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Post by Kimmy on Apr 8, 2018 16:15:22 GMT
Exeter, 08 Apr 18 Race 1 - 2:05pm THE US MASTERS BETTING AT 188BET NOVICES' SELLING HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) It was noted that IGOUGO (IRE), placed fourth, did not enter the winner's enclosure on veterinary advice.
Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that SPIN THE BEAT, which was pulled up, had bled from the nose.
Race 2 - 2:35pm THE CITY OF EXETER CHALLENGE CUP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) The performance of LORD NAPIER (IRE), which started favourite and finished a well beaten sixth, was considered. Peter Bowen could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that, during routine testing, it was found that LORD NAPIER (IRE) had lost its right fore shoe.
Race 3 - 3:10pm THE ELECTROTEC STEEPLE CHASE (A NOVICES' LIMITED HANDICAP) (CLASS 3) Permission was given for CASPER KING (IRE) to be mounted on the course.
The performance of MAJOR HINDRANCE (IRE), placed fifth, was considered. Henry Oliver’s explanation that the gelding appeared to be showing the effects of a long season was noted. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of MAJOR HINDRANCE (IRE), during routine testing, failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 5 - 4:15pm THE GRAND NATIONAL BETTING AT 188BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) An enquiry was held to consider the placings in this race after interference on the run to the line when the winner, SHOOFLY MILLY (IRE), ridden by Matt Griffiths, drifted left-handed across BACT TO BLACK, placed second, ridden by Harry Cobden. The Stewards considered that the interference had not improved SHOOFLY MILLY (IRE)’s placing as the mare always appeared to be holding the second horse, and the distance at the line was a neck. The interference was found to be accidental as Griffiths took all reasonable steps to prevent the interference occurring.
Matt Griffiths, the rider of the winner, SHOOFLY MILLY (IRE) was suspended for 9 days for using his whip above the permitted level in the home straight.
Following the race Adrian Wintle reported that the race may have come too soon for DE BENE ESSE (IRE), which was pulled up, following its run seven days ago.
Race 6 - 4:45pm THE ELECTROTEC NOVICES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) JUST SPOT wore earplugs.
Following the race the representative of Tom Lacey reported that COLT LIGHTNING (IRE), which was pulled up, had a breathing problem. View Stewards report Carlisle, 08 Apr 18 Race 1 - 1:50pm THE ENHANCED PLACE ODDS AT 188BET MOBILE CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV I) Following the race, Sam Coltherd reported that YOUNG TOM, placed seventh, hung left throughout.
Race 2 - 2:20pm THE ENHANCED PLACE ODDS AT 188BET MOBILE CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV II) The winner DAKOTA GREY, appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Carlisle on 19 February 2018 where the gelding finished twelfth of twelve, beaten by 89 lengths. It was noted that Micky Hammond could offer no explanation for the gelding’s improved form other than DAKOTA GREY may have benefitted from no head gear. DAKOTA GREY was routine tested.
Race 4 - 3:25pm THE PAULINE PHIZACKLEA MEMORIAL NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices' Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) Sandy Thomson was fined £140 as the record of vaccinations in the passport of MCGOWAN’S PASS did not comply with the Rules of Racing.
Race 5 - 3:55pm THE PREMIER LEAGUE BETTING AT 188BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that CALIVIGNY (IRE), unplaced, lost its left fore shoe and PRESENTING JUNIOR (IRE) was pulled up lame.
Race 6 - 4:30pm THE READ NOEL FEHILY AT 188BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Approaching the final hurdle, the winner, MY OLD GOLD (IRE) lugged quickly left causing the rider of KNOCK HOUSE (IRE), placed second, to have to switch 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 MY OLD GOLD (IRE).
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 8, 2018 16:16:44 GMT
Hexham's card on Tuesday hinges on an 8am inspection on Monday, with more than 111m of rain having fallen at the course since Good Friday.
The track was on Sunday reported to be waterlogged in places and, although a drier spell of weather is anticipated, there could be further showers on raceday.
No Ambition at Aintree
Burning Ambition, one of the ante-post favourites for Thursday's Foxhunters' Chase at Aintree, will not travel after failing to spark in his latest piece of work.
Trainer Pierce Power's stable star was last seen finishing eighth behind Pacha Du Polder in the Foxhunter at Cheltenham and may now be aimed at the Punchestown festival instead.
Power said: "He's usually a very good work horse, so when he didn't quite sparkle last week, we knew we'd no business going to Aintree with him.
"We'll have a look at Punchestown but he could also go out to grass as he's still only a seven-year-old and there should be plenty of good days in him."
Boylan short-listed for award
Mark Boylan, who spent seven months with the Racing Post's editorial team in Ireland as part of his university course, has been short-listed for the Sportswriter of the Year prize at the National Student Media Awards.
Boylan, 20, first came to prominence in racing circles when he wrote and performed a song celebrating the Cheltenham Festival as a 13-year-old and he has since done the same sort of thing for Kauto Star, Sir Anthony McCoy, the Breeders' Cup and Campbell Gillies. However, it is his work for the Racing Post which has led to the nomination.
He said: "I submitted several of the pieces that I did while I was with the Racing Post, including a colour piece from Laytown and a spread on Beef Or Salmon, who was a favourite of mine, and luckily they liked what I had done. I'm one of six in the running for the award, and I'm delighted, but it's a complete surprise."
Boylan is taking a four-year course in journalism and new media at the University of Limerick, the third year of which took him to the Racing Post. He is currently studying at the University of the West Of Scotland at Ayr and hopes to make a career in racing journalism when he graduates.
Death of jockey Peter Cullis
Former jockey Peter Cullis, who had his only ride in the Grand National at the age of 43 in 1973, the year that Red Rum beat Crisp, has died. He was 87.
Cullis, who finished last on Mill Door, started in racing as a 6st apprentice and was barely 15 when he enjoyed a first win on Weathercock at Salisbury in 1945.
The Sporting Life reported: "The opening event in the programme, a race for apprentice jockeys, was won so easily by Weathercock, ridden by young Cullis, that it does not call for any description except to remark that this small boy kept his mount going steadily once he had taken the lead".
Cullis's last winner came over jumps at Taunton 30 years later on May Gate. He retired immediately afterwards.
Although he had ridden at 6st 7lb at Salisbury Cullis put on weight quickly afterwards and was forced to go jumping in 1948, but not before he had ridden in that year's Oaks on Special Scotch, who finished last behind Masaka.
His career was interrupted when he broke his neck at Kempton on Boxing Day, 1960, and he enjoyed only occasional success afterwards.
Carlisle appointment
Molly Dingwall has been appointed general manager of Carlisle. Dingwall, 27, joined Jockey Club Racecourses as a regional conference and events business development executive in November 2015 and progressed to trainee general manager before succeeding Geraldine McKay as general manager.
She said: "I absolutely adore Carlisle, and this is a brilliant opportunity to join a fantastic team responsible for top-class racing and events that are the pride of Cumbria.
“I am passionate about horseracing and through my roles at the Jockey Club I have been lucky enough to work at some of the most prestigious racecourses and festivals in the UK. I cannot wait to become part of the local community and to continue to develop this fantastic venue."
John Baker, north-west regional director of Jockey Club Racecourses, was himself once manager at Carlisle and said: "We are delighted Molly will lead our dedicated and talented team at Carlisle into an exciting new era for the course.
"She has a natural enthusiasm, exuberance and vast knowledge of our wonderful sport. Her commercial skills and engaging personality will be a great asset."
Sign Of A Victory retired
Sign Of A Victory, the high-class Nicky Henderson-trained hurdler, has been retired aged nine.
Sign Of A Victory won six times – two bumpers, three over hurdles and once on the Flat from 17 starts in a rather stop-start career in which he experienced plenty of niggling setbacks.
His victory in a Listed handicap hurdle at Ascot in November 2014 earned him a career-high Racing Post Rating of 156, but it was to prove his final success over jumps.
Owner Matt Morgan tweeted: "After a long consultation with @sevenbarrows it is with a heavy heart that we have decided to retire Sign Of A Victory. Unfortunately on returning from injury he has not shown his old enthusiasm and it is crucial that we do what is best for him. Happy retirement my old pal #SOAV."
Michigan left with no thoroughbred racing
Hazel Park Raceway in Michigan has been closed after ownership group Hartman & Tyner announced the property was in the process of being sold, just under a month before the scheduled opening day of the meeting.
The closure of Hazel Park marks the fourth thoroughbred venue to shut its doors in Michigan since 2007, when Great Lakes Downs held its final fixture. Hazel Park opened in 1949 as a dual-purpose facility for thoroughbreds and standardbreds.
