|
Post by Kimmy on Apr 17, 2018 8:10:09 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Symbolization (3.35 Newmarket, nap)
Has some experience of the neighbouring July course so should handle the track and is bred to handle the ground. Charlie Appleby's hope has been showing up nicely on Waterhall of late.
4/5 Symbolization 3:35 Newmarket Others to follow Newmarket: 1.50 Aurum, 2.25 Global Art, 3.00 Balistic, 4.10 Fire Brigade, 4.45 Stage Magic, 5.20 Accession, 5.55 Evergate.
Lambourn: Nick Deacon
Taurean Star (5.20 Newmarket)
Has won first time out for the past two seasons, and starts the new turf campaign with his debut outing for Ralph Beckett. Looks reasonably weighted and expected to make his presence felt in an open looking handicap.
14/1 Taurean Star 5:20 Newmarket Others to follow Exeter: 2.35 Sandhurst Lad. Newmarket: 1.50 Prevent, 2.25 Porth Swtan, 3.35 Accessor, 4.10 Mafaaheem.
West Country: Tim Mitchell
Choix Des Armes (3.45 Exeter, nap)
Progressing with experience and won with any amount in hand at Wincanton last week. Fancied to take all the beating under his penalty.
11/10 Choix Des Armes 3:45 Exeter Others to follow Exeter: 2.00 Master Tommytucker, 2.35 Bact To Black, 4.20 Lough Ryn, 4.55 Kavanaghs Corner, 5.30 Herbert Park.
North: Colin Russell
Roller (4.10 Newmarket, nap)
Lightly-raced five-year-old from the Mick Easterby yard. Has a particularly good record fresh, and with conditions to suit and Silvestre de Sousa an interesting booking is fancied to start the year on a winning note.
10/1 Roller 4:10 Newmarket Others to follow Carlisle: 2.10 Tickanrun, 2.45 Romulus Du Donjon, 3.20 Cave Top, 3.55 Achill Road Boy, 4.30 Skywards Reward, 5.05 Dica, 5.40 The Some Dance Kid. Newmarket: 1.50 Epaulement, 3.00 Jackstar, 3.35 Stormbringer, 4.45 Mildenberger, 5.20 Robero, 5.55 Major Jumbo.
Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason
Choix Des Armes (3.45 Exeter, nap)
Showed much improved form when winning easily on his handicap debut at Wincanton last week and should prove hard to beat under a 7lb penalty.
11/10 Choix Des Armes 3:45 Exeter Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Duke Debarry (3.20 Carlisle)
Disappointed at Doncaster in February but with the stable in fine form should be given a chance to bounce back.
6/5 Duke Debarry 3:20 Carlisle Longshot: Ed Quigley
New Show (4.45 Newmarket)
Won his only start in a minor event at Ayr, but may well improve for the step up in trip and this well bred sort should have more to offer.
18/1 New Show 4:45 Newmarket Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Uradel (5.50 Fairyhouse)
The Willie Mullins-trained seven-year-old makes plenty of appeal on his handicap debut. A seven length winner of a novice event at Naas in February when returning from a long absence, he appears to be on an attractive mark and gets the vote to score under Paul Townend.
9/2 Uradel 5:50 Fairyhouse Raceform Interactive nugget
Evan Williams is 10-28 (36%) with his hurdlers at Exeter since the start of 2016, for a £1 level-stakes profit of £33.12. Cappaway looks worth a second glance in the maiden hurdle at 4.20 based on that statistic.
100/1 Cappaway 4:20 Exeter Members can read the latest exclusive interviews, news analysis and comment available from 6pm daily on racingpost.com
|
|
|
Post by Kimmy on Apr 17, 2018 8:10:19 GMT
Choix Des Armes 3.45 Exeter
11/10 Choix Des Armes 3:45 Exeter Didn’t come off the bridle to win at Wincanton last Monday and, if he settles as well again, should have little difficulty following up under a 7lb penalty.
Choix Des Armes has started his handicapping career from a low base, and looks one to follow in the short term.
|
|
|
Post by Kimmy on Apr 17, 2018 8:13:32 GMT
|
|
|
Post by Kimmy on Apr 17, 2018 8:13:56 GMT
NEWMARKET
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.50 Elhafei
2.25 Porth Swtan
3.00 Treasure Quest
3.35 Symbolization
4.10 Frank Bridge (nap)
4.45 Kew Gardens
5.20 Mjjack (nb)
5.55 Storm Over
GIMCRACK
1.50 Prevent
2.25 History Writer
3.00 I Am A Dreamer
3.35 Purser (nb)
4.10 Plutonian
4.45 Kew Gardens (nap)
5.20 Mjjack
5.55 Move In Time
EXETER
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.00 Master Tommytucker
2.35 Jully Les Buxy
3.10 Spookydooky
3.45 Choix Des Armes
4.20 L’Auberge Du Bois
4.55 Kahdian
5.30 Herbert Park
GIMCRACK
2.00 Master Tommytucker
2.35 Inch Lala
3.10 Wizards Bridge
3.45 Master Work
4.20 Isis Blue
4.55 Irish Thistle
5.30 Palmaria
CARLISLE
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.10 Border Victor
2.45 Skipping On
3.20 Cave Top
3.55 Achill Road Boy
4.30 Skywards Reward
5.05 Pistol Park
5.40 The Some Dance Kid
GIMCRACK
2.10 Scales
2.45 Skipping On
3.20 Forth Cave
3.55 Achill Road Boy
4.30 Floramoss
5.05 Dica
5.40 Dizzy Chief
|
|
|
Post by Kimmy on Apr 17, 2018 11:33:57 GMT
Cue Card's owner Jean Bishop said "all good things come to an end" as she expressed her disappointment that her public favourite would not be able to bow out from racing by running at Sandown's jumps finale meeting.
Bishop had nominated the bet365 Oaksey Chase, a week on Saturday, as the race in which the jumps legend would bring the curtain down on a stellar career.
But retirement was brought forward on Tuesday when the Colin Tizzard stable revealed he was not training well enough to run in the Sandown contest.
|
|
|
Post by Kimmy on Apr 17, 2018 11:37:59 GMT
Beverley's first meeting of the season on Wednesday has been abandoned as the track is waterlogged in places.
Incessant rainfall in April left three waterlogged areas on the home straight which will not have sufficiently dried out for raceday.
Head groundsman John Morley and Beverley chief executive Sally Iggulden made the decision to abandon the eight-race fixture after a course inspection at 8am on Tuesday.
Iggulden said: "Despite seeing some improvement to the waterlogged areas, the rate of drying is not giving us sufficient reassurance that racing could safely go ahead.
"It's obviously a very disappointing start to the season, but there is still an awful lot to look forward to at Beverley this summer - starting with next Thursday's meeting on April 26. I'm certain we will soon be back on track."
Thursday's meeting at Tipperary has been cancelled following heavy rain at the track.
Officials assessed conditions on Tuesday morning following 24 millimetres of overnight rain and opted to call off the card.
Horse Racing Ireland tweeted: "The fixture scheduled for Tipperary on Thursday, April 19, has been cancelled as the track is unfit for racing following 24mm of rain overnight."
Friday's card at Kilbeggan was cancelled on Monday, but HRI has announced the meeting will now transfer to Limerick on the same evening.
|
|
|
Post by Kimmy on Apr 17, 2018 16:19:40 GMT
WEDNESDAY.
FREE TO AIR TV RACES 1:50 NEWMARKET Weatherbys General Stud Book Handicap Cl2 (4yo+ 0-100) 6f ITV4 15 runners 2:25 NEWMARKET bet365 European Free Handicap (Listed Race) Cl1 (3yo) 7f ITV4 10 runners 2:40 CHELTENHAM Barchester Healthcare Silver Trophy Chase (A Limited Handicap) (Grade 2) Cl1 (5yo+) 2m5f ITV4 16 runners 3:00 NEWMARKET bet365 Earl Of Sefton Stakes (Group 3) Cl1 (4yo+) 1m1f ITV4 9 runners 3:35 NEWMARKET Lanwades Stud Nell Gwyn Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies) Cl1 (3yo) 7f ITV4 12 runners
|
|
|
Post by Kimmy on Apr 17, 2018 17:30:24 GMT
Exeter, 17 Apr 18 Fixture Note After Race 2 the going was changed to Heavy (from Soft, Good to Soft in places).
Simon Earle, the trainer of KAVANAGHS CORNER (IRE), reported that the box he mistakenly entered had not been cleaned since the last meeting. The Clerk of the Course, Veterinary Officer, Stable Manager and the trainer, were interviewed and a report sent to the Head Office of the British Horseracing Authority. Race 1 - 2:00pm THE FOLLOW 188BET ON TWITTER NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Having reviewed recordings of the false start, the Starters were satisfied that no riders should be reported for contravening the starting procedures.
Race 3 - 3:10pm THE PRYDIS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that ROYAL PALLADIUM, which was pulled up, lost its right fore shoe.
