22 Mar 18 Race 1 - 2:10pm THE BETWAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for ANNIE SALTS to go early to post.
Inside the final half furlong, SWENDAB, placed second, hung marginally right at the same time as KING CRIMSON, placed fourth, edged slightly left, causing ZIPEDEEDODAH (IRE), placed fifth, to be checked in its run 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 either SWENDAB or KING CRIMSON.
ZIPEDEEDODAH (IRE), drawn 5, anticipated the start and accelerated the gate at the same moment as the race had been started. Being satisfied that it was not caused through a faulty action of the starting stalls, no further action was taken.
Following the race, Barry McHugh reported that he lost an iron shortly after the start on FUEL INJECTION, placed third, which put him at a disadvantage, until regaining it approaching the 3 furlong marker.
Race 2 - 2:40pm THE BETWAY NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for ELLIOT THE DRAGON (IRE) to go early to post.
The winner, DRAKEFELL (IRE), jumped awkwardly from the stalls, and shifted right hampering TIVRA (IRE), placed third, but after viewing a record of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and that it had not improved the placing of DRAKEFELL (IRE).
Race 4 - 3:50pm THE BETWAY CASINO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) Permission was given for THE JUGGLER to go early to post.
The winner DELEYLL, appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Wolverhampton on 28 February 2018 where the gelding finished ninth of ten, beaten by 11 lengths. John Butler’s explanation that DELEYLL was suited by the re-application of blinkers was noted.
Adam Kirby, the rider of the winner, DELEYLL, was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level from approximately 2 furlongs out.
Following the race, George Downing reported that JEREMY’S JET (IRE), placed fourth, was denied a clear run for some distance approaching the home turn.
Race 5 - 4:25pm THE BETWAY CASINO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) Permission was given for OUTLAW TORN (IRE) and NEW ABBEY ANGEL (IRE) to go early to post.
At approximately the 3 furlong marker, a free running NEW ABBEY ANGEL (IRE), placed second, edged left tightening TOP OFFER, placed fourth, but after viewing a record of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and that it had not improved the placing of NEW ABBEY ANGEL (IRE).
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that DRAGONITE (IRE), placed fifth, lost its right hind shoe; Ben Curtis reported that TEMPLEMARY BOY (IRE), placed third, hung left and Daniel Tudhope reported that JOHN CAESAR (IRE), unplaced, had no more to give.
Race 6 - 4:55pm THE BETWAY LIVE CASINO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race, Kieran Shoemark reported that EXCELLENT PUCK (IRE), placed fourth, hung left; Ben Curtis reported that RABBIE THE BAIRD, unplaced, hung left; Connor Beasley reported that PICTURE PAINTER (IRE), placed sixth, hung left under pressure and Josephine Gordon reported WIDNES, placed fifth, was denied a clear run early in the straight.
Race 7 - 5:25pm THE 32Red.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) WAZIN, trained by Simon Crisford, had failed to enter the Parade Ring. After interviewing Crisford’s representative, the trainer was fined £140.
An enquiry was held to consider two instances of interference shortly after the start when CE DE NULLIS (IRE), placed eighth, ridden by Oisin Murphy, caused interference to MADAME RITZ (IRE), placed fifth, ridden by Adam Kirby, which in turn caused interference to SEA ESS SEAS (IRE), placed sixth, ridden by P.J. McDonald. Both incidents of interference were found to be accidental as in the first incident as CE DE NULLIS (IRE) had jumped awkwardly and hung left before being corrected, which carried MADAME RITZ (IRE) onto SEA ESS SEAS (IRE) which was tightened for room. In the second incident a short distance later, CE DE NULLIS (IRE) had edged slightly left crowding MADAME RITZ (IRE) onto SEA ESS SEAS (IRE) which was checked however, Murphy was considered to have taken reasonable steps to avoid causing interference.
Following the race, Josephine Gordon reported that FLORA TRISTAN, placed seventh, ran too free.
Race 8 - 6:00pm THE sunbets.co.uk HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for BOP IT to go early to post.
An enquiry was held to consider interference approaching the winning post on the first circuit when SUREWHYNOT (IRE), placed fifth, ridden by Ben Cohen, interfered with FOIE GRAS, placed fourth, ridden by Silvestre De Sousa. Cohen was cautioned for careless riding as he manoeuvred left when not clear, causing interference to De Sousa.
