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Post by Kimmy on Apr 6, 2018 8:03:49 GMT
Limerick's meeting on Saturday and Naas's Sunday card have been cancelled after 8am inspections.
Limerick is partially waterlogged after 10mm of rain overnight, with further rain forecast, while that formula of a wet night and more to come put paid to Naas's chances of survival.
Navan inspects at 2pm, due to the threat of showers, to decide if Saturday's meeting will take place. The ground remains heavy after 1mm of rain overnight.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 6, 2018 8:04:32 GMT
A break in the wet weather means Fontwell is fit to host the first jumps meeting in Britain since Sunday.
The seven race card shares the afternoon slot with the all-weather meeting at Lingfield. Chelmsford and Dundalk comprise the evening menu.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 6, 2018 8:05:28 GMT
LINGFIELD
Robin Goodfellow
2.20 Bold Prediction
2.50 Wazin
3.25 Fanoulpifer
3.55 Zac Brown (nap)
4.30 Sea Fox (nb)
5.05 Zamjar
5.35 Polar Light
Gimcrack
2.20 Ronnie The Rooster
2.50 Jaalboot
3.25 Ceyhan
3.55 Suwaan (nb)
4.30 Black Bess
5.05 Jashma
5.35 Polar Light
CHELMSFORD CITY
Robin Goodfellow
6.10 Miniature Daffodil
6.40 Dream Point
7.10 Oasis Charm
7.45 Candesta
8.15 Irish Minister
8.45 Jack Nevison
9.15 Geetanjali
Gimcrack
6.10 Miniature Daffodil
6.40 Dream Point
7.10 Fire Fighting (nap)
7.45 Mr Potter
8.15 Sovrano
8.45 Harry Beau
9.15 Geetanjali
FONTWELL
Robin Goodfellow
2.05 Be Daring
2.35 Wizards Bridge
3.10 Duke Of Kilcorral
3.40 Clondaw Westie
4.15 Deebaj
4.50 Flashman
5.20 Dandolo Du Gi
Gimcrack
2.05 High Wells
2.35 Leo Luna
3.10 Cappaway
3.40 Atlantic Roller
4.15 Deebaj
4.50 Very Live
5.20 Gwalia
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 6, 2018 8:05:52 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 6, 2018 8:07:16 GMT
The first race is at 2.20pm.
There are seven races on the card and the last race is due off at 5.35pm.
What TV channel is Lingfield on?
You can watch the racing at Lingfield on At The Races.
Attheraces is on Sky channel 415, Virgin channel 534, and UPC in Ireland on channel 418.
What is the going at the racecourse?
The all-weather Polytrack is rated as Standard.
Racecourse information with leading jockeys and trainers with runners today:
Polytrack all-weather course, running inside turf track, left-handed and 1m 2f round. Leading trainers (2013-2018): R Hannon 84-478, M Johnston 66-412, A Balding 60-343, P Evans 59-481. Leading jockeys (2013-2018): L Morris 147-1132, J Crowley 119-642, J Fanning 63-379, S W Kelly 62-583. Longest travellers: Enzo’s Lad (2.50) & Medici Banchiere (4.30) trained at Leyburn. Round trip of 542 miles. M Johnston won the 2.50 in 2014 and 2015. Templegate's tips for today's meeting at Lingfield:
2.20 Ronnie The Rooster 2.50 Royal Household 3.25 Fanoulpifer 3.55 Suwaan (nb) 4.30 Pepita 5.05 Zamjar (nap) 5.35 Juneau
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 6, 2018 13:15:35 GMT
SATURDAY.
FREE TO AIR TV RACES 1:50 KELSO Sue And Harvey Smith Chase (A Novices' Limited Handicap) Cl3 (5yo+ 0-135) 2m7½f ITV4 4 runners 2:05 KEMPTON (AW) POLYTRACK Betfred Mobile Handicap Cl2 (4yo+ 0-105) 5f ITV4 10 runners 2:25 KELSO totescoop6 Handicap Hurdle Cl2 (4yo+) 2m ITV4 11 runners 2:40 KEMPTON (AW) POLYTRACK Betfred "Supports Jack Berry House" Handicap Cl2 (4yo+ 0-105) 6f ITV4 8 runners 3:00 KELSO Liz Adam Memorial Handicap Chase Cl2 (5yo+) 3m2f ITV4 10 runners 3:15 KEMPTON (AW) POLYTRACK Betfred "Home Of Goals Galore" Snowdrop Fillies' Stakes (Listed Race) Cl1 (4yo+) 1m ITV4 10 runners 3:35 KELSO Edinburgh Gin Handicap Hurdle Cl2 (4yo+) 3m2f ITV4 10 runners
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 6, 2018 13:16:12 GMT
SATURDAY.
SCOOP 6 2:05 KEMPTON (AW) POLYTRACK Betfred Mobile Handicap Cl2 (4yo+ 0-105) 5f ITV4 10 runners 2:25 KELSO totescoop6 Handicap Hurdle Cl2 (4yo+) 2m ITV4 11 runners 3:00 KELSO Liz Adam Memorial Handicap Chase Cl2 (5yo+) 3m2f ITV4 10 runners 3:15 KEMPTON (AW) POLYTRACK Betfred "Home Of Goals Galore" Snowdrop Fillies' Stakes (Listed Race) Cl1 (4yo+) 1m ITV4 10 runners 3:35 KELSO Edinburgh Gin Handicap Hurdle Cl2 (4yo+) 3m2f ITV4 10 runners 5:00 KEMPTON (AW) POLYTRACK Betfred "Watch Sky Sports In Our Shops" Queen's Prize Handicap Cl2 (4yo+ 0-105) 2m RUK 11 runners
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 6, 2018 17:49:17 GMT
Lord Vetinari 8.15 Chelmsford
On his two starts last year Lord Vetinari displayed ability, and the step up to 7f from 6f should help judged on his pedigree.
Trainer Andrew Balding does well with his three-year-olds at the track with a 27 per cent strike-rate (14 from 52) for the last five seasons.
11/2 Lord Vetinari 8:15 Chelmsford (AW) Ancient Sands 8.30 Dundalk
Ancient Sands loves his trips to Dundalk, with an impressive record of four wins and two seconds from six previous starts.
The ten-year-old does need a career-best on the Flat off a mark of 87, but the booking of champion jockey Colin Keane augurs well.
