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Post by dennisg on Apr 19, 2018 8:27:34 GMT
Ben Linfoot reflects on Nell Gwyn day at the Craven Meeting, with Godolphin strengthening their 1000 Guineas hand thanks to a couple of Dubawi fillies. Soliloquy a potential Guineas play “We’re all just trying to get a feel of where we are,” says Charlie Appleby, just after Soliloquy had scooted to a near two-length victory in the Lanwades Stud Nell Gwyn Stakes, the feature and recognised 1000 Guineas trial on day two of the Craven Meeting at Headquarters. A wet spring has exaggerated the not knowingness of this time of year. The turf gallops remain an out-of-bounds area and we’ve gone from barely a hint of spring to glorious summer with the click of a finger, the mercury hitting 24 degrees Celcius on Wednesday afternoon. That’s hot in relative terms and Appleby’s horses were sizzling on the Rowley Mile on the middle day of the Craven. Half an hour after he won the Nell Gwyn, Appleby’s newcomer Strings Of Life won her maiden on debut in good style, while before racing, stablemate Wild Illusion, the Prix Marcel Boussac winner, pleased connections with a pre-Guineas workout under William Buick. Appleby then won the finale with Old Persian for good measure. So if Appleby and Godolphin came to the races with one Guineas hope, they left with two. Key decisions will have to be made and the fact that Wild Illusion has the Classic entries whereas Soliloquy doesn’t is obviously irrelevant when it comes to this outfit. “We’re in a privileged position,” says Appleby. “One filly is in there in all the Guineas, this filly [Soliloquy] isn’t, but from what we’ve seen today we see no reason why we can’t put her in one or the other. We’ll supplement for one of them, either the English or the French.” It seems the ground will be vital when it comes to the final destination of these two daughters of Dubawi. Faster ground and we could well see Soliloquy supplemented for the Newmarket Classic, slower ground and that looks less likely to happen. “She’s out of a Lonhro mare and I see no reason why she won’t go on quicker ground,” Appleby says of the Nell Gwyn winner. “Wild Illusion broke her maiden on soft ground and won the Boussac on soft ground as well, she’s got a round old action. “Her priority is the English Guineas, but if it’s quick ground then we’d have to sit back and have a chat nearer to the time. This filly potentially comes into the reckoning then.” We’re all just trying to get a feel of where we are. And it feels like Appleby and Godolphin have a stronger hand for the 1000 Guineas than looked likely. There’s just that talented bunch of Coolmore fillies in the way now…. Sky Bet Odds, : Happily 7/2 September 6/1 Clemmie 6/1 Veracious 8/1 Wild Illusion 10/1 Soliloquy 12/1 (needs to be supplemented) Laurens 12/1 14/1 Bar. Odds correct at 1740 BST on 18/04/2018 Veracious pleases in workout Oh, and maybe Veracious. Sir Michael Stoute’s filly was another that had a racecourse gallop prior to the afternoon’s action and, though she took a while to get going, she pleased her trainer and confirmed big-race jockey, Frankie Dettori. By Frankel out of Infallible, she’s a half-sister to the talented Mutakayyef, an excellent miler at his best which was on fast ground and at Ascot for William Haggas. He ran on 2000 Guineas day at Newmarket, finishing second in the Listed Makfi Newmarket Stakes over 10 furlongs just over an hour after Night Of Thunder had denied Kingman in the big one. Despite her lack of experience, though, it looks like Veracious won’t be missing her Classic assignment. "Frankie was very happy with her,” Stoute said. “She's a nice filly, she won her maiden here well and I think she has developed very pleasingly and is coming to herself now. "We'll run her [in the Guineas] and Frankie will ride her. "I did have her in the Nell Gwyn, but I thought that would be more beneficial." View image on Twitter View image on Twitter Richard Fahey ✔ @richardfahey Here’s our latest Group 3 🌟 Forest Ranger with Norman & Helen Steel, Tony Hamilton & Chloe leading up 3:26 PM - Apr 18, 2018 56 See Richard Fahey's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Forest Ranger a snip in Sefton After a vet’s inspection (what a job), it was confirmed Richard Fahey’s Forest Ranger was indeed a gelding, not a colt, as advertised in the racecard ahead of his victory the bet365 Earl Of Sefton Stakes. “I only noticed it this morning the girls forgot to tell them,” Fahey said. “I just saw he was down as a colt and, anyway, it was the backend of last season and we should’ve notified them. “I’ve been done as well, you can put that one on record.” Like his trainer, Forest Ranger was not lacking for bravery despite his lack of equipment as he battled to see off Deauville in a thrilling renewal of the Group Three. As for future targets, Fahey was non-committal, but the top 10-furlong prizes might just be in reach, if he stays farther than today’s 1m1f trip. “We’ll have a discussion and see how he is,” Fahey said. “He’ll bring us to the right places, I just don’t know where I need to go. I’m in no man’s land at the minute, in my mind. “He could end up in something like that [the Eclipse]. It’s on my mind but the difficulty is I trained his sister [Home Cummins] and she didn’t stay a mile-and-a-quarter, while always looking like she would. “He looks like he’ll stay. He didn’t stop there today, it’s a tricky one.” Spirit Of Valor Spirit Of Valor - one of Ben Linfoot's Value Bets on Thursday. Click here for full preview Can Appleby shine again in the Craven? As for Thursday and the bet365 Craven Stakes, it all looks to be about Roaring Lion. But if there’s one man that can stop John Gosden’s colt from dominating the Guineas trial, it’s that man Charlie Appleby fresh from his treble today. He has two darts in the race; the unbeaten Glorious Journey, a Dubawi colt that runs in the old maroon and white colours of Sheikh Mohammed now passed on to his daughter Sheikha Al Jalila and son Sheikh Zayed, and Masar in the traditional Godolphin blue. “Glorious Journey’s done physically well from two to three and his work is satisfactory coming in,” Appleby said. “He’s not a good work horse, I can’t say that or I would be telling a lie, he wasn’t a fantastic work horse as a two-year-old either, but he’s two from two so you can’t take that away from him. “One thing I would say is that he’s physically done well from two to three, but we’re all just trying to get a feel of where we are. I won’t be bold enough to say he’ll beat Roaring Lion but I’m hopeful he’ll run a nice race.” And as for Masar… “Put a line through that run [on Dirt at Meydan], he’s back on to turf tomorrow. He is fit and ready to roll whereas the other horse, there will be improvement to come from him but Masar, he is ready to run.” On his Group One form behind Happily and Mendelssohn, Masar does have a chance. He was keen in the Lagardere, unlucky in running in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf and Appleby is happy to draw a line through his comeback on Dirt. He might not be good enough to beat Roaring Lion, but, one thing's for sure, you definitely don’t have to worry about the stable form.
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Post by dennisg on Apr 19, 2018 8:29:23 GMT
Anita Chambers highlights the best bets across the pick of the action on Thursday and nominates Spirit Of Valor as her nap of the day at Newmarket. It will be a huge surprise if Roaring Lion cannot get his season off to a winning start in the Group Three bet365 Craven Stakes at Newmarket. John Gosden's colt is behind only two Aidan O'Brien-trained runners in the betting for next month's 2000 Guineas which is surely testament enough to the form he showed last term. He bowed out the 2017 campaign with three wins in four runs, with his only defeat coming when narrowly edged out by Saxon Warrior in the Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster. Roaring Lion should possibly have won that day, too, as he hung a bit in the finish, conceding a vital few yards that really would have counted given the final verdict of a neck. The form of his previous victory in the Royal Lodge at Newmarket was boosted when the second, Nelson, won last week's Ballysax Stakes at Leopardstown and as he is upwards of 6lb clear of his rivals here, it really will be very disappointed if he is eclipsed. The other Group Three feature on the final day of the Craven meeting is the Connaught Access Flooring Abernant Stakes and Spirit Of Valor is an interesting contender for O'Brien here. He ran in both the English and Irish Guineas last year, possibly as a measure to ensure a decent pace for stablemate Churchill, but really shone when dropped back to seven furlongs in the Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot. While the reopposing Le Brivido was a neck too good that day, Spirit Of Valor had a little wander across the track in the closing stages which would hardly have helped. He went on to claim a Curragh Group Two and was last sighted when claiming a fair fourth behind the top-class Aclaim in the Park Stakes at Doncaster last September. Switching back to six furlongs is an intriguing decision, but given he scored over the trip as a juvenile and showed plenty of pace last term, it might turn out to be a logical choice. Awake My Soul can prove the star turn in the main event on the first day of Ripon's season. The nine-year-old lines up in the RiponBET Silver Bowl Handicap having signed off last season with victory in a similar event at Redcar. Sent off a well-supported 2-1 favourite on that occasion, Awake My Soul was really on top of affairs at the finish, coming home a length clear without being put under too much pressure. A 4lb hike for that victory is not ideal, but he has proved capable of winning first time out in the past and it could be dangerous to dismiss his chances. Tanseeq did not enjoy the best of luck last time out, so it could pay to keep the faith in the first division of the WYG Novice Stakes at Newcastle. Winner of a Kempton novice back in November, William Haggas pitched his charge into handicap company next time but he was caught wide and just could not get on terms. He was only beaten three and a half lengths in fourth so could be worth another chance. Cheltenham hosts a second day of action and Petticoat Tales can go well in the Huw Stevens, Jo Whiley Afterparty Onsale Mares' Novices' Hurdle. She fell short when upped to Grade Two level last month but can regain the winning thread switched back to Listed company here. Sporting Life tips CHELTENHAM: 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. FAIRYHOUSE: 4.40 Lily Trotter, 5.15 Black Key, 5.50 Askann, 6.20 Kayf Thou, 6.50 I'm Serious, 7.20 Madera Express, 7.50 Dream Conti. NEWCASTLE: 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. NEWMARKET: 1.50 Captain Jameson, 2.25 Surya, 3.00 SPIRIT OF VALOR (NAP), 3.35 Roaring Lion, 4.10 Improve, 4.45 Nordic Lights, 5.20 Occupy, 5.55 Plunger. RIPON: 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. DOUBLE: Spirit Of Valor and Roaring Lion.
