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Post by dennisg on Apr 21, 2018 7:09:10 GMT
in today's sporting life................ An unraced Derby entrant is fancied to make a big impression at Newbury on Saturday as our gallops insider unveils the latest whispers from the major training centres. Catching Pigeons: Leading chances 3.45 Newbury 16 16 Taqdeer28 59-1OR: 95BFD 9/1 Form: 211/7T: J H M GosdenJ: L Dettori Last run Live betting powered by 4.55 Newbury 15 14 Shareef Star 39-5OR: - 10/3 Form: T: Sir Michael StouteJ: R L Moore Live betting powered by 5.50 Ayr 18 Sebastopol104 410-9OR: - 13/2 Form: 1T: Tom LaceyJ: Aidan Coleman Live betting powered by 7.00 Wolverhampton 1 4 Archieh178 69-7OR: 76D 5/1 Form: 875082-T: Richard SpencerJ: R Winston Last run Live betting powered by Newbury’s Carter Jonas Maiden Stakes has been the springboard for some high-class colts down the years and Saturday’s edition could contain a real quality prospect in SHAREEF STAR. The unraced son of Sea The Stars is the first foal of a Listed winner in France and his price-tag rose from 200,000 dollars to 700,000 guineas as a yearling at Tattersalls Book 1. He's been given time to mature by Sir Michael Stoute and his final pieces of work prior to his weekend introduction have been more than satisfactory. Ryan Moore takes the ride and while dreams of a possible Derby tilt may prove a shade fanciful, the Dante could come under consideration if he passes the initial test with flying colours. John Gosden’s stable has lit up with several smart winners during Craven week and it looks significant TAQDEER is his only runners on the valuable Newbury card. The trainer used Doncaster’s Lincoln meeting as a stepping-stone for a number of next time out winners last season and this lightly-raced chestnut shaped well in seventh in the Spring Mile. Sent off the 7/2 favourite on Town Moor, it’s a matter of time before he starts to recoup those losses. He has come forward physically following that first outing for almost two years and is expected to acquit himself well in the Elite Racing Club Supporting Greatwood Spring Cup Handicap. It looks a potentially good day for William Haggas, whose string are looking particularly well in their coats despite the delayed onset of what now finally feels like spring. HUMBOLT CURRENT has been doing everything asked of him in the build-up to his three-year-old bow in division one of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships Maiden Stakes and he’s quietly fancied within the camp to make up into a smart horse this year. Haggas and James Doyle combine again in the silks of the Queen with CALL TO MIND, who looks up to lowering the colours of Defoe in the Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise Stakes – still very much known as the John Porter. The four-year-old colt improved at the back-end following a defeat to Defoe at Hamilton and could be able to exact his revenge with Roger Varian’s charge possibly more in need of the run. James Doyle has started the season in fine form HE'S AMAZING is sure to come on for this comeback effort, but he produced two useful performances as a two-year-old, and should still go well in division two of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships Maiden. This may be a slightly weaker hear to its sister race, and He's Amazing may just edge out Eve Johnson Houghton's Jack Crow. EXPERT EYE is desperately hard to oppose in the Al Basti Equiworld Supporting Greatwood Greenham Stakes but you probably wouldn’t want your last dime riding on the returning Dewhurst flop, who has had some intensive stalls tuition during the off-season. JAMES GARFIELD was a tough and honest two-year-old and has pleased Geroge Scott with his winter progress and recent work on the Al Bahathri all-weather gallop. He looks capable of at least keeping the short-priced favourite honest and rates very fair forecast material. GAVOTA is just preferred to each-was prospect Dan's Dream in the Dubai Duty Free Stakes. Roger Charlton was keen to win one of the back-end pattern events with this daughter of Bated Breath last autumn, but he was frustrated on both occasions, and put the defeats down to an inability to handle the undulations in the closing stages. He will not have to worry too much on this occasion, and even though the seven furlongs may be a tad sharp for her, she should make her presence felt in an open race. Dan's Dream is held in high regard by Mick Channon and she hosed up in a small race at Bath on her comeback. This is a much tougher ask, but it would surprise no one at West Isley if she ran a good race. ADAMANT is bound to come on a bundle for the run in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire Handicap, but his powerful grey frame has been spotted in work as he builds towards this belated comeback. After just the one run since October 2016, he’s obviously had an issue but he was always thought capable of winning more races from his generous-looking handicap mark and the patience shown by Stoute and the Highclere team looks like being rewarded at some stage. It will definitely be worth trying to sense the market vibes with him. Racing UK ✔ @racing_UK WATCH: Adamant justifies favouritism with a gutsy performance from the front under Ryan Moore at Salisbury. 3:39 PM - Apr 30, 2017 14 See Racing UK's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Stoute sends one to Thirsk, with new recruit ZAAKI a fascinating contender in the Lyndsey’s 40th Birthday Novice Stakes. The 100-rated three-year-old sets a warm standard in this company and is entitled to improve on what he showed at two in the care of Mohamed Moubarak. ARCHIE is the one at Wolverhampton to include in the Saturday staking plan as Richard Spencer’s recent acquisition drops back to seven furlongs for the Weatherbys Global Stallions App Handicap. He is very well treated in this company and signed off for Tom Clover with a neck second off a similar mark at Kempton in October. He’s been around the yards since winning on debut for Tom Dascombe in 2014, but there are more races to be won with him this year. North of the border, Nicky Henderson can finally end a very long wait and win the Coral Scottish Grand National with GOLD PRESENT at Ayr. The champion trainer freely admits he has a unfortunate omission in an otherwise faultless CV in that he has never won a National of any description, but many are convinced at Seven Barrows that he will get few better opportunities of winning this particular version. He has two leading players in the strong staying Beware The Bear and Gold Present. However, preference is just for the latter, who has improved steadily all season, and is back in good form after his warm-up outing at Cheltenham, where he hated the soft ground. Conditions have dried out at Ayr this week, and this good looking and strongly made son of Presenting should be up to carrying his big weight. Beware The Bear has a strong each-way chance, as does the Neil Mulholland-trained Going Fine. VERDANA BLUE can come out best of an even stronger Henderson representation in the QTS Scottish Champion Hurdle. There were high hopes this much-improved mare would make a big show in the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury on her latest start, but after moving up menacingly between the third and second last, she was unable to go through with the effort in the very soft ground. Verdana Blue was not given a Champion Hurdle entry out of blind optimism - she works like a class act at Seven Barrows - but her one drawback here is, so do her stablemates, Claimantakinforgain and Charli Parcs - who accompany her to post for a fascinating race. Verdana Blue Verdana Blue is held in the highest regard Henderson has a great record in the closing bumper on the card, and his representatives New Moon and Igor, will fly the banner high. However, this may be the time to support Tom Lacey's very highly-rated individual SEBASTOPOL. He impressed many a wearied eye in a point to point at Larkhill back in the dark days of Winter, and he hails from a stable in unstoppable form at present. MOUNT MORIAH can continue where he left off last season in the rescheduled Further Flight Stakes at Nottingham. Ralph Beckett has his team well primed for start of the turf season proper, and the selection showed he comes to hand early with his win off 81 in a handicap at Newbury last May. By season's end, he had risen to an amazing 112, with a cracking effort in a top Group One behind him at Ascot. The fact that he did not win after August means conditions of this race suit him well, and he should be able to see off another progressive sort from last season, On To Victory. Henry Candy has yet to make an imprint since the start of the turf season, but he is beginning to increase the tempo and CHOOSEY should underline the point in the 188Bet Handicap over five furlongs. Lightly raced as a juvenile, this speedster showed promise and looks the type to step up considerably on those performances in the weeks and months ahead. WITHOUT PAROLE’s entry at Yarmouth next Tuesday has no doubt popped up on several radars and the Guineas and Dante entry has been giving off all the right signals. It’s hard to know quite how high this son of Frankel could scale and he is clearly getting one or two members of the Gosden camp pretty excited about what lies ahead.
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Post by dennisg on Apr 21, 2018 7:11:53 GMT
Ben Linfoot seeks out the best Value Bet selections for the Spring Cup at Newbury and the Scottish Grand National at Ayr on Saturday. Recommended Bets: Value Bet, April 21 For details of advised bookmakers and each-way terms, visit our transparent tipping record Richard Fahey has a fantastic recent record in the Elite Racing Club Supporting Greatwood Spring Cup Handicap at Newbury (3.45) and he could enhance it further with THIRD TIME LUCKY (25/1, General, ¼ 1,2,3,4) on Saturday. With three winners and two runners-up in the last decade this is clearly a handicap that Fahey targets and, as usual for the time of year, he goes into it in fine fettle with five of his last 12 runners having won (before Bath started on Friday). Third Time Lucky is the perfect horse for the race as he loves a strong gallop over a straight course, as you would expect for a six-year-old that has won one Cambridgeshire (off 95) and finished fourth in another (off 100). Fit from an all-weather campaign that has seen his mark drop back to 95, he’s a big price because of a lacklustre run in Ireland last time but he’s easily forgiven that as 1) it was by far the softest ground he’s ever run on and 2) he had the worst of the draw breaking from 20. His trainer himself admits that he’s an in and out type, but he’s got the talent to win this if he’s on a going day and with the ground fine, a good middle draw ideal and his handicap rating as low as it’s been since he won the 2015 Cambridgeshire, now is the time to back him at a massive price. Last year they came up the middle as one group and with the pace middle to high that could well happen once again, a scenario that could well suit Third Time Lucky as he breaks from stall 10. 15 10 Third Time Lucky27 69-1OR: 95D 18/1 Form: 93-7630T: R A FaheyJ: T Hamilton Last run Live betting powered by However, I don’t think breaking from 24 should be too harmful to HUMBERT’S prospects and at 12/1 he’s well worth a saver. Hugo Palmer has only had the one winner in April but his horses are running well as he had a couple of seconds at the Craven Meeting where most of his team did themselves justice. His season looks like it might be about to take off and Humbert could be the one to light the spark as he’s highly progressive and massively unexposed on turf following just the three runs on grass. The Kodiac gelding ran an absolute belter in the Spring Mile at Doncaster, especially as Josephine Gordon said he was keen and hung to his right a little in the early stages. That didn’t stop him seeing off all rivals bar 50/1 winner High Acclaim from the front end, the pair nearly three lengths clear of the rest. If Gordon manages to get him settled this time he could be tough to beat and she’ll have options from her high draw where she could drop in and get cover or bowl along in a prominent position. Either way, he’s in great form, he has a race fitness advantage over his market rivals towards the top of the betting and, judging by that Doncaster run, he’s perfectly at home in a big-field straight mile handicap. 17 24 Humbertp28 49-0OR: 94D 11/1 Form: 6/1-1122T: H PalmerJ: Josephine Gordon Last run Live betting powered by Up at Ayr it’s the Coral Scottish Grand National (4.05) where Vicente goes for an incredible third consecutive win in the race. He could do it, too, as he’s only 4lb higher than his last two wins and with the ground drying out conditions are absolutely ideal. With just three runs under his belt this season as connections have, in the main, dodged the worst of the ground with him, he should be A1 for this assignment and there is no doubt he deserves to be favourite. However, if there is one horse that is now absolutely thrown in at the weights it’s Neil Mulholland’s THE YOUNG MASTER and at 16/1 (General) I have to have him on side. A winner of good handicap chases off marks of 144 and 148 in his pomp, he’s now rated 132 following a losing run of 10 that stretches to his 2016 bet365 Gold Cup win. Some sketchy jumping has been a factor in seeing his form dip, but, he’s still only nine and Mulholland has the talent to pull a rabbit out of the hat with this horse. Crucially, he showed the first sign of a revival in the Kim Muir at the Cheltenham Festival last time, seemingly benefitting from wind surgery as he rallied for sixth after being outpaced with half a mile to go (jumping much better than he has been). He could be flattered by that, but I took it as a positive and especially so now he steps up in trip to four miles. His very best form has also been on good conditions, so the ground drying out is a bonus and all the more reason to view that encouraging run on soft last time in a positive light. Bought by connections to be an Aintree Grand National horse, things haven’t panned out how they would’ve liked. But a Scottish National wouldn’t be a bad consolation. 26 The Young Masterp37 910-3OR: 132 16/1 Form: 9-U63P6T: N P MulhollandJ: Mr S Waley-Cohen (3) Last run Live betting powered by Finally, I’m going to throw a few quid at PEARL SWAN at 66/1 (General ¼ 1,2,3,4) as well as I thought he shaped pretty well at Aintree last week. He certainly jumped very well in Liverpool and though he weakened into eighth in the closing stages in the handicap chase won by Thomas Patrick, he did just shape like a horse that was lacking for a bit of fitness. It was just his second run after a 391-day break, so perhaps it’s brought him further forward fitness-wise, and if it has I think he’s dead interesting tackling a trip on decent ground for a stable that know a thing or two about staying handicap chasers. It’s four years since Peter Bowen won the Scottish National with Al Co, a horse that went off at 40/1, and he also has Henri Parry Morgan as he bids to land some more of the Ayr loot. Henri Parry Morgan isn’t without a chance himself after a confidence-boosting win last time, when Bowen switched his cheekpieces for blinkers before he did the business at Ffos Las. He has gone 6lb back up the handicap since, though, and Pearl Swan, with blinkers replacing the visor, looks more attractively-handicapped towards the foot of the weights with the trainer’s son, James, taking a further 3lb off. 24 Pearl Swanb,t7 1010-5OR: 134 50/1 Form: 1411-98T: P BowenJ: James Bowen (3) Last run Live betting powered by Posted at 1700 BST on 20/04/18. 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: +380.14pts to advised stakes/prices (from inception of Value Bet column in January 2010 to current).