Race 4 - 3:45pm THE DAILY RACING SPECIALS AT 188BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race, the representative of Susan Gardner reported that TEA TIME FRED, which was pulled up, was unsuited by the going, officially described as Heavy, and would prefer a quicker surface.
Race 5 - 4:20pm THE BET & WATCH AT 188bet.co.uk MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Following the race, Harry Cobden reported that DAYLAMI KIRK (IRE), placed fourth, hung left-handed throughout and the Veterinary Officer reported that the winner, THE CANNISTER MAN (IRE), lost both hind shoes.
Race 7 - 5:30pm THE HEAVITREE BREWERY LADIES NIGHT ON MAY 8TH NOVICES' HUNTERS' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 6) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that the winner, PALMARIA, lost its right hind shoe. View Stewards report Newmarket, 17 Apr 18 Fixture Note CRACKSMAN, trained by John Gosden, and ELARQAM, trained by Mark Johnston, were given permission to gallop prior to racing. Race 1 - 1:50pm THE ALEX SCOTT MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) (DIV I) Inside the final furlong, the winner, AURUM (IRE), drifted slightly left-handed at the same time as TILGHMAN (IRE), placed second, edged slightly right-handed, causing Dane O’Neill to have to take a precautionary check on IBRAZ, placed third, 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 AURUM (IRE) or TILGHMAN (IRE).
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that BALLYQUIN (IRE), placed fourth, lost its right fore shoe.
Race 2 - 2:25pm THE ALEX SCOTT MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) (DIV II) An enquiry was held into the premature opening of stall 13 during the loading process, which resulted in CATAPULT exiting out of the front of the stalls before being presented for a second time. The Starter and Tom Marquand, the rider of CATAPULT, were interviewed and shown recordings of the incident. The Starter reported that the front of the stall had popped open as the stalls handlers had led CATAPULT forward into the stalls. He added that the gelding had briefly cantered on leaving the stalls before being pulled up by Marquand. Having been examined by the Veterinary Surgeon at the start, CATAPULT was deemed fit to race and being satisfied that the stalls were in a serviceable condition, no further action was taken.
Following the race, Jack Mitchell reported that GIOVANNI (IRE), unplaced, was denied a clear run, Richard Kingscote reported that HISTORY WRITER (IRE), unplaced, ran too free and the representative of Clifford Lines reported that CATAPULT, unplaced, had a breathing problem.
Race 3 - 3:00pm THE MONTAZ RESTAURANT EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Inside the final furlong, YNYS MON (IRE), placed second, manoeuvred into a tight gap, at the same time as I AM A DREAMER, placed fourth, edged slightly left-handed, causing ALOYSIUS LILIUS (IRE), unplaced, to become briefly unbalanced, 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 YNYS MON (IRE) or I AM A DREAMER.
Race 4 - 3:35pm THE BRITISH EBF bet365 CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 3) (PLUS 10 RACE) STORMBRINGER spread a plate on the way to the start and had to be re-shod, causing a delay to the start of this race.
Race 5 - 4:10pm THE PLUSVITAL ENERGENE-Q10 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Approximately 1½ furlongs out, ISOMER (USA), unplaced, shifted marginally left-handed, nudging RED TEA, placed second, onto the winner, EXAMINER (IRE), but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, Charles Bishop reported that FRANK BRIDGE, unplaced, jumped left-handed leaving the stalls.
Race 6 - 4:45pm THE bet365 FEILDEN STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Permission was given for ARBALET (IRE) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
The Starter reported that ARBALET (IRE) was the subject of a third criteria failure. Hugo Palmer was informed that the colt could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Following the race, Frankie Dettori reported that MSAYYAN (IRE), unplaced, ran too free.
Race 7 - 5:20pm THE bet365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for JUANITO CHICO (IRE) to be mounted on the course and ponied early to the start and for INSHIRAAH (FR) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
Inside the final furlong, MEDIEVAL (IRE), unplaced, shifted left-handed away from the whip, causing Oisin Murphy to have to take a check on TAUREAN STAR (IRE), unplaced, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Inside the final half furlong, MEDAHIM (IRE), unplaced, drifted slightly left-handed, causing Shane Kelly to have to take a precautionary check on GOSSIPING, unplaced, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved. View Stewards report Carlisle, 17 Apr 18 Race 1 - 2:10pm THE ENHANCED PLACE ODDS AT 188BET CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) An enquiry was held to consider why Philip Kirby, was running ANIKNAM (FR) here at Carlisle on going described as Soft, having declared the gelding a non-runner at Newcastle on 15 April 2018 on ground described as Heavy, and at Wetherby on 29 March 2018 on ground described as Soft, Good to Soft in places. Kirby explained that in his opinion the ground at Newcastle was holding and tacky having been raced on only 24 hours earlier. The trainer further added that he felt the ground at Wetherby was riding quicker than the official description. His explanation was noted.
Sam Coltherd, the rider of CAPTAIN BLACK, placed third, was suspended for 2 days for using his whip without time to respond after the final hurdle.
Following the race, Philip Kirby reported that ANIKNAM (FR), placed seventh, had a breathing problem.
Race 2 - 2:45pm THE READ SILVESTRE DE SOUSA AT 188BET NOVICES' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) An enquiry was held to consider interference on the bend after the fourth last fence, when the winner SKIPPING ON (IRE) ridden by Patrick Cowley, interfered with ROMULUS DU DONJON (IRE), placed second, ridden by Lorcan Murtagh. Cowley was cautioned for careless riding in that having jumped left, he allowed his mount to drift right back towards the rail, causing ROMULUS DU DONJON (IRE) to be checked.
Race 4 - 3:55pm THE DOWNLOAD THE APP AT 188BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) The winner ONDERUN (IRE), appeared to show an improvement in form, compared with its previous run at Carlisle on 31 March 2018, where the gelding finished fifth of ten beaten 26 lengths. George Bewley’s explanation was noted that the gelding had been in better form at home and appreciated being on better terms with MISFITS (IRE) on this occasion.
Following the race, Kielan Woods reported that MILANESQUE (IRE), which was pulled up, was never travelling.
Race 6 - 5:05pm THE 188BET CASINO HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Following the race, Ross Chapman reported that DICA (FR), placed last of five, ran flat. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 7 - 5:40pm THE PLAY BLACKJACK AT 188BET CASINO STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of BAYMORE ROAD, which was pulled up, found the gelding to have finished fatigued and lost its left front shoe.
|
|
|
Post by Kimmy on Apr 17, 2018 17:32:01 GMT
The great Giant's Causeway has died at the age of 21 after a brief illness, Coolmore have announced.
Known as the Iron Horse for the battling qualities which carried him to five Group 1 wins during a remarkable three-year-old campaign, Giant's Causeway, who was trained by Aidan O'Brien during his career, died on Monday night at Ashford Stud, his Kentucky birthplace.
Coolmore America manager Dermot Ryan said: "To foal, raise and race a horse of Giant's Causeway's calibre is every owner/breeder's dream, so for him to stand as a stallion at his birthplace, and go on to be a three-time champion sire is nothing short of sensational.
"Giant's Causeway was a once-in-a-lifetime horse, and I would like to thank the owners, the Magnier and Tabor families, for entrusting us with his stud career.
"I would also like to extend my gratitude to all of the stallion handlers at Ashford past and present for providing the highest level of care for Giant, in particular Blaise Benjamin and Richard Barry. He will be a huge loss not just to us, but to the industry as a whole."
Unbeaten as a two-year-old in 1999, Giant’s Causeway finished second in both the 2,000 Guineas and Irish 2,000 Guineas the following spring before a remarkable run of five straight Group 1 wins that were the bedrock of his legendary status.
In a glorious summer, victory in the St James’s Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot under regular partner Mick Kinane was followed by success in the Eclipse, when ridden for the only time by George Duffield.
Wins followed in the Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood and International at York, before a fifth straight triumph in the Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown.
His second in the QEII at Ascot heralded a trip to the Breeders’ Cup Classic at Churchill Downs where he lost by a neck to Tiznow.