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Post by dennisg on Apr 19, 2018 8:31:02 GMT
Simon Holt fancies Brando to register back-to-back wins in the Abernant Stakes at Newmarket on Thursday and he also has another bet on the card. Simon Holt's best bets 1.50 Newmarket 9 6 Rockies Spirit25 38-8OR: 84D 25/1 Form: 412-45T: D P QuinnJ: J F Egan Last run Live betting powered by 3.00 Newmarket 1 6 Brando180 69-7OR: 115CD 11/4 Form: 031976-T: K A RyanJ: T Eaves Last run Live betting powered by It will be a massive surprise if Roaring Lion, set to start odds-on favourite, cannot advertise his 2000 Guineas claims in the bet365 Craven Stakes at Newmarket on Thursday. John Gosden's colt was unbeaten in his first three starts last season, beating recent Ballysax winner Nelson (now a leading fancy for the Derby) in the Royal Lodge Stakes over this course and distance in late September before losing out close home to Saxon Warrior in what looked a very strong renewal of the Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster. On official ratings, Roaring Lion has 6lb in hand over his main form rival, Masar, though Hugo Palmer's promising White Mocha, who is reported to have done well during the winter, might be open to greater improvement. Earlier, BRANDO seeks back-to-back wins in the Connaught Access Flooring Abernant Stakes and, if reappearing in top form, looks sure to go very close. Kevin Ryan's top sprinter is just a little unpredictable with his form varying last season between an excellent Group One win at Deauville and a third in the July Cup to complete blow outs on other occasions. But Brando has an excellent record when fresh, winning first time out three times in his four seasons of racing, and seeks a hat-trick at this meeting having taken a five-furlong handicap here in 2016. This is his first outing since undergoing a wind operation and the stable seems in good form. It’s certainly a stronger renewal than last year, however, with Le Brivido and Spirit Of Valor, first and second in Royal Ascot's Jersey Stakes last June, renewing rivalry. French raider Le Brivido hasn't been seen since but it was only in the last few strides that he wore down his rival over the seven furlongs that day, and this could be sharp enough on his comeback. In contrast, six furlongs could be the making of Spirit Of Valor this season as, while successful over seven at The Curragh after his Ascot effort, he didn't seem to be quite getting home in two later efforts over that trip. A speedy type with plenty of ability, he could prove difficult to peg back providing Aidan O'Brien has him forward enough for this first run of the season. Two others of interest are Projection, who ran a career-best when second to the smart Blue Point at Ascot last October, and Dream Of Dreams, who won two of his three starts for Sir Michael Stoute last autumn, including when beating recent winner Perfect Pasture (Sir Dancealot fifth, Gordon Lord Byron sixth) in a soft-ground listed race at Doncaster in November. Earlier, the booking of Ryan Moore for Music Society has caught the eye of the bookmakers in the opening bet365.com Handicap. Sylvester Kirk's colt ran well on each of his three starts last season, winning on the all-weather at Chelmsford and then finishing second at Wolverhampton, and a bit of cut in the ground on turf should suit him well as his half-brother Kool Kompany did very well under such conditions. However, he was very keen on the latter occasion and I will take a chance on ROCKIES SPIRIT capitalising on a possible fitness edge. John Egan’s mount has already raced twice this year and probably didn’t get home over seven furlongs at Doncaster on soft ground last month. Back in trip now, Rockies Spirit returns to Newmarket where he ran two sound races (on the July Course) last year and a reproduction of his front-running second to the promising Betty F, who looked to be crying out for further when beaten recently, could make him hard to catch at decent odds.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 19, 2018 16:28:56 GMT
Racing at Cheltenham on Thursday has been interrupted on welfare grounds due to the hot weather, with the fourth race abandoned as temperatures hit 25C.
Although the first three races on the all-mares card were staged without any issues, officials decided it was too much to ask the runners to compete in race four over 3m2f in the conditions, deciding to abandon the mares' handicap chase as a result.
Explaining the decision, stipendiary steward Simon Cowley said: "We've been monitoring the situation throughout the day because of the heat. We put measures in place to water the horses after each race.
"The jockeys have been telling us a lot of the horses having been finishing tired, unexpectedly tired. We suspect this is due to the fact they're not acclimatised to this weather off the back of a very cold, wet winter. So taking that in mind we inquired into the general situation of the heat and its effect upon the horses.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 19, 2018 16:29:27 GMT
After an exciting afternoon at Newmarket and Cheltenham, it’s back to the usual midweek fare this evening with meetings on the all-weather at Newcastle and over jumps at Fairyhouse. Here are three horses to look out for . . .
Extra Mile 6.10 Newcastle
Gerald Mosse is based in Newmarket this season and makes the long trip to Newcastle for the first time this evening. His first ride of three, Extra Mile, appears to have solid claims in the 1m2f handicap.
The daughter of Frankel, trained by Saeed Bin Suroor, improved on her maiden form when an easy winner on her handicap debut at Chelmsford earlier this month.
A 7lb rise for that success appears fair and she is open to plenty of improvement, unlike many of her rivals who appear exposed.
7/4 Extra Mile 6:10 Newcastle (AW) Dream Conti 7.55 Fairyhouse
Dream Conti was purchased for €235,000 at the Tattersalls Ireland Derby Stores sale in 2016 and makes his racecourse debut for Noel Meade in the concluding bumper at Fairyhouse.
A son of Lauro related to Bello Conti, the Gigginstown House Stud-owned Dream Conti rates an interesting newcomer and the booking of Nina Carberry is a major positive.
Castle North and Dinons are the two to fear with previous form but it would be no surprise to see Dream Conti score on his first start for top connections.
7/4 Dream Conti 7:55 Fairyhouse Jai Hanuman 9.15 Newcastle
The Michael Wigham-trained Jai Hanuman failed to land a gamble at Wolverhampton on his yard debut in February but can gain compensation in the finale at Newcastle this evening.
The son of Requinto was unlucky in running on his first start for Wigham, running on inside the final furlong after suffering interference.
That was his first run after a 394-day break so improvement can be expected and Jai Hanuman should prove tough to beat on his second start in handicap company under Phillip Makin.
4/1 Jai Hanuman 9:15 Newcastle (AW)
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 19, 2018 18:03:56 GMT
Cheltenham, 19 Apr 18 Fixture Note Owing to the extremely warm weather permission was given for horses not to return to the winners or unsaddling enclosures if, on veterinary advice, they needed to be assessed on the pull up area.
Race 4: Three mile two furlong race abandoned on horse welfare grounds due to the heat and extreme distance of the race. Race 1 - 2:05pm THE HUW STEVENS, JO WHILEY AFTERPARTY ONSALE MARES' NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (NHMOPS Bonus Race) Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that BANJO GIRL (IRE), placed third, and ANGELS ANTICS, placed sixth, were suffering from heat stress post race.
Race 2 - 2:40pm THE EBF/THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS' ASSOCIATION MARES' NOVICES' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (NHMOPS Bonus Race) PRETTY RECKLESS (IRE) wore earplugs.
Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that TARA MIST, placed fourth, was suffering from heat stress post-race and Fergal O'Brien reported that SOCKSY (IRE), unplaced, was unsuited by the good ground and would prefer an easier surface.
Race 3 - 3:15pm THE CATESBY ESTATES PLC MARES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (NHMOPS Bonus Race) MELANGERIE and HOLLY FLIGHT (FR) wore earplugs.
The winner, REJAAH, appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Exeter on 23 February 2018, where the mare finished sixth of eight, beaten 28½ lengths on Soft ground. Nigel Hawke’s explanation that the mare was suited by the quicker ground on this occasion was noted. REJAAH was routine tested.
The performance of THE DELRAY MUNKY, which finished last of the seventeen runners, was considered. Iain Jardine’s explanation that the mare was unsuited by the Good ground and would prefer an easier surface was noted. THE DELRAY MUNKY was routine tested.
Race 4 - 3:50pm THE JRL GROUP MARES' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) An enquiry was held following concerns which were raised about the effect of the extreme heat on horses in today’s races. Riders Richard Johnson, Harry Skelton and Noel Fehily, Trainers David Pipe and Michael Scudamore, the Clerk of the Course, the Veterinary Officer, two Veterinary Surgeons and a representative of the Managing Executive were interviewed. Having heard their evidence the Stewards decided in the interest of horse welfare to abandon Race 4, a three mile two furlong chase, as it potentially posed an unacceptable risk to horses over this extreme distance in the prevailing heat, especially as horses appear not to have acclimatised to the exceptionally warm weather following a prolonged cold spell. The Stewards decided to monitor the situation with regard to the following races.
Race 5 - 4:25pm THE ARKELLS BREWERY FILLIES' JUVENILE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) STYLISH DANCER wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Race 6 - 5:00pm THE THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS' ASSOCIATION MARES' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (NHMOPS Bonus Race) THE NIPPER (IRE) wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Race 7 - 5:35pm THE SPREADEX SPORTS BETTING MARES' STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 2) (NHMOPS Bonus Race) ORIENTAL FLAME wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Inside the one furlong marker DEFINITELYANOSCAR (IRE), placed second, hung quickly left-handed causing QUEEN’S MAGIC, placed third, to have to be switched right, 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 DEFINITELYANOSCAR (IRE).
Lucy K. Barry, the rider of the winner, HAWTHORN COTTAGE (IRE) was suspended for 2 days for using her whip above the permitted level inside the final two furlongs.
Following the race Richard Johnson reported that QUEEN'S MAGIC (IRE), placed third, stumbled twice inside the final furlong. View Stewards report Newmarket, 19 Apr 18 Race 1 - 1:50pm THE bet365.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) The Veterinary Officer reported that upon inspection, MUSIC SOCIETY (IRE) was a grey and not a bay as published in the racecard.
