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Post by Kimmy on Mar 30, 2018 17:38:39 GMT
Franny Norton enjoyed a Good Friday to remember after winning each of the four races on a truncated card at Bath.
Three races at the Somerset venue were abandoned 30 minutes before the start of the meeting, with o ne part of the round course before the left-hand bend deemed unraceable.
That left just four contests on the straight track and Norton revelled in the mud to complete a near 189-1 four-timer.
The veteran Liverpudlian jockey got the afternoon off to a flying start aboard Mick Channon's 11-4 chance Dan's Dream in the Betway Novice Stakes and swiftly doubled up with the same trainer's Izzer in the Betway Conditions Stakes.
Izzer was a 5-4 joint-favourite to supplement his debut success in the Brocklesby at Doncaster last Saturday and did so in good style.
Norton's other two winners came for trainer Ron Harris, with Under The Covers scoring at 4-1 in the Legg Family Celebration Conditions Stakes and The Daley Express striking gold at 7-2 in the concluding Andersons Handicap.
Bath confirmed in a statement that the track's owners Arena Racing would provide £300 to each of the owners of the 29 horses in the three races which were abandoned.
Any jockey at the racecourse who ended up without a ride was given a £125 riding fee, while all racegoers will be offered a two-for-one deal on tickets for another raceday at Bath this year.
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Post by Kimmy on Mar 30, 2018 19:18:17 GMT
Saturday: going, weather & non-runners Carlisle GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Hurdles on Inner course) WEATHER: Showers Chelmsford (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Showers STALLS: 6f - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 6:45 Charlie Chaplin (10) Cork GOING: HEAVY WEATHER: Mostly cloudy Haydock GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Soft in places; GoingStick: Chs 5.5, Hdl 5.4) (Rail movements: R1, 3 & 7 +54y, R2 +42y, R4 +45y, R5 +84y, R6 +27y) WEATHER: Showers Kempton (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Showers STALLS: Inside NON RUNNERS: 4:20 Sputnik Planum (16)King Kevin (15) Musselburgh GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Soft in places; GoingStick 5.2) WEATHER: Rain and snow STALLS: 5f - Stands' side; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 1:50 Lefortovo (7) 4:10 Lippy Lady (5)
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Post by Kimmy on Mar 30, 2018 19:19:07 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Fabricate (2.35 Kempton, nap)
Micheal Bell's improver has enjoyed a good winter and has had this race on his radar for some time. The six-year-old impressed in his final spin on Racecourse Side last weekend.
5/4 Fabricate 2:35 Kempton (AW) Others to follow Kempton 2.00 Crossed Baton, 3.10 Pivotal Man, 3.45 Warm Oasis, 4.20 Crowned Eagle, 4.55 Human Nature, 5.30 Excellent George. Musselburgh 2.25 Blue De Vega, 3.00 Breaking Records, 3.35 Graceland. Chelmsford 5.45 Malaysian Boleh, 6.15 Warburton, 6.45 Navajo Star, 7.15 Grandfather Tom, 8.15 Arabian Jazz, 8.45 Tasaaboq.
Lambourn: James Burn
Contrast (4.20 Kempton, nap)
A 5lb rise for last month's Lingfield win is not ridiculous and trainer Richard Hannon has made a bright start to the season, so a big run is expected.
15/2 Contrast 4:20 Kempton (AW) Others to follow Chelmsford 6.45 Leoro, 7.45 George Of Hearts. Haydock 2.05 Aloomomo, 2.40 Percy Street, 3.50 Peggies Venture, 4.25 Tara View, 5.00 Maid Of Milan, 5.35 Blameitalonmyroots. Kempton 2.00 Definition, 3.10 Qaysar, 3.45 Inn The Bull, 4.55 Tomily. Musselburgh 3.35 Brandon Castle. West Country: Tim Mitchell
Lamanver Odyssey (3.50 Haydock, nap)
Solid effort behind Kalahari Queen at Exeter last time after a couple of disappointing runs since winning at Wincanton in November. With confidence restored, she is fancied to make her presence felt in conditions she should handle.
13/2 Lamanver Odyssey 3:50 Haydock Others to follow Haydock 2.05 Orbasa, 3.15 Behind Time, 4.25 Fingerontheswitch. North: Colin Russell
Milly Baloo (5.00 Haydock, nap)
Progressive over fences and would have won in good style at Catterick in February if she hadn't run out at the last. Feasibly handicapped and fancied to go well again.
10/1 Milly Baloo 5:00 Haydock Others to follow Carlisle 1.40 Donna's Delight, 2.15 Secrete Stream, 2.50 Play Practice, 3.25 Wolf Sword, 4.00 Skipthescales, 4.35 Smuggler's Stash, 5.10 Derriana Spirit. Chelmsford 5.45 Mr Potter, 6.15 Communique, 8.45 Breathoffreshair. Haydock 2.40 Joke Dancer, 3.15 What Happens Now, 3.50 The Delray Munky, 4.25 Nautical Nitwit, 5.35 Cloudy Too. Kempton 4.20 Kelly's Dino, 4.55 Udontdodou, 5.30 Wediddodontwe. Musselburgh 1.50 Twin Appeal, 2.25 Alpha Delphini, 3.00 Ayutthaya, 3.35 Time To Study, 4.10 I Am A Dreamer, 4.45 Laughton, 5.20 Queen's Sargent.
Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason
Pixiepot (2.50 Carlisle, nap)
Still seeking her first win over hurdles, but finished miles clear of the rest when chasing home a prolific winner at Market Rasen last time and she is capable of scoring off her current mark.
10/3 Pixiepot 2:50 Carlisle Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Sparkalot (4.55 Kempton)
Has won four of his six starts on the all-weather, all over this course and distance, and Simon Dow's progressive four-year-old can further enhance his record on his favourite stamping ground.
11/8 Sparkalot 4:55 Kempton (AW) Longshot: Ed Quigley
Zulu Oscar (2.40 Haydock)
Lost his way lately, but goes well fresh and entitled to go well off a mark of 119 if putting his best foot forward.
14/1 Zulu Oscar 2:40 Haydock Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Rickrack (3.20 Cork)
Quite a consistent performer last season and won a handicap over an extended mile at this course on soft ground. The daughter of Teofilo gets the vote to land this 1m2f handicap for Jessica Harrington and Wayne Lordan.
11/4 Rickrack 3:20 Cork The Raceform Interactive nugget
Brian Hughes is 3-4 (75 per cent) when riding for trainer Stuart Crawford at Carlisle (+£5.55 to £1 stakes). Two or those three wins were in bumpers and he takes the ride on Lily's Gem in the 2m1f contest at 5.10.
7/2 Lily's Gem 5:10 Carlisle 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 30, 2018 19:20:06 GMT
Archie Watson is 3-7 at Musselburgh and Brandon Castle (3.35) is his only runner at the track. He had excuses on his last three runs and looked incredibly progressive last season.
When Will Kennedy rides for Donald McCain at Haydock, they operate at a 32 per cent strike-rate. What Happens Now (3.15) looks the pick of Kennedy’s rides. The ground would have been too soft for him last time out but he will be spot on for this.
Simon Crisford has had a 43 per cent strike-rate in the two-week period either side of today’s date for the past five years. His only runner at Kempton is Time To Blossom (3.45). The return to 1m4f looks the right move for this lightly raced mare and it will be disappointing if she doesn’t prove to be better than this.
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Post by Kimmy on Mar 30, 2018 19:20:34 GMT
9/2 Timeforwest 5:00 Haydock Took advantage of some favourable handicapping when romping home at Warwick last time.
Now that Timeforwest has regained top form, she looks the type to win more races this spring, and the 2m6f mares’ chase final looks a good opportunity.
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Post by dennisg on Mar 31, 2018 7:04:41 GMT
in today's sporting life................. Anita Chambers expects the Queen to be among the winners at Kempton on Saturday and she has a tip for every race in the UK and Ireland. Emenem can secure his biggest prize to date by winning the Matchbook Betting Podcast Rosebery Handicap at Kempton. Simon Dow's charge is lining up on a career-high mark of 94 in this class two affair, but the four-year-old has been thoroughly consistent this winter and can be relied upon once again. Emenem won one on his four starts before Christmas, placing on the other three occasions, before undergoing a gelding operation that saw him on the sidelines until the end of February. Given that 63-day absence, it really was a creditable effort to finish three-quarters of a length behind in second to the useful Abe Lincoln and he will surely feel the benefit of that outing here. This race is a tougher test but given Emenem's relentless progress, it certainly does not look beyond him. Fabricate can get his campaign off to a perfect start in the Better Odds With Matchbook Magnolia Stakes. The six-year-old, who is owned by the Queen, graduated from handicap company to win a Group Three at Windsor towards the end of last summer, before putting up another decent show under a penalty at the same level on his final outing. The conditions of this Listed race put Fabricate at a distinct advantage with all but Autocratic and given that rival has not put his best foot forward for a while now, preference is for Michael Bell's runner. Dark Red and Fabricate go toe to toe Fabricate Udontdodou had his mark through the ranks checked when well beaten at Lingfield last time out, but is still worth another chance in the Matchbook Racing Is Commission Free Handicap. The Surrey venue perhaps did not play to his strengths, so it could pay to try him again at this track. Breaking Records is an interesting contender as he tries turf for the first time in the totesport.com Royal Mile Handicap at Musselburgh. Winner of one of his four all-weather outings, the three-year-old switches to handicap company after finding Jazirat too good when conceding weight in a novice heat at Chelmsford earlier this month. He had no chance with the winner, but his starting mark of 83 is quite eyecatching. Time To Study signed off with a win last year and can pick up where he left off in the totepool Queen's Cup Handicap. Beaten just over three lengths when fifth behind Stradivarius at Royal Ascot, Time To Study clearly has a touch of class and looked a promising stayer when winning the Mallard at Doncaster last September. He flopped in the Cesarewitch before making amends in a conditions event and this could well be a short handicap stop on the way back to a higher level. Well Suited shaped with promise when beaten a nose on his only start last year and is one to follow in the Bet Exacta At totesport.com Novice Stakes at Chelmsford. Behind Time impressed when winning by four lengths at Uttoxeter in mid-March and can defy a 7lb hike in the Smarkets Challenger Staying Chase Series Final Handicap Chase at Haydock. Creep Desbois should also be on the mark in the Smarkets Challenger Middle Distance Chase Series Final Handicap Chase at the Merseyside venue. Sporting Life tips: CARLISLE: 1.40 Going Gold, 2.15 Alzammaar, 2.50 Pixiepot, 3.25 Chidswell, 4.00 Letemgo, 4.35 Misfits, 5.10 Blue Baton. CHELMSFORD: 5.45 The King's Steed, 6.15 Well Suited, 6.45 Leoro, 7.15 Midsummer Knight, 7.45 George Of Hearts, 8.15 Make Magic, 8.45 Tawaafoq. CORK: 2.10 Luzum, 2.45 Stoic Soul, 3.20 On The Go Again, 3.55 Rawaan, 4.30 Imaging, 5.05 Decision Time, 5.40 Rince Deireanach. HAYDOCK: 2.05 Creep Desbois, 2.40 Wolfcatcher, 3.15 Behind Time, 3.50 The Delray Munky, 4.25 Aaron Lad, 5.00 Rons Dream, 5.35 Talk Of The South. KEMPTON: 2.00 Definition, 2.35 Fabricate, 3.10 Emblazoned, 3.45 Inn The Bull, 4.20 EMENEM (NAP), 4.55 Udontdodou, 5.30 Excellent George. MUSSELBURGH: 1.50 Twin Appeal, 2.25 Alpha Delphini, 3.00 Breaking Records, 3.35 Time To Study, 4.10 The Great Heir, 4.45 Tommy G, 5.20 Farhh Away. DOUBLE: Emenem and Fabricate.