Named Cartier Horse Of The Year in 2000, Giant's Causeway was leading sire in North America in 2009, 2010 and 2012.
|
|
|
Post by dennisg on Apr 18, 2018 8:01:46 GMT
in today's sporting life................ Our Value Bet tipster Ben Linfoot seeks out the best bets at the prices on day two of the Craven Meeting at Newmarket and he fancies a couple at double-figure odds. Recommended Bets: Value Bet, Craven Meeting day two For details of advised bookmakers and each-way terms, visit our transparent tipping record After the wettest of springs it was a real bonus to enjoy a sunny start to the Craven Meeting at Newmarket on Tuesday and the warmer weather joined forces with some strong breezes to significantly dry out the ground. With the official going ‘Good to Soft, Soft in places’ at the start of the day it was soon changed to ‘Good to Soft’ and, considering the warm forecast over the next few days, it's only going to dry out further as the meeting goes on. So here we are with proper Flat racing on turf that doesn’t resemble a bog, who would’ve thought that was possible only a week ago? The ITV cameras are in town, too, for the second day of the Craven Meeting and the action is headed by a couple of Group Three contests; the Lanwades Stud Nell Gwyn Stakes and the bet365 Earl Of Sefton. The Nell Gwyn has been a pointer towards the 1000 Guineas in the past, with Speciosa winning both races 12 years ago before the 2013 runner-up, Sky Lantern, went one better just over two weeks’ later in the fillies’ Classic. This year’s renewal doesn’t have an obvious Guineas contender, with Aidan O’Brien perhaps using the 95-rated Dramatically as a sighter for various star fillies that may or may not turn up at Headquarters on the first Sunday in May. Even without Clemmie, O’Brien has the strongest of Guineas hands. I couldn’t find a bet in the Nell Gwyn, or the Earl Of Sefton for that matter, but the opening two handicaps on the card appeal from a punting perspective and I have to back Mark Johnston’s RUFUS KING at 11/1 (General) in the bet365 European Free Handicap. The son of Iffraaj bumped into a very good horse in Headway at Lingfield last time, beating the rest of the field comfortably bar William Haggas’ charge who came from the clouds to score impressively under James Doyle. Rufus King showed he'd improved from two to three, though, with that performance, something none of his other rivals have managed to do as yet. The two rivals that have run were disappointing while the other seven are making their seasonal reappearance. Fitness might come into things, then, but you can easily make a strong case for Rufus King purely on the formbook. The key piece of form is the nursery he won on this track on his final start at two, as the horse he pulled away from the field with, Porth Swtan, boosted that run when winning division two of the Alex Scott Maiden here on Tuesday. Rufus King was three lengths and more clear of the rest, winning well off a mark of 97, and he’s only 6lb higher than that now despite running Headway close last time. Haggas’ charge is rated 108 and considered a lively outsider for the Guineas, so there’s reason to believe Rufus King has been underestimated both by the handicapper, and the market. The one slight concern is stall 10 with the stalls situated on the far side, but there doesn't look to be an awful lot of early pace against him in the contest and he might be able to get across and dominate anyway. That could be vital if the forecast breeze is as strong as it was on Tuesday, the drying ground is massively in his favour and at double-figure prices he’s well worth getting on side. The opening race on the card is the Weatherbys General Stud Book Handicap (1.50) over six furlongs and Roger Varian’s Ekhtiyaar could be tough to beat in this if he’s fully tuned-up for the task in hand. That, though, is the key question as most of Varian’s have looked to be needing a run, as his one win from 32 goes this year stat suggests. His two wins on both courses at Newmarket make him very interesting here, but he just might need the outing and at 9/2 I'm prepared to take him on. Richard Fahey might've had plenty more running for him this year, but he hasn't had any trouble finding winners with 16 already to his name and his EASTERN IMPACT (10/1 General) also loves his trips to Newmarket, while he's also often worth backing first time out. He won on debut, he won on his 2015 reappearance (on the Rowley Mile) and he was second, again on this track, on his first run last year. Those Newmarket efforts were in handicaps off 104 and 102, so he’s really well handicapped off 97 and, despite a below-par season in 2017, he ended the last campaign with an encouraging fourth off his current rating at York. After a nice long break he's dead interesting back at his favourite track off his lowest rating for four years and the icing on the cake is the drying ground as he’s very much at his best on 'Good' or better. His trainer says he might need the run in his Craven column on these pages, but with so much else in his favour he's definitely worth chancing at 10s. Posted at 1700 BST on 17/04/18. Ben Linfoot's Value Bet aim: The Value Bet is designed to generate long-term profit by searching for overpriced horses in the feature weekend races and at the big Festivals in the UK. Running total: +384.14pts to advised stakes/prices (from inception of Value Bet column in January 2010 to current).
|
|
|
Post by dennisg on Apr 18, 2018 8:03:51 GMT
Ben Linfoot went to the first day of the Craven Meeting with the headline action coming before racing as two sons of the mighty Frankel galloped on the Rowley Mile. By Frankel, out of Attraction, Elarqam has been turning heads for a good while. With breeding like that, by a Guineas winner (by the greatest Guineas winner) out of a Guineas winner, his first big target was always written in the bloodlines. Before that target, his destiny could only go off course, but, it hasn’t. Not so far. He was two from two as a juvenile, and he’s two from two for his career. But many a Guineas hero has turned up on that first Saturday in May without a run under their belt as a three-year-old. It has been a tried and tested method, one executed by Mark Johnston himself, Elarqam’s trainer, not only in the 2000 Guineas with Mister Baileys in 1994, but with Attraction, Elarqam’s dam, in the 1000 Guineas a decade later. So why a racecourse gallop instead of a trial? Well, because he knows. "There only is one real trial that could’ve been considered, it’s worth about £35,000 and we’ve everything to lose, nothing to gain," Johnston told sportinglife.com. "Nothing whatsoever to gain, something could go wrong with the horse, he then misses the Guineas and, no. "We don’t need to prove how good he is, we don’t need to find out in the Craven, we'll find out in the Guineas. He's won his Group Three, a trial was never even considered. "Cardsharp will run in the Greenham, he might've run in the Craven, he's a horse that still has to prove that he's good enough to go to the Guineas. "This horse doesn’t have to prove he's good enough. "His mother had two racecourse gallops before she won the Guineas." This gallop was about adding to his experience, then. Getting him into the horsebox, getting him out onto the grass (for the first time this year), getting him to have a look around. It wasn't racing experience, but it's another little touch that will help him on the big day. "We were never here to learn anything about how good he is, we were just here to give him an outing," Johnston said. "In comparison to most Guineas runners he's very lightly-raced. "I would actually have liked to give him two outings to the racecourse but we planned one at Pontefract and the meeting was off, so all the experience we can give him of travelling and being away overnight and all those things are good for him. "He’s done everything that's been asked of him. The only question now is 'is he streetwise enough?'" We'll find that out on May 5. But, for now, his trainer seems extremely happy with the progress of his colt that has racing royalty running through his veins. View image on Twitter View image on Twitter Sporting Life ✔ @sportinglife 🏇 ELARQAM How impressed were you with this well-bred colt after he tuned up for the 2000 Guineas at HQ today? 2:52 PM - Apr 17, 2018 4 See Sporting Life's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Cracksman v Enable to look forward to, twice? Elarqam wasn’t the only racecourse galloper at Newmarket on Tuesday with the brilliant Qipco Champion Stakes hero Cracksman, another son of Frankel, the best son of Frankel yet, also strutting his stuff on the Rowley Mile pre-racing. John Gosden and Frankie Dettori seemed happy with the four-year-old, his trainer likening him to a 24-year-old in human terms, as opposed to the gangly 14-year-old on show in the early part of last season. He wouldn't be drawn on mapping out a plan for his star colt, "if you do that things have a funny habit of not working out that way", he said, but he did dangle the tantalising possibility of Cracksman taking on stablemate Enable not once, but twice, in the months ahead. "We’ll see how it evolves for the year but hopefully we'll start in a lovely Group One like the Ganay and take it from there," Gosden said. "Enable’s in good form, very good form. I can see the logical races they could meet would be the King George and the Arc, I think that's fairly logical. That's the two places they could meet up. "I think she could go for the Tattersalls at the Curragh or, more likely, the Coronation Cup." Gosden, though, insists that he will be guided by his star duo, depending on their general well-being throughout the year. "They’re both very assertive horses," Gosden said. "They’re like pro fighters, you watch the horse and listen to them, they tell you what they want." Hopefully they tell him they want to race each other at Ascot and ParisLongchamp. A dust up between these two highly-talented stablemates is a real appetite whetter as the Flat season finally mooches towards something like full swing.
|
|
|
Post by dennisg on Apr 18, 2018 8:06:11 GMT
Latest news from this afternoon's meeting at Newmarket where Mildenberger won the Feilden Stakes for Mark Johnston and James Doyle. Doyle delivers aboard Mildenberger Mildenberger (11/4) wore down Fortune's Pearl to win the bet365 Feilden Stakes (click on race name for free video replay) at Newmarket. For much of the Listed contest the 25/1 runner-up looked poised to make all the running under Oisin Murphy having led the field a merry dance down the centre of the track. He still had a length-and-a-half in hand of the eventual winner entering The Dip but gradually James Doyle's mount began to eat into the advantage and he was alongside meeting the rising round and half-a-length clear at the line. Kew Gardens (7/4 favourite) was six lengths away in third, never a factor having been tapped for toe when the tempo increased three out. The winning trainer Mark Johnston said: "James said he wasn’t sure if they’d gone quick enough and he was laid back early on, he wasn’t sure if he’d have gone the pace if they were going any faster. "I thought he’d given the leader too much of a start but he’s got to him well in the end, looks as though he’ll stay every inch of the trip at least, which we always thought would be the case. "The Dante’s the obvious next step. Like we said with Permian last year you go to the Dante and it tells you whether you are going to the Derby or not. "I suppose he is . We’d not thought about it. Permian started in a handicap, albeit it turned out to be a very good handicap. He hadn’t been as consistent as this fellow was as a two-year-old.