Following the race, Daniel Tudhope reported that CONSEQUENCES (IRE), unplaced, ran too free.
Race 3 - 3:00pm THE CONNAUGHT ACCESS FLOORING ABERNANT STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) Permission was given for PROJECTION to be mounted on the course and go early to post.
Following the race, Sean Levey reported that SIR DANCEALOT (IRE), placed second, hung left-handed.
Race 5 - 4:10pm THE ROSSDALES MAIDEN FILLIES' STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) The Veterinary Officer reported that upon inspection, ANGEL OF THE NORTH (IRE) was a grey and not a bay as published in the racecard.
Permission was given for JACKIE SPARROW (IRE) to be mounted in the chute.
JACKIE SPARROW (IRE) wore earplugs throughout the race.
Following the race, Rob Hornby reported that MAID UP, placed third, became unbalanced in the dip and Fran Berry reported that PRINCESS HARLEY (IRE), unplaced, was never travelling.
Race 7 - 5:20pm THE BRITISH EBF bet365 "CONFINED" NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) (DIV II) Following the race, the representative of Charlie Appleby reported that AFRICAN JAZZ (IRE), unplaced, had a breathing problem. The Veterinary Officer reported that OCCUPY (USA), unplaced, lost its left fore shoe.
Race 8 - 5:55pm THE CLOSE BROTHERS PREMIUM FINANCE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) On the run to the line, AGAR'S PLOUGH, placed seventh, had to be checked off heels, shifting INTENSE PLEASURE (IRE), placed eighth, off its intended line, 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 AGAR'S PLOUGH. View Stewards report Ripon, 19 Apr 18 Race 2 - 2:50pm THE VISIT ripon-races.co.uk HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV I) The Starter reported that SHE’S DIFFERENT (IRE) had refused to enter the stalls and was withdrawn at 2.53pm. Nigel Tinkler was informed that the filly could not run until the day after passing a stalls test. As it was the second occasion within the previous 12 months that SHE’S DIFFERENT (IRE) had been reported, a further report within the same period would mean the filly would be prevented from having a stalls test for 6 months.
Following the race, Graham Lee reported that MOUNT HELLVELYN, placed seventh, was denied a clear run.
Race 3 - 3:25pm THE VISIT ripon-races.co.uk HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV II) Permission was given for BIDDY BRADY (USA) to go early to post.
The winner RICKYROADBOY, appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Wolverhampton on 5 March 2018 where the gelding finished fourth of six, beaten by 12 lengths. Mark Walford’s explanation that RICKYROADBOY was suited by the return to turf was noted. The gelding was routine tested.
Following the race, Kevin Stott reported that HAVANA STAR (IRE), placed sixth, was denied a clear run approximately 2 furlongs out. Robert Eddery reported that FIERY BREATH, unplaced, was unsuited by the Soft, Heavy in Places going and would prefer a sounder surface.
Race 4 - 4:00pm THE PPR FOUNDATION HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for RUSSIAN REALM, MY NAME IS RIO (IRE), PENNYSLVANIA DUTCH, FUMBO JUMBO (IRE), HENLEY and ADAM’S ALE to go early to post.
RIGHT TOUCH, trained by Richard Fahey, ran without its right fore shoe as the trainer had not indicated at declaration stage that the gelding should be withdrawn in the event of losing a shoe on the way to post.
Just inside 2 furlongs out, DANDY HIGHWAYMAN (IRE), unplaced, jinked left taking LEXINGTON TIMES (IRE), unplaced, very briefly off an intended line but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, James Sullivan reported that LEXINGTON TIMES (IRE), unplaced, was reluctant to race and slowly away.
Race 5 - 4:35pm THE RiponBET SILVER BOWL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for MEDRANO to go early to post and Tim Easterby had obtained prior permission from the BHA to run STORM AHEAD (IRE) partially shod.
Following the race, Joey Haynes reported that KING’S PAVILION (IRE), placed third, was restless in the stalls.
Race 6 - 5:10pm THE RIPON 'COCK O' THE NORTH' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) An enquiry was held into the non-arrival of Jimmy Quinn to take up his ride on REGULAR INCOME (IRE), trained by Adam West. Prior to the enquiry, the Stipendiary Steward had spoken to Quinn by telephone. The trainer, the Clerk of the Scales, and the Stipendiary Steward were interviewed. The Stipendiary Steward stated that Quinn was booked to ride in Bahrain tomorrow, 20 April 2018. She added that the flights had been booked on his behalf in Bahrain and it wasn’t until he received the email confirmation yesterday evening, 18 April 2018, that he was aware of the clash of timings which prevented him from taking up his ride at Ripon whereupon he immediately contacted the trainer. The trainer agreed with this account and the Clerk of the Scales clarified the timings of the jockey change. Being satisfied that Quinn had made every effort to resolve the matter, their explanations were noted and permission was given for Phillip Makin to be substituted.
Following the race, Connor Beasley reported that CHE BELLA (IRE), placed sixth, hung left throughout and Phillip Makin reported that REGULAR INCOME (IRE), placed fifth, missed the break and jumped awkwardly from the stalls, before being denied a clear run in the closing stages.
Race 7 - 5:45pm THE tigermobiles.com NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (PLUS 10 RACE) The performance of ONE SECOND which finished unplaced, was considered. The representative of Mark Johnston could offer no explanation for the filly’s performance. ONE SECOND was routine tested.
Following the race, Paddy Pilley reported that SILVER CHARACTER (IRE), unplaced, was never travelling. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the colt failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 8 - 6:15pm THE GO RACING IN YORKSHIRE APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (Yorkshire Future Stars Apprentice Series) Permission was given for JACOB’S PILLOW, ELYSIAN FLYER (IRE) and MERRY BANTER to go early to post.
Shortly after the start, B FIFTY TWO (IRE), placed eighth, hung left causing DUKE COSIMO, unplaced, to take a brief check but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and that it had not improved the placing of B FIFTY TWO (IRE).
Inside the 1 furlong marker, JACOB’S PILLOW, placed third, edged left at the same time as SOCIALITES RED, placed fourth, edged right causing the two horses to come together momentarily, resulting in GRANNY ROZ, placed fifth, taking off heels 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 JACOB’S PILLOW or SOCIALITES RED.
The performance of SOMETHING LUCKY (IRE), which finished unplaced, was considered. The explanation from the representative of Michael Appleby that the gelding didn’t handle the track was noted. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination, during routine testing, of SOMETHING LUCKY (IRE) failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Following the race, Paul Midgely reported that MERRY BANTER, unplaced, was unsuited by the Soft, Heavy in Places going and would prefer a quicker surface. View Stewards report Newcastle, 19 Apr 18 Race 1 - 5:40pm THE CORPORATE EVENTS AT SPACE GOLF HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) The Starter reported that JASSAS (FR) refused to enter the stalls and was withdrawn at 17.47. James Ewart was informed that the gelding could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that DANCE ROCK, placed seventh, finished lame right fore. Clifford Lee reported that LORD FRANKLIN, unplaced, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding found it to have an irregular heartbeat. Hollie Doyle reported that SAINT CUTHBERTS, unplaced, was never travelling and stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding found it to be lame right fore. Phil Dennis reported that ANNA'S LEGACY, unplaced, was never travelling. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the mare failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 2 - 6:10pm THE KPMG LEGEND SWANSONG HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Following the race, Jane Elliot reported that STIPULATE, unplaced, was slowly away. Duran Fentiman reported that AASHEQ (IRE), placed third, was denied a clear run approaching the final furlong.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 19, 2018 18:04:56 GMT
Trainer Jessica Harrington has announced the death of Irish Grand National winner Our Duke.
The eight-year-old, who won the Fairyhouse showpiece as a novice last season, suffered a heart attack.
He had endured an interrupted campaign this season after disappointing on his return to action at Down Royal in November.
It was subsequently found he was suffering from a kissing spine, which was treated before he ran better at Leopardstown in February and then went on to land the Red Mills Chase from Presenting Percy.
His last run came in the Cheltenham Gold Cup, but he did not travel with any fluency and was pulled up.
Harrington tweeted: "We are sad to announce Our Duke died this morning following his usual morning exercise.
"He suffered a massive heart attack. He is a great loss to the Cooper family & our team."
Robbie Power was on board for all 11 of his races over jumps and tweeted his own tribute, adding: "Devastated to hear of the passing of Our Duke.
"One of the best I've ever ridden, his performance in last years BoyleSports Irish Grand National will live long in my memory.
"Especially devastating for the Cooper family and his regular work rider @tracypiggott #whatahorse #legend."
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 19, 2018 21:14:35 GMT
Friday: going, weather & non-runners Ayr GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Good in places) (GoingStick: Hdl 6.4, Chs 6.6) (Rail movements: R1 & 2 +14y, R3, 6 & 7 +28y, R4 +15y, R5 +10y) WEATHER: Partly cloudy Bath GOING: GOOD (Good to soft in places) (GoingStick 7.7) WEATHER: Sunny STALLS: Centre NON RUNNERS: 6:45 Tinos (1) 7:45 Silver Penny (12) Fontwell GOING: GOOD (Good to soft in places) (GoingStick 7.9) WEATHER: Sunny Limerick GOING: HEAVY (Soft to heavy in places) Newbury GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Soft in places) (GoingStick 4.5) STALLS: Straight course - Centre; Round course - Inside NON RUNNERS: 5:05 Pride's Gold (11) Southwell GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Soft in places) (GoingStick 6.2) WEATHER: Sunny
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 19, 2018 21:15:14 GMT
Tony Carroll has his string in good nick, with five of his last nine runners winning. Prairie Town looks interesting in first-time blinkers in the 4.15 at Ayr. He lost a lot of ground at the start last time out but ran well behind the winner, who has since gone in again.
Frankie Dettori operates at an impressive 43 per cent strike-rate when riding for Charlie Hills at Newbury. The pair team up with Mount Nelson colt Bartholomeu Dias in the 4.35. His sire’s progeny seem to get better the further they go, so the step up in trip should be seen as a positive.