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Post by dennisg on Mar 31, 2018 7:06:28 GMT
Simon Holt has three recommendations as the leading commentator previews Saturday's racing, including a bet on the World Cup card at Meydan. Recommended bets: Saturday racing For details of advised bookmakers and each-way terms, visit our transparent tipping record 4 3 Ayutthaya182 38-12OR: 86 11/4 Form: 221-T: K A RyanJ: T Eaves Last run Live betting powered by 1 5 Masham Star21 49-7OR: 95D 5/1 Form: 75105-3T: M JohnstonJ: P McDonald Last run Live betting powered by 6 6 Cloth Of Stars25 59-0OR: - 11/4 Form: 11122-2T: A FabreJ: M Barzalona Live betting powered by Against a background of political in-fighting, Musselburgh stages a valuable televised card on Saturday when AYUTTHAYA could be the one to back in the totesport.com Royal Mile Handicap. Kevin Ryan's colt ran well on all three of his starts as a two-year-old, going under by just over a length to Lisheen Castle (now rated 95) at Hamilton on his debut, then chasing home the leading Classic contender Elarqam at York before making all for a comfortable victory at Chester in September (Book Of Dreams fourth and held). With a low draw, jockey Tom Eaves is bound to have Ayutthaya handy or on the pace once again and time may prove that a mark of 86 seriously under-estimates him. The former Richard Hannon inmate Shuhood could be the danger after two decent efforts for new handler Ian Williams, latterly when finishing third to Book Of Dreams at Chelmsford on which form he is quite closely weighted with the selection. Earlier, MASHAM STAR is fancied to defy joint top weight in the toteplacepot Handicap returning to turf from the all-weather. On his latest start, Mark Johnston's tough gelding, who ran no less than 20 times during 2017, may have run a career-best when third behind Second Thought in a Listed race at Wolverhampton on his first outing for five months. That effort has earned Masham Star an all-weather handicap rating of 103 yet he runs off just 95 here on turf despite running decent races in competitive handicaps at Newmarket, Ascot and Goodwood last summer, on the latter occasion finishing sixth of 17 behind Master The World in the Betfred Mile. A slightly disappointing effort over this course and distance last October can easily be excused on account of his hard season and, judging by that Wolverhampton reappearance, he is a much fresher horse now. Last year's winner Twin Appeal must have claims again off a 4lb lower mark though he proved difficult to win with subsequently before hitting the target at Wolverhampton in December. David Barron's gelding hasn't been beaten too far in all-weather contests at Newcastle and Wolverhampton this year. Meanwhile, Dubai World Cup night at Meydan features its usual array of international talent and few horses have stronger credentials than CLOTH OF STARS in the Dubai Sheema Classic. Andre Fabre's high-class colt split Enable and Ulysses in what looked a very strong renewal of the Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe at Chantilly last October (with the re-opposing Idaho back in eighth) and had a perfect warm-up for this target when second to his World Cup-bound stable-companion Talismanic over an inadequate nine furlongs at Chantilly in March. Cloth Of Stars looks the class act amongst the European challengers and the biggest threat may come from one of Japan's three representatives Mozu Katchan, Rey De Oro and Satono Crown even though all were beaten on their latest starts.
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Post by dennisg on Mar 31, 2018 7:08:02 GMT
Oli Bell has his best bets for Saturday's cards - with three of his selections running at Musselburgh. Oli Bell's Saturday Yankee 2 4 Alpha Delphinip166 79-2OR: 107CD 5/4 Form: 928711-T: B SmartJ: G Lee Last run Live betting powered by 6 6 Fake News21 38-12OR: 86 5/1 Form: 019-1T: T D BarronJ: Ben Curtis Last run Live betting powered by 3 4 Time To Study155 49-2OR: 102CD 4/1 Form: 153101-T: M JohnstonJ: P McDonald Last run Live betting powered by 1 6 Hipzv33 79-7OR: 60C 9/1 Form: 45-3427T: G G MargarsonJ: Jane Elliott (5) Last run Live betting powered by 2.25 Musselburgh, totescoop6 Borderlescott Spring Trophy Conditions Stakes, 5f 1y Alpha Delphini knows precisely what it takes to win here and I’m backing the seven-year-old gelding to build on back-to-back wins from last autumn on his seasonal reappearance. Bryan Smart’s charge will have no issues with the good to soft conditions and if anything is likely to relish the cut in the ground. He may be a relatively short-priced favourite but he's at the top of the market for a reason. I believe he can get our afternoon off to a flyer. 3.00 Musselburgh, totesport.com Royal Mile Handicap, 1m 2y I was really impressed by Fake News when he won by more than two lengths on his return at Wolverhampton almost a month ago and I think he can follow up on Saturday. He’s still relatively unexposed and despite a fairly mixed year as a two-year-old, really caught the eye when taking winning at Carlisle in August. David Barron and his other connections will no doubt be expecting more progress in 2018 and he is likely to enjoy the return to turf after sharpening up on the all-weather in March.I think he can run a big race on Saturday and maake sure Fake News is in the headlines for the right reasons. 3.35 Musselburgh, totepool Queen’s Cup Handicap, 1m 5f 216y American Gigolo is an eye-catching entry as not only does jumps ace Harry Fry rarely have runners on the Flat, but he’ll also be making a staggering 870-mile round trip from his yard on the Somerset-Dorset border for this start. However, as interesting as he is, I’m siding with Mark Johnston and Time To Study. He’s another one that has experience of the winners’ enclosure at this track and performed admirably in competitive handicaps over this trip last season. Despite those runs, I still think he’s relatively well treated with a rating of 102 and he will be very hard to beat this weekend. 5.45 Chelmsford, Bet Placepot At totesport.com Handicap, 1m My final choice comes in an interesting-looking opening contest on Chelmsford's card. Hipz is looking to add a third win in Essex to her name, having triumphed over seven furlongs on both previous occasions. She’s now back to her previous winning mark and although George Margarson’s seven-year-old has a bit to prove over this extended trip, I believe she has a live chance. With jockey Jane Elliott also taking off a valuable 5lbs, connections will be hopeful Hipz can take top honours almost a year after her last victory. • Oli presents Saturday’s The Opening Show from 9.30am on ITV4 • Live coverage of four races from Musselburgh and three from Haydock gets underway on ITV4 at 1.30pm
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Post by dennisg on Mar 31, 2018 7:10:08 GMT
A round-up of the Good Friday action on Lingfield's All Weather Championships Finals card as French raiders won three of the big races. 40/1 Mile shock Lucky Team finished with a wet sail in the Sunbets All-Weather Mile to become a third French-trained winner on All-Weather Championships Finals Day at Lingfield. Following the victories of Christophe Ferland's Funny Kid in the Marathon and the Stephane Wattel-trained City Light in the Sprint, Lucky Team struck gold at 40/1 for trainer Joel Boisnard. Fresh from his triumph aboard City Light, Theo Bachelot was ice cool in the saddle, with his mount nearer last than first turning for home. Second Thought, the 11/8 favourite, manged to get the better of Captain Joy and Goring in the final furlong, but he had no answer to Lucky Team's late burst and there was a length and a quarter between them at the line. Bachelot told ITV Racing: "To ride two winners, I'm very happy. He needs to come from behind. In his races in the last year he's been in front. Normally I come to Lingfield and I would be happy to place, so to have two winners is great." ITV Racing ✔ @itvracing Another for France! Lucky team takes the All-Weather Mile Championship at @lingfieldpark Watch all the action on @itv4 now! #AWChamps 4:14 PM - Mar 30, 2018 20 See ITV Racing's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Boisnard said of Lucky Team: "He is a very good-looking and very talented. I was expecting him to run well but he has gone and broke the course record. "If he was as good on the turf as he was the all-weather he would be a superstar. Light shines in Sprint City Light powered home to claim top honours in the Betway All-Weather Sprint at Lingfield. Trained in France by Stephane Wattel, the 8/1 shot raced wide throughout under Theo Bachelot, who cut a confident figure in the saddle. Kachy, the 11/8 favourite, kicked for home from the final bend, but City Light always had him in his sights and displayed a superior finishing kick to get up and score by a length and a half under his jubilant rider. City Light was a second French-trained winner on All-Weather Championships Finals Day following the victory of Funny Kid in the Betway All-Weather Marathon. City Light wins the Sprint City Light wins the Sprint Bachelot said of City Light: "He likes the strong pace and over 1,200 metres (six furlongs) he is very good. "He jumped well and I had a very good spot behind the favourite, Kachy, and I sat perfect on the corners behind him." Wattel said: "There is a lot of emotion, enjoyment and pleasure to win this race. It is not the first time I have had a runner in England but it is my first winner. It is a very big moment in my career." ITV Racing ✔ @itvracing Rapid! City Light wins the All-Weather Sprint Championships at @lingfieldpark 🏇💨 Tune in to @itv4 now for LIVE racing #AWChamps 3:12 PM - Mar 30, 2018 16 20 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy Funny Kid has last laugh French challenger Funny Kid lunged late to claim a last-gasp victory in a thrilling renewal of the Betway All-Weather Marathon at Lingfield. Christophe Ferland's five-year-old was a 7/2 chance for two-mile contest and jockey Maxime Guyon positioned his mount in midfield for much of the journey. Last