"He can get quite worked up beforehand, he wears a lip chain in the preliminaries but he has a great attitude once he gets out on the course."
Purser books Newmarket return Purser (2/1) proved too strong for the well-backed 4/6 favourite Symbolization in the British EBF bet365 Conditions Stakes.
The pair had the race between them from the two furlong marker but the market leader could never wrest the initiative from his rival who had the advantage of a recent pipe-opener at Newcastle and who stayed on strongly under Frankie Dettori to score by a neck.
It was ten lengths back to Stormbringer in third.
"It was great, the horse showed a lot of courage giving three pounds to the second. He’s not easy to place. We'll come back here for the King Charles II and the Jersey would be another obvious place," winning trainer John Gosden told Racing UK.
Dascombe star makes impressive start Jackstar looked a juvenile of some potential when making a sparkling winning debut in the Montaz Restaurant EBF Novice Stakes.
Tom Dascombe's charge was strong in the market all day and having been sent off at 11/4 took command of proceedings approaching the final furlong.
He was soon in command and wasn't asked too many searching questions to pull a length-and-three-quarters clear of Ynys Mon in second.
Aidan O’Brien’s Van Beethoven (9/4 favourite) was slowly away but made good late headway to take third and will be much wiser for the experience.
Jackstar wins at Newmarket Jackstar wins at Newmarket Aurum justifies pre-race hype Division one of the Alex Scott Maiden Stakes went the way of Aurum for Charlie Appleby and Wiliam Buick.
The son of Exceed And Excel had been the subject of a strong word ahead of his racecourse debut and made short work of his rivals here, quickening well inside the final furlong to beat Tilgham by two-and-three-quarter lengths.
There's a lot to like about Aurum's winning debut at Newmarket There's a lot to like about Aurum's winning debut at Newmarket The second division was run in a faster time and was won by Porth Swtan. Paul Hanagan was in the saddle for Charlie Hills and his partner showed a good attitude to fend off Ambient (33/1) and win half-a-length.
Berry on board with Examiner Sporting Life columnist Fran Berry got on the scoresheet courtesy of Examiner (14/1) in the Plusvital Energene-Q10 Handicap.
It was a close-call though as the gallant Red Tea refused to go down without a fight having been headed inside the distance and rallied strongly in the final 50 yards, only going down by a head.
Isomer (25/1) and Glory Awaits (33/1) filled the minor placings.
Newmarket Racecourse ✔ @newmarketrace Another exciting finish here at Newmarket! Examiner (14-1) just gets his head in front to cause an upset in the Plusvital Energene-Q10 Handicap under Fran Berry.
4:23 PM - Apr 17, 2018 22 See Newmarket Racecourse's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy "I had a lovely run through the race and he quickened up well but it was a real battle in the end. I've ridden the second before and she's really brave. It's slow, tacky ground and the cut helped my fellow," Berry told Racing UK.
'Jack be nimble The bet365 Handicap went the way of Mjjack for trainer Karle Burke and jockey Clifford Lee.
The 7/1 shot got the better of Love Dreams after a protracted dual between the pair, emerging a length and a half to the good.
Major Jumbo (7/2) made most of the running under Nicola Currie to win the concluding Quy Mill Hotel & Spa Handicap.
The grey kept finding at the head of affairs to register a decisive length and a half success from Move In Time.
|
|
|
Post by dennisg on Apr 18, 2018 8:08:41 GMT
Anita Chambers highlights the best bets across the pick of the action on Wednesday and nominates Traffic Fluide as a Cheltenham fancy. Robin Of Navan can get the job done when he makes a rare outing on home shores in the bet365 Earl of Sefton Stakes at Newmarket. Harry Dunlop's charge has appeared just four times in Britain during 21 career starts as his team has chased some fine financial rewards on foreign shores, most notably winning a Saint-Cloud Group One back in 2015 and a Group Three event at Chantilly last summer. Admittedly his strike-rate has not been brilliant, but he rarely turns in a bad effort and he is never far away even in top company, although he was a bit found out on his final start of 2017 in Hong Kong. That said, the five-year-old turned in a decent effort on his seasonal return on the Chantilly all-weather last month and will surely feel the benefit of that return run as he starts to get a bit older now. Robin Of Navan has a bit to find on the bare figures with Deauville, but the ground should be in his favour and he may just have the racing edge this time. Soliloquy can mark herself as a Classic contender with victory in the Lanwades Stud Nell Gwyn Stakes. She suffered a surprise defeat on her debut for Charlie Appleby at Newmarket last August, but soon righted the record with victory over a mile at Ascot the following month. Her rider did not have to ask too many questions that day to win by half a length and while she skipped a couple of possible Group race options in the autumn, that at least indicates her team were thinking in those terms. Stepping back to seven furlongs is not certain to suit, but the likely ease in the ground should make this more of a test. Great Prospector can step up his return effort at Newcastle with victory in the bet365 European Free Handicap. He found the Kentucky Derby-bound Gronkowski just under four lengths too good in the Burradon Stakes last month, but it was a promising run and he would not need to improve too much to be making his presence felt here. Cheltenham hosts another top day of action and Traffic Fluide can take home a nice prize for Gary Moore in the Barchester Healthcare Silver Trophy Chase. This eight-year-old has been highly tried so far and it will probably have done his confidence the world of good to take a dip in class to win a Plumpton novices' hurdle on his most recent outing. He won despite heavy ground that day and the sounder surface he encounters here is a definite plus for his chances. Sporting Life tips CHELTENHAM: 2.05 Captain Cattistock, 2.40 Traffic Fluide, 3.15 Brave Eagle, 3.50 Red Infantry, 4.25 Steely Addition, 5.00 Lovely Job, 5.30 Poppy Kay. DUNDALK: 6.00 Park Row, 6.30 El Greco, 7.00 Not Touch, 7.30 Downdraft, 8.00 Turn On The Tears, 8.30 Eacharn, 9.00 Highly Approved. KEMPTON: 5.45 Jungle Inthebungle, 6.15 Rivas Rob Roy, 6.45 Famous Dynasty, 7.15 Bold Warrior, 7.45 Wufud, 8.15 Warsaw Road, 8.45 Isaac Bell, 9.15 Haraz. NEWMARKET: 1.50 Hyperfocus, 2.25 Finniston Farm, 3.00 ROBIN OF NAVAN (NAP), 3.35 Soliloquy, 4.10 Kadiz, 4.45 Rococo, 5.20 Sea Of Class, 5.55 Dukhan. DOUBLE: Robin Of Navan and Soliloquy.
|
|
|
Post by Kimmy on Apr 18, 2018 8:10:22 GMT
Wednesday: going, weather & non-runners Cheltenham GOING: GOOD (Good to soft in places) (GoingStick 7.1) (Rail movements: Races 1 & 3 +28yds, Race 2 -35yds, Race 5 +28yds and Race 7 +19yds) WEATHER: Partly cloudy NON RUNNERS: 3:15 Graasten (12) 5:00 Alvarado (10) Dundalk (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Showers Kempton (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Mostly sunny STALLS: Inside NON RUNNERS: 9:15 Haraz (2) Newmarket GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Good in places) (GoingStick 6.6) (Far side course) WEATHER: Mostly sunny STALLS: Far side NON RUNNERS: 1:50 Naggers (10) 3:00 What About Carlo (9) 5:55 Zoraya (9)
|
|
|
Post by Kimmy on Apr 18, 2018 8:11:00 GMT
GOOD THING
Nawassi (3.35 Newmarket)
Didn't perform on her debut when well found in the market but showed up much better after a break when winning a course-and-distance novice event under Jim Crowley, who is back aboard today. She broke smartly, kicked on over two furlongs out and stayed on powerfully to the line to beat a previous winner by just under three lengths. Crowley said she loved the ground that day, which is obviously a plus given the conditions will be similar here, and hopefully she'll be ready to roll first time up this year.
11/1 Nawassi 3:35 Newmarket EYECATCHER
Ekhtiyaar (1.50 Newmarket)
I'm almost certain Ekhtiyaar will prove by far the best of this field and hopefully trainer Roger Varian has him ready to go. The four-year-old, who runs off topweight, has won both his starts at Newmarket including a big-field handicap off 6lb lower in July. He couldn't quite replicate that form on his last start in 2017 when fifth at Ascot, but it didn't look like that track suited him. He's likely to be better on quicker ground but he has form with give and should prove too classy for his rivals.