David Elsworth runs Justice Lady in the 5.45 at Bath, where he has had three winners from just nine runners. She does have a bit to find on ratings but should get the strongly run 5f she needs here and there is more improvement to come.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 19, 2018 21:15:46 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Hazarfiya (3.00 Newbury, nap)
Doesn't have the best draw but Sir Michael Stoute's filly is expected to overcome that after some decent work on the Al Bahathri of late. The daughter of Fastnet Rock is expected to enhance her Oaks claims.
Others to follow Newbury 2.25 Tallow, 3.35 Global Applause, 4.35 Bombyx, 5.05 Contrive. Bath 4.40 Validator, 5.45 Mrs Gallagher, 6.15 Littlelordcornford, 6.45 Cowboy Soldier, 7.15 Buxted Dream
7/2 Hazarfiya 3:00 Newbury Lambourn: James Burn
Junction Fourteen (3.25 Fontwell, nap)
Better ground should help this gelding, who appears to have dropped to a tasty mark.
Others to follow Ayr 2.05 Deyrann De Carjac, 2.40 Dino Velvet, 3.15 Darius Des Bois, 3.45 Theinval, 4.45 Hitherjacques Lady, 5.15 Bob Mahler. Fontwell 2.15 Toviere, 2.50 Canelo. Bath 4.40 Maygold, 5.10 Kinks, 5.45 Mrs Danvers. Newbury 1.50 Glory Fighter, 2.25 Qaysar, 3.35 A Momentofmadness, 4.05 Coeur De Lion, 4.35 Batholomeu Dias. Southwell 5.55 The Fresh Prince, 6.55 Jack Bear, 7.55 Papagana.
13/2 Junction Fourteen 3:25 Fontwell West Country: Andrew King
Risk And Roll (1.40 Fontwell, nap)
Romped home last time in testing conditions but has won on better ground and expected to follow up.
Others to follow Ayr 2.05 Brahms De Clermont 2.40 Mick Thonic 3.15 Silent Steps 3.45 Romain De Senam 4.15 Copian De Classe 4.45 Miss Tynte Fontwell 2.15 Wotzisname 2.50 One Night In Milan 3.25 Bishops Court 3.55 Ballyantics 4.55 Flic Ou Voyou Southwell 5.25 Peter The Mayo Man 7.55 Sweet Adare.
10/11 Risk And Roll 1:40 Fontwell North: Colin Russell
Dartford Warbler (4.50 Southwell, nap)
Yet to win this season, but ran creditably when second to an in-form rival last time and with the drying ground in his favour is fancied to go one better.
Others to follow Ayr 2.05 Fin and Game, 2.40 Our Lucas, 3.15 Uncle Alistair, 3.45 Monbeg River, 4.45 Haul Us In, 5.15 Benny's Secret. Bath 4.40 Gangland, 5.10 Sir Victor, 5.45 Fashion Queen, 6.15 Ce De Nullis, 7.15 Geoff Potts. Newbury 2.25 Lord Oberon, 3.00 Juneau, 3.35 Orvar, 4.05 Injam. Southwell 5.25 Robbing The Prey, 5.55 Captain Mowbray, 6.25 Shimla Dawn, 6.55 Jaunty Thor.
9/4 Dartford Warbler 4:50 Southwell Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason
Theinval (3.45 Ayr, nap)
Makes a quick reappearance after a good run at Aintree, but was placed on successive days at this meeting last year and this tough sort is weighted to take all the beating today.
11/4 Theinval 3:45 Ayr Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Our Lucas (2.40 Ayr)
A course-and-distance winner last month and has since followed up at Carlisle. Progressive and can complete a hat-trick from the foot of the handicap.
13/2 Our Lucas 2:40 Ayr Longshot: Ed Quigley
Sizing Platinum (3.45 Ayr)
Trip, track and ground should all suit, and with the yard back in better form he can go well.
20/1 Sizing Platinum 3:45 Ayr Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Ballela Boy (7.05 Limerick)
Having got off the mark over fences at Thurles on his most recent start last month, the Gordon Elliott-trained seven-year-old appeals on his handicap debut and gets the vote to score under 5lb claimer Chris Meehan.
5/2 Ballela Boy 7:05 Limerick Raceform Interactive nugget
David Egan is 3111 when riding Delagate This Lord (+£11.25 to £1 level stakes); other jockeys are 077877387. The four-year-old is two from two at Bath and Egan rides him in the 5f handicap at 7.15.
8/1 Delagate This Lord 7:15 Bath
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 19, 2018 21:18:48 GMT
Ryan Moore will renew an old association at Newbury on Saturday when partnering Sir Michael Stoute's Qipco 2,000 Guineas candidate Expert Eye in the Al Basti Equiworld Supporting Greatwood Greenham Stakes.
Moore was aboard Expert Eye when he won on debut at Newbury but he was then unavailable when Khalid Abdullah's colt scored easily at Glorious Goodwood before flopping badly on his final juvenile outing in the Dewhurst Stakes, both times under Andrea Atzeni.
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Post by dennisg on Apr 20, 2018 5:29:08 GMT
in today's sporting life............... Anita Chambers highlights her best bets across Friday's meetings including a potentially informative card at Newbury. Look My Way can make the most of a return to the Flat by claiming the Compton Beauchamp Estates Ltd Silver Bar Handicap at Newbury. John Quinn's charge was last seen in action over hurdles at the Cheltenham Festival, when he finished a creditable eighth in the Fred Winter after enjoying no sort of luck in running. He was hampered by a faller in the early stages of the race and struggled to make up the deficit, eventually keeping on up the hill to no avail. Look My Way had previously finished a decent eight-length second to Apple's Shakira and he did manage a win at Ludlow in January, but it is his previous Flat form for Andrew Balding that offers most encouragement. A 22-length winner at Ffos Las last September before being sold, he also turned in some good efforts at a decent level through last summer, which saw him rise from a starting point of 62 to his current rating of 90. Much of that increase is due to his Ffos Las verdict, but Look My Way appears just the type to keep batting away well in staying events such as this through the year. Bombyx has some big-race options this term and victory in the Dubai Duty Free Golf World Cup British EBF Conditions Stakes would surely put him in the mix for a Classic trial. James Fanshawe thought enough of his charge to give him Dante and Derby entries and that looks reasonable enough based on what he showed in two juvenile starts last year. His initial third behind Ghaiyyath reads pretty well as that one went on to win at Group Three level while Bombyx himself struck gold in a Leicester novice event last October. He always looked likely to develop into more of a middle-distance type so this step up to 10 furlongs seems an ideal starting point. Blue De Vega can finally complete his transition to sprinter with victory in the Dubai Duty Free Handicap. Third in the Irish 2,000 Guineas a couple of years ago, Robert Cowell is now following the speedsters' trail with the five-year-old and he is starting to shape up a bit now. He was perhaps caught napping a bit over the minimum trip at Musselburgh last time out, but should be sharper here. Fashion Queen can make a winning return to action in the Whitsbury Manor Stud/British EBF Lansdown Stakes at Bath. She won a Listed event on her return to action last term and showed up well in a French Group race, before being hiked right up in class to contest the Prix de l'Abbaye. Unsurprisingly she cut little ice at Chantilly, but this level is entirely within her compass and she comes out best at the weights. Mercian Prince came unstuck at Cheltenham but can get back on track at a lower level in the Hillhouse Quarry Handicap Chase at Ayr. He won two on the bounce for Amy Murphy before finding a Festival handicap too big an ask, finishing tailed off behind The Storyteller. He drops to Listed class from Grade Three company and the likelihood of better ground is also another huge positive for his chances. Sporting Life tips AYR: 2.05 Fin And Game, 2.40 Think Ahead, 3.15 Lime Street, 3.45 Mercian Prince, 4.15 Copain De Classe, 4.45 River Icon, 5.15 Chapel Stile. BATH: 4.40 Validator, 5.10 Sir Victor, 5.45 Fashion Queen, 6.15 Crystal Deauville, 6.45 Youkan, 7.15 Pastfact, 7.45 Hisar. FONTWELL: 1.40 Tara Bridge, 2.15 Wotzizname, 2.50 Dandy Dan, 3.25 Rock On Oscar, 3.55 Mab Dab, 4.25 At First Light, 4.55 Skint, 5.30 Itchy Feet. LIMERICK: 4.30 Messie, 5.00 Kellyiscool, 5.35 Beginningtogetup, 6.05 Mick The Jiver, 6.35 Moonight Escape, 7.05 Show And Go, 7.35 Small Farm. NEWBURY: 1.50 Well Done Fox, 2.25 Qaysar, 3.00 Hazarfiya, 3.35 Blue De Vega, 4.05 LOOK MY WAY (NAP), 4.35 Bombyx, 5.05 Contrive. SOUTHWELL: 4.50 Ulis De Vassy, 5.25 Robbing The Prey, 5.55 Capard King, 6.25 Argot, 6.55 Jaunty Thor, 7.25 Mamoo, 7.55 Papagana. DOUBLE: Look My Way and Bombyx.