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Post by dennisg on Apr 21, 2018 7:14:09 GMT
Anita Chambers is backing Vintage Clouds to make amends for just missing the cut at Aintree in Saturday's Coral Scottish Grand National. Owner Trevor Hemmings expressed his dismay last week as Vintage Clouds missed out at Aintree, but compensation awaits in the Coral Scottish Grand National at Ayr. Such was his handicap mark he only made it to fourth reserve for the big race on Merseyside, but what was a negative for Aintree is a definite plus in terms of Ayr, and he really impressed in his prep event for this. Running at the Cheltenham Festival, he finished just over six lengths behind Coo Star Sivola in a typically hot handicap. A couple of jumping errors cost him valuable momentum that day and he really just ran out of ground to make up the deficit - something that should not be an issue over this four-mile trip. Vintage Clouds could finish only seventh in this race last year, but the fact he lines up off a 7lb higher mark this time adequately illustrates that he is an improved horse and he appears to have been laid out for a contest such as this. Fighting Irish can surprise hotpot Expert Eye by winning the Al Basti Equiworld Supporting Greatwood Greenham Stakes at Newbury. While Harry Dunlop's charge has a good chunk to find on official figures with the Sir Michael Stoute-trained market leader, he did nothing but improve last year and as a son of Camelot, he should be much more of a three-year-old type. He was three times a winner last term, culminating in a Group Two success in France last October, and switching back up to seven furlongs can only be in his favour given the way he stayed on that day. While owner Khalid Abdullah could be out of luck with Expert Eye, Gavota can raise the camp's spirits by winning the Dubai Duty Free Stakes. She hit the bar a couple of times in Pattern company last autumn, enjoying no kind of luck in running when third in the Rockfel while she did not enjoy the best draw when only beaten a neck in the Oh So Sharp Stakes on her final outing of 2017. Gavota is no doubt a Group-class filly and this heat can give her chance to stake her Classic claim. Defoe's seemingly endless progression was derailed when raised to Classic company at the end of last year, but he can get back on track in the Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise Stakes, better known as the John Porter. He was unbeaten in four starts going into the St Leger, but for whatever reason he flopped on the big day, beating just one horse home in the Doncaster feature. Defoe had previously proved more than capable at Group Three level, so dropping back to that standard is a positive factor and he showed last year he is capable of hitting the ground running when winning the London Gold Cup at this track. George Scott has high hopes for Gilgamesh this season and he is well worth supporting in the Elite Racing Club Supporting Greatwood Spring Cup Handicap, while Humbolt Current will be the centre of attention in the first division of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships Maiden Stakes. Owned by the Queen, he is still entered in the 2000 Guineas and has been nibbled at in the ante-post market on the big race. Sporting Life tips: AYR: 1.45 Double W's, 2.20 Braqueur D'Or, 2.55 Chesterfield, 3.30 Adrien Du Pont, 4.05 VINTAGE CLOUDS (NAP), 4.40 Soul Emotion, 5.15 Big Robin, 5.50 New Moon. BANGOR: 2.10 Middlebrow, 2.45 Warthog, 3.20 Red Devil Star, 3.55 Cowslip, 4.30 Spirit Of Hale, 5.00 Gaucho Gil. LIMERICK: 1.50 Rock Sound, 2.25 My Snowdrop, 3.00 Drayton Cross, 3.35 Cash In Mind, 4.10 Warnaq, 4.45 Remmy D, 5.20 Song Of The Sky. NEWBURY: 1.25 Humbolt Current, 2.00 Defoe, 2.35 Gavota, 3.10 Fighting Irish, 3.45 Gilgamesh, 4.20 Infrastructure, 4.55 Shareef Star, 5.30 Adamant. NOTTINGHAM: 4.35 Fareeq, 5.10 Hua Hin, 5.40 Mazboon, 6.15 Echo, 6.45 Chelsea Lad, 7.15 Loujain, 7.45 Jasi. THIRSK: 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: 6.00 Wahaab, 6.30 Swendab, 7.00 Island Cloud, 7.30 Ravenhoe, 8.00 Elysees, 8.30 Elgin, 9.00 Air Ministry DOUBLE: Vintage Clouds and Fighting Irish.
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Post by dennisg on Apr 21, 2018 7:17:50 GMT
Fans of both Flat and Jumps racing have plenty to look forward to with ITV on Saturday as we split our attentions between fascinating meetings at Newbury and Ayr. I’ll be enjoying the action from home this weekend, having entered the boxing ring for a charity bout on Thursday night. I may have lost the fight, but the support so far for my chosen cause Well Child has been incredible - thanks to everyone who has sponsored me. There’s still time to donate, with more details of my JustGiving page available on my Twitter profile. Hot on the heels of the Randox Health Grand National is Saturday's Coral Scottish equivalent - and it is that card at Ayr that catches my eye for this week’s Yankee: View image on Twitter View image on Twitter Oli Bell ✔ @olibellracing Happy Friday everyone! Please please donate for @wellchild to make me feel a bit better 🤕😂 - I’ll be on @talksport @alanbrazil show at 8.50am to tell everyone about last nights brawl!! 🥊http://Www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Oli-bell … 8:26 AM - Apr 20, 2018 78 15 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy Oli Bell: Saturday Yankee 1.45 Ayr 3 Vaniteuxb36 911-5OR: 147CD 9/2 Form: 757420T: D PipeJ: T Scudamore Last run Live betting powered by 2.20 Ayr 4 Barney Dwan39 811-12OR: 143D 11/2 Form: 27-3114T: F O'BrienJ: N D Fehily Last run Live betting powered by 3.30 Ayr 5 Mia's Storm116 810-12OR: 149BFD 11/8 Form: 91-111FT: A KingJ: Wayne Hutchinson Last run Live betting powered by 4.05 Ayr 2 Vicenteh39 911-7OR: 150CD 9/1 Form: 9F1-2UPT: P F NichollsJ: Sam Twiston-Davies Last run Live betting powered by 1.45pm - Scotty Brand Handicap Chase, 2m 110y Click here for full racecard and free video form It’s not hard to see why Vaniteux has been backed into favourite for the day’s opening race, having won at this course 12 months ago as well as previously proving himself over the same trip. His runs this season may not have set the world alight, but he has clearly been prepared with this race in the plan, with trainer David Pipe making the effort to send him this far north from Somerset for good reason. The nine-year-old has genuine ability and looks relatively well handicapped, rated 147. His most recent run came in the Grand Annual at Cheltenham last month so he should be sharp. Although his 14th-placed finish may have disappointed, having to swerve a faller three out means you can probably put a line through that bare form. Backing the favourite may not be too bold, but Vaniteux is the one for me. 2.20pm - Dawn Homes Novices’ Championship Handicap Click here for full racecard and free video form Barney Dwan has done little wrong in my eyes since taking honours at Market Rasen in December, going on to win again next time out at Musselburgh in February. Owners Paul and Clare Rooney will have been delighted with his fourth in last month’s Close Brothers Handicap Chase in the Festival, where he held off some talented animals to finish behind winner Mister Whitaker and comfortably ahead of Ibis De Rheu. Noel Fehily is a jockey in form, boasting a 20% strike rate from the past 20 days and will have little qualms in trying to guide his Cheltenham mount to further glory off top weight. Stepping back up in trip, I think Barney Dwan will be there or thereabouts at a distance he’s won over before. 3.30pm - Jordan Electrics Future Champion Novices’ Chase, 2m 4f 110y Click here for full racecard and free video form I’m looking no further than Mia’s Storm in a race where the eight-year-old mare appears to be a class above a lot of her competition. Alan King’s eight-year-old has an impressive record since January last year, with only a fall at Kempton Park on Boxing Day spoiling an otherwise perfect run of four straight victories. We haven’t seen her on the racetrack since that tumble so fitness and race sharpness could be a question. But she has class in abundance and I see no reason why she can’t return to the winners’ enclosure in style this weekend. 4.05pm - Coral Scottish Grand National Handicap Chase, 3m 7f 116y Click here for full racecard and free video form Previous form in these gruelling races is often crucial and one horse in particular in this field has an exemplary return here. Vicente just seems to come to life at Ayr and has been worth every inch of his previous two wins to such an extent I’m backing him for a hat-trick. He’s unlikely to get as much cut in the ground as recent years, but that should matter little, and despite his success he’s just 4lbs higher in the ratings from last year. Although yet to finish a race in 2018 - he unseated jockey Sam Twiston-Davies in the Welsh National before being pulled up at Haydock - tomorrow is another day and one where the pair just love to shine.