Michigan's lone remaining racetrack following the closure is Northville Downs, a standardbred facility on the outskirts of Detroit.
In a press release, Hartman & Tyner revealed Hazel Park has entered into an agreement to sell its assets, and closing of the transaction is expected within the next few weeks. The track was scheduled to race from May 4.
"Over the past 25 years, the gaming industry has dramatically changed throughout the country," read a statement from the racetrack.
"Clearly, this has had a significant impact on the proud tradition of horseracing throughout Michigan. For nearly 70 years Hazel Park Raceway has appreciated the hard work and support of employees and fans, as well as the economic and entertainment value this venue has brought to the community."
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Post by dennisg on Apr 9, 2018 6:03:37 GMT
in today's sporting life............ The racing team have been in good form over the last few days and Richard Mann has a fancy at Wolverhampton on Monday. Recommended bet: Sporting Life's Daily Nap, April 9 NAP: Doctor Sardonicus (18.15 Wolverhampton) 1 1 Doctor Sardonicus58 79-6OR: 103D 5/2 Form: 1014-64T: Tom DascombeJ: M Harley Last run Live betting powered by Next Best: Don Bersy (15.25 Ludlow) 1 Don Bersy15 511-12OR: 136D 9/4 Form: 13-7921T: T SymondsJ: J M Davies Last run Live betting powered by Treble: Sheriff Garrett (19.45 Wolverhampton) 8 1 Sheriff Garrettp161 49-2OR: 72BFC 13/2 Form: 545422-T: T D EasterbyJ: D Allan Last run Live betting powered by Doctor Sardonicus rates the best bet of the day on Monday when he lines up in the www.wolverhamptonracecourse.co.uk Conditions Stakes (18.15). The seven-year-old has been in decent form on the all-weather this winter and ran another solid race when finishing fourth in a red-hot course and distance contest back in February. As is customary with him, he was quickly away and gave a bold sight from the front, only giving way inside the final furlong when tackled by some classy sorts. He might find this contest a little less demanding and more importantly, could well enjoy an uncontested lead with so many of his rivals preferring to come from off the pace. If the excellent Martin Harley can keep a little bit up his sleeve for the sprint form home, he should be very hard to reel in. Another with strong claims is Don Bersy in the Michael Lumsden Memorial Handicap Hurdle (15.25) at Ludlow. The recent Carlisle victor must concede weight all round but his level of form is a notch above what these rivals can bring to the table and his runner-up finish to Jenkins at Kempton two starts back reads well in the context of this race. He is only 3lb higher than for his triumph at Carlisle and still looks to be on a winnable mark. Back at Dunstall Park, the final bet of the day comes in the myracing.com Handicap (19.45) as Sheriff Garrett makes his seasonal reappearance. Tim Easterby’s charge must lower the colours of the progressive Great Return but that one is now 21lb higher than when his winning spree began and he looks vulnerable. Sheriff Garrett ended last year with a string of creditable efforts in defeat and his latest offering, when second to Redicean, gives the previous course scorer sound claims. His fitness must be taken on trust but he might be worth chancing. Daily Nap record: -12.61pts
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Post by dennisg on Apr 9, 2018 6:05:09 GMT
Altior will sidestep the JLT Melling Chase at Aintree on Friday and instead defend his crown in the bet365 Celebration Chase at Sandown, trainer Nicky Henderson has announced. The brilliant eight-year-old extended his unbeaten record over fences to eight in the Queen Mother Champion Chase at last month's Cheltenham Festival and Henderson admitted to being tempted by the prospect of testing his stable star over two and a half miles for the first time in his career on Merseyside. However, the Seven Barrows handler has decided to err on the side of caution and Altior will round off his campaign on the final day of the season at Sandown on April 28. Henderson told Unibet: "We have decided that Altior will not run at Aintree in the Melling Chase on Friday and will instead head to Sandown for the Celebration Chase, which he won last year. "I would loved to have tried him over two and a half miles, and it was a real temptation, but we've got another Grade One in a fortnight's time around a track he likes and as we can't do both, we will wait. "He's done one good piece of work and schooled once since Cheltenham and everything has been absolutely brilliant, but no horse had an easy race at Cheltenham on that ground, so we might as well do the sensible thing and make full use of the extra time we've got. "The first words Nico (de Boinville) said to me when he got off after the Champion Chase was 'he has had a tough race today', so we all feel the extra two weeks will freshen him up a little bit more." Henderson confirmed Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up Might Bite will make the journey from Lambourn to Liverpool for Thursday's Betway Bowl following a pleasing workout on Sunday morning. He added: "Might Bite is certainly telling us that he has come out of Cheltenham extremely well and, barring incident, he definitely goes to Aintree. "He's working very well and his schooling has been great. "He's been out this morning and says (in horse language) he's very well!"
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Post by dennisg on Apr 9, 2018 6:06:45 GMT
Charlie Hills is aiming to start Battaash in the Temple Stakes at Haydock in May before the star sprinter heads to Royal Ascot for the King's Stand Stakes. The Lambourn handler reports last year's Prix de l'Abbaye hero to have wintered well and is looking forward to the new campaign. "Battaash is great. We've not worked him yet and the plan is to run him in the Temple Stakes at this stage. There is a nice gap then to Ascot," said Hills. "He is about an inch and a half taller than last year and about 30 kilograms heavier at the moment. I would like to try him over six furlongs at some stage, but I will have to speak to the owner." Sporting Life Fast Cards Hills also revealed plans for two of his other stable starts, Magical Memory, who was a recent visitor to Dubai, and promising three-year-old Wafy. "I will probably run Magical Memory in the Abernant next (at Newmarket). He came back from Dubai and only lost three kilograms. He came back the Monday after the race," he said. "Wafy will run at Sandown in either the Classic Trial or the Esher Cup. This one won't mind a bit of cut. "He has been great, he has been in all winter and has been cantering since the New Year. I was really pleased with the way he worked at Lingfield this week."
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Post by dennisg on Apr 9, 2018 6:08:28 GMT
Trainer Mouse Morris is more than happy to give Rachael Blackmore the leg up on Alpha Des Obeaux in the Randox Health Grand National at Aintree on Saturday. The Gigginstown House Stud-owned eight-year-old won the Clonmel Oil Chase in the autumn and was last seen finishing sixth under Blackmore in the Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown in early February. Morris, who won the 2016 Grand National with Rule The World, has intentionally kept Alpha Des Obeaux fresh since and is keeping his fingers crossed he can give last season's champion Irish conditional jockey a good spin on her debut ride in the world's most famous steeplechase. Morris said: "Rachael has been lucky for us and she's a very good pilot. We're delighted to have her on board. "He (Alpha Des Obeaux) is a Grade Two winner over fences and he's going into the race fresh. I think he's at his best when he's fresh. "The National is the National, but hopefully he has a chance." Grand National horse by horse Grand National trends Randox Health Grand National guide Alpha Des Obeaux might not be Morris' only runner in the Aintree spectacular, with the trainer confirming Thunder And Roses a likely contender should he make the cut. The 10-year-old, who fell at the seventh fence in the Irish Grand National on Easter Monday, is currently 49th in the order of entry. "That's the plan at the moment. Whether it comes off is another thing," he added. Nick Scholfield will ride Aintree regular Maggio in the Grand National. The 13-year-old chaser, trained by Patrick Griffin, has yet to compete in the big race itself, but will be having a sixth outing on Merseyside. James Griffin, the County Dublin trainer's son and assistant, said: "I've known Nick for a long time and he has ridden for us before. "Maggio is very well. He schooled over fences over two and a half miles at Thurles (on Wednesday). "I rode him and I was absolutely delighted. It's now all systems go for the National." Maggio is owned by Douglas Pryde and James Beaumont, who won the National with Auroras Encore in 2013.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 9, 2018 8:23:02 GMT