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Post by dennisg on Apr 20, 2018 5:31:13 GMT
Our star columnist Richard Fahey had a cracking Craven Meeting and he has high hopes for Fred Darling hopeful Dance Diva at Newbury. Don't miss his Saturday column. Forest Ranger seems fine the morning after his Earl Of Sefton win, which is great. As for future targets, there’s the Huxley Stakes, but I don’t think the owner wants him to go around Chester, so I’ll look abroad for him as well. I’ll definitely put him in the Eclipse as I do think he’ll go a mile-and-a-quarter. It’s been a fantastic Craven Meeting for us with Maybride winning nicely as well on the Thursday, so we go into the weekend buzzing as it’s so difficult to get winners down here, everybody wants one and we’ve had two, which is a bonus. Dance Diva runs in the Dubai Duty Free Stakes (Fred Darling) at Newbury (2.35) on Saturday and her form was very good in the early part of last season. She has a few pounds to find with four or five them but she’s very fit and very well and she won’t mind the ground. This could be her Guineas, she’s wintered extremely well and I’m delighted with her. I’m not sure whether she’s black type and she’ll go on but we’ll get an idea on Saturday where I’m hoping she’ll run a big race. Nyaleti wins from Dance Diva (r) Nyaleti wins from Dance Diva (r) I’ve two in the Elite Racing Club Supporting Greatwood Spring Cup Handicap and Third Time Lucky is starting to get down to a decent mark. The problem with him is he’s all or nothing, he either runs well or runs terrible and we don’t know why. He ran poorly in Ireland but he had a bad draw and he walked home. I think he might have a good draw this time as he’s bang in the middle and it wouldn’t surprise me if they go up the middle, so if they go a good gallop he’s more than capable off his current mark, so we’ll see. Gabrial ran a cracker in the Lincoln but he’s just drawn out on a limb in 21 which is probably not ideal for him. Hopefully there’s a bit of pace on that will tow him into the race. It could be tough for him from there however if the draw is not in his favour. ITV Racing ✔ @itvracing Winning Trainer Richard Fahey and winning Jockey Tony Hamilton talk after Forest Ranger's win @newmarketrace - Watch LIVE on @itv4 3:19 PM - Apr 18, 2018 14 See ITV Racing's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Over at Thirsk I send a team of eight horses including a couple of juveniles in the Visit The All New RacingUK.com Maiden Stakes at 1.55. Wasn’texpectingthat is the pick of the two following his Brocklesby third and he could be tough to beat. He’s come on for the run and been working well since so we have high hopes despite a less-than ideal draw. Connaught Court is a homebred. He’ll probably end up going down the nursery route but he tries hard. He wouldn't be as good as the other fellow, though. Royal Connoisseur is in good form but the Adie Shaw’s Half Century Handicap looks a bit of a lottery race. He ran well a couple of times last year and he's not out of things off 68, but you could pick 10 in the race and not come up with the winner. Kimberella has penalties to give away in the ebfstallions.com Michael Foster Conditions Stakes but he’s an interesting contender stepping up to seven furlongs. It’s a bit of a fact-finding mission but it’s always looked like seven will suit him so it’s an ideal race to find out around a turn. He is very fit but on ratings he’s a bit to find with a couple of them giving them weight, but I wouldn’t draw a line through him. Showmethedough would be better for the race in the Watch Racing UK In Stunning HD Handicap at 3.40. He's been gelded since you last saw him but we're getting him ready for Chester. He was progressive last season and if he doesn’t need the run he could run big, but I expect him to come on for it. In the same race Requinto Dawn has had a run and he was a bit unlucky at Newcastle, he was better than the official result there. I expect him to come on for that and run well. Northwest Frontier is drawn 15 in the JW 4x4 Northallerton Handicap at 4.15 and that’s not ideal. I know it’s a mile-and-a-half but for him it’s not an ideal draw as he’s quite a lazy horse and he needs to get in among them to get involved. Hopefully they’ll go a good gallop and he’ll get slotted in somewhere. He’s fit and well, though, so we’re happy with him. Chief Justice goes in the Lyndsey’s 40th Birthday Novice Stakes (5.25) and he’s had a problem coming out of the stalls, I don’t know why because at home he’s a star. He’s got ability to win a novice, I just hope he behaves and does everything right because if he does he has a big chance. Prying Pandora is working extremely well ahead of the Ante Post Betting At 118Bet Handicap at Nottingham (7.15). She’s had a wind operation, she won’t mind the ground as long as it doesn’t dry up too much and I’m very happy with her. There are 16 opponents for her but I can see her going well. Richard Fahey's Best Saturday Chances 4 2 Dance Diva189 39-0OR: 99 10/1 Form: 111287-T: R A FaheyJ: T Hamilton Last run 5 1 Wasntexpectingthat28 29-5OR: - 7/4 Form: 3T: R A FaheyJ: P Hanagan Last run 10 2 Prying Pandora162 59-3OR: 76D 14/1 Form: 662509-T: R A FaheyJ: Connor Murtagh (5)
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Post by dennisg on Apr 20, 2018 5:33:11 GMT
Masar produced a spectacular front-running display to cause a minor upset in the bet365 Craven Stakes at Newmarket. The John Gosden-trained Roaring Lion was the 8/13 favourite to cement his Classic claims after chasing home Saxon Warrior in the Racing Post Trophy and winning three of his four juvenile starts, including the Royal Lodge Stakes over course and distance. Charlie Appleby's Masar, who finished out with the washing on the dirt in Dubai last month, was a 7/2 chance under William Buick, but proved an entirely different proposition back on the grass. A smart start allowed Masar to take the lead from the off and Buick appeared intent on making the straight-mile contest a thorough test, winding up the gallop with over two furlongs to run. Racing UK ✔ @racing_UK Godolphin's Masar (7-2) absolutely runs away with the Craven Stakes under William Buick, beating White Mocha (16-1). Whoosh! Today's results & Racing UK replays >>> bit.ly/2w8fYfO 3:42 PM - Apr 19, 2018 161 83 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy Roaring Lion did his best to keep tabs on the leader, but rather than close the gap, Masar found another gear to pull right away and passed the post a most impressive nine lengths clear. In the end, Roaring Lion was even beaten to the runner-up spot by White Mocha. Sky Bet cut Masar to 8/1 for the 2000 Guineas and 16/1 to win the Investec Derby. Appleby said: "On what we've seen out there he's going to be a big contender (for the Guineas). He's a live shot, no doubt about that. We were confident we were either going to win or finish second to Roaring Lion. "In Meydan he was a bit gassy and wanted to get on with it. Today we've taken the hood off. "It was never the intention to run him there (Dubai), but he was just getting a bit too well. I needed to get a run into him to put some manners on him and the intention was always to come to the Craven anyway. "Obviously the Guineas route is going to be foremost in our sights now." Masar pictured under Willam Buick after winning the Craven Masar pictured under Willam Buick after winning the Craven Gosden was not ruling out a Guineas bid for the vanquished Roaring Lion. He said: "You get a small field here. They go steady, steady, steady and then 'boom' from the bushes. I'm perfectly happy. He was 80 per cent. He tired in the last furlong. "For me, he needs an end-to-end gallop. He does not want a steady one and a dash. I'm perfectly happy with the horse." He added: "He may well go for the Guineas. I'd hope there'd be proper pace all the way. There usually is. It's very different to the trial. I think his strength in the end will be a mile and a quarter at least. He's beautifully bred to do that. He's in the Prix du Jockey Club as well, but the Guineas is still very much an option." Hugo Palmer said of the runner-up White Mocha: "We'll probably skip the Guineas and go a mile and a quarter next time." Racing UK ✔ @racing_UK Can Charlie Appleby's season keep going the right way after his fine Craven Meeting? Masar now looks a massive player in the 2000 Guineas. #Craven 3:46 PM - Apr 19, 2018
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Post by dennisg on Apr 20, 2018 5:35:32 GMT
Soaring temperatures at Cheltenham on Thursday saw the JRL Group Mares' Handicap Chase abandoned on welfare grounds. On an unseasonably hot afternoon in the Cotswolds, the decision was taken to not run the three-mile-two-furlong contest, which was scheduled to be the fourth race on the card. Earlier, the Richard Hobson-trained Dame Rose collapsed and died after finishing fourth in the Huw Stevens, Jo Whiley Afterparty Onsale Mares' Novices' Hurdle. The British Horseracing Authority tweeted: "Three mile two furlong race abandoned on horse welfare grounds due to the heat and extreme distance of the race." Cheltenham added: "Following a discussion between stewards, vets, trainers and jockeys, the fourth race will be abandoned due to race distance and the heat. The remainder of the card will go ahead." The remaining three races, one of which was a bumper, were all due to be staged at around two miles.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 20, 2018 8:02:54 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 20, 2018 8:03:22 GMT
AYR
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.05 Brahms De Clermont
2.40 Great Fighter
3.15 Darius Des Bois
3.45 Theinval (nb)
4.15 Verona Opera
4.45 Miss Tynte
5.15 King Of Fashion
GIMCRACK
2.05 Fin And Game
2.40 Think Ahead
3.15 Lime Street
3.45 Mercian Prince
4.15 Copain De Classe
4.45 River Icon
5.15 Chapel Stile
NEWBURY
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.50 Well Done Fox
2.25 Tallow
3.00 Lah Ti Dar
3.35 Caspian Prince
4.05 Jukebox Jive (nap)
4.35 Bartholomeu Dias
5.05 Ujoor
GIMCRACK
1.50 Well Done Fox
2.25 Qaysar
3.00 Hazarfiya
3.35 Blue De Vega
4.05 Look My Way (nb)
4.35 Bombyx (nap)
5.05 Contrive
FONTWELL
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.40 Risk And Roll
2.15 Wotzizname
2.50 Canelo
3.25 Rock On Oscar
3.55 Ballyantics
4.25 Soulsaver
4.55 Skint
5.30 Flic Ou Voyou
GIMCRACK
1.40 Tara Bridge
2.15 Wotzizname
2.50 Dandy Dan
3.25 Rock On Oscar
3.55 Mab Dab
4.25 At First Light
4.55 Skint
5.30 Itchy Feet
SOUTHWELL
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
4.50 Militarian
5.25 Peter The Mayo Man
5.55 Capard King
6.25 Galway Jack
6.55 Dakota Grey
7.25 Buckby Boy
7.55 Manon
GIMCRACK
4.50 Ulis De Vassy
5.25 Robbing The Prey
5.55 Capard King
6.25 Argot
6.55 Jaunty Thor
7.25 Mamoo
7.55 Papagana
BATH
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
4.40 Big Brave Bob
5.10 Kinks
5.45 Mabs Cross
6.15 Marietta Robusti
6.45 Cowboy Soldier
7.15 Delagate This Lord
7.45 La Fortuna
GIMCRACK
4.40 Validator
5.10 Sir Victor
5.45 Fashion Queen
6.15 Crystal Deauville
6.45 Youkan
7.15 Pastfact
7.45 Hisar
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 20, 2018 16:04:47 GMT
SATURDAY.