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Post by dennisg on Apr 21, 2018 7:19:31 GMT
David Ord's horse-by-horse guide to Saturday's Coral Scottish Grand National, with Colin Tizzard tipped to land the Ayr showpiece. GOLD PRESENT: Late defector from the Randox Health Grand National and drying ground in his favour here. Big weight to carry though and yet to prove himself over marathon trips. VICENTE: Won the last two runnings of this race and looked as good as ever when touched off by Perfect Candidate on his Cheltenham reappearance. Nowhere near as good on two subsequent starts and taken out at Aintree last week because of testing ground but revival imminent. Vicente winning last year's renewal SIZING CODELCO: Would be making quick return to action having finished fourth to Might Bite in the Betway Bowl at Aintree. Didn’t jump fluently there and his overall record this season is very patchy. BALLYOPTIC: Useful novice chaser, winning Towton at Wetherby (beating Vintage Clouds by two-and-three-quarter lengths) and finishing fourth behind Presenting Percy in the RSA at Cheltenham. Five pounds worse off with his re-opposing Towton rival here and sure to make bold bid. BEWARE THE BEAR: Back on track when staying on fourth behind Coo Coo Sivola in Ultima at Cheltenham last month and while he hasn’t always been a model of consistency, would be a player here if in the same form. FAGAN: Represents the powerful Gordon Elliott team but restricted to small field chases so far, chasing home Black Corton on his latest start at Cheltenham. Interesting and unexposed but hasn’t screamed he wants a marathon trip so far. LABEL DES OBEAUX: Not as exposed as some but cut little ice in Betdaq Chase at Kempton on last start. Now four pounds lower than when creditable sixth in Sky Bet Chase though so handicapper starting to give him a chance. SIZING TENNESSEE: Ran well to be third in National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham – losing a shoe and only crying enough from the last. Bold jumping front runner, he ticks a lot of boxes for this heat. REGAL GLOW: Won last two including a career-best in the Midlands National. Strong traveller who’ll get every yard of this trip he arrives here in peak form – but from a ten pounds higher mark than Uttoxeter. Check out Sky Bet's latest odds on the Scottish National WEST APPROACH: Another Tizzard novice who emerged with credit from Cheltenham – finishing sixth to Shattered Love in the JLT. His last three starts have been in Grade One company so it's a welcome drop in class but whether he wants such a searching stamina test remains to be seen. SILSOL: Ran well to be fourth in Midlands National and five pounds lower than when fifth in Welsh National in January. Possibilities for powerful stable. VINTAGE CLOUDS: Long appealed as sort to win race of this nature but failed to land a telling blow when third in the Welsh National. Good run to fill same place in Ultima at Cheltenham and has the ability to go close. Will be interesting to see if connections reach for headgear. GET ON THE YAGER: In very good hands and was progressing well over fences before finishing ninth in the Midlands National. Seemed to be empty that day and stamina has to be the question mark again. HENRI PARRY MOGAN: Had seemingly lost his way before blinkers brought about a sudden revival at Ffos Las last time. Well handicapped if he is back on song but it remains an if and his jumping is always a worry in company as deep as this. BENBENS: London National winner at Sandown but soundly beaten twice since and big leap of faith to see him resuming winning ways here. LOOKING WELL: Returned from eight-month absence at Musselburgh in February and had the race at his mercy only to swerve and unseat rider going to the last. Missed Approach was back in third at the time and he’s unexposed over this sort of trip but clearly has his quirks. COGRY: In and out performer and while very capable on his day, his tendency to make mistakes means the percentage call is to look elsewhere. INDY FIVE: Promises to relish trips such as this and ran well to be second to Takingrisks here last time. Races from the same mark and definitely of interest but had a hard race there (raced into clear lead) and that is a worry. David Dennis @ddennistrainer Indy Five is declared for the @coral Scottish Grand National here he is this morning under Brian Hughes who is booked to ride @ayrracecourse #exciting 11:06 AM - Apr 19, 2018 19 See David Dennis's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy MYSTEREE: Eider Chase winner last term but made little impact both outings this time around, pulling up in Welsh National and tailing off in Grand National Trial at Haydock. Lot to prove right now. Mysteree: One of two Welsh National bets Mysteree: No show in two outings this season STRAIDNAHANNA: Goes very well at Catterick and won their last time but his form elsewhere is patchy at best and pulled up when sent off a 50/1 chance in this last year. DOING FIVE: Solid season to date and two pounds lower than when fourth to Benbens in London Marathon on his latest start. Drying week very much in his favour and another for a very long shortlist. JOE FARRELL: Well-backed winner of a Newbury handicap on his latest start, he remains with potential over fences but needs another career best to win this from an 11 pound higher mark. WORK DU BRETEAU: Made little impact in Doncaster handicap hurdle on first start for Dan Skelton having switched yards from Tim Reed. That was first start after a wind op and he’s impossible to fancy here. PEARL SWAN: Made a belated reappearance at Uttoxeter in March and took step forward when eighth to Thomas Patrick at Aintree on Saturday but at the same time didn’t look a Scottish National winner waiting to happen. GLENCAIRN VIEW: Irish raider who won Navan novice handicap last time. Successful at Punchestown in January too and capable of better over fences but this is by far his sternest test to date. THE YOUNG MASTER: Been in decline to but signs he was about to spark into life when sixth to Missed Approach in the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir at Cheltenham. Shaped there as if he needs a stiffer test – which he gets here – but he still has a bit to prove right now. ALZAMMAR: Made mistakes when fourth at Carlisle last time a run which did little to underline his credentials here. Looks in the grip of the handicapper. BOA ISLAND: Joined Jimmy Moffatt from Paul Nicholls and not seen since disappointing at Wincanton in October. Others have much more persuasive credentials. ALVARADO: On best behaviour when second at Doncaster in December and not seen since. Will have been trained for this having been fourth last year but 13 now and not one to trust implicitly. FACT OF THE MATTER: Pulled up at Wincanton in November when last seen. Ground likely to suit better at Ayr but that's one of very few positives on offer. Reserves: RACING EUROPE: Not seen since January 2016 and only had three starts over fences. In very good hands but makes no appeal. PORTRAIT KING: Out of his depth nowdays in this. VERDICT A wide-open renewal with SIZING TENNESEE a tentative selection following his fine run in the National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham. Doing Fine heads the long shortlist of dangers along with Ballyoptic. Of those at bigger prices, Label Des Obeaux, Looking Well and Indy Five appeal most. Sizing Tennesse Doing Fine Ballyoptic Label Des Obeaux
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 21, 2018 17:43:41 GMT
Ayr, 21 Apr 18 Race 1 - 1:45pm THE SCOTTY BRAND HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) It was noted that THEINVAL (FR) had finished fourth at Ayr the previous day. Having been examined prior to racing the gelding was deemed fit to race.
Permission was given for VANITEUX (FR) to be mounted on the course and it was noted that FOXTAIL HILL (IRE) wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that UPSILON BLEU (FR), placed fifth, lost its right front shoe.
Race 2 - 2:20pm THE DAWN HOMES NOVICES' CHAMPIONSHIP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) Mr Liam Quinlan, the rider of ACDC (IRE) was suspended for 2 days for using his whip without time to respond after the final fence.
Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that KEEPER HILL (IRE), unplaced, lost its left hind shoe, SHADES OF MIDNIGHT, unplaced, lost its right fore shoe, and that DINGO DOLLAR (IRE), placed second, finished lame right hind having lost its shoe.
Race 3 - 2:55pm THE QTS SCOTTISH CHAMPION HURDLE RACE (A LIMITED HANDICAP) (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) Permission was given for FLYING TIGER (IRE) to go to post early, it was also noted that the gelding wore earplugs which were removed at the start. FLASHING GLANCE wore a nose net in the parade ring and throughout the race.
Following the race, The Veterinary Officer reported that BRELADE, placed fifth, was struck into left fore.
Race 5 - 4:05pm THE CORAL SCOTTISH GRAND NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 3) The Veterinary Officer reported that a kit bag search of Anthony Mullins, the trainer of GLENCAIRN VIEW (IRE), revealed possession of a nebuliser and two inhaler products namely Atrovent and Flixotide. Mullins, the Stable Inspecting Officer and the Veterinary Officer were interviewed. The trainer explained that the products were prescribed by his Veterinary Surgeon for another horse in his yard and not GLENCAIRN VIEW (IRE). Being satisfied that the gelding had received only normal food and water by mouth on the day of racing, the Stewards allowed GLENCAIRN VIEW (IRE) to run and the gelding was routine tested. They further confiscated the nebuliser and substances and referred the matter to the Head Office of the British Horseracing Authority.
Peter Bowen, was fined £140 as the record of vaccinations in the passport of PEARL SWAN (FR) did not comply with the Rules of Racing.
Permission was given for INDY FIVE (IRE) to go to post early and be led in at the start.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that GOLD PRESENT (IRE), which was pulled up, SIZING COLDELCO (IRE), unplaced, DOING FINE (IRE), placed fourth, and BOA ISLAND (IRE), which was pulled up, all lost right hind shoes. He further reported that LOOKING WELL (IRE), which was pulled up, the winner JOE FARRELL (IRE), and ALZAMMAAR (USA), unplaced, all lost left hind shoe. VICENTE (FR), placed fifth, was found to have lost both hind shoes. The Veterinary Officer further reported that LABEL DES OBEAUX (FR), placed sixth, was suffering from post-race heat stress.
It was noted that as the runners came round the paddock bend on the second circuit, COGRY, which was later pulled up, bumped the rail on the road crossing causing it to become dislodged and hamper SIZING TENNESSEE (IRE), which was pulled up, and BOA ISLAND (IRE), which was pulled up. Having interviewed the Clerk of the Course and riders Robbie Power and Conor O’Farrell, the Stewards were satisfied that the incident was accidental and took no further action.
The performance of FAGAN which started favourite but was pulled up was considered. It was noted that Gordon Elliott 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 7 - 5:15pm THE AYRSHIRE MAGAZINE RACING EXCELLENCE 'HANDS & HEELS' FINALE CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (For Conditional Jockeys and Amateur Riders) Mr Bruce Lynn, the rider of GOLDEN JEFFREY (SWI), unplaced, had appeared to use his whip contrary to the Conditions of the race. After being interviewed and shown recordings of the incident, where he was accompanied by the Jockey Coach, Lynn was suspended for 7 days for improper riding in that he used his whip twice from after the second last hurdle.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that GOLDEN JEFFREY (SWI), unplaced, had lost its right hind shoe. View Stewards report Bangor-on-dee, 21 Apr 18 Fixture Note Race 4 will be delayed to ensure the correct number of medical staff are present following an injury to James Best.