6/1 Ancient Sands 8:30 Dundalk (AW)
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Post by dennisg on Apr 7, 2018 6:38:57 GMT
IN TODAY'S SPORTING LIFE.............. Anita Chambers previews the pick of the action on Saturday and expects Smart Call to make her class count in the Kempton feature. Smart Call can make her class tell as she returns to action in the Betfred "Home Of Goals Galore" Snowdrop Fillies' Stakes at Kempton. Sir Michael Stoute's runner could certainly do with a confidence boost as she has not actually won since landing the J&B Met at Kenilworth in her native South Africa back in January 2016. She made a fine start to her European career when reappearing at York last May, conceding weight to some useful rivals to finish third in the Middleton at York on what was her first outing in over a year. The six-year-old then ran another decent race when fourth at Royal Ascot, but could not really kick on from there and eventually ended the year in Hong Kong, where she proved no match for the likes of Highland Reel in the Vase. A high draw hardly helped her cause at Sha Tin and it really summed up what was a slightly lacklustre campaign. However, it is perhaps telling connections have opted to persevere this season and Smart Call would appear to have been given a perfect opportunity to open her British account, as she is upwards of 9lb better off with each of her rivals here under the conditions of the race. The all-weather is an unknown factor, but a mile is certainly a fair trip for her and it will be disappointing if she cannot get her head in front. Inn The Bull has been a revelation since switching to the all-weather this year and can keep up the good work in the Betfred "Watch Sky Sports In Our Shops" Queen's Prize Handicap. Alan King's runner is seeking a four-timer, having won twice at Wolverhampton and once at Kempton since February. He has shot up 18lb in the ratings via those three victories, but the way he battled back to win a decent contest over half a mile shorter at this venue last time out suggested he may not be done yet. Inn The Bull switches up to two miles for this assignment and that should hold no fears. Kings Shield looks unlikely to be taking up his 2000 Guineas entry at this stage, but a win in the Betfred "Like Us On Facebook" Conditions Stakes might encourage connections to raise their sights a bit. This Scat Daddy colt made a highly-favourable impression when winning on his racecourse debut, defying his evident inexperience to win by a length and a quarter as an odds-on favourite. While he did that nicely enough, he was probably value for a bit more than the winning margin as he did drift in the closing stages and could turn out to be a nice type for John Gosden. Masaarr is another who is currently still entered in the Newmarket Classic and he can pick up where he left off last year in the fclgf.com Novice Stakes at Wolverhampton. He shaped with promise when third on his debut at Newmarket towards the end of last year, with the runner-up having already gone on to win twice himself. Masaarr subsequently secured his own victory in a novice heat at Lingfield in November, making light work of his rivals to triumph by a comfortable four and a half lengths. Related to clutch of Pattern performers, Roger Varian should have plenty to look forward to with the Distorted Humor colt. Sporting Life tips: FAKENHAM: 2.15 Gregarious, 2.50 Heresmynumber, 3.25 Pacific De Baune, 4.00 Le Breuil, 5.10 Monsieur Co, 5.40 Before Midnight. KELSO: 1.50 Teddy Tee, 2.25 Mirsaale, 3.00 Lake View Lad, 3.35 Letemgo, 4.10 Oak Vintage, 4.45 Haul Us In, 5.20 Cultram Abbey. KEMPTON: 1.30 Sir Ox, 2.05 Tarboosh, 2.40 Raven's Lady, 3.15 SMART CALL (NAP), 3.50 Model, 4.25 Kings Shield, 5.00 Inn The Bull. NAVAN: 2.10 Vocal Relation, 2.45 Court Queen, 3.20 G Force, 3.55 Tomwontlisten, 4.30 Inscribe, 5.05 Tagle, 5.35 Pivot Bridge. UTTOXETER: 1.55 Hartside, 2.30 Scottshill, 3.05 Commodore, 3.40 Ballyarthur, 4.15 I'm Always Trying, 4.50 Newberry New, 5.25 Rosy World. WOLVERHAMPTON: 5.45 Grecian Divine, 6.15 Zahraa, 6.45 Masaarr, 7.15 Tuscany, 7.45 Crushed, 8.15 Saxo Jack, 8.45 Zeshov. DOUBLE: Smart Call and Inn The Bull.
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Post by dennisg on Apr 7, 2018 6:41:27 GMT
Oli Bell is back with his four selections across ITV Racing's programme which make up his Saturday Yankee. Oli Bell: Saturday Yankee 2.25 Kelso 6 Taxmeifyoucanp51 410-11OR: 130CD 5/2 Form: 1U1T: K DalgleishJ: B Hughes Last run Live betting powered by 3.00 Kelso 3 Wild West Windt23 911-4OR: 144 5/1 Form: 13-1FRUT: T R GeorgeJ: A P Heskin Last run Live betting powered by 3.15 Kempton 8 10 Smart Call118 79-0OR: 110D 11/4 Form: 347467-T: Sir Michael StouteJ: Jim Crowley Live betting powered by 3.35 Kelso 6 Western Rulesp29 810-2OR: 122 6/1 Form: 4/43421T: N G RichardsJ: Craig Nichol Last run Live betting powered by Saturday represents another first for ITV Racing as we head north for a second successive weekend and to Kelso in the beautiful Borders countryside. I'm really looking forward to being part of the coverage at what is a new course for us, with what looks like an impressive card on offer. The Randox Health Grand National is also just days away and we will be previewing the greatest steeplechase of them all on Saturday morning’s The Opening Show. Here’s what I’m backing in this weekend's Yankee... 2.25pm – Kelso, totescoop6 Handicap Hurdle, 2m 51y It may not be the most flamboyant of selections, but I’m going for the favourite Taxmeifyoucan for my first choice of the day. Keith Dalgleish’s four-year-old was an impressive course and distance novice winner in February, with that form franked by second-placed Sam Gunner’s subsequent seven length success at Sandown last month. Taxmeifyoucan is still relatively well treated with an official rating of 130 following that success and is top of the market for a reason. He should be incredibly difficult to beat. 3pm – Kelso, Liz Adam Memorial Handicap Chase, 3m 2f 39y There has been money this week for Wild West Wind and it’s likely his price could shorten even further before the off on Saturday. His three runs since winning at Chepstow in December on his seasonal reappearance haven’t really gone to plan, but I believe he deserves another chance this weekend. The nine-year-old was very tired when he refused at Haydock in February before he unseated jockey Noel George in the Kim Muir Challenge Amateur Riders' Handicap Chase at last month’s Cheltenham Festival. Wild West Wind has Adrian Heskin back in the saddle tomorrow, with the partnership incidentally winning over a similar distance at Hereford a year ago, albeit in a Class 3 race. Providing that recent exertion at a sodden Haydock hasn’t taken too much out of him, I think Wild West Wind is the one to side with. 3.15pm – Kempton, Betfred “Home Of Goals Galore” Snowdrop Fillies’ Stakes, 1m Smart Call may be making her all-weather debut at Kempton, but her form in Group races last year is what makes her the one for me. Sir Michael Stoute’s charge was just a neck away from second in York’s Middleton Stakes last May, before finishing barely one and a half lengths behind the classy Qemah in the Duke Of Cambridge Stakes at Royal Ascot. This six-year-old has genuine class and after continuing to battle some of Flat’s bigger names on a global stage throughout our winter it’s time for her to return home with a bang. 3.35pm – Kelso, Edinburgh Gin Handicap Hurdle, 3m 1f 170y Western Rules has looked better and better with every run he’s had this season and was there or thereabouts in his three outings before just getting his head in front at Ayr last month. I believe there’s still more to come from the horse owned by Bob Bennett and Jimmy Dudgeon and I’m expecting another big race this weekend. He’s clearly got talent and now he knows what it takes to win, there’s no reason why he can’t repeat that feat at Kelso. • Oli presents Saturday’s The Opening Show from 9.30am on ITV4 • Live coverage of four races from Kelso and a further three from Kempton gets underway at 1.30pm on ITV4.
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Post by dennisg on Apr 7, 2018 6:43:27 GMT
Simon Holt is backing Jim Crowley to land a high-profile Saturday double at Kempton - check out his preview and best bets. Recommended bets: Saturday racing For details of advised bookmakers and each-way terms, visit our transparent tipping record On an understandably low-key Saturday, just a week before the Grand National, SMART CALL lends a little class to proceedings at Kempton and should justify favouritism in the listed Betfred 'Home Of Goals Galore' Snowdrop Fillies Stakes. Sent to Sir Michael Stoute last season, the six-year-old was top class in her native South Africa winning three times at Grade One level including when taking the prestigious J & B Met at Kenilworth (Cape Town) in January, 2016. Smart Call, the mount of Jim Crowley, has yet to win for Stoute but she ran well on a number of occasions last summer, notably when fourth to the high-class French filly Qemah in the Duke Of Cambridge Stakes at Royal Ascot before filling the same position behind Ajman Princess in the Group One Darley Prix Jean Romanet at Deauville in August. The mare was not disgraced on her final start finishing seventh to Highland Reel in the Hong Kong Vase and looks to have been deliberately lowered in class here to start the new season on a positive note. Highland Reel wins the Hong Kong Vase, with Smart Call seventh On ratings, Smart Call has plenty in hand over her rivals, though she does need to prove equally effective on this polytrack surface. A proven all-weather performer is the French raider Hunaina who was twice a winner at Dundalk when trained in Ireland and, more recently, beat three decent rivals at Chantilly. However, this looks more competitive and the Jeremy Noseda-trained La Figlia may be open to more improvement after just two promising starts. Raised to Listed level at Newmarket last September, this daughter of Frankel ran well considering her inexperience to finish fourth behind the useful Muffri'Ha and, while the form doesn't really come close to matching that boasted by the selection, she looks an interesting prospect. Earlier, it might be worth taking a chance on RAUCOUS, another of Crowley's mounts, making a winning debut for new handler Robert Cowell in the Betfred 'Supports Jack Berry House' Handicap. The slightly-quirky five-year-old lost his form in the second half of 2017 but had won first time out on the all-weather at Chelmsford off a mark of 105 and can run off just 94 here. Several other efforts would give Raucous a big chance; he was eighth in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot, fourth to Magical Memory in a Group Three at Newbury and then was beaten only four-and-a-half lengths in the Stewards Cup. With sprint-specialist Cowell renowned for revitalising many an older horse in the past, the son of Dream Ahead looks worth an interest.