FREE TO AIR TV RACES 1:45 AYR Scotty Brand Handicap Chase (Listed Race) Cl1 (5yo+) 2m½f ITV 12 runners 2:00 NEWBURY Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise Stakes (Registered As The John Porter Stakes) (Group 3) Cl1 (4yo+) 1m4f ITV 6 runners 2:20 AYR Dawn Homes Novices' Championship Handicap Chase Cl2 (5yo+) 3m ITV 17 runners 2:35 NEWBURY Dubai Duty Free Stakes (Registered As The Fred Darling Stakes) (Group 3) (Fillies) Cl1 (3yo) 7f ITV 11 runners 2:55 AYR QTS Scottish Champion Hurdle (A Limited Handicap) (Grade 2) Cl1 (4yo+) 2m ITV 16 runners 3:10 NEWBURY Al Basti Equiworld Supporting Greatwood Greenham Stakes (Group 3) (Colts & Geldings) Cl1 (3yo) 7f ITV 8 runners 3:30 AYR Jordan Electrics Ltd Future Champion Novices' Chase (Grade 2) Cl1 (5yo+) 2m4½f ITV 5 runners 3:45 NEWBURY Elite Racing Club Supporting Greatwood Spring Cup Handicap Cl2 (4yo+) 1m ITV 24 runners 4:05 AYR Coral Scottish Grand National Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Cl1 (5yo+) 4m ITV 30 runners
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 20, 2018 16:05:34 GMT
SATURDAY.
SCOOP 6 1:45 AYR Scotty Brand Handicap Chase (Listed Race) Cl1 (5yo+) 2m½f ITV 12 runners 2:20 AYR Dawn Homes Novices' Championship Handicap Chase Cl2 (5yo+) 3m ITV 17 runners 2:35 NEWBURY Dubai Duty Free Stakes (Registered As The Fred Darling Stakes) (Group 3) (Fillies) Cl1 (3yo) 7f ITV 11 runners 2:55 AYR QTS Scottish Champion Hurdle (A Limited Handicap) (Grade 2) Cl1 (4yo+) 2m ITV 16 runners 3:45 NEWBURY Elite Racing Club Supporting Greatwood Spring Cup Handicap Cl2 (4yo+) 1m ITV 24 runners 4:05 AYR Coral Scottish Grand National Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Cl1 (5yo+) 4m ITV 30 runners
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 20, 2018 16:06:36 GMT
Bath and Southwell provide tonight's action following the first day of Newbury's and Ayr's meetings. Here are three runners worth keeping an eye on . . .
Mrs Danvers 5.45 Bath
5/1 Mrs Danvers 5:45 Bath What better place to start than Mrs Danvers, if there is a star on show this evening it is her. Unbeaten at two, when she won Newbury's Super Sprint and Listed St Hugh's Fillies' Stakes and then landed the Group 3 Cornwallis Stakes at Newmarket, she raced just once last season a year ago this month when sixth of ten in a Group 3.
Her fragile nature means she comes with a health warning but she is another year older and stronger so could be better equipped to deal with the physical demands of racing – she was reportedly intermittently lame last year – and the talent is certainly there.
Killala Quay 5.55 Southwell
7/1 Killala Quay 5:55 Southwell In the 2014 edition of what was then the Neptune Killala Quay found only eight-time Grade 1 winner Faugheen and Festival winners Ballyalton and Rathvinden too good, with subsequent Grade 1 winners Lieutenant Colonel and Cole Harden in behind. That same season he won a Sandown Grade 2 from none other than Beat That.
Since his novice hurdling days things have not quite gone to plan. He has won just three of 21 starts and gets in here rated just 122. Last February he was good enough to win a Class 2 handicap from Saint Are off a mark of 130, so he is feasibly treated even on recent ability, and two of those three wins came directly after pulling-up so last month's tame Haydock effort is not too much concern.
La Fortuna 7.45 Bath
11/2 La Fortuna 7:45 Bath La Fortuna has never raced on turf, with all 16 career starts to date coming on the all-weather. But given she has won four of her last six starts, twice on polytrack and once each on fibresand and tapeta, she is clearly more versatile than the title all-weather horse would imply.
She is officially rated 65 now, but she gets in this 0-58 off her mark of 60 from before the last of those wins – last year the BHA introduced rules allowing horses rated 2lb higher than the ceiling rating to still get into handicaps. She carries a 6lb penalty for that win, so is effectively 1lb badly in, but is running in a grade well below her current rating so could have a class edge if transferring her all-weather form to the turf.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 20, 2018 18:40:52 GMT
Ruby Walsh has failed in his bid to be fit for the Punchestown Festival next week.
The star jockey's hopes of making the big five-day meeting, which begins on Tuesday, were dashed following results from an X-ray on his right leg that he fractured at Cheltenham last month.
"It is hugely disappointing, but I am looking forward to riding once again in the new season," Walsh told Racing UK.
Walsh's latest injury came on day two of the Cheltenham Festival when he had a heavy fall from Al Boum Photo in the RSA Insurance Novices' Chase.
He had only returned to competitive action the previous Thursday, having broken the same leg at Punchestown in November.
Walsh told Racinguk.com: " I went for an X-ray and although the doctor was impressed by the bone growth and repair I won't be riding at the Punchestown Festival.
"I had been going to the gym, but I kind of knew it was coming.
"I tested the water last week by taking off the boot and tried to walk on it but it wasn't strong enough."
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 20, 2018 18:41:53 GMT
Ayr, 20 Apr 18 Race 2 - 2:40pm THE QTS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) James Moffatt was fined £290 for failing to notify the Racing Calendar Office until after declarations that DODGYBINGO (IRE) had undergone Wind Surgery.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that LOUGH KENT, unplaced, had bled from the nose. The Veterinary Officer further reported that OUR LUCAS (IRE), placed second, had lost its left hind shoe.
The performance of DEMON D’AUNOU (FR), which started favourite but finished unplaced, was considered. It was noted that the representative of Jonjo O’Neill could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 3 - 3:15pm THE TRUMP TURNBERRY NOVICES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) The performance of SPIDER’S BITE (IRE) which was pulled up, was considered. The representative of Trainer Henry Daly could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 4 - 3:45pm THE HILLHOUSE QUARRY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Permission was given for JUST CAMERON do to one circuit of the Parade Ring and go to post early. BALLYHILL (FR) wore earplugs.
The performance of GUITAR PETE (IRE) which finished unplaced, was considered. Nicky Richards could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that BALLYHILL (FR), which was pulled up, had lost its left front shoe.
Race 5 - 4:15pm THE BARR ENVIRONMENTAL STEEPLE CHASE (A NOVICES' LIMITED HANDICAP) (CLASS 3) Following the race, Sam Twiston-Davies reported that COPAIN DE CLASSE (FR), placed fourth, hung right throughout.
Race 6 - 4:45pm THE coral.co.uk SEAFIELD TROPHY MARES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (NHMOPS Bonus Race) Following the race, Barry Geraghty reported that ELUSIVE THEATRE (IRE), which was pulled up, lost its action. Wayne Hutchinson reported that TARA VIEW, unplaced, made a mistake in the back straight and was never travelling thereafter.
The performance of LAMANVER ODYSSEY, which was pulled up, was considered. The representative of Harry Fry explained that the mare may have been unsuited by the Good, Good to Soft in places going on this occasion and that the race may have come too soon having run only 20 days previously. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the mare during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 7 - 5:15pm THE SEKO LOGISTICS SCOTLAND HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Following the race, Henry Brooke reported that GENERAL MAHLER (IRE), placed eighth, reported that his saddle slipped on the final circuit. View Stewards report Bath, 20 Apr 18 Race 1 - 4:40pm THE COURAGE DIRECTORS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for BEYOND EQUAL to go early to post. VALIDATOR wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Following the race Georgia Cox reported that VALIDATOR, unplaced, was never travelling and Dougie Costello reported that KION (IRE), unplaced, was never travelling. KION was routine tested. Paul Hanagan reported that GANGLAND, unplaced, was drawn badly and never got into the race.
Race 2 - 5:10pm THE COURAGE BEST / BRITISH EBF NOVICE MEDIAN AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for TEMPLE OF WONDER (IRE) to wear a hood in the parade ring only.
An enquiry was held to consider the placings in this race after interference on the run to the line when the winner, KINKS, ridden by Charles Bishop, interfered with TIN HAT (IRE), placed second, ridden by Edward Greatrex. The Stewards considered that the interference had not improved KINKS’s placing as the winner always appeared to be holding the second and the distance at the line was a head. The interference was found to be accidental as KINKS ducked quickly right-handed, into the whip, before being quickly corrected.
Following the race David Probert reported that BROADHAVEN DREAM (IRE), unplaced, was slowly away and hung both ways.
Race 3 - 5:45pm THE WHITSBURY MANOR STUD / BRITISH EBF LANSDOWN STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Permission was given for ROCK ON BAILEYS to wear a hood in the parade ring only.
An enquiry was held to consider interference approximately a furlong out when ROCK ON BAILEYS, placed fifth, ridden by Silvestre De Sousa, drifted right-handed at the same time as JUSTICE LADY (IRE), unplaced, ridden by Dane O’Neill, drifted marginally left-handed causing FASHION QUEEN, unplaced, ridden by Daniel Tudhope, to have to take a pull. The interference was found to be accidental as both ROCK ON BAILEYS and JUSTICE LADY (IRE) moved in at the same time.
Following the race Paul Mulrennan reported that MABS CROSS, placed second, was denied a clear run and Robert Winston reported that BELLEDESERT, unplaced, was denied a clear run. Steph Hollinshead reported that BELLEDESERT lost its right fore shoe. David Probert reported that RAZZMATAZZ, unplaced, was slowly away.