Race 8: An enquiry was held into why a small section of running rail appeared to not be connected as the runners approached the final furlong marker on the first circuit. The Clerk of the Course and Head Groundsman were interviewed and shown recordings of the incident. Having heard their evidence, the Stewards noted their explanation that the incident had been an oversight and the rail had been reconnected before the runners came around for the second circuit and a report was forwarded to the Head Office of the British Horseracing Authority. Race 1 - 1:35pm THE BANGOR BET STEEPLE CHASE (A NOVICES' LIMITED HANDICAP) (CLASS 4) Following the race, David Bass reported that GLENFORDE (IRE), which was pulled up, stopped quickly.
Race 2 - 2:10pm THE ARTHUR RADCLIFFE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Following the race, David Bass reported that AGENT MEMPHIS (IRE), unplaced, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that OVERWORKDUNDERPAID (IRE), unplaced, lost its right fore shoe.
Race 3 - 2:45pm THE WEATHERBYS STALLION BOOK HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Permission was given for BOXER BEAT (IRE) to go early to post.
Race 5 - 3:55pm THE WEATHERBYS GENERAL STUD BOOK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) Following the race, Lorcan Murtagh reported that COWSLIP, placed fifth, was never travelling. The Veterinary Officer reported that the mare lost its right fore shoe. Mr Theo Gillard reported that ROBERT DE BRUCE (IRE), which was pulled up, was never travelling. David Bass reported that AM I APPROPRIATE, which was pulled up, was never travelling. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of AM I APPROPRIATE failed to reveal any abnormalities other than that the mare lost its right fore shoe. The Veterinary Officer further reported that SUNDANCE BOY, placed fourth, lost its left fore shoe.
Race 7 - 5:00pm THE FAMILY FUNDAY SATURDAY 19TH MAY STANDARD NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS' AND AMATEUR RIDERS' RACE ) (DIV I) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that ALEX THE LION (IRE), unplaced, lost its right fore shoe.
Race 8 - 5:35pm THE FAMILY FUNDAY SATURDAY 19TH MAY STANDARD NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS' AND AMATEUR RIDERS' RACE ) (DIV II) Permission was given for TWOTWOTHREE (IRE) to go early to post. View Stewards report Newbury, 21 Apr 18 Fixture Note The Veterinary Officer reported that an empty bottle of Glycerine had been found in one of the saddling boxes prior to race 4. The Clerk of the Course, Veterinary Officer, and a Parade Ring Attendant, were interviewed and a report sent to the Head Office of the British Horseracing Authority. Race 1 - 1:25pm THE DUBAI DUTY FREE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) (DIV I) The Starter reported that ALLITERATION was unruly in the stalls and withdrawn. Jo Hughes was informed that the gelding could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Race 3 - 2:35pm THE DUBAI DUTY FREE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Registered as the Fred Darling Stakes) (Group 3) FILLE DE REVE wore ear plugs which were removed at the start.
Following the race, James Doyle reported that HEART POWER, unplaced, stopped quickly.
Race 4 - 3:10pm THE AL BASTI EQUIWORLD SUPPORTING GREATWOOD GREENHAM STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) EXPERT EYE wore ear plugs which were removed at the start and permission was given for HEY GAMAN to wear a hood in the Parade Ring and for RAID (IRE) to go early to post.
Race 5 - 3:45pm THE ELITE RACING CLUB SUPPORTING GREATWOOD SPRING CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for FOX TROTTER (IRE) to go early to post.
An enquiry was held to consider interference inside the final furlong when HUMBERT, placed second, ridden by Josephine Gordon, interfered with KEYSER SOZE (IRE), placed third, ridden by Jamie Spencer, who in turn interfered with GABRIAL (IRE), placed fourth, ridden by Shane Kelly, who in turn interfered with REPERCUSSION, placed fifth, ridden by Stevie Donohoe. The interference was found to be accidental as Gordon edged left-handed carrying KEYSER SOZE (IRE) slightly off its intended line onto GABRIEL (IRE), who in turn caused interference to REPERCUSSION.
Following the race, Martin Harley reported that BALLARD DOWN (IRE), unplaced, stopped quickly, James Doyle reported that STAR ARCHER, unplaced, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that post-race examinations of BALLARD DOWN (IRE), unplaced, and STAR ARCHER, unplaced, failed to reveal any abnormalities. George Scott reported that GILGAMESH, unplaced, was unsuited by the Going which was Good to Soft, Soft in places, and that it would prefer a faster surface.
Race 7 - 4:55pm THE CARTER JONAS MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 3) (PLUS 10 RACE) An enquiry was held into the running and riding of LAST VICEROY, ridden by Jamie Spencer and trained by Brian Meehan which ran on up the home straight to finish third, beaten by 6 lengths. The rider was interviewed and shown recordings of the race. The rider stated that the trainer had not given any specific instructions as this was the colt’s first race. Spencer added that the colt is known to be awkward and was keen in the early stages, so he first settled the colt. In the home straight, he tried to run through other horses, but had to switch after encountering traffic problems. After that he ran on through horses which were tiring because of the fast pace early on. He further added that he recommended to the trainer afterwards that the colt should drop back to 10 furlongs. His explanation was noted.
Race 8 - 5:30pm THE DUBAI DUTY FREE MILLENNIUM MILLIONAIRE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) FLIGHT OF FANTASY, trained by Harry Dunlop, was withdrawn at the Start at 17:29 on Veterinary Surgeon advice. The filly was found to have a cut on its right knee. The rider was given permission by the Veterinary Surgeon to ride FLIGHT OF FANTASY slowly back to the unsaddling enclosure.
Following the race, Andrea Atzeni reported that SPARTE QUERCUS (IRE), unplaced, stopped quickly. View Stewards report Nottingham, 21 Apr 18 Race 1 - 4:35pm THE FA CUP SEMI-FINAL BETTING AT 188BET APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for PIAZON and ROBBIAN to go early to post.
An enquiry was held into the possible faulty action of the starting stalls in this race. Paddy Bradley, the rider of CULLODEN, placed fourth, and the Starter were interviewed and shown recordings of the incident. It was found that CULLODEN, drawn 1, had anticipated the start and barged the gate open fractionally before the race was started, thereby enabling the gelding to break quickly. Being satisfied that it was not caused through a faulty action of the starting stalls, and CULLODEN had broken out of the stalls, the Starter informed the trainer, Shaun Harris, that the gelding could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Following the race, Nicola Currie reported that the winner, JUST MAYBE had anticipated the start and the Veterinary Officer reported that the gelding had lost its right fore shoe.
Race 3 - 5:40pm THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT 188BET MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Dane O’Neill reported that MAZBOON (IRE), unplaced, was slowly away and Kieran O’Neill reported that ISLAND FOX, unplaced, hung badly right throughout. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of ISLAND FOX failed to reveal any abnormalities. View Stewards report Wolverhampton, 21 Apr 18 Race 1 - 6:00pm THE HOTEL & HORIZONS AMATEUR RIDERS' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race Mr Alex Ferguson reported that PUSHKIN MUSEUM (IRE), placed fourth, hung right-handed throughout and Mrs Dawn Scott reported that CHICAGO SCHOOL (IRE), unplaced, reared as the stalls opened and missed the break.
Race 2 - 6:30pm THE OCEAN COLOUR SCENE AT WOLVERHAMPTON AUGUST 31ST HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race Tom Eaves reported that NEWSTEAD ABBEY, placed eighth, was denied a clear run. View Stewards report Thirsk, 21 Apr 18 Fixture Note After Race 1 the going was changed to Good to Soft, Soft in Places (from Soft, Good to Soft in Places). Race 2 - 2:30pm THE ADIE SHAW'S HALF CENTURY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for ROYAL CONNOISSEUR (IRE) and KODY RIDGE (IRE) to go early to post.
DIRCHILL (IRE) lost its left hind shoe on the way to the start. As the trainer had indicated at declaration prior to racing that the gelding should not be withdrawn in the event that it shed a plate, DIRCHILL was able to run.
The winner, MR ORANGE (IRE), appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Wolverhampton on 14 March 2018 where the gelding finished ninth of nine, beaten 14 lengths. Paul Midgley’s explanation that the gelding benefited from the application of a visor for the first time and a return to turf, was noted. MR ORANGE (IRE) was routine tested.
Following the race, Phil Dennis reported that BALLYMORE CASTLE (IRE), unplaced, hung left-handed throughout.
Race 4 - 3:40pm THE WATCH RACING UK IN STUNNING HD HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for PALMER (IRE) to go early to post.
Approaching the furlong marker, LITTLE BOY BLUE, unplaced, hung right causing LORD RIDDIFORD (IRE), unplaced, and BILLY DYLAN (IRE), unplaced, to ease momentarily, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
At the furlong marker, the winner, SAVALAS (IRE), hung left onto PALMER (IRE), unplaced, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and that it had not improved the placing of SAVALAS (IRE).
Following the race, Daniel Tudhope reported that BILLY DYLAN (IRE), unplaced, was denied a clear run. David Allan reported that ANGEL FORCE (IRE), unplaced, hung left-handed. Paul Hanagan reported that REQUINTO DAWN (IRE), placed second, hung left-handed. Jason Hart reported that LORD RIDDIFORD (IRE), unplaced was denied a clear run. The Veterinary Officer reported that SHOWMETHEDOUGH, placed fourth, had lost its left fore shoe.
Race 5 - 4:15pm THE JW 4X4 NORTHALLERTON HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Following the race, Paul Mulrennan reported that MISTER BELEVEDERE, unplaced, stopped quickly and the the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities. James Sullivan reported that BE PERFECT (USA), unplaced, reared as the stalls opened and missed the break.
Race 6 - 4:50pm THE LYNDSEY'S 40TH BIRTHDAY NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV I) Permission was given for NEW GRADUATE (IRE) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring and for PACIFIC FLEET (USA) to go early to post.
Michael Easterby was fined £320 as the record of vaccinations on the passport of CARLTON THOMAS had been altered, this being his third offence within twelve months.
Following the race, James Tate’s representative reported that NEW GRADUATE (IRE), placed second, had lost its right hind shoe.
Race 7 - 5:25pm THE LYNDSEY'S 40TH BIRTHDAY NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV II) The Starter reported that LANGHO (IRE) refused to enter stalls. Julie Camacho was informed that the gelding could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Following the race, Jason Hart reported that CHANGING MINDS (IRE), unplaced, missed the break.
Race 8 - 5:55pm THE BOOK TICKETS AT thirskracecourse.net FOR ONLINE DISCOUNT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for MELANIEMILLIE and ALLUX BOY (IRE) to go early to post.