year's runner-up Watersmeet cut out the running and briefly looked to have cut loose after straightening up for home. However, the closing pack began to make inroads deep inside the final furlong and no sooner had Lord George hit the front with the post looming large, Funny Kid picked them both up. After a brief wait the judge confirmed Guyon's mount had won the day by a nose from Lord George, with the admirable Watersmeet just a neck further back in third. Guyon told ITV Racing: "I had the perfect trip behind the second (Lord George). The pace was not very fast but that was perfect for me because he has a good turn of foot. "He was a little bit fresh, which was why he was so keen early. When he ran the first time in England (at Wolverhampton) he ran OK but the pace was faster than today. "Last time I thought I was going to win but I stopped a little bit but today we win the big race so it's perfect. I rode at Lingfield last year but this is my first winner so I'm very happy." Ferland said: "The pace suited him, he had a good lead and then he was able to kick on. He's got a good turn of foot. Last time at Wolverhampton he was a little bit fresh and not fit enough the race quickened too early for him. "Today he was 200 per cent to really fight. He's a fantastic horse with a fantastic turn of foot and we very much hope there is more to come. I was more confident than last time. Maxime is my stable jockey and I don't have to give him instructions. We'll keep going with him where the ground is good. He might come back to England." Licence to thrill Victory Bond stamped his class on the Betway Easter Classic at Lingfield. The William Haggas-trained gelding was a 3/1 joint-favourite to get back on the winning trail under James Doyle after filling the runner-up spot behind the reopposing Utmost in the Winter Derby Trial over the course and distance in early February. Utmost and Star Archer took the field along for much of the way, but Victory Bond arrived on the scene travelling ominously well over a furlong out and never looked in serious danger of being caught. Winter Derby winner Master The World found top gear late on, but it was all too late and he had to make do with a half-length second. Doyle said: "I think that was a career-best. We're just learning a bit about him, that was pretty good and he showed what he could do. William's horses are in fantastic shape and this was his main target for the winter." Haggas and Doyle were completing a double following following the earlier victory of Diagnostic in the 32Red All-Weather Fillies' And Mares' Championships Conditions Stakes. Victory Bond Victory Bond Diagnostic passes Filles' test Diagnostic rewarded favourite-backers with a comprehensive success in the 32Red All-Weather Fillies' And Mares' Championships Conditions Stakes at Lingfield. The William Haggas-trained grey racked up a Chelmsford hat-trick within the space of a few weeks last autumn and although she had been narrowly beaten into third on each of her two starts since the turn of the year, she was a 7/2 market-leader on All-Weather Championships Finals Day. James Doyle's mount was never too far off the pace being set by Titan Goddess and quickened up well to beat Carolinae fairly readily by a length. Lucymai was best of the rest in third. Doyle said: "She had a look at the screen on the way down but we eventually got there. I predicted a strong pace but we needed different tactics. Once we got out of the stalls all options were open and she relaxed really well." ITV Racing ✔ @itvracing Diagnostic powers to the All-Weather Fillies' And Mares' Championships at @lingfieldpark All the action LIVE on @itv4 now #AWChamps 2:38 PM - Mar 30, 2018 27 See ITV Racing's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Assistant trainer Maureen Haggas said: "She just relaxed well. It was a nice, fast pace which suited her and she did nothing wrong. "The trip suited her well but they've done a really good job at home. The guys riding her really relaxed her. She's in a much better place than the back end of last year. "She just wanted to get on with it but she has grown up a bit now and, as you can see, she's a beautiful filly." Chris Richardson, racing manager for Diagnostic's owners-breeders, Cheveley Park Stud, said: "That was very pleasing and she's obviously benefited from going a little bit further. "William suggested this should be her target. She had an abscess on her foot and missed a bit of work three weeks ago. She enjoyed the fast pace and had enough horses around her. I think she'll improve again and James said she is coming into her own now. The Chartwell Stakes back here might be what we look at next." McNamara takes apprentice spoils Adam McNamara steered Take The Helm to a decisive victory in the Sunbets All-Weather Championships Apprentice Handicap at Lingfield. Brian Meehan's charge was an 8/1 shot for the opening contest on All-Weather Championships Finals Day and a smart start allowed him to take a handy position behind the trailblazing Swift Approval. McNamara committed for home early, sending Take The Helm about his business rounding the home turn, and he was good value for the official winning margin of three-quarters of a length. Reckless Endeavour finished strongly against the rail to get up and beat Gallipoli to the runner-up spot. Meehan said: "I'm really pleased with him. He always loved coming down here and he's been a great horse over the years. He would have run a few times through the winter but he just had some issues to deal with. "The one run the other day (fourth at Chelmsford) probably helped him. We'll go back on the turf with him as there are some nice handicaps over seven furlongs in the spring. I think we can make some nice plans with him. "He ran in this last year and came fourth and it was always the plan to come back. It's a nice way to start the season. I thought Adam gave him a cracking ride and rode him with a lot of confidence. He came and rode him work last week and I was very impressed."
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Post by Kimmy on Mar 31, 2018 8:17:52 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Mar 31, 2018 8:18:22 GMT
MUSSELBURGH
Robin Goodfellow
1.50 Masham Star (nap)
2.25 Alpha Delphini
3.00 Ayutthaya
3.35 Time To Study
4.10 I Am A Dreamer
4.45 Silvanus
5.20 Queen's Sargent
Gimrack
1.50 Twin Appeal
2.25 Alpha Delphini
3.00 Breaking Records
3.35 Time To Study
4.10 The Great Heir
4.45 Tommy G
5.20 Farhh Away
CHELMSFORD CITY
Robin Goodfellow
5.45 No Approval
6.15 Communique
6.45 Navajo Star
7.15 Kodiac Express
7.45 Promising
8.15 Make Magic
8.45 Deeds Not Words
Gimrack
5.45 The King's Steed
6.15 Well Suited
6.45 Leoro
7.15 Midsummer Knight
7.45 George Of Hearts
8.15 Make Magic
8.45 Tawaafoq
HAYDOCK
Robin Goodfellow
2.05 Crievehill
2.40 Holryale
3.15 Behind Time
3.50 All My Love
4.25 Clondaw Native (nb)
5.00 Timeforwest
5.35 Muckle Roe
Gimrack
2.05 Creep Desbois
2.40 Wolfcatcher
3.15 Behind Time
3.50 The Delray Munky
4.25 Aaron Lad
5.00 Rons Dream
5.35 Talk Of The South
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Post by Kimmy on Mar 31, 2018 17:19:52 GMT
Carlisle, 31 Mar 18 Fixture Note After Race 2, the going on the Hurdle course was changed to Good to Soft, Good in Places (from Good, Good to Soft in places) Race 2 - 2:15pm THE totepool CASHBACK CLUB AT totesport.com NOVICES' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Permission was given for BEAU SANCY (FR) to go early to post and for SECRETE STREAM (IRE) to be mounted on the track.
Having reviewed recordings of the false start, the Starters were satisfied that no riders should be reported for contravening the starting procedures.
Following the race, Grant Cockburn reported that ALWAYS TIPSY, which was pulled up, didn’t jump fluently and Kenny Johnson reported that BEAU SANCY (FR), placed sixth, had a breathing problem.
Race 3 - 2:50pm THE BET IN PLAY AT totesport.com MARES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier for The Northern Lights Mares' Hurdle Series Final) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that EARTH LADY, which was pulled up, bled from the nose and Jamie Hamilton reported that PLAY PRACTICE, which was also pulled up, was never travelling.
Race 4 - 3:25pm THE SCOOP6 AT totesport.com HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Following the race, Sam Coltherd reported that WOLF SWORD (IRE), placed seventh, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 6 - 4:35pm THE IRISH LOTTO AT totesport.com HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier for the Northern Lights Staying Chase Series) The performance of FINAGHY AYR (IRE) which started favourite and finished sixth, was considered. Ian Duncan’s explanation that the gelding was unsuited by the Good to Soft going and would prefer a softer surface was noted. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination, during routine testing, of FINAGHY AYR (IRE) failed to reveal any abnormalities, other than it had lost its left hind shoe.
Following the race, Thomas Dowson reported that SCORPO (IRE), which was pulled up, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities. Stephen Mulqueen reported that KALASTAR (IRE), which was also pulled up, hung badly left throughout.
Race 7 - 5:10pm THE EXTRA PLACES AT totesport.com MARES' STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (NHMOPS Bonus Race) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that BELLE OF YORK (IRE), unplaced, lost its left fore shoe. View Stewards report Newton Abbot, 31 Mar 18 Fixture Note Abandoned - Waterlogged Nothing to report View Stewards report Kempton Park, 31 Mar 18 Race 1 - 2:00pm THE MATCHBOOK BETTING EXCHANGE EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) KING OF BURGUNDY had to be re-shod prior to this race, having spread a plate on the walkway.
Race 2 - 2:35pm THE BETTER ODDS WITH MATCHBOOK MAGNOLIA STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) SNOWY WINTER (USA), which finished unplaced at Newcastle the previous day, was examined by the Veterinary Officer prior to this race and deemed fit to run.