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Post by dennisg on Apr 7, 2018 6:45:43 GMT
The Roger Varian-trained Masaarr is the banker bet at Wolverhamtpon on Saturday as our gallops reporter highlight what's hot ahead of the weekend's racing. Best chances 1.30 Kempton 6 8 Kinks 29-2OR: - 6/1 Form: T: M R ChannonJ: Charles Bishop Live betting powered by 3.50 Kempton 3 3 Model161 39-2OR: 92 5/2 Form: 1280-T: R HannonJ: Tom Marquand Last run Live betting powered by 4.00 Fakenham 2 Indian Hawk28 611-8OR: 135 10/3 Form: 2-1181PT: N J HendersonJ: D A Jacob Last run Live betting powered by 6.45 Wolverhampton 2 8 Masaarr140 39-7OR: - 1/2 Form: 31-T: R VarianJ: Andrea Atzeni Last run Live betting powered by With less than a fortnight until the Craven meeting, plenty of Newmarket-based trainers are feeling a little frustrated by the amount of rain still around but the sun has finally broken through this week. Unlike last spring, when an extended dry spell allowed most of the leading yards to have their horses exactly where they wanted them in the run-up to the Guineas Festival, it’s taking a while for some well-regarded horses to blossom this time around. That’s clearly not the case with the exceptional Cracksman, who struts his stuff on a regular basis, nor Expert Eye, with Ryan Moore partnering Sir Michael Stoute’s Classic hopeful in work this week. Roger Varian’s runners haven’t quite kicked on since Zabeel Prince’s impressive comeback at Doncaster on Lincoln day but one horse who looks more than ready for his reappearance is Masaarr. The chestnut son of Distorted Humor has a distinct way of going but he shifts through the gears effortlessly and can make a winning start to his campaign in the fclgf.com Novice Stakes at Wolverhampton on Saturday evening. The form of his third to Charlie Appleby’s Key Victory first time out in October received another boost last weekend when the runner-up from that Newmarket race, Qaysar, won at Kempton. Masaarr went on to win in tremendous style at cramped odds at Lingfield in November, impressing the clock-watchers with a fantastic time. That came over a mile and dropping back to seven furlongs won’t pose any problems first time out this season, with connections potentially testing the water with regards to sprinting. He looks in rude health and rates the weekend banker. Double him up with John Gosden’s Kings Shield who looks to have been found a good opportunity in Kempton’s Betfred “Like Us On Facebook” Conditions Stakes. The Scat Daddy colt was well on top inside the final furlong when making a winning start at Newcastle over the winter and his Classic entry looks warranted based on what he shows on the gallops. John Gosden trains Kings Shield Gosden will no doubt be keen to gauge the strength of his three-year-olds as the spring exchanges warm up, and will have been encouraged with the win of Crossed Baton here a week ago. This looks a respectable event with four useful looking rivals, including the 92-rated Jellmood, in opposition and some may be discouraged by the form of Kings Shield's event at Gosforth Park, especially as it took a knock when the runner up was beaten at odds on last weekend. However, he was seen off by a well regarded member of the Eve Johnson Houghton team, and the performance may be better than it looks. Kings Shield won his race very nicely (click here for the FREE video replay), and the high quality of his subsequent homework suggests he has improved since. Mick Channon has made a flying start with his two-year-olds and Kinks is expected to continue the good run in the Betfred TV/British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes. A well-named son of Sixties Icon out of Crazee Diamond, he has been working particularly well in his preliminary work on the West Isley gallops, and is just given the vote ahead of locally-trained newcomers Luchador and Dixieland. Mick Channon celebrates his birthday today Mick Channon is enjoying a good spring Lockinge entry La Figlia can take Listed honours earlier in the afternoon in the Betfred “Home Of Goals Galore” Snowdrop Fillies’ Stakes. She’s been considered a smart three-year-old prospect since arriving at Noseda’s yard and though beaten at odds-on at Kempton in September, she posted a much-improved effort when beaten a length and a half by Muffri’Ha in Newmarket’s Rosemary Stakes. She showed that day she was up to Listed level and has make the necessary improvement over the winter to get off the mark at the first time of asking in 2018. A Momentofmadness can recoup losses from Lingfield two weeks ago in the Betfred Mobile Handicap. The Charlie Hills team had hopes of a repeat comeback win for this consistent and talented speedster, but their fear that he may not be quite sharp enough proved justified when he could only finish third, albeit just three quarters of a length adrift of the winner Tomily. The winner has won again since to boost the form, and he will again prove a tough nut to crack for Richard Hannon. However, he now faces a tough task at the weights and the selection has taken the outing well, and is in very good form. Hannon can enjoy better luck with Model in the Betfred Treble Odds On Lucky 15’s Fillies Conditions Stakes. Lightly raced after winning on her debut at Doncaster in July, she only just missed out on a Listed win at Deauville before her form tailed off for her final two attempts. The Hannon team have made a bright start to the spring campaign on the Flat and she looks worth taking a chance on in receipt of 3lb from Godolphin’s Dathanna. Richard Hannon is backed to have a weekend winner Boundsy, a good third to Tomily on her final appearance last season, should go well in the Betfred Supports Jack Berry House Handicap. Richard Fahey's four-year-old enjoyed a highly successful 2017 campaign and enjoyed a progressive profile throughout. He looks the sort to continue to improve, and looks solid each-way material on what will be his first appearance on the polytrack. Back at Lingfield, Porrima is fancied to do the business under bottom weight in the FCL Global Forwarding Fillies’ Handicap. Trainer Ben Haslam landed a double at Newcastle last week and came close to adding another winner with this filly at Kempton on Thursday. Porrima looks potentially very well handicapped from in introductory mark of 65. The FCL Global Forwarding Making Logistics Personal Handicap can go the way of Nick Vedder. He looked destined for victory at Newcastle last time, but didn’t find quite as much off the bridle as one might have hoped. Franny Norton gets another bite of the cherry and dropping from a mile to seven furlongs should do the trick. Many an Alan King follower has been waiting for Crushed to appear over hurdles again, but his trainer is not keen to run him in the mud and has now decided to return to the level in the Contact Us at FCLGF.COM. A winner twice on the level for William Haggas, he has been working very well recently, and does not look too badly handicapped. Jump trainers have been thwarted in their hopes to get some decent ground for their spring jumpers for the most part since that soggy Cheltenham, but there a chance that Fakenham's last minute meeting may finally offer some resilience under foot. Nicky Henderson looks sure to be among the winners with perhaps most attention centring around the Sandown flop Indian Hawk in the At The Races Handicap Hurdle. He seemed to hate being held up behind runners in the EBF Final, and was not helped by finding trouble in running on more than one occasion. The writing was on the wall more than a mile out, but this looks a good opportunity for him to get back on course, and if he jumps as well here as he did when winning at Warwick on his previous start, he should be able to see off Ben Pauling's well thought of Le Breuil. Fizzlestix did not beat much on his latest start at Fontwell, but he could not have won more easily and is fancied to double his tally for Chris Gordon in the Betfred Handicap Hurdle at Uttoxeter. The ex-pointer handled the heavy ground well enough at the Sussex course and has pleased connections since his aborted trip to Newbury last month when he was withdrawn after spreading a plate. Gordon will be hoping his smart hurdler Highway One O One will recapture his best form in Monday's opening Matchbook Betting Exchange Novices' Hurdle at Kempton after a flat run in the Imperial Cup at Sandown last month. Chris Gordon has had a tremendous season However, even if he does succeed, the three-time winner this term may not be quite ready for his hols. His ebullient trainer is eyeing a tilt over fences in early May, and hopes are high he can prove very effective over the larger obstacles, perhaps in the early autumn when some of the big yards have yet to move into top gear. The Morestead trainer has enjoyed a great season, with some promising young operators like "Highway", Baddesley Knight and Kempton winner Commanche Red (off to Aintree next week for the bumper) backing up stable star Remiluc. Should Baddesley Prince turn up in a bumper in the course of the next week or two, he should also be noted.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 7, 2018 8:03:01 GMT
Fontwell Park, 06 Apr 18 Race 1 - 2:05pm THE KIDS LOVE DAYS OUT @butlins BOGNORREGIS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that WESTERBEE (IRE), placed seventh, lost its right fore shoe.
Race 2 - 2:35pm THE GEOFF SMITH 65TH BIRTHDAY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) LEO LUNA, trained by Gary Moore, was late in the Parade Ring as the trainer had trouble fitting the tongue strap.