YORKSHIRE ROVER, was withdrawn by the Stewards at 5.57 having unseated the rider on the way to the start and run loose for several minutes.
The Starter reported that UNNOTICED was unruly in the stalls and withdrawn at 18.02. Ollie Pears was informed that the gelding could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Kevin Stott, the rider of HADLEY, placed second, was suspended for 2 days for using his whip down the shoulder in the forehand position.
Following the race, Nathan Evans reported that MELANIEMILLIE, unplaced, stumbled leaving the stalls.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 21, 2018 17:44:58 GMT
It is somewhat of a surprise that the highest-rated jumper running on Saturday is not in action at Ayr, but in a maiden on the all-weather at Wolverhampton.
Far from disgraced when fifth in the Champion Hurdle last month, the Alan King-trained six-year-old will be in for a culture shock as he makes his Flat debut.
He faces two Godolphin colts, who are stepping up to the extended 1m4f trip for the first time, and it will be fascinating to see how he gets on.
7/2 Elgin 8:30 Wolverhampton (AW)
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 21, 2018 20:42:28 GMT
Australians are renowned for having a relaxed attitude but there is a time and a place to adopt a more serious approach, something jockey Bobby El-Issa was reminded of during a heated stewards' inquiry at Doomben on Saturday.
El-Issa was putting forward his case for his ride Amanaat, favourite for the Listed Ascot Handicap, to be declared a non-runner after not receiving a fair start.
Barrier attendants appeared to have hold of Amanaat's head as the stalls opened. The horse, who appeared to bang his head on an adjoining stall, blew the start by six lengths and finished well down the field.
"I didn't ask for them," El-Issa said. "They screwed his head down. I yelled out but the field jumped."
At one stage during the inquiry, a fired-up El-Issa called chief steward Allan Reardon "mate".
"I am not your mate. I am the chairman of stewards," Reardon said.
Despite the humbling, El-Issa got the result he and favourite backers wanted as the stewards went on to declare Amanaat a non-runner.
That was not all there was to the matter, however, as trainer Ben Currie tweeted graphic images of Amanaat's bloodied jaw and said the horse would be sent for scans to determine the extent of the injury.
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Post by dennisg on Apr 22, 2018 6:34:04 GMT
in today's sporting life.................. Joe Farrell repelled the late challenge of Ballyoptic to win the Coral Scottish Grand National at Ayr. Sent off a 33/1 chance in the hands of Adam Wedge, the Rebecca Curtis-trained winner dug deep on the run to the line with just a nose separating the two runners after four miles of racing. Leading fancy Vintage Clouds was to the fore throughout and he assumed control of matters with five to jump, but Wedge was tracking his move aboard Joe Farrell and eased into second on jumping the next fence. With momentum in his favour, Wedge committed for home with three to jump and as Vintage Clouds began to toil, Ballyoptic hit top stride for Tom Bellamy. Switched for his challenge after the last, Ballyoptic tried his best to reel in the winner, but Joe Farrell, who was getting a stone from the runner-up, clung on at the line. Vintage Clouds claimed third with Doing Fine third while 7/1 favourite Fagan was never sighted for Gordon Elliott. Adam Wedge with the Scottish National trophy Adam Wedge with the Scottish National trophy Wedge told ITV Racing: "He stuck his head out like an absolute lion for me after the last. "I could feel Tom Bellamy (on Ballyoptic) getting to me all the way, but he's tried his heart out. "The mistake at the last fence didn't stop him. I was going to take a pull, but he's taken it on. Fair play to him, he knew better than me." Curtis said: "We've had a difficult season. I thought it was a big ask. He's still a novice for a big race like that, but I knew he'd stay all day. "He wanted a bit better ground, so that was brilliant. "It's my first time in Scotland. "He idled at the end in front. If he'd have got beaten on the line, I'd have been gutted. Watching it, I thought he had held on - I hoped he had. "I own a quarter of him. I bought him quite cheaply out of John Ferguson's sale. He had broken down on both his front legs. I took a chance with him and thankfully he's won a big race. It's all paid off."
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Post by dennisg on Apr 22, 2018 6:37:05 GMT
Nick Robson looks ahead to the pick of the action on Sunday, including tips for Market Rasen, Wincanton and Stratford. Blu Cavalier looks a horse with a future and it is no surprise to see him out again relatively quickly in the cowsfeet.co.uk "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle at Wincanton. He has obviously had his problems as he is already eight and still just a novice hurdler but it is all dropping into place now. Beaten twice in February where he showed flickers of promise, it was not until he won at Wincanton in March he finally showed what he was made of. Then in a better race a week and a half ago at Taunton he looked even better, strolling clear from halfway. His two wins over hurdles have come in heavy ground but he also has a bumper win to his name way back in 2015 that came on good ground so he will not mind the better conditions, either. It is no secret that Philip Hobbs has endured a miserable season but his horses are running into a little bit of form which makes Little Miss Poet of interest in the Royal Bath & West Show Society Handicap Hurdle. She managed a win in April at newton Abbot when long odds on but it is the form of her run at Ascot in November which stands out, less than six lengths behind Verdana Blue. Given that mare was strongly fancied for the Betfair Hurdle Little Miss Poet did well to get as close as she did and off a mark of just 119 she must have a chance. Gonalston Cloud might be up to defying top weight in the Call Star Spreads On 00353 1884 8114 Handicap Chase at Market Rasen. The bold-jumping 11-year-old grey had been out of sorts for a while before bouncing back to win at Wetherby last month. That was his first success since December 2016 which came at the end of a very productive spell which saw him go on to finish second in both the North Yorkshire and Edinburgh Nationals. The season before that he made hay in novice chases having come from the pointing fields where he was also a prolific winner. While his best days are behind him he stays well and likes good ground. Unbelievably they have been watering at Stratford but that should make no difference to the chance of Kayf Blanco in the £20 Free Bets At totesport.com "Confined" Handicap Chase. Graeme McPherson's charge is very versatile, he has run well on quick ground and heavy, so it all comes alike. It must have been frustrating this season for his connections as he has not run a bad race yet has failed to get his head in front. Of course the agony of it is that he keeps on creeping up the handicap which makes things even harder but this could be a nice race for him. He looked sure to win at Wetherby only to be short of room after the last and go down by a neck to Mercian Prince. After that he ran another fine race at Kempton when second and last time out at the same track he chased home Vocaliser. Hopefully all the stars will align this time. Sporting Life tips: MARKET RASEN: 2.25 Ey Up Rocky, 3.00 Iconic Sky, 3.30 One Style, 4.00 Colonial Dreams, 4.35 Generous Day, 5.05 Gonalston Cloud, 5.40 Legal Eyes. NAVAN: 2.10 Palabres, 2.40 Sioux Nation, 3.15 Paint, 3.45 Ecoeye, 4.15 Sizzling, 4.50 Shes Queen, 5.20 Order Of St George, 5.50 Hareth. STRATFORD: 2.00 Kayf Blanco, 2.35 Crafty Roberto, 3.10 The Last Bar, 3.40 Litterale Ci, 4.10 Marley Firth, 4.45 Charlie Mon, 5.15 Billy Merriott. WINCANTON: 2.15 BLU CAVALIER (NAP), 2.50 Little Miss Poet, 3.20 The Last But One, 3.50 Volpone Jelois, 4.25 Irish Prophecy, 4.55 Bears Rails, 5.30 Bold Plan, 6.00 Clondaw's Answer. DOUBLE: Blue Cavalier and Gonalston Cloud.
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Post by dennisg on Apr 22, 2018 6:38:53 GMT
Dan's Dream came with a strong run on the stands side to land the Dubai Duty Free Stakes at Newbury and put herself in contention for a crack at the Qipco 1000 Guineas. The Mick Channon-trained filly was fit from a victory at Bath three weeks ago and showed she had improved plenty for that outing by springing a surprise in this Group Three contest over seven furlongs, registered as the Fred Darling Stakes. Heart Power set a decent pace until being swallowed up once the race for the line began in earnest. Dan's Dream (10/1) was the last to pounce in the hands of Silvestre de Sousa and quickened up nicely to win by a length and a quarter from Tajaanus with Dance Diva a short head away in third. : Happily - 4/1 September, Veracious - 6/1 Clemmie - 7/1 Wild Illusion - 9/1 Dan's Dream - 20/1 Odds correct at 1530 BST on 21/04/2018 Alhough Dan's Dream is not entered in the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket, Channon hopes the owners will agree to stump the cash at the supplementary stage. Channon said: "We've thought a lot of her for a long time and we know she's got the class to go back to six furlongs or step up to a mile. "But it's up to the owners where we go and I hope it's to the Guineas. She's a smashing filly and that race has been a long ambition. We haven't had much luck in it though. "Today the plan was to ride her like a good horse and with this filly there could be no excuses. Silvestre said she picked up well and could go either direction distance wise."
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Post by dennisg on Apr 22, 2018 6:40:33 GMT
A review of the rest of Newbury's Greenham card as Taqdeer justified favouritism in the Elite Racing Club Supporting Greatwood Spring Cup Handicap. Taqdeer justified 4/1 favouritism in a typically competitive renewal of the Elite Racing Club Supporting Greatwood Spring Cup Handicap. Frankie Dettori, fresh from his success on James Garfield in the Greenham, brought the lightly-raced five-year-old through to challenge in the closing stages with several horses in with a chance. Dettori managed to get the John Gosden-trained gelding up by a neck from Humbert (11/1) with Keyser Soze (25/1) a head away in third. Gabrial (25/1) was a length and a half back in fourth place. Gosden said: "He's a grand horse that's had two years off, but Sheikh Hamdan (owner) is very patient. "This slow ground suited him and Frankie took him all the way round the back of the field. "I shall step him up to a mile and a quarter and we will look at a Listed race, I think that's the way to go." Adjutant (left) winning at Newbury Adjutant (left) winning at Newbury Adjutant caused a 50/1 upset when just edging out Why We Dream in the first division of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships Maiden Stakes at Newbury. Well beaten on his sole start for David O'Meara, the son of Champs Elysees showed a willing attitude for Jim Crowley when overcoming a 226-day absence to strike for the first time since joining Brian Meehan's stable. The first two had the race to themselves in the final furlong and were only separated by a head as they pulled seven lengths clear of Coolongolook in third. Mapped was fourth and the Queen's Humbolt Current, the 5/4 favourite, only fifth. Meehan said: "We did some good work with him the other day and while everything was focused around the favourite, our horse battled to the line and he'll get further. "David O'Meara trained him last year and I know he liked him. It was a pretty impressive performance and we might look at aiming him towards the Britannia (at Royal Ascot)."