STELLAR SURPRISE, trained by Stuart Williams, was late in the Parade Ring as the trainer had trouble fitting the tongue strap.
Following the race, Stuart Williams reported that STELLAR SURPRISE, placed fifth, had lost its right-fore shoe.
Race 3 - 3:10pm THE COMMISSION FREE RACING AT MATCHBOOK NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) PLUNGER wore earplugs in the Parade Ring only.
Richard Hannon was fined £140 as the record of vaccinations in the passport of WICKED SEA (IRE) did not comply with the Rules of Racing.
An enquiry was held to consider interference shortly after the start when WICKED SEA (IRE), unplaced, ridden by Hollie Doyle, interfered with EMBLAZONED (IRE), placed second, ridden by Robert Havlin, which in turn interfered with SUPER D J (IRE), unplaced, ridden by Jamie Spencer. Doyle was suspended for 3 days for careless riding as she had made a manoeuvre towards the rail, taking EMBLAZONED (IRE) off its intended line which in turn caused the rider of SUPER D J (IRE) to take a check against the rail.
Race 4 - 3:45pm THE MATCHBOOK CASINO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) An enquiry was held to consider interference inside the final furlong involving the winner, INN THE BULL (GER), ridden by Tom Marquand, STANLEY, placed second, ridden by Shane Kelly, and BERRAHRI (IRE), placed fourth, ridden by Dayverson De Barros. Kelly was suspended for 2 days for careless riding as he had allowed his mount to drift right-handed without timely correction, taking BERRAHRI (IRE) off its intended line which caused De Barros to have to take a precautionary check off the heels of INN THE BULL (GER).
Following the race, Andrea Atzeni reported that TIME TO BLOSSOM, unplaced, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filly failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 5 - 4:20pm THE MATCHBOOK BETTING PODCAST ROSEBERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) (London Middle Distance Series Qualifier) Following the race, Richard Kingscote reported that FIRE FIGHTING (IRE), placed fifth, hung right-handed throughout, and David Probert reported that WIMPOLE HALL, unplaced, ran too free.
Race 6 - 4:55pm THE MATCHBOOK RACING IS COMMISSION FREE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for UDONTDODOU to go early to post.
Race 7 - 5:30pm THE BET AT racinguk.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for PATRICK (IRE) and WEDIDDIDONTWE to go early to post.
Approximately 2 furlongs out, EXCELLENT GEORGE, placed eighth, edged marginally right-handed, taking BAHAMIAN SUNRISE, placed fourth, off its intended line which then turned the quarters of PATRICK (IRE), placed seventh, but after viewing a recording of the incident it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, Phillip Makin reported that WEDIDDODONTWE, placed fifth, hung left-handed. View Stewards report Haydock Park, 31 Mar 18 Race 1 - 2:05pm THE SMARKETS CHALLENGER MIDDLE DISTANCE CHASE SERIES FINAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) The winner, AMBER GAMBLER (GER), appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Doncaster on 26 January 2018 where the gelding finished fifth of eleven, beaten by 30½ lengths. It was noted that Ian Williams could offer no explanation for the gelding’s improved form. AMBER GAMBLER (GER) was routine tested.
Following the race, Tom Scudamore reported that TWENTY EIGHT GUNS, placed eighth, was never travelling. The Veterinary Officer subsequently reported that the mare lost its left hind shoe. The Veterinary Officer further reported that ALOOMOMO (FR), placed seventh, lost its right fore shoe.
Race 2 - 2:40pm THE SMARKETS CHALLENGER TWO MILE HURDLE SERIES FINAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) Permission was given for ZULU OSCAR to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
Race 3 - 3:15pm THE SMARKETS CHALLENGER STAYING CHASE SERIES FINAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) Following the race, Barry Geraghty reported that BEHIND TIME (IRE), which started favourite and was pulled up, jumped poorly throughout. The gelding was routine tested.
Race 4 - 3:50pm THE SMARKETS CHALLENGER MARES' HURDLE SERIES FINAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) An enquiry was held to consider the placings in this race after interference on the run to the line when the winner, LAMANVER ODYSSEY, ridden by Noel Fehily, interfered with THE DELRAY MUNKY, placed second, ridden by Mr Bruce Lynn. Being a 7lb claimer, Mr Lynn was accompanied by the trainer. The Stewards considered that the interference had improved LAMANVER ODYSSEY’s placing as at the time of the interference the ground lost by THE DELRAY MUNKY exceeded the official margin of a neck and the mare was gaining on the winner approaching the line and revised the placings as follows: First, THE DELRAY MUNKY, Second, LAMANVER ODYSSEY. Fehily was suspended for 2 days for careless riding as after jumping the final hurdle, he allowed his mount to drift left-handed away from the whip without sufficient correction, causing interference to Mr Lynn.
Race 5 - 4:25pm THE SMARKETS CHALLENGER STAYERS HURDLE SERIES FINAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) Rounding the first bend, FINGERONTHESWITCH (IRE), unplaced, edged left-handed in a tightly packed field, shifting CLASSIC BEN (IRE), placed sixth, onto HEAD TO THE STARS, placed second, which caused that gelding to be checked, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, Harry Skelton reported that RED RISING (IRE), which was pulled up, ran flat and Sam Twiston-Davies reported that AARON LAD (IRE), which was pulled up, was never travelling.
Race 6 - 5:00pm THE SMARKETS CHALLENGER SERIES MARES' CHASE FINAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) THE NIPPER (IRE) wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Following the race, Gavin Sheehan reported that THE NIPPER (IRE), which was pulled up, jumped poorly throughout. The Veterinary Officer reported that SOCKSY (IRE), placed second, lost its right fore shoe.
Race 7 - 5:35pm THE SMARKETS TIM MOLONY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that CLOUDY TOO (IRE), which was pulled up, was suffering from atrial fibrillation and TALK OF THE SOUTH (IRE), which was pulled up, lost its right hind shoe. View Stewards report Musselburgh, 31 Mar 18 Fixture Note Going changed after Race 1 to HEAVY (from SOFT) Race 1 - 1:50pm THE toteplacepot HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) MASHAM STAR (IRE) wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Ben Robinson, the rider of TWIN APPEAL (IRE), was slow to remove the blindfold. After being interviewed and shown recordings of the incident, Robinson’s explanation that the blindfold was stuck on one side and took 2 attempts to remove was noted.
Following the race, Josephine Gordon reported that SHARP DEFENCE (USA), unplaced, hung left throughout. Joe Fanning reported that EXCHEQUER (IRE), unplaced, had no more to give on the testing ground.
Race 2 - 2:25pm THE totescoop6 BORDERLESCOTT SPRINT TROPHY CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for KYLLANG ROCK (IRE) to go to post early.
Race 3 - 3:00pm THE totesport.com ROYAL MILE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) VENTURA KNIGHT (IRE) wore earplugs which were removed at the start. Permission was given for SHUHOOD (IRE) to go to post early.
Following the race, David Brown reported that HARD GRAFT, unplaced, was unsuited by the Heavy ground on this occasion and would prefer a sounder surface.
Race 4 - 3:35pm THE totepool QUEEN'S CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for MOUNT TAHAN (IRE) and BRANDON CASTLE to go to post early. MOUNT TAHAN (IRE) also wore earplugs which were removed at the start. Permission was given for GRACELAND (FR) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring which was removed before going to the start.
Following the race, Ben Curtis reported that GRACELAND (FR), unplaced, was slowly away. Josephine Gordon reported that NIGHT OF GLORY, unplaced, was never travelling.
Race 5 - 4:10pm THE toteexacta EBF STALLIONS NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) An enquiry was held to establish the reason why THE GREAT HEIR (FR), trained by Kevin Ryan, arrived at the racecourse with a passport containing a record of vaccinations which did not comply with the Rules of Racing. Kevin Ryan and the Veterinary Officer were interviewed. Having heard their evidence, the Stewards ordered THE GREAT HEIR (FR) to be withdrawn as the Veterinary Officer could not be satisfied that the vaccinations recorded provided sufficient cover against equine influenza, and fined Ryan £650.
Race 6 - 4:45pm THE totetrifecta HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for JACOB'S PILLOW and ECONOMIC CRISIS (IRE) to go to post early.
Following the race, Jack Garritty reported that FOXTROT KNIGHT, placed fourth, missed the break.
Race 7 - 5:20pm THE totepool HAPPY EASTER EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) It was noted that on leaving the stalls, FARHH AWAY, unplaced, jumped left causing HOP MADDOCKS (IRE), unplaced, to shy away. However, having viewed a recording of the incident, it was found that it did not involve a riding offence. View Stewards report Chelmsford City, 31 Mar 18 Nothing to report
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Post by Kimmy on Mar 31, 2018 17:21:10 GMT
Leoro 6.45
13/8 Leoro 6:45 Chelmsford (AW) Charlie Mann takes quite a few horses from Germany and tries to turn them into hurdlers. Leoro is an exception in two ways: first, he didn't really take to the job for which he was bought; and second, he is bred to be better than most of Mann's German recruits.
That promise in his pedigree adds an extra bit of interest to Leoro's win at Wolverhampton last time, which was convincing by any measure apart from maybe the narrowing distance at the line, which was excusable given how early he was sent on. Up 5lb in the weights and two furlongs in trip, he has a good chance to follow up, especially with an otherwise leading rival Temasek Star having refused to race here on Thursday.
Alfonso Manana 8.45
9/4 Alfonso Manana 8:45 Chelmsford (AW) If Malaysian Boleh wins the opener at 5.45, look out for this four-year-old shortening at the other end of the card. He was one place ahead of that rival when he was last seen finishing second here this month.
Alfonso Manana's winning rate is the main drawback and he has never won a handicap, but has shown the form to win off a mark of 59 and looks to have perhaps his best opportunity here.