LUDLOW
Robin Goodfellow
2.20 Weebill
2.50 Sonneofpresenting
3.25 I'm A Game Changer
3.55 IFANDBUTWHYNOT (nap)
4.30 Longhousesignora
5.05 Full Trottle
5.35 Oh Michelle
Gimcrack
2.20 Weebill
2.50 Fourth Act
3.25 Don Bersy
3.55 Colin's Brother
4.30 Molly Carew
5.05 Bay Sly
5.35 Oh Michelle
KEMPTON
Robin Goodfellow
2.00 Lungarno Palace
2.30 Destrier
3.05 Leg Lock Luke
3.35 Kilfilum Cross
4.10 Kilinakin
4.45 Loves Destination
5.20 Bolving
5.50 Courtinthemiddle
Gimcrack
2.00 Salix
2.30 Destrier
3.05 Bach De Clermont
3.35 Station Master
4.10 Turban
4.45 Molly Childers
5.20 Prince Mahler
5.50 Uncle Percy
WINCANTON
Robin Goodfellow
2.10 The Dellercheckout
2.40 The Last But One
3.15 Jammin Masters
3.45 Argyle
4.20 Adrien Du Pont
4.55 Guerrilla Tactics
5.25 Getaway Trump
Gimcrack
2.10 The Dellercheckout
2.40 Norse Light
3.15 Jammin Masters
3.45 Argyle
4.20 Adrien Du Pont
4.55 What Larks
5.25 Unwin Vc
WOLVERHAMPTON
Robin Goodfellow
5.15 Black Truffle (nb)
5.45 Beshaayir
6.15 Doctor Sardonicus
6.45 Gee Sixty Six
7.15 Emigrated
7.45 Sheriff Garrett
8.15 Noneedtotellme
8.45 Joys Delight
Gimcrack
5.15 Dalness Express
5.45 BESHAAYIR (nap)
6.15 Goldream (nb)
6.45 Navajo Storm
7.15 Let Me In
7.45 Sheriff Garrett
8.15 Noneedtotellme
8.45 Gone With The Wind
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 9, 2018 8:23:49 GMT
Monday: going, weather & non-runners Kempton GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Good in places; GoingStick: Chs 7.4, Hdl 6.9) (Hurdle races will be on the Winter course) (Rail movements: R1 +23y, R2 +31y, R3 & 5 +40y, R4 +25y, R6 +32y) WEATHER: Showers NON RUNNERS: 3:05 Definitly Grey (3)Some Kinda Lama (1) 5:20 Sisania (15)Lincoln County (13) 5:50 Predict A Riot (3) Ludlow GOING: Hurdle course - SOFT (Good to soft in places); Chase course - GOOD TO SOFT (GoingStick 6.1) WEATHER: Showers NON RUNNERS: 3:55 Grey Gold (5) Wincanton GOING: HEAVY (Soft in places) (GoingStick: Chs 5.1, Hdl 5.3) (The stable hurdle will be omitted) (Rail movements: R1 & 3 +102, R4 & 7 +67y) WEATHER: Light rain NON RUNNERS: 4:20 Adrien Du Pont (1) Wolverhampton (AW) GOING: TAPETA: STANDARD WEATHER: Showers STALLS: 7f - Outside; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 5:15 Hangman Jury (10)Tasaaboq (12) 5:45 Noreena (1) 8:15 Diamond Eagle (13)
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 9, 2018 8:24:20 GMT
BANKER
Full Throttle (5.05 Ludlow)
Laura Thomas' nine-year-old gelding has more than paid his way in points over the years and has a decent record of three wins and a second from four starts under Rules. He looks to have a great chance of adding another victory to that tally in this hunter's chase, a race he won last year. He beat the useful Creevytennant comfortably 12 months ago and there's nothing in this field of his talent this time around. He was last seen under Rules finishing a clear second to Shotavodka, who has since run the 131-rated Virak close at Haydock and, with Zac Baker booked, he should follow up.
9/4 Full Trottle 5:05 Ludlow GOOD THING
Black Narcissus (4.55 Wincanton)
Pulled up on three of his first four starts this season before undergoing wind surgery in January. Better run to finish fifth on his return to action at Towcester but then never travelled on his next start at Taunton, when finishing tenth of 11. His mark dropped rapidly as a result and, having found himself competing off 92, he ran a much better race in first-time cheekpieces to finish a five-length second to Alberto's Dream on his penultimate start. The winner, who was then running off a mark of 80, has scored three times since and now competes off 35lb higher. Black Narcissus duly went one better when last seen and, although he's 7lb higher, he's still well treated on last season's efforts.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 9, 2018 8:24:55 GMT
Lambourn: James Burn
Great Return (7.45 Wolverhampton, nap)
Bolted up over course and distance in February and won two more since then. Has gone up accordingly, but no surprise to see him go close again.
Others to follow Kempton 2.00 Du Destin, 2.30 Mere Ironmonger, 3.05 Some Kinda Lama, 3.35 Follow The Bear, 4.10 The Ogle Gogle Man. Ludlow 5.35 Simonia. Wincanton 3.15 Jammin Masters, 4.20 Rayvin Black. Wolverhampton 5.15 Black Truffle.
13/8 Great Return 7:45 Wolverhampton (AW) Newmarket: David Milnes
Rasima (5.45 Wolverhampton, nap)
The grey daughter of Iffraaj is fancied to make the most of the weight she receives from local rival Beshaayir after some decent work on the Al Bahathri Polytrack of late. Roger Varian's team are just beginning to roll and she can strike at the third time of asking.
Others to follow Wolverhampton 6.15 Double Up, 6.45 Gee Sixty Six, 7.45 Western Way.
9/2 Rasima 5:45 Wolverhampton (AW) West Country: Andrew King
Bolving (5.20 Kempton, nap)
The drying ground will be a great help and he can build on his recent course fourth on this step up in trip.
Others to follow Kempton 3.05 Roll The Dough 3.35 Reikers Island 4.45 Timeforben Ludlow 2.20 Battle Of Ideas 2.50 Sir Ivan 3.25 I'm A Game Changer 3.55 Mick Thonic 4.30 Goodgirlteresa 5.35 Queen Of The Wind Wincanton 2.10 The Dellercheckout 2.40 The Last But One 3.15 Brynmawr 3.45 Kalarika 4.20 Adrien Du Pont 4.55 Black Narcissus 5.25 Unwin VC.
9/2 Bolving 5:20 Kempton North: Colin Russell
Ifandbutwhynot (3.55 Ludlow, nap)
Not the force of old but showed he still retains plenty of ability last time when runner-up at Carlisle. Today's track is ideal for him and he's fancied to give another good account.
Others to follow Kempton 5.20 Lincoln County, 5.50 Bronzallure. Ludlow 3.25 Raise A Spark, 4.30 Northern Girl. Wolverhampton 5.15 Harbour Patrol, 5.45 Northern Angel, 6.15 Robot Boy, 6.45 Quiet Weekend, 7.15 Dream Free, 7.45 Strait Of Magellan, 8.15 Carlovian, 8.45 Gone With The Wind.
13/2 Ifandbutwhynot 3:55 Ludlow Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason
Black Narcissus (4.55 Wincanton, nap)
Back to form since fitted with cheekpieces on her last couple of starts and remains nicely treated despite a 7lb rise in the handicap for last month's Sedgefield success.
3/1 Black Narcissus 4:55 Wincanton Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Lungarno Palace (2.00 Kempton)
A wide-margin winner on his hurdling debut at Huntingdon a month ago, and his speed figures suggest he can hold his own in this better grade event.
5/2 Lungarno Palace 2:00 Kempton Longshot: Ed Quigley
Peruvien Bleu (3.25 Ludlow)
Been below par recently, but comes alive at this venue and cannot be dismissed off his current mark.
8/1 Peruvien Bleu 3:25 Ludlow The Raceform Interactive nugget
The Ron Hodges-trained Daytime Ahead has form figures of 1121 when running in handicap hurdles at Wincanton (+£22.50 to £1 stakes); away from that track she is 46664424PU. The seven-year-old runs in a 0-130 event over 2m5f at 3.15.
5/1 Daytime Ahead 3:15 Wincanton > There is no Irish racing on Monday
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 9, 2018 8:25:28 GMT
Warren Greatrex is three from six, a 50 per cent strike-rate, at Wolverhampton. The Lambourn trainer sends Great Return for the 7.45.
James Doyle has been in terrific form over the past fortnight with seven winners from 17 rides for a 41 per cent strike-rate. He heads to Wolverhampton for Beshaayir in the 5.45 and Goldream in the 6.15.
Lorcan Williams has three wins from six rides at Wincanton for a 50 per cent strike-rate. The amateur goes to the track for one ride, Ormskirk, in the 2m novice handicap hurdle (3.45).
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 9, 2018 20:32:31 GMT
Ludlow, 09 Apr 18 Race 1 - 2:20pm THE HEATH FARM MEATS NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) ROYAL MAGIC (IRE) was withdrawn by the Stewards at 2.28pm having unseated its rider at the start and cantered loose for a substantial amount of time before being caught.
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, David Noonan reported that PRINCE CARN, which was pulled up, hung left-handed throughout.
Race 2 - 2:50pm THE WEATHERBYS HAMILTON HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Following the race, David Bass reported that SONNEOFPRESENTING (IRE), which was pulled up, stopped quickly. The representative of Colin Tizzard reported that FOURTH ACT (IRE), which was pulled up, had a breathing problem.
Race 3 - 3:25pm THE MICHAEL LUMSDEN MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Permission was given for RAISE A SPARK to go early to post.