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 22, 2018 7:11:26 GMT
Sunday: going, weather & non-runners Market Rasen GOING: GOOD (good to soft in places on Hurdle course) GOOD TO SOFT (Chase course) (GoingStick: Hdl 7.1, Chs 6.9) (Rail movements; R1, 5 & 7 +90y, R2 & 4 +120y, R3 & 6 +192y) WEATHER: Thunderstorm NON RUNNERS: 4:35 Toboggan's Fire (5) Navan GOING: YIELDING (Yielding to soft in places) WEATHER: Showers Stratford GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Good in places on hurdle course) (GoingStick: Chs 6.9, Hdl 7.2) (Rail movements; R1, 2 & 7 +84y, R6 +102y) WEATHER: Scattered thunderstorms NON RUNNERS: 3:40 She's Gina (8) 4:45 Charlie Mon (5)Try It Sometime (11) Wincanton GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (GoingStick 6.6) WEATHER: Partly cloudy
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 22, 2018 7:12:11 GMT
Lambourn: James Burn
The Missus (3.40 Stratford, nap)
Capable mare can be forgiven her latest effort after a long return and can go well on favoured decent ground.
9/1 The Missus 3:40 Stratford Others to follow Market Rasen 3.00 War Creation, 4.00 Colonial Dreams, 5.40 The Grey Enforcer. Stratford 2.00 Princeton Royale, 3.10 Pennywell, 4.10 Peculiar Places. Wincanton 2.15 Malachite, 2.50 Oscars Leader, 3.50 Canoodle. West Country: Tim Mitchell
Guerrilla Tactics (4.55 Wincanton, nap)
Although falling late on, Jeremy Scott's gelding proved he remains with potential off his current mark after an encouraging return from a break last time. With the drying conditions in his favour, this looks to be an inviting opportunity to add to his tally.
11/4 Guerrilla Tactics 4:55 Wincanton Others to follow Stratford 2.00 Monsieur Co, 2.35 Badilou, 3.40 Litterale Ci, 4.10 Secret Investor, 5.15 Billy Merriott. Wincanton 2.15 Blu Cavalier, 2.50 Little Miss Poet, 3.20 The Last But One, 3.50 Volpone Jelois, 4.25 Shoal Bay, 5.30 Zyon, 6.00 Saint De Reve. North: Colin Russell
Tayzar (4.00 Market Rasen, nap)
Has run solid races on his last two starts, and has since had a wind operation. Further progress likely over this longer trip and is fancied to get off the mark.
11/4 Tayzar 4:00 Market Rasen Others to follow Market Rasen 2.25 L'Inganno Felice, 3.00 Sweet Holly, 3.30 San Pietro, 4.35 Toboggan's Fire, 5.05 Wolf Sword, 5.40 Orkan. Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason
Amber Gambler (3.20 Wincanton, nap)
Posted a career-best figure when scoring on ground softer than ideal at Haydock and should make a bold bid to follow up off just a 3lb higher mark.
3/1 Amber Gambler 3:20 Wincanton Topspeed: Dave Edwards
The Missus (3.40 Stratford)
Pulled up on her return from a lengthy absence a month ago but is entitled to improve and should be in the shake-up.
9/1 The Missus 3:40 Stratford Longshot: Ed Quigley
Waterloo Warrior (2.50 Wincanton)
Disappointed in recent starts on very testing ground, but will enjoy this surface better and has claims off a mark of 115.
10/1 Waterloo Warrior 2:50 Wincanton Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Hareth (5.50 Navan)
A three-time winner over hurdles, including once at this course, the Charles Byrnes-trained eight-year-old will be running on the Flat for the first time in over four years and can prove the answer to this 1m5f handicap.
5/2 Hareth 5:50 Navan >>There are no tips from Newmarket on Sunday
The Raceform Interactive Nugget
Excelebration has had three winners and a third with his progeny from just six runners at Navan, showing a profit of £17 to a £1 level stake. His only runner on the card is Speak In Colours in the 2.40.
5/1 Speak In Colours 2:40 Navan
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 22, 2018 7:12:42 GMT
Warren Greatrex is the leading trainer at Stratford with 25 winners from 66 runners. He sends three runners to the course – Pennywell (3.10), The Missus (3.40) and Peculiar Places (4.10).
Alan King’s overall record with horses first time out in bumpers is 22-106, a 21 per cent strike-rate. When running them at Wincanton that record jumps to 100 per cent (2-2). He sends Newtown Boy to the course for the 5.30.
Henry Oliver is a trainer to follow when his horses make their handicap debut with ten winners from 35 runners, a 29 per cent strike-rate (£1 level-stake profit of £36.50). Love Lane fits that profile in the 3.00 at Market Rasen.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 22, 2018 18:31:03 GMT
Scoop6 Results for 21st April 2018 Win Fund: No Winner - £413,696 rolled over to next time Place Fund: There were 53 correct selections each winning £431.40
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 22, 2018 18:31:52 GMT
Stratford-on-avon, 22 Apr 18 Race 2 - 2:35pm THE totepool CASHBACK CLUB AT totesport.com NOVICES' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) The record of vaccinations in the passport of OVERAWED did not comply with the Rules of Racing. Tom George was fined £280 as this was his second offence within the previous 12 months.
The performance of CRAFTY ROBERTO, which finished seventh, beaten by 30¾ lengths, was considered. Alex Hales could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance.
Following the race, Bryony Frost reported that the saddle slipped on GILLY GRACE, unplaced.
Race 3 - 3:10pm THE EXTRA PLACES AT totesport.com HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) The apparent improvement in form of the winner, BOSS MANS LADDER (IRE), which had never previously been placed, was considered. The representative of Ben Pauling was interviewed. His comments that the gelding had benefitted from the application of first-time cheekpieces was noted and BOSS MANS LADDER (IRE) was routine tested.
Following the race, Tom Bellamy reported that YOUNG PHOENIX (IRE), placed sixth, made a bad mistake at the final hurdle. Daniel Hiskett reported that MINELLA WHISPER, placed third, lost its action approaching the home turn. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 4 - 3:40pm THE IRISH LOTTO AT totesport.com MARES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race, Sean Bowen reported that SCORPION PRINCESS (IRE), which was pulled up, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the mare failed to reveal any abnormalities. The Veterinary Officer further reported that TEN TIMES BETTER (IRE), which was pulled up, had bled from the nose and was struck into on its left fore.
Race 5 - 4:10pm THE DOUBLE DELIGHT AT totesport.com NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that ROYAL MAGIC (IRE), unplaced, had bled from the nose.
Race 6 - 4:45pm THE BET IN PLAY AT totesport.com HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) The performance of THE LAST BRIDGE, which was pulled up on the final circuit, was considered. The representative of Susan Johnson could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. View Stewards report Wincanton, 22 Apr 18 Fixture Note After Race 3 the going was changed to Good to Soft, Good in places (from Good to Soft). Race 2 - 2:50pm THE ROYAL BATH & WEST SHOW SOCIETY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) LETS GO DUTCHESS wore ear plugs.
The Clerk of the Scales objected to SUPER SID (IRE), placed eighth, ridden by Noel Fehily, and trained by Tom George on the grounds of the rider weighing in at 11 stone 4 lb having weighed out at 11 stone 6 lb. SUPER SID (IRE) was disqualified and the placings were revised as follows: Eighth – SHADARPOUR (IRE). The rider, the trainer, the Valet and the Clerk of the Scales were interviewed. George was fined £750 as he had left the weight cloth in the saddling box.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that the winner, THE SWEENEY (IRE), lost its right hind shoe and Richard Johnson reported that LITTLE MISS POET, placed third, was running keenly going into the back straight in the final circuit and clipped heels with LETS GO DUTCHESS, causing the filly stumble.
Race 4 - 3:50pm THE MCCREERY MILITARY AMATEUR RIDERS' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)(Sponsored By John & Doone Chatfeild-Roberts) (For Military Amateur Riders) Permission was given for ZULU OSCAR to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
Mr Billy Aprahamian, the rider of MORTENS LEAM was unseated on the first circuit coming out of the back straight. After viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that the incident was accidental and caused by the saddle slipping forward and going round, causing Aprahamian to become unseated.
Race 5 - 4:25pm THE CADBURY BUSINESS PARK NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Permission was given for INDIGO STAMP to go early to post.
Following the race, Sam Twiston-Davies reported that BLUSHING RED (FR), unplaced, ran too free and the Veterinary Officer reported that the winner, DIAMOND GUY (FR), lost its right fore shoe.
Race 7 - 5:30pm THE SJH CARPETS STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I) MILKWOOD (IRE) wore ear plugs.
An enquiry was held to consider why Philip Hobbs, was running EMMPARA here at Wincanton on going described as Good to Soft, having declared the gelding a non-runner at Plumpton on 15 April 2018 on ground with the same official description. The trainer stated that when he declared the gelding a non-runner at Plumpton, it was already Good to Soft and rain was forecast for the remainder of the meeting, so he felt that the ground would ride softer than the stated Going.
Following the race, Harry Cobden reported that ZYON, unplaced, ran green.
Race 8 - 6:00pm THE SJH CARPETS STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) ALRIGHT JACK (IRE), placed third, did not enter the winner’s enclosure on veterinary advice.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that ALRIGHT JACK (IRE), placed third, had a cut on its left fore leg. View Stewards report Market Rasen, 22 Apr 18 Race 4 - 4:00pm THE DAVY RUSSELL'S EXCLUSIVE WEEKLY BLOG AT starsportsbet.co.uk NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that LANGNESS (IRE), placed fourth, lost its right fore shoe.
Race 6 - 5:05pm THE CALL STAR SPREADS ON 00353 1884 8114 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Following the race the Veterinay Officer reported that MR SHANTU (IRE), which was pulled up, had bled from the nose and that AN LOACH (IRE), placed seventh, was suffering from post-race heat stress. MR SHANTU (IRE) was routine tested.
Race 7 - 5:40pm THE VISIT STAR SPORTS IN MAYFAIR W1K 1AZ INTERMEDIATE OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) Passing the post on the first circuit, ELTON DES MOTTES (FR), unplaced, edged left off the rail at the same time as ROCKERY GARDEN (IRE), placed third, edged right tightening FIXED ASSET, unplaced for room but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Approaching 2 furlongs out, ELTON DES MOTTES (FR), unplaced, shifted quickly left causing ROCKERY GARDEN (IRE), placed third to clip heels but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 22, 2018 18:33:01 GMT
Aidan O'Brien on Sunday confirmed Ryan Moore is set to miss the Qipco 2,000 Guineas to ride the trainer's Mendelssohn in the Kentucky Derby on May 5.
Ever since Mendelssohn produced a brilliant performance under Moore to win the UAE Derby at Meydan last month, there has been speculation over whether the pair would be reunited in Louisville, since doing so would mean missing the Newmarket Classic on the same day.