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Post by Kimmy on Mar 31, 2018 17:21:49 GMT
Today's LIVE Scoop6 Results Win Fund: No Winner - £185,212 rolled over to next time Place Fund: There were 7 correct selections each winning £2,871.50
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Post by dennisg on Mar 31, 2018 19:37:51 GMT
Shattered Love is among Nick Grant's best bets at Fairyhouse and he has a tip for every race in the UK and Ireland. Shelneverwalkalone should give a good account in the six-furlong mintbet.com Free Bets For Life Handicap at Southwell following her course and distance success in February. The four-year-old was breaking her maiden at the eighth time of asking, but in two runs this year has looked an improved performer, relatively speaking. Ivan Furtado's charge was a bit unlucky to be chinned right on the line at Lingfield in January and clearly found this Fibresand surface to her liking. Those two efforts have been her first on the all-weather and she might be able to find a bit more improvement yet. Cousin Khee can make amends for a recent below-par run at the Nottinghamshire circuit with victory in the Grand National Free Bets at freebetting.co.uk Handicap. The Hughie Morrison-trained 11-year-old has been a grand servant to connections over the years, winning over hurdles, on the all-weather, Flat turf and a bumper - even finishing third on his sole start over fences. Three of his victories have come here and he goes well over stamina-stretching trips. After two successes at an extended two and a quarter miles, he dropped back to a mile and three-quarters in the search of a hat-trick, but found the combination of a penalty and shorter trip all a bit much when the taps were turned on. Back up to an extended two miles promises to see him in a much better light. Seasearch sets the standard when he goes in search of a hat-trick in the Grand National Betting at freebetting.co.uk Handicap. The Andrew Balding-trained three-year-old is going the right way, as victories here and most recently at Wolverhampton show. Stepping up in trip appears to have been the making of him Arthur's Spirit can hopefully put the experience of his run in the Brocklesby to good use in the mintbet.com The Home Of Refreshing Odds EBF Novice Stakes, while Major Peirson looks the solid option in the Compare Free Bets At freebetting.co.uk Novice Auction Stakes. Remiluc can claim the big prize his consistent efforts have deserved this season in the totepool Sussex Champion Hurdle at Plumpton. Chris Gordon's nine-year-old needs to defy top weight, but his meritorious efforts in the Betfair Hurdle and the County Hurdle at Cheltenham make him the clear form pick. Class can also rise to the top in the Siddell Environmental Services West Wales National Handicap Chase at Ffos Las, where Pobbles Bay is the pick for Evan Williams. He has been given a bit of respite from the handicapper and his seventh in the Welsh National proved his aptitude for marathon tests. It is day one of the Irish Grand National meeting, where Shattered Love can take the feature Ryanair Gold Cup Novice Chase. Gordon Elliott's mare has been a revelation this season, including when winning the JLT Novices' Chase at Cheltenham. She again gets plenty of weight and it will be a surprise if does not win her third top-level event of the campaign. Laurina was one of the real class acts on show at Cheltenham and will be fully expected to confirm that impression in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Novice Hurdle Championship Final. Sporting Life tips: CORK: 2.00 Park Paddocks, 2.30 Bang Bang Rosie, 3.00 Burgas, 3.30 Mala Beach, 4.05 Didero Vallis, 4.40 Bleu Et Rouge, 5.15 The Gatechecker, 5.45 Denwork. FAIRYHOUSE: 1.50 Savannah Storm, 2.20 Chesterfield King, 2.50 Laurina, 3.20 Blow By Blow, 3.55 Three Wise Men, 4.30 Shattered Love, 5.05 Yukon Lil. FFOS LAS: 2.25 Point N Shoot, 2.55 Burrows Edge, 3.25 Market Road, 4.00 Never Equalled, 4.35 Pobbles Bay, 5.10 Granard. PLUMPTON: 2.15 Mister Malarky, 2.45 Iona Days, 3.15 Crafty Roberto, 3.45 Remiluc, 4.20 Pull Together, 4.55 King Cool, 5.30 Benbecula. SOUTHWELL: 2.05 Poppy May, 2.35 Arthur's Spirit, 3.05 Major Peirson, 3.35 Cousin Khee, 4.10 Seasearch, 4.45 Mujassam, 5.20 SHELNEVERWALKALONE (NAP). DOUBLE: Shelneverwalkalone and Seasearch.
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Post by dennisg on Mar 31, 2018 19:39:30 GMT
Thunder Snow streaked to a wide-margin victory under Christophe Soumillon in the Dubai World Cup Sponsored By Emirates Airline. The Saeed bin Suroor-trained four-year-old was completing a remarkable night at Meydan for the Godolphin team, who enjoyed four winners on the highly lucrative World Cup card, all ridden by different jockeys, and all sporting the supposed second colours. After wins for James Doyle on Jungle Cat, Oisin Murphy on Benbatl and William Buick on Hawkbill, Soumillon got his mount across from stall 10 to make the running and after setting what looked a very modest gallop, unleashed his charge on the turn into the straight. Thunder Snow (8/1) responded with a burst of speed as he quickly put distance between himself and Bob Baffert's 5/4 favourite West Coast. The American challenger had looked poised to attack rounding the home turn, but it was soon obvious Thunder Snow had far more in the locker and he powered clear to score readily. West Coast just managed to hold on to the runner-up spot from stablemate Mubtaahij. Bin Suroor was saddling his eighth World Cup winner, while it was a first for Soumillon. At The Races ✔ @attheraces What a performance - Thunder Snow wins the $10m #DubaiWorldCup! #DWC18 5:54 PM - Mar 31, 2018 288 215 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy Thunder Snow had competed in each of the three rounds of this year's Al Maktoum Challenge, finishing second in round one, winning round two and suffering an odds-on reverse in round three. Although a Group One winner as a two-year-old and three-year-old, he looked to have his work cut out in the feature event of the night, but appeared much improved under more positive tactics and secured an impressive success. Bin Suroor was understandably thrilled with Thunder Snow's victory in a course-record time. He said: "The horse is really brilliant. He's a Group One winner in the past as a two-year-old and last year and now he's come back to win a Group One again - the World Cup. "I think the jockey did a brilliant job. Nobody has done that before. "He got away from stall 10 and got him handy. He took off and never looked like coming back." Soumillon said: "I don't know if it was Sheikh Mohammed's daughter, but there was a little girl before the race who said to me 'it's a small track, so if you go in front you're going to win it!' "After that Saeed told me to try to get the best start possible and stay close to the pace. I never thought I would be able to make the running with that draw, but he jumped quite well and on the inside I saw nobody was trying to challenge me. "West Coast let me go and when I arrived in the first corner my horse just pricked his ears and had a good blow. "In the back straight I was really cantering. He's a funny horse as he's really talented, but sometimes when it's in his head he doesn't want to do something he doesn't go. "When he wants to go, he's just amazing." He added: "I'm in heaven now, we will have a big party tonight! "He's a champion, he's proved it in Europe and now here. He's an amazing horse. "It's difficult to say just after race (where it ranks), but winning this is like a dream come to true. When I was a kid in jockey school I was looking and screaming when Cigar won. "I was hoping one day I would have that chance." West Coast's rider, Javier Castellano, made no excuses for the vanquished favourite. He said: "I was in a perfect spot and I didn't have any complaints at all. "Turning for home I thought I might be able to get to the winner, but he just moved away and was very impressive." Victor Espinoza rode Mubtaahij and felt some late interference may have cost him second. Espinoza said: "They went very slowly and he was pulling my arms out. I decided to track West Coast through, but just as I was going to move into second he (West Coast) shot me down. "I lost my momentum and but for that could have finished second."
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Post by dennisg on Mar 31, 2018 19:41:40 GMT
A review of the pick of the action from Kempton on Saturday where Fabricate won well for Michael Bell to set up a trip to Sandown. Fabricate continued to make up for lost time as he carried the silks of the Queen to victory in the Better Odds With Matchbook Magnolia Stakes at Kempton Park. While trainer Michael Bell was out of luck in Dubai with stable star Big Orange, the Newmarket handler enjoyed a winner in his absence after the talented but fragile six-year-old claimed the 10-furlong Listed contest by two and a quarter lengths. John Warren, racing adviser to Her Majesty, said of the 13/8 winner, who was ridden by Andrea Atzeni: "He is a lovely, genuine horse. We were sending him over further early on, but I think everyone worked out a mile and a quarter is his bag. "He got a beautiful ride and Michael has done terribly well training him, as he has not been a straightforward horse to train. He's had his aches and pains, but he has got through all of that and come out the other side "I think the trainer was earmarking the Brigadier Gerard Stakes if he won today. That seems to be the next logical step for him." John Gosden already has plenty of Classic contenders on his hands and Crossed Baton could become another following his success in the Matchbook Betting Exchange EBF Novice Stakes. Having signed off on a winning note at Sandown last season, the son of Dansili made a winning return in defeating Tigre Du Terre by three-quarters of a length, to earn a quote of 33/1 with Paddy Power for the Investec Derby. Winning rider Robert Havlin said of the 11/8 favourite: "He is a big horse and he will improve a lot for the run. He is still showing signs of inexperience. I think he will take a good step forward after after that. "We can maybe look at something like a Derby trial. He has still got a bit of condition on him, but he has got a really good attitude." Crossed Baton wins at Kempton Crossed Baton wins at Kempton Richard Hannon has his sights set on an outing at Royal Ascot with Qaysar (6/4), who defied a penalty to run out a length-and-a-half winner of the Commision Free Racing At Matchbook Novice Stakes. Hannon said: "He is a really nice horse, that has got a lovely temperament. I'd say there is a lot of improvement in him. "He went to Newmarket (first time) and ran a super race and got robbed on the line by a horse (Key Victory) that I think is pretty good. We might be thinking of the Britannia and things like that." Qaysar wins well at Kempton under Tom Marquand Qaysar wins well at Kempton under Tom Marquand Crowned Eagle demonstrated the best of his battling abilities to land the Matchbook Betting Podcast Roseberry Handicap. Marco Botti snapped up the son of Oasis Dream for 25,000 guineas in October and the former John Gosden-trained gelding opened his account for his new handler on his third start, taking the one-mile-three prize by three-quarters of a length. Botti said of the well-backed 6/1 winner: "He definitely enjoyed it in front. They left him alone, which was probably a big plus. The horse had good form last year and he was a bargain at the sales. "When John Gosden had him he won a couple of times making the running. I just think he likes to be left alone to do his own thing. He will probably stay another furlong or two. Daniel (Muscutt) gave him a great ride and got him into a nice rhythm. This race had been the plan for a while." Inn The Bull could be set for a quick return to the Sunbury track after maintaining his unbeaten record on the all-weather when holding off the late charge of Stanley in the Matchbook Casino Handicap, to complete a double for Marquand. Alan King said of his 11/4 chance: "He won at Goodwood on soft as a two-year-old and we thought he was a right proper horse. He disappointed at three, but his wind was wrong. He is probably just beginning to fulfil his potential. "He will get further than this and a mile and a half is his minimum. We might have a look at the Queen's Prize next week." Tomily (6/1) would not have looked out of place in the two pony races staged before racing, but the son of Canford Cliffs showed he can pack a punch when making it a double for Hannon in the Matchbook Racing Is Commission Free Handicap. Hannon said: "He is a star. No one gets him like Hollie Doyle. He has been unlucky in a few. The mare (Cake) was quite small, but very fast. He is a horse that could go close in something like a Stewards' Cup, but he seems to like going round a bend." Repton (100/30) completed a treble for Marlborough handler Hannon when holding the late advances of Ascot Day by half a length in the Bet At racinguk.com Handicap.