Race 4 - 6:15pm THE RINGWOOD FORTY NINER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for BAILEYS EXCEL to go early to post.
Following the race Hollie Doyle reported that FOLLOWING BREEZE (IRE), unplaced, was denied a clear run.
Race 5 - 6:45pm THE RINGWOOD BOONDOGGLE NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for FANFARE LADY (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race Josephine Gordon reported that YOUKAN (IRE), placed third, was denied a clear run.
Race 6 - 7:15pm THE BRAKSPEAR OXFORD GOLD HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for BUXTED DREAM (USA) to go early to post.
Following the race Josephine Gordon reported that SHOWMETHEWAYAVRILO, unplaced, hung right-handed throughout and Kieran O'Neill reported that AWESOME ALLAN (IRE), unplaced, was denied a clear run. View Stewards report Fontwell Park, 20 Apr 18 Fixture Note Due to the extremely warm weather, permission was given for the runners to be unsaddled on course and not return to the winner's enclosure.
After race 2, the going was changed to Good, Good to Firm in places (from Good). Race 1 - 1:40pm THE FAIR TRADE PRACTICE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) The performance of RISK AND ROLL (FR) which started favourite and finished fifth, was considered. The explanation of Paul Nicholl's representative that the gelding was outpaced on today's quicker ground was noted.
Race 6 - 4:25pm THE GLIAUBERTAS FAMILY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that LAPFORD LAD, placed fifth, was suffering from heat stress post-race.
Race 7 - 4:55pm THE GMS FIRE PROTECTION HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that the winner, SKINT, had been struck into on its right-hind leg.
Race 8 - 5:30pm THE PURCHASING SUPPORT SERVICES STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) Following the race, Jamie Moore reported that JUST JEREMY (IRE), unplaced, ran green, and Tom O'Brien reported that MASTER THINKER (IRE), unplaced, ran green. View Stewards report Newbury, 20 Apr 18 Race 1 - 1:50pm THE DREWEATTS NEWCOMERS' EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Inside the final furlong, THEGREATESTSHOWMAN, placed third shifted marginally left and interfered with GLORY FIGHTER placed second, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race David Egan reported that PRINCE LLYR (IRE), unplaced, was slowly away and ran green.
Race 2 - 2:25pm THE DUBAI DUTY FREE FULL OF SURPRISES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) TALLOW (IRE) was given permission to go early to the start and wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
An enquiry was held to consider interference approximately 1 furlong out when the winner, QAYSAR (FR), ridden by Frankie Dettori, interfered with NOBLEMAN'S NEST, unplaced, ridden by Silvestre De Sousa, which in turn interfered with TALLOW, unplaced, ridden by Ben Curtis. Dettori was suspended for 2 days for careless riding as he allowed his horse to drift right-handed without correction, taking NOBLEMAN'S NEST off it's intended line which in turn interfered with TALLOW, causing the rider to take a check.
Following the race Hollie Doyle reported that OLIVER REED (IRE), placed third, ran too free.
Race 3 - 3:00pm THE BJP CELEBRATING 20 YEARS MAIDEN FILLIES' STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) The Veterinary Officer reported that THRESHOLDOFADREAM (IRE), unplaced, suffered from mild heat exhaustion post-race.
Race 4 - 3:35pm THE DUBAI DUTY FREE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) AMOMENTOFMADNESS was given permission to go early and be led to the start.
Following the race Hollie Doyle reported that TOMILY (IRE), unplaced, was never travelling, and Charles Hills reported that A MOMENTOFMADNESS, unplaced, was unsuited by the Going which was Good to Soft, Soft in places, and that it would prefer a faster surface. The Stewards ordered A MOMENTOFMADNESS to be routine tested.
Race 5 - 4:05pm THE COMPTON BEAUCHAMP ESTATES LTD SILVER BAR HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that GOLDEN BIRTHDAY (FR), unplaced, was suffering from mild heat exhaustion post-race.
Race 6 - 4:35pm THE DUBAI DUTY FREE GOLF WORLD CUP BRITISH EBF CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 3) (PLUS 10 RACE) Following the race the representative of Charles Hills reported that BARTHOLOMEU DIAS, placed fifth, was unsuited by the Going which was Good to Soft, Soft in places, and that it would prefer a faster surface. View Stewards report Southwell, 20 Apr 18 Fixture Note Permission was given for all runners to be unsaddled and cooled down in the pre-parade ring prior to entering the Winner’s Enclosure due to the extreme temperatures. Race 1 - 4:50pm THE REACH & FLOWER POD HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) An enquiry was held to consider interference leaving the home bend on the first circuit when MILITARIAN, placed second, ridden by Mr James Martin, interfered with DARTFORD WARBLER (IRE), placed seventh, ridden by Sam Coltherd, which in turn caused interference to THE DAWN MAN (IRE), which was pulled up, ridden by Dave Crosse. Martin was cautioned for careless riding as he had allowed his horse to drift left when insufficiently clear of DARTFORD WARBLER (IRE), shifting that runner onto THE DAWN MAN (IRE), causing the rider to take a precautionary check.
The performance of DARTFORD WARBLER (IRE), which finished unplaced, was considered. The explanation from the representative of Sue Smith that the gelding was never travelling was noted. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination, during routine testing of DARTFORD WARBLER (IRE) revealed the gelding to be lame on its left hind.
Following the race, Dave Crosse reported that THE DAWN MAN (IRE), which was pulled up, was never travelling. The Veterinary Officer subsequently reported that THE DAWN MAN (IRE) had bled from the nose.
Race 2 - 5:25pm THE ADVERTISER MEDIA GROUP NOVICES' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Permission was given for THE CRAZY CRAB to go early to post.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that MIDNIGHT OWLE, placed seventh, had lost its right fore shoe.
Race 3 - 5:55pm THE JIGSAW SPORTS BRANDING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that NOBUTTABOY (IRE), which was pulled up, had bled from the nose and CUSHEEN BRIDGE (IRE), placed second, had lost both front shoes. The representative of Jonjo O’Neill reported that CAPARD KING (IRE), placed eighth, was unsuited by the Good, Good to Soft going and would prefer a slower surface.
Race 5 - 6:55pm THE mintbet.com THE HOME OF REFRESHING ODDS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that PETRUCCI (IRE), unplaced, had lost its right hind shoe.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 20, 2018 18:43:27 GMT
Up-and-coming amateur jump jockey Lorcan Williams has received a suspended prison sentence after injuring a motorcyclist when he fell asleep at the wheel of his car.
The 18-year-old, who works for Paul Nicholls and has ridden ten winners this season, was sentenced to 16 months in prison, suspended for two years. He was also disqualified from driving for two years and ordered to carry out 150 hours of unpaid work when he appeared at Bristol Crown Court.
Williams, who lives in Shepton Mallet, was driving his BMW towards Bristol in August last year when he fell asleep, swerved across the road into another car and knocked Daniel Hills off his motorbike.
The court was told Hills suffered numerous injuries, including a broken right leg in two places, a broken hand and lacerations to the arm, for which he underwent four operations in the first week after the accident and spent nearly seven weeks in hospital.
Hills said in a statement his life had become "a living hell" because of his injuries, which would take 18 months to heal properly.
Williams' barrister Stephen Mooney said the rider had not realised how tired he was when he got in his car and was not under the influence of alcohol.
He said Williams recognised the seriousness of the offence, but added a custodial sentence would jeopardise his promising career.
In issuing the sentence Judge Michael Longman took into account Williams' previous good character, the amount of remorse shown and his guilty plea.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 20, 2018 18:44:10 GMT
William Hill have introduced a minimum bet guarantee on televised horseracing, including online, in what the firm claims is a unique offer.
The firm has this week started trialling the bet guarantee and will lay customers to lose a minimum of £5,000 for win bets in betting shops on all races that are shown on ITV Racing, while online customers will be able to bet to win a minimum of £1,000 at the available price for those contests. Both offers will be available on the day of the race from 10am onwards.
Hills said prices would be available on all ITV races five days before, giving customers the chance to bet at early prices or have a guaranteed minimum bet on raceday.
They have, however, dropped their previous guarantee on Pricewise selections, saying they believed this new offer was fairer to customers.
Hills also said the offer did not mean they would have less competitive prices.
Group trading director Terry Pattinson said: "William Hill recognise that some customers are frustrated by not being able to get a sizeable bet on televised races, while we also want to ensure that early prices are there for our recreational customers and are not picked off by the few.
"We hope this offer appeals to both groups, and the bet guarantee will apply to customers who may have been restricted in the past."
A spokesman for the company urged any customers who had previously been restricted and who found problems accessing the offer to contact their customer services team.
Last week Ladbrokes extended their guarantee to lay bets to lose a minimum amount on horseracing in all their UK betting shops, bringing them into line with stablemate Coral.
The news was welcomed by Horseracing Bettors Forum chair Matt Bisogno.
He said: "The right to place a reasonable bet remains at the very heart of the aspirational nature of betting on racing, and Hills have set a solid precedent for those races which fall into the remit of the offer.
"We hope and trust that the provision of a minimum bet liability (MBL) will not impact on Hills' ability to continue to offer competitive pricing on their UK racing markets, and we further look forward to the extension of this guarantee to a wider range of UK horse races in due course.
"The adoption of MBL across all UK horse races is an important step towards achieving betting charter recognition from HBF, and we believe this announcement lays down a challenge to other operators to provide a similar level of service to their customers."