Following the race, Connor Beasley reported that PLAY WITH ME, placed sixth, hung right off the bend. View Stewards report Chelmsford City, 22 Mar 18 Race 1 - 5:45pm THE BET PLACEPOT AT totesport.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for LOCOMMOTION to wear a hood in the Parade Ring and MR POTTER wore earplugs.
The sponsorship in relation to MR POTTER, trained by Richard Guest, did not comply with the Sponsorship Code of Conduct. Guest was warned as to his responsibility to ensure that the correct sponsorship is carried.
Approximately 1½ furlongs out, the winner, MALAYSIAN BOLEH, edged slightly left at the same time as LA FORTUNA, placed fifth, edged slightly right, causing LOCOMMOTION, unplaced, to take a check, 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 MALAYSIAN BOLEH or LA FORTUNA.
Race 2 - 6:15pm THE BET EXACTA AT totesport.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 7) STREET ART (IRE), trained by Mike Murphy, was late in the Parade Ring due to problems fitting the tongue strap.
Following the race, Joey Haynes reported that LADY OF YORK, placed second, ran too free.
Race 3 - 6:45pm THE BET QUADPOT AT totesport.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for VAN HUYSEN (IRE) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
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Post by Kimmy on Mar 22, 2018 19:15:34 GMT
Jose Luis Flores, a longserving jockey with 4,650 career victories, has died in hospital in Philadelphia after a fall at Parx Racing.
Flores, 56, was left in a coma with extensive cranial and spinal injuries in a fall when his mount Love Rules suffered a fatal breakdown while duelling for the lead in a minor six-furlong contest in the ninth race on Monday's card at the Philadelphia venue.
After being on life support in an intensive-care unit, the popular veteran died on Thursday. Tuesday's scheduled card at Parx had been cancelled as a mark of respect.
According to the Daily Racing Form, Flores was the dominant rider at Penn National racetrack in the 1990s, with more than 2,200 winners at the venue, where he was a four-time leading rider.
Known for his association with claiming-race king Scott Lake, for whom he rode 1,203 winners, he relocated to more upmarket Philadelphia Park (now Parx) in 1999 and won the riding title there in 2004. He has won 2,255 races at Parx, where he is the all-time leading rider in earnings.
A native of Peru, Flores's sole Graded-stakes win came aboard Loaded Gun in the $200,000 Philadelphia Park Breeders' Cup Handicap, a Grade 3 event, in 1999.
Flores is survived by his wife, the former jockey Joanne McDaid-Flores, two adult children and a seven-year-old son.
According to the US Jockeys' Guild, he is the 157th jockey to die owing to race-related injuries since 1940 and the first since Mario Chavez at Will Rogers Downs in October last year.
Two other horses were involved in the Parx incident, after which Love Rules was put down. The Pooch also came down and was walked back to his barn, while Easy River, who unseated his rider while avoiding the stricken horses, was taken back to the paddock. The Pooch's rider was reportedly unhurt while Easy River's jockey Carol Cedeno was discharged from hospital on Monday after x-rays.
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 Mar 22, 2018 19:16:31 GMT
This evening's action comes from Chelmsford, with a seven-race card getting underway at 5.45pm. Here are two horses to look out for.
10/3 Good Business 8:15 Chelmsford (AW) The 8.15 looks a cracker between last time out course and distance winners Good Business and Mythical Spirit.
On the one hand you have Good Business, who is bidding for a course and distance hat-trick. She has gone up another 7lb for a three-length victory last time - but the majority of that is offset by his rider William Cox's useful 5lb claim.
On the other you have Mythical Spirit, who is just 3lb higher for her three-quarter-length success. There does not look to be much in it, but Good Business was the better of the two on the clock and looks the one to beat.
15/8 Kion 7:45 Chelmsford (AW) Jamie Osborne's Kion has to give weight away all around and failed to do just that at Wolverhampton five days ago, but despite this being a bigger field it lacks the same quality.
Favourite Jungle Room is yet to win and has been off the track for 241 days, which makes him vulnerable to a race-fit rival with a more solid level of form.