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Post by dennisg on Apr 23, 2018 5:49:08 GMT
IN TODAY'S SPORTING LIFE..................... Order Of St George made light work of his two rivals when landing the Group Three Vintage Crop Stakes on his seasonal reappearance at Navan on Sunday. The three-time Group One winner was sent off the 2/9 favourite to see off Lord Yeats and Clongowes and he was pushed out under hands and heels riding from Ryan Moore to win going away by five lengths. Beaten at odds-on in this race last year by Torcedor, there will have been a brief moment of concern for favourite backers when he was asked to go and catch long-time leader Lord Yeats. However, he responded well to Moore's pressure, ensuring there was to be no upset this time around. O'Brien said "I'm delighted with him, and hopefully he'll go for the Saval Beg (at Leopardstown on May 25) which is what we usually do and then on to Ascot. "He finishes out very well when he gets into his tempo, and he gallops up the hill. Ryan said he was very relaxed and moved very well. They would be the two things that you would love to hear. "We were looking forward to getting him started, he was well ready to start and will hopefully progress on to the next one. He was in a nice place." O'Brien taken with Perfect filly So Perfect could be Royal Ascot-bound after getting up in the dying strides to make a winning debut in the Tara Sires Irish EBF Fillies Maiden at Navan. The Aidan O'Brien-trained daughter of Scat Daddy had plenty to do at the furling pole, but she responded well to Ryan Moore's drive once getting a clear run on the outside to put her head in front on the line. The 4/1 shot collared Mater Matuta by a short head, with Silver Service three-quarters of a length away in third. O'Brien said: "We're delighted with that for a first run. We were worried about the ground and experience, but she is obviously a very nice filly. She is a big, powerful filly. "I'd say she is an Ascot filly and could run over five or six (furlongs). She could run at Naas (in the Listed Juvenile Fillies Sprint over six furlongs on May 20) for some more experience." View image on TwitterView image on TwitterView image on TwitterView image on Twitter Navan Racecourse @navanracecourse So Perfect gets off the mark on the first time for asking in the @tarastud @irishebf_ 2yo Fillies Maiden under a super ride from Ryan Moore. The start of what could be a very good day for Aidan O'Brien and team! 2:34 PM - Apr 22, 2018 · Meath, Ireland 33 17 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy Right Royal result for McCreery Mary Tudor put up an emphatic performance to open her account in the Listed Irish Stallion Farms EBF Salsabil Stakes at Navan. The Godolphin-owned filly had been Group-placed as a juvenile and made the ideal start to her three-year-old campaign as she ran out a ready winner on the step up to a mile and a quarter. Billy Lee's mount quickened well a furlong out and went on to score by two and a half lengths from Dermot Weld's newcomer Hazel Bay, who shaped with great promise. Princess Yaiza was a further half a length back in third. The winner is set to drop down to a mile for her next start, with trainer Willie McCreery keen to let the daughter of Dawn Approach take her chance in the Tattersalls Irish 1,000 Guineas on May 27. McCreery said: "She's a lovely mare and has shown that form last year. She settled and did it well. She should get a mile and a half in time and we might go straight to the (Irish) Guineas now. "I wanted to get her out to see where we are going with her. The ground dried up enough for her and that was the only thing I'd be a bit worried about - se wouldn't want it any worse than that. "I loved the way she quickened there when she saw the rising ground. She really put the head down, and it's good that she is holding her form and improving a little bit." View image on Twitter View image on Twitter Pat Healy ✔ @patcashhealy Mary Tudor & @wjlee24786 win @navanracecourse for @mccreery_amanda @godolphin @darleystallions 4:39 PM - Apr 22, 2018 18 See Pat Healy's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy The Broghie Man hangs on The Broghie Man hung on grimly to spring a surprise in the Listed Committed Stakes at Navan. Top French jockey Gerald Mosse - having his first ride at the track - was at his strongest to get the Adrian Keatley-trained three-year-old home by a short head from the closing Speak In Colours. Brick By Brick made the running until a furlong from home in the five-and-a-half-furlong affair, where The Broghie Man (10/1) made his decisive move to lift the prize. The two protagonists drew five lengths clear of Fleet Review in third. Different League, a Royal Ascot winner last year when trained in France by Matthieu Palussiere, never got into a challenging position on his first start for Aidan O'Brien, despite being sent off the the 5/4 favourite, and trailed in fifth. Keatley said of his winner: "It's good to get that job done and hopefully we'll head to Naas next for the Lacken (on May 20). There is nothing really for him over five, so we'll go to Naas next and see what happens. "Gerald was over last weekend riding work for the owner of London Icon (Simon Kwok) who is good friends with him in Hong Kong. It's good to get him as he has a wealth of knowledge and we are lucky to have him when we can. "Hopefully if he can step up again then long term it might be the Commonwealth Cup (at Royal Ascot), but he'll have to go Group Three next and see where we go from there. He loves that ground and that will have to be in his favour as well."
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Post by dennisg on Apr 23, 2018 5:51:04 GMT
Chris Wilson says Poyle Vinnie can win for the first time since his transfer to Ruth Carr's at Pontefract on Monday. He has a tip for every race. Poyle Vinnie can win for the first time since his transfer to Ruth Carr's yard when he takes the plunge in the big race of the day at Pontefract. A strong field has been assembled for the Riu Hotels And Resorts Handicap, but many of the big-hitters could well need the run, having been off the track for a long time. That should not apply to Poyle Vinnie, who has been on the go since January. The eight-year-old gelding did well for former trainer Mick Appleby but showed at Chelmsford earlier in the month that Carr is now getting to grips with him. Poyle Vinnie was beaten two lengths by Tavener in a hot little sprint at the Essex circuit, and yet he has been relieved 2lb by the assessor for this race. He also knows the time of day at Pontefract, having won twice at the Yorkshire circuit. And though he is not getting any quicker at this advanced stage of his career, a perfectly coherent argument can be made to suggest that he should not be dismissed lightly at the foot of the weights. Champion jockey Silvestre de Sousa has already cut loose this season and can add another winner to his spring tally by guiding Starboy to success in the concluding one-mile handicap on the Pontefract card. George Scott's three-year-old won nicely at Brighton last autumn and must have given his team optimism upon his return to the fray at Newcastle in March. Starboy flew home for third place in a one-mile handicap on what was his first spin for five months. That should set him up a treat for this assignment, while it almost goes without saying that the appointment of De Sousa is a clear statement of intent. Windsor racegoers should be in clover by supporting Leo Minor in the Horse Guards Gin Cup Handicap at Windsor. Robert Cowell's gelded son of War Front must shoulder top weight in this five-furlong dash, but he made a significant breakthrough at Chelmsford in the same race in which Poyle Vinnie finished second. Leo Minor did not have a great deal of fortune that day, either, as he was continually bumped and pinched for room at important times. But the manner in which he kept going once given a clear run was especially reassuring as he was only a short head away from Poyle Vinnie at the line. This former Aidan O'Brien inmate has a lot to offer off a mark of 83. Sporting Life Tips HEXHAM: 1.50 Crixus's Escape, 2.20 Sky Full Of Stars, 2.50 Pineapple Rush, 3.20 Only Orsenfoolsies, 3.50 Orioninverness, 4.20 Melekhov, 4.55 Kings Lodge. NAVAN: 4.25 Sergei Prokofiev, 5.00 Hawaam, 5.30 G Force, 6.00 Washington DC, 6.30 Lethal Steps, 7.00 Beau Satchel, 7.30 Beau Satchel, 8.00 Days Without End. NEWTON ABBOT: 1.30 Iniesta, 2.00 Sensulano, 2.30 Some Buckle, 3.00 Higgs, 3.30 General Girling, 4.00 Here's Herbie, 4.30 Strumble Head. PONTEFRACT: 2.10 Bengali Spirit, 2.40 Dawaaleeb, 3.10 POYLE VINNIE (NAP), 3.40 Indian Red, 4.10 Three Saints Bay, 4.40 Ingenuity, 5.15 Dragstone Rock, 5.45 Starboy. SEDGEFIELD: 5.10 Derrynane, 5.40 Rear Admiral, 6.10 Hurricane Dylan, 6.40 Roxyfet, 7.10 Danceintothelight, 7.40 Eco Warrior, 8.10 It's O Kay. WINDSOR: 4.50 Run With Pride, 5.20 Blasim, 5.50 Leo Minor, 6.20 Stream Song, 6.50 Fajjaj, 7.20 Amuletum, 7.50 Naval Officer. DOUBLE: Poyle Vinnie and Leo Minor.
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Post by dennisg on Apr 23, 2018 5:53:01 GMT
Douvan will face nine rivals as he bids to atone for a fall at Cheltenham in the BoyleSports Champion Chase at Punchestown on Tuesday. The crack two-miler came down at the fourth-last when going well in the Queen Mother Champion Chase on his first start since finishing seventh in the same race a year ago. The eight-year-old is one of four runners from the Willie Mullins team along with Queen Mother runner-up Min, Ballycasey and Un De Sceaux, who was second in this race behind Fox Norton 12 months ago. Title-chasing rival Gordon Elliott saddles A Toi Phil, Doctor Phoenix, Tell Us More and The Game Changer. Douvan - 5/4 Min - 5/2 Un De Sceaux, Doctor Phoenix - 11/2 16/1 BAR. Odds correct at 1515 BST on 22/04/2018 Fox Norton's trainer Colin Tizzard has a leading contender in Finian's Oscar for the Growise Champion Novice Chase. He is among 11 horses declared for the three-mile heat as he attempts to back up his victory at Aintree earlier this month. Mullins has three live challengers in Cheltenham National Hunt Chase scorer Rathvinden, Al Boum Photo and Invitation Only, who were first and third in the Ryanair Gold Cup Novice Chase at Fairyhouse. Elliott goes for glory with a five-strong team comprising of Dounikos, Jury Duty, Monbeg Notorious, The Storyteller and Shattered Love. The Mullins-trained Getabird heads a field of 10 for the Herald Champion Novice Hurdle, in which his rivals include Draconien, Hardline and Sharjah, who finished behind him in that order at Fairyhouse three weeks ago. Great Field misses Punchestown with setback Great Field has suffered a setback which has ruled him out of the BoyleSports Champion Chase at Punchestown on Tuesday. The seven-year-old, who had only returned from a 330-day absence at Navan last month, is likely to be out until the autumn. "He's had a bit of a setback which means he can't run," said Frank Berry, racing manager to owner JP McManus. "You'll probably won't see him until the autumn." Trained by Willie Mullins, Great Field had been expected to be among the declared runners for the Grade One contest over two miles after taking his winning run to five. He had seemingly booked his place with victory over Doctor Phoenix in the Webster Cup Chase, on his first start since he took the Ryanair Chase at this meeting last spring.
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Post by dennisg on Apr 23, 2018 5:55:28 GMT
Warren Greatrex feels Missed Approach will be suited by the demands of Sandown when he runs in the bet365 Gold Cup next Saturday. The eight-year-old is prominent in the betting for the big Grade Three handicap chase after he won the Kim Muir at the Cheltenham Festival. Greatrex told Racing UK: "He's done really well and came out of the race great. "I just feel the jumping that you need to produce at Sandown will suit him. "Everyone's gone to Ayr, Punchestown or Aintree, and I just felt it was worth waiting. "That (Grand National) will be the plan next year, all being well."