9/2 Ekhtiyaar 1:50 Newmarket DARK HORSE
Coup De Pinceau (4.25 Cheltenham)
Paul Nicholls and Sam Twiston-Davies have been in good form over the last two weeks and they team up once more with Coup De Pinceau in this ultra competitive handicap hurdle. Nicholls, who has won this race three times in the last eight years, relies solely on this six-year-old to enhance his record and the last-time-out winner looks sure to show up prominently now upped to 3m. He's still unexposed with just seven starts to his name and seemed to relish this trip on his penultimate outing. He hacked up when last seen and goes well after a break.
20/1 Coup De Pinceau 4:25 Cheltenham Let our experts point you in the direction of the winners with invaluable punting pointers delivered directly to your inbox. Sign up here to get our free newsletter every week
|
|
|
Post by Kimmy on Apr 18, 2018 8:11:31 GMT
This is a good time of year for Clive Cox, who has an above average strike-rate with his runners two weeks either side of today’s date for the past five seasons. He saddles Snazzy Jazzy (2.25) at Newmarket and this unbeaten colt should appreciate the trip and ease in the ground.
James Doyle is in good form and has seven rides at Newmarket, the pick of those being newcomer Sea Of Class (5.20). The regally bred daughter of Sea The Stars has an Oaks entry and should be ready to do herself justice on debut.
Roger Varian and Jack Mitchell boast a 23 per cent strike-rate when teaming up at Kempton and do so with Pivotal Man (7.15). The three-year-old would have learned plenty from a debut fifth over course and distance last month.
|
|
|
Post by Kimmy on Apr 18, 2018 8:13:01 GMT
Aeolus 1.50 Newmarket
Lightly raced four-year-old Ekhtiyaar would match the profile of the previous winners of this race, but there is some interesting opposition at bigger prices, none more so than Ed Walker’s Aeolus.
The seven-year-old is becoming too well handicapped to ignore and some of his best runs have come first time out, with two eyecatching seasonal reappearances coming at the Craven meeting.
The son of Araafa was third in the Free Handicap as a three-year-old off a 1lb higher mark and two years ago he was beaten just half a length into fourth by Magical Memory in the Group 3 Abernant Stakes.
Aeolus was second in the Stewards’ Cup off a mark of 103 in August, but he has been dropped 3lb in just three runs since.
Walker’s gelding is a Group 3 winner in his pomp, he’s versatile ground-wise and there’s enough in last season’s form to suggest he can land a prize of this nature off 100.
Hey Jonesy 2.25 Newmarket
Four of the last five winners of the Free Handicap have carried 9st or more and the cream could once against rise to the top with the exciting Hey Jonesy taken to concede weight all round.
The son of Excelebration took a step forward with every run last season and his first start over 7f is expected to eke out further improvement.
Kevin Ryan’s charge finished last season with a terrific fourth in the Group 1 Middle Park behind subsequent Dewhurst hero U S Navy Flag, a run which entitles him to head the weights.
He is 1lb worse off with Great Prospector for a half-length defeat at York last term, but he did well to finish as close as he did given he was drawn away from the action that day and he can reverse the form.
Folk Tale is pretty headstrong and the 7f isn’t guaranteed to suit him, while Finniston Farm has a nine-month absence to defy and could improve for the spin.
Frodon 2.40 Cheltenham
Likely favourite Kalondra has the potential to prove a lot better than his mark of 145, but Frodon’s demolition job in a competitive handicap over course and distance in January reads even better now and he makes plenty of each-way appeal despite being burdened with top-weight.
When Byrony Frost’s adjusted claim is taken into account, Paul Nicholls’ charge is 8lb higher than for his 17-length rout that day, but the form is working out particularly well. The fourth, sixth and two of the pulled-up runners have won since, while the second and third were placed at the Cheltenham Festival.
Frodon has since run below-par twice in Grade 1 races, but it’s clear he can’t compete at that level and the handicapper has given him a chance by dropping him 4lb for those efforts.
Returned to handicap company, Frodon should be much happier and he has bounced back from poor runs before.
Robin Of Navan 3.00 Newmarket
Deauville is sure to have his army of followers based on his close third in the Queen Anne at Royal Ascot, but his best form has come on a faster surface and the race-fit Robin Of Navan is a solid alternative.
Harry Dunlop’s charge has 5lb to find with Deauville on official ratings, but he is fully wound up having had a run this year, finishing third behind Hunaina at Chantilly, and the slower ground could bring the pair closer together.
The five-year-old’s form had a mixed look to it last season, but the pick of his efforts puts him right in the frame. He was beaten only a head over this trip in the Group 1 Prix d’Ispahan on his second start last year and was a good second over course and distance behind Monarchs Glen in October, with Forest Ranger eight lengths behind.
His reappearance effort has also been franked by Hunaina, who has subsequently bolted up in a Listed race at Kempton.
Threading 3.35 Newmarket
Threading finished last season as the highest-rated two-year-old in the field and is likely to prove the best of them again as a three-year-old.
Punters must forgive her poor effort in the Cheveley Park on her final start as a juvenile, but that was far too bad to be true.
Threading had beaten the Cheveley Park third, Madeline, by two lengths when winning the Lowther in August and she was going away at the finish, suggesting this extra furlong will suit her.
A reproduction of that form at York would make her very much the one to beat and, having won on her debut, she shouldn’t lack fitness first time out.
A rangy filly, she should have more to offer at three and it’s interesting that Mark Johnston feels she can still make up into a Classic contender.
Get the best bets for every day's racing from Wednesday to Sunday in this week's Racing Post Weekender - out every Wednesday
|
|
|
Post by Kimmy on Apr 18, 2018 8:13:38 GMT
8/1 Calipso Collonges 4:25 Cheltenham Faces stiffest task of his career, but arrives in top shape and gets into this race near the bottom of the weights.
Calipso Collonges has won his last four races without breaking sweat, and remains of considerable interest despite a rising handicap mark.
|
|
|
Post by Kimmy on Apr 18, 2018 8:16:58 GMT
|
|
|
Post by Kimmy on Apr 18, 2018 8:17:25 GMT
NEWMARKET
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.50 Ekhtiyaar (nb)
2.25 Nebo
3.00 Master The World
3.35 Nawassi
4.10 Hard Forest
4.45 Qazyna
5.20 Sea of Class
5.55 Old Persian
NEWMARKET
1.50 Ekhtiyaar (nap)
4.45 Award Winning (nb).
GIMCRACK
1.50 Hyperfocus
2.25 Finniston Farm
3.00 Robin Of Navan (nap)
3.35 Soliloquy (nb)
4.10 Kadiz
4.45 Rococo
5.20 Sea of Class
5.55 Dukhan
Northerner
3.35 Threading (nb)
4.10 Hard Forest (nap)
CHELTENHAM
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.05 Diese Des Bieffes
2.40 Kalondra
3.15 Mister Miyagi
3.50 Red Infantry
4.25 Lithic (nap)
5.00 What Happens Now
5.30 Bertimont
GIMCRACK
2.05 Captain Cattistock
2.40 Traffic Fluide
3.15 Brave Eagle
3.50 Red Infantry
4.25 Steely Addition
5.00 Lovely Job
5.30 Poppy Kay
KEMPTON
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.45 Jungle Inthebungle
6.15 Reverberation
6.45 Bird For Life
7.15 Gilded Hour
7.45 Barton Mills
8.15 Towerlands Park
8.45 Soghan
9.15 Ubla
GIMCRACK
5.45 Jungle Inthebungle
6.15 Rivas Rob Roy
6.45 Famous Dynasty
7.15 Bold Warrior
7.45 Wufud
8.15 Warsaw Road
8.45 Isaac Bell
9.15 Inshaa
|
|
|
Post by Kimmy on Apr 18, 2018 18:29:44 GMT
Beverley, 18 Apr 18 Fixture Note Abandoned - Waterlogged Nothing to report View Stewards report Newmarket, 18 Apr 18 Fixture Note WILD ILLUSION, trained by Charlie Appleby, VERACIOUS, trained by Sir Michael Stoute, and RAJASINGHE (IRE), trained by Richard Spencer, were given permission to gallop prior to racing.
After Race 1, the Going was changed to Good, Good to Soft in places (from Good to Soft, Good in places) Race 1 - 1:50pm THE WEATHERBYS GENERAL STUD BOOK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for MONT KIARA (FR) to go early to post.
Following the race, Sean Levey reported that SWIFT APPROVAL (IRE), unplaced, stopped quickly and Robert Winston reported that BARRINGTON (IRE), unplaced, did not handle the dip and stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of both geldings failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 2 - 2:25pm THE bet365 EUROPEAN FREE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Inside the final furlong, GREAT PROSPECTOR (IRE), unplaced, ducked quickly left-handed, giving a slight nudge to SNAZZY JAZZY (IRE), unplaced, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, Paul Hanagan reported that GREAT PROSPECTOR (IRE), unplaced, ducked left-handed inside the final furlong, Silvestre De Sousa reported that ANOTHER BATT (IRE), placed third, became unbalanced in the dip, William Buick reported that FOLK TALE (IRE), unplaced, ran too free and Hector Crouch reported that SNAZZY JAZZY (IRE), unplaced, suffered interference in running.