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Post by Kimmy on Mar 22, 2018 22:15:08 GMT
Friday: going, weather & non-runners Dundalk (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Light rain Kempton (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Light rain STALLS: Inside Lingfield (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Light rain STALLS: 5f & 1m: Outside; Remainder: Inside NON RUNNERS: 1:35 Showdance Kid (9) Navan GOING: HEAVY WEATHER: Light rain Newbury GOING: SOFT (GoingStick 5.6) (Rail movements: R1 +48y, R2, 4 & 6 +39y, R3 +55y, R5 +33y) WEATHER: Mostly cloudy Sedgefield GOING: SOFT (GoingStick: Chs 6.6, Hdl 6.2) (Rail movements; R1, 4 & 5 +27y, R2 +23y, R7 +36y) WEATHER: Mostly cloudy
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Post by Kimmy on Mar 22, 2018 22:18:03 GMT
Tree Of Liberty on Thursday equalled the unenviable record for the shortest-priced loser in British jump racing history when beaten at odds of 1-20 at Ludlow.
The Kerry Lee-trained chaser was unable to justify his prohibitive odds when going down to 20-1 chance Cap'N in a three-runner 2m novice contest.
The only other 1-20 jumping loser was the great Jerry M over fences at Newbury in 1909, when he fell in a two-horse race and was remounted to complete the course. He won the Grand National in 1912.
In defeat Tree Of Liberty became the shortest-priced loser of any race in Britain since Triple Dip on the all-weather at Lingfield in 2015, joining a band of nine others beaten 1-20 shots.
The record for the shortest-priced loser in British racing history is held by Royal Forest, a 1-25 shot who was second at Ascot in September 1948.
SEE SYSTEM '3' SELECTIONS ON THE SYSTEMS SELECTIONS THREAD.
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Post by Kimmy on Mar 22, 2018 22:19:05 GMT
Charlie Appleby has a cracking record with three-year-old debutants at Lingfield (8-16, 50 per cent strike-rate). African Jazz, a half-brother to Group 2 winner Usherette, goes in the 4.20 for the trainer. He will be bidding to follow in his half-sister’s footsteps by winning on debut.
Peter Bowen’s overall strike-rate improves from 14 per cent to 23 per cent when he sends his runners 281 miles or further. Lord Napier, who goes in the 4.00 at Sedgefield, is the trainer’s only runner at the track.
Trainer Noel Williams has won with three of his nine runners at Newbury. His hat-trick-seeking Kincora Fort steps up in class in the 2.30. He has gone up 14lb since going chasing and still looks to have more in hand.
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Post by Kimmy on Mar 23, 2018 7:21:12 GMT
Lambourn: James Burn
Lady Valdean (8.15 Kempton, nap)
Promising apprentice Rossa Ryan an eyecatching booking for this useful four-year-old, who has claims on the pick of her form.
Others to follow Kempton 6.15 Khamry, 6.45 Perfect Lady, 7.15 Kath's Lustre, 8.45 Oregon Gift.
Lingfield 1.35 De Little Engine, 2.10 Pulsating, 4.20 Mercer's Troop. Newbury 2.00 Euxton Lane, 2.30 Private Malone, 3.05 Christmas In April.
33/1 Lady Valdean 8:15 Kempton (AW)
Newmarket: David Milnes
Artarmon (4.20 Lingfield, nap)
Michael Bell's three-year-old was staying on nicely when third over a mile on the second of his two juvenile outings at Nottingham last November. The son of So You Think has worked nicely on the Al Bahathri Polytrack of late and can make it third time lucky.
Others to follow Lingfield 3.50 Lawless Secret, 4.55 Harmonica. Kempton 5.45 La Isla Bonita, 6.45 Ripp Orf, 7.45 Oud Metha Bridge, 9.15 Tinker Tailor.
9/2 Artarmon 4:20 Lingfield (AW)
West Country: Andrew King
Ice Cool Champs (3.40 Newbury, nap)
Far from disgraced when runner-up at Exeter last time. The form has worked out well and he can regain the winning habit.