Following the race, Aidan Coleman reported that CRANK EM UP (IRE), which was pulled up, was never travelling and the Veterinary Officer reported that MORNEY WING (IRE), placed third, lost if left hind shoe.
Race 3 - 3:10pm THE CALL STAR SPORTS ON 08000 521321 NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Permission was given for ILLTELLMEMA (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race, Andrew Glassonbury reported that SUNSET SKYE, which was pulled up, jumped hesitantly.
Race 5 - 4:15pm THE VISIT STAR SPORTS IN MAYFAIR, LONDON HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Sean Houlihan, the rider of CAMRON DE CHAILLAC (FR), placed third, was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level from approaching the third last hurdle.
Following the race, Thomas Garner reported that ROBINSSON (IRE), which was pulled up, stopped quickly and the Veterinary Officer reported that the gelding had bled from the nose.
Race 6 - 4:50pm THE US MASTERS BET ONLINE NOW AT STARSPORTS.BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Following the race, Jimmy Frost reported that RED PENNY (IRE), placed fourth, had a breathing problem.
Race 7 - 5:20pm THE 'PHONE BETTING AT GOODWIN RACING' STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) Approaching the final set of wings GWALIA (IRE), placed second, shifted marginally left-handed making slight contact with the winner, DANDOLO DU GITE (FR), 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 GWALIA (IRE).
Following the race, Jamie Moore reported that DONNYTWOBUCKETS (IRE), unplaced, hung right-handed up the home straight. View Stewards report Wetherby, 06 Apr 18 Fixture Note Abandoned - Waterlogged Nothing to report View Stewards report Lingfield Park, 06 Apr 18 Race 1 - 2:20pm THE US MASTERS BETTING AT 188BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given HELFIRE to go early to post.
Race 2 - 2:50pm THE REMEMBERING NATHAN ARMSTRONG HANDICAP STAKES (Class 5) WAZIN, trained by Simon Crisford, was late in the Parade Ring due to the representative having trouble fitting the blinkers.
Approaching four furlongs out, RIVAS ROB ROY, placed fourth, had to be checked off the heels of NAVAL OFFICER, placed third, and as a consequence took ROYAL HOUSEHOLD, placed second, off its intended line but after viewing a recording of the incident it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, Hollie Doyle reported that ROYAL HOUSEHOLD, placed second, hung left-handed throughout.
Race 3 - 3:25pm THE 188BET UP TO £75 CASH BONUS CLAIMING STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race, David Egan reported that DUDE ALERT (IRE), placed seventh, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that FANOULPIFER, placed third, was struck into on its left-hind leg.
Inside the final furlong, the winner, CAYUGA, edged left-handed at the same time as CLEARANCE, placed fourth, edged right-handed, which as a consequence meant that the rider of FANOULPIFER, placed third, had to take a precautionary check. After viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and it had not improved the placing of CAYUGA.
Race 4 - 3:55pm THE TRAINER TED POWELL MEMORIAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for ARZAAK (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race, Barry McHugh reported that SUWAAN (IRE), placed sixth, hung badly right-handed off the final bend. The Veterinary Officer reported that SEPTEMBER ISSUE, placed third, was lame on its left-fore leg.
Race 5 - 4:30pm THE DOWNLOAD THE APP AT 188BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Following the race, Jane Elliott reported that INTENSE STYLE (IRE), placed seventh, hung left-handed. View Stewards report Chelmsford City, 06 Apr 18 Race 1 - 6:10pm THE toteplacepot RACES 1 TO 6 APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) An enquiry was held to consider interference approximately 1 ½ furlongs out, when AIGLETTE, placed fourth, ridden by William Carver interfered with the winner, MINIATURE DAFFODIL (IRE), ridden by Rossa Ryan, which in turn interfered with SNATTY DANCER, placed fifth, ridden by Charlie Bennett. Being a 7lb claimer, Carver was offered accompaniment but declined. Carver was suspended for 2 days for careless riding as he allowed his mount to drift left without sufficient correction causing interference to MINIATURE DAFFODIL (IRE) which in turn caused the rider of SNATTY DANCER to take a check against the rail.
Race 2 - 6:40pm THE toteexacta PICK THE 1ST AND 2ND HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Approximately two furlongs out, CROSS SWORDS, placed fifth, shifts quickly right giving KNIGHT IN ARMOUR (IRE), placed fourth a slight bump but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Race 4 - 7:45pm THE totetrifecta PICK THE 1,2,3 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race Daniel Muscutt reported that CANDESTA (USA), placed seventh, was never travelling. Connor Beasley reported that MR POTTER, placed fourth, ran too free in the early stages and was denied a clear run turning into the home straight.
Race 5 - 8:15pm THE toteswinger TWO IN THE FIRST THREE NOVICE MEDIAN AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 5) Approximately 1 1/2f out LORD VETINARI, placed second, lugged quickly right interfering with MONT KINABALU (IRE), placed third, which in turn interfered with IRISH MINISTER (USA), unplaced, 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 LORD VETINARI.
Race 6 - 8:45pm THE totescoop6 ROLLOVER THIS SATURDAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race Oisin Murphy reported that YOGIYOGIYOGI (IRE), unplaced, stopped quickly.
Race 7 - 9:15pm THE BILLY OCEAN ON LADIES DAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Jack Duern, the rider of OLIVE MABEL, placed third was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level from 1 ½ furlongs out.
Following the race Silvestre De Sousa reported that COURTEOUS CROWN, unplaced, hung right on the bend. Jack Duern reported that OLIVE MABEL, placed third, hung left throughout.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 7, 2018 8:03:40 GMT
Saturday: going, weather & non-runners Fakenham GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Good in back straight, soft in two dips) (GoingStick 6.5) (Rail movements; R2 +31y, R5 +37y, R6 +31y) (Southern most fence and hurdle will be omitted due to ground on take-offs and landings) WEATHER: Cloudy Kelso GOING: HEAVY (GoingStick 5.2) WEATHER: Scattered showers NON RUNNERS: 3:35 Total Assets (7) 5:20 Play Practice (5) Kempton (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Scattered showers STALLS: Inside NON RUNNERS: 2:05 Compas Scoobie (9) 5:00 Dominating (7)Gwafa (6) Navan GOING: HEAVY WEATHER: Rain Uttoxeter GOING: HEAVY (GoingStick 6.3) (Chute hurdle omitted in 2m hurdle race, middle hurdle in straight omitted in all hurdle races, last fence in back straight omitted in both chases) WEATHER: Rain Wolverhampton (AW) GOING: TAPETA: STANDARD WEATHER: Rain STALLS: 7f - Outside; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 8:15 Arlecchino's Leap (3) 8:45 Ebbisham (1)
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 7, 2018 8:04:22 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Masaarr (6.45 Wolverhampton, nap)
Roger Varian's team are just beginning to roll and this flashy looker takes high order among the ranks if his work on the Al Bahathri is any guide. The three-year-old is fancied to concede 7lb all round and go onto better things.
4/6 Masaarr 6:45 Wolverhampton (AW) Others to follow Kempton: 1.30 Sir Oz, 2.05 Jumira Bridge, 2.40 Mazzini, 3.15 La Figlia, 3.50 Dalhanna, 4.25 King's Shield, 5.00 Curbyourentusiasm. Wolverhampton: 5.45 Miami Sunset, 6.15 Onefoottinparadise, 7.15 Nick Vedder, 8.15 Derek Duval, 8.45 Foie Gras.
Lambourn: James Burn
Pacific De Baune (3.25 Fakenham, nap)
This grey is a talented individual who is open to more progress for champion trainer Nicky Henderson.
13/8 Pacific De Baune 3:25 Fakenham Others to follow Fakenham: 2.15 Polly's Pursuit, 2.50 Royals And Rebels, 4.00 Indian Hawk, 4.35 Step Back, 5.10 Princeton Royale, 5.40 Before Midnight. Kempton: 1.30 Luchador, 2.05 A Momentofmadness, 3.50 Dance Me, 4.25 Rajaam, 5.00 Port Douglas. Uttoxeter: 4.50 Lunar Flow. Wolverhampton: 6.45 Glorious Army, 7.15 Tuscany, 7.45 Crushed.
West Country: Tim Mitchell
Act Of Valour (3.25 Fakenham, nap)
Decent juvenile who showed up well for a long way before fading late on in the Fred Winter last time. Has a great chance at the weights and fancied to take all the beating back in calmer waters.