Race 3 - 3:00pm THE bet365 EARL OF SEFTON STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) The Veterinary Officer reported that upon inspection, FOREST RANGER (IRE) was a gelding and not a colt as published in the racecard.
An enquiry was held into the non-arrival of George Downing, the declared rider of CAP’N (IRE). The trainer Claire Dyson, the Clerk of the Scales and the rider’s valet were interviewed. Permission was given for Danny Brock to be substituted. Having heard their evidence, the information was forwarded to the Head Office of the British Horseracing Authority.
Following the race, Frankie Dettori reported that FRANKUUS (IRE), unplaced, ran too free.
Race 4 - 3:35pm THE LANWADES STUD NELL GWYN STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) Permission was given for JULIET FOXTROT to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
Race 5 - 4:10pm THE bet365 EBF MAIDEN FILLIES' STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Following the race, Robert Winston reported that SWISS MISS, unplaced, ran green and hung left-handed. View Stewards report Cheltenham, 18 Apr 18 Race 1 - 2:05pm THE CITIPOST NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) Following the race Harry Cobden reported that MISTER MALARKY, unplaced, made a mistake with a circuit to go and the gelding lost its confidence thereafter. The Veterinary Officer reported that THE CLOCKISTICKING (IRE) placed second, and QUARRY LEADER (IRE), unplaced, were suffering from heat stress post race and that ONEFORTHEROADTOM, placed sixth, was suffering from heat stress and had blood in one nostril.
Race 2 - 2:40pm THE BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE SILVER TROPHY STEEPLE CHASE (A LIMITED HANDICAP) (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) Permission was given for DAYS OF HEAVEN (FR) to go early to post.
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 the Veterinary Officer reported that ART OF PAYROLL (GER), placed second, lost its left hind shoe, KNOCKGRAFFON (IRE), placed sixth, was suffering from heat stress post race and QUITE BY CHANCE, unplaced, bled from the nose.
Race 3 - 3:15pm THE KINGSTON STUD SUPPORTING GREATWOOD HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) Permission was given for AZZERTI (FR) to be mounted in the chute. MISTER MIYAGI (IRE) wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that AZZERTI (FR), placed second, was suffering from heat stress post race and, as a result, did not come into the winner's enclosure on veterinary advice. She also reported that ACTIVIAL (FR), unplaced, and KK LEXION, unplaced, were suffering from heat stress post race.
Race 4 - 3:50pm THE NICHOLSON HOLMAN STEEPLE CHASE (A NOVICES' LIMITED HANDICAP) (CLASS 3) NIGHTLINE wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Paddy Brennan, the rider of the winner, WINTER LION (IRE) was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level from approaching the last fence.
Barry Geraghty, the rider of PURE VISION, placed second, was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level from approaching the last fence.
Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that PURE VISION, placed second, was suffering from heat stress post race and, as a result, did not come into the winner's enclosure on veterinary advice. Richard Johnson reported that OZZY THOMAS (IRE), which was pulled up, lost its action.
Race 5 - 4:25pm THE SAFRAN LANDING SYSTEMS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) Permission was given for SLIM PICKENS (IRE) to be mounted in the chute and go early to post.
Miss Page Fuller, the rider of the winner, MONBEG THEATRE (IRE) was suspended for 2 days for using her whip above the permitted level on the run in.
Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that CALIPSO COLLONGES (FR), unplaced, had bled from the nose and had lost its right fore shoe and Mr Hugh Nugent reported that HEAD TO THE STARS, which was pulled up, made a bad mistake causing the gelding’s bridle to come over its head. The Veterinary Officer also reported that SLIM PICKENS (IRE), placed third, TAJ BADALANDABAD (IRE), placed fourth, STEELY ADDITION (IRE), unplaced, BUCKLE STREET, unplaced, PREMIER BOND, unplaced, were all suffering from heat stress post race and STEELY ADDITION (IRE) lost its right fore shoe and LITHIC, unplaced, lost its right hind shoe.
Race 6 - 5:00pm THE WEATHERITE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) At the last fence VIC DE TOUZAINE, placed sixth, jumped right-handed, at the same time as SINGLEFARMPAYMENT, placed second, jumped marginally left-handed, interfering with the winner, ANOTHER HERO (IRE), but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race Sean Bowen reported that COOLOGUE (IRE), which was pulled up, was never travelling. The Veterinary Officer reported that SOME INVITATION, placed fifth, VIC DE TOUZAINE (FR), placed sixth and SCOTCHTOWN, unplaced, were suffering from heat stress post race. Sue Smith reported that SMOOTH STEPPER, unplaced, was unable to lay up with the pace on this faster ground.
Race 7 - 5:30pm THE CHELTENHAM PONY RACING AUTHORITY GRADUATES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (For Conditional Jockeys' and Amateur Riders that have ridden in PRA Pony Races) Following the race Charlie Hammond reported that INNOCENT TOUCH (IRE), unplaced, ran too freely and Mr Charlie Todd reported that NORTH HILL (IRE), unplaced, hung right-handed. View Stewards report Kempton Park, 18 Apr 18 Race 2 - 6:15pm THE BET AT racinguk.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) An enquiry was held to consider interference on the first bend, when BOMBSHELL BAY, placed third, ridden by Hollie Doyle, interfered with REVERBERATION, placed seventh, ridden by Renato Souza. Doyle was suspended for 3 days for careless riding as she had allowed her mount to drift right-handed towards the rail, causing Souza to take a considerable check on her inside.
Following the race, Ryan Tate reported that DIRECTORY, unplaced, hung left-handed, and Paddy Bradley reported that DUBA PLAINS, unplaced, ran too free and stopped quickly.
Race 3 - 6:45pm THE 32Red ON THE APP STORE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Heading into the first bend, ARCHIMENTO, placed third, drifted marginally right-handed causing JAMHOORI, unplaced, which was running keenly, to be checked off heels, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and it had not improved the placing of ARCHIMENTO.
Following the race, Tim Clark reported that DELEYLL, unplaced, jumped awkwardly from the stalls, Robert Winston reported that AUSTIN FRIARTS, unplaced, stopped quickly, and Ben Curtis reported that ILEY BOY, placed eighth, ran too free.
|
|
|
Post by Kimmy on Apr 18, 2018 18:47:42 GMT
THURSDAY.
FREE TO AIR TV RACES 1:50 NEWMARKET bet365.com Handicap Cl2 (3yo 0-100) 6f ITV4 10 runners 2:25 NEWMARKET bet365 Wood Ditton Maiden Stakes (Plus 10 Race) Cl3 (3yo) 1m ITV4 19 runners 2:40 CHELTENHAM EBF/Thoroughbred Breeders' Association Mares' Novices' Handicap Chase (Listed Race) Cl1 (5yo+) 2m5f ITV4 7 runners 3:00 NEWMARKET Connaught Access Flooring Abernant Stakes (Group 3) Cl1 (3yo+) 6f ITV4 10 runners 3:35 NEWMARKET bet365 Craven Stakes (Group 3) (Colts & Geldings) Cl1 (3yo) 1m ITV4 7 runners
|
|
|
Post by Kimmy on Apr 18, 2018 19:03:09 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Argentello (4.45 Newmarket, nap)
Ran well when second on his debut at Doncaster last month and has since impressed in a workout on Waterhall under Frankie Dettori.
15/8 Argentello 4:45 Newmarket Others to follow Newmarket: 2.25 Prabeni, 3.00 Dream Of Dreams, 3.35 Roaring Lion, 4.10 Sheikha Reika, 5.20 African Jazz, 5.55 Launceston Place. Ripon: 4.35 To Dibba Newcastle: 6.10 Extra Mile, 6.40 Image, 8.15 Bold Reason, 8.45 Emaraaty.
Lambourn: James Burn
Melangerie (3.15 Cheltenham, nap)
Mare came good at this time last year and should enjoy the sounder surface having been pulled up in atrocious conditions last time. Had a nice break since and trainer Nicky Henderson remains in fine form.
14/1 Melangerie 3:15 Cheltenham Others to follow Cheltenham: 2.05 Dame De Compagnie, 3.50 Maid Of Milan, 4.25 Cubswin, 5.00 Sister Sibyl, 5.35 Lust For Glory. Newcastle: 6.40 Trump Alexander. Newmarket: 1.50 Music Society, 2.25 Sawwaah, 3.00 Magical Memory, 4.10 Hula Girl, 4.45 Kasbaan, 5.20 Occupy, 5.55 Mandalayan. Ripon: 4.35 Medrano, 5.45 Yabass.
West Country: Andrew King
Definitelyanoscar (5.35 Cheltenham, nap)
Won nicely on her debut for the Harry Fry team and is well regarded. Drying ground will suit and is fancied to go close.
5/1 Definitelyanoscar 5:35 Cheltenham Other to follow Cheltenham: 3.15 Indian Stream.