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Post by dennisg on Mar 31, 2018 19:43:27 GMT
A round-up of the pick of the action from Musselburgh on Saturday as Andrew Mullen rode Brandon Castle to victory in the feature. Locally-born Andrew Mullen stormed to victory on Brandon Castle in the Queen's Cup at Musselburgh opening card of the new Flat season in Scotland. Archie Watson's 10/1 Lambourn raider made all and ended up hanging on by a neck from fast-finishing favourite Time To Study. Mullen, from nearby Tranent, said: "I was praying for rain all the way up and he relished the heavy ground. He is a horse that is a pleasure to ride. "He stays well and although he went clear he wasn't doing a lot and had his ears pricked. We won a nice race at Ayr last backend and he has really on on since Archie got him. "It's a great to come back home and win a £100,000 race and hopefully all the problems at the course will get sorted out." Book Of Dreams impressed for P J McDonald in the Royal Mile Handicap. Sent off at 6/1, Mark Johnson's gelding slammed Chingachgook by six lengths. The Middleham trainer's son Charlie said: "He's done that very well and seems a versatile horse as he's also won on the all-weather at Chelmsford this year. "We'll probably stick at a mile for now and it's a really nice prize to win at this stage of the season." Kevin Ryan-trained Lualiwa was the first winner of the new season on the level in Scotland when taking the 7f handicap in the hands of Kevin Stott. But the riding honours went to Ayrshire-born Danny Tudhope who booted home a 103/1 treble aboard Kyllang Rock, Mayson Magic and Jacob's Pillow.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 1, 2018 8:23:29 GMT
Sunday: going, weather & non-runners Cork GOING: SOFT TO HEAVY WEATHER: Showers Fairyhouse GOING: SOFT TO HEAVY (Heavy in places) WEATHER: Showers NON RUNNERS: 2:20 Hows Patsy (9) Ffos Las GOING: HEAVY (Rail movements: R1, 3, 4 & 6 +42y, R2 +28y, R5 +56y) WEATHER: Mostly cloudy NON RUNNERS: 2:55 Living Leader (3) 4:00 Zero Grand (1) Plumpton GOING: HEAVY (Soft in places. Rail movements: R1 & 7 -6y, R2 & 3 +54y, R4 & 5 +9y, R6 +81y) WEATHER: Cloudy NON RUNNERS: 3:45 Thats My Rabbit (8) 4:55 Fearsome Fred (2) 5:30 Sergio (5) Southwell (AW) GOING: FIBRESAND: STANDARD WEATHER: Scattered showers STALLS: 5f - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 2:05 Princess Way (8)Limerick Lord (9) 3:35 Caged Lightning (6) 4:45 Heaven Up Here (9)
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 1, 2018 8:24:16 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Katie Gale (3.35 Southwell, nap)
No fluke about her win over 1m6f here last time and shaped as if this step up in trip will help. Robyn Brisland's bottomweight has impressed since.
Others to follow Southwell 2.05 Limerick Lord, 2.35 Inosanto
4/1 Katie Gale 3:35 Southwell (AW) Lambourn: James Burn
Jaisalmer (3.45 Plumpton, nap)
Talented six-year-old has coped well with testing ground on his last two starts and looks open to more progress on handicap debut.
Others to follow Ffos Las 2.55 Burrows Edge, 4.35 Shotgun Paddy, 5.10 Savoy Court. Plumpton 2.15 Indian Hercules, 3.15 Amalfi Doug. Southwell 3.05 Major Peirson, 3.35 Cousin Khee, 4.10 Seasearch.
7/1 Jaisalmer 3:45 Plumpton West Country: Tim Mitchell
Cailleach Annie (4.35 Ffos Las, nap)
Consistent mare who appears to be finding some improvement for the change of tactics and will handle conditions better than most. Has to defy a 9lb rise in a deeper race but another good account can be expected.
Others to follow Ffos Las 2.25 Point N Shoot, 3.25 Bredon Hill Lad, 4.00 Zero Grand. Plumpton 2.15 Mister Malarky, 3.15 Tactical Manoeuvre, 3.45 Kings Walk, 4.55 Two Hoots, 5.30 Hill Fort.
6/1 Cailleach Annie 4:35 Ffos Las North: Colin Russell
The Resdev Way (3.35 Southwell, nap)
Going great guns at the moment, following up a fine second in a Newcastle jumpers' bumper with two wins on Fibresand. Up in the weights, but stable continues in fine form and fancied to score again.
Others to follow Southwell 2.05 Scotch Myst, 2.35 Mr Buttons, 4.10 Mr Carbonator, 4.45 Mujassam, 5.20 Da Capo Dandy.
11/4 The Resdev Way 3:35 Southwell (AW) Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason
Early Du Lemo (3.45 Plumpton, nap)
Stepped up significantly on his previous efforts for his current yard when splitting a couple of decent rivals at Newbury and looks well-treated off just a 3lb higher mark today.
11/4 Early Du Lemo 3:45 Plumpton Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Early Du Lemo (3.45 Plumpton)
Made a pleasing albeit belated reappearance at Newbury nine days ago and can begin to make up for lost time.
11/4 Early Du Lemo 3:45 Plumpton Longshot: Ed Quigley
Henri Parry Morgan (4.35 Ffos Las)
Out of sorts lately, but trip, track and ground will suit and can't be ruled out off a mark of 133.
22/1 Henri Parry Morgan 4:35 Ffos Las Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Lareena (4.05 Cork)
An easy winner of a maiden hurdle at Thurles on her most recent start, this Willie Mullins-trained mare appears to be on an attractive mark for her first handicap and gets the vote to land this 2m3f event under Bryan Cooper.
5/2 Lareena 4:05 Cork The Raceform Interactive nugget
Kim Bailey is 7-23 with his runners at Ffos Las since the start of 2015, improving to 7-17 (41%; +£29.62 to £1 stakes) when David Bass takes the mount. They team up with Harry Topper in the Siddell Environmental Services West Wales National at 4.35.
7/1 Harry Topper 4:35 Ffos Las 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 Apr 1, 2018 8:24:42 GMT
BANKER
Scarpeta (3.20 Fairyhouse)
Willie Mullins won this race last year with Al Boum Photo and I think he can do so again with Scarpeta.
This ex-Mark Johnston inmate has progressed hugely in three runs over hurdles, recording RPRs of 124, 137 and 149.
Paul Townend has plumped for stablemate Duc Des Genievres, but Scarpeta beat him last time when finishing third to Samcro in the Ballymore, and I think he can do so again.
5/2 Scarpeta 3:20 Fairyhouse EACH-WAY PLAY
Cailleach Annie (4.35 Ffos Las)
Has took a long time to come good over fences but was a decent hurdler, as she showed when beating the now 153-rated Speredek over the smaller obstacles two years ago.
She was unlucky over 3m6½f two starts ago at Exeter when stumbling two out when in the lead and in the end was only beaten just under six lengths.
She finally got off the mark over fences at Uttoxeter last time and looks potentially well handicapped off a mark of 113 – I'm convinced she has more to give over marathon trips in heavy ground.
6/1 Cailleach Annie 4:35 Ffos Las DARK HORSE
Jaisalmer (3.45 Plumpton)
This looks a really competitive renewal of the Sussex Champion Hurdle and although plenty of these have really attractive profiles – such as Imperial Cup winner Mr Antolini – I'm going to side with Jaisalmer.
Mark Bradstock's gelding won over course and distance on his penultimate start before beating Gary Moore's Distingo at Fontwell last time.
That rival has since bolted up in a good novice hurdle at Kempton and has been raised 8lb. Jaisalmer is proven in these conditions and has more to give off a mark of 132.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 1, 2018 8:25:13 GMT
Tom Lacey is top of the hot trainers’ list with five winners from seven runners over the past fortnight – a 71 per cent strike-rate. He bids to continue that fine recent record with Vado Forte in the 3.45 at Plumpton.
Dr Richard Newland has an overall strike-rate of 23 per cent. When applying first-time blinkers to a runner that rises to 67 per cent or two out of three. Bob Ford sports the headgear in the 4.35 at Ffos Las, where the gelding has won four times from nine starts.
Warren Greatrex has a fine record of six winners from 22 runners, a 27 per cent strike-rate, when applying first time cheekpieces to his horses. This is an improvement on the trainer’s overall strike-rate of 18 per cent and Savoy Court sports the headgear in the 5.10 at Ffos Las.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 1, 2018 16:38:14 GMT
Plumpton, 01 Apr 18 Race 2 - 2:45pm THE toteexacta EASTER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Following the race, Mark Gillard reported that KOSTAQUARTA (IRE), placed fifth, was unsuited by the going on this occasion, which was officially described as Heavy (Soft in Places), and would prefer a quicker surface.