6/4 Act Of Valour 3:25 Fakenham Others to follow Fakenham: 4.35 Captain Buck's. Uttoxeter: 3.40 War Sound, 4.15 I'm Always Trying.
North: Colin Russell
Lastbutnotleast (3.35 Kelso, nap)
Reverts to hurdling after three runs over fences. Goes particularly well on testing ground and with conditions to suit is fancied to go well on her handicap debut.
11/2 Lastbutnotleast 3:35 Kelso Others to follow Kelso: 1.50 Hills Of Dubai, 2.25 Reverant Cust, 3.00 Smooth Stepper, 4.10 Halcyon Days, 4.45 Road To Gold, 5.20 Duhallow Tornado. Kempton: 2.05 Tarboosh, 2.40 Boundsy, 3.50 Crown Vallary, 5.00 Dominating. Uttoxeter: 1.55 Hartside, 2.30 Emerald Chieftan, 3.05 Lord County, 4.15 Loch Linnhe, 4.50 Newberry New, 5.25 Blue Ballerina. Wolverhampton: 5.45 Thorntoun Lady, 6.15 I Was Only Joking, 6.45 She La La La Lee, 7.15 Mr Christopher, 7.45 Luv U Whatever, 8.15 Roman de Brut, 8.45 Man Of Verve.
Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason
Acdc (1.50 Kelso, nap)
Posted a career best figure under today's pilot at this course in January and looks nicely treated on that form.
4/1 Acdc 1:50 Kelso Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Inn The Bull (5.00 Kempton)
Displayed admirable resolution to complete a sparkling treble here a week ago and this progressive five-year-old is expected to be suited by this step up in trip.
5/1 Inn The Bull 5:00 Kempton (AW) Longshot: Ed Quigley
Saint John Henry (4.50 Uttoxeter)
Wheels have come off lately, but trip and ground will be fine and is starting to look well treated off a mark of 116.
7/1 Saint John Henry 4:50 Uttoxeter Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Son Of Rest (3.20 Navan)
A dual winner who relishes testing ground, the Fozzy Stack-trained four-year -old will have his conditions on Saturday's Listed sprint and, with improvement likely from his first run of the season at Naas, Chris Hayes's mount gets the vote to account for his three rivals.
8/11 Son Of Rest 3:20 Navan The Raceform Interactive nugget
Adrian Heskin's only two previous rides at Kelso both resulted in winners and he goes for the hat-trick on Tom George's Wild West Wind in the Liz Adam Memorial Handicap Chase at 3.00.
6/1 Wild West Wind 3:00 Kelso 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 7, 2018 8:04:52 GMT
Daryl Jacob rides very well at Fakenham; he has a 39 per cent strike-rate at the venue and goes there for two rides, the pick being Oistrakh Le Noir (3.25). This strong-travelling four-year-old will enjoy the drop back in trip as he looks to progress through the grades.
James Doyle is a jockey in very good form and goes to Kempton for one ride, La Figlia in the Snowdrop Filles’ Stakes at 3.15. This daughter of Frankel is highly regarded and can remain handy from a good draw.
Alan King and Martin Harley have an impressive 43 per cent strike-rate when combining at Wolverhampton and they do so once more with Crushed (7.45), who has some decent form on the Flat and looks to build on that here.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 7, 2018 8:05:25 GMT
5/1 Baywing 3:00 Kelso Impressive winner of Newcastle’s Eider Chase on the heavy ground which suits him so well, and this drop in trip is not necessarily a negative considering how testing the terrain at Kelso is likely to be.
Baywing is in the form of his life at present, and possesses the ability to develop into a live Grand National contender next year.
This can be the next stepping stone towards that target.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 7, 2018 8:05:46 GMT
GOOD THING
Taxmeifyoucan (2.25 Kelso)
This competitive contest looks likely to be won by a young gun, with both Taxmeifyoucan and Nietzsche fitting the bill. Although the latter looks well handicapped on last year's exploits, my preference goes to Taxmeifyoucan, who makes just his fourth hurdles start for Keith Dalgleish. The four-year-old, who has won both completed starts and may not have been suited by Hexham when unseating at the last when looking beaten, has been awarded a handicap mark of 130 and may have been underestimated. The form of his last success has worked out incredibly well and the second, who he beat by over two lengths, has since gone on to win a Grade 3 by seven lengths and is now rated 136. Therefore Taxmeifyoucan looks well treated off this mark and should prove too good for his rivals.
3/1 Taxmeifyoucan 2:25 Kelso EYECATCHER
Stonific (8.15 Wolverhampton)
Although he hasn't seemed to relish the all-weather in two starts for David O'Meara, he may have still be acclimatising to British racing having moved from Andre Fabre's stable over the Christmas period. He's improved for every start and went close to getting off the mark for his new yard when runner-up at Doncaster last time out. He travelled like a really talented horse that day and, although he couldn't fend off Archippos, he pulled three lengths clear of the third. He's up 3lb for that but that shouldn't be a worry as he's still well handicapped. The only issue is that he tends to hang left when put under pressure, although hopefully he'll be clear by that point.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 7, 2018 8:07:18 GMT
UTTOXETER
Robin Goodfellow
1.55 Glimpse Of Gold
2.30 Secret Legacy
3.05 Sackett
3.40 Allysson Monterg
4.15 Frankly Speaking
4.50 Big Meadow (nb)
5.25 Easter Gold
Gimcrack
1.55 Hartside
2.30 Scottshill
3.05 Commodore
3.40 Ballyarthur
4.15 I’m Always Trying
4.50 Newberry New
5.25 Rosy World
KELSO
Robin Goodfellow
1.50 Acdc
2.25 Mirsaale
3.00 Yala Enki
3.35 Donna’s Diamond
4.10 Caraline
4.45 Road To Gold
5.20 Cultram Abbey
Gimcrack
1.50 Teddy Tee
2.25 Mirsaale
3.00 Lake View Lad
3.35 Letemgo
4.10 Oak Vintage
4.45 Haul Us In
5.20 Cultram Abbey
KEMPTON
Robin Goodfellow
1.30 John Betjeman
2.05 Compas Scoobie
2.40 Raven ’s Lady (nap)
3.15 Smart Call
3.50 Dathanna
4.25 Kings Shield
5.00 Curbyourenthusiasm
Gimcrack
1.30 Sir Ox
2.05 Tarboosh
2.40 Raven’s Lady
3.15 Smart Call (nap)
3.50 Model
4.25 Kings Shield
5.00 Inn The Bull (nb)
FAKENHAM
Robin Goodfellow
2.15 Walsingham Grange
2.50 Heresmynumber
3.25 Act Of Valour
4.00 Indian Hawk
4.35 Step Back
5.10 Princeton Royale
5.40 Before Midnight
Gimcrack
2.15 Gregarious
2.50 Heresmynumber
3.25 Pacific De Baune
4.00 Le Breuil
4.35 Sam Red
5.10 Monsieur Co
5.40 Before Midnight
WOLVERHAMPTON
Robin Goodfellow
5.45 Madrinho
6.15 Porrima
6.45 Masaarr
7.15 Fire Diamond
7.45 Dream Magic
8.15 Stonific
8.45 Scribner Creek
Gimcrack
5.45 Grecian Divine
6.15 Zahraa
6.45 Masaarr
7.15 Tuscany
7.45 Crushed
8.15 Saxo Jack
8.45 Zeshov
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 7, 2018 8:07:42 GMT
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Post by dennisg on Apr 8, 2018 6:32:29 GMT
in today's sporting life.............. Groove Silver is Keith Hamer's best bet for Sunday and he has a tip for every race. Grove Silver can defy a 5lb hike in the ratings to land a second successive victory at Carlisle. Jennie Candlish's nine-year-old responded to first-time blinkers by winning a two-and-a-half-mile handicap chase at the Cumbrian track last month at the same meeting he struck at 12 months earlier. A visor did the trick in 2017 while a change of headgear worked the oracle again this time. Though he only got home by half a length from Major Hindrance for his latest triumph, he obviously loves this track and should put up another good account in the Premier League Betting At 188Bet Handicap Chase. Cracking Find put up a determined display to score at Catterick a month ago and, on that evidence, Sue Smith's charge looks the answer to an intriguing four-runner affair for the Grand National Betting At 188Bet Novices' Limited Handicap Chase. Sunday's Fast Cards Dinos Benefit got off the mark first time since joining Colin Tizzard's stable and can follow up in the City Of Exeter Challenge Cup Handicap Hurdle at the Devon venue. The six-year-old mare put up a decent performance when scoring at Chepstow after leaving Kayley Woollacott's stable on what was only her second start over the smaller obstacles. There should be more to come from Dinos Benefit and she looks the type that could notch a sequence. Heavy ground at Towcester proved no problem for The Bay Birch last time when he bolted up by 27 lengths for her second course success of the season. Conditions should again suit at Exeter when she bids to follow up that success in the Electrotec Novices' Limited Handicap Chase. The handicapper understandably put Matt Shepherd's mare up 15lb for her latest effort but that may not prevent her from grinding out another win. Sporting Life tips: CARLISLE: 1.50 Young Tom, 2.20 Inniscastle Lad, 2.50 Cracking Find, 3.25 Fin And Game, 3.55 GROVE SILVER (NAP), 4.30 Too Many Chiefs, 5.00 Dun Faw Good, 5.35 Glentrool. EXETER: 2.05 Under The Woods, 2.35 Dinos Benefit, 3.10 The Bay Birch, 3.40 The Kings Writ, 4.15 Steel Express, 4.45 Colt Lightning, 5.15 Persian Snow. DOUBLE: Grove Silver and Dinos Benefit.