North: Colin Russell
Indian Chief (4.35 Ripon, nap)
Not been at his best in two runs this season but has eased down the ratings. With the ground right up his street, he is fancied to bounce back from his inside draw.
20/1 Indian Chief 4:35 Ripon Others to follow Cheltenham: 3.15 The Delray Munky, 3.50 Same Circus, 4.25 Shine Baby Shine. Newcastle: 5.40 Hediddodinthe, 6.10 Paddyplex, 6.40 Elixsoft, 7.10 Smile A Mile, 7.40 Furze Lady, 8.15 Gabrial The Saint, 8.45 Tight Lines, 9.15 Play With Me. Newmarket: 1.50 Rebel Assault, 3.00 Perfect Pasture. Ripon: 2.15 Light My Fire, 2.50 She's Different, 3.25 Biddy Brady, 4.00 Right Touch, 5.10 Book Of Dreams, 5.45 Silver Character, 6.15 One Boy.
Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason
Whatzdjazz (3.15 Cheltenham, nap)
Has shown little in two soft-ground runs since returning from a break, but has been dropped 6lb in the weights as a result and is potentially well treated on her good-ground form from last summer.
14/1 Whatzdjazz 3:15 Cheltenham Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Extra Mile (6.10 Newcastle)
Made a successful seasonal return at Chelmsford a fortnight ago and the clock suggests this lightly raced and progressive four-year-old may still be ahead of her new mark.
7/4 Extra Mile 6:10 Newcastle (AW) Longshot: Ed Quigley
Petticoat Tails (3.15 Cheltenham)
Should appreciate the return to a quicker surface and this unexposed sort looks to have more to offer in a wide-open race.
9/1 Petticoat Tails 3:15 Cheltenham Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Catwalk King (5.15 Fairyhouse)
A bumper winner who has been placed on three of his four attempts over hurdles, including when running the useful Dortmund Park to three-quarters of a length over course and trip. The Liz Doyle-trained six-year-old has solid claims as he bids to get off the mark over hurdles.
9/4 Catwalk King 5:15 Fairyhouse Raceform Interactive nugget
Andre Fabre is 6-13 (46% +£5.78) with horses aged four or older at Newmarket since 2006. His Le Brivido fits those stats in the 3.00.
11/4 Le Brivido 3:00 Newmarket Members can read the latest exclusive tipping content such as Pricewise and Paul Kealy from 8pm daily on racingpost.com
|
|
|
Post by Kimmy on Apr 18, 2018 19:03:42 GMT
Saeed Bin Suroor is a trainer to keep on side when sending out runners for the first time since a gelding operation. Desert Frost can go close in Newcastle’s 8.15 and improve the trainer’s 31 per cent strike-rate.
Michael and Tom Scudamore are a combination to follow when teaming up at Cheltenham. They operate at a 43 per cent strike-rate and Two Smokin Barrels (3.50) has a big chance in adding to the tally.
When David Allan rides Perfect Pasture it’s worth taking note. The jockey has a 100 per cent win rate on him (3-3) compared to the 10-43 with other jockeys. The duo can score again in Newmarket’s 3.00.
|
|
|
Post by harneystoneracing on Apr 19, 2018 3:51:07 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes Symbolization (3.35 Newmarket, nap) Has some experience of the neighbouring July course so should handle the track and is bred to handle the ground. Charlie Appleby's hope has been showing up nicely on Waterhall of late. 4/5 Symbolization 3:35 Newmarket Others to follow Newmarket: 1.50 Aurum, 2.25 Global Art, 3.00 Balistic, 4.10 Fire Brigade, 4.45 Stage Magic, 5.20 Accession, 5.55 Evergate. Lambourn: Nick Deacon Taurean Star (5.20 Newmarket) Has won first time out for the past two seasons, and starts the new turf campaign with his debut outing for Ralph Beckett. Looks reasonably weighted and expected to make his presence felt in an open looking handicap. 14/1 Taurean Star 5:20 Newmarket Others to follow Exeter: 2.35 Sandhurst Lad. Newmarket: 1.50 Prevent, 2.25 Porth Swtan, 3.35 Accessor, 4.10 Mafaaheem. West Country: Tim Mitchell Choix Des Armes (3.45 Exeter, nap) Progressing with experience and won with any amount in hand at Wincanton last week. Fancied to take all the beating under his penalty. 11/10 Choix Des Armes 3:45 Exeter Others to follow Exeter: 2.00 Master Tommytucker, 2.35 Bact To Black, 4.20 Lough Ryn, 4.55 Kavanaghs Corner, 5.30 Herbert Park. North: Colin Russell Roller (4.10 Newmarket, nap) Lightly-raced five-year-old from the Mick Easterby yard. Has a particularly good record fresh, and with conditions to suit and Silvestre de Sousa an interesting booking is fancied to start the year on a winning note. 10/1 Roller 4:10 Newmarket Others to follow Carlisle: 2.10 Tickanrun, 2.45 Romulus Du Donjon, 3.20 Cave Top, 3.55 Achill Road Boy, 4.30 Skywards Reward, 5.05 Dica, 5.40 The Some Dance Kid. Newmarket: 1.50 Epaulement, 3.00 Jackstar, 3.35 Stormbringer, 4.45 Mildenberger, 5.20 Robero, 5.55 Major Jumbo. Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason Choix Des Armes (3.45 Exeter, nap) Showed much improved form when winning easily on his handicap debut at Wincanton last week and should prove hard to beat under a 7lb penalty. 11/10 Choix Des Armes 3:45 Exeter Topspeed: Dave Edwards Duke Debarry (3.20 Carlisle) Disappointed at Doncaster in February but with the stable in fine form should be given a chance to bounce back. 6/5 Duke Debarry 3:20 Carlisle Longshot: Ed Quigley New Show (4.45 Newmarket) Won his only start in a minor event at Ayr, but may well improve for the step up in trip and this well bred sort should have more to offer. 18/1 New Show 4:45 Newmarket Ireland: Tony O'Hehir Uradel (5.50 Fairyhouse) The Willie Mullins-trained seven-year-old makes plenty of appeal on his handicap debut. A seven length winner of a novice event at Naas in February when returning from a long absence, he appears to be on an attractive mark and gets the vote to score under Paul Townend. 9/2 Uradel 5:50 Fairyhouse Raceform Interactive nugget Evan Williams is 10-28 (36%) with his hurdlers at Exeter since the start of 2016, for a £1 level-stakes profit of £33.12. Cappaway looks worth a second glance in the maiden hurdle at 4.20 based on that statistic. 100/1 Cappaway 4:20 Exeter Members can read the latest exclusive interviews, news analysis and comment available from 6pm daily on racingpost.com
|
|
|
Post by harneystoneracing on Apr 19, 2018 3:54:26 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes Symbolization (3.35 Newmarket, nap) Has some experience of the neighbouring July course so should handle the track and is bred to handle the ground. Charlie Appleby's hope has been showing up nicely on Waterhall of late. 4/5 Symbolization 3:35 Newmarket Others to follow Newmarket: 1.50 Aurum, 2.25 Global Art, 3.00 Balistic, 4.10 Fire Brigade, 4.45 Stage Magic, 5.20 Accession, 5.55 Evergate. Lambourn: Nick Deacon Taurean Star (5.20 Newmarket) Has won first time out for the past two seasons, and starts the new turf campaign with his debut outing for Ralph Beckett. Looks reasonably weighted and expected to make his presence felt in an open looking handicap. 14/1 Taurean Star 5:20 Newmarket Others to follow Exeter: 2.35 Sandhurst Lad. Newmarket: 1.50 Prevent, 2.25 Porth Swtan, 3.35 Accessor, 4.10 Mafaaheem. West Country: Tim Mitchell Choix Des Armes (3.45 Exeter, nap) Progressing with experience and won with any amount in hand at Wincanton last week. Fancied to take all the beating under his penalty. 11/10 Choix Des Armes 3:45 Exeter Others to follow Exeter: 2.00 Master Tommytucker, 2.35 Bact To Black, 4.20 Lough Ryn, 4.55 Kavanaghs Corner, 5.30 Herbert Park. North: Colin Russell Roller (4.10 Newmarket, nap) Lightly-raced five-year-old from the Mick Easterby yard. Has a particularly good record fresh, and with conditions to suit and Silvestre de Sousa an interesting booking is fancied to start the year on a winning note. 10/1 Roller 4:10 Newmarket Others to follow Carlisle: 2.10 Tickanrun, 2.45 Romulus Du Donjon, 3.20 Cave Top, 3.55 Achill Road Boy, 4.30 Skywards Reward, 5.05 Dica, 5.40 The Some Dance Kid. Newmarket: 1.50 Epaulement, 3.00 Jackstar, 3.35 Stormbringer, 4.45 Mildenberger, 5.20 Robero, 5.55 Major Jumbo. Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason Choix Des Armes (3.45 Exeter, nap) Showed much improved form when winning easily on his handicap debut at Wincanton last week and should prove hard to beat under a 7lb penalty. 11/10 Choix Des Armes 3:45 Exeter Topspeed: Dave Edwards Duke Debarry (3.20 Carlisle) Disappointed at Doncaster in February but with the stable in fine form should be given a chance to bounce back. 6/5 Duke Debarry 3:20 Carlisle Longshot: Ed Quigley New Show (4.45 Newmarket) Won his only start in a minor event at Ayr, but may well improve for the step up in trip and this well bred sort should have more to offer. 18/1 New Show 4:45 Newmarket Ireland: Tony O'Hehir Uradel (5.50 Fairyhouse) The Willie Mullins-trained seven-year-old makes plenty of appeal on his handicap debut. A seven length winner of a novice event at Naas in February when returning from a long absence, he appears to be on an attractive mark and gets the vote to score under Paul Townend. 9/2 Uradel 5:50 Fairyhouse Raceform Interactive nugget Evan Williams is 10-28 (36%) with his hurdlers at Exeter since the start of 2016, for a £1 level-stakes profit of £33.12. Cappaway looks worth a second glance in the maiden hurdle at 4.20 based on that statistic. 100/1 Cappaway 4:20 Exeter Members can read the latest exclusive interviews, news analysis and comment available from 6pm daily on racingpost.com