Race 4 - 3:55pm THE BOYNE CUP (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) (CLASS 3) Permission was given for BOXER BEAT (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that CUT THE CORNER (IRE), placed third, lost its right fore shoe.
Race 5 - 4:30pm THE WEATHERBYS GENERAL STUD BOOK MARES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) PRETTY RECKLESS (IRE) wore earplugs throughout the race.
Race 6 - 5:05pm THE MAGNUS-ALLCROFT MEMORIAL OPEN HUNTERS' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Permission was given for FULL TROTTLE (IRE) and BAY SLY (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that the winner, FULL TROTTLE (IRE) and RED DEVIL LADS (IRE), which was pulled up, both lost their left hind shoes.
Race 7 - 5:35pm THE LUDLOW RACECOURSE BOOKMAKERS MARES' NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (NHMOPS Bonus Race) FLEUR DU POMMIER fell over in the Parade Ring as the rider was about to get mounted. Having been checked by the Veterinary Officer, the mare was deemed fit to race.
Following the race, Lee Edwards reported that THE TOOJUMPA, unplaced, hung left-handed. View Stewards report Kempton Park, 09 Apr 18 Fixture Note After Race 1 the going was changed to Soft (from Good to Soft, Soft in places). Race 1 - 2:00pm THE MATCHBOOK BETTING EXCHANGE NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices' Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (DIV I) Following the race, James Best reported that his saddle slipped on MAZALTO (IRE), which was pulled up.
Race 2 - 2:30pm THE MATCHBOOK BETTING EXCHANGE NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices' Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (DIV II) An enquiry was held into the Start of Race 2, into why SANDFORD CASTLE (IRE), unplaced, ridden by James Best and WORKING CLASS, unplaced, ridden by Harrison Beswick appeared to start detached from the field. The riders and Starters were interviewed. Being satisfied that the correct starting procedures were carried out, the Jockeys’ explanation that they were instructed by their respective trainers to drop in and settle their mounts at the back was noted.
An enquiry was held into the running and riding of GOTHIC EMPRIE (IRE), ridden by Andrew Glassonbury and trained by Richard Rowe which settled towards the rear of the field becoming slightly detached from the leaders as they turned into the home straight where upon it was ridden hands and heels to the line, finishing seventh of eleven, beaten by 33 lengths. The rider and the trainer were interviewed and shown recordings of the race; the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities. The rider stated that his instructions were to drop in and settle the gelding and to get him jumping as it was having its first start over hurdles. He added that it’s previous run was on the flat over 11 furlongs on the All Weather, and he was therefore concerned with getting the gelding home on the Soft going over the 2 mile trip. He further added that he asked for an effort 3 hurdles out, the gelding did respond, but was not able to stay and tired quickly on the ground. The trainer stated that the ride accorded with the instructions given and agreed that the gelding appeared not to stay on this occasion and that he would be looking to run GOTHIC EMPIRE (IRE) on faster ground next time. Their explanations were noted.
Following the race, James Best reported that SANDFORD CASTLE (IRE), unplaced, ran keenly and made a mistake at the first.
Race 3 - 3:05pm THE BETTER ODDS WITH MATCHBOOK STEEPLE CHASE (A NOVICES' LIMITED HANDICAP) (CLASS 4) The winner, LEITH HILL LAD, appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Huntingdon on 8 February 2018 where the gelding finished fifth of seven, beaten by 28 lengths. It was noted that Charlie Longsdon could offer no explanation for the gelding’s improved form. LEITH HILL LAD was routine tested.
Following the race, Tom Bellamy reported that SOUTHPORT, which was pulled up, stopped quickly.
Race 4 - 3:35pm THE COMMISSION FREE RACING AT MATCHBOOK NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) An enquiry was held to consider whether Jack Sherwood, the rider of JOLLY JET (IRE), unplaced, had continued in the race when the horse appeared to be exhausted. The rider was interviewed and recordings of the incident were viewed. The Stewards accepted the rider’s explanation that the mare had become out-paced and as a result had become detached from the field. He added that with no runners in front, JOLLY JET (IRE) was starting to idle, but had not become exhausted, and was therefore happy to continue in the race.
Race 5 - 4:10pm THE MATCHBOOK CASINO HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that ASTRACAD (FR), placed seventh, lost its left fore shoe and TURBAN (FR), placed fourth, lost its left hind shoe.
Race 6 - 4:45pm THE MATCHBOOK BETTING PODCAST MARES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that MIDNIGHT GLORY, unplaced, lost its left fore shoe and that LOVES DESTINATION, unplaced, had bled from the nose.
Race 7 - 5:20pm THE MATCHBOOK RACING IS COMMISSION FREE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I) Following the race, Ciaran Gethings reported that BOLVING (IRE), placed second, ran too free, the Veterinary Officer reported that SHEELBEWHATSHEELBE (IRE), placed sixth, lost its right fore shoe and Brendan Powell reported that UDOGO, unplaced, was not suited by the Soft going and would prefer a faster surface.
Race 8 - 5:50pm THE MATCHBOOK RACING IS COMMISSION FREE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) Ben Pauling was fined £140 as the record of vaccinations in the passport of UNCLE PERCY did not comply with the Rules of Racing.
The winner, BERTIE BARNES (IRE), appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Warwick on 13 January 2018 where the gelding finished eleventh of seventeen, beaten by 32 lengths. It was noted that Richard Phillips could offer no explanation for the gelding’s improved form.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that GOOD NEWS, unplaced, lost its right fore shoe. View Stewards report Wolverhampton, 09 Apr 18 Race 1 - 5:15pm THE myracing.com FOR FREE WOLVERHAMPTON TIPS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race, Nicola Currie reported that BLACK TRUFFLE (FR), placed second, hung left.
Race 2 - 5:45pm THE FOLLOW @myracingtips ON TWITTER FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) BESHAAYIR wore ear plugs which were removed at the start.
Race 3 - 6:15pm THE wolverhamptonracecourse.co.uk CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for GOLDEN STEPS (FR) to go early and be led to post.
Following the race, James Doyle reported that GOLDREAM, placed third, hung left in the home straight.
Race 4 - 6:45pm THE myracing.com FOR FREE BETS & FREE TIPS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 7) Approximately 1 furlong out, WHAT A PARTY (IRE), placed fourth, edged slightly left briefly tightening up the weakening NAVAJO STORM (IRE), unplaced, which had to be steadied 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 WHAT A PARTY (IRE).
Race 5 - 7:15pm THE WOLVERHAMPTON FAMILY FUN DAY AUGUST 10TH HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) MISU PETE, drawn 7, and MARAAKIB (IRE), drawn 9, anticipated the start and accelerated the gate at the same moment as the race had been started. Being satisfied that it was not caused through a faulty action of the starting stalls, no further action was taken.
The winner WINDSORLOT (IRE), appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Doncaster on 24 March 2018 where the gelding finished ninth of twelve, beaten by 20 lengths. The explanation from Tony Carroll’s representative that WINDSORLOT (IRE) had stripped fitter for its seasonal reappearance run, following a 3-month break, was noted.
Following the race, Patrick Mathers reported that EMIGRATED (IRE), which started favourite and finished unplaced, ran flat. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination, during routine testing, of EMIGRATED (IRE) failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 6 - 7:45pm THE myracing.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Approaching the 1 furlong marker, BARDD (IRE), placed third, hung left briefly hampering the weakening ANGEL GABRIAL (IRE), placed seventh, 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 BARDD (IRE).
Race 7 - 8:15pm THE myracing.com FOR GRAND NATIONAL TIPS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) Following the race, Fran Berry reported that SPIRITUAL MAN (IRE), placed sixth, was denied a clear run inside the final furlong; David Probert reported that MUNAAWIB, unplaced, was reluctant to race and the Veterinary Officer reported that MUNAAWIB was slightly lame in front; Patrick Mathers reported that FINAL ATTACK (IRE), placed second, hung left in the home straight and Kieran Shoemark reported that THE KING’S STEED, unplaced, moved poorly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of THE KING’S STEED failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Danny Brock, the rider of CAT ROYALE (IRE), was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above shoulder height from approximately the 1 furlong marker.
Race 8 - 8:45pm THE myracing.com FOR GRAND NATIONAL TIPS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) Following the race, Mitch Godwin reported that KAABER (USA), unplaced, was never travelling; Andrew Mullen reported that JOYS DELIGHT, placed seventh, hung left and Jason Hart reported that STAMP DUTY (IRE), placed fourth, was denied a clear run approaching the home turn.