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Post by dennisg on Apr 8, 2018 6:34:19 GMT
Michael O'Leary's Gigginstown Stud are set to have five runners in the Randox Health Grand National at Aintree next week. Connections tragically lost A Genie Inabottle who was found dead in his stable on Friday but will still be strongly represented. "Hopefully Tiger Roll will run and Alpha Des Obeaux. Thunder And Roses might run because he fell at the seventh in Fairyhouse and so had no race," Gigginstown's spokesman, Eddie O'Leary told the Irish Times. "Valseur Lido may run too, and Road To Riches. Hopefully the place (Aintree) might help him find his mojo." O'Leary also mooted the possibility of Rachael Blackmore joining Katie Walsh (Baie Des Iles) and Bryony Frost (Milansbar) in the National. "There's nothing definite but Rachael is unbelievably good and we'd love to have her ride something in the race," said O'Leary. Tiger Roll, who won at a third successive Chetenham Festival last month, is the shortest-priced of the quintet with Sky Bet at
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Post by dennisg on Apr 8, 2018 6:36:57 GMT
Queen Mother Champion Chase hero Altior tops 13 entries for the JLT Melling Chase at Aintree on Friday. Trainer Nicky Henderson could step the brilliant two-miler up in trip for this Grade One over two and a half miles, but he does have the option of going to Punchestown or Sandown later in the month. Altior took his 100 per cent record over jumps to 13 with victory at Cheltenham last month. Henderson has two other possibles in L'Ami Serge and Top Notch. The two-pronged Irish challenge comprises the Willie Mullins-trained Min, who was runner-up to Altior in the Champion Chase, and Henry de Bromhead's Balko Des Flos, winner of the Ryanair Chase. Paul Nicholls is three-handed with Ryanair fifth Frodon, Grand Annual victor Le Prezien and Champion Chase fourth Politologue. Check out all Thursday's racecards and form Cloudy Dream, Forest Bihan, King's Socks, Sizing Granite and Flying Angel complete the list, though the latter also holds an entry in the Randox Health Topham Handicap Chase on the same card. The Henderson-trained Apple's Shakira could bid for redemption in the Betway Top Novices' Hurdle after she finished only fourth when hot favourite for the Triumph Hurdle. Apple's Shakira is also engaged in the Doom Bar Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle on Thursday. Henderson also has Claimantakinforgan, Style De Garde and Whatswrongwithyou in a 25-strong entry. De Bromhead has three possibles in Mind's Eye, Ornua and Trainwreck, while Jessica Harrington's Impact Factor is the other Irish-trained entry. Prolific winner Black Corton, from the Nicholls yard, is among 14 entries for the Betway Mildway Novices' Chase. Black Corton is clear at Ascot Black Corton: Entered at Aintree on Friday The Henderson team relies upon JLT Novices' Chase second Terrefort, Nick Williams has put in Ultima Handicap Chase scorer Coo Star Sivola, while Colin Tizzard has Elegant Escape and Finian's Oscar. Noel Meade's Snow Falcon is the sole Irish entry. The Henderson pair of Ok Corral and Santini, who were second and third respectively in the Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham, are among 25 entries for the Doom Bar Sefton Novices' Hurdle. Joseph O'Brien's Tower Bridge, fifth in that Cheltenham heat, is the only Irish representative.
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Post by dennisg on Apr 8, 2018 6:38:50 GMT
3/1 and 5/2 winners over the last two days for our nap selection and David Ord heads to Carlisle for Sunday's best bet. Recommended bet: Sporting Life's Daily Nap, April 8 NAP: Knock House (4.30 Carlisle) 1 Knock Housep63 912-0OR: 127D 4/1 Form: 4P/P6P-6T: D McCain JnrJ: B Hughes Last run Live betting powered by Nest Best: Lord Napier (2.35 Exeter) 2 Lord Napier16 511-12OR: 123 9/4 Form: 511T: P BowenJ: Sean Bowen Last run Live betting powered by Treble: Romulus Du Donjon (5.00 Carlisle) 2 Romulus Du Donjon14 711-12OR: 103 8/1 Form: 517453T: Mrs R DobbinJ: Lorcan Murtagh (5) Last run Live betting powered by Knock House can take advantage of a career-low mark and win the Read Noel Fehily at 188Bet Handicap Hurdle at Carlisle on Sunday. Donald McCain’s charge caught the eye on a belated reappearance in the Pertemps Qualifier at Musselburgh in February, travelling strongly for a long way before finishing sixth behind Calett Mad. He doesn’t need to take much of a step forward to be competitive here off 127 and was capable of winning from 140 over fences two seasons ago, a campaign in which he was also fourth in the Kim Muir at Cheltenham. My Old Gold is a danger from the Nicky Richards yard but this is the weakest contest Knock House has contested for some time and with his stable continuing to tick over nicely, can take advantage of the opportunity. Romulus Du Donjon returned to form here last time and can land the US Masters Betting at 188bet Novices’ Handicap Chase. Rose Dobbin’s charge was outstayed by Shanroe Street and Rainy City over three miles and the return to two-and-a-half is very much in his favour. Lorcan Murtagh claims a valuable five pounds off and that can make the difference against top weight Asking Questions, a good winner here last time but who has 12st 2lb to carry in testing ground. Lord Napier is two from three over hurdles and on a steep upward curve so an opening mark of 123 seems to underestimate him in the 2.35 at Exeter. Peter Bowen’s charge was impressive in justifying odds-on favouritism at Sedgefield last month and while he was found a good opportunity there, he travelled and quickened like a smart prospect. Dinos Benefit is similarly unexposed and can chase the selection home but Lord Napier, an 80-rated handicapper on the flat before switching codes, is one to follow Daily Nap record: -11.61pts
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 8, 2018 8:09:52 GMT
Kelso, 07 Apr 18 Race 1 - 1:50pm THE SUE AND HARVEY SMITH STEEPLE CHASE (A NOVICES' LIMITED HANDICAP) (CLASS 3) Following the race, Ryan Day reported that he pulled up TEDDY TEE (IRE) after the gelding blundered badly 3 out.
Race 3 - 3:00pm THE LIZ ADAM MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) The winner SMOOTH STEPPER, appeared to show an improvement in form, compared with its previous run at Newcastle on 24 February 2018, where the gelding finished sixth of seventeen, beaten 55 lengths. Sue Smith’s explanation was noted that the gelding appreciated the drop in trip on this occasion, having failed to stay 4 miles last time. SMOOTH STEPPER was routine tested.
The Veterinary Officer reported that SAMSTOWN, which was pulled up, had lost its right hind shoe.
Race 4 - 3:35pm THE EDINBURGH GIN HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) WESTERN RULES (IRE), trained by Nicky Richards, was late in the Parade Ring due to difficulties fitting the gelding’s noseband.