Others to follow Newbury 2.00 Molineux 2.30 Halo Moon 4.10 Moabit 4,45 Billy Marriot Sedgefield 2.50 Minella Voucher 3.25 Dieg Man 5.05 Black Narcissus
3/1 Ice Cool Champs 3:40 Newbury
North: Colin Russell
Roxyfet (1.45 Sedgefield, nap)
Has a tremendous record on the course and can be forgiven below-par run on latest start as it was too soon on him having won at Market Rasen two days earlier. Returns to hurdling on a very good mark and fancied to take advantage.
Others to follow Kempton 7.45 Georgian Boy. Lingfield 2.40 Mighty Zip, 3.50 Fire Fighting, 4.55 Illusional. Sedgefield 2.20 Raised On Grazeon, 2.50 Oak Vintage, 3.25 Blottos, 4.00 Goliath, 4.30 Mahler Lad, 5.05 Agent Louise.
4/1 Roxyfet 1:45 Sedgefield
Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason
Ange Des Malberaux (1.45 Sedgefield, nap)
Hardly a prolific winner, but does have a course-and-distance success to his name and is back on a mark he can score off.
7/2 Ange Des Malberaux 1:45 Sedgefield
Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Another Frontier (3.40 Newbury)
Put a modest chasing debut behind him scoring at Doncaster six weeks ago and receives weight from all today.
13/2 Another Frontier 3:40 Newbury Longshot: Ed Quigley
Raven's Tower (4.10 Newbury)
Performed as tough something was amiss when last seen. Freshened up after a break, he can go well. Drying ground is a benefit.
12/1 Raven's Tower 4:10 Newbury
Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Mount Pelier (5.15 Navan)
Runner-up over longer trips on his last two starts, more recently behind The Big Dog at Naas, the Alan Fleming-trained five-year-old can get off the mark under Mark O'Hare, with the ground and Navan's stiff finish likely to play to his strengths.
15/8 Mount Pelier 5:15 Navan Raceform interactive nugget
Since the start of 2017 Neil Mulholland is 11-22 (50%) with his runners at Sedgefield, for a £1 level-stakes profit of £11.49. Harry Reed is 2-3 for the trainer at the course and he takes the ride on Dieg Man in the handicap hurdle at 3.25.
5/2 Dieg Man 3:25 Sedgefield 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 Mar 23, 2018 7:22:20 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Mar 23, 2018 7:22:58 GMT
Newbury
Robin Goodfellow
2.00 De Rasher Counter
2.30 Kincora Fort
3.05 Christmas In April
3.40 Somewhere To Be
4.10 Moabit (nb)
4.45 Jimmy The Jetplane
GIMCRACK
2.00 Hunt Politics
2.30 Church Hall
3.05 Christmas In April
3.40 Somewhere To Be
4.10 Moabit
4.45 Monetaire
Lingfield
Robin Goodfellow
1.35 Violet’s Lads
2.10 Strategic Heights
2.40 Porto Ferro
3.15 Roy’s Legacy
3.50 Golden Birthday
4.20 African Jazz
4.55 Harmonica
GIMCRACK
1.35 Violet’s Lads
2.10 Kinglami
2.40 It Must Be Faith
3.15 Roy’s Legacy
3.50 Noble Gift (nap)
4.20 Mercer’s Troop (nb)
4.55 Harmonica
Sedgefield
Robin Goodfellow
1.45 Ange Des Malberaux
2.20 Paper Roses
2.50 Frankie Ballou
3.25 Black Art
4.00 Lord Napier
4.30 Kings Eclipse
5.05 Agent Louise
GIMCRACK
1.45 Roxyfet
2.20 Raised On Grazeon
2.50 Oak Vintage
3.25 Black Art
4.00 Emerald Chieftan
4.30 Kings Eclipse
5.05 Broadway Belle
Kempton
Robin Goodfellow
5.45 Runaiocht
6.15 Isomer
6.45 Ripp Orf
7.15 Kath’s Lustre
7.45 Dragons Voice
8.15 Soghan
8.45 Oregon Gift (nap)
9.15 Famous Dynasty
GIMCRACK
5.45 Frozen Lake
6.15 Khamry
6.45 Perfect Lady
7.15 Pak Choi
7.45 New Agenda
8.15 Muhtaris
8.45 Wally’s Wisdom
9.15 Famous Dynasty
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