TESS GRAHAM failed to enter the parade ring. Being satisfied that this was because Patrick Mathers had a ride in the previous race, which was late off and the filly was difficult to saddle, they took no further action. View Stewards report Wincanton, 09 Apr 18 Race 1 - 2:10pm THE JACK BARBER RACING MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Following the race the representative of Paul Nicholls reported that THE DELLERCHECKOUT (IRE), placed fourth, had a breathing problem. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding, during routine testing, failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 2 - 2:40pm THE BET AT racinguk.com STEEPLE CHASE (A NOVICES' LIMITED HANDICAP) (CLASS 4) David Dennis was fined £140 for declaring cheek pieces on NORSE LIGHT in error. A visor was substituted.
Sophie Leech was fined £140 as the record of vaccinations in the passport of SAMSON did not comply with the Rules of Racing.
Race 3 - 3:15pm THE YEOVIL RADIO CABS 426666 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Following the race Seamus Mullins reported that GARDE FORESTIER (FR), which was pulled up, was unsuited by the heavy, soft in places, ground and would prefer a faster surface.
Race 6 - 4:55pm THE YEOVIL TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) The winner, SAROQUE (IRE), appeared to show improved form compared with its previous run at Chepstow on 22 March 2018 where the gelding was pulled up. Venetia Williams’ representative’s explanation that SAROQUE (IRE) benefited from the fitting of first time blinkers and being able to dominate on this occasion, was noted. The gelding was routine tested.
Race 7 - 5:25pm THE WINCANTON RACECOURSE CONFERENCE & EVENTS STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) Permission was given for CORSECOMBE to wear one cheek piece in the parade ring only.
Matt Griffiths, who was declared to ride NIFTY AT FIFTY (IRE), failed to arrive in time to weigh out. The Stewards considered that he had not left enough time to travel from Ludlow and fined him £140. Rob Hawker was substituted.
Following the race Harry Cobden reported that KAUTO THE KING (FR), placed third, hung left handed and the Veterinary Officer reported that the gelding had lost its left hind shoe. Sam Twiston-Davies reported that GETAWAY TRUMP (IRE), unplaced, ran too freely.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 9, 2018 20:33:28 GMT
Newcastle will stage an additional National Hunt fixture on Sunday.
The full race programmes and further fixture information will be available on Tuesday afternoon, with entries for the seven-race card closing at noon on Wednesday.
Stuart Middleton, racing operations manager at the British Horseracing Authority, said: "Newcastle will be hosting the first of the four additional Sunday fixtures announced last week and we are grateful to them for stepping in and to the Levy Board for their assistance."
He went on: "As ever we aim to make the fixture information available to participants and the public as soon as possible, but in light of the current weather forecast we felt it sensible to see whether Hexham's fixture (on Tuesday) takes place before devising the final race programme.
"We will aim to announce Sunday's card at Newcastle via the Racing Admin site as soon as possible and will issue a text to trainers when it is available to view."
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 9, 2018 20:33:51 GMT
Richard Johnson escaped serious injury after a nasty incident at Kempton.
The champion jockey was stood down for the rest of the day after he was thrown from Elixir De Nutz in the paddock.
Johnson was replaced by Tom O'Brien but he was then thrown on the way down to the start, leading to Elixir De Nutz's withdrawal.
Sarah Hobbs, wife and assistant to trainer Philip, said: " He (Elixir De Nutz) was absolutely fine at Cheltenham (on his British debut in January).
"He didn't want to come into the paddock today. When we got him up (Johnson), he bucked him off and he landed on his face and hip.
"He is all right and is in the weighing room telling the other lads how to ride the rest of his rides."
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 9, 2018 20:34:16 GMT
Dual King George VI Chase winner Silviniaco Conti has died after suffering an accident during a team chasing event.
The top-class chaser, who followed hot on the heels of Kauto Star and Denman for former champion trainer Paul Nicholls, had been making a success of his new career since retiring after the Grand National meeting last season.
"I am really upset to report that Silviniaco Conti has died following an accident while team chasing on Sunday," Nicholls told his Betfair blog.
"He was a brilliant horse with great scope and won seven Grade One chases for us including the King George VI in successive years and also six Grade Two chases.
"Conti was a classy chaser who was at the top for six years and took over the mantle as stable star following the retirements of Kauto Star, Denman, Master Minded and Big Buck's.
"He won over £1.152 million in prize money for his owners Chris Giles and Sullivan Bloodstock before enjoying his new life in retirement with Charlotte Alexander near Stow in the Wold over the past year.
"The initial diagnosis at the vets on Monday suggested he would be fine but unfortunately he took a turn for the worse and died early this afternoon."
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 9, 2018 20:34:43 GMT
Tuesday: going, weather & non-runners Dundalk (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Showers Hereford GOING: SOFT (Heavy in places in Hurdle course) (GoingStick: Hdl 5.8, Chs 6.1) (Rail movements: Races 1, 2, 5 & 7 +62yds, Races 3 & 6 +57yds and Race 4 +107yds) WEATHER: Showers Hexham GOING: HEAVY WEATHER: Rain NON RUNNERS: 3:55 Man With Van (4) Southwell GOING: SOFT (GoingStick 5.0) WEATHER: Rain Wolverhampton (AW) GOING: TAPETA: STANDARD WEATHER: Showers STALLS: 7f - Outside; Remainder - Inside
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 9, 2018 20:35:16 GMT
Lambourn: James Burn
With Discretion (4.05 Southwell, nap)
Commanding winner at Towcester last month should be up to defying a penalty for champion trainer Nicky Henderson, who has a good strike-rate at this venue.
7/2 With Discretion 4:05 Southwell Others to follow Hereford 1.40 Aardwolf, 2.10 Nicely Done, 3.10 Groundunderrepair. Southwell 3.35 Sandhurst Lad, 5.10 Shaughnessy. Wolverhampton 6.15 Lifeboat, 8.15 Count Octave. Newmarket: David Milnes
Max Liebermann (8.15 Wolverhampton, nap)
John Ryan’s charge won a jumpers' bumper at Southwell by a wide margin last month and has since worked well on the Al Bahathri.
25/1 Max Liebermann 8:15 Wolverhampton (AW) Others to follow Wolverhampton 5.45 Short Head, 6.45 Faadhel. West Country: Andrew King
Little Rory Mac (4.45 Hereford, nap)
Related to a number of winners and has been found an inviting opening on his debut for the Philip Hobbs yard.
10/11 Little Rory Mac 4:45 Hereford Others to follow Hereford 3.10 Vieux Lille, 4.15 Cloudy Bob. Southwell 2.30 Sonoftheking, 4.05 Pineapple Rush, 4.35 Barney From Tyanee, 5.10 Ebony Gale. North: Colin Russell
Orioninverness (3.20 Hexham, nap)
Course-and-distance winner on testing ground last spring. Hasn't won since but has shaped well on several occasions and, now that he's back on his last winning mark, is fancied to get back on the winning trail.
9/2 Orioninverness 3:20 Hexham Others to follow Hereford 1.40 Never A Word, 3.45 Memorys. Hexham 2.20 Teescomponents Lad, 2.50 Pc Dixon, 3.55 Dedigout, 4.25 Massini's Lady, 4.55 Pieceoftheaction. Southwell 2.00 Frankie Ballou, 2.30 So Satisfied, 4.35 Tickanrun. Wolverhampton 5.45 Birdette, 6.45 The British Lion, 7.15 Richard Strauss, 7.45 Fuel Injection. Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason
Llantara (2.10 Hereford, nap)
Showed much improved form when bolting up at Towcester last month and an 11lb rise in the handicap may not be not be enough to stop her following up.
9/4 Llantara 2:10 Hereford Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Llantara (2.10 Hereford)
Broke her duck convincingly on testing ground at Towcester recently and can add to her tally despite a hefty hike in the weights.
9/4 Llantara 2:10 Hereford Longshot: Ed Quigley
Little Nosegay (7.45 Wolverhampton)
Has some smart course-and-distance form, so can't be ruled out off a mark of 52.
11/1 Little Nosegay 7:45 Wolverhampton (AW) Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Duke Of Waspington (7.00 Dundalk)
Having finished in the first four on his five previous visits to the track, the five-year-old has a good opportunity to get off the mark in Tuesday's 1m4f apprentice handicap. Twice runner-up over this course and trip and well drawn in stall one, he can score under Donagh O'Connor.
7/2 Duke Of Waspington 7:00 Dundalk (AW) The Raceform Interactive nugget
Patrick Cowley is 3-3 when riding in chases at Southwell for Laura Morgan (+£9.50 to £1 level stakes.) Two of those victories were on Ulis De Vassy and he rides the gelding again in the 2m handicap chase at 2.00.