Following the race, Charlie Deutsch reported that EMINENT POET, which was pulled up, was never travelling. Rachael McDonald reported that ARTHUR'S SECRET, placed fourth, stopped quickly and lost action on the run in. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 5 - 4:10pm THE ASHLEYBANK INVESTMENTS REG & BETTY TWEEDIE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier for the Northern Lights Middle Distance Chase Series) Following the race, the representative of Ann Hamilton reported that OAK VINTAGE (IRE), which was pulled up, was unsuited by the Heavy ground on this occasion and would prefer a sounder surface. View Stewards report Kempton Park, 07 Apr 18 Race 1 - 1:30pm THE BETFRED TV/BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) On the first bend JOHN BETJEMAN, placed third, ducked sharply left-handed causing interference to DIXIELAND (IRE), unplaced, who in turn interfered with the winner, LIHOU, who in turn interfered with KINKS, placed second, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, Tom Marquand reported that DIXIELAND (IRE), unplaced, suffered interference on the first bend, Rossa Ryan reported that GINGERSDUNTHELOT (IRE), unplaced, ran green and Jason Watson reported that JOHN BETJEMAN, placed third, did not handle the first bend.
Race 2 - 2:05pm THE BETFRED MOBILE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for A MOMENTOFMADNESS to go early to post, for GREEN DOOR (IRE) to go early to post and to be mounted on the chute, and for BOWSON FRED to be mounted on the chute.
Race 3 - 2:40pm THE BETFRED 'SUPPORTS JACK BERRY HOUSE' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for MAZZINI to be mounted on the chute and for BOUNDSY (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that TROPICS (USA), placed sixth, was lame on its right fore.
Race 4 - 3:15pm THE BETFRED 'HOME OF GOALS GALORE' SNOWDROP FILLIES' STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Just after the line SHENANIGANS (IRE), placed second, shifted slightly right-handed as LA FIGLIA (IRE), placed fourth, shifted marginally left-handed causing interference to SMART CALL (SAF), unplaced, and PEAK PRINCESS (IRE), placed sixth, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Race 6 - 4:25pm THE BETFRED 'LIKE US ON FACEBOOK' CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 2) (PLUS 10 RACE) Following the race, Daniel Muscutt reported that JELLMOOD, placed fourth, hung left-handed in the early stages.
Race 7 - 5:00pm THE BETFRED 'WATCH SKY SPORTS IN OUR SHOPS' QUEEN'S PRIZE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Following the race, Tom Marquand reported that INN THE BULL (GER), unplaced, ran flat and Jim Crowley reported that SUNBLAZER (IRE), placed sixth, hung left-handed. View Stewards report Uttoxeter, 07 Apr 18 Fixture Note Race 1: Chute hurdle and middle hurdle in home straight omitted due to unsuitable ground conditions.
Races 2, 3 & 5: Middle hurdle in home straight omitted due to unsuitable ground conditions.
Races 4 & 6: Last fence in back straight omitted due to unsuitable ground conditions. Race 1 - 1:55pm THE BETFRED TV CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Bernard Llewellyn was fined £140 as the record of vaccinations in the passport of FLANAGANS FIELD (IRE) did not comply with the Rules of Racing.
DARTAGNAN LE DUN (FR) and JAUNTY THOR wore earplugs throughout the race.
The apparent improvement in form of the winner, RADICAL ARCHIE, compared with its previous run at Fontwell on 15 February 2018, where the gelding was pulled up, was considered. The representative of Evan Williams was interviewed. It was noted that he could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance other than that RADICAL ARCHIE was contesting a weaker race on this occasion. The gelding was routine tested.
Following the race, Robert Williams reported that FLANAGANS FIELD (IRE), which started favourite and finished unplaced, was never travelling.
Race 2 - 2:30pm THE BETFRED SUPPORTS JACK BERRY HOUSE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Permission was given for POWERSTOWN PARK (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that the winner, SECRET LEGACY (IRE), lost its right fore shoe.
Race 3 - 3:05pm THE BETFRED 'WATCH SKY SPORTS IN OUR SHOPS' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race, Adam Nicol reported that TRANSIENT BAY (IRE), which was pulled up, was never travelling.
Race 5 - 4:15pm THE BETFRED 'HOME OF GOALS GALORE' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Permission was given for SCARTARE (IRE) to go early to post and LATE ROMANTIC (IRE) wore earplugs throughout the race.
Mr Edward Glassonbury, the rider of LATE ROMANTIC (IRE) , was suspended for 2 days for using his whip without allowing his mount time to respond from approaching the final hurdle.
Mr Edward Glassonbury, the rider of LATE ROMANTIC (IRE), was unseated approaching the final hurdle. The rider was interviewed and shown recordings of the incident. It was found that the incident was accidental and was caused by Mr Glassonbury becoming unbalanced on the run to the final hurdle and subsequently being unseated.
The winner, KAYF MOSS, appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Towcester on 15 March 2018, where the gelding was pulled up. The representative of John Flint’s explanation that the gelding appreciated the testing ground, was noted. KAYF MOSS was routine tested.
The performance of ARDEN DENIS (IRE), which started favourite and was pulled up, was considered. Neil Mulholland’s explanation that the gelding did not appreciate the Heavy ground, which in his opinion was holding, was noted.
Following the race, Adam Nicol reported that ANIKNAM (FR), which was pulled up, was never travelling and Lorcan Murtagh reported that SILVER DRAGON, which was pulled up, was never travelling.
Race 6 - 4:50pm THE BETFRED SUPER LEAGUE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) The winner, LUNAR FLOW, appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Wetherby on 20 February 2018 where the gelding finished fifth of eight, beaten by 43¾ lengths. Jamie Snowdon’s explanation that LUNAR FLOW appreciated the return to Uttoxeter having performed well there in the past and added that he may have run the gelding too soon after a wind operation last time out, was noted. LUNAR FLOW was routine tested. View Stewards report Stratford-on-avon, 07 Apr 18 Fixture Note Abandoned - Waterlogged Nothing to report View Stewards report Wolverhampton, 07 Apr 18 Race 1 - 5:45pm THE FCL GLOBAL FORWARDING 'HANDS AND HEELS' APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (Part of The Racing Excellence Initiative) Just inside 4 furlongs out, the winner, MADRINHO (IRE), lugged left whilst running freely causing PERFECT WORDS (IRE), placed fourth, to be briefly tightened for room, 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 MADRINHO (IRE).
Race 2 - 6:15pm THE FCL GLOBAL FORWARDING FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Approaching the first bend, PRECIOUS SILK (IRE), placed fourth, shifted quickly left-handed away from the whip causing Silvestre De Sousa, the rider of ONEFOOTINPARADISE, placed fifth, to take a precautionary 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 PRECIOUS SILK (IRE).
Following the race, Fran Berry reported that PORRIMA (IRE), placed eighth, stopped quickly and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filly revealed it to be suffering from atrial fibrillation.
Race 3 - 6:45pm THE fclgf.com NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Marc Monaghan reported that QATAR GLORY (IRE), unplaced, ran too free.
Race 4 - 7:15pm THE FCL GLOBAL FORWARDING MAKING LOGISTICS PERSONAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Upon arrival at the start, Cam Hardie reported that LUCKY LODGE felt amiss. Having been checked by a Veterinary Surgeon, the gelding was deemed fit to race.
The performance of NICK VEDDER, which started favourite and finished unplaced, was considered. Michael Wigham could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of NICK VEDDER during routine testing revealed it to be suffering from atrial fibrillation.
An enquiry was held to consider interference inside the final ½ furlong between SAYESSE, placed second, ridden by Andrea Atzeni and the winner, FIRE DIAMOND, ridden by Martin Harley. Atzeni was cautioned for careless riding as he had allowed his mount to drift right without sufficient correction, intimidating FIRE DIAMOND off its intended line.
It was noted that both hind bandages on BALTIC PRINCE (IRE), placed third, came adrift inside the final 3 furlongs.
Race 5 - 7:45pm THE CONTACT US AT fclgf.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Approaching 2 furlongs out, LUV U WHATEVER, placed sixth, edged marginally left causing the winner, STAR ASCENDING (IRE) to be short of room on the rails, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Approximately 1 furlong out, DREAM MAGIC (IRE), placed third, drifted left at the same time as the winner, STAR ASCENDING (IRE) hung slightly right, causing LUV U WHATEVER, placed sixth, to be briefly hampered, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, Andrew Mullen reported that DREAM MAGIC (IRE), placed third, jumped awkwardly from the stalls. Andrea Atzeni reported that BLENHEIM WARRIOR, unplaced, was never travelling and hung right throughout and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 6 - 8:15pm THE FCL GLOBAL FORWARDING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Fran Berry reported that SPES NOSTRA, placed seventh, stopped quickly and had no more to give. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 7 - 8:45pm THE FCL PERSONALISED GLOBAL FREIGHT SOLUTIONS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) An enquiry was held to consider interference approaching the final furlong between ZESHOV (IRE), placed fifth, ridden by Daniel Tudhope; SCRIBNER CREEK (IRE), placed eighth, ridden by Charlie Bennett; PRANCING OSCAR (IRE), placed third, ridden by Tom Marquand and TEE IT UP TOMMO (IRE), placed seventh, ridden by Hollie Doyle. Tudhope was suspended for 2 days for careless riding as he allowed his mount to drift right without correction, causing SCRIBNER CREEK (IRE) to be checked for several strides.