Race 3 - 3:15pm THE totequadpot EASTER NOVICES' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) The winner, LICKPENNY LARRY, appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Leicester on 9 March 2018 where the gelding finished fifth of six, beaten by 50 lengths. Tom Gretton’s explanation that the gelding was suited by the drop in trip from 2 miles 4 furlongs to 2 miles 1 furlong was noted. LICKPENNY LARRY was routine tested.
Following the race, Nick Gifford reported that CASHANOVA (IRE), placed fourth, was unsuited by the tight track.
Race 4 - 3:45pm THE totepool SUSSEX CHAMPION HURDLE (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) (CLASS 2) An enquiry was held to consider interference on the last bend on the final circuit involving REMILUC (FR), which unseated Harry Reed at the last hurdle, the winner, VADO FORTE (FR), ridden by Robert Dunne and EARLY DU LEMO (FR), placed fifth, ridden by Joshua Moore. The interference was found to be accidental as REMILUC (FR) edged slightly left-handed as VADO FORTE (FR) shifted marginally right-handed causing Moore to have to take a check between the two.
At the second last hurdle, the winner, VADO FORTE (FR), jumped right-handed making contact with REMILUC (FR), which unseated Harry Reed at the last hurdle, which was shifted right and in turn interfered with MR ANTOLINI (IRE), placed second, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that JAISALMER (IRE), which was pulled up, had a swollen right knee and had lost its right fore shoe and that MR ANTOLINI (IRE), placed second, had a wound on its left elbow. View Stewards report Southwell, 01 Apr 18 Race 1 - 2:05pm THE FREE BETTING OFFERS AT freebetting.co.uk HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Paul Hanagan, the rider of SCOTCH MYST, drawn 9, had appeared not to keep straight from the stalls. After being interviewed and shown recordings of the incident, Hanagan was suspended for 1 day.
Following the race, Hollie Doyle reported that HIDDEN STASH, placed eighth, was never travelling and Phil Dennis reported that IVY MATILDA, unplaced, was never travelling.
Race 2 - 2:35pm THE mintbet.com THE HOME OF REFRESHING ODDS EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Leaving the stalls, INOSANTO, unplaced, jumped left hampering HAATS OFF, placed third, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
An enquiry was held to consider interference approaching 2 furlongs out between ARTHUR’S SPIRIT, placed second and ridden by Jason Watson, and the winner, MR BUTTONS (IRE), ridden by Paul Hanagan. Being a 7lb claimer, Watson was offered accompaniment but declined. Watson was cautioned for careless riding as he allowed his mount to drift left without sufficient correction, causing MR BUTTONS (IRE) to be momentarily eased.
Race 4 - 3:35pm THE GRAND NATIONAL FREE BETS AT freebetting.co.uk HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Following the race, P. J. McDonald reported that THE RESDEV WAY, placed sixth, ran too free.
Race 6 - 4:45pm THE mintbet.com THE HOME OF REFRESHING ODDS CLAIMING STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for PORT LAIRGE to go early to post.
An enquiry was held into the start and the possible withdrawal of ROZY BOYS, ridden by Jack Garritty. The rider and the Starter were interviewed and shown recordings of the start. It was found that ROZY BOYS was not deemed to have started because as the gelding became unruly in the stalls, Garritty had positioned his weight on the stalls framework and was not in the saddle as the start was effected. ROZY BOYS was withdrawn.
Following the race, Paula Muir reported that INSHAA, placed third, missed the break.
Race 7 - 5:20pm THE mintbet.com FREE BETS FOR LIFE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for ROBBIAN to go early to post. View Stewards report Ffos Las, 01 Apr 18 Fixture Note Races 1, 2, 4 & 6: The 1st Hurdle in the home straight by-passed due to unsuitable ground conditions.
Races 3 & 5: The 3rd & 4th Fences in the back straight by-passed due to unsuitable ground conditions. Race 1 - 2:25pm THE FFOS LAS RACECOURSE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) BABYTAGGLE (IRE) was withdrawn by the Trainer at 2.23pm having unseated its rider on the way to the start and cantered loose for a short while.
Following the race, Miss Jodie Hughes reported that TARA MAC, which was pulled up, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that the mare lost its right fore shoe.
Race 3 - 3:25pm THE PRICE & KELWAY SOLICITORS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Permission was given for MAGUIRE'S GLEN (IRE) and SPOCK (FR) to go early to post.
An enquiry was held to consider why Grace Harris was running MAGUIRE'S GLEN (IRE) here at Ffos Las on going described as Heavy, having declared the gelding a non-runner at Uttoxeter on 17 March 2018 on ground with the same official description. The trainer stated that, in her opinion, the ground at Uttoxeter had been patchy and she was happier with the ground today at Ffos Las.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that BREDON HILL LAD, placed third, lost its left fore shoe.
Race 4 - 4:00pm THE DAVIES CHEMISTS LTD HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) It was noted that ROBIN OF LOCKSLEY (IRE) had refused at the final hurdle. The representative of Sophie Leech was interviewed and shown recordings of the incident. Leech was informed that any future similar behaviour from the gelding may result in the horse being reported to the Head Office of the British Horseracing Authority.
Race 5 - 4:35pm THE SIDDELL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES WEST WALES NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Permission was given for BOB FORD (IRE) to go early to post and be mounted in the chute.
The winner, HENRI PARRY MORGAN, appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Exeter on 11 February 2018 where the gelding was pulled up. Peter Bowen’s explanation that the gelding had benefitted from the application of first-time blinkers was noted. HENRI PARRY MORGAN was routine tested.
Race 6 - 5:10pm THE WALTERS NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race, Harry Bannister reported that SAVOY COURT (IRE), which started favourite and finished third, stopped quickly.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 1, 2018 16:39:23 GMT
Monday's meeting at Redcar has been abandoned due to a waterlogged track.
Officials inspected conditions at 11am on Sunday and were forced to call off the Flat card after substantial rain left the course unraceable.
General manager Amy Fair said: " We have abandoned the meeting due to a waterlogged track."
The National Hunt action scheduled for Fakenham, Plumpton and Chepstow on Monday must all pass precautionary inspections if they are to go ahead.
Fakenham's clerk of the course David Hunter reported the track to be fit for action on Sunday, but feels it best to check conditions again at 7am on raceday due to the possibility of further overnight rain.
He said: "We would have raced today so the inspection is precautionary, but there are further showers forecast.
"We were forecast one to five millimetres of rain on Saturday and ended up with 13mm, so when the forecast can be that wrong, we felt it best to call a precautionary inspection.
"As we would have raced today, I would be hopeful for tomorrow."
Plumpton is fit for racing on Sunday, but clerk of the course Mark Cornford is anticipating some overnight rain.
He said: "We are fine for racing today and would be hopeful for tomorrow, but we have called a precautionary inspection based on the weather forecast.
"We're on the edge of a Met Office weather warning for rain and could get 4mm to 6mm overnight, so we will have a look."
Officials at Chepstow have called a further inspection for 7.30am on Monday ahead of their meeting.
An initial assessment was made on Sunday morning, with the track reported to be heavy and waterlogged in places.
Clerk of the course Keith Ottesen said: "Because it's a nice day today, we will give it another try in the morning.
"It was dry overnight and we are forecast a mainly dry day today, with rain tonight and overnight. We will give it every chance and make a decision in the morning."
Wincanton's National Hunt meeting on Tuesday was also abandoned.
The ground is already heavy, waterlogged in places, and there is the possibility of another inch of rain overnight.
Over 40 millimetres has already fallen at the track since its meeting on Wednesday.
Pontefract's Flat card on Tuesday must also survive a 9am inspection on Monday.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 1, 2018 18:18:57 GMT
Weather prospects
Monday
Chepstow - inspection at 7.30am. Heavy, waterlogged in places with further rain forecast
Fakenham - inspection at 7am. Soft, heavy in places with 10mm forecast
Huntingdon - cancelled
Market Rasen - no inspection. Soft, heavy in places with heavy rain forecast
Plumpton - inspection at 8am. Heavy, soft in places with up to 10mm forecast
Redcar - cancelled
Wolverhampton - no inspection. Standard
Fairyhouse - no inspection. Soft to heavy, heavy in places with rain forecast
Cork - inspection at 8am. Heavy
Tuesday
Lingfield - no inspection. Standard
Pontefract - inspection 9am Monday. Heavy, standing water in places with further heavy rain due on Sunday
Wincanton - cancelled
Fairyhouse - no inspection. Soft to heavy, heavy in places with rain forecast
Wednesday
Catterick - Heavy, soft in places. Up to 15mm forecast on Monday
Kempton - Standard
Lingfield - Standard
Southwell - Standard
Leopardstown - Soft, soft to heavy in places. Showers forecast
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Post by dennisg on Apr 2, 2018 7:38:14 GMT
IN TODAY'S SPORTING LIFE............ Our Value Bet tipster Ben Linfoot seeks out the best bet at the prices for the Irish Grand National and he fancies one each-way at 50/1. Recommended Bet: Value Bet Irish National For details of advised bookmakers and each-way terms, visit our transparent tipping record Just like the rest of the season, the Boylesports Irish Grand National is dominated by Gordon Elliott and Willie Mullins. Elliott has 13 runners in Fairyhouse’s Easter Monday showpiece, while three of Mullins’ four runners are in the top six in the betting. Pairofbrowneyes is favourite for Mullins on the back of a comfortable win in the Leinster National at Gowran on his stable debut three weeks ago, while Monbeg Notorious is the best-fancied of the Elliott 13 as he bids to complete a four-timer. It would be no surprise if these powerhouse yards dominated the result as well, but the Irish National has thrown up its fair share of shocks over the years with smaller yards enjoying their slice of the pie in several renewals. And with Mullins and Elliott horses clustered together at the top of the market, the value could well lie with a horse from a much smaller yard again this year. With the ground described as Soft to Heavy, I want a proper stayer on my side as well and with all this in mind the one that appeals the most at the prices is Edward Cawley’s FOREVER GOLD at 50/1 (Sky Bet and Paddy Power are 1/5 the odds 1,2,3,4,5,6 places on each-way bets). This horse just sneaks in at the bottom of the weights and though he is 2lb out of the handicap this race is perfect for him as he’s a really strong stayer and he loves Fairyhouse. In December he was second over the Irish National course and distance to subsequent RSA Chase hero Presenting Percy, beaten 11 lengths by that particular handicap blot but he was eight lengths clear of the rest of the field, several of which reoppose on Monday. It’s not the first time he’s excelled in that race as he won it in 2016, beating Thunder And Roses by over four lengths, and he was second to Bless The Wings in the 2015 renewal. With such an affinity for 3m5f around Fairyhouse he has looked an Irish National type for some time, but this is the first renewal where he’s been rated high enough to just sneak in. He’s trained just 10 minutes from the track at Batterstown and his handler Cawley has a really good record at his local course. He’s had seven winners from 53 runners in handicaps at Fairyhouse at 13 per cent and that rises to 45 per cent when you include his placed horses. Forever Gold has contributed to that number given his record in Fairyhouse handicaps is 2-8-1-2-2-11-F-5-4-7 and it’s that course form rather than his last two subdued efforts (at Leopardstown and Punchestown) which is worth focusing on. He has no problem with testing ground, stays really well and gets weight from pretty much everything. Yes, he has some big guns from the powerhouse yards to overcome, but, at 50/1, considering he has plenty in his favour, he looks worth an each-way bet. 30 Forever Goldp,t150 119-10OR: 135CD 25/1 Form: 82-F2UPT: E CawleyJ: A W Short (5) Last run Live betting powered by Posted at 1700 BST on 01/04/18. 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: +370.14pts to advised stakes/prices (from inception of Value Bet column in January 2010 to current).