4/1 Ulis De Vassy 2:00 Southwell 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 9, 2018 20:35:47 GMT
Brian Ellison has a super record with horses making their debut for him after switching from another stable. The trainer is 18-76 with such runners and Miss Hamda fits the bill in the 4.55 at Hexham.
George Peckham and Harry Bentley have strike-rates of 13 and 17 per cent at Wolverhampton. However, when they combine that rises to a lofty 75 per cent. They do so with Majrooh in the 7.05.
Nigel Twiston-Davies has an overall record of 17-101 with his bumper newcomers, a 17 per cent strike-rate. When sending one to Southwell to make their debut, that record increases to 43 per cent (3-7). Consequently, Ballyellis is one to watch in the 5.10.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 9, 2018 20:36:19 GMT
Hereford
Venetia Williams is responsible for two of the five running in the 2m5f handicap chase and VIVACCIO (4.15) is narrowly preferred to Huff And Puff.
The nine-year-old missed 632 days after finishing fourth at Chepstow in March 2016 but has produced three solid efforts since returning. He couldn’t match a couple of in-form rivals at Huntingdon last time out but has dropped 2lb since then and this looks a lot less competitive.
The two Warren Greatrex runners on this card both have strong claims, particularly GROUNDUNDERREPAIR (3.10), who has been placed in all four starts this season and produced a career-best when second at Southwell in December on his first try over 3m.
A big weight perhaps proved his undoing last time out but he has a lighter burden to shoulder here, especially with Tom Greatrex taking off a handy 7lb.
FLIGHT TO NOWHERE (2.10) made the breakthrough at Chepstow last month and could be capable of further progress now that she’s got her head in front.
The Richard Price-trained mare stayed on well to land that 2m handicap and the form was boosted when runner-up Under The Woods scored at Exeter on Sunday. A 10lb rise shouldn’t be enough to stop her.
Southwell
SONOFTHEKING (2.30) was tailed off at Wincanton last time out, but he was ridden by a new jockey that day and his previous efforts under Matt Griffiths, who partners him again here, would see him thereabouts in the 3m handicap chase.
Nicky Martin’s ten-year-old did enough to hold off Paddy The Oscar at Exeter in November and suggested there were more races in him when not beaten far at Hereford or Fontwell either side of a Christmas holiday.
Hexham
Light weights are likely to be a big advantage in the very testing conditions and NELLY LA RUE (4.25) looks to have outstanding claims off bottom weight in the 3m handicap chase.
The 11-year-old scored a convincing victory over this course and distance in March and was far from disgraced last time out at Sedgefield, clinging on for third despite having to race from 7lb out of the handicap.
She can race off her true mark this time.
Wolves
FAADHEL (6.45) has failed to make a big impression in three novice contests but looks capable of a better display now that he moves into a handicap.
Roger Varian’s charge hinted at ability twice on turf and things didn’t go his way when switched to the all-weather here last month as he was short of room at a crucial stage.
The three-year-old is well related and a handicap mark of 70 looks a fair one for his first start in this company.
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Post by dennisg on Apr 10, 2018 6:22:18 GMT
in today's sporting life................. Dual King George VI Chase winner Silviniaco Conti has died after suffering an accident during a team chasing event. The top-class chaser, who followed hot on the heels of Kauto Star and Denman for former champion trainer Paul Nicholls, had been making a success of his new career since retiring after the Grand National meeting last season. "I am really upset to report that Silviniaco Conti has died following an accident while team chasing on Sunday," Nicholls told his Betfair blog. "He was a brilliant horse with great scope and won seven Grade One chases for us including the King George VI in successive years and also six Grade Two chases. "Conti was a classy chaser who was at the top for six years and took over the mantle as stable star following the retirements of Kauto Star, Denman, Master Minded and Big Buck's. "He won over £1.152 million in prize money for his owners Chris Giles and Sullivan Bloodstock before enjoying his new life in retirement with Charlotte Alexander near Stow in the Wold over the past year. "The initial diagnosis at the vets on Monday suggested he would be fine but unfortunately he took a turn for the worse and died early this afternoon." View image on Twitter View image on Twitter Megan Nicholls @meg_nicholls11 Absolutely gutted to hear about Silviniaco Conti passing away. He was an incredible horse and it was a privilege to be involved in his successful career. @pfnicholls #RIP #silviniacoconti #legend #champ
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Post by dennisg on Apr 10, 2018 6:24:53 GMT
David Ord's horse-by-horse guide to the Randox Health Grand National with an Irish horse fancied to scoop the huge prize. Sky Bet prices are all non-runner/no bet, Best Odds Guaranteed and SIX places - but are subject to fluctuation MINELLA ROCCO (): Second to Sizing John in last year’s Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup and class act on his day – trouble is they are few and far between and good ground is crucial to him. Can make a mistake which is a worry around here but has had a breathing operation since we last saw him. BLAKLION (): Went for home too early last year when finishing fourth to One For Arthur and again looked a natural over these fences when winning Becher Chase in December. However, finished legless in Haydock mud on final prep run and 11 poutnds higher than in last year’s race. ANIBALE FLY (): Produced a career best performance when third in the Cheltenham Gold Cup and nine pounds well in here from his old rating. Promises to be suited by this extreme stamina test and has to be a huge player if the Prestbury Park exertions haven’t taken their toll. THE LAST SAMURI (): Placed three times in four starts over these big fences including when chasing home Blaklion in the Becher Chase. His know-how will come in handy and he’ll again run a big race for all he has no secrets from the handicapper and finds winning difficult these days as a result. VALSEUR LIDO (): Not the force of old this season with a series of tame finishing efforts to his name. Needs a big revival for all he’s used to competing at the elite level. TOTAL RECALL (): Deserves his place at the head of the market having landed the Munster National and Ladbrokes Trophy over fences this season, and a valuable handicap hurdle at the Dublin Racing Festival. Was staying on when falling three out in the Cheltenham Gold Cup which clearly isn’t an ideal prep but one of the few in this race with the scope for improvement. Total Recall (nearside) got the better of Whisper at Newbury Total Recall (nearside) winning at Newbury - has to be a big player here ALPHA DES OBEAUX (4): Very capable on his day and won the Clonmel Oil Chase in November but not scaled those heights since. Has broken blood vessels in the past and has a bit to prove. GOLD PRESENT (): Impressive winner of his first two starts and looked set to be a big player for Nicky Henderson until pulling up (reportedly bled) in the Ultima Handicap Chase at Cheltenham. That’s a worry, but still very much respected. PERFECT CANDIDATE (): Beat Vicente at Cheltenham in November but nowhere near that level since and pulled up in this race last year. SHANTOU FLYER (): In the form of his life right now, chasing home the well handicapped Coo Coo Sivola at Cheltenham last time. Pulled up four out last year having seemed to take to the fences well and the worry is stamina. Has an alternative engagement in the Topham. CARLINGFORD LOUGH (): Beat Djakadam in last year’s Punchestown Gold Cup but cut little ice in similar events since. Possible his whole season has been geared around this but you’d like to have seen a little more in the build up. TENOR NIVERNAIS (): Picked up valuable pot at Ascot last season but only 17th in this race and comes in this time around on the back of pulling up in the Sky Bet Chase and a last of six in the same race in Berkshire that he won 12 months ago. Hard to fancy. VICENTE (): Won back-to-back Scottish Nationals (last year after falling at the first in this race) and started the campaign well when second to Perfect Candidate at Cheltenham. Not ruled out given his abundant stamina but needs the ground to dry out – and to have learned quickly from last year’s mistake. Rathvinden jumps to the front ahead of Ms Parfois Rathvinden on his way to victory at Cheltenham REGAL ENCORE (): About as difficult to predict as the lottery numbers but very much had a going day when winning at Ascot last month. You’ll need to ask him if he’s in the same mood here. TIGER ROLL (): Won at his third successive Cheltenham Festival when landing the Cross-Country Chase in March and would be a player again if taking to these fences as well as he did that test. Not the most reliable as general rule. VIEUX LION ROUGE (): Leading fancy for this last season and ran respectably to finish sixth. Signs of a revival when meeting with trouble running behind Regal Encore at Ascot last time. However, has looked to run out of petrol in the last two Nationals and difficult to see why he’ll last it out better this time