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 21, 2018 7:00:06 GMT
Saturday: going, weather & non-runners Ayr GOING: GOOD (GoingStick: Hdl 6.8; Chs 7.0) WEATHER: Sunny NON RUNNERS: 4:05 Alvarado (29) Bangor-on-Dee GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Soft in places) (GoingStick 6.8) WEATHER: Scattered showers NON RUNNERS: 2:45 Diamond Rock (8) 5:35 Magical Miss (10)Rapper (9) Limerick GOING: HEAVY WEATHER: Partly cloudy Newbury GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Soft in places) (GoingStick 5.0) WEATHER: Showers STALLS: Straight course - Centre; Round course - Inside NON RUNNERS: 1:25 Cacophonous (5) 3:10 Arrogant (1) 3:45 Red Label (6) 5:30 Bid Adieu (16) Nottingham GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Soft in places) WEATHER: Scattered showers STALLS: 5f - Stands' side; 1m - Centre; Remainder - Inside Thirsk GOING: SOFT (Good to soft in places) (GoingStick: 7.3) WEATHER: Showers STALLS: 1m4f - Stands' side; Straight course - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 4:15 Al Destoor (4) Wolverhampton (AW) GOING: TAPETA: STANDARD WEATHER: Showers STALLS: 7f - Outside; Remainder - Inside Chelmsford (AW) (GB) GOING: STANDARD WEATHER: Very warm and mostly sunny
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 21, 2018 7:02:15 GMT
AYR
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.45 Theinval
2.20 Barney Dwan
2.55 Ch’tibello (nap)
3.30 Mia’s Storm
4.05 Ballyoptic
4.40 William Henry
5.15 Cool Mix
5.50 Anemoi
GIMCRACK
1.45 Double W’s
2.20 Braqueur D’Or
2.55 Chesterfield
3.30 Adrien Du Pont
4.05 Vintage Clouds
4.40 Soul Emotion
5.15 Big Robin
5.50 New Moon
NEWBURY
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.25 Humbolt Current
2.00 Defoe
2.35 Tajaanus
3.10 Expert Eye
3.45 Gabrial (nb)
4.20 Ta Allak
4.55 Blazing Saddles
5.30 Rake’s Progress
GIMCRACK
1.25 Humbolt Current
2.00 Defoe
2.35 Gavota
3.10 Fighting Irish (nb)
3.45 Gilgamesh
4.20 Infrastructure
4.55 Shareef Star
5.30 Adamant
THIRSK
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.55 Wasntexpectingthat
2.30 Start Time
3.05 Commander Cole
3.40 Savalas
4.15 Northwest Frontier
4.50 Pacific Fleet
5.25 Ayutthaya
5.55 Semana Santa
GIMCRACK
1.55 Smart Illusion
2.30 Tommy G
3.05 Commander Cole
3.40 Little Boy Blue
4.15 Tuff Rock
4.50 Pacific Fleet
5.25 Symposing
5.55 Kroy
WOLVERHAMPTON
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
6.00 It Must Be Faith
6.30 Sky Gypsy
7.00 Island Cloud
7.30 Spiritual Star
8.00 Berkshire Spirit
8.30 Elgin
9.00 Air Ministry
GIMCRACK
6.00 Wahaab
6.30 Swendab
7.00 Island Cloud
7.30 Ravenhoe
8.00 Elysees
8.30 Elgin
9.00 Air Ministry
NOTTINGHAM
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
4.35 Kingstreet Lady
5.10 Tizwotitiz
5.40 Al Muffrih
6.15 Firby
6.45 Mount Moriah
7.15 Loujain
7.45 Rossall
GIMCRACK
4.35 Fareeq
5.10 Hua Hin
5.40 Mazboon
6.15 Echo
6.45 Chelsea Lad
7.15 Loujain
7.45 Jasi
BANGOR
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.35 Fenlon’s Hill
2.10 Master Tradesman
2.45 No Ceiling
3.20 Pennies And Pounds
3.55 Kayf Tiger
4.30 Spirit Of Hale
5.00 Stoney Mountain
5.35 Chez Hans
GIMCRACK
1.35 Middlebrow
2.10 Warthog
2.45 Red Devil Star
3.20 My Anchor
3.55 Cowslip
4.30 Spirit Of Hale
5.00 Gaucho Gil
5.35 Always Du Cerisier
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 21, 2018 7:02:38 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 21, 2018 7:03:01 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 21, 2018 7:06:55 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Regal Director (4.55 Newbury, nap)
May not have the profile of some of these but is fit from some exacting spins on Racecourse Side and will appreciate the step up in trip. Simon Crisford's colt is also well drawn in stall two.
25/1 Regal Director 4:55 Newbury Others to follow Newbury: 1.25 Humbolt Current, 2.00 Defoe, 2.35 Hikmaa, 3.10 James Garfield, 3.45 Gilgamesh, 4.20 Ta Allak, 5.30 Sparte Quercus. Thirsk: 3.05 Commander Cole, 4.50 Zaaki. Nottingham: 5.40 Al Muffrih, 6.15 Pepper Street, 6.45 Higher Power, 7.15 Loujain, 7.45 Qaaraat. Wolverhampton: 6.00 Arcanista, 6.30 Berryessa, 7.00 Phosphorescence, 8.30 Ghosxxxxch.
Lambourn: James Burn
Gold Present (4.05 Ayr, nap)
Handsome gelding has a big weight and Nicky Henderson's National curse to overcome, but will love the ground and track and is an excellent jumper.
16/1 Gold Present 4:05 Ayr Others to follow Ayr: 1.45 Theinval, 2.20 Keeper Hill, 2.55 Verdana Blue, 3.30 Bigmartre, 4.40 Soul Emotion, 5.15 Big Robin, 5.50 Igor. Bangor: 1.35 Road To Rome, 5.35 Iwilldoit. Newbury: 1.25 Mapped, 2.00 What About Carlo, 2.35 Gavota, 3.10 Connect, 3.45 Afaak, 4.20 He's Amazing, 5.30 Pivoine. Nottingham: 5.10 Hua Hin, 5.40 Department Of War, 6.45 On To Victory, 7.15 Mr Tyrrell, 7.45 Choosey. Thirsk: 4.15 Tuff Rock. Wolverhampton: 7.00 Tai Sing Yeh, 8.30 Elgin.
West Country: Tim Mitchell
Sizing Tennessee (4.05 Ayr, nap)
Solid effort in the mud when third in the National Hunt Chase. However, with the drying conditions expected to suit and with Robbie Power in the saddle, Colin Tizzard's ten-year-old is fancied to make his presence felt.
16/1 Sizing Tennessee 4:05 Ayr Others to follow Ayr: 1.45 Vaniteux, 2.20 Braqueur D'Or, 2.55 Flying Tiger, 3.30 Adrien Du Pont, 5.15 Contented. Bangor: 1.35 Kapcorse, 2.10 Warthog, 2.45 Admiral's Secret, 4.30 Jack In A Box, 5.00 Gaucho Girl, 5.35 Burns Cross.
North: Colin Russell
Forest Bihan (1.45 Ayr, nap)
Smart chaser who won a competitive race at Kelso in October. An impressive winner of a jumpers' bumper at Newcastle when last seen out but then missed Cheltenham and Aintree because of the ground. Conditions will suit and he is fancied to land this valuable prize.
8/1 Forest Bihan 1:45 Ayr Others to follow Ayr: 2.20 Progress Drive, 2.55 Irish Roe, 4.05 Looking Well, 4.40 Reverant Cusp. 5.15 Golden Jeffrey, 5.50 Peters Cousin. Bangor: 1.35 Middlebrow, 2.10 Banrion Scairp, 2.45 Little Stevie, 3.20 Ofcourseiwill, 3.55 Helf, 5.35 Always Du Cerisier. Newbury: 2.00 Titi Makfi, 2.35 Dance Diva, 3.45 Born To Be Alive. Nottingham: 4.35 Kingstreet Lady, 5.10 Delft Dancer, 6.15 Poet's Pride, 6.45 Clever Cookie, 7.15 Showboating, 7.45 Rossall. Thirsk: 1.55 Wasntexpectingthat, 2.30 Brockholes, 3.05 Kimberella, 3.40 Primo's Comet, 4.15 Starplex, 4.50 Pacific Fleet, 5.25 Chief Justice, 5.55 Semana Santa. Wolverhampton: 6.00 Berlios, 6.30 Newstead Abbey, 7.00 Rock Warbler, 7.30 Adventureman, 8.00 Knight In Armour, 9.00 Troutmann.
Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason
Truckers Highway (2.45 Bangor, nap)
Successful off a 7lb higher mark at Worcester in October and could prove very well-treated if a recent wind operation has been beneficial.
10/1 Truckers Highway 2:45 Bangor-on-Dee Topspeed: Dave Edwards
The Young Master (4.05 Ayr)
Has not won for two years but ran encouragingly at the Cheltenham Festival and is well handicapped on the best of his earlier career efforts.
16/1 The Young Master 4:05 Ayr Longshot: Ed Quigley
Keeper Hill (2.20 Ayr)
Let down by jumping issues in recent runs, but has the potential to be better than a mark of 143 on ground that will suit.
12/1 Keeper Hill 2:20 Ayr Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Warnaq (4.10 Limerick)
A six length winner over one mile at Navan two weeks ago, the Matthew Smith-trained four-year-old has already won over the 1m4f trip. She can cope with her 9lb hike in the ratings and gets the vote to score under Wayne Lordan.
9/4 Warnaq 4:10 Limerick Raceform Interactive nugget
Jim Crowley is 1/1 on Zzoro, that win coming in 2015. He takes the ride on the nicely handicapped gelding again, bidding to maintain his unbeaten record in the 5.30 at Newbury.
7/1 Zzoro 5:30 Newbury
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 21, 2018 7:07:31 GMT
Eve Johnson Houghton is a trainer in form and she has five runners. The pick of those is On To Victory in the 6.45 at Nottingham. The gelding progressed well last season and there looks to be more to come over today’s distance.
Roger Charlton runs Classic hope Gavota in the 2.35 at Newbury. She is the trainer’s only runner this weekend and he does particularly well at this time of year. Connections of the filly will be hoping she’ll be contesting better races later in the season.
Paul Hanagan and Richard Fahey have a good strike-rate when combining at Thirsk and they do so with Chief Justice in the 5.25. With some eyecatching efforts under his belt, the application of first-time cheekpieces can make the difference.
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