Following the race, Hollie Doyle reported that TEE IT UP TOMMO (IRE), placed seventh, hung right throughout and Shane Gray reported that MAN OF VERVE (IRE), placed sixth, was denied a clear run. View Stewards report Fakenham, 07 Apr 18 Race 2 - 2:50pm THE SNELLINGS NORFOLK NATIONAL TUESDAY 8TH MAY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Following the race Trevor Whelan reported that LITTLE WINDMILL (IRE), which was pulled up, was never travelling. The Veterinary Officer reported that the winner, GLOBAL DOMINATION, bled from the nose.
Race 3 - 3:25pm THE JARROLD LADIES RACEDAY FAKENHAM SUNDAY 3RD JUNE NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices' Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) Denis Quinn, was fined £140 as the record of vaccinations in the passport of RELIGHT THE FIRE did not comply with the Rules of Racing.
Following the race Trevor Whelan reported that CHIMES OF DYLAN (IRE), placed fourth, hung left.
Race 4 - 4:00pm THE AT THE RACES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Maxime Tissier, the rider of ICONIC SKY, placed third, had appeared to ride a finish a circuit too soon. After being interviewed and shown recordings of the incident, the rider was suspended for 14 days.
Race 5 - 4:35pm THE RACING PARTNERSHIP NOVICES' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Following the race Lee Edwards reported that NATIVE GAMUT (IRE), which was pulled up, was never travelling.
Race 6 - 5:10pm THE DAVID KEITH MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Stewards Enquiry - May Affect Placings.
An enquiry was held to consider the placings in this race after interference jumping the last fence, when the winner, TEMPLEHILLS (IRE), ridden by Daryl Jacob interfered with PRINCETON ROYALE (IRE), placed second, ridden by Trevor Whelan. The Stewards considered that the interference had not improved TEMPLEHILLS (IRE)’s placing as the momentum lost as a result of the interference was less than the winning distance of 1 ½ lengths and the winner always appeared to be holding the second to the line. The interference was found to be accidental as TEMPLEHILLS (IRE) lugged quickly left on the approach to the last fence taking PRINCETON ROYALE (IRE) of its intended line.
Race 7 - 5:40pm THE LITTLE SNORING STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) Following the race Kielan Woods reported that MIDNIGHT MONSOON, which was pulled, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the mare failed to reveal any abnormalities.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 8, 2018 8:10:49 GMT
Sunday: going, weather & non-runners Carlisle GOING: SOFT (Good to soft in places on Hurdle course; GoingStick: Chs 6.0, Hdl 6.4) (Hurdles on Inner course) WEATHER: Cloudy NON RUNNERS: 1:50 Rapid Fritz (10) 3:25 Fin And Game (1)Tibbie Tamson (11) 4:30 Arthurs Secret (4)Wyfield Rose (11)Letemgo (7) 5:00 Mahlerdramatic (3)Dun Faw Good (7)Sporting Milan (4) 5:30 Siannes Star (9) Exeter GOING: HEAVY (Some standing water) (GoingStick 5.1) (The last hurdle in back straight and last hurdle in home straight will be omitted) (Rail movements: R1 & 2 +105y, R3, 4 & 7 +26y, R5 & 6 +165y) WEATHER: Showers NON RUNNERS: 2:05 Indian Reel (1) 3:40 Monet Moor (8)Dylanseoghan (6) 4:15 Admiral Blake (10) 5:15 Milosam (3)
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 8, 2018 8:11:28 GMT
DARK HORSE
Calivigny (2.25 Kelso)
Has been campaigned over a variety of trips but his best recent performances have come over this 2m4f distance and, given a declining chase mark, he can go close for Nick and Lucy Alexander. The handicapper has been lenient with this nine-year-old, who is now 5lb lower than his last winning mark, as he's been consistently dropping down the ratings despite running well in better races. He was awarded a Racing Post Rating of 121 when second to the useful Forest Des Aigles three starts back and anything like that kind of performance will see this gelding go extremely close.
15/2 Calivigny 3:55 Carlisle EYECATCHER
Steel Express (4.15 Exeter)
Hasn't won since his debut in December 2015 but performed well in novice hurdles last winter behind some good rivals and should soon be capitalising off a lowly handicap mark of 100. The six-year-old goes on any ground, including the heavy conditions he's likely to encounter here, and proved that when a decent second to the in-form Garrane last time out. The step up to an extended 2m7f seemed to have helped him that day and he stayed on well to grab a clear second. Gonnabegood ranks the biggest danger under a 3lb penalty.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 8, 2018 8:11:56 GMT
Lambourn: James Burn
Glentrool (5.30 Carlisle, nap)
Cosy course-and-distance winner last month and can take another step forward under ace conditional James Bowen.
8/1 Glentrool 5:30 Carlisle Other to follow Exeter: 2.35 Fixed Rate.
West Country: Andrew King
Show On The Road (2.35 Exeter, nap)
Returns to the scene of his victory earlier this year and, with conditions in his favour, he is expected to go close again.
9/2 Show On The Road 2:35 Exeter Others to follow Exeter: 3.10 Silverhow, 3.40 The Kings Writ, 4.15 Admiral Blake, 4.45 Martabot, 5.15 Persian Snow.
North: Colin Russell
Carlton Ryan (4.30 Carlisle, nap)
Winning point-to-pointer and chaser who shaped with promise on hurdles debut when fourth at Bangor last time. This stiffer test will be ideal for him and has a sound chance of getting off the mark this time.
13/2 Carlton Ryan 4:30 Carlisle Others to follow Carlisle: 1.50 Skywards Reward, 2.20 Instingtive, 2.50 Cracking Find, 3.25 Fin And Game, 3.55 Doktor Glaz, 5.00 Court Baloo, 5.30 Dr Hooves.
Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason
Doc Carver (2.35 Exeter, nap)
Below form on better ground at Plumpton when last seen, but remains nicely treated on his second to a decent sort at Bangor in heavy ground in January and has conditions in his favour.
13/2 Doc Carver 2:35 Exeter Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Under The Woods (2.05 Exeter)
Has been knocking at the door in three starts this year and can make his mark in this humble seller.
1/4 Under The Woods 2:05 Exeter Longshot: Ed Quigley
Trans Express (2.35 Exeter)
Testing ground should bring his stamina into play, and can go well at a venue he enjoys.
11/1 Trans Express 2:35 Exeter * There are no tips from Newmarket and Ireland on Sunday.
The Raceform Interactive nugget
Trans Express has figures of 721161 when running at Exeter (+£13 to £1 level stakes); the eight-year-old is 565P5572850556 elsewhere. He goes in the City Of Exeter Challenge Cup Handicap Hurdle at 2.35.
11/1 Trans Express 2:35 Exeter 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 8, 2018 8:12:27 GMT
Jennie Candlish has a fine record of three from 11, a 27 per cent strike-rate, when applying first time cheekpieces to a runner. This is an increase on her overall strike-rate of 14 per cent and she will be hoping the headgear works the trick on Astroland in the 1.50 at Carlisle.
Rose Dobbin has a strike-rate of six per cent with her chasing debutants, with two wins from 31 runners. However, at Carlisle the trainer is two from three with such runners, a 67 per cent strike-rate, and she sends former point-to-point winner Lady London to the track for her first run over fences in the 5.00.
Tom Lacey’s stable is in red-hot form at present with three winners from four runners – a 75 per cent strike-rate – over the last 14 days. The Ledbury-based trainer sends two to Exeter, Alberto’s Dream in the 3.40 and Colt Lightning in the 4.45.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 8, 2018 8:14:07 GMT
Scoop6 Results for 7th April 2018 Win Fund: No Winner - £311,195 rolled over to next time Place Fund: There were 1081 correct selections each winning £58.20
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