around. CHASE THE SPUD (): Won at Haydock in November but pulled up both starts since (in the Welsh National and Eider). He stays well but hard to make much of a case for him based on recent evidence. SEEYOUATMIDNIGHT () Connections had a devil of a job getting him qualified but managed it with an encouraging return at Newbury last month. Needs to take a big leap forward from that which is conceivable and he’s handicapped to run well in a race that could well suit. WARRIORS TALE (): Travelled well for a long way before being touched off by Wakanda in the Sky Bet Chase and has plenty of talent. However, whether he wants a test as gruelling as this one remains to be seen. Sporting Life ✔ @sportinglife 🏇 Grand National pointers 💷@benlinfoot assesses which horses tick these essential boxes ahead of the Aintree showpiece on April 14... ✅ 'Well-in' at the weights ✅ Form over Aintree fences ✅ Proven stamina ✅ Grade One Form This guide will help 👍https://www.sportinglife.com/racing/news/essential-grand-national-pointers/145324?aff=1197317997&dcmp=SL_TWITTER_GRANDNATIONALGUIDE0204 … 3:37 PM - Apr 2, 2018 2018 Grand National Tips: Essential statistics, trends and pointers for Aintree Ben Linfoot looks through the horses that are 'well-in' at the weights, have form over the Aintree fences, have proven stamina and more ahead of the Grand National on Saturday. sportinglife.com 4 See Sporting Life's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy GAS LINE BOY (): Fifth in this race last year and won the Grand Sefton over these fences in December. Good third in veterans' chase at Sandown last time and while handicap mark is creeping up a bigger worry is the trip as he looked to tire last season and the Topham is also under consideration. PLEASANT COMPANY (): Something we all strive to be and he ran well to be ninth in this last season despite a bad mistake at Valetine’s. Jumped well apart from that but has shown very little so far this term. THE DUTCHMAN (): Broke a blood vessel when pulling up in desperate ground in the Haydock trial but looked a potential player here when winning the Peter Marsh there the time before. A leap of faith is required after the last run but in very good hands and potentially a lively outsider as he's unexposed in this sphere. BEEVES (): Been a fine advertisement for the Jennie Candlish stable and being brought along steadily with this race in mind. Knows how to win but but needs a career best – and by some distance – do do that here. SAINT ARE (): Placed in two of the last three runnings of this race and don’t read anything into his two laboured efforts at Chelteham this season. Would be a hugely popular winner – but a surprise one too at the age of 12. UCELLO CONTE (): Hampered when unseating at Becher's last season and sixth the previous year so has experience on his side (fourth in 2016 Becher too). Didn’t seem to get home in this race two years ago though and that’s the worry as he's handicapped to run well again. RAZ DE MAREE (): Enjoyed his day in the sun (well drizzle) when winning the rearranged Welsh National in some style at Chepstow under a fine James Bowen ride. A credit to connections but now 13 and unseated in this last year (hampered at Becher’s) having been eighth in 2014. BAIE DES ILES (): Katie Walsh rides and shaped well at Punchestown last time. Another who likes to go from the front and capable of running better than current price suggests. BUYWISE (): Earned reputation for being a nearly horse but picked up valuable veterans’ chase at Sandown in January. Never a factor when 12th in this race back in 2016 when at the peak of his powers and he’s another over whom there have to be stamina questions. View image on Twitter View image on Twitter Sporting Life ✔ @sportinglife 🏇 Grand National acceptors A total of 63 remain in contention for Saturday's race but the following five are OUT: ❌ Go Conquer ❌ Rathvinden ❌ Acapella Bourgeois ❌ Bellshill ❌ Knock House Know it all 👇http://bit.ly/2IAU1ws 1:06 PM - Apr 9, 2018 2 See Sporting Life's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy CHILDRENS LIST (): Beat Edwulf in maiden chase at Punchestown last term but didn’t seem to last home when pulled up in Grand National trial won by Folsom Blue at the same track. That was over three-and-a-half miles and has six furlongs further to cover here. I JUST KNOW (): Stable know how to ready a Grand National horse and he was a wide-margin winner at Catterick in January. Stays well and handles all ground so could go well for the north for all he needs a career best to hit the frame. MAGGIO (): Didn’t really seem to take to these fences in the 2015 Topham and while he won a decent handicap chase over the conventional obstacles at Aintree the following year, he has a fair bit to prove on recent evidence and older than some of the racegoers. PENDRA (): Lightly raced in recent years and didn’t finish his race off on seasonal reappearance in the Kim Muir at Cheltenham (second in it last season). 13th behind Rule The World in the 2016 renewal of this race but didn’t stay and hard to believe it’s will play to his strengths this time around. VIRGILIO (): Saves his best for the Mildmay track here where has a fantastic record and an interesting outsider heading in off the back of a wind op (explains below-par run at Doncaster in December). Handicapped to go well and makes plenty of each-way appeal in the hope he takes to these fences. CAPTAIN REDBEARD (): Thriving this winter with wins at Ayr and Haydock either side of a second place in the Peter Marsh. Finished sixth in the Grand Sefton over these fences in December but wasn’t convincing with his jumping that day. HOUBLON DES OBEAUX (): Stayed on into tenth in this race last season but needs the current wet spell to extend into next week if he’s to improve on that. Win in veterans chase on reappearance at Sandown shows the fire still burns. LORD WINDERMERE (): Not the force of old and fell at the tenth in the Becher Chase here in December. Round safely in seventh in this race last season (pulled up in the 2015 National) but others surely have stronger claims. BLESS THE WINGS (): Pulled up in the Irish National – fourth time in five starts this season he’s failed to complete. Far from certain to head here and readily opposed even if he does. DOUBLE ROSS (): Another on the veterans circuit now (won at Chepstow last season) but back to form when fourth behind Missed Approach in Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir. Has fifth place finishes over these fences in both the Topham and Grand Sefton on his CV but pulled up in last year’s Nash and has never appealed as the sort to thrive in such a stamina test. THE FOLLOWING HORSES ARE NOT GUARANTEED A RUN... FINAL NUDGE (): Ninth in the Kim Muir but shaped well there (lost shoe) and been in good form all season but again there have to be stamina concerns. MILANSBAR (): Classic Chase winner at Warwick and will feature heavily in the pre-race publicity with Byrony Frost in the saddle. She gets a good tune out of Neil King’s charge who was second in the Midlands National so trip won’t be an issue – and capable of a decent show if conditions are testing. Midlands National contender Milansbar Milansbar: High profile runner in this year's National DELUSIONSOFGRANDEUR (): Placed in Rowland Meyrick and at Haydock last time. Decent northern staying handicap chaser and a fine jumper but marks in the 140s make life tough for him at the moment. ROAD TO RICHES (): Very useful in his pomp but nothing like the force of old this term. Noel Meade’s team are in better form now which offers a glimmer of hope for a horse who was third to Vautour in the 2016 Ryanair Chase. THUNDER AND ROSES (): It's a brave man or woman who backs a horse who has fallen on his last two starts going into a Grand National. Also, unseated in this race last season so struggling for positives at this stage – for all Mouse Morris knows what it talks to win this. VINTAGE CLOUDS (): Stays all day and good efforts in the Welsh National and Ultima Handicap Chase at Cheltenham. Tends to run lazily but has the stamina to make a bold bid and potentially interesting if connections reach for the headgear for the first time. WALK IN THE MILL (): Only eight and won at Ascot in November but was caught out by the testing ground and stamina test in the Peter Marsh at Aintree and has questions to answer going up in trip again. VERDICT Anibale Fly's jockey Barry Geraghty congratulates Richard Johnson on Native River Anibale Fly's jockey Barry Geraghty congratulates Richard Johnson on Native River Related links
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Post by dennisg on Apr 10, 2018 6:27:01 GMT