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Post by dennisg on Apr 2, 2018 7:40:24 GMT
Chris Wilson fancies Willie Mullins' Pairofbrowneyes in the Irish Grand National - he has a tip for every race on Easter Monday. The big race of the day is at Fairyhouse, with the yearly battle royal that is the BoyleSports Irish Grand National. Gordon Elliott saddles 13 runners - yes, 13 runners - but his great rival Willie Mullins is taken to seize the day with Pairofbrowneyes. The nine-year-old gelding deserves his place towards the forefront of the betting, having won so well at Gowran on his first start for Mullins. That should have him beautifully poised with this in mind, while the likelihood of testing ground can only be a good thing for this heavy-ground winner. Pairofbrowneyes is taking a rare old hike in distance, but his trainer is convinced that he is an out-and-out stayer and whatever Mullins says, often tends to go. Music Major has a nice chance of winning for the first time this year when he takes up an engagement at Wolverhampton. Epsom trainer Michael Atxxxxer has done a good job with this five-year-old, who has been in pretty decent nick since he did the business at Lingfield in the autumn. Music Major has not scored since then, but there was a bit to like about his most recent venture to the racecourse at Kempton a fortnight ago. The gelded son of Bertolini was sent off at odds of 8-1 in a one-mile handicap and fleetingly looked like he was going to win. But Music Major could not quite pick up when push came to shove and ended up finishing fourth behind Kingston Kurrajong. Atxxxxer will still have been happy with that effort as it underscored the theory that he now needs to be racing beyond a mile. Music Major gets to prove the point in this nine-and-a-half-furlong handicap, in which he runs off the same mark of 70. It is also good to see the reappointment of Luke Morris, who was at the helm for that Lingfield success in November. Grey Destiny might be worth a little interest in the concluding seven-furlong handicap. The eight-year-old grey, trained by Anthony Brittain, was denied a course and distance hat-trick on January 8 when he finished fourth behind Dark Alliance in a an apprentices' handicap. He had previously been in sparkling form, though, and the way he kept going on his last spin at Dunstall Park tended to suggest he might not yet be handicapped out of the equation. Grey Destiny is, significantly, reunited with Cam Hardie, who knows him better than anyone. Kyllachy Dragon can make a successful return to action in a five-furlong sprint handicap. Iain Jardine's runner has not been sighted since October, when he turned in a really stout effort to finish a neck second in a hot enough nursery at York. He has since been gelded but Kyllachy Dragon looked a rather promising animal last year, admittedly without winning, and is likely to be fit enough to do himself justice. Sporting Life Selections CHEPSTOW: 2.30 Dinos Benefit, 3.05 Pistol Shoot, 3.40 Marble Moon, 4.15 Overtown Express, 4.50 Billy Hicks, 5.25 Knockanrawley, 6.00 Unwin VC. CORK: 1.45 Free Code, 2.20 Urbanist, 2.55 Spare Brakes, 3.30 Cloudy Day, 4.05 Buckie Cullen, 4.40 Winter Magic, 5.20 Occupied, 5.55 Old Head. FAIRYHOUSE: 2.10 Black Key, 2.45 Getabird, 3.15 Bargy Lady, 3.50 Jezki, 4.25 Un De Sceaux, 5.00 Pairofbrowneyes, 5.45 Poormans Hill, 6.15 Derby. FAKENHAM: 2.15 Ascendant, 2.50 Foxcub, 3.25 Ardmayle, 4.00 Chic Name, 4.35 Fizzlestix, 5.10 Argot, 5.40 Easter Gold. MARKET RASEN: 2.10 Sneaking Budge, 2.45 Magic Of Milan, 3.20 Old Salt, 3.55 Ballycamp, 4.30 Fixed Rate, 5.05 My Old Gold, 5.35 Akarita Lights. PLUMPTON: 1.55 Sussex Ranger, 2.25 Pearls Legend, 3.00 Loves Destination, 3.35 Dusky Lark, 4.10 Cassivellaunus, 4.45 Tactical Manoeuvre, 5.15 Yukon Delta. WOLVERHAMPTON: 1.00 Odyssa, 1.30 Midnightly, 2.00 Kyllachy Dragon, 2.35 MUSIC MAJOR (NAP), 3.10 Morning Skye, 3.45 Vale Of Kent, 4.20 Grey Destiny. DOUBLE: Major Music and Pairofbrowneyes.
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Post by dennisg on Apr 2, 2018 7:42:20 GMT
Al Boum Photo hit top gear late on to deny Shattered Love in the Ryanair Gold Cup Novice Chase at Fairyhouse. The race garnered plenty of comment as only two trainers supplied all nine runners in the Grade One affair with Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott dominating, and it was current champion Mullins who came out on top. Elliott carried a €500,000 advantage in the race to be champion trainer heading into the weekend, but Mullins, who clung on to his crown with a late surge last year, claimed both Grade Ones on a top-class afternoon, having already struck with Laurina. Shattered Love, who had beaten the boys in the JLT Novices' Chase at Cheltenham, was surrounded by three Mullins runners as they fanned into the straight, yet she was still travelling best of all for Jack Kennedy. Hitting the front she appeared to have everything under control, with her 7lb mares' allowance set to look crucial. However, 11/2 chance Al Boum Photo, a faller in the RSA Chase when Ruby Walsh aggravated his previously-broken his leg, really got going under David Mullins and in the end won going away by a length from the 13/8 favourite. Invitation Only was seven lengths back in third. Mullins said: "He deserved that, as he was unlucky at Christmas. David gave him a great ride and kept a little bit up his sleeve. It's nice to get a good winner for Mrs Donnelly. "I think he wants a longer trip and that's why he was staying on at the end. I think the first four will all be three-mile chasers down the line." When asked if he would be finished for the season, Mullins replied, "No. There will be very few finished for the year around our place. They will be heading to Punchestown, and I'd imagine it will be the same with a stable up the road (Elliott)! "The mare (Shattered Love) was fantastic in defeat. She was up there battling it out with Up For Review, and then with Invitation Only. She then got done by the third one of ours." Related links Free horse racing betting tips
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Post by dennisg on Apr 2, 2018 7:44:56 GMT
Former smart Flat performer Pallasator landed the Grade Two Underwriting Exchange Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse. Winner of the 2015 Doncaster Cup for Sir Mark Prescott, he had his attentions switched to hurdling late in life. There was little confidence behind the nine-year-old in the market and he was sent off at 12-1 against several rivals who had run well at Cheltenham, including Martin Pipe winner Blow By Blow. But the finish was between two horses who skipped Prestbury Park, in Pallasator and Jessica Harrington's Jetz. Pallasator and Davy Russell would have been happy the pace was steady throughout in testing ground and he strolled clear in the straight, with the race seemingly in the bag, only to slow right up coming to the last. That gave Jetz one more chance and he had the momentum, but Pallasator picked up again and won by two and a quarter lengths, to give the title-chasing Gordon Elliott yet another winner. Elliott said: "He's a good horse and would prefer better ground. "He'll go to Punchestown, all being well."
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 2, 2018 8:01:32 GMT
Monday: going, weather & non-runners Cork GOING: HEAVY WEATHER: Light rain Fairyhouse GOING: HEAVY WEATHER: Rain Market Rasen GOING: HEAVY (GoingStick: Hdl 5.3, Chs 5.1) (INSPECTION 9am) (Rail movements: Races 1, 2 & 7 +138yds, Race 3 +210yds, Race 4 +147yds and Races 5 & 6 +192yds) WEATHER: Rain NON RUNNERS: 2:45 The Cannister Man (5) Plumpton GOING: HEAVY (Soft in places) (GoingStick: Hdl 4.7, Chs 4.8) INSPECTION 10am WEATHER: Rain NON RUNNERS: 4:10 Geni Johnson (6) 4:45 Tactical Manoeuvre (3) 5:15 Robin De Broome (3) Wolverhampton (AW) GOING: TAPETA: STANDARD WEATHER: Light rain STALLS: 7f - Outside; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 1:00 Rotherhithe (9) 2:35 Spes Nostra (8) 3:45 Zalshah (4)
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