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 23, 2018 8:26:10 GMT
Monday: going, weather & non-runners Hexham GOING: SOFT (Good to soft places in Home straight and an area of Heavy on top of the hill bend) WEATHER: Mostly cloudy NON RUNNERS: 2:50 Millrose Bell (6) 4:55 Thats Digby (6) Navan GOING: YIELDING (Yielding to soft in places) WEATHER: Showers Newton Abbot GOING: SOFT (Good to soft in places (GoingStick 4.0) Race distances; Race 1 +106 yards, R2 & 6 +142yds, R4 +90yds WEATHER: Partly cloudy Pontefract GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Soft in places) (GoingStick 7.2) WEATHER: Mostly cloudy STALLS: Inside NON RUNNERS: 3:40 Argante (3) 4:40 Pacific Fleet (6) Sedgefield GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (GoingStick 8.7 Chase, 8.8 Hurdle) (Rail movements; R1, 3, 5 & 7 -35y, R2, 4 & 6 +15y) WEATHER: Mostly cloudy NON RUNNERS: 6:10 Investigation (9)Teals Lad (8) Windsor GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Good in places) (GoingStick 6.8) (Rail movements; R4, 5, 6 & 7 +20y) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 1m - Inside; Remainder - Centre
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 23, 2018 8:26:44 GMT
DARK HORSE
Carlini (7.50 Windsor)
Drawn in stall 13 isn't ideal, but Brian Meehan's horses are running out of their skin so far this season and Carlini, who makes his handicap debut, should be noted. A mark of 65 looks like a stab in the dark given he was campaigned on a variety ground and tracks and he's likely to be well treated if ready to go first time out. He wasn't unfancied on debut when behind subsequent dual Listed winner Mildenberger, didn't handle the track at Beverley but ran much better on his third start in a good contest at Newbury. The step up to a mile looks perfect given his pedigree and what we saw last year.
10/1 Carlini 7:50 Windsor EYECATCHER
Atletico (3.10 Pontefract)
A draw in stall nine and the return to turf may not be ideal for Atletico, but there are plenty of positives to think he has a huge chance for Roger Varian and Silvestre de Sousa. The six-year-old scored on good to soft ground, the same underfoot conditions he'll tackle here, at Windsor last summer and remains on a nice mark of 93 (10lb lower than he runs off on the all-weather). The race will need to fall right for him as he's often held up early, but the son of Kodiac is fit as a fiddle following a winter campaign and ran a career-best when last seen finishing behind Encore D'Or.
4/1 Atletico 3:10 Pontefract
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 23, 2018 8:27:17 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Stream Song (6.20 Windsor, nap)
Put it all together to score over a mile when last seen at Newmarket, form that got a boost when runner-up Sheikha Reika won at Newmarket last week. John Gosden's filly has shown up well on the Al Bahathri of late.
10/11 Stream Song 6:20 Windsor Others to follow Pontefract 2.40 Dance Teacher, 3.10 Atletico, 5.15 Dragstone Rock, 5.45 Starboy. Windsor 4.50 Ubla, 5.20 Gypsy Spirit, 5.50 Leo Minor, 6.50 Fajjaj, 7.20 Amuletum, 7.50 Rupert's Lass.
Lambourn: James Burn
Apple Anni (6.20 Windsor, nap)
Ground should suit this filly, who boasts some solid form from last year and represents the hot Mick Channon stable. The trainer has a good record when teaming up with jockey Andrea Atzeni.
8/1 Apple Anni 6:20 Windsor Others to follow Newton Abbot 2.00 With Discretion, 2.30 Vibrato Valtat. Sedgefield 8.10 Jumbo Davis. Windsor 4.50 Langley Vale, 5.20 Swiss Chime, 5.50 Rebecca Rocks, 6.50 Mr Reckless.
West Country: Andrew King
Pineapple Rush (2.50 Hexham, nap)
Back in action following her success at Sedgefield last month and is expected to double up with conditions again in her favour.
Evs Pineapple Rush 2:50 Hexham Others to follow Newton Abbot 1.30 Iniesta, 2.00 Dinos Benefit, 2.30 Marracudja, 3.00 Sao, 3.30 General Girling, 4.00 Quiz Master, 4.30 Virak. Sedgefield 7.40 Diplomate Sivola. Hexham 3.20 Don Lami, 4.20 Melekhov, 4.55 Mendip Express.
North: Colin Russell
Randy Pike (3.20 Hexham, nap)
Has run two sound races since a wind operation, including on his latest start when a close third in a competitive race at Newcastle. Handles these conditions and is fancied to go well again.
8/1 Randy Pike 3:20 Hexham Others to follow Hexham 1.50 Hangard, 2.20 Captain Sharpe, 2.50 Trooblue, 3.50 Beau Saucy, 4.20 Bluefortytwo, 4.55 Kings Lodge. Pontefract 2.10 Five Amarones, 2.40 Big Storm Coming, 3.10 Boundsy, 3.40 Tyrell, 4.10 Shatharaat, 4.40 Ingenuity, 5.15 Hot Hannah, 5.45 Canadian George. Sedgefield 5.10 Alfiboy, 5.40 Just Minded, 6.10 Quietly, 6.40 Midnight Walk, 7.10 Allfredandnobell, 7.40 Shantou Prince. Windsor 5.50 Acclaim The Nation, 6.20 Double Reflection, 7.20 Golconda Prince, 7.50 Mabo.
Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason
Goldslinger (1.30 Newton Abbot, nap)
Looks nicely treated on the pick of his form and shaped with a bit more promise when a staying on third at Fontwell earlier this month.
9/2 Goldslinger 1:30 Newton Abbot Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Stream Song (6.20 Windsor)
Scored over a mile on her final juvenile outing at Newmarket in September and can carry on where she left off over this longer trip.
10/11 Stream Song 6:20 Windsor Longshot: Ed Quigley
Cornish Warrior (4.00 Newton Abbot)
Not at his best when last seen, but the trip and ground will suit and has dropped to an attractive mark.
14/1 Cornish Warrior 4:00 Newton Abbot Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Smash Williams (6.00 Navan)
A Group 3 winner as a juvenile, the Jim Bolger-trained five-year-old was returning from a long absence when losing out narrowly in a handicap at Naas last month and can resume winning ways in the Listed Woodlands Stakes, with the stiff Navan track likely to suit.
11/1 Smash Williams 6:00 Navan The Raceform Interactive Nugget
Poyle Vinnie has won four out of 11 starts in handicaps when running off an official mark of 89 or less, compared to 2-38 when 90 and higher. He's slipped down to a rating of 87 for the 3.10 at Pontefract, where he has often run well.
14/1 Poyle Vinnie 3:10 Pontefract
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 23, 2018 8:27:47 GMT
Harry Whittington is the top course trainer at Sedgefield this season with five winners from seven runners, a 71 per cent strike-rate. His only runner on the card is Jumbo Davis in the bumper (8.10).
Paul Nicholls and Bryony Frost have individual strike-rates of 32 and 14 per cent at Newton Abbot. When they combine that rises to 64 per cent and they do so with course winner Marracudja in the 2.30.
When Henry Hogarth and Jamie Hamilton join forces at Hexham they have an excellent 42 per cent strike-rate. That’s better than their respective 18 and 15 per cent strike-rates at the track. They team up today with Heritage Way in the 3.50.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 23, 2018 8:28:03 GMT
Crosse Fire 5.15 Pontefract
3/1 Crosse Fire 5:15 Pontefract Sprinter has been in super form on Southwell’s Fibresand surface in recent weeks, and reverts to the turf on an eyecatching mark.
Rated 13lb lower on the grass, Crosse Fire, a course and distance winner last summer, can soon have his rivals at full stretch.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 23, 2018 8:28:56 GMT
Pontefract
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.10 Five Amarones
2.40 Pioneering
3.10 Boundsy (nb)
3.40 Wemyss Point (nap)
4.10 Three Saints Bay
4.40 Lucky Lucky Man
5.15 Silvanus
5.45 Starboy
GIMCRACK
2.10 Bengali Spirit
2.40 Dawaaleeb
3.10 Poyle Vinnie (nap)
3.40 Indian Red
4.10 Three Saints Bay
4.40 Ingenuity
5.15 Dragstone Rock
5.45 Starboy
Windsor
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
4.50 New Identity
5.20 Karalini
5.50 Bellevarde
6.20 Stream Song
6.50 Fajjaj
7.20 Overhaugh Street
7.50 Bombshell Bay
GIMCRACK
4.50 Run With Pride
5.20 Blasim
5.50 Leo Minor (nb)
6.20 Stream Song
6.50 Fajjaj
7.20 Amuletum
7.50 Naval Officer
Hexham
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.50 Crixus’s Escape
2.20 Miss Conway
2.50 Pineapple Rush
3.20 Skywards Reward
3.50 Orioninverness
4.20 Bluefortytwo
4.55 Mendip Express
GIMCRACK
1.50 Crixus’s Escape
2.20 Sky Full Of Stars
2.50 Pineapple Rush
3.20 Only Orsenfoolsies
3.50 Orioninverness
4.20 Melekhov
4.55 Kings Lodge
Sedgefield
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.10 Alfiboy
5.40 Justforjames
6.10 Hurricane Dylan
6.40 Frankie Ballou
7.10 Allfredandnobell
7.40 Diplomate Sivola
8.10 Whiteoak Fleur
GIMCRACK
5.10 Derrynane
5.40 Rear Admiral
6.10 Hurricane Dylan
6.40 Roxyfet
7.10 Danceintothelight
7.40 Eco Warrior
8.10 It’s O Kay
Newton Abbot
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.30 The Major
2.00 Sensulano
2.30 Marracudja
3.00 Sao
3.30 For Carmel
4.00 Dessinateur
4.30 Virak
GIMCRACK
1.30 Iniesta
2.00 Sensulano
2.30 Some Buckle
3.00 Higgs
3.30 General Girling
4.00 Here’s Herbie
4.30 Strumble Head
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 23, 2018 8:29:22 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 23, 2018 18:07:42 GMT
Ryan Moore may be aboard stablemate and favourite Southern France, but Aidan O'Brien's other newcomer, Frankincense, should be looked at as well. A brother to Group 2 winner and 2013 Derby fourth Battle Of Marengo, Frankincense has the pedigree to succeed, and should enjoy starting off over this 1m2f trip.
10/1 Frankincense 7:30 Navan Whiteoak Fleur 8.10 Sedgefield
Donald McCain does well with his bumper runners at the track, with a 27 per cent strike-rate (12 winners from 45 runners), and he has an interesting newcomer making her debut. The mare's pedigree contains winners, and she should be fully effective in the bumper sphere.
6/1 Whiteoak Fleur 8:10 Sedgefield
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