The racing team have been in good form over the last few days and Richard Mann has a fancy at Wolverhampton on Tuesday. Recommended bet: Sporting Life's Daily Nap, April 10 NAP: Birdette (5.45 Wolverhampton) 3 7 Birdette165 39-10OR: 66 7/1 Form: 406-T: M JohnstonJ: Andrew Breslin (3) Last run Live betting powered by Next Best: Elegant Drama (5.30 Dundalk) 6 7 Elegant Drama137 39-0OR: -BF 9/4 Form: 2-T: G M LyonsJ: C T Keane Last run Live betting powered by Treble: Ferik (6.15 Wolverhampton) 3 5 Ferik239 38-11OR: 82 5/2 Form: 66222-T: Eve Johnson HoughtonJ: Charles Bishop Last run Live betting powered by Birdette catches the eye when she goes handicapping for the first time in the FCL Global Forwarding Apprentice Handicap (5.45). Mark Johnston’s filly shaped well on a couple of occasions last summer, finishing a good fourth on her Carlisle debut back in June before rounding off her campaign when sixth in a warm Doncaster maiden in October. She looked to appreciate the step up to a mile that day and getting another rise in distance here could bring about even further improvement. She switches to handicap company on a very workable mark of 66 and with the Johnston operation going well at present, there is plenty to like about the chances of this one. Appenzeller was far from disgraced when fourth at the track recently and he looks the obvious threat with a win sure to come his way at some point. Ger Lyons has started the season in good form and should saddle another winner at Dundalk with Elegant Drama making plenty of appeal in Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden (5.30). The daughter of Dandy Man was heavily backed prior to her narrow debut defeat at the track in November and with that form already reading well, she should have little problem in going one better. Back at Wolverhampton, the treble is completed by Ferik who gets 7lb from main rival Macaque in the FCL Global Forwarding Novice Median Auction Stakes (6.15), and produced some smart form in defeat last season. Despite finishing second in each of his last three outings, there doesn’t appear to be anything wrong with his attitude and a gelding operation over the winter might well bring about further improvement. He should be winning sooner rather than later. Daily Nap record: -9.61pts
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Post by dennisg on Apr 10, 2018 6:28:41 GMT
The racing team have been in good form over the last few days and Richard Mann has a fancy at Wolverhampton on Tuesday. Recommended bet: Sporting Life's Daily Nap, April 10 NAP: Birdette (5.45 Wolverhampton) 3 7 Birdette165 39-10OR: 66 7/1 Form: 406-T: M JohnstonJ: Andrew Breslin (3) Last run Live betting powered by Next Best: Elegant Drama (5.30 Dundalk) 6 7 Elegant Drama137 39-0OR: -BF 9/4 Form: 2-T: G M LyonsJ: C T Keane Last run Live betting powered by Treble: Ferik (6.15 Wolverhampton) 3 5 Ferik239 38-11OR: 82 5/2 Form: 66222-T: Eve Johnson HoughtonJ: Charles Bishop Last run Live betting powered by Birdette catches the eye when she goes handicapping for the first time in the FCL Global Forwarding Apprentice Handicap (5.45). Mark Johnston’s filly shaped well on a couple of occasions last summer, finishing a good fourth on her Carlisle debut back in June before rounding off her campaign when sixth in a warm Doncaster maiden in October. She looked to appreciate the step up to a mile that day and getting another rise in distance here could bring about even further improvement. She switches to handicap company on a very workable mark of 66 and with the Johnston operation going well at present, there is plenty to like about the chances of this one. Appenzeller was far from disgraced when fourth at the track recently and he looks the obvious threat with a win sure to come his way at some point. Ger Lyons has started the season in good form and should saddle another winner at Dundalk with Elegant Drama making plenty of appeal in Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden (5.30). The daughter of Dandy Man was heavily backed prior to her narrow debut defeat at the track in November and with that form already reading well, she should have little problem in going one better. Back at Wolverhampton, the treble is completed by Ferik who gets 7lb from main rival Macaque in the FCL Global Forwarding Novice Median Auction Stakes (6.15), and produced some smart form in defeat last season. Despite finishing second in each of his last three outings, there doesn’t appear to be anything wrong with his attitude and a gelding operation over the winter might well bring about further improvement. He should be winning sooner rather than later. Daily Nap record: -9.61pts
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Post by dennisg on Apr 10, 2018 6:30:44 GMT
Supasundae and Sam Spinner are among a strong entry of 13 for the Ryanair Stayers Hurdle at Aintree on Saturday. Jessica Harrington has also given Cheltenham Festival runner-up Supasundae the option of the two-and-a-half Aintree Hurdle earlier in the week, while Stayers' Hurdle fifth Sam Spinner only has this race as his objective. Among the others who ran at Cheltenham are Wholestone, The Worlds End, Lil Rockerfeller, L'Ami Serge and The New One. King felt the pace of the race was totally against Lil Rockerfeller at Cheltenham and he is expecting a much better show, granted a stronger gallop. "He did nothing wrong at Cheltenham at all. He needs an end-to-end gallop and they absolutely crawled in that race. It clearly didn't suit him, so I can't blame the horse," said the Wiltshire handler. "I thought it was a good run in the circumstances. The last thing he wanted was a sprint. "He'll wear cheekpieces again." Identity Thief, fourth at 50-1 in the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham, National Spirit winner Old Guard and Michael Blake's unexposed Coole Cody are all entered.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 10, 2018 8:33:43 GMT
HEREFORD
Robin Goodfellow
1.40 Aardwolf
2.10 Llantara (nap)
2.40 Wood Pigeon
3.10 Flashjack
3.45 Pershing Missile
4.15 Huff And Puff
4.45 Cydercourt
Gimcrack
1.40 Aardwolf
2.10 Llantara
2.40 One Style
3.10 Flashjack
3.45 Memorys
4.15 Cloudy Bob
4.45 Cydercourt
HEXHAM
Robin Goodfellow
2.20 Piri Massini
2.50 Pc Dixon
3.20 Tikkandemickey
3.55 Arctic Vodka
4.25 Nelly La Rue
4.55 Akarita Lights
Gimcrack
2.20 Teescomponents Lad
2.50 Snougar
3.20 Tikkandemickey
3.55 Pistol
4.25 Massini’s Lady
4.55 Akarita Lights
SOUTHWELL
Robin Goodfellow
2.00 Lickpenny Larry
2.30 Achille
3.00 Whoshotwho
3.35 Sandhurst Lad
4.05 With Discretion
4.35 Barney From Tyanee
5.10 Shaughnessy
Gimcrack
2.00 Ulis De Vassy
2.30 Sonoftheking
3.00 Casa Tall
3.35 Western Wave
4.05 Drill Baby Drill
4.35 Shimba Hills
5.10 Katahdin
WOLVERHAMPTON
Robin Goodfellow
5.45 Appenzeller
6.15 Ferik
6.45 Faadhel
7.15 Ballyfarsoon
7.45 Sky Gypsy (nb)
8.15 Count Octave
Gimcrack
5.45 Berkshire Royal
6.15 Ferik (nb)
6.45 Dance Me
7.15 Lady Makfi
7.45 Fuel Injection
8.15 Count Octave (nap)
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 10, 2018 8:34:06 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 10, 2018 8:58:21 GMT
TUESDAY.
Another wet night has led to more weather woes, with the cards at Hexham and Southwell card cancelled due to waterlogging following inspections this morning.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 10, 2018 10:42:14 GMT
The start of Nottingham's Flat season will have to wait until later this month as Wednesday's scheduled opening card was cancelled on Tuesday due to waterlogging.
An inspection was planned for 9am on Tuesday, but the decision to call the meeting off was taken earlier following overnight rain.
The going was described as heavy before 12 millimetres of rain fell, leaving the track waterlogged.
Clerk of the course Jane Hedley said: "It was a no-brainer. We could have taken two or three millimetres but 12 millimetres was a different ball game and we're completely saturated."
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 10, 2018 10:43:54 GMT
The chances of Leicester's Friday card passing an inspection at 7.45am appear slim.
"It's not looking great," clerk of the course Jimmy Stevenson said. "We had 16 millimetres overnight and things were getting a bit better but this has knocked us back big time."
The track is now waterlogged in places, and Stevenson added: "The main issue we've been having is the National Hunt course crossings, they're not getting the chance to recover."
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 10, 2018 16:17:39 GMT
The wet weather might continue to ravage the turf programme, but the all-weather keeps rolling on and there is a double helping on offer from Dundalk and Wolverhampton tonight. Here are three runners it could be worth keeping an eye on.
5.30 Dundalk Wishing Star
Guineas possible Alghabrah could be the star turn on Dundalk's card, but this maiden contains some interesting types, including Fozzy Stack's runner Wishing Star.
Third on debut, this daughter of Galileo shaped promisingly, and the form has worked out well, with winner I Can Fly third in the Group 3 Oh So Sharp Stakes, while the fifth, Baroness, went on to be runner-up in the Listed Montrose Stakes.
If Wishing Star is ready to go on her first start of the year, she could take a nice step forward.
- Wishing Star 5:30 Dundalk (AW) 6.15 Wolverhampton Ferik
As a juvenile, Ferik could not have done much more to break his maiden, finishing runner-up on his last three starts.
Those defeats were all by small margins, and he now starts off for Eve Johnson Houghton having been with David Evans last season.
As a half-brother to Wigmore Hall, any extra distance should benefit Ferik, and last season he raced up to a mile, but has an extra half-furlong tonight, competing over 1m½f.
9/4 Ferik 6:15 Wolverhampton (AW) 7.15 Wolverhampton Richard Strauss
An overall record of one win from 20 starts suggests Richard Strauss is not the most prolific of performers, but that victory was achieved on the all-weather at Dundalk and he has his first start on a synthetic surface for Phil Kirby here.
Formerly with Joseph O'Brien, the four-year-old has a good overall all-weather record, and having had a couple of respectable outings for Kirby, the change in surface could bring about more improvement.
12/1 Richard Strauss 7:15 Wolverhampton (AW)
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