|
|
|
Post by Kimmy on Apr 19, 2018 6:32:43 GMT
Thursday: going, weather & non-runners Cheltenham GOING: GOOD (GoingStick 7.7) (Rail movements: R1 & 3 +28yds, Race 2 -35yds, R5 & 7 +19yds) WEATHER: Sunny Fairyhouse GOING: SOFT TO HEAVY WEATHER: Partly cloudy Newcastle (AW) GOING: TAPETA: STANDARD WEATHER: Sunny STALLS: 2m - Inside; 1m 2f - Farside; Sraight - Centre NON RUNNERS: 7:40 Molly Mayhem (10) Newmarket GOING: GOOD (GoingStick 6.9) (Far side course) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Far side NON RUNNERS: 5:55 Plunger (3) Ripon GOING: SOFT (Heavy in places) (GoingStick 5.6) (Rail movements: +12yds to all races on the Round course) WEATHER: Sunny STALLS: 1m 4f - Centre; Straight course - Stands' side; Round course - Inside
|
|
|
Post by Kimmy on Apr 19, 2018 6:34:01 GMT
|
|
|
Post by Kimmy on Apr 19, 2018 6:34:30 GMT
NEWMARKET
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.50 Maybride
2.25 Surya
3.00 Brando (nap)
3.35 Roaring Lion
4.10 Sheikha Reika
4.45 Argentello
5.20 Howman
5.55 Breath Caught
NEWMARKET
3.35 Roaring Lion (nap)
4.10 Sheikha Reika (nb)
GIMCRACK
1.50 Captain Jameson
2.25 Surya
3.00 Spirit of Valor (nap)
3.35 Roaring Lion (nb)
4.10 Improve
4.45 Nordic Lights
5.20 Occupy
5.55 Morlock
NORTHERNER
3.00 Brando (nap)
CHELTENHAM
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.05 Dame De Compagnie
2.40 The Bay Birch (nb)
3.15 Majestic Moll
3.50 Same Circus
4.25 Hillcrest Fire
5.00 Sister Sibyl
5.35 Queen’s Magic
GIMCRACK
2.05 Banjo Girl
2.40 The Bay Birch
3.15 Petticoat Tails
3.50 Same Circus
4.25 Cubswin
5.00 The Nipper
5.35 Diamond Gait
RIPON
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.15 Light My Fire
2.50 Conversant
3.25 Fiery Breath
4.00 Right Touch
4.35 Awake My Soul
5.10 Book of Dreams
5.45 One Second
6.15 Imagine If
NORTHERNER
4.00 Right Touch (nb)
GIMCRACK
2.15 Light My Fire
2.50 She’s Different
3.25 Rickyroadboy
4.00 Summerghand
4.35 Awake My Soul
5.10 Mametz Wood
5.45 One Second
6.15 Jacob’s Pillow
NEWCASTLE
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.40 Pantomime
6.10 Extra Mile
6.40 Elixsoft
7.10 So Hi Speed
7.40 Global Wonder
8.15 Tanseeq
8.45 Emaraaty
9.15 Jai Hanuman
GIMCRACK
5.40 Smooth Operator
6.10 Seven Clans
6.40 Image
7.10 Moojim
7.40 Odds On Oli
8.15 Tanseeq
8.45 Tight Lines
9.15 Cookie Ring
|
|
|
Post by dennisg on Apr 19, 2018 8:25:24 GMT
in today's sporting life.................... Ben Linfoot seeks out the best Value Bet selections on day three of the Craven Meeting at Newmarket with a Ballydoyle inmate fancied in the Abernant. Recommended Bets: Value Bet, Craven Meeting day three For details of advised bookmakers and each-way terms, visit our transparent tipping record John Gosden unleashes the 6/1 third-favourite for the 2000 Guineas, Roaring Lion, in the bet365 Craven Stakes at Newmarket on Thursday, with the son of Kitten’s Joy 4/7 to get the job done under Oisin Murphy. Rated 118 after a juvenile campaign that included three wins from four runs and a second in the Group One Racing Post Trophy, he’s the clear form pick and has experience of the course after landing the Juddmonte Royal Lodge Stakes at the end of September. That form received a boost here on Tuesday when the third home, Mildenberger, won the Feilden Stakes, and, despite wandering to his left under pressure in the Royal Lodge, taking Roaring Lion on isn’t a very appealing prospect. Aidan O’Brien doesn’t usually target the Craven with his better horses – he’s never won it – and he doesn’t even have a runner this year, but he does have a representative in the preceding Group Three Connaught Access Flooring Abernant Stakes at 3.00 and SPIRIT OF VALOR looks worth a bet at 7/1 (General). 9 2 Spirit of Valorb,t215 49-7OR: 115D 13/2 Form: 862104-T: A P O'BrienJ: R L Moore Last run Live betting powered by Plenty of the O’Brien horses have been needing a run, but Capri, Gustav Klimt and Nelson won first-time out and it’s worth chancing that Spirit Of Valor is ready to roll as he looks the one that might take advantage of any rustiness in the hot favourite, Le Brivido. Andre Fabre’s string haven’t been frequent visitors to the winners’ enclosure themselves in the early part of the season, with just two winners coming from his last 30 runners, and Le Brivido has a 10-month absence to overcome as well as a drop in trip. The last time we saw him was when he won the Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot by a neck from Spirit Of Valor himself and, while that was a cosy neck, at Thursday’s prices I’m happy to chance the Ballydoyle horse with the drop back to six in mind. The son of War Front, a big outsider at 66/1 that day, led the Jersey field a furlong from home and he backed up that form afterwards with a win over seven in the Minstrel Stakes at the Curragh and a good fourth under a penalty over the same trip in the Group Two Park Stakes at Doncaster. He showed plenty of speed to lead and dominate when winning in Ireland and he also led a furlong out at Doncaster, so the drop in trip really should suit and the stats of his sire’s progeny over six furlongs back that up (40 wins from 151 runs in the UK and Ireland at 27 per cent). Brando is an obvious danger for the Kevin Ryan team, as he’s a top-class sprinter on his day, loves this track, has won first-time out twice here and the drying ground is very much in his favour. He’s had a wind operation since he was last seen but he’s 7/2, odds that look about right on the balance of his form, and I’d rather back the potential of Spirit Of Valor at this trip at twice the price. Earlier on the card Sylvester Kirk’s Music Society could be tough to beat in the opening bet365.com Handicap as he’s lightly-raced, holds the best form in the race on his Wolverhampton second and Ryan Moore has been booked for his handicap debut. It’s easy to see why he’s the 5/2 jolly, then, but I was surprised to see CONSEQUENCES wasn’t a clear second-favourite and at around 13/2 (LAdbrokes) it’s worth taking the chance that he can see off the market leader. 5 1 Consequences167 39-5OR: 95CD 5/1 Form: 21901-T: D O'MearaJ: D Tudhope Last run Live betting powered by His best form isn’t far off the level of Music Society’s anyway, but crucially it came on this track and over the six furlongs which was his first crack at the distance in a conditions race here in November. The way he travelled off a good gallop for a small-field race was impressive and he ran away with it very easily in the end. There doesn’t look to be an awful lot of depth to Thursday’s contest but he should get a good gallop to aim at again with the likes of Rebel Assault, Dragons Tail and Green Power up against him and the drying ground will please connections as well. Posted at 1700 BST on 18/04/18. Ben Linfoot's Value Bet aim: The Value Bet is designed to generate long-term profit by searching for overpriced horses in the feature weekend races and at the big Festivals in the UK. Running total: +382.14pts to advised stakes/prices (from inception of Value Bet column in January 2010